Best Sean Starr Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 236: Our Guide to The Beatles, "Live at the BBC," Vol. 1 (1994) 38:10

36m ago38:10

38:10

The Beatles: Live at the BBC was released in 1994. The album contained 50+ tracks from some of the 50+ programs the Beatles played on for the BBC during 1962-65. The album was a big hit, selling over 8 million copies, and it was a particular favorite for Dave and Chris who waited in line at a Best Buy in Champaign-Urbana, IL to buy it and get a fre…

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A Big Season-End Thank You! 4:33

3h ago4:33

4:33

A belated season-end thank you from the 34 Circe Salon to all of our listeners! We concluded the 2023-2024 season with our Medusa episode and we'll be back again in October for the 2024-2025 season. We're already recording, so get ready for discussions of all of your favorite topics from warrior women and goddesses to stuntwomen and Bad Marthas. Th…

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Episode 69 - Burnt Coffee Theatre (The Wind in the Willows) interview 33:20

4h ago33:20

33:20

An interview with Joe, Shem, and Aimee from Burnt Coffee Theatre Company, in which we discuss their latest production, an original adaptation of the classic The Wind in the Willows. Also features a bit of nonsense from Ray about what he's been up to recently. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Joe Flatt / Shem Jacobs / Aimee Wright

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Episode 68 - Starr Theatre Collective (Emily Starr) interview 18:30

15d ago18:30

18:30

A chat with Emily Starr, founder of the Starr Theatre Collective, a musical theatre workshop initiative for adults in the Cambridgeshire area. Also features Ray's usual self-indulgent nonsense and some shout-outs for upcoming shows and auditions. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Emily Starr

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Episode 67 - Bethany Graham (Cromer Pier) interview 17:55

4d ago17:55

17:55

A chat with Cromer Pavilion Theatre's Sales & Marketing Manager, Bethany Graham, in regards to their current annual Cromer Pier variety show. Also, Ray takes you through his recent reviews and performance details, and features his usual look at some upcoming productions in our region. Support the Show.…

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Episode 235: Our Discussion of All Things "Mind Games!" 1:34:27

8d ago1:34:27

1:34:27

We're back from our summer break with our deep dive into the remix/super deluxe release of John Lennon's 1973 album Mind Games that came out last month. We've never discussed the actual album before, so we begin with a full track-by-track, keeping in mind the current remixing. We then talk about each of the remaining discs, evaluate the content, an…

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Medusa - with Starr Goode, Miriam Robbins Dexter and Joan Marler 1:13:09

29d ago1:13:09

1:13:09

In this episode, we delve into the matriarchal reinterpretation of the Medusa myth, contrasting it with the traditional patriarchal narrative of Ancient Greece. Starr Goode, Miriam Robbins Dexter and Joan Marler each bring their unique insights and years of scholarship to our understanding of this famous legend. Starr Goode is a noted writer and te…

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Take This Hammer: Writing a Song With Ed Helms 54:18

2M ago54:18

54:18

You probably know Ed Helms from his unforgettable turns in The Hangover movies, The Office, and a laundry list of era-defining comedies, but what you might not know is that he shreds bluegrass music, too. (Actually, if you’ve seen The Office, you’ll know about his impressive musicianship.) Helms has played in bluegrass bands since his college days,…

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In Praise of the Goddess - Persephone 55:15

1M ago55:15

55:15

Join Lauren Torres and Dawn "Sam' Alden as they welcome author Molly Remer and discuss (and praise) the Goddess Persephone. Goddess of spring and Queen of the Underworld, the myths of Persephone are familiar in the Western World. In this episode, as always, we examine this goddess using a matriarchal rather than patriarchal lens. We also view Perse…

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A Word To Our Matrons 1:47

1M ago1:47

1:47

Just a brief message to our sponsors from the newest members of the 34 Circe Make Matriarchy Great Again family, Lauren Torres and Kimberly Rockwell. Thank you all for your support and we look forward to bringing you more exciting matriarchal content in the coming seasons!By 34 Circe Salon, 34 Circe Media

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Nick Thune Writes a Different Kind of Love Song 1:00:44

2M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

This time on Before Your Very Ears, hosts Sean Watkins and Peter Harper give love a chance. Helping them learn the ways of love is Nick Thune, comedian and musician, who spearheads the songwriting session—but not before sharing some of the best bird-related jokes you’ll ever hear. The trio settles on a Steve Jobs-ish strategy of starting with the f…

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Episode 234: Review of Paul McCartney and Wings, "One Hand Clapping" 1:00:51

1M ago1:00:51

1:00:51

This episode delves into the "new" official release of One Hand Clapping from Paul McCartney and Wings. The sessions were recorded in 1974 with the new version of Wings featuring Jimmy McCullough and Geoff Britton, right after the release of the "Junior's Farm" single. We talk about the packaging, the music, the history, and much more. Enjoy! Feel …

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Episode 66 - The Plandits (The Secret Garden) interview 32:04

2M ago32:04

32:04

A wide-ranging interview with Peter Bottley, Eloise Hare, and Deakin van Leeuwen, who as The Plandits, will be taking their debut production, their original adaptation of the Frances Hodgson Burnett classic, The Secret Garden on tour across East Anglia throughout July. Also features Ray's usual nonsense, and a look at some of the upcoming productio…

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The Importance of Postnatal Care 1:03:44

2M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

Taking care of new mothers by restoring their health through rest, bodywork, and nourishing foods can be found in every society, most in the not so distant past. Why then does it become all about the new baby that has arrived? Why don't we think of offering care and support to the parents? New mothers are born into a new role and ceremonies like Cl…

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Episode 65 - Cambridge Theatre Company, Footloose 27:12

1M ago27:12

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An interview with Laura Saunders and Alisdair Buck, who are playing Rusty and Willard respectively, as part of Cambridge Theatre Company's production of the 1980s classic Kevin Bacon film, Footloose. In the interview, we discuss the highlights of the production, its soundtrack, and the joy of working with a quality cast. We also look at some of Lau…

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Episode 64 - Rackheath Youth Theatre interview (Shrek Jr.) 15:52

2M ago15:52

15:52

A lively chat with three pivotal members of the cast of Shrek Jr being performed by the brilliant Rackheath Youth Theatre in July. Aside from talking about their roles and the rehearsals, we also touch upon their favourite performances and their plans for the future in the world of theatre. There's also the usual nonsense from your host, Ray, as he…

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From Song to Cinema: How Cary Brothers Writes With His Eyes and Ears 53:44

3M ago53:44

53:44

Ever wondered how songwriters capture scenery and stories so vivid that they seem to jump out of the song and into real life? Cary Brothers can offer some insight. In addition to releasing three full-length solo albums, the Los Angeles-based musician’s songs have been featured in dozens of film and TV productions, including Grey’s Anatomy, ER, Scru…

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Sean Baker interview, Hangmen - Combined Actors of Cambridge, plus local theatre highlights 34:33

3M ago34:33

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Hear Sean Baker, director of the Combined Actors of Cambridge, talk about bringing Martin McDonagh's Hangmen to the stage at the ADC Theatre. We delve into the narrative of the show, set in Oldham in 1965, following Britain's second-best hangman, Harry Wade, as he faces up to life post-death penalty and with a spectre from his past coming back to h…

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Episode 63 - Sean Baker interview, Hangmen - Combined Actors of Cambridge 34:33

3M ago34:33

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An interview with Sean Baker, Director of Combined Actors of Cambridge's production of the Martin McDonagh comedy thriller, Hangmen. Also features Ray's usual brand of nonsense as he tells you, whether you like it or not, what he's been up to in the world of theatre, and he also gives a handful of shout-outs to upcoming productions in the region. S…

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Female Revenge Films - Peppermint (2018) 41:24

2M ago41:24

41:24

Join Dawn "Sam" Alden and Kimberly Rockwell as they discuss the female revenge film Peppermint (2018). Starring Jennifer Garner, Peppermint tells the story of woman whose happy life is destroyed when a drug cartel kills her husband and daughter. The event turns her into a vigilante and she will not be satisfied until she has her revenge. Our hosts …

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Episode 233: Classic Beatles Gigs - the 1963 "Royal Variety Performance" 39:13

2M ago39:13

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In this episode, we dig into one of the most famous Beatles gigs, the "Royal Variety Performance" in London on November 4, 1963. This was the gig where John Lennon said his famous lines asking the Royals to "rattle [their] jewelry." We go into the background behind the performance, discuss the other performers (the Beatles were the seventh act on t…

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Garrison Starr on Taking Back Your Narrative 1:05:01

3M ago1:05:01

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Mississippi-born, Los Angeles-based musician and songwriter Garrison Starr has been recording and releasing music since the early ’90s. The veteran rocker is an expert on creative expression—but also on navigating the “ballsack of an industry” that is the professional music world. That includes the alienating experience of having to engage in a nar…

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Episode 62 - 14-7 Theatre interview (The Pillowman) 31:07

3M ago31:07

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An interview with John Hales, Charlie Randall, and Nick Murray Brown ahead of 14-7 Theatre's production of The Pillowman (by Martin McDonagh) hitting the stages at a few venues in Norfolk and Suffolk. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / John Hales / Charlie Randall / Nick Murray Brown

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Episode 232: Put Them in the Movies, Review of "Let It Be" (1970 and 2024) 1:05:14

3M ago1:05:14

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In this episode, part of our ongoing Beatles and Beatles-related film series, we discuss and review the Beatles' last film, Let It Be released in 1970...and 2024! We consider the circumstances surrounding the film, give a summary of it, talk about the new version of it on Disney+, and much more. We conclude with a few preliminary thoughts about the…

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Vicki Noble - Amazons and Matriarchy - Pt. 2 1:10:08

3M ago1:10:08

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We're back with the long-awaited follow-up discussion to our foundational episode on Amazons and Matriarchy. In Part I, we discussed the movements of the Old Europe matriarchies in the third millennium B.C., as well as Vicki's concept of the "Double-Goddess," its significance for matriarchy and it's connection with the Amazons. In this episode we p…

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Dan Wilson 41:43

3M ago41:43

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If you’ve been in any bar past last call, you’ve heard Dan Wilson’s work. “Closing Time” launched his band Semisonic into the international pop-culture stratosphere in 1998, and since then, he’s become an A-list cowriter with some of music’s biggest names—including, perhaps, the biggest: Taylor Swift. The 62-year-old Minnesota native cowrote the Ch…

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34 Circe Salon - Make Matriarchy Great Again - Fourth Anniversary Bonus Episode! 24:27

3M ago24:27

24:27

Has it been four years already? Why, yes, it has! Join us as we celebrate our fourth anniversary and take a trip down memory lane. Favorite episodes and stories from Dawn, Sean, Laruen and Kimberly... and a VERY BIG thanks to all of our listeners!By 34 Circe Salon, 34 Circe Media

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Embrace Your Nature 13:24

4M ago13:24

13:24

In this conversation, Sean Starr and Jenny discuss the principle of embracing your nature and the idea that everyone is creative by nature. They explore the concept of creativity as a spectrum and discuss how not everyone may have the drive or desire to develop their creative abilities. They also touch on the importance of getting to know yourself …

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Nebraska, Bacharach, and Adam Sandler: How Milk Carton Kids Write a Song 1:14:50

4M ago1:14:50

1:14:50

Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale, the songwriters and musicians behind indie-folk favorites Milk Carton Kids, don’t cut corners when it comes to songwriting. Everything gets held under the microscope; everything is subject to change. There’s no ego in the room, just pure service of the song. Ryan and Pattengale join hosts Sean Watkins and Peter Har…

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Stuntwomen! 1:06:42

3M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

They are the daring action women that we all adore, but what is it really like to be a stuntwoman? Join us for a really fun discussion with four Hollywood stuntwomen: Katie Rowe is the head of the Hollywood Stuntwomen's Association and an amazing stuntwoman of more than two decades. Angela Meryl is also legendary stuntwoman who has doubled such lum…

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Episode 61 - CSODS interview: 9to5 the Musical 30:43

4M ago30:43

30:43

An interview with Andrea Wilson, Emmie Wright, and Briony Thompson, ahead of CSODS production of 9to5 opening at the Cromer Pavilion Theatre. Also features the usual shout-outs for upcoming shows across East Anglia, and a quick glance at Ray's dull existence. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Andrea Wilson / Emmie Wright / Briony Thompson

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Episode 231: Review of Ringo Starr's new EP, "Crooked Boy" 33:52

4M ago33:52

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In this episode, we review Ringo Starr's recently released EP, Crooked Boy. We discuss the importance (and benefits) of the album having one creative leader, in this case Linda Perry, and give our thoughts on the lyrics and music of each of the four songs. How does Crooked Boy relate to Ringo's earlier EPs? Feel free to email us a message (or recor…

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Keep Your Integrity 15:09

4M ago15:09

15:09

In this episode, Sean Starr and Jenny discuss the importance of keeping your integrity.

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Episode 60 - Annie Eddington (Sudbury Dramatic Society) interview - The Welkin 37:49

4M ago37:49

37:49

An interview with Annie Eddington, Director of Sudbury Dramatic Society's latest production, the wonderful Lucy Kirkwood play, The Welkin Also features Ray's usual brand of self-indulgent nonsense. Support the Show.By Ray Tempesta / Annie Eddington

6M ago22:32

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In this conversation, Sean and Jenny discuss the principle of being innovative in the context of art. They emphasize the importance of embracing technology and finding ways to communicate ideas clearly. They explore the idea of crossing mediums in the digital age and thinking outside the box to reach a wider audience. They also discuss the evolutio…

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