Best Winchester Creatives Podcasts (2024)

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Cocktails & Conversation with Jackie Williams, Event Vice President at Bar Convent Brooklyn 6:34

16d ago6:34

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Jackie is the Event Vice President of Bar Convent Brooklyn, one of the leading international trade events for the bar and beverage industry. Jackie's plate is quite full but she manages to serve up one of the best events here in Brooklyn! Bar Convent Brooklyn is one of the leading international trade events for the bar and beverage industry. A seas…

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Ep. 29 | Poetry Corner: Amy M. Alvarez 20:36

23d ago20:36

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In the latest installment of our minisode series, Poetry Corner, Kendra Winchester is joined by Amy M. Alvarez. Books Mentioned Makeshift Altar by Amy M. Alvarez Blue on a Blue Palette by Lynne Thompson Becoming AppalAsian by Lisa Kwong Incendiary Art by Patricia Smith Mothman Apologia Volume 116 by Robert Wood Lynn Guest Info Amy M. Alvarez’s work…

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Ep. 28 | Pride Month — Again! 1:28:21

1M ago1:28:21

1:28:21

In today’s episode of the podcast, Kendra Winchester talks to authors Natalie Naudus and Jonathan Corcoran. Books Mentioned Gay the Pray Away by Natalie Naudus No Son of Mine by Jonathan Corcoran The Prettiest Star by Carter Sickels Another Appalachia by Neema Avashia Shae by Mesha Maren Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips Black Tickets by Jayne Ann…

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Ep. 27 | Poetry Corner: Dorian Hairston 21:40

2M ago21:40

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In the latest installment of our minisode series, Poetry Corner, Kendra Winchester is joined by Dorian Hairston. Books Mentioned Pretend the Ball Is Named Jim Crow: The Story of Josh Gibson by Dorian Hairston Love Child's Hotbed of Occasional Poetry: Poems & Artifacts by Nikki Finney Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts by Crystal Wilkinson The Big Sm…

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Ep. 26 | Photography 1:11:03

2M ago1:11:03

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In today's episode of the podcast, Kendra Winchester talks to photographers Raymond Thompson Jr and Julie Rae Powers. Books Mentioned Buy Deep Ruts Appalachian Ghost by Raymond Thompson Jr The Book of the Dead by Muriel Rukeyser The Hawk’s Nest Incident: America's Worst Industrial Disaster by Martin Cherniack The Hawk’s Nest Tunnel: An Unabridged H…

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Ep. 25 | Live: Ron Rash and Ann Pancake 53:58

3M ago53:58

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In this special live recording of Read Appalachia, host Kendra Winchester talks to Ron Rash and Ann Pancake. A special thanks to Jeremy B. Jones and Western Carolina University for hosting us at the 22nd Spring Literary Festival. Books Mentioned Above the Waterfall by Ron Rash The Risen by Ron Rash Strange As This Weather Has Been by Ann Pancake Th…

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Ep. 24 | Read Appalachia Live: Poetry Corner 1:17:47

3M ago1:17:47

1:17:47

In this special edition of Poetry Corner, host Kendra Winchester is joined in conversation with poets Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr., Rahul Mehta, and Doug Van Gundy. A special thanks to the librarians at Western Carolina University for helping arrange this recording. Books Mentioned Gay Poems for Read States by Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr. Fee…

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The Space Between 'Atta Girl and 'I Told You So' with the Founders of Bottoms Up Bagels, Joan Kanner & Michelle Bond - S2 E8 39:40

4M ago39:40

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It is Women’s History Month and what a great time to share this conversation… In this episode, I am speaking with not one, but TWO fabulous entrepreneurs and Founders of Bottoms Up Bagels, Michelle Bond and Joan Kanner. They are also co-hosts of the Proofing Stage podcast. Michelle is a Returned Peace Corp Volunteer and has run 11 marathons. I gues…

