Best Alison Dean Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 004 Katie/ Empowered Neurofeedback 56:48

13h ago56:48

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Send us a Text Message. Revolutionizing Wellness with Katie Packwood: The Power of Neurofeedback | Dean's List Exclusive Interview Join us on the Dean's List as host Alison Dean dives into the transformative world of neurofeedback with Katie Packwood, a pioneer in neurofeedback and nutritional therapy. From her personal health struggles to her prof…

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Stuart Skelton sings the Song of the Earth, and Reuben Lewis and Huda the Goddess meet in the middle of jazz and spoken word 54:05

29m ago54:05

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Australian tenor Stuart Skelton returns to The Music Show as he prepares to sing Mahler’s Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde) with the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Looking over his increasingly heroic career from oddball roles like the titular Peter Grimes to the pantheon of Wagner’s men, Stuart reflects on growing into his voice, and what h…

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A Complete Review of 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost. 38:37

3h ago38:37

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This week, we went off the beaten path and watched the fun 3 bed, 2 baths, 1 Ghost, which originally aired on the Hallmark Channel in the fall of 2023. This almost mystery stars real-life couple Julie Gonzalo and Chris McNally, along with Hallmark newcomer Madeleine Arthur. There is a slight mystery twist to this delightful rom-com that we explore …

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Brand Health: An Interview with Jenni Romaniuk, Research Professor and Associate Director at the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute 1:03:34

6h ago1:03:34

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Brand tracking studies are a standard research tool for marketers who need to understand how people feel about their brand. The problem with them, according to brand health expert Jenni Romaniuk, is that they don’t tell marketers what they really need to know to grow their brand.

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Lotte Betts-Dean’s voice, Bram de Looze’s piano, and Roland Peelman’s final year at Canberra International Music Festival 54:06

1h ago54:06

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Andrew is at the Canberra International Music Festival, where we get to catch up with an Australian who lives in the UK, a Belgian who tours the world, and another Belgian who lives in Australia. Lotte Betts-Dean, Aussie mezzo-soprano now based in London, makes a trip home to perform a series of form-expanding vocal works from composers like Michae…

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Rainbow Chan explores language through lament, and when George Gershwin met Arnold Schoenberg 54:06

20m ago54:06

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Rainbow Chan returns to The Music Show to discuss her latest audio-visual project, The Bridal Lament. In an attempt to preserve her mother's mother tongue, Rainbow has spent the last five years researching and learning the Weitou language, an endangered Cantonese dialect, through learning traditional bridal laments. Rainbow talks to Andy about the …

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Ranking the Hallmark Mystery One-Offs We Need More Of! 49:08

4d ago49:08

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On this week's podcast, Andrea and Eric debated over what Hallmark mystery one-offs that we want to see more of. We always say that even mysteries that we didn't love should get at least three episodes to develop characters and build out the back story that typically just can't be accomplished in one episode. The mysteries we considered are from 20…

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Times are Changing 2:24:46

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Karyne returns to the show to discuss this unforgettable exit of The Ingalls and the introduction of The Carters! “Having suffered hard times and wanting to find a better life, the Ingalls family move to the city, selling their land to the Carter family.“ Times are Changing originally aired on September 27, 1982 The opening song “Albert” is written…

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Folk trio Apolline, and Blossom Dearie at 100 54:05

1d ago54:05

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Bringing huge amounts of energy, musicianship and a sense of humour to the Australian folk scene is Apolline. They chat to Ce Benedict about their trio's unusual line up (fiddle, cello, bass), their approach to arranging and layering tunes, and having varied musical influences—from jazz to Scandi folk and Eurovision. They'll also perform two sets o…

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Maanyung on saltwater, sand, and sound & Norwegian trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth 54:06

2d ago54:06

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Norwegian trumpet player Tine Thing Helseth returns to The Music Show as she prepares to play with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. She talks to Andy about the peculiarities of trumpet concertos, about composers writing for her versus writing for her instrument, and about expanding her musical life to include playing and writing. Maanyung is a pro…

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A Complete Review of Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans 54:55

