Best Brady Leonard Podcasts (2024)

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Chantal Braziel and Edward Leonard 12:59

21h ago12:59

12:59

Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh opens their season with a concert at Rodef Shalom Temple's Levy Hall on Saturday, September 7th at 7:30 pm. Conductor Edward Leonard and soloist Chantal Braziel talked with Jim Cunningham about the program. Songs and Serenades feature Osvoldo Golihof’s Three Songs for Soprano, Reza Vali’s Calligraphy No 19, and Tchai…

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Anna Clyne and Eric Jacobsen 28:32

1d ago28:32

28:32

Composer, Anna Clyne, and founding member of The Knights chamber orchestra, Eric Jacobsen, discuss their new recording, Shorthand, which was recently released on SONY Classical. It's an album of all Anna Clyne compositions with Yo Yo Ma, Avi Avital, Colin Jaconsen, and Pekka Kuusisto as guest artists. Anna discusses how it happened and Eric highlig…

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Christopher Franklin 23:52

22h ago23:52

23:52

Conductor Christopher Franklin returns to Pittsburgh to conduct an opera for the first time in his home town. The opera he will lead on September 8th for Pittsburgh Festival Opera is "Adriana Lecouvreur" by Francesco Cilea.Christopher highlights his career after completing high school in Pittsburgh before heading off to Macalester College to study …

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Contemporary Craft - Gei: The Beauty of Ephemeral and Eternal 14:07

13h ago14:07

14:07

Contemporary Craft is unveiling a new exhibition soon called Gei: The Beauty of Ephemeral and Eternal! Director of Exhibitions and Operations, Yu-San Cheng, highlights how this exhibition celebrates the harmonizing impermanence and eternity in Japan's cultural tapestry through the interplay of Ikebana, Japanese traditional flower arranging. Yu-San …

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Pittsburgh Festival Opera - Adriana LeCouvreur 24:36

19h ago24:36

24:36

Pittsburgh Festival Opera is back with a concert opera! Musical Director, Christopher Franklin, Mezzo-Soprano, Marianne Cornetti, and tenor, Victor Starsky, spoke about their upcoming performance of Adriana LeCouvreur on Sunday, September 8th at 6 pm at the Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland. Marianne describes the plot, and why it is a challenging ope…

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David Oresick - The Mattress Factory 13:22

1d ago13:22

13:22

It's an update from the Mattress Factory Contemporary Art Museum! Executive Director, David Oresick, talks about their upcoming events, including one on Wednesday, September 4th, After Hours: Greer Lankton Archives, that features a deep dive into the archives of artist Greer Lankton. David also highlights the permanent exhibition of Greer Lankton's…

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Turkish and Central Asian Food and Culture Festival 7:04

7h ago7:04

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In this Voice of the Arts episode, we sit down with Benjamin Aysan from Turkish Cultural Center Pittsburgh, to discuss the upcoming Turkish and Central Asian Food and Culture festival. This event will be held in Schenley plaza on Saturday, September 7th, and will run from 10 am to 8 pm. Come and join in on the celebration of Central Asian Culture w…

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Brady Collins and Nicole Lennartz - Sewickley Heights History Center 15:38

1d ago15:38

15:38

Soprano, Brady Collins, and Radiant Strings founder and Violinist, Nicole Lennartz, discusses their upcoming performance at The Gilded Gala at Sewickley Heights History Center on Friday, September 6th at 8 pm. Nicole talks about her upbringings in Squirrel Hill, teaching at Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) school, and the creation of …

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Stage 62 - Rob James and Rachel Perry 17:26

16h ago17:26

17:26

Director at Stage 62 Theater, Rob James, joins board member and actress, Rachel Perry, to discuss Reprises and Reunions, A 62 Year Musical Celebration in Carnegie, on Saturday, September 7 at 7:30 pm. The evening features 25 songs selected from over 280 productions, including hits from Hello Dolly, Guys and Dolls, The Sound of Music, Evita, Joseph …

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Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Park - Twelfth Night 19:27

21h ago19:27

19:27

It's Shakespeare meets Jimmy Buffet and... the White Lotus?! Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks stops by to discuss their latest rendition of Twelfth Night, a tropical romp. Director Nick Hrutkay, Founder Jennifer Tober, actors Aaron Crutchfield, and Charles David "Stoney" Richards, highlight how this Shakespeare play has been turned into a summer…

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TNGP Ep. 613: Nick Lindquist 39:54

6d ago39:54

39:54

Nick Lindquist joined Brady to discuss the Harris campaign's decision to finally do an interview and the state of the presidential race, and to give the Trump campaign plenty of unsolicited advice. Follow Nick @nick_lindquist and follow us @bradyleonard @nogimmickspodBy Brady Leonard

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Two Block Walk - Prothaven and Construction Junction 16:50

19h ago16:50

16:50

Join Camden Jennings and Sam Kusic from Protohaven, as well as Melissa Mongelli from Construction Junction to learn about their upcoming Two Block Walk happing this Saturday, August 31st from 2pm to 6 pm, as well as their Sip, Shop, & Save event happening immediately afterward from 6 pm to 8 pm. Both events are free and registration is not required…

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Matt Smith - Allegheny Conference of Community Development 25:09

1d ago25:09

25:09

Matt Smith, Chief Growth Officer for the Allegheny Conference on Community Development talks with Jim Cunningham about the Pittsburgh Symphony's European Tour where representatives from the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance will join with German business leaders to develop new connections for Pittsburgh.By WQED Multimedia

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Sounds of Pittsburgh Chorus 50th Anniversary 29:39

3d ago29:39

29:39

Sounds of Pittsburgh Chorus is turning 50 this year as a chapter of Sweet Adeline's International! This worldwide organization of women singers is committed to advancing the musical art form of the barbershop four-part harmony, but Sounds of Pittsburgh sings more than just that. Music Director David Wallace, President Lois Treloar, and chorus membe…

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Gabe Tilove - Phipps Botanical Boutique 7:53

17h ago7:53

7:53

It's time to put on your shoes and grab your artist's cap! Director of Adult Education and Community Outreach at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Gabe Tilove, spoke with Voice of the Arts about their upcoming Botanical Boutique at Mellon Park from September 6th to the 8th, as a part of the Craftsman Guild's annual fine art festival, A Fai…

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Mark O. Hubbard - Author of "Ara" 16:59

19h ago16:59

16:59

A Notre Dame Alumni, Mark O. Hubbord, spoke about his new book "Ara - The Life and Legacy of a Notre Dame Legend—The Authorized Biography of Coach Ara Parseghian" with Danny Flynn. Mark discussed how he came up with having former Pittsburgh Steeler running back Rocky Bleier to write the foreword for the book. This book is a tribute to Parseghian’s …

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TNGP Ep. 612: Ian Haworth 45:43

2d ago45:43

45:43

Ian Haworth joined Brady to discuss the first two nights of the DNC, Democrats celebrating ritualistic child sacrifice outside of the DNC, the state of the presidential race, and much more. Follow Ian @ighaworth and follow us @bradyleonard @nogimmickspodBy Brady Leonard

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Kathryn Spitz-Cohan - ReelAbilities Film Pittsburgh 18:33

1d ago18:33

18:33

It is almost September, and that means Film Pittsburgh has another film festival right around the corner! Executive Director of Film Pittsburgh, Kathryn Spitz-Cohan, discusses their upcoming festival, ReelAbilities, that will showcase films highlighting a wide range of disabilities from September 5th to the 11th, both in-person and virtually! Hear …

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Anqwenique - Chamber Music Pittsburgh 26:57

14d ago26:57

26:57

Summer is coming to a close, but the concerts keep going! Vocalist and educator, Anqwenique discuss their upcoming performance at Chamber Music Pittsburgh's Just Summer Concert Series on Wednesday, August 28th at the Highline in the South Side. It will be a mix of good music, with food and beverage from Sly Fox Brewery. Anqwenique also discusses he…

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Patrick Cannon - Little Lake Theatre Company 10:38

15h ago10:38

10:38

Even though summer is coming to an end, there is still time to get to the Lake! Little Lake Theatre Company's Executive Director, Patrick Cannon, swings by to discuss the rest of their 2023-2024 season that includes farces, dramas, and two Christmas shows perfect for the whole family! Keep an eye out in October to hear about their upcoming 2024-202…

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Beo String Quartet 32:07

3h ago32:07

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Jason and Sean Neukom violin and viola of the Beo Quartet describe for Jim Cunningham the fun of their upcoming events at Unity Chapel in Latrobe on August 22 for the Westmoreland Symphony and September 10 at Bar Marco. The program for the Strip District concert features Beethoven, Smetana, and a new piece written by Sean with inspiration from his …

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Jeffrey Dorsey and Sam Laffey - Union Project 23:07

7d ago23:07

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Jeffrey Dorsey and Sam Laffey from the Union Project sit down with our host to discuss their upcoming appearance at Family Fun Days in partnership with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Learn about the Wheel Mobile, how it works, and what kind of art you can expect to make. This free event will take place on August, 25, 2024 on Federal Street, outside of PNC…

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Atithi Studios - Michael Fratangelo Refugee 16:46

21h ago16:46

16:46

Join Michael Fratangelo to learn about his upcoming exhibition, ref•u•gee, opening Saturday, August 17, 2024. Inspired by the masses crossing the Mediterranean from North Africa. Learn about his inspiration, artistic process, and his day-to-day. “Above all,” Michael Says, “it’s a show about humanity”.…

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TNGP Ep. 611: Aaron Bandler 35:16

21d ago35:16

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Aaron Bandler joined Brady to discuss the state of the presidential race, the Harris team's strategy heading into the DNC, and Aaron's ongoing coverage of bias and antisemitism at Wikipedia. Follow Aaron @bandlersbanter and follow us @bradyleonard @nogimmickspodBy Brady Leonard

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Marty Ashby and Sarah Aziz 17:23

19h ago17:23

17:23

Executive Producer at Manchester Craftsmen's Guild and extraordinary jazz guitarist, Marty Ashby, joined Interim Vice President of Programming and Manager of DEAI Initiatives with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Sarah Aziz, to talk about the thirty year history of Jazz Live Concerts in the Katz Plaza Downtown on Penn Avenue. Marty and Sarah discuss …

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TNGP Ep. 610: Gabriella Hoffman 41:09

11d ago41:09

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Gabby Hoffman is the Independent Women's Forum Center for Energy and Conservation Director, a policy analyst for CFACT, a columnist for Townhall and the host of District of Conservation Podcast and The Sportswoman Show. Follow Gabby @Gabby_Hoffman and follow us @bradyleonard @nogimmickspodBy Brady Leonard

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Dana Bishop Root and Daniel Singer - Carnegie Museum of Art's Inside Out 18:03

26d ago18:03

18:03

It's time to dance, listen to good music, and explore one of Pittsburgh's richest art museums! Director of Education and Public Programs at the Carnegie Museum of Art (CMOA), Dana Bishop-Root, and Musical Director of the Mendelssohn Choir, Daniel Singer, spoke about their upcoming collaboration for the next concert of CMOA's Inside Out summer conce…

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Christopher O'Riley 31:12

30d ago31:12

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Pianist and From the Top creator, Christopher O ' Riley, shares his thoughts about J.S. Bach's Well Tempered Clavier which he has just recorded for the Navona label. He's thought deeply about Bach for many years applying the Chinese concept of Ma to the cover art and considered what should happen in the space between the notes. In his conversation …

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Amanda Gillen and Dawn Brean - The Frick Pittsburgh 13:40

14d ago13:40

13:40

A new exhibition is coming to Pittsburgh at the Frick, featuring 10 centuries of Islamic Art. Chief Curator and Director of Collections, Dawn Brean, and Director of Learning and Visitor Experience, Amanda Gillen, spoke about this new exhibition, entitled Treasured Ornament, that will be on display from August 17th to October 20th. In this podcast, …

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C Street Brass 23:22

1M ago23:22

23:22

C Street Brass play on August 21st, 7:30pm at the High Line on the South Side. Brass members Hakim Bilal and Gabriel Colby spoke with WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham about this free concert. Plus, hear the Brass perform Billy Joel's Lullaby and Besame Mucho live in our studio.By WQED Multimedia

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Douglas-Jayd Burn and Brian Gurley 19:33

12d ago19:33

19:33

The summer organ recital series at St Paul Cathedral in Oakland wraps up August 4 with Douglas Jayd-Burn playing the Beckerath organ in a free concert. The program includes Carillon by Louis Vierne, Bach and a show stopper by Leon Boellmann. Douglas describes his music making at the St Paul Episcopal church in Mount Lebanon and his recent addition …

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Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse 9:36

12d ago9:36

9:36

Join us for an insightful interview with Cammie Brady, the Creative Manager, and Ash Andrews, the Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse, as they discuss the upcoming community event at Westinghouse Park on August 4th. Discover the inspiration behind this unique gathering and learn about the various activities, including han…

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TNGP Ep. 609: Andrew Donaldson 1:08:08

27d ago1:08:08

1:08:08

Andrew Donaldson is an editor for Ordinary Times, a columnist for Fayette Tribune, and the host of the Heard Tell podcast and Substack. Follow Andrew @four4thefire heardtell.substack.comFollow us @bradyleonard @nogimmickspodBy Brady Leonard

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Anthony Taddeo - Alla Boara 12:25

15d ago12:25

12:25

Founder and drummer of Italian sextet Alla Boara, Anthony Taddeo, discusses their upcoming performance on August 14th at The Highline on the South Side as a part of Chamber Music Pittsburgh's free "Just Summer" Concert series. Taddeo highlights their performance with Ukranian violinist, Yaryna Tsarynska, and their love of performing little known It…

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Jim Whipple - Renaissance City Winds - Bach, Beethoven and Brunch 18:06

18d ago18:06

18:06

The 2024 City of Pittsburgh Bach, Beethoven and Brunch concert series concludes this Sunday, July 28th, with a performance by the Renaissance City Winds. Jim Whipple stopped by WQED-FM to talk about the program, the history of the group, the rich history of classical music composers in Pittsburgh and more.…

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Montae Russell and Roosevelt Watts - Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company 23:22

20d ago23:22

23:22

Director and Homestead native, Montae Russell, and actor Roosevelt Watts, discuss their upcoming performance of August Wilson's last cycle play, Radio Golf. They will be performing in this production produced by the Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company on August 10th to September 14th outside, behind the August Wilson House on Bedford Avenue in t…

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Melessie Clark and Brett Mack - Quantum Theater 26:19

22d ago26:19

26:19

Melessie Clark and Brett Mack star in Eugene O Neill's A Moon for the Misbegotten with Quantum Theater at the Long Vue Club overlooking the Allegheny Valley August 2 -25. They spoke with Jim Cunningham about the play and why it is a masterpiece today having been judged a failure after opening night. Does it end happily? Spoiler alert. The power of …

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TNGP Ep. 608: Ezra Wyrick 57:33

22d ago57:33

57:33

Ezra Wyrick joined Brady to discuss President Biden dropping out of the race and endorsing Kamala Harris, J.D. Vance as President Trump's running mate and what that means for policy, and much more. Follow Ezra @Ezra4Liberty and follow us @bradyleonard @nogimmickspodBy Brady Leonard

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A Concert by Candlelight 14:18

23d ago14:18

14:18

Episode 2 of "Outside the Box Office" by WQED-FM intern, Oliver Arner.By WQED Multimedia

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Jacob Gruss - Organ Series 22:44

23d ago22:44

22:44

Jacob Gruss closes out the final recital of The Westminster’s Annual Organ Summer Series on Thursday July 25th, at 5:00 pm. Jacob, an Organ Scholar entering his fourth year at the Juilliard School in New York City, came to WQED-FM to discuss his path to becoming an Organist, with Jim Cunnningham and volunteer Danny Flynn.…

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Brandon Rauch - Vocal Confluence 18:44

2M ago18:44

18:44

Artistic Director of Vocal Confluence, Brandon Rauch, spoke about the ensemble's upcoming performance at Bach, Beethoven, and Brunch, this Sunday, July 21st, at Mellon Park from 10:30 am to noon. The group will be performing a mix of pop songs, musical theater numbers, classic rock, and jazz in their program entitled, I Want to See You Be Brave. Br…

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TNGP Ep. 607: Ian Haworth 59:15

29d ago59:15

59:15

Ian Haworth joined Brady to discuss the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.@ighaworth @bradyleonard @nogimmickspodBy Brady Leonard

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Episode 1 - Carnegie Museum Hall 20:28

2M ago20:28

20:28

Concert Connoisseur, Pittsburgh Edition episode 1 by Lucienne ByrneBy WQED Multimedia

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Episode 3 - Heinz Hall 16:00

1M ago16:00

16:00

Concert Connoisseur, Pittsburgh Edition episode 3 by Lucienne Byrne.By WQED Multimedia

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Episode 2 - Stage AE 16:49

2M ago16:49

16:49

Concert Connoisseur, Pittsburgh Edition episode 2 from Lucienne BryneBy WQED Multimedia

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Episode 4 - PPG Paints Arena 18:34

2M ago18:34

18:34

Concert Connoisseur, Pittsburgh Edition episode 4 by Lucienne ByrneBy WQED Multimedia

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Joshua Gindele - Miro Quartet 28:43

2M ago28:43

28:43

Miro Quartet cellist Joshua Gindele discusses his new CD, Home, speaking from Denver on his way to hear the Rolling Stones. Joshua remembers growing up in Pittsburgh , playing in the Youth Symphony and other formative influences. Celebrating 30 years as an ensemble in 2025, the GRAMMY-nominated quartet's new album "Home" explores the many meanings …

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Brian Gurley and Beau Baldwin - Organ Series 25:42

1M ago25:42

25:42

The Saint Paul Cathedral Organ Summer Series continues on Sunday July 14th, 3:30pm with Beau Baldwin and on Sunday July 21st, 3:30pm with Brian Gurley. Both stopped by WQED-FM to chat with Anna Singer about their recitals.By WQED Multimedia

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Monique Mead & Tino Cardenes - Shadyside Porch Concerts 19:06

2M ago19:06

19:06

What began as Monique Mead’s pandemic project to motivate her teens to practice has now turned into an annual porch concert series that brings the family and the neighborhood together. This Saturday, 7pm, it's "Young Talent Night." The porch concerts began with student recitals, and it continues to follow these young musicians as they mature as art…

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Joe Dipyatic and Michael Bodolosky - Johnstown Concert Series 15:03

2M ago15:03

15:03

The Johnstown Concert Series presents high quality chamber music performances of all styles to the Johnstown community. Concerts take place at the First Presbyterian Church on Lincoln Street. WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham spoke to Board members Joe Dipyatic and Michael Bodolosky about the upcoming season which starts September 29th 2024.…

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