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Ep. 23 | Poetry Corner: Kari Gunter-Seymour 26:34

4M ago26:34

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In the latest installment of our minisode series, Poetry Corner, Kendra Winchester is joined by Ohio Poet Laureate Kari Gunter-Seymour. Books Mentioned Dirt Songs by Kari Gunter-Seymour Alone in the House of My Heart: Poems by Kari Gunter-Seymour Women Speak Volume 9 edited by Kari Gunter-Seymour Things Mentioned Women of Appalachia Project Guest I…

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Ep. 22 | The Cost of Creativity 1:31:04

4M ago1:31:04

1:31:04

Host Kendra Winchester talks to Neema Avashia and Sarah Lemon about their experience carving out the time to write. Things Mentioned Lemon’s Substack, The Devil’s Cut Books Mentioned GUESTS Neema Avashia Website | Instagram | Twitter / X Sarah Nicole Lemon Website | Instagram --- Show Your Love for Read Appalachia! You can support Read Appalachia b…

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Creating Diversity & Inclusion in the WordPress Community with Rachel Winchester 24:34

5M ago24:34

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In this episode, I am speaking with Rachel Winchester, Win for short. Win is an entrepreneur, product designer, public speaker and creative. She is the founder of The Focus Assistants, a Brooklyn-based startup, and Visual Webmaster, a company she created to pursue her dreams of creating and developing websites and collaborating with other entrepren…

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Ep. 21 | Poetry Corner: upfromsumdirt 24:59

5M ago24:59

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In the latest installment of our minisode series, Poetry Corner, Kendra Winchester is joined by special guest upfromsumdirt. Books Mentioned The Second Stop Is Jupiter by upfromsumdirt Mumbo Jumbo by Ishmael Reed Quilting: Poems 1987-1990 by Lucille Clifton Let the Dead In by Saida Agostini upfromsumdirt, Ron Davis, is an autodidactic poet and awar…

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Ep. 20 | Julie Rae Powers 30:20

5M ago30:20

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In a special episode of the podcast, Kendra interviews Julie Rae Powers about their new photography book, Deep Ruts. Julie Rae Powers received their MFA in Photography from The Ohio State University and their BFA in Photography from James Madison University. Their photographic and written work has focused on family history, coal, Appalachia, the qu…

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Ep. 19 | Appalachian Foodways 1:45:21

5M ago1:45:21

1:45:21

To kick off Season 2 of Read Appalachia, host Kendra Winchester talks to special guests Erica Abrams Locklear and Crystal Wilkinson. You can find the full show notes here. Things Mentioned Chefs Mentioned John Fleer, Rhubarb William Dissen, The Marketplace Ashleigh Shanti, Good Hot Fish Sean Brock, Audrey Travis Milton, Hickory Books Mentioned GUES…

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Ep. 18 | Our Favorite Books of 2023 1:07:22

7M ago1:07:22

1:07:22

In Read Appalachia’s season finale, Kendra Winchester is joined by Mandi Fugate Sheffel, the owner of the bookstore Read Spotted Newt, which is located in Hazard, Kentucky. Things Mentioned Read Spotted Newt Website Support the Read Spotted Newt on Bookshop.org Storygraph Books Mentioned All affiliate links for this episode go to support the Read S…

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SAG-AFTRA Negotiating Committee Roundtable Discussion on the 2023 TV/TH Contract - S2 E6 1:42:37

7M ago1:42:37

1:42:37

After a rather lengthy hiatus, That’s How We Role is back! I am doing a slight departure from my normal interview-style podcast. This episode is a roundtable discussion on the SAG-AFTRA 2023 TV Theatrical Tentative Agreement. I am joined by my first time co-host, Courtney Rioux, host of The Whole Artist podcast. We are joined by our fellow SAG-AFTR…

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Episode 32 - Actor James Wolk (The Boys in the Boat / Mad Men) / TV Writer + Exec Producer Daria Polatin (Devil in Ohio) 2:19:48

8M ago2:19:48

2:19:48

The wait...is over! Welcome back! To another BRAND NEW season of Things Are Going Great For Me. In our first episode of Season 4 ⁠J. Claude Deering⁠ (⁠Threads⁠/⁠Instagram⁠) chats with actor James Wolk. Jimmy is known for starring alongside Robin Williams in the CBS series The Crazy Ones. He’s also known for playing the enigmatic “Bob Benson” on the…

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Ep. 17 | Short Stories 1:06:12

8M ago1:06:12

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This month’s episode is about short stories! Host Kendra Winchester talks to special guests Halle Hill and George Singleton. Things Mentioned Short Story Advent Calendar Hub City Press Books Mentioned Guest Info Halle Hill is from East Tennessee and lives in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. A graduate of Maryville College and the M.F.A. Writing progr…

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Ep. 16 | Midwestern Literature ft Nathan Shuherk of Schizophrenic Reads 52:20

9M ago52:20

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Host Kendra Winchester is joined by Nathan Shuherk (@schizophrenicreads) to chat about regional American literature and the commonalities between the Midwest and Appalachia. Things Mentioned Schizophrenic Reads: The Podcast Books Mentioned Guest Info Nathan Shuherk (@schizophrenicreads) is a book influencer that focuses on nonfiction books. He live…

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Ep. 15 | Poetry Corner: Denton Loving 14:54

9M ago14:54

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In the latest installment of our minisode series, Poetry Corner, Kendra Winchester is joined by special guest Denton Loving. Books Mentioned Tamp by Denton Loving Valediction: Poems and Prose by Linda Parsons Ring of Earth by William Woolfitt Outside the Frame by Catherine Pritchard Childress The Act of Contrition & Other Stories by Joseph Bathanti…

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Ep. 14 | Rural Stories for Kids and Teens 1:17:25

10M ago1:17:25

1:17:25

For September’s theme, we’re discussing rural literature for young people. Host Kendra Winchester is joined by special guests Dr. Chea Parton and Nora Shalaway Carpenter. Things Mentioned Literacy In Place Reading Rural YAL podcast Whippoorwill Book Award for Rural YA Literature Read Appalachia / Literacy in Place Collaboration Books Mentioned GUES…

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Ep. 13 | Poetry Corner: Marlanda Dekine 21:40

10M ago21:40

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In the latest installment of our minisode series, Poetry Corner, Kendra Winchester is joined by special guest Marlanda Dekine. Books Mentioned Thresh & Hold by Marlanda Dekine Motherworld: A Devotional for the Alter-Life by Destiny Hemphill River Hymns by Tyree Daye Cardinal by Tyree Daye Gossypiin by Ra Malika Imhotep Rice by Nikki Finney Guest In…

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Ep. 12 | Happy Birthday, Read Appalachia! 1:35:42

11M ago1:35:42

1:35:42

It’s Read Appalachia’s Birthday! Host Kendra Winchester is joined by special guests David Joy and Joy Priest. You can find the complete show notes over on our website. Things Mentioned Interview with Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle (Reading Women) Interview with Leah Hampton (Reading Women) Interview with Bernard Clay (100 Days in Appalachia) Books Men…

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Ep. 11 | Poetry Corner: Lucien Darjeun Meadows 19:43

11M ago19:43

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In the second installment of our minisode series, Poetry Corner, Kendra Winchester is joined by special guest Lucien Darjeun Meadows. You can find the complete show notes over on Read Appalachia's website. BOOKS MENTIONED In the Hands of the River by Lucien Darjeun Meadows Becoming AppalAsian by Lisa Kwong Where you Come From Is Gone by Annie Woodf…

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Ep. 10 | Disability Pride Month 1:10:22

12M ago1:10:22

1:10:22

For Disability Pride Month, host Kendra Winchester is joined by Appodlachia co-host Callie Pruett Schwaber to discuss the importance of disabled people telling their own stories. Things Mentioned Kendra’s interview with Alice Wong on Reading Women Books Mentioned Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally by Emily Lad…

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Ep. 9 | Poetry Corner: Emma Galloway Stephens 18:59

1y ago18:59

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In the very first installment of our minisode series, Poetry Corner, Kendra Winchester is joined by special guest Emma Galloway Stephens. GUEST INFO Emma Galloway Stephens is a professor of English and creative writing with an MFA from Converse University. Her poems have been published in Catfish Stew (the annual anthology of the South Carolina Wri…

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Ep. 8 | Books for Pride Month 1:18:13

1y ago1:18:13

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In this month’s episode, we’re talking about books for Pride Month! Host Kendra Winchester is joined by special guests Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr. and Zane McNeill. You can find the complete show notes here. Things Mentioned Stacy Jane Grover ft on Ep. 3 Neema Avashia ft on Ep. 4 Instagram Live Show with the Contributors to Y’all Means All Book…

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Ep. 7 | Appalachian Poetry 1:25:07

1y ago1:25:07

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In this month’s episode, Kendra Winchester delves into the world of poetry. She’s joined by special guests Bernard Clay and Lisa Kwong. You can find the full show notes on Read Appalachia's website. Things Mentioned “8 Affrilachian Poetry Collections for Your TBR” (Book Riot) “8 More Affrilachian Poetry Collections for Your TBR” (Book Riot) Affrila…

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Women Business Owners Building A Sustainable Brand with Elina Sofia Wang-ESW Beauty, Yanna-Tizz and Tonic, Emily Renk-Zodiaque Studios & Christina Vivacqua-Weyers- Happy Undies - S2 E5 13:22

1y ago13:22

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I had the opportunity to meet and speak with some incredible, amazing and talented women for this episode. I attended the NY Now Gift Show and the Curve New York Winter Show in February. The first interview is with Elina Sofia Wang. She is the CEO & Co-Founder of ESW Beauty. Elina has created sustainably-made beauty products made with non-toxic ing…

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Ep. 6 | Dialects in Appalachian Audiobooks 1:10:41

1+ y ago1:10:41

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Kendra Winchester discusses the challenges audiobook narrators face when performing Appalachian dialects. She’s joined by special guests Monica Brashears, Jeanette Illidge, Idra Novey, and Christina Delaine. You can find the complete show notes on Read Appalachia's website. Things Mentioned “Better Than Nothing? Exploring the Limitations of AI-audi…

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Ep. 5 | Appalachian Bookshelf: Demon Copperhead 1:12:53

1+ y ago1:12:53

1:12:53

Welcome to our special crossover episode for Appalachian Bookshelf, a joint project between Read Appalachia and Appodlachia. Sign Up for Appalachian Bookshelf Updates here. Things Mentioned Interview with Barbara Kingsolver on the Australian podcast The Book Show: “Barbara Kingsolver finds the hillbilly in Charles Dickens” Appodlachia’s Episode abo…

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Ep. 4 | Hillbilly Elegy and the Future of Appalachian Memoir 1:22:16

1+ y ago1:22:16

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In the fourth episode of Read Appalachia, host Kendra Winchester examines the question, what is the future of Appalachian memoir in a post-Hillbilly Elegy world? Special guests Neema Avashia and Shawna Kay Rodenberg discuss their memoirs and the importance of pushing back against JD Vance’s problematic narrative. You can find the full show notes ov…

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From Restauranteur To Making The Spicy Sauce with Diana Beshara, Co-Founder & CEO of Cantina Royal Hot Sauce - S2 E4 6:01

1+ y ago6:01

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I had the opportunity to meet and interview, Diana Beshara, Restauranteur & Co-Founder of Cantina Royal Hot Sauce ONSITE at the NY NOW Winter Show. This is Cantina Royal’s first time at the show. And their journey from a restaurant to online hot sauce sales is a spicy tale… Cantina Royal Hot Sauce was born in Brooklyn, NY has been featured on Hot O…

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Ep. 3 | What is the future of Appalachian Literature? 1:21:38

1+ y ago1:21:38

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In the third episode of Read Appalachia, host Kendra Winchester asks, what is the future of Appalachian Literature? To investigate, she talks to authors and editors of Appalachian Futures, an initiative from the University of Kentucky Press, that features Black, Native, LGBTQ+ writers, and other writers of marginalized identities. Kendra is joined …

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Ep. 2 | Where does Appalachian Literature come from? 1:12:44

1+ y ago1:12:44

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In the second episode of Read Appalachia, host Kendra Winchester poses the question, where does Appalachian Literature come from? The learn the answer, Kendra talks to Derek Krissoff, the Director of West Virginia University Press, and Meg Reid, the Directer of Hub City Press. View the complete show notes over on our website! Things Mentioned West …

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Ep. 1 | What Is Appalachian Literature, Anyway? 1:10:22

1+ y ago1:10:22

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In the debut episode of Read Appalachia, host Kendra Winchester discusses one of our most frequently asked questions. Joining her this week are special guests and Appalachian writers Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle and Melissa Helton. You can find the complete show notes here. Things Mentioned Appalachian Bookshelf Hindman Settlement School List of Boo…

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Distilling A New Vision with Lauren Patz, Head Distiller at Redwood Empire Whiskey - S2 E3 40:57

1+ y ago40:57

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For Redwood Empire Whiskey's head distiller Lauren Patz, the secret to craft distilling is passion, palate and patience. Growing up in a winemaking family, she developed the palate and appreciation for good food and drink from a very early age. After earning a dual degree in Classics and Japanese at Bates College, teaching English in Japan,…

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Ep. 0 | Preview Show ft Amanda Page 45:06

1+ y ago45:06

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In this special preview episode of Read Appalachia, Kendra Winchester shares what listeners can expect for this season of the show. Plus, Kendra and special guest Amanda Page chat about their love of their hometown—Portsmouth, Ohio—and what it’s like being from Appalachian Ohio. Things Mentioned Peerless City documentary Books Mentioned The Columbu…

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That's How We Role 2022 Year-End Holiday Edition - S2 E2 2:38

1+ y ago2:38

2:38

Hey there beautiful people. Merry Christmas. Happy Holidays. Feliz Navidad, and a very, very Happy New Year. The holidays are a very hectic time and and slightly stressful for me. There's travel, there's shopping, there's packing. Whew! But anyway, I just wanted to take some time during the holidays and, thank all of you who have tuned into the pod…

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Episode 31 - Actor + Director Beth Riesgraf (Leverage: Redemption) / Actor + Director Darwin Shaw (Moon Knight) 2:26:29

1+ y ago2:26:29

2:26:29

Episode 31! In our Season 3 finale, J. Claude Deering (Twitter/Instagram) chats with actor and director Beth Riesgraf, best known for playing "Parker, The Thief” in all five seasons of the TNT hit drama Leverage. For her role, Beth was nominated three times for a Saturn Award for best-supporting actress on television. Additional credits include Spi…

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Episode 30 - Actor Gil McKinney (The Winchesters) / Actor Susie Abromeit (The Forever Purge) 2:27:28

1+ y ago2:27:28

2:27:28

Episode 30! J. Claude Deering (Twitter/Instagram) chats with actor and singer, Gil McKinney. A Texas Native, and graduate of the University of Southern California School of Music, now residing in LA with his lovely wife and two wonderful kids. In the summer of 2017, he released his first solo EP which shot to the top of the iTunes and Billboard Mus…

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Episode 29 - Actor Sufe Bradshaw (Veep) / Actor Tonatiuh (Vida) 2:17:31