4d ago54:55

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Andrea and Eric dove into the delicious 4th episode of the Curious Caterer mystery wheel, Foiled Plans. Andrea hasn't always loved this series, while Eric is smitten with Marla and the series. This new episode was unlike the previous 4, and we finally got to see the romance heat up with Goldy and Tom. We saw a major twist coming from a mile away, b…

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Ep 003 Dominika/Roots Harmony 37:18

9d ago37:18

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Send us a Text Message. Unlock the Secrets to Optimal Health with Dominika: The Gut Health Revolution Dive deep into the world of gut health with Dominika, a visionary nutritionist who has carved a niche in transforming lives through the power of nutrition focused on gut wellness. In this revealing interview, discover the journey that led Dominika …

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Pits, picket lines and pop music: the 1984-5 UK miners' strike 54:06

8d ago54:06

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It's been forty years since the 1984–5 United Kingdom miners' strike and The Music Show has dug into the archives for a special program looking at the role that music played in this political, industrial and personal struggle. From Peggy Seeger to Paul Weller, Billy Bragg to brass bands—there's music supporting the striking miners, songs tormenting…

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Sir Andrew Davis remembered, and Martha Wainwright returns to Australia 54:06

9d ago54:06

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For over fifty years, Sir Andrew Davis (1944–2024) was one of the world's busiest conductors, He conducted in the opera house and the concert hall and his repertoire ranged from Bach to Birtwistle. In the mid 1970s, he became chief conductor of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, then took on Glyndebourne Opera, the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the Lyric…

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The Most Impactful Strategies for Character Leadership | Alison Jones 47:28

10d ago47:28

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How Can You Lead with Intention, Integrity, and Purpose? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast, Nicole Greer interviews Alison Jones. Alison Jones is a leadership transformation speaker, coach, and author, and this book is a number one bestseller. Character Leadership. She's the founder and CEO of The Wellness Society, LLC, and she…

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Alison Martino Episode 1 - TV Producer/Founder talks Vintage Los Angeles and importance of preserving historic LA buildings 27:10

10d ago27:10

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Alison Martino is a Los Angeles-based television producer, an on air-news reporter for Spectrum News Channel 1, columnist for Los Angeles Magazine and lifelong resident of the city. Alison’s current social media reach is over 2.9 million and growing. Her zeal for history and lifelong penchant for collecting has resulted in one of the largest collec…

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Alison Martino Episode 2 - Vintage Los Angeles Founder talks Producing Television and LA Memorabilia 19:44

10d ago19:44

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Alison Martino is a Los Angeles-based television producer, an on air-news reporter for Spectrum News Channel 1, columnist for Los Angeles Magazine and lifelong resident of the city. Alison’s current social media reach is over 2.9 million and growing. Her zeal for history and lifelong penchant for collecting has resulted in one of the largest collec…

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Greg Ruth - Author/Illustrator talks writing with Ethan Hawke, Criterion Posters, Dune 34:12

11d ago34:12

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Hear from Greg Ruth, the New York Times Bestselling Author of The Lost Boy, Coming Home, INDEH and MEADOWLARK with Ethan Hawke and has worked since 1993. He has published work through The New York Times, The Criterion Collection, Neon, A24, Lionsgate, DC Comics, Fantagraphics Books, Caliber Comics, Dark Horse, Harper Collins, Macmillan, Hyperion, S…

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Behind the Scenes with Andrew Walker 39:38

11d ago39:38

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We had the tremendous opportunity to sit down and talk with Hallmark superstar Andrew Walker, the star of 30 Hallmark movies, including the Cruious Caterer mysteries. We talked about some of his earlier work and, of course, got into how he brings Detective Tom Schultz to life in the Curious Caterer mysteries. We even asked him about the cryptic emo…

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The Lost Ones Parts 1 and 2 2:29:29

13d ago2:29:29

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Christina from the AvonleaCast Podcast returns to the show to discuss this tragic and shocking 2 parter! We discuss so many things so and I hope you enjoy this discussion! “Charles and Albert travel with the Cooper family while on a delivery. A serious accident occurs while the Coopers are going down a steep hill. The Cooper parents are killed. Cha…

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Girl Power! A Conversation with Nikki DeLoach & Jaycie Dotin 1:24:52

15d ago1:24:52

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What an amazing opportunity to sit down and chat with Nikki DeLoach and Jaycie Dotin, two of the stars, of one of the most popular Hallmark Mysteries, Curious Caterer. These two make up the wildly funny sleuthing duo of Goldy and Marla. We talked about everything from the latest Curious Caterer episode, Foiled Plans to who Nikki would save from the…

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Beethoven and Webern with Timo-Veikko Valve and Aura Go, and Alison Cotton's Engelchen: how opera-loving sisters helped evacuate Jewish refugees 54:07

15d ago54:07

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Beethoven's five sonatas for cello and piano span his career - two from the beginning, one from the middle and two from his late period - so they provide a good framework for talking about the composer. Timo-Veikko Valve and Aura Go have recorded them alongside the complete music for cello and piano by Anton Webern (three works, together lasting un…

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Ann Savoy: a life in Cajun music and Wilbur Whitta's Wildfire 54:07

27d ago54:07

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In Southern Louisiana, a few hours from New Orleans, Ann Savoy has spent a lifetime studying, playing and collecting Cajun music. She's best known for her trio Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band, her duet album with Linda Ronstadt Adieu False Heart, and touring and playing festivals with the Savoy Family Band. Ann has just released her first ever solo album, …

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A Complete Review of Hailey Dean Mysteries: 2+2=Murder. 40:45

30d ago40:45

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Today, we review Hilary Dean. 2+2=Murder. Does it equate to a great mystery or does it require a bit more homework to add up? Andrea and Eric tackle the Hallmark Mystery classic series Hailey Dean Mysteries by diving deep into the fourth episode, 2+2=Murder. And this review is definitely needed based on the description Hallmark gives you: Hailey's …

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Ep 002 Lynn/Lynn Rachel Rose 37:58

25d ago37:58

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Send us a Text Message. Unveiling the Sparkle: Journey into Lynn Rachel Rose's Gemstone Universe Step into the dazzling world of Lynn Rachel Rose, a visionary jewelry designer renowned for her one-of-a-kind gemstone necklaces and bracelets that intertwine the essence of wellness with unparalleled elegance. In this exclusive interview, Lynn Rachel R…

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Recorders, Fiddles, Clogs and Swords 54:06

22d ago54:06

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Duo Windborne are two of Australia’s finest recorder players: Rodney Waterman and Ryan Williams. Their debut album, Venus Bay Fireside Sessions, is a record of their improvisational partnership. Originally intended to be recorded outside as a direct response to the natural world of Venus Bay, the weather drove them indoors and beside the fire – hen…

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Benjamin Northey on conducting and community & remembering Clarence 'Frogman' Henry 54:06

1M ago54:06

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Benjamin Northey picked up the baton as Chief Conductor of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra only a few years after the devastating 2011 earthquake. In a wide-ranging conversation he talks to Andrew Ford about the rebuilding of the musical life of the city (there was a period where the CSO performed at an Air Force museum after many performance v…

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Lawrence Grobel - Writer talks working with 'Al Pacino,' 'Marlon Brando' & 'Barbra Streisand' 25:07

24d ago25:07

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What do Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, and Barbra Streisand have in common? They were all interviewed by Lawrence Grobel, a freelance writer who has written 25 books and for numerous national magazines and newspapers, including the New York Times, Newsday, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, Reader’s Digest, TV Guide, Cosmopolitan, and many more. Joyce…

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The Most Vital Lessons in Leadership, Team Building, and Culture Creation | Asher Haines 44:11

24d ago44:11

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Is continuous learning the key to leadership and team building? In this podcast episode, Asher Haines from UNC Charlotte's School of Professional Studies and host Nicole Greer discuss the significance of continuous learning and personal growth. They highlight the supportive environment at the university, which assists students of all ages in pursui…

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Joanna Davidson Politano—The Elusive Truth of Silent Films 22:28

