Best Jeff Bates Podcasts (2024)

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The Experience - Clinton Festa 20:14

9M ago20:14

20:14

About This Episode This week on Stories Found, we're talking to one of our favorite playwrights, Clinton Festa, and then hearing his surreal comedy, The Experience. The play follows a couple dining at a restaurant with a twist - instead of food, they serve emotions. Frustration, rejection, nostalgia - it's all on the menu. With …

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Burger Bard by Patrick Bates 3:36

9M ago3:36

3:36

About This Episode Welcome to Stories Found Micro Monday. This week we've got the one-minute comedy, Burger Bard by Patrick Bates. About the Playwright Pat Bates has been writing plays since he was a kid. Now, he's written for stage and screen, optioned a screenplay, and won some awards along the way. In his spare time, he writes crime/horror/scien…

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The Brink Of Chaos - Mark Gifford 27:34

9M ago27:34

27:34

About This Episode This week we're talking to Mark Gifford and hearing his hilarious story, The Brink of Chaos. About the Storyteller Mark has been a full-time professor of composition and rhetoric at The University of Texas at San Antonio for 18 years and counting. He is also a producer for Testify, a monthly storytelling show in Austin, Texas. Ma…

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The Palatka Museum of Natural History - Kimberly Murray-Patel 4:02

10M ago4:02

4:02

About This Episode Welcome to Stories Found Micro Monday -- Halloween Eve edition. This week we've got a special treat, the one minute dark comedy, The Palatka Museum of Natural History by Kimberly Murray-Patel. The Palatka Museum of Natural History recently won the coveted top honor at the Whiskey Theater Factory's annual one minute play competiti…

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Spam Calls From Hell - Brian Rust 20:03

10M ago20:03

20:03

About This Episode Thanks for joining us for our special Halloween edition of Stories Found! This week we're talking to one of our very favorite playwrights, Brian Rust, and then hearing his eerie dark comedy, Spam Calls from Hell. About the Playwright Brian Rust (he/him) is a Boston-based actor and writer who makes chocolates and searches for cryp…

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A Foggy Day in a Certain Part of Scotland - Mark Harvey Levine 3:23

10M ago3:23

3:23

About This Episode Welcome to Stories Found Micro Monday -- Spooky Edition. This week we've got the eerie 1-minute play, A Foggy Day in a Certain Part of Scotland by Mark Harvey Levine. About the Playwright / Storyteller Mark Harvey Levine has had over 2000 productions of his short plays everywhere from Bangalore to Bucharest and from Lima to Londo…

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Bella and Blue - Jeff Knight 46:34

11M ago46:34

46:34

About This Episode This week we’re talking to the uber talented Austin writer and storyteller, Jeff Knight, before hearing his fantastic story, Bella and Blue. About the Storyteller Jeff Knight is a storyteller, poet, songwriter, and aspiring novelist in Austin, Texas. He is currently working on a murder mystery set in the world of craft beer, and …

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Dog Park - Bethany Dickens Assaf 3:27

11M ago3:27

3:27

About This Episode It's Micro Monday! This week we've got the hilarious one-minute play, Dog Park, by one of our very favorite playwrights, Bethany Dickens Assaf. About the Playwright / Storyteller Bethany Dickens Assaf is a freelance playwright, dramaturg, and theatre artist and a co-founder of Whiskey Theatre Factory. As both a writer and produce…

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A Great Fall - Christian Missonak 27:44

11M ago27:44

27:44

About This Episode This week we're featuring Christian Missonak and his hilarious ten-minute play, A Great Fall. About the Playwright Christian Missonak is a NYC-based playwright originally from Chicago, where he was a graduate of Columbia College and The Second City Conservatory. Plays: Sheridan (Madlab Theatre), Save Ferris (Under the Gun Theatre…

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Color Guard - Ned Eckhardt 3:13

11M ago3:13

3:13

About This Episode It's Micro Monday! Just in time for Talk Like A Pirate Day on the 19th, we've got the hilarious one-minute nautical adventure, Color Guard by Ned Eckhardt Make sure to catch our full episodes every other week featuring some of the most talented humorists in the country. Next week, we've got a fantastic full length episode featuri…

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5 Calls - Ladi Loera 33:06

11M ago33:06

33:06

About This Episode This week, we're excited to welcome the amazing storyteller, Ladi Loera, and then listen to his hilarious true story, 5 Calls. About the Playwright / Storyteller Ladi Loera is an artist, animal lover and award winning storyteller. He won the Moth with a story about sympathetic nausea and what it teaches us about love and connecti…

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Off-Target - Jonathan Wickremasinghe-Kuhn 18:00

