Best Anastasia Speaks Podcasts (2024)

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Hit Replay: The Power of Stories | Book talk 24:56

6h ago24:56

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Ever wish you could redo an English conversation, say things differently, or finally remember that perfect word for your advanced English class? I know I do! Life might not allow for a reset button, but what if it did? For years, I dismissed video games as a waste of time, until I read Tomorrow, And Tomorrow, And Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. This n…

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USITT24 Series with Annie Hennen — 2024 USITT Stage Management Award Winner Sponsored by Clear-Com Communications Systems 16:39

6h ago16:39

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This week we're joined by stage manager and 2024 winner of the USITT Stage Management Award sponsored by Clear-Com Communications Systems, Annie Hennen! We chatted with Annie about their stage management style, their time at the Santa Fe Opera, a holy grail backstage product they always have on them, and more! Click here to learn more about Annie a…

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How Daydreaming Helps You Progress in English | English Listening Practice 28:04

9d ago28:04

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🗞️ News flash: we're ALL daydreamers! 🎙️ In this episode, you might be surprised to learn that there's real power in daydreaming. It's not a waste of time. Daydream about speaking English the way you want. It can work - trust me! ✅ It can have an enormous impact on your English language learning and creativity, if used wisely. 🎧 Have a listen, and …

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USITT24 Series with Tiara Jones — 2024 USITT Makeup Design Award Winner sponsored by Kryolan Professional Make-Up 25:38

11d ago25:38

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This week we're joined by licensed cosmetologist, makeup artist, wig designer, and 2024 winner of the USITT Makeup Design Award sponsored by Kryolan Professional Make-Up, Tiara Jones! We chatted with Tiara about her work in fashion, makeup, and wig design, her holy grail makeup product, the challenges she's faced as a young professional, her creati…

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USITT24 Series with Anastasia Goodwin — 2024 Herbert D. Greggs Honor Award Winner 32:41

18d ago32:41

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On this week's episode, we spoke with costume designer, educator, and 2024 Herbert D. Greggs Honor Award winner, Anastasia Goodwin about her winning article, "The Costume History Classroom as Laboratory" which appeared in the Fall 2022 issue of our journal Theatre Design & Technology (TD&T). We chatted with Anastasia about her passion for education…

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Life lessons with Agnes Rubinho | Intermediate English Conversations 57:33

21d ago57:33

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Hey English learners and listeners! 🎙️ This is it: episode 50 of Hear You Go podcast—"We have to be less afraid of judgment and more open to learning", Agnes Rubinho. ❣️Episode 50 marks the end of Season 2, and to close this fabulous season of podcasts, this intermediate English conversation offers you an amazing chat with a Brazilian English langu…

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Sound Designer Kyle W. Jensen and the Power of Membership 34:18

1M ago34:18

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Have you ever wondered how to get more out of your USITT Membership? Are you curious about opportunities like committee involvement and Board fellowship? Join us for this week's episode as we chat with sound designer, past Sherry Wagner-Henry Board Fellow, committee member, and donor Kyle. W. Jensen. Click here to learn more about Kyle and the Sher…

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Do Podcasts Help You Learn English? | English Listening Practive 34:05

2M ago34:05

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Why bother? I don’t often ask myself that question, but every once in a while, it crops up. Why bother making an English language learning podcast if I don’t get a thousand downloads? In today’s English listening episode, number 49 🙌, I remind you of the value of listening to podcasts for English language learning, in addition to their psychologica…

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Minisode: Meet Our Incoming Sherry Wagner-Henry Board Fellow Dani Ranisate! 15:29

2M ago15:29

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On this week's episode, we sat down with our incoming Sherry Wagner-Henry Board Fellow and scenic artist, Dani Ranisate. We chatted about her process of being selected for the fellowship, her work on forming a USITT Student Chapter, the connections she's made with our Board of Directors, and more! Help us welcome Dani to the Board! Click here to le…

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The Art of Conversation with Anastasia, Heart to Heart English | Intermediate English Conversations 52:48

2M ago52:48

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Witness the art of conversation in action in today's intermediate English conversation episode of Hear You Go. The delightful Anastasia Sakarova, who you might know on Instagram as @heart_to_heart_english, joins me to share stories, teaching methods, and some thoughts about what makes a conversation a conversation. You'll hear her talk about her ea…

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USITT24 Series with Xotchil Musser — 2024 YDMT Barbizon Lighting Company Jonathan Resnick Lighting Design Award Winner 19:16

2M ago19:16

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On this week's episode, we sat down with special guest Xotchil Musser — our 2024 Barbizon Lighting Company Jonathan Resnick Lighting Design Award winner, to talk about their design process, their study of the connection between lighting and mental health, advocacy for anti-racist theatre, and more. Click here to learn more about Xotchil Musser and …

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Soak Up the Sun or Hide from It? | English Listening Practice 26:05

3M ago26:05

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Are you a sun worshipper or a seeker of the shade? Me, I'm often found under a tree or an umbrella, never baking in the sun. I'm confused though because I recently read a news story that suggested I might need to get a bit more sun on my skin. How much to get is the million-dollar question! In this English listening episode, we're going to try to u…

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USITT24 Series with Dawn Chiang — DAA in Lighting Design and Technology Winner 40:01

3M ago40:01

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On this week's episode, we chat with Lighting Designer Dawn Chiang, our 2024 Distinguished Achievement Award (DAA) winner for her work in Lighting Design and Technology. Join us as we ask Dawn about her creative process, impactful industry relationships, her work on the Great White Way, and more! To learn more about Dawn and the DAA for Lighting De…

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Mental Health Tools and Resources with Behind the Scenes 21:07

3M ago21:07

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*Trigger warning: This episode touches on the topics of mental health, suicide, substance abuse, bullying, and therapy. Please listen with caution. Over the past month, we partnered with the Behind the Scenes charity to share their resources on Mental Health First Aid, suicide prevention, bystander intervention, and more for Mental Health Awareness…

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Sound Advice with Yasna Lartiga, Pronunciation with Miss Oh | Intermediate English Conversations 48:00

3M ago48:00

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English Pronunciation. 👏👏👏 I am over the moon excited to bring you my English conversation with pronunciation expert and fluency coach, Yasna Lártiga, who you might know as Pronunciation with Miss Oh. You'll hear about the challenges of teaching and learning English pronunciation: from the importance of individual sounds to the frustrations of conn…

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USITT24 Series with William Lowe — 2024 Rising Star Award Winner 44:07

3M ago44:07

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On this week's episode, we're joined by theatrical and game audio designer and our 2024 Rising Star Award winner, William Lowe. Join us as we chat about the storytelling of sound, how keeping up with industry trends can be a full-time job, and working in the vast world of game audio design. To learn more about William and the Rising Star Award spon…

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A Short Story about Tulips and a Royal Baby | English Listening Practice 21:26

4M ago21:26

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Tulips everywhere, in yellow, red, pink, white, orange, and even purple and black. They line the streets and the canal. They attract hundreds and hundreds of people to admire them and post their beauty on Instagram. Where? Right here, in Ottawa, Canada, every May. It’s the annual Tulip Festival, and it’s a sight to behold. The Tulip Festival in Ott…

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USITT24 Series with Andrew Riedemann — 2024 YDMT Bernhard R. Works, Frederick A. Buerki Scenic Technology Award Winner 29:54

4M ago29:54

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On this week's episode, We sat down with special guest Andrew Riedemann— our 2024 Bernhard R. Works, Frederick A. Buerki Scenic Technology Award winner, to talk about the live entertainment industry, life in technical production, working overseas, and more! Click here to learn more about Andrew Riedemann and the Bernhard R. Works, Frederick A. Buer…

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USITT24 Series with Aholibama Castañeda González — 2024 YDMT KM Fabrics, Inc. Technical Production Award Winner 22:42

4M ago22:42

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On this week's episode, we sat down with special guest Aholibama Castañeda González — our 2024 KM Fabrics, Inc. Technical Production Award winner, to talk about the live entertainment industry, technical production in the festival world, what the award means to them, and what’s next in their career! Click here to learn more about Aholibama Castañed…

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Julia Child - Breaking Bread and Barriers | English Listening Practice 24:01

4M ago24:01

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Who was Julia Child? Why is she important? If you like to eat, cook, and enjoy cooking shows, join me on a journey into the world of Julia Child, the iconic figure who revolutionized American food culture. In this episode, we learn about Julia's exciting life story, from her privileged childhood to her adventurous spirit that led her to fall in lov…

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2024 Student Engagement Grant Winner Marisa Lawrence 16:10

4M ago16:10

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TECHnically Speaking is back with a brand new episode featuring 2024 Howard Vincent Kurtz Student Engagement Grant winner and interdisciplinary artist, Marisa Lawrence! In this episode we chat with Marisa about her research on integrative Costume Technology applications beyond the stage and screen, how she keeps up with the ever-evolving tech world…

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Arew you trying to always BE GOOD? 17:40

5M ago17:40

17:40

This Episode is about how most of us are ''trained'' to BE GOOD and how limiting it can be. Support the showBy Anastasia Eremeeva

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The Elegance of English with Maria Glazunova | Intermediate English Conversations 1:02:01

5M ago1:02:01

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The elegance of English. I'd never thought of English that way, but my guest, Maria Glazunova, explains why English has such an emotional hold her on. It's a beautiful English conversation we have for you today. Maria and I talk about: her history with English: learning and teaching it burnout and how that led her to adopt a dogme approach to teach…

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On turning 55 | English Listening Practice 23:00

5M ago23:00

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In about a week, I'm going to celebrate my 55th birthday. I remember when I once thought that was old. Hahaha!!!In honour of my 55th birthday, I want to share some thoughts on aging, specifically aging as a woman: what it means to get old and look old (smashing the beauty myth!) the very real possibility of losing mental agility research that sugge…

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Emotional Pressure - Time to Let Go! 15:03

5M ago15:03

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Life applies lots of pressure and then on top of that WE put even MORE pressure on ourselves. It leads to stress, anxiety, overthinking, emotional withdrawal, depression, and all sorts of consequences. This impromptu episode is like a random pinch to start noticing where you apply too much pressure and let go of it! Life will become easier and more…

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Navigating Language and Identity with Urmi Hussain | Intermediate English Conversations 39:35

5M ago39:35

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Welcome to Episode 41 of Hear You Go! I'm joined in an intermediate English conversation this week with Urmi Hossain, an inspiring polyglot who shares with us her experiences learning languages, the importance of getting out of your comfort zone and speaking your languages, and how language influences and shapes our identity. What language feels li…

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C is for Creativity, Crafts, and Connection | English Listening Practice 20:35

6M ago20:35

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Will you be surprised to learn that creative activities that occupy our hands are crucial for positive mental health, and that these activities contribute to happiness and fulfillment? The focus of today’s English Listening episode is on creativity, crafts, and connection. We’ll look at: the Arts and Crafts movement and define arts and crafts – wha…

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Walking to Connect with Your English with Joanna Radomski | Intermediate English Conversations 47:53

6M ago47:53

47:53

It was -16 degrees Celsius yesterday, but the sun was shining. It's on days like these when it's easy to stay inside, under a blanket, sipping cups and cups of hot tea or hot chocolate. It's for this very reason that I not only asked Joanna Radomska of Walking Languages to join me in an English conversation, but I also joined her 3-week Doable Walk…

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Inspiration Around us: Aleksander Piotr Lingauer 58:58

6M ago58:58

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Hey, beautiful creatures! In this episode, we'll talk to Aleksander Piotr Lingauer - an inspiring athlete, writer, kind, and adventurous person. The purpose of these episodes will be to share inspiring stories of the people around us. We can all get so much from talking to friends of our friends, acquaintances, and people from small local communiti…

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Chocolate is a 2-syllable word | English Listening Practice 16:18

7M ago16:18

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With Saint Valentine's Day around the corner, I thought we'd explore chocolate because every supermarket and pharmacy I go to these days has boxes of chocolates on display, front and center. Do you like chocolate? Silly question: who doesn't? In today's short English listening episode, I'll share: a brief history of chocolate (what it is and its or…

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Are you a People Pleaser? 14:14

7M ago14:14

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Let's dive into the intricate world of people-pleasing and explore the impact it has on our lives. Whether you're a chronic people pleaser or simply curious about the psychology behind it - join in, let's talk about it! Support the showBy Anastasia Eremeeva

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Journaling to Connect to Your English with Sarah Morgan | Intermediate English Conversations 59:34

7M ago59:34

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Do you journal? Do you know that journaling can be a written and/or spoken practice? Did you know that journaling in English (or another language you're learning) can be one of the most useful tools in exploring language and transforming your mindset vis-à-vis learning? Journaling is a good way to learn English and to practice your English writing.…

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Go ahead, laugh! | English Listening Practice 16:54

8M ago16:54

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Charles Dickens wrote in A Christmas Carol that “There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.” Lord Byron said of laughter: “Always laugh when you can, it is cheap medicine.” Pablo Neruda shared that: "Laughter is the language of the soul." And Maya Angelou declared: “I don't trust anyone who doesn't laugh.” …

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I just wanna get a good night’s sleep! | English Listening Practice 21:34

8M ago21:34

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Sleep. It seems so simple, and yet it's something many of us are struggling to get, or to get enough of. In today’s English Listening episode of Hear You Go, we’re going to dig deeper into sleep and why so many of us seem to suffer from a lack of it. The topic is vast, so we won’t address everything. For today, we’ll explore, as I often do, the sci…

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USITT23 Series with Huhao Yang — 2023 YDMT Robert E. Cohen Sound Achievement Award Winner 17:08

8M ago17:08

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This week we're joined by USITT23 Robert E. Cohen Sound Achievement Award winner and sound designer, Huhao Yang. From designing in China during his undergraduate studies to his large-scale work with Toyota and Wyndham, we covered it all in this week’s episode! Click here to learn more about Huhao Yang and the Robert E. Cohen Sound Achievement Award…

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USITT23 Series with David Budries — 2023 DAA for Sound Design & Technology Winner 23:29

9M ago23:29

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This week we're joined by sound designer and 2023 Distinguished Achievement Award (DAA) for Sound Design & Technology winner, David Budries. We chatted about about his illustrious career in sound that he assures us is NOT over — even now during his retirement, his passion for the industry, where he gathers design inspiration, and how he paved his o…

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How to Overcome Perfectionism in English with Michelle Daniel | Intermediate English Conversations 41:29

9M ago41:29

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Are you a perfectionist? Does your perfectionism get in the way of speaking English? Perfectionism is something a lot of English language learners and teachers suffer from. But is it always a bad thing? Are there benefits to being a perfectionist? What should we do when being perfect is actually stopping us from making progress in English? In today…

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Doppelgängers and Danger | English Listening Practice 22:45

9M ago22:45

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I've been mulling over, pondering over, thinking about three different topics and how I could possibly bring them together in one English listening podcast episode. This is my attempt to do so. Today, you'll hear about the concept of a doppelgänger, a look-alike of sorts, followed by a short exploration of extreme sports and the motivations that dr…

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USITT23 Series with Ying-Syuan Zeng — 2023 YDMT USITT Makeup Design Award sponsored by Kryolan Professional Make-Up Winner 8:02

10M ago8:02

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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by visual artist and 2023 USITT Makeup Design Award sponsored by Kryolan Professional Make-Up winner, Ying-Syuan Zeng. Hear us chat about her work in many facets of the industry including wigs, makeup, and scenic design, her creative process, favorite show to work on, and more! Click here to learn more about Yin…

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”If I can do it, they can do it", with Fernanda English Teacher | Intermediate English Conversations 49:31

10M ago49:31

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Are you ready to be inspired in your English learning? My guest on today's intermediate English conversation is a clleague I greatly admire. Fernanda, a non-native English language teacher based in Brazil, joins me in a conversation where we learn about what drew her to English, and then what propelled her on the path to helping people attain advan…

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USITT23 Series with M.J. Hromek — 2023 YDMT Zelma H. Weisfeld Costume Design & Technology Award Winner 11:50

10M ago11:50

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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by costume designer and 2023 Zelma H. Weisfeld Costume Design & Technology Award winner, M.J. Hromek. Click below to learn about M.J’s creative process, her best advice for those new to the industry, and what this award win has meant to her. Click here to learn more about M.J. and the Zelma H. Weisfeld Costume D…

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Creation of Student Engagement Grants with Howard Vincent Kurtz 23:36

10M ago23:36

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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by designer, educator, and costume commissioner Howard Vincent Kurtz to discuss the creation of Student Engagement Grants. These new grants encourage and support emerging theatre artists, and are funded by Kurtz each year to support our student members. Student Engagement Grants nominations close Nov. 9! Click h…

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Why Do People Like Scary Movies? | English Listening Practice 23:05

10M ago23:05

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We're gonna need a bigger boat. - Jaws. Here's Johnny! - The Shining. Be afraid. Be very afraid. - The Fly. Do you like watching horror movies? I don't really like them, but I know that millions of people do, so I thought Halloween would be a good opportunity to look at the genre as you practice your English listening. In today's episode, you'll le…

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USITT23 Series with Kelsea Sibold — 2023 YDMT USITT Stage Management Award Sponsored by Clear-Com Winner 14:40

10M ago14:40

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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by stage manager and 2023 YDMT winner of the USITT Stage Management Award sponsored by Clear-Com, Kelsea Sibold. We chatted with Kelsea about her favorite events to stage manage, lessons learned from working with different teams, her best stage management advice, and more! Click here to learn more about Kelsea a…

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When Giving Thanks is Complicated | English Listening Practice 20:36

11M ago20:36

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Autumn in North America is a time when Canada and the USA celebrate Thanksgiving. It's complicated. On the one hand, it's important to celebrate the harvest, but on the other hand, there's a dark and cruel history to confront. In today's English Listening episode, you'll hear about: the history of Thanksgiving and how it's a little different betwee…

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E19: Self-Love 17:30

11M ago17:30

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Let's talk about something so basic and so complex as self-love. This episode was produced by AOLI (www.aoli.fm) Support the showBy Anastasia Eremeeva

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USITT23 Series with Mia Irwin — 2023 YDMT USITT Scene Design Award Sponsored by Rose Brand Winner 11:31

11M ago11:31

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On this week’s episode we’re chatting with 2023 USITT Scene Design Award Sponsored by Rose Brand winner, Mia Irwin. We talked with Mia about her award win, her paint work on over 50 productions, her creative process, and more. Click here to learn more about Mia and the USITT Scene Design Award Sponsored by Rose Brand. All episodes of our USITT23 se…

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Coffee: Drink Up Before It Disappears | English Listening Practice 22:35

11M ago22:35

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Jackie Chan once said that "coffee is a language in itself". Hmm... Do you speak coffee? Well, if coffee is a language, what English words would you use to describe coffee? For me, it's easy: hot, black and strong. No milk. No sugar. Unless it's a cappuccino, and then I want whole milk frothed to perfection, with a dash of cinnamon. Ah coffee, I DO…

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The How & Why of Noticing Language with English with Bistra | Intermediate English Conversations 41:24

12M ago41:24

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What do you notice when you listen to an English podcast or when you read a book in English? Do you actively notice language, and what do you do once you notice something? In this episode, I talk with my friend and colleague, Bistra of English with Bistra, about the importance of noticing if we want to become an advanced English speaker and writer.…

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USITT23 Series with Adam J. Thompson — 2023 Rising Star Award Winner 24:09

12M ago24:09

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On this week’s episode of TECHnically Speaking: USITT23 Series, we are joined by 2023 Rising Star Award winner and video designer Adam J. Thompson! We chatted about digital design, his passion for interactive and responsive design environments, and his work with The Deconstructive Theatre Project. Adam J. Thompson is a video and graphic designer wo…

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