1+ y ago2:17:31

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Episode 29! J. Claude Deering (Twitter/Instagram) chats with actor Sufe Bradshaw. Sufe is best known for her series regular role on HBO’s multiple Emmy-winning political satire Veep as the hilarious and deadpan "Sue Wilson". She along with the rest of the Veep cast were also nominated for four Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance …

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Episode 28 - Actor + Producer Michael Grant Terry (Bones / SmartLess Pod) / Comedian Reem Edan (NBC Late Night Writers Workshop) 2:19:58

1+ y ago2:19:58

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Episode 28! J. Claude Deering (Twitter/Instagram) chats with actor and producer Michael Grant Terry. Mike played “Wendell Bray” for nine seasons on the hit Fox procedural Bones. He’s also recurred on NBC’s Grimm and CW’s Roswell New Mexico. His other film and television appearances include Criminal Minds, NCIS, NCIS: New Orleans, CSI, Castle, Witho…

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Episode 27 - Actor Claybourne Elder (The Gilded Age) / Actor Lauren Buglioli (Florida Man) 1:53:19

1+ y ago1:53:19

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Episode 27! J. Claude Deering (Twitter/Instagram) chats with actor Claybourne Elder (The Gilded Age / HBO). Clay is a Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel nominated actor who appeared most recently on Broadway, playing “Andy” in the Tony Award-winning revival of Company. In fact this interview was recorded over the summer during the closing weeks of that …

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The Phenomenon: Survivors - Something I Can Give 28:50

1+ y ago28:50

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After years of traveling to different communities teaching textiles skills in exchange for food and shelter, two friends grapple with the relationships they’ve made in their current colony. The Phenomenon: Survivors is an anthology of standalone, self-contained stories. Credits for “Something I Can Give” Starring Morgan Givens, Emma Sherr-Ziarko, E…

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Episode 26 - Actor + Comedian Leonard Robinson (Insecure) / Actor Jee Young Han (Perry Mason) 2:28:46

1+ y ago2:28:46

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Episode 26! J. Claude Deering (Twitter/Instagram) chats with actor and comedian Leonard Robinson (Insecure / HBO). Leonard is best known for his role as Taurean Jackson on HBO’s Emmy, Peabody, and NAACP Image Award-winning series Insecure. He’s also known for his four seasons as a performer on the hugely popular comedy series Wild N' Out. After gra…

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Episode 25 - Comedian Fabrizio Copano (Just For Laughs) / Actor + Comedian Jared Wilder (Laugh and a Draft) 2:05:28

1+ y ago2:05:28

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Episode 25! J. Claude Deering (Twitter/Instagram) chats with comedian Fabrizio Copano (Just For Laughs). Fabrizio is one of the most well-known comedians in Latin America, and is the first South American comedian to shoot an original comedy special for Netflix. Called “I Only Think About Myself”. He is the actor and writer of the hit Chilean comedy…

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Episode 24 - Actor + Comedian Alyssa Limperis (No Bad Days) / Actor + Comedian Cheyenne Perez (The Sex Lives of College Girls) 1:53:15

1+ y ago1:53:15

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Episode 24! J. Claude Deering (Twitter/Instagram) chats with actor and comedian Alyssa Limperis (No Bad Days / Peacock). Alyssa's debut one hour comedy special, No Bad Days, was released this past August on Peacock. It is a fantastic and bold debut comedy special that succeeds both in being a deeply honest portrayal of grief following the loss of h…

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Episode 23 - Actor Zibby Allen (Virgin River) / Musician + Author Fay Wolf (New Order: A Decluttering Handbook For Creative Folks) 2:17:53

1+ y ago2:17:53

2:17:53

It's a circle of friends on today's episode of Things Are Going Great For Me! J. Claude Deering (Twitter/Instagram) chats with actor (Virgin River/Netflix). Zibby plays "Brie Sheridan" in Netflix’s mega-hit series Virgin River. She began her television career as the recurring character "Nurse Zibby" on Grey’s Anatomy. She’s also known for her belov…

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