Best Candle & Bell Podcasts (2024)

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Tony Winters Returns! - Actor - The Supremes at Earl's All You Can Eat 47:41

3h ago47:41

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Tony Winters Returns! Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Tony Winters EVEN MORE! In this episode, we catch up on how his industry has changed since covid, and we touch on some of the plays he as been involved in; as well as a play or two he may have coming up. We discuss some of his past films & television roles, and he le…

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Exploring the Faith Lives of Emerging Adults - A Conversation with Sara Barton 46:47

3h ago46:47

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In the latest episode of Discipleship Conversations, Cheryl Russell and Tiffany Dahlman, sit down with Dr. Sara Barton to delve into the spiritual lives of emerging adults. Drawing on over 20 years of experience in higher education as a university chaplain and campus minister, Sara shares her insights into the unique challenges and rewards of walki…

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Eve Selis - Musician (Dark Sky Blue) 55:10

1d ago55:10

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Eve Selis Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Eve Selis. Known as 'The Queen of Roadhouse Rock"; I sat down with Eve to chat about her career, and her new album. In this episode, we discuss her early life as a young musician, and even how she got to have 'Eve Selis Day' in San Diego. She shares some pretty scary cancer stor…

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Charlotte Kirk - Actress / Writer / Producer (Duchess) 56:59

8d ago56:59

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Charlotte Kirk Take a walk with me as I get to know Charlotte Kirk. Born outside on London, she had dreams of becoming an actress. So, she decided to move to New Yor City. That lasted about 6 months. Then she made the move to Hollywood! In this episode we chat about when she knew she wanted to be an actress, and why she chose Los Angeles. Charlotte…

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S.M. Sykes - YA Author (The Blue Series) 43:32

16d ago43:32

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S.M. Sykes (Scott) Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know S.M. Sykes. Scott Sykes is an author in the young adult (YA) fiction genre. In this episode, we chat about what his career was before he started writing, and what led him to eventually start writing his first novel. After serving in the U.S. Navy, and settling down in D…

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"Storm Center" (with Christian Niedan) 1:02:09

20d ago1:02:09

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On the 12th episode of Framed & Bound, host Tobias Carroll and Christian Niedan of Screen Sounds discuss the 1956 film Storm Center, about book banning in a small town. There’s also a fascinating trailer for the film that can be found on YouTube — which literally shows the final scene of the movie. Niedan interviewed Walter Bernstein about his expe…

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Scott R. Jones - Horror Fiction Author (Stonefish / Drill) 48:14

1M ago48:14

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Scott R. Jones Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Scott R. Jones. Scott is a horror fiction author and "a genuine master of horror" (Ramsey Campbell). In this episode, we chat about some of his previous careers, and some of his writing all along the way; during those years. We discuss his creation of Martian Migraine Press…

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Ricky Dickson - Author (One Scoop At a time) / Former CEO of Blue Bell Creameries 1:00:38

29d ago1:00:38

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Ricky Dickson Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Ricky Dickson. Having spent his entire working career at the Blue Bell Creameries; Ricky retired as CEO. In this episode, we chat about how he came to work for Blue Bell, a little bit of the history of the company, and how he rose to the rank of CEO. Along the way, we discus…

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Becoming a Missionary Without Ever Leaving Town - A Conversation with Brandon Bell 41:00

1M ago41:00

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How does one become a missionary without ever leaving the country or even leaving town? Brandon Bell might be wondering the same thing as he finds himself back in thetown where he went to college to become a coach and teacher. In this conversation we talk about Brandon’s journey of discipleship, how he got into ministry, his take on campus ministry…

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Noah Asher - Author / Speaker (Chaos: Overcoming the Overwhelming) 52:48

1M ago52:48

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Noah Asher Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Noah Asher. Noah is a young man who grew up pretty involved in the church. Some things happened, and he ended up spending a little time in prison. While in prison, Noah found his life's purpose. He also wrote a book. In this episode, we discuss how he became involved with the c…

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"Irish Wish" (with Mairead Case) 39:13

1M ago39:13

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For episode 11 of Framed & Bound, Mairead Case (Tiny, See You in the Morning) joins host Tobias Carroll to discuss Irish Wish, a movie in which an editor played by Lindsay Lohan creates a parallel universe where she’s engaged to the rakish author whose book she made a bestseller. The essay Mairead mentioned at episode's end can be found here. Discu…

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Jaurice Smiley- Author (Tourian / The Royal Gray Box) 50:34

1M ago50:34

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Jaurice Smiley Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Jaurice Smiley. Jaurice had a pretty decent career as a professional gamer in the Smash Bros competitive gaming community. Afterwards, while in college, Jaurice decided to start writing young adult - science fiction novels. In this episode, we discuss his competitive gaming…

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Kinky Friedman Bonus (1944-2024) 1:33:20

2M ago1:33:20

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Kinky Friendman 1944-2024 In the summer of 2021, Kinky Friedman invited me into his home at Echo Hill Ranch; and graciously let me interview him. We spoke for 3 hours. We had shots. We laughed. He shared stories, and he played (live) a song he had written just the night before. (Banjo, Sophie, and Me). Even though I did not "know" him, he had an im…

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John Kapelos - Actor (The Breakfast Club / Sixteen Candles / Seinfeld) 1:06:28

2M ago1:06:28

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John Kapelos Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know John Kapelos. You may know John as 'Carl, The Janitor' from the 1984 cult classic film: The Breakfast Club; but he is so much more than that! In this episode, we chat about him spending nearly a decade with Second City, his experiences on some of the greatest John Hughes film…

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Aaron Marcus - Actor / Teacher / Author (How to Become a Successful Actor and Model) 1:01:57

2M ago1:01:57

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Aaron Marcus Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Aaron Marcus. Aaron is a veteran actor who has been in such acclaimed television shows as: Gotham, Mr. Robot, House of Cards, Rectify, Homicide: Life on the Streets, Halt and Catch Fire, The West Wing, Law & Order, and The Wire. In this episode, we chat about Aaron's odd rout…

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De-Centered Leadership Insights from Pastor as Midwife - A Conversation with Dr. Shawna Songer Gaines 37:11

2M ago37:11

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In this episode of Discipleship Conversations, hosts Steven Carrizal and Cheryl Russell are joined by Dr. Shawna Songer Gaines, lead pastor at Trevecca Christian Community and author of "Pastor as Midwife." Dr. Songer Gaines shares her unique perspective on how midwifery, one of the oldest vocations, provides a timeless and powerful metaphor for le…

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Jake Brennan - Podcast Host (Disgraceland) / New Media Mogul (Double Elvis Media) 1:07:15

2M ago1:07:15

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Jake Brennan Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Jake Brennan. You probably know Jake as the creator and host of the immensley popular Disgraceland podcast; but you are about to learn a bit more about him! In this episode, we chat about Jake growing up in Clinton, Mass. in the burgeoning punk / hardcore scene. We talk about…

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Misery 31:16

3M ago31:16

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Send us a Text Message. Michael asks Nathan to help him brainstorm for his upcoming production of Misery. Support the Show.By Michael Tennant and Nathan Prince

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Vinnie Tortorich #6 - Documentary Filmmaker (Dirty Keto) / Podcaster (Fitness Confidential) 1:02:05

3M ago1:02:05

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Vinnie Tortorich #6 Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know even more about SIX TIME guest; Vinnie Tortorich. Known in some circles as "The Angriest Trainer"; Cinnie is: a podcaster, an author, fitness guru, a celebrity trainer, a multiple business owner, and a documentary filmmaker. In this episode, we chat a little about why …

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The Little Mermaid And Rigby Redd 40:05

3M ago40:05

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Send us a Text Message. Michael and Nathan discuss the challenges on their recent projects. Nathan directed a touring production of The Little Mermaid and Michael directed his original work, Rigby Redd. The music for Rigby Redd is available on any streaming platform! Support the Show.By Michael Tennant and Nathan Prince

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"The Ninth Gate" (with Kurt Baumeister) 1:05:49

3M ago1:05:49

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For the tenth episode of Framed & Bound, host Tobias Carroll teams up with Kurt Baumeister — author of Pax Americana and Twilight of the Gods — to discuss the 1999 film The Ninth Gate. This was co-written and directed by Roman Polanski, and adapts Arturo Pérez-Reverte’s novel The Club Dumas. In The Ninth Gate, an expert in rare books is sent in sea…

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Charles Agron - Writer / Actor/ Producer (Altered Reality) 40:22

3M ago40:22

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Charles Agron Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Charles Agron. Charles is a writer, actor, director, and producer of independent films. In this episode, we discuss his previous career as a Washington Lobbyist, and what made him get out of that business. Then we talk about why he decided to not only be an actor; but also a…

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Theater in the Classrooms 24:16

3M ago24:16

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Send us a Text Message. Michael and Nathan discuss recent ways they've been involved in the educational system. Nathan talks about Legendary Productions rentals to schools of sets, props, and costumes, and Michael discusses his CTE (Career Technical Education) class and the products his classes create. A great listen for teachers wanting ideas to d…

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Chelsey Weber Smith - Poet / Podcast Host (American Hysteria) 51:09

3M ago51:09

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Chelsey Weber Smith Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Chelsey Weber Smith. Chelsey is the host of the amazingly popular podcast American Hysteria. In this episode, we chat about why they got a master's degree in poetry, and how that specific degree helps in their current career. We also get into the pitfalls of running a …

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Joseph Millson - Actor / Writer / Producer / Author - (Signs of Life ) / (War Blade) 45:50

3M ago45:50

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Joseph Millson Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Joseph Millson. Joseph is an actor, a writer, a producer, and a poet. In this episode, we chat about how he came to be an actor, and some of the projects he has worked on, including Dragonheart, War Blade, The Amateur, and the forthcoming Signs of Life. We also touch on his…

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Landon Bryant - Pop Culturalist / Social Media Sensation (Landon Talks / Landon Talks A Lot) 57:36

4M ago57:36

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Landon Bryant Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Landon Bryant. Better known on Instagram & Tik Tok as LANDON TALKS, and You Tube as LANDONTALKSALOT; Landon gained worldwide fame and attention as the ever cheery and inspiring face (and voice) of modern Southern culture. In this episode, Landon sits down with me to chat abo…

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Rudy Pavich - Comedian / Podcaster / Video & Graphics Producer 56:34

4M ago56:34

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Rudy Pavich Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Rudy Pavich. Born and raised in Hibbing, Minnesota, Rudy SHOULD have been a roofer; as his family owns a roofing company. Rudy decided to go another route. Spending 23 years in the radio business, he had a life changing event in his immediate family; then took a break. That br…

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Chris Weatherman - Author (The Survivalist Series) / Podcaster (Angry American Nation) 30:45

4M ago30:45

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Chris Weatherman Take a walk with me down Fascination Street, as I get to know Chris Weatherman. Chris is well known in the Survivalist & preparedness communities. He is also a super successful author; penning both The Survivalist Series (Going Home) and The Charlie's Requiem series, and the host of the popular podcast Angry American Nation; which …

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Michael Lukk Litwak - Writer / Director (Molli and Max in the Future) 38:25

4M ago38:25

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Michael Lukk Litwak Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Michael Lukk Litwak. Michael is the writer & director of the new science fiction romantic comedy (sci-fi-rom-com); Molli and Max in the Future. This film stars Zosia Mamet and Aristotle Athari, and debuted at the SXSW film festival. In this episode, we chat about shat …

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"Possession" (with Arianna Reiche) 51:14

4M ago51:14

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On this episode, Tobias Carroll and Arianna Reiche discuss the 2002 film adaptation of A.S. Byatt’s Possession. Arianna Reiche is the author of the acclaimed novel At the End of Every Day, available wherever books are sold. You can read her short story “Potassium” here, too! Possession is about a pair of academics researching the possible connectio…

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