Send us Fan Mail When a book drops the "he said" and "she said", you can lose track of who's talking, and so can your listener. In this episode I go through how I prep a scene like that and how to make each character easy to follow without doing big voices. Then the two mistakes I hear most. (01:18) The problem. Some authors leave out the dialogue tags, sometimes on purpose. As the narrator you still have to know who's speaking, and it gets harder when there are more than two people in the sc...

A composer carried through the streets by an ecstatic crowd. A thirteen-year-old violinist who found himself playing on La Cumparsita. A great musician who became a master of the violin despite losing part of his thumb. And one of tango’s most famous melodies, supposedly composed while riding a streetcar.In this episode, we explore the stories of Vicente Greco, Cayetano Puglisi, Elvino Vardaro, and Edgardo Donato—and the strange turns of fate, accidents, and ordinary moments that became part of

Helloooooo, Detroit! 👵🔥Mrs. Doubtfire is coming to the Motor City — and Craig Allen Smith is stepping into one of musical theatre’s most beloved (and demanding!) transformations! Craig Allen Smith joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk about taking on Daniel Hillard AND his unforgettable alter ego, Mrs. Doubtfire, in the touring production of the hit Broadway musical. We talk about the transformation into Euphegenia Doubtfire, the comedy, the costumes, the heart underneath all those

Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Further Business Promotions,” originally broadcast March 15, 1954. Episode 856 of the NBC comedy stars Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber and Molly McGee.Fibber’s temporary work with Quilby’s Variety Store inspires another big promotional idea: a radio advertising campaign. As he tries to drum up business, Molly and the familiar Wistful Vista crowd—including Arthur Q. Bryan, Bill Thompson, and John Wald—are drawn into his latest scheme.Fibber McGee and Molly presents

https://www.solgoodmedia.com Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free! 'Cloak and Dagger Broadcasts' delves into the darker side of the mystery genre with stories of espionage, betrayal, and intrigue. Tune in for thrilling tales that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Am Mittwoch, den 30. September 2026, blickt „Das Wichtigste vom Tag“ auf die Auszeichnung von Klaus Zehelein mit dem Konrad-Wolf-Preis 2026 der Akademie der Künste in Berlin, die Ehrung von Burkhard C. Kosminski, Intendant des Schauspiels Stuttgart, durch das ukrainische Kulturministerium sowie die Berufung von Alexander Becker zum Leiter des Jungen Theaters am Theater Münster ab der Spielzeit 2027/28. Außerdem: Bernhard Helmich verlängert als Generalintendant des Theaters Bonn bis zum Ende der

“Just feel the music.” It sounds like good advice—but what is a dancer actually supposed to do with it? In this episode of Dance Colleges and Careers, Brittany Noltimier explains why “just feel it” can leave dancers stuck when they’re struggling with facial expressions, performance, and showmanship. Expression isn’t something you either have or you don’t. It’s a skill that can be learned, practiced, and trained—just like turns, leaps, musicality, and technique. In this episode, Brittany talks...

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Today’s poem is Crossing the Line by E. Ethelbert Miller. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today’s poem reads to me like a love poem, a tribute, to a long friendship. It reminds me that part of how we know ourselves is through the people who know us best, and who have loved us through our changes.”This show is supported by gifts from listeners. Support The Slowdown with a donation today. Slowdownshow.org/donate

We are so thrilled to be welcoming back on the brilliant artistic director at Limòn Dance Company, Dante Puleio. He sat down with us once again to talk about the company’s continued celebration of their 80th Anniversary, and in particular their upcoming run at the Joyce Theater. This was a fun and fabulous conversation as always, and the works by this iconic choreographer, as well as the addition of a new work by Aszure Barton, and absolutely should not be missed. So tune in and get your tickets

Send us Fan Mail Audiobooks are getting bigger. Celebrity casts, splashy productions, behind-the-scenes videos, mainstream press. And honestly? That’s exciting. But as audiobooks become more visible, I’ve been wondering whether the career audiobook narrator is actually getting harder to see. In this episode: Why celebrity audiobook casting isn’t really the problemHow the pathways to recognition are changingThe growing second job of narrator visibilitySources & Further Reading Audio Publis...

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Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.A young man named Rich Fowler was hitchhiking along the highway, when a man pulls over and asks him "Want a ride, young fellow?" Rich says "You bet, thanks". As he gets into the car, Rich sees the driver looked to be about 45 years old. He was about the same size as Rich, had no gray hair, and wore a very nice camel hair coat. The man says "I'm J. Steward Beldon. What's your name, son?" Rich says "Rich Fowler". The man asks "Are you married?"

Fibber McGee and Molly presents “Daredevil Dave Subs for Fibber,” originally broadcast on January 10, 1955. This archival installment is episode 1072 of the NBC comedy series, starring Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber and Molly McGee.It is the day of Fibber’s much-anticipated balloon flight, the culmination of his advertising scheme. As launch time nears, the McGees encounter the comic complications surrounding the planned ascent and its substitute daredevil. The 15-minute-era broadcast was sponsored

Send us Fan Mail The Shirley Standard: What It Actually Takes to Be a DWTS Pro 🪩✨ What does it REALLY take to be a pro on Dancing with the Stars? Is world-class technique enough, or does television demand an entirely different skill set? In this episode of The Ballroom Dance Diaries, Carole and Kim break down the high-stakes world of DWTS Season 35, the intense competition on The Next Pro, and why head judge Shirley Ballas sets the gold standard for ballroom excellence. From mas...

Shawn Andrews is here!For generations of movie fans, Andrews will forever be part of one of the most beloved coming-of-age films ever made. He starred as Kevin Pickford in Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused, joining an unforgettable ensemble in the 1993 cult classic that continues to find new audiences more than three decades later. Now, Shawn is stepping into another massive pop-culture universe with AMC’s The Walking Dead: Dead City — and he has plenty to talk about! Shawn joins Robert

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Today’s poem is Earth Shovel by Dan Albergotti. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today’s poem, which looks at the fragility of our planet, begins with two epigraphs. One is from American astronomer Carl Sagan, from his book Pale Blue Dot. The other is the famous line from politician Michael Steele.” This show is supported by gifts from listeners. Support The Slowdown with a donation today. Slowdownshow.org/donate

Join us on the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper as we welcome on the writer/illustrator/performer Phoebe Pots to talk about her fabulous show Too Fat For China. This fantastic and true story makes for a great show that should not be missed. So hit play and get your tickets today!Too Fat For ChinaOctober 6th- November 24th @ The Rat NYCTickets and more information are available at theratnyc.comAnd be sure to follow Phoebe to stay up to date on all her upcoming projects and productions: