Podcasts about Defying Gravity

Welcome back to When Words Fail, Music Speaks, the podcast where host James Cox uses the power of music to battle depression, find purpose, and connect us all. In today's episode we sit down with a truly multifaceted guest—Scott Pryor, the voice behind the hard‑rock/metal outfit War Child.From serving as a United States Marine to building a successful trial‑law practice and directing award‑winning films, Scott has lived more than one life. Yet it's the music he creates after a heartbreaking personal loss—his son's suicide in 2023—that has become his most potent therapy. He'll walk us through his emotionally charged debut, Wide Awake, and the fresh, “harder” direction of his upcoming third album, which blends metal riffs, pop‑sweet moments, and bold covers of Nine Inch Nails' “Hurt,” Pat Benatar's “We Belong,” Lady Gaga's “Bad Romance,” and the Broadway anthem “Defying Gravity.”Scott also shares the gritty realities of his law career—setting a Georgia record $162 million settlement for a catastrophic crash— and how his Marine training taught him to “suffer well” and turn adversity into growth. Faith, family, and a dedicated team of producers (Jan Smith, Jesse Owen Aston), vocal coach Heidi, and his motorcycle crew all play a part in his relentless creative engine.We'll hear snippets of his latest lyrics, discover the songs that pull him out of darkness (think Eminem's “Lose Yourself” and Metallica's “One”), and get a glimpse of life on the road as War Child prepares to open for Buck Cherry and roll out a full‑length record next year.If you've ever felt the weight of grief, the pull of a riff, or the comfort of a chorus in a lonely moment, this conversation is for you. Stay tuned—because when words fail, Scott's music speaks louder than ever.

Acts 2:17-20Never think that because something is invisible it is therefore unimportant or weak. Just think of gravity—where would we be without it? The Holy Spirit is the same. He energizes, motivates, comforts, and gives discernment. The Holy Spirit is our spiritual fuel.

Creative work is often romanticized as spontaneous: a flash of inspiration, a breakthrough moment, a burst of talent. In reality, many artists discover that creativity is less about sudden genius and more about the systems, rituals, and relationships that help ideas grow over time. For Oliver Richman, creativity has been both an early spark and an evolving practice. As a child, his performances found an audience far beyond his years, from a widely shared rendition of "Defying Gravity" to performing alongside Stevie Wonder at just ten years old. Since then, he has continued exploring new creative paths: studying drama at NYU Tisch, writing and directing numerous projects, and building an online community through his ambitious song-a-day practice. In this episode, Oliver reflects on balancing spontaneity with structure, building meaningful connections with online audiences, and why creativity thrives when treated as a daily practice. ----- LINKS Oliver Richman: https://oliverrichman.com/  Oliver's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliverrichman11/  Oliver's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oliverrichman  The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts: https://www.nypl.org/locations/lpa 

Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3d7ULGYSPk What is your screenplay about? In 1947 a 19-year-old female genius is rejected for every job she applies to. She gets recruited into a covert military program working alongside peaceful alien refugees. When a test flight goes wrong, she's the only one who can save the two men, including the one who spent months harassing her. She learns the hard way that in order to get respect, she first has to give it. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Soft Sci-Fi and Drama. The alien and technology are just the hooks. It's really about the characters. —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

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In this Missing Frames episode, Shawn and Sarah conclude their journey to Oz with Wicked: For Good. They were huge fans of Part One, but this time around? They're not quite Defying Gravity. While the performances are still strong, what should have been a powerful payoff feels more like a drawn-out third act, one that struggles to justify the filmmakers' decision to split the story into two films. During their discussion, Shawn and Sarah break down:The challenges of adapting a stage musical into two standalone filmsWhy the emotional core of the story doesn't quite landHow separating Elphaba and Glinda for most of the runtime undermines the film's emotional coreIn the end, Wicked: For Good serves as a reminder that not every story benefits from being split into two.HOSTSShawn EastridgeSarah Eastridge

We continue "Preparation Week" on Karl and Crew today. Best-selling author, speaker, and love-language expert Dr. Gary Chapman joins us with encouragement for parents. We highlighted his books, "Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Became Parents" and "Things I Wish I'd Known Before My Child Became a Teenager." Also, author Daniel Henderson discussed his book "Defying Gravity," which helps those prepping and surviving in ministry. Daniel is also the Founder and President of Strategic Renewal International and Global Director for The 6:4 Fellowship pastoral ministry. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Staying ready to do good works [0:00] Interview with Dr. Gary Chapman [14:02] Interview with Daniel Henderson [33:12] Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue "Preparation Week" on Karl and Crew today. Best-selling author, speaker, and love-language expert Dr. Gary Chapman joins us with encouragement for parents. We highlighted his books, "Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Became Parents" and "Things I Wish I'd Known Before My Child Became a Teenager." Also, author Daniel Henderson discussed his book "Defying Gravity," which helps those prepping and surviving in ministry. Daniel is also the Founder and President of Strategic Renewal International and Global Director for The 6:4 Fellowship pastoral ministry. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Staying ready to do good works [0:00] Interview with Dr. Gary Chapman [14:02] Interview with Daniel Henderson [33:12] Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue "Preparation Week" on Karl and Crew today. Best-selling author, speaker, and love-language expert Dr. Gary Chapman joins us with encouragement for parents. We highlighted his books, "Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Became Parents" and "Things I Wish I'd Known Before My Child Became a Teenager." Also, author Daniel Henderson discussed his book "Defying Gravity," which helps those prepping and surviving in ministry. Daniel is also the Founder and President of Strategic Renewal International and Global Director for The 6:4 Fellowship pastoral ministry. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Staying ready to do good works [0:00] Interview with Dr. Gary Chapman [14:02] Interview with Daniel Henderson [33:12] Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue "Preparation Week" on Karl and Crew today. Best-selling author, speaker, and love-language expert Dr. Gary Chapman joins us with encouragement for parents. We highlighted his books, "Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Became Parents" and "Things I Wish I'd Known Before My Child Became a Teenager." Also, author Daniel Henderson discussed his book "Defying Gravity," which helps those prepping and surviving in ministry. Daniel is also the Founder and President of Strategic Renewal International and Global Director for The 6:4 Fellowship pastoral ministry. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Staying ready to do good works [0:00] Interview with Dr. Gary Chapman [14:02] Interview with Daniel Henderson [33:12] Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue "Preparation Week" on Karl and Crew today. Best-selling author, speaker, and love-language expert Dr. Gary Chapman joins us with encouragement for parents. We highlighted his books, "Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Became Parents" and "Things I Wish I'd Known Before My Child Became a Teenager." Also, author Daniel Henderson discussed his book "Defying Gravity," which helps those prepping and surviving in ministry. Daniel is also the Founder and President of Strategic Renewal International and Global Director for The 6:4 Fellowship pastoral ministry. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Staying ready to do good works [0:00] Interview with Dr. Gary Chapman [14:02] Interview with Daniel Henderson [33:12] Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue "Preparation Week" on Karl and Crew today. Best-selling author, speaker, and love-language expert Dr. Gary Chapman joins us with encouragement for parents. We highlighted his books, "Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Became Parents" and "Things I Wish I'd Known Before My Child Became a Teenager." Also, author Daniel Henderson discussed his book "Defying Gravity," which helps those prepping and surviving in ministry. Daniel is also the Founder and President of Strategic Renewal International and Global Director for The 6:4 Fellowship pastoral ministry. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Staying ready to do good works [0:00] Interview with Dr. Gary Chapman [14:02] Interview with Daniel Henderson [33:12] Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue "Preparation Week" on Karl and Crew today. Best-selling author, speaker, and love-language expert Dr. Gary Chapman joins us with encouragement for parents. We highlighted his books, "Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Became Parents" and "Things I Wish I'd Known Before My Child Became a Teenager." Also, author Daniel Henderson discussed his book "Defying Gravity," which helps those prepping and surviving in ministry. Daniel is also the Founder and President of Strategic Renewal International and Global Director for The 6:4 Fellowship pastoral ministry. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Staying ready to do good works [0:00] Interview with Dr. Gary Chapman [14:02] Interview with Daniel Henderson [33:12] Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Title: Act I: The Ache That Steals the Spotlight Low back pain can silence your artistry—but it doesn't have to steal your spotlight. In this episode of Performers Happiness in the Arts (PHARTS), Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT—dance medicine specialist, performer, and founder of Jenna Kantor Physical Therapy (JKPT)—dives into the world of low back pain for dancers, singers, and actors. You'll hear about: Why 67% of dancers, 54% of singers, and 52% of actors experience low back pain (Sweeney & McAuley, University of Hertfordshire, UK, 2016; Angadi et al., Ohio State University, 2019; Fryer, Australia, 2018) How technique habits, posture, and overuse lead to pain The role of performing arts physical therapy in recovery and prevention (Smith et al., Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, NYC, 2021) How guided movement can speed recovery by 30% (O'Sullivan et al., British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2020) Whether you're mastering Hamilton choreography, belting out Defying Gravity, or performing an intense monologue in Hadestown, this episode gives you the tools to stay strong, pain-free, and in the spotlight.

Today on the show - why have markets stormed back to new highs despite such ongoing risk and uncertainty? And which indicators should investors watch for what happens next. Tom Stevenson is here to explain. Ed Monk is joined by Jemma Slingo to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this tale, we imagine a girl who is cursed with a lack of gravity; she actually floats freely and constantly but finds her love and her life in the water. It's an unusual story and I hope you'll dive in - and float off - on Drift. Free thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com, both of whom generously offer discounts on all online purchases when you use the code drift. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here...In this powerful episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie sits down with psychotherapist and somatic practitioner Inga Larson to explore what it really means to grow up as the child of emotionally immature or personality-disordered parents—and how that early experience shapes confidence, belonging, and identity.Inga shares her deeply personal story of navigating childhood anxiety, performative confidence, homelessness in her twenties, and eventually discovering healing through somatic therapy, social work, and parts work.Together, Julie and Inga unpack:What emotionally immature parenting actually looks likeThe difference between performative confidence and embodied self-trustHow trauma gets stored in the bodyWhy many adults feel disconnected from themselvesThe power of somatic healing practicesHow secure attachment transforms relationshipsWhat true belonging really meansHow to stop living in survival modeInga also introduces her Defying Gravity course for adult children of emotionally immature parents and shares simple grounding practices anyone can begin today.If you've ever felt like you were the “parentified child,” the performer, the fixer, or the one who had to hold everything together—this conversation will resonate deeply.

What exactly are the Bengals deciding not to franchise Trey Hendrickson? Then, Evan gives his top 5 hot messes from this week! Also, what are the best pregame speeches in sports history? Plus, Broadway singer Mary Kate Morrissey joins the show, and sings Defying Gravity! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What exactly are the Bengals deciding not to franchise Trey Hendrickson? Then, Evan gives his top 5 hot messes from this week! Also, what are the best pregame speeches in sports history? Plus, Broadway singer Mary Kate Morrissey joins the show, and sings Defying Gravity! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What exactly are the Bengals deciding not to franchise Trey Hendrickson? Then, Evan gives his top 5 hot messes from this week! Also, what are the best pregame speeches in sports history? Plus, Broadway singer Mary Kate Morrissey joins the show, and sings Defying Gravity! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What exactly are the Bengals deciding not to franchise Trey Hendrickson? Then, Evan gives his top 5 hot messes from this week! Also, what are the best pregame speeches in sports history? Plus, Broadway singer Mary Kate Morrissey joins the show, and sings Defying Gravity! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What exactly are the Bengals deciding not to franchise Trey Hendrickson? Then, Evan gives his top 5 hot messes from this week! Also, what are the best pregame speeches in sports history? Plus, Broadway singer Mary Kate Morrissey joins the show, and sings Defying Gravity! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite the narrative that traditional media is shrinking, one channel continues to grow. In this episode, Gordon & Corey explore why out-of-home advertising is defying gravity and how new technology is opening the door for more SMBs to buy. The show features an interview with out-of-home expert Dave Rivera from Vistar Media, which is making Digital OOH widely available through its programmatic platform. Stay in the loop with all things Borrell when you join our Research Alert Lists. As always, thank you for listening. If you like the episode, leave us a review!  Want to join the conversation? Share your comments at borrellassociates.com/podcast.

On today's pages, Menachot 47 and 48, the rabbis outline the "opening and closing" sacrifices that defined a day in the Temple. Yet, the Passover offering purposefully breaks this cycle, signaling that the Jewish story is built on moments that transcend the ordinary. Rabbi David Bashevkin shares how this unique ritual timing teaches us that our identity isn't just about following brackets—it's about the courage to step out of bounds and embrace the miraculous. How can a change in schedule reveal the core of who we are? Listen and find out.

Is the global economy stronger than it looks or more fragile beneath the surface? If you're trying to reconcile booming markets with rising geopolitical risk, this week's episode brings an important perspective.I sat down with Chris Zhang, Partner & CIO of Ascend Interplay, to break down the real forces shaping 2026:How AI is shifting from a narrative to a measurable economic impactWhy labor markets may determine where we go nextGlobal structural shifts that are underway - from escalating Middle East tensions to the rise of protectionism - and what they imply for supply chains, inflation dynamics, and U.S. debt sustainability.Big thanks to Chris for a thoughtful, data-driven discussion.⏱️ Chapter Markers00:00 – Welcome & Why 2025 Defied Gravity02:00 – Global GDP Surprise & Market Performance03:30 – The Structural Bull Market in Gold & Silver07:45 – When Would Gold Actually Fall?10:00 – 2026 Outlook: Cautiously Constructive11:45 – AI's Real Impact on Productivity & Labor14:30 – Middle East Conflict & Oil Markets17:15 – Are Trade Wars Really Over?19:30 – Structural Protectionism & Supply Chains22:00 – The Americas Strategy & Regional Integration26:30 – U.S. Debt: Is There a Real Solution?29:45 – The Fed, Growth & Kevin Warsh's Role32:45 – Final Takeaways for 2026Links:Chris Zhang: LinkedInInterplay: Website, LinkedIn, TwitterMPD: LinkedIn, Twitter

Only one denomination in the United States has grown consistently. Drawing from nearly fifty years of data, Ryan Burge's analysis shows a denomination that has not only maintained stability but also demonstrated resilience, growth, and demographic vitality. From membership and attendance trends to conversion inflows and racial diversity, the Assemblies of God presents a statistical profile that is almost entirely positive, even after the shock of COVID-19. While many traditions wrestle with long-term decline, the Assemblies of God appears poised for continued strength. The post The Burge Report: The Assemblies of God: Why This Denomination Is Defying Gravity appeared first on Church Answers.

What does it take to sing one of Broadway's most demanding roles—eight shows a week—and do it sustainably?In this episode, we're joined by Lencia Kebede, who is currently playing Elphaba on Broadway, for a candid conversation about vocal endurance, trusting your instrument, pacing across a demanding performance schedule, and the moment-to-moment decisions that support vocal sustainability night after night. We also explore how caring for the mind and body—through rest, awareness, and recovery—plays a critical role in keeping the voice healthy under extreme demands. Whether you're a singer, performer, clinician, or professional voice user, this episode offers an honest look at what vocal health looks like in real life—inside one of Broadway's most iconic roles in Wicked.

Olivia Dean / CBS Photo Hi everyone, I just watched The Grammy Award 2026. It was again inspiring in many ways. I just felt one love, respect, integrity and high energy from all the amazing artists. This February, as we celebrate love, let’s remember that love is also in the stories we tell, the identities we honor, and the gratitude we share. The 2026 Grammy speeches showed us exactly that. Hope you gain power from today’s episode!

The Grammys were absolutely chaotic and we're breaking down all the best moments. Cher was supposed to present Record of the Year but instead ad-libbed about her career, then just walked off stage without giving out the award—Trevor Noah had to call her back, and when she finally read the winner she accidentally said Luther Vandross (who died in 2005) instead of Kendrick Lamar. F-bombs were dropping left and right, Jamie Foxx wore the same giant novelty hat he had on at dinner with us, and Beyoncé showed up fashionably late with just Jay-Z, Blue Ivy, and her bodyguard at a tiny table. Bieber performed in his boxers and socks with his eyes closed the entire time, and somehow Michelle Yeoh got a Razzie nomination for Wicked even though Defying Gravity won a Grammy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 On this show, we've been reflecting on the last year of the Trump regime's attacks on immigrants. Today, we're focusing on how activists are protecting their communities and taking care of themselves. Host Ali Muldrow is joined by two disability activists, Dr. Sami Schalk and Martha Siravo, who discuss how they balance art with activism and how they maintain joy as we're bombarded with tremendous tragedy around the country. Siravo talks about her experiences in the adaptive arts space where she uses her wheelchair for adaptive ballet. Last fall, her aerial dance performance of “Defying Gravity” went viral on Tik Tok.  Dr. Schalk says that she's approaching activism differently since the police violently assaulted her while she was supporting UW Madison students protesting the genocide in Gaza. She says there are many ways she can use her resources and visibility without putting her body on the line. Right now is the time to prepare and care and bedazzle gifts for friends, she says. They also talk about how to challenge assumptions about disabled peoples' sexuality, how to create accessible spaces, and how they negotiate wanting to be joyous and find pleasure while also feeling overwhelmed by the injustice in the world. Dr. Schalk says that pleasure is a daily practice that happens alongside resistance and activism. Dr. Sami Schalk is a full professor in the Department of Gender & Women's Studies at UW-Madison. She is the author of many books, and her research focuses on disability, race, and gender in contemporary American literature and culture. She is also a working artist and has had her art displayed at the Ford Foundation Gallery in New York City and at Art + Literature Laboratory in Madison.  Martha Siravo is a disability rights advocate and founder of Madtown Mamas and Disability Advocates. She's a single mother, whose daughter is in the sixth grade. Featured image of a bedazzled rose via Rawpixel. Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post Finding Joy Even When the World Demands Outrage appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Claire, Ruby, Lottie and Nick discuss the animal rights themes in the Wicked movie series. We also explore representations of racism and ableism in the movies, as well as connections between racism, ableism and animal oppression.  Resources on overlapping human and animal oppression:  Food Empowerment Project on slavery: https://foodispower.org/human-labor-slavery/  Food Empowerment Project on environmental racism: https://foodispower.org/environmental-and-global/environmental-racism/ Disability and animals: https://www.thedigradio.com/podcast/beasts-of-burden-w-sunaura-taylor/  Music: Animal Liberation by Los Fastidios: https://www.losfastidios.net/ Something Bad and Defying Gravity from the Wicked movies.

 "You can't just take away someone's right, because you think it's something they can't do." - Hari Budha Magar World Record breaking mountaineer and Pride of Britain winner Hari Budha Magar shares his commitment to defy all odds and continue seeking adventure despite losing his legs in 2010 to an IED in Afghanistan whilst serving with the British Army's Ghurkha regiment. Hari retells his journey to become the first double above-knee amputee to summit the highest mountain on every continent. Despite facing immense physical and mental challenges, Hari shares his mission to inspire others to tackle the "Mount Everests" in their lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are thrilled to bring you the full recording of NCAFP President Dr. Benjamin “Frankie” Simmons's speech! Dr. Simmons delivered this heartfelt, electrifying address during his installation ceremony at the 2025 Winter Meeting, where he discussed his path to Family Medicine, his conviction to serve his neighbors, and his hope for our specialty. “Defying Gravity is exactly what it feels like to be a Family Physician in America today,” Dr. Simmons said. “We rise for our patients, our communities, and one another.”

Niamh has survived her first live show and is gearing up to dance again next Sunday.  In the mailbag we have someone who has reconnected with an old friend and someone who knocked her friends tooth out in a booze fuelled performance of “Defying Gravity”. We have merch! For God's sake please buy our totes. Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearóid's tour-dates are here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Cinematography Podcast Episode 336: Alice Brooks, ASC For cinematographer Alice Brooks, ASC, shooting both Wicked and Wicked: For Good concurrently was a huge feat. The giant sets, precise camerawork and complex, live lighting cues for the musical numbers required detailed planning and prep. But first, Alice and her long-time collaborator, director Jon M. Chu, broke down the scripts and discussed the emotional intentions for each scene. “When we first start talking about a movie, we talk about emotion,” says Alice. “I love getting an emotional cue for the camera the same way an actor would. What is the emotional intention in the scene? An actor gets to tell the story through their breath and through their looks and through their being. And I get to tell the story, the emotional story, through camera and lenses and lighting.” Separation, seclusion and surrender were the emotional themes in Wicked: For Good. “It became very clear that the first movie would live in this ever-present daylight,” explains Alice. “And the second movie would have this weight and complexity and maturity and density to it and live in the shadows.” 90% of Wicked takes place in the daytime, with the sun setting as Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) embraces her power, sings “Defying Gravity” and flies away. In contrast, Wicked: For Good takes place mostly at night, in the shadows, forest, and underbelly of Oz while Elphaba is in hiding. Alice chose to frame the characters Glinda and Elphaba in contrasting ways for the story. Now separated from Elphaba, Glinda (Ariana Grande) is central to the world of Oz. Alice kept her center punched, carefully composed and choreographed. Elphaba is framed always to the right or left, with tight close-ups and static hand-held shots, to emphasize her loneliness. When the two are together, Alice repeated the same motifs from the first movie, with Ephaba framed to the right and Glinda to the left, often holding hands. Though Wicked: For Good is a huge fantasy movie, Alice and the production crew tried to do as much practically and in camera as possible. The “Girl in the Bubble” dance sequence was done entirely with carefully choreographed mirrors and flyaway walls that were removed as Glinda dances. Alice planned it out using her daughter's bath toys and her husband's shaving mirror. The art department storyboarded it, then the special effects team was able to figure out all the mirror technology needed to pull it off. The camerawork had to be very precise, with many of the frames exactly matching the last, combining both a Technocrane and a Steadicam. Unreal Engine was an indispensable tool for Alice to aid the film's sophisticated lighting and shot design. She used the software to pre-visualize outdoor sets, making sure the sun was at the right angle for perfectly backlighting Glinda in her bubble over Munchkin Land. It also helped her discover where the sun would hit tall buildings and spires of the Emerald City. Unreal assisted with pre-lighting, finding where practical light sources could be integrated and built into interior sets. She even tested different camera lenses to see how they would look in the space under certain lighting conditions and at various angles and heights. Alice is the cinematographer for the upcoming animated Spiderman: Beyond The Spider-verse as well as an animated version of the Dr. Seuss book, Oh The Places You'll Go with director Jon M. Chu. See Wicked: For Good in theaters. Find Alice Brooks: Instagram @_alicebrooks_ SHOW RUNDOWN: 01:22 Close Focus 08:41-51:09 Interview 51:36 Short ends 01:01:40 Wrap up/Credits The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: @TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Blue Sky: @thecinepod.bsky.social

We're holding space for Defying Gravity! Are you? In this episode, Shelby and Laura review one of the most anticipated films of the year--Wicked: For Good starring Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. Tune in for thoughtful analysis and funny takes on the hit Broadway musical adaption directed by Jon M. Chu.We celebrate the film's diverse casting choices, gush over the stunning set and costume designs, as well as, the pink and green aesthetic, explain why we all need more Jonathan Bailey (aka Fiyero) in our lives and that weird sex scene, analyze the "othering" of Elphaba by her Dad and classmates, and highlight the storyline parallels to our current political climate. Lastly, we ask whether there is a nail tech in Oz. Interested in more movie reviews? Check out our podcast episodes on ⁠American Fiction⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Barbie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠Cannes Film Festival 2024⁠, ⁠Challengers⁠, ⁠Deadpool & Wolverine⁠, ⁠Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga⁠, ⁠Inside Out 2 ft. Nikki Meadows⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joker: Folie a Deux⁠, ⁠Killers of the Flower Moon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠Madame Web ft. Mitch Broadwater⁠, ⁠Mean Girls (2024)⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Oppenheimer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Past Lives Ft. Toya From Harlem⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Poor Things⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠The Fall Guy⁠, ⁠The Oscars 2024⁠, and ⁠We Live In Time⁠.To stay up to date on all things SWW:Follow @SistersWhoWatch on all social media channels (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channelCheck out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and fill out the contact information formWhat should we watch next? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sisterswhowatch@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or DM us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with your suggestions.Thank you for listening and we appreciate your support! Please rate, subscribe, download, share, donate, and leave us a review :)

Wicked: For Good has truly “changed us for the better”… and it’s time for our brutally honest review.We’re diving deep into the character arcs that kept us on the edge of our seats, the performances that stole the show, and the moments that… well, didn’t quite defy gravity the way we hoped.From clever callbacks to the OG musical to the scene that left Laura with mascara streaked down her face (you know the one), nothing is off the table. It’s the movie we’ve been waiting for all year — counting down the days, watching every trailer, and clinging to every snippet in the press— so trust us, you don’t want to miss this one.WANT MORE? Listen to our Brutally Honest Review of Wicked: Part One on Spotify or Apple. Plus, check out our special Watch Party episode deep diving into all things Wicked: For Good on Apple or Spotify. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. And subscribe to our brand new Youtube channel. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik and Em Vernem Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio Producer: Scott StronachBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fifteen years in Wicked collide with grief, queer joy and the quiet rituals that keep a performer brave eight shows a week.   With part two of the Wicked movie now in theaters, John Corella celebrates the moment by revisiting his conversation with Justin Wirick, a longtime dancer with the Broadway National Tour of Wicked. What begins as a lighthearted holiday replay opens into a layered, intimate look at creativity, identity, resilience and the emotional depth woven into performing the same show thousands of times.   Justin shares how ritual, presence and community have sustained him through the demands of touring life, the pressure of staying fresh onstage and the grief of losing his mother. He reflects on the ways Wicked mirrors the lived experiences of queer performers who spend years learning to celebrate the parts of themselves they once hid. This episode is a reminder that the courage to keep showing up for your art and for your truth is its own form of defying gravity.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Welcome and Wicked Movie Celebration 02:00 Justin Wirick on Nerves and Finding His Voice 05:30 Fifteen Years in Wicked and Touring Life 12:44 How Justin Finally Joined Wicked After Three Offers 17:41 Wicked Choreography: Stage vs Film 23:54 Justin's Rituals for Calming Nerves Before Every Show 37:04 Choosing Joy and Staying Fresh After Thousands of Performances 41:08 Performing Through Grief After Losing His Mom 41:25 Why Wicked Resonates With LGBTQ+ Audiences 54:32 Staying Kind and Grounded in a Tough Industry 01:04:15 Dance Lightning Round and Where to Follow Justin   Connect with Justin Wirick: Follow Justin on Instagram   Connect with John Corella: Follow Dance Dad with John Corella on Instagram Follow John on Instagram Join Dance Dad with John Corella on Patreon Visit John Corella's website Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Send us a textThis week on Broadway Besties, we are flying back to Oz and diving headfirst into every magical, chaotic, heart-stopping moment of Wicked Part Two. Mark has seen it, Amy has not, which means we unpack the twists, the tears, the triumphs, and the tiny details you might have missed. Then we switch universes entirely and head to turn-of-the-century America as we dream-cast a full cinematic version of Ragtime. We pick the actors, the directors, and the aesthetics and decide once and for all whether Ragtime deserves the Hollywood treatment. It is drama, nostalgia, and musical theatre mayhem in its purest form.

Editor, Myron Kerstein ACE WICKED: FOR GOOD editor, Myron Kerstein ACE finds himself in familiar post-production territory after taking a short break to enjoy the success of the first film in this two-part adaption of the musical megahit.  This brief respit included Myron receiving an Oscar® nomination and an ACE Eddie win for his efforts.  But this time out, Myron faces the challenge of closing out this story with a movie that is darker in tone with a more complex narrative. Adapted from the venerable Broadway smash, WICKED: FOR GOOD follows the journey of a young woman named Elphaba. Misunderstood and often outcast because of her green skin, Elphaba forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda, a fellow student with an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their relationship soon reaches a crossroad as their lives begin to take very different paths. MYRON KERSTEIN, ACE In addition to his musical experience with Jon M. Chu and Lin-Manuel Miranda, Myron also had a diverse pool of film and tv projects, including GARDEN STATE (2004), NICK AND NORAH'S INFINITE PLAYLIST (2008), LITTLE FOCKERS (2010), THE DUKES OF HAZARD (2005), FAME (2009), GIRLS (2015-17) and HOME BEFORE DARK (2020). The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Listen to Myron's interviews for tick, tick...Boom!, In the Heights and Wicked Watch Myron take you on a Timeline Tour of how he edited Defying Gravity in Wicked Leave a message and get your questions answered on the show Check out all the latest features in Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Canned or homemade? Anna got her cooking assignment for her family's Thanksgiving, and she has questions for Chef Plum.   Food Fight Friday! Anna and Chef Plum dish out their unfiltered Thanksgiving hot takes. Nothing is sacred; everything is on the chopping block!  Need a trip down memory lane... or not? Anna and Chef Plum discuss the gifts you wanted as a child but never got.  Anna and Chef Plum give their two cents on unspoken Thanksgiving rules, with a just-in-time public service announcement on Holiday Do's and Don'ts.   Every week Anna and Raven invite a student to report the headlines in Middle Schooler News!  This week Julia joins the show, and Anna and Chef Plum find out what's going on in the world!  It's Mommy's Margarita Friday!  For all you do, and all you put up with this week, you earned yourself a reward!  What did you do for your Mommy Margarita?  Happy “Wicked: For Good” day! The Office Squad sings their renditions of “Popular” and “Defying Gravity” in honor of release day!  Tim and Zoey are going to visit their daughter at college, and she has a fake ID and is only 19. Dad thinks it'll be fun to go out with her to the bars. Get the full college experience. Mom says no way, what if they get in trouble? It sends the wrong message; he says there's no “wrong message”. All the kids go out and it's not a secret that she has a fake ID, just go out and have fun. They'll Uber, what's the difference? What do you think?  Nicole has a chance to win a Target gift card just in time for the holidays!  She will team up with Chef Plum in a lightning round of holiday-themed Q&A! 

In movie musicals, the vocals are almost never recorded live on-set. Instead, the actors pre-record their songs, then lip sync to those recordings while filming. But on Wicked, they threw out the rulebook, and recorded all of the lead vocals live. In this episode, Production Sound Mixer Simon Hayes reveals how they pulled off this audio feat. From cleverly disguised lav mics and in-ear monitors, to “silent wind” machines, to a jaw-dropping live performance of “Defying Gravity,” this is the story behind a truly magical production. Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to see our video series. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mystery.20k.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show and get ad-free episodes at ⁠⁠⁠20k.org/plus⁠⁠⁠. Follow Dallas on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join our community on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reddit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Explore incredible speakers, soundbars and more at ⁠sonos.com⁠. Get 50% off your first box of Factor Meals + free breakfast for a year at factormeals.com/tth50off. Subscribe to Working Smarter wherever you get your podcasts. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at ⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/20k⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Defying Gravity with Aggie Beever-Jones and Niamh CharlesThis is We Are Chelsea, the official podcast of Chelsea Women, brought to you in association with Škoda, the official car partner of Chelsea Women and proud supporters of women's sport. www.skoda.co.uk Em Wallbank is joined by We Are Chelsea LEGENDS, Aggie Beever-Jones and Niamh Charles, and as you may have guessed - it gets pretty chaotic. What are the girls' biggest icks? How did they escape when they got stuck behind a trapdoor? Does Aggie really know how to make a coffee? And everyone channels their inner Cynthia Erivo, belting out battle cries while dishing out red cards in our brand-new segment, Whistleblower.To watch the full episode on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/@chelseafcwomen/videosSend us your questions and Whistleblower dilemmas to wearechelsea@chelseafc.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This one is definitely “popular!” In honor of the upcoming release of “Wicked For Good,” Jenna and Kevin head down the yellow brick road to the big screen version of “Wicked.” They break down what they feel is the movie’s ’secret sauce,’ what had them geeking out, and the scene Kevin feels is one of the greatest moments in cinema history! Plus, the Glee connections, what it was like seeing the stage production with the original cast, and why the show was life-changing! For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes clips, follow us on Instagram @andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod & TikTok @thatswhatyoureallymissed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month on Busy Kids Love Music, we're celebrating the magic of musical theater — and the brand-new movie Wicked: For Good! In this episode, I introduce young listeners to Stephen Schwartz, the brilliant composer and lyricist behind some of Broadway and Disney's most beloved songs. From his early studies at Juilliard and Carnegie Mellon to writing timeless shows like Godspell, Pippin, and Children of Eden, Stephen Schwartz has spent his career creating music that inspires and uplifts. Of course, his most famous work — Wicked — reimagines the story of Oz through unforgettable songs like "Defying Gravity," "Popular," and "For Good." As you listen, you'll learn what it means to be both a composer and a lyricist, explore Schwartz's journey to Broadway, and discover how his music brings characters' emotions to life.

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