Best Carolyn Hall Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 236 - THE SECRET SISTERS ("All the Ways") 1:21:21

42m ago1:21:21

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Two-time Grammy nominated duo The Secret Sisters (Laura Rogers and Lydia Slagle) join us to chat about their development as songwriters and reaching new creative heights with their latest album. PART ONE: Scott and Paul chat about Scott's recent trip to see Norah Jones and Lake Street Dive perform at Red Rocks and discuss the ways concerts have cha…

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Katherine Dunham -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II and Danielle Hall 3:22

2h ago3:22

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A short take on a legendary dancer and choreographer Written by Howard Rambsy II and Danielle Hall Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Oscar Micheaux Adaptation of an Adaptation -- ep. by Nicole Dixon 3:11

15d ago3:11

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A short take on the works of a autobiographer turned novelist turned filmmaker Written by Nicole Dixon Read by Kassandra TimmBy Nicole Dixon

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Ep. 235 - CHARLIE PEACOCK ("Every Heartbeat") 1:09:16

14d ago1:09:16

1:09:16

GRAMMY-winning producer, artist, and songwriter Charlie Peacock defies categorization. Paul chats with him about everything from his early days on the Norther California jazz scene, to writing hits for the Christian music world, to producing everyone from the Civil Wars to Switchfoot. PART ONE: Scott and Paul talk about aging, the Rolling Stones co…

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Ep. 234 - MADELEINE PEYROUX ("Don't Wait Too Long") 1:12:30

29d ago1:12:30

1:12:30

Acclaimed genre-crossing songwriter and interpreter Madeleine Peyroux takes stock of her songwriting over the years and shares insights into the creation of her latest album. PART ONE Paul and Scott talk music books, the value of recording, and whether or not performers should stick to a strict or loose interpretation of a song when performing live…

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Locating the Big 7 -- ep. by Kenton Rambsy 3:26

10d ago3:26

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Here's a consideration of a relatively small number of authors have been selected for inclusion in anthologies far more than others. Written by Kenton Rambsy Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Trudier Harris's Bigger: A Literary Life -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II 3:17

15d ago3:17

3:17

Finally, a sustained scholarly exploration of a character who, for over eight decades, has haunted our literary and cultural imaginations. Written by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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James & Huck -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II 2:51

12d ago2:51

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What if Mark Twain scholar Matt Seybold is right about the influence that Percival Everett's James will have on The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn? Written by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Ep. 233 - BRUCE HORNSBY ("The Way It Is") 1:20:47

1M ago1:20:47

1:20:47

Three-time GRAMMY winner and musical omnivore Bruce Hornsby chats about his wide-ranging career, from pop to bluegrass to jazz! PART ONE: Paul and Scott talk about their Instagram, a wild Genesis fact, and more. PART TWO: Our in-depth conversation with Bruce Hornsby ABOUT BRUCE HORNSBY: Thirteen-time Grammy nominee and three-time winner Bruce Horns…

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Audio and African American Bibliography -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II 3:21

1M ago3:21

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What roles will podcasts and other audio compositions play in documenting African American publishing history? Written by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Amiri Baraka and Black World magazine -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II 3:17

1M ago3:17

3:17

Considerations of the coverage of Amiri Baraka in Negro Digest/Black World magazine. Written by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Carolyn Fowler's Groundbreaking Bibliographic Work -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II 3:57

2M ago3:57

3:57

Highlighting the bibliographic work of Carolyn Fowler, scholar of African American literature. Written by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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The Black Bibliography Project -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II 3:46

2M ago3:46

3:46

A short take about an effort to build an electronic database that focuses on African American artistic, scholarly, and curatorial communities. Written by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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S4E4 | Asbury Stories from Cuba with Jennifer Miller 22:11

2M ago22:11

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Jennifer Miller (Administrative Assistant of CCM) chats with Carson Daniel (Associate Director of CCM) about her recent trip to Cuba to learn from church leaders and explore the vibrant church multiplication happening in the Methodist Church in Cuba. Listen the interview and enjoy! Asbury Church for Church Multiplication, Asbury Seminary:⁠https://a…

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African American literature and the Cold War period -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II 3:33

2M ago3:33

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A short take on African American literature and the Cold War period. Written by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Ep. 232 - RACHEL PLATTEN ("Fight Song") 1:10:46

2M ago1:10:46

1:10:46

You might know Rachel Platten for the wildly successful "Fight Song," but she's in the middle of a renaissance that's bringing her artistry into a new era. PART ONE: Paul and Scott give their unfiltered responses to the new-ish 4-part Stax Records documentary streaming on Max. PART TWO: Our in-depth conversation with Rachel Platten. ABOUT RACHEL PL…

