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Laura Collins and James Reid will keep you updated on everything rockin’ and heavy going on in our nations capital. Presented by Rebel 101.7
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Radio Play Revival features great American actors performing great American works of literature. Performed by both established and new-and-emerging performers, musicians, and writers, Radio Play Revival pays homage to the golden age of radio, in the now-second golden age of audio. Radio Play Revival has an ensemble repertory cast of performers featuring Christopher Walken, Laura Benanti, Patti LuPone, Anderson Cooper, Laurence Fishburne, Jefferson Mays, Jessica Chastain, Samuel L. Jackson, M ...
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Connecticut, 1983: In a strained marriage, a narrow-minded, prejudiced man- and his wife- host the wife’s former coworker for the night. Their guest is a blind man, and that’s the last person in the world this man wants to host... until the blind man opens the sighted man’s eyes for the first time in his life. Cast (in speaking order): BRYAN CRANST…
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S. 3, Ep. 8: A Bush League Hero by Edna Ferber
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The Midwest, 1912: Ivy Keller is on summer vacation and bored limp. Until her father takes her to a baseball game. What ensues is a love triangle between Ivy’s father wanting the best for her, the star baseball pitcher and Ivy, and Ivy’s love of the game. Cast (in speaking order): ALLISON JANNEY as The Narrator ED O'NEILL as Pa Keller TAYLOR MISIA…
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The Suburbs, 1964: Neddy Merrill is lounging poolside at a friend’s party, gin in hand, when a genius thought materializes in his mind. He’s going to swim home! His ensuing pilgrimage across the familiar neighborhood swimming pools- a symbol of everything right in his life- leads him back to his own house, where everything has gone so wrong. Cast …
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S. 3, Ep. 6: Bartleby, The Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street by Herman Melville
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New York City, 1853: An elderly lawyer reflects on an employee he had thirty years prior, and the havoc that his passive resistance inflicted upon everyone around him. Cast (in speaking order): SAM TSOUTSOUVAS as Every Character with JOSH JOHNSTON, the voice of RPR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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S. 3, Ep. 5: Bodies in the Moonlight by Langston Hughes
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The West African Coast, 1927: With their ship stuck in port for over a month, half the crew sick with fever, and food running low, two best friends fall for the same woman. Cast (in speaking order): JON HAMM as The Narrator TYLER HANSEN as The Chief Mate / The Second Cook NATHAN MALIN as The Young Swede DAVID ZAYAS as Porto Rico KATHRYN ALLISON as…
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S. 3, Ep. 4: The Enchanted Bluff by Willa Cather
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Nebraska, 1909: Six friends enjoy the final night of their final summer together under the stars and the moon, in this coming-of-age tale about friendship, innocence, and adventure. Cast (in speaking order): NEIL PATRICK HARRIS as The Narrator ASHTON MUÑIZ as Otto Hassler COLEMAN HEMSATH as Percy Pound DARREN CRISS as Tip Smith AARON ALCARAZ as Ar…
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S. 3, Ep. 3: Hills Like White Elephants by Ernest Hemingway
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Spain, 1927: While waiting for a train, a young couple passes the time with drinks and observations, discussing everything they can think of before they must finally have the conversation they’ve been dreading. Cast (in speaking order): JESSICA LANGE as The Narrator SAMI GAYLE as The Girl JOSH JOHNSTON as The MAN MARILYN CASERTA as The Waitress wit…
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S. 3, Ep. 2: Mr. Higginbotham's Catastrophe by Nathaniel Hawthorne
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New England, 1834: Mr. Higginbotham was murdered last night in Kimballton. Or was it the night before last? Two travelers on the road tell our protagonist, Dominicus Pike, differing stories of Mr. Higginbotham’s murder. But everyone else Dominicus meets on his journey to Kimballton says they’ve seen Old Man Higginbotham alive today. Can you solve t…
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Mississippi, Christmas Day: Never get in the way of a grandparent. Old Phoenix Jackson makes her way through the woods, in search of medicine for her grandson. On her familiar journey, she faces new obstacles, friends and foes, and an ever-changing world. Cast (in speaking order): COREY HAWKINS as The Narrator PHYLICIA RASHAD as Old Phoenix SAM RO…
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COVID and Real Estate Episode 1 - California Real Estate Update
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To help California’s deal with the uncertainties of our current real estate market, we are dedicating three episodes to help listeners make good real estate decisions.By Laura Artman
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S. 2, Ep. 8: The Bee Play by Elizabeth Savage (Live from St. Louis, MO)
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The Bronx, 2016. 18-year-old Carver Washington wrestles between going off to college and pursuing his dreams, and staying at home to take care of his kid sister Paris and his wheelchair-bound Grandmother, Ma’Dear. Cast (in speaking order): JOHN SKELLEY reading Stage Directions MILES BRENTON as Carver Washington RILEY CARTER ADAMS as Paris France Wa…
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S. 2, Ep. 7: Bernice Bobs Her Hair by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Minnesota, The Roaring ‘20s: Popularity is everything to teenagers, and some will stop at nothing to keep their place at the top of the food chain, in this “Mean Girls of The Jazz Age”. Cast (in speaking order): LAURA BENANTI as The Narrator TAISSA FARMIGA as Marjorie Harvey VINCENT RODRIGUEZ III as Warren McIntyre REMY GERMINARIO as Otis Ormonde M…
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S. 2, Ep. 6: The Last Taste of Barry Growler by Jonathan Mastro
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Chicago, recently: In defiance of his grim diagnosis, a beloved wine shop owner throws an epic party, opening his rarest bottles for his favorite customers. But none of them are fully prepared for the complexity, body, and depth of what is about to pour forth. Cast (in speaking order): BOBBY CANNAVALE as The Narrator TIA DeSHAZOR as Heather JOE MAN…
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S. 2, Ep. 5: Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? by Joyce Carol Oates
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America, 1966: Connie is fifteen- so the only two things in the world she cares about are her friends and flirting with boys. Her summer vacation passes by in a haze of those boys, those friends, and the ever-present music... until she meets a stranger named Friend. Cast (in speaking order): PATTI LuPONE as The Narrator KATHLEEN MULLIGAN as Connie'…
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S. 2, Ep. 4: The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe
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Italy, The Carnival Season: A man can only take so much. When Fortunato insults Montresor, Montresor concocts a plan to ensure Fortunato never insults again. Far away from the sounds of celebration on the streets, the two men descend into the dampness of the catacombs below, in search of a rare vintage of wine. Cast (in speaking order): MICHAEL ST…
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New York City, 1920: With the exciting news of the comet passing so close to earth, everyone in Manhattan steps outside to observe its passing overhead… and that, it turns out, would be the last thing they all would ever do. Cast (in speaking order): LAURENCE FISHBURNE as The Narrator DULE' HILL as Jim ALEX AQUILINO as The Junior Clerk HANNAH ROSE …
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S. 2, Ep. 2: The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell
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The Caribbean Sea, 1924: After falling off a yacht while en-route to South America, big game hunter Sanger Rainsford swims to a nearby island, where he is met and cared for by another big game hunter… only this man hunts a different type of big game. Cast (in speaking order): LUKE WISE as Whitney MICHAEL URIE as Sanger Rainsford JEFFERSON MAYS as T…
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S. 2, Ep. 1: Christmas, or The Good Fairy by Harriet Beecher Stowe
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Anywhere, Christmastime: Well-off Ellen Stuart frets about what presents to get her family and friends for Christmas that they don’t already have or won’t just throw away. Her Aunt’s wise words open Ellen’s eyes to the world around her, and how others as close as across the street may not have the same luxuries as she does. A short story nearly 200…
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S. 1, Ep. 8: Bachelor Holiday by Alan Ball
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New York City, the 1990s: A mouse, caught in a glue trap, causes three roommates to discuss the meaning of life, death, yuppiedom, karma, and the harsh reality of their place on the food chain. Cast (in speaking order): BOYD GAINES reading Stage Directions VINCENT RODRIGUEZ III as Ford BRANDON MICHEAL HALL as Norris JOSH JOHNSTON as Hunter with SAM…
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S. 1, Ep. 7: Titee by Alice Moore Dunbar-Nelson
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New Orleans, 1895: Titee is a brilliant young boy, but his mind isn't on school or home. His mother, teacher, and friends wonder what goes on in Titee's mind, but when Titee gets caught out in a storm, his family must find him and uncover his secret. Cast (in speaking order): LaTANYA RICHARDSON JACKSON as The Narrator YOUNG DYLAN as Titee HANNAH RO…
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Hillbridge, 1916: The ladies of the local lunch club have invited the celebrated novelist of their latest read to be their guest. However, their own internal competition and inferiority complexes send the meticulously planned afternoon of literary discussion wildly off the rails. Cast (in speaking order): HARRIET HARRIS as The Narrator ANNA DEAVERE…
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S. 1, Ep. 5: The Red Coat & Let Us Go Out Into the Starry Night both by John Patrick Shanley
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Two actors, two plays, one playwright. In the first: The Bronx, present night: Outside of a party, the moon and a street light shine down upon two teenagers on the brink of discovery. In the second: A cafe, present day: She longs for meaningful connection with the man across the room. He longs to leave agony behind and find joy. She may be able to …
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S. 1, Ep. 4: The Californian's Tale by Mark Twain
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California, the 1860s: It's the Wild West and the gold has dried up; only a few naive souls remain. A chance encounter between strangers leads to more than just friendly salutations. Cast (in speaking order): STEPHEN McKINLEY HENDERSON as The Narrator JOHN BENJAMIN HICKEY as Henry SAM ROBARDS as Tom JOSH JOHNSTON as Joe KELLY FAIRBROTHER as Charley…
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S. 1, Ep. 3: The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
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The country, summertime: Physician John thinks the fresh air will help his ailing wife. He tells her not to write, so, naturally she documents everything about the estate: the garden, the house's history, her husband... and the bedroom wallpaper. Cast (in speaking order): JESSICA CHASTAIN as The Narrator MICHAEL URIE as John with SAM TSOUTSOUVAS, …
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S. 1, Ep. 2: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce
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Northern Alabama, The Civil War: A Confederate farmer stands on a bridge, a noose around his neck. He contemplates his life, and the choices that led him to this moment. What follows is his breakneck escape from an impossible situation. Cast (in speaking order): BOYD GAINES as The Narrator RYAN MAC as Peyton Farquhar ROB NAGLE as Soldier ALEX AQUIL…
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S. 1, Ep. 1: The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry
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New York City, Christmas Eve: Della has less than two dollars with which to buy her husband Jim a Christmas present. In a story known the world over, listen to the lengths a husband and wife will go to show their love for each other. Cast (in speaking order): KEITH DAVID as The Narrator SAMUEL L. JACKSON as Jim LaTANYA RICHARDSON JACKSON as Della …
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In this weeks episode Laura and James talk to Brandon Bird, owner of The Diamond Mine Agency and also Midnight Bites Restaurant. The local spotlight is Elementals and as always they keep you up to date on all the events going down in the next 2 weeks.
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In this weeks episode, Laura and James talk to Mike Raymond of Reverence Audio and the lead singer/guitarist for local rock band Quiet Crimes. The spotlight band of the week is local legends, Muffler Crunch. And as always they keep you up to date on upcoming shows for the next 2 weeks.
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Worn by Warriors Jewelry, Occultist Clothing and Fractures & Outlines
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On this weeks episode Laura and James talk to Kat from Worn by Warriors Jewelry and Mehdi (owner of the Koven and our presenting sponsor) about his new clothing company Occultist Clothing. The spotlight band is Fractures & Outlines, and as always they keep you up to date on all the events going down in the next couple weeks.…
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On this week's episode Laura and James talk to the guys from Cynical Sons about a Cancer Fundraiser Show they are putting on. The spotlight band of the week is InHeat, and as always they keep you up to date on all the events going down in the next couple weeks.
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On this very first episode of 2020 Laura and James talk to Daniel Dekay of Banger TV and guitarist of the band Exciter. The local spotlight is Held In Secret. And as always they keep you up to date on all the events coming up in the next couple weeks.
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In this episode Laura and James talk to Anthony Cardozo, one of the masterminds behind Ottawa's newest venue, Cinqhole. The spotlight artist of the week is Yarns and as always they keep you up to date on shows for the next few weeks.
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Rebel 101.7 Real Rock Search and Skybound
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This week James is back from tour and he and Laura talk about the upcoming Rebel 101.7 Real Rock Search. The spotlight band of the week is Skybound, and as always they keep you up to date on all of the shows coming up.
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In this episode Laura talks to Avacyn Bathory and Shade Nyx from Metal Madness Burlesque. The spotlight band is TripleMurder, and as always she'll keep you up to date on local shows.
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James was away on tour this week so Brian Stephenson from Old James is filling in as Laura's co-host. This weeks special guest is Jason Wilkinson of Artist Alliance Company, the spotlight band is Black Galaxy, and as always they keep you up to date on local events and shows.
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In this weeks episode Laura and James talk to Josh Joyal, owner of the local merch company Bow Throwers. The local spotlight is Gatineau sleaze metal band Cynical Sons. And as always they keep you up to date on all the heavy shows going down for the next 2 weeks.
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In this weeks episode Laura and James talk to Joe Moon about his multimedia company, Dark Moon Productions. The local spotlight is metal band Aenigma. And as always they keep you up to date on all the heavy shows going down in the next couple weeks.
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In this episode Laura and James talk about Satan with our favourite heavy-metal-themed-restaurant-owner (and also Heavy In Ottawa's presenting sponsor) Medhi from The Koven. The local spotlight is the Ottawa metal band, Ooluu, and as always they keep you up to date with all the heavy shows going down in the next couple weeks.…
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In this episode Laura and James talk to Kyle Humphrey, the local accessibility advocate who was crowd surfing at Bluesfest during Alexisonfire's set when Dallas Green invited him up on stage. The local spotlight is Sinful Ways, and as always they keep you up to date on all the heavy shows going down in Ottawa in the next couple weeks.…
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In this episode Laura and James talk to Jessy Dwyer of Beyond The Pit Photography and Multimedia. The local spotlight is Obey The Brave, and as always they keep you up to date on all the heavy shows going down in the next couple weeks.
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This week Laura and James talk to Mathieu Fréchette and Brian Galipeau about F&O's Floodfest 2.0, a fundraising show for victims of the recent flooding in the Ottawa and Gatineau region. The local spotlight is metalcore band Salem Trials, and as always they keep you up to date on local shows in the next few weeks.…
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In this episode Laura and James talk to Jon Evenchick from LIVE! On Elgin about a fundraiser he’s putting on to help raise funds for Mattie McKechnie, a local musician who lost his house in the flooding this spring. The local spotlight is Ottawa metalcore band Horcrux. And as always they keep you up to date on all the heavy shows going down in the …
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In this episode Laura and James talk to Mike Wood, a professor at Algonquin College and co-owner of Ottawa Special Events about a series of videos he is producing in partnership with Ottawa Public Health. The videos will focus on having fun but staying safe as festival season quickly approaches. The local spotlight is the deathgrind band Gland. And…
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This episode Laura and James talk about FarmFest 2019. The local spotlight is pop punk band Bearings. And as usual they'll keep you up to date on all the rock and metal shows coming up in the next 2 weeks. Featuring music by: Autumna, Bearings, and Elementals.
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In this episode Laura and James talk about Floodfest 2.0. The local spotlight is "Shwottawa" punk rock band, LETDOWN. And they'll keep you up to date on all the rock and metal shows coming up in Ottawa in the next 2 weeks. Featuring music by: Fractures & Outlines, LETDOWN, and Pennyroyal.
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Landscaping is a big part of curb appeal and can have a big impact on price. Researchers at Virginia Tech found that a home with little or no landscaping could produce an additional 5% - 15% by making landscaping improvements.By Laura Artman
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Protect Your Smart Home from Hackers: Protect your home with malware, multifactor authentication, and updated software to reduce the risk of hacking your home devices.By Laura Artman
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Over 80 percent believe animal-related considerations will play a role in future living situations.By Laura Artman
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Most real estate investors don’t immediately think of their self-directed IRA as a source of capital for residential and commercial real estate purchases. However, self-directed individual retirement accounts allow investors to diversify their assets into investments other than stocks, bonds and mutual.…
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Millennials are less mobile than young people have been in decades. Learn why this large market is not moving like their parents and grandparents.By Laura Artman
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