Best Rachel Williamson Podcasts (2025)

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Rachel Ekstrom Courage’s ‘Murder by Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery’ is the Nostalgic Read You Need Right Now 23:47

5h ago23:47

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We all know Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott loves ‘The Golden Girls.’ (He has them tattooed on his arm.) So obviously Rachel Ekstrom Courage had to stop by to talk about her fantastic new book ‘Murder by Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery.’ Rachel talks about how the book came about, why ‘The Golden Girls’ are perfect characters in a novel, and even …

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Kit Williamson’s Unconventional is Revery’s Breakout Hit 26:15

5h ago26:15

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Getting a show made is hard these days. Getting a show about unconventional families is even harder to get made. Despite these hurdles, Kit Williamson was able to do it. The end result? Unconventional, Revery’s first original scripted series, follows queer siblings and their partners as they grapple with creating unconventional families. Kit joined…

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Meet the man who left Chelsea Women to lead World Sevens Football 40:28

1h ago40:28

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For over a decade, Adrian Jacob has helped shape Chelsea into one of the most successful and dominant teams in the game. Today, he sits down with Rach to take us inside that journey - from what it was like working with Emma Hayes to some of the club’s biggest moments. He also gives his take on accusations that Chelsea have ‘spent’ their way to succ…

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MoF 99 - TOC VI Ep 5/Top Chef 22 Ep 3 - A Red Wedding and Top Chef Gender Disappointment 59:02

25m ago59:02

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Send us a text Debbie (@waynesbasement) and Rachel (@rachelscbloor) are back to recap TOC VI Ep 5 and Top Chef: Destination Canada, Episode 3! If you only want Top Chef, fast forward about halfway through.. We talk Debbie’s worst TOC enemies, the Kulkins, Top Chef’s problem with women, Jamaican beef patties, and of course our kids and what we’re co…

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Maximizing Physician Success: Entrepreneurship, Efficiency, and Burnout Prevention with Dr. Jude Pierre 33:52

1h ago33:52

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Host David Mandell welcomes Dr. Jude Pierre back to the podcast for an engaging discussion on physician entrepreneurship, financial pitfalls, and operational best practices. They begin by revisiting common mistakes doctors make when purchasing their first or second home, such as relying on 100% financing and overspending on a house before their car…

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Bonus: Did Paul Get the Gospel Wrong? 11:37

32m ago11:37

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This is a preview of one of our bonus episodes. To get the full bonus episode (43 minutes long), click here. Did Paul’s vision of Jesus redefine faith, or did James’ focus on works hold the truth? In this bonus episode, we tackle your burning questions about faith vs. works, Paul’s outsized role in Christianity, and what might have been if the Jesu…

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Aston Villa bounce back, West Ham are on fire & the Lionesses return to our screens! 45:06

3h ago45:06

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It’s April Fool’s Day! Which means Clo obviously had to play a (not so) little joke on Rach… Once Rach has finally recovered, we dive into Aston Villa’s massive comeback against Liverpool. Does this win mean Villa are safe from relegation? And is a fifth-place finish for Liverpool this season still achievable? Elsewhere, West Ham nicking a point ag…

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Be Our Guest with Julie Nemitz (Broad Impact Network) 30:15

2h ago30:15

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Julie Nemitz With over fifteen years of experience in executive sales and marketing leadership roles, Julie Nemitz has a proven track record of driving growth through strategic vision and innovative content marketing. She has partnered with Fortune 500 companies and led teams at award-winning agencies and publishers in New York City. Known for roll…

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How To Find Meaning In Life - According to Science! (with Dr. Tatjana Schnell) 57:46

3d ago57:46

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tatjana Schnell, a leading researcher in the psychology of meaning, to talk about what it really means to live a meaningful life. We explore how people navigate existential crises, the different ways we construct meaning, and why the experience of belonging is so central to our well-being. This conversation is b…

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NEWS BREAK! Brooke Williamson and Bobby Flay DATING????? 7:54

1h ago7:54

7:54

Send us a text Debbie (@waynesbasement) and Rachel (@rachelscbloor) could NOT wait until their next ep to talk about the breaking news that came out in People this week about TOC I winner Brooke Williamson dating FOOD NETWORK MEGABOSS Bobby Flay! Is Triple Threat just a polycule? Does Michael Voltaggio hang? Are things getting weird? Did Bobby watc…

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S05E11 - A Lesson in Humble Leadership | Dr. Matthew Hicks, Northeastern Wayne Schools Indiana 26:48

5h ago26:48

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In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Matthew Hicks, Superintendent of Northeastern Wayne Schools in Indiana. He is also currently a lecturer at Purdue University and a dissertation chair at Indiana Wesleyan University. Earlier in his career, he served as a language arts classroom teacher and as a principal at the high school and …

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Be Our Guest with Rachel Peake (Waitress & Grand Theatre 2025 2026 Season) 21:30

1h ago21:30

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Rachel Peake Originally hailing from Saskatchewan, Rachel is a director and dramaturge of theatre and opera. She is currently the Artistic Director of the Grand Theatre in London, Ontario. From 2021 to 2023 Rachel was the Associate Artistic Director of the Arts Club Theatre Company in Vancouver. There she oversaw the running of the Artistic Depar…

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MoF 98 - TOC VI Ep 4/Top Chef 22 Ep 2 - The Queen of Paducah/The Brown Nose of Long Island 1:14:38

2h ago1:14:38

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Send us a text Debbie (@waynesbasement) and Rachel (@rachelscbloor) are back to recap TOC VI Ep 4 and Top Chef: Destination Canada, Episode 2! We decided to nix the mini eps, so if you only want Top Chef, fast forward about 35 minutes. We talk our bffs on TOC, Guy’s nicknames, Tom’s thoughts on brunch, WICKED and of course our kids and what we’re c…

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#158 – Why Paul's Churches Won Early Christianity 49:40

40m ago49:40

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What if Paul’s vision of Christ reshaped Christianity in ways Jesus’ own brother, James, never intended? In this episode, we explore the intense clash between Paul’s Christ movement and the Jesus movement, led by James in Jerusalem, as they battled over the faith’s direction. Paul’s independent gospel, born from a divine encounter, drove him to spr…

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Mid-Century Modern Isn't the Gay Golden Girls (But They Get Why You'd Think That) 38:21

9d ago38:21

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When Will & Grace premiered on NBC in 1998, it was groundbreaking because of the sheer lack of queer representation on network TV. Since then, numerous sitcoms have increased LGBTQ+ visibility on TV, but rarely gay characters of an older generation. To fill that void, those same Will & Grace creators, Max Mutchnick and David Kohan, developed Hulu’s…

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Bonus Episode: Will & Grace creators, Max Mutchnick and David Kohan, on Creating Mid-Century Modern (And How Ryan Murphy Helped) 34:29

9d ago34:29

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In this bonus episode, Will & Grace creators, Max Mutchnick and David Kohan, chat with Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott about how Mid-Century Modern came about, how a dinner with Ryan Murphy started it all, and the way Linda Lavin’s sudden passing during production impacted the new Hulu series. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…

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Harriet Tubman Drops a Hip-Hop Album? Bob the Drag Queen’s Bold New Book 44:49

9d ago44:49

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What if Harriet Tubman came back to modern-day America to make a hip-hop album in order to continue her work as an abolitionist? That’s exactly the world Bob the Drag Queen creates in their new novel Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert. “It is the most remarkable story in American history,” Bob says of Tubman’s life. “Harriet Tubman sees how remarkable…

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The Man City & Chelsea matchups keep delivering & Arsenal have had a rollercoaster week! 47:48

7d ago47:48

47:48

Well, episode three of the Man City and Chelsea quadrilogy did not disappoint! Chloe praises Kerolin and Khiara Keating’s performances and Rach tells us why Chelsea deserved to win this time round. Then, we look ahead to the fourth and final showdown this Thursday in the Champions League! Elsewhere, Leicester pulled off a potentially season-saving …

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Be Our Guest with Matt Conner and Stephen Gregory Smith 50:21

3h ago50:21

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Conner and Smith Matt Conner and Stephen Gregory Smith are modern musical theatre writers who explore the darker side of human nature, while searching for the light.

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Be Our Guest with Rhys Williamson (Head of Programming - Riverside Studios) 27:39

5h ago27:39

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Riverside Studios For over 45 years, Riverside Studios has been the home of an extraordinary mix of new and innovative theatre, film, comedy, art, dance, music and television. A cultural hub that has attracted some of the world’s best creative talent including Samuel Beckett, David Bowie, Benjamin Zephaniah, Amy Winehouse, Yoko Ono, Lenny Henry and…

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Ben Falcone Knows Funny, But Can That Translate to a Kids Book? 26:47

15d ago26:47

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Ben Falcone isn't exactly known for making kid-friendly projects. His films with wife and frequent collaborator Melissa McCarthy are "R-rated quite often, but I do think there's a certain sweetness that we usually try to hit." And it's that sweetness he's bringing to his first kids' book, What's Scarier Than Thunder? "My secret goal is that it's so…

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Arsenal & England legend Anita Asante on the National League Cup final & her coaching journey! 29:58

12d ago29:58

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This weekend, Nottingham Forest and Stoke City go head-to-head in a huge National League Cup final clash! So who better to give us the down-low on it than a true England and Arsenal Legend, Anita Asante? Anita reflects on her Arsenal days — where she in fact won this trophy twice — explains why greater visibility for National League teams is so imp…

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MoF 97 - Carrot Risotto and a Grumpy Tom - Top Chef: Destination Canada Ep 1 Recap 33:53

15d ago33:53

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Send us a text Debbie (@waynesbasement) and Rachel (@rachelscbloor) are back to recap Top Chef: Destination Canada, Episode 1! We talk a She Chef, risotto on Top Chef, Last Chance Kitchen, and of course our kids and what we’re cooking! Follow us for all things Food Network, Tournament of Champions, Top Chef, Great British Bake Off, celebrity chefs,…

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MoF 96 - Sisyphus’s Revenge - TOC VI Ep 3 Recap 35:37

2h ago35:37

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Send us a text Debbie (@waynesbasement) and Rachel (@rachelscbloor) are back to recap the Tournament of Champions VI Episode 3! We talk St. Paddy’s day, our love for Chris Scott, duos, and of course our kids and what we’re cooking! Follow us for all things Food Network, Tournament of Champions, Top Chef, Great British Bake Off, celebrity chefs, par…

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Compounding Controversies to Non-Compete & Practice Exit Challenges: 2025 Legal Trends with Attorneys Michael Byrd and Brad Adatto 46:45

1h ago46:45

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Listen in as host David Mandell welcomes back to the Podcast healthcare attorneys Michael Byrd and Brad Adatto, both of whom joined David back in Season 1. Brad and Michael begin the discussion laying out the legal issues around the weight loss drugs that have become so popular today and what physicians prescribing such drugs need to be aware of – …

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Chelsea lift the League Cup and Crystal Palace smash the relegation battle wide open 48:36

14d ago48:36

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Chelsea finally ended their League Cup final curse. This time around, the only cursed thing was the pitch at Pride Park. Chloe and Rachel look back on a huge day for Chelsea and Sonia Bompastor. But will Man City be better prepared for their next meeting? And the one after that, and the one after that… Plus, Liverpool upset Manchester United as Oli…

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Be Our Guest with Michael Verre (A New Song & Dance) 24:18

1h ago24:18

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Michael Verre Michael was born on New York's longest island. As an only child, Michael was thrown into just about activity you could think of. From piano lessons to karate to baseball, he did it all. It was through this smorgasbord of activities that Michael discovered his love for performing. Since then, he has performed across the country, writ…

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Episode 57: Womanish Theology: Discovering God through the Lens of Black Girlhood With Author Khristi Lauren Adams 1:06:21

2h ago1:06:21

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Sistah Girls, it's a new year and a new season! I’m so happy to have author, youth advocate, and ordained Baptist minister, Khristi Lauren Adams with us. We had a great conversation about her new book: Womanish Theology Discovering God through the Lens of Black Girlhood. The book's title pulled me in, I don’t think I’ve ever read about the discover…

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BONUS EP - Moms of Flavortown on BROADS NEXT DOOR! 1:04:00

23h ago1:04:00

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Send us a text Special bonus ep of MoF when we were GUESTS on the amazing Broads Next Door Podcast with Daniela Scrima! We discuss Guy Fieri’s life and oeuvre of work, with lots of fun tangents thrown in. Listen to Broads Next Door on All Platforms https://pod.link/1649660929 Broads Next Door on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/broadsnextdoor/?h…

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S05E10 - The Superintendent Lab | Dr. Rachel White, University of Texas at Austin 36:17

4h ago36:17

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In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Rachel White, Founder and Lead Researcher at The Superintendent Lab, a hub for data, research, insights, and innovation on the public school district superintendency. She is currently the Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. White h…

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Be Our Guest with Dan Petrenko, Seth Zosky & Tracey Erin Smith (Pain To Power: A Kanye West Musical Protest) 19:03

23d ago19:03

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Dan Petrenko Hailing from Toronto, ON, Dan is a director, playwright, and producer who has worked in theatres across Canada, the United States, and London’s West End. Previously, Dan served as the founding Artistic Director of Olive Branch Theatre, a professional company dedicated to creating opportunities for next-generation artists in the Greater…

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MoF 95 - TOC VI Ep 2 - Brackets BUSTED! (With special guest Carly Levitz) 1:10:46

3d ago1:10:46

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Send us a text Debbie (@waynesbasement) and Rachel (@rachelscbloor) are back to recap the Tournament of Champions VI Episode 2! We talk the Traitors finale, data in cooking shows, 90’s camisoles, and of course our kids and what we’re cooking! Follow us for all things Food Network, Tournament of Champions, Top Chef, Great British Bake Off, celebrity…

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#157 – James vs. Paul: The Battle in Early Christianity History 49:44

2h ago49:44

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(Part 1 here) Who should guide your faith—James, Jesus’ brother, or Paul, the visionary apostle? We dive into early Christianity history to explore a battle of beliefs. James rooted his leadership in the Jewish roots of Christianity, blending faith with works. Paul preached faith alone, shaping a global faith. We uncover their clash—faith and works…

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Dylan Mulvaney Knows You Want to Talk About Bud Light, and She’s Ready To 31:56

24d ago31:56

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When social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney, famous for chronicling her gender transition online in “365 Days of Girlhood,” posted a sponsored video promoting Bud Light, it quickly went viral, but not necessarily in a good way. “I would have never taken that offer had I known it would have brought me anything but joy.” She shares her experience in …

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Liverpool upset Arsenal in the FA Cup and Man City have SACKED Gareth Taylor?! 43:28

23d ago43:28

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Liverpool pulled off the closest thing to a cupset this weekend! Rach is here to tell us why Arsenal’s performance felt like a throwback to their early-season struggles under Jonas Eidevall… Meanwhile, over at Man United, things are looking far worse off the pitch than on it. Chloe and Rach discuss Geyse’s situation and how it speaks to the club’s …

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Be Our Guest with Sara Eker & Giles Fernando (Fallen Angel) 39:34

1d ago39:34

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Sara and Giles started writing musicals together in 2016. They were Stiles and Drewe Finalists in 2018 (Best New Song) and 2021 (Best New Musical), and have written six musicals together: Country Dream (BEAM 2018 at Theatre Royal Stratford East), Barcelona! (Criterion Theatre, November 2018), TV musical How to be a Cougar, Score! (developed with th…

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Be Our Guest Stuart Brayson (February 2025) 41:22

5d ago41:22

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Stuart Brayson is a prolific and versatile British writer/composer of musicals. He has been actively creating diverse and melodic new work since the early 1990s when he decided to hang up his boots as singer/songwriter/frontman of the rock band POP.