25d ago22:28

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On the final episode of Historical Fiction: Unpacked, I talk with Joanna Davidson Politano about her latest novel, The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple. We had a wonderful conversation about the silent film industry, the part gardens play in this story, and Joanna’s research and writing process. Here’s a description of the novel: In her newest narrativ…

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A Complete Review of One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery. 40:57

26d ago40:57

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Andrea and Eric review Alison Sweeney's writing debut in One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery. Hannah Swensen has been asked to teach a baking class at the college in town, but her equipment is tampered with, causing an explosion that the fire department ruled an accident. Soon, a colleague ends up dead, and Hannah begins to put together the puz…

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Make a Joyful Noise 1:09:01

27d ago1:09:01

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Christy Havey returns to the podcast to discuss this beloved episode where Joe Kagan works up the courage to court Hester Sue, and learns she plans to marry an undertaker. Joe also works with one of the blind school students to build up his courage, Hester Sue is not a big fan of his methods but in the end, Joe gets the girl. This hilarious overvie…

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The Music of Remembrance with Jeremy Eichler 54:05

30d ago54:05

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Four pieces of music written in the years after World War II – Strauss’s Metamorphosen, Schoenberg’s A Survivor from Warsaw, Britten’s War Requiem, and Shostakovich’s 13th Symphony, ‘Babi Yar’ – paint a complicated picture of how European composers memorialised war in Jeremy Eichler’s new book Time’s Echo. Jeremy joins Andy on the show to trace the…

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Sam Anning's earthenware and Beethoven's Missa solemnis at 200 54:05

1M ago54:05

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that this program contains the name of someone who has died. Melbourne double bassist Sam Anning’s latest album is dedicated to Archie Roach. The album’s title Earthen comes from a remark Roach made from his hospital bed about instruments being ‘earthenware’—coming from the earth, carrying…

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The Five Core Practices for Creating a Positive Work Culture | Dr. Joey Faucette 37:43

1M ago37:43

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How can you achieve a positive work culture through internal alignment? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer talks with Dr. Joey Faucette, an executive coach and culture architect. We discuss Dr. Joey's strategies for fostering positive work environments, drawing from his book, Work Positive in a Negative World: Team…

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Greg Sestero - Actor/Writer from 'The Room' & 'The Disaster Artist' 19:20

1M ago19:20

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“Oh, hi, Mark.” That’s right, folks; Greg Sestero joins us to talk about what it was like working with Tommy Wiseau on The Room, writing his memoir, The Disaster Artist, and having James Franco, Dave Franco, and Seth Rogan adapt his book to the big screen. Greg also discusses his latest film, Miracle Valley, and his upcoming project, Forbidden Sky.…

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Mimi Sarkisian - Actress from 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' talks working with Jack Nicholson 24:48

1M ago24:48

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Have you ever wondered who the actress who played Nurse Pilbow in the iconic classic One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest was? Wonder no longer. Meet Mimi Sarkisian and hear never-before-heard set stories about working with Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, and director Miloš Forman and what it was like making one of the most successful films of all time…

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Lew Bracker - Writer/James Dean's Friend talks 'Rebel Without a Cause,' 'East of Eden' & 'Giant' 29:46

1M ago29:46

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We begin with Lew Bracker, the author of 'Jimmy and Me' which tells the adventures of Lew and his closest friend James Dean. Hear about what James Dean was like on and off the screen, amazing stories and conversations between Lew and James, and their incredible Hollywood adventures between filming James' iconic films.…

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A.D. Rhine—War and Friendship 37:36

1M ago37:36

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This week’s episode features a fun conversation. Ashlee Cowles and Danielle Stinson make up A.D. Rhine. They met as military “brats” when they were kids and stayed close over the years. They’ve united to write a duology, Horses of Fire and Daughters of Bronze. I sat down with Ashley and Danielle to talk about their friendship, their mutual love of …

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A Complete Review of Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder 53:09

