Best Life With Fife Podcasts (2024)

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Fife or Death | 2.114 1:25:56

10m ago1:25:56

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In today's episode: While trying to recuperate from an arduous battle, the crew obtains some powerful magical artifacts. Could this be the boon they desperately need, or will it open a whole new box of foibles? The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don’t have to! Into the Yonder Voi…

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John Walker - Not My Captain America 1:26:51

3h ago1:26:51

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April 30th: John Walker, our new Captain America, was filmed murdering a man with the iconic shield. Hosts Chip Ewing and Scott Higgins react to the moment and what it means for the heroic title and those displaced by the Blip around the world. On this show, Chip Ewing and Scott Higgins hope to discuss life after everything Thanos - both The Snap a…

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Developmental Struggles, Embracing Rejection, and "Overnight" Success - Playwright's Spotlight with David Johann Kim 1:15:32

2h ago1:15:32

1:15:32

David Johann Kim stopped by Playwright's Spotlight to discuss his two new simultaneous running plays and the process in which they were developed, their similarities surrounding the same historical event, and the collaborative process working with two different troupes and directors and his "overnight" success. We also discuss the value of workshop…

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Episode 128 - Glory Days of Gold (Another Season and Sweet F.A.) 1:10:58

2h ago1:10:58

1:10:58

We're back with another episode of Glory Days of Gold, the East Fife and Scottish football podcast recorded across two continents. And, with a huge sigh of relief, it's our end of season show! East Fife stumbled their way through the 2023/24 campaign and it's now thankfully come to an end. It was a season of many lows and a few highs, but despite i…

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Insane in the Mem-BANE | 2.113 2:01:07

4d ago2:01:07

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In today's episode: The crew try to check out a book from the library. This proves much more laborious than any of them ever considered. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don’t have to! Into the Yonder Void sees a new cast of characters set a course into the great blue unknown —…

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Writing Transitions, Cracking the Story, and "Wait! What?" Moments - Playwright's Spotlight with Michelle Kholos Brooks 1:23:32

6d ago1:23:32

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Michelle Kholos Brooks sat in the Playwright's Spotlight for a wonderful conversation about her approach to the craft. We talked about the rehearsal process with the return of her play Hitler's Tasters in which we touch on writing transitions, the effects of Covid on this particular piece and the different renditions prior to publication as well as…

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Eyes Without a Face | 2.112 1:43:14

29d ago1:43:14

1:43:14

In today's episode: The adventurers sail into darkness. While they struggle to find each other, there are eyes on them. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don’t have to! Into the Yonder Void sees a new cast of characters set a course into the great blue unknown — with more seafar…

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Opera, Wit, Interruptions, and Reframing Your Story - Playwright's Spotlight with Oliver Mayer 1:26:44

20d ago1:26:44

1:26:44

Playwright Oliver Mayer joined us before the premiere of his new play Ghost Waltz. Oliver shares his experience writing operas, the medium's influence on his playwriting and the musicality of English as well as the intimacy of theatre and creative control, the after affects of "crashing into the wall. We also explore writing rituals, interruptions,…

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Episode 127 - Glory Days Of Gold (Running Out Of Games?) 1:06:27

1M ago1:06:27

1:06:27

We're back with another episode of Glory Days of Gold, the East Fife and Scottish football podcast recorded across two continents. East Fife made it nine unbeaten under Dick Campbell at the weekend, denying Stenhousemuir the League Two title in the process. Lee, Doug, and Aaron are back to chat about life down Bayview way as East Fife's late playof…

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Axes and Allies | 2.111 1:46:37

1M ago1:46:37

1:46:37

In today's episode: Fire rages in the skies! The crew attempts to quell a plethora of problems as the Gith continue an all out assault on the dangerously exposed airship. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don’t have to! Into the Yonder Void sees a new cast of characters set a co…

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Opening Up the Text, Playfulness in Language, and "Saving As." - Playwright's Spotlight with Tira Palmquist 1:19:03

1M ago1:19:03

1:19:03

Playwright Tira Palmquist sat in the Playwright's Spotlight while rehearsing her latest play The Body's Midnight. We had a wonderful conversation discussing the benefits of table work, entering the flow state and making discoveries later in the process, the role of the playwright in rehearsals, cutting characters, time between drafts, and the tool …

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Episode 126 – Glory Days of Gold (Not On Ma Doorstep) 1:19:33

2M ago1:19:33

1:19:33

We're back with another episode of Glory Days of Gold, the East Fife and Scottish football podcast recorded across two continents. The Dick Train keeps pounding away as East Fife extended their unbeaten run to eight matches since the Campbells and Co took over the managerial hotseat. East Fife have gone from looking over their shoulder at the trap …

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Etiquette, Letting Go of Perfection, and Writing From a Slice of Life - Playwright's Spotlight with Becky Wahlstrom 1:16:42

2M ago1:16:42

1:16:42

Joan of Arcadia's Becky Wahlstrom stopped by Playwright's Spotlight while in town from Nashville to help wrap up the rehearsal process for the premiere of her new play A Froggy Becomes. Becky discusses how she started out writing plays after a successful stint in Hollywood. We touch a bit on censorship from theaters, the pros and cons of writing fo…

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Episode 125 - Glory Days Of Gold (Enjoy The Ride) 54:18

2M ago54:18

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We're back with another episode of Glory Days of Gold, the East Fife and Scottish football podcast recorded across two continents. All aboard the Dick Campbell Express. Next stop - Playofftown? Well maybe we're getting a bit ahead of ourselves but in the month since our last episode, East Fife have gone unbeaten under new management and are pushing…

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Writing Natural Dialogue, Getting Back to Our Roots, and Why Theatre? - Playwright's Spotlight with Steve Fife 1:51:20

2M ago1:51:20

1:51:20

This week playwright Steve Fife sat in-studio in the Playwright's Spotlight. It was a reflective conversation of his experience in New York and on Broadway in the seventies, his dislike of eighties, and the joyous return in the nineties. We discuss rewriting and updating past works, getting back to theatre's roots, directing your own work (of cours…

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Flyin' High | 2.110 1:50:20

3M ago1:50:20

1:50:20

In today's episode: The crew go toe-to-toe with foes they've definitely seen befoe. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don’t have to! Into the Yonder Void sees a new cast of characters set a course into the great blue unknown — with more seafaring, surprises, and nautical puns th…

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Reflecting Life on Stage, The New York City Hustle, and Putting Away the Constraints - Playwright's Spotlight with Catya McMullen 1:15:02

3M ago1:15:02

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Catya McMullen stopped by Playwright's Spotlight during the run of her new play Arrowhead which runs through March 4, 2024. In this episode, we talk about surviving lockdowns as an artist, what makes a good writer, reflecting life on stage, stage plays as love letters. We also discuss what comes after the initial idea, writing from a personal place…

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Cult of Personali-T | 2.109 1:38:19

3M ago1:38:19

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In today's episode: Gil and Nez try to keep the group on task as Ophelia and Kan partake in the treats of the airship. All seems well, but danger could be on the horizon. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don’t have to! Into the Yonder Void sees a new cast of characters set a co…

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Episode 124 – Glory Days of Gold (Big Dick Energy!) 1:16:22

3M ago1:16:22

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We're back with another episode of Glory Days of Gold, the East Fife and Scottish football podcast recorded across two continents. What a week it's been since the last podcast! East Fife put in a poor performance in a 1-0 loss at Elgin City, a display that led to manager Greig McDonald walking away from the job after just over 15 months in charge. …

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Purging Emotions, Deus Ex Machina, and Making the Case to Study Playwriting in Academia - Playwright's Spotlight with Luke Yankee 1:24:14

3M ago1:24:14

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Had the pleasure of chatting with playwright and son of actress Eileen Heckart (Bus Stop), Luke Yankee, about growing up in the world of Hollywood and his journey to be coming a playwright. It's a wonderful interview that touches on his relationships with not only the Hollywood greats but also the pioneers of the theatre (including Steven Schwartz,…

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Episode 123 – Glory Days of Gold (The Blair Pitch Project) 1:28:36

4M ago1:28:36

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We're back with another episode of Glory Days of Gold, the East Fife and Scottish football podcast recorded across two continents! East Fife's unbeaten start to the new year came to a crashing halt with an insipid 3-0 loss to Spartans on Tuesday night, leaving them hoping for a midtable finish at best with three months of the season still to play. …

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Putting in the Time, Owning Your Home Town, and a Path to Success - Playwright's Spotlight with Donna Hoke 1:25:04

4M ago1:25:04

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Donna Hoke sat in the Playwright's Spotlight to discuss her journey into playwriting. In this interview we touch on her involvement in the Official Playwrights of Facebook, her start as playwright from a journalism background and learning on the fly, working in a smaller market and "owning your home town" as well as building relationships and putti…

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High Above the Clouds | 2.108 2:22:05

4M ago2:22:05

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In today's episode: After some cryptic parting words from mystic poultry, the crew sets sail to new heights. Aboard an Elysian airship, our heroes make their way towards the fabled town of Dragonwater, and the dangerous trials that await them. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you d…

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Segues, Dry Spells, & Branding, Confidence & Commitment, and What's Too Soon? - Playwright's Spotlight with Henry Phillips 1:35:52

4M ago1:35:52

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In this episode of Playwright's Spotlight, long time friend and standup Henry Phillips stopped by to discuss another aspect of writing for the stage - Standup Comedy. Henry shares his origins into the craft and business of standup, his approach to comedy and knowing when you've got the right joke, the use of Twitter as a testing ground, and how to …

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Episode 122 – Glory Days of Gold (Unbeaten This Year!) 1:33:42

4M ago1:33:42

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We're back with another episode of Glory Days of Gold, the East Fife and Scottish football podcast recorded across two continents! East Fife are unbeaten in 2024. Sure it's only one game, but they went on the road and got a big, and deserved, three points at Dumbarton. A fantastic victory, but one they need to build on next week against Clyde as th…

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Episode 121 – Glory Days of Gold (A Happy New Year? with special guest Greig McDonald) 1:57:11

5M ago1:57:11

1:57:11

We're back with another episode of Glory Days of Gold, the East Fife and Scottish football podcast recorded across two continents! It's our first show of 2024, so we needed to make it a special one and we have, as we bring you a 90-minute chat with East Fife manager Greig McDonald. We sit down with Greig to chat about the difficult first half of th…

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Sweating the Joke, Surprising Your Audience, and Fighting For Your Convictions - Playwright's Spotlight with Paul Greenberg 1:25:36

5M ago1:25:36

1:25:36

This was an absolute treat and a dream come true. Paul Greenberg from the sketch comedy troop The Vacant Lot honored me with ninety minutes of his time to come and talk shop. We discuss his pathway to success while performing onstage and then being cancelled in Canada as well as auditioning for SNL. We touch on what makes a good idea, how something…

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Episode 120 – Glory Days of Gold (Are There Signs Of Life?) 1:27:00

5M ago1:27:00

1:27:00

We're back with another episode of Glory Days of Gold, the East Fife and Scottish football podcast recorded across two continents! A winning run and East Fife have not been happy bedfellows this season. Every time you hope the team may have turned a corner, you find out they're still in a square. But are they starting to finally show signs of life …

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New Hoof Lootin' | 2.107 2:10:43

5M ago2:10:43

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In today's episode: The crew follow Phe further into ethereal and fantastical fancy in an attempt to rescue her from and unknown force. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don’t have to! Into the Yonder Void sees a new cast of characters set a course into the great blue unknown — …

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Translation, Culture, and Non-Traditional Theatre - An American Playwright in Norway - Playwright's Spotlight with Ren Powell 1:32:14

5M ago1:32:14

1:32:14

We're back after a brief hiatus due to a guest cancelling, the holidays, and me feeling a bit under the weather, but our third season is still off with a bang. If there was a fascinating episode to drop after being away, this is IT. International playwright Ren Powell visited remotely with an aspect of playwriting and theatre I couldn't have been p…

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Episode 119 – Glory Days of Gold (Time For Things To Change) 1:57:56

6M ago1:57:56

1:57:56

We're back with another episode of Glory Days of Gold, the East Fife and Scottish football podcast recorded across two continents, and for this episode across three countries - Scotland, Spain, and Canada! Things are looking bleak down Bayview way. East Fife are languishing down the bottom of Scottish League 2, they're out of all the cups, the play…

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A Dinner So Nice We Recorded It Twice | 2.106 1:15:28

6M ago1:15:28

1:15:28

In today's episode: The crew retrieve the Ash Knight and return safely to Vandalash's abode, where a delicious spread awaits them. As they fill their stomachs, they are regaled with accounts of life as an Elysian Knight. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don’t have to! Into the …

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Truth and Trust, Compromise in Collaboration, and the Healing Process of Playwriting - Playwright's Spotlight with Stan Mayer 1:30:45

6M ago1:30:45

1:30:45

Season 3, Episode 1. - If someone told me how powerful of a conversation I'd have been in store for prior to sitting down with Stan Mayer, I'm not sure I would've believed them, nor could I have prepared myself for the conversation we would have, and certainly not from a playwriting perspective. What proceeds is an in-depth and personal insight int…

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Tillaknockin' on Death's Door | A d20 Syndicate Holiday Special (Pt. 2) 2:51:51

7M ago2:51:51

2:51:51

In today's episode: The Night Crew encounters Reginald — an enigmatic guardian — whose presence helps to shed light on the ill fate of the lands they're tasked with protecting. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don’t have to! Into the Yonder Void sees a new cast of characters se…

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Writing From Experience, the Music of Language, and the Fate of Theatre - Playwright's Spotlight with Richard Vetere 1:35:47

7M ago1:35:47

1:35:47

FINAL EPISODE OF SEASON 2! We made it another year. In this season ending episode, we spend time speaking with Richard Vetere. Richard reached out to me on Instagram and voiced interest in being on an episode of Playwright's Spotlight. After looking over his credentials, Richard certainly had insight to offer, and as always, I learned something new…

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Episode 118 – Glory Days of Gold (The One With Possibly The Worst East Fife Result Ever) 1:43:36

7M ago1:43:36

1:43:36

We're back with another episode of Glory Days of Gold, the East Fife and Scottish football podcast recorded across two continents. From the high of last week's big victory to the depths of despair at an embarrassing Scottish Cup defeat to a non-league side in one of the worst results in the club's 120 year history. Who'd be an East Fife fan? How ba…

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Episode 117 – Glory Days of Gold (Blowing Up A Storm) 1:07:51

7M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

We're back with another episode of Glory Days of Gold, the East Fife and Scottish football podcast recorded across two continents. East Fife bagged a big 4-0 win over Stranraer on Saturday. The sign of turning the corner or just a very poor visiting side. Probably a bit from Column A and a bit from Column B, but Connor McManus was certainly blowing…

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It's Thrall Downhill From Here | A d20 Syndicate Holiday Special 2:06:32

7M ago2:06:32

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In today's episode: Four supernatural investigators journey into the forests on the outskirts of civilization in search of the epicenter of some enigmatic shadows that seem to be swallowing the surrounding area and all that dare explore their depths. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures s…

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Episode 116 - Glory Days Of Gold (European Adventures) 1:50:24

7M ago1:50:24

1:50:24

Apologies that it's been a while, but we're back with another episode of Glory Days of Gold, the East Fife and Scottish football podcast recorded across two continents. Since the last episode East Fife have carved out a few draws in the league and been on a European adventure down to Oswestry to take on TNS in the SPFL Trust Trophy. Is this the tur…

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