Best Michael L Perry Podcasts (2024)

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Makeup Artist Kristofer Buckle on Madonna, Mariah, Bethenny, Cher & more 1:01:53

9d ago1:01:53

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Jess is joined by celebrity makeup artist KRISTOFER BUCKLE! Topics: discovery as a punk/goth in Penn Station, working MADONNA’s SEX book party, transforming MARIAH into her post-“Butterfly” image, CHER poaching him while working XTINA for “Burlesque,” BETHENNY filming him do her (drug store) face and an airline losing his makeup kit hours before do…

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Rick Thurmond and Liz Brigham on the Confluence Music Conference

10d ago

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Charlotte is trying to put itself back on the map as a music city, with an annual conference called Confluence. This year's event is at AvidXchange Music Factory and music venues around the city. On this Piedmont Arts podcast, we'll hear from two of the organizers, Rick Thurmond and Liz Brigham, about what you'll see and hear. Learn more about the …

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Brian Meixner and Bill Lawing on North Carolina Brass Band, Ben Sollee on The Long Haul

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The North Carolina Brass Band performs a free concert in Charlotte at First United Methodist Church. It's a night of brass band and pipe organ music featuring organist Evan Currie. On this Piedmont Arts podcast, we talk with music director Brian Meixner and cornest Bill Lawing. Plus, we talk with singer-songwriter and classically trained cellist Be…

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L Word Rockers BETTY - Behind the Music, Sondheim & more 53:53

23d ago53:53

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Jess is joined by pop/rock trio BETTY (known for THE L WORD theme song) as they release their 11th album “EAT.” Topics: how an indie bon vivant band (composed of sisters Elizabeth Ziff & Amy Ziff, best friend Alyson Palmer) lasts for 40 years, living together in the late 80s East Village, their performance at Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hal…

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2024-2025 Visual Arts Preview

24d ago

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Museums across the Piedmont are hanging their fall shows. On this Piedmont Arts podcast, we have a preview that includes local and regional art at Charlotte's Mint Museum, Surrealism and African American artists at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, a Wizard of Oz-themed show at UNC Charlotte and more.…

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Fantasy/Historical Fiction Author Cheryl L-G Trent Visits Madame Perry's Salon 49:00

25d ago49:00

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Fantasy and Historical Fiction Fans Rejoice! 🎉 Meet Cheryl L-G Trent, a dyslexic neurodivergent Historian hailing from Texas/Oklahoma. Her passion for writing remains unwavering despite limitations, drawing inspiration from a diverse family background. Cheryl delves into Ancient, Medieval, Native American, and Clothing History, crafting narratives …

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2024-2025 Music Season Preview

30d ago

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A new season of live music is starting for music groups and venues across the Piedmont. In this Piedmont Arts podcast, we have a few ideas as you plan your listening for the 2024-25 season. We preview what's coming from classical music groups like Bach Akademie Charlotte and 7th Street Concerts , monthly concerts from JazzArts Charlotte , and eclec…

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Countess Luann de Lesseps & Assistant Roger Dawley 45:27

30d ago45:27

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Jess is joined by COUNTESS LUANN and her right-hand man, Roger Dawley! Topics: Spending 2 nights on Fire Island over Labor Day Weekend, her summer run-in with Bethenny, tales from Luann’s time as a geriatric nurse, loving cigarettes, brief thoughts on RHONY reboot, latest with Sonja Morgan, prepping to film the Housewives Bachelor show and her plan…

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Author and Behavioral Expert Bokinia Colbert on Mental Wellness Journaling 1:10:00

1M ago1:10:00

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Behavioral Health Expert Bokinia Colbert joins us to talk about her popular new book My Healthy Noggin' Mental Wellness Journaling Through Highs, Lows, and Everything in Between As we navigate life's twists and turns, it's crucial to keep a clear sense of direction—knowing where we've been, where we are, and where we want to go. Journaling offers a…

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Judy Gold Returns! Gay Divorce, Writing Rosie's Talk Show, Janeane Garofalo & more 58:40

1M ago58:40

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Jess is joined by comedian JUDY GOLD! Topics: gay divorce, loving Ozempic, meeting her partner via a Time Out New York dating ad, buying her Provincetown house in 1994, not living with a partner, separate bedrooms, writing/producing The Rosie O’Donnell Show, filming her 1995 HBO standup special with Janeane Garofalo, creating a new TV series w/ San…

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2024-2025 Theatre Season Preview

1M ago

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A new season of theater is coming up across the region. This episode previews Broadway shows at The Blumenthal in Charlotte, children's shows at Children's Theater of Charlotte, and productions at professional and community theaters from Charlotte to Salisbury to Hickory. Pictured: Lin-Manuel Miranda in the title role of his musical "Hamilton"; By …

