Best Rachel Suggs Podcasts (2024)

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S03 E08 - Episode 8 - "Culling" & Chris Soucy 29:46

21h ago29:46

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Hello there and welcome back as we start to move towards the end of our third season but fret not! There are still a few more episodes to come, including this one! Our playwright this week is James McLindon from Massachusetts, USA (https://newplayexchange.org/users/4206/james-mclindon & http://www.jamesmclindon.com/) with his play "Culling" (https:…

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ENCORE: Natalie Catin: Imposter Syndrome and WOC in Leadership 1:02:02

4d ago1:02:02

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*THIS IS AN ENCORE PRESENTATION FROM MAY 2023* Rachel and Stuart have an engaging, insightful, and entertaining conversation with Ms. Natalie Catin, who has spent the last 20+ years in education as a teacher, a principal, and now as an executive coach for Pennsylvania educational leaders. We discuss: Imposter Syndrome and how and why it manifests i…

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The Panel Presents - Episode 13 - Chuck, Maggie, Darrin & Suzanne 57:52

7d ago57:52

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Hello there and welcome to our July instalment of "The Panel Presents", where I, as your host am joined by four fabulous panellists to discuss all things theatrical. Our panellists for this episode are: Chuck Charbeneau (https://www.chuckcharbeneau.com/ & https://www.theatrefromtheground.org/) Maggie Smith (https://newplayexchange.org/users/72194/m…

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ENCORE: "The First-Time Manager" Review & Riff 54:13

11d ago54:13

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*THIS IS AN ENCORE PRESENTATION FROM 2022* In the first episode of “The Essentials of Management” series, Rachel and Stuart’s discussion builds off of the major themes of the book, The First-Time Manager, 7th Edition, by Loren B. Belker, Jim McCormick, and Gary S. Topchik. Key Moments: • Stuart explains why he has been recommending The First-Time M…

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S03 E07 - Episode 7 - "Sky Horses" & Cindi Sansone-Braff 30:46

13d ago30:46

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Hello there and welcome to Episode 7 of Theatrical Shenanigans. This week we have a piece from UK based playwright Trish Bertram, who had always wanted to try and write plays and screenplays and is finally able to make the time for it. She's had works done as staged readings and monologues performed and filmed previously. Trish's piece is entitled …

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Profile of a Leader: Dr. Patricia Suggs, a Trailblazing Woman Leader 43:20

18d ago43:20

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Imagine it is the 1970’s and you are a young woman just beginning her journey as a minister within a protestant denomination that is comprised of at least some members and leaders who oppose your ministry because of your gender. In fact, imagine that you, as this young woman, had heard a radio minister of the same domination declare that the ‘pulpi…

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Profile of a Leader: Dr. Merrylue Martin, People First 45:45

25d ago45:45

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Hello everyone! This is Rachel and welcome to The Introspective Leader Podcast and to another addition of our Profile of a Leader series, where some of today’s top leaders and leadership experts take us through their personal leadership journeys; highlighting their greatest influences, successes, setbacks, and personal struggles. As an organization…

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S03 E06 - Episode 6 - "The Book Tour" & Mitch McFarland 26:01

28d ago26:01

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Hello once again and welcome to another episode of Theatrical Shenanigans as we move past the half way point. This week we have a piece entitled "The Book Tour" written by Massachusetts actor, writer and director Bruce Deveau, who was encouraged to submit to Theatrical Shenanigans by previously produced playwright Jack Rushton. ‘The Book Tour’ bega…

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The Beat with Rachel Joy and T.J. Blakeman 39:29

1M ago39:29

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In this episode of The Mayor Feinen Podcast, Mayor Deborah Feinen sits down with Rachel Joy and T.J. Blakeman to discuss a vibrant new initiative that's set to transform Downtown Champaign—The Beat.

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Profile of a Leader: Roy Osing, the Contrarian Leader 54:52

1M ago54:52

54:52

Welcome to another addition of our Profile of a Leader series, where some of today’s top leaders and leadership experts take us through their personal leadership journeys, highlighting their greatest influences, successes, setbacks, and personal struggles. There is a minority of people who see our world in a much different way than the rest of us d…

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Theatrical Shenanigans Presents - "Person" 7:36

1M ago7:36

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In a world of anger and hate, 45 creatives from around the globe have assembled to remind people that we are all (underneath it all) just people by reading a monologue entitled "Person". Performers: Dana Hall (https://www.danahallcreates.com/) Tony Vale (https://newplayexchange.org/users/62905/tony-vale) Kathy Li (http://www.kathyliaudio.com) Scott…

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S03 E05 - Episode 5 - "Tins" & Ashley Lauren Rogers 41:49

1M ago41:49

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Hello there and welcome, once again, to Theatrical Shenanigans as we reach the half way point of this third season. For todays episode we have the great privilege of producing the first script of UK based playwright, Pauline Watts who only recently started playwriting as the result of attending a script/playwriting class in Kingston-Upon-Thames, UK…

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The Panel Presents - Episode 12 - Anniversary Special! - George, Dana, Bob and Deb 1:28:14

1M ago1:28:14

1:28:14

Greetings and welcome to a special episode of 'The Panel Presents' because it is our 12th episode! We've had a years worth of panellists come and chat about all things theatrical so for this show I thought I'd bring back the original four who started it all. My four panellists this week are: Dana Hall (https://www.danahallcreates.com/ & https://new…

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S03 E04 - Episode 4 - ”Conflict/Resolution” & Joe Swenson 31:01

2M ago31:01

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Welcome to another episode of Theatrical Shenanigans as we are almost at the half way point of this Season. For this episode, we will be listening to an intrieguind play entitled "Conflict/Resolution" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/14666/conflictresolution) by Evan Baughfman (https://newplayexchange.org/users/1708/evan-baughfman & https://www.a…

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S03 E03 - Episode 3 - "In Fact, It's a Gas" & Rebecca Frew 27:46

3M ago27:46

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Welcome to our third episode in this third season of Theatrical Shenanigans. This week we are featuring a playwright from my side of the pond in the UK. Judy Upton is an award winning playwright and novelist with her latest mystery novel “Brownlow Checks In: it takes a dog to catch a cat burglar” recently been published by Hobart Books and is avail…

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The Panel Presents - Episode 11 - AJ, Perdita, Daniel & Vivika 1:03:16

3M ago1:03:16

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Hello there and welcome to our May installment of "The Panel Presents", where I, as your host am joined by four fabulous panelists to discuss all things theatrical on this Star Wars Day! Our panelists for this episode are: AJ Deane - https://www.andrewjamesdeane.co.uk/ Perdita Lawton - https://perditalawton.com/ Daniel Prillaman - https://www.danie…

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S03 E02 - Episode 2 - ”The Wait” & Tony Targan 31:36

3M ago31:36

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Welcome to our second episode of this third Season of Theatrical Shenanigans. For this episode we have a wonderfully funny play entitled "The Wait" by Stuart Brown (https://newplayexchange.org/users/19321/stuart-brown & https://twitter.com/stuonbroadway) and I have a chat with the Tony Targan, who has been a voice actor and panellist for Theatrical…

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S03 E01 - Episode 1 - "Treatable" & Lora Hogan 30:24

4M ago30:24

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Hello there and welcome to the first episode of our third brand new season. I am utterly thrilled you could join us. For this first episode we have a piece by Scottish Actor and Playwright Marnie Thomson, who had her first brush with Theatrical Shenanigans when she played the ghost of Christmas past in our 2023 Christmas Special (https://marniethom…

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The Panel Presents - Episode 10 - Evan, Alli, Chris & Vidalia 59:58

4M ago59:58

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Hello there and welcome to our April installment of "The Panel Presents", where I, as your host am joined by four fabulous panelists to discuss all things theatrical. Our panelists for this episode are: Evan Baughfman - (https://newplayexchange.org/users/1708/evan-baughfman & https://www.amazon.com/stores/Evan-Baughfman/author/B08BSQZ2X6?ref=ap_rdr…

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Mini Shenanigans - Episode 14 - ”But Why” by Rachel Feeny-Williams 14:02

4M ago14:02

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Welcome once again to our second season of Mini Shenanigans. Between now and the start of Season 3 in April 2024 we will be running one of our mini series where we produce short plays but with no guest interview. We are the last episode, which is another piece written by me entitled "But Why" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/2195242/why) Synopsis…

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Mini Shenanigans - Episode 13 - ”Snake for the Grass” by Rachel Feeny-Williams 17:40

4M ago17:40

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Welcome once again to our second season of Mini Shenanigans. Between now and the start of Season 3 in April 2024 we will be running one of our mini series where we produce short plays but with no guest interview. We are now down to the last two episodes, which will be appearing with one on Saturday and one on Sunday, both pieces written by your hos…

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Mini Shenanigans - Episode 12 - ”The Long Goodbye” by Dana Hall 7:21

4M ago7:21

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Welcome once again to our second season of Mini Shenanigans. Between now and the start of Season 3 in April 2024 we will be running one of our mini series where we produce short plays but with no guest interview. Episode 12 has a second play by Chicago based playwright and Theatrical Shenanigans regular, Dana Hall (https://newplayexchange.org/users…

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Mini Shenanigans - Episode 11 - ”Writing Wrongs” 12:17

4M ago12:17

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Welcome once again to our second season of Mini Shenanigans. Between now and the start of Season 3 in April 2024 we will be running one of our mini series where we produce short plays but with no guest interview. Episode 11 has a play by UK based playwright and regular feature on Theatrical Shenanigans, Tony Vale. The play is entitled "Writing Wron…

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Mini Shenanigans - Episode 10 - ”Goodnight Jimmy” by Darrin Ingram 9:46

5M ago9:46

9:46

Welcome once again to our second season of Mini Shenanigans. Between now and the start of Season 3 in April 2024 we will be running one of our mini series where we produce short plays but with no guest interview. The play for Episode 10 has been written by Darrin Ingram (https://newplayexchange.org/users/59169/darrin-ingram) who has been a voice ac…

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International Women's Day Special 1:15:12

5M ago1:15:12

1:15:12

Hello there and welcome to our special celebrating International Women's Day. For this special I have got together with three amazing female playwrights to hear four plays celebrating women and having a chat about them. The four plays are: "Sister from the same Mister" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1804106/sisters-same-mister) by Debra A. Cole…

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Mini Shenanigans - Episode 9 - ”Camel Girl” by Debra A. Cole 9:36

5M ago9:36

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Welcome once again to our second season of Mini Shenanigans. Between now and the start of Season 3 in April 2024 we will be running one of our mini series where we produce short plays but with no guest interview. Episode 9 has a play by Kansas based playwright and Theatrical Shenanigans regular, Debra A. Cole (https://newplayexchange.org/users/3060…

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The Panel Presents - Episode 9 - Rachel, Kim, Loretta & Tony 48:00

5M ago48:00

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Hello there and welcome to our March installment of "The Panel Presents", where I, as your host am joined by four fabulous panelists to discuss all things theatrical. Our panelists for this episode are: Tony Tambasco - https://newplayexchange.org/users/21527/tony-tambasco & http://www.tonytambasco.com/ Loretta Bolger Wish - Kim E. Ruyle - https://n…

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Mini Shenanigans - Episode 8 - ”Seasons” by George Sapio 11:28

5M ago11:28

11:28

Welcome once again to our second season of Mini Shenanigans. Between now and the start of Season 3 in April 2024 we will be running one of our mini series where we produce short plays but with no guest interview. Episode 8 has a play by Theatrical Shenanigans regular, George Sapio (https://newplayexchange.org/users/785/george-sapio & https://gsapio…

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Tracie Powell on investing in the future of journalism 1:11:56

5M ago1:11:56

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Tracie Powell is the founder and CEO of The Pivot Fund, a venture philanthropy organization dedicated to investing $500 million into independent BIPOC-led community news. Earlier this month, Tracie’s organization invested $150,000 into the Baltimore Beat, a black-owned and woman-lead alternative newspaper. The investment comes after The Pivot Fund …

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Mini Shenanigans - Episode 7 - ”Eden 2” by Morey Norkin 10:05

5M ago10:05

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Welcome once again to our second season of Mini Shenanigans. Between now and the start of Season 3 in April 2024 we will be running one of our mini series where we produce short plays but with no guest interview. Episode 7 presents a play by Japan based playwright Morey Norkin (https://newplayexchange.org/users/70395/morey-norkin) entitled "Eden 2"…

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Mini Shenanigans - Episode 6 - ”A Ruby in a Sky of Diamonds” by Christopher Plumridge 16:55

6M ago16:55

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Welcome once again to our second season of Mini Shenanigans. Between now and the start of Season 3 in April 2024 we will be running one of our mini series where we produce short plays but with no guest interview. Episode 6 has a play by Christophe Plumridge, a playwright based in East Anglia, UK (https://www.cjp-scripts.co.uk/). The play is called …

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Mini Shenanigans - Episode 5 - ”Feeling Devilish” by Donald E. Baker 6:06

6M ago6:06

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Welcome once again to our second season of Mini Shenanigans. Between now and the start of Season 3 in April 2024 we will be running one of our mini series where we produce short plays but with no guest interview. Episode 5 has a play by US playwright Donald E. Baker (https://www.playsbydonaldebaker.com/ & https://newplayexchange.org/users/13449/don…

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The Panel Presents - Episode 8 - Brenton, Cindi, Darrin & Nicky 59:01

6M ago59:01

59:01

Hello once again and welcome to another monthly installment of "The Panel Presents" where I, along with four fabulous panellists will discuss a multitude of theatrical topics. The panellists this month are: Brenton Kniess (https://newplayexchange.org/users/69385/brenton-kniess) Cindi Sansone-Braff (https://newplayexchange.org/users/45654/cindi-sans…

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Micha Green of the Washington Informer left theater for journalism 53:08

5M ago53:08

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Micha Green is the managing editor of The Washington Informer, one of the country’s top Black newspapers. Micha shares her journey from theater to journalism while highlighting the significance of the Black press in her career development. She also weighs in on the state of the industry. Follow Micha on X @MichaPGreen. Interested in being on the sh…

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Mini Shenanigans - Episode 4 - ”Subway Adventure” by Jaxson Mackling 5:34

6M ago5:34

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Welcome once again to our second season of Mini Shenanigans. Between now and the start of Season 3 in April 2023 we will be running one of our mini series where we produce short plays but with no guest interview. Episode 4 has a play by US playwright Jaxson Mackling (https://newplayexchange.org/users/72354/jaxson-mackling). The Play is called "Subw…

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Did the media do a good job? Claudine Gay, Fani Willis and more 48:25

6M ago48:25

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We’re back from hiatus. We talk about the importance of Black representation in journalism and evaluate how the media fared covering the Claudine Gay debacle, Fulton County District Attorney Fannie Willis, the appointment of Raheem Morris as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, and layoffs in journalism. Interested in being on the show? Email bla…

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Mini Shenanigans - Episode 3 - ”Always” by Dana Hall 11:41

6M ago11:41

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Welcome once again to our second season of Mini Shenanigans. Between now and the start of Season 3 in April 2023 we will be running one of our mini series where we produce short plays but with no guest interview. Episode 3 has a play by US playwright (and familiar face on Theatrical Shenanigans) Dana Hall (https://newplayexchange.org/users/58758/da…

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Mini Shenanigans - Episode 2 - ”Backyard Stonehenge Reclaimed” by Jacquelyn Priskorn 9:42

6M ago9:42

9:42

Welcome once again to our second season of Mini Shenanigans. Between now and the start of Season 3 in April 2023 we will be running one of our mini series where we produce short plays but with no guest interview. Episode 2 has a play by US playwright Jacquelyn Priskorn (https://www.jacquiefloyd.com/writing & https://newplayexchange.org/users/37764/…

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Mini Shenanigans - Episode 1 - ”They’re in There” by John Busser 12:42

7M ago12:42

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Happy New Year and welcome to a new series of Mini Shenanigans! Over the next few weeks we will be running one of our mini series where we produce short plays but with no guest interview. This first episode has a play by US playwright, and familiar visitor to Theatrical Shenanigans, John Busser (https://www.behance.net/johnbusser0391). The Play is …

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The Panel Presents - Episode 7 - Jan, Joe, Rachel and Tony 57:40

7M ago57:40

57:40

Hello there and welcome back to our first episode of "The Panel Presents" in 2024. This month, I have a brand new set of fabulous panellists who you will here chat with me about a range of theatrical topics. The four for this month are: Jan Jackin (https://www.jsjacklin.com) Joe Swenson (www.brokenartsentertainment.com) Rachel Leighson (www.rachell…

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One Year Anniversary Special! 1:04:20

7M ago1:04:20

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Welcome to 2024 and the Theatrical Shenanigans One year Anniversary Special! For this hour long special you will hear thirteen plays written by playwrights, actors and guests who appeared on the show during 2023 as well as some lovely kind messages from them. The Plays: 1) "The Turning of the Seasons" by Rachel Feeny-Williams (https://newplayexchan…

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Theatrical Shenanigans Christmas Special - ”A Christmas Carol (But not as you Know it)” 1:32:35

7M ago1:32:35

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To celebrate the end of Season 2 of Theatrical Shenanigans we are bringing you a full length twist on the Charles Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol". This time we see Edwina Scrooge being haunted by her partner Juliette Marley as she learns what could await her if she doesn't change her ways with the whole story narrated by Chaz and Daz (two Big I…

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S02 E10 - Episode 10 - ”The Little Christmas Tree” & Jacqui Priskorn 32:32

8M ago32:32

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Well, this is it! Episode 10 and the end of Season 2 of Theatrical Shenanigans! For this episode we have the great privilege of hearing the play "The Little Christmas Tree" () by Dana Hall (https://www.danahallcreates.com/) and I have a chat with the fabulous Jacqui Priskorn (https://www.jacquiefloyd.com/writing). Synopsis: Mrs. Clark tends to lose…

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The Panel Presents - Episode 6 - Dana, Cole, Judy & Scott 54:43

8M ago54:43

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Welcome to our sixth episode in "The Panel Presents" series and our last of 2023. This is a series that will run on the first Saturday of every month and see four fabulous people from the theatrical world getting together to discuss meaningful topics for the playwriting community. This week, our panellists are: Dana Schwartz - https://newplayexchan…

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S02 E09 - Episode 9 - ”Maria & Little Joey Have a Baby” & Andrew Martineau 30:33

8M ago30:33

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Well, here we are as we near the end of the series! I can hardly believe it! For our penultimate episode, we will be listening to an "alternative Christmas story" entitled "Maria and Little Joey have a Baby" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/357076/maria-and-little-joey-have-baby) by George Sapio (https://newplayexchange.org/users/785/george-sapio…

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S02 E08 - Episode 8 - ”Birthrights....and Wrongs” & Rachel Burttram & Brendan Powers (Tiny Theatre) 37:31

9M ago37:31

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This week we bring you the 8th episode of Theatrical Shenanigans This week we will be listening to a piece set in a waiting room that brings both comedy and emotional moments entitled "Birthrights and Wrongs" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/2149235/birthrightsand-wrongs) by Marj O'Neill-Butler (https://twitter.com/DramaMarj) who carries numerous…

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"Comfort Kills More Dreams than Failure," w/ Art Turock 55:22

9M ago55:22

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We at The Introspective Leader Podcast know that there have been times in our lives when we have desired something big, something well beyond our current realities, but were hesitant to push beyond our self-imposed limitations to achieve it. Can you relate? We bet you can, because staying within our comfort zones, and avoiding pushing through the i…

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The Panel Presents - Episode 5 - Carolyn, John, Jake and Melissa 48:58

9M ago48:58

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Welcome to our fifth episode in "The Panel Presents" series. This is a series that will run on the first Saturday of every month and see four fabulous people from the theatrical world getting together to discuss meaningful topics for the playwriting community. This week, our panellists are: Carolyn Gage - https://carolyngage.weebly.com/ John Busser…

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The Autocratic Style of Leadership and What you Should Know About it 39:20

9M ago39:20

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Have you ever worked for a leader who had a high need for control? You know, the type of leader who holds all the power and is reluctant to share it? Perhaps even, you are that type of leader. Well, whether it be your style or the style of someone you worked for, it is what Kurt Lewin identified in the 1930’s as the autocratic style of leadership; …

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S02 E07 - Episode 7 - ”The Paranormal Club’s 7th Annual Haunted House Sleepover” & Morey Norkin 30:57

9M ago30:57

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Welcome to Episode 7 and our Halloween episode! This week we will be listening to a spooky themed piece entitled "The Paranormal Club's 7th Annual Haunted House Sleepover" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/2031895/paranormal-clubs-seventh-annual-haunted-house-sleepover) written by Cole Hunter Dzubak (https://www.colehunterdzubak.com/) and I have a…

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