1M ago53:09

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The murder of a supermarket owner puts TV chef Billie Blessings and Detective Ian Jackson on the trail of a possible serial killer while they come to terms with their blossoming romance. We tackled Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder in this week's epidode. This was a mystery on which they definitely did not agree. While we both agreed that…

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Ep 001 Bianca/Namai Studio 29:59

1M ago29:59

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Send us a Text Message. Dive into the Heart of Creativity with Namai Studio Join us on our FIRST episode of The Dean's List for a thrilling exploration with the visionary founder of Namai Studio, where innovation meets passion, creating a universe where fashion, sustainability, and nature coalesce. This interview unveils the layers of creativity, r…

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Víkingur Ólafsson's infinite variety, and remembering Maurizio Pollini 54:06

1M ago54:06

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Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson is most of the way through an international tour that sees him playing Bach’s Goldberg Variations almost a hundred times, including his first ever performances in Australia. He joins Andy in the studio, in front of the piano, to talk about finding infinite variety in those Variations. We remember the late pianist…

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One Queen of the Cross, two Finnish fiddlers and a century of women composers 54:07

1M ago54:07

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In the 1960s, the Les Girls Revue made Carlotta a star, and earned her the moniker “Queen of the Cross”. In Sydney’s red light district, she made a name for herself before hitting the road – she’d be the first to remind you that Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is at least partially based on her rural tours. Now she’s contemplating (but not committin…

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Erin Bartels—Recognizing Women Artists in History 33:14

1M ago33:14

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Award-winning author Erin Bartels joins me on the show to talk about her latest novel, The Lady with the Dark Hair. We discuss the barriers women historically faced when they wanted to pursue a career as an artist as well as the recent emergence of female artists from history. Here is a description of the novel: A charismatic man with a legacy that…

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A Complete Review of After All These Years 54:30

1M ago54:30

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This movie was unlike any other Hallmark movie. It featured smoking, rampant adultery, and sex jokes. Was this really a Hallmark mystery? That is the question we tackle in our complete review of After All These Years, released in 2013. This cray movie stars Wendie Malick, Gregory Harison, Martha Burns, and Andrea Martin. "When a woman is wrongly ac…

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Look Back to Yesterday 2:36:24

1M ago2:36:24

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Kelly Mielke returns to Walnut GroveCast to discuss this epic Little House on the Prairie movie! We discuss the common misconception that Albert died of leukemia and how odd it is that so many people misremember the same exact thing! Is it an example of the very strange, Mandala Effect? Who knows?! Also, what’s the deal with climbing that mountain …

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A Conversation with Hallmark Legend Alison Sweeney. 44:55

1M ago44:55

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It is not every day you can talk to a Hallmark trailblazer that has created not one, but two of the most iconic sleuthers in Hallmark History: Hannah Swensen and Alex McPherson (Chronicle Mysteries). But that is exactly who Alison Sweeney is. We learned that, unlike most Hallmark talent who are simply cast in their roles, Alison actually creates he…

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Music for Prime Time 54:09

1M ago54:09

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From the rattling charge of The Lone Ranger to the slick, warbling vocals of White Lotus, music for television has been beckoning us to the couch for the best part of a century. In Music for Prime Time: A History of American Television Themes and Scoring, Jon Burlingame has charted the history of music for telly in the form of an elegiac sort of lo…

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Peter Garrett's unwavering optimism and Jo Davies' first season at the helm of Opera Australia 54:09

1M ago54:09

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Peter Garrett has still got a fire in his belly at 70. The True North, his new solo album, tackles similar ground to an Oils record—the climate crisis, politics and addiction to technology, but it's his own songwriting voice out front. The songs contain messages of hope and anger in equal measure. The music is provided by The Alter Egos (which incl…

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A Complete Review of Crimes of Passion: Killer Clutch 49:21

2M ago49:21

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Andrea and Eric hit the runways of Paris for this high adventure review of Hallmark's latest mystery, Crimes of Fashion: Killer Clutch. This new mystery features Brooke D'Orsay and Gilles Marini. An American fashion psychologist, hired to coach a fashion designer, helps a guarded French detective unravel a list of fashionable suspects after a murde…

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