Best Falkenstein Podcasts (2024)

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Jim McIlhenney 59:16

11h ago59:16

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Jim McIlhenney joined Summer Stage in 1978 and found a home as a techie. He loved working backstage creating scenery and working up in the booth during live shows. He credits his good friend Joe Bader for convincing him to try out for shows. This led Jim to performances in Children’s Theater and Main Stage. Retired from his teaching career, he enjo…

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Amanda Snarski 1:11:36

25d ago1:11:36

1:11:36

Amanda Snarski joined Summer Stage as an apprentice in 1995 and proudly performed in several "T-shirt shows" (among others) until 2001. Amanda participated in Mainstage, One Acts, Cabaret, Dance Troupe, and Shooting Stars and worked as a staff member in the box office from 2000-2003. She enthusiastically remembers her Summer Stage days, but somehow…

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A Message from Bob Plus an Encore Presentation of Jackie Ostick 43:22

1M ago43:22

43:22

Hello, everybody. I’m Bob Falkenstein. I’m sorry if you thought you would hear a new episode of Brave and Strong and True. The show has been going strong for two years. This marks the second episode of its third season. We have 69 episodes engaging alumni of all ages. People tell me Monday is their favorite day of the week because they can hear a n…

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Vince Leonard 1:27:33

1M ago1:27:33

1:27:33

Vince Leonard has a different Summer Stage journey from the rest of us. His genius spans many realms in the world of professional music as an educator, orchestrator, librarian, and arranger. In 1981, he heard Summer Stage was preparing Sentimental Journey, an evening of music from the big band era. Vince possessed many arrangements that helped the …

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Jason Boyer 1:01:19

2M ago1:01:19

1:01:19

Jason Boyer is a second-generation Summer Stager. His journey begins with Children’s Theatre from 2007 to 2010. His first Main Stage performance was in 2011’s Titanic. In 2014, he became a staff member. This summer, Jason will be directing the Rising Stars at Summer Stage. He is a Teaching Artist for the Walnut Street Theatre and the Upper Darby Ar…

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Kristen Gibson 33:19

2M ago33:19

33:19

Kristen Gibson joined the Summer Stage Apprentice program in 1991. She has fond memories of 1994’s Kids on Broadway, working with the legendary Matt Cloran and Dewy Oriente. As a child, she struggled with serious health issues that she still deals with today. Her Summer Stage journey now continues through her son, Michael. I hope you enjoy our conv…

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Patrick Gorman 54:11

3M ago54:11

54:11

Patrick Gorman became an official member of Summer Stage in 1980 but remembers hanging around earlier summers with his sister, Chris, and her husband, Dennis Bloh. Pat embraced the technical side of theatre and preferred to work backstage and in the control booth. After graduating from Monsignor Bonner High School and Temple University, Pat worked …

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Leslie Monaco 37:53

3M ago37:53

37:53

Leslie Monaco is a current Upper Darby Summer Stage member looking forward to participating for four more years. She joined the program as a Rising Star and then an Apprentice. Leslie moved into the Children’s Theatre program when she turned 13. She is a graduate of West Chester University and works for the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia whe…

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Tyler Trafficante 32:41

4M ago32:41

32:41

Tyler Trafficante joined Summer Stage in 2009 as a Rising Star. He hung around for five summers, performing in the Children’s Theatre program. As an adult, Tyler plays tenor saxophone with the Polish American String Band, of the Philadelphia Mummers Association. He also is a current member of an online theatre company that produces the works of Wil…

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The Impact of Timbre on Perceptions of Genre in Recorded Popular Music - Stefanie Bilidas & Grace Gollmar 49:08

4M ago49:08

49:08

In this week's episode, Stefanie Bilidas and Grace Gollmar discuss the role of timbre in the listener's perception of genre, focusing on cover songs and Massive Attack's discography as two case studies. This episode was produced by Jose Garza along with Team Lead Thomas Yee. SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. …

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Agency and Practical Model Composition in the Music Theory Classroom - Brent Ferguson, Alani Pranzo, Carter Falkenstein, and Nykia Osborne 17:37

4M ago17:37

17:37

In this week's episode, Brent Ferguson talks about a pedagogical approach he implemented with his undergraduate students, an approach he calls the "buffet-style grading system." Let's begin with a student composition from this class. This episode was produced by Jennifer Beavers along with Team Lead Lydia Bangura. SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng …

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Three’s a crowd: Understanding the rise of two-chorus form in recent popular music - Jeremy Orosz 28:49

4M ago28:49

28:49

In this week's episode, Jeremy Orosz discusses a formal trend that's been emerging in pop and rock songs. In the last decade or so, a surprisingly high number of songs in verse-chorus form contain only two statements of the chorus as opposed to the typical three. Over the course of the episode, Orosz walks us through his detailed corpus-based study…

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“¿Somos la resistencia, no?”: Memory and Manipulation in Netflix’s La Casa de Papel - Tori Vilches 44:15

4M ago44:15

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In this week’s episode, Tori Vilches delves into various adaptations of the Italian folk song “Bella Ciao” in Netflix’s La Casa de Papel, demonstrating its role in symbolizing resistance against oppressive structures and contributing to the humanization of the show’s anti-hero characters, ultimately fostering emotional connections between viewers a…

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“How do you color a sound?”: Hearing Afrofuturism in The 5th Dimension’s “Age of Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” (1969) - Alejandro Cueto 31:22

4M ago31:22

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This week’s episode will consider The 5th Dimension’s medley, “Age of Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” (1969) in relation to its Vietnam War Era context and through the lens of Afrofuturism. This episode was produced by David Thurmaier along with Team Lead Richard Desinord. SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For …

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Emily Moylan 1:08:21

5M ago1:08:21

1:08:21

Havertown native Emily Moylan began her Summer Stage journey as an apprentice. She moved her way up through Children’s Theatre and Mainstage productions. As her skills accrued, she held various staff positions. After receiving a degree from Temple University, Emily worked for Philadelphia Young Playwrights. She is a professional educator, administr…

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Playing With Ghosts: Timbre and the Chiptuning of Canon in the Bardcore Video Game Project - Brent Ferguson, George Reid, and Matthew Ferrandino 56:12

5M ago56:12

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In this week’s episode, game designer Brent Ferguson and composers George Reid and Matthew Ferrandino discuss their chiptune rearrangements of canonical and marginalized composers’ music for the Bardcore video game project. This episode was produced by Zach Lloyd along with Team Lead Thomas Yee. SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "…

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What if Octaves Aren’t Equivalent? A Composer’s Guide to Non-Octave-Repeating Scales - Thomas B. Yee 39:57

5M ago39:57

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In this week’s episode, Thomas B. Yee discusses non-octave repeating scales, exploring precedents in the ideas of theorists from outside mainstream music theory and the application of non-octave repeating scales in the works of living composers. This episode was produced by Katrina Roush along with Team Lead Jennifer Weavers. Special thanks to Crai…

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Marcie (Thurstlic) Bramucci 1:07:20

5M ago1:07:20

1:07:20

Marcie (Turstlick) Bramucci remembers the initial impact Summer Stage had on her life as she experienced a 1987 performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She joined the program when she was age-eligible, participating in the Apprentice Program, Children’s Theater, and Mainstage. Her academic career took her to Point Park College …

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Interrelating Concepts of Texture and Rhythm in Massive Textures and Beatless Rhythms - Nariá Assis Ribeiro & Luís Raimundo 37:36

5M ago37:36

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In this week's episode, Nariá Assis and Luís Raimundo investigate sound masses. Their insightful analytical discussion touches on the intricate relationship between texture and rhythm, the historical evolution of the use of sound masses, and current applications in both modern and contemporary classical and electronic music. This episode was produc…

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Listening a Page at a Time - Stephen Rodgers 36:10

5M ago36:10

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This episode introduces a simple, but powerful pedagogical exercise inspired by the short story writer George Saunders, which involves listening to a piece of music one segment at a time, describing what you noticed, and guessing what will happen next. This episode was produced by Jose Garza along with Team Lead Jennifer Weaver. SMT-Pod Theme music…

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Gerri Smith Weagraff 1:06:40

6M ago1:06:40

1:06:40

Gerri Smith Weagraff is “Old Guard” Summer Stage. Her wonderful portrayals of classic musical theatre characters remain treasured in our memories. From 1977 to 1980, Summer Stage was the only place where Gerri performed. It was where she spent her summers while home from college, and she says it truly served as the foundation for her life onstage a…

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Muito Beleza – Ana’s Hands: Postcolonial Gendered Legacies of the Viola da Terra - Abigail Lindo 21:17

6M ago21:17

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This episode explores how women in the Azores, a Portuguese autonomous region in the North Atlantic Ocean, use their musical play on the viola da terra (a native Azorean chordophone) as a resource for postcolonial feminine performance. This episode was produced by David Thurmaier along with Team Lead Shannon McAlister. SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangc…

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Analyzing Stravinsky - Introduction to Stravinsky’s 1911 Petrushka - Joseph Straus 17:27

6M ago17:27

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This episode, introducing a new podcast by Joe Straus, is a deep dive into the opening measures of Stravinsky's ballet, Petrushka: a close analysis to hear what makes this music tick. Listen to the rest of Joe Straus's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0kLhnp4GA2qJ5YX9lgMYcL This episode was produced by Katrina Roush along with Team Lead Lydia…

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Season 3 - Teaser Trailer 1:24

6M ago1:24

1:24

Season 3 of SMT-Pod launches on January 25, 2024. This preview highlights the variety of topics our authors will present this season. All episodes were chosen through an open collaborative peer review process. Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for the Season 3 launch! For more information, visit smt-pod.org.…

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Steve Smith 58:56

6M ago58:56

58:56

I interviewed Steve Smith during our recent Christmas break since we are both teachers. He grew up in Highland Park and went to Bonner. Steve joined Summer Stage in 1981 when he turned eleven and thrived in the Children’s Theatre program. He fondly remembers the opportunity to be a pirate. He went to Villanova University for his first degree and ea…

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Sandi Kinnear Chadwick 58:51

7M ago58:51

58:51

Collingdale native Sandi Kinnear’s Summer Stage history began in 1978 when she played clarinet in the pit orchestra for Of Thee I Sing when she was 13. Her reedsmanship also included playing the alto and baritone saxophones for many early eighties musicals and Sentimental Journeys. Sandi toured the country as Sandi Joy, a popular Christian comedien…

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Consensual Non-consent, Negotiation, and the Classics with Tina Horn 54:54

8M ago54:54

54:54

Support the Show. Connect with us on IG and more: Curious Fox @wearecuriousfoxes Effy Blue @coacheffyblue Jacqueline Misla @jacquelinemisla Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com Join the conversation: fb.com/WeAreCuriousFoxesBy Effy Blue, Tina Horn

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#polyproblems with Effy Blue and Jacqueline Misla 1:00:42

8M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

What are some of the most common pitfalls when couples are opening up? Which conversations are essential when discussion non monoamy? What are some of the common myths when it comes to open relationships? And what about jealousy? Open relationships have a unique set of challenges and it’s often hard to know how to resolve them as open relationships…

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Colleen Corbett Lester 1:12:26

8M ago1:12:26

1:12:26

Colleen Corbett got the theatre bug while attending Arch Bishop Prendergast High School. She joined Summer Stage in 1982 and made quite a debut playing the Wicked Witch in Snow White. Acting became her strength as she practiced her craft in the children’s theatre program. She worked on the staff and as a director. She moved to New York City and fou…

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Queer Eye for Pleasure, Women and those who Love Them with Allison Moon 48:53

8M ago48:53

48:53

In a world where discussions about sexuality often default to a heteronormative framework, what insights can we gain when we shift our focus to a queer perspective? How does queer sex challenge and expand our understanding of pleasure, consent, and sexual expression? What can individuals of all genders and orientations learn from queer sexuality? I…

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How to Support Queer, Trans, and Non-binary Young People with Cory Silverberg 1:00:36

8M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

How can parents and caregivers create a safe and open environment where young individuals navigating their own identities feel comfortable exploring and expressing their evolving identities? What are the most common misconceptions or misunderstandings that parents and caregivers have about supporting queer, trans, and non-binary young people? How c…

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Deirdre McGettigan Henry 42:09

9M ago42:09

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Deirdre McGettigan joined Summer Stage in 1984 with the cast Annie and Barnum, the following summer, forging her lifelong friendship with her best friend, Ann Pinto. She sacrificed a few summers to work in Wildwood Crest. Deirdre fondly remembers the magic of the 25th, 30th, and 40th Anniversary Galas. She currently performs with several local comm…

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Mixed Desires: Navigating Misaligned Wants with Our Partners with Dr Joli Hamilton (Interview) 1:05:19

9M ago1:05:19

1:05:19

In the intricate dance of relationships, what happens when our desires diverge from those of our partners? What common patterns emerge when partners want differently? And how can we skillfully bridge these gaps without losing ourselves in the process? In this episode, Effy invites Dr. Joli Hamilton back on the show for a candid conversation about t…

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Haunted House of Relationship Horrors Listeners Edition 48:45

9M ago48:45

48:45

What relationship fears lurk in the shadows of our minds, sending chills down our spines? Can the art of storytelling serve as both an outlet for our deepest relationship anxieties and a means of processing them? Might the eerie embrace of Halloween be the unlikely balm to soothe these fears? In this special Halloween episode, Effy and Jacqueline d…

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Jeff Glasse 1:22:52

9M ago1:22:52

1:22:52

Jeff Glasse performed in many Children’s Theatre productions in the eighties, and by the nineties, he was a leading man in Main Stage productions playing Oliver Warbucks in Annie! and the King of Siam in The King and I. Jeff took his Ivy League education west to Silicon Valley and worked as a programming engineer on many successful projects; he cla…

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Trauma, Sense of Safety and the Somatic Connection with Rida Kirasi (Interview) 1:13:38

9M ago1:13:38

1:13:38

How deeply does our perception of safety influence our behavior in relationships? What internal shifts transpire within our nervous system when we oscillate between feelings of security and threat? And, how can we nurture an environment that fosters safety and wellbeing? In the third installment of our four-part series on trauma, we revisit a poign…

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Psychedelics, Sexual Trauma and Pleasure as a Healing Modality with Dee Dee Goldpaugh (Interview) 58:06

9M ago58:06

58:06

How might we challenge and expand upon the established medical definitions of trauma? Can our understanding of healing evolve to encompass not just the alleviation of symptoms but also the reclamation of joy and pleasure? What are the recent shifts in utilizing psychedelics as tools for trauma treatment? In this episode, Effy sits down with Dee Dee…

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Krissy Fraelich & Nick Hunchak 56:09

10M ago56:09

56:09

I struggled to write an introduction for my session with Krissy Fraelich and Nick Hunchak. They genuinely do not need to be introduced. They rank high among the Summer Stage power couples. I couldn’t wait to interview them together because being around them is always a wonderful experience. As you will hear, the recording did not go smoothly. There…

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