Podcasts about Pippin

Lucie Jones is back In The Frame for her fourth episode, making her our most featured guest!There's lots to catchup about; Lucie has returned to the West End production of Les Misérables (Sondheim Theatre) to reprise her performance as Fantine. She is also preparing to play her biggest solo show yet at the London Palladium on Monday 16th February. And it doesn't stop there… because she's doing all of that whilst pregnant with her first child!Lucie burst on to our screens in the 2009 series of The X Factor (ITV) and has gone on to become one of the most renowned leading ladies in British musical theatre. She made her West End debut as Cosette in Les Misérables and went on to play roles including Meat in We Will Rock You (International Arena Tour), Victoria in American Psycho (Almedia Theatre), Molly in Ghost (Asian Tour), Elle Woods in Legally Blonde (Leicester Curve & UK Tour), Holly in The Wedding Singer (UK Tour), Maureen in Rent (St James Theatre & UK Tour), Lou in Girlfriends (LMTO), Heidi in Title Of Show (Digital Production) and The Ghost Of Christmas Past in A Christmas Carol (Dominion Theatre). Lucie had an acclaimed run as Jenna in Waitress (Adelphi Theatre / UK & Ireland Tour). She has also played Elphaba in Wicked (Apollo Victoria Theatre) and Fantine in Les Misérables (Sondheim Theatre), the staged concert of Super You (Lyric Theatre) and Catherine in the Pippin 50th Anniversary Concert (Theatre Royal Drury Lane). Most recently Lucie played Geneviève in The Bakers Wife (Menier Chocolate Factory) and Jenna Rink in the world premiere of 13 Going on 30 (Manchester Opera House).Lucie represented the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv, Ukraine in 2017 and released the album Lucie Jones Live At The Adelphi in 2020. She has played solo concerts at the Adelphi Theatre and His Majesty's Theatre in the West End as well as on tour with the 50-piece Fulltone Orchestra. She even played a set at Glastonbury in 2025!In this episode Lucie discusses her return to Les Misérables, what's going to be different about her London Palladium show as well as her pregnancy, the latest roles she's played, her favourite dressing room and lots more. Lucie plays the London Palladium on Monday 16th February. Visit www.lwtheatres.co.uk for info and tickets. You can also see Lucie in Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you ready for an action-packed recap? In The Two Towers the fellowship is disbanded, but not the mission secure. Merry and Pippin are hobbitnapped, Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli meet up with a refined Gandalf the white who sweeps them into a war while Frodo and Sam are led by Gollum through the swamps.They meet Faramir, Boromir's brother who has wisdom that Boromir lacked.“War must be, while we defend our lives against a destroyer who would devour all; but I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only what they defend.”There are a plethora of powerful quotes! Here's a few of our favorites.“The hasty stroke oft goes astray.” -Aragorn“Often does hatred hurt itself.” - Gandalf“Where there's life there's hope, and need of vittles.” - SamGandalf gives Saruman a chance to change, but he refuses. “He will not serve only command.”Kate explained the backstory about how evil men fell into idleness and ease which led them into fighting amongst themselves. Which connects with: “Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And, weak men create hard times.”― G. Michael Hopf, Those Who RemainWon't you join us as we recap this timeless tale through Middle Earth!https://recapbookchat.com/

Send us a textGinny Maccoll is an actress, dancer, and competitive athlete in both Ninja and swimming. She began her career in NYC as a dancer in the hit Broadway show, Pippin, in 1974. She then transitioned into the commercial world and did over 100 national and regional commercials throughout the 70s and 80s.After a 20-year hiatus to raise her family and work in radio, Ginny rekindled her acting career in retirement in Southport, NC, and also began strength training, inspired by her daughter, Jessie Graff, who has gone farther than any female on American Ninja Warrior.At 63 years old, Ginny did her very first pull up and later competed on American Ninja Warrior, Season 9, 10, 15, and 17 making history at age 71 as the oldest person to complete an obstacle. She was named the oldest competitive female ninja athlete in the 2024 Guinness Book of World Records!Ginny continues to compete regionally in ninja competitions and local, state and national swim meets. She also appeared as Evelyn, one of Diane Keaton's 8 cheerleaders in the movie POMS, and Dorothy in USS Christmas on Hallmark's Movie and Mysteries channel!Find Ginny at-IG- @ginnymaccollFind Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!

Join The Man of the West as he finishes off the last of the Five Rivers of Lebennin before discovering what Imrahil and Pippin have in common.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We meet and analyze Merry & Pippin while leaving the Shire then it's off to Bree and the Prancing Pony to meet Strider/Aragorn and a conversation on true masculinity.

Forth Eorlingas! This week we toss Gimli face first into the forces of the Enemy. It's another four hour tour of Middle Earth, and this time, we brought Ents.Is the middle film of a trilogy ever the best one? In this case, the jury's out, but one thing is for certain: it has the weirdest title of all three.Topics explored this week include: Legolas's whole deal, the groundbreaking creation of Sméagol, Merry and Pippin blazin' it with Treebeard, Helm's Deep, Helm's Deep, and a LOT more Helm's Deep.Next week, we complete the holy trinity with RETURN OF THE KING (2003), and then we promise we'll never talk about Rings again (just kidding, the Ring has corrupted us and there's no turning back now). 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/EyeoftheDuckPodReferences:Special FeaturesWarriors of the Third AgeCameras in Middle EarthFrom Book to Script: Finding the StoryEditorial: Editing the StoryRick Porras as GollumThe Soundscapes of Middle EarthCinefex #92 Production HistoryAnything You Can Imagine: Peter Jackson and the Making of Middle-Earth by Ian NathanPeter Jackson: A Filmmaker's Journey by Brian SibleyUma Thurman Turns Down EowynASC Cinematography BreakdownCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "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.

Send us a textJoin director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author, Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with legendary actor John Rubinstein!John discusses growing up as the son of famous pianist, Arthur Rubinstein, starring on Broadway with Ben Vereen in Pippin, winning the Tony for Children of a Lesser God, his movies, including The Boys from Brazil with Gregory Peck, Laurence Olivier, and James Mason, appearing in TV shows such as Family, & Crazy Like a Fox, and much more!Support the show

Send us a textJoin director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author, Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with legendary actor John Rubinstein!John discusses growing up as the son of famous pianist, Arthur Rubinstein, starring on Broadway with Ben Vereen in Pippin, winning the Tony for Children of a Lesser God, his movies, including The Boys from Brazil with Gregory Peck, Laurence Olivier, and James Mason, appearing in TV shows such as Family, & Crazy Like a Fox, and much more!Support the show

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite novel. Julia also brings her expert knowledge of life in Oxford and English culture to explain some points that might have passed you by.(00:00) Introduction & The Road to Isengard as a Transitional Chapter(02:40) Gimli and Legolas: Rivalry, Relief, and Friendship(09:24) Burial, Honor, and Moral Order After Battle(13:23) The Haunted Forest, the Huorns, and Unseen Judgment(21:43) The Ents Revealed and Worlds Beyond Men(28:29) The Ruin of Isengard and the Shadow of Orthanc(38:48) Reunion at Isengard: Merry, Pippin, and Restored FellowshipFor more information on the Oxford Centre for Fantasy, our writing courses, and to check out our awesome social media content visit: Website: https://centre4fantasy.com/website Instagram: https://centre4fantasy.com/Instagram Facebook: https://centre4fantasy.com/Facebook TikTok: https://centre4fantasy.com/tiktok

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Let's journey to Middle Earth together! Readers meet Frodo, the unsuspecting beneficiary of Bilbo's ‘Ring'. This gift turns the innocent hobbit's world upside down. Frodo and his friends, Sam, Merry and Pippin set out on a quest to meet up with Gandalf the Grey which is no small task as Black Riders are trailing the travelers. Along the way they meet a Ranger, tall, lean, dark, who goes by the name of Strider. He tells Frodo his carelessness with the Ring has announced to the evil people that the hobbits are in town. Frodo receives a note of warning from Gandalf NOT to use the ring again. He also tells him his friend, Strider, (aka Aragorn) will help him get to Rivendell where he hopes to meet with him.Sacrifice and camaraderie are themes throughout the book. When plans fail there is no blame game. When mistakes are made, they are owned, when tensions arise options are given.When Gimli, the Dwarf, refuses to abide the elves' rule for him to be blindfolded, Aragorn suggests that their whole party be blindfolded.Won't you join us for the journey? We wish each one of you a Merry Christmas!!!

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For your pleasure, we have included the aforementioned state of Pippin.....why does she remind me of Pat Butcher?We chat about Karla's long and flat eyeballs which sounds horrendous but hey....they're better than 20/20 thanks to Optilase! #ADAs for 5IVE bad boys with the power to rock you?.....we have some thoughtsLINKS: PatreonInstagram TikTokKarla's Stomper of The WeekJen's Manky Yokes PlaylistAnon BoxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-unpopular-opinion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En este episodio del iSenaCode Live, nos adentramos en un momento decisivo para el futuro del iPhone y de Siri. Las últimas filtraciones dibujan un panorama sorprendente: Apple podría acelerar el ritmo de lanzamientos, replantear parte de su estrategia de producto y, de paso, abrir la puerta a asistentes de terceros en el propio botón lateral. Todo esto mientras el Mac Pro parece quedar en pausa y el papel de Tim Cook empieza a mirarse desde otra perspectiva más compleja de lo que parece.Conversamos sobre lo que significan estos movimientos, hacia dónde apunta realmente Apple y cómo podría cambiar nuestra experiencia diaria con el iPhone en los próximos años. Entre reflexión y reflexiones, se suman las secciones personales del equipo: Víctor nos envuelve en “El Encuentro”, Rafa fantasea con el iPhone Air y Minchu rescata la historia casi olvidada de la PiPPin. Un episodio lleno de momentos divertidos, opiniones sin filtros y esa mezcla entre análisis y pasión que nos define.“Quien entiende el presente, anticipa el futuro”.

Stephen Schwartz, the composer-lyricist behind such hits as "Godspell", "Pippin", and "Wicked", talks with Mo Rocca about his life and career on Broadway, in Hollywood, and away from the stage. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As a follow-up to our "Songs I Don't Like from Shows I Do" (and a precursor to our upcoming 600th episode), an encore presentation of tunes from Wonderful Town, Pippin, The Music Man and more--everybody's favorites but mine.

Welcome to Episode 176! Today, we check back in with the salt lord Linchpin Jim, a story of fumbling the perfect play, and when one more quick game becomes a counterspell slog. Also, Tony fights the power company (again), and we talk about the effect Vivi is having on Magic.  Stay Salty! Sam, Mike, & Tony ____ Buy DragonShield products and our custom sleeves from our affiliate link! Use code "staysalty" all lowercase, all one word for a discount! Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Get HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Use our affiliate link!! Email your salty stories to thehowlingsaltmine@gmail.com! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

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

We're back! We had an illness related delay, which was us being thematic, since illness is part of growing older...yeah, let's go with that. But we are back on track and here to talk about Stephen Schwartz's Pippin. In particular, we're looking at the 2012 revival and Andrea Martin's performance of "No Time at All." Definitely watch the performance for the full effect. You'll be glad you did. All clips are from 2013's Pippin: New Broadway Cast Recording featuring Andrea Martin and are protected by the Fair Use guidelines of Section 107 of the Copyright Act for criticism and commentary. All rights reserved to the copyright owners. Watch the Performance! Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify! Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

Hi Everyone, I interviewed Courtney Pippin-Mathur, children's book author and illustrator. I got to meet and talk with Courtney in person at a KW retreat and she was so welcoming!Here is more about Courtney:Courtney grew up in East Texas and passed the hot summer days reading, drawing, watching She-Ra and exploring her grandma's farm. She doodled constantly through elementary, middle and high school but didn't think about art as a career until a fateful art history class at The University of Texas at Austin. After transferring from Government to Studio Art, she moved to the east coast and started pursing a career in childrens' books where she could combine all of her favorite things.She now lives in Northern VA with her husband and three kids and is the author/illustrator of several picture books, Maya was Grumpy, Dragons Rule, Princesses Drool, Fairies Don't Fight and Dinosaur Days (2026, author only) She has also co-written and illustrated  a picture book with her sister-in-law, Sanyukta Mathur, titled Happy Diwali! and illustrated It's Holi! which Sanyukta wrote. Courtney also makes paper maché and polymer clay figures, ornaments, original acrylic paintings and more. (See shop link above)To see what she's up to lately, follow her on Bluesky or Instagram @pippinmathur.Visit her website: www.pippinmathur.comThanks for listening!

Listen Frodo, the real way to get to Mordor is with family. Get Sam, Merry, and Pippin in the Dodge Charger and we'll be throwing that ring in the fire and cracking Coronas in 15 minutes tops. This week on the podcast Will and Theo of course have to cover the latest feats of the reigning world champ of hot dog eating and of our hearts, Joey Chestnut. Will has segments about dating in Roblox (oof), and Uno coming on to the gambling scene. Theo and Will also embark on a movie franchise bracket battle, come disagree with us and tell us we're wrong and bad! Email us at segmentcitypodcast@gmail.com iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/segment-city/id1469462393 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7g8dQmJdnROidQM5dvHpW3?si=5W3qBWO1SIirNnhwjvcd0Q Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iqoulwsmzp4fbyuunf4acoeylwi Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/segment-city Podbean: https://segmentcity.podbean.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtOxbiSIX1NlSrNMLSqzFqQ

Welcome to Middle Earth, Neighbor! John is out of town, so Luke and Amanda are dismantling his entire podcast by undermining the role of Comic Relief.We're talking about Pippin's growth from "childish clown" to a man willing to FIGHT... This story resonates with Luke at the moment, since we have been led to some distasteful battlefronts lately.Is this the end of the Comedian Next Door?! Are we leaving all the "jest" behind us because we're too grown up now?! Not exactly...but our REASON for being funny might be different. No more hiding behind jokes in order to hide from reality. Contact the Comedian's family at nextdoor@johnbranyan.com

Welcome to Middle Earth, Neighbor! John is out of town, so Luke and Amanda are dismantling his entire podcast by undermining the role of Comic Relief.We're talking about Pippin's growth from "childish clown" to a man willing to FIGHT... This story resonates with Luke at the moment, since we have been led to some distasteful battlefronts lately.Is this the end of the Comedian Next Door?! Are we leaving all the "jest" behind us because we're too grown up now?! Not exactly...but our REASON for being funny might be different. No more hiding behind jokes in order to hide from reality. Contact the Comedian's family at nextdoor@johnbranyan.com

Welcome to Middle Earth, Neighbor! John is out of town, so Luke and Amanda are dismantling his entire podcast by undermining the role of Comic Relief.We're talking about Pippin's growth from "childish clown" to a man willing to FIGHT... This story resonates with Luke at the moment, since we have been led to some distasteful battlefronts lately.Is this the end of the Comedian Next Door?! Are we leaving all the "jest" behind us because we're too grown up now?! Not exactly...but our REASON for being funny might be different. No more hiding behind jokes in order to hide from reality. Contact the Comedian's family at nextdoor@johnbranyan.com

Or Merry and Pippin...Ryan Does is really the expert in these comparisons, so check with him. What we know is that when you think humor, you think Leah and Kristy. Or Mark Twain. Whichever. Come laugh with us.

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite novel. Julia also brings her expert knowledge of life in Oxford and English culture to explain some points that might have passed you by. (00:05) Analyzing the Uruk-Hai in LOTR(11:36) The Capture and Escape of Pippin(21:36) Escape and Battle in Fangorn Forest(31:49) Meeting Treebeard in Fangorn ForestFor more information on the Oxford Centre for Fantasy, our writing courses, and to check out our awesome social media content visit: Website: https://centre4fantasy.com/website Instagram: https://centre4fantasy.com/Instagram Facebook: https://centre4fantasy.com/Facebook TikTok: https://centre4fantasy.com/tiktok

In this week's episode, Kat is joined by Chelsey Pippin Mizzi, author of The Shadow Path, to explore how shadow work can deepen your creative process and bring more honesty and depth into your art. Together, they discuss how the parts of ourselves we often avoid might hold the key to the work we're truly meant to make. Discover gentle, practical ways to meet your shadow through tarot, dream journaling, and ritual—and learn how to see this work as a safe retreat rather than a confrontation.

Steve & Izzy continue 2025 the Year of the Apocalypse celebrating movies after the fall of man, as they discuss 1997's "Doom Runners" starring Tim Curry, Nathan Jones, a bunch of Aussie youths & more!!! What was Pippin's friend's name again? Have you heard the story of the Life of Nathan Jones? Are telepathic dogs just a given in the future? Why is the Firestarter NOT the main character? Where would a talking ape have saved this movie?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, get your mind wiped, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - www.twitter.com/eilfmovies Facebook - www.facebook.com/eilfmovies Etsy - www.untidyvenus.etsy.com TeePublic - www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I think you can only really know the measure of a man by how they handle adversity and challenges. In this case, you can only really know the measure of a hobbit by how they handle adversity. None of us like to be in those situations, but how we handle them is the thing that matters the most. I think that's a huge theme of Tolkien's writing right now.

Today we begin a mini-series on "A Musical Theatre Podcast" that will explore "the American Dream." These are musicals you listeners have requested that all have one thing in common: "being an American is a beautifully complicated thing." First up is the 1987 musical RAGS created originally by three titans of the art form: Charles Strouse (BYE BYE BIRDIE, ANNIE), Stephen Schwartz (WICKED, PIPPIN), and Joseph Stein (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, ZORBA). Here to discuss it with us is the star of many of those musicals and a fan of all of their creators, Samantha Massell (RAGS, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF). There are so many synchronicities that happened during this conversation that you will have to agree this episode happened at exactly the right time with exactly the right people. Be sure to follow Samantha on Instagram at @smassellsings to learn more about her upcoming projects. If you enjoyed this episode, go back to the very beginning for "A Musical Theatre Podcast" and enjoy FIDDLER ON THE ROOF with Glenn Rosenblum Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON!⁠⁠⁠⁠ for bonus episodes, contests, and polls! Don't forget to like and share our episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We have fun playlists on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep you company in between episodes and be sure to check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TeePublic Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where our profits from the designs are donated to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Above all, thank you for being part of this wonderful podcasting community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pippin is one of the great fun musicals, the work of the magnificent Stephen Schwartz (“Wicked,” “Godspell”) and now a new production presented by MadKap Productions at the Skokie Theatre, a nicely rehabbed venue perfect for intimate musical productions. Joining in the conversation is Pippin himself (played by Connor Hensley Schroeder) and an interesting twist on the role […]

Join The Man of the West as he asks a question almost no one else would bother asking as we journey with Gandalf (and Pippin) as they pass the wall protecting the Fields of the Pelennor, the Rammas Echor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hobbits are curious creatures. Simple taste, a love of “good tilled earth” and yet surprisingly courageous. And according to Dr. Christopher Snyder, they might hold the key to living the good life.This week, I had a delightful conversation with Dr. Snyder, medieval historian, Tolkien scholar, and author of Hobbit Virtues: Rediscovering Virtue Ethics Through J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.Chris's work as an academic intersects history, philosophy, and storytelling and even has taken him to the hallowed halls of Oxford University - Tolkien's alma mater.A few highlights from our conversation:Why Hobbit Virtues?Chris began writing this book in the aftermath of the 2016 election, during a time of cultural division. His thesis: virtue ethics can cut through polarization.By focusing on virtues like courage, humility, sacrifice, and friendship, we can find common ground. Chris argues Tolkien's writings are full of timeless virtues embodied in hobbits, elves, and men.Fellowship as a VirtueFriendship is something of a hot topic right now at Geeky Stoics. Chris didn't shy away from the controversy, arguing:* Tolkien modeled his Fellowship of the Ring partly on the Arthurian Round Table and partly on his own experiences at Oxford, where “fellowship” literally meant scholars eating, drinking, and learning together.* Unlike utilitarian philosophy (the greatest good for the greatest number), Tolkien's heroes make personal, sometimes costly, choices rooted in courage. Aragorn choosing to save Merry and Pippin instead of chasing Frodo isn't “efficient,” but it's the right thing to do.* Chris ties this back to our modern loneliness crisis. Where Aristotle emphasized the polis (the city), Tolkien and Lewis remind us that the quality of our friendships and fellowships challenge us to be our best selves.Heroism: The Anglo-Pagan and Christian EthicAnother fascinating insight: Tolkien blended ancient pagan heroic traditions with Christian ethics.* The “barbarian ethos” of the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons valued courage even when hope was lost.* Christianity introduced something radical: hope not reserved for emperors or warriors, but for the meek, the humble, and the forgotten.* Tolkien fused these in his hobbits: ordinary folk who, precisely because of their humility, are capable of great virtue.As Chris put it, when Aragorn bows before the hobbits at his coronation, that's Peter Jackson's interpretation of Tolkien's ideal of kingship - ensuring Frodo and company “bow to no one.”So What?At Geeky Stoics, we've often said that pop culture stories are modern myths, our entry point for Western philosophy. Chris reminds us that this wasn't accidental. Tolkien (like Lewis, like Lucas) used storytelling as a vessel for telling a greater truth.We remember Qui-Gon's line, “Your focus determines your reality” more than reading a philosophy textbook; we remember Sam carrying Frodo, or Obi-Wan telling Anakin, “You were my brother.”Stories shape our moral imagination.I'll end this where Chris began our conversation:“The elucidation of truth, and the encouragement of good morals in this real world, by the ancient device of exemplifying them in unfamiliar embodiments, that may tend to ‘bring them home.”-J.R.R. TolkienMTFBWY, -Riley This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.geekystoics.com/subscribe

This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The next episode of the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast features a great conversation with Michael Manasseh, drummer and percussionist for the most recent North American tour of Hadestown.Michael's musical journey started at the age of five and has taken him through an impressive range of experiences. From big band and small combo work at The Rivers School in Weston, MA, to prestigious jazz programs like The NEC Jazz Lab, Berklee's Five-Week Jazz Workshop, and the Vail Jazz Workshop, he built a deep foundation in multiple styles. In college, he studied under Vince Cherico, Bruce Barth, David Gibson, and Don Sickler, and played in 11 theater productions, including In The Heights, Head Over Heels, and Pippin. He eventually graduated from Columbia University with a degree in Economics and Mathematics.What made this conversation stand out was Michael's curiosity about not just drumming, but the business side of Broadway. He talked about joining a co-producing team for Lumpica, helping to fundraise for the production, and learning firsthand how tight the margins are in theater. From the massive cost of putting up a show to the weekly expenses that can make or break a production, Michael brings a perspective that every theater musician should hear.If you want to understand how to make a lasting career in this business — not just play the music — my upcoming book Broadway Bound and Beyond: A Musician's Guide to Building a Theater Career dives deep into both the art and the industry.Subscribe to Broadway Drumming 101 so you don't miss Michael's episