Podcasts about The Color Purple

Do banned books make good movies? TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, THE COLOR PURPLE, and LORD OF THE FLIES seems to suggest so. Find out why great stories survive the movie game of telephone? 818-835-0473 orwhatevermovies@gmail.com www.orwhatevermovies.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melanie Loren is a multi-faceted performing artist with a diverse body of work and many credits as an actor and singer. Notably, she played a supporting role in The Shitheads, a film starring Dave Franco and O'Shea Jackson, Jr., which premiered recently at Sundance Film Festival. She also portrayed the fearless “Unattainable Sister” in Undercover Brother 2, a sequel to the popular, original film and has appeared in a number of television series, including Chicago Fire, Sprung and The Chi, among others. Additionally, Melanie has performed at theaters across the country in crowd-pleasing productions like Little Shop of Horrors,The Color Purple, and Dreamgirls. Also, she is the proud co-creator and co-host of the Dipped With Sweet and Hot podcast.

Welcome to Academia Unlocked, our literary deep-dive series on Book Talk for BookTok! In this episode, we discuss the movie and musical adaptation of The Color Purple by Alice Walker. With over 13 years of combined academic training in literature and creative writing, we walk listeners through the foundational tools of reading beyond the surface. The book community talks about the "decline of literacy" constantly, but almost no one stops to define what literary literacy actually is or how to build it. This series exists to change that. Whether you've read The Color Purple once in high school or carry it with you everywhere, this episode will give you the critical lens to engage with it with more depth, more confidence, and a lot more to say. The Subtext Society Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show:  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Academia Unlocked, our literary deep-dive series on Book Talk for BookTok! In this episode, we kick off our four-part series discussing The Color Purple by Alice Walker. With over 13 years of combined academic training in literature and creative writing, we walk listeners through the foundational tools of reading beyond the surface. The book community talks about the "decline of literacy" constantly, but almost no one stops to define what literary literacy actually is or how to build it. This series exists to change that. Whether you've read The Color Purple once in high school or carry it with you everywhere, this episode will give you the critical lens to engage with it with more depth, more confidence, and a lot more to say. The Subtext Society Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Sponsor:  Go to ⁠⁠LumiGummies.com⁠⁠ and use code BOOKTALK for 30% off your order. Support the Show:  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You should make sure to check out the new film Is God Is. It's a kinetic movie about twin sisters (Kara Young and Mallori Johnson) who set out to kill their abusive dad (Sterling K. Brown). It's an exciting road trip movie akin to Thelma & Louise mashed up with the affecting themes of sisterhood in The Color Purple. The promising feature debut from acclaimed playwright Alesha Harris also features Janelle Monáe, Vivica A. Fox and Erika Alexander. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopcultureSubscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhourSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Welcome to Academia Unlocked, our literary deep-dive series on Book Talk for BookTok! In this episode, we kick off our four-part series discussing The Color Purple by Alice Walker. With over 13 years of combined academic training in literature and creative writing, we walk listeners through the foundational tools of reading beyond the surface. The book community talks about the "decline of literacy" constantly, but almost no one stops to define what literary literacy actually is or how to build it. This series exists to change that. One of the most common ways readers come to The Color Purple is as a survival story. A Black woman endures the unendurable and finds her way through. That reading is real, and it's earned. But Walker herself was doing something far more precise on the page: building a "womanist manifesto in fiction form", a text where the shape of the writing is inseparable from what it means. This series is about making space for both of those readings at once. Whether you've read The Color Purple once in high school or carry it with you everywhere, this episode will give you the critical lens to engage with it with more depth, more confidence, and a lot more to say. The Subtext Society Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show:  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 783 of On Screen & Beyond brings Rae Dawn Chong as our guest. Rae Dawn is known for "Quest of Fire", "The Color Purple", "Commando", "Soul Man" and so much more! She sits down for a chat about her past work, what she wanted to be before becoming an actor, as well as her latest film, "Scared To Death".

The apostle Paul went looking for a church in Philippi. What he found was a little smelly. Hear about it in this episode of TURNING HOME called "The Color Purple".

Bo and Beth welcome Corey Mitchell from Theatre Charlotte to get a preview of Corey's second stint directing The Color Purple. Corey also shares his thoughts on the new Michael Jackson movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Boston to London Des and Kara are live again, this time with very special guests! In this intimate conversation, Cynthia Erivo shares her journey into distance running, how she balances marathon training with a demanding creative career, and what's fueling her preparation as she heads into London 2026. She'll be joined on stage by Brooks pro marathoner Erika Kemp, her marathon coach, offering additional perspective on the training process, mindset, and work behind the scenes as race day approaches. If you aren't familiar with Cynthia's work, she is one of a select group of people to be nominated for an Emmy, Tony, Grammy, and Oscar, so far winning all but the Oscar. She made her West End debut in the stage musical The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (2011) and her Broadway debut as Celie in the musical revival of The Color Purple (2015–2017). She expanded to films in 2018 with the crime thrillers Widows and Bad Times at the El Royale and then later Harriet (2019), Wicked (2024), and Wicked: For Good (2025). Hosted live at the Brooks Hyperion House in the lead up to London Marathon weekend, this one-time event brings together honest storytelling, elite insight, and the global marathon community—live and unfiltered. Enjoy as you prep for the excitement of the London Marathon coming on Sunday!

We sit down with actor, producer, and acting coach Maurice Moore to talk about turning 50 with intention and using fitness as the daily fuel for creative work and leadership. We dig into discipline, health risks, mentorship, and the mindset shift from chasing fame to building habits that last.• reframing 50 as a new phase and a longer runway • training for mobility, recovery, and consistency over ego • using the gym to generate energy for demanding film work • competing with yourself while staying inspired by others • choosing intrinsic motivation over money, fame, and approval • handling obstacles with baby steps, timelines, and self-belief • navigating genetics, high blood pressure, and family health history • balancing cultural food traditions with better nutrition basics • hearing the story of The Color Purple and early mentorship • overcoming reading challenges and learning the craft through support • building Breathe Acting Studio and creating real roles in Austin • rejecting cold reads and prioritising understanding in auditions • coaching truthfully on sleep, alcohol, food, and lifestyle habits • stepping into leadership and mentoring the next generation Definitely like, subscribe, and share this episode if it really resonates with you. Check out Breathe Acting Studio or Motivate Pictures on Instagram so you can follow what he's up to. Finally, -> Shoot Barton an email. Let me know somebody you want me to interview, thoughts on an episode, anything you'd like to intercommunicate with me. I really wanted this to be a two-way street, so share thoughts. And let's keep going with this. bgbryan@gmail.comSupport the showEmail:  bgbryan@gmail.comWebsite:  http://bartonguybryan.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bartonguybryanYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@mindsetforgechannelMy 3 Top Episodes of the first 100: 7 Essentials to Building Muscle after 40 3x Olympic Gold Medalist Brendan Hansen MMA Strength and Conditioning Coach Phil Daru 

Hosts: Jill Winkowski and Prue SalaskyDate: April 10, 2026Length: 37 minutesPublication Frequency: Fourth Friday (approx) of each monthIn this episode we explore African American English, its history, features, and variations, including in Hampton Roads, aka the 757. We interview three black academics in the region to learn about AAE and what defines it. We talk to Dr. Iyabo Osiapem, teaching professor of Africana Studies and Linguistics at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg. Founded in 1693, It's the only university in the state to offer an undergraduate major in linguistics. At Hampton University in Hampton, the city where the first African indentured servants and slaves arrived in North America in 1619, we speak to Dr. Darylyn Dance, a specialist in rhetoric and composition. We also talk to Dr. Travis Harris, a hip hop scholar who teaches at Norfolk State University in Norfolk. From them we learned about the distinctive syntactical and pronunciation features of the AAE dialect; various theories of its development, including from West African languages; some distinctive local vocabulary; the influence of hip hop in its evolution; and its controversial history related to education, including the 1979 Ann Arbor case and the 1997 Oakland decision.We learn about its labels over the years, including “non-standard Negro English” used by white linguist William Labov, “the father of sociolinguistics,” who pioneered research into AAE in the 1960s, We learn about the work of African American linguist John Baugh in exposing linguistic profiling and the development of the ebonics label by educational psychologist Robert Williams,     inventor of the BITCH test which highlighted cultural bias in standardized testing. Finally, we discuss attitudes to language variation. Here are some of the books and authors the three professors recommended for AAE: Olaudah Equiano (18th century)(enslaved, freed, went to UK) slave narratives, letters, poems;essayist and journalist Charles Chesnutt (turn of the 20th century) The Goophered Grapevine;Poetry by Frances Ellen Watkins (19th century); by Paul Laurence Dunbar (19th century); by Countee Cullen (early 20th century); by Langston Hughes (20th century); George Schuyler journalist, columnist, critic (20th century); Phyllis Wheatley, born in Africa, writing in second language; Imami All Mine by Connie Porter (This American Girl series); Zora Neale Hurston,  Their Eyes are Watching God; Alice Childress, Rainbow Jordan;  The Color Purple by Alice Walker;  Dutchman (1964 play) by Amiri Baraka; Sonia Sanchez (20th century) poet, playwright, professor; Maya Angelou; Toni Morrison;Gil Scott-Heron, “The Revolution will not be Televised” (“godfather of rap”); academic articles by Vershawn Ashanti Young (contemporary); Bernice McFadden, “Sugar” (2000)For those interested in hip-hop, the W&M Hip Hop Collection, started in the 1980s,  is part of Swem Library's Special Collections and includes recordings, publications, and ephemera from Virginia based hip hop artists. Local stars include Pharell and Clipse (the brothers Pusha T and No Malice).Send your questions and feedback to languagingHR@gmail.com; and for more information and to listen to previous episodes, check out our website, www.languaginghr.wordpress.com.

Jade Lambert-Smith, Spelman College professor and director of their new musical production of “The Color Purple,” reflects on the legacy of alum Alice Walker's seminal work as part of their “Black Joy as Resistance” season.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

This engaging interview features a lively discussion on women-led movies, ranking iconic films, and exploring box office insights. The hosts share personal favorites, industry facts, and humorous anecdotes, making it a must-listen for movie enthusiasts and industry insiders alike. This episode features a lively discussion on top movies, industry facts, and personal favorites, providing insights into film history, box office stats, and cultural impact.00:00 Introduction and Game Setup04:33 Honorable Mentions and Movie Rankings08:49 Discussion on Female-Led Movies13:25 Blind Rankings and Movie Details18:42 Exploring 'Pretty Woman' and Its Impact20:58 Box Office Success and Cultural Significance23:43 The Shift in Comedy: 'Bridesmaids' and Its Legacy25:59 Diving into 'Erin Brockovich' and Its Real-Life Implications29:53 The Controversy of 'Barbie' and Its Reception34:37 Pop Culture and Movie Preferences35:52 Barbie and Its Cultural Impact36:12 Kill Bill Volume One: A Cinematic Discussion40:19 The Wiz: A Unique Take on a Classic47:42 Wonder Woman: A Superhero Icon48:48 Movie Rankings and Personal Preferences51:16 The Color Purple: A Deep Dive55:38 Hidden Figures: Celebrating Unsung Heroes resources: Women-Led Movies List - https://example.com/women-led-moviesBox Office Analysis Tools - https://boxofficemojo.comFilm Ranking Frameworks - https://example.com/film-ranking-frameworksGreta Gerwig's Barbie - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0437086/Wonder Woman (2017) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0451279/The Color Purple (1985) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089276/Hidden Figures (2016) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4846340/Kill Bill Volume 1 - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0266697/ guest linksTwitter - https://x.com/WasItGoodThoPodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wasitgoodthoughpod/

Chromolume Theatre : The Color Purple the musical @ Zephyr Theatre – 7.4 out of 10! Average Show! www.latheatrebites.com

AN ABSOLUTE TOUR DE FORCE!! The Color Purple Full Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Gift Someone (Or Yourself) An RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 Tara & the Jo(h)ns return for a CLASSIC of historical fiction as they give their The Color Purple reaction, recap, commentary, analysis, & review. John Humphrey & Andrew Gordon react to and review The Color Purple (1985), the powerful historical drama directed by Steven Spielberg (Schindler's List, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Saving Private Ryan) and based on the Pulitzer Prize–winning novel by Alice Walker. Set in the early 20th-century American South, the film tells a deeply emotional story of survival, resilience, and sisterhood as it follows Celie's journey toward self-worth and independence. Follow Jon Maturan: https://www.instagram.com/jonmaturan/?hl=en Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Brian continue Musical Decades Month and also honor Black History Month by looking at two films depicting the Black experience with Black casts: the groundbreaking Faustian musical Cabin in the Sky from 1943 and the bold musical take on The Color Purple from 2023. Join as Dan and Brian discuss the ways they consider representation when watching movies, the charming casts and productions of each film, Louis Armstrong, hair horns, the complicated history of The Color Purple, what kind of stories should be made into musicals, and the self-cannibalizing IP-to-musical pipleine. Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/

Blues From The Movies – Featuring Selwyn Birchwood, Joanne Shaw Taylor & Orianthi, Nina Simone, John Lee Hooker, Eric Bibb and Jimmie Vaughan, in this episode of Blues From The Ouse.Discover the latest blues releases from Selwyn Birchwood, Joanne Shaw Taylor & Orianthi, Drew Neirin Hall and Paul Gemmell & The Black Magic Blues Band, including modern blues, blues rock, UK blues and American blues tracks.Later in the first hour we dive into a special feature — Blues From The Movies — spotlighting great blues tracks that made their way onto the big screen. You'll hear music from Junior Wells, Elmore James, Nina Simone, R.L. Burnside, Koko Taylor and John Lee Hooker, featured in films including Adventures in Babysitting, La Bamba, Ghost World, Road House, The Color Purple and O Brother, Where Art Thou?Hour two brings listener requests, including tracks from Eric Bibb, Danny Bryant, Jimmie Vaughan, Coco Montoya and more.We finish the show with a blues wind-down featuring Larkin Poe, GA-20, The Allman Brothers Band, Jontavious Willis and Chris Corcoran.Blues From The Ouse delivers two hours of modern blues, classic blues, blues rock and listener requests every week. Follow Blues From The Ouse for your weekly dose of modern and classic blues.Blues From The Ouse #316 Playlist:Selwyn Birchwood - Should've Never Gotten Out Of Bed - 00:02:09Joanne Shaw Taylor Ft Orianthi - What Good Is My Love - 00:06:57Neirin - Fairy Lights - 00:10:29Paul Gemmell & The Black Magic Blues Band - Walkin' On Broken Souls - 00:16:24Junior Wells - Good Morning Schoolgirl - 00:22:27Elmore James - The Sky Is Crying - 00:28:29Nina Simone - Feeling Good - 00:31:15R.L. Burnside - Its Bad You Know - 00:34:03Koko Taylor - Wang Dang Doodle - 00:36:41John Lee Hooker - Boom Boom - 00:39:38Tata Vega - Miss Celie's Blues (Sister) - 00:42:07Chris Thomas King - Hard Time Killing Floor Blues - 00:44:38Ry Cooder - Paris, Texas Theme - 00:47:29Rock Bottom - Snake Dancin' Through God's Barnyard - 00:53:37C.W. Stoneking - Jailhouse Blues - 00:59:29Eric Bibb - Muddy Waters - 01:03:58Danny Bryant - Nine Lives - 01:08:33Jimmie Vaughan - Don't Cha Know - 01:12:26Coco Montoya - Top Of The Hill - 01:21:22Lonnie Mack - Oreo Cookie Blues - 01:25:52Larkin Poe - Preachin' Blues - 01:28:25GA-20 - Sit Down Baby - 01:31:26The Allman Brothers Band - It's Not My Cross To Bear - 01:34:17Jontavious Willis - Long Winded Woman - 01:39:10Chris Corcoran - Get Gone - 01:41:40blues podcast, blues music podcast, modern blues podcast, new blues releases, blues from the movies, selwyn birchwood, joanne shaw taylor, nina simone blues, john lee hooker blues, eric bibb blues, jimmie vaughan blues, coco montoya blues, larkin poe, allman brothers band, blues radio show, british blues, UK bluesBlues From The Ouse is a weekly UK blues podcast and blues radio show featuring classic blues, modern blues, British blues and blues rock.Discover blues legends, new blues releases and the best emerging British blues artists — available worldwide.Links

Tune in Friday, March 6, 2026 @ 7pm EST/4pm PST/6pm CST for the next “He Said, He Said, He Said Live!” A Look at the World from A Seasoned Black Man's Perspective…because one perspective isn't enough!” for “Taylor Made Praise: Dr. Will Harris on Faith, Music Ministry, and Building a GlobalGospel Legacy. www.willharrismusic.com This Friday, March 6th, He Said, He Said, He Said Live turns the spotlight on the heart of the gospel industry.Join us for “Tailor-Made Praise: Dr. Will Harris on Faith, Music, Ministry, and Building a Global Legacy.” Our special guest, Dr. Will Harris, is not just a singer — he's a movement.A native of Oxford, Mississippi, Dr. Harris began playing piano and singing in church at an early age, stepping into his first Minister of Music role at just 14 years old. From those humble beginnings to international stages, his journey reflects dedication, excellence, and divine purpose.In 2013, he founded the award-winning recording choir Will Harris and Friends — a global music ministry uniting educators, worship leaders, and psalmists from Fayettevilleand across the United States. His music has been performed nationally and internationally with the Gospel Music Workshop of America and the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses — pillars of the gospel musiccommunity.A multi-award-winning artist and the 2022 Dunamis Gospel Award Music of Excellence Recipient, Dr. Harris has also graced the stage in powerful productions like The Color Purple, Jelly's Last Jam, and Lilies of the Field.Beyond performance, he is an educator, author, and visionary. His autobiography Taylor Made is a story of resilience crafted for dreamers determined to turn vision into reality. And this summer, he releases his second book, Music MinistryUnplugged: Real Lessons for Those Who Lead and Serve in Music Ministry.This is more than an interview. This is a conversationabout calling. About craftsmanship. About sustaining gospel music as both ministry and global legacy.  If you care about the future of gospel… If you lead inworship… If you believe praise should be tailor-made… You don't want to miss this.Come ready for insight. Come ready for inspiration.Come ready for Tailor-Made Praise.New Episodes of “He Said, He Said, He Said” - Livestream Fridays, 7 p.m. EST on all these links: https://linktr.ee/hesaidhesaidhesaid FACEBOOK: facebook.com/hesaidhesaidhesaidlive RELIVE and SHARE special moments from "He Said, He Said, He Said" here: SHOW CLIPS youtube.com/channel/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV0MtJCazNWVBSaj1JFHITgFOLLOW US —- CLICK LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to us@hesaidhesaidhesaidlive on YouTube and Instagram!#HeSaidHeSaidHeSaidLive #TailorMadePraise #GospelMusic#FaithAndMusic #HeSaidHeSaidHeSaidLive #TailorMadePraise #HSHSLive #LiveTalkShow #FridayLive #MustWatchLive #WatchLive #DontMissThis #SaveTheDate#LiveConversation #CommunityVoices #FaithCommunity #BlackExcellence #SupportGospel

Some stories, no matter the timeline, destination, or space, just shine a spotlight so powerful that one reflects on the many struggles and triumphs it has taken to get there. In this month's Act Two: Women in Cinematic Transition, The Color Purple takes center stage in all of its splendid richness and depth, and a soundtrack that expands more than 4 decades. From book, to screen, to stage, and back to screen the tale of Miss Celie's blues is unforgettable and so very much encouraging it has become required viewing at least once in a lifetime...or more.#queitrebellion#liviscorner#ActTwoSeries

Playwright and lead singer for Jazzy Ash & The Leaping Lizards collaborates with the star of The Color Purple, Hamilton and Peter and the Starcatcher as they develop the new juke joint centered production Yellow Root. 

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Award-winning composer Kris Bowers is the man behind the musical scores for films like Green Book, King Richard, The Color Purple, and The Wild Robot, as well as TV series like Bridgerton, Mrs. America, and Dear White People. His latest score is for the new animated movie Goat, which follows a small goat named Will who has big dreams about joining the pros to play roarball — a high-intensity sport that's a lot like basketball. Kris joins guest host Garvia Bailey to tell us how he brought some advice from the late Kobe Bryant to the project, why he wasn't worried about writing “serious film music,” and how this movie helped him honour his family roots.

We're celebrating 350 episodes with Billy Nevers!Billy has just completed his run as Aaron Burr in the UK and Ireland tour of Hamilton. Billy was part of the tour's original cast as Lafayette and Jefferson whilst also understudying Aaron Burr. He went on to takeover as Aaron Burr full-time for the final year of the tour. Billy's theatre credits include: Fred in Groundhog Day (Old Vic), Jesus Christ Superstar (Barbican/Regent's Park Open Air), Wonderful Town (Opera Holland Park) and Turn Up, The Color Purple in Concert and Overture (Cadogan Hall).Billy was nominated for Outstanding Performance in a Musical at the 2022 Black British Theatre Awards for his performance as Store Manager and Dewey in the London revival of Legally Blonde (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre). He was a swing in the original cast of & Juliet in Manchester and in the West End, and later returned to the show as Francois.Billy has co-hosted The West End Frame Show a couple of times, but this is his first time In The Frame! In this episode, Billy delves into his journey with Hamilton. He discusses his history with the show, what it was like to open the tour and how he came to take over as Burr and what the role meant to him... and lots more.Follow Billy on Instagram: @billylukeneversThis podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season XI Premiere — Welcome to OTR UniverseToday marks the start of Season XI of OTR – Achieving Mental Health for Real, and the beginning of something larger: the official launch of OTR Universe.OTR Universe is more than a podcast. It's a connected space built for people who want honesty, clarity, and a real path home to a different kind of life. At the center of this expansion is Public Square — a new community where listeners can find validation, share experiences, and gather information from the program and from each other.For anyone not ready to step into the open, the home site offers a fully anonymous posting option that collects zero personal information:https://bobadleman.wixsite.com/otrmentalhealthSubmitting an anonymous post at the site above's Menu item ‘anon post” reveals a password that unlocks a link in the Public Square area, where all current and future benefits will live. Everything remains totally free for at least a full year as new features roll out across 2026. In March, expect the launch of a new blog and a major upgrade in sound quality.And now, the premiere.Featuring Hollywood Composer Chris BoardmanThis episode features the extraordinary Hollywood composer and orchestrator Chris Boardman — a man whose résumé spans some of the biggest films of the last half‑century, including The Color Purple, Die Hard, and Payback. Despite a career filled with accolades, Chris chose OTR as the place to speak openly about his long fight for mental health.Highlights from his careerSix Emmy Awards and 13 nominations for television composition and arrangingAcademy Award nomination for orchestration on The Color PurpleMajor credits across film, television, and records in drama, comedy, animation, and live performanceTrusted collaborator to Quincy Jones, David Foster, Barbra Streisand, Marvin Hamlisch, Julie Andrews, Shirley MacLaine, and many morePlatinum‑selling arranger and orchestrator on multiple charting albumsMember of the jazz group Wishful Thinking, reflecting his roots as a keyboardist and improviserInside the IndustryChris became the person studios called when they needed elegance, complexity, or a musical problem solved fast. Few musicians can move between orchestral, jazz, pop, Broadway, and film score work with the same clarity and emotional precision.This is a premiere you don't want to miss. Step into OTR Universe, explore the new structure, and continue — or begin — your journey toward achieving mental health for real.Chris Boardman's Sites:SoundBridge Health Website: https://www.soundbridgehealth.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisBoardmanMusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chimimimusic/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisboardmanmediagroup/OTR Sites:Podcast Website:

Will Sinners, with its 16 nominations, fall to the same fate as The Color Purple in 1986 with its 11 nominations? Will Coogler receive the nod for Sinners that he was denied for Black Panther? Join your Blerdsassins Next Door at 1:30p EDT/ 12:30p CDT/ 10:30a PDT when we discuss all the possibilities.

As more brutal ICE confrontations go viral following the fatal shooting of Renee Good, The View co-hosts react in Hot Topics to the growing conversation — including podcasters and conservative media voices speaking out. Then, Oprah Winfrey opens up about releasing the “shame and blame” she once carried about her weight, inspired by groundbreaking research from endocrinologist Dr. Ania Jastreboff, co-author of their new book, Enough: Your Health, Your Weight, and What It's Like To Be Free. Oprah reflects on how “food noise” shaped her weight journey and calls on insurance companies to recognize obesity as a chronic disease: “These medications should be accessible to those who need them most.” Finally, Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg look back on The Color Purple 40 years later and Oprah reveals why playing Sofia in the 1985 film was the only time she felt truly comfortable in her body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ONE LAST RIDE WITH RIGGS & MURTAUGH!! Lethal Weapon 4 Full Movie Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   LETHAL WEAPON (1987) Movie Reaction:    • LETHAL WEAPON (1987) MOVIE REACTION!! Firs...   LETHAL WEAPON 2 (1989) Movie Reaction:    • LETHAL WEAPON 2 (1989) IS EVEN CRAZIER!! M...   LETHAL WEAPON 3 (1992) Movie Reaction:    • LETHAL WEAPON 3 (1992) MOVIE REACTION - A ...   Gift Someone (Or Yourself) An RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 With the first 3 under their belts, Aaron & Johnald return to complete their LETHAL WEAPON Marathon, giving their Lethal Weapon 4 Reaction, Recap, Analysis, Breakdown, Commentary, & Spoiler Review!! Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) Full Movie Reaction, Breakdown, Commentary & Spoiler Review! — with hosts John Humphrey & Aaron Alexander diving into the explosive fourth and final chapter of the iconic buddy-cop franchise that ups the stakes with international crime, brutal martial arts, and one last ride for Riggs and Murtaugh. Directed by Richard Donner (Superman, The Goonies), Lethal Weapon 4 reunites Mel Gibson (Mad Max, Braveheart) as the unhinged but lethal Martin Riggs and Danny Glover (Predator 2, The Color Purple) as the perpetually exhausted Roger Murtaugh, now grappling with retirement, fatherhood, and the realization that the world refuses to slow down with him. When a case involving human trafficking and Triad smuggling escalates, the duo finds themselves up against a far more disciplined and dangerous enemy than ever before. John & Aaron break down the film's standout moments: the jaw-dropping opening shootout, the introduction of Jet Li (Hero, Romeo Must Die) as the terrifying villain Wah Sing Ku, whose lightning-fast hand-to-hand combat redefines the franchise's action, the escalating Triad conspiracy, and the emotional throughline of family that anchors the chaos. They also highlight the expanded roles of Rene Russo as Lorna Cole, Joe Pesci as the endlessly unlucky Leo Getz, and Chris Rock as Detective Lee Butters, whose comedic energy injects fresh chaos into the team. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ONE LAST RIDE WITH RIGGS & MURTAUGH!! Lethal Weapon 4 Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: ⁠  / thereelrejects  ⁠ LETHAL WEAPON (1987) Movie Reaction: ⁠   • LETHAL WEAPON (1987) MOVIE REACTION!! Firs...  ⁠ LETHAL WEAPON 2 (1989) Movie Reaction: ⁠   • LETHAL WEAPON 2 (1989) IS EVEN CRAZIER!! M...  ⁠ LETHAL WEAPON 3 (1992) Movie Reaction: ⁠   • LETHAL WEAPON 3 (1992) MOVIE REACTION - A ...  ⁠ Gift Someone (Or Yourself) An RR Tee! ⁠https://shorturl.at/hekk2⁠ With the first 3 under their belts, Aaron & Johnald return to complete their LETHAL WEAPON Marathon, giving their Lethal Weapon 4 Reaction, Recap, Analysis, Breakdown, Commentary, & Spoiler Review!! Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) Full Movie Reaction, Breakdown, Commentary & Spoiler Review! — with hosts John Humphrey & Aaron Alexander diving into the explosive fourth and final chapter of the iconic buddy-cop franchise that ups the stakes with international crime, brutal martial arts, and one last ride for Riggs and Murtaugh. Directed by Richard Donner (Superman, The Goonies), Lethal Weapon 4 reunites Mel Gibson (Mad Max, Braveheart) as the unhinged but lethal Martin Riggs and Danny Glover (Predator 2, The Color Purple) as the perpetually exhausted Roger Murtaugh, now grappling with retirement, fatherhood, and the realization that the world refuses to slow down with him. When a case involving human trafficking and Triad smuggling escalates, the duo finds themselves up against a far more disciplined and dangerous enemy than ever before. John & Aaron break down the film's standout moments: the jaw-dropping opening shootout, the introduction of Jet Li (Hero, Romeo Must Die) as the terrifying villain Wah Sing Ku, whose lightning-fast hand-to-hand combat redefines the franchise's action, the escalating Triad conspiracy, and the emotional throughline of family that anchors the chaos. They also highlight the expanded roles of Rene Russo as Lorna Cole, Joe Pesci as the endlessly unlucky Leo Getz, and Chris Rock as Detective Lee Butters, whose comedic energy injects fresh chaos into the team. Follow Aaron On Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en⁠ Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...⁠ Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! ⁠https://www.rejectnationshop.com/⁠ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/⁠  Tik-Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/reelrejects⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/⁠ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...⁠ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit⁠ https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo⁠ and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en⁠ Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.⁠ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO:⁠ https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects⁠ Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/⁠ TWITTER:  ⁠https://twitter.com/thereelrejects⁠ Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/⁠ TWITTER:  ⁠https://twitter.com/thegregalba⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WICKED PART 2 REACTION IS FINALLY HERE!! Wicked: For Good Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: ⁠  / thereelrejects  ⁠ WICKED: Part 1 (2024) Movie Reaction: ⁠   • WICKED (2024) IS BEAUTIFUL!! MOVIE REACTIO...  ⁠ Gift Someone (Or Yourself) An RR Tee! ⁠https://shorturl.at/hekk2⁠ A year after being dazzled by Wicked: Part One, Greg, Aaron, & Johnald RETURN to Oz for their Wicked: For Good Reaction, Recap, Analysis, Breakdown, & Spoiler Review!! Directed by Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights), this chapter adapts Act II of the stage musical, carrying the story beyond spectacle into consequence, legacy, and the cost of choosing who you become in the land of Oz. Picking up after the fallout of Part One, the film follows Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo – Harriet, The Color Purple) as she fully embraces her identity as the Wicked Witch, fighting against a system that has turned her into a symbol of fear. Across the divide is Glinda (Ariana Grande – Don't Look Up, Victorious), now the public face of goodness, forced to reconcile privilege, power, and the painful distance growing between her and her former best friend. Their fractured bond forms the emotional core of the film, culminating in moments that redefine friendship, sacrifice, and how history chooses its heroes and villains. The supporting cast deepens Oz's moral complexity, with Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers) as Fiyero, torn between duty, love, and rebellion; Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) as the manipulative Madame Morrible; and Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park, Thor: Ragnarok) as The Wizard, whose charm masks devastating political cruelty. Returning roles include Ethan Slater (SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway) as Boq and Marissa Bode as Nessarose, whose storyline becomes one of the film's darkest and most consequential threads. Follow Aaron On Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en⁠ Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...⁠ Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! ⁠https://www.rejectnationshop.com/⁠ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/⁠  Tik-Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/reelrejects⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/⁠ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...⁠ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit⁠ https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo⁠ and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en⁠ Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.⁠ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO:⁠ https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects⁠ Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/⁠ TWITTER:  ⁠https://twitter.com/thereelrejects⁠ Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/⁠ TWITTER:  ⁠https://twitter.com/thegregalba⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WICKED PART 2 REACTION IS FINALLY HERE!! Wicked: For Good Full Movie Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   WICKED: Part 1 (2024) Movie Reaction:    • WICKED (2024) IS BEAUTIFUL!! MOVIE REACTIO...   Gift Someone (Or Yourself) An RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 A year after being dazzled by Wicked: Part One, Greg, Aaron, & Johnald RETURN to Oz for their Wicked: For Good Reaction, Recap, Analysis, Breakdown, & Spoiler Review!! Directed by Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights), this chapter adapts Act II of the stage musical, carrying the story beyond spectacle into consequence, legacy, and the cost of choosing who you become in the land of Oz. Picking up after the fallout of Part One, the film follows Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo – Harriet, The Color Purple) as she fully embraces her identity as the Wicked Witch, fighting against a system that has turned her into a symbol of fear. Across the divide is Glinda (Ariana Grande – Don't Look Up, Victorious), now the public face of goodness, forced to reconcile privilege, power, and the painful distance growing between her and her former best friend. Their fractured bond forms the emotional core of the film, culminating in moments that redefine friendship, sacrifice, and how history chooses its heroes and villains. The supporting cast deepens Oz's moral complexity, with Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers) as Fiyero, torn between duty, love, and rebellion; Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) as the manipulative Madame Morrible; and Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park, Thor: Ragnarok) as The Wizard, whose charm masks devastating political cruelty. Returning roles include Ethan Slater (SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway) as Boq and Marissa Bode as Nessarose, whose storyline becomes one of the film's darkest and most consequential threads. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week week on 12/18 and 12/20, respectively, we celebrate The BIG 4-0's of Steven Spielberg's THE COLOR PURPLE and Wolfgang Petersen's ENEMY MINE; and Ron celebrates his Big 4-7, so we take a look at one of his all-time favorite films - and it just so happens he and Peter were able to see it on the big screen for the first time in 37 years this past weekend - the greatest buddy cop movie of all-time: LETHAL WEAPON. We also talk KILL BILL: THE WHOLE BLOODY AFAIR and Kiefer Sutherland's Christmas romcom TINSEL TOWN, and VARSITY BLUES. PLus, THREE seperate box office challenges!NEXT WEEK: It's our big season finale as we bring 1985 to a close, wishing a happy BIG 4-0 (DD) to THE HOWELING II: YOUR SISTER IS A WEREWOLF (no shit, that's the title), and so we'll look at the original HOWELING (1981) as well; plus our annual year-end BEST & WORST LISTS. Join us as we bid adieu to 1985!

This week Ron and Peter wish a Happy BIG 4-0 to Robert Redford and Meryl Streep in the 1985 Best Picture winner OUT OF AFRICA, and Jackie Chan's POLICE STORY. Peter also touches on ZOOTOPIA 2 and Ron talks FLIGHT RISK. Please remember to Rate, Like, and Subscribe. Next week we'll be back to wish a Happy BIG 4-0 to THE COLOR PURPLE and ENEMY MINE, and we'll have a special discussion on the LETHAL WEAPON films in honor of Ron's BIG 4-7!

What if psychic ability isn’t rare, it’s actually universal? World-renowned psychic medium and author Laura Lynne Jackson joins Danielle to explain why intuition, signs, and spiritual communication are innate gifts we all possess, and how to access them without relying on a medium. She breaks down the concept of a “team of light,” the role of creativity as divine communication, and how spirituality can make us more resilient in real life. In this episode, Laura shares: How we all have psychic and intuitive abilities Her meaning of a "team of light," which includes God energy, spirit guides, and loved ones/ancestors who have crossed. Why signs are real, specific, and co-created, not coincidences How creativity is a portal to the other side Why our spirit guides help steer us toward our highest path, not necessarily our easiest path. How failure is often a soul-level teaching tool and can be contracted for a higher purpose. Our soul relationships continue after death and often become stronger once a loved one crosses. Why we don’t have just one soulmate, multiple soul connections can appear across forms and lifetimes. That manifesting requires two overlooked steps: purge negative beliefs and restore balance before asking. Follow Laura on Instagram @LauraLynneJackson Book recommendations: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, The Color Purple by Alice Walker, and The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Check out Laura’s book GuidedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring legendary trumpeter and horn arranger Jerry Hey, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. This episode also appears as a video episode on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: "Jerry Hey trumpet interview"   Find the expanded show notes, transcript and more photos here: https://bobreeves.com/blog/jerry-hey-trumpet-interview-the-other-side-of-the-bell-146   About Jerry Hey: Jerry Hey is one of the defining trumpet voices and horn arrangers in modern popular music. Born in Dixon, Illinois, into a deeply musical family, he honed his craft with Charlie Geyer and later at Indiana University under legendary pedagogue William Adam. After an early run co-founding the jazz-fusion band Seawind in Hawaii, Hey moved to Los Angeles in the mid-1970s and quickly became a first-call session player and arranger. From there, his sound is heard on a staggering number of iconic recordings. Hey's horn writing and trumpet playing helped shape Michael Jackson's Off the Wall and Thriller albums, and his long association with Quincy Jones produced landmark work for Earth, Wind & Fire, George Benson, Al Jarreau, Patti Austin, Barbra Streisand, Toto, and countless others. A six-time Grammy winner, he has been recognized repeatedly for his instrumental and vocal arrangements, as well as his contributions to major film and television scores, including Flashdance, The Color Purple, the Back to the Future trilogy, Forrest Gump, and Dreamgirls. Most recently, Hey has opened his personal archives in Notes From The Past 50 Years, a 250-page collection of pop excerpts spanning his studio career. The book gathers more than 200 of his favorite licks, along with personal stories and rare photos that trace his path from early days in Los Angeles to his most iconic sessions—including a few lesser-known musical gems. Equally at home leading a horn section, crafting a string chart, or delivering a lyrical flugelhorn solo, Hey remains a benchmark for precision, style, and imagination in the studio, with an influence that continues to shape how artists, arrangers, and producers think about horn sections today.   Episode Links: Website: www.heyhorns.com Instagram (@heyhorns) Jerry Hey playlist The Other Side of the Bell Episode #15 - William "Bill" Adam Tribute The Other Side of the Bell Episode #22 - Jerry Hey   Podcast Credits: "A Room with a View" - composed and performed by Howie Shear Podcast Host - John Snell Cover Photo Credit - Jerry Hey/Megan Noller Audio Engineer - Ted Cragg

It's episode 222 and time for us to talk about books from the 1980s! Okay, I say "books" but it's really "science fiction and fantasy novels from the 1980s." You probably could have guessed that if you've listened to the podcast before. You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray

Stories shape us! Sometimes more than we realize. In this episode of KDTime, we'll dive into the life lessons hiding inside our favorite books and movies across cultures and genres. From the courage of Harry Potter and the resilience of The Color Purple's Celie, to the self-discovery journeys in The Poet X and Their Eyes Were Watching God, fiction reminds us what it means to be human.Tune in for a heartfelt, thoughtful, and fun reflection on the stories that changed us and continue to teach us how to live, love, and grow.If you like what you hear drop a comment and share with someone else who gets it.Join me on the show here linktr.ee/kdtime

At last, the brilliant force of nature, Cynthia Erivo, joins us for a deeply personal, mind-blowing, and heart-swelling conversation about dignity and belonging. We discuss:  - How to survive betrayal and learn to fully trust again;  - How to build a circle of people who will always get on the broom with you;  - How Cynthia chooses and prepares for roles like Elphaba—and why she doesn't believe in method acting; and - How to find light, joy, and creativity in our darkest moments.  Hold onto your witch hats, Pod Squad. This conversation is a ride—and an offering. Enjoy.  About Cynthia:  Cynthia Erivo is a Grammy Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress, singer and producer. She burst onto West End and Broadway stages in THE COLOR PURPLE and has since taken the world by storm. Erivo most recently starred as Elphaba opposite Ariana Grande's Glinda in Part 1 of the record-breaking film adaptation of the hit musical WICKED. WICKED: For Good is being released THIS WEEK on November 21st. And Erivo's brand new book SIMPLY MORE is available today.   Follow We Can Do Hard Things on: Youtube — @wecandohardthingsshow   Instagram — @wecandohardthings TikTok — @wecandohardthingshow

It's a week in physical media that would make current Secretary of Transportation, Sean “I can't guarantee safety” Duffy, blush. Erik Childress and Peter Sobczynski take you through a week that includes the film that sent The Color Purple home empty, one of the Mars movies of 2000-01 and a decade-old adaptation of a Broadway smash. There's also another prestige Oscar winner from Merchant Ivory, the Marx Brothers go to the circus and Simon Pegg & Nick Frost pay tribute to science fiction. One of John Woo's most memorable films gets an upgrade in a new set and if you want to see one of the films they were making during Scorsese's The Aviator, Criterion has you covered.3:50 - Criterion (Hell's Angels (4K), El (4K))18:30 - Warner Archive (At the Circus, The Bride Came C.O.D.)32:07 - Kino (The Gracie Allen Murder Case, Howards End (4K), Paul (4K))54:00 - Universal (Out of Africa (4K))1:02:43 - Arrow (Red Planet (4K))1:11:54 - Sony (Rent (4K))1:17:31 - Shout (A Better Tomorrow Trilogy (4K))1:30:18 – New Theatrical Titles On Blu-ray (Splitsville, Universal Language, I'm ‘George Lucas': A Connor Ratliff Story, Secret Mall Apartment, Riefenstahl)1:35:06 - New Blu-ray AnnouncementsCLICK ON THE FILMS TO RENT OR PURCHASE AND HELP OUT THE MOVIE MADNESS PODCASTSIGN UP FOR AUDIBLEBe sure to check outErik's Weekly Box Office Column – At Rotten TomatoesCritics' Classics Series – At Elk Grove Cinema in Elk Grove Village, ILChicago Screening Schedule - All the films coming to theaters and streamingPhysical Media Schedule - Click & Buy upcoming titles for your library.(Direct purchases help the Movie Madness podcast with a few pennies.)Erik's Linktree - Where you can follow Erik and his work anywhere and everywhere.The Movie Madness Podcast has been recognized by Million Podcasts as one of the Top 100 Best Movie Review Podcasts as well as in the Top 60 Film Festival Podcasts and Top 100 Cinephile Podcasts. MillionPodcasts is an intelligently curated, all-in-one podcast database for discovering and contacting podcast hosts and producers in your niche perfect for PR pitches and collaborations. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erikthemovieman.substack.com

Renée Elise Goldsberry is a multi-hyphenate actress and singer, best known for originating the role of Angelica Schuyler in the groundbreaking Broadway musical HAMILTON, for which she won Tony® and Grammy® Awards and received an Emmy® nomination for the Disney+ filmed version. She is also known for her work in RENT, THE COLOR PURPLE, THE LION KING, ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE, GIRLS-5EVA, and THE GOOD WIFE, and will return to Broadway in THE BALUSTERS in Spring 2026. In this episode, Renée shares memories of sharing the stage with Stephanie in their early careers and exploring life, faith, family changes, and motherhood in her acclaimed documentary, Satisfied, which is now available digitally. Watch Satisfied Documentary Who I Really Am album Tickets to Stephanie J. Block Holiday Concerts  Tickets to Schmigadoon on Broadway

Producer/Host: Anu Dudley About the host: Rev. Dr. Anu Dudley is an ordained Pagan minister and a retired history professor. She continues to teach classes, including the three-year ordination curriculum at the Temple of the Feminine Divine, and others such as History of the Goddess, Paganism 101, Ethical Magic, and Introduction to the Runes. Currently she is writing a book about how to cast the runes using their original Goddess meanings. She lives in the woods off-grid in a small homesteading community in Central Maine. The post Earthwise 11/1/25: The Color Purple first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Chris Boardman is a master musician, arranger and composer. His resume is off the charts. He began his career in film, tv and recording in 1974. He's received an Academy Award nomination for his work on “The Color Purple”, 6 Emmy Awards, 13 Emmy nominations, and ASCAP and BMI film awards. He's worked with a Who's Who including Steven Spielberg, Barbra Streisand, Quincy Jones, Julie Andrews and Marvin Hamlisch. He's worked on the “Lethal Weapon” and “Die Hard” films, and on Anthony Newley's “Chaplin” on Broadway to name just a few. My featured song is “Catch You Later” from my 2012 album Spring Dance by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.—-----------------------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH CHRIS:www.soundbridgehealth.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEW SINGLE:“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's new single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE:“SUNDAY SLIDE” is Robert's recent single. It's been called “A fun, upbeat, you-gotta-move song”. Featuring 3 World Class guest artists: Laurence Juber on guitar (Wings with Paul McCartney), Paul Hanson on bassoon (Bela Fleck), and Eamon McLoughlin on violin (Grand Ole Opry band).CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKSCLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO—-------------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

Becky and Jo talk about books of the 1980s including: Alanna: The First Adventure (1983) by Tamora Pierce (and the rest of the Song of the Lioness Quartet), The Handmaid's Tale (1985) by Margaret Atwood, The Color Purple (1982) by Alice Walker, and picture books by Robert Munsch (Love You Forever, 1986; The Paper Bag Princess, 1980; Thomas's Snowsuit, 1985), Chris Van Allsburg (The Polar Express, 1985), David Wiesner (The Loathsome Dragon, 1987), Jan Brett (The Mitten, 1989), and Don and Audrey Wood (The Napping House, 1984; The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear, 1984; King Bidgood's In the Bathtub, 1985). 

From a small-town church girl to an Oscar-nominated powerhouse, Danielle Brooks has built her career on faith, passion, and trusting divine timing. In a soulful and hilariously honest Virgo catch-up, she and Keke talk Orange Is the New Black, The Color Purple, finding what's meant for you, making Oprah laugh, and the struggle of “good cop vs. bad cop” as a mom—plus a game that's pure theater.Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to Baby, This is Keke Palmer on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting https://wondery.com/links/baby-this-is-keke-palmer/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  “When the phone rings — you've got to pick it up. No matter how small it seems, that call might change your life.” — Theon Walls In this powerful episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, host Kristen M. Olson sits down with actor, musician, and creative powerhouse Theon Walls — best known for his breakout role as Dibo in Netflix's Beauty in Black. Theon shares his remarkable journey from audio engineer to screen actor, opening up about the mental health challenges, faith, and divine timing that led him to his true calling. From a mysterious phone call that changed everything to lessons in patience, purpose, and self-belief, this conversation dives deep into resilience, spirituality, and the art of showing up when the universe calls. Tune in for a soulful reminder that sometimes, the smallest “yes” can transform your life. Episode Highlights: Theon's background in music and how creativity became his first love Battling depression during the pandemic and rediscovering purpose through acting The mysterious phone call that changed his life — leading to The Color Purple casting How faith, spirituality, and stubbornness shaped his path Lessons from rejection, authenticity, and finding peace in creative vulnerability The power of saying “yes” to the unknown and trusting divine timing Timestamps: 0:00 – 3:00 | Intro + how Kristen and Theon met at Podfest (and tequila makes an appearance!) 5:00 – 10:00 | Theon's early life, musical roots, and first creative sparks 11:00 – 20:00 | Depression, lockdown reflections, and the mysterious call about The Color Purple 21:00 – 27:00 | How acting became healing and erased years of depression 28:00 – 35:00 | Faith, spirituality, and trusting the universe 36:00 – 42:00 | Lessons from rejection, resilience, and stubborn persistence 43:00 – 50:00 | Living truthfully under imaginary circumstances: The Meisner method 51:00 – End | Final words on alignment, purpose, and the power of not giving up Theon Walls: Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, actor Theon Walls brings a unique blend of Southern roots and artistic versatility to the screen. Known for his breakout role as Debo in the Netflix series Beauty In Black, Theon is also a multi-instrumentalist with a passion for storytelling through both music and performance. With a grounded presence and dynamic range, Theon continues to build a career defined by creativity, authenticity, and connection. Films & Hopes: Beauty In Black (Netflix), Tulsa King (Paramount Plus), Diarra From Detroit (BET+) and general good vibes for all. @TheonWalls   Connect with T&T: IG: @TurmericTequila Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com Host: Kristen Olson IG: @Madonnashero Tik Tok: @Madonnashero Website: www.KOAlliance.com WATCH HERE   MORE LIKE THIS: https://youtu.be/ZCFQSpFoAgI?si=Erg8_2eH8uyEgYZF   https://youtu.be/piCU9JboWuY?si=qLdhFKCGdBzuAeuI https://youtu.be/9Vs2JDzJJXk?si=dpjV31GDqTroUKWH

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: car picnics and even more bookshelves! Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: all about narrative POVs - do they matter? do we like one more than the other? The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). .  .  .  .  1:29 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 4:04 - Awake by Jen Hatmaker 4:44 - BookPeople 9:45 - Our Current Reads 9:53 - American Royals by Katharine McGee (Kaytee) 13:22 - Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston 13:26 - Currently Reading Patreon to access Popcorn in the Pages 14:03 - Majesty by Katharine McGee 14:53 - A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna (Meredith) 18:05 - Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree  18:06 - The Spellshop by Sara Beth Durst 18:16 - A Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna 19:24 - House of Frank by Kay Synclaire 19:41 - The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune 20:08 - These Truths by Jill Lepore (Kaytee) 20:32 - libro.fm 22:04 - The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon 25:07 - The Hounding by Xenobe Purvis (Meredith) 26:03 - Fabled Bookshop 29:39 - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (Kaytee) 32:04 - David Copperfield by Charles Dickens 34:15 - The Carpool Detectives by Chuck Hogan (Meredith) 40:05 - Deep Dive: Narrative POVs 45:38 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 45:43 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 45:59 - A Good Neighborhood by Therese Ann Fowler 46:32 - Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes 48:28 - Sarah's Bookshelves Live 49:55 - Piranesi by Susanna Clarke 52:39 - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 52:42 - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus 52:47 - The Color Purple by Alice Walker 53:05 - We Could Be Rats by Emily Austin 53:09 - Interesting Facts About Space by Emily Austin 53:30 - Yellowface by R.F. Kuang 53:32 - Everyone In My Family has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson 53:52 - Meet Us At The Fountain 53:55 - I wish to press Starling House into everybody's hands. (Kaytee) 54:00 - Starling House by Alix E. Harrow 54:08 - The Novel Neighbor 56:10 - The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow 56:29 - I wish everyone would try a book flight. (Meredith)   Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. September's IPL is brought to us from Words Matter in Pitman, NJ. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Cynthia Erivo is a Grammy, Tony, and Emmy Award-winning powerhouse who first stunned Broadway audiences in The Color Purple and recently took on one of musical theater's most iconic roles: Elphaba in Wicked. In this chat from October 2024, Erivo joins Willie Geist to talk about stepping into the emerald spotlight opposite of her friend Ariana Grande and the thrill of seeing Wicked billboards light up Times Square ahead of the highly anticipated film adaptation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The crew gets real about “Black card revoked” moments, debating everything from not watching The Color Purple or Friday to not knowing how to play spades or skipping Frankie Beverly classics. Listeners call in with their own confessions—from choosing pumpkin pie over sweet potato pie to not eating mac & cheese. Things get wild with food debates (cube steak vs. Salisbury steak, chitlins vs. okra) before Special K’s “News You Can’t Use” delivers a hilarious list of “Don’t Be That Guy” habits—from owing money but flexing on Instagram to breaking the two-minute funeral speech rule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ark and Kenny investigate who the culprit of this lost, sassy demo. Topics include dissing friends, BOMBOCLAT, taking to twitter, Guy Oseary, “appreciating” Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga, recipes, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Paula Abdul, Cyndi Lauper, Sabrina Carpenter, teaching the children, starting a feud with YouTubers, imitators, the power of community, Lola Lourdes as Betty Rizzo, the importance of playing the game well, cherries, The Witches of Eastwick, Recess Therapy, The Color Purple, Heather Headley, and how showing up to our live show at Iron | Feather on August 14th (which is sold out!) would reignite the Revolution of Love. Plus, the two divas who play the game better than Madonna.

Mike Isaacson is the Artistic Director and Executive Producer of The Muny, the third person to hold this position in The Muny's 106 -year history. During his 14 seasons, he has produced 89 Muny shows, 37 new to The Muny stage. He is also a 9 Time Tony Award winning Broadway producer. After his first season at The Muny, The Riverfront Times wrote, “Under the leadership of executive producer Mike Isaacson the quality of Muny productions rose like the proverbial phoenix.” During his tenure, Isaacson has changed the look and feel of The Muny, overseeing a transformation in every aspect of production that culminated in 2019 with the arrival of the theatre's extraordinary James S. McDonnell stage, a state-of-the art stage house that includes revolutionary LED technology, automated sets, and a host of other innovations. In 2016, The Muny embarked on an unprecedented $100 million capital campaign, raising within 5 years a record amount for any theater in the U.S. During the COVID lock-down summer of 2020, Mike produced and created The Muny 2020 Variety Hour, five live online shows that reached a worldwide audience of more than 400,000. For the summer of 2021, The Muny was one of two theaters in the U.S. to reopen, and produced five full productions, receiving acclaim for their artistry and their presence. The 2022 season's productions received 21 nominations from the St. Louis Theatre Critics Circle, more than any other theater in St. Louis. In 2023, The Muny bested its record with 26 nominations, and for it's 2024 season, The Muny received a record 30 nominations – a record for The Muny and for the Theatre Critics Circle. During his time, The Muny's education and outreach programs have grown in number, and their artistic endeavors now incorporate all aspects of theater making – production, performance and administration. The Muny kids and teens are now recognized nationally for their excellence, inspiring a national program where teens from throughout the U.S. audition annually come to St. Louis to be a part of a Muny production. For 27 years, with his partner Kristin Caskey, Mike has produced more than 40 Broadway musicals and plays, national tours, off-Broadway plays, and London productions. This Spring on Broadway, they are producing Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years, co-starring Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren. In 2023, they produced the highly acclaimed Broadway revival of Parade, starring Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, now on a national tour. Parade also received “Best Revival of a Musical” as well as “Best Musical Revival” from both The Drama Desk and The Outer Critics Circle. In 2022, they produced Neil Simon's Plaza Suite starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, which subsequently had a record-breaking run at London's Savoy Theater. Other recent Broadway productions include David Byrne's American Utopia, for which they received a special 2021 Tony Award. It also became a multi-Emmy Award nominated film by Spike Lee for HBO, for which he also served as an executive producer. In 2015, he received the Tony® award for “Best Musical” for the ground-breaking Fun Home. Other producing highlights include Dolls House, Part 2, The Humans (2016 Tony® Award, Best Play); Bring It On The Musical (2013 Tony® nomination for Best Musical); Red (2010 Tony® Award, Best Play); Legally Blonde the Musical (2011 Olivier Award, Best Musical); Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002 Tony® Award, Best Musical); You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown; If/Then; The Seagull; Burn This, Caroline, or Change; One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest starring Gary Sinise, and Death of a Salesman (1999 Tony® Award). For the IPN, he served as producer for the Broadway productions of Spamalot (2005 Tony® Award, Best Musical), Ragtime (revival) and The Color Purple. All told, his productions have received more than 139 Tony® Award Nominations, and 40 Tony® Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices