Best Elayne Podcasts (2024)

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59. “A Bright-Eyed, Bushy-Tailed, Hydrated Elphaba” (with Saycon Sengbloh) 1:10:55

3h ago1:10:55

1:10:55

When considering the most iconic Elphabas, one name is bound to come up: Saycon Sengbloh, the first Black actress to play the role on Broadway. This episode, Saycon tells the boys all about her unexpected musical theatre career, why a can of Sprite is her secret weapon and knowing exactly what she brings to the table. Plus, why she can’t wait to be…

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Intersections of Violence: an interview with Karen of MCEDV 42:23

6d ago42:23

42:23

For our second episode of our summer "Hope is a Discipline" season, our host Aspen interviews Karen of MCEDV, the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence! In this episode, we discuss how systems of violence are connected, including the connections of intimate partner violence and acts of mass violence, with a focus on how we build a safer world.Co…

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Pride Season Prep 17:08

1M ago17:08

17:08

We're kicking off our Summer "Hope is a Discipline" Season with some Pride Season Prep as we head into June! Anyone who has listened to our host Aspen before has probably heard them reference the quote "hope is a discipline" from prison abolitionist Mariame Kaba, which can be summarized as viewing hope not simply as an emotion, but as a deliberate …

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58. "How Absolutely Remarkable" (Movie Trailer Reactions) 41:00

2M ago41:00

41:00

Can you believe it's finally here! The official trailer for the Wicked movie has dropped and the boys are over the moon. Listen in as we chat about Cynthia's breathtaking performance, Ariana's comedy chops and the swoon-worthy-ness of Jonathan Bailey. Plus... Chistery is kinda scary, right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…

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Abortion Funds and Access: an interview with Abbie of SAFE Maine 21:07

3M ago21:07

21:07

Join Aspen for the final episode of the Winter Access series as they interview someone familiar--Abbie Strout-Bentes! Abbie is the Executive Director of SAFE Maine, a fierce feminist, and the original host of Reproductive Left. In this episode, the pair tackle the role of abortion funds, how they impact access to care, and how you can help.Learn mo…

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Fake Clinics and Access: an interview with Elayne from GRR! 32:26

5M ago32:26

32:26

Join Aspen as they chat with fierce feminist friend Elayne Richard from GRR! In our second Winter Access series episode, we tackle the topic of anti abortion centers (also often called crisis pregnancy centers) and how they negatively impact access to not just abortion care, but all competent sexual and reproductive healthcare.You can learn more ab…

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57. Consider Us Teased! (Movie Trailer Reaction) 38:27

5M ago38:27

38:27

The best way to bring folks together is to give them a REALLY GOOD TEASER TRAILER. We’re back and we couldn’t be happier to have our first look at the Wicked movies. From Cynthia’s green contacts to Ariana arriving at Shiz by ballet slipper… listen in as we get Sentimental about every last wonderful detail. Plus, we keep dreaming up our perfect Dr.…

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Sterilization and Access 21:57

5M ago21:57

21:57

Reproductive Left is kicking off 2024 with our Winter Access season! We're starting out chatting about sterilization and access to this care, including a short interview at the end with the fabulous Dr. Rachel. She'll chat about her work providing vasectomies at Mabel Wadsworth Center, while Aspen will set the groundwork for sterilization more gene…

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Doulas, Lactation, and Autonomy: an interview with Hannah Lord 31:34

7M ago31:34

31:34

For our final episode of the Fall Autonomy season, join Aspen as they interview Hannah Lord (doula, lactation specialist, and Mabel's volunteer extraordinaire). What role do doulas play in autonomy for pregnant people? What even is a doula? How does lactation and the ways we feed our babies play into autonomy, especially for marginalized birthing p…

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Renewing Your Mind 49:59

8M ago49:59

49:59

Romans 12:2 tells us to be transformed by renewing your mind. Religion tells you the most important part of that verse is what comes before that – do not be conformed to this world. Then they encourage you to work and strive to force yourself into some religiously acceptable version of yourself. But the way you don’t conform is by renewing your min…

