Best Opera North Podcasts (2024)

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Tactics for Defeating The Invisible Man: Episode #78 1:01:18

1M ago1:01:18

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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a revealing exploration of "The Invisible Man" as Ryan Baron North and James Crosslin take you through the film's chilling portrayal of domestic violence and its cultural reverberations. Our latest episode promises a blend of humor and grave reflection, delivering insights into the nuances of abuse and the responsi…

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Dorm Room Philosophy with "John Dies at the End": Episode #77 51:55

2M ago51:55

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Send us a Text Message. "John Dies at the End," is a film that dances on the edge of genres and reality. Join us as we unpack its complexities, its comparison to David Wong's literary wit, and our enduring bromance that's withstood the test of time and questionable facial hair. Navigating the labyrinth of book-to-film translations can be as perplex…

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Life is a Space Opera, So Simp for Jessica (Dune II): Episode #76 1:24:29

2M ago1:24:29

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Send us a Text Message. Prepare your palate for a sensory symphony, as we blend the rich notes of "Dune 2" analysis with the bold flavors of a whiskey tasting in this latest podcast episode. James Crossland joins me to dissect the latest cinematic adaptation, where Timothy Chalamet's performance and the film's world-building captivate as much as th…

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James Brining (Director) met our work experience students and shared stories 28:47

2M ago28:47

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Welcome to this special episode with James Brining, presented by Scarlett, Vicenzo, Beth, Vanessa and Seth from Mount St Mary's Catholic High School (Richmond Hill, Leeds). James Brining is a Director and the Artistic Director and CEO of Leeds Playhouse. Since joining in 2012, he has directed a range of shows from new plays to large scale musicals …

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Coast to Coast: The Season Finale 1:00:07

2M ago1:00:07

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We are joined by Éedaa Heather Burge and Shodzi'dzo:wa:’ Damian Webster to talk about their language journey and current work, and also about systemic changes they hope to see in the near future. They also shared their thoughts on how to balance teaching the complexities of Indigenous languages while also being true to the spirit of the language an…

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Be the Change Agent of the Goal You Seek 55:51

2M ago55:51

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We are joined by Dr. Keiki Kawaiʻaeʻa, Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and former director of Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikōlani College of Hawaiian Language at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. She shares her language journey, and then we talk about the elements that may have made the Hawaiian language movement successful. We also talk abou…

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Ḵúx̱de Kagux̱daháa: Landback, Languageback, Objectback 55:27

2M ago55:27

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We are joined by multimedia artist Yéil Ya-Tseen Nicholas Galnin, who is from Sheetkʼá (Sitka, Alaska) and performs music as Ya Tseen. He is a 2024 Guggenheim Fellow, can be found on Sub-Pop Records, and has work featured around the world that is in sculpture, jewelry, video, and installation. His works speak to sovereignty, racial, social, and env…

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Yaaw Káx̱ Adéli: Herring Protectors 55:14

3M ago55:14

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We are joined by Ḵasheechtlaa Louise Brady to talk about the path that led to sobriety and work with protecting the invaluable and threatened herring run to Southeast Alaska. Yaaw (herring) produce a vital food source to the Lingít peoples, and are an indicator species for ecosystem balance within the interconnected worlds of living things in the o…

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Indigenous Opera: Reclamations in Storytelling 1:18:34

3M ago1:18:34

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We are joined by writer T’set kwei Vera Starbard and musician Shaaḵindustóow Ed Littlefield to discuss their path to becoming an Emmy-nominated writer, playwright, editor, professional percussionist, educator, and composer. They also talk about their experiences as the librettist, translator, and composer of an upcoming Lingít opera about Sheetkʼá …

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The Ocean That Unites Us 59:32

3M ago59:32

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Dr. Iene Vini Olsen-Reeder joins us for a conversation about Individual language journeys and social reclamation movements with the intention of bringing our languages home by being excellent multilinguals. Iene is a co-host of the upcoming podcast 2 Couple to Kōrero, which will talk about bringing languages home from the perspective of a couple co…

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Preparing for the Eclipse: Healing the Individual and the Collective 59:39

3M ago59:39

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We are joined by Denaʼina scholar and language teacher Łiq'a yes Joel Isaak to talk about language journeys, the ways that being a visual artist can help create visual representations of grammar, Tribal school and programs, and staying strong and focused through dramatic changes. Isaak is an artist and installs large level artwork, and also works i…

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Contemporary Literature and Translation in South Korea 38:38

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On episode 110 hosts Andre Goulet and Gennie Pimentel welcome Shanna Tan, translator of the smash hit book WELCOME TO THE HYUNAM-DONG BOOKSHOP by Hwang Bo-reum. In this conversation Shanna explains why a slice of life novel about a high-flying career woman in Seoul who leaves a life of burnout and marital misery to open a book shop outside of the c…

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Indigenous Hip Hop & More 51:04

4M ago51:04

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We are joined by Yawdunéi Arias Hoyle, who performs as Air Jazz, to talk about his work as a Hip Hop artist that uses Lingít Yoo X̱ʼatángi (the Lingít language) in his work. We are honored to feature three of his songs: S’áxt’, Nakaaní/Shaax’wsaani, and Ch’áak Waak (ft. Radiophonic), and talk about learning and using Lingít, taking the language int…

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I Was Jeff Goldblum the Entire Time (Jurassic Park): High n' Dry Episode #75 1:01:13

4M ago1:01:13

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered if "Jurassic Park" could legitimately send shivers down your spine as a horror film? Join James and me as we raise our glasses, in honor of both Sam Neill's iconic role in the dino-epic that shaped our nightmares. Picture Jeff Goldblum, shirtless, amid the chaos - yup, we're talking about that scene, a…

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Ladies of Midnight Blue (band) speak about their musical and activist journeys 33:16

4M ago33:16

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In this episode, multi-talented Hannabiell Sanders and Yilis del Carmen Suriel speak about their musical and activist journeys, and recall how their band, Ladies of Midnight Blue evolved over the years. Ladies of Midnight Blue are an Afro-Latin percussion and brass duet. They create a powerful and upbeat fusion of rhythms, weaving combinations of m…

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Indigenous Futures: If We Can Do It, You Can Do It! 55:13

4M ago55:13

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We are joined by Rochelle Adams, Language Access Director for the Alaska Public Interest Research Group and Gwichʼin language speaker, learner, and teacher, for a discussion on language journeys, making Indigenous voices count, and brilliant Indigenous futures. Indigenous languages connect with each other across vast time and space to make lasting …

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From Surviving to Thriving: The Genocidal Boarding School Era 55:12

4M ago55:12

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Dr. Walkie Charles is a Yupʼik language professor and the Director of the Alaska Native Language Center. He joins us to talk about his approach to language teaching, surviving and overcoming horrendous boarding school experiences, and brushing off the terrible parts of life in order to be yourself in language reclamation movements. The Boarding Sch…

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"Total Recall" was a Dream: High n' Dry Episode #74 52:34

4M ago52:34

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Send us a Text Message. Ah, the 80s—when sci-fi was as much about spandex and big hair as it was about the uneasy marriage of man and machine. Even though "Total Recall" was technically 90s, we're chatting about those dystopian dreams that had us both chuckling and pondering the dark corners of tech salvation. From memory implants to gender identit…

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Creating Safe Learning Zones for the Mother Tongue 54:10

4M ago54:10

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We are joined by Yaayuk Bernadette Alvanna-Stimpfle, a high fluency first language speaker of Iñupaq, the director of the Kawerak, Inc. Heritage Program, and a doctoral candidate at Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani College of Hawaiian Language at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. She shares her wisdom as an Indigenous language teacher, developer of tea…

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A Conversation with Master Carver Yéil Yádi Nathan Jackson 43:38

5M ago43:38

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The Northwest Coast is well known for totem poles, bentwood boxes, Chilkat blankets, wall screens, and many more items that are significant cultural property of Indigenous peoples of the area. We are joined by master Lingít artist Yéil Yádi Nathan Jackson, who has been a practicing artist for over six decades and whose works have been installed wor…

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Indigenous Dreamers and Content Creators 51:38

5M ago51:38

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We are joined by the talented and wonderful Princess Daazhraii Johnson, who is an actor, producer, writer, and concerned citizen of the universe. She is the former Creative Producer and still is a writer for the Emmy-nominated PBS series Molly of Denali, which features a Native American female as the lead character. She shares about her journey in …

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Getting on the Golden Path of "Dune": High n' Dry #73 47:13

5M ago47:13

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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a whimsical journey through time and space as we serve up a cocktail of cult classic fandom and philosophical musings in this latest adventure of the High n' Dry Podcast. Ryan Baron North and James Crosslin are your hosts, pouring a stiff one with Brothers Bond Bourbon and sprinkling some "fairy dust" cannabis for …

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Náakw áwé i tóo yéi yatee: Healing from Within 57:19

5M ago57:19

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In this episode we visit with Dr. Náakw Latseení Tina Woods, Senior Director of Community & Behavioral Services at Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska. Dr. Tina shares her perspective on Indigenous healing centers, living in wellness, and dealing with historical and personal traumas while on a lifelong language journey. This epi…

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Divina de Campo (Drag Queen) shares her passion for performing 30:58

5M ago30:58

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In this episode Divina de Campo shares her passion for performing and tell us about her love of opera and her journey as an artist. Divina is a British drag queen and singer who has been featured on national television programmes including The Voice, All Together Now and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. Her love of theatre led her to star in many stage produ…

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West side!! Language learning on the West side of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy 1:11:21

5M ago1:11:21

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In episode 2, we are joined by Shodzi'dzo:wa:’ Damian Webster and Montgomery Hill who do amazing work in the Seneca and Tuscarora languages. We talk about their languages, communities, and work, and then give perspectives on what it takes to create speakers, and then talk about what it takes to keep going and not quit while doing this type of work.…

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Surviving "The Thing": High n' Dry Episode #72 48:27

5M ago48:27

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Send us a Text Message. Join us, Ryan Baron North and James Crosslin, as we toast to the indelible Michael Landon and fight to survive the terror of John Carpenter's "The Thing." Grab your favorite tipple or toke, and get cozy as we weave through a tapestry of family values and survival instincts, with a nod to our friends in Glasgow for hitching a…

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Language Nests Across Cultures 1:03:25

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In the first episode of season two, we are joined by Dr Kauanoe Kamana and Dr William “Pila” Wilson, who were both instrumental to the Hawaiian Language Reclamation movement. They collaborated with a courageous and amazing group of changemakers to create the ‘Aha Pūnana Leo (language nest) and Ke Kula ʻo Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu (language medium school)…

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Tongue Unbroken Trailer Season 2 4:57

6M ago4:57

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Season 2 of the Tongue Unbroken is coming out on January 16th. Please join us for conversations on language revitalization and decolonization in North America. We will be covering a wide range of topics this season that are relevant to everyone in North America, because if you live in North America, you live in Native America. Indigenous lands, Ind…

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Navigating the Storytelling of Zack Snyder's "Rebel Moon": High n' Dry #71 50:33

6M ago50:33

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered how Zack Snyder's "Rebel Moon" measures up in an era brimming with space sagas? Let's unravel this celestial tapestry together, navigating a podcast where the drinks flow as freely as "Rebel Moon's" garbage storytelling. With a Jack Daniels in one hand and a laser sword, one we only turn on when the fi…

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New Beginnings and Violent Nights 46:24

6M ago46:24

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Send us a Text Message. "Violent Night," we're not just reviewing a movie here – we're taking a sleigh ride through David Harbour's Santa portrayal, dissecting the film's tonal rollercoaster, and challenging the notion of holiday tropes and character redemption. High n' Dry has returned, so get ready to question everything you thought you knew abou…

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Motherhood, Revolution and Fairytales in North Korea 33:46

6M ago33:46

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On episode 109 Dr. Theresa Hyun, a York University professor and the author of “Writing Women in Korea: Translation and Feminism in the Colonial Period”, joins hosts Andre Goulet and Gennie Pimentel to talk about children’s literature, fairy tales and the role of mothers in the North Korean revolution. Plus: a surprising data set on the number of i…

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Kate Davy (Stage Manager) shares her experience of working backstage 26:30

7M ago26:30

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In this episode, Kate Davy tells us about the work of a stage manager and shares her experience working backstage. Originally from Ilkley, Kate moved to London age 18 to study at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. She then came back to Yorkshire to work as assistant stage manager at Northern Ballet. Nearly 25 years ago, she joined Opera …

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Phoebe Mallinson (BBC Young Musician Finalist) speaks about her passion for brass instruments and her aspirations for the future 20:31

8M ago20:31

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In this episode, BBC Young Musician finalist Phoebe Mallinson speaks about her passion for brass instruments and shares her experience and aspirations as a young player. Originally from Bradford, Phoebe started playing cornet at the age of eight before moving to flugelhorn when she was ten. In 2017, she gained a place at Chetham’s School of Music s…

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Xavier Hetherington (tenor) shares his passion for operatic singing technique and foreign languages. 31:04

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In this episode, tenor Xavier Hetherington shares his passion for operatic singing technique and foreign languages. He provides useful advice for young singers and shares what it's like for a performer to engage with young audiences. He also tells us about his experience working on Opera North new production of Masque of Might. Xavier started singi…

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Jamie Saye (technician and co-founder of SAIL) tells us about his experience working backstage and his committment to sustainability 35:39

10M ago35:39

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In this episode, Jamie Saye reflects on his career as a sound and lighting technician, and offers great tips and insights for anyone interested in working backstage. He also opens up about his motivation to change career and the work he has been doing with Sustainable Arts in Leeds (SAIL). Jamie worked as Technical Manager at the Howard Assembly Ro…

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Thinking with Opera 08: Carmen, Carmencita! 1:09:56

11M ago1:09:56

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Who is Carmen? Is she really the exotic femme fatale of popular imagination, or is there more about her story that can be told? How could this be accomplished? In this special instalment of Thinking With Opera, recorded live at a seminar in the Howard Assembly Room at Opera North in February 2022, Professor Edward Venn looks at the many ways in whi…

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Liberty Lecture: Nazir Afzal OBE 54:55

11M ago54:55

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In this special episode of the Opera North Podcast, recorded in the Howard Assembly Room in February 2022, Nazir Afzal OBE expands on his critically-acclaimed memoir, The Prosecutor, looking back on his his childhood and some watershed moments over the course of his illustrious career. Nazir Afzal OBE was Chief Crown Prosecutor for North West Engla…

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Migrant Workers and Immigration in South Korea 52:44

12M ago52:44

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On episode 108 Seoul National University master's student An HaKyeng's joins hosts Andre Goulet in Montreal and Gennie Pimentel in Toronto for a conversation unpacking her research on the immigration experience for new arrivals, the challenges migrant workers face in South Korea, ethnonationalism, fertility rates, government policy and more. Works …

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Episode 69: Quick Jaunt Through the Multiverse & Little Sister vs. Chucky (Feat. Elizabeth Suggs, Author) 56:46

12M ago56:46

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Send us a Text Message. What would you do if you could travel through space and time to different universes? How would you interact with the multiverse or the other versions of yourself? This week, the philosophers have figured out how to go verse' hoppin', and things get wild. Then, author Elizabeth Suggs returns to the show to figure out who woul…

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Episode 68: Futuristic Brain Cleanses & Stewie Griffin vs. Link (feat. Jay Darkmoore, Author) 1:09:01

1y ago1:09:01

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Send us a Text Message. Ok, so we did Stewie twice. We didn't realize, we'd been drinking, and mistakes were made. But we're not about to let a bunch of drunks and stoners tell us what we can and can't do on our show! We'll do Stewie every week if that's what we feel like! And we'll bring Jay Darkmoore, an independent author with a free E-Book at w…

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APS China Monthly June 2023 - The New Peking Opera 35:32

1y ago35:32

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By APS Asset Management

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APS China Monthly May 2023 - China’s Entrepreneurial Spirit 16:31

1y ago16:31

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By APS Asset Management

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Episode 67. The Pen of God & Naruto vs. Stewie Griffin (feat. OG Philosopher Tre) 1:15:47

1y ago1:15:47

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Send us a Text Message. This week, the philosophers find God's pen that allows them to write the endings to their own stories. With 20 minutes until a pissed-off god comes bursting back home to kill them all, what will they write? OG philosopher Tre rejoins the show to discuss. Then, it's Naruto, boy ninja, vs. Stewie Griffin of Family Guy.…

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Episode 66. Celestial Tinder Profiles & Morty Smith vs. Marty McFly (Feat. Nathan Scammell) 55:24

1y ago55:24

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Send us a Text Message. The guys at High n' Dry have died. When they arrive at their designated afterlives, they get to pick out their brand-new bodies. After that, Morty Smith of the questionably continuing Rick and Morty takes on Marty McFly of Back to the Future. This week, guest Nathan Scammell returns to talk it all out.…

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North Korea's Revolutionary Opera and Cold War Diplomacy 48:01

1y ago48:01

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On episode 107 Cambridge PhD candidate Alexandra Leonzini joins Andre Goulet and co-host Gennie Pimentel for a conversation exploring how music builds soft power and promotes national prestige, the DPRK opera's greatest hits, cultural diplomacy and the Cold War, how tourists serve as intermediaries in North Korea’s noraebang branding efforts and mo…

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