First published in 2008, and now revised and republished in 2024, The Artist's Tao book is also a podcast hosted by artist Sean Starr and photographer Jennifer Moore Starr. The Artist's Tao is a collection of 44 principles that encourages introspection and reflection for artists. The Artist's Tao is drawn from hundreds of conversations and correspondences between Sean Starr and other artists around the world dealing with subjects such as fighting discouragement, maintaining balance, and meas ...
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Previously known as Coffee With a Sign Painter, Life at Starr Studios is a weekly video show with new episodes every Friday, hosted by sign painter and designer Sean Starr, filmed at Starr Studios in their historic 1869 studio building located in the Central Texas town of Calvert. Come along as Sean showcases projects, shares tips and tricks of the trade as well as occasional visits from other artists and clients to the studio.
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I started this podcast because I wanted to firstly share my experiences with different disabilities, bullying, depression, and so on and I wanted to talk about my expertise in these subjects, get people of different backgrounds cultures, ways of thinking, and who work with, help, and have disabilities!!
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34 Circe Salon -- Make Matriarchy Great Again -- Disrupting History
34 Circe Salon, 34 Circe Media, Sean Marlon Newcombe, Dawn "Sam" Alden
Smashing the falsehood and omissions of women of action, warrior women and great queens, past, present and future. Amazons, War Goddesses and Matriarchy. Truths shall be revealed, myths demolished and empires restored. Join us for an exciting ride!
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A place for discussion and showcasing of theatre across the East Anglian region
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Join Sean Watkins and Pete Harper as they meet up with their favorite songwriters, set up some mics, and write a song. There's only one rule: They need to finish a song.
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An educational, informative, and irreverent analysis of all things Beatles with Dave and Chris. Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email: ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com Twitter: @ivegotabeatles Facebook: I’ve Got A Beatles Podcast
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Episode 236: Our Guide to The Beatles, "Live at the BBC," Vol. 1 (1994)
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The Beatles: Live at the BBC was released in 1994. The album contained 50+ tracks from some of the 50+ programs the Beatles played on for the BBC during 1962-65. The album was a big hit, selling over 8 million copies, and it was a particular favorite for Dave and Chris who waited in line at a Best Buy in Champaign-Urbana, IL to buy it and get a fre…
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A belated season-end thank you from the 34 Circe Salon to all of our listeners! We concluded the 2023-2024 season with our Medusa episode and we'll be back again in October for the 2024-2025 season. We're already recording, so get ready for discussions of all of your favorite topics from warrior women and goddesses to stuntwomen and Bad Marthas. Th…
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Episode 69 - Burnt Coffee Theatre (The Wind in the Willows) interview
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An interview with Joe, Shem, and Aimee from Burnt Coffee Theatre Company, in which we discuss their latest production, an original adaptation of the classic The Wind in the Willows. Also features a bit of nonsense from Ray about what he's been up to recently. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Joe Flatt / Shem Jacobs / Aimee Wright
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Episode 68 - Starr Theatre Collective (Emily Starr) interview
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A chat with Emily Starr, founder of the Starr Theatre Collective, a musical theatre workshop initiative for adults in the Cambridgeshire area. Also features Ray's usual self-indulgent nonsense and some shout-outs for upcoming shows and auditions. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Emily Starr
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Episode 67 - Bethany Graham (Cromer Pier) interview
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A chat with Cromer Pavilion Theatre's Sales & Marketing Manager, Bethany Graham, in regards to their current annual Cromer Pier variety show. Also, Ray takes you through his recent reviews and performance details, and features his usual look at some upcoming productions in our region. Support the Show.…
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Episode 235: Our Discussion of All Things "Mind Games!"
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We're back from our summer break with our deep dive into the remix/super deluxe release of John Lennon's 1973 album Mind Games that came out last month. We've never discussed the actual album before, so we begin with a full track-by-track, keeping in mind the current remixing. We then talk about each of the remaining discs, evaluate the content, an…
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Medusa - with Starr Goode, Miriam Robbins Dexter and Joan Marler
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In this episode, we delve into the matriarchal reinterpretation of the Medusa myth, contrasting it with the traditional patriarchal narrative of Ancient Greece. Starr Goode, Miriam Robbins Dexter and Joan Marler each bring their unique insights and years of scholarship to our understanding of this famous legend. Starr Goode is a noted writer and te…
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Take This Hammer: Writing a Song With Ed Helms
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You probably know Ed Helms from his unforgettable turns in The Hangover movies, The Office, and a laundry list of era-defining comedies, but what you might not know is that he shreds bluegrass music, too. (Actually, if you’ve seen The Office, you’ll know about his impressive musicianship.) Helms has played in bluegrass bands since his college days,…
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Join Lauren Torres and Dawn "Sam' Alden as they welcome author Molly Remer and discuss (and praise) the Goddess Persephone. Goddess of spring and Queen of the Underworld, the myths of Persephone are familiar in the Western World. In this episode, as always, we examine this goddess using a matriarchal rather than patriarchal lens. We also view Perse…
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Just a brief message to our sponsors from the newest members of the 34 Circe Make Matriarchy Great Again family, Lauren Torres and Kimberly Rockwell. Thank you all for your support and we look forward to bringing you more exciting matriarchal content in the coming seasons!By 34 Circe Salon, 34 Circe Media
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Nick Thune Writes a Different Kind of Love Song
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This time on Before Your Very Ears, hosts Sean Watkins and Peter Harper give love a chance. Helping them learn the ways of love is Nick Thune, comedian and musician, who spearheads the songwriting session—but not before sharing some of the best bird-related jokes you’ll ever hear. The trio settles on a Steve Jobs-ish strategy of starting with the f…
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Episode 234: Review of Paul McCartney and Wings, "One Hand Clapping"
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This episode delves into the "new" official release of One Hand Clapping from Paul McCartney and Wings. The sessions were recorded in 1974 with the new version of Wings featuring Jimmy McCullough and Geoff Britton, right after the release of the "Junior's Farm" single. We talk about the packaging, the music, the history, and much more. Enjoy! Feel …
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Episode 66 - The Plandits (The Secret Garden) interview
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A wide-ranging interview with Peter Bottley, Eloise Hare, and Deakin van Leeuwen, who as The Plandits, will be taking their debut production, their original adaptation of the Frances Hodgson Burnett classic, The Secret Garden on tour across East Anglia throughout July. Also features Ray's usual nonsense, and a look at some of the upcoming productio…
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Taking care of new mothers by restoring their health through rest, bodywork, and nourishing foods can be found in every society, most in the not so distant past. Why then does it become all about the new baby that has arrived? Why don't we think of offering care and support to the parents? New mothers are born into a new role and ceremonies like Cl…
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Episode 65 - Cambridge Theatre Company, Footloose
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An interview with Laura Saunders and Alisdair Buck, who are playing Rusty and Willard respectively, as part of Cambridge Theatre Company's production of the 1980s classic Kevin Bacon film, Footloose. In the interview, we discuss the highlights of the production, its soundtrack, and the joy of working with a quality cast. We also look at some of Lau…
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Episode 64 - Rackheath Youth Theatre interview (Shrek Jr.)
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A lively chat with three pivotal members of the cast of Shrek Jr being performed by the brilliant Rackheath Youth Theatre in July. Aside from talking about their roles and the rehearsals, we also touch upon their favourite performances and their plans for the future in the world of theatre. There's also the usual nonsense from your host, Ray, as he…
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From Song to Cinema: How Cary Brothers Writes With His Eyes and Ears
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Ever wondered how songwriters capture scenery and stories so vivid that they seem to jump out of the song and into real life? Cary Brothers can offer some insight. In addition to releasing three full-length solo albums, the Los Angeles-based musician’s songs have been featured in dozens of film and TV productions, including Grey’s Anatomy, ER, Scru…
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Sean Baker interview, Hangmen - Combined Actors of Cambridge, plus local theatre highlights
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Hear Sean Baker, director of the Combined Actors of Cambridge, talk about bringing Martin McDonagh's Hangmen to the stage at the ADC Theatre. We delve into the narrative of the show, set in Oldham in 1965, following Britain's second-best hangman, Harry Wade, as he faces up to life post-death penalty and with a spectre from his past coming back to h…
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Episode 63 - Sean Baker interview, Hangmen - Combined Actors of Cambridge
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An interview with Sean Baker, Director of Combined Actors of Cambridge's production of the Martin McDonagh comedy thriller, Hangmen. Also features Ray's usual brand of nonsense as he tells you, whether you like it or not, what he's been up to in the world of theatre, and he also gives a handful of shout-outs to upcoming productions in the region. S…
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Join Dawn "Sam" Alden and Kimberly Rockwell as they discuss the female revenge film Peppermint (2018). Starring Jennifer Garner, Peppermint tells the story of woman whose happy life is destroyed when a drug cartel kills her husband and daughter. The event turns her into a vigilante and she will not be satisfied until she has her revenge. Our hosts …
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Episode 233: Classic Beatles Gigs - the 1963 "Royal Variety Performance"
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In this episode, we dig into one of the most famous Beatles gigs, the "Royal Variety Performance" in London on November 4, 1963. This was the gig where John Lennon said his famous lines asking the Royals to "rattle [their] jewelry." We go into the background behind the performance, discuss the other performers (the Beatles were the seventh act on t…
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Garrison Starr on Taking Back Your Narrative
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Mississippi-born, Los Angeles-based musician and songwriter Garrison Starr has been recording and releasing music since the early ’90s. The veteran rocker is an expert on creative expression—but also on navigating the “ballsack of an industry” that is the professional music world. That includes the alienating experience of having to engage in a nar…
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Episode 62 - 14-7 Theatre interview (The Pillowman)
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An interview with John Hales, Charlie Randall, and Nick Murray Brown ahead of 14-7 Theatre's production of The Pillowman (by Martin McDonagh) hitting the stages at a few venues in Norfolk and Suffolk. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / John Hales / Charlie Randall / Nick Murray Brown
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Episode 232: Put Them in the Movies, Review of "Let It Be" (1970 and 2024)
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In this episode, part of our ongoing Beatles and Beatles-related film series, we discuss and review the Beatles' last film, Let It Be released in 1970...and 2024! We consider the circumstances surrounding the film, give a summary of it, talk about the new version of it on Disney+, and much more. We conclude with a few preliminary thoughts about the…
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Vicki Noble - Amazons and Matriarchy - Pt. 2
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We're back with the long-awaited follow-up discussion to our foundational episode on Amazons and Matriarchy. In Part I, we discussed the movements of the Old Europe matriarchies in the third millennium B.C., as well as Vicki's concept of the "Double-Goddess," its significance for matriarchy and it's connection with the Amazons. In this episode we p…
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If you’ve been in any bar past last call, you’ve heard Dan Wilson’s work. “Closing Time” launched his band Semisonic into the international pop-culture stratosphere in 1998, and since then, he’s become an A-list cowriter with some of music’s biggest names—including, perhaps, the biggest: Taylor Swift. The 62-year-old Minnesota native cowrote the Ch…
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34 Circe Salon - Make Matriarchy Great Again - Fourth Anniversary Bonus Episode!
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Has it been four years already? Why, yes, it has! Join us as we celebrate our fourth anniversary and take a trip down memory lane. Favorite episodes and stories from Dawn, Sean, Laruen and Kimberly... and a VERY BIG thanks to all of our listeners!By 34 Circe Salon, 34 Circe Media
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In this conversation, Sean Starr and Jenny discuss the principle of embracing your nature and the idea that everyone is creative by nature. They explore the concept of creativity as a spectrum and discuss how not everyone may have the drive or desire to develop their creative abilities. They also touch on the importance of getting to know yourself …
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Nebraska, Bacharach, and Adam Sandler: How Milk Carton Kids Write a Song
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Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale, the songwriters and musicians behind indie-folk favorites Milk Carton Kids, don’t cut corners when it comes to songwriting. Everything gets held under the microscope; everything is subject to change. There’s no ego in the room, just pure service of the song. Ryan and Pattengale join hosts Sean Watkins and Peter Har…
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They are the daring action women that we all adore, but what is it really like to be a stuntwoman? Join us for a really fun discussion with four Hollywood stuntwomen: Katie Rowe is the head of the Hollywood Stuntwomen's Association and an amazing stuntwoman of more than two decades. Angela Meryl is also legendary stuntwoman who has doubled such lum…
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Episode 61 - CSODS interview: 9to5 the Musical
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An interview with Andrea Wilson, Emmie Wright, and Briony Thompson, ahead of CSODS production of 9to5 opening at the Cromer Pavilion Theatre. Also features the usual shout-outs for upcoming shows across East Anglia, and a quick glance at Ray's dull existence. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Andrea Wilson / Emmie Wright / Briony Thompson
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Episode 231: Review of Ringo Starr's new EP, "Crooked Boy"
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In this episode, we review Ringo Starr's recently released EP, Crooked Boy. We discuss the importance (and benefits) of the album having one creative leader, in this case Linda Perry, and give our thoughts on the lyrics and music of each of the four songs. How does Crooked Boy relate to Ringo's earlier EPs? Feel free to email us a message (or recor…
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In this episode, Sean Starr and Jenny discuss the importance of keeping your integrity.
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Episode 60 - Annie Eddington (Sudbury Dramatic Society) interview - The Welkin
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An interview with Annie Eddington, Director of Sudbury Dramatic Society's latest production, the wonderful Lucy Kirkwood play, The Welkin Also features Ray's usual brand of self-indulgent nonsense. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Annie Eddington
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On the second episode of Before Your Very Ears, west coast folk musician and songwriting powerhouse Madison Cunningham engages in some anger management. Along with hosts Sean Watkins and Peter Harper, Cunningham, whose 2022 record Revealer won the Grammy for Best Folk Album, digs into the nature of artistry and truth-telling: What are the social an…
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Vicki Noble - Amazons and Matriarchy - Pt. 1 - Full Episode
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In preparation for our upcoming part 2 episode, we bring you the uncut version of part 1 of Vicki Noble's discussion of the matriarchal origins of the women called "Amazons." This was the first episode that we recorded for our "Make Matriarchy Great Again" podcast and you can tell as we're still introducing ourselves to all of you. :-) Here we go..…
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Episode 230: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 30 - The Beatles, "Old Brown Shoe"
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We go back into the lab to dissect the Beatles' 1969 song "Old Brown Shoe," first known as the B-side of "The Ballad of John and Yoko." This is a great George Harrison track filled with quirky lyrics, as well as complex, yet grooving music. We discuss the lyrics, music, who plays drums on the song, cover versions, and more. And then Chris shares a …
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In this conversation, the principle of fighting discouragement is discussed. It is acknowledged that some people may want you to fail, and their discouragement may stem from their own insecurities. The impact of art on others is explored, with the understanding that it can reveal hidden emotions and challenge individuals. Staying centered and focus…
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Episode 59 - Dean Akrill (SCART) interview
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An interview with Dean Akrill, Writer and Director of Fuzzy, produced by SCART in Sprowston. Also a look at the shows Ray has seen recently, and some shout-outs for upcoming productions. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Dean Akrill
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In this episode, Jenny and Sean Starr discuss the principle of endurance. They explore the concept of endurance in both positive and negative contexts, emphasizing the importance of choosing a positive perspective. They highlight the significance of endurance in various aspects of life, including artistic projects and personal growth. The conversat…
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While plenty of songwriters are happy to give a post-mortem review of how they write a song, the actual process happens behind closed doors. What goes through their heads while they decide on a specific word choice? Who hasn’t wished to be a fly on the wall while professional musicians hack together the pieces that make our favorite songs? That’s t…
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In this conversation, Jenny and Sean Starr discuss the principle of Explore in the Artist’s Tao. They emphasize the importance of not becoming attached to one single means of expression and not trapping oneself. They share personal experiences of giving themselves permission to explore different creative avenues and the joy that comes from it. They…
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Episode 58 - Combined Actors of Cambridge, The Ghostly Gift of Miss Constance Couper
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An interview with Sean Lang and Sarah Ingram, writer and director respectively of the latest production from Combined Actors of Cambridge. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Sean Lang / Sarah Ingram
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Founding Mothers - Viola Spolin and Neva Boyd
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Join us for the first episode in our Founding Mother Series! Viola Spolin developed a complete system of education which she called Theater Games and her methods are the roots of contemporary improv. While the power of Viola's system is widely recognized in the theater education community, her fundamental contribution to improvisation is just begin…
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Episode 229: New Releases from Dhani, Sean, James, and Beyoncé!
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In this episode, we discuss a bevy of new releases by Dhani Harrison, Sean Lennon, James McCartney, and of course, the cover of "Blackbird" (called "Blackbiird") by Beyoncé. We recommend you listen to or sample each of the releases before or after listening, or else the commentary may not make sense. Here are some links: 1. Dhani Harrison, Innersta…
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There's only one rule: Finish the song. Join Sean Watkins and Pete Harper as they meet up with their favorite songwriters, set up some mics, and write a song—in real time. Head over to our Patreon at http://patreon.com/beforeyourveryears for TONS of bonus content, early access to episodes, and much more.…
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In this conversation, Sean and Jenny discuss the principle of honesty in art and personal growth. Sean shares his personal experience with honesty and how it led to a transformative period in his life. They explore the importance of honesty in relationships and the negative impact of deception in art. They also discuss the connection between honest…
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Episode 57 - David Lester (Drama Mavericks) interview
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An interview with Drama Mavericks' founder, David Lester, ahead of their debut production - Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage. Also features a look at what Ray has been up to recently, and previews of some upcoming productions in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / David Lester
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In this conversation, Sean and Jenny discuss the principle of being innovative in the context of art. They emphasize the importance of embracing technology and finding ways to communicate ideas clearly. They explore the idea of crossing mediums in the digital age and thinking outside the box to reach a wider audience. They also discuss the evolutio…
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