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“COME ON! We’ll be late for SENTMEN LIVE!” 6:12

8M ago6:12

6:12

Hey, Sentimentals! Don’t forget that Sentimental Men Live is on December 11 at 7PM. We’d love for you to join us in person at The Green Room 42 or by livestream! You can purchase tickets at thegreenroom42.venuetix.com. To celebrate the end of an Oztastic year for the Sentimental Men podcast, Quincy and Kevin are live at Green Room 42 to talk (and m…

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56. The Evergreen Audacity of Stephanie J. Block (with Stephanie J. Block) 1:09:11

8M ago1:09:11

1:09:11

As the patron saint of both our friendship and our podcast, SJB has an open invitation to join us on mic at any time. And this week, she’s come hooooooooome at laaaaaaaaaaast! Tony Award winner Stephanie J. Block is back on the pod to talk (and maybe scream) with the boys about tackling Norma Desmond and the Baker’s Wife back to back to back. Plus,…

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Domestic Violence and Autonomy: an interview with Casey Faulkingham 56:21

8M ago56:21

56:21

For our second episode of our Fall Autonomy season, join Aspen as they interview Casey Faulkingham of Partners for Peace about the intersections of domestic violence and autonomy. How do these topics intersect? What is reproductive coercion? How can loved ones of those experiencing abuse help in a meaningful way? Aspen and Casey address these quest…

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55. The 20th Anniversary Elphaba (with Alyssa Joy Fox) 1:17:35

8M ago1:17:35

1:17:35

The last time we spoke with Alyssa Joy Fox was just a few weeks before it was announced that she would be leading the Broadway company of Wicked for its 20th anniversary. So this Wicked Weekend, we’re going to revisit that interview. You’re definitely going to get a little Sentimental hearing her talk about how much the show and the role means to h…

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Express Yourself 10:28

8M ago10:28

10:28

Are you holding something back? Are you staying quiet when there's a part of you aching to speak up? I hope this lesson I recently received about self-expression encourages you to open up, use your voice and find your peace.By Elayne Fluker

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My (New) Life LIVE from Mexico 7:09

9M ago7:09

7:09

Exactly one year ago today I recorded a podcast episode from the beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico and shared that I was determined to relocate to the country and start my next chapter there. Well, one year later -- here's how I made that happen, and the lessons I've learned along the way! You'll also notice that I've updated the name of the podcas…

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54. When All Your Dreams Come True (with McKenzie Kurtz) 53:38

9M ago53:38

53:38

It’s good to hear her on the pod, isn’t it? McKenzie Kurtz is here to talk all about growing up with Wicked, getting The Call on Thanksgiving and reuniting with Alyssa Joy Fox for Wicked’s 20th Anniversary. Plus, the boys get Sentimental about Barbara Streisand’s Broadway album the Wicked to HAIR pipeline and the “waterfall synths” in As Long As Yo…

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2 Paradigms in Bible 47:33

9M ago47:33

47:33

The 2 Paradigms in Bible emerge early with Cain and Able and continually reappear as Scripture unfolds. Like Cain and Able you were born into the Attention Paradigm of sin, seeking the attention of those around you. The distinct Relational Paradigm is modeled by people such as Abel, Noah, and Abraham. Listen as Elayne exposes the two divergent pers…

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53. Witch from the East Country (with Kimber Elayne Sprawl) 45:21

9M ago45:21

45:21

This week, the Sentimental Men are joined by triple threat Kimber Elayne Sprawl – and we do mean triple threat. You’ll hear why. She had a chat with the boys about imagining Nessarose’s backstory, sharing a dressing room with the standbys and making history as the first Black woman to play Nessarose. Plus, the boys get Sentimental about The Little …

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Autonomy and Abortion Funds: an interview with Julie and Christie of Abortion Freedom Fund 33:21

