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An interview podcast about performance anxiety and stage fright, hosted by Julie Keefe.

Curing My Stage Fright


    • Feb 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 24 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Curing My Stage Fright

    The Guest Who Guesses (w/ Danny Li!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 63:50


    Hello we are BACK again!! For realisies this time!! In this episode, Julie sits down with Danny Li to discuss figure skating, becoming a serious musician in your 20s, and (speculative) evolutionary psychology.Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefrightEmail the show at curingmystagefright@gmail.comMusic by Sam Levine @samlevinemusicArt by Kelly King @kellykingstudio*thank you for dealing with a bit of weird audio levels - I am using a new software and am learning!*

    The Burden of Knowledge (w/ Dr. Danielle Thor!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 52:48


    Welcome BACK to Curing My Stage Fright! We are DELIGHTED to be back after a verrrry long and unplanned hiatus. In this episode, Julie sits down with Dr. Danielle Thor to discuss osteopathic medicine, the performance of delivering news to patients, and rocking out in the back of an ambulance. Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefrightEmail the show at curingmystagefright@gmail.comMusic by Sam Levine @samlevinemusicArt by Kelly King @kellykingstudio

    Big Words (w/ Danny Ritz!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 78:42


    In this episode, Julie sits down with singer-songwriter/actor/smart guy Danny Ritz to discuss actually feeling comfortable on stage(?!), stealing mints from a sushi restaurant, and telling a great story.Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefrightEmail the show at curingmystagefright@gmail.comMusic by Sam Levine @samlevinemusicArt by Kelly King @kellykingstudio 

    Marie Wears a Red Sweater and Blue Jeans (w/ Marie Kottenstette!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 69:09


    In this episode, Julie sits down with actor and podcast producer Marie Kottenstette to discuss overcoming imposter syndrome, moving to New York City, costume choices over the years, and having your prized possessions destroyed by your cat.Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefrightEmail the show at curingmystagefright@gmail.comMusic by Sam Levine @samlevinemusicArt by Kelly King @kellykingstudio

    Sharing Your Voice (w/ Jason McCann!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 59:06


    In this episode, Julie sits down with saxophonist, producer, and tall guy Jason McCann to discuss the FL Studio-to-Ableton pipeline, tiny saxophones, and having the performance itch! Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefrightEmail the show at curingmystagefright@gmail.comMusic by Sam Levine @samlevinemusicArt by Kelly King @kellykingstudio

    Siobhan Chapman or Siobhan Chapman (w/ vonnie whatever!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 56:27


    Happy Valentine's Day! In this episode, Julie sits down with Brooklyn-based musician and songwriter vonnie whatever (Siobhan Chapman) to discuss performing to one guy at a bar, booking shows on your own, and being an English professor in the UK.Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefrightEmail the show at curingmystagefright@gmail.comMusic by Sam Levine @samlevinemusicArt by Kelly King @kellykingstudio

    The Courage to Try (w/ Will Keever!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 70:12


    In this episode, Julie sits down with improviser, writer, and practically neighbor, Will Keever, to discuss growing up in a family of scientists, stage fright (lol duh), and knowing who William Shakespeare is. Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefrightMusic by Sam Levine @samlevinemusicArt by Kelly King @kellykingstudioEmail the show at curingmystagefright@gmail.com

    Throwing Confetti at DJ Khaled (w/ Sam Shaw + Matt Grossman of Spotted Leaf Plant Co.!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 66:18


    HAPPY NEW YEAR! In this VIDEO episode(!!!), Julie sits down with Sam Shaw and Matt Grossman, the owners of Spotted Leaf Plant Company in Somerville, NJ, to discuss being married to your business partner, the performative aspects of social media marketing, making real connections, and the best items on the Taco Bell menu.WATCH THE VIDEO HERE!!Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefrightMusic by Sam Levine @samlevinemusicArt by Kelly King @kellykingstudio

    A Brief and Personal 2023 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 10:37


    Happy New Year!! Much more to come in 2024. Thank you all for listening

    Blacked Out In the Black Box (w/ Casey McCarthy!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 60:13


    In this episode, Julie sits down with Renaissance Woman Casey McCarthy to discuss the New York City Marathon, severe stage fright, quitting jobs, and what is actually real.Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefrightEmail the show at curingmystagefright@gmail.comMusic by Sam Levine @samlevinemusicArt by Kelly King @kellykingstudio

    This Is What I'm Supposed to Do (w/ Kevin Kvein!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 55:10


    In this episode, Julie sits down with Worcester-based musician and actor Kevin Kvein to discuss band dynamics, inspiring community college professors, and being too scared to watch The Walking Dead.Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefrightMusic by Sam Levine @samlevinemusicArt by Kelly King @kellykingstudio

    Being Comfortable With Yourself (w/ Harrison Lewis!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 48:44


    In this episode, Julie sits down with musical theater writer/director/actor/performer/BerkleeNYC student  Harrison Lewis to discuss getting out of our heads and loving who we are to be the best performers we can be :')Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefrightMusic by Sam Levine @samlevinemusicArt by Kelly King @kellykingstudio

    Look at You Go! (w/ Julie Keefe!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 17:39


    In this very special tenth episode, Julie sits down with her first REPEAT GUEST, Julie Keefe, to discuss what's changed over the last six months, having confidence in yourself, and whether or not there is a cure for stage fright.Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefrightMusic by Sam Levine @samlevinemusicArt by Kelly King @kellykingstudio

    A Story Only You Can Tell (w/ Steve Wrigley!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 86:30


    In this episode, Julie sits down with New Zealand-based comedian Steve Wrigley to discuss the role of social media in the comedy industry, Dungeons and Dragons, and whether or not we would go to space with Jeff Bezos.Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefrightMusic by Sam Levine @samlevinemusicArt by Kelly King @kellykingstudio

    The Sociological Imagination (w/ Brenner Krone!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 65:54


    In this episode, Julie sits down with NASM-Certified Trainer and Loud Guy Brenner Krone and they - surprisingly - get pretty deep, and discuss the performance of personal training, higher academia, and the plan b-hole.Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefrightMusic by Sam Levine @samlevinemusicArt by Kelly King @kellykingstudio

    Audio Medium (w/ The Sigils!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 77:08


    We're back!! In this post-hiatus episode, Julie sits down with three of The Sigils - Eva, Nick, and RJ - to recap yesterday's show (which was now almost a month ago), discuss performing with your pals, and put Matt DeVoti on blast.Listen to The Sigils on Spotify here! And on Apple Music here!Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefrightMusic by Sam Levine @samlevinemusicArt by Kelly King @kellykingstudio

    ""Society"" (w/ Dave Schuldiner!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 51:45


    In this episode, Julie sits down with New Jersey/Vermont-based musician and Sweet Boy Dave Schuldiner (aka Jersey Dave) to fawn over the local open mic scene, reveal secrets about the show's theme music, and discuss what it's like to feel intimidated by 13 year olds.Listen to Jersey Dave on Spotify here!Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefrightMusic by Sam Levine @samlevinemusicArt by Kelly King @kellykingstudio

    Reflections on a Re-recording (w/ Sam Levine!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 59:30


    In this episode, Julie sits down with someone very close to her (and to the production of the show itself) - singer/songwriter/composer/boyfriend Sam Levine! They discuss having to re-record their first episode, getting away with things in high school (or not), and the music writing process. Enjoy!Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefrightMusic by Sam Levine @samlevinemusicArt by Kelly King @kellykingstudio

    A Reintroduction to an Old Pal (w/ Kaitlyn Kocses!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 56:58


    In this episode, Julie sits down with NJ/NYC comedian and self-proclaimed "good lady", Kaitlyn Kocses, to discuss poisoning mice, performing on Kill Tony, and being a wench.Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefrightMusic by Sam Levine @samlevinemusicArt by Kelly King @kellykingstudio

    All Jims Go to Devon - Part Two (w/ Devon Koch and Jim Blass!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 53:31


    They're back! In this episode, Julie sits down with Jim and Devon to finish their conversation about the New Jersey open mic scene, the appeal of tabletop games (lol), and making your friends cry! Follow the show on Instagram @curingmystagefrightMusic by Sam Levine @samlevinemusicArt by Kelly King @kellykingstudio

    Lightning Round @ Tim's Cinco de Mayo Party (Bonus Episode!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 41:36


    In this special BONUS episode, Julie sits down with not one, not two, but SIX of her friends at a party for some speed-round interviews about their biggest performance anxiety moments.Follow the show @curingmystagefright on Instagram!Music by Sam Levine @samlevinemusicArtwork by Kelly King @kellykingstudio

    All Jims Go to Devon - Part One (w/ Devon Koch and Jim Blass!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 52:32


    In her very first TWO-PARTER, Julie sits down with friends and fellow music/comedy people Jim Blass and Devon Koch to discuss, well, she honestly doesn't even remember what. She's been editing for so long and it's all a blur. Hopefully it's something about the differences between performing stand-up comedy and music, meeting life-changing people in the community, and how messed up New Jersey Transit is (or maybe that part had to get cut out for time... hmm...)Follow Jim and Devon @meadowwoodlane on Instagram, and check out their bandcamp at meadowwoodlane.bandcamp.comMusic by Sam Levine @samlevinemusicArt by Kelly King @kellykingstudio

    Going Full Circle (w/ Carmine Fiumano!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 62:42


    In Episode Two, Julie sits down with educator, performer, and friend, Carmine Fiumano (colloquially referred to as Carmine Fuimini), to discuss completely blanking live on stage, taking beta blockers, Pokemon types of musicians, and throwing mac and cheese at audience members. Hope you all enjoy!Follow the show @curingmystagefright on InstagramEmail the show at curingmystagefright@gmail.comMusic by Sam Levine @samlevinemusicArtwork by Kelly King @kellykingstudio

    The Very First Episode! (w/ Julie Keefe)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 24:42


    Welcome to Curing My Stage Fright! In her inaugural episode, Julie sits down with musician, educator, and aspiring comedian Julie Keefe to discuss customer service as performance, being an ensemble musician, and powering through stage fright to get to the good part.Follow the show @curingmystagefright on InstagramEmail the show at curingmystagefright@gmail.comMusic by Sam Levine @samlevinemusicArtwork by Kelly King @kellykingstudio

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