Best Sean Starr Podcasts (2024)

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Action Movie Hero Names (w/ Chris Martin) 1:43:34

37m ago1:43:34

1:43:34

No, not that Chris Martin — the better one. Guest: Chris Martin (X @chrismcomedy, IG @chrismcomedy) Support the show! Join the All Fantasy Everything Patreon for ad-free episodes, mailbags, and video pre-rolls. Advertise on AFE! Advertise on All Fantasy Everything via Gumball.fm. Follow the Good Vibes Gang on social media: Ian Karmel (X @IanKarmel,…

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Episode 70 - Between the Bars Theatre (Fun Home) interview 23:20

8h ago23:20

23:20

An interview with three of the cast (Laura, Eliza, and Connie) playing central roles in Between the Bars' upcoming musical production called Fun Home which is set to open at the ADC Theatre later in September. Also features Ray's usual nonsense as he tells you what he's been up to lately, as well as featuring a handful of shout-outs for upcoming pr…

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S20 Ep. 11: Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Fallout, 'Watch The Party Die' Reactions, Are We Sick Of Ice Cube Yet?, 90s Album Draft, Sean Price vs Craig G & More! 2:25:40

7h ago2:25:40

2:25:40

(0:00) intro & preview (1:30) catchin' up & how to cover topics sufficiently (6:48) RIP Rich Homie Quan, Frankie Beverly & Tito Jackson (8:56) Ice Cube once again surfaces during an election cycle with an unpopular message & why black Twitter might be sick of him (27:33) Diddy Arrested!!! (28:43) we discuss the fallout from the announcement of Kend…

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Wedding Guests (w/ Matthew Starr) 1:22:00

1d ago1:22:00

1:22:00

We do talk about Glen Powell, yet again, in this one. Guest: Matthew Starr (IG @matthewsstarr, X @matthewsstarr) Support the show! Join the All Fantasy Everything Patreon for ad-free episodes, mailbags, and video pre-rolls. Advertise on AFE! Advertise on All Fantasy Everything via Gumball.fm. Follow the Good Vibes Gang on social media: Ian Karmel (…

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Things That Make You Go "Hmm..." (w/ Sean O'Connor) 1:45:58

8d ago1:45:58

1:45:58

AKA our stand-up sets. Guest: Sean O'Connor (IG @seanoconnz, X @seanoconnz) Support the show! Join the All Fantasy Everything Patreon for ad-free episodes, mailbags, and video pre-rolls. Advertise on AFE! Advertise on All Fantasy Everything via Gumball.fm. Follow the Good Vibes Gang on social media: Ian Karmel (X @IanKarmel, IG @IanKarmel) Sean Jor…

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S20 Ep. 10: Hoteps vs. Hip-Hop, Classic Albums From 2019, RIP Fatman Scoop, Rampage Calls Out Old School Rappers, Belly OST vs. Bulworth OST, & More! 1:56:08

9d ago1:56:08

1:56:08

(0:00) intro & preview (1:35) catchin' up & our kids going back to school (6:36) R.I.P. Fatman Scoop (12:44) Flipmode rapper Rampage calls out rappers from his era for switching up to stay popular; does he have a point? And where's the line between growth & adaptation, and selling out? (27:37) Hoteps vs. Hip Hop: cultural talking heads have been cr…

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

11d 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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Holes (w/ Blair Socci, Steph Tolev) 1:32:52

16d ago1:32:52

1:32:52

It was either this or crackers. Guests: Blair Socci (IG @blairsocci, X @blairsocci) Steph Tolev (IG @stephtolev) Support the show! Join the All Fantasy Everything Patreon for ad-free episodes, mailbags, and video pre-rolls. Advertise on AFE! Advertise on All Fantasy Everything via Gumball.fm. Follow the Good Vibes Gang on social media: Ian Karmel (…

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S20 Ep. 9: 20 Years Of Foreign Exchange; 'Connected' Retro Review, Drake Teases More Beef w/ Kendrick & Drops New Music, Best New Artists & Advice We'd Give Them, Raekwon vs Ghostface & More! 2:02:58

16d ago2:02:58

2:02:58

(0:00) intro & preview (2:05) catchin' up & a "celebrity" sighting (8:04) Drake is at it again...teasing more diss tracks aimed at Kendrick Lamar & releasing new music; is this the best approach to take to get his career back on track?? (34:24) we dive into a retro review of Foreign Exchange's 'Connected' LP on its 20th anniversary & discuss our fi…

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A Big Season-End Thank You! 4:33

19d 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

24d 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 showBy Ray Tempesta / Joe Flatt / Shem Jacobs / Aimee Wright

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Cats (w/ Debra DiGiovanni) 1:34:09

23d ago1:34:09

1:34:09

Meow. Guest: Debra DiGiovanni (IG @debradg) Support the show! Join the All Fantasy Everything Patreon for ad-free episodes, mailbags, and video pre-rolls. Advertise on AFE! Advertise on All Fantasy Everything via Gumball.fm. Follow the Good Vibes Gang on social media: Ian Karmel (X @IanKarmel, IG @IanKarmel) Sean Jordan (X @SeanSJordan, IG @Seancou…

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S20 Ep. 8: Kendrick Lamar Hot Takes, His Underrated & Overrated Songs, Kendrick's Albums Ranked, Tyler The Creator Calls Out Rapper Ian, Black Thought vs Killer Mike & More!! 2:11:08

1M ago2:11:08

2:11:08

(0:00) intro & preview (2:00) catchin' up & how our summer has been (7:43) Tyler The Creator calls out rapper Ian; does he have a point? (27:00) we dive into our obligatory Kendrick Lamar discussion, starting with 10 hot takes that have been put out there in the wake of his victory over Drake (59:27) we list what we feel are Kendrick's most underra…

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

1M 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 showBy Ray Tempesta / Emily Starr

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All Fantasy Everything (w/ Marissa Melnyk, Zak Toscani, Shane Torres, Katie Nolan, Chris Charpentier, and Zach Harper) 1:57:16

1M ago1:57:16

1:57:16

It's episode 400, baby! We've invited some of our favorites to pick moments from these past eight years. Guests: Zach Harper (X @talkhoops, IG @talkhoops) Marissa Melnyk (X @marsmel, IG @marsmel) Zak Toscani (X @zak_toscani, IG @zaktoscani) Shane Torres (X @shanetorres, IG @shanetorres) Katie Nolan (X @katienolan, IG @natiekolan) Chris Charpentier …

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S20 Ep. 7: Should 'Adult Contemporary' Be a Subgenre in Hip Hop? Breakdancing at the Olympics Reactions, Our Favorite 10 Gang Starr Songs, Your Old Droog vs Action Bronson & More! 2:00:22

1M ago2:00:22

2:00:22

(0:00) intro & preview (1:40) catchin' up (8:40) we share our thoughts on the first breakdancing competition in the Olympics (18:16) 9th Wonder & Q-Tip bring up opposite arguments concerning whether an "Adult Contemporary" sub-genre would work for hip-hop? Who should be included in it, and why? (56:39) Give Them Their Flowers: Our favorite 10 Gang …

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

1M 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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Non-Alcoholic Beverages (w/ Beth Stelling) 1:50:59

1M ago1:50:59

1:50:59

We're doing it again! (The first one was a live show; it's on Patreon!) Guest: Beth Stelling (X @BethStelling, IG @BethStelling) Support the show! Join the All Fantasy Everything Patreon for ad-free episodes, mailbags, and video pre-rolls. Advertise on AFE! Advertise on All Fantasy Everything via Gumball.fm. Follow the Good Vibes Gang on social med…

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

1M 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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Summer Olympics (w/ Megan Gailey) 1:52:10

2M ago1:52:10

1:52:10

Five rings. Five rounds. Let's go. Guest: Megan Gailey (X @megangailey, IG @bettermegangailey) Support the show! Join the All Fantasy Everything Patreon for ad-free episodes, mailbags, and video pre-rolls. Advertise on AFE! Advertise on All Fantasy Everything via Gumball.fm. Follow the Good Vibes Gang on social media: Ian Karmel (X @IanKarmel, IG @…

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S20 Ep.6: Is Lupe Fiasco Hating On Kendrick? DJ's Top 10 Hip Hop Albums Of All Time, Unpopular Hip Hop Opinions, Cam'ron on Chicago Rappers, Philmore Green vs Abstract Mindstate & More 2:07:25

1M ago2:07:25

2:07:25

(0:00) intro & preview (1:35) catchin' up (3:15) RIP Chino XL (8:32) Is Lupe Fiasco Hating On Kendrick Lamar? We go through his long history of saying less than flattering things about K Dot & what could be the true source of his criticism? Does he want smoke with Kendrick? (32:02) Cam'ron has an opinion about Chicago rappers (40:00) co-host DJ sha…

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

2M 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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HBO Shows (Auction w/ Zach Harper) 1:31:34

2M ago1:31:34

1:31:34

You'll never guess which show goes for the highest bid. Guest: Zach Harper (X @talkhoops, IG @talkhoops) Support the show! Join the All Fantasy Everything Patreon for ad-free episodes, mailbags, and video pre-rolls. Advertise on AFE! Advertise on All Fantasy Everything via Gumball.fm. Follow the Good Vibes Gang on social media: Ian Karmel (X @IanKa…

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S20 Ep. 5: Complex's Power 25 Ranking of Hip Hop Media Figures, Andre 3000 On New Artists Sounding The Same, Westside Gunn Discography Breakdown, RTJ1 vs RTJ4, Notorious Thugs vs Triumph & More! 2:13:23

2M ago2:13:23

2:13:23

(0:00) intro & preview (1:30) catchin' up (5:10) Andre 3000 weighs in on why so many new artists sound the same (12:51) we review Complex's Power 25 Ranking of Hip Hop Media Personalities- who belongs and who doesn't (1:04:18) we break down the discography of Westside Gunn to determine his GOAT album, most divisive album, overlooked masterpiece, fa…

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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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The Movies That Are The Hardest To Get Your Partner To Watch (w/ Shane Torres) 2:10:37

2M ago2:10:37

2:10:37

The Hispanic Titanic is back with a peak-AFE topic. Guest: Shane Torres (X @shanetorres, IG @shanetorres) Support the show! Join the All Fantasy Everything Patreon for ad-free episodes, mailbags, and video pre-rolls. Advertise on AFE! Advertise on All Fantasy Everything via Gumball.fm. Follow the Good Vibes Gang on social media: Ian Karmel (X @IanK…

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S20 Ep. 4: Albums That Expanded Our Taste, Common & Eminem's Comebacks, Hip Hop's Ethnic Origins: Who's Right Between Lord Jamar & KRS One? Large Professor vs Lord Finesse & More! 1:54:53

2M ago1:54:53

1:54:53

(0:00) intro & preview (2:00) we react to the apparent attempted assassination of 45 (9:12) we weigh in on the debate between Lord Jamar & KRS One on who created hip hop, black Americans or blacks along with Puerto Ricans and other minority groups? (28:21) Common & Eminem both dropped "comeback" albums on the same day! Did they recapture their glor…

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In Praise of the Goddess - Persephone 55:15

2M 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

2M 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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Grilling Music (w/ Jamel Johnson) 2:01:42

2M ago2:01:42

2:01:42

It's summer. We're grillin'. We're draftin'. Guest: Jamel Johnson (X @nonprofitcomic, IG @broccolihouse) Support the show! Join the All Fantasy Everything Patreon for ad-free episodes, mailbags, and video pre-rolls. Advertise on AFE! Advertise on All Fantasy Everything via Gumball.fm. Follow the Good Vibes Gang on social media: Ian Karmel (X @IanKa…

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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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S20 Ep. 3: "Not Like Us" Music Video Reactions, A Conversation About Jaguar Wright, Donald Glover's BET Awards Rant, What It Means To Be Black Today, Schoolboy Q vs. A$AP Rocky & More 2:21:33

2M ago2:21:33

2:21:33

(0:00) intro & preview (1:30) catchin' up & Ian's NYC trip (11:04) we share our reactions to & discuss Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" music video (43:30) Is Jaguar Wright a reliable source of insider gossip? Or is she just peddling conspiracy theories out of bitterness? (1:12:43) Donald Glover went on a humorous rant at the recent BET Awards, but d…

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

2M 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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(Our) Mid-life Crises (w/ Zak Toscani) 2:11:49

3M ago2:11:49

2:11:49

I'm having one right now! Guest: Zak Toscani (X @zak_toscani, IG @zaktoscani) Support the show! Join the All Fantasy Everything Patreon for ad-free episodes, mailbags, and video pre-rolls. Advertise on AFE! Advertise on All Fantasy Everything via Gumball.fm. Follow the Good Vibes Gang on social media: Ian Karmel (X @IanKarmel, IG @IanKarmel) Sean J…

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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

3M ago27:12

27:12

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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Sparkling Water (w/ Hayes Davenport, Sean Clements) 1:46:38

3M ago1:46:38

1:46:38

It's a Hollywood Handbook crossover! Guests: Hayes Davenport (X @hayesdavenport, IG @hayesdavenport) Sean Clements (X @seanclements, IG @seanclements) Support the show! Join the All Fantasy Everything Patreon for ad-free episodes, mailbags, and video pre-rolls. Advertise on AFE! Advertise on All Fantasy Everything via Gumball.fm. Follow the Good Vi…

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