1+ y ago18:00

18:00

About This Episode This week, we're excited to welcome the very talented and funny Jonathan Wickremasinghe-Kuhn and then listening to his hilarious story, Off-Target. About the Storyteller Jonathan Wickremasinghe-Kuhn grew up in Selma, Alabama and attended the University of Southern California, where he received both his BFA in Writing for Screen a…

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Bird Girl and the Hammer - Bethany Dickens Assaf 24:16

1+ y ago24:16

24:16

About This Episode In this episode of Stories Found, we’re talking to one of our very favorite playwrights, Bethany Dickens Assaf, and then listening to her ten-minute comedy, Bird Girl and The Hammer. About the Playwright Bethany Dickens Assaf is a freelance playwright, dramaturg, and theatre artist, and a co-founder of Whiskey Theatre Factory and…

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Crime of Passion - Ava Love Hanna 2:25

1+ y ago2:25

2:25

About This Episode It's a special Valentine's Day themed Stories Found Micro Monday! Today, we've got the one-minute play, CRIME of PASSION by Ava Love Hanna About the Playwright / Storyteller Ava Love Hanna is a professional writer, published playwright, and award-winning speaker and storyteller. She is continually amazed by how often she is mista…

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Lying in a Pine Forest - Greg Romero 2:09

1+ y ago2:09

2:09

About This Episode Welcome to Stories Found Micro Monday -- take a super quick break with us to kickstart your week with a laugh. Today, we've got the one-minute play, Lying in a Pine Forest by Greg Romero About the Playwright / Storyteller Greg Romero is originally from Louisiana, Cajun blood on both sides. His plays, site-specific projects, and s…

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Living a Lie - Max Langert 2:05

1+ y ago2:05

2:05

Welcome to Stories Found Micro Monday -- take a super quick break with us to kickstart your week with a laugh. Today, we've got the one-minute play, Living a Lie by Max Langert About the playwright Max Langert is a playwright, producer and storyteller living in Austin. His plays have been performed in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Dallas and elsew…

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The Murderlators - Ava Love Hanna 1:45

1+ y ago1:45

1:45

Welcome to our very first Micro Monday -- a quick laugh to brighten the start of your week! Every other Monday, we'll be offering up a short play, story, or sketch in under 5 minutes. Today, we've got the one-minute play, The Murderlators by Ava Love Hanna About the playwright Ava Love Hanna is a professional writer, published playwright, and award…

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Under a Christmas Moon - Brian Rust 19:37

1+ y ago19:37

19:37

About This Episode It’s time for a special Christmas episode of Stories Found! In this episode, we’re talking to the charming playwright, Brian Rust, before hearing his hilarious ten-minute play, Under a Christmas Moon. About the Playwright Brian Rust (he/him) is a Boston-based actor and writer who makes chocolates and searches for cryptids in his …

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A Very Special Hanukkah Special - Mark Harvey Levine 20:01

1+ y ago20:01

20:01

About This Episode In this special holiday episode of Stories Found, we hear the hilarious ten-minute play, A Very Special Hanukkah Special by Mark Harvey Levine. About the Playwright Mark Harvey Levine has had over 1900 productions of his short plays everywhere from Bangalore to Bucharest and from Lima to London. His plays have won over 45 awards …

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Rent-a-Stiff - Fred Tacon 25:08

2y ago25:08

25:08

About This Episode In this special Halloween edition of Stories Found, we’re chatting with the multi-talented playwright, composer, director, and performer, Fred Tacon and then listening to his hilarious and spooky ten-minute play, Rent-a-Stiff. Rent-a-Stiff – Mr. Ut, the proprietor of a human taxidermy rental company, is at risk of losing his live…

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Picky Zombies - Clinton Festa 27:19

2y ago27:19

27:19

About This Episode In this special Halloween edition of Stories Found, we’re talking to the fantastic playwright and author, Clinton Festa and then listening to his super funny ten-minute play, Picky Zombies. Picky Zombies – Tragedy strikes at the fancy French cooking school when an inept student under cooks the foie gras leading to a mass zombie i…

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The Summer We Built a Pool - Sophia Valera Heinecke 25:37

2y ago25:37

25:37

About This Episode In this episode of Stories Found, we’re chatting about art, life, and family with the award-winning writer of screen and stage, Sophia Valera Heinecke and then listening to her read her beautiful story, The Summer We Built a Pool. About the Storyteller Sophia Valera Heinecke Sophia Valera Heinecke (she/her) is an award-winning wr…

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What's in the Basement, Honey? - Bethany Dickens 26:24

2y ago26:24

26:24

About This Episode In this episode of Stories Found, we’re talking to the phenomenal playwright and creative polymath, Bethany Dickens and then listening to her ten-minute comedy, What’s in the Basement, Honey? About the Playwright Bethany Dickens Assaf Bethany Dickens Assaf is a freelance playwright, dramaturg, and theatre artist, the Literary Man…

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Personality Test - Max Langert 18:37

2y ago18:37

18:37

About This Episode In this episode of Stories Found, we’re chatting with Austin-based playwright, Max Langert and hearing his ten-minute comedy, Personality Test. Take a free personality test here! Episode Transcript Here. About the Playwright Max Langert Max Langert is a playwright, producer and storyteller living in Austin. His plays have been pe…

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The Interview - Mark Harvey Levine 19:23

2y ago19:23

19:23

About This Episode In this episode of Stories Found, we hear the hilarious ten-minute play, The Interview by Mark Harvey Levine. The Interview is about a completely normal job interview — during a zombie apocalypse. Episode transcript here About the Playwright Mark Harvey Levine has had over 1900 productions of his short plays everywhere from Banga…

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sixteen17 - Jason Rainey 24:06

4y ago24:06

24:06

About This Episode In this episode of Stories Found, we hear the humorous ten-minute play, sixteen17 by Jason Rainey. sixteen17 is a funny play about the quirky relationship between a mother and her daughter as the daughter turns 17 -- a birthday that's an important milestone for the mother. Jason wrote this play as part of the ScriptWorks Weekend …

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The Vagina-Mommy Incident - Ava Love Hanna 10:45

4y ago10:45

10:45

In this episode of Stories Found, we feature the story, The Vagina-Mommy Incident by Ava Love Hanna. In hindsight, this is one of my favorite parenting moments - the first time my four year old asked me about genitals. I thought I would simply answer him in a straightforward and scientific way and that would be that. It did NOT go as planned. I’m y…

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The First Time I Got Naked in Front of a Bunch of People I Didn't Know - Max Langert 16:20

4y ago16:20

16:20

In this episode of Stories Found, we hear the hilarious story, The First Time I Got Naked in Front of a Bunch of People I Didn't Know by Max Langert. Max takes it all off and describes his first experience at a spa in Amsterdam. Max Langert has had plays produced in New York, Los Angeles, Boston and Amsterdam. He's won the Henrico playwriting award…

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Am I Willing to Punch a Peacock - Ava Love Hanna 13:39

4y ago13:39

13:39

In this episode of Stories Found, we hear the story, Am I Willing to Punch a Peacock? by Ava Love Hanna. Ava's story was recorded live at Mayfield Park and the actual gang of rowdy peacocks that tried to ruin lunch with her son that day can be heard in the background. Links to a transcript of the story and a video of the performance are available o…

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Disney Vlogger Gets Death Threats! 59:36

4y ago59:36

59:36

My friend Tonya, better known as That Crazy Disney Lady tells the truth behind what is clearly a Crazy Story!!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeff-bates/message

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Stories Found - The Podcast Trailer! 2:17

4y ago2:17

2:17

Stories Found is brand new storytelling show... err, podcast. We've moved our staged comedy shows to the safe, germ-free world of digital storytelling! Each episode features a different writer or storyteller and their weird, funny, and mostly true stories. Check out the trailer, get to know Ava and Paul and get ready for our full episodes starting …

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How to Lose a Negotiation in 5 Minutes or Less 18:01

4y ago18:01

18:01

Today I share a story from my career...from work...a phone call. And there is a lot more where this comes from! You should listen. Why are you still here? Go listen! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeff-bates/message

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Batesball Talk: What the new MLB New Playoffs Structure & Reality TV Have in Common! 17:59

4+ y ago17:59

17:59

In today’s episode we talk about the possible new MLB Playoff Structure, Joc Pederson stays in LA, the Astor’s get sued for Stealing Signs & Phillip Rivers is a Chargers QB no longer!!!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeff-bates/message

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Batesball Talk: Mookie Betts, Tom Brady & The Astros Scandal Deepens 24:16

4+ y ago24:16

24:16

In this episode we talk about the Blockbuster Dodgers Red Sox Mookie Betts deal, Rumors of Tom Brady joining the Cowboys & even more insane details on the Astros Cheating Scandal!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeff-bates/message

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Conor is Back! KC is heading to Miami & More Astros Scandal!!! 20:16

4+ y ago20:16

20:16

This episode of Breaking Bates is all sports! The amazing Conor McGregor is back and wow wow wow! Also we talk a little NFL football and more about the Houston Astros Sign Stealing Scandal!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeff-bates/message

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Beauty & The Beast: Auditioning for a Disney Channel Show & Disney Store Shopping for Grandkids 1:11:28

4+ y ago1:11:28

1:11:28

On today’s episode, which was originally from a livestream on our YouTube Channel Dolewhipdad, we talk about auditioning for a Disney Channel game show and shopping for future grandkids! We had fun and we hope you enjoy listening to it! Enjoy!!!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeff-bates/message…