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NYC Restaurant Culture Deep Dive (w/ Jake Cornell) 57:39

1M ago57:39

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Jess is joined by comedian JAKE CORNELL for a deep dive into NYC restaurant culture. Topics: asking waiters what to order, restaurant temperature and sound/music levels, tips for people on dates, best celebrity tipper, oddest celebrity group sighting, best / worst bathrooms and more. Plus, Jake’s summer of Provincetown 4x, Edinburgh Fringe Fest tal…

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True Crime Author and Trial Reporter Paul Sanders 58:00

2M ago58:00

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Paul Sanders is an award-winning true crime author who draws on his real-life experiences as a juror to craft gritty, exhilarating tales that take readers on page-turning thrill rides. Paul’s story began in 2014 when he was first called to serve as a death penalty juror in the trial of Marissa DeVault. Upon the completion of the case, he wrote his …

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Provincetown Fringe, Cape Cod Serial Killer & Hooking (w/ Ryan Landry) 50:22

2M ago50:22

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Jess is joined by the king of Provincetown fringe performance — playwright and drag theater impresario, RYAN LANDRY! Topics: bringing JENNIFER COOLIDGE and PARKER POSEY to P-Town, setting fire to The Pyramid Club, working as a hooker, appearing in the Roy Cohn documentary, his cemetery plot with MARGARET CHO, the Cape Cod Serial Killer, hosting the…

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2024-2025 Opera Season Preview

2M ago

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Hosts Rachel Stewart and David Boraks preview the 2024 - 2025 opera season at companies around the region. Opera Carolina's James Meena talks about his company's season of classic operas, plus a special benefit concert with famed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. Opera Carolina Piedmont Opera North Carolina Opera Greensboro Opera…

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2024 - 2025 Orchestra Preview

2M ago

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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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Adonis Tsilimparis Head of Sync Licensing and Music Supervisor 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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Adonis Tsilimparis is a born and raised New York City composer. He began studying guitar and piano at age 11. After graduating from College, he played in several pop and rock bands as a lead guitarist and singer. In the mid 1990′s he became a staff writer at commercial jingle house called Fearless Music, where he wrote and performed countless comme…

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Isaac Mizrahi Returns! NYC Real Estate, Unzipped, Madonna, Sandra Bernhard 51:21

2M ago51:21

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ISAAC MIZRAHI returns! Topics include: securing his West Village combination apartment, his friendship w/ RUPAUL, the truth behind the MADONNA - SANDRA BERNHARD - INGRID CASARES love triangle, his seminal documentary UNZIPPED and SEX AND THE CITY + AND JUST LIKE THAT musings. Plus, his cabaret version of “Borderline,” '90s dial-a-date lines, meetin…

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That Song Is About What? Suss Song Lyrics With Jennifer Noran & Mme Perry 1:06:00

2M ago1:06:00

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Baby, It's Cold Outside, but it's about to feel like Dateline in here! Ever pondered the lyrics of familiar songs that you've sung along to, perhaps since your childhood, only to discover they hold a different meaning than you initially thought? Join Jennifer Noran, AKA Queen Bee of Queen City Steam, and Madame Perry as they delve into the hidden d…

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

2M 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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Inside Rosie O’Donnell’s Oprah OWN Show, Election as Reality TV (w/ Page Hurwitz) 54:14

3M ago54:14

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Jess is joined by TV producer and director PAGE HURWITZ (Netflix’s Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution). Topics: exec. producing ROSIE O'DONNELL's Oprah OWN talk show, producing TABATHA TAKES OVER, Trump’s mythical character on THE APPRENTICE & the parallels of the 2016 election to Paddy Chayefsky’s film NETWORK. Plus: discovering Fortune Feimster and…

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Shanté Williams on Opera Carolina

3M 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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Ofeibea Loveless, Airship Ashanti's Mechanic and PR/Marketing Chair 1:06:00

3M ago1:06:00

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Airship Ashanti,a steampunk group focusing on multiculturalism in steampunk and philanthropy will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this summer. Her Royal Airship Airship Ashanti is a multicultural steampunk group in Ohio. They are known and loved in the Steampunk, Anime, and other communities for their brilliant costumes, many talents, and for t…

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Singer & Songwriter Jonathan Brenner 1:06:00

3M ago1:06:00

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Jonathan Brenner is an Atlanta-based singer-songwriter who defies easy classification. Described as “somewhere between New York and Nashville,” his music is a unique amalgam of genres, including pop, country, folk, Americana, and jazz. His musical influences include Hank Williams, Sr., Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Elton John, Billy Joel, James Taylor, C…

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John Arthur Hill on Addiction, Teeth, PTown vs. Fire Island & Countess Luann’s Renaissance 1:03:19

3M ago1:03:19

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Jess is joined by SiriusXM RadioAndy co-host, singer & comedian JOHN ARTHUR HILL. Topics: John’s dental and sobriety journeys, the rehab to SoulCycle pipeline, secret Bravo smokers, Barry’s Bootcamp, the Underwear Party on Fire Island, preferring Provincetown, nearly getting fired as Andy Cohen’s co-host, why Countess Luann is huge at festivals, ma…

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DJ Night In The Genie Bottle - Come For The Music, Stay For The Wisecracks 1:02:00

3M ago1:02:00

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DJ Night In The Genie Bottle - Come For The Music, Stay For The Wisecracks Music from previous and upcoming guests, including TruckerBomb, Joe Symes & The Loving Kind, Zaida, Run Katie Run, Denton Perry, Jonathan Brenner,The ShakeUps, Madame Perry's Salon's Producer is Megan Whitlock. Intro music, Miss E's Vacation, was composed and recorded by Den…

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Lydia and Atticus Give Madame Perry The POV From A Kid's World 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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Ever listen to people younger than you? There's a lot to be learned from their knowledge, observations, and perspective. Lydia and Atticus visit Madame Perry and give us the scoop, the lowdown, the skinny regarding What's On The Minds Of Kids Today. We'll cover games, sports, future plans, the planet, and what kind of future they want. Studio call …

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Review of Liza Minnelli, Ani DiFranco, Linda Perry & Indigo Girls Docs (w/ Mark Snyder) 1:23:18

4M ago1:23:18

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Jess is joined by writer and “All I Want To Do Is Talk About Madonna” co-host Mark Snyder to review the TriBeCa Film Festival premieres of brand new documentaries centered around LIZA MINNELLI, ANI DIFRANCO, LINDA PERRY and a bonus review of the recent INDIGO GIRLS doc. Topics — the live performances from Linda Perry & Ani DiFranco following their …

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Clea Simon, Author of BAD BOY BEAT 1:01:00

4M ago1:01:00

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When a rookie reporter is convinced a series of street crimes are connected, she is willing to go the extra mile to chase down the big story. - BAD BOY BEAT “Simon’s staccato prose sets a tense mood that keeps readers on the edge.” – Kirkus Reviews Clea is the author of the psychological suspense novels World Enough and Hold Me Down (both named “Mu…

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Michael Musto on Village Voice, Gossip, Psychology of Blind Items 44:03

4M ago44:03

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Jess is joined by legendary Village Voice gossip columnist Michael Musto! Musto discusses the origin of outing, psychology of blind items, how an unknown Madonna prevented him from sound-checking with his band in 1982, Gaga's Oscar campaigns and the trouble he got into after Andy Warhol's funeral. He also dishes on Malcolm Forbes, camp John Waters,…

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Steampunk Author & Travel Writer Carolina Cardona 1:01:00

4M ago1:01:00

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It is said that Santos Andújar is more automaton than man. The mysterious aristocrat living in 1897 San Juan barely survived the unknown illness that killed his entire family and left him with multiple prosthetics to lead a reclusive existence. Yet Santos’ darkly whimsical world is besieged by a visit from his beautiful and hedonistic cousin, Viole…

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Dr. Hilary Green on Juneteenth

4M 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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You’re invited to judge Reddit stories with Jennifer Perry & Kinia Colbert! 1:26:00

4M ago1:26:00

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So many way out and wacky stories on Reddit! Do you read them? Do you comment? Thousands do and so does Madame Perry. Tonight she and her well known and loved BFF Kinia Colbert read a couple of stories on Reddit and and the replies and give our takes. And to make it really fun we want YOU to call in and opine along with us! Like a pajama party in c…

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Lindsay Hubbard on Sex, Love & Carl Radke Origin Story 50:53

4M ago50:53

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Jess is joined by the one true queen of Summer House — LINDSAY HUBBARD! Topics: a listening tour of the Hamptons, the business of being a PR guru, having sex on camera and the origins of “Hubbhouse." Plus — Lindsay’s Sun / Moon / Rising signs, a quick astrological reading from Andy Bellatti (@astrologywithandy), an off-camera crazy dating story, fa…

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Focus on Charlotte Bach Festival 2024

4M 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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Run Katie Run Rocks The Genie Bottle! 1:05:00

4M ago1:05:00

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With a unique blend of rock sensibilities and folky textures, the sound of Run Katie Run condenses into a singular force of energy and power. American Songwriter Kate Coleman may be front and center in Run Katie Run, but the band’s new album, Cowboy Boots with Fishnet Tights, due out April 28, deeply reflects the community surrounding her. Its 13 A…

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The Felicity, Dawson’s Creek & 90210 Music Restoration Project 47:04

4M ago47:04

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Jess is joined by the creator of @felicityrestorationproject to chat about one of the greatest issues of our time - the replacement of music on our beloved nineties TV shows - FELICITY, DAWSON’S CREEK & 90210. We discuss legalities of the music licensing issue, painstakingly digitizing scenes with correct music from VHS tapes and Paula Cole strikin…

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Freedom Specialist Bob Gardner 1:06:00

4M ago1:06:00

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Bob Gardner is the Founder of The Freedom Specialist, a body-based approach to happiness, health, and well-being. He is also the author of the book Built for Freedom and host of the podcast Alive and Free. As a Transformational Specialist Bob’s aim is to share his unique tools with the world that help them find happiness, health, and well-being. In…

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Rodney Marsalis on Summer in the Springs

5M 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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Power-Pop Band The Shake Ups Will Rock The Genie Bottle With Madame Perry! 1:03:00

5M ago1:03:00

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The Shake Ups are an award-winning, Midwestern-based power-pop music collective that blends co-ed vocals, bouncy melodies and infectious energy into a refreshingly charming sound. The Shake Ups are comprised of Patrick O'Connor (vocals, guitars), Savannah O'Connor (keyboards, vocals), Lee Cherolis (bass), Luisanna Rodriguez (vocals, percussion), Ed…

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IT Girls of NYC ‘90s Lesbian Chic (w/ Elizabeth Ziff & Maggie Moore) 58:08

5M ago58:08

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Jess is joined by exes & best friends ELIZABETH ZIFF (The L Word writer; BETTY rocker) and MAGGIE MOORE (chanteuse; real estate broker) to reflect on ‘90s queer girl culture in NYC. Topics: their meet-cute love story, creating the Industria Super Studios girl parties, Café Tabac, Meow Mix, Alan Cumming. Plus — Laurel Holloman / Nicole Ari Parker fi…

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Author Mitzi Szereto Is Back With Her Newest Book On Women Who Murder 1:02:00

5M ago1:02:00

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Explore the fascinating psychology behind these killer women, unraveling their motives and unveiling the infinite complexities of human behavior in Women Who Murder: An International Collection of Deadly True Crime Tales. From chilling stories of black widow murderers to spine-tingling narratives of women who shocked the world with their sinister d…

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Daniel Wiley on the Salisbury Symphony

5M 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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Behavioral Health Counselor Kinia Colbert Helps Us Cope With Tough Times 1:10:00

5M ago1:10:00

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In a time where there seems to be bad news and tough breaks everywhere, we need a few extra coping skills to keep on keeping on! Behavioral Health Counselor Kinia Colbert joins us tonight to give us those skills and take calls. Bokinia (Kinia) Colbert owns My Healthy Noggin, LLC, a Behavioral Health company specializing in mental and social wellnes…

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Christopher James Lees on MERGE

5M 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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Lorne Lassiter & Gary Ferraro on Craft Across Continents

5M 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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Catherine Cohen on Seek Treatment, Edinburgh Fringe & more 46:26

5M ago46:26

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Jess is joined by singer, comedian and “Seek Treatment” co-host — CATHERINE COHEN! Topics: audio only vs. video podcasts, boutique fitness, her West Village apartment, self-financing Netflix specials, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Taylor Swift vs. Sarah McLachlan | Ani Difranco | Fiona Apple, Baby Reindeer, Cafe Cluny, Kate Mara, open relationship…

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Animator Peter G and Madame P Talk Animation And Play New Music 1:08:00

6M ago1:08:00

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Animator Peter G, owner of Sine Timore Animation Studios, is a popular guest and friend of Madame Perry. Peter created videos for the Ask Blanche comedy segments popular on The Sherman & Tingle Show on Chicago's classic rock station the Drive 97.1FM. Recently he was contracted by The Shake Ups, a pop culture band out of Michigan, to create a video …

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Kalena Bovell on the Salisbury Symphony

6M 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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Tabatha Coffey — Tabatha Takes Over, Shear Genius, Reddit 44:48

6M ago44:48

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Jess is joined by TABATHA COFFEY, Australian hairstylist, salon owner and star of TABATHA TAKES OVER & SHEAR GENIUS. Topics: Losing Shear Genius yet scoring her own spin-off, living in New Jersey, Reddit threads, wanting a reboot, Jackie Warner & her reputation of being a “b*tch.” Plus — Tabatha’s upbringing in Australia where she was thrown into t…

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