Best Jordan Woods Robinson Podcasts (2024)

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Hello, Hello, Hello John Wurster 48:47

5d ago48:47

48:47

Today’s story is about a band, a song, and a brush with fame that’s more cringe than cool. Thirty years ago, Bloomington danced to the electronic beats of Situation Grey, a college band known more for their covers than cutting-edge originality. Their lead singer—one of our hosts—dreamed of being an indie music maestro, but instead became the king o…

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“Did You Guys Know I Was Gay?” with Smoove 1:09:53

1M ago1:09:53

1:09:53

Sara Gardner came to town/ Turned her bike into a crown/ Rode the bus to sororities/ For shits and giggles-what a tease!/ Went out west to use her math/ Stacked up cash and came on back/ Opened the doors to a rainbow space/ Stuck some fake teeth in her face/ Trolls the town, leaves some aghast/ And now she’s a guest on our podcast. Special thanks t…

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Shoes on a Wire, Shirts on the Press, and Dogs on the Floor 7:15

2M ago7:15

7:15

Today we talk about T-shirts that make you feel like a loser and T-shirts that make you feel like today is your day. We also discuss Jim from badknees, T-shirt whisperer, and Chris Mott, killer artist. You even get to hear one of his songs, “All the Dogs,” from the PURPLE 7 album Jewel Finger. Find the link below. And while you're at it, go out and…

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Hot Off the Press with Mike Conway 1:10:26

2M ago1:10:26

1:10:26

Bloomington Stories snags interview with media maven, Mike Conway! Hold onto your fedoras, folks, because Bloomington Stories has just landed the interview of the century! Fresh off the press, we've got the lowdown on our chat with none other than Dr. Mike Conway, the head honcho over at the esteemed Indiana Broadcast History Archive (IBHA)! This s…

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Trash Talking with Bethany Robinson 1:09:32

3M ago1:09:32

1:09:32

Salvage yard. Does that phrase make you think of goats or ducks? Baby dolls? Unicycles? Barges? Field trips? The January 6 Insurrection? Hugging? Our guest, Bethany Robinson, is the vice president of JB's Salvage, a classic Bloomington business on the west side of Bloomington. We had the pleasure of getting the history of this salvage yard that her…

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Tales from the Gulch with Miles and Alex 1:07:35

4M ago1:07:35

1:07:35

We take a conversational stoll through our town, this time joined by fellow podcasters Alex and Miles from “It’s a Beautiful Day in the Gulch.” We talk about our shared love for Bloomington (the Gulch), but also our common experience of defending the decision to stay here. These Hoosier Alan Lomaxes tell us about Nighthawk, a local caped crusader, …

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California Sober with Freda Love Smith 59:21

5M ago59:21

59:21

According to her recently published book, I Quit Everything, Freda Love Smith quit everything. But she does still talk, and we can prove it. And when she did do stuff, she played drums with The Blake Babies, Juliana Hatfield, Antenna, Gentleman Caller, Sunshine Boys, and Mysteries of Life among other 90s darlings. She wrote Red Velvet Underground, …

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Nailin' It with Rusty Peterson 1:03:10

6M ago1:03:10

1:03:10

Rusty Peterson is the drummer in our band, The ShackUps, and the mysteriously sexy voice behind the Bloomington Stories intro. He is also a master carpenter and owns Rusty Peterson Construction. But we don’t like to dwell on the things people are good at. In this episode, Rusty tells us about his experiences with nature, nudity, yoga cults, 10 gall…

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I Can Freak Myself Out All Day Long Anywhere with Megan MacDonald 1:06:23

7M ago1:06:23

1:06:23

Welcome to a resplendent edition of “Bloomington Stories,” where we have the singular honor to present the esteemed Ms. Megan MacDonald! Our delightful guest, a radiant custodian of times bygone, is an eminent figure at the Monroe County History Center. In this scintillating episode, Ms. MacDonald, fresh from the razzle-dazzle of the city that neve…

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Ph.D. Kimoni JUST GOSPEL Volume 149 09-28-23 6:00:14

7M ago6:00:14

6:00:14

1. The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship - Prayer 2. Planetshakers - Worthy Is The Lamb 3. VaShawn Mitchell - See The Goodness 4. VaShawn Mitchell - See The Goodness (Reprise) 5. Taneisha Upperman - Amazed 6. Taneisha Upperman - Amazed (Reprise) 7. Phil Wickham - The Jesus Way 8. William McDowell, Nicole Binion, & Dunsin Oyekan - The Promise 9.…

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Not Your Average Security Guard with Rob Jordan 53:20

8M ago53:20

53:20

Rob Jordan works as a security guard at Bloomington High School North, but we found that he provides way more emotional security for students than he does guarding them from each other. During the interview, we talked about Rob’s difficult upbringing in Kentucky, his deeply intuitive approaches to working with at-risk kids, donuts, knowing kids’ na…

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Spiritual Father 1:15:30

10M ago1:15:30

1:15:30

Tall swooning bamboo, the smoke of clove cigarettes, and classical piano. If you’ve taken a walk on the near westside of Bloomington in the last many decades, you may have had this sensory experience as you knowingly or unknowingly passed the home of our guest, Simeon Rodgers. Having made his way from a farm in the middle of Indiana to the prestigi…

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The Sky Has No Limits 38:58

10M ago38:58

38:58

Please welcome mu guest, Kalani Hubbard. He is the owner of Pure Magic with his wife Stephanie Hubbard from my previous episode. IN this episode he speaks about he reaches for his highest potential and dream big. He has launched his next show on his own unique platform that honors independent film makers. Click here to view his platform: https://pu…

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Happiness Makes You Cry: The Flaming Lips and LonPaul Ellrich 1:01:48

11M ago1:01:48

1:01:48

The Flaming Lips took over Kirkwood for the annual Granfalloon Festival, which celebrates all things Kurt Vonnegut, but also, more importantly, seeks to make the humanities at IU sexy. Your cub reporters were on the scene, which sent us both into some time-tripping. Some of it has to do with our kids, so if you don't like hearing dads be nostalgic …

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Know Fear with Merrie Sloan 55:43

12M ago55:43

55:43

Welcome to another episode of Bloomington Stories! In today's captivating episode, we explore the extraordinary experiences of a woman who found herself immersed in the vibrant and eclectic community of Bloomington, Indiana. From her involvement with a non-denominational charismatic cult to encounters with colorful characters, join us as we unravel…

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Late for School with Jim Granato 43:57

1y ago43:57

43:57

Summer in a college town, stolen TCBY signs, selling popcorn to John Cougar Mellencamp, and meeting one of your best friends in Sociology class after you’ve spent the night in jail. That’s Jim Granato, our first guest. Jim grew up in Unionville, a little town right to the east of Bloomington. He and Josh became fast friends during high school, whic…

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Producing a Dream 44:57

1y ago44:57

44:57

Welcome! Meet Stephanie Hubbard of Pure Magic. She is the wife of Kalani Hubbard and co found of the unique independent film streaming platform, Pure Magic. They are true creatives and wanted to tell their stories. Rather than wait for someone to tell them they can produce and share their movies, they took it upon themselves. Their bold and creativ…

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Us 36:21

1y ago36:21

36:21

In this inaugural episode of Bloomington Stories, Josh and Chris interview each other about their Bloomington origin stories. Along the way, they talk about very sad things like death and divorce and very happy things like constantly pissing your dad off on purpose and eating at Cracker Barrel with your grandma. We also address Ricky Martin, finite…

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Freeing Yourself - How the Alexander Technique Can Change Your Performance and Your Life 1:01:25

1y ago1:01:25

1:01:25

Welcome Gaynelle Gosselin to the stage! She is a master somatic dance instructor and certified in The Alexander Technique . Our conversation covered how freeing up our movement is essential to freeing our creativity. Creatives, in all walks of life and all forms of expression, have this incredible ability to feel into their art. It lives in them an…

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A MARVEL-ous Journey with Jane Rumbaua 53:58

1+ y ago53:58

53:58

Join me in this first episode for 2023 as my guest and dear friend, Jane Rumbaua shares her journey as a working actress. She talks candidly about her hopes and dreams as a child, not being supported on her journey and doing it anyway. It lead her to work with amazing talent including Oprah. She made MARVEL history and she will tell you why and how…

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Expanding The Actor's Greatest Tool - The Power of Impulse with Jordan Woods-Robinson 1:02:20

1+ y ago1:02:20

1:02:20

Jordan Woods-Robinson is my special guest this week discussing a topic that resides in the seat of the soul of every passionate actor - IMPULSE. How do we trust it? How do we embrace it? How to do we expand and play with it? As a 13 veteran performer with Blue Man Group and the founder of the highly successful Book From Tape Studio's, Jordan traini…

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Through The Creative Lens 49:57

1+ y ago49:57

49:57

It's an honor to have an open conversation about what drives the independent storyteller behind the lens. Johnathan Vargas never set out to be an award winning film maker, but 14 awards later, he's still in awe. His approach to remaining inspired as a storyteller is by creating a collaborative environment with his talent through the creative proces…

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Ignite Your Creative Potential PART 2 20:49

1+ y ago20:49

20:49

In this episode, Vivvienne and I continue our conversation and take it up a notch. We discuss manifestation, alignment and embracing our changing physiques as we age and being fully accepting of who we are, in what appears to be, an unforgiving industry. Thank you for listening. I am always looking for interested guest to add value for my audience.…

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Ignite Your Creative Potential with Vivienne Sendaydiego 45:51

1+ y ago45:51

45:51

There is no limit to what we can create. In this conversation, we will discuss how one can expand their creative reach in powerful ways. Vivienne is a season professional actress from NY and has done most everything in the industry with some top names. She continues to tap her potential and has another award to add to her experience. Join us to hea…

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Flipping The Script with Suzanne - All About This Show 1:38

1+ y ago1:38

1:38

Welcome to Flipping The Script with Suzanne. Tap in and turn on, here we go on an adventure to ignite your creative potential. Thank you for listening. I am always looking for interested guest to add value for my audience. For questions or to be added to our list of podcast guests, click on this link and contact me personally. https://www.suzanneko…

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WoodsTalk #101 CHAMP WANK W/ HEATHER ANDERSON & JORDAN ROBINSON (THE POPPED KERNELS PODCAST) 55:58

2+ y ago55:58

55:58

Delighted to welcome comedians Jordan Robinson and Heather Anderson aka the hosts of the Popped Kernels Podcast to WoodsTalk! We discuss local football, Tarantino fans, film snobs, Sunny Delight and the Queen scene from Shaun of the Dead. ENJOY!By Ruairi Woods

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WoodsTalk #99 UPA SCROTAL CHOWDER 42:35

2+ y ago42:35

42:35

Back for episode 99! I discuss warm weather, audience heckles and how WAZAA was the best greeting ever! Enjoy!For early access to all podcasts visit www.patreon.com/woodstalkBy Ruairi Woods

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WoodsTalk #98 UPA SUGABABE TRIVIA W/ DANYL JOHNSON & VIOLIN MICK 1:09:27

3y ago1:09:27

1:09:27

WoodsTalk #98 UPA SUGABABE TRIVIA W/ DANYL JOHNSON & VIOLIN MICK by Ruairi WoodsBy Ruairi Woods

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Stand Up Set from The Boneyard Belfast 11:00

3+ y ago11:00

11:00

One of my first post lockdown stand up sets. Rusty as fuck but enjoy! I talk about:THE BELFAST ACCENTPAEDOPHILE HUNTERSGROUPONTHE GERRY ADAMS COOKBOOKBy Ruairi Woods

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9: David Mamet's True and False 26:49

5y ago26:49

26:49

Julie and Jordan sit down and discuss David Mamet's book, True and False. They talk about what they love, what they were frustrated by, and how to take his theories and apply them to action for actors.

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8: How Do I Slate? 4:23

5y ago4:23

4:23

In a self-taped audition, sometimes you are asked to slate. This should be a very easy process but many actors struggle with it... Should I be me or should I be my character? Should I use an accent? What is the point of the slate? Jordan breaks down his perspective in this short video.

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7: Lift Your Anchor 3:30

5+ y ago3:30

3:30

Cognitive Science coined a term called “Anchoring” that, in a nutshell, is relying too heavily on a first piece of information and being blind to any new information that comes over. Jordan muses on what actors can learn from the phenomenon of anchoring.

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6: Should I Improvise? 4:59

6y ago4:59

4:59

You receive an audition and have some ideas of how to spice it up with some improvised reaction or lines but… Should you? Here are some opinions and examples of what can hurt you versus help you when improvising in an audition.

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5: Be The Director AND Actor 4:59

6+ y ago4:59

4:59

When you only have 2 days and 3 pages of the script, how do you determine the “tone” of the project in order to produce an audition that will make a lasting impression?

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4: Let Them Help 4:59

6+ y ago4:59

4:59

Sometimes it can feel like it is you vs the people behind the table. But they know what you’re going through and they want to help. This podcast was inspired by a random conversation with the director of a major TV show.

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3: Oh No, I Booked It. 4:59

6+ y ago4:59

4:59

If you’ve ever experienced crippling self-doubt right after the euphoric high of booking a role, this episode is for you.

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2: The Best Memorization Tool 3:54

6+ y ago3:54

3:54

In this episode, Jordan shares the number one memorization trick that is absolutely crucial to having the scene deeply embedded in your brain for effortless recall.

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1: Cast a Different Actor 7:20

6+ y ago7:20

7:20

We all have those moments when you pick up a script and the character just does not speak to you. In this episode, Jordan discusses a way in which a celebrity or your favorite actor will help you lock into the script.

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0: Introducing Book From Tape 5:46

6+ y ago5:46

5:46

An Introduction to the Book From Tape podcast!

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