Best Taylor Ramble Podcasts (2024)

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170. INTERVIEW: Jen Leno 1:00:05

11h ago1:00:05

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Hello listeners! We have another fun episode for you this week. We had the pleasure of speaking to Jen Leno. Jen Leno (she/they) is a lighting designer, a photographer, and a generative multi-media artist based in Brooklyn, New York. Jen knew that she would pursue art as a career when she was a child, but lighting design has been an unexpected and …

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Kamala Harris: Redefining American Identity 43:27

6d ago43:27

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In this episode of Rambling Through the Bramble, hosts Hobart and Clark Taylor delve into the multifaceted appeal of Kamala Harris. They explore how her background as a second-generation American resonates with a growing, yet often overlooked, demographic in the United States. The discussion touches on historical and cultural shifts, comparing the …

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169. More rambling from yours truly... 26:38

7h ago26:38

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Hello listeners! It's been a while (again). We've had a busy summer so we're here to share what we've been up to. Hope you all are having a great summer. ________________________ Please support Beckett's Babies by reviewing, sharing an episode with your friends, or follow us on Instagram or Threads: @beckettsbabies As always, we would love to hear …

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Olympics So Black? 52:22

1d ago52:22

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In this episode, Clark Taylor and Hobart explore the dynamic political landscape of August 2024, post-Olympics, and the potential end of Donald Trump's career. The discussion delves into the controversial idea of northern states seceding if Trump wins, examining the structural imbalances in the U.S. political system. They analyze the Electoral Coll…

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Trump vs Women Doing Their Black Jobs 30:59

1M ago30:59

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In this episode of "Rambling Through the Brambles," Clark Taylor and Hobart Taylor delve into Donald Trump's contentious appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists. They discuss Trump's combative stance, his inability to appeal beyond his base, and the racial dynamics at play during the event. Clark and Hobart analyze Trump's thin-…

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Kamala! 57:54

1M ago57:54

57:54

Where we find our way through the new candidate for President's campaign, image, likeability and chances in our weird-making electoral system.By jclarktaylor

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Kamala? 1:10:09

2M ago1:10:09

1:10:09

Hobart wants to know what Clark thinks about this whole Kamala Harris Joe Biden thing. Clark has some opinions.By jclarktaylor

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168. INTERVIEW: Aaron Klass 58:22

2M ago58:22

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Hello listeners! This week, we chat with jack-of-all trades, Aaron Klass! Aaron Klass is a founding member of Blunt Force Drama Theater Company, a teaching company for emerging artists with a decade long production history. He is a playwright, director, designer, production manager, and actor. He has joint custody of several unimpressive screenwrit…

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167. INTERVIEW: Taylor Edelle Stuart 1:03:39

3M ago1:03:39

1:03:39

Hello listeners! We have another fun episode for you this week. We had the pleasure of speaking to Taylor Edelle Stuart who we first met at Iowa! Taylor Edelle Stuart is a film & theatre director, video artist, and projection designer. Her work focuses on the interplay between the digital and physical by cultivating harmony and tension between thea…

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166. INTERVIEW: Kira Rockwell 56:14

4M ago56:14

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Hello listeners! This week's guest is Kira Rockwell! Kira (she/her) is a neurodivergent playwright, originally from the heart of Texas. Through a trauma informed, healing centered lens, she aims to nurture communal spaces that disrupt passivity and empower agency. This summer she will develop her play WICKED BITTER BEAST(S) with Alabama Shakespeare…

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165. Oh, just checking in... 39:30

4M ago39:30

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Hello listeners! It's been awhile since we checked in so please enjoy our ramble and babble. ________________________ Please support Beckett's Babies by reviewing, sharing an episode with your friends, or follow us on Instagram or Threads: @beckettsbabies As always, we would love to hear from you! Send us your questions or thoughts on playwriting, …

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OJ Simpson Part 2 1:09:22

4M ago1:09:22

1:09:22

Still more to say about the case and the context and what it all means.By jclarktaylor

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OJ Simpson Part 1 36:03

4M ago36:03

36:03

We do our typically searching analysis of what OJ means in the current moment.By jclarktaylor

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Ramble On! 42:33

4M ago42:33

42:33

We are getting into the personal as we continue to explore. Today Hobart asked about subtle or hidden prejudices we may each hold about the other's race.By jclarktaylor

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164. INTERVIEW: Lucas Baisch 54:40

5M ago54:40

54:40

Hello listeners! We're excited to return to our regular programming with an interview with a fellow playwright! Today’s guest is Lucas Baisch, a playwright from San Francisco currently based in Brooklyn. He is an instructor at Pratt, a Workspace resident with the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, and a Play Group member at Ars Nova. His play 404 No…

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RTTB April 2, 2024: Beyond Beyoncè Continued 53:12

5M ago53:12

53:12

Hobart and Clark continue to wander the thickets of the Black experience with Country Music and maintain the effort to dig into the personal as well as the broadly cultural. It's as if we are still trying to find each other before we can move any further.By jclarktaylor

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163. Season 6 Premiere! (We Hope People Will Finally Take Us Seriously) 42:00

5M ago42:00

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Hello Listeners! Happy April 1st to those that celebrate. On this episode... you won't believe the incredible conversation we had. We hope you enjoy this very serious episode on very very serious theatre things. Enjoy! ____________________________________________ Please support Beckett's Babies by reviewing, sharing an episode with your friends or …

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267: Whomst Amongst Us 59:03

6M ago59:03

59:03

Episodes discussed: 110 & 111Unfortunately, this is the last episode of the "Mirai takes care of Kakashi and Guy" arc, but what a pair of episodes to end it on! The team uncovers a secret plot to...kidnap a bunch of sad ladies and sacrifice them to Lord Josh?It's NARUSHOW!By Narushow: A Podcast About Naruto

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Beyond Beyoncè: Mickey Guyton, Brittney Spencer, Rissi Palmer and Chapel Hart! 36:13

6M ago36:13

36:13

Hobart is mad. Mad that he and I weren't really aware of Mickey Guyton, Brittney Spencer, Rissi Palmer (!) and Chapel Hart among a group of Black women taking a stand for country music that speaks to their lives as well as the typical country music that we all know about. We discuss that dissonance -- and Beyonce -- and Hobart weighs in on the vaga…

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Ramblings about the Mission and Frantz Fanon 21:07

6M ago21:07

21:07

As we begin to hatch this crystal egg of a project, we are working on dealing with the meta-ness of what we are doing. Fortunately this episode is a quick 20 minutes!By jclarktaylor

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Dune: Part 2 / Ep. 267 1:23:46

6M ago1:23:46

1:23:46

On Episode 267 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we head back to spice world of Arrakis for a review of Dune: Part 2, starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, and Florence Pugh. Rico and Jess discuss this masterful sequel from prestige director Denis Villenueve, talking through the haunting a…

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266: Deep State Shikamaru 1:08:23

6M ago1:08:23

1:08:23

Episodes discussed: 108 & 109Tenten best girl. That is all.It's NARUSHOW!By Narushow: A Podcast About Naruto

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265: Wyndstile 46:56

7M ago46:56

46:56

Episodes discussed: 106 & 107They're fighting like cats and dogs! Mirai goes on an adventure with Kakashi and Guy as they take her on their 20-day long vacation/date. They try to relax, but she can't just let her guard down, can she? Especially when Kiba and Tamaki show up leading armies of cat and dog lovers in a war to prove who has the best pets…

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Anatomy of a Fall, American Fiction and More / Ep. 266 45:30

7M ago45:30

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On Episode 266 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we’re back to look at some of the movies we saw over the last few weeks. Rico and Jess take turns talking about movies they have watched recently, including Argylle, Anatomy of a Fall, American Fiction, Bob Marley: One Love and The Beekeeper. For episodes with similar movies, click belowVariety Shows…

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RTTB 3: Dom Flemons Interview 30:12

7M ago30:12

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Hobart had a chance to interview Dom Flemons, Grammy-award winning co-founder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops as well as Grammy nominated multi-instrumentalist and vocalist on his new album Traveling Wildfire. The interview took place at the famed Focal Point music club in Maplewood, Missouri, near St Louis. Information about Dom Flemons can be fou…

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264: Choji's Expansion Jutsu 1:12:34

7M ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Episodes discussed: 93-95Finally, a nice little reprieve from the badness of the last arc. It's Family Day in the Leaf Village, so we follow the kids and their parents around for fun antics! A Jingle All the Way-esque toy hunt, an eating contest, and the return of a certain one-armed absentee father.It's NARUSHOW!…

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The Zone of Interest / Ep. 266 48:54

7M ago48:54

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On Episode 265 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we head to WWII Germany to review The Zone of Interest, starring Sandra Hüller and Christian Friedel. Rico and Jess discuss this Oscar Best Picture contender from director Jonathan Glazer, talking through the haunting story, the performances and characters, the audacious sound design (also Oscar nomi…

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263: Taylor's Editing Prowess 1:12:24

8M ago1:12:24

1:12:24

Episodes discussed: 88-92Sometimes, you just gotta finish the arc you're not enjoying. So, we sprinted through five episodes, just to get mad at Onoki!It's NARUSHOW!By Narushow: A Podcast About Naruto

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262: The Vibes are Off! 57:48

8M ago57:48

57:48

Episodes discussed: 86 & 87Snore. This arc is taking forever. Whatever.It's NARUSHOW!By Narushow: A Podcast About Naruto

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Most Anticipated Movies of 2024 / Ep. 265 1:02:35

8M ago1:02:35

1:02:35

On Episode 265 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we’re looking forward to the 2024 movie slate and we chat about 10 movies we're excited to watch. Rico and Jess take turns naming 2024 movies that they want to watch. Although they share a few in common, of course the surprise each other with what they left off the list. They also talk about Ariana G…

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261: Narushow Season 2 Premiere 1:04:52

8M ago1:04:52

1:04:52

Episodes discussed: 84 & 85We're finally back with the new and improved Narushow! Or, just the continuation of an arc none of us really like. It's fine. Naruto tries to find a rock, helps another guy find a rock, and they move on. It's a pair of episodes, that's for sure!It's NARUSHOW!By Narushow: A Podcast About Naruto

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Best Movies of 2023 / Ep. 264 1:23:22

8M ago1:23:22

1:23:22

On Episode 264 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we’re back from our holiday break to look back at the year 2023 and rank our top 10 movies of the year. Rico and Jess take turns naming their top 10 movies of the year. Although they share a few in common, the co-hosts surprise each other with their picks. They also talk about the year 2023 in movies…

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162. SEASON FINALE: We graduated kindergarten. Hooray! 37:45

9M ago37:45

37:45

THAT'S A WRAP FOR SEASON 5! Thank you all so much for tuning in every week and hear us chat about all things playwriting. NOTE: Towards the second half of the episode, Sarah's mic went off and had some audio issues. We apologize for the quality! A real cherry on top to the year Sarah had... we hope you enjoy nonetheless. Thank you again for another…

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First Encounters 21:50

9M ago21:50

21:50

In this initial effort, Hobart and Clark discuss their first encounters with someone of another race.By jclarktaylor

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RTTB: Chris Smither 38:29

9M ago38:29

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Hobart and Clark spoke with blues legend Chris Smither at the Focal Point in Maplewood, MOBy jclarktaylor

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Saltburn, Godzilla Minus One and a Winter 2023 Movie Round-up / Ep. 263 1:00:28

9M ago1:00:28

1:00:28

On Episode 263 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we’re back from our Thanksgiving break to review all the in-theater releases we watched recently, including Saltburn, starring Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, and Rosamund Pike. Rico and Jess discuss Emerald Fennell's wild dabaucherous romp Saltburn, the latest from Hayao Miyazaki The Boy and the Heron,…

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161. INTERVIEW: Sarah Johnson 53:43

9M ago53:43

53:43

Hello listeners! On this episode, we are so excited to bring on a fellow colleague from our days at Iowa, SARAH JOHNSON! Sarah Johnson is Assistant Professor of Dramaturgy and Head of the M.F.A. Dramaturgy program at Indiana University Bloomington. She researches and writes about intercultural theatre, new play development, and dramaturgy for appli…

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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes / Ep. 262 55:02

10M ago55:02

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On Episode 261 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we’re back in the Panem to review The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, starring Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Viola Davis, and Peter Dinklage. Rico and Jess discuss this prequel release from Hunger Games franchise director Francis Lawrence, talking through the plot, the performances from Z…

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160. INTERVIEW: Sherry Kramer 1:07:25

10M ago1:07:25

1:07:25

Hello listeners! On this episode of BB, we have the one and only SHERRY KRAMER on the show! Sherry Kramer is a playwright and professor who has been writing plays for 50 years and teaching playwriting for 40. Her book about meaning making in timebound art, Writing for Stage and Screen: Creating a Perception Shift in the Audience, was published this…

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RTTB #1: Walter Parks ”Ain’t Nobody’s Business...” 41:37

10M ago41:37

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Hobart and Clark, wowed by guitarist, vocalist and archivist Walter Parks at a performance at the legendary Focal Point in Maplewood, MO, decided to interview him for the inaugural episode. We discussed Walter's influences from a childhood in north Florida where he encountered the blues through Led Zeppelin and the Allman Brothers before embarking …

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The Marvels / Ep. 261 1:11:37

10M ago1:11:37

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On Episode 261 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we’re back in the MCU to review The Marvels, starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, and Iman Vellani. Rico and Jess discuss the SAG-AFTRA strike ending, the Mean Girls musical trailer, what they’ve been watching since their last episode before diving into this late 2023 release from director Nia DaCos…

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260: Emily Did A Good Job 54:25

10M ago54:25

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Episodes discussed: 82 & 83So, sometimes Em doesn't watch the episodes until right before we record. And, sometimes, she runs out of time to watch them at all. This is one of those times. Good thing nothing important happens, like, oh, a former kage turning evil or anything.It's NARUSHOW!By Narushow: A Podcast About Naruto

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159. INTERVIEW: Rebecca Wear 1:03:34

10M ago1:03:34

1:03:34

Hello listeners! This week on the show, we have the one and only director REBECCA WEAR! Rebecca is a freelance director and dramaturg with a focus on new play development, as well as an assistant professor in performance, play, and design. To learn more about Rebecca, be sure to check out her website at https://www.rebeccawear.com/ GLISTEN Cho - Am…

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259: The Late Night Ramblings 59:21

11M ago59:21

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Episodes discussed: 80 & 81Honestly, we recorded this episode very late at night and I don't remember what in the hell anyone talked about. So, enjoy.It's NARUSHOW!By Narushow: A Podcast About Naruto

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158. INTERVIEW: Greg Geffrard 1:06:18

11M ago1:06:18

1:06:18

Hello listeners! This week on the show, we had GREG GEFFRARD on the show! This is a JUICY one with so much pearl of wisdom. Greg is here to make sure your sexy sustainable. PLEASE ENJOY! Greg Geffrard is an educator, Intimacy professional, culture worker, actor, poet, and facilitator. He cultivates sustainable artistic spaces of exploration by shar…

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258: Don't Tell a Snake What To Do 1:01:45

11M ago1:01:45

1:01:45

Episodes discussed: 78 & 79Well, Boruto tried to do a cool summon.It's NARUSHOW!By Narushow: A Podcast About Naruto

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Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour / Ep. 260 1:02:27

11M ago1:02:27

1:02:27

On Episode 260 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we sing our hearts out and discuss Taylor Swift: The Era Tours! Rico and Jess discuss the blockbuster concert film. We chat about our favorite moments, what we wished to have seen in the movie and how it stacks up to concert movies we've seen before. For episodes with similar movies, click below Vari…

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257: The Ambrosia Salad Incident 1:04:05

11M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Episodes discussed: 76 & 77Like yeah okay, Boruto and crew are off fighting a big snake. But the important thing to know is that we talk about horrifying "salads" for like three hours.It's NARUSHOW!By Narushow: A Podcast About Naruto

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157. INTERVIEW: David Hanzal 1:14:24

11M ago1:14:24

1:14:24

Hello listeners! This week on the show, we had the one and only David Hanzal on the show! David is a Minneapolis-based director, puppeteer, and teaching artist. We first met David in our first year of graduate school in Iowa. We had an amazing time speaking with David and catching up! There's so much pearls of wisdom packed in this episode. PLEASE …

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Daebak K-Rambles Crossover: Ballerina (Movie) / Ep. 259 59:38

11M ago59:38

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On Episode 259 of the Always the Critic podcast, Jess and Rico continue the mini Spooky SZN with another Daebak K-Rambles Podcast crossover episode to review of Ballerina, starring Jun Jong-Seo and Kim Ji-Hoon. Jess and Rico discuss this Netflix original film from writer-director Lee Chung-Hyun, talking through its derivative nature, the revenge pl…

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