Podcasts about les mis

West End star and Olivier Award winner Ruthie Henshall has a new memoir and as you might expect it's very glamorous and full of tales about the cast of Cats, Les Mis and Crazy for You. It also tells the story of her secret five year relationship with a young Prince Edward, how the now-King of England mixed her first martini and Princess Diana encouraged her to belt out a show tune after dinner.Performer and all-round master entertainer Joe Pasquale is making his Edinburgh Fringe debut this year - before now he's always been too busy presenting The Price Is Right or competing in Dancing on Ice or winning I'm a Celebrity. Find out about his show - 11 and a half Angry Men. The comedian Tez Ilyas, star of Man Like Mobeen and The Tez'O Clock Show is also heading for Edinburgh and then out on tour with his new show - Tez Things I Hate About You. He's entered his "uncle stage", he says, and thrives on deinfluencing.Plus music from soul singer Mica Millar and from The Zutons front man Dave McCabe, now solo.Presenter Kiri Pritchard-Mclean Producer Olive Clancy Assistant producer Lizzie Foster Production co-ordinator Pete Liggins Technical producers Amy Brennan and Kelly Young

At long last it's the Rover's Return… What are the burning issues that will be taking up Andy Burnham's time when he takes over No.10 next week? OGWN listeners bombard us with questions and we do our best to answer them. What can Burnham do that Starmer couldn't? Does he need to do more than move stuff to the North? And why did Labour give Starmer a carriage clock, of all things?  Plus, Climate of Fear: Kemi Badenoch chooses the hottest moments of our Hell Summer (a period which is actually killing people) to purge Tory MPs who back Net Zero. WTF is she playing at? We look at this terrifying moment and whether the summer's frightening scenes can push back the tide of climate change denialism.  • Questions for But Your Emails? Thoughts? Comments? Email us at ogwn@podmasters.co.uk.  ESCAPE ROUTES • Jason bought George Martin: The Scores – the collected musical works of that chap who did The Beatles.  • Seth has been watching old episodes of Frasier – specifically S2 E18, The Club, with the 1896 vintage bottle of port.  • Ava went to see a series of Scorsese re-runs at the cinema.  • Ros has been re-reading Victor Hugo's Les Misérables. Buy through our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund the podcast by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too.  www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Ros Taylor with Jason Hazeley, Seth Thévoz and special guest Ava Santina. Audio Production by: Tom Taylor. Art direction: James Parrett. Theme tune by Tom Taylor and Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following Jimmy Valentine is a full-cast audiobook musical told entirely through story and song created by New York composer and writer Jeff Flaster.It features a star-studded west end cast, including Celinde Schoenmaker (Phantom of the Opera), Hadley Fraser, David Hunter, George Blagden, acclaimed jazz vocalist Jacqui Dankworth, and Kerry Ellis who you might recognise for her portrayal of Elphaba in Wicked and Fantine in Les Mis.The audiobook musical tells the story of Detective Jen Price, who desperate to feel like a hero again, pursues notorious jewel thief Jimmy Valentine. But when Jimmy falls for Annabel he changes his tune. But Is it too late?RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew learned more from  West End star Kerry Ellis and the man behind this audiobook Jeff Flaster.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

 Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsThe Vortex Summer Youth Theatre Summer UndergroundBroadway in Austin & Juliette What We Talked About Giula The Whoopi Monologues Theatre is a team sport Tomy National Tour Cats Jellicle Ball to Close Les Mis now available to license 50 plays by women over 50 Midnight at the never get Midnight at the Never (You Tube Song https://youtu.be/yompKIkx4vY?si=6hRqRA0LHUmJNEKC Tru – Jesse Tyle Fergueson  Thank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)   

Movie of the Year: 2006The Devil Wears Prada (feat. Katie Walsh!)The Devil Wears Prada Podcast Episode: Fashion, Power, and the Best of 2006Welcome to The Devil Wears Prada podcast episode from Movie of the Year: 2006. This week, the Taste Buds enter the gleaming offices of Runway magazine. Furthermore, they bring backup. Film critic Katie Walsh joins Mike, Greg, and Ryan to decide whether David Frankel's fashion-world comedy can survive the 2006 bracket. Along the way, the panel debates feminism in the workplace, the myth of the suffering artist, and the eternal question of Andy's terrible friends. Additionally, the episode features a full Anne Hathaway Career Retrospective bracket. Consequently, this one runs deep on both style and substance.About the FilmThe Devil Wears Prada arrived in the summer of 2006 and promptly stole it. Director David Frankel adapted Lauren Weisberger's bestselling novel about a young journalist grinding through an impossible job. Anne Hathaway stars as Andy Sachs, an aspiring writer who lands a position at Runway magazine. Her boss is Miranda Priestly, the most feared editor in fashion, played by Meryl Streep in an Oscar-nominated performance. Moreover, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci deliver career-launching supporting turns. The film earned over $300 million worldwide and near-universal acclaim. Notably, Roger Ebert praised Streep's icy, understated Miranda as the engine of the whole picture. For more background, the Wikipedia entry on The Devil Wears Prada covers its production and legacy in detail. The film now faces its toughest challenge yet: the Movie of the Year 2006 bracket.Guest Panelist: Katie WalshThe Devil Wears Prada 2006 podcast episode welcomes a genuine authority to the panel. Katie Walsh is a Los Angeles-based film critic who reviews weekly releases for the Tribune News Service and the Los Angeles Times. Additionally, she serves as Vice President of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. Her writing has appeared in GQ, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Vulture, Slate, and The Playlist. She co-hosted the podcast Miami Nice and has guest-hosted Switchblade Sisters. Furthermore, she frequently appears on KCRW's Press Play and has taught film criticism at Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. In practice, that means the Taste Buds must actually defend their takes this week. Someone in the room knows what she is talking about.Feminism and the WorkplaceIs Miranda Priestly a feminist icon or a cautionary tale? The panel digs into how the film frames women, power, and ambition. Miranda runs an empire, yet the film punishes her with a collapsing marriage. Meanwhile, Andy gets scolded by nearly everyone for taking her job seriously. The episode asks whether the movie critiques workplace sexism or accidentally reproduces it. Notably, Katie Walsh brings a critic's perspective to how 2006 audiences read Miranda versus how we read her now. Two decades of think pieces have flipped the film's villain into its hero. Ultimately, the panel debates whether that reversal says more about the movie or about us.Can Art Only Come from Suffering?Andy suffers for a job she claims to hate, all in service of her writing dreams. Consequently, the Taste Buds tackle a bigger question: does great art require misery? The film suggests that paying dues at Runway makes Andy a better journalist. However, it also shows the cost. She loses friends, a boyfriend, and nearly herself. The panel weighs the romantic myth of the starving artist against the reality of creative work. By contrast, some of the best art comes from stability, support, and cerulean-blue sweaters chosen by someone else. Above all, this segment asks what we actually owe our ambitions.Andy's Friends: The Worst People in FashionEvery rewatch of The Devil Wears Prada produces the same realization: Andy's friends are monsters. They mock her job, demand free designer swag, and play keep-away with her work phone. Meanwhile, her boyfriend Nate pouts because she missed his birthday party for her career. Therefore, the panel litigates the great question of the film's second act. Are these people grounding Andy in reality, or are they sabotaging her? Specifically, the group ranks the friends from least to most insufferable. Nevertheless, at least one Taste Bud attempts a defense of Nate. It does not go well.Anne Hathaway Career Retrospective: The BracketSpecial segment time. The Devil Wears Prada podcast crew builds a full bracket to determine Anne Hathaway's most iconic role. The field spans her entire career. The Princess Diaries, Brokeback Mountain, Rachel Getting Married, Les Misérables, The Dark Knight Rises, and Interstellar all enter the arena. Additionally, deep cuts and dark horses make surprise appearances. Seeding arguments get heated. Upsets happen. As a result, friendships within the panel are tested. Does Andy Sachs herself take the crown, or does an Oscar-winning turn steal it? You will have to listen to find out. Check Anne Hathaway's full filmography on IMDb and play along at home.Why The Devil Wears Prada Still MattersTwenty years later, The Devil Wears Prada refuses to fade. The film remains a Rosetta Stone for conversations about work, ambition, and the price of excellence. Miranda's cerulean monologue is still the definitive speech about how culture actually functions. Moreover, the movie launched Emily Blunt, redefined Anne Hathaway, and gave Meryl Streep one of her signature roles. A 2026 sequel proved the appetite never left. In addition, the film's questions have only grown sharper in the era of hustle culture and quiet quitting. Is Miranda a monster or simply held to a different standard? Ultimately, that debate keeps the film alive, and it makes for a fierce competitor in the Movie of the Year 2006 tournament.Related Episodes from Movie of the Year: 2006Catch up on the season so far, from the 2006 season introduction to the music that defined the year:Movie of the Year 2006: Intro Part 1The 2006 Bracket Reveal: Meet the Sweet 16Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull StoryThe 2006 Mixtape, Part IAll Movie of the Year episodesFAQ: The Devil Wears Prada Podcast and FilmWhat is this episode of The Devil Wears Prada podcast about?The Taste Buds and critic Katie Walsh debate whether The Devil Wears Prada deserves to advance in the Movie of the Year 2006 bracket. Topics include workplace feminism, art and suffering, Andy's awful friends, and a full Anne Hathaway career bracket.What is The Devil Wears Prada about?Aspiring journalist Andy Sachs takes a job assisting Miranda Priestly, the tyrannical editor of Runway magazine. Consequently, Andy must decide how much of herself she will trade for success.Who directed The Devil Wears Prada?David Frankel directed the film. He later directed Marley & Me and worked extensively on Sex and the City. Aline Brosh McKenna wrote the screenplay from Lauren Weisberger's novel.Who stars in The Devil Wears Prada?Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci lead the cast. Streep earned an Academy Award nomination for playing Miranda Priestly.More Questions About The Devil Wears PradaIs Miranda Priestly based on Anna Wintour?Widely, yes. Author Lauren Weisberger worked as an assistant to Vogue editor Anna Wintour, and Miranda is broadly understood as her fictional counterpart. However, Streep has said she modeled the performance on powerful men she knew rather than on Wintour.Who is the guest on this episode?Film critic Katie Walsh joins the panel. She reviews films for the Tribune News Service and the Los Angeles Times and serves as Vice President of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association.What is the Anne Hathaway Career Retrospective?It is a bracket-style special segment. The panel seeds Anne Hathaway's most famous roles against each other and votes round by round until one iconic performance remains.Why does The Devil Wears Prada still matter?The film remains the defining movie about ambition, mentorship, and toxic workplaces. Moreover, its cultural conversation keeps evolving, as the 2026 sequel proved.

From growing up obsessed with Golden Age movie musicals to making her Broadway debut as Cosette in Les Misérables, Alex Finke shares the journey that led her to the stage. We talk all about playing the Baker's Wife in Into the Woods at Cape Playhouse, why Stephen Sondheim's writing continues to resonate with audiences, and what makes this cast and creative team so special. Alex also reflects on performing in Come From Away, Anything Goes, and Joan, the unforgettable phone call that changed her career, dream roles still on her bucket list, and why supporting regional theatre matters now more than ever.

Clay welcomes Sandra Murray to talk about her 40-year career behind the scenes of major Hollywood film productions. Sandra has worked on over 250 films, including Titanic, King Kong, Les Misérables, and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, most often creating the "Making of the Movie" features that accompany distribution. She has worked with some of the major filmmakers of the last half-century, including her friend Clint Eastwood. The American film industry is undergoing a revolutionary set of changes, not all of them, in her opinion, good. Movie theaters are increasingly empty. Streaming is king. Artificial Intelligence and CGI (Computer-Generated Imagery) are transforming special effects. Independent films are easier and less expensive to make, but much harder to distribute. So many films are produced across so many platforms that there is no longer a common body of movies most Americans have seen. Nobody is quite sure where the film industry is headed, but Sandra Murray shares her insights. This episode was recorded on April 10, 2026.  

ARE YOU WATCHING CLOSELY? As the journey toward Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey continues, Tara Erickson, Jackie Bonsignore & Paige Kimsey experience The Prestige (2006) for the first time, reacting to one of Nolan's most mind-bending and emotionally devastating films. From the unforgettable rivalry between two magicians, Tesla's mysterious machine, and the jaw-dropping twists to the film's haunting ending, this The Prestige reaction is packed with theories, surprises, and unforgettable reveals. Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/REJECTS #sponsored The Prestige Reaction (Full Length Watch Along):   / thereelrejects   In this The Prestige movie reaction, The Prestige full movie reaction, and review, Tara, Jackie & Paige react to Christopher Nolan's (Inception, Oppenheimer) psychological thriller starring Christian Bale as Alfred Borden (The Dark Knight Trilogy, Ford v Ferrari), Hugh Jackman as Robert Angier (Logan, Les Misérables), Michael Caine as Cutter (The Dark Knight Trilogy, Interstellar), Scarlett Johansson as Olivia Wenscombe (Black Widow, Marriage Story), Rebecca Hall as Sarah Borden (The Town, Godzilla x Kong), Piper Perabo as Julia McCullough (Yellowstone, Coyote Ugly), and David Bowie as Nikola Tesla (Labyrinth, The Man Who Fell to Earth). From "The Pledge, The Turn, and The Prestige" to the diary deception, Tesla's incredible invention, the shocking final reveal, and one of Christopher Nolan's greatest endings, Tara, Jackie & Paige discuss why The Prestige remains one of Nolan's most brilliantly constructed films and how it continues to surprise audiences nearly two decades later. Follow Jackie Bonsignore: https://www.instagram.com/jackiebonsignore/ Follow Paige Kimsey https://www.instagram.com/paige.popcorn?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sailor Noob Crystal is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan goes episode by episode through the 2014 Sailor Moon reboot series!The Sailor Senshi have a new ally in the battle against the Dark Kingdom! But But even Sailor V's powers may not be enough to stop Queen Beryl from first taking Toyko...and then the world!In this episode, Kal talks about shiitake mushrooms and long Japanese vowels or "chouon". Plus, Venus fever, BTAS, refreshing the Power Rangers, entrelacement, getting to the Frodo factory, RAV4 fondue, typical cat face, "Too nervous to bi", insert coin for capitalism, "Usagi needs food badly", watch grabbing, killing the Les Mis cast, DomiNOOOOOOOs, clock confirmed, Rodan's The Screamer, the Legendary Silver Mineral, cutting away from an origin, Swiss cheese memory, Appetite = 7, sealing in the flavor, competent Artemis, and wanting to get lost!Minako is the Wolverine! Give the gift of a Sailor Noob Patreon subscription to your favorite noob!https://www.patreon.com/sailornoob/giftWe're on iTunes and your listening platform of choice! Please subscribe and give us a rating and a review! Arigato gozaimasu!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sailor-noob/id1486204787Leave us a comment on Spotify!Become a patron of the show and hear our live-action PGSM, Animedification, Utena, Ghibli, and Evangelion podcasts!http://www.patreon.com/sailornoobPut Sailor Noob merch on your body!http://justenoughtrope.threadless.comSailor Noob is a part of the Just Enough Trope podcast network. Check out our other shows about your favorite pop culture topics and join our Discord!http://www.twitter.com/noob_sailorhttp://www.justenoughtrope.comhttp://www.instagram.com/noob_sailorhttp://youtube.com/@noob_sailorhttps://discord.gg/7E6wUayqBuy us a coffee on Ko-Fi!https://ko-fi.com/justenoughtrope

Nếu có một nhịp cầu giữa huyền thoại Bob Dylan với quê hương của Victor Hugo chắc chắn cây cầu đó phải là nhạc sĩ người Pháp Hugues Aufray. Văn chương, thi ca, điện ảnh, phong cách của người dân Pháp đều có sức thu hút rất lớn và Bob Dylan còn bị tiếng hát của tác giả Tous les garcons et les filles làm mê hoặc. Đầu thập niên 1960 tình cờ trên đường phố New York, chính xác hơn là tại khu Greenwich Village, Aufray đã trông thấy một nhạc sĩ gầy gò với cây đàn ghi ta, trong một quán bar. Hàng thập niên sau danh ca người Pháp này kể lại : « Người ta thường nói tiếng sét ái tình mà quên mất rằng trong tình bạn cũng có thể những cú sét đó. Chỉ lướt qua nhau tôi đã trông thấy một nghệ sĩ tài hoa. Lần đầu hội ngộ tôi ngỡ đã gặp được thi sĩ Rimbaud ». Ngôn ngữ của văn thơ và sự đồng điệu Điều kỳ diệu là Dylan và Aufrey đã vượt lên được những rào cản về ngôn ngữ, họ « kể chuyện cho nhau nghe » bởi có lẽ cả hai cùng nói chuyện với nhau bằng ngôn ngữ của thơ, của nhạc và của tâm hồn … Aufray một nhà soạn nhạc, được biết đến nhiều với những ca khúc như Santiano và Céline. Ông cũng là người sau này đã dịch sang ngôn ngữ của Molière biết bao tác phẩm của Bob Dylan … Hugues từ hơn 6 thập niên qua luôn là nhịp cầu đưa những ca khúc của danh ca người Mỹ này đến với công chúng Pháp qua phần trình bảy của rất nhiều thế hệ ca sĩ Pháp như Francis Cabrel, Johhny Hallyday … hay Alain Bashung Vào năm 1961, Robert Zimmerman chân ướt chân ráo đến New York lập nghiệp, trước khi tìm được cho mình một nghệ danh ưng ý. Khi biết người bạn mới quen từ Kinh Đô Ánh Sáng đổ bộ lên đất tự do Hoa Kỳ, Zimmerman như thể « buồn ngủ mà gặp chiếu manh », vồ vập hỏi thăm về những Apolinaire, Mallarmé…, về Nhà Thờ Đức Bà Paris. Anh muốn tận tai nghe một người Pháp nói về Les Misérables của Victor Hugo … Trước khi trở thành huyền thoại Bob Dylan, Zimmerman đã lấy nguồn cảm hứng từ những áng thơ của Baudelaire, từ những lý tưởng về một xã hội công bằng và bác ái qua nhân vật Jean Valjean, từ những suy ngẫm về cuộc đời chắt lọc từ tuyển tập thơ Les Contemplations ..  Hugues Aufray là nhạc sĩ Pháp tận mắt trông thấy sự hình thành của huyền thoại Dylan. Những năm đầu, Dylan mỗi lần đến Paris, không một đồng xu dính túi, đều tá túc trong căn hộ của « Hug' » đường Saint Médard, ở quận 5. Họ thức trắng đêm để nói chuyện văn, thơ...  Năm 1963, nhạc sĩ người Mỹ cùng Hugues Aufray khám phá Paris, lần theo dấu chân của những Rimbaud và Verlaine, để đưa những tên tuổi ấy vào chính những tác phẩm của mình sau này. Ca khúc You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go phảng phất câu thơ của Paul Verlaine « Il pleure dans mon cœur comme il pleut sur la ville – Nước mắt trong lòng, như mưa trên phố » và ý tưởng chỉ cần « thiếu vắng một người, cả thế giới trở nên vô nghĩa » từng được Lamartine đưa vào thi ca … Like a Rolling Stone  Đâu chỉ có Bob Dylan ngưỡng mộ văn chương Pháp. Một trong những cây bút nổi tiếng nhất trên văn đàn Pháp, nữ sĩ Marguerite Yourcenar (1903-1987) trong một cuộc trả lời phỏng vấn trên đài truyền hình đã hết lời khen ngợi Bob Dylan. Bà nói « Bob Dylan là đỉnh cao trong thi ca, ý thơ của anh là hơi thở của thời đại. Những lời thơ của anh luôn ẩn chứa những phẩm giá cao quý. Dylan có cách diễn đạt tinh tế và giọng hát thiên thần ». Không chỉ yêu văn chương và thi ca của Pháp, ông còn bị choán ngợp bởi tinh thần dấn thân trước thời đại của các đại văn hào của Pháp từ thế kỷ 17- cho đến tận ngày hôm nay… Tác giả của những The Time They Are A Changin' hay Like a Rolling Stone còn rất say mê điện ảnh Pháp.  Một trong những bộ phim có giá trị nhất trong mắt ông là Les Enfants du Paradis - Những đứa trẻ trên thiên đường của Marcel Carné. Kịch bản và lời thoại trong bộ phim đen trắng ra mắt công chúng năm 1945 này do nhà thơ Jacques Prévert biên soạn…   Les Enfants du Paradis đã thôi thúc nhạc sĩ Dylan bước vào nghệ thuật thứ Bảy. Ông cùng biên soạn kịch bản và tham gia bộ phim Renaldo và Sarah… mà trong đó, nhân vật ông thủ vai giống Bob Dylan ở ngoài đời như hai giọt nước. Tình yêu một chiều   Văn chương, thi ca, điện ảnh, phong cách của người dân Pháp ...đều có sức thu hút rất lớn đối với nhạc sĩ Bob Dylan. Sự nghiệp của Bob Dylan bắt đầu cất cánh. Những năm 1961-1965 được xem là giai đoạn mà hầu hết mỗi sáng tác của ông đều là « một tượng đài » trong âm nhạc. Bắt đầu nổi tiếng trên thế giới « Bob » vẫn trung thành với nước Pháp và gắn bó với người bạn thuở ban đầu là Aufray…   danh ca người Mỹ này rất thường xuyên sang Pháp. Lúc thì ở Paris, khi thì tìm đến nắng ấm của đảo Corse, liếc mắt đưa tình với những cô gái nhỏ ở thị trấn Saintes Marie de la Mer, vùng Camargue, miền nam nước Pháp… để rồi bị một tiếng hát thôi miên, một đôi gò má cao và gương mặt hơi « xương xẩu » xương xẩu của Françoise Hardy làm mê hoặc. Bob Dylan đã viết hàng chục bức thư tình nhưng chẳng bao giờ dám gửi đến tác giả ca khúc Tous les garçons et les filles …. Mãi đến vòng lưu diễn ở Paris, năm 1966, tại rạp hát Olympia, tình cảm dành cho Françoise Hardy dâng cao như thủy triều … Đêm biểu diễn hôm đó, giữa chừng Bob Dylan thực sự « phát điên ». Anh  đòi phải mời cho bằng được Françoise Hardy đến gặp mình. Gặp được người trong mộng, trong phòng nghỉ, nghệ sĩ người Mỹ này chỉ cầm lấy cây đàn ghi tả và hát cho cô nghe hai ca khúc Juste Like a Woman và I want You … Nhiều năm sau khi tóc đã nhuộn màu  thời gian, Françoise Hardy tâm sự : « Lần đó là cuộc hội ngộ duy nhất ». Bob Dylan « gầy như que củi, xấu xí, tóc tai bù xù, móng tay để dài như phù thủy ... ». Françoise Hardy khi đó không hào hứng với lời tỏ tình của Dylan … Bà thú nhận, từng « ngây thơ đến dại khờ » chẳng hiểu vì sao Bob Dylan lại chọn hai nhạc phẩm nói trên để hát tặng mình. Mãi sau này Françoise Hardy mới hiểu thêm một chút về Bob Dylan : « Thật đau lòng khi anh ấy đề cập đến mối tình nghìn trùng xa cách giữa hai người yêu nhau, không thể ngờ rằng tình yêu có thể nảy sinh từ một bức ảnh, và chỉ một bức ảnh là đủ để anh ấy hiểu thật nhiều về tôi  ».  Mãi sau này Françoise Hardy mới đọc được những bài thơ Bob Dylan đã sáng tác để tặng riêng cho bà. 

Few novels have shaped readers' hearts and imaginations like Les Misérables. In this episode, we discuss why Victor Hugo's masterpiece has endured for generations and why we believe it remains one of the greatest works of fiction ever written. We explore Hugo's remarkable insight into the human condition, the beauty and richness of his prose, and the unforgettable characters that have made this novel an immortal classic.Along the way, we reflect on the tensions between Hugo's own life and the themes of his work, the social issues woven throughout the story, and the profound truths about justice, mercy, suffering, redemption, and hope that continue to resonate today. We also make the case for reading great fiction—especially the classics—and consider why these timeless stories are essential for cultivating wisdom, empathy, and a deeper understanding of both ourselves and the world around us.ResourcesLes Miserables by Victor Hugo

In episode 159 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Dimond talks to the founders of AKT, Ed Currie and Andy Coxon.Ed and Andy are West End performers. They've spent years under the brightest of lights, dancing, sweating, wearing costumes shared across casts for, in the case of a show like Les Mis, years upon years, that are so delicate they can't be deep cleaned. We know how inextricably linked scent is to our confidence- they needed something that worked, that was formulated with performance at the fore, and that made people smell (and, probably more importantly, FEEL), amazing. AKT has done what I had, as someone who's worked in beauty for over 12 years, thought impossible, and that is create an effective, sexy deodorant. There are sexy deodorants on the market and I hate them, there are clinical protection formulas out there that I don't feel in any way inspired by, but there's nothing like this. Every element in a little wink to their shared history, which really tickles me from a branding perspective. They brief their fragrances in like a script, the typography is inspired by the letters on theatre marquees, and each fragrance is named as if it were a scene. In this conversation, recorded at Soho's Laughing Around Studios, Ed and Andy share what happens when you set out to create one product and somehow end up building an entire brand, how they physically raised the money to develop AKT, and how they learned the importance of using their own voice instead of trying to play the role of professional, Read more at glowjournal.comFollow AKT on Instagram @akt_ldn.Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemdimond and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MIRANDA PRIESTLY IS BACK... BUT DOES THE SEQUEL LIVE UP TO THE ORIGINAL?! With Meryl Streep returning as Miranda Priestly, Anne Hathaway back as Andy Sachs, and Emily Blunt reprising Emily Charlton, Greg Alba, John Humphrey & Tara Erickson react to The Devil Wears Prada 2 — the long-awaited sequel that brings audiences back inside the glamorous and ruthless world of Runway Magazine. Blending sharp comedy, fashion industry satire, modern journalism, and emotional character reunions, this The Devil Wears Prada 2 reaction explores one of the year's most anticipated comedy sequels. The Devil Wears Prada 2 Reaction (Full Length Watch Along):   / thereelrejects   Limited Time Offer – You Need Fiber. Yes you! Boost your fiber with Huel today using my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code REJECTS at https://www.huel.com/REJECTS. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! In this The Devil Wears Prada 2 reaction, movie reaction, and review, Greg, John & Tara revisit the iconic world of Miranda Priestly, played by Meryl Streep (The Devil Wears Prada, The Iron Lady), as she navigates the rapidly evolving fashion and media landscape alongside Andy Sachs, played by Anne Hathaway (Interstellar, Les Misérables), Emily Charlton, played by Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer, A Quiet Place), and Nigel, played by Stanley Tucci (Conclave, The Hunger Games). The sequel also features Lucy Liu (Kill Bill Vol. 1, Charlie's Angels), B.J. Novak (The Office, Vengeance), Simone Ashley (Bridgerton, Sex Education), and Justin Theroux (The Leftovers, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice), as old rivalries, unexpected alliances, and the future of fashion journalism collide. Featuring unforgettable callbacks to the original film, Miranda's commanding return to Runway, Andy's unexpected homecoming, Emily's rise in the fashion world, Nigel's heartfelt journey, dazzling couture showcases, celebrity cameos, and a story centered on preserving creativity in an era dominated by algorithms and digital media, The Devil Wears Prada 2 delivers a stylish and surprisingly emotional continuation of the beloved classic. Inspired by the world created by Lauren Weisberger and produced by Disney, the sequel revisits one of cinema's most iconic fashion franchises while exploring how both the industry—and its legendary characters—have changed over the past two decades. Follow Greg Alba:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ Twitter:  https://x.com/thegregalba Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah shares highlights from the Hollywood Bowl's Opening Night: Best of Broadway, featuring an incredible cast including Halle Bailey (The Little Mermaid, The Color Purple), Darren Criss (Maybe Happy Ending, Little Shop of Horrors, Glee), Renée Elise Goldsberry (Hamilton, The Color Purple, Girls5eva), Brian Stokes Mitchell (Kiss Me, Kate, Ragtime, The Prince of Egypt), and Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Les Misérables, the singing voices of Jasmine in Aladdin and Fa Mulan in Mulan). Plus, hear about the newly dedicated John Williams Stage and the spectacular fireworks finale! Then, Richard celebrates the new Supergirl film with a fun round of Superman & Supergirl Trivia!  Join us live every Monday at 6pm PT and share your thoughts, stories, and favorite summer adventures. About Things We Want To Share Join Richard and Sarah every week as they share stories, fandom fun, trivia, and invite viewers to join the conversation live. New topics, special guests, and lots of laughs every episode!  

Sarah shares highlights from the Hollywood Bowl's Opening Night: Best of Broadway, featuring an incredible cast including Halle Bailey (The Little Mermaid, The Color Purple), Darren Criss (Maybe Happy Ending, Little Shop of Horrors, Glee), Renée Elise Goldsberry (Hamilton, The Color Purple, Girls5eva), Brian Stokes Mitchell (Kiss Me, Kate, Ragtime, The Prince of Egypt), and Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Les Misérables, the singing voices of Jasmine in Aladdin and Fa Mulan in Mulan). Plus, hear about the newly dedicated John Williams Stage and the spectacular fireworks finale! Then, Richard celebrates the new Supergirl film with a fun round of Superman & Supergirl Trivia!  Join us live every Monday at 6pm PT and share your thoughts, stories, and favorite summer adventures. About Things We Want To Share Join Richard and Sarah every week as they share stories, fandom fun, trivia, and invite viewers to join the conversation live. New topics, special guests, and lots of laughs every episode!  

In this episode of Theatrically Authentic, Sarah Atherton-Knight and Simon Scott continue their exploration of why theatre can feel both regulating and overwhelming for neurodivergent people.From rehearsal rooms and tech week to previews, press nights, and backstage rituals, the episode examines the hidden systems that keep live theatre running, alongside the emotional and sensory demands placed on the people inside them — where reading the room isn't just a skill, but survival.Featuring discussions of Wicked, Les Misérables, The Play That Goes Wrong, Everybody's Talking About Jamie, and experiences from both backstage and onstage life, this episode shines a spotlight on the invisible labour that makes theatre magic possible.

Jonathan Agnew is joined by comedian, actor, and impressionist Luke Kempner at Trent Bridge. Kempner has just finished a West End run and World tour playing the iconic Master of the House Thenardier in the musical Les Misérables. Kempner tells Aggers how he was introduced to cricket by his TMS loving Nan, he shares the story of his most embarrassing batting experience and of course there are plenty of impressions including Henry Blofeld, Geoff Boycott, Richie Benaud, Jim Maxwell, Jeremy Coney and Aggers himself.

This powerful message invites us into a transformative exploration of grace and mercy through the lens of musical theater and Scripture. At its heart lies the story from Luke's Gospel of an unnamed woman—a sinner seeking forgiveness—who boldly enters the home of Simon the Pharisee to encounter Jesus. While Simon sees only her reputation and past mistakes, Jesus sees her faith, humility, and desperate need for redemption. This biblical narrative runs parallel to the story of Jean Valjean from Les Misérables, a man defined by his prisoner number 24601 until a bishop's unexpected act of grace changes everything. Both stories challenge us to examine how we see ourselves and others: Are we trapped by labels from our past? Do we believe transformation is possible? The message reveals that lasting change rarely comes through judgment or condemnation, but through encounters with radical grace. When Jean Valjean steals silver from the bishop who showed him hospitality, he expects punishment. Instead, the bishop claims he gave the silver as a gift and adds candlesticks to the treasure, telling Jean he has bought his soul for God. This undeserved mercy becomes the catalyst for Jean's complete transformation from bitter ex-convict to compassionate mayor and father figure. Similarly, Jesus offers the sinful woman what she desperately needs—not shame, but forgiveness and peace. We're invited to reflect on which character we embody: Are we like Simon, focused on others' sins and unable to celebrate redemption? Are we like the woman or Jean, desperately needing grace? Or are we called to be like Jesus and the bishop, offering mercy when it's least expected? The message reminds us that grace sees possibilities while judgment sees only problems, and that we are not defined by our worst moments but by God's transformative love.

La vacances de Richard Orlinski, les déguisements coquins de Jeanfi Janssens ou encore "Les Misérables" revisité par Eric Laugérias en plusieurs langues... Retrouvez dans ce podcast le meilleur de l'émission du vendredi 26 juin 2026. Retrouvez tous les jours le meilleur des Grosses Têtes en podcast sur RTL.fr et l'application RTL !Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Hudson Valley Shakespeare debuts Scripps theater For the debut season of the Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center, named after a newspaper scion who lived in Rhinebeck and worked in the theater world as a lighting designer, the Hudson Valley Shakespeare is presenting a double dose from the Bard and a "special run" of Les Misérables. After previews, opening night for As You Like It was June 20, and King Lear got going on Monday (June 22). The productions run through mid-September, and the schedule begins mixing in Les Miz on Aug. 22. The company has come a long way from its first season at Manitoga when, according to lore, it rained, says artistic director Davis McCallum. They returned the next year at Boscobel under a tent, establishing a tradition that lasted 36 more summers but is now a thing of the past. "We're big on the 'Hudson Valley' part of our name," says McCallum. "Shakespeare's theater was outdoors, and we had to take advantage of the view." That vista inspired the 1809 painting "The Highlands-Hudson River," by James Renwick, one of the founders of the Cold Spring Foundry. The three plays represent "an interesting mix, including two greats from Shakespeare that start in court and unfold in the natural world," says McCallum. "In As You Like It, it's the Forest of Arden, and there's the Heath in King Lear. The river, the mountains and the greenery become part of the story." The Royal Shakespeare Company in London produced the original hit version of Les Misérables, which transferred to Broadway and is a staple of high school stages (Haldane presented it in March; the Beacon players did in 2023). Yet it's been at least a decade since the rightsholder granted a performance license to professional companies, due in part to the successful global tour of the concert version, says McCallum. "I wanted to do this since 2019, and director Jenn Thompson had a great approach," he says. "We petitioned them and, as the first in the cue, we got the go-ahead. It's such an epic canvas; our adaptation is Shakespearean in scale," and features 15 musicians. Despite a 28-year tenure with the troupe, Philipstown local Kurt Rhoads is tackling the intimidating role of King Lear for the first time as a pro at Hudson Valley Shakespeare. "He is the perfect actor on the perfect stage at the perfect time and has been training for a while," says McCallum. "These are banger scenes where actors must convey enormous power and emotional vulnerability," he says. "You have to be funny and terrifying as you're blasting out 40-line speeches at the top of your lungs. Many great classical actors shudder at the part." The work that benefits most from the stunning setting is As You Like It, which features five songs written for the show by Amanda Dehnert. "Some Shakespeare plays had lyrics, but no scores have survived," says McCallum. "We're creating a world inspired by the Gilded Age era and the Hudson River School of painting," he says. After bidding farewell to its seasonal tent, the company will still be exposed to the elements. "You can build an indoor theater anywhere," says McCallum. "Since the beginning, when it rained at Manitoga, being outside and using the setting has been an integral part of our heritage." Hudson Valley Shakespeare is located at 2015 Route 9 in Philipstown. For tickets, which range from $55 to $120, with discounts for seniors, students, children, teens and military, see hvshakespeare.org.

Les Misérables by Victor Hugo w/Jesan Sorrells & Libby Unger---Jesan Sorrells and Libby Unger explore Victor Hugo's masterpiece Les Misérables, examining its insights on moral authority, the impact of historical trauma, and the power of redemption in leadership. They discuss Hugo's romanticism, the enduring influence of French history on civic institutions, and how individual heroism still inspires contemporary audiences. The episode also draws parallels between Les Misérables' characters, modern social issues, and the necessity of aligning leadership values with virtuous action.Book Title: Les MisérablesAuthor: Victor HugoGuests: Jesan Sorrells, Libby Unger---Time-Stamped Overview---00:00 Introduction to a Classic Book06:31 Discovering French history through Les Mis13:15 European influence and historical trends17:10 Victor Hugo's impact on France26:14 Moral authority in leaders and characters27:34 Ben Hur and themes of revenge36:57 Monsignor Bienvenue's isolating virtue42:19 Life after prison struggles42:58 The power of small kindnesses49:50 Perceptions of America through the FIFA World Cup (2026)58:02 Discussing political candidates' solutions59:35 Consequences in a democratic republic01:07:35 Populism and public sacrifice01:12:55 Valjean's transformation through grace01:17:16 Reflections on Waterloo's aftermath01:23:54 Impact of Waterloo on French psyche01:28:57 Napoleon crowns himself emperor01:33:13 Understanding homelessness as a human issue01:39:34 Discussing poverty in Les Misérables01:45:57 Unexpected performance sparks epiphany01:48:24 Lessons on being heroic---Opening theme composed by Felipe Sarro - Bach - Silotti - "Air"  from Orchestra Suite No. 3, BWV 1068 Closing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.---Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!---Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out Leadership ToolBox at: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This weekend, Mickey-Jo headed back to one of the most anticipated, and best attended events in the UK theatrical calendar: West End Live!This annual free performance featured almost all of the musicals in the West End including Hercules, The Lion King, Les Misérables, Hamilton, Six, Matilda, Paddington, Beetlejuice, Titanique and more as well as various upcoming, regional and off-West End shows!In today's new episode Mickey-Jo is reviewing almost all of the performances from the weekend, check it out to hear his thoughts on who was the most entertaining and gave the best sales pitch!About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Father's Day episode of The Music in Me, I'm diving into the powerful, emotional, and sometimes unexpected ways musical theater portrays fathers and father figures. After doing a Mother's Day episode celebrating moms in musicals, I knew I wanted to continue the tradition and shine a light on dads this time around. In this episode, I explore songs that show the many sides of fatherhood—fathers dreaming about the future, fathers trying to connect with their children, fathers who aren't perfect, fathers who sacrifice everything, and the quiet beauty of watching children grow up. Some of these songs are longtime favorites of mine, and others were brand new discoveries I found while researching this episode, and I honestly fell in love with them. From classics like Les Misérables and Fiddler on the Roof to modern favorites like Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, and Ragtime, each song adds a different layer to what it means to be a father or father figure. This episode is heartfelt, reflective, and deeply personal as I also take a moment to celebrate the important father figures in my own life. Whether you're celebrating, remembering, or simply reflecting this Father's Day, I hope these songs from musical theater resonate with you as much as they did with me.SONGS MENTIONED…·       Soliloquy from Carousel·       Dear Theodosia from Hamilton·       Wheels of a Dream from Ragtime·       To Break in a Glove from Dear Evan Hansen·       Hey Kid from If/Then·       Daddy Knows Best from SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical·       Not My Father's Son from Kinky Boots·       Like Father, Like Son from Aida·       Dead Man's Boots from The Last Ship·       Bring Him Home from Les Misérables·       You're Daddy's Son from Ragtime·       No Matter What from Beauty and the Beast·       Something Was Missing from Annie·       Sunrise, Sunset from Fiddler on the RoofWhat did you think of this episode? Support the showKeep listening, keep grooving, and let the music in you continue to shine.  Thank you, and see you soon!CONTACT TERI:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terirosborg/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teri.rosborgYouTube: The Music in MeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@terirosborgPodcast Facebook Page: The Music in Me Podcast Facebook pageTHEME SONG BY:  Hayley GremardINTRODUCTION BY: Gavin Bruno

On this episode of Left of Str8 Show Interviews, Scott Fullerton welcomes Greg McCafferty Thomson, an Edinburgh-based actor, educator, and TikTok creator, for a conversation about musical theatre, performance, education, social media, and dream roles. Greg shares his journey from childhood theatre dreams to powerful stage roles in shows like Next to Normal, Rent, and Priscilla Queen of the Desert, plus why Javert in Les Misérables remains his ultimate bucket list role.Greg reflects on their role in "priscilla queen of the desert" as a pivotal moment in their "acting career," despite the show's unfortunate cancellation due to COVID. This experience fostered a significant "actor mindset," highlighting the resilience required in the industry. The conversation also touches upon the general challenges of an "audition" and offers valuable "acting tips" for aspiring performers.Watch Left of Str8 Interviews every week for smart, funny, and heartfelt conversations with LGBTQ creatives, straight allies, entertainers, authors, musicians, filmmakers, and changemakers. Each episode goes beyond the usual interview to uncover the stories, struggles, laughs, and lessons behind the work — with guests who inspire, entertain, and remind us why visibility matters. Subscribe and come back weekly for fresh voices, meaningful conversations, and a little bit of fabulous you will not find anywhere else.Subscribe for excellent interviews from Entertainment, Music, Books and Advocacy. Hit the little bell for weekly notifications. New Episodes drop every week. Tell your friends.Follow Us on Instagram:Scott Fullerton: @leftofstr8Tik Tok:Scott Fullerton: @leftofstr8Greg McCafferty Thomson: @gregmthomson

This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Gary Seligson: The Grammy-Winning Broadway Drummer Phil Collins Refused to Work WithoutPhil Collins snuck into a performance of Wicked one night without telling Gary Seligson he was coming.The next morning, he walked into Tarzan rehearsal and told the producers he didn't care who else they put in the band. There was one guy he wanted on drums. Not Chuck Burgi — who had literally replaced Phil Collins in Brand X and was calling in every favor he had to get the gig. Gary Seligson. The one he heard play in the theater when nobody knew he was watching.That's the kind of reputation you build over a career that most Broadway musicians would trade anything for.I chatted with Gary on August 24, 2021. The video is on the Broadway Drumming 101 YouTube channel. Now the audio is available everywhere you get your podcasts — Apple Podcasts, Spotify, wherever you listen.Gary is a Grammy Award winner who originated the drum books and recorded the cast albums for Aida, Wicked, Tarzan, A Little Princess, School of Rock, and Soft Power. He held the drum chair on Billy Elliot for over three years. He's on the Motown: The Musical cast recording playing percussion. His Broadway credits span more than two decades — from The Gershwins' Fascinating Rhythm in 1999 through Bob Fosse's Dancin' and Harmony in 2023. In 2025, he headed back out on the road with the Beauty and the Beast revival. He's also subbed on more than 20 Broadway productions, including Chicago, The Lion King, Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, Cats, and Rent.Gary grew up in West Orange, New Jersey, banging on his mother's pots and pans before his father bought him a tiny metal snare drum at age three. He studied with the same teacher from second grade through twelfth grade. He went to the Hartt School of Music in Hartford. He found his way to Gary Chester in New York, who completely rewired how he thought about the instrument, and then told him flat out: never leave town for more than four weeks.Gary took a touring gig anyway.Nine years on the road followed. And the moment he pulled into his mother's driveway after finally deciding to come home, the phone rang. It was Bob Billig calling about Chicago. That's how this business works when you've done the groundwork.We get into his first Broadway subbing experience at The King and I — walking into the pit two hours before curtain, sitting down at a drum set that felt completely foreign, getting thrown out by the stage manager before the show even started, then spending an hour and forty-five minutes walking around Midtown getting more nervous with every step. Trial by fire. He made the cut, and word traveled fast.We talk about what it felt like to play alongside Elton John in an Aida rehearsal room. We talk about Phil Collins tapping a pencil on a desk during Tarzan rehearsals — not even playing, just tapping — and how the groove was so wide the entire room felt it. And we talk about the moment Gary flew himself to San Francisco on JetBlue just to watch Wicked out of town, because he needed to know for himself whether to leave Aida for it.He knew by the first number.Gary is a Pearl Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Pro-Mark Sticks, Grover Percussion, and Remo Heads endorser, and has been featured in Modern Drummer and DRUM magazine multiple times.Press play. And if this episode gives you something, please leave us a glowing five-star review wherever you're listening. It takes 30 seconds and it means everything to the show.If you're serious about your own path in this industry, pick up Broadway Bound and Beyond at broadwayboundbook.com. Signed copies at signaturebrandworks.com.Clayton Craddock is the drummer for Cats: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre. He is also the founder of Broadway Drumming 101 and the author of Broadway Bound and Beyond: A Musician's Guide to Building a Theater Career.His Broadway credits include Memphis, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, Ain't Too Proud, and Cats: The Jellicle Ball, with additional credits spanning tick, tick…BOOM!, The Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical, and subbing on Rent, Motown, Evita, Avenue Q, and the Hadestown tour.Clayton has appeared on The View, Good Morning America, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, and the Tony Awards. He has performed with artists ranging from Chuck Berry and Ben E. King to Kristin Chenoweth and Norm Lewis.www.claytoncraddock.com Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

David Morrissey joins Captain Carr for a hilarious and thought-provoking Life's A Beach flight. David talks about growing up in Liverpool, filming The Walking Dead, joining Sam Mendes' upcoming Beatles films, his friendship with Alan Cumming, and the surprising downside of a luxury trip to the Maldives. They also discuss conspiracy theories, David's work with UNHCR, Refuge and The Felix Project, celebrity encounters with Daniel Craig and Monica Lewinsky, holiday romances, and why he'd rather explore a city than lie on a beach. Plus: Alan reveals his unexpectedly popular feet and accidentally invents a new hospitality concept. ✈️ Subscribe for new episodes every week. 00:00 Intro & David admires Alan's books 02:27 Favourite musicals & seeing Les Mis for the first time 03:33 New Channel 4 thriller Tiptoe 05:01 Russell T Davies, "woke" culture & misinformation 06:51 Conspiracy theories & Buzz Aldrin 08:41 Alan's celebrity feet rating 09:22 Liverpool's hidden gems & the Beatles tourism boom 12:00 Playing Paul McCartney's dad in the Beatles films 13:42 David's first holiday memories in North Wales 14:50 Alan's castle 16:38 Holiday romances 17:45 Celebrity encounters & Peter Fonda 19:38 Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz & Alan Cumming 20:23 Monica Lewinsky & public scrutiny 22:35 David's most extravagant holiday in the Maldives 24:39 UNHCR, refugee work & global crises 26:52 Stories of hope from David's charity work 28:29 Dream destinations & why David loves cities 29:50 Quick Fire Round 30:16 The Walking Dead & Daddy Issues 31:02 Tipping anxiety and landing the plane #LifesABeach #AlanCarr #DavidMorrissey #TheWalkingDead #TheBeatles #Tiptoe #RussellTDavies #AlanCumming #TravelPodcast #CelebrityInterview #Podcast #Liverpool #UNHCR #DaddyIssues #LifeIsABeachPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oliver chats to Killian Donnelly who has been bringing the house down for Les Misérables in Dublin.

In this special bonus episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas launches an experimental new monthly format: a London events guide covering what's actually on in the city this month. June is arguably London's finest month — 16 to 17 hours of daylight, the longest evenings of the year, and an events calendar absolutely bursting at the seams. Jonathan walks through everything worth knowing about June in London: the major royal events including Trooping the Colour and Royal Ascot, the blockbuster summer exhibitions at Tate Modern, Tate Britain, the Royal Academy, the National Portrait Gallery, the V&A, and more, plus what's on in London theater from Shakespeare's Globe to the West End, live music at Wembley and the Roundhouse, and practical tips for surviving — and thriving in — a London heat wave. If this episode proves popular, Jonathan will make it a monthly fixture. Let him know what you think in the comments. Links Royal Events ~Trooping the Colour — Official Info~ ~Royal Ascot~ ~Wimbledon Tickets & Ballot~ ⠀Exhibitions — Book Ahead ~Frida Kahlo at Tate Modern~ ~Royal Academy Summer Exhibition (opens June 16)~ ~Anish Kapoor Retrospective at Hayward Gallery (opens June 16)~ ~Marilyn Monroe at National Portrait Gallery~ ~Barbara Hepworth at the Courtauld Gallery (from June 1)~ ~Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art at the V&A~ ~Wes Anderson Exhibition at the Design Museum~ ~James McNeill Whistler Retrospective at Tate Britain~ ~The Queen's Fashion at The King's Gallery~ (sold out through 2026 — book 2027 dates now) ~Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit at Young V&A~ ~Hokusai: 36 Views of Mount Fuji at Dulwich Picture Gallery~ (closes June 30) ⠀Theater ~A Midsummer Night's Dream at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre (from June 20)~ ~Much Ado About Nothing at Shakespeare's Globe (from June 11)~ ~To Kill a Mockingbird — New West End Adaptation (opens June 25)~ ~Cyrano de Bergerac — West End (opens June 13)~ ~Buy West End Tickets via Anglotopia's Link~ (supports Anglotopia) ~TKTS Booth at Leicester Square — Half-Price Day Tickets~ ⠀Long-Running West End Shows The Lion King Hamilton Wicked Les Misérables Matilda Mamma Mia Six Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (almost always sold out — book well ahead) Sinatra — The Musical ⠀Live Music Harry Styles at Wembley Stadium (from June 12) Olivia Dean at the O2 (from June 12) Orville Peck at the Roundhouse, Camden ⠀Practical Resources ~National Gallery Extended Summer Hours (from July 1)~ ~Londontopia London Events Calendar~ ~Argos UK — Buy a Fan on Arrival~ ~Anglotopia June London Events Article~ (link to article) ~Friends of Anglotopia Club~ ⠀ Takeaways June is arguably London's best month to visit — 16 to 17 hours of daylight, reliably pleasant weather, and the richest events calendar of the year, though it is also peak tourist season with hotel prices running 20 to 40 percent above spring rates. Trooping the Colour — the monarch's official birthday parade — is the major royal event of the year in 2026. Even without a ballot ticket to Horse Guards Parade, you can experience the procession on the Mall and the balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace by arriving very early and staking out a good spot. Every major summer blockbuster exhibition in London requires advance booking — some, like The Queen's Fashion at The King's Gallery, are already sold out through 2026. Book tickets as soon as you finish listening, even if your trip dates aren't confirmed yet. The Frida Kahlo survey at Tate Modern, the James McNeill Whistler retrospective at Tate Britain, and the Marilyn Monroe exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery are Jonathan's top three must-book exhibition picks for the month. The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition — the world's largest open submission art show, running since 1769 — is a uniquely chaotic, democratic, and wonderful experience where everything on the walls is for sale and any artist can enter. Shakespeare's Globe is staging Much Ado About Nothing from June 11, and Regent's Park Open Air Theatre opens A Midsummer Night's Dream on June 20 — watching Shakespeare outdoors on a long June evening is one of the quintessential London summer experiences. London generally does not have air conditioning in older buildings, hotel rooms, or most tube lines. The first thing you should do after arriving in summer is buy a fan — Jonathan recommends going straight to Argos, Britain's version of a catalog store, for an affordable one. The tube's older lines (Central, Piccadilly) get brutally hot in summer due to London clay absorbing and retaining heat underground. The Elizabeth line is fully air conditioned and runs east-west across the city — use it as much as possible in a heat wave. The National Gallery is experimenting with extended summer evening hours, staying open until 7 PM most evenings and until 9 PM on Fridays from July 1 — Jonathan's suggestion: have an early dinner, then walk over for a free evening of world-class art. Don't try to pack too much in. Pick three or four things you genuinely care about, build your days around those, and leave time to wander, sit in Green Park with a deck chair, or walk along the Thames in the long evening light. June in London is as much about the atmosphere as the attractions. ⠀ Soundbites "The light is the headline for June. You get sixteen to seventeen hours of daylight. Twilight stretches from around eight PM to nearly ten PM. You can have a full day of exploring, sit down for dinner, and still walk home along the Thames and have some daylight." — Jonathan on why June is London's best month. "If you've ever wondered what the best month to visit London is, a lot of people will quietly tell you it's this one." — Jonathan on June in London. Plan your day around it. Get up stupidly early — three, four, five in the morning — get your spot on the Mall and soak up the atmosphere. It'll be like a party atmosphere." — Jonathan on how to experience Trooping the Colour without a ticket. "The Queen's Fashion at The King's Gallery is sold out for the rest of the year, and I know a lot of people are gonna be really disappointed when they try to get tickets and they simply can't." — Jonathan's warning on the most in-demand exhibition of the summer. "The walls are packed from floor to ceiling and everything is for sale. It's chaotic and wonderful. And it's a great way to see up-and-coming artists and established artists side by side." — Jonathan on the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. "Shakespeare under the open sky in one of London's loveliest parks on a warm June evening — it doesn't get dark till ten PM anyway. Enjoy some champagne, enjoy some theater out in the green. That's my top theater pick for the month." — Jonathan on Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. "The first thing you should do after you land is go to what the British call an ironmonger — a hardware store — and buy a fan. Don't skimp. It is essential for Americans traveling in Europe." — Jonathan's number one summer travel tip. "The London clay is a heat sink. It absorbs heat and then it doesn't let it back out. So the tube gets really hot in the summer. If you are prone to heat issues, avoid the tube except the Elizabeth line, which is fully air conditioned." — Jonathan on navigating London in a heat wave. "I sat there in the rain in the 40s, got soaking wet. And I — not exaggerating — almost got hypothermia. It was July. I could not warm up when I got back to the hotel because the heating wasn't on and there weren't enough blankets because it was July." — Jonathan's cautionary tale about British summer weather. "Argos is exactly like Service Merchandise — you go in, there's a big catalog, you pick your thing, and it comes out on a conveyor belt. Get a fan. Don't even look at the weather forecast first. Just trust me — you're going to need a fan." — Jonathan's most practical London summer tip. ⠀ Chapters 00:21 Introduction — Jonathan launches the experimental monthly London events format 01:15 The Feel of June in London — Long days, the light, and why June is special 02:20 June Weather — What to expect, heat waves, and the maritime humidity problem 03:45 Peak Tourist Season — Crowds, hotel prices, and why June still beats July 05:00 Trooping the Colour — What it is, how to see it without a ticket, and Jonathan's tips for getting a good spot 08:30 Royal Ascot — Fascinators on the tube, the royal procession, and how to get tickets 10:00 Wimbledon — The ballot, resale tickets, strawberries and cream, and what to do if you can't get in 11:30 How to Book Exhibitions — Why advance booking is non-negotiable and the Queen's Fashion sellout warning 13:00 Frida Kahlo at Tate Modern — Jonathan's pick and why Tate Modern is worth seeing for the building alone 14:30 Royal Academy Summer Exhibition (June 16) — The world's largest open submission art show 15:30 Anish Kapoor at the Hayward Gallery (June 16) — The Cloud Gate connection and why it's worth seeing 16:15 Marilyn Monroe at the National Portrait Gallery — Just opened, book fast 17:00 Barbara Hepworth at the Courtauld Gallery — And why Somerset House is worth a visit anyway 17:45 Schiaparelli at the V&A — Fashion exhibitions and why the V&A excels at them 18:15 Wes Anderson at the Design Museum — A treat for film fans 18:45 James McNeill Whistler at Tate Britain — A sellout show, book immediately 19:30 Wallace & Gromit at Young V&A — The Aardman exhibition Jonathan is hoping to catch in August 20:15 Closing This Month — Mikalojus Čiurlionis at the Royal Academy (closes June 21) and Hokusai at Dulwich (closes June 30) 21:00 Theater — Why June is the best time for London theater 21:30 Regent's Park Open Air Theatre — A Midsummer Night's Dream, Jonathan's top pick of the month 22:00 Shakespeare's Globe — Much Ado About Nothing from June 11 22:30 New West End Openings — To Kill a Mockingbird (June 25) and Cyrano de Bergerac (June 13) 23:00 Long-Running Shows — Lion King, Hamilton, Wicked, Six, Les Mis, and how to get discount tickets 24:00 Live Music — Harry Styles at Wembley, Olivia Dean at the O2, Orville Peck at the Roundhouse 25:00 Practical Tips: Heat — Does London have air conditioning? (Mostly no) 26:30 The Fan Imperative — Buy one at Argos, the British Service Merchandise 28:30 Pack for All Weathers — The July outdoor concert near-hypothermia story 30:00 Humidity and Heat — Why British summer heat hits differently than dry American heat 31:00 Use the Long Days — 17 hours of light, late museum hours, rooftop bars, evening walks 32:00 National Gallery Extended Hours — Stay open till 7 PM, Fridays till 9 PM from July 1 33:00 Don't Overpack Your Itinerary — Pick three or four things, leave time to wander 34:00 Wrap-Up — Londontopia events calendar, listener feedback request, Friends of Anglotopia Video Version

What does it take to walk away from a West End career, start over as a novelist and then have every major publisher turn you down before landing a three-book deal?In this episode of The Conversation, Nadine Matheson sits down with Felix Mosse, former West End actor (Les Misérables, The Book of Mormon), TV and film script editor, and now debut author of the epic fantasy The Mistral.Felix is refreshingly candid about the whole journey, the moment COVID forced him to rethink acting, what it actually feels like to sit on submission for the better part of a year, and how a decade spent shaping other people's scripts made him a sharper and more resilient writer. He and Nadine also dig into the world of The Mistral itself: a dying divine wind, a deliberately diverse cast, and the choice to leave most of his characters' appearances open to the reader's imagination. It's a warm, honest conversation about reinvention, persistence, and making peace with your inner nerd.Follow Felix MosseBuy The Mistral Listen To: Nerd Culture: Lore & Craft PodcastPre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' PbBuy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guestsFollow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It took Robin Emdon 10 years to finish a six-year degree. On the 20-minute drive home from celebrating with his brother, he started counting what procrastination had actually cost him: relationships, finances, career, health. By the time he pulled into his driveway, he was furious. He was a trained life coach. And he didn't have the cure. That moment sent him into 900 research studies on procrastination and what he found will completely change how you think about why you delay, avoid, and stall on the things that matter most. Procrastination isn't a character flaw or a discipline problem. It's hardwired into your brain and there's a science-backed way to work with it instead of against it. In this high-energy, deeply practical conversation, George sits down with Robin J. Emdon, accountability coach, creator of GetResultsology®, and host of the GoalBusters Podcast, to unpack the real psychology behind why entrepreneurs stay stuck and exactly what to do about it. This one is equal parts neuroscience and permission slip. You'll leave with a completely new framework for productivity and the clarity to finally stop mistaking busyness for progress. What You'll Learn In This Episode: Why procrastination and productivity are just vehicles and what you're actually driving toward The brain science behind why we're hardwired to procrastinate (and why it's not your fault) The three neurotransmitters that determine your productivity state and how to activate them Robin's Inner Productivity Team: the Conductor, the Scholar, and the Fun-Sized Warrior Why setting big goals can actually trigger procrastination and what to use instead How external accountability can raise goal achievement by up to 33% The Pomodoro technique and how to use it to break patterns and build momentum fast Why the most productive environment isn't always the tidiest one The four questions that cut through any form of self-deception around avoidance How to connect your daily micro-actions to your Personal Life Vision Key Takeaways: ✔️Procrastination is what stops you from living the life of your dreams. Productivity is what gets you there. ✔️We're hardwired to procrastinate. The brain's limbic system is designed for survival, not creativity.  ✔️To get into the groove of productivity, you need three neurotransmitters present: dopamine (the Conductor), acetylcholine (the Scholar), and noradrenaline (the Fun-Sized Warrior). When all three are active, you're in flow. ✔️Goals create obligation. Obligation creates anxiety. Anxiety triggers threat modality which shuts down your prefrontal cortex entirely. Use micro-deadlines and clear next steps instead ✔️External accountability is one of the most powerful productivity tools available.  ✔️One POM (25-minute focused block) is enough to start. You don't have to solve everything today. You just have to begin. ✔️The four questions that cut through any avoidance:  What are you pretending not to know?  What are you pretending not to see?  Where else does this show up in your life?  And what is it costing you? Timestamps & Highlights: [00:00] — Robin's origin story: 10 years for a six-year degree and the 20-minute drive that changed everything [01:09] — Welcome and intro: the Procrastination Slayer enters the building [04:23] — Room 100 and the most useless-but-entertaining fact you'll hear today [05:40] — Why Robin doesn't actually care about procrastination or productivity [08:13] — The Personal Life Vision: what you're really working towards [09:02] — 900 research studies, one cold coffee shop, and a furious life coach [13:20] — What procrastination actually costs: relationships, finances, career, and health [17:39] — Turning the science into plain English and why that's Robin's superpower [19:00] — Why goals can cause procrastination (and what to use instead) [22:12] — You're hardwired to procrastinate: the limbic system explained [26:29] — The prefrontal cortex: where rational thinking lives and why it shuts down under stress [30:34] — The three neurotransmitters you need to get in the groove [31:32] — Meet the Conductor: dopamine and the music of your life [33:29] — Meet the Scholar: acetylcholine and the lost superpower of childhood focus [35:58] — Meet the Fun-Sized Warrior: noradrenaline and productive pressure [38:31] — George's Marine brain, the Fun-Sized Warrior, and "put them away" [39:29] — Environmental design: why George's clean garage unlocks 10 hours of focus [41:39] — What to do when you're procrastinating: structure, next steps, and feedback loops [43:03] — Why we're herd animals and why AI accountability will never replace a human [44:30] — The procrastination disguised as preparation (and the printer Robin didn't need) [46:05] — Productivity meter: how to tell the difference between real work and rearranging deck chairs [54:44] — What to do today: just do something, even for five minutes [57:00] — The Pomodoro technique and Robin's POM system for daily momentum [58:46] — Why goals trigger threat modality and what the science actually recommends [1:00:14] — Victor Hugo, Les Misérables, and the extreme distraction-free environment that worked [1:01:37] — George's 10-minute POM pattern interrupt and how to build from there [1:04:53] — Robin shares free resources and how to connect [1:06:04] — George's challenge: set a 20-minute timer the moment the episode ends Connect with Robin Website: getresultsology.com  GoalBusters Podcast: getresultsology.com/podcast  Instagram: @robinjemdon — instagram.com/robinjemdon  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robinjemdon Free video course: skyrocketyourproductivitychallenge.com  Free book: reallyusefultips.com Your Challenge This Week: Robin answers his messages. That's the point. If something from this episode landed send him a message and tell him what it was.  And if you have a burning question for Round 2 (because George is already planning it) send George a DM on Instagram. He's building an arsenal for the next conversation. The Alliance: George's community for entrepreneurs who are done with distraction and ready to build with intention. Real strategy, real people, real accountability. 1:1 Private Coaching: Limited availability. If you want George on the field with you, not coaching from the sideline, apply to work together directly. Live Retreats: Immersive in-person experiences for entrepreneurs ready to stop performing and start executing on what actually matters.

Cricket Unfiltered returns with plenty of fire as Menners and Damian Watson tackle the Virat Kohli vs Travis Head drama, the fallout from online abuse, Australia's next wave of ODI talent, and some wild ICC proposals that have Mad Menners coming off the long run. The boys also dive into the future of the Big Bash, concerns around batting in Australian cricket, and controversy surrounding Cricket Australia governance — before finishing with a musical-themed Ashes sledge and some classic “Can't Let It Go” chaos.  Timecodes: (2:14) Virat Kohli vs Travis Head reignites after IPL handshake drama (5:35) Online abuse targeting Travis Head's family and the darker side of social media (15:21) Josh Inglis captains Australia as Ollie Peake closes in on debut (21:42) Mad Menners unloads on the ICC's pink ball proposal for bad light in Tests (26:04) Cricket Australia's batting concerns, Sheffield Shield scheduling debate, and Big Bash impact (44:20) Wicked opens the Women's World Cup — and Menners has a Les Misérables plan for England in the 2027 Ashes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anne Hathaway has revealed that she was partially blind for almost 10 years and has spoken out about how different she feels now that it has healed. Plus, Wippa gives us his best Les Misérables impression.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stand-upcomedian en columnist Michael Van Peel is Star Wars-fan en liet dat zelfs binnensijpelen in zijn vorige show ‘Welcome to the Rebellion!'. Op het podium durft hij politiek al eens op de korrel te nemen. De perfecte gast voor een aflevering over de reeks ‘Andor'. Een buitenbeentje in het universum, met een diep politiek verhaal.‘Andor' is vreemd genoeg geen fan service, en net dat maakt het zo sterk. Het vertelt het verhaal over personage Cassian Andor, in de aanloop naar de spin-off film ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'.We hebben het ook over fondue, een Les Mis-moment en de Freggels. Over Lord of the Rings en feit dat er niemand swipet in Star Wars. Dat vrouwen alles voor het zeggen hebben in het Star Wars-universum. En dat Michael met z'n Vespa per ongeluk op de originele set is beland in Tunesië.

Dave's been throwing parties. Three in four days. Confirmation sponsor for a friend's son, family and friends over the next night, and then — because the universe has a sense of humor — some local gentleman decided to remodel Dave's brick mailbox. With his truck. At speed. Bricks were found over a hundred feet away. The guy left his license plate behind, which Dave is now holding like a man who accidentally picked up evidence and doesn't know what to do with it. The driver's fine. Well — he's in jail. But he's alive. Dave wants him to know that God's mercy is always ready and present, even for the man who turned a brand-new brick mailbox into gravel.Meanwhile, Adam got a new plum tree. Planted a maple. He's getting oaks for the pig pen so they'll drop acorns someday. One of his chickens died in a water barrel trap that nobody designed on purpose — the lid flipped, the chicken couldn't get out. Farm life. And then the real news: baby Mary is doing better. Haylee got to hold her. Adam held her for over three hours — only his second time since she was born in February. Three months of NICU, and the man finally got to just sit with his daughter. Praise God. Keep those prayers coming.Also — Adam's turning 40 on June 2nd. And Lady Pamela is due with their next baby on June 4th. They floated the idea of recording an episode in the delivery room. Pamela has not been consulted.This week we're sipping 13th Colony Distilleries Southern Rye Whiskey, French Oak Finish, Small Batch — 47.5% ABV. Platinum award-winning. Silky texture with hints of rye, apricot, and brown sugar. The rye's there but it doesn't overpower — still has a lot of bourbon elements to it. About forty bucks. That's a great buy.Then the conversation turns to something Adam's son Jude sparked. Jude — Adam's second oldest — just finished reading the entire Bible, Genesis through Revelation, straight through. Now he's reading the Council of Trent Catechism. He's a kid. Nobody told him to do this. He just had good books lying around the house and picked them up. That's the whole point.The virtue of study — studiositas — isn't what school taught us it was. It's not cramming. It's not memorizing facts to dump after the test. Aquinas calls it a habit of the mind ordered towards truth. Classical education at its best doesn't fill your head — it forms the way you think. The more you read rightly, the more you can arrive at correct conclusions through a sound process, not just recall. Study leads to contemplation. Contemplation is rest in truth. And it's not about finishing the book. If you're reading to check the box, you've already lost the plot. Sit with it. Let yourself be carried. The intellectual life doesn't compete with the family — it serves the family.From there, Adam and Dave go back and forth on the books that actually formed them. Adam leads with Joseph Pieper's In Tune with the World — a short, devastating argument for why festivity dies when we strip the divine out of celebration. Dave counters with The Soul of the Apostolate — the book that reordered his understanding of what has to come first before any ministry means anything. Adam brings John Senior's The Restoration of Christian Culture — hard opinions, harder truths, and a quote worth sitting with: the virtue of study requires a canon, a body of great works proven across time. Without tradition to guide what's worth studying, you're just chasing novelty.Dave goes deep on Fr. Timothy Gallagher's The Discernment of Spirits — a practical walkthrough of St. Ignatius's rules that shed light on the stages of the spiritual life and how the enemy shifts tactics as you grow. Adam responds with Raymond Arroyo's biography of Mother Angelica — a story of suffering, faithfulness, and a woman who said yes without knowing where it would lead. Dave makes a case for the Psalms — Psalm 51, the De Profundis in Latin, and the realization that there's a psalm for every moment of a man's life, and he'd been skimming past them for years.Adam goes deep cut: Fr. Paul Murray's Aquinas at Prayer — a book that reoriented his understanding of St. Thomas from pure intellect to contemplative soul. Dave brings Divine Mercy in My Soul by St. Faustina — hundreds of pages of our Lord's words on mercy that are sometimes scandalously generous. Adam throws in Simon Sinek's Start with Why as the non-Catholic book that changed how he thought about business, marriage, and fatherhood. Both men land on fiction that haunts them — Adam with Sigrid Undset's Kristin Lavransdatter, Dave with Candice Millard's Hero of the Empire on young Churchill. They touch on Lencioni's Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Gone with the Wind, the bishop chapters of Les Misérables, Neil Postman's Amusing Ourselves to Death, and close with John Senior's Thousand Good Books — the canon itself, the list that connects it all.They end where they always end: with Plato. They're halfway through the Republic in their great books group. David sits on the dumb couch. He knows he sits on the dumb couch. He's fine with it.Raise your glass.TOPICS COVEREDDave's brick mailbox obliterated by a truck — bricks found 100 feet away, driver in jail, license plate left behindThree parties in four days at Porter Prairie: confirmation, family gathering, and involuntary demolitionDave building a grain cradle for his scythe for the upcoming grain harvestAdam's new plum tree, maple tree, and oak trees planned for the pig penThe chicken that died in a water barrel trap nobody designed on purposeBaby Mary update — doing better, Adam held her for three hours, Haylee held her tooAdam turning 40 on June 2nd and Lady Pamela due June 4thBourbon of the week: 13th Colony Distilleries Southern Rye Whiskey, French Oak Finish, 47.5% ABVJude Minihan reading the entire Bible and now the Council of Trent Catechism — and nobody told him toWhy having good books lying around the house matters more than assigned readingThe virtue of studiositas — Aquinas on study as a habit of the mind ordered towards truthStudy isn't cramming — it's forming the way we think, not filling our headsWhy finishing the book isn't the point — sit with it, let yourself be carriedThe intellectual life doesn't compete with family — it serves the familyJoseph Pieper's In Tune with the World — why festivity dies without the divineThe Soul of the Apostolate — what has to come first before any ministry mattersJohn Senior's The Restoration of Christian Culture — hard opinions and the necessity of a canonFr. Timothy Gallagher's The Discernment of Spirits — St. Ignatius's rules made practicalRaymond Arroyo's biography of Mother Angelica — suffering, faithfulness, and saying yesThe Psalms as treasure — Psalm 51, the De Profundis in Latin, and why Dave had been skimming past themFr. Paul Murray's Aquinas at Prayer — reorienting Aquinas from intellect to contemplativeSt. Faustina's Divine Mercy in My Soul — mercy so generous it's almost scandalousSimon Sinek's Start with Why — a non-Catholic book that changed everythingSigrid Undset's Kristin Lavransdatter — fiction that haunts you because it doesn't read like fictionCandice Millard's Hero of the Empire — young Churchill before the cigar and the brandyPatrick Lencioni's Five Dysfunctions of a Team — why hard conversations are acts of charityGone with the Wind — Rhett Butler as a man whose virtues take a lifetime to findThe bishop chapters of Les Misérables — Hugo's best character, written by a man who wasn't even a fan of the ChurchNeil Postman's Amusing Ourselves to Death — prophetic in 1985, terrifying nowJohn Senior's Thousand Good Books — the canon that connects all the great worksThe Count of Monte Cristo as a commentary on Dante's InfernoPlato's dialogues — the Republic, Euthyphro, the Symposium, and why you need a great books groupAdam sits on the dumb couch at great books night and he's fine with itREFERENCED IN THIS EPISODEBooks & Writings:In Tune with the World: A Theory on Festivity by Joseph PieperLeisure, the Basis of Culture by Joseph Pieper (mentioned)The Intellectual Life by A.G. SertillangesThe Soul of the Apostolate (Dave's pick)The Restoration of Christian Culture by John SeniorThe Death of Christian Culture by John Senior (mentioned)The Discernment of Spirits by Fr. Timothy Gallagher (based on St. Ignatius's rules)Mother Angelica: The Remarkable Story of a Nun, Her Nerve, and a Network by Raymond ArroyoAquinas at Prayer by Fr. Paul Murray, O.P.Divine Mercy in My Soul by St. Maria FaustinaStart with Why by Simon SinekKristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid UndsetAnna Karenina by Leo TolstoyThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick LencioniGone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellHero of the Empire: The Boer War, a...

Tess shares her journey of embracing authenticity and finding her unique voice across stage, television, and film. She opens up about how she found true artistic fulfillment by embracing the "kooky," quirky, and offbeat parts of herself rather than trying to constantly force her five-foot-nine frame into a traditional ingenue box. She breaks down the surreal whirlwind of her recent career milestones, from performing on The Today Show at five o'clock in the morning to hearing the news of a Tony nomination. Alan and Tess swap hilarious stories about major life updates happening in the least convenient places, including the exact moment she received a FaceTime call inviting her to Broadway while riding completely alone in an Amtrak quiet car. The conversation also shifts into creative endeavors outside the theater world, including Tess's passion for music and her upcoming solo album. She breaks down the therapeutic process of heading to Nashville to record a deeply personal breakup album, laying down tracks on the legendary microphone used for Kelly Clarkson's Breakaway. Alan and Tess bond over their shared experiences with self-diagnosed ADHD, hilariously dissecting the reality of "body doubling," "doom scrolling," and the mounting clutter of "doom piles". From a formative high school moment where a failed math test accidentally set her on a path to music school, to a lightning-fast, 60-second summary of Les Misérables, Tess delivers a wonderfully candid, smart, and funny look at a life in the arts. Tess Marshall is a versatile performer whose stage credits include a year and ten months as a swing and dance captain for the off-Broadway production of Titanique at the Daryl Roth Theatre, where she ultimately stepped into the iconic role of Celine Dion. Her screen credits include playing the recurring role of Dionne in the NBC series Ordinary Joe, as well as making her feature film debut in Beauty of Poverty, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. In addition to her extensive performance career, she also performs as a rock vocalist with the band Clyde Frog and works as an arts educator. This episode is powerbed by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com, the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Connect with Tess: @tess_marshall @clydefrogmusic Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support the podcast on Patreon and watch video versions of the episodes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theatre_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheTheatrePodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alan's personal Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alanseales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Georgina Hopson (Titanique, The Phantom Of The Opera) stars as Anya and Robert Tripolino (Jesus Christ Superstar US/UK, Les Misèrables UK), star as Dmitry in the Australian premiere production of ANASTASIA [Crossroads Live Australia]. The musical is currently playing at the Sydney Lyric Theatre and I was thrilled to talk to them both and find out more about this musical, their approaches to character and why this musical and their characters mean so much to them. Listeners, right before the interview began, Georgina walked onstage to surprise us wearing the Anya/Anastasia royal blue ballroom gown, which I audibly gasped and I left that in! Robert was also still in costume from his previous performance. This is a great interview, hope you enjoy! Watch performances: ~ video interview ~ 'Journey To The Past' - Georgina Hopson ~ 'My Petersburg' - Robert Tripolino ~ 'Land Of Yesterday' - Rhonda Burchmore & ensemble ~ 'Curtain Call' - Sydney Lyric Theatre Let Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube  

Broadway star and Olivier nominee Sierra Boggess is In The Frame!Sierra is preparing to return to London for a one-night-only concert at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.She is one of Broadway and the West End's most beloved sopranos, best known for originating the role of Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid on Broadway, for which she received Drama Desk and Drama League nominations, as well as the Broadway.com Audience Award for Favourite Female Breakthrough Performance.Sierra has a long history with The Phantom of the Opera, having played Christine Daaé on Broadway and in London for the special 25th anniversary concert at the Royal Albert Hall. She also originated the role of Christine in Love Never Dies in the West End, receiving an Olivier Award nomination for her performance.Her many other credits include Fantine in the West End production of Les Misérables alongside Broadway productions of Master Class, School of Rock, Harmony and It Shoulda Been You. Sierra has also performed concerts across the world, including appearances at the BBC Proms, Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.In this episode Sierra discusses her return to London and her incredible concert career. She also reflects on her journey through theatre, the pressures of playing iconic roles such as Ariel and Christine, social media, sustaining longevity in the industry and lots more.Sierra performs at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Sunday 31st May. Visit www.lwtheatres.co.uk for info and tickets.This 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.

We've all thought about it before - that one song in a great musical that you just don't love listening to, or seeing it onstage.Well, Mickey-Jo sat down with one of his closest friends, Kate Reinking, with whom he disagrees about theatre constantly, to debate some of the worst songs in some of the best and most popular musicals.Check out which numbers they chose from shows like Heathers, Beetlejuice, Wicked, Into the Woods, Les Misérables, Waitress, Legally Blonde, and more, and feel free to share your own thoughts in the comments!SUBSCRIBE to @theatreislife on YouTube for more theatre content!SUBSCRIBE to Mickey-Jo's Channel: @MickeyJoTheatreAbout Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From action movies like X-Men to dramas like Australia to musicals like Les Mis and The Greatest Showman -- is there anything Hugh Jackman can't do? KSL Movie Show hosts Andy Farnsworth and Val Cameron join Greg and Holly to discuss the greatest flicks featuring Australian hunk Hugh Jackman.  

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In the fourth episode of Season 25 of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli and Jacob discuss the fourth episode of Season 2 of Andor: A Star Wars Story, "Ever Been to Ghorman?".Among their discussion:– 3 BBY.– The massive sets and culture built for the planet of Ghorman.– Eli sings Les Misérables. No, seriously. – What is Syril Karn thinking? – The most uncomfortable relationship in all of galactic history.– Bix's recovery and Cassian's protectiveness. – The reauthorization of the P.O.R.D., which certainly does not have parallels to current America.– D'Qar is back! And so is Saw Gerrera!The next episode of Star Wars: In a Galaxy will release on May 1, 2026.Follow us on BlueSky, Instagram, and Threads: @InaGalaxyPod/@inagalaxypod.bsky.appFollow our spinoff trivia show on BlueSky: @inagalaxytrivia.bsky.socialFollow Eli everywhere: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/_ochifan327⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple and Spotify! It really helps!You can email us at swinagalaxy@gmail.com

Two RISK! stories pulled from the archive, and both are worth your time. "The Best of Adventure Stories #3" is funny and unsettling in equal measure, sometimes within the same story. Winter Tashlin was 16 years old, at a Jewish summer camp in New York, and desperately wanted one good day. The plan was the Empire State Building and a performance of Les Mis. He has Tourette syndrome, the city is unforgiving, and the day keeps getting worse. Meanwhile, Marshall York drove solo across the American West, pitched a tent alone in the Grand Tetons, and went to sleep. Sometime in the night, a voice started speaking to him from inside the tent, calm and close and saying something he could not explain. Full episode details and music credits at risk-show.com/podcast/the-best-of-adventure-stories-3 Support RISK! & Get Involved

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Gary Welton, a dedicated professor and administrator at Grove City College, about his personal journey, the unique environment at Grove City, and the role of standardized assessments like the CLT in higher education. Discover how faith influences academic pathways and the importance of preserving classical liberal arts traditions in today's educational landscape.CLT Study: https://www.gcc.edu/Home/Staff-Directory/Staff-Detail/gcc-study-finds-predictive-value-in-classic-learning-testKey topics include:Dr. Welton's upbringing in Grove City and his faith-based education journeyThe advantages of Grove City College's emphasis on classical and Christian educationInsights into the College Learning Test (CLT) and its predictive validity for college successTrends in standardized testing following the shift toward test-optional policiesHow classical literacy and familiarity with tradition benefit modern studentsFavorite books that have shaped Dr. Welton's worldview, including Les Misérables and The PossessedTimestamps:(0:05) - Welcome and introduction to Dr. Welton's background(1:20) - The impact of Grove City College on student development(4:44) - Dr. Welton's faith background and experience in secular universities(8:27) - The origin and findings of the pioneering CLT outcome study(10:53) - Trends in college admissions and test requirement policies(13:08) - Validation of the CLT as a predictor of first-year GPA(14:56) - Connection between classical texts and assessment literacy(16:17) - The importance of cultural and literary literacy in education(18:24) - Unexpected results and insights from the CLT study(20:28) - Homeschooling and school background impacts on scores(24:45) - Lessons for other institutions from the CLT validation study(26:22) - The importance of focused reading for developing mature intellectual skills(28:23) - Dr. Welton's top books and their influence on his life and work(32:14) - Closing remarks and future hopes for college assessment

This week we're diving deep into some songs that have changed our lives for the better, including Waterfalls by TLC, the Les Mis soundtrack, and Lana.  Join us on Patreon! No filter. No notes. No pants (optional). New episodes drop Thursdays at 8PM EST: https://www.patreon.com/goodchildrenpod EDITOR: Kenzie Edmonson LISTEN: https://linktr.ee/goodchildren FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/goodchildrenpod   instagram.com/joehegyes   instagram.com/andrewmuscarella   FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: tiktok.com/goodchildrenpod   tiktok.com/bequietjoe tiktok.com/@andrew_musky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comment un manuscrit commencé par un pair de France est-il devenu, vingt ans plus tard en exil, Les Misérables, le roman le plus célèbre de Victor Hugo ?Remontez le temps et découvrez comment un scandale a failli briser la carrière de Victor Hugo, l'un des plus grands écrivains français. Suivez son parcours fascinant, de son entrée dans la haute sphère politique à son exil forcé, alors qu'il travaille sur son chef-d'œuvre : « Les Misérables ». Explorez les coulisses de la naissance de ce roman emblématique, façonné par les bouleversements historiques de la France. Plongez dans les tourments d'un homme de lettres devenu figure de l'opposition, et laissez-vous captiver par cette histoire riche en rebondissements. Préparez-vous à être transportés dans le Paris du XIXe siècle, où la destinée de Victor Hugo s'est jouée.Plongez dans l'histoire des grands personnages et des évènements marquants qui ont façonné notre monde ! Avec enthousiasme et talent, Franck Ferrand vous révèle les coulisses de l'histoire avec un grand H, entre mystères, secrets et épisodes méconnus : un cadeau pour les amoureux du passé, de la préhistoire à l'histoire contemporaine.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Michael, Pax, and Rob are back in the lounge a little early this month talking about Silver Age Etta Candy, Scream 7, Tom Selleck's memoir, how Les Misérables plays in 2026 Minneapolis, The Will of the Many by James Islington, and Tom Selleck movies.

See Alex 4/18 in Pottstown, PA - https://souljoels.com/shop/tickets/alexpearlman/ Social Media Workshop 4/18 in Pottstown, PA - https://souljoels.com/shop/merch/socialmediaworkshop/ Mr. and Mrs. P return to the christian movie guide to see what MAGA thinks of their favorite  (and least favorite) musicals. From Sweeney Todd, A Star is Born, Moulin Rouge!, Chiago to the Sound of Music, Les Mis and of course The Greatest Showman. It goes exactly as you would expect, hilarious, enraging and sometimes downright confusing. JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY -

Emmy-nominated actress and singer Lea Michele has spent more than 30 years performing, from her Broadway debut in Les Misérables at the Imperial Theatre when she was just 8-years-old to starring in hits like Spring Awakening, Glee, Funny Girl and Scream Queens. Michele sits down with Willie Geist backstage at the Imperial Theatre to discuss her full-circle return to the theater where it all began, how Chess has brought joy and creative spark back to her life, and why feeling fulfilled as a mother and wife has made this chapter feel especially meaningful. Plus, she steps back into the dressing room she used during Les Misérables and reflects on the confidence that first led her from an open call in Englewood, New Jersey, to the Broadway stage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode is packed with updates! Raeleen saw Les Mis on the stage, Ariel is deep into F1, Raeleen went to an exclusive zoo event, and Ariel eats peanuts by the sea... another classic!Support The Podcast:Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/Our website: booksunboundpodcast.comNeed Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1XwOur Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany!Chapters:00:00:00 - CJ's 29th???00:01:22 - Ariel's Quest for a Mouse00:09:43 - The Pride & Prejudice Trailer00:11:48 - Jane Eyre Announcement00:13:59 - Drive To SURVIVE00:15:47 - Rae Update!00:29:22 - Chattin' Books00:43:41 - #currentlyreading00:54:25 - Book Hauls!01:02:15 - Mail Room

Raeleen finishes three books, Ariel has an update about her TBR Challenge, and both of us haul new (sort of) books!Support The Podcast:Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/Our website: booksunboundpodcast.comNeed Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1XwOur Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany!