Best Jacked On The Beanstalk The Podcast Podcasts (2023)

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Jacked on the Beanstalk: The Podcast

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#84: "New to Vegan Bodybuilding" Listener Questions Answered 29:04

10d ago29:04

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This episode comes to you via one of our very own podcast listeners who recently turned vegan and is never looking back! Yes, apparently our new listener Jack was just so damn inspired by our podcast that it turned him vegan! And in doing so, he actually had a lot of great questions for us that we thought we'd turn into a whole damn episode. So tod…

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StrollerCoaster StoryTime Podcast FOR KIDS!

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The Wolf Who Cried Ice Cream 6:13

4d ago6:13

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Once upon a time there was a parrot, a snail, a duck, and a wolf! They were all great friends, but the wolf really liked to play tricks on the rest of the gang. Tricks can be funny, but they can also be misleading. Find out what happens when this wolf cries "ice cream!" and ends up learning a very valuable lesson on the importance of honesty. Grab …

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Just Imagine

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Episode 53 – Focus on the Pantomime – Part 2 – Jack and the Beanstalk 33:31

14d ago33:31

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Eric Potts and Iain Lauchlan join Martin on the podcast this week to talk about Jack and the Beanstalk. This is the second of several ‘special’ podcast episodes where we work through the popular pantomime titles in turn, examining them in more depth by talking through the title’s roots, such as Jack’s origin in Cornish folklore, the background stor…

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Just Imagine

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Episode 52 - Imagine's 18th Birthday 25:36

28d ago25:36

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This week Imagine Theatre is celebrating its 18th birthday and Martin talks to Steve about the history of the company – how the company came into being, how it came to be called Imagine, Mi workshops, the landmark moments and much more. The podcast also features birthday wishes from some of the amazing people Imagine have worked with over the years…

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StrollerCoaster StoryTime Podcast FOR KIDS!

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Rock Soup 5:55

1M ago5:55

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Olivia loves to cook with her grandma, especially her delicious mac and cheese. But, today Grandma is making Rock Soup! What ingredients do you need for this rockin' dish? Well you'll just have to listen to find out! Our 9-year old director leads his cast of amazing improv actors as they perform a one-of-a-kind version of the classic children's sto…

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Just Imagine

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Episode 51 – Behind the Scenes at Staffordshire University 34:31

1M ago34:31

34:31

Martin heads to Staffordshire University for this episode of the podcast to speak to the students on the MA in Contemporary Pantomime Practice as well as Robert Marsden and Richard Cheshire who created and run the course and Sarah Boden who was a guest speaker on the day. This vocationally led course offers both research and practical study in the …

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Jacked on the Beanstalk: The Podcast

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#83: The Vabbing Experiment 15:36

1M ago15:36

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Vabbing: The weird and gross TikTok trend where women literally take their vaginal discharge and place it behind their ears or perhaps on their neck and wrists (much like they would a perfume.) Apparently this attracts more male attention. Who the hell is actually doing this though? And WTF is wrong with people?! Naturally, I (Sam) had to try it fo…

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Just Imagine

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Episode 50 - Behind the Scenes at the UK Pantomime Association Awards 28:17

2M ago28:17

28:17

This week Martin went behind the scenes at the 2023 UK Pantomime Association Awards at the Trafalgar Theatre in the West End. The event celebrates all things panto and is an opportunity for everyone from the panto world to come together to honour the genre. Martin spoke to Sir Ian McKellen, Vernon Kay, Debbie McGee, Joe McElderry, JP McCue, Anna-Ja…

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Just Imagine

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Episode 49 – The UK Pantomime Association 30:30

2M ago30:30

30:30

This week Martin talks to three members of the UK Pantomime Association - Simon Sladen, Samuel Munday-Webb and Nick Humby. Founded in 2021 the UK Pantomime Association is a charity with the aim of exploring, sharing and celebrating pantomime. They ardently believe in the positive promotion of pantomime and inspiring and encouraging others to engage…

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Just Imagine

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Episode 48 – Behind the Scenes with Steve and Sarah 28:14

3M ago28:14

28:14

This week sees Martin catching up with Steve and Sarah to see what is happening at Imagine during March. He talks to Sarah about the huge workload she and the accounts team have in reconciling accounts for the end of the financial year and how this affects budgeting for the 2023 season. Also under discussion are the current challenges faced by both…

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Jacked on the Beanstalk: The Podcast

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#82: The Importance of Knowing your Body Composition Metrics 29:16

3M ago29:16

29:16

It's no surprise that I love to nerd out on numbers when it comes to my health and fitness. Tracking my calories and macros is of course, something I've done for years already. But only recently have I become fascinated with tracking my body composition metrics. I'm talking how much fat weight I have vs. muscle mass, bone density and water floating…

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Just Imagine

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Episode 47 - Focus on the Pantomime – Part 1 CINDERELLA. 34:15

3M ago34:15

34:15

Something different for the ‘Just Imagine’ podcast series, Martin sits down with Imagine’s Managing Director Steve Boden, and our Artistic Director and renowned pantomime writer Eric Potts to talk about the pantomime Cinderella. This is the first of several ‘special’ podcast episodes, spread over the next 2 years, where we work through the popular …

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Just Imagine

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Episode 46 - Nigel Ellacott 35:46

4M ago35:46

35:46

This week Martin interviews the incredible Nigel Ellacott, pantomime dame extraordinaire and the brains behind the encyclopaedic pantomime website www.itsbehindyou.com. Join them both in this fascinating walk-through pantomime over the years. Listening to Nigel talk, you’ll soon understand why the UK Pantomime Association chose him as the recipient…

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StrollerCoaster StoryTime Podcast FOR KIDS!

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The Turtle and the Rabbit 6:56

4M ago6:56

6:56

The Rabbit is feeling pretty confident that he can beat the turtle in a race... UNLESS he were to get distracted by his phone right in the middle of the race! Our 9-year old director leads his cast of amazing improv actors as they perform a one-of-a-kind version of the classic children's story 'The Tortoise & The Hare'. It's full of musical surpris…

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Just Imagine

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Episode 45 – A Look Back on the 2022 Panto Season 25:27

4M ago25:27

25:27

This week Martin catches up with Steve and Sarah and finds, contrary to popular belief, they are not able to put their feet up now the panto season has finished and have a well-earned rest. Join him as he talks to them about how the 2022 panto season went, how it was to have six brand new venues for 2022, their pride at having almost half a million…

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Jacked on the Beanstalk: The Podcast

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#81: Interview with Vegan Professional Dominatrix Estelle Sinclair 47:48

4M ago47:48

47:48

Just in time for Valentine's Day, I am bringing you a very sexxxy and oh-so-taboo interview with one of my very own JOTB vegan clients: Professional Dominatrix Estelle Sinclair! Yes, we are diving into ALL the topics on this spicy episode! From farting fetishes and blindfolding to promoting veganism via sexual domination, we are learning ALL the ti…

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Just Imagine

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Episode 44 - Vernon Kay 25:55

6M ago25:55

25:55

Vernon Kay has done almost everything from playing American football, to modelling, radio and TV presenting, to taking part in I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, but until this year one thing he had never done was appear in a panto. Now he is getting rave reviews as Dandini in Cinderella in Wycombe and he joins us for our festive special podcast w…

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Just Imagine

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Episode 43 - Writer, Performer and Director Christian Patterson 33:39

6M ago33:39

33:39

From falling in love with ballroom dancing and sequins as a youngster to developing a passion for drama and musical theatre through school, Christian Patterson has become a well-respected performer, writer and director. Christian talks to Martin about his extensive career, his influences and his love of the panto genre.…

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Just Imagine

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Episode 42 – Behind the Scenes During Panto Season 31:44

7M ago31:44

31:44

Martin visits Imagine HQ to see exactly what happens when the company is in the midst of the panto season. The team are all very busy with panto season just around the corner. Equipment is being tested, final props such as time machines are being created, lots of things are being glittered, final costume preparations are underway and being packed i…

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Jacked on the Beanstalk: The Podcast

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#80: Hunting Season Hoopla! 20:02

7M ago20:02

20:02

November is deer hunting season here in Ontario, Canada. And the very reason why I (Sam) stopped eating animals at eight-years-old. Yes, it's an incredibly depressing time of year for me because of my personal connection to the beautiful deer that live out here. So naturally, I've been trolling hunters all month long via the local facebook groups! …

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Just Imagine

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Episode 41 – Graeme Pickering 27:40

7M ago27:40

27:40

Graeme is a performer, choreographer, casting associate and author and this week he joins Martin on the podcast to talk about his varied career and how having worked in a huge variety of genres has helped his career to develop. He has worked with Imagine Theatre for a number of years and this year will be choreographing Aladdin at the Lyceum Theatr…

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Just Imagine

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Episode 40 - Panto Highlights 36:49

7M ago36:49

36:49

To celebrate our 40th episode we are taking a look back over some of our previous episodes to discover some of our guests first experiences of panto, favourite panto titles and why panto is so special to them as well as their most memorable moments of something going wrong!By Imagine Theatre

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Jacked on the Beanstalk: The Podcast

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#79: The Skin and Health Benefits of Quitting Coffee 30:15

8M ago30:15

30:15

After 25 years of drinking an obscene amount of coffee every single day, I recently made the decision to break up with my caffeine addiction. Apparently my milf-spiration J-Lo doesn't drink coffee for skin health reasons. And I was really hoping that I'd notice many health benefits myself, mostly an improvement in my throat clearing without a major…

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Just Imagine

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Episode 39 - Sean Dodds 25:30

8M ago25:30

25:30

The fabulous Sean Dodds is the regular comic for The Spa Centre panto each year and Martin caught up with him at the photoshoot for this year’s pantomime, Cinderella. Sean has worked with Spa Centre Dame JP McCue since 2014 and he talks about how important their bond is and why this helps to make the Spa Centre panto such a hit with the audience an…

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Just Imagine

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Episode 38 - The Panto Season Is Almost Here - Oh Yes It Is! 26:32

8M ago26:32

26:32

Martin catches up with Steve and Sarah to find out what is happening now we have reached the Autumn and panto season is just around the corner. It is all go at Head Office - with the majority of marketing assets captured the marketing team are hard at work on promoting the shows, the admin team are busy working on the performance licenses following…

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Just Imagine

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Episode 37 – Parle Patel 28:34

9M ago28:34

28:34

This week Martin talks to the multi-talented award-winning British Indian presenter, performer and producer Parle Patel who will be starring in Cinderella this Christmas at The Beck Theatre in Hayes. Parle and Martin discuss the strong parallels between pantomime and forms of entertainment already popular with South Asian Communities and how he hop…

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Just Imagine

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Episode 36 - AJ and Curtis Pritchard 17:26

9M ago17:26

17:26

This week Martin talks to AJ and Curtis Pritchard who will be starring in their second Imagine pantomime this Christmas at Leicester’s De Montfort Hall. They talk about their love of panto and performance as well as how they got into dancing and how this has opened up so many career opportunities for them, from Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing wit…

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Jacked on the Beanstalk: The Podcast

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#78: Are BCAAs (or EAAs) Really Necessary for Muscle Growth? 18:29

9M ago18:29

18:29

To BCAA or not to BCAA? That is the question I see on vegan bodybuilding groups all over the internet. And it's about damn time I share my own opinion on the subject. So if you are a vegan looking to build some muscle, I highly suggest you give this one a listen! Not only am I sharing my own experience with the supplementation of BCAAs but also my …

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Just Imagine

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Episode 35 - The Imagine Marketing Team 25:24

10M ago25:24

25:24

This week Martin talks to some of the Imagine Team about marketing and publicity. They chat about things such as how casting affects the marketing strategies, the timelines involved in marketing the show, the role of photoshoots and publicity days in gathering content to support the campaigns, the importance of artwork and branding, the growing inf…

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Just Imagine

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Episode 34 – Author, Director and Teacher - Robert Marsden 30:26

10M ago30:26

30:26

Author of Inside the Rehearsal Room Rob Marsden returns to the podcast to discuss some of the exciting developments taking place in the pantomime world at the moment. He and Martin discuss the aims and objective of the UK Pantomime Association as well as Rob’s work on developing a Masters in Pantomime for Staffordshire University.…

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Just Imagine

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Episode 33 - Behind the Scenes at a Junior Ensemble Audition 28:37

11M ago28:37

28:37

This week Martin is behind the scenes at one of Imagine’s Junior Ensemble auditions. He speaks to members of the Imagine Team about how the day runs and what happens after the children have been selected as well as talking to some of the children auditioning and their parents about the audition experience.…

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Just Imagine

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Episode 32 – A History of Pantomime with Simon Sladen 34:37

11M ago34:37

34:37

A very different podcast this week as Simon Sladen returns to the hot seat with Martin to talk about the history of pantomime. From its beginnings in Commedia dell’arte to current trends and where it might go in the future this is a fascinating and unmissable episode for any fans of the pantomime genre.…

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Just Imagine

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Episode 31 - Musician Steve Power 27:07

12M ago27:07

27:07

Over a thirty-year career Steve Power has worked with artists such as Gary Barlow, Kylie Minogue, Kim Wilde and Rick Astley as well as musical direction for numerous national theatre tours and, of course, panto! He takes time out from his hectic schedule this week to join Martin on the podcast where they talk about his varied career and he explains…

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Just Imagine

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Episode 30 – Actor, Director, Writer and Panto Dame Jason Marc-Williams 29:30

12M ago29:30

29:30

Jason is a man of many talents and has worked with Imagine Theatre for a number of years and this season will be taking on the role of the Director as well as playing Dame. In addition when not in pantoland he is heavily involved in training up the performers of tomorrow at Emil Dale Academy and this week he joins Martin on the podcast to talk all …

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Just Imagine

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Episode 29 – Behind the Scenes With the Imagine Wardrobe Team 30:29

1y ago30:29

30:29

Join us as Martin talks to Acting Head of Wardrobe Aaron Gibson. With around 25,000 costumes, 17 pantomimes plus numerous hires over the season the wardrobe department is a crucial part of the Imagine team and Aaron discusses with Martin just how all they manage to get so many fabulous looking costumes onto stages across the UK each season.…

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Just Imagine

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Episode 28 – Behind the Scenes With Imagine’s Laura Taylor 28:04

1y ago28:04

28:04

This week Martin is joined by the woman with the longest job title of all at Imagine Theatre, Laura Taylor, who is Associate Producer and Head of Celebrity Casting. They discuss the process of casting celebrity names, exactly what being an Associate Producer entails, as well as Laura’s role on the board of the UK Pantomime Association and her love …

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Just Imagine

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Episode 27 – A History of Imagine Theatre 31:36

1y ago31:36

31:36

This week Martin talks to Steve and Sarah to learn how Imagine has evolved under their leadership since they took sole ownership of the company. They discuss the ethos of the Imagine Theatre, the highs and lows of life as panto producers as well as their own personal highlights and ambitions.By Imagine Theatre

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Just Imagine

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Episode 26 – Imagine’s Artistic Director Eric Potts 31:33

1y ago31:33

31:33

Working for a panto company people often ask “what do you do the rest of the year?” On this episode Eric talks to Martin about why we are working on panto all year, how the season comes together and the timelines involved in getting the season on, as well as how we choose songs, what informs our decisions on sets and the factors we take into accoun…

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Fairly Odd Fairytales

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Monkey Heart-Ons 1:00:56

1y ago1:00:56

1:00:56

The boys decide to take back to the basics. To the heart of it all. Thats right baby. Africa. A tale from the tip of Swahili, to its influence in Indian tales i mean come on. Can you say, Mr. International? Plus, a story, INSIDE, of a story? Storyception? What do we even call this. Also what in the actual fuck is a washerman. And why do they have d…

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Just Imagine

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Episode 25 - Behind the Scenes with the Ops Team 29:47

1y ago29:47

29:47

This week Martin returns to the Imagine head office to talk to some of the ops team about their roles and just how a season involving 17 pantomimes as well as numerous set and costume hires comes together. They talk about everything from hiring stage management, to making props, to the logistics of transporting so many large sets all across the cou…

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Just Imagine

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Episode 24 – Business and Marketing Director Sarah Boden 32:04

1y ago32:04

32:04

In the hot seat this week is Business and Marketing Director Sarah Boden. Learn how Sarah went from working in the corporate sector to being owner of one of the largest pantomime companies in the United Kingdom and just what being a Business and Marketing Director of a pantomime company entails.By Imagine Theatre

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Jacked on the Beanstalk: The Podcast

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#77: Quick & Easy, High Protein Vegan Meal Prep Ideas 34:48

1y ago34:48

34:48

For many of us, the idea of meal prep seems like a pretty overwhelming task. Especially when we're trying to think up ideas that are not just vegan but also high in protein and low in carbs / fat. Well, fear not, dearest podcast listeners! A solid vegan bodybuilding meal prep does NOT have to be scary or time consuming. It can be as simple as combi…

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Fairly Odd Fairytales

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Ep. 6 - The Totally Normal Sized Mermaid 1:13:19

1+ y ago1:13:19

1:13:19

We rejoin our boys as they venture into the depths of the sea. Joined by first mate Kate, they uncover the secret of the fair maiden Ariel, and her unholy contract with the Queen of Mean, Ursula. From unrequited love, to good ole country music, this episode has it all. So pour up, and dive in, as we do “The Little Mermaid” Support the show…

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Just Imagine

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Episode 23 - Behind the Scenes - Walking Around Imagine HQ 33:41

1+ y ago33:41

33:41

Ever wondered what a normal day in February is like at Imagine Theatre Head Office? In the next group of episodes of Just Imagine, we're going to delve into the workings of Imagine as a company. For Episode 23, Martin takes a walk around Imagine HQ on a normal day in February, chatting to the team and finding out what we do when the curtain is down…

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Fairly Odd Fairytales

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Ep. 5 - Jill And Jack 1:07:08

1+ y ago1:07:08

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After fighting evil witches, and robbing giants, we slow it down a bit and decide to read some rhymes. "Are Jack and Jill lovers? Siblings? Is Mother Goose their actual Mother? And does Jack's name usually come first because of the Patriarchy? Water does not rhyme with after!" Yeah, we know, we asked all those questions too. And about the water/aft…

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Fairly Odd Fairytales

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Ep. 4 - We've Bean Waiting! 1:12:33

1+ y ago1:12:33

1:12:33

We rejoin Dem Boyz as they impede on the giant's wife for the third time. Also, Jack Spriggins? Is he banging his moms mom? are we one of those weird websites? And how does Jack make it out alive when he's basically an 11 year old. I was 11 once, but I never stole a harp. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairlyoddfairytales/ Check out some othe…

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Fairly Odd Fairytales

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Ep. 3 - Jackin The Beanstalk 1:01:16

1+ y ago1:01:16

1:01:16

Beans. Its all about the beans man. Add a creepy old man, a little domestic violence, famine, bovine, hugeism, and general teenage angst and you got a dang ole tale ripe for the ears of children. But only if the stories are told by a goose. But not like a baby one. But a mama goose. A hot, sultry, busty, mother goose. Instagram: https://www.instagr…

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Fairly Odd Fairytales

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Ep. 2 - Rapunzel Or Parsley Part 2 1:10:10

1+ y ago1:10:10

1:10:10

The boys are back in town, except for Julien. Julien is dead. We wrap up this tragic and true love story with some libations and general aid on how to avoid getting locked up in a tower by some crazy lady who obsesses over your youthful supple appearance. Also don't steal vegetables. It's crazy. (Spoiler Alert: Vegetables are stolen.) Instagram: ht…

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Fairly Odd Fairytales

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Ep. 1 - Rapunzel Or Parsley...... 1:05:18

1+ y ago1:05:18

1:05:18

From leafy greens, to angsty Christian teenagers, Rapunzel is one silly goose. I mean come on, she loves jesus so hard her dad kills her. She also rats on herself losing her virginity. What a knucklehead. Also, there's a prince that becomes blinded. Total goofball. Did I mention her moms got some pretty nasty preggo cravings? Like a salad.... lol e…

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Just Imagine

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Episode 22 – Behind the Scenes of Our 2021 Panto Season 35:19

1+ y ago35:19

35:19

Martin Ballard talks to members of the Imagine Theatre team about the highs, the lows, and the unique challenges of the 2021 panto season. With all the uncertainties surrounding the ongoing pandemic 2021 was a season unlike any other and the team discuss the various issues that they encountered and the way the company and the productions had to ada…

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