Best Todds Café Podcasts (2024)

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The Gents 2 - The Current Political Climate and State of the World. Ep. #169 1:10:39

3h ago1:10:39

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The Mick and The Mook Discuss the assassination attempt and the state of the union.By Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Derrec Harris

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SNAP! Productions at the Ghost Light Theatre Opens "American Psycho The Musical" 30:23

2h ago30:23

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Find out why you won't want to miss "American Psycho The Musical" at SNAP! Productions at Ghost Light Theatre. This Musical opens September 20th and runs until Septemeber 29th. We talk with Stage Manager, Christina Belle; Set Builder and Designer, Doug Hartshorn; and actor and comedian who is also new to Nebraska, Geoffrey Eggleston. Don't miss thi…

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Young Frankenstein opens at Bellevue Little Theatre - with Todd Uhrmacher! 17:38

12d ago17:38

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Talk about a great time of year to see The Mel Brooks Adult Young Frankenstein! Bellevue Little Theatre is kicking off this sensational fall production with a Costume Party on Friday the 13th (of course!), that ends with wine and cheese that will leave you with an electrically charged great time. We had a lively discussion with the Director of this…

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Rod Carew is one of the most talented players to ever don a major league uniform. 1:34:55

8d ago1:34:55

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Rodney Cline Carew was born on a train in Gatun, Panama on October 1, 1945. He moved with his family to New York when he was fourteen years old, and signed with the Minnesota Twins on the day he graduated from high school. Rod Carew is one of the most talented players to ever don a major league uniform. During his illustrious nineteen-year career h…

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David Fluhr: Nine Time Emmy Award winning Sound Mixer. Ep.# 168 1:07:16

26d ago1:07:16

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David Fluhr: Nine Time Emmy Award winning Sound Mixer.By Billy O'Connor and Frank Pace

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VIA Omaha opens "Plot Points in Our Sexual Development" August 15th! 14:20

1M ago14:20

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We have a short chat with the Director and cast of VIA Omaha's Production of "Plot Points in Our Sexual Development" that opens August 15-25th. Meredith Melville, MFA, came to Nebraska as a visiting Director from Texas to direct this play. The play only has two cast members, which are Asia Nared and Arson Starkloff-Crane who have created sparks on-…

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Directors Roundtable Lincoln! With Morrie Enders, Timothy W. Scholl and Jamie Bullins! 1:14:58

1M ago1:14:58

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It's Directors Roundtable in Lincoln! We talk with Timothy W. Scholl, Executive Artistic Director of Angels Theatre Company, Morrie Enders with the Lincoln Community Playhouse, and Jamie Bullins, who is a longtime Director, Associate Professor of Theatre at the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film at UNL, and also part of the Staff of the Angel…

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Donna de Varona – Two Time Olympic Swimming Gold Medalist, Sportscaster, Women’s Sports Activist. Ep#88 1:07:36

1M ago1:07:36

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One of America’s greatest female swimmers of all time, Donna de Varona, will be the featured guest on A Mick A Mook and A Mic on March 16th. At the age of 17, Donna appeared on ABC’s Wide World of Sports, becoming the youngest and one of the first women sportscasters for a national network. Her groundbreaking career has earned her an Emmy, two Grac…

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Spongebob The Musical Opens at Mills Masquers opens August 2nd! 28:06

2M ago28:06

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The Mills Masquers Summer Musical is here! Opening August 2nd and running until August 11th, there will be much harmonizing, dancing and comedy! We talked with Don Torbett, Music Director; Adam Clayton, Associate Director; Don Vinkenberg, Choreographer; and Connor Edick, who is the Actor who plays Spongebob Squarepants. This is a musical for everyo…

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2024 Omaha Fringe Festival with Tamar Neumann and Lara Marsh! 31:57

2M ago31:57

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We are happy once again to discuss the Omaha Fringe Festival 2024 ! This will be the 5th year of the festival and Omaha is so lucky to have one. If you aren't familiar with the history of the Fringe Festival, it began as a festival in Edinburgh Scotland in 1947. Since then it has expanded to over 100 cities all over the world. Join us for our conve…

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"The Cleanup Lady" a New Play by Clay Farris Naff Premiers in Lincoln and Omaha! 58:21

2M ago58:21

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Clay Farris Naff is a recently accomplished playwright who is debuting his new play The Cleanup Lady. Clay is an author, and has been an award winning journalist, a correspondent for the United Press International in Tokyo, a freelance reporter for National Public Radio, Newsweek, Huffington Post, Earth Magazine, The Humanist, and Scientific Americ…

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R. Brandon Johnson: Actor/Host. Co-star of SHAKE IT UP, TNT reality series 72 Hours. Ep. #167 1:38:51

2M ago1:38:51

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R. Brandon Johnson: Actor/Host. Co-star of SHAKE IT UP, with Zendaya. Ubiquitous host of many shows, including TNT reality series 72 Hours.By Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / R Brandion Johnson / Derrec Harris

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Old School Shakespeare's "A Midsummers Night's Dream" opens July 25th! 24:49

2M ago24:49

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We talked with Jay Hayden and Grace Grennan about their upcoming production A Midsummers Nights Dream. Old School Shakespeare is known for their One Rehearsal model as they share Shakespeare in non-traditional locations in a wildly fun way! Hear all about where they will be so you can catch them. Omaha is lucky to have a group of seasoned actors wh…

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Mykelti Williamson: Actor/Director. Partial credits include, Bubba in FORREST GUMP, FENCES w/Denzel, LAW & ORDER. Ep. #166 1:08:07

2M ago1:08:07

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Mykelti Williamson: Actor/Director, has worked constantly over the course of his 40 year career. He is best known for his roles in the films Forrest Gump (as Bubba), 12 Angry Men (1997), Con Air, and Ali, and the television shows Boomtown, 24, and Justified. In 2016, he portrayed Gabriel Maxson in Denzel Washington’s acclaimed film adaptation of Au…

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Opera Omaha's 24-25 Season! With Allison Swenson and Katrina Thurman 37:32

3M ago37:32

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Opera Omaha is always a pleasure to visit, and their 2024-2025 season promises more Opera to Go, Opera in Conversation, Opera Outdoors, Poetry in Music and so much more. Plus they will have three productions in their season, with an additional family friendly opera that we will let Allison Swenson, General Manager and Katrina Thurman, DIrector of A…

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Art Levitt: Environmentalist/Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO, FANDANGO movie ticketing company, Pres & CEO, Hard Rock Cafes. Ep. #165 1:20:55

3M ago1:20:55

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World renown entrepreneur Art Levitt will be joining Frank and Billy on A Mick A Mook and A Mic podcast this summer. Levitt was the founding CEO of Fandango, Inc., the premier online movie ticketing and entertainment business. Art launched Fandango in July 2000, and led the company to growth and profitability, establishing the company as a national…

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Table Grace The Musical with Simone Weber, CEO of Table Grace Cafe! 50:26

3M ago50:26

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You've probably seen it - either the Table Grace Cafe at 1611-1/2 Farnam Street, or even something online for Table Grace The Musical. But what are they? Well, it's both of those things - and yet, so much more! We sit down with Simone Weber, CEO and Musical Missionary with Table Grace and find out "What is this musical?" "Why is it at three venues?…

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Brownville Village Theatre opens their 2024 Summer Shows! 52:00

3M ago52:00

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BVT's 57th Season has arrived! And if you haven't ever heard of Brownville Village Theatre before you are in for a treat. And if you have heard of them, you're still in for a treat! BVT is always a-buzz with activity and rightfully so. They produce five full shows during the Summer. Beginning in July you can see all five in one weekend if you want …

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Heathers The Musical opens June 7th at SNAP Productions! 20:57

4M ago20:57

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We talk with a few of the young actors in this musical, Shemar "Mar" Toussaint, McKenna Cottone, and Nick Knipe. They are the young stars of "Heathers The Muscial" at SNAP! Productions which opens June 7th. Productions will run until June 23rd with one Industry Night (pay what you can) on June 17th. Our guests are having a blast and working hard at…

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Chris Scott, Director of Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park" at Bellevue LIttle Theatre! 39:46

4M ago39:46

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Today on our podcast, we're thrilled to have the accomplished and talented Chris Scott, Director of "Barefoot in the Park" at Bellevue Little Theatre, joining us for a chat about this timeless Neil Simon classic play. "Barefoot in the Park" is a Neil Simon masterpiece known for its perfect blend of comedy and heartfelt moments. Chris Scott talks wi…

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Rave On Productions brings "The Awesome 80's Prom" to Lincoln! Plus this summer promises "The Outsiders" and McGuigan Arts Academy Camps! 18:56

4M ago18:56

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Today on our podcast, we're diving into the exciting world of Rave On Productions with Kimberly Faith Hickman, Artistic and Education Director. Get ready to hear about all the buzz surrounding their summer lineup! First up, after wowing audiences in Omaha, Rave On Productions is bringing their Omaha Series production, The Awesome 80's Prom to the R…

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BLUEBARN's POTUS has opened! We talk with Kim Jubenville, Kim Gambino and Ashley Kobza! 29:10

4M ago29:10

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We were lucky to catch three of the seven women in BLUEBARN's production of "POTUS" or "Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive". This production, Directed by Susan Clement, opened May 23rd and will be showing every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday until June 23rd! We talk about how their first weekend went and what…

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Popcorn Productions presents Melodramas at Mahoney State Park! 22:21

4M ago22:21

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We had a fun visit with Rachel Robbins, Producer, Director, Actor, and Theatre Educator of Popcorn Productions, LLC's Melodramas and her team of actors: Ian Cullin, Samantha Desh, Shade Ingraham, Elizabeth Maack, and Collette Williams. We also spoke to their Lighting and Sound Designer, Zach Wasserman, as well as one of the youngest ensemble member…

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Directors Roundtable: Ron Zank and Jamie Bullins! 1:13:29

4M ago1:13:29

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Our first Directors Roundtable begins with two talented and charismatic Professors of Theatre: Jamie Bullins from UNL and Ron Zank from UNO! Their expertise and contribution to local theatre made them wonderful guests of our Directors Roundtable. We are so excited to bring you this podcast. We have been working toward this idea for quite some time.…

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The Gents - Billy and Frank share wild stories Ep# 164 1:13:54

4M ago1:13:54

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The Gents- Billy and Frank share wild stories about their past.By Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Derrec Harris

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One Singular Sensation: "A Chorus Line" at Chanticleer Community Theatre at PACE! 28:08

4M ago28:08

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We sat down with Director Todd Brooks, Stage Manager Krista Freimuth, and Actor Adam Fulbright to talk about Chanticleer's upcoming production "A Chorus Line." This is a cohesive cast who are working hard but having the time of their lives, which of course, is everything community theatre should be. This is going to be a fun production, with a live…

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"The Inheritance Part 2" begins Season 2 for VIA Omaha - with Thom Davis, Dramaturg 25:05

4M ago25:05

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We had the distinct pleasure of meeting Thom Davis, Dramaturg and Vice President of the Board of Directors for Voices in Alliance (VIA Omaha). VIA Omaha produced “The Inheritance Part 1” in October 2023 during their first season, and now are able to begin their 2nd Season with “The Inheritance Part 2.” It's important to note that you can still easi…

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The Platte River Art Show at Mahoney State Park - May 4-5th! With Nia Karmann 11:54

5M ago11:54

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The 2024 Spring Platte River Art Show at Mahoney State Park is "The Most Prestigious Art Show on the River!" You’ll find this seasonal event at the Peter Kiewitt Lodge in the upper level, May 4th and 5th. It's free to attend and you will find regional artists with many different kinds of art mediums. Enjoy the day out at the state park as well. We …

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TODD GRINNELL - Actor/Director Ep#163 1:07:25

5M ago1:07:25

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TODD GRINNELL: Actor, Credits include, Norman Lear’s, ONE DAY AT A TIME (Janitor Dwayne Pat Schneider), FOUR KINGS, GRACE & FRANKIE, and WITH LOVE. Actor and Director Todd Grinnell, known for playing janitor Dwayne Patrick “Pat” Schneider in Norman Lear’s 1970s sitcom, ONE DAY AT A TIME, joins Billy and Frankon the April 17th episode of A Mick A Mo…

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"The Firehouse Memoir" Book Launch with the Legendary Dick Mueller - April 21st at Upstream! 40:10

5M ago40:10

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Today our episode is with an Omaha theatre legendary favorite, the talented Dick Mueller. This is one of those podcasts you simply won't want to miss if you love theatre in Nebraska. The Firehouse Dinner Theatre, founded and produced by Dick Mueller was a Old Market staple. Mr. Mueller opened the Firehouse Dinner Theatre May 12th 1972. Back in its …

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Tom Arnold - Actor/Comedian Ep. #162 1:20:55

6M ago1:20:55

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Tom Arnold is both a funny and controversial individual. This is definitely an episode you won’t want to miss, especially if you like show business stories. Arnold is best known for playing Arnie Thomas on Roseanne, which starred his ex-wife Roseanne Barr, and opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger in True Lies. Tom has appeared in many films, including Tr…

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5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche by SNAP! - We Are Egg-static! 39:39

6M ago39:39

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Is an egg is as close to Jesus as a person can get? We had a "sunny-side-up of a time" with Director Kaitlyn Rudeen, and Actors Julie Fitzgerald Ryan and Sarah Dighans while talking about their upcoming production: 5 Lesbians Eating A Quiche, which opens April 5th at SNAP! Productions Omaha at Ghost Light Theatre in Bellevue. This is a zany comedy …

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REN BELL: Up & coming young TV Director. Credits include multiple episodes of NIGHT COURT & CALL ME KAT Ep. #161 1:11:04

6M ago1:11:04

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Ren Bell, one of America’s foremost young TV Comedy Directors, will join Billy and Frank on the April 3rd episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. This young, South Carolina native is not only a Dick Van Dyke lookalike he is a throwback to the days Van Dyke, Carroll O’Connor, Andy Griffith, Candice Bergen, and Robin Williams plied their trade under the …

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Theatre Arts Guild Omaha Calling for All Theatre Creatives, with Dylan Peck 21:07

6M ago21:07

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The Theatre Arts Guild Omaha (TAG) has been around for over 50 years, but through a series of events, including the pandemic, TAG is in jeopardy of dissolving. We talk with Dylan Peck, current President of TAG, and discuss what might happen to the organization going forward. Dylan has been keeping the organization going in hopes it will be able to …

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Great Plains Theatre Commons: Season, Playfest, and more! With Manager, Quinn Corbin 20:12

6M ago20:12

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Join us for a lovely conversation with Quinn Corbin, Manager of the Great Plains Theatre Commons. GPTC has been known for many years for their annual Conference and Playwrighting Festival, but did you know they also have Season Productions? Quinn tells us about all of their programs, and how GPTC supports local and national playwrights and shares a…

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On Golden Pond - with Don Keelan-White and BevVan Phillips at Chanticleer Community Theatre at PACE 39:03

6M ago39:03

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What a pleasure to talk to Don Keelan-White and BevVan Phillips, who are in the dramatic and memorable production On Golden Pond at Chanticleer Community Theater at PACE (Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment) at the Hoff Fmily Arts and Culture Center in Council Bluffs. These two lovely Creatives have such a great perspective of their roles in…

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Umpire Joe West Returns Plus BILLY O'CONNOR Returns Stand -Up Comedy Ep. #160 55:53

7M ago55:53

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Umpiring legend, JOE WEST joins us again to share more of his humorous takes of the state of baseball and the world today... PLUS, our own BILLY O'CONNOR talks about his triumphant return to stand-up comedy with clips from his performance.By Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Joe West / Derrec Harris

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Get ready for the 2024 Omaha Fringe Festival! 27:32

7M ago27:32

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The Omaha Fringe Festival is gearing up for 2024, and to kick it off, they had an in-person lottery draw of 20 Artists plus 6 Alternate Artists on Saturday, March 3rd. We joined them prior to the lottery, and were able to talk separately with Nic Jansen, President of the Board, and Lara Marsh, former Board Member and current Artistic Director. Frin…

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Old School Shakespeare Omaha Brings Us "Julius Caesar" in Four Engagements with Jay Hayden 21:28

7M ago21:28

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Friends, Romans, Party People! What a perfectly delightful conversation with the talented Jay Hayden, Actor and Co-Conspirator of Old School Shakespeare Omaha's production of "Julius Caesar." OSSO productions consist of serious actors, no director and one rehearsal. One! OSSO brings Shakespeare to life in a new time for us to enjoy. Jay gives us al…

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The Flick, with Jamie Bullins and Mekhi Mitchell - opens February 29th at the NE Repertory Theatre 34:15

7M ago34:15

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What happens in an old movie house with a 35 mm projector with three misfit employees? You'll find out in The Flick by Annie Baker. This play has a small cast of four UNL Theatre Students: Mekhi Mitchell plays Avery, Luke Stursma plays Sam, Sofia Drelizharz plays Rose, and Jackson Wells plays Skylar/The Dreaming Man. Today, we speak with Mekhi, and…

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NYAMBI NYAMBI: Actor – Night Court, The Good Fight, Mike & Mollie Ep. #159 1:12:25

7M ago1:12:25

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Nyambi, best know for his roles on Night Court, The Good Fight, and Mike & Molly, will be joining Billy and Frank on the February 21st episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. Born in Norman, Oklahoma, Nyambi went to Bucknell on a scholarship to play basketball. He also became interested in acting during his final year and decided to study for his Maste…

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COCK by Mike Bartlett Begins OmniArts Nebraska's 12th Season! 24:56

7M ago24:56

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OmniArts Nebraska is gearing up to open their first production of the year, and their 12th season in 2024. This production isn't holding anything back and we spoke to two of the talented individuals involved in this play: Christian Novotny, Director - and Reed Westerhoff, who plays the main character, John. This play, though visually simplistic in …

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MICHAEL LEMBECK - EMMY Award Winning Director (FRIENDS) and Actor (One Day At A Time) Ep. #158 1:21:48

8M ago1:21:48

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MICHAEL LEMBECK - EMMY Award Winning Director (FRIENDS) and Actor (One Day At A Time)By Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Michael Lembeck / Derrec Harris

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"Boy" by Anna Ziegler Opens at Snap! Productions at Ghost Light Theatre 25:58

8M ago25:58

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We spoke with Moira Mangiameli, Director of "Boy" at Snap Productions at the Ghost Light Theatre, and Actor Jey Nelson, who plays Samantha and Adam as the lead role in Boy, which is opening February 2nd. Moiria and Jey talk to us about this complex play written by Anna Zeigler. The play is based on a true story of a person who was born male and due…

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MELISSA RAUCH: Star of TV’s Night Court, Co-Star of The Big Bang Theory. Ep. #157 1:15:26

8M ago1:15:26

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Melissa Rauch burst into prominence in the role of Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz (2009-2019) on the massive CBS hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory, Melissa was nominated for the ‘Critics’ Choice Television Award’ for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2013. She then used her ‘Big Bang’ experience to start her own production company, After…

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Molly Rogers - Costume Designer, “Sex In The City”, and its spin off, “And Just Like That.” Ep. #156 1:09:54

8M ago1:09:54

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Molly Rogers is a costume designer and image consultant who styles fashion photo shoots, feature films, television, and commercials. Molly has worked in NYC since 1984 and began her illustrious career in costumes working with legendary costume designer Patricia Field on Michael Mann’s TV series “CRIME STORY” on location in Las Vegas. Molly has accu…

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Vincent Bondi - Reformed NYC hoodlum Ep# 155 1:13:58

9M ago1:13:58

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Reformed NYC hoodlum who, after his jail stints, made millions as a legitimate businessman in the produce game. It was more then he ever made on the streets. Proving again that crime doesn’t pay.By Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Vincent Bondi / Derrec Harris

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Umpire Joe West Ep #154 49:27

9M ago49:27

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UMPIRE JOE WEST: On Dec 3 the baseball Hall of Fame announces their newest members. 6 days later Joe, who is on the ballot, will discuss the results with us in this exclusive podcast.By Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Joe West / Derrec Harris

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Lara Marsh Directs ”A Christmas Story, The Musical” at Chanticleer Community Theater at PACE 18:53

10M ago18:53

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Don't shoot your eye out, or lick an icy pole, or get in a fight with the Bumpuses! Instead, come to see A Christmas Story, The Musical at Chanticleer Community Theater at PACE in the Hoff Family Arts Center. We talked with Lara Marsh, Director of this festive and nostalgic production and she gives us some great insight on how it's come together! "…

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Stan Zimmerman - Writer/Author/Director. From Golden Girls to Roseanne to Gilmore Girls. Ep. #153 1:14:58

10M ago1:14:58

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Multi award-winner Stan Zimmerman will be joining Billy and Frank on the November 29 episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. Stan is a writer, producer, creator, and director of television, theatre, and film. Alongside writing partner James Berg, he has written for many television series including The Golden Girls, Roseanne, and The Gilmore Girls, plus…

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