Best Jake Scruggs Podcasts (2024)

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The Truth and the End - Episode 236 32:56

5+ y ago32:56

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We discuss our low numbers and cost/benefit ratio. Download numbers are revealed. Laura and Jake talk about stopping regular production of the podcast. As is fitting, the sound would not work (curse you dongles) so we are using a MacPro mic and it sounds as bad as you'd expect. See https://jakescruggs.com/blog/2019/01/01/the-truth-about-my-podcast …

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Lauren Sowa of Form & Pressure Films - Episode 235 1:05:21

5+ y ago1:05:21

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Bryn W Packard and Nilsa Reyna join us from New York City, update us on their lives, and introduce us to Lauren Sowa. Lauren Sowa is an actor and independent filmmaker. In 2016, she co-founded Form & Pressure Films to tell stories that inspire and provoke thought, while encouraging diversity and equality on set and on screen. Their first film, Mari…

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Cabaret on the Lake September 14th, 2018 - Episode 234 59:35

5+ y ago59:35

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This week's episode is the audio of the Friday September 14th, 2018 Three Cat Theater's Cabaret on the Lake hosted by Rob Dorn and produced by Laura Force-Scruggs. The performers were: Judy Parker (Storyteller), Matthew Lee Amyx (Storyteller), Danii Gallegos (Comedian), Bob Lawrence (Author/Reader), and Willa Moore (Musician/Poet). Willa Moore's gu…

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Daniela Thome's Journey to "Not For Sale" - episode 233 1:01:35

5+ y ago1:01:35

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Daniela Thome is an actor, and recently writer, who has traveled from New York city for just a few months to be a part of the play "Not For Sale" which just recently opened and is Jeff Recommended. She's acted in Fru Mary, The Surprise , The Addicts, Elvira, One Minute Play Festival, Patience, Fortitude, & Other Antidepresants, Three Sisters, Cinde…

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David A. Holcombe and "Blacksite: The Musical!" - Episode 232 53:14

5+ y ago53:14

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David Holcombe returns for his 3rd appearance and updates us about projects that were just a gleam in his eye when we last talked... For instance: The 3 part "Anthropology Anthology" is now finished and plans are in the works to release it as a single unit. A big part of the discussion is about "Blacksite: The Musical!" A musical that David has fil…

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Thom Britton and Jonathan Pritchard Play with the Dead - Episode 231 1:02:40

5+ y ago1:02:40

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Thom Britton and Jonathan Pritchard join us to discuss "The Seance" which is best described by this quote from their recent press release: A 'spook-house' show for the smart set; The Seance is an original stage show that recreates an authentic Victorian-era seance. We will investigate the history of the seance, tell stories of the participants and …

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Wisps of Ash w/ Greg Ledger - Episode 20 1:17:59

5+ y ago1:17:59

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Classic episode from Apr 7, 2014 This week Laura brings Greg Ledger, storyteller and fellow podcaster! Greg's Podcast: A Dear School 0:01:30 Say hello to Greg! 0:02:20 Obamacare may be working for Bryn shortly 0:02:50 Nilsa already has Obamacare… because she's more organized than Bryn 0:06:00 Recorded some radio spots for Engine Lab of Tampa with B…

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"Wicked, Immoral, Utterly Bad!" with Pete Blatchford - Episode 230 42:46

5+ y ago42:46

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Pete Blatchford has been an actor for 35 years. He has performed in Chicago, New York and Edinburgh. He has acted with Yippie Fest, On the Spot, Three Cat and many other Chicago theatre companies. Pete is an ensemble member of On the Spot theatre company. He wrote the book, "Wicked, Immoral, Utterly Bad!" an illustrated history of Chicago Theatre, …

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Baltimore Here We Come - Episode 229 16:01

5+ y ago16:01

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Super quick update about a new showing of "Uncle Fun: You're the One" (https://unclefunyouretheone.com) with some very interesting women at the American Visionary Art Museum (http://www.avam.org) in Baltimore. The show is September 23rd, 2018, is a benefit for the museum, and costs 100 smackers. Follow us on Twitter or Facebook Intro Music: "Are Yo…

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Musicals, Death, Sports, and Food - Episode 19 remastered 1:10:11

6y ago1:10:11

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01:12 - The Benefactor returns. Matt Shuemaker is Bryn’s high school friend and our first repeat guest (back from the 6th episode)! 02:18 - Yet another person comes in from out of town and paints the town red. A discussion of Rocky - the musical ensues. 05:22 - Guess which members of our crew have never seen "Rocky"? Surely not our star and focus o…

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Maureen Smith and Daniel Johanson of Scapi Magazine - Episode 228 56:54

6y ago56:54

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03:12 - When did Maureen and Daniel know they wanted to sing? 06:04 - Origin story of and what is Scapi? 10:19 - Advice on promotion, especially on social media. 10:55 - Ashley Ray: https://www.facebook.com/arayhay 13:04 - Scapi's podcast: https://scapimag.com/category/podcasts/scapi-radio/ 22:38 - YouTuber Casey Neistat: https://www.youtube.com/us…

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Father and son with Walter J. Packard - Episode 18 remastered 1:30:19

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This week we welcome Dr. Walter J. Packard (Bryn's Dad) to the podcast for a heart-to-heart. Twitter: @WJPACK2 0:00:30 Bryn introduces "the big guns" 0:02:25 Nilsa's Dad… 0:03:00 Is Bryn famous, yet? No… not yet. 0:04:25 "Kinky Boots" with Dad and Broadway's survival. 0:09:00 "12 Years A Slave" worth seeing, even if you don't want to see a super-he…

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July 13th, 2018 "Cabaret on the Lake" - Episode 227 1:04:26

6y ago1:04:26

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This episode is a recording of the July 13th, 2018 Three Cat Theater Productions’ "Cabaret on the Lake" performed at the Berger Park Cultural Center, sponsored by this very podcast, and hosted by its own Laura and Jake Scruggs. Video of the event is at: https://youtu.be/dhsijBYDU9E T’was a hot night so we had a box fan blowing on the performers whi…

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Naked and Fearless with Janie Martinez - Episode 17 remastered 1:27:15

6y ago1:27:15

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We interview Nilsa's childhood friend and “Sextra” from the movie “Shortbus" Janie Martinez http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2554808/ @MartinezJanie 01:44 "Can anyone truly know Janie Martinez?” No. 03:34 How Nilsa and Janie met 06:15 And almost destroyed their high school 12:30 Chicago suburbanites marvel at the well funded and versed South Texas high s…

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The Good in the Bad - Episode 16 Remastered 1:18:37

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This week we welcome Shawn Wickens and Gavin Starr Kendall: founders of The Bad Theatre Fest and Bad Film Fest Gavin Starr Kendall: @TheStarrKendall Shawn Wickens: @shwickens 0:02:00 Our guests are the founders of "The Bad Film Fest" www.badfilmfest.com 0:02:39 Starr hails from Texas, which he has in common with Nilsa 0:03:00 Turns out Shawn has ac…

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Short Update on our Last 5 or 6 Things - Episode 226 18:32

6y ago18:32

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Jake and Laura sit down for an quick chat about Laura's new job at Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co. - http://chicagotrolley.com, recent film premiere, cabaret, and fairy training events. Follow us on Twitter or Facebook Intro Music: "Are You Famous, Yet?" - Laura Scruggs. Outro Music: "AYFY 1" - Christopher Kriz…

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Uncle Fun: You’re the One premiere Q&A&Performances - Episode 225 1:11:35

6y ago1:11:35

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02:37 - 2PM Q&A session begins 26:25 - Gentleman John Battles start paying 39:53 - Captain Ambivalent performs 52:11 - Gentleman John Battles spills some water and plays a bit more. 56:36 - 7PM Q&A session begins Video of all this is on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ALQ6knI-o3o 1000 thanks to Chicago Filmmakers for handling all the logistics of 2 shows…

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June 8th Three Cat Cabaret on the Lake - Episode 224 1:20:17

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This episode was recorded live at the fabulous Berger Park Mansion on June 8th, 2018. Curator/Creative producer Laura Scruggs made it all happen and Jake Scruggs hosted and told some comedy jokes. If you like what you hear, the show is presented the 2nd Friday of every month except January. Video of the event is here: https://youtu.be/WUZT5xC0EtM J…

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Steve Presser: Merchant of Happiness Remastered - Episode 66 1:23:44

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http://bigfunbigfun.com 03:27 - Steve has the largest piece of Whoops fake vomit. If it were any bigger, there would be a failure in the physics of creating the product. 05:12 - The first time Steve walked into Goodies, it changed his whole life and career path. 08:55 - We discuss Ted Frankel, known as “Uncle Fun,” former owner of a now-defunct sto…

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Surreal Cupcake Comedian Martin Felshman - Episode 223 47:23

6y ago47:23

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Martin Felshman is a freelance baker who has been doing stand up for the last 7 years. His proudest comedy accomplishment was when he was invited to Wizard-con 2015 in Madison Wisconsin where he got to tell jokes while wearing a very pretty dress. He is a co-producer of the Cupcake Comedy Cabaret every Thursday evening at the Gallery Cabaret, and a…

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Fairy 101 at the WasteShed w/ Laura Scruggs - Episode 222 28:04

6y ago28:04

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Laura and Jake discuss Laura’s new fairy workshop at the WasteShed (Saturday June 30th 3-5pm) after they catch up on some “Uncle Fun: You’re the One” premiere news and events. Laura is excited to teach 7-13 year olds about the ways of the faerie and Jake is excited to see some of the larger bags of ‘tiny fairy things’ leave the house. Does Jake loo…

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Tales of Awesome Heaviness Part 2: The Relativity of Failure - Episode 15 1:06:43

6y ago1:06:43

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First: Sorry about the sound quality on this one. Second: This the second of two episodes where the hosts talk about failures. 0:02:00 Jake's turn to pour his heart out. 0:02:15 "I was bored in school and developed NO study habits" 0:05:00 Let the begging begin. 0:06:40 Failing at relativity 0:12:15 Colleges want to take your money 0:13:38 Taking t…

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Laura's New Documentary Subject - Episode 221 30:27

6y ago30:27

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We are back after a week off and Laura has just gotten off a plane from seeing the last ever "Spoutwood Fairie Festival" http://www.spoutwood.org/fairie-festival/2018-may-day-fairie-festival/ where she interviewed many and got lots of footage for her next documentary project. She also went to see a certain "Uncle Fun" in Baltimore and has a bit to …

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Chels Harvey talks social media, podcasting, and writing - Episode 220 1:01:59

6y ago1:01:59

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We talked about social media, Chels' writing, podcast, Sell Me A Pup; and graphic novel, Dead Weight with Brooklyn-based illustrator and "Lenny Letter" contributor Danie Drankwalter. http://chelsnotchelsea.com https://www.machineculture.com/chels-harvey/ Sell Me A Pup podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sell-me-a-pup/id1259048087?mt=2 Follo…

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Tales of Awesome Heaviness Part 1 - Episode 14 remastered 1:17:47

6y ago1:17:47

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Originally released Feb 24, 2014. The first of two episodes where the hosts talk about failures. 0:01:40 - Josh Force (http://forcedesignhouse.com/) is the graphic designer behind Laura's impending website. Note from the future Laura’s website is done and here: https://lauraforcescruggs.com/ Jake is very proud of the SSL/TLS certification. 0:02:15 …

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Uncle Fun Documentary is Done! - Episode 219 36:38

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Links to tickets for world premiere screenings of "Uncle Fun: You're The One" at Chicago Filmmakers: 2 pm showing http://chicagofilmmakers.org/screenings/2673 7 pm http://chicagofilmmakers.org/screenings/2674 Facebook event pages for Chicago Filmmakers' screenings: 2 pm https://www.facebook.com/events/210131949752110/ 7 pm https://www.facebook.com/…

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Jenn Mello: Following Different Avenues - Episode 13 remastered 1:17:20

6y ago1:17:20

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Originally released Feb 17, 2014. 0:00:52 Jenn Mello founder of the first networking event Bryn attended in NY 0:01:50 "Nat Geo" and other mysterious abbreviations and acronyms 0:03:50 A mysterious text to Jake from Nilsa 0:09:20 Film Interchange and the origins of it's founder (http://www.filminterchange.org) 0:14:50 "Let's talk to filmmakers abou…

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A Lifetime of Music with Jon Spiegel and Some Storytelling - Episode 218 1:13:57

6y ago1:13:57

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00:38 - Presenting: Jon Spiegel! https://www.facebook.com/jonspiegel 02:20 - Someone wants to make a movie of Jon's life! 03:07 - Ten x 9, http://www.tenx9.com 05:39 - How Jon is famous. 10:23 - Jon's favorite gigs and other musicians he's met. 18:40 - How Jon got involved with music. 26:36 - An important story. 36:45 - Storytelling! 40:17 - Jon te…

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The Condition of Femme - Episode 217 1:02:57

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Recorded at the Pride Arts Center on "The Condition of Femme” set minutes after their 3/16/2018 performance. 00:35 - Presenting: the playwright, director, producer, sound designer & several cast members of Circle Theatre's "The Condition of Femme.” www.circletheatrechicago.org 00:58 - Inspiration for show. 05:17 - Highlights of rehearsal process. 1…

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Rosina and Ryan Snow, Jazz, Song, and the Law - Episode 216 35:02

6y ago35:02

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Ryan Snow hails from Stanford, California and has his B.A. in Politics and his B.M. in Jazz Studies from Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music. He is a former member of Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds and was a professional trombonist based in Brooklyn from 2005 to 2014 and is now pursuing law. Rosina Snow is from New York, New York. She att…

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Dan Taube All Together and Remastered - Episode 12 1:57:35

6y ago1:57:35

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Originally recorded late March 2014 02:13 - Introducing Dan and a glimpse into his history with our group 04:00 - Dan and Nilsa and The Women 07:38 - "…it started when I was 11, 12 years old…" 10:45 - Encounters with soon-to-be-famous campers 14:28 - The Notorious C.T.S. 19:25 - Dan goes method 22:04 - Going to Chicago Academy for the Arts and meet…

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Jake, Laura, Ladie M, Uncle Fun, and Stand Up Comedy - Episode 215 32:14

6y ago32:14

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In this episode Jake and Laura talk about last night's showing of her Uncle Fun documentary to "The Benefactor" and "The Benefactor Jr" (see http://areyoufamousyet.libsyn.com/the-benefactors-identical-twin-episode-55) and some lessons learned. Then they discuss two recent readings of Laura's play "The Magic of Ladie M" which is MacBeth from Ladie M…

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Drugs, Richard J. Miller, The Facts, and Society - Episode 214 56:21

6y ago56:21

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00:38 - Presenting Richard J. Miller: richardjmiller.org 01:16 - How we met Richard and his relationship to previous podcast guest, Lauren Miller. 02:01 - How Richard got into his field. 04:24 - Story of Richard attempting to mix up his own drug. 09:11 - Proliferation of various drugs from morphine. 12:51 - Origin of the name of heroin. 13:22 - Bay…

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Amy Crider, Self Producing, Leda, and Metadata - Episode 213 48:02

6+ y ago48:02

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amycrider.com 02:18 - "Leda." ledaplay.com 06:37 - Oedipus. 08:05 - Prophecy and fate. 10:04 - Thoughts on what it was like to self-produce "Leda." 15:29 - Lines Bek improvised! 18:06 - Would Amy self-produce again and breakdown of expenses for "Leda." 22:02 - Some of Jake and Laura's self-producing experiences. 25:47 - A funny thing that happened …

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Andrea Prestinario: The Intersection of Preparation and Opportunity - Episode 11 1:26:55

6+ y ago1:26:55

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Audio Note: Bryn used a decent microphone and recorded the episode on his computer. I used the built in MacBook Pro mic and so this is one of the few episodes where the New York side sounds much better than the Chicago recording. Guest: Andrea Prestinario http://andreaprestinario.com/ and Twitter: @aprestinario 01:10 Introducing Andrea 03:45 Intro …

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Corson Barnard: Straight out of College - Episode 212 48:20

6+ y ago48:20

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02:30 - The story of how our guest's first name became Corson 05:00 - The movie "Ladybird" felt very familiar. 08:00 - University of Chicago's pre-orientation program and how it helped Croson transition from rural small town to a big crazy city. 10:31 - The value of seeing shows you don't like. 13:50 - Corson's plan for college and how that quickly…

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The Almost Tweet Redux - Episode 2 Remastered 50:35

6+ y ago50:35

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A trip back to Nov 25, 2013 with a bit of audio magic to make it all a wee bit more listenable. Orignial notes: Until 3:15 Bryn's mic is misplaced and his voice is quiet - sorry. Robot Voice is discussed and observed. Laura Scruggs is generally a delight but also plays the piano while singing a potential theme song. (Future note: Eventually our per…

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Laura, Jake, 2017, and Beyond - Episode 211 43:48

6+ y ago43:48

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Laura and Jake discuss the previous year (2017) and their hopes for 2018. Intro Music: "Are You Famous, Yet?" - Laura Scruggs. Outro Music: "AYFY 1" - Christopher Kriz

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Episode 1 Remastered 55:58

6+ y ago55:58

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Happy New Year, loyal listeners. On this Jan 1st 2018, we take a trip back to our very first episode released Nov 17, 2013. Full disclosure: I poured myself a stiff drink before the start of the show and the start was delayed. I made the mistake of continuing to drink while waiting what turned out to be enough time to get me slurring my words and m…

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Dolores Diaz, Wendy Schmidt, Lisa Scott, and Laura Scruggs Write a Holiday Show - Episode 210 54:02

6+ y ago54:02

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00:45 - Presenting: Dolores Diaz, Wendy Schmidt, Lisa Scott and Laura Scruggs, playwrights of Three Cat's Holiday Radio Show. All female playwrights, actors and even stage manager. http://threecatproductions.com/201718-three-cat-season/the-holiday-radio-show 02:05 - Main concept of each short play. 09:32 - When was A Kidnapped Santa Claus written? …

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Interruptions the Remix - Episode 3.5 45:20

6+ y ago45:20

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0:00-7:05 The perils of wireless in a city where the signals never sleep 09:10 - Laura arrives and we discuss the new song 15:16 - The interruptions of a scrambling actor 19:16 - Dealing with powerlessness 22:20 A discussion of being "Equity," AKA in the Actors Union, vs. Non-Equity. 30:14 - USPS interrupts the podcast and we hear from Bryn's roomm…

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The Cast of Three Cat's Holiday Radio Show - Episode 209 32:41

6+ y ago32:41

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00:46 - Devri Chism, Rachel Livingston, Lauren Miller, Beverly Munro, and Steph Vondell are the cast of this show that they just finished performing and will start again in about an hour. 01:41 - What is "Three Cat's Holiday Radio Show"? 02:59 - Letters from the audience. 07:54 - Favorite audience interactions. 10:29 - Favorite moments of playing v…

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Perpetuum Bruce Lee - Episode 6 58:37

6+ y ago58:37

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Re-release of the classic episode 6 from Dec 23, 2013. Our sound was a bit off back in those days (mac standard microphones recorded through FaceTime) so please do forgive us. 00:34 Nilsa, Bryn's girlfriend who is also an actress, joins the podcast 01:05 The guests keep coming! Matt Shuemaker, who's known Bryn since high school, shows up. 02:40 Som…

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The Courtesan and the Cabin Boy - Episode 208 59:00

6+ y ago59:00

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01:58 - Origin story of group and name: "Courtesan and the Cabin Boy" https://www.facebook.com/courtesancabinboy/ 03:25 - International Cosplay Corps https://www.facebook.com/InternationalCosplayCorps/ 07:58- How they developed the name of the group. 13:12 - Colonel Quick Stitch. https://www.facebook.com/Colquickstitch-669213319832513/ Picture of t…

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RUFY 207 - "Avenge Our Blood" w/ David Finney and Bec Willett 45:07

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03:37 - "Avenge Our Blood:" inspiration. http://threecatproductions.com/201718-three-cat-season/avenge-our-blood 08:08 - How David and Bec found each other and how they made "Avenge Our Blood" a one person show. 11:12 - How does David Finney relate to this play/is he religious? 13:00 - As a director, how does Bec portray this solo show? 18:51 - Col…

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Changes with Jake and Laura - Episode 206 46:18

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Jake and Laura Scruggs talk about: Laura's new Job working with the mentally disabled. Moving to Logan Square. Selling their Rogers Park Condo and losing 10k on the deal. Living next to their niece. Trying to be more happy. Laura's documentary, full length play, 10 minute holiday play, monthly storytelling show, and other artistic endeavors. Follow…

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We’re Holding Out for a Hero: Captain Ambivalent - Episode 33 1:12:35

6+ y ago1:12:35

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06:34 - Origin of “Captain Ambivalent” 09:41 - “Precious” a song about “Lord of the Rings”’s Gollum in the style of country 15:05 - Almost all of Captain Ambivalent’s music is up on SoundClound as free samples 23:09 - How Captain Ambivalent’s costume & persona came about 28:09 -Video of Cafe Vivaldi performance in New York City 31:00 - Discussion o…

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Amy Crider is About to Re-read All of Proust - Episode 205 32:24

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02:21 - Debate about the pronunciation and the basis of 'Leda,' Amy's play. www.ledaplay.com 06:31 - Julia Swift. 08:16 - Reading in Ann Arbor, Michigan. http://www.a2ct.org/shows/the-play-s-the-thing-2015 09:40 - Director Pat Henderson! 11:31 - All ticket proceeds will go to the charity, Mercy Corps! https://www.mercycorps.org 13:01 - Amy's next p…

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Tony Mendoza Has Wanted to Make Movies Since "La Bamba" - Episode 204 51:13

6+ y ago51:13

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01:33 - "Stuffing the Turkey." Workshop a version in 2014. Coming again next year. https://www.meetup.com/Chicago-Film-Lover-Exchange/events/172385132/ 05:29 - Tony's theatre experience. Illinois Theater Center http://www.ilthctr.org 07:11 - Studying play writing at Milliken https://millikin.edu/theatre 23:06 - Differences between performing onstag…

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The Q Brothers' Burgeoning Empire - Episode 125 1:14:50

6+ y ago1:14:50

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Apologies for the "blow outs" and the "thumps" - it was a great interview with a few recording issues. 01:55 - How the Q Brothers started writing and performing hip hop using Shakespeare as the source text. 07:50 - GQ on how he got involved with "Drumline." http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0303933/ 09:40 - Video for "White Nigga from Drumline" by the Re…

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