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'The Traitors': We Have a Winner(s)! 9:25

28d ago9:25

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We've got new winners from Peacock's Traitors! Dolores Catania, Dylan Efron and Ivar Mountbatten spoke with Newsweek about sleuthing out the traitors and why this season was so chaotically wonderful. If you watched, then you know the actual traitors were a mess. Instead of murdering faithfuls, they all seemed to be going after fellow traitors. This…

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Be Our Guest with Jessica Welsh & Linda Dowdell (Wild Man of the Wynoochee) 31:27

28d ago31:27

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Jessica Welsh (book, lyrics) and Linda Dowdell (music, lyrics) Wild Man of The Wynoochee is a gripping tale set in the early 20th century, inspired by the true story of John Tornow, a hermit who became the subject of the largest manhunt in Washington State history.

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Inside Baroness Sue Campbell’s storied career 39:09

28d ago39:09

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Joining Rach in the studio today is one of the most influential figures in British sport—Baroness Sue Campbell! The driving force behind the transformation of women’s football in England, Sue’s influence on the game has been instrumental, and her career is nothing short of extraordinary. Sue reminisces about Euro 2022—and the role she played in Eng…

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Jack Quaid is in the Midst of a 'Surreal' Moment with 'Novocaine' 29:54

30d ago29:54

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With Novocaine (March 14), Jack Quaid is stepping into his leading man era. "It's the first time I've seen my face prominently featured on a billboard or a poster, and that is so surreal." Quaid plays Nathan, an ordinary man who turns his unique condition—a genetic disorder that leaves him unable to feel pain—into a superpower to save his girlfrien…

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MoF 94 - TOC VI PREMIERE! - Too Many Schnitzels for Wolfgang Puck 59:01

7d ago59:01

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Send us a text Debbie (@waynesbasement) and Rachel (@rachelscbloor) are back to recap the Tournament of Champions VI Episode 1! We talk chefs doing diet cookbooks, Top Chef Masters, Antonia’s redemption arc, and of course our kids and what we’re cooking! Follow us for all things Food Network, Tournament of Champions, Top Chef, Great British Bake Of…

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From West Point to Wine: Success in Career & Retirement, with Dr. Pat St. Pierre 34:37

7d ago34:37

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Listen in as host David Mandell welcomes orthopedic surgeon Dr. Patrick St. Pierre. Pat begins by sharing his background in the military, where he served in the infantry and as an airborne ranger pathfinder and eventually transitioned to medical school and a path in orthopedics. He then tells David about his decisions around the first job he took o…

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Be Our Guest with Jesse J Sanchez, Karina Gutierrez, Scout Del Real, Jackie Garcia, Edie Flores (Suenos: our American Musical)) 34:23

23d ago34:23

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We speak with Jesse J Sanchez the creator of the musical Suenos: Our American Musical and members of the upcoming Las Positas College workshop production running from March 21st to the 30th 2025.

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Vincent D’Onofrio’s ‘Wild’ Journey to ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ 20:41

1M ago20:41

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The path to get Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again made was a “wild” journey, says Vincent D’Onofrio, who plays Wilson Fisk aka Kingpin, the supervillain at odds with Matt Murdock aka Daredevil (played by Charlie Cox), a lawyer by trade fighting for justice. “Any time you’re involved with a project that people are digging, you just feel like you owe th…

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Chelsea drop points, managerial sackings & scrapping relegation from the WSL?! 44:45

1M ago44:45

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Brighton did a little bit of a dirty on Chelsea at the weekend as they held the league leaders to a draw. So with Chelsea's lead now at five points, is the title race back on?! Clo reckons there’s a cool draft coming through that slightly ajar door… Meanwhile, the WSL managerial merry-go-round has been in full swing after Liverpool parted ways with…

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Be Our Guest with Daniel Seidman, Susan Crawford & R.K. Greene (Fifth Avenue) 29:22

10d ago29:22

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Daniel Seidman Composer & Co-Lyricist Dr. Daniel Seidman is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in New York City. Dan started playing in a band at the age of 12 at the Cafe Wha in Greenwich Village. At the age of 15, he toured the U.S. and Canada playing Hammond organ for Chubby Checker. He completed a year as a composition major at the Ber…

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