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Zora Neale Hurston and Richard Wright -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II 3:17

2M ago3:17

3:17

Why these two writers are integral to the development of African American literary studies Written by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Toni Morrison and African American literary studies -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II 3:09

2M ago3:09

3:09

Considerations of Toni Morrison and scholarly discourse. Written by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Elizabeth McHenry, Kinohi Nishikawa, and African American literary studies -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II 4:16

2M ago4:16

4:16

What two scholars of African American literature indicate about the range of a scholarly field Written by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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The Rise of 19th Century Studies -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II 3:35

2M ago3:35

3:35

Charting the rise of an important subfield in African American literary studies. Script by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Black Writers in support of Toni Morrison -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II 3:41

2M ago3:41

3:41

When the appraisal of Toni Morrison took a major step forward Written by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Ep. 231 - JUDAH AKERS of Judah & the Lion ("Take it All Back") 58:55

2M ago58:55

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Nashville-based platinum-selling indie artist Judah Akers of Judah & the Lion goes deep on the five stages of grief and finding beauty in the midst of pain. PART ONE Paul and Scott dive deep on how Nashville has transformed into a very different kind of "Music City USA." PART TWO Our in-depth conversation with Judah Akers ABOUT JUDAH AKERS Judah Ak…

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Words of Fire -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II 3:56

3M ago3:56

3:56

A short take on an anthology that contributed to the study of African American writing and Black feminist thought. Written by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Resources and African American literary studies -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II 3:34

3M ago3:34

3:34

Charting the rise of African American literary resources. Written by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Our Very Own Norton -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II 3:45

3M ago3:45

3:45

A short take on the Norton Anthology of African American Literature. Written by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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The Tradition Imperative -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II 3:31

3M ago3:31

3:31

A consideration of efforts to define the interconnectivity of African American literary compositions. Written by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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The Field of African American Literary Studies -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II 3:21

3M ago3:21

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A short take on the advancement of a literary field during the late 1980s onward. Script by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Ep. 230 - CAROLYN DAWN JOHNSON ("The Day I Die") 1:23:17

3M ago1:23:17

1:23:17

With an ACM Top New Female Vocalist win and nearly 20 Canadian Country Music Awards, the chart-topping Carolyn Dawn Johnson chats about everything from her songwriting successes to her artist career to her co-writing with Chris Stapleton. PART ONE Paul and Scott dive deep on their opinions about the recently-announced Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induc…

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Memorable Opening Lines 4:08

4M ago4:08

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A short take on opening lines for African American novels. Script by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Ep. 229 - DREW HOLCOMB ("American Beauty") 1:17:56

4M ago1:17:56

1:17:56

Folkie Americana indie hero Drew Holcomb joins us to chat about the songwriting process and which of his songs he's not a fan of! PART ONE Scott and Paul debrief the experience of recently seeing the 74-year-old Bruce Springsteen perform with the energy of a teenager PART TWO Our in-depth conversation with Drew Holcomb ABOUT DREW HOLCOMB Memphis na…

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S4E3 | Why Church Planters Need Theology with Rev. Dr. Joshua Cockayne | Cranmer Hall, Durham 30:29

4M ago30:29

30:29

On this episode Carson Daniel, Coordinator of the CCM sits down with Rev. Dr. Josh Cockayne for a fruitful discussion around the need for church planters to be deeply rooted in theology. Listen and enjoy! Asbury Center for Church Multiplication: www.asburychurchplanting.com Theology for Church Planters: https://asburyseminary.edu/admissions/…

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Ep. 228 - NICKEL CREEK ("Celebrants") 1:11:11

4M ago1:11:11

1:11:11

Grammy winners and astonishingly fabulous musicians Chris Thile, Sean Watkins, and Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek join us to chat about their fresh approach to songwriting on their most recent album, Celebrants. PART ONE Paul and Scott chat about musical virtuosity, Beyonce, Ricky Skaggs, and the blending of musical genres. PART TWO Our in-depth conv…

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Black Novels and Screen Adaptations 3:47

4M ago3:47

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A short take on the adaptations of novels into productions on the screen. Script by Nicole Dixon Read by Kassandra TimmBy Nicole Dixon

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Ep. 227 - ALAN BERGMAN ("The Way We Were") 1:12:50

4M ago1:12:50

1:12:50

Ninety-eight-year-old Songwriters Hall of Famer Alan Bergman chats with us about a wide-ranging career that started with Johnny Mercer and continues to today. PART ONE Paul and Scott talk about the Abba Voyage virtual concert and scare themselves with the possibilities of digital technology. PART TWO Our in-depth interview with Alan Bergman ABOUT A…

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English majors and Career Preparation 3:41

5M ago3:41

3:41

A brief take on the Modern Language Association's “Report on English Majors’ Career Preparation and Outcomes.” Script by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Colorism and Black Literature 3:35

5M ago3:35

3:35

A short take on intra-racial bias in literature. Script by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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A Sociology of African American Literature - ep. by Howard Rambsy II 3:50

5M ago3:50

3:50

A short take on Jerry W. Ward's idea of a sociology of African American literature. Script by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Ep. 226 - NORAH JONES ("Come Away with Me") + profile on Tish Melton 1:30:31

5M ago1:30:31

1:30:31

SUMMARY: Norah Jones joins us to chat about her new album Visions and the evolution of her songwriting since she took the world by storm in 2002. Afterward, stick around for a very special conversation with Tish Melton. The 18-year-old songwriter discusses her new Brandi-Carlile produced EP and more. PART ONE: Paul and Scott reflect on Norah Jones'…

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The Internal Dialogue of Colson Whitehead's Crook Manifesto 4:10

5M ago4:10

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A short take on the inner musings of characters from Colson Whitehead's Crook Manifesto (2023). Script by Nicole Dixon, Rie’Onna Holmon, Jalen White, and Howard Rambsy. Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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The Internal Dialogue of Colson Whitehead's Harlem Shuffle 4:08

5M ago4:08

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A short take on the inner musings of characters from Colson Whitehead's Harlem Shuffle (2021). Script by Nicole Dixon, Rie’Onna Holmon, Jalen White, and Howard Rambsy. Read by Kassandra TimmBy Howard Rambsy II

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Ep. 225 - CHARLIE STARR of Blackberry Smoke ("Dig a Hole") 1:19:21

5M ago1:19:21

1:19:21

Blackberry Smoke frontman and primary songwriter Charlie Starr goes deep on his music's Southern roots and wide-ranging appeal. PART ONE Paul and Scott talk Pearl Jam's new single, how travel defines fanhood, and why Blackberry Smoke are a force to be reckoned with when it comes to playing live. PART TWO Our in-depth interview with Charlie Starr AB…

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Ep. 224 - BOBBY RUSH ("Chicken Heads") 1:22:25

6M ago1:22:25

1:22:25

90-year-old blues legend Bobby Rush joins us for a wide-ranging and revealing conversation about songwriting, music, life, and so much more! PART ONE: Scott and Paul chat about Scott's experiences at the Grammy awards, including running into Ted Danson, Jason Isbell, Verdine White, and others. Plus seeing the Killer Mike drama go down and getting s…

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1987 - Pivotal Year in Black Literary History - ep. by Howard Rambsy II 3:34

6M ago3:34

3:34

A short take on why 1987 was so consequential in Black literary history. Written by Howard Rambsy II. Read by Kassandra Timm.By Howard Rambsy II

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S4E2 | Carolyn Moore on the New GMC, Developing Leaders, and Calling 25:10

6M ago25:10

25:10

CCM Team Interview: Carolyn Moore on the New GMC, Developing Leaders, and CallingApply Now: https://therivernetwork.org/asburygmc... Asbury Church for Church Multiplication, Asbury Seminary:https://asburychurchplanting.comAsbury Theological Seminary:https://asburyseminary.edu

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Ep. 223 - DUFF McKAGAN of Guns N' Roses ("Civil War") 1:19:36

6M ago1:19:36

1:19:36

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Duff McKagan, best known as a member of Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver, talks about writing songs with his legendary bandmates, a few of his various side projects, and his genre-spanning recent album, Lighthouse. PART ONE Scott and Paul shout out some Patreon supporters and reflect on the small handful of artists who, l…

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Ep. 222 - AUDLEY FREED ("Peace Pipe") 1:31:34

7M ago1:31:34

1:31:34

SUMMARY: Audley Freed founded the band Cry of Love before going on to become a well-known guitarist for the Black Crowes, the Dixie Chicks, Sheryl Crow, and many others. He sits down with Songcraft at his Nashville home to go deep on his own fandom, the kind of musician he tries to be, and how his riffs have kickstarted some great songs. PART ONE: …

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Ep. 221 - JD SOUTHER ("The Best of My Love") 1:40:09

7M ago1:40:09

1:40:09

SUMMARY: Songwriters Hall of Famer JD Souther joins Scott and Paul for an in-depth interview to kick off the New Year! PART ONE: Paul and Scott welcome two very special guests (ages 8 and 5) to help set the tone for the new year. Plus they reveal the clever message a listener sent in to win the Stax Christmas LP from the last episode. PART TWO: Our…