9M ago33:21

33:21

Kicking off our Fall Autonomy season we have an interview with Julie Jenkins and Christie Pitney of Abortion Freedom Fund. Join us as we discuss autonomy for pregnant people in the context of abortion funds, medication abortion, and accessing care in a post-Dobbs US.Abortion Freedom Fund focuses on funding telehealth abortion care nationally, and y…

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52. Amber, Galinda and Elle… Oh, My! (with Laura Bell Bundy) 55:06

10M ago55:06

55:06

Omigod you guys! Broadway legend and OBC Galinda standby Laura Bell Bundy is on the pod! Not only is she on the pod, she’s in her dressing room! No, seriously, LBB had the boys giggling, gasping and clutching their pearls while she was getting ready for a performance of The Cottage. Listen in! Plus, the boys get Sentimental about Lilli Cooper, Brit…

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51. “I’m Going to Get Nerdy About This” (with Emily Kristen Morris) 45:28

10M ago45:28

45:28

Our favorite voice nerd, Emily Kristen Morris, is sitting down for a chat with the boys this week. Emily talks about not knowing if she was an Elphaba or a Glinda, thinking about the show as Shakespearean theater and her incredible journey from a paralyzed vocal cord to conquering one of the hardest sings in the biz. Plus, the boys get Sentimental …

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50. “Janis Is Very Elphaba Coded” (with Mary Kate Morrissey) 1:01:46

11M ago1:01:46

1:01:46

This week, the boys are chatting with Broadway’s current Elphaba standby Mary Kate Morrissey about seeing Shoshana Bean and Megan Hilty in the show as a kid, singing for Julia Murney in college and her absolutely wild audition for Mean Girls. Plus, the boys get Sentimental about Barbie, Beyonce and BroadwayCon – oh, my! Learn more about your ad cho…

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Your Identity is who God Created You to Be 29:46

11M ago29:46

29:46

Your Identity is Who God Created You to Be, not the titles you have or the things you do. There are many facets to who you are including what you do and how you look, but those quantitative things are part of your physical self and you are body, soul, and spirit. Upon salvation God created in you a New Spirit that aligns with who He originally crea…

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Intersections of Transgender Health and Abortion 13:32

12M ago13:32

13:32

For our final episode of the Hot Mabel's Summer season, our host Aspen dives into the intersections of trans health and abortion. Even if you're already familiar with the fact that trans people also have abortions, there are other connections and commonalities you might not be as familiar with! Listen along, and we'll see you again in September.Ima…

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Knowing God is Trustworthy 50:38

12M ago50:38

50:38

Part 3 of the 40 day journey to Develop Your Relationship with God focusing on the character of God and discovering God is Trustworthy. Developing trust is relative to your interpersonal relationship health. Unfortunately, many people have heard storied, made assumptions, and religious baggage that hinders their trust in God. Join Elayne today as s…

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49. The Friend-Ship of Dreams (with Nicole Parker and Lindsay Heather Pearce) 1:10:52

12M ago1:10:52

1:10:52

Please welcome back to the pod, Nicole Parker and Lindsay Heather Pearce! These two green girls have a decade-long friendship of their own dating back to a Baz Luhrman tribute in Los Angeles. Now they’re together again, “belting their tits off” in Titanique off-Broadway. Plus, the boys get Sentimental about Here Lies Love, relistening to old episod…

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48. It’s Not “No Nice Deed Goes Unpunished” (with Olivia Valli) 1:05:32

1y ago1:05:32

1:05:32

We’re joined by Olivia Valli today to talk about falling in love with storytelling, the need for consistency when playing Elphaba on the road and why she doesn’t look at her hands in act two. Plus, the boys get Sentimental about set leaks of Cynthia, classic Stephanie J. Block-isms and the potential for a Wicked to Titanique pipeline. Learn more ab…

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Pride Month and LGBTQ+ Education: an interview with Nancy Lewis 23:46

1y ago23:46

23:46

We're back with the second episode of Hot Mabel's Summer with a Pride Month interview with Professor Nancy Lewis! Why is teaching about LGBT Studies important? How has teaching this topic changed over the years? Just how much are queer people cut out of the education we receive? Listen to have these questions (and more) answered!Image credit: Delia…

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Hear God Speak in Bible 37:14

1y ago37:14

37:14

As you begin to develop your relationship with God you started with talking to Him, praying. Now you need to hear His reply. The primary way God speaks is through Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit leads you into His truth in Bible. God has never stopped speaking and wants to speak with you personally. Unlike all other relationships you cannot see or hear Go…

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Take Time with God 44:51

1y ago44:51

44:51

The first step in Developing Your Relationship With God is communicating. Communicating with God is generally referred to as praying but the word prayer has lots of sociological baggage, expectations, assumptions, ritual, and structure. Yes many religions have structured prayers spoken like a mantra, communicating with God is more relational.…

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40 is a Significant Number 47:06

1y ago47:06

47:06

Bible uses 40 to signify significant events in individual’s lives or for a group of people, usually the nation of Israel. Join Elayne as she reviews several significant events that include forty and the lessons we can retrieve from them to live brightly and draw closer to God. Moments of potential transformation often include disruption in the norm…

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Legislative Marathon: Interview with Abbie 58:36

1y ago58:36

58:36

We're kicking off Hot Mabel's Summer with a dive into what we've been up to with the Maine legislature this session! Host Aspen interviews OG host Abbie to discuss the wide array of bill topics we've given testimony on, along with the marathon week of abortion-related bills we saw earlier this month! Speaking of, now is a great time to call your le…

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Hello Giving: Part 4 of Adam & Madison money 39:01

1y ago39:01

39:01

As Newlyweds Adam and Madison begin to take their budget seriously, they agree, giving God ten percent is nothing compared to all He has given and provided for them. Join Elayne as they share the thought process behind their realization they want to tithe, and how they fit it into their very tight budget. The Final portion of Adam and Madison money…

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Hello Control: Part 3 of Adam & Madison money 28:41

1y ago28:41

28:41

Living without a budget created division and anxiety threatening destruction with the smallest emergency. Taking a chance to confront the depth of their debt, learning to budget, and committing to stay united Adam and Madison have taken control of their money by telling it where to go and what to do. Now just two years away from being completely de…

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Hello Budgeting: Part 2 of Adam & Madison money 43:13

1y ago43:13

43:13

As we continue our visit with Adam and Madison we have learned adult money problems and debt can sneak up on you to overwhelming proportions. Part 2 for newlyweds Adam and Madison as panic mode set in and they discover they have no clue how to handle the financial crisis brewing. Laying everything out in the open is the first step but now that real…

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47. There’s A Drone on the Lam, Sir! 31:00

1y ago31:00

31:00

Can someone pick up that mic? I think Ms. Ariana Grande might have dropped it. We’ve got our first looks at the Wicked movie and there’s lots to catch up on, besties! Could Ariana be a NOMTW Glinda? Would it work for Elphaba to have Cynthia Erivo’s hair? Plus, the boys get Sentimental about Laura Bell Bundy and seeing Talia Suskauer and McKenzie Ku…

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Hello Debt: Part 1 of Adam & Madison money 32:31

1y ago32:31

32:31

Adulting includes managing money. Without guidance or training debt can lead to panic and stress. Part one of Adam and Madison money. Newlyweds starting life together after college; dating, graduating, marring, managing money, aka debt. Hear how newlyweds Adam and Madison ran straight into nearly one hundred thousand dollars in debt and realized wh…

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Separation Saturday 42:49

1y ago42:49

42:49

Passover, Pascha, Easter, Holy Week, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, so many terms to cover one holiday or Holy Day. Join Elayne as she unpacks and clarifies the significance of this very important day of remembrance Four questions Jews ponder to remember and reflect on the Exodus On all nights we eat wheat (bread) why on this night do we only eat crac…

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Working With Jesus 36:48

1+ y ago36:48

36:48

Taking Jesus to work can be a scary concept in corporate culture, but being intentional in bringing Him along can change the culture of your work space. Join Elayne today with guests who work in corporate America and have found some great tools for letting their light shine. Chad and Richelle Gibson share how they use the gifts of the Holy Spirit a…

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Community Organizing: an interview with Representative Ambureen Rana 26:41

1+ y ago26:41

26:41

To wrap up our Winter Activism series (yes, we know we're ten days into Spring), we have an exciting interview on Community Organizing with activist and friend of the Center Representative Ambureen Rana. What is Community Organizing? How do you get involved in activism? How did Ambureen take the leap into legislative work? Join us to answer these q…

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It might be your issue 23:34

1+ y ago23:34

23:34

Seeing someone do something does not always mean what you think. Similarly, if some people respond in a given manner doesn't mean all will. Learning to identify your own issues starts with confronting them in a novel way. It’s more about personal expectations than another’s character. Who has the problem? Instinctively the world revolves from your …

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Working to develop lifelong relationships 33:12

1+ y ago33:12

33:12

Two individuals with unique life experiences and dating tragedies working through expectations and failure to build something to last takes dedication, communication, and willpower. Today we hear one side of the process needed to confront past experiences, expectations, and errors to build something better and lasting with your life mate - aka spou…

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Christian Seeking Mate 32:57

1+ y ago32:57

32:57

Where men see respect women seek security. Elayne continues the second series of Dinner at the Crosses discussions with her husband, Nate, and Ross as they unravel the male female perspectives during dating and what it looks like for Christians to seek a mate. This is clean though some statements may not be suited for all ages.…

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Environmental Feminism: an interview with Dr. Jacquelyn Gill 42:38

1+ y ago42:38

42:38

In this month's episode, we're continuing our Winter Activism series with an interview with Dr. Jacquelyn Gill! Not only is she an Associate Professor of Climate Science and a paleoecologist, but she's someone cool enough to have her own Wikipedia page.What does the environment have to do with feminism? Is this the same as ecofeminism? Can we still…

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45. I, Glinda (with Jennafer Newberry) 51:47

1+ y ago51:47

51:47

It’s good to see her, isn’t it? Jennafer Newberry is here to chat about being in a waiting room with a bunch of girls wearing pink, setting the tone for the show with Glinda’s epic entrance and the texting in character with Lissa deGuzman. Plus, Kevin gets Sentimental about the No Breath Bridges You’ve Crossed. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…

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Christian Juice 40:55

1+ y ago40:55

40:55

Living brightly even in dark moments, or times when you choose poorly does not eliminate the possibility that God may use you if you are willing to boldly speak about Him even when your life is a literal mess. Bold testimony's can spring from bold statements in the most unlikely of situations. Join Elayne in another series of Dinner at the Cross' d…

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44. Standing In Your Power (with Lissa deGuzman) 1:11:25

1+ y ago1:11:25

1:11:25

The Wicked tour’s current green girl, Lissa deGuzman is joining the boys to chat about self-tape auditions, cinnamon rolls and how being a mixed race woman informs her performance as Elphaba. Plus, the boys get Sentimental about the AUDACITY of Stephanie J. Block to do that at The Kennedy Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…

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Stewardship 31:20

1+ y ago31:20

31:20

Three facets of stewardship are individual, communal, and by commission. Who are you stewarding? What does stewardship look like? How does the Holy Spirit assist in stewardship? One of Merriam-Webster’s definitions of stewardship is “The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care”. Dictionary.com defines a steward as “a…

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Dushan Zaric from Employees Only and Macao Trading Company 1:05:24

1+ y ago1:05:24

1:05:24

Hey hey Movers and Shakers, it's your host April Wachtel, and I’m pleased to present to you a most unusual episode of Movers and Shakers. If you’re a regular listener and are familiar with our standard format- this isn’t that. In today’s episode I interviewed an old friend and the cocktail mastermind behind world-famous New York bars Employees Only…

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