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Batesball Talk: Astros Scandal, My Hall of Fame Ballot & Conor vs Cowboy! 35:15

4+ y ago35:15

35:15

Batesball Talk: The Houston Astros Scandal, My Hall of Fame Ballot & Conor vs Cowboy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeff-bates/message

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DisTube with Special Guest Dis Our Dream 1:10:01

4+ y ago1:10:01

1:10:01

This interview was originally aired on DisTube on my YouTube Channel Dolewhipdad! It was live on Sunday evening, January 13th. They are a super awesome family of Disney YouTubers and I have no doubt you will be big fans of theirs after getting to know them here on DisTube!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeff-bat…

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DisTube: Getting to Know Tonya from That Crazy Disney Lady 1:05:12

4+ y ago1:05:12

1:05:12

This interview was originally aired live on DisTube on Dolewhipdad’s YouTube Channel on January 5th, 2020. To watch this episode subscribe to Dolewhipdad on YouTube and check out the DisTube playlist for this and all the other weekly Disney Creator love-shows!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeff-bates/message…

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The Dallas Cowboys Coaching Search 24:12

4+ y ago24:12

24:12

The Cowboys have let Jason Garrett go. Who will the Cowboys pick to lead them in 2020 and beyond?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeff-bates/message

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Breaking Bates (Trailer) 0:52

4+ y ago0:52

0:52

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Disney Creator Spotlight: MRGONZOPR 40:31

5y ago40:31

40:31

On this episode of Breaking Bates we get to know my good friend & YouTube show co-host Miguel Gonzalez. Known as MRGONZOPR on YouTube & Instagram, Miguel is a super Disney fan & a big time part of the Disney YouTube community! Together we host the show Disney Friends on Saturday evenings on YouTube & he hosts his own show on Sunday mornings too! Gi…

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Epcot Food & Wine Menus: The Food! 47:08

5y ago47:08

47:08

In today’s episode of Breaking Bates we talk about the upcoming 2019 Epcot Food & Wine Festival! The menus are out and I discuss the food options with my special Guest, one of my all time favorite humans....my mama!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeff-bates/message…

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Breaking Bates: Stranger Things Season 3 Full Review & Commentary 32:26

5y ago32:26

32:26

Today’s Episode of Breaking Bates is all things Stranger Things Season 3!!! If you have not watched Season 3 stop now! This entire podcast is a spoiler! If you HAVE watched Season 3 already continue on and enjoy this podcast talking about Season 3 of Stranger Things!!!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeff-bates/m…

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Motivating and Leading Thousands of Employees with Salvador Barra 57:26

9y ago57:26

57:26

So many times in our dreams we see ourselves leading big organizations. What is interesting about today’s guest is that he never had that dream. But he’s lived the dream anyway. We’ll explore leading multi-national companies with thousands of employees because you were just who was needed at the that right time.…

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Moving Business Forward By Empowering The World’s Consultants With Chris Mason 42:47

9y ago42:47

42:47

Wouldn’t you like to become a world traveler with audiences gathering to hear your every thought? How about if you ran a few large industrial companies at the same time? All while building a leading world-wide consulting practice? Today’s guest is all that and he’s here to tell his story on how leadership in thought and action makes the difference.…

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Walking the Halls of Congressional Power, Politics and Purpose with Jim Bates 55:09

9y ago55:09

55:09

Today we speak with a gentleman who has walked with the greats in the halls of power. From the marine corp to congress he has maintained his own style and life philosophy. Stay with us for a deeper look inside the mind and machinations of politics, power and purpose.Former congressman Jim Bates reveals the ways of national leadership and politics f…

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The Joy of Conscious Capitalism with R. Michael Anderson 44:13

9y ago44:13

44:13

Ask yourself this question: do I have joy in my life? Sure you are successful. You are a leader. But, really can you say you get joy in your leadership role? We explore that question as we talk about executives finding fulfillment for themselves, their employees, business and customers by practicing conscious capitalism. R. Michael Anderson, M.B.A.…

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Seven Disciplines of a Leader with Jeff Wolf 57:50

10y ago57:50

57:50

It’s rare to find effective advise, which is hard won in the halls of leadership today. In this episode we explore how we all can up our skills, practice and effectiveness across the seven most critical functions of leadership. We talk with executive coach, consultant, speaker and the author of the new book, Seven Disciplines of a Leader, Jeff Wolf…

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Growing Leadership with Purpose, Structure and Intent with Stan Sewitch 48:57

10y ago48:57

48:57

Known for his deep thoughts on building corporate leadership, our guest is really a rockstar. And a VC/Private Equity guy. And a martial arts instructor. And a psychologist. Bring all these diverse ideas together and you will see leading edge ideas which work in the field for running a company, growing every employee in the business and maintaining…

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