Podcasts about Nutcracker

Jeff and Phil welcome director Jennifer Lin and producer Jon Funabiki to talk about their documentary Ten Times Better and the incredible untold story of George Lee, a pioneering dancer with an unheralded place in ballet and Broadway history. They discuss the sensational skill and artistry that landed George the role he originated in The Nutcracker with the New York City Ballet; the filmmakers' search for the former dance prodigy that tracked him down in Las Vegas, where he was working in relative obscurity as a blackjack dealer; the ongoing struggle for recognition and inclusion in the performing arts; and the film's efforts to honor and preserve George's story, especially in this moment as diverse narratives face the threat of suppression and erasure.  

Cameron Basden, Répétiteur for the Arpino Trust, joins us ahead of Fort Wayne Ballet's staging of Light Rain, as part of the Ballet Russe Reimagined series conclusion. Jim and Cameron discuss the evolution of our company over the years of performing Gerald Arpino's masterworks and the versatility and skill of Fort Wayne's dancers.

Welcome back to Busy Kids Love Music! In today's episode, we're celebrating the blossoming beauty of spring with classical music inspired by flowers! This episode is the perfect follow-up to our April Showers adventure, and it's all about music that captures the feeling of blooming gardens, delicate petals, and peaceful springtime scenes.

Olivia Book, is a professional ballet dancer in Ballet West's second company in Salt Lake City, Utah. Olivia grew up in a small town in Ontario, Canada and was born with a right arm limb deficiency. She has always been a natural performer and began ballet classes at a local dance studio at the young age of four, she later became a member of a competitive dance team from the age of nine until fifteen, competing in many different styles of dance. Olivia attended The Royal Danish Ballet summer school in 2018 and 2021. In 2019 at the age of 15, she attended the Youth American Grand Prix, placed in the top 12 in both the classical ballet and contemporary categories, and was awarded two of the most prestigious awards, Outstanding Performance and Special Commendation from the Jury at the Youth America Grand Prix and was also personally invited to the Ballet West summer intensive by Adam Sklute, BW Director. During that summer she was selected to join Ballet West Academy's Professional Training Division at the young age of 16 and made the tough decision to move away from home to live in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2021, she was promoted to the Trainee program and most recently to the second company in 2023. While at the BW Academy, Olivia was awarded the Adam Sklute scholarship in 2020 and 2022, for her exceptional artistry and has appeared in the TV show, The Next Step, season 8. She is studying Plant Based nutrition and is working on writing her memoir, capturing her dance journey from the very beginning, co-authored with her Mom. In her first two professional seasons with Ballet West she has performed in Dracula, Stars & Stripes,The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, Jekyll & Hyde, Serenade and Cinderella. Olivia has been featured in Pointe magazine(2020), Front Row Magazine(2024) and interviewed by KSL news reporter Carole Mikita (2023) and Cassidy Wixom, for KSL online(2024). Olivia can be found at: Instagram: @olivia_book_ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@oliviabook Ballet West website: https://www.balletwest.org/dancers/detail/olivia-book

Send us a textWelcome back Jam Fam!  We know you are going to love our chat with Andrea Kron.  Andrea is a wealth of knowledge, having been in the dance world as a performer, educator and choreographer.  Her credits speak for themselves, and you can see why we had her on the show.  Andrea received her Certificate of Dance from The Ailey School NYC where she was part of the Student Performance Ensemble and toured the New York metropolitan area. She has studied with the late Kevin Rotardier, the late David Howard, Milton Myers, Ann Reinking, the late Tony Stevens, Dorit Koppel, and Savion Glover.Performance credits include Radio City Music Hall, Helen Hayes Theatre, Hercules on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre, the role of Arabian in The Nutcracker as a guest artist as well as dancing as a Rockette in Cremaster 3, an independent film at the Guggenheim Museum,  directed by Matthew Barney.  She has also premiered numerous dance works at the Two River Theater, Silk City Arts Festival and SUNY New Paltz.As a choreographer, Andrea has created over fifty repertory works for students and professional companies ranging in style from classical to Modern to Musical Theatre, including full length versions of ballets to full scale musicals.  Some of her favorite shows and performances include A Funny Thing...Forum, Chicago, and Guys and Dolls. Other regional productions include Grease,  Annie, Bye Bye Birdie, Godspell and Footloose.Andrea guest teaches ballet, Horton modern, theatre dance, audition technique, injury prevention and Pilates.  She has designed injury prevention programs that fuse dance, science and anatomy so that students have a better understanding of how their bodies work.  Teaching credits include Broadway Dance Center, Marymount Manhattan College, SUNY New Paltz, and Montclair State University. She coaches students and professionals in NYC for auditions and college bound performers.Today's episode is brought to you by the Commercial Dance Experience at Seton Hill University.  For more information or to apply, go to:  setonhill_dancedept and follow the link in bio on Instagram!Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!Facebook: JAM Joe and Michelle's Dance PodcastInstagram: jam_dance_podcastTwitter: @jamdancepodcastEmail: jamdancepodcast@gmail.com

Bachelor Nation's Bekah Martinez joins Heather to chat about why she didn't want to get married to her partner, doomsday prepping, being woken up for sex, Bekah's legendary April's Fools jokes, thoughts on Arie Luyendyk's current relationship, and what reality show Bekah wants to be on next!! Plus, AN IMPORTANT MEDICAL UPDATE FROM HEATHER... and hotels for people who undergo plastic surgery!!We have deals for YOU!!The RealReal: Try Heather's trusted resource for authenticated luxury resale! Get $25 OFF off your first purchase at therealreal.com/dubrowThrive Causemetics: It's the cosmetics brand that Heather actually uses! Save more with 20% off your first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/dubrowHero Bread: It's Heather's favorite bread! Get 10% off your order at Hero.co and use code LETSTALKProgressive: Wanna save on car insurance? Visit Progressive.com to see how much you can save!Apartments.com: Looking for a place? Head to Apartments.com - THE place to find a place!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Margo is joined by Brian Selznick, the wildly imaginative author and illustrator whose groundbreaking books have redefined how we tell stories. Known for seamlessly blending text and image in powerful, cinematic ways, Brian shares the origins of his creative process, the stories behind his best-known works, and the magic of collaborative art-making. Together, they explore what it means to honor both the reader and the story, why grief and love are ever-present themes in his work, and how he approaches retelling iconic tales through fresh and inclusive lenses. From The Invention of Hugo Cabret to Run Away With Me, Brian's work invites readers into deeply felt worlds where art and narrative become one.   Margo and Brian discuss: The start of Brian's creative process and how he moves from words to illustration His unique storytelling style and cinematic inspirations What it was like to have The Invention of Hugo Cabret adapted by Martin Scorsese Collaborating with director Todd Haynes on the Wonderstruck film adaptation His philosophy on creative ownership and openness in adaptations Designing the 20th anniversary covers for the Harry Potter series and grappling with the controversies surrounding J.K. Rowling. The importance of telling authentic queer love stories in his new novel Run Away With Me Exploring universal themes of love, grief, and time in narrative The reimagining of The Nutcracker with a historical, class-conscious twist How Brian sees the future of storytelling as both expansive and inclusive   Connect with Brian: https://brianselznick.com https://instagram.com/thebrianselznick   Connect with Margo:  www.windowsillchats.com www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill https://www.yourtantaustudio.com/thefoundry  

Watch on Philo! - Philo.tv/DTHThe movie begins with these kids sneaking into a carnival after hours and turning everything back on. The ride goes nuts and they're able to get away before the security guard catches them. Cut to this rich dude speeding down a rural road. His name is Michael and he's driving to meet with a social worker at his sisters house. His sister & brother-in-law passed away and he thinks he's just going to sign some paper work. Turns out, he needs to watch his nephews until she finds a foster family for them. The kids are a lot. They live on this massive farm and just do whatever they want and Michael doesn't have time for this. He's got a big work presentation he is working on but the kids won't let him work. These kids keep messing with Michael and he has no idea what to do, so it's a lot of that. Michael keeps having to go into town to take calls because he's worried his boss is going to give his big project to his rival, Dog Face Devin. And keeps bumping into the social worker. Slowly, he begins to find his footing around the kids and they begin to understand each other a little more. When the opportunity presents itself for the kids to go live elsewhere but they'd be split up, Michael opts to stick around. There is this family in town that may be interested in adopting all the kids. Best part? They're rich. They get invited to come to their Christmas party and it's going great until the kids put a brick on the gas of a golf cart and it plows through a massive nativity set into the swimming pool. There's another prospective foster mom but after meeting with her, it becomes clear she's just in it for the money.Then Mike is hit with a big blow - his project is being taken from him and given to Dog Face Devin. The kids mom taught ballet and the kids are pretty good themselves. One of the kids, Junior, even wrote a "Much Better Nutcracker". Mike, who suddenly has a lot of free time, tells the kids that they're going to put the show on! They work hard to prepare for the event and they're all ready to go. Before the show, he's talking to Gretchen, the social worker. When she finds out that all of this is just to get attention on the kids to find them a foster family, she tells him that the kids are growing attached to him. He tells them that he loves them but there's no way he could take care of 4 pain in the butt kids. Unfortunately, one of the kids overhears this. Before he can fix things, he gets a call - his boss wants him back. He goes to tell the kids it's time to start the show but he discovers that they're gone. Michael goes on stage and tells the people that the show is cancelled. When everyone leaves, they see that the kids are doing the show outside at their parents memorial. The show is a big success. During the performance, the oldest boy, Justice, stabs Mike with his prop sword as he feigns an injury. He finally comes to the realization that he loves his nephews. After the show, he promises he's not going to leave them. 

This week around the Rosin Box, hosts Claire Kretzschmar and Soloist Aarón Sanz are talking about students on stage, with the help of two dancers at either end of that journey: 12-year-old (soon to be 13!) Theo Rochios, a current student at the School of American Ballet, and Soloist Harrison Coll, who is a substitute teacher at SAB. They share some of the challenges, thrills, and lessons dancers take on while at the School, and trade stories about the ultimate students-on-stage ballet: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®. (1:05:11) Edited by Gus Reed Music: "Je ne t'aime plus" by Pink Martini Courtesy of Pink Martini & Heinz Records

In this episode, I sit down with Ane Arrieta, a company dancer with the legendary Martha Graham Dance Company. Ane takes us through her unique path, from training at the Academy of Newport Contemporary Ballet in Rhode Island to discovering modern dance in college, and ultimately joining one of the most prestigious dance companies in the world.Ane shares behind-the-scenes insights into life as a Graham dancer, from intense rehearsals and international tours to performing historic roles and preparing for the company's upcoming 100th anniversary season. If you've ever wondered what it takes to dance for the Martha Graham Dance Company, this episode is for you!Key Topics:✨ How Ane's childhood Nutcracker performances sparked her passion for dance ✨ What drew her to modern dance and why she fell in love with Graham technique✨ The resilience required to navigate the dance world as a graduating college senior during COVID-19✨ How Ane transitioned from Graham 2 to the Martha Graham Dance Company✨ The physical and mental demands of Graham technique and how she stays injury-free✨ What a typical week looks like for a Graham dancer—rehearsals, touring, and self-care✨ The thrill of performing Martha Graham's iconic works and what's next in her careerConnect with Ane:INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/anearrietaWEBSITE: https://marthagraham.org/Links and Resources:Get your copy of The Intentional Career HandbookSet up ticketing for your next event with DRT (Make sure to mention that The Brainy Ballerina sent you!)1-1 Career Mentoring: book your complimentary career callLet's connect!My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerinaQuestions/comments? Email me at caitlin@thebrainyballerina.com

SPONSORS: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DANNYB for $20 off your first purchase. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit https://betterhelp.com/dannybrown to get 10% off your first month. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at https://shopify.com/dannyb On this episode of The Danny Brown Show, Danny and The Booth People talk about field trips, Chinese buffets, and people who have no inner monologue. They answer questions about mixing, an addict girlfriend, and the ideal bachelor party. They watch videos that feature a balloon farter, a black goat, a cooter slap, a guy nailing his foot, a girl “saving” turtles, and a dude getting caught masturbating on his birthday. Other topics include: gravity bongs, tailoring jeans, losing weight, inZoi, and the Nutcracker. Enjoy! Have a question for Danny? Hit us up at danny@thedannybrownshow.com The Danny Brown Show Ep. 151 https://xdannyxbrownx.com https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:43 - A New Video Game 00:03:20 - Spin the Wheel: Chinese Buffets 00:06:03 - Ask Danny: No Inner Monologue 00:12:59 - The Ideal Bachelor Party & An Addict Girlfriend 00:16:34 - Best Of & Mixing 00:20:24 - Weird Web Videos: Balloon Fart, A Black Goat, & Field Trips 00:27:15 - Sibling Torture & Nail in Foot 00:30:53 - Saving Turtles & Killing Lizards 00:34:35 - Birthday Surprise & Losing Weight 00:39:36 - Cooter Slap & Anxiety 00:44:22 - Spin the Wheel: Gravity Bongs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time in its history, Fort Wayne Ballet is performing a work by the great choreographer George Balanchine. As we anticipate the upcoming part two of our Ballet Russe Reimagined series, Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown discuss the iconic ballet Serenade.Fort Wayne Ballet's second of a three-part series, Ballet Russe Reimagined, will be performed on April 11 and 12 at the Pearl Street Arts Center. This performance features Rite of Spring and Serenade.Purchase tickets at:   https://tickets.artstix.org/TheatreManager/6/login?event=0&search=P_SEQ%20in(4250,4251,4252)

David Ingram is Fort Wayne Ballet's guest choreographer for Les Sylphides as part of the Ballet Russe Reimagined series. In this interview, Jim Sparrow asks David about his career and his inspiration for setting new movement to this classic piece. Fort Wayne Ballet's first of a 3-part series, Ballet Russe Reimagined, will be performed on March 21 and 22 at the Pearl Street Arts Center. The first performance features Les Sylphides and The Rite of Spring.

The En Avant series, narrated by Fort Wayne Ballet Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown, airs Saturdays on 89.1 WBOI during the Classical Connections Review. This episode of the Kinetic Conversations Podcast is a supercut of Karen's six-part series on the history of the Ballet Russe, from its post-classical beginnings in Russia to its influence on the American ballet renaissance.Fort Wayne Ballet's first of a 3-part series, Ballet Russe Reimagined, will be performed on March 21 and 22 at the Pearl Street Arts Center. The first performance features Les Sylphides and The Rite of Spring.

In this episode I am joined by Lars Nelson, a professional dancer with New York City Ballet since 2010. Lars shares his captivating journey from singing in the Grand Rapids Choir of Men and Boys to falling in love with ballet during a performance of The Nutcracker. He discusses his rigorous training in Michigan, his transformative experiences at the School of American Ballet, and his transition from student to professional at New York City Ballet.Lars also reflects on his most cherished and challenging roles, including dancing in George Balanchine's Kammermusik No. 2 and Square Dance. He opens up about the honor of dancing in the corps de ballet, the camaraderie within the company, and how he keeps performances fresh even after 15 years on stage.Beyond ballet, Lars shares his journey pursuing a Bachelor of Business with a focus on Supply Chain Operations Management at Penn State, offering insight into balancing academics with a demanding dance career. Connect with Lars:INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/larsikistlerEMAIL: larsnelson1@gmail.comLinks and Resources:Get your copy of The Intentional Career Handbook1-1 Career Mentoring: book your complimentary career callLet's connect!My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerinaQuestions/comments? Email me at caitlin@thebrainyballerina.com

Jared Redick|Transformational Leader|Mentoring the Next Generation of ArtistsPreparing Dancers for a Global StageJared Redick, an award-winning, sought-after master teacher, choreographer, and coach whose leadership has shaped the global dance community. A third-generation ballet dancer, Jared blends a deep respect for classical traditions with an innovative approach to contemporary work. He currently serves as a full professor and Assistant Dean of Dance at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), one of the nation's top conservatories.During his 20-year career, Jared danced as a soloist with Boston Ballet, Miami City Ballet, and the Suzanne Farrell Ballet, performing classical, neoclassical, and contemporary works and collaborating with renowned choreographers such as Jorma Elo and Helen Pickett.After retiring, Jared transitioned to teaching and directing, sharing his expertise with leading companies like American Ballet Theatre, Finnish National Ballet, and Cincinnati Ballet. At UNCSA, he directs the acclaimed Nutcracker production, has led equity-focused curriculum updates, and served as interim dean, overseeing major productions and student success initiatives.Jared's accolades include the UNCSA Excellence in Teaching Award and international recognition as a juror and master teacher. Currently pursuing an MBA, he continues to innovate at the intersection of dance education and leadership.LinkedIn:https://www.jared-redick.com/Support PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprPEG uses StreamYard.com for our live podcastshttps://streamyard.com/pal/c/6290085463457792Get $10.00 Credit for using StreamYard.com when you sign up with our linkRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rss

The names are iconic and familiar to anyone in Minnesota with an interest in dance: the Andaházy School of Classical Ballet, Minnesota Dance Theatre, James Sewell Ballet, Saint Paul City Ballet, and many more. Minnesota dance insider Georgia Finnegan, with a decades-long career as a professional ballet dancer and administrator of several dance companies in the Twin Cities, has compiled for the first time a comprehensive and long overdue history of ballet in Minnesota. In a lively writing style that features entertaining and moving personal stories as well as factual accounts about ballet companies, dance schools, artistic visionaries, and the supporters who helped to make it possible, Finnegan has created a remarkable resource on this particular art form in a state renowned for its commitment to art and culture. From the international love story of Lorand and Anna Andaházy, to the Houltons and their beloved Nutcracker tradition, to the innovative Ballet of the Dolls, which brought new audiences to the dance performances, Grace & Grit introduces the major figures during more than eighty years of ballet in Minnesota, including companies and schools in Duluth, Rochester, Grand Rapids, and throughout the state as well as significant academic dance programs at several Minnesota colleges. Through numerous interviews and enhanced by her own experience and extensive connections, Finnegan presents her substantial in-depth research in a dynamic text that finally captures the successes, challenges, accomplishments, transitions, memorable performances, and fascinating people involved with the establishment and flourishing of ballet in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The names are iconic and familiar to anyone in Minnesota with an interest in dance: the Andaházy School of Classical Ballet, Minnesota Dance Theatre, James Sewell Ballet, Saint Paul City Ballet, and many more. Minnesota dance insider Georgia Finnegan, with a decades-long career as a professional ballet dancer and administrator of several dance companies in the Twin Cities, has compiled for the first time a comprehensive and long overdue history of ballet in Minnesota. In a lively writing style that features entertaining and moving personal stories as well as factual accounts about ballet companies, dance schools, artistic visionaries, and the supporters who helped to make it possible, Finnegan has created a remarkable resource on this particular art form in a state renowned for its commitment to art and culture. From the international love story of Lorand and Anna Andaházy, to the Houltons and their beloved Nutcracker tradition, to the innovative Ballet of the Dolls, which brought new audiences to the dance performances, Grace & Grit introduces the major figures during more than eighty years of ballet in Minnesota, including companies and schools in Duluth, Rochester, Grand Rapids, and throughout the state as well as significant academic dance programs at several Minnesota colleges. Through numerous interviews and enhanced by her own experience and extensive connections, Finnegan presents her substantial in-depth research in a dynamic text that finally captures the successes, challenges, accomplishments, transitions, memorable performances, and fascinating people involved with the establishment and flourishing of ballet in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

The names are iconic and familiar to anyone in Minnesota with an interest in dance: the Andaházy School of Classical Ballet, Minnesota Dance Theatre, James Sewell Ballet, Saint Paul City Ballet, and many more. Minnesota dance insider Georgia Finnegan, with a decades-long career as a professional ballet dancer and administrator of several dance companies in the Twin Cities, has compiled for the first time a comprehensive and long overdue history of ballet in Minnesota. In a lively writing style that features entertaining and moving personal stories as well as factual accounts about ballet companies, dance schools, artistic visionaries, and the supporters who helped to make it possible, Finnegan has created a remarkable resource on this particular art form in a state renowned for its commitment to art and culture. From the international love story of Lorand and Anna Andaházy, to the Houltons and their beloved Nutcracker tradition, to the innovative Ballet of the Dolls, which brought new audiences to the dance performances, Grace & Grit introduces the major figures during more than eighty years of ballet in Minnesota, including companies and schools in Duluth, Rochester, Grand Rapids, and throughout the state as well as significant academic dance programs at several Minnesota colleges. Through numerous interviews and enhanced by her own experience and extensive connections, Finnegan presents her substantial in-depth research in a dynamic text that finally captures the successes, challenges, accomplishments, transitions, memorable performances, and fascinating people involved with the establishment and flourishing of ballet in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

The names are iconic and familiar to anyone in Minnesota with an interest in dance: the Andaházy School of Classical Ballet, Minnesota Dance Theatre, James Sewell Ballet, Saint Paul City Ballet, and many more. Minnesota dance insider Georgia Finnegan, with a decades-long career as a professional ballet dancer and administrator of several dance companies in the Twin Cities, has compiled for the first time a comprehensive and long overdue history of ballet in Minnesota. In a lively writing style that features entertaining and moving personal stories as well as factual accounts about ballet companies, dance schools, artistic visionaries, and the supporters who helped to make it possible, Finnegan has created a remarkable resource on this particular art form in a state renowned for its commitment to art and culture. From the international love story of Lorand and Anna Andaházy, to the Houltons and their beloved Nutcracker tradition, to the innovative Ballet of the Dolls, which brought new audiences to the dance performances, Grace & Grit introduces the major figures during more than eighty years of ballet in Minnesota, including companies and schools in Duluth, Rochester, Grand Rapids, and throughout the state as well as significant academic dance programs at several Minnesota colleges. Through numerous interviews and enhanced by her own experience and extensive connections, Finnegan presents her substantial in-depth research in a dynamic text that finally captures the successes, challenges, accomplishments, transitions, memorable performances, and fascinating people involved with the establishment and flourishing of ballet in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

62: BREAKING DAWN | Hanan, the Tagalog Goddess of the DawnIt's a new day, a new episode, and finally time to talk about Hanan, the long-overdue Tagalog goddess of dawn! She's been there all along, ushering in the sunrise, bringing in the harvest, and very recently being recruited as the unofficial goddess of the New Year. But why do we know so little about her?Join us as we uncover Hanan's origins, from her celestial family (yes, she's sisters with Mayari and Tala) to her often-overlooked role in Philippine mythology. We take a deep dive into the myth where she blinds the Bakunawa in a cosmic battle to save the moon, a tale that somehow feels like The Nutcracker meets True Blood. We also discuss how modern Filipinos have unofficially assigned her the job of goddess of fresh starts, why her PR team (if she had one) is seriously slacking, and how this forgotten dawn deity deserves a Sailor Moon-style transformation sequence (artists, we need you on this). ✨ Start your day with us, a quiz, and a whole lot of mythological nerding out.—The Gods Must Be Crazy is a podcast on Philippine Mythology hosted by friends Anama Dimapilis and Ice Lacsamana, avid mythology nerds and semi-professional gossips. Follow us over at @godsmustbecrazy.pod on Instagram and Facebook for more good stuff. We welcome any suggestions on future topics or episodes.  You can also join us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thegodsmustbecrazypodcast.You can also find us on Youtube – Gods Must Be Crazy Podcast channel, where we post some of our episodes and interviews. For other inquiries, please email us at godsmustbecrazy.pod@gmail.comThe intro and outro music is by Brian O'Reilly (@dendriform on Instagram).—Sources:"Exploring the Tagalog Story of Hanan in Philippine Mythology." Wars and History. "Hanan: The Morning Goddess." Mythlok. "Hanan." Treasury of Tagalog. Accessed January 23, 2025. URL: https://tagalogmyth.wixsite.com/treasuryoftagalog/hanan. "Hanan, Tagalog Goddess of Dawn + Full Moon in Scorpio." Hella Pinay.  "Hanan (goddess)." EverybodyWiki Bios & Wiki.  "Philippine Mythology Gods and Goddesses: An Ultimate Guide." FilipiKnow.  "Exploring Philippine Mythology: Gods and Goddesses of Tagalog Pantheon." Yodisphere.  "Hanan | Facts, Information, and Mythology." Pantheon.org. URL: https://pantheon.org/articles/h/hanan.html. "Ancient Philippines: Rituals for Land, Weather and Sailing." The Aswang Project. URL: https://www.aswangproject.com/ancient-philippines-rituals/. "Religious Experiences and Spirituality: Indigenous Religions in Pre-colonial Philippines." Slideshare.net. URL: https://www.slideshare.net/indigenous-religions-philippines. "PRE-COLONIAL PERIOD: Philippine History." StudyLib. URL:  https://studylib.net/doc/pre-colonial-period-philippine-history. "Indigenous Religions of the Philippines: Preserving Ancient Beliefs." Pinas Culture. Accessed January 23, 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annapurna_(goddess) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanan_(given_name)  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27929190/#:~:text=Inspired%20by%20Philippine%20mythology%2C%20the,create%20ripples%20throughout%20the%20universe. 

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote the music for the Nutcracker, the Romeo and Juliet Fantasy-Overture, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, multiple symphonies, several operas, and more. He is among the most popular composers of the 19th century. But as usual he didn't do it alone. He and his friend Nadezhda von Meck had a 13-year correspondence of 1200 letters. They shared (almost) everything with each other, but they never actually … met. Still, Tchaikovsky credited Nadezhda for saving his bank account (many times over), and also his sanity, and even his life. It's safe to say that some of his most gorgeous music would never have been written without Nadezhda. Music for this episode includes licensed music from Pond5 and copyright-free music from Musopen.org. The pieces referenced include: The Nutcracker Suite Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture Sleeping Beauty Swan Lake 4th Symphony 6th Symphony Visit the website (herhalfofhistory.com) for sources, transcripts, and pictures. Support the show on my Patreon page for bonus episodes, polls, and a general feeling of self-satisfaction. Or make a one-time donation on Buy Me a Coffee. Join Into History for a community of ad-free history podcasts plus bonus content. Visit Evergreen Podcasts to listen to more great shows. Follow me on Threads or Instagram as Her Half of History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Shouhed is a nationally renowned, board-certifiedminimally invasive weight loss surgeon with expertise in Robotic Bariatric, Gastrointestinal, and Complex General Surgery. He was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, and graduated summa cum laude from UCLA with adegree in Human Physiology.  Dr. Shouhed earned early recognition, a Phi Beta Kappa induction, and a near-perfect MCAT score, which secured him a placeat UCSD School of Medicine with the highest merit-based scholarship. Dr. Shouhed completed his general surgery residency training at Cedars Sinai (#2Hospital in the country), where he graduated as Administrative Chief Resident.  He completed his fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, the first fellowship in the country, where he focused on minimally invasive bariatric, foregut and complex general surgery. Dr. Shouhed is also Medical Director of the Bariatric Surgery and Metabolic Weight Loss Center, Providence Saint John's Hospital.  Our focus today is really about the vascularabdominal syndromes that we can see so prevalent in connective tissue disorders & complex conditions. Please get us started with a description of the anatomy of the abdomen, including the GI organs, but also the ligaments &connective tissue that holds these organs in place and the vasculature that feeds them oxygen & carries away metabolic wastes.     Now, let's get into the syndromes that we wantto focus on today & we're going from the top down because that's how they might be unlocked, meaning closest to the heart to the most distant to the heart and in the pelvis, that's from chest to pelvis direction.     a. MALS: median arcuate ligament syndromeb. SMAS: superior mesenteric artery syndrome(duodenal comp) (meat?)c. Nutcracker: renal vein compressiond. May Thurner: iliac vein compressione. Pelvic congestion syndromes including pelvicvenous insufficiency, vaginal/ labial varices  For each we talk about: a. Symptomsb. Evaluation c. Treatment: ancillary tx? Visceral manipulation? What would a patient look for in a provider? Whois doing this care? How easy/ common are folks doing these treatments? Howoften can or do treatments go wrong? We end with discussing: where is research going with this? To find out more about our clinic (and request a call back): ⁠https://www.neurovedahealth.com/⁠- Phone: 206-379-1213- Email Reception@neurovedahealth.com

Is one required to immerse a new can opener before using it? As a metal utensil used in food preparation, it might appear, at first glance, that a new can opener acquired from a gentile requires immersion. In truth, however, it is clear from the Poskim that can openers do not require Tebila (immersion). A can opener does not come in contact with the food, and is used only to prepare the utensil in which the food is stored. Can openers are thus no different in this regard from a hammer or screwdriver, tools which quite obviously do not require Tebila. What is the status of a nutcracker with regard to Tebilat Kelim? Seemingly, since a nutcracker does not come in contact with the edible part of the nut, but simply removes the shell, it should not require immersion. However, there is a view among the authorities that any utensil used for preparing food for consumption requires immersion, regardless of whether it comes in contact with the food, and according to this view one would be required to immerse a nutcracker. As for the final Halacha, Hacham Ovadia Yosef rules in his Halichot Olam (vol. 7, p. 267) that strictly speaking, nutcrackers do not require Tebila, but it is preferable to immerse them without a Beracha, in order to satisfy all opinions. Hacham Ovadia further notes that dentures prepared by a non-Jewish dentist do not have to be immersed before use, even though they are used for eating, because they are made from enamel, a material that does not require Tebila. Summary: Can openers do not require Tebila before use. Nutcrackers do not, strictly speaking, require Tebila, but they should preferably be immersed without a Beracha. Dentures do not require Tebila.

Welcome to the second HOLE of SEASON TWO. Today's Holes: Improvised Shakespeare Waiting for Godot, Guffman, Lefty, etc. Unintentionally Scary Children's T.V. Shows BIT player Amber takes us on a journey that opens on Improvised Shakespeare and culminates with Twin Peak's pain and suffering symbol - creamed corn. Who knew? Flannery confesses her love for Beckett's Waiting for Godot, which triggers Luke to recall a Tempest performance with only three actors. This leads to a slightly morbid tale of Amber's grandmother saying goodbye from her hospice bed but then asking for a tuna fish sandwich. Finally, Luke tries to convey that the early muppets were very "weird," triggering Thea's memories of a dark and horrifying Norwegian children's T.V. show (Pompel og Pilt) where one puppet never finds the other and meets a broom.  This episode features many celebrity "sightings," including George Lucas, David Lynch, Dale Cooper*, Ross Bryant, Cookie Monster, Kermit the Frog, and the Bard himself! I can't give it all away here in the notes!  APOLOGIES: Creamed corn, the celebs listed above, Jim Henson and the Muppets (for at least the third time), Kyle Merritt MacLachlan (no relation), Chat Shows, Italy, Norway (sorry, Thea), The Nutcracker,  puppets, and Diabetes. As always, rabbitHOLE is unscripted and inspired by the CREW's real-life rabbit hole adventures. If you enjoy rabbitHOLE, follow, rate, and share it with your friends! DIRECTOR/CREATOR:  Billy Merritt EDITOR: Hill Kane CAST:  Dean Aisles Konrad Andrew Terry Armstrong Amber Bellsdale Luke Bovard Don Slovin Jason Spiro Lisa Steckman Thea Marie Thorkildsen Katya Vasilaky Flannery Wilson "rabbitHOLE" Improv is part of The BIT Comedy Network. Production Assistance, Audio Production, & Graphic Art by Hill Kane of Raising Kane Media + Marketing. MUSIC: "Shark Bait" performed by Little Kahunas | Produced by Peter Miller ©  Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com "The BIT" and "The BIT Comedy Network" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt ©2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved Inquiries + Notices + Requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com

The Ballet Russe finds new life in America after Diaghilev's death.

After getting his start in the Ballet Russe, George Balanchine makes a name in New York.

Stravinsky's unnerving music meets backdrops by... Picasso? As we move into our Spring season, we look ahead to our three stagings of the Ballet Russe Reimagined.  Jim and Karen sit down and discuss what the Ballet Russe means historically to ballet, and how our performances bring back the traditions of the roving dance company of the early 20th century. 

"Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest Skylar Brandt.  In this episode of "Dance Talk” ® , host Joanne Carey interviews Skylar Brandt, a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre. They discuss Skylar's journey from childhood dance classes to becoming a professional dancer, the importance of private coaching, and the emotional connection required in performance. Skylar shares insights into her preparation for roles, the dynamics of partnering, and her experiences as a principal dancer. The conversation also touches on her advocacy for causes close to her heart, her love for teaching, and her upcoming performances.  Skylar Brandt was born in Purchase, New York and began her training at the age of six at Scarsdale Ballet Studio. She attended the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theatre from 2005-2009. Brandt was a silver medalist at Youth America Grand Prix in 2004 and 2008. Brandt joined ABT II in 2009, became an apprentice with ABT in 2010, and joined the corps de ballet in 2011. She was promoted to Soloist in 2015 and to Principal in 2020. Among her leading roles with the Company are Giselle in Giselle, Medora in Le Corsaire, Kitri in Don Quixote, Odette/Odile in Swan Lake, Gamzatti in La Bayadere, Olga in Onegin, Clara, the Princess in The Nutcracker, Young Jane in Jane Eyre, Columbine in Harlequinade, Princess Praline in Whipped Cream, the Lead Maiden in Firebird, the Golden Cockerel in The Golden Cockerel, and roles in The Green Table, Pillar of Fire, The Sleeping Beauty, Bach Partita, The Brahms-Haydn Variations, Company B, Gong, In the Upper Room, Piano Concerto #1, Raymonda Divertissements, Sinfonietta, Symphonic Variations, and AFTERITE. Brandt was awarded a 2013 Princess Grace Foundation-USA Dance Fellowship. That same year, she was featured in the movie “Ballet's Greatest Hits”. In 2018, Brandt was the recipient of an unprecedented Special Jury Award for her performances on the Russian television show “Big Ballet”. In 2022, Brandt was named to the renowned "Forbes 30 Under 30" list of most influential leaders and entrepreneurs.  Skylar Brandt Website  ⁠https://www.skylarbrandt.com/ ⁠ Follow Skylar on Instagram ⁠ ⁠ ⁠@skylarbrandtballet ⁠  American Ballet Theatre Upcoming Performances  ⁠https://www.abt.org/performances/abt-on-tour/⁠  “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey wherever you listen to your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Follow Joanne on Instagram @westfieldschoolofdance  Tune in. Follow. Like us. And Share.  Please leave us review about our podcast!  “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy February! We are one month closer to the most wonderful time of the year!  This week, Julia and Anthony - sans Thom due to life! - gather to discuss the 2024 comedy film, "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever", which is based on the famous children's book of the same name by Barbara Robinson. In many ways, it's similar to Hulu's 2024 offering, "Nutcrackers", but does the more family friendly story with more overt religious undertones work better for the elves than Ben Stiller's morose comedy? You'll just have to tune in to find out! But one thing's for sure: this is one festive episode that will definitely give you those warm Christmas fuzzies on this cold, February, Monday morning.  So settle back, relax, and enjoy! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

This week on "Tis the Podcast", the elves dive into the 2024 Hulu original film "Nutcrackers." When Ben Stiller's character is called to handle his recently deceased sister's affairs, he discovers her children living in a state of chaos on their rural Ohio farm. As this uptight city dweller grapples with his newfound responsibility to his feral nephews, will the spirit of Christmas - and a reimagined version of "The Nutcracker" - help him discover what family truly means? Join Anthony, Julia, and Thom as they discuss this unique holiday tale, debate Ben Stiller's performance, and explore whether this film earns its emotional payoff. Plus, hear their thoughts on rural internet connections, the magic of dance, and what makes a Christmas movie truly feel "Christmassy." Pour yourself some eggnog, cozy up by the fire, and join us for another lively discussion as we continue our mission to keep the Christmas spirit alive 365 days a year. Don't forget to share your thoughts with us on social media after listening!  Enjoy! And thanks for your love and support, y'all!

We are continuing our mission to stay festive till February! In this episode, we discuss a newly released Christmas movie, Nutcrackers. We also go over the Academy Award Nominations. Instagram: @heyitstwogirls, @classicSTINA, @daniellecobianchi Twitter: @heyitstwogirls, @classicSTINA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Two Girls Drink Beer Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Dennis is joined via Zoom by Luke Willis, the director, co-writer and co-producer of Lady Like, a new documentary about RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14 runner-up Lady Camden AKA Rex Wheeler. Luke recalls first meeting Rex through the San Francisco ballet scene where they both had danced professionally, then being knocked out the first time he saw Rex perform as Lady Camden, not knowing Rex had started pursuing drag. Luke talks about telling Rex soon after that first show, "Let's make fun, campy, queer stuff together," and so they did. Their collaborations on short films eventually led to the documentary, which follows Rex's week-to-week journey as his season of Drag Race airs through the finale and beyond, but it also delves deep into Rex's troubled childhood and his future post Drag Race. Other topics include: Luke dropping out of college after his sophomore year to become a ballet dancer, the enduring magic of the movie Centerstage, how the perfectionism of dance is reflected in both his own work and Lady Camden's, that time he was in The Nutcracker growing up but kept it a secret, his most cherished memories from his dance career, the suitcases full of cash top drag queens take home from a club gig, the timeline he gave himself to get a feature film finished and that time he and his team built a spectacular ice cave for a Lady Camden video for under $100. https://www.ladylikemovie.com

Dean's Chat is so excited to welcome back student doctor Miko Fogarty! As a current 4th year student at the Samuel Merritt University College of Podiatric Medicine, she shares unique insights into what her 4th year has been like traveling the country for her externship programs and what she is most excited for in the future.  In this interview, Drs. Jensen and Richey dive deeper into Miko's previous career as a professional ballerina. Born in London, Miko Fogarty is a former award-winning professional ballet dancer and a current podiatric medical student. At the age of 12, she was one of six ballet dancers featured in the critically acclaimed documentary "First Position: A Ballet Documentary", directed and produced by Bess Kargman. Aftertraining at the Indiana Ballet Conservatory in the U.S. and Jinushi Kaoru Ecole du Ballet in Japan, Mikojoined the Birmingham Royal Ballet as the youngest artist in 2015 and toured around the United Kingdom dancing in performances such as Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet, Midsummer's Night Dream, and the Nutcracker. Miko has received worldwide recognition for her performances. She was awarded the Gold Medal at theMoscow International Ballet Competition and was a Prize Winner at the Prix de Lausanne in Switzerland. Other accolades include the Silver Medal from Varna International Ballet Competition, a Bronze Medal from YAGP New York Finals, and two Gold Medals from the World Ballet Competition. Miko has been invited to perform in performances around the world including in countries such as Peru, Bulgaria, Russia, Switzerland, Mexico, Japan, Canada, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, China, Australia, Indonesia, Scotland, Northern Ireland, England, and all across the United States. Although Miko's dance career was flourishing, she could not ignore her goal of pursuing a college education and discovering more about the intricacies of medicine and healthcare. She started at Feather River College and Contra Costa College, where she earned her Chemistry and Biology Associate's Degrees before transferring to the University of California, Berkeley in 2018. Miko graduated with honors in Integrative Biology in 2020 while also researching brain cancer therapies at the University of California, San Francisco. Currently, Miko is a podiatric medical student studying to become a foot and ankle surgeon in California. Miko found her passion for teaching classical ballet in Thailand when she gave her first ballet class in 2016. Since then, Miko has continued to teach and has coached hundreds of students of all levels. She has taught masterclasses in New Zealand, Panama, Mexico, Australia, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Miko is also active on social media with over 230,000 followers on Instagram and 29 million views on Youtube and was listed as one of “The Most Influential People of 2011” in Dance Spirit Magazine. Miko was given the honor of sharing her inspiring journey on the National Public Radio in 2018 which led to a TEDxBerkeley talk in 2019 and Imagine Talks speech in 2020. She hopes to give her students and patients the inspiration they need to pursue their goals while also prioritizing their physical and mental health. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q-KcrLGnco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpZZZhJIemw https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikofogarty/

(2:00) News Year EveNYC ramps up the police state for the big NYE partyBilderberg's new personnel and new focusEvery bureaucrat destroys 138 jobsTrump supports Mike Johnson for Speaker (as he supported Paul Ryan also)You'll own nothing - Americans can NEVER own their own homes, but here's a solutionCar prices have exploded in the last 5 years and Trump's tariffs would affect low priced cars the mostBiden & "Mr Monsanto' bully Mexico over GMO corn"Romeo & Juliet" and the Hollywood pedophiles that got away with it(44:13) Post ChristmasTrump trolls with Bah HumbugThe state isn't Santa ClausJ Edgar Hoover's FBI had an odd take on "It's a Wonderful Life"Why did Amazon butcher "It's a Wonderful Life" beyond recognitionYouTube finds a new thing to censor(1:09:05) LIVE comments (1:14:06) Hacking the Treasury, Hacking the Global Financial SystemTreasury Dept Hacked by Chinese?   They can't possibly know, so what are they up to?BIS, Bank of International Settlement - the central bank of central banks - is pushing ahead with CBDC.  However, in the USA & other Five Eyes countries it will likely be a stealth move with a defacto public/private version(1:26:55) H1-B Isn't About Free Markets, Government Corruption, Fraud — It's About THIS(1:36:17) A thank you to our producers by name (1:39:59) Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot?Crocodile Dundee Star Dies at 90Newsweek (News-Weak) asks what will humans look like in 50,000 years62,000 babies murdered who were well past the point of feeling painAnglican Church tries to normalize transgenders by claiming that eunuchs were "trans"WATCH As churches get desperate over falling attendance, Prestonwood in Dallas goes theatrical with flying Santas, elves, smoke machines.  Maybe they should just convert the building to condos(2:00:10) Handel's Messiah censored for being Christian, Nutcracker censored for being Russian, Jews censored for being Zionists, and SIX MORE GOP dominated states are making it a hate crime to criticize Israel's government — DOES ANYONE SUPPORT FREE SPEECH ANYMORE? (2:09:28) INTERVIEW "Free Indeed" from Addiction and Much More"Doc" Roberts and Jeff Weiss, authors of "Free Indeed" join to talk about the path out of addiction, prison ministries and the persecuted church in Pakistan.  TheWordSays.netIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7 Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

Today: We are back and thank you so much for your patience!! Greg regales us with the tales of the stye and the Jeep, thank you for everyone who came to Courage Country Christmas, Sarah and the Nutcracker, plus New Years Eve traditions! We will be back on Thursday with a new episode - have a wonderful day and we will TALK WITH YOU NEXT YEAR :)

(2:00) News Year EveNYC ramps up the police state for the big NYE partyBilderberg's new personnel and new focusEvery bureaucrat destroys 138 jobsTrump supports Mike Johnson for Speaker (as he supported Paul Ryan also)You'll own nothing - Americans can NEVER own their own homes, but here's a solutionCar prices have exploded in the last 5 years and Trump's tariffs would affect low priced cars the mostBiden & "Mr Monsanto' bully Mexico over GMO corn"Romeo & Juliet" and the Hollywood pedophiles that got away with it(44:13) Post ChristmasTrump trolls with Bah HumbugThe state isn't Santa ClausJ Edgar Hoover's FBI had an odd take on "It's a Wonderful Life"Why did Amazon butcher "It's a Wonderful Life" beyond recognitionYouTube finds a new thing to censor(1:09:05) LIVE comments (1:14:06) Hacking the Treasury, Hacking the Global Financial SystemTreasury Dept Hacked by Chinese?   They can't possibly know, so what are they up to?BIS, Bank of International Settlement - the central bank of central banks - is pushing ahead with CBDC.  However, in the USA & other Five Eyes countries it will likely be a stealth move with a defacto public/private version(1:26:55) H1-B Isn't About Free Markets, Government Corruption, Fraud — It's About THIS(1:36:17) A thank you to our producers by name (1:39:59) Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot?Crocodile Dundee Star Dies at 90Newsweek (News-Weak) asks what will humans look like in 50,000 years62,000 babies murdered who were well past the point of feeling painAnglican Church tries to normalize transgenders by claiming that eunuchs were "trans"WATCH As churches get desperate over falling attendance, Prestonwood in Dallas goes theatrical with flying Santas, elves, smoke machines.  Maybe they should just convert the building to condos(2:00:10) Handel's Messiah censored for being Christian, Nutcracker censored for being Russian, Jews censored for being Zionists, and SIX MORE GOP dominated states are making it a hate crime to criticize Israel's government — DOES ANYONE SUPPORT FREE SPEECH ANYMORE? (2:09:28) INTERVIEW "Free Indeed" from Addiction and Much More"Doc" Roberts and Jeff Weiss, authors of "Free Indeed" join to talk about the path out of addiction, prison ministries and the persecuted church in Pakistan.  TheWordSays.netIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7 Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

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Wednesday on the News Hour, after 14 months of war, residents of northern Israel remain hesitant about returning home, worried the ceasefire might not hold. A newly discovered galaxy could offer clues on how our Milky Way formed. Plus, with a pioneering "Nutcracker," the Boston Ballet offers a new look for the Christmas tradition. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

An annual tradition takes on a new look to transform how audiences see "The Nutcracker." Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown tells us how one ballet company is helping to make this long-awaited leap. It's part of our Race Matters coverage and our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Ho ho ho, kids! If you like the stories Santa is telling, tell your friends and family about the Spooky Santa podcast so they can listen too! STORY AND MUSIC CREDITS/SOURCES…The Grither”: https://tinyurl.com/qvkfdtg“Christmas Tree Decorations”: https://tinyurl.com/rapx4d7“Die Nutcracker, Die!” by Dax Varley: https://tinyurl.com/wkp7uu6“Machete Santa” by Medeia Sharif: https://tinyurl.com/wkp7uu6“Saturn Rising” by Ty Drago: https://tinyurl.com/wkp7uu6All music used with permission of the artists. Spooky Santa theme by Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ). All other music by Nicolas Gasparini (http://bit.ly/2LykK0g).SANTA'S RECORDING TOOLS…* MICROPHONE (Neumann TLM103): http://amzn.to/2if01CL* POP FILTER (AW-BM700): http://amzn.to/2zRIIyK* XLR CABLE (Mogami Gold Studio): http://amzn.to/2yZXJeD* MICROPHONE PRE-AMP (Icicle): http://amzn.to/2vLqLzg* SOFTWARE (Adobe Audition): http://amzn.to/2vLqI6E* HARDWARE (iMac Pro): https://amzn.to/2suZGkAI always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use. If I somehow overlooked doing that for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I'll rectify it the show notes as quickly as possible.***Spooky Santa™ and Weird Darkness® are creations and trademarks of Marlar House Productions and Weird Darkness, LLC. Copyright © Weird Darkness, 2023"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46https://weirddarkness.com/die-nutcracker-die/

Melissa and Rebekah take a festive stroll down memory lane with a holiday-themed detour to Graystone Manor. In this special holiday recap, they revisit The Real Housewives of New York, Season 10, Episode 9—aka The Nutcracker Episode—and unwrap all the drama, laughs, and chaos.Yes, you remember that Nutcracker moment, but this re-watch is packed with surprises: a candlelit cake collision (thanks, Dorinda), an unforgettable blood drive, and a Luann quote so good it needs its own merch line.Cozy up with your favorite holiday beverage and join us for a sleigh ride of RHONY nostalgia. Plus, stick around for an important announcement about what's coming in 2025 for CRIMINALITY 2025!Happily Holidays from Melissa and Rebekah!Say hi to us! We are @criminalityshow on IGDrop us a note with episode suggestions, or tell us what you're watching: criminalityshow@gmail.comEnjoy the show? Please rate/review then share with a friend because loving REALITY isn't a CRIME! https://podfollow.com/criminalityWe have a website where you can explore all past episodes and our TV recommendations! https://www.criminalityshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about little girl steals Xmas show at school, Xmas movies you should watch based on your Zodiac sign, denied vanity plates in Indiana this year, jobs for people who don’t like people, first severe case of bird flu of the year, former judge accused of having affair with former DA, UPS workers were putting their own address on packages, purse snatcher steals from 2 old ladies at Costco, woman mistakenly declared dead, woman received kidney transplant from pig, pilot reunites with woman who donated bone marrow to him, Celtics player’s mom’s house broken into, Charlotte Hornets gave kid a PS5 and then took it back, The Rock getting back into the ring, Bengals RB fined for jumping in Salvation Army kettle, Machine Gun Kelly drank ex’s urine, Murder She Wrote movie in the works, MrBeast was able to rent the pyramids, Tom Cruise honored by Navy, Ryan Reynolds being honored by Canada, cast of Dallas drank before shooting show, nude movie theater in Spain, John Candy got paid very little for Home Alone, Home Alone house on Airbnb, Dave’s text mistake, old boater got lost in international water, man’s fast food rage gets him banned from Wing Stop for life, man robbed Little Caesar’s, Deez Nuts sentenced to probation, brawl on UK budget airline, man faces life in prison in Dubai for traveling with weed, Google street view drove by while murderer was loading body into a car, guy dressed as Santa stops thief, age verification law in Florida means PornHub won’t be allowed, man found mastodon jaw in backyard, group who weigh things to make sure it’s accurate, how long people spend looking for something to watch, bald eagle now official national bird, more people plan to be sober over the holidays, man says he was shot at on highway, alternative to plexiglass barriers protecting shelves, protein shots that suppress appetite, market for Jesus models, Nutcracker decorations being stolen, woman calls herself Fireball Flo who turns 106 and credits Fireball Whiskey, snowman arms being sold online in Russia, and more!

This week on The Learning Curve, co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and Dr. Jocelyn Chadwick interview distinguished British television journalist, author, and Classic FM presenter, John Suchet, OBE. Mr. Suchet explores the life and legacy of Pyotr Tchaikovsky, one of Russia’s greatest composers. He shares insights into Tchaikovsky's upbringing, his late start in composing, and […]

Get your cap, gown, Jostens ring and Mickey ears. You're a grad and you're headed to Disneyland. Kyle Mooney (Y2K) returns to take you through his teenage experience at the annual Disneyland event. "Mickey's Nutcracker" episode is up at: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide  FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/podcast-the-ride PODCAST THE RIDE IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/podcast-the-ride Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Narrator: Thomas Jones

Today Parents is tackling this same topic this week—and our listeners' advice is quoted! Moms are challenging the idea that they are the sole keepers of holiday ‘magic' It's hard not to feel like we've got to be doing ALL the things at the holidays, especially when social media tells us we should be. Here are some tips for taking perspective at the holidays and operating in "high magic, low effort" mode. Co-hosts Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables discuss: pre-gaming with your (older) kids about the preferred responses to less-preferred gifts starting with what family members really do love most about the holidays (their answers will surprise you) why you don't have to go the Nutcracker, or lights at the zoo, or Aunt Martha's house, this year, let alone every year SNL's "Christmas Morning" sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOVCtUdaMCU Read all of our listeners' great advice on the original Facebook thread... and here, as promised, is Amy's recipe for the Italian pepper cookies that seem to be unique to northeast Pennsylvania... Italian Pepper Cookies (makes about 72 cookies, more if they're small) 1/2 cup Crisco  2 cups of milk or water (or more if needed) If dough is really sticky you can add a little bit more of milk 1/2 lb. raisins  1 cup cocoa 2 1/2 cups sugar 4 tbsp. baking powder 7 cups of flour (add more if needed) 1 1/2 tsps. cinnamon 1 1/2 tsps. cloves (not whole) 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 1/2 tsps. black pepper (if you don't want them too spicy, you can cut back on the pepper, I never do though) Optional, you can add nuts or I've seen people add chocolate chips too. We aren't big nut eaters, so I've never made them with nuts. Preheat oven to 375 Cream sugar and Crisco together in a bowl  In a different bowl, sift together all the dry ingredients. Add sifted dry ingredients to creamed sugar and Crisco alternately with milk. Mix well. It will be very sticky, it's easier to work with your hands. I usually coat my hands with some Pam to be able to work the dough. Add your raisins and mix it up more.  Using your hands, take enough dough to roll a small ball (my mom likes them big, I like them smaller) Place cookie balls on your cookie trays (I usually fit around 16 on a tray, all depends on the size of your cookie balls)  Bake in oven for 8-10 minutes. Icing: 2 cups confectioner's sugar 1 to 2 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon butter splash vanilla For icing: Mix together all ingredients, adding milk until achieving creamy consistency, not stiff. When cookies are slightly cooled, top with icing. Sign up for the What Fresh Hell newsletter! Once a month you'll get our favorite recent episodes, plus links to other things to read and watch and listen to, and upcoming special events: http://eepurl.com/h8ze3z We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/ What Fresh Hell is co-hosted by Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson. Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Santa, Elf on the Shelf, gift exchange, holiday, holiday shopping, holiday gifts, mom friends, funny moms, parenting advice, parenting experts, parenting tips, mothers, families, parenting skills, parenting strategies, parenting styles, busy moms, self-help for moms, manage kid's behavior, teenager, toddler, holiday recipes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Narrator: Thomas Jones

We grow up with an idealistic , romanticized view of ballerinas, but Lo is taking you backstage with Lucy Ashe to spill some tea. Lucy Ashe trained at The Royal Ballet School for 8 years. She has a diploma in Dance Teaching with the British Ballet Organization. She is a former professional dancer and best selling author who has taken the literary world by storm with her unsettling thriller Clara $ Olivia: The Dance Of The Dolls, a clever glimpse into the world of ballet. Her newest novel "The Sleeping Beauties" was just released. Lo speaks to her about the creative process, writer's block and the up's and down's of industry rejection turning into success. She speaks candidly with Lo about the difficulties she experienced with her mental health and body image living life as a dancer. She is insightful, vulnerable, honest and remains grounded which makes for a great convo that will take you into a world Lo is so curious about. From tutu's to Dance Mom's and The Nutcracker...you won't be disappointed with this one boo! Stay Connected to The Lo Life! Facebook: Join the Coven: The Lo Life FB Group Instagram: @thelolifepodcast Your host: @stylelvr TikTok: @thelolifepodcast This Week's Guest: Lucy Ashe We have deals and steals for our kings and kweens- All thanks to our sponsors Lumen: If you want to stay on track with your health this holiday season, go to lumen.me/LoLIfe to get 15% off your Lumen. Manscaped: Get a smooth shave and a fresh line up with the chairman pro today. Get 20% and free shipping with code LoLifePlease rate, follow and leave a review to keep this hot mess express going strong. Uncommon Goods: Looking for nique, cute and CHIC holiday gifts? Go to Uncommon Goods. Lo is obsessed. Get 15% off your next gift using code LoLife at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, we welcome actor, Courtney James Clark (Jurassic World), to chat about dinosaur teeth, entry-level ballet, unconventional gardening tips, and more!Check out more of Courtney!This week's sponsors are Wildgrain:Are you ready to bring all your favorite carbs right to your doorstep? For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/JJGO to start your subscription. That's Wildgrain.com/JJGO, or you can use promo code JJGO at checkoutBe sure to get our new 'Ack Tuah' shirt in the Max Fun store.Or, grab an 'Ack Tuah' mug!Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes!Check out Jesse's thrifted clothing store, Put This On.Go see Free With Ads and Judge John Hodgman LIVE at SF Sketchfest!Come see Judge John Hodgman: Road Court  live in a town near you! Jesse and John will be all over the country so don't miss your change to see them. Check the events page to find out where! Follow brand new producer, Steven Ray Morris, on Instagram.Listen to See Jurassic Right!