Best Micah Black Podcasts (2024)

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E225 A Conversation with Jutes 36:39

4h ago36:39

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This week, we're scratching The Itch for future deja vu! Jutes' album Ladybug made our top 20 of 2023, and his upcoming follow-up Sleepyhead is shaping up as a contender for 2024! We had to have this prolific songwriter on to discuss his shifting sounds, the challenges of being an independent artist, and balancing his desire for a quiet, private li…

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2024 - 2025 Orchestra Preview

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If you live near Winston-Salem, Hickory, Salisbury, Rock Hill, Monroe, or, of course, Charlotte, you’ll be close to some great music this year. The orchestras in those communities have a variety of concerts planned with varied repertoire. There's Bach, Beethoven and Brahms, but also contemporary composers including a former Miss America who writes …

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0.5.1 | Liberation Theology with David Inczauskis 55:59

23h ago55:59

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Join Micah and David Inczauskis of the Liberation Theology Podcast for the first part of their conversation on Liberation Theology. How did it develop? What are the hermeneutical tools liberation theology utilizes? And why is liberation theology at the core of our leftist interpretation of the Bible? Find out answers to these questions and more in …

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E224 New Rock Roundup: Bring Me the Horizon, The Warning, Nothing More, & Dead Pony 54:28

7d ago54:28

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This week, we're scratching The Itch for a roundup! We're talking about four of our favorite albums from the second quarter of 2024. And it's an Itch International Rock Roundup to boot, featuring Britain's Bring Me the Horizon, Mexico's The Warning, Texas' Nothing More, and Scotland's Dead Pony! That's right, Texas is it's own country. It's a mix o…

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E223 Concert Catch-up: Micah Bournes, Fury in Few, Metric, & The New Pornographers 54:33

14d ago54:33

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This week, we're scratching The Itch for unique concert experiences! Aaron saw four shows in four very different environments, and now the guys have to break down the details on poetry readings, surprising mosh pit members, when smoke machines go wrong, and what you get when you choose the free show. Check out The Itch's experiences seeing Micah Bo…

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Eric Boruff and Tara Villa Keith on the Carolina Youth Orchestra Summer Festival

16d ago

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The inaugural Carolina Youth Orchestra Summer Festival will take place at Davidson College in early August 2024. The three-day clinic is designed to help young musicians develop their musical skills under the tutelage of professional musicians and broaden their connections to our music community. The festival culminates in a free public concert at …

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E222 A Conversation with Eicca Toppinen of Apocalyptica 22:13

21d ago22:13

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This week, we're scratching The Itch for the end times! Eicca Toppinen of Apocalyptica joins us to discuss the cello metallers' new album Plays Metallica Vol. 2. Join us to hear about why they followed up on the album that put them on the map nearly 30 years ago, why their tour features the best Metallica set list ever, and (of course) the hard-hit…

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Shanté Williams on Opera Carolina

23d ago

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On this Piedmont Arts podcast, we talk with Shante Williams, the new general director of Opera Carolina. Williams is a business owner and venture capitalist who has been on the Opera Carolina board for three years. She talks about the upcoming season, her passion for new operas, and about the group's future.…

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E221 A Conversation with Jason Hook of Flat Black 41:20

30d ago41:20

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This week, we're scratching The Itch to get hooked! Deal with that pun as Jason Hook of Flat Black joins us to discuss the process of starting a band from scratch after reaching some of rock's highest highs in his previous band. Flat Black's debut album "Dark Side of the Brain" is out July 19th, and Jason has been itching (see, it comes full circle…

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E220 The Upheaval Draft 32:51

1M ago32:51

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This week, we're scratching The Itch for Michigan! Grand Rapids' Upheaval Festival is coming up, and in a callback to last years coverage, we're breaking down this year's lineup. But this time, it's an Itch fantasy draft, as we each build our own stage from the Upheaval lineup! Shout out to past guests Chris Meyer of MiEntertainment and Rebecca Pot…

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E219 A(nother) Conversation with Scott Stevens of The Exies 51:30

1M ago51:30

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This week, we're scratching The Itch for Closure! After 17 years, The Exies are back with a new EP, and band leader and Itch friend Scott Stevens joins us for the second time to discuss all the details. Scott reflects on the experience of creating these new songs (and playing the band's reunion show at The Viper Room in LA) with his unique combinat…

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Season 1 Thank Yous & Announcements 6:38

2M ago6:38

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Where Micah says thank you to most of the people who support the show but recorded this right before Beck Griffith became a patron supporter! Thank you all for your support and see you soon with season 2: Exodus. https://linktr.ee/twibar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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E218 A Conversation with Hang Your Hate 59:39

2M ago59:39

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This week, we're scratching The Itch for serendipity! After a random introduction on an Instagram post, Columbia, Missouri's Hang Your Hate won us over (as discussed in episode 209) and eventually became must-have guests. So this week all five of our MoBros joined us for a breeze of a talk covering the origins of their (bandvantage) name, our mutua…

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E217 A Conversation with Tree One Four 52:33

2M ago52:33

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This week, we're scratching The Itch for some hometown heroes! March Bandness winners and St Louis' own Tree One Four joins us to discuss the creative process, performing with The Urge, and last year's Monolithic Hieroglyphic, which landed them a spot on The Itch's Top 20 Albums list. Plus, the singles vs albums debate continues, Aaron misses half …

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1.43 | Genesis 49:29-50:26 | The Death of Israel and the Fear of the Family 1:20:53

2M ago1:20:53

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Join Micah, Lazarus, Ronnie, and Spencer as they discuss Genesis 49:29-50:26, the ending of the book of Genesis. What does it mean to reconcile to our families? What does it mean to be gathered to our kin? How might we better grieve? And what the hell does all of this have to do with the bisexual classic The Mummy? Find out answers to these questio…

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E216 A Conversation with Micah Bournes 1:18:04

2M ago1:18:04

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This week, we're scratching The Itch to fight evil with poetry. Aaron does his first ever solo interview with one of his favorite artists, poet and musician Micah Bournes. Micah is raising funds for a double album exploring the ins and outs of romance. Along with that, Micah discusses the nature of war, living as a nomad, using his words to create …

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Dr. Hilary Green on Juneteenth

2M ago

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Juneteenth marks the date on June 19, 1865, when news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached the last remaining enslaved people in Texas. We talk with Davidson College historian Hilary Green about how Texas commemorations in the 19th century led to the declaration of a national holiday in 2021. We also get an overview of the Juneteenth ev…

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E215 A(nother) Conversation with Lee Downer and Luke Johnson of Lowlives 27:39

2M ago27:39

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This week, we're scratching The Itch for an instant sequel! We enjoyed our time with Lee and Luke of Lowlives so much that we asked for more of it! Their debut album, Freaking Out, is out now, and we're digging it and digging into it. Join us to hear the story behind their single "Liar," the difference between a good label and a bad one, how Luke a…

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E214 A Conversation with Lee Downer and Luke Johnson of Lowlives 28:57

2M ago28:57

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This week, we're scratching The Itch to get low with Lowlives! Lee Downer and Luke Johnson join us to discuss their journeys through the music industry and the myriad 90s rock influences behind their new earworm-filled debut LP, Freaking Out. Join us for entertaining insight, full music geekery, and the story behind the unsettling Helvis. But wait,…

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1.42 | Genesis 49:1-28 | The Destinies of the Tribes 59:35

2M ago59:35

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Join Micah, Ell, and Spencer as they discuss the blessings given to the rest of the family in Genesis 49:1-28. Why are these blessings so directly tied to the women in their lives? What does this blessing tell us about the perspective of its author? And how can God make it more obvious she cares about the oppressed than in the way the rest of her p…

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Focus on Charlotte Bach Festival 2024

2M ago

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Bach Akademie Charlotte’s 2024 Bach Festival returns to various locations around Charlotte and this year’s festival is called “Bach Akademie Charlotte Goes to Italy.” While it is indeed a Bach festival, it’s bookended by opening and closing concerts that focus on music from Italy, namely Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610 . We …

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E213 Concert Catch-Up: Pointfest, Fury in Few, Calva Louise & VUKOVI, and Eve 6 1:21:33

3M ago1:21:33

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This week, we're scratching The Itch for another set of shows! It was a week of favorites as Fury in Few, Calva Louise, and Oxymorrons all came through St Louis. Join us for an international adventure as Calva visits St Louis for the first time with their Scottish tourmates VUKOVI at Blueberry Hill's Duck Room. Then, Fury in Few brings The Itch to …

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1.41 | Genesis 47:27-48:22 | Blessing Joseph's Strange Foreign Children 44:47

3M ago44:47

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Join Micah, Lazarus, Scott, and Darth as they discuss Genesis 47:27-48:22 for the blessings of Ephraim and Manasseh. What does Jacob bless Joseph's sons in the opposite order? What family trauma is being undone? And why is ball-grabbing so important to the patriarchs? Find out some answers to these questions and more on this latest episode of The W…

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Rodney Marsalis on Summer in the Springs

3M ago

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Trumpeter Rodney Marsalis is a member of the famous New Orleans musical family and the leader of the Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass. We talk to Marsalis about his career and the group's upcoming concert at Gardner-Webb University. Learn more about the Summer in the Springs with the Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass Concert Pictured: Th…

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Replay: A Conversation with Tonya LeeAnne and Cody Denton of Lydia's Castle 1:09:28

3M ago1:09:28

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This past week, the world lost Jon Wysocki. You may know him as the original drummer for Staind, or from his time in SOiL. The Itch knew him as the drummer for Lydia's Castle, one of the first bands to approach us directly about appearing on the show. About two years ago, we spoke with his bandmates Tonya and Cody. It was an insightful, vulner…

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Terry J. Stokes: Jesus and the Abolitionists 1:32:28

3M ago1:32:28

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Join Micah and Ell as they have a conversation with Terry J. Stokes on his book, Jesus and the Abolitionists, a theological exploration of Anarchist Christianity. What does it mean to imagine a non-coercive God? What does it mean to say revelation is an anarchistic process? And what does the nature of God in the Trinity mean for the faith? Find out…

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E212 Concert Catch-Up: Des Rocs, Dead Poet Society, Finch, Winona Fighter, Trophy Eyes, Rarity, and more! 1:16:09

3M ago1:16:09

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This week, we're scratching The Itch to catch up on concerts! It's show season, and we've been out and about experiencing live music from Itch guests, favorites, and new discoveries. KC had a special experience seeing Des Rocs with Jigsaw Youth. KC and Dan caught up with Dead Poet Society and were formally introduced to the nu metal insanity that i…

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1.40.2 | Genesis 47:13-26 | Josephonomics 36:23

3M ago36:23

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Join Micah, Ell, Mat, Joshua Maria Garcia, and W. Scott McAndless as they continue to discuss Genesis 47:13-26. Was Joseph a good person? Can a good person affect real change? Or is the problem power itself, as it has been throughout Genesis? Find out some answers to these questions and more on this second part of the last two-part episode in our f…

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Daniel Wiley on the Salisbury Symphony

3M ago

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The Salisbury Symphony has been looking for a new music director this season, and they will audition their final candidate at their concert called "Hope and Lifting." Daniel Wiley will conduct the orchestra in music of Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, and Omar Thomas. Wiley is currently assistant conductor with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Pops. …

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E211 A(nother) Conversation with Taylor Carroll and Arejay Hale of KemikalFire 52:40

3M ago52:40

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This week, we're scratching The Itch to catch fire! Taylor Carroll and Arejay Hale of KemikalFire are back for another great, coffee-and-fragrance-fueled time. We discuss transitioning from being exclusively behind the kit in their other bands (Lit and Halestorm, respectively) to acting as co-frontmen, getting more nervous playing in front of 200 p…

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Christopher James Lees on MERGE

3M ago

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The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra is producing an immersive event called "Merge" that combines modern symphonic music with electronic dance music and synchronized visual projections. Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees talks about the symphony's foray into new territory and the collaboration that brought it to life. Learn more about the MERGE:…

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1.40.1 | Genesis 47:13-26 | Joseph Centralizes Power 43:37

3M ago43:37

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Join Micah, Ell, Mat, Joshua Maria Garcia, and W. Scott McAndless as they discuss Genesis 47:13-26. How does Joseph centralize power? How does Joseph's power grab affect his family? And can a good person change things from the inside, or is corruption inevitable? Hear some answers to these questions and more on this first part of a two part episode…

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E210 The Itch Interview Wishlist 34:31

4M ago34:31

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This week, we're scratching The Itch to dream big! We're sharing our personal interview wishlists with the world, because once it's out there, there's an expectation? Maybe? Plus, we put the call out for who YOU want to hear us talk with, and we've got some excellent responses to share! Join us for laughs and a glimpse into the possible future of T…

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Lorne Lassiter & Gary Ferraro on Craft Across Continents

4M ago

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Charlotteans Lorne Lassiter and Gary Ferraro helped found the former Mint Museum of Craft and Design in uptown. They've also donated dozens of pieces from their own collection. The exhibit "Craft Across Continents" features many of those works in glass, wood, ceramics, and textiles. On this edition of the Piedmont Arts podcast, we tour the exhibit …

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1.39 | Genesis 45-47:12 | The Family Settles in Egypt 51:33

4M ago51:33

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Join Micah and W Scott McAndless from the Retelling the Bible podcast as they discuss Genesis 45-47:12. What does Joseph's weeping have to teach us about the redemptive process? How can we reimagine our family dynamics in ways that bring healing? And how can you scam your boss even better? Find out some answers to these questions and more on the la…

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E209 The Itch On Tour: Set It Off, Crown the Empire, & Caskets + SAUL, Kingdom Collapse, & Hang Your Hate 49:38

4M ago49:38

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This week, we're scratching The Itch to see shows by friends old and new! We got to see Itch guests Caskets on their tour with Set It Off and Crown the Empire, as well as repeat Itch guests SAUL headlining with Kingdom Collapse and Hang Your Hate. Join us for a discussion about the pros and cons of drinking too much before (and after) a show and th…

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Kalena Bovell on the Salisbury Symphony

4M ago

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Kalena Bovell, a candidate for Salisbury Symphony Music Director, will lead the orchestra in a program called "Musical Inspirations." Bovell made her professional debut as the Chicago Sinfonietta's Assistant Conductor in 2015 and has led performances at the BBC Proms and the Kennedy Center. She also recently had her opera debut at Volcano Theatre w…

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1.38 | Genesis 43-44 | Joseph Tests His Brothers 1:01:19

4M ago1:01:19

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Join Micah, Avery from Blessed are the Binary Breakers, and Brandon Rhodes and Brandon Johnson from the Found in Translation podcast as they discuss Genesis 43-44. How does trauma influence the family's interactions? What could Joseph have done differently? And how is God at work despite all the we do to get in the way? Find out some answers to the…

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E208 A Conversation with Jake Crawford and Luke Caley of Unpeople 59:24

4M ago59:24

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This week, we're scratching The Itch for riffs! And boy do our guests have them in spades! Jake Crawford and Luke Caley of Unpeople (and formerly of Press to MECO) join us for a delightful chat that covers the disbandment of their old band, the formation of their new one, the ingredients that make them so dynamic, and a whole bunch of pure music ne…

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David Fisk on Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Endowment

4M ago

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The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO) shared news that the organization has raised more than $40 million toward a goal of $50 million for its endowment. CSO President and CEO David Fisk discusses why having a significant endowment makes the orchestra stronger, and he provides details about the vital programs the endowment campaign will enable in t…

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1.37 | Genesis 42 | Joseph the Cop 1:00:35

4M ago1:00:35

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Join Micah, Ell, Josiah, and Don as they discuss Genesis 42. Why would you call Joseph a cop here? How is Joseph's abuse of power related to his trauma? And how can we cling to one another so that we do not abuse one another in the same way we have been abused? Find out some answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of The Word in …

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E207 New Rock Roundup: Dead Poet Society, Blind Channel, & Kid Kapichi 32:07

4M ago32:07

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This week, we're scratching The Itch for albums! We're filling you in on three of our favorite records from the first quarter of 2024: Dead Poet Society's "FISSION," Blind Channel's "Exit Emotions," and Kid Kapichi's "There Goes the Neighborhood." Enjoy, as Dead Poet Society completes the trifecta of having an album review episode, a live review ep…

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Tom Gabbard on Blumenthal Arts

4M ago

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Charlotte's nonprofit Blumenthal Arts hosts touring Broadway shows, symphony concerts and the ballet, among other things. But it's also branching out to other kinds of events, like the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit a couple of years ago. David Boraks talks with Blumenthal Arts CEO Tom Gabbard about another big immersive exhibit coming to Charlotte and…

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1.36 | Genesis 40-41 | Joseph Interprets Dreams & Ascends to Power 1:10:54

4M ago1:10:54

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Join Micah, JoshFightsABear, and Demo as they discuss Genesis 40-41. What power do dreams hold? Is Joseph truly blessed or just really good at manipulating people? And who taught those fat cows how to fight? Find out some answers to these questions and more on this episode of The Word in Black and Red! https://linktr.ee/twibar Hosted on Acast. See …

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Paper Route: Ep. 213 | NFC Coach rips Micah Parsons 1:16:31

4M ago1:16:31

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In today's news, Brandon Marshall, Tad Prescott, Bobby Hart & crew discuss…Which NFC coach rips into Micah Parsons and why? Lamar getting a new offense after huge 2023, and then, NFC and AFC for better or worse? Plus, much more!By Brandon Marshall, Tad Prescott, Bobby Hart

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E206 A Conversation with Casandra Carson of Paralandra 34:14

4M ago34:14

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This week, we're scratching The Itch to hang with a MO bro! Or sis, to be accurate. Casandra Carson, frontwoman of Springfield, Missouri's Paralandra, joins us for an energized chat about her band's new album The Body Electric. Along the way we'll discuss the story behind "Love of My Life", Casandra's gift to her boyfriend, the fun they had making …

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Paper Route: Ep. 212 | Rashee Rice wanted after highway accident 1:44:08

4M ago1:44:08

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In today's news, Brandon Marshall & crew discuss…LeBron hit 9 of 10 3’s, should the western conference be worried? Should Saquon have chosen Houston over Philly?, and then, Kevin Durant lists his many reasons as to why he is single. Plus, much more!By Brandon Marshall

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Rick Thurmond on Charlotte Shout!

5M ago

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The Charlotte Shout! festival is produced by Charlotte Center City Partners and showcases Charlotte's creativity, innovation, diversity, and resilience. It includes music acts, art installations, community conversations, culinary events, and more. We talk to Rick Thurmond from Charlotte Center City Partners about the festival's importance to our cu…

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