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LZ interviews West End leading man Bradley Jaden, recently seen as Inspector Javert in Les Misérables: The Arena Concert at Radio City Music Hall, about the show's renewed impact and Jaden's approach to portraying Javert with increasing vulnerability and a visible “slow demise.” Jaden discusses moving to New York and feeling lonely and overwhelmed by the sudden shift in attention, navigating introversion in an extrovert-facing career, losing significant weight after being told it would help his success, and living with body dysmorphia. He shares surviving a suicide attempt and how Les Mis has been therapeutic, enabling open conversations about men's mental health. They also cover his asthma as a childhood challenge that became a “superpower,” his stage name's origin, his support network, and end with a brief lyric exchange and Jaden's statement, “I… am beautiful because… I love deep.”Menu: 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:23 Mirror Check In03:44 Les Mis Resurgence05:02 New York Adjustment09:09 Introvert in Spotlight10:16 Weight and Image Pressure13:57 Stage Name Origin15:09 Career Gratitude and Growth18:53 Support Network and Mentors24:57 Why His Javert Hits Different26:58 Javert Foundations and Auditions31:57 Mental Health and Method41:30 Audience Connection and Purpose43:30 No Singing Lessons Reveal44:01 No Sheet Music Needed44:51 Finding Purpose in Small Wins45:24 First Auditions and Miss Saigon Break47:12 Les Mis Praise and Afterglow48:09 Google Rumors and Relationship Truth50:17 Learning Self Love50:39 Five Things I Like About Me53:58 Asthma Turned Superpower55:58 Rapid Fire Broadway Picks59:15 Singing Challenge and Stars Tease01:05:58 Heartfelt Wrap Up and Beautiful Because

Operation Mincemeat or Operation Kindness? Jeff Kready, Amanda Jill Robinson, and Lexi Rabadi, stars of Broadway's Operation Mincemeat, join Robert Peterpaul on The Art of Kindness LIVE for a fun conversation on creativity, identity, ensemble, and the beautiful art of recovering when things don't go according to plan. Kindness was born to lead! This positive podcast episode covers: Quick-Change Secrets & Multi-Character Magic: Discover the hilarious and ingenious physical shortcuts the actors use to juggle playing dozens of different historical figures on Broadway's smallest stage. Unforgettable Backstage Mishaps: Hear never-before-shared stories from behind the curtain, including how the cast brilliantly handled a rogue set piece falling down and unexpected phone interruptions mid-scene. Actionable Tips to Brighten Your Day: The cast shares simple, low-effort ways to practice empathy and self-care in a fast-paced world, from micro-acts of kindness on public transit to immediate check-ins with loved ones. Operation Mincemeat is a musical comedy with book, music and lyrics by David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson and Zoë Roberts. The plot is based on Operation Mincemeat, a Second World War British deception operation. Amanda Jill Robinson (she/her) is an actor, singer, musician, writer, and composer/arranger. A Long Island native, she is thrilled to be back in New York after most recently workshopping Sarah Rose Kearns' adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion as the Music Director/Arranger and Mary Musgrove, a role she originated in 2017. Amanda is the co-creator and half of the comedy duo Ruth and Estelle (the esteemed theatrical coaches of the original cast of Cats) and their joyful podcast, “Learning Through Laughter”. Listen on Apple and Spotify! amandajillrobinson.com Jeff Kready was most recently seen playing the Phantom of the Opera in the original company of Masquerade. Broadway: The Great Gatsby, Company, Tootsie, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Billy Elliot, Sunday in the Park with George, Les Misérables. Off-Broadway: Henry Ford in Ragtime (Encores). TV: Bert Healy in “Annie Live!” starring Harry Connick Jr. (NBC), “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Amazon), “The Code” (CBS), “The Good Fight” (CBS), “Elementary” (CBS), “Boardwalk Empire” (HBO). In concert, he performs as guest soloist with symphony orchestras across the country. He was previously an elementary school music teacher and is a graduate of Washburn University in his hometown, Topeka, KS.  @jk_ready Lexi Rabadi previously starred in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Original Broadway Cast, 2023 Revival). From meat pies to mincemeat, this vegetarian is immensely grateful to return to Broadway joining this incredible mission. Other identities include: dog mom, notes app poet, amateur bird photographer, proud product of immigration. Deepest thanks to Teresa, Emily, Kym and Leala at Wolf Talent Group. Biggest love to family, gifted and chosen. “Stay Humble. Make Something.” @rabadilexi Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@artofkindnesspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@robpeterpaul⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the show! (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. We are supported by the Broadway Podcast Network. This episode is powered by Welcome to Times Square. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Les Misérables || The Grave | The Barricade | August 20, 1937; August 27, 193701:15 .. The Grave28:26 .. The Barricade#VictorHugo #LesMisérables #LesMiserables: : : : :You can donate to show your support for my podcast and the time I put into creating and posting every week. Donations are through my duane.media PayPal account:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MSL7S8FKCSL94My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES.Subscribing is free and you'll receive new post notifications. Also, if you have a moment, please give a 4-5 star rating and/or write a 1-2 sentence positive review on your preferred service -- that would help me a lot.Thank you for your support.https://otr.duane.media | Instagram @duane.otr#orsonwelles #oldtimeradio #otr #radioclassics #citizenkane #oldtimeradioclassics #classicradio #mercurytheatre #duaneotr:: :This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Zhubin Parang, who has been with The Daily Show since the first time around with Jon Stewart, fully recognizes that among the many characters in the musical Les Misérables, only Javert really has an actual character arc. Only he goes somewhere over the course of the story. The rest kind of hold their ground, face grim adversity, and sing sing sing. That's all good with Zhubin, he loves the crap out of Les Mis and has seen it many times and, in order to put you to sleep, Zhubin is hear to tell you EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENS IN LES MIS. I mean, that ought to do it, right? Les Mis without the singing or the acting or the sets and costumes? Just... plot points? We're dreaming a dream of you dreaming, Sleepyheads. Get your copy of Lindsay Champion's The Show Must Go On (Cast vs. Crew) wherever books are sold. Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you'd like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber? Email us at: sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org. Follow the Show on: Instagram @sleepwcelebs Bluesky @sleepwithcelebs TikTok @SleepWithCelebs John is on Bluesky @JohnMoe John's acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback. _________________________________________________________________________ Join | Maximum Fun Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsleeping

-The DSA gets the Carson flamethrower as Rob argues its anti-Constitution and socialist agenda is headed for a collision with his favorite coalition of “homeboys, hillbillies and Hebrews.” His prediction for the revolution: less Les Misérables, more electoral spanking. -Newsmax hotline guest: Former DHS senior adviser and Newsmax contributor Charles Marino joins Rob to discuss border security, radicalization, assimilation and national-security threats. Marino argues that lax immigration enforcement leaves agencies such as the FBI with a much harder job identifying threats already inside the country. Today's podcast is sponsored by : PARAMOUNT PLUS - Don't Miss “Lioness” - all episodes NOW STREAMING on Paramount Plus RELIEF FACTOR - You don't need to live with aches & pains! Reduce muscle & joint inflammation and live a pain-free life by visiting http://ReliefFactor.com  To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday… Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (http://patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) You can now WATCH and chat with The Rob Carson Show LIVE on Newsmax's social media channels (Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, Rumble) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Podcasts Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  -Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do certain stories break us open in ways we cannot fully explain? Why does the sacrifice of a fictional lion make a grown adult cry? Why does a humble gardener carrying his friend through darkness produce that catch in the throat that feels like something more than sentiment? Why does a wrongly imprisoned man emerging into the rain with his arms outstretched feel less like a plot point and more like a moment of genuine liberation? In this episode Tanya explores one of the most beautiful ideas in all of Christian thought — the concept C.S. Lewis called Sehnsucht — the inconsolable longing that no earthly experience can satisfy. Drawing from Ecclesiastes 3:11, Lewis's works including The Weight of Glory and Mere Christianity, and Tolkien's argument that the gospel is the myth that is also true, Tanya makes the case that the stories that move us most are not accidental. They are echoes. Breadcrumbs scattered by God across the human imagination — in Narnia and Middle Earth and nineteenth century Paris and the walls of Shawshank — all carrying the same thread. The same fingerprint. The same frequency that the eternity in every human heart was designed to recognize. She walks through the gospel thread running through The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Lord of the Rings, Les Misérables, The Shawshank Redemption, Beauty and the Beast, and Encanto — showing the specific gospel element each story carries. And she addresses what we see in people who reject the longing versus those who follow it home — drawing from Pascal, Frankl, and Augustine. This is not a theology lecture. It is a joyful, relational, wonder-filled conversation about the Story we were all made for. In This Episode You'll Learn: What Ecclesiastes 3:11 means when it says God set eternity in the human heart C.S. Lewis's concept of Sehnsucht — the inconsolable longing and what it points toward The famous argument Lewis received from Tolkien — the gospel as the myth that is also true Why story bypasses the defensive intellect and reaches the soul directly The gospel thread running through The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe — substitutionary atonement and resurrection The gospel threads in The Lord of the Rings — providence, sacrificial love, and human insufficiency completed by grace The grace-and-law dynamic in Les Misérables — and what Javert shows us about the person who cannot receive grace The resurrection imagery in The Shawshank Redemption The gospel of love-before-worthiness in Beauty and the Beast The performance-based identity and grace-restoration arc in Encanto What Pascal, Viktor Frankl, and Augustine contribute to the question of the rejected longing What is different about the life of the person who has received the True Story An invitation to pay attention to the ache — and follow the thread home People and Works Referenced C.S. Lewis — The Weight of Glory, Mere Christianity, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, An Experiment in Criticism J.R.R. Tolkien — The Lord of the Rings, On Fairy Stories Victor Hugo — Les Misérables Blaise Pascal — Pensées Viktor Frankl — Man's Search for Meaning Augustine of Hippo — Confessions Carl Jung — Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious Scripture Referenced Ecclesiastes 3:11 — "He has set eternity in the human heart." Romans 5:8 — "While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." John 1:5 — "The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it." Romans 8:22 — "The whole creation has been groaning." Revelation 21:5 — "Behold, I am making all things new." Key Takeaway The stories that move us most are not accidental. They carry the frequency of the True Story — the gospel of sacrifice, grace, resurrection, and love-before-worthiness that God has been telling since before time began. The ache they produce is not sentiment. It is the eternity in your heart recognizing where it belongs. Pay attention to it. Follow the thread. It points home.   I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya Episode Resources: Episode Catalog   My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether *I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links. 2 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community   2️⃣CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact     "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they're meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! 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Les Misérables || The Trial | Cosette || August 6, 1937; August 13, 193701:16 ... The Trial30:34 ... Cosette#VictorHugo #LesMisérables #LesMiserables: : : : :You can donate to show your support for my podcast and the time I put into creating and posting every week. Donations are through my duane.media PayPal account:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MSL7S8FKCSL94My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES.Subscribing is free and you'll receive new post notifications. Also, if you have a moment, please give a 4-5 star rating and/or write a 1-2 sentence positive review on your preferred service -- that would help me a lot.Thank you for your support.https://otr.duane.media | Instagram @duane.otr#orsonwelles #oldtimeradio #otr #radioclassics #citizenkane #oldtimeradioclassics #classicradio #mercurytheatre #duaneotr:: :This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Do friction, struggle, and silence make you fully human?   AI can generate an answer, but it cannot suffer with you, worship, love a neighbor, or become wise. Host Curtis Chang and Andy Crouch, the partner for theology and culture at Praxis, explore how AI may weaken our minds, distort relationships, and tempt us to outsource the very experiences that form wisdom, wonder, and sacrificial love. From chatbot "companionship" and AI-assisted grief to medicine, spiritual counsel, and the loss of silence, Curtis and Andy ask whether convenience is quietly creating a kind of cognitive metabolic syndrome and what we can do about it.   00:01:22 - Introduction to AI's Impact on Our Minds. 00:04:35 - Lessons from Social Media's Evolution 00:08:26 - Cognitive Metabolic Syndrome 00:18:45 - What Is the Purpose of the Human Mind? 00:25:23 - Wonder vs. Power 00:26:49 - Love Requires Suffering and Friction 00:34:38 - The Limits of AI in Healthcare 00:40:53 - The Danger of Outsourcing Life's Hardships 00:51:23 - The Loss of Silence 00:58:11 - The AI Forced Conversation on Being Human 01:01:03 - Practical Ways to Protect Our Humanity   To give to Good Faith: https://goodfaith.org/donate   Mentioned in This Episode: Andrew Briggs and Roger Wagner's The Penultimate Curiosity: How Science Swims in the Slipstream of Ultimate Questions Thomas Fuchs' In Defence of the Human Being  Victor Hugo's Les Misérables Tristan Harris on How AI Worsens Ills Caused by Social Media (The Economist) Explore the work of The Future of Life Institute Emma Pearson's I'd Rather Risk Cancer Than See AI Move This Fast (The Atlantic)   Scriptures: Mark 12:30–31 (ESV) Matthew 22:37–39 (ESV) Deuteronomy 6:5 (ESV) Luke 10:27 (ESV)   More From Andy Crouch: Check out Andy's website Check out Andy's work at Praxis Read Andy's book: The Life We're Looking For Read Andy's book The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place    Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.

Les Misérables by Victor Hugo单词提示1.Monsieur 先生2.Inspector 探长原文Chapter 2: FantineNow we meet Fantine.She is young and beautiful and in love with a man in Paris, but she has no family and no money.For Fantine, this is the love of her life.For the man in Paris, it is just a summer of love.Men are not kind to women, they have their fun and then they walk away.The man in Paris goes home to his rich family and leaves poor Fantine, and with a child, a little girl called Cosette.Fantine must find work, but how?Fantine has a child but no husband, and a woman without a husband is nothing, worse than nothing.People are not kind to a woman with a child but no husband.They turn their faces away, they close their doors, they say there's no work here for a woman like you.Fantine loves her daughter dearly, but what can she do?So in 1818, in a village near Paris, she leaves her little daughter with Monsieur and Madame Thenardier.They ask for 7 francs a month.Fantine pays the money, holds her daughter in her arms for the last time, and leaves.She takes the road for her home town of Montroy,and tears are running down her face.There is misery in her heart. Poor Fantine, poor Cosette.In Montroy, Fantinefinds work in a factory.This is the factory of Monsieur Madeleine, an important man in the town and very rich.Everybody likes him, because he is a good man.He is kind to his workers, he helps people,and his factory gives many jobs to the townspeople.But who is he, this Monsieur Madeleine?Where did he come from?He arrived in Montroy at the end of 1815,but nobody knows his family or anything about him.Fantine sent money every month to the Thenardiers.They were not good people, and they used the money for their own daughters.Poor little Cosette was a hungry, dirty,unloved child.She worked all day, she cleaned the house,she carried water, she washed the clothes.But Fantine knew nothing of this, and she worked long hours to make money for Cosette.The next year, the Thenardiers asked for 12 francs a month.The year after that, they wanted 15 francs.Then Fantine lost her job at the factory because the women did not like her. “She has achild in a village somewhere near Paris.”“Yes, and where's her husband.”“She doesn't have one.”“We don't want that kind of woman here. She must go.”Fantine found work making shirts.It was hard work for little money.She was often ill with a small dry cough.The Thenardiers wrote again, “Your daughter needs a warm dress for winter, send 10 francs at once.”Fantine did not have 10 francs.She thought long and hard, and went to the barber in the town.She took off her hat, and her golden hair fell down her back.“That's beautiful hair,” said the barber.“What can you give me for it?”“10 francs.”“Then cut it off.”She sent the money to the Thenardiers.“My daughter's not cold now,” she thought, “She'swearing my hair.”Soon, another letter came from the Thenardiers,“Send 100 francs, or Cosette must leave our house.”100 francs? How can a poor woman get that kind of money? There was only one way.One cold winter evening, outside a restaurant in the center of Montroy, a woman walked up and down.There was snow on the ground, but the woman wore an evening dress with flowers in her hair.Some young men came out of the restaurant,saw her, and began to call her bad names.They laughed and shouted, but the woman did not look at them.Then one young then took some snow and put it down the back of the woman's dress.The woman was Fantine.She gave a cry, turned, and hit the young man's face with her hands.People came to watch, laughing.A tall policeman arrived, took the woman by the arm and pulled her away.“Come with me,” he said.This policeman was Inspector Javert.He was new to Montroy, and he was a hard man.To him, the law was the only important thing in life.He hated criminals.The law in France at that time was not kind to women like Fantine.Javert took Fantine to the office of police.“You hit a man in the street and that's a crime,” He told her, “You're getting six months.”“Six months in prison?” Fantine cried, “no,I'm not a bad woman, monsieur, please, I must work. I need the money for my little daughter. Please, please don't send me to prison.”She fell to the floor crying.“Take her away,” Javert said to a policeman.“One moment, please,” said a new voice.Everybody turned to look at the door, and there stood the good, the great Monsieur Madeleine.He was an important man in Montroy.“Inspector,” he said, “I was outside the restaurant, too. And I can tell you the true story.”“The young man began the fight, and this poor woman,” he looked at Fantine on the floor, “must go free. She did nothing wrong.”“The woman is a criminal,” said Javert angrily.“She must go free,” said Monsieur Madeleine,“Ask the other people at the restaurant. We all saw the same thing.”Fontain stood up slowly, she began to cough,a hard dry noise.Monsieur Madeleine took her arm gently.“My dear child, you are not well,” he said.Javert's cold eyes stared at Monsieur Madeleine.“Do I know you from somewhere?” he said, “Were you ever at Toulon?”Monsieur Madeleine looked at him.His face did not change, but his eyes were suddenly very watchful.“No, I don't know Toulon.” he said.Monsieur Madeleine took Fantine to the little hospital in Montroy.She lay in bed and coughed and coughed.Monsieur Madeleine listened to her sad story, and the next day he sent money to the Thenardiers.“Now you must get better,” he told Fantine, “Cosette needs you.”But Fantine did not get better.She was now very ill, and five days later the doctor spoke to Monsieur Madeleine.“Does she have a child, this poor woman?”He said, “Yes, a small daughter.”“You must bring the child here soon.”Monsieur Madeleine went to sit by Fountain's bed.“Monsieur madeleine, you are so kind to me. I want to see my daughter one last time.Please, can you? Bring Cosette to me, please, monsieur.”Monsieur Madeleine took her hand.“Of course, I can,” he said gently.And then, the door of the room suddenly opened behind him, and Fantine cried out “No, monsieur.”Madeleine looked round quickly.InspectorJavert came into the room with four policemen.“Jean Valjean, prisoner at Toulon, I am arresting you,” Javert said, “After you left the prison, you stole money from a child in Toulon. You are still a thief, and now you must go to prison for life.”Fantine sat up in bed.“No,” she cried, “Cosette!”Monsieur Madeleine stood up slowly.“Inspector, give me three days.” He said.He was a big man, much bigger than Javert.“Three days to bring this poor woman's child to her before she dies, then you can take me.”Javert laughed loudly, “Three days, you're going to run away?”Behind the two men, Fantine cried out, “Monsieur Madeleine, please take care of Cosette. Please.”Javert turn to her, “Be quiet, woman,there's no Monsieur Madeleine here. This man is a criminal called Jean Valjean,and he's going to prison.”Fantine stared at Javert and tried to speak,but she could not.She fell back in the bed and lay still. She was dead.The people of Montroy talked about that day for a long time, the death of the woman Fantine,the arrest of Monsieur Madeleine.Javert put Monsieur Madeleine in a locked room in the police office, but in the night, he broke down the door and escaped.Where did he go? Did he go to his house in the town?His old servant said “no”, she saw nobody and heard nothing.She said she loved Monsieur Madeleine very much.So where did Monsieur Madeleine go?Nobody in Montroy saw him again.One thing was certain.In Monsieur Madeleine's house, there were two beautiful old silver candlesticks.The next day they were gone.翻译第二章：芳汀现在，我们来认识芳汀。她年轻貌美，在巴黎与一个男人坠入爱河，但她没有家人，也没有钱。对芳汀来说，这是她一生的挚爱；但对那个巴黎男人而言，这不过是一场夏日恋情罢了。男人们对待女人并不仁慈，他们寻欢作乐之后，便一走了之。那个巴黎男人回到了他富有的家族，留下了可怜的芳汀，以及他们的孩子——一个名叫珂赛特的小女孩。芳汀必须找到工作，可她能怎么办呢？芳汀有个孩子却没有丈夫，而在那个时代，没有丈夫的女人什么都不是，甚至比什么都不是还要不堪。人们对带着孩子却没有丈夫的女人毫不留情。他们对她冷眼相待，对她紧闭大门，还会说：“像你这样的女人，我们这儿没有工作。”芳汀深爱着她的女儿，可她又能做些什么呢？于是，在1818年，在巴黎附近的一个村庄里，她把小女儿托付给了德纳第夫妇。他们要求每个月付7法郎。芳汀付了钱，最后一次将女儿紧紧抱在怀里，然后转身离开。她踏上了返回故乡蒙特勒伊的路，泪水顺着脸颊不断滑落。她的心中充满了无尽的苦难。可怜的芳汀，可怜的珂赛特。在蒙特勒伊，芳汀在一家工厂找到了工作。这家工厂的老板是马德兰先生，他是镇上的大人物，非常富有。大家都很喜欢他，因为他是个大好人。他对工人们很仁慈，乐于助人，而且他的工厂为镇上的许多人提供了工作。可是，这位马德兰先生究竟是谁？他又从何而来？他是在1815年底来到蒙特勒伊的，但没有人知道他的身世，对他一无所知。芳汀每个月都会按时寄钱给德纳第夫妇。可他们并非善类，竟把芳汀寄来的钱全用在了自己亲生女儿的身上。可怜的小珂赛特成了一个挨饿、肮脏、无人疼爱的孩子。她整天干活，打扫屋子，提水，洗衣服。但芳汀对此一无所知，她只能拼命工作，为珂赛特多挣些钱。第二年，德纳第夫妇要求每月寄12法郎。再往后一年，他们又要15法郎。后来，芳汀失去了工厂的工作，因为厂里的女工们不喜欢她。“她有个孩子，寄养在巴黎附近的某个村子里。”“是啊，可她丈夫在哪儿呢？”“她没有丈夫。”“我们这儿不想要那种女人。她必须走人。”芳汀只好靠做衬衫来谋生。活儿很累，挣的钱却很少。她经常生病，总是干咳不止。德纳第夫妇又写信来：“你女儿冬天需要一件暖和的裙子，马上寄10法郎来。”芳汀拿不出10法郎。她思前想后，最终走进了镇上的理发店。她摘下帽子，一头金发垂落在背上。“多漂亮的头发啊，”理发师说。“这头发你能给我多少钱？”“10法郎。”“那就剪了吧。”她把换来的钱寄给了德纳第夫妇。“我的女儿现在不会挨冻了，”她想，“她穿着我的头发呢。”没过多久，德纳第夫妇又来信了：“寄100法郎来，不然珂赛特就得滚出我们家。”100法郎？一个穷苦女人上哪儿去弄这么一大笔钱？只剩下最后一条路了。在一个寒冷的冬夜，蒙特勒伊市中心的一家餐馆外，一个女人正来回踱步。地上满是积雪，可她却穿着晚礼服，头上还戴着花。几个年轻男人从餐馆里走出来，看见她，便开始用下流的话辱骂她。他们又笑又叫，但那个女人连看都没看他们一眼。接着，其中一个年轻男人抓起一把雪，顺着那个女人的衣领塞进了她的后背。那个女人正是芳汀。她惊叫一声，转过身，一巴掌狠狠打在那个年轻男人的脸上。人们围过来看热闹，哈哈大笑。这时，一个高大的警察走了过来，一把抓住女人的胳膊，将她拉开。“跟我走。”他说。这个警察是沙威警长。他刚到蒙特勒伊不久，是个冷酷无情的人。在他看来，法律是生命中唯一重要的东西。他痛恨罪犯。而当时法国的法律，对芳汀这样的女人是毫不留情的。沙威把芳汀带到了警察局。“你在大街上打了一个男人，这是犯罪，”他告诉她，“你要被判六个月的监禁。”“六个月？”芳汀哭喊道，“不，我不是坏女人，先生，求求您，我必须工作。我需要钱养活我的小女儿。求求您，千万别把我送进监狱。”她倒在地上痛哭起来。“把她带走。”沙威对另一名警察说。“请等一下。”一个陌生的声音响起。所有人都转头看向门口，只见那位善良、伟大的马德兰先生正站在那里。他是蒙特勒伊的显要人物。“警长，”他说，“我当时也在餐馆外面。我可以告诉你事情的真相。”“是那个年轻人先挑起事端的，而这个可怜的女人，”他看了一眼倒在地上的芳汀，“必须被释放。她没有任何过错。”“这个女人是个罪犯！”沙威愤怒地说。“她必须被释放，”马德兰先生说，“去问问餐馆里的其他人吧。我们大家看到的都是一样的。”芳汀慢慢站起身，开始剧烈地咳嗽，发出沉闷干涩的声音。马德兰先生温柔地扶住她的胳膊。“我可怜的孩子，你身体不好。”他说。沙威冰冷的双眼死死盯着马德兰先生。“我是不是在哪儿见过你？”他说，“你以前去过土伦吗？”马德兰先生看着他。他的面庞毫无波澜，但眼神突然变得极度警觉。“不，我不知道什么土伦。”他说。马德兰先生把芳汀送到了蒙特勒伊的小医院。她躺在床上，不停地咳嗽。马德兰先生听完了她悲惨的身世，第二天便派人把钱寄给了德纳第夫妇。“现在你必须好起来，”他告诉芳汀，“珂赛特需要你。”但芳汀并没有好转。她的病情已经非常严重了，五天后，医生对马德兰先生说：“这个可怜的女人有孩子吗？”“有，一个小女儿。”“你必须尽快把孩子接来。”马德兰先生走到芳汀的床边坐下。“马德兰先生，您对我太好了。我想再看一眼我的女儿。求求您，您能办到吗？把珂赛特带到我身边来吧，先生。”马德兰先生握住她的手。“我当然能办到。”他温和地说。就在这时，身后的房门突然被猛地推开，芳汀惊叫一声：“不，先生！”马德兰先生迅速回过头。沙威警长带着四名警察走进了房间。“冉阿让，土伦的囚犯，我现在逮捕你，”沙威说，“你出狱后，在土伦偷了一个孩子的钱。你依然是个贼，现在你必须被判终身监禁。”芳汀在床上猛地坐直身子。“不！”她哭喊道，“珂赛特！”马德兰先生缓缓站起身。“警长，给我三天时间。”他说。他是个大块头，比沙威高大得多。“给我三天时间，让我把这个可怜女人的孩子带到她面前，等她见上最后一面，你再抓我。”沙威放声大笑：“三天？你是打算趁机逃跑吗？”在两个男人身后，芳汀哭喊道：“马德兰先生，求您照顾珂赛特。求求您了。”沙威转过头对她吼道：“闭嘴，女人！这里没有什么马德兰先生。这个人是个叫冉阿让的罪犯，他马上就要进监狱了。”芳汀死死盯着沙威，试图开口说话，却发不出一点声音。她重重地倒回床上，再也没有动弹。她死了。蒙特勒伊的人们谈论那一天谈了很久很久，谈论着芳汀的死，以及马德兰先生被捕的事。沙威把马德兰先生关在警察局的一间密室里，但在夜里，他撞破房门逃跑了。他去了哪里？他回镇上的家了吗？他的老女仆说“没有”，她什么也没看见，什么也没听见。她说她非常敬爱马德兰先生。那么，马德兰先生到底去了哪里？蒙特勒伊再也没有人见过他。但有一件事是肯定的。在马德兰先生的家里，原本放着两只漂亮的老银烛台。第二天，它们就不见了。

Evan Hayes is an Academy Award-, BAFTA-, and Emmy-winning film producer whose nearly three-decade career has included major studio films and acclaimed documentaries, with credits on projects such as Everest, Burn After Reading, and Les Misérables. He reached the pinnacle of his career producing Free Solo, which won the 2019 Oscar for Best Documentary Feature, and has since continued producing both documentary and scripted projects. Check out his newest documentary Learning To Fly, in theaters and out on VOD on August 21st! IN THE NEWS: Nearly 100-year-old church crumbles as deadly 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocks Colombia, AOC goes viral injecting herself at 36 so she can freeze her eggs (we've got the reactions), Civil war breaks out in rich, white California town as activists from crime-plagued neighboring city demand it's ‘canceled', 6 Georgia police employees terminated for using Flock cameras to stalk people.GET IT ON! FOR MORE WITH EVAN HAYES:DOCUMENTARY: Learning To FlyIn Theaters August 21st and VODFOR MORE WITH RUDY PAVICH:WEBSITE: RudyPavichComedy.comINSTAGRAM: @ Rudy_Pavich PUNCH UP LIVE: https://punchup.live/rudypavichLIVE SHOWS: August 20 - Albuquerque, NMAugust 21 - Albuquerque, NM (2 Shows)August 22 - Tucson, AZThank you for supporting our sponsors:TakeUltra.com CODE: Carolla oreillyauto.com/adam Quince.com/ACSPluto.tvPodcastOneSimpliSafe.com/ADAMThe First 48See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Les Misérables || The Bishop | Javert || July 23, 1937; July 30, 193701:14 ... The Bishop == Orson Welles (Jean Valjean), Alan Devitt (Judge), Agnes Moorehead (Old Woman, Madame Magloire), Frank Readick (Bishop of Digne)31:48 ... Javert -- Hiram Sherman (Letter Deliverer, Factory Official, Idler who torments Fantine), Betty Garde (Favourite), Alice Frost (Fantine), Agnes Moorehead (Marguerite), Ray Collins (Traveling Dentist, Fauchelevent), Martin Gabel(Inspector Javert), Orson Welles (Jean Valjean, Monsieur Madeleine)#VictorHugo #LesMisérables #LesMiserables: : : : :You can donate to show your support for my podcast and the time I put into creating and posting every week. Donations are through my duane.media PayPal account:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MSL7S8FKCSL94My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES.Subscribing is free and you'll receive new post notifications. Also, if you have a moment, please give a 4-5 star rating and/or write a 1-2 sentence positive review on your preferred service -- that would help me a lot.Thank you for your support.https://otr.duane.media | Instagram @duane.otr#orsonwelles #oldtimeradio #otr #radioclassics #citizenkane #oldtimeradioclassics #classicradio #mercurytheatre #duaneotr:: :This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

On the Saturday August 8, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet filmmaker, director, producer, and podcast host Pete Ferriero. Pete gained recognition for his documentaries The Price of Fame (about wrestling legend Ted DiBiase) and Her Name Is Chef (streaming on Hulu), which was praised by Padma Lakshmi for spotlighting women in the culinary world. He’s also the creator and host of the popular Beverly Hills, 90210 Show podcast, where he dives deep into the iconic series alongside its original producers and cast. His latest project, the feature documentary The Best Pizza is in LA, makes the bold case that Los Angeles is home to the world’s best pizza — complete with celebrity chefs and unforgettable pie tours. Then we meet Jake David Smith, a Broadway and national-tour musical theatre veteran. who made his Broadway debut in Disney’s Frozen, starred as Marius on the national tour of Les Misérables, and originated Prince Oliver in the Off-Broadway (and Amazon Prime) production of Between the Lines. Today we talk about his career and playing Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby, a extravaganza that Entertainment Weekly said explodes with life and energy. It’s playing at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto until August 23.

On the Saturday August 8, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we'll meet filmmaker, director, producer, and podcast host Pete Ferriero. Pete gained recognition for his documentaries The Price of Fame (about wrestling legend Ted DiBiase) and Her Name Is Chef (streaming on Hulu), which was praised by Padma Lakshmi for spotlighting women in the culinary world. He's also the creator and host of the popular Beverly Hills, 90210 Show podcast, where he dives deep into the iconic series alongside its original producers and cast. His latest project, the feature documentary The Best Pizza is in LA, makes the bold case that Los Angeles is home to the world's best pizza — complete with celebrity chefs and unforgettable pie tours. Then we meet Jake David Smith, a Broadway and national-tour musical theatre veteran. who made his Broadway debut in Disney's Frozen, starred as Marius on the national tour of Les Misérables, and originated Prince Oliver in the Off-Broadway (and Amazon Prime) production of Between the Lines. Today we talk about his career and playing Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby, a extravaganza that Entertainment Weekly said explodes with life and energy. It's playing at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto until August 23.

Can people really change? Or do we simply become more of who we've always been? In this episode of Wisdom of the Body, Heather Grzych explores this timeless question through Victor Hugo's Les Misérables and the transformation of Jean Valjean, a man whose life is changed by an unexpected act of mercy. Drawing from Christianity, Greek mythology, and Ayurveda, Heather explores the forces that shape who we become—from grace and choice to our environments, habits, and experiences. She reflects on why some people are able to transform while others remain trapped in old patterns, and why lasting change requires not just different actions, but a different relationship with who we believe we can become.   Heather Grzych, ADLC is an American author and teacher of Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. Heather's first book, The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, Wisdom of the Body, holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally.    Connect with Heather:  Learn more at www.heathergrzych.com  Instagram.com/heathergrzych  Facebook.com/grzychheather    Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: https://www.heathergrzych.com    Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online

Les Misérables by Victor Hugo单词提示1.misery 苦难2.bishop 主教3.candlestick 蜡烛台原文Chapter 1: Jean ValjeanIt is the year 1796, and the people of France are hungry; not the rich people, of course, they have food, they have warm clothes, they have beautiful houses; no, it is the poor people of France.Jean Valjean is one of these poor people.He is a young man, big, strong, and a good worker, but he has no work.He cannot find work, and he is hungry.He lives with his sister in the village of Bree, her husband is dead and she has seven children.It is a cold, hard winter and there is no food in the house, no bread.Nothing and seven children.Jean Valjean is a good man; he is not a thief.But how can a man just sit there when his sister's children cry all night because they are hungry?What can a man do?He leaves his house at night and goes down the village night.He puts his hand through the window of the bakery.“Crash!”,he takes a loaf of bread and he runs.He runs fast, but other people run faster.France is not kind to poor people.France send Jean Valjean to prison for five years.After four years, he escapes.They find him and bring him back.They give him six more years.Once again, he escapes, and two days later they find him and they give him another eight years,19 years in prison for a loaf of bread.In 1815, when he leaves prison, Jean Valjean is a different man.Prison changes people.Years of misery, years of back breaking work,years of cruel prison guards, these things change a man once.There was love in Jean Valjean's heart, now there is only hate.One evening in October in the year 1815,there was a knock on the door of the Bishop of Denya's house.“Come in”, said the bishop.The bishop was a kind man.Everyone in the town of Denya knew that poor people, hungry people, miserable people, they all came to the door of the bishop's house.The bishop's sister looked at the man at the door that night, and she was afraid.“Look at him,” she whispered to the bishop, “he is a big man and a dangerous one. He carries a yellow card, so he was once a prisoner, a bad man.”But the bishop did not listen.“Come in, my friend,” he said to the man at the door, “come in, you must eat dinner with us and sleep in a warm bed tonight.”The man stared at the bishop.“My name is Jean Valjean,” he said, “I was a prisoner in Toulon for 19 years. Here is my yellow card, see, people everywhere shut their doors in my face, but not you, why not?”“Because my friend, in the eyes of God, you are my brother,”said the bishop smiling, “So come in and sit by our fire.”The bishop turned to his sister, “Now sister, our friend Jean Valjean needs a good dinner. Bring out the silver dinner plates. It's a special night tonight.”“Not the silver plates,” whispered the bishop's sister.Her eyes went quickly to Jean Valjean, then back to the bishop's face.“Yes, the silver plates,” said the bishop, “and the silver candlesticks, too. The church has these beautiful things, but they are for our visitors, and our visitor tonight must have only the best.”And so, Jean Valjean sat down with the bishop and his sister, and ate from silver plates.He ate hungrily. It was his first good meal for weeks.“You're a good man,” he said to the bishop, “perhaps the only good man in France.”But Valjean could not take his eyes away from the silver plates.After the meal, the bishop's sister put the silver plates away, and Valjean's eyes watched.He saw the place, and he remembered it in the night, in his warm bed in the bishop's house.He thought about the plates, they were big,heavy, so much silver in them.“I can sell those plates,” he thought, “for just one of them. I can eat well for months.”19 years in prison is a long time, and 19 hard years change a man.By morning, Valjean was a long way from the bishop's house.But how do you carry big silver plates? How do you hide them?People in Denya began to whisper.“Did you see him? That big man carrying six silver plates? Where did he get them from? Those plates came from the church. A man like that doesn't have silver plates, no, and he carries a yellow card, did you see? So he was a prisoner once, he's a thief, he stole those plates.”The police heard the whispers, they went after Jean Valjean, found him and took him back to the bishop's house in the afternoon.But there, they had a surprise.“My dear friend,” the bishop, said to Jean Valjean, “I am so pleased to see you. You forgot the candlesticks, I gave you the silver plates and the candlestick, you remember, but you forgot to take the candlesticks when you left.”“But this man is a thief.” said one of the policemen.“No, no, of course not,” said the bishop smiling, “I gave the silver to Monsieur Valjean.”“You mean he can go? He is free?” said the policeman.“Of course,” the bishop said.All this time Jean Valjean stared at the bishop, and said not one word.The policeman went away, and the Bishop of Denya went into his house and came out again with the two silver candlesticks.They were tall and heavy and beautiful.The bishop put the candlesticks into Jean Valjean's hands.“Jean Valjean, my brother,” he said, “you must leave your bad life behind you. This is God's silver, and I am giving it to you. With it, you can begin a new good life. I am buying your soul for God.”Jean Valjean left the town of Denya with his silver plates and his silver candlesticks.Suddenly he was a rich man, but he did not understand why.“What's happening to me,” he thought, “everything is changing. How can I hate people when this bishop is so good to me? What shall I do, how shall I live?”Prisoner Valjean did not understand anything.He sat down by the road with his head in his hands and cried.He cried for the first time in 19 years.How long did he sit there crying? What didhe do next and where did he go?Nobody knows, but when the sun came up on anew day, he was a changed man.翻译第一章：冉阿让那是1796年，法国人民正饱受饥饿之苦；当然，富人不在其列，他们有充足的食物、温暖的衣物和漂亮的房子；挨饿的，是法国的穷苦百姓。冉阿让就是这些穷人中的一员。他是个年轻人，身材高大，体格强壮，也是个勤快的好工人，但他就是找不到工作。他找不到活儿干，只能忍饥挨饿。他和姐姐住在布里村，姐夫已经去世，留下姐姐独自抚养七个孩子。那是一个寒冷而严酷的冬天，家里已经揭不开锅，连一点面包都没有了。家里空空如也，却还有七张嗷嗷待哺的嘴。冉阿让是个好人，他本不是贼。可是，当姐姐的孩子们因为饥饿整夜整夜地啼哭时，一个男人怎么能干坐着无动于衷呢？他又能做些什么呢？他在夜里离开家，摸黑走进村庄。他把手伸进面包房的窗户。“哐当！”他抓起一条面包，拔腿就跑。他跑得很快，但别人追得更快。法国对穷人并不仁慈。法国把冉阿让送进监狱，判了五年。四年后，他越狱了。他们抓回了他，又给他加了六年刑期。他再次越狱，两天后又被抓了回来，这次又加了八年。仅仅为了一条面包，他在监狱里整整熬了十九年。1815年，当他走出监狱时，冉阿让已经变成了另一个人。监狱是会改变人的。多年的苦难、多年的苦役、多年残酷狱卒的折磨，这些经历彻底改变了一人。冉阿让的心里曾经有过爱，如今却只剩下仇恨。1815年10月的一个傍晚，迪涅主教的宅邸响起了敲门声。“请进。”主教说道。主教是个仁慈的人。迪涅镇上的每个人都知道，穷人、饿着肚子的人、走投无路的人，都会来到主教家门前求助。那天晚上，主教的姐姐看着门外的男人，心里十分害怕。“你看看他，”她低声对主教说，“他是个大块头，看着很危险。他带着黄护照，说明他曾经是个囚犯，是个坏人。”但主教没有听她的。“请进吧，我的朋友，”他对门外的男人说，“请进来，你必须和我们一起吃顿晚饭，今晚还要睡在温暖的床上。”男人死死盯着主教。“我叫冉阿让，”他说，“我在土伦的监狱里蹲了十九年。这是我的黄护照，你看，走到哪里人们都对我闭门不见，但你却没有，为什么？”“因为我的朋友，在上帝眼里，你就是我的兄弟，”主教微笑着说，“所以请进来，在炉火旁坐下吧。”主教转过头对姐姐说：“姐姐，我们的朋友冉阿让需要一顿丰盛的晚餐。把那些银餐盘拿出来吧。今晚是个特别的夜晚。”“别拿银餐盘。”主教的姐姐低声说。她的目光迅速瞥向冉阿让，又马上转回主教的脸上。“就要拿银餐盘，”主教说，“还有银烛台也要拿出来。教堂拥有这些精美的器物，但它们本就是为客人们准备的，而我们今晚的客人，理应享受最好的待遇。”于是，冉阿让和主教以及他的姐姐坐在一起，用银餐盘吃着饭。他狼吞虎咽地吃着。这是他几周来吃的第一顿饱饭。“你是个好人，”他对主教说，“也许是法国唯一的好人。”但冉阿让的目光始终无法从那些银餐盘上移开。饭后，主教的姐姐把银餐盘收了起来，冉阿让的眼睛一直盯着。他看清了存放的位置，并在当晚、在主教家温暖的床上，将这一切牢牢记在心里。他想着那些盘子，它们又大又沉，里面全是实打实的银子。“我可以把那些盘子卖掉，”他想，“哪怕只卖一个，也够我舒舒服服吃上好几个月了。”十九年的牢狱之灾太漫长了，十九年的苦难足以改变一个人。到了第二天清晨，冉阿让已经离开主教的宅邸，走出了很远。可是，那么大的银餐盘怎么带走？又该怎么藏匿呢？迪涅镇上的人们开始窃窃私语。“你看见他了吗？那个大块头带着六个银餐盘？他从哪儿弄来的？那些盘子是教堂的。像他这种人不可能有银餐盘，不可能，而且他带着黄护照，你看见了吗？所以他以前是个囚犯，他是个贼，那些盘子是他偷的。”警察听到了这些议论，他们追上冉阿让，在下午将他押回了主教的家。但在那里，他们却迎来了一个意想不到的转折。“我亲爱的朋友，”主教对冉阿让说，“见到你回来我太高兴了。你把烛台落下了。我给了你银餐盘和烛台，你记得的，但你走的时候忘了把烛台带走。”“可这个人是个贼啊。”一名警察说道。“不，不，当然不是，”主教微笑着说，“那些银器是我送给冉阿让先生的。”“您的意思是，他可以走了？他自由了？”警察问。“当然。”主教说。在这整个过程中，冉阿让一直呆呆地盯着主教，一句话也没说。警察离开后，迪涅主教走进屋里，拿着那两只银烛台走了出来。它们又高又沉，十分精美。主教把烛台放进冉阿让的手里。“冉阿让，我的兄弟，”他说，“你必须把过去的罪恶生活抛在脑后。这是属于上帝的银器，现在我把它送给你。有了它，你可以开始一段崭新而向善的人生。我是在替上帝买下你的灵魂。”冉阿让带着银餐盘和银烛台离开了迪涅镇。突然间，他成了一个富人，但他自己都不明白为什么。“我到底怎么了，”他想，“一切都在改变。当这位主教对我如此仁慈时，我怎么能继续去恨别人呢？我该怎么办，我又该怎样活下去？”作为囚犯的冉阿让，对这一切感到茫然不解。他坐在路边，双手捂着脸，哭了起来。这是十九年来，他第一次流泪。他在那里坐了多久？接下来他又做了什么，去了哪里？没有人知道。但当新的一天太阳升起时，他已脱胎换骨，变成了一个全新的人。

Spencer Inch is one of those musicians who makes you realize how wide this career can actually be. We talked about his path from Wilton, Connecticut to the national touring circuit, and I kept thinking: this is exactly what Broadway Bound and Beyond is about.Here's what we got into:* Spencer started on drums at age six when his parents bought him a CB700 from a neighbor — he still talks about that kit like it was a Stradivarius* He studied classical percussion at Penn State, then pivoted to jazz drum set at the University of Miami's Frost School — going from big fish to small pond overnight, and what he did about it* He did multiple contracts on cruise ships right out of grad school, playing everything from waltzes to Glenn Miller to German polka with no internet and no time to prepare — and why he says he learned more there than in six years of school* He toured the country opening for the Counting Crows with singer-songwriter Seán Barna — playing to amphitheater crowds of 3,000 to 7,000 people, and the moment the Counting Crows' drummer handed him the sticks to close out a show* He spent a year and a half on the Come From Away national tour playing bodhran — on stage, in the action, 467 shows — after saying yes to an instrument he'd never played before* He's now on the Water for Elephants national tour, a gig that came directly through the music director he built a relationship with on Come From AwayThe throughline in Spencer's story isn't talent. It's relationships, saying yes, and taking every single gig seriously — no matter what it is. The polka gig. The Les Mis at a children's theater. All of it.Watch the full episode above!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

MJ and Jackie are back this week with LPN's resident NOT LIKE THE OTHER NERD BOYS, Jake Young from "Nerd Of Mouth", and he's here to weight in on the just passed San Diego Comic-Con that was basically ran by Marvel. Including all the Ryan's anyone could handle and a Canadian tuxedo that's a lil too south of the border to be considered Canadian, if ya know what we mean. Ryan Gosling is announced for "Ghost Rider", while Ryan Reynolds was "sneakin'" 'round dressed as JeanPool and crashin' the Avengers panel. MJ details their logistical mistake of a "Les Misérables Arena Concert Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall" weekend! There's a new doll on the market and it's got all the SACKS and FLUIDS your child CRAVES! And for whatever reason, they're trying to revive Johnny Depp's husk of a career with an unnecessary Scrooge backstory. THE MUPPETS DID IT BETTER. Then it's onto THE LIST of "Verrrrrrry Fascinating Music Facts That Even Diehard Fans Might Not Know!", followed by BLINDZ, and then it's onto a Jackie's Snackie's @ 1:08:38 that's gotta be SHARED, and an MJ's Minute Munchies @ 1:14:22 that (hopefully) doesn't end in vomit this time. And a special Jakey's  Slakeys Numba 5 @ 1:23:09 til @ 1:28:46, PLUS SO MUCH MORE!!! Want even more Page 7? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/Page7Podcast Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Page 7 ad-free.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Sarah on foreign shores, Alex heads to the Old Vic rehearsal room to chat to stage and screen legend Roger Allam. Known for his TV and stage appearances in the likes of The Thick of It, Les Misérables and Frank and Percy, Allam is back on stage this summer in How The Other Half Loves at the Old Vic. And, apparently, he played a certain body part in an Ayckbourn radio play. Allam also touches on the topic of amplification and seeing his greats at the Old Vic when he was young. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg and Yvonne talk with Megan Blardo and Anthony Blardo about Eastlight Theatre's upcoming production of Les Misérables, opening August 14. Anthony discusses the character he portrays and the experience of performing in one of Broadway's most beloved musicals, while Megan shares how the powerful score brings the story to life. They also talk about working with a talented cast from across the region and what audiences can expect from this iconic production filled with unforgettable music, emotion, and storytelling. For tickets and more information, visit www.eastlighttheatre.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Country roads, take us home! Of the many, many movies that use the famous John Denver song, who would've expected the DEFINITIVE one to be about about a couple kids in Western Tokyo who fall in love with a really cool cat statue?  This week our old friend Stephen Hilger of the very great Into the Aether podcast is filling in as guest host! Topics explored by Dom and Steve: Zelda games (of course), Les Mis (obviously), doing improv comedy for no one (what?), learning to love yourself as an artist, and for some reason, pro wrestling! What an episode! Next week we worship at the altar of PRINCESS MONONOKE (1997). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod References: Special Features Behind the Microphone Starting Point by Hayao Miyazaki Studio Ghibli: An Industrial History by Rayna Denison Hayao Miyazaki: Master of Japanese Animation by Helen McCarthy Studio Ghibli: The Complete Works 2nd Edition Cartoon Brew Atsushi Okui Interview John Lasseter Whisper of the Heart Introduction Credits: Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Spencer Inch is one of the busiest drummers in the tri-state area and has been doing it the right way for a long time. He's currently on the Water for Elephants national tour, and how he got there is a masterclass in how this business actually works.What we covered:* How his drum teacher in Norwalk, Connecticut — a musical theater pit musician himself — shaped everything about the way Spencer approaches charts, styles, and preparation* Going from a classical undergrad at Penn State to a jazz grad program at UM Frost and feeling completely out of his league — and why that was the best thing that ever happened to him* What cruise ships actually teach you that school never will: making people dance, reading a room, and playing polka music with no internet and no prep time* How his first connection into the New York theater world came from a drummer he barely knew who shared a rehearsal space in Williamsburg — that drummer went on to play with Billie Eilish* The real reality of life on a rock tour — the routine of it, the grind of load-in and load-out, and why it felt more like going to work than living a dreamThe advice he got on a cruise ship about playing polkas at the Blue Note — and why Wynton Marsalis walking in the door shouldn't change anything about how you play.The throughline in Spencer's story isn't talent. It's relationships, saying yes, and taking every single gig seriously — no matter what it is. The polka gig. The Les Mis at a children's theater. All of it. Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

  Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsThe Jigglewatts Burlesque ReviewDevin FinnAlex Garza Aye No! What We Talked About Les Mis in Concert Hadestown in theatres Oh, Mary West End to start at 6:30? They're playing Our Song – Espanol Theater Games App Real Women have Curves – Pasadena 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)   

Through the story of Les Misérables, we explore the contrast between grace and law through the lives of Jean Valjean and Inspector Javert. One allows grace to transform his identity and begin a new story, while the other cannot accept it. God's grace has the power not only to save us, but to free us from our past and completely change our future.

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

 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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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