Welcome to the official podcast of Universal Destinations and Experiences. This podcast offers tips, recommendations, and favorite ways to experience Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood to help you plan your next vacation to the parks. You'll hear insider insights from special guests, sneak peeks of exclusive experiences, and stories behind your favorite attractions, including all new things coming to the parks. You'll also hear episodes for Halloween Horror Nights and m ...
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A travel podcast that focuses on Disney and Universal destinations, with info for other vacation destinations.
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Main Street Magic is an informative, realistic, unbiased and entertaining podcast to help serve the Disney and Universal community for both veterans and rookies.
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There are few things better than talking about the food at Walt Disney Parks! From the never-ending festivals in Epcot, the great restaurants in the parks and resorts, to the culinary delights at Disney Springs, we want to cover it all. Not just the what is it but also how do they craft it. Food News, reviews, and helpful tips to make your trip to Disney properties practically perfect in every way.
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Your number one source for news, speculation, and discussion about Universal Studio Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights!
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This podcast is dedicated to helping you relive your favorite Walt Disney World Memories through the use of immersive binaural sound recorded live in the Disney Parks. Join Lou with each episode as he lets you experience a ride, show, or attraction just as he originally heard it live in the parks. When you can't travel to Disney World, Lou and his family will bring WDW to you. 💰 Become a recurring supporter for as little as $1 a month: https://WDW-Memories.net/Support
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Welcome to Parks and Cons, the companion podcast to the ParksAndCons.com website and YouTube channel, where we discuss conventions, theme parks, haunted attractions, themed entertainment, collecting, and other fun stuff.
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Welcome to the Culture – follow @wussupjuac, @blazer_ramon & @jonnikuest as they talk current events, Hollywood news, & answer your questions. All while making you laugh hysterically. | Comedy & Pop Culture pod
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Join Dave and Elise every week for a buggy-ride of cinematic exploration. A bilingual Montreal native and a Prairies hayseed gravitate to Toronto for the film culture, meet on OK Cupid, and spur on each other's movie-love, culminating in this podcast. Expect in-depth discussion of their old favourites (mostly studio-era Hollywood) and their latest frontiers (courtesy of the TIFF Cinematheque and various Toronto rep houses and festivals). The podcast will be comprised of several potentially n ...
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A Universal Parks & Resorts Podcast - discussing both Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood. This semi-monthly show takes an informal, roundtable look at the month's biggest news.
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The stories behind the lights, cameras, and action are now at your fingertips. The Tinsel Factory gives you, the listener, an introductory look at some of the greatest stories from the world of film. Each month your host, a filmmaker who daylights for a major Hollywood studio, picks a theme and choses four topics from within to broaden your film knowledge. Not a film snob? Put off by film bros? This podcast is for you - everything is broken down for the causal film goer or someone looking to ...
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Interviews with Scholars of Film about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film
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This is the place to share your fondest Disney memories - from theme parks like the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom, Disney Cruise Line, runDisney, and all things Disney. To share your memory - call (407) 986-0407 - email michael@memoriesofthemagic.com or - facebook.com/memoriesofthemagic This podcast is in no way affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way connected to the Walt Disney Corporation, Disney, runDisney or any Disney property or affiliate. Thi ...
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Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast. KG is a lifelong Disney fan and frequent visitor of Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. Over the years, she has turned a trip to Disney into a well-oiled machine. She knows all the tips and tricks to maximize your trip as much as possible. KG, as well as many guests, are going to share their stories, tips, must-dos, and favorite magic moments as they deep dive into all things Disney. This magical mixture of segm ...
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Austin Archer invites friends into his blanket fort recording studio in his North Hollywood apartment to discuss a new topic each week.
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Interviews with Historians about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history
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Welcome to "Traveling with the Mouse," your weekly journey into the heart of the Walt Disney World experience! Join hosts Jon, Jason, and Adam as they embark on a magical podcast adventure that celebrates all things Disney. Our episodes unfold with captivating discussions about the latest news, fascinating rumors, and insider tips about the beloved theme park.
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Is there anything more polarizing than when a Hollywood studio announces they're remaking an old classic? What about a movie that was terrible to begin with? Nothing New Under the Sun is a podcast about those honorable and horrible remakes.
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Interviews with scholars of the economic and business history about their new books
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You want to follow the AI space but it's just too much? Welcome to your favorite new show. AI For Humans catches you up on all the AI news, tools & issues. Each week, Kevin Pereira & Gavin Purcell help explain exactly how this ground breaking technology will change our world. Plus, it's fun! Don't take our word for it. Fast Company says "AI For Humans may be the most entertaining way to learn about artificial intelligence". Subscribe now to stay up-to-date on one of today's most important em ...
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Join us on Inside The Black Actor's Studio to discuss the craft, artistry, and pathways of some of the most prestigious members of the black community. Host Danny Royce sits down with each guest as he dives down the rabbit hole of their journey and their passions. Only on Black Hollywood Live.
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Two screenwriters attempt to recreate, reimagine, or flat out fix, existing film franchises when 'the studio' demands...MORE FILMS! It's an exercise in creative thinking where they will challenge themselves to conceptualize, pitch, and craft a film based on the stipulations of a hypothetical Hollywood overlord. | Sixfive Media
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You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet is a movie podcast with Peter Helliar chatting to movie lovers about classic and beloved movies they haven't quite got around to seeing.... until now.
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A movie-lover’s podcast that explores classics, new releases, under the radar gems, and personal gems. Each episode will be another “weekend” at the “festival”. Shawn and guests discuss, dissect, praise, and pan the movies (both popular and obscure) that live rent-free in their heads. Each episode is another weekend at the “festival”, that sometimes features episodes focused on, Adaptations, World Premieres (movies newly released to theaters), Double Features, Matinee Classics (solid movies ...
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The Mickey Moms Show, brining you fun and honest opinions on all things Walt Disney World, the Disney company, and sometimes Universal Orlando. Hosted by Anna Eason and Leah Stover, Disney loving moms whose families would really like them to talk to someone else about Disney.
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Bringing you the ins and outs of the best and worst of old and new... movies! Listen to new Guest Stars each week as we discuss all things film!
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Join us each week as we explore the funny, frightening and fantastic facets of pop culture with our family of podcasts!
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Join Elizabeth and Sarah while they talk about their Disney adventures including, Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line and more. When it comes to a Disney destination, they know how to have a magical time without all the stress. You'll get insider tips, tricks and reviews. Get the scoop on the latest ways to travel and enjoy all things Disney.
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Join Dolby Institute director Glenn Kiser in conversation with the artists who are using image and sound technologies creatively in some of your favorite films, TV shows, video games, and songs.
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The Artificial Intelligence Show (formerly The Marketing AI Show) is the podcast that helps your business grow smarter by making AI approachable and actionable. This podcast is brought to you by the creators of the Marketing AI Institute, AI Academy for Marketers, and the Marketing AI Conference (MAICON). Hosts Paul Roetzer, founder and CEO of Marketing AI Institute, and Mike Kaput, Chief Content Officer, break down all the AI news that matters and give you insights and perspectives that you ...
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Discussions with scholars of women's history about their new books
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Mouse Magic HD is a High Definition Video Podcast that brings Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL into your home.
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Comedian Donny Salvo and not comedian Darrell Taylor talk about tv and movies in their own special way.
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Interviews with Scholars of the American West about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-west
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Interviews with Scholars of America about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies
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Welcome to 1313 Harbor the Podcast, a podcast that celebrates all things theme parks. From Disney culture to our favorite rides, join us as we navigate the jungles of Disney, Universal, and beyond.
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Every other week on Part of Our World podcast, husband and wife duo Keenan and Rachael, discuss anything and everything related to the magic of Disney. You’ll hear talk about park experiences, debates about favorite movies, characters, and songs, and tips to help you prepare for your next Disney vacation.
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Actor, comedian, and Hollywood California native Brian Lally explores the lives of his guests and shares his experiences living and working in Hollywood as an actor and acting teacher.
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Efrem Graham interviews artists, actors and entertainers about their work, faith and more.
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A politically incorrect podcast with a satirical approach to covering Disney travel and entertainment.
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Interviews with scholars of the performing arts about their new books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts
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Mouse Magic HD is a High Definition Video Podcast that brings Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL into your home.
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Interviews with Scholars of Gender about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies
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Welcome to Park Chatter with Matt and Katie! Every week, we'll do a round-up of all the important news based on the Disney Parks.
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Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marketing, and how it all goes wrong. Join us on our magical journey through a wonderland of burning money!
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Every episode of the Shedtime Podcast is an unpredictable journey, fueled by the hosts' infectious chemistry and their shared passion for exploring the unexplored. No topic is off-limits, as they fearlessly navigate through the realms of politics, culture, technology, and beyond. Whether they're dissecting the latest blockbuster movie, unraveling the mysteries of ancient civilizations, or analyzing the impact of economic policies, Sean, James, and Chris infuse their conversations with humor, ...
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If you love Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Movies, or anything Disney then this is the podcast for you! And even if you aren't a Disney fan, Michael & Zara love to talk about what Movies, TV Shows, and Pop Culture events they are obsessed with! We have a lot of opinions and love to talk on a lot of different aspects of Pop Culture so hopefully you enjoy our conversations! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#116: Salesforce and HubSpot AI Launches, Enterprise AI Agents & First Major Hollywood Studio Embraces AI
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After major conferences with Salesforce and HubSpot this week, it’s clear that companies are really getting on board with AI agents. Join Mike and Paul as they chat about the ups and downs of these AI agents and what they mean for the future of work. And that’s not all—our hosts also talk about Runway’s latest partnership with Lionsgate, Sam Altman…
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Emily Carman, "Independent Stardom: Freelance Women in the Hollywood Studio System" (U Texas Press, 2016)
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During the heyday of Hollywood’s studio system, stars were carefully cultivated and promoted, but at the price of their independence. This familiar narrative of Hollywood stardom receives a long-overdue shakeup in Emily Carman’s new book. Far from passive victims of coercive seven-year contracts, a number of classic Hollywood’s best-known actresses…
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Let's Talk CityWalk at Universal Studios Hollywood
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Jonathan Green and Chris Lord reunite to discuss everything about CityWalk Hollywood - from its beginnings and historical significance to Universal Studios Hollywood to its current challenges and what they would like to see in the future.
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Major Hollywood Studio AI, OpenAI's New Model Gets Better & More AI News
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Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow AI NEWS: Runway has teamed up with Lionsgate to create the world’s first major studio AI model, OpenAI’s o1-preview and o1-mini are VERY good and you get a lot more of them, Suno’s new AI covers tool is amazing, 1x’s Robotics World Simulation show us the future & NotebookLM’s new podcast cre…
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Movies: Are they good or are they bad? It's impossible to say. But what about the folks who make 'em? Hollywood makes plenty of flops and failures, but on this episode of Desperate Acts of Capitalism, we cover the golden age of Hollywood, and how it all came crashing down.Edited and thumbnail by NoahJOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASES, BO…
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Hollywood Studios Year-by-Year – Universal – 1947: TIME OUT OF MIND & THE WEB
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In this 1947 Universal Studios Year by Year episode, a little Ella Raines never hurt no one: we struggle to understand her role in the intermittently riveting Gothic melodrama Time Out of Mind (stylishly directed by Robert Siodmak), while Edmond O'Brien struggles to understand her role in Vincent Price's life in The Web, a white-collar film noir di…
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Episode 902 - Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights (HHN), 2024
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This time, we return to Universal Studios Hollywood for another Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) opening night! Listen in and enjoy! If new to the podcast, we recommend checking out episode 879. This 10th anniversary retrospective gives a lot of context to the Parks and Cons universe. THANK YOU to all who support us on Patreon! In particular, we want …
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This week on The Mouse Tales Show, now we talk about our Hollywood Studios Favorites. Hooray for Hollywood! Joe and I discuss our favorite memories, experiences, rides, attractions, food, etc. What are some of your Hollywood Studios favorites? Please let us know on our facebook or instagram pages, we'd love to hear from you, links are in the show n…
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Anthony Tucker-Jones, "The Fall of Berlin: The Final Days of Hitler's Evil Regime" (Sirius, 2024)
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In April 1945, Soviet forces descended on Berlin in the final phase of the war in Europe. The fighting was fierce as soldiers fanatically loyal to the Nazi party - and those afraid of the vengeance their opponents might enact - sought to stave off the end of the regime as long as possible. Even as it became clear that defeat was inevitable, Hitler …
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Andrew W. Kahrl, "The Black Tax: 150 Years of Theft, Exploitation, and Dispossession in America" (U Chicago Press, 2024)
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In The Black Tax: 150 Years of Theft, Exploitation, and Dispossession in America (U Chicago Press, 2024), Andrew W. Kahrl uncovers the history of inequitable and predatory tax laws in the United States. He examines the structural traps within America’s tax system that have forced Black Americans to pay more for less despite being taxpayers with few…
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Joseph Harley, "At Home with the Poor: Consumer Behaviour and Material Culture in England, c.1650-1850" (Manchester UP, 2024)
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At Home with the Poor: Consumer Behaviour and Material Culture in England, c.1650-1850 (Manchester UP, 2024) by Dr. Joseph Harley opens the doors to the homes of the forgotten poor and traces the goods they owned before, during and after the industrial revolution (c. 1650-1850). Using a vast and diverse range of sources, it gets to the very heart o…
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Andrew W. Kahrl, "The Black Tax: 150 Years of Theft, Exploitation, and Dispossession in America" (U Chicago Press, 2024)
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In The Black Tax: 150 Years of Theft, Exploitation, and Dispossession in America (U Chicago Press, 2024), Andrew W. Kahrl uncovers the history of inequitable and predatory tax laws in the United States. He examines the structural traps within America’s tax system that have forced Black Americans to pay more for less despite being taxpayers with few…
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Aaron Reeves and Sam Friedman, "Born to Rule: The Making and Remaking of the British Elite" (Harvard UP, 2024)
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Who runs Britain? In Born to Rule: The Making and Remaking of the British Elite (Harvard UP, 2024), Aaron Reeves, and Sam Friedman, both Professors of Sociology at the London School of Economics, tell the story of the UK’s ruling class. The book blends a huge range of qualitative and quantitative data, and uses innovative sociological methods, to o…
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Joseph Harley, "At Home with the Poor: Consumer Behaviour and Material Culture in England, c.1650-1850" (Manchester UP, 2024)
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At Home with the Poor: Consumer Behaviour and Material Culture in England, c.1650-1850 (Manchester UP, 2024) by Dr. Joseph Harley opens the doors to the homes of the forgotten poor and traces the goods they owned before, during and after the industrial revolution (c. 1650-1850). Using a vast and diverse range of sources, it gets to the very heart o…
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Ben Lomas has never seen ET... until now. In this hilarious episode Pete chats to comedian Ben Lomas about this Spielberg classic, getting more emotional in movies with kids and THAT Police Academy scene. See more of Peter Helliar Podcast Website Produced at Castaway Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystu…
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All the Details about DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios Florida
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Join Cassie and Dylan as they explore the newest land at Universal Studios Florida, DreamWorks Land. In this episode, You will be able to explore all there is about DreamWorks Land and what it offers for everyone to enjoy! Come along as they ride the attraction, Trolls Trollercoaster and try some of the snacks, such as the Shrekzel or the Far Far a…
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Jane Little Botkin, "The Pink Dress: A Memoir of a Reluctant Beauty Queen" (She Writes Press, 2024)
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Growing up in West Texas, Jane Little Botkin didn’t have designs on becoming a beauty queen. But not long after joining a pageant on a whim in college, she became the first protégé of El Paso’s Richard Guy and Rex Holt, known as the “Kings of Beauty”—just as the 1970’s counterculture movement began to take off. A pink, rose-covered gown—a Guyrex cr…
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Max Hirsh and Till Mostowlansky, "Infrastructure and the Remaking of Asia" (U Hawaii Press, 2022)
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In the twenty-first century, infrastructure has undergone a seismic shift from West to East. Once concentrated in Europe and North America, global infrastructure production today is focused squarely on Asia. Infrastructure and the Remaking of Asia (U Hawaii Press, 2022) investigates the deeper implications of that pivot to the East. Written by lead…
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Francesco Lotoro, "The Lost Music of the Holocaust: Bringing the Music of the Camps to the Ears of the World at Last" (Headline, 2024)
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Scores sewn into coat linings, instruments hidden in suitcases, sheet music stashed among dirty laundry, concertos written on discarded food wrappers - these are just some of the ingenious ways prisoners in civilian, political and military captivity from 1933 to 1953 protected their music in the darkest of times. Italian pianist and composer France…
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Francesco Lotoro, "The Lost Music of the Holocaust: Bringing the Music of the Camps to the Ears of the World at Last" (Headline, 2024)
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Scores sewn into coat linings, instruments hidden in suitcases, sheet music stashed among dirty laundry, concertos written on discarded food wrappers - these are just some of the ingenious ways prisoners in civilian, political and military captivity from 1933 to 1953 protected their music in the darkest of times. Italian pianist and composer France…
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Jane Little Botkin, "The Pink Dress: A Memoir of a Reluctant Beauty Queen" (She Writes Press, 2024)
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Growing up in West Texas, Jane Little Botkin didn’t have designs on becoming a beauty queen. But not long after joining a pageant on a whim in college, she became the first protégé of El Paso’s Richard Guy and Rex Holt, known as the “Kings of Beauty”—just as the 1970’s counterculture movement began to take off. A pink, rose-covered gown—a Guyrex cr…
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Susan Doran, "From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I" (Oxford UP, 2024)
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From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I (Oxford UP, 2024) tells the story of the troubled accession of England's first Scottish king and the transition from the age of the Tudors to the age of the Stuarts at the dawn of the seventeenth century. From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I tells the…
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Jane Little Botkin, "The Pink Dress: A Memoir of a Reluctant Beauty Queen" (She Writes Press, 2024)
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Growing up in West Texas, Jane Little Botkin didn’t have designs on becoming a beauty queen. But not long after joining a pageant on a whim in college, she became the first protégé of El Paso’s Richard Guy and Rex Holt, known as the “Kings of Beauty”—just as the 1970’s counterculture movement began to take off. A pink, rose-covered gown—a Guyrex cr…
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Steve Tibble, "Crusader Criminals: The Knights Who Went Rogue in the Holy Land" (Yale UP, 2024)
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In Crusader Criminals: The Knights Who Went Rogue in the Holy Land (Yale University Press, 2024), Dr. Steve Tibble presents a vivid new history of the criminal underworld in the medieval Holy Land. The religious wars of the crusades are renowned for their military engagements. But the period was witness to brutality beyond the battlefield. More so …
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Jane Little Botkin, "The Pink Dress: A Memoir of a Reluctant Beauty Queen" (She Writes Press, 2024)
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Jane Little Botkin, "The Pink Dress: A Memoir of a Reluctant Beauty Queen" (She Writes Press, 2024)
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705: Where to Watch Your Team at Walt Disney World
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Jeremy and Rhonda discuss the best spots to watch your favorite sports when you cannot miss a big game, whether you're at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, or at your resort, there's always a location with a big screen, good drinks, and great food. MEI-Travel – Expertise. Ease. Value. No matter where you want …
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Send us a text Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers! On today's show, we talk about some new food bites happening at Walt Disney World Parks: New menu at Peco's Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe Space 220 - new menu items beginning on Oct. 14, 2025 Haunted Eats and Treats at Disney Springs Check out Jon Self's full article on the revamped Space 220 HERE! Now Taking…
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Episode 905 - Knott’s Scary Farm, 2024
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This time, we return to Knott's Berry Farm for opening night of Knott’s Scary Farm! Listen in and enjoy! If new to the podcast, we recommend checking out episode 879. This 10th anniversary retrospective gives a lot of context to the Parks and Cons universe. THANK YOU to all who support us on Patreon! In particular, we want to thank our Omega Level …
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Welcome back to another episode of Traveling with the Mouse! On this week’s show, we’re diving into the latest Disney news, and then we’re shaking things up with a fun, yet thought-provoking, hypothetical game. We’re asking ourselves: of the attractions on the chopping block, which one would we save? We discuss some things in the news like the poin…
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Wayne A. Wiegand, "In Silence or Indifference: Racism and Jim Crow Segregated Public School Libraries" (UP of Mississippi, 2024)
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Librarians around the country are currently on a battleground, defending their right to purchase and circulate books dealing with issues of race and systemic racism. Despite this work, the library community has often overlooked—even ignored—its own history of White supremacy and deliberate inaction on the part of White librarians and library leader…
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Francis Stevens, "The Heads of Cerberus and Other Stories" (MIT Press, 2024)
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When three people in Philadelphia inhale dust developed by a scientist who has discovered parallel universes, they are transported into an interdimensional no-man's-land that is populated by supernatural beings. From there, they go on to an alternate-future version of Philadelphia—a frightening dystopian nation-state in which citizens are numbered,…
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Jason A. Josephson Storm, "The Myth of Disenchantment: Magic, Modernity, and the Birth of the Human Sciences" (U Chicago Press, 2017)
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A great many theorists have argued that the defining feature of modernity is that people no longer believe in spirits, myths, or magic. Jason Ā. Josephson-Storm argues that as broad cultural history goes, this narrative is wrong, as attempts to suppress magic have failed more often than they have succeeded. Even the human sciences have been more en…
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David M. Driesen, "The Specter of Dictatorship: Judicial Enabling of Presidential Power" (Stanford UP, 2021)
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At the end of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Benjamin Franklin was asked whether we have a republic or a monarchy. He replied “A Republic…if you can keep it.” In The Specter of Dictatorship: Judicial Enabling of Presidential Power (Stanford UP, 2021), David M. Driesen argues that Donald Trump's presidency challenged Americans to con…
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Francis Stevens, "The Heads of Cerberus and Other Stories" (MIT Press, 2024)
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When three people in Philadelphia inhale dust developed by a scientist who has discovered parallel universes, they are transported into an interdimensional no-man's-land that is populated by supernatural beings. From there, they go on to an alternate-future version of Philadelphia—a frightening dystopian nation-state in which citizens are numbered,…
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Wayne A. Wiegand, "In Silence or Indifference: Racism and Jim Crow Segregated Public School Libraries" (UP of Mississippi, 2024)
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Librarians around the country are currently on a battleground, defending their right to purchase and circulate books dealing with issues of race and systemic racism. Despite this work, the library community has often overlooked—even ignored—its own history of White supremacy and deliberate inaction on the part of White librarians and library leader…
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Emily Carman, "Independent Stardom: Freelance Women in the Hollywood Studio System" (U Texas Press, 2016)
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During the heyday of Hollywood’s studio system, stars were carefully cultivated and promoted, but at the price of their independence. This familiar narrative of Hollywood stardom receives a long-overdue shakeup in Emily Carman’s new book. Far from passive victims of coercive seven-year contracts, a number of classic Hollywood’s best-known actresses…
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During the heyday of Hollywood’s studio system, stars were carefully cultivated and promoted, but at the price of their independence. This familiar narrative of Hollywood stardom receives a long-overdue shakeup in Emily Carman’s new book. Far from passive victims of coercive seven-year contracts, a number of classic Hollywood’s best-known actresses…
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Emily Carman, "Independent Stardom: Freelance Women in the Hollywood Studio System" (U Texas Press, 2016)
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During the heyday of Hollywood’s studio system, stars were carefully cultivated and promoted, but at the price of their independence. This familiar narrative of Hollywood stardom receives a long-overdue shakeup in Emily Carman’s new book. Far from passive victims of coercive seven-year contracts, a number of classic Hollywood’s best-known actresses…
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Emily Carman, "Independent Stardom: Freelance Women in the Hollywood Studio System" (U Texas Press, 2016)
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During the heyday of Hollywood’s studio system, stars were carefully cultivated and promoted, but at the price of their independence. This familiar narrative of Hollywood stardom receives a long-overdue shakeup in Emily Carman’s new book. Far from passive victims of coercive seven-year contracts, a number of classic Hollywood’s best-known actresses…
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