Best Erie Philharmonic Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 31: Bradley and Steven Thachuk, the music of Phil Collins and Genesis with the Erie Philharmonic. 1:14:03

9h ago1:14:03

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This episode of Better than Monkeys features Bradley and Steven Thachuk, as they speak about the music of Phil Collins and Genesis with the Erie Philharmonic.

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Támar Talks with Daniel Meyer (Music Director Erie Philharmonic) 30:10

8d ago30:10

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I met Daniel Meyer while performing with the Stewart Copeland Orchestra in Erie, PA. From the very first song, his energy gave me chills. To watch a conductor use every morsel of his body into a new body of work, is quite jaw-dropping. As soon as I asked Daniel to be a guest on my podcast, he immediately said yes. And what's crazy? I've always want…

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Támar Talks with Kenyon Dixon (2x Grammy Singer, Songwriter, Composer) 1:13:53

4M ago1:13:53

1:13:53

R & B will never be dead if Kenyon Dixon's pen game and vocals have anything associated with it. Besides writing hits for Justin Timerberlake and Tyrese, Mr. Kenyon's faith is un-matched and un-wavering. He walks in a musical freedom that has a tempo of its own. Discover how he got his start and how he remains level-headed in a commercially-driven …

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Támar Talks with EAL (Broadway Triple Threat) 47:23

9M ago47:23

47:23

🎙️ On this weeks Tamar Talks Podcast (Season 5, Episode #3), we get gritty about Elijah's journey, how we met, discuss what it takes to perform 8 shows a week and solutions to todays inequalities as a performer in various shows. We also shoutout and give accolades to important creatives who have inspired him to keep going. If you're desiring to per…

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Tamar Talks with Dawn Soler (President @ Working Music Entertainment LLC/Former ABC Signature). 41:17

10M ago41:17

41:17

My mentor is EPIC. If you desire to be in the Film and Television business, you will have a front row seat listening to Dawn Solers' journey. Previously at ABC Signature, Dawn was responsible for all music at ABC Signature overseeing the music content for shows in the "-ish" family series: "black-ish," "grown-ish" and "mixed-ish." Her helming of th…

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Tamar Talks with Sean Thomas (Prop Master for TV & Film) 53:21

11M ago53:21

53:21

Sean Thomas kicks off Season 5 of the Tamar Talks Podcast. And guess what? He's my baby brother. Sean knows the proper steps as to how props should be used and what props should be set for some of your favorite shows and films. He's a true testament that though you may not know what path you'd like to pursue post college graduation, there's some th…

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Episode 30: NPR's ARI SHAPIRO talks NPR and "OCH and OY: A Considered Cabaret!" 16:05

12M ago16:05

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He has been a question on Jeopardy and an answer inthe New York Times crossword puzzle. As ajournalist he has covered stories from the Arctic circle to the cabin of Air Force One. He’s covered conflicts inIraq, Ukraine and Israel. As a vital part of NPR’s journalistic team, hehas served as NPR’s International Correspondent based in London, he serve…

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Episode 29 Stewart Copeland of the POLICE! Erie Philharmonic Guest Soloist 22:45

12M ago22:45

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Sat, Oct 21, 2023 · 8pm Sun, Oct 22, 2023 · 3pm Warner Theatre Daniel Meyer conductor Stewart Copeland special guest Prepare for an unforgettable evening with The Police Deranged for the Orchestra, featuring legendary drummer from The Police himself, Stewart Copeland. This concert pays homage to the work of rock icon and composer Copeland through o…

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Radio interview with Midori

1+ y ago

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Our good friend Brian Hannah from WQLN had the chance to chat with legendary violinist Midori ahead of her visit to Erie on March 25. Enjoy! March 25 Concert info Midori is a visionary artist, activist and educator who explores and builds connections between music and the human experience and breaks with traditional boundaries, which makes her one …

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Támar Talks About Edutainment and More...It's a Music Business 4 a Reason! (Trailer) 0:50

2+ y ago0:50

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Támar Talks with Monique Greenwood (Akwaaba Inns Bed and Breakfast, OWN, Former Editor-in-Chief for Essence Magazine) 56:57

2+ y ago56:57

56:57

Thanks to my Sorority Sister Benita, I had the pleasure of meeting Monique Greenwood while living in New York for a short stint. Mrs. Greenwood is an award winning entrepreneur, native Washingtonian who built her business one bed and breakfast at a time. A dear mentor, friend and big sister to me, Mrs. Greenwood is the owner and chief enjoyment off…

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Ep 28 - Betty Buckley 38:03

3y ago38:03

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In an award-winning career that has encompassed TV, film, stage and concert work around the globe, Betty Buckley is probably best known as the quintessential musical theatre actress. In this episode of Better Than Monkeys, Brian Hannah interviews Betty Buckley. In 2012 Buckley was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame, where her name — engraved on…

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Podcast #33 with David Brewer (Opera Vocal Coach and my 1st Professional Vocal Coach, Destiny's Child & More...) 1:05:54

3+ y ago1:05:54

1:05:54

I sing opera because of David Brewer. But growing up, I hated going to voice lessons. I never understood why, if I had a natural God-given gift, my parents were excited to take me to a black male opera coach. But @dlbopera changed my life so much, that I knew I could one day pursue a career in it. Of course over time, black women weren’t often enco…

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Podcast #32 with Morris Hayes (Composer/Prince) 1:22:18

3+ y ago1:22:18

1:22:18

It was because of Arkansas native Morris Hayes, by way of my cousin, that I stepped and recorded in the halls of Paisley Park Studios. A talented musician, producer, band leader and keyboardist, Hayes has worked with superstars such as Prince, George Clinton, Elton John, Whitney Houston, and Stevie Wonder. He was one of the 2013 inductees into the …

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Podcast #31: Ashley Támar Talks with Nikki Grier 1:01:34

3+ y ago1:01:34

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It's not often that you befriend another black woman in the Entertainment business and history is made in an instance. That's what happened between Nikki Grier and myself. I was filming a pilot and she and I were seated next to each other. Somehow, she got my number, I auditioned for her and her team, unbeknownst to me, for the Sunday Service Colle…

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Ep 27 - Michael Sachs, Principal Trumpet of the Cleveland Orchestra - 2/2 1:13:25

3+ y ago1:13:25

1:13:25

This episode of Better Than Monkeys is part two of a two part series featuring MICHAEL SACHS, principal trumpet of THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA. Since 1988, Michael Sachs has held one of the premier positions in one of the world's premier orchestras, and on this episode of BTM, he shares his stories, his love of music, his love of sports and so much mor…

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Ep 26 - Dr. Evan Williams on "Dead White Man Music" 42:55

3+ y ago42:55

42:55

This episode of BETTER THAN MONKEYS is a follow up to WQLN NPR's Harry T. Burleigh week celebration in December. Burleigh, born in Erie, Pa in 1866 was instrumental in bringing the African-American spiritual into the mainstream of classical music thru his art songs and for bringing these spirituals to the attention of composer ANTONIN DVORAK who lo…

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Podcast #30: “Cooperative Economics: Rebuilding the Culture from Within” with Andre Robinson 52:26

4y ago52:26

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COVID is here and we don't know when it will go away! But one thing's for sure, change is inevitable. Enjoy this motivating conversation with Ashley Támar and Andre Robinson as they solve how to engage in cooperative economics. Andre Robinson is a community and cultural organizer, activist and consultant with a background as a director, producer, w…

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Protest Music

4y ago

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From Erie Philharmonic Marketing Manager Brigit Stack Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) The term “protest music” typically conjures images and sounds of the 60’s folk and rock music that we come to associate with counter-culture and social movements of that era. But to anyone who’s ever listened to Dmitri Shostakovich’s music, the term applies to man…

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Halloween Special: Exorcist Robin Swope 57:45

4y ago57:45

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My guest on this Halloween edition of BTM is author, journalist, consultant and EXORCIST, the PARANORMAL PASTOR, ROBIN SWOPE! Rev. Robin Swope is a Writer and has been a Christian Minister for more than 27 years in both Mainline and Evangelical Denominations. He holds a B.A. in Biblical Literature and finishing an M.Div. In Pastoral Ministry with a…

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Podcast #29: Támar Talks with Attorney Stephanie Hay (Entertainment Attorney) 42:34

4y ago42:34

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The Music Industry has seen its constant woes about ownership of Masters. From Sam Cooke to Michael Jackson to Prince to Ray Charles to Taylor Swift, artists have not been silent about the lack of ownership of Masters. As of this week, Mr. Kanye West has taken the conversation global, in a more vigilant way. Not only is he sounding the alarm for ot…

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Podcast #28: My Favorite Throwback Music featuring Independent Artists 1:49:21

4y ago1:49:21

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Music is healing to the soul. Especially during these unparalleled times. Please enjoy this throwback of some of my favorite songs from my catalog, along with songs from some of my favorite independent artists who I feel greatly need to be heard. DISCLAIMER: I am the copyright owner to my 18 original songs. The remaining 7 songs featuring: Emi Seac…

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Ep 25 - Michael Sachs, Principal Trumpet of the Cleveland Orchestra - 1/2 1:03:57

4y ago1:03:57

1:03:57

This episode of Better Than Monkeys is part one of a two part series featuring MICHAEL SACHS, principal trumpet of THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA. Since 1988, Michael Sachs has held one of the premier positions in one of the world's premier orchestras, and on this episode of BTM, he shares his stories, his love of music, his love of sports and so much mor…

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Ep 24 - Cryptozoologist and author, Loren Coleman 1:00:14

4+ y ago1:00:14

1:00:14

He published his first article in 1969, he’s an author of, or contributor to dozens of books. He’s been a consultant to programs such as NBC’s Unsolved Mysteries, A & E’s Ancient Mysteries, the History Channel’s In Search of History, the Discovery Channel’s In the Unknown and more. He also curates and operates the International Cryptozoology Museum…

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Ep 23 - Nancy Duskas, Mortuary Science! 1:10:21

4+ y ago1:10:21

1:10:21

On this episode of Better Than Monkeys, Brian pulls back the fascinating, sometimes sad, often funny, but until now, MYSTERIOUS veil surrounding the funeral business! Join Brian and special guests, Nancy Dusckas and Barbara Terrizzi of DUSCKAS FUNERAL HOMES, Inc. as they put the FUN back in FUNeral on this episode of BTM.…

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Erie Phil From Home, Episode 29

4+ y ago

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“The Shostakovich Violin Concerto No. 1 is a very haunting and emotionally powerful piece. The excerpt below starts in the cadenza in the third movement. The cadenza unfolds with the violin repeating the same note, a lonely sound, almost like deep sighs or heartbeats. Shostakovich slowly develops and expands the solo line until it’s playing double,…

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Podcast #27: Digital Media & Streaming with Barry Benson 1:00:36

4+ y ago1:00:36

1:00:36

Barry Benson, President of Stratus Digital Marketing, is breaking records by the numbers. Especially since streaming has breathed life into a flagging entertainment industry where music has become the latest landscape for the tech world, Barry is a silent catalyst in remaking streamings' image and proves there are opportunities in these unprecedent…

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Fiddlin' Around

4+ y ago

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From Erie Philharmonic Second Violinist Lou Nicolia In 2007, Keita Fukushima, violin, and myself formed a duo called Strada. We had the good fortune, through Keita's connections, to get a concert at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall in New York City. We came up with an eclectic program of violin duos with some special guests. At the time I had a f…

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Podcast #26: $$ Assistance 4 Musicians & Artists Impacted by Coronavirus, Hethyr Verhoef Interview (Broadway, Stage Manager), New Single and More 48:15

4+ y ago48:15

48:15

We've all been affected by this pandemic: the Coronavirus. Whether it has affected us mentally, physically, emotionally, or financially, we are all, at the same time, to some degree, perplexed. What's next? Where's the help? Where's our faith and where's can be find peace? In this podcast, I desire to share my reflections on what's happening (from …

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Ep 22 - Violinist Jonathan Moser 21:56

4+ y ago21:56

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In this episode of BTM, we chat with Erie Philharmonic principal second violin Jonathan Moser. We cover how to create a diverse career in music, taking an audition, leading a section, the Suzuki string method and soooo much more! I’d love for you to join me (and Jonathan!) for part one of this two-part episode of Better Than Monkeys! You can connec…

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Ep 21 - Grammy Award Nominated Harpist Yolanda Kondonassis 42:24

4+ y ago42:24

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Fresh on the heels of her SECOND Grammy Award nomination, this time in the best classical instrumental solo category, Yolanda Kondonassis finds time to chat with our Better Than Monkeys audience about her passion for the harp, her newest recording of the Jennifer Higdon Harp Concerto with Ward Stare and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, her pas…

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Ep 20 - Singer Songwriter, Music Legend Judy Collins 9:08

5y ago9:08

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On this episode of BETTER THAN MONKEYS, we get to spend a few minutes talking with a true legend in the music world. A platinum album selling songstress with more than 55 albums created over the course of her illustrious career, her recording of Joni Mitchell's BOTH SIDES NOW is in the GRAMMY HALL OF FAME and her recording of Stephen Sondheim's SEN…

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Ep 19 - Political Satirist and Comedian Mark Russell 43:30

5y ago43:30

43:30

When Washington politicians see him coming, they run for the hills! or more specifically, FROM the Hill! Capitol Hill, that is! For over 30 years, Mark Russell brought his signature bow tie, star-spangled piano and sharp political humor to America via regular PBS specials. Mark is "mostly" retired now, but still has strong opinions and wit as sting…

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Ep 18 - Conductor JoAnn Falletta 29:53

5y ago29:53

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Multiple Grammy Awards, 20 years as music director of the Buffalo Philharmonic, the FIRST WOMAN to be appointed to lead a major American music ensemble, a discography of over 115 titles and guest appearances on FRESH AIR WITH TERRY GROSS, PBS' Live from Lincoln Center, CBS Sunday Morning and more...our guest on this episode of BETTER THAN MONKEYS i…

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Ep 17 - Bugs Bunny at the Symphony, George Daugherty / Erie Philharmonic 1:03:47

5y ago1:03:47

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The creator and conductor of "BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY," George Daugherty, joins WQLN Radio's Brian Hannah for a fun an lighthearted look at the genius behind the iconic Bugs Bunny cartoons featured in the 30th anniversary production of "BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY!"

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Podcast #25 with JellyBean Johnson 52:14

5y ago52:14

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Garry George "Jellybean" Johnson is one of the most humble living legends I know. A true musician who is known as a drummer, guitarist, songwriter, and producer, Jellybean is a Minneapolis funkster who was an original member of the band The Time. In 1990, Jellybean co-produced Janet Jackson's Heavy Metal/Rock inspired #1 smash hit "Black Cat." Jell…

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Podcast #24 with Shep Crawford 51:42

5y ago51:42

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There's a word that is not often used in the Entertainment Business: Loyalty. However, I can honestly say that Shep Crawford, a Grammy-Award winning musician, father, songwriter and record producer exudes loyalty. A dear friend and big brother, I was excited at Shep agreeing to share his story on my podcast. He is best known for writing mega, class…

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Ep 16 - Banjo Royalty Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn 37:11

5y ago37:11

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Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn, “the king and queen of the banjo” (Paste Magazine), have a musical partnership like no other. Béla Fleck is a sixteen-time Grammy Award winner who has taken the instrument across multiple genres, and Abigail Washburn a singer-songwriter and clawhammer banjo player who re-radicalized the instrument by combining it with…

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Ep 15 - Shonn Wiley - Jersey Boys, Under the Streetlamp 36:05

5y ago36:05

36:05

Shonn talks about life on the road, creating a hit musical from scratch, juggling a career on the road and family life as well as UNDER THE STREETLAMP’s July 12, 2019, performance at the legendary CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION!

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Ep 14 - Wynton Marsalis: Yes, THAT Wynton Marsalis! 32:11

5y ago32:11

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American treasure Wynton Marsalis, aka The Best Jazz Trumpeter Ever, (and also killer classical trumpeter) schools fellow trumpeter Brian Hannah on a thing or two, in this preview of Marsalis's summer 2019 visit to nearby Chautauqua Institution.

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Ep 13 - Chita Rivera - Star of Stage and Screen 20:10

5y ago20:10

20:10

From Balanchine's School of American Ballet to countless iconic roles on Broadway, the legendary Chita Rivera's career has never ceased to scintillate!

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Ep 12 - UFO Researcher Stan Gordon 32:45

5y ago32:45

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So, totally normal question: how many close encounters of the third kind have YOU had? And have you ever peered up at the night sky and seen something that looked, well, . . . a little odd? Author, TV & radio personality, and researcher Stan Gordon shares his extraterrestrial insights in this out-of-this-world episode.…

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Ep 11 - To the Stars and Beyond! with Jim Gavio, Yahn Planetarium Director 30:03

5y ago30:03

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If there's one field in which we humans have hands-down beat those precocious monkeys, it's SPACE TRAVEL - even if that means stargazing from a comfy terrestrial chair. Jim Gavio, director of the Yahn planetarium at Penn State Erie: The Behrend College joins us for a chat about the stars and beyond in this starry-eyed spaced-out episode.…

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Ep 10 - Music Therapy with Brittany Barko, M.M., MT-BC, NMT 29:34

5y ago29:34

29:34

How can Johnny Cash change your life today? More important, what's your favorite song - and doesn't it make you feel... simply great? Board certified neurologic music therapist Brittany Barko tells us all about her very specialized field and how it integrates into patient care as non-pharmacological pain management, psychological treatment, physica…

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Ep 9 - Master Magician Bobby Borgia, Part 2/2 43:52

5y ago43:52

43:52

The conversation continues with master magician Bobby Borgia! We delve again into the mysterious, the mystical, and the magical behind the science, art, business, and craft of modern magic.

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Ep 8 - Master Magician Bobby Borgia, Part 1/2 31:44

5y ago31:44

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Modern magic predates ancient Egypt. Don't believe your eyes? Get your bewildered bearings as master magician Bobby Borgia delves into the mysterious, the mystical, and the magical in an enchanting chat about the science, art, business, and craft of his boundary-pushing and intriguing form of entertainment.…

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Ep 7 - Grammy Winning Bass-Baritone Mark S. Doss 39:23

5+ y ago39:23

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". . . [He] is so charismatic he may change your mind about an ultimate destination in the afterlife." (London Financial Times) Grammy Award winning bass-baritone Mark S. Doss takes us on a deep dive into the world of opera - a world in which his silky smooth, luscious voice and keen interpretation can not only reorient your metaphysic, but is in o…

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Ep 6 - Poet Anna Rose Welch, Part 2/2 30:00

5+ y ago30:00

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Back for part 2, award winning poet Anna Rose Welch, Erieite and author of the new collection “We, the Almighty Fires”, gives a mini-reading from the sexy reliquary that will whisper in your ear for the rest of the day. She talks with host Brian Hannah about finding her voice, juggling her day job with her creative pursuits, and her best advice for…

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Ep 5 - Poet Anna Rose Welch, Part 1/2 30:00

5+ y ago30:00

30:00

A poet to make you swoon, make you dream, and make you reconsider the benefit of imposing creative limitations – it’s Erie’s own Anna Rose Welch, Alice James Award winning poet, sharing the magic behind her new collection "We, the Almighty Fires". Anna Rose discusses the symbiosis of wordplay and our humanity including. DISCLAIMER!!! – some saucy l…

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Ep 4 - Bradley Thachuk, Globetrotting Conductor 30:00

5+ y ago30:00

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Our slightly loosey-goosey math tells us that only one out of every 600,000 Americans is an orchestra conductor! As a wee one, Bradley Thachuk dreamed of growing into this rare art profession, and the dream realized took him around the globe. Could a monkey have done it? No, OBV. In this episode, hear Thachuk’s reflections on this dream-come-true.…

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