Best Ellen Stewart Podcasts (2024)

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Pop football chants, Reg ‘Reg’ Snipton sings Joni Mitchell & the tale of John Lennon’s watch 51:39

2d ago51:39

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The two-man tandem of curiosity wobbles its way down the rock and roll cyclepath pausing here to admire the view … … “We’re captive on the carousel of TIME-AH!!”: tuneless Northern club singer Reg “Reg” Snipton performs Ver Greats. … is going to gigs alone becoming a thing? ... why Phil Oakey was a better musician than any of ELP. … Seven Nation Ar…

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Eva Saunders 53:07

2d ago53:07

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Eva Saunders, also known as the “Gingerly” Quilter, has come a long way literally. She was born and raised in Germany and found her way to Los Angeles, California, in the United States for school. Later she moved to the eastern side of the United States where she is excited to have launched Gingerly Quilt Co. If you’re looking at quilts on Instagra…

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Only Clare Grogan knows how it feels to burst onstage from a giant birthday cake 38:36

5d ago38:36

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Clare Grogan, a regular on our podcasts and rarely off the cover when we were at Smash Hits, is on tour again with Altered Images and playing festivals in the summer – indeed her fabulous description of the bus ferrying her, Midge Ure, Nik Kershaw, Kim Wilde and Living in A Box to the stage at Rewind sounds like an old Smash Hits cartoon come to li…

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160. Why Some Succeed (and Others Don’t) 40:13

5d ago40:13

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Why is it that some people succeed and some do not? Mindset matters! Elizabeth shares about the "bell curve" and five thought processes that we all may find ourselves having in different situations as a business owner and as a customer. These mindsets can determine our success. Plus, Elizabeth shares some marketing and business insight with a littl…

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The wit and charisma of Kate Bush by Graeme Thomson: going too far makes you what you are 43:46

8d ago43:46

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Graeme is an old friend of the podcast. We’ve talked to him in the past about his books on Phil Lynott and John Martyn. ‘Under The Ivy: the Life And Music of Kate Bush’ first appeared in 2010, and was revised in 2015 after her Before the Dawn concerts and it’s now been updated again as, despite no new music or public appearances, her worldwide repu…

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For the love of Françoise Hardy, Ben Sidran and the TV comedy Twenty Twelve 41:18

9d ago41:18

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Among the logs tossed on the conversational bonfire this week to combat mid-June’s British winter you’ll find … … ‘I Managed Van Morrison’ and other films screaming to be made. … how it feels to watch someone play from the best seat in the house. … Françoise Hardy, her unsmiling photos and legions of besotted male admirers (ie us and everyone else)…

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Dora Cary 1:23:00

9d ago1:23:00

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Dora Cary loves quilting for the creativity and freedom of expression it gives her, and she loves the quilting community for the amazing generosity and sense of camaraderie. Her quilts have been displayed in many of the larger quilt shows. I am so thankful that Dora shared about becoming a citizen of the United States and how the freedoms that we t…

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Stewart Lee knows the rigours of ‘animal costume work’ and why great comedy is about shock 48:50

11d ago48:50

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Stewart Lee – beloved writer, columnist and stand-up - was on the podcast in 2022 talking about the first records he bought, immensely funny and fascinating, and we’ve been praying for an excuse to get him back since. And it’s here! - he’s on tour again and his ‘Basic Lee’ show is on Sky/Now TV on July 20. This covers his first memories of live ent…

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159. How to Handle the Haters 29:21

12d ago29:21

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Anyone in business who is growing and having sucess WILL get haters. This can range from mild to severe. Learn what to do when the heat goes up and people start hating on you, your business, or how you run your business. There is a time and place to listen to feedback, and then there are strategies when it's not in your best intrest to engage. Lear…

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Episode Title: Finding Your Voice with Life Coach Barb Pastuszko 27:59

14d ago27:59

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When you find your voice, you don't find some new thing inside of you; instead, you find a little more of you. You find a little more freedom to speak, express, and to let yourself be heard. You find that your voice isn't anywhere other than inside of you or anyone else than who you are. Certified Life Coach, Barb Pastusszko, helps Women over 40 Fi…

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Mid-Life and Merlot with Debbie Harbec, Coach for Women in Mid-Life 25:58

14d ago25:58

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Are Mid-Life women the fastest growing group of addicts and alcoholics? What emotional situations are they facing and how can they cope effectively? I talk to Debbie Harbec, Coach for Women in Mid-Life. She will shed some light on how to navigate and understand the transition to Middle Age and beyond. You don't want to miss this episode! Watch http…

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How Springsteen went “six deep”, fictional rock hacks and who’s more conservative than Liam Gallagher? 46:24

15d ago46:24

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You’ll always find us in the kitchen at parties, near the hoppy summer ale and sausage rolls and, and this week discussing … … he hasn't changed his look or sound for 30 years: is there a more conservative concept than Liam Gallagher? And how he became the one-man Oasis. … the eye-watering sum Kevin Hart made from Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. … …

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Megan Fowler 45:04

16d ago45:04

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When Megan Fowler is not behind a sewing machine or chasing a toddler, you can find her enjoying the Colorado outdoors. Yet if that wasn’t enough she is running not only one quilty business, but two! Megan’s dream for Modern Moon Quilt Studio is to marry her special love for vintage design and her fondness for modern quilting to be able share her v…

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Jon Savage - Dusty’s wig, Bowie’s bombshell and how gay pop culture changed music 34:04

17d ago34:04

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“I thought Dave Davies of the Kinks was a girl. When I discovered he was a boy, that’s when I got interested.” Jon’s an old friend of the podcast and the author of some highly regarded and influential books about pop and its repercussions, ‘England’s Dreaming’ and ‘1966: the Year The Decade Exploded’ among them. His latest is ‘The Secret Public: Ho…

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“Abba’s success is more about us than them”: Giles Smith looks back at a 50-year love affair 37:38

18d ago37:38

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Giles was 12 when he watched Abba win Eurovision in 1974 and was instantly besotted – and thus required to spend the next 20 years wrestling with The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name. His thunderingly funny, fond and illuminating book – My My!: Abba Through The Years – traces their story, looks at the snobbery and critical mauling they endured and…

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158. What A Female Billionaire Teaches Us 29:02

19d ago29:02

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Love her or hate her, we have so much to learn from this female billionaire. In fact, being so loved AND hated by people is part of the lesson. We want to attract and repel people. Taylor Swift does just that. Learn tangible lessons that make your business more fun (for you and your customers), and more profitable! Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Di…

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the Architect of Mod: how Peter Meaden restyled and launched the Who - by Steve Turner 39:49

20d ago39:49

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Peter Meaden was a key figure in the Mod movement. He changed the world view of Andrew Loog Oldham, which shaped the early Stones, and he managed the Who, remodelling their look and sound, writing their first single and turning them into Mod figureheads. Steve Turner interviewed him in 1975, an exchange that's now the centrepiece of his new book 'K…

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Great album trilogies, suing Madonna and "the pantheon of psychedelic heaviosity" 47:11

23d ago47:11

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This week the conversational Super-Trouper of Enquiry lights up the following … ... why care when "rock critics get it wrong"? ... the dreadful death of the Allman brothers' dad. ... is there any other branch of entertainment where you can be two hours late onstage? ... has any show got worse reviews than Eddie Izzard's one-woman Hamlet? ... the un…

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Melissa Struttmann 50:55

24d ago50:55

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It was fun to realize that this episode would be released during the week of Melissa Struttmann’s open house celebrating Osage Hills Retreat’s 2-year anniversary. Melissa has put so much thought, work, and love into creating a wonderful place for crafters to gather. She has learned through her life with the excellent work she has accomplished to br…

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Ellen Happe Phillips 1:00:33

1M ago1:00:33

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Imagine living in Houston and not knowing about the International Quilt Festival, then a friend takes you to see all the wonderful quilts. What an incredible introduction to quilts for Ellen Happe Phillips. Ellen fell in love with this craft and never looked back. With each step she improved her skills and now uses her long arm quilting to help oth…

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The spectacular Dead & Co, songs performed backwards & happy birthday Diamond Dogs! 43:29

1M ago43:29

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Tuning into this week's rock and roll soundwave to filter signal from noise, we cranked up the volume on the following ... ... 'Zuma Nester Rock' and the eternal curse of rock stars' kids' names. ... Bowie's spat with Robbie Williams at Netaid. ... celebrating awkward sods like Kevin Rowland. ... why Paul Carrack has seen it all. ... 'Lewis' Armstr…

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Giving up on Instagram? Think again! With Nicole Burke 47:38

1M ago47:38

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I hear you. You are tired of trying to play the algorithm game. Your engagement is lower than before. You aren't seeing growth. Is it even worth it to be on Instagram as a business owner? Let me tell you. IT IS WORTH IT! And even better? There are strategies that can help you grow your audience, get engagement, and not just for vanity. All of this …

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Overcoming Adversity and the Road to Recovery with Healer and Empowerment Coach Janessa Finley-Ford 27:30

1M ago27:30

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Janessa Finley -Ford talks about trauma and its link to addiction while showing us a glimpse of the unique holistic psychotherapy system to heal trauma and clear mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual blocks to success. You don't want to miss this episode! Watch Here: https://youtu.be/r1lK-ZnKOtw…

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The Authentic You - Unleash Your Potential with Kristina Holle, founder of Authentic You Coaching 27:30

1M ago27:30

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Can you be your authentic self? Do you show your authenticity to the world? Learn some strategies for overcoming the fear of judgment and embracing authenticity. Transformation Coach Kristina Holle shares her insights and her expertise. A Must Listen! Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html…

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Why They Might Be Giants now perform an entire song backwards 27:04

1M ago27:04

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They Might Be Giants – old school fiends John Flansburgh and John Linnell – have been making elliptical, funny and adventurous records for over 40 years and writing music for children, advertising and TV comedies. We talk to John Linnell here about songwriting, early shows in art spaces, the way you saw the world when a "wiseacrey teenager" and wha…

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Guy Chambers - writing with Robbie, a tangle with Bowie & half a bagel with Paul McCartney 36:35

1M ago36:35

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Guy Chambers was a teenager in Liverpool and at John Lennon’s old school - "same headmaster, Mister Pobjoy". He remembers the Beatles, Queen, Abba and Jesus Christ Superstar sparking his interest in the "perfect song package" and went on to work with Tina Turner, Rufus Wainwright, Kylie, Diana Ross and scores of others. He talks here about early sh…

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Alan Edwards, pop PR – ‘Bowie was like King Arthur and the Spice Girls like the Pistols’ 42:16

1M ago42:16

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We’ve known Alan Edwards since the days when we’d ring him for a quote from Blondie or the Stranglers in the late ‘70s and he’s still one of the key figures in music PR. He’s looked after the Stones, Prince, Michael Jackson, Blondie, Amy Winehouse, the Beckhams and many others. No-one is better positioned to see how that world has changed, from the…

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Rochelle Rice 1:12:33

1M ago1:12:33

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When Jody Leonardo suggested that I interview Rochelle Rice, I was thrilled. I’d been wanting to connect with Rochelle and her co-host, Leslie Bercher, for awhile, but hadn’t done it yet. Rochelle and Leslie are the co-hosts of the Inappropriate Quilters Podcast and I guess I had them up on a bit of a pedestal. So when Rochelle told me that she’s b…

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Rock’s image-makers, men on dancefloors and why bands can’t act like bands anymore 55:09

1M ago55:09

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This week’s items slapped on the rock and roll barbecue and lightly grilled include … … why Eurovision will never avoid political controversy. … when AI does David Hepworth! … what’s the secret of NTS radio? … “there are two types of wedding disco, ones that start with Abba's Dancing Queen and terrible ones.” … Tony Hall’s prophetic preview of Revo…

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156. Quilter On Fire Brandy Maslowski 34:37

1M ago34:37

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Brandy is a fellow quilter and podcast host. She shares her unique journey from fire fighter to quilterpreneur, her different revenue sources, and what has really helped her business grow. It can be hard to leave a full-time business and make a create career work, but Brandy has done this. She shares how she did this so that you can do the same. Tu…

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Paul Carrack has seen it all – beat, soul, prog, pub rock, pop & the perfect ‘slow burn’ career. 37:30

1M ago37:30

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We’ve followed Paul Carrack for 50 years, a big hit single – How Long – when he was with Ace, 19 albums, countless sessions (the Smiths, Eagles and Pretenders among them) and a touring band member with Squeeze, Roxy Music, Roger Waters and Nick Lowe. He once put out an album called ‘I Know That Name’ as for so many people he’s still under the radar…

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Nige Tassell was so obsessed with Dexys he’s tracked down all 24 ex-members 35:19

1M ago35:19

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Nige Tassell used to go to school in full donkey-jacket-and-woolly-hat ensemble to express his boundless devotion to Dexys Midnight Runners. Forty years later he set out to find and interview everyone who’d ever been a member. For some, their time in the ranks was a joyful, career-launching delight. Others felt it was like a slightly chilly and con…

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Why Nick Mason’s “cottage industry” band plays just early Pink Floyd 27:29

1M ago27:29

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Missing being on tour and exasperated by internal disputes, Nick Mason set out to tour small-scale venues with his band Saucerful Of Secrets in 2018. They’re mid-way through another world tour (Gary Kemp’s the main singer and one of the guitarists). He doesn’t miss the stadium circuit where “you need a golf cart to get from one side of the stage to…

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Jody Leonardo 32:39

1M ago32:39

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Purple Daisy Quilt Designs is the culmination of Jody Leonardo’s experiences of participating in sewing groups, working in quilt shops and selling handmade quilts. Now she has expanded to offering quilt patterns to allow individuals to make their own quilts. This is a dream come true for Jody and she’s so excited to share a little piece of her crea…

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Let It Be revisited, the wisdom of Steve Albini and a woeful tale about Steve Marriott 53:26

2M ago53:26

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We were at the Curzon Mayfair on May 7 for the premier of the rebooted Let It Be in all its burnished finery and came away with a ton of things to unravel, among them … … what we never knew when the film came out 54 years ago. .. seeing it in the shadow of Peter Jackson’s Get Back. … how the edit was overtaken by events and the tangled reasons it t…

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155. Becky Campbell of Sew Forever 26:13

2M ago26:13

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Join Becky's coaching call where we look at her unique niche for English Paper Piecing. Becky has a unique product and is struggling to grow her audience and sell more products. As we tlak about what Becky can do to get more success, you will learn that these same skills will work for any business owner to grow your audience and get more sales, as …

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The Impact of Childhood Messages with Best-selling author, Thomas Gagliano 27:27

2M ago27:27

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Family Dynamics Expert Thomas Gagliano talks about the impact childhood messages have in our lives. He shares poignant and personal stories letting us in on how he crafted his bestsellers and how to better understand our own childhood upbringing. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/oG1U-kNl55ABy Transformation Talk Radio

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Lines of Engagement with Terri Webb 27:23

2M ago27:23

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We are going to explore the intricate steps to setting boundaries. Tune In, the boundary blueprint is about to unfold with Certified Professional Coach Terri Webb! Watch Here: https://youtu.be/Kve_GMuTahMBy Transformation Talk Radio

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Mary Shepherd 31:49

2M ago31:49

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Mary Shepherd and I met at QuiltCon2024 in Raleigh, NC. She is an avid quilter and the president of the Delaware Modern Quilt Guild. Since Mary’s retirement from being a mathematician and computer scientist she has become an author with her first quilting cozy mystery, Free Motion Murder. Here's some of Mary's quilts. Mid Century Energy Nemish Flim…

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The genius of Little Feat, the Man with the Twang & pop’s greatest scandal in the making 46:14

2M ago46:14

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We stuck a few coins in this week’s Wurlitzer and these were the tunes that got played … … when records became all about sound not songs. … Fonzworth Bentley, Puff Daddy’s butler, the man who held an umbrella over him on the beach at Cannes. … what Henry Kissinger, Martha Stewart and Leonardo DiCaprio kept very quiet about. … Manchester’s Co-Op, a …

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Steve Diggle of the Buzzcocks remembers the day “a terrible beauty was born” 30:18

2M ago30:18

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Steve Diggle met Pete Shelley when the Pistols played Manchester in 1976 and the Diggle-fronted Buzzcocks are now on a world tour that began in Mexico and takes in North and South America, Europe and Australasia before winding up at the 100 Club where they played the Punk Festival 48 years ago – “we’ve come full circle”. He looks back here at the f…

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154. Secret To Success: with Joe Hudson 59:44

2M ago59:44

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Joe Hudson is the owner of Art of Accomplishment. He has been a venture capitalist, coaches CEOS, and successful business owners and teams. He joins us on the Craft To Career podcast to discuss some hidden secrets of success. After working with top earners in the business world, he has seen what makes or breaks an individual and a company/business.…

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Laila McCloud 40:54

2M ago40:54

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Welcome to 'Round About Campus, the podcast for the About Campus magazine, the scholarly magazine of ACPA-College Student Educators International. In this episode, co-hostesses Alex C. Lange and Z Nicolazzo talk with Dr. Laila McCloud. Dr. McCloud is an assistant professor of educational leadership and counseling at Grand Valley State University in…

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Rock snobbery, the seven wives of Gregg Allman & the greatest solo on a pop record 1:03:52

2M ago1:03:52

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This week’s theories, rants, ruminations, recollections, weak gags and free and frank exchanges of view alight upon the following … … is pop music now all about identity? …. the recording of the Animals’ House of the Rising Sun and other apocryphal tales. … has any act been as ubiquitous since Frankie Goes to Hollywood in 1984? … or has anyone insp…

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Robyn Capps 47:57

2M ago47:57

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It was so fun to get to know Robyn Capps. Her daughter had posted a picture of one of Robyn’s quilts on her Facebook page and my sister happened to see it. I’m so glad this led to an interview. So, thanks Sadie and Ruth for helping this connection to happen. Here's pictures from Robyn's Chicken Quilt We also talked about Jerriann Massey and the Chr…

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Harold Bronson of Rhino Records kept a 40-year rock and roll diary… 39:55

2M ago39:55

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File this under ‘right place, right time’. Harold Bronson was a teenager in mid-60’s Los Angeles and saw every act imaginable. Then wrote for the Daily Bruin and Rolling Stone and interviewed everyone that interested him. Then managed a music store and co-founded Rhino Records, pretty much inventing the idea of the top-end reissue – “Sooner or late…

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153. Business Growth with Artist Alex Kincaid 58:29

2M ago58:29

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Alex is a floral watercolor teacher who sells and licenses her art. Her business has grown a LOT in recent years. She shares what has made the difference, what entrepreneurs can learn about memberships, surrounding yourself with other successful individuals, and what makes (and what doesn't) make a difference for success. Turn your CRAFT into a CAR…

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Every Silver Lining has a Cloud with Scott Stevens 26:21

2M ago26:21

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Best-selling author, Scott Stevens talks about his personal struggles with alcohol and recovery in his second book, Every Silver Lining has a Cloud. Tune in to hear his Illuminating, insightful, reflective, and relatable journey.By Transformation Talk Radio

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Lisa Shepard Stewart 1:04:41

2M ago1:04:41

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Lisa Shepard Stewart encourages others to express themselves creatively through culturally relevant techniques and materials. Although she loves African fabrics with every fiber of her being, she also loves to learn and share about other cultures from around the world. The intro on this episode is going to be a bit longer than normal because during…

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The “amniotic throb” of modern pop, the eternal life of the Top Gear theme and the Blue Nile’s lucky break 47:48

2M ago47:48

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With Mark Ellen in foreign parts David Hepworth and Alex Gold light cigars, pass the port in the correct direction and discuss….. …..the fact that there is only one way to play a Beatles song and that is the way the Beatles did it. …..the chances that Taylor Swift is reaching her imperial phase and nobody is prepared to tell her what she really nee…

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