Best John Eldredge Podcasts (2024)

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Season 8, Episode 4 - Cecilia Violetta López, Soprano on her role as Desdemona in Othello 55:42

11M ago55:42

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On this episode, Cecilia Violetta López and Digital Marketing Manager Peter Constas Cecilia's role as Desdemona in this year's production of Othello. Cecilia dives into how her mom taught her to sing while working on a sugar beet farm, how she got her own day in Idaho, and how she acclimated to Central City's altitude. Have questions or want to pro…

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Season 8, Episode 3 - Kameron Alston, Developing Artist, on his role in Romeo & Juliet 26:52

11M ago26:52

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On this episode, Developing Artist Kameron Alston and Digital Marketing Manager Peter Constas discuss Kameron's role as Tybalt in this year's production of Romeo & Juliet. Learn about one of the youngest members of the Developing Artist troupe and what it's like duel-wielding on stage. Have questions or want to provide feedback? Email us at podcast…

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Season 8, Episode 2 - Isaiah Feken, Developing Artist, on his role in Kiss Me, Kate 30:14

11M ago30:14

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On this episode, Developing Artist Isaiah Feken and Digital Marketing Manager Peter Constas discuss Isaiah's role as a "gangster" in this year's production of Kiss Me, Kate. Learn about what it's like to be on stage with Broadway legends as an opera singer, why it's more fun being the villian, and the commonalities between opera and dogs. Have ques…

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Season 8, Episode 1 - Maestro John Baril & CEO Pamela Pantos on the 2023 Summer Festival 43:27

12M ago43:27

43:27

On this episode, Music Director John Baril and Central City Opera CEO Pamela Pantos discuss the three main-stage productions being featured in this year's Summer Festival. Brush up on your Shakespeare, because this season includes productions of Romeo & Juliet, Kiss Me, Kate, and Othello. Join John and Pamela as they detail the rarity of seeing six…

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Season 7, Episode 8 - David Duffield, Historian, on TWO REMAIN 29:24

2y ago29:24

29:24

On this episode, we hear from David Duffield, a historian with The Center on Colfax in Denver, Colorado. David was part of a panel of experts hosted by Central City Opera on June 12, 2022, to give perspectives on the themes within the chamber opera TWO REMAIN. I asked him to be on the podcast to dig even deeper, and he shares about LGBTQ history in…

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Season 7, Episode 7 - Rebecca Caine and Diana Newman, Principals in THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA 45:29

2y ago45:29

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On this episode, we hear from sopranos Rebecca Caine and Diana Newman, principals in THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA. Rebecca plays the role of Margaret Johnson, and Diana plays the role of Margaret’s daughter Clara. This is the first time they’ve worked together, and watching them onstage, you’d think they were old friends. Rebecca shares how much she lov…

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Season 7, Episode 6 - Brandon Eldredge and Tessa McQueen on TWO REMAIN 44:58

2y ago44:58

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On this episode, we hear from conductor Brandon Eldredge and soprano Tessa McQueen about Act One of Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer’s chamber opera, TWO REMAIN. Act One focuses on the true story of Polish poet Krystyna Zywulska surviving the Holocaust – and the psychological trauma she dealt with the rest of her life. It’s based on her searing memoir o…

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Season 7, Episode 5 - Dan Wallace Miller and Curt Olds on TWO REMAIN 35:45

2y ago35:45

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Season 7, Episode 4 - Edina Hiser, Costume Designer for THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA 39:46

2y ago39:46

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On this episode, we pull back the curtain and hear from the Costume Designer for THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, Edina Hiser. There are a LOT of costumes in this production, and Edina gives us the insights into the symbolism she embeds in the design, the anatomy of a quick change – since there are so many! – how she is able to engineer costumes to functio…

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Season 7, Episode 3 - Kira Dills-DeSurra and William Ferguson, Principals in DIE FLEDERMAUS 42:34

2y ago42:34

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On this episode, we hear from two principal singers in DIE FLEDERMAUS: mezzo-soprano Kira Dills-DeSurra who plays the role of Prince Orlofsky, and tenor William Ferguson, who plays the role of Eisenstein. Both Kira and Will are seasoned comedic performers, and their healthy senses of humor are on full display during this episode. Will and Kira talk…

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Season 7, Episode 2 - Joachim Schamberger and John Baril on DIE FLEDERMAUS 41:40

2y ago41:40

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On this episode, we dive deep into DIE FLEDERMAUS with stage director Joachim Schamberger and conductor John Baril. While on the surface, this operetta may seem like nothing but champagne bubbles and fun, Joachim and John reveal the complexities of the story and music that make this operetta timeless. Joachim is an acclaimed stage director and vide…

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Season 7, Episode 1 - Ken Cazan and Adam Turner, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA 44:18

2y ago44:18

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On this episode, stage director Ken Cazan and conductor Adam Turner share their insights into the musical THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA. This is Ken’s 20th season directing at Central City Opera, and Adam has worked on the music side for seven seasons since 2011, first as associate conductor, then as guest principal conductor. Ken and Adam dig into the s…

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Season 6, Episode 7 - Behind the Scenes with Kerry Cripe and Angela Turner 48:16

3y ago48:16

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On this episode, we go behind the scenes with Technical Director Kerry Cripe and Stage Manager Angela Turner. Kerry’s been TD with Central City Opera since 2017, and this was Angela’s first summer with us. And what a summer it’s been! Kerry and Angela share all the insider details on producing an outdoor opera festival in Colorado, complete with 10…

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Season 6, Episode 6 - Young Artist Spotlight - Bernardo Medeiros, Michelle Monroe, and Marin Tack 32:40

3y ago32:40

32:40

On this special “Young Artist Spotlight” episode, we meet three singers from Central City Opera’s Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program: baritone Bernardo Medeiros, mezzo-soprano Michelle Monroe, and soprano Marin Tack. The two women have small but significant roles in all three shows, and Bernardo is covering the two title roles, Rig…

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Season 6, Episode 5 - Dan Wallace Miller, Director of DIDO AND AENEAS 47:18

3y ago47:18

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On this episode, the director of this summer's production of Purcell's DIDO AND AENEAS, Dan Wallace Miller, talks about ALL the things - his outdoor, updated production in the Central City Opera Garden, his background in film and how he brings that into opera, how his love of Wagner and all things music drama started at the very young age of four, …

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Season 6, Episode 4 - Anna Christy and Steven LaBrie, Principals in CAROUSEL 36:57

3y ago36:57

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On this episode, soprano Anna Christy and baritone Steven LaBrie talk about their roles of Julie Jordan and Billy Bigelow in CAROUSEL. Steven and Anna discuss the big question most of us think when watching this show – why does Billy treat Julie the way that he does, and why does Julie stay? Anna also shares how the roles she’s played on the Centra…

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Season 6, Episode 3 - Alisa Jordheim and Galeano Salas, Principals in RIGOLETTO 40:22

3y ago40:22

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On this episode, soprano Alisa Jordheim and tenor Galeano Salas join the podcast from a porch in Central City – so you’ll hear some wind and cars driving by. Alisa is performing the role of Gilda in this summer’s production of Verdi’s RIGOLETTO, and Galeano is performing the role of The Duke of Mantua in the same production. They are also fairly re…

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Season 6, Episode 2 - Jose Maria Condemi (Director) and John Baril (Conductor) on RIGOLETTO 40:42

3y ago40:42

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On this episode, Stage Director Jose Maria Condemi and Conductor/CCO Music Director John Baril discuss the details of this summer's production of Verdi's RIGOLETTO. John talks about the adjustments made the orchestra - including how he wrote a tuba part! - and Jose Maria tells us why and how the time period was modified to modern day. (Here's a hin…

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Season 6, Episode 1 - Ken Cazan, Stage Director of CAROUSEL 45:33

3y ago45:33

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On this first episode of season six of the Central City Opera Podcast, we hear from stage director Ken Cazan. Ken is back this summer in Central City for his 19th season to direct Rodgers & Hammerstein's musical CAROUSEL. Ken dives deep into the story and themes of this beloved musical, how he and conductor Christopher Zemliauskas made the adjustme…

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Season 5, Episode 9 - Ana Luna Uribe, Lisa Young and Teila Theisen 50:33

3y ago50:33

50:33

Opera Central and the Central City Opera Podcast proudly host the heads of two leading equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) organizations in Colorado: IDEA Stages Founder Lisa Young and Alliance for Music Education Equity Director Ana Luna Uribe. They talk with CCO Audience Development Manager Teila Theisen about their goals for ou…

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189: On Sabbatical 11:55

3y ago11:55

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In this episode, Thane Marcus Ringler gives three reasons why he’s going on a sabbatical. These three reasons include time, money, and focus. If you found value in the show and you want it to continue, please listen to this episode. Thane enumerates simple ways you can contribute to help the show go on. If you want to be an active up and comer, con…

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188: Fellowship Ft. Sean Hanson: Humble Swagger: A Conversation On Ministry, Masculinity, And Early Lessons From Running An Organization 54:18

3+ y ago54:18

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In this episode, Thane Marcus Ringler and his guest, Sean Hanson, come together for a fellowship conversation on ministry, masculinity, and management. Sean launched BUD Ministries, a nonprofit seeking to unite, disciple, and equip young men to be unshakably devoted in their pursuit of Christ. Thane and Sean discuss the modern challenges of spreadi…

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Season 5, Episode 8 - Stephen Brackett and Gail Bransteitter 40:36

3+ y ago40:36

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Colorado Music Ambassador and Flobots emcee/lead singer Stephen Brackett talks about music as a tool for liberation, working with young people through his nonprofit Youth On Record and the state of music in Colorado with CCO Director of Marketing and Communications (and longtime friend) Gail Bransteitter. From the halls of George Washington High Sc…

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187: Couch Conversations With Evan Ryan Ringler: Learnings From Marriage And Rhythms For Healthy Partnerships 37:41

3+ y ago37:41

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Marriage is not the end-game for many relationships. It is where the journey actually begins. In an age where many marriages fall through the roof, how can you fight the statistics and maintain a healthy and long-lasting relationship with your life partner? In this Couch Conversation episode, Thane Marcus Ringler and his wife, Evan Ryan Ringler, sh…

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186: Fellowship Ft. Austin Gray: Get Creative And Make It Work: An Entrepreneurial Conversation On Community, Sustainability, The Shame Cycle, And Doing Business For Good 58:21

3+ y ago58:21

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It is not wrong to give your best in your business and strive hard to achieve success, but it is unacceptable to disregard your physical, mental, and personal states just to accomplish that. An entrepreneur can only be considered successful if they truly understand how to use a sustainable approach when running a business. Sharing his personal expe…

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185: John Eldredge: Guarding The Heart: Why Humans Prefer Denial, Practicing Self-Kindness, Asking God's Opinion, Being Protective Instead Of Defensive, And Knowing That Your Story Matters 50:04

3+ y ago50:04

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The human heart is the chamber of humanity where dreams, disappointments, hope, and other emotions and desires are found. The Wild at Heart author himself, John Eldredge, sits with Thane Marcus Ringler and talks about the impact of global trauma on humanity and why the human heart prefers denial and falls short in self-kindness. John is a best-sell…

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184: Self-Kindness: How To Overcome Self-Sabotage 14:34

3+ y ago14:34

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Believe it or not, it’s easier to beat ourselves up all the time for not being good enough than to change our inner dialogue and give ourselves some grace. Self-kindness is the antidote to self-sabotage, whether the latter shows up in the form of unrealistic expectations, self-shaming or the comparison trap. The kinder we are with ourselves, the ki…

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183: John Pierson: Who Are You Serving Today?: Why We Should Pursue Things We Enjoy, Striking A Balance In Our Lives, Valuing People Above Tasks, Learning Patience In The Process, And Embracing The Idea ... 1:16:23

3+ y ago1:16:23

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In running a business, values still trump mere money-making strategies. That's why in any setting, entrepreneurs who give enormous regard to servant leadership will always find success in their chosen field. Athlete-turned-businessman John Pierson sits down with Thane Marcus Ringler to share how he concentrates on the mindset of serving others in r…

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182: Eric Wood: Serve Where You Are: A VP's Story Of Living Intentionally, Removing Barriers, Valuing And Including Others, Pursuing Faith As Relationship, And Overcoming Inequality 1:25:14

3+ y ago1:25:14

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You are called upon to serve where you are. No matter what your circumstances are, God has given you the gifts that you have the responsibility to use in the service of the people around you. Eric Wood lives by this principle everyday as someone who does helping people as his profession. Eric is the first African-American VP of Louisiana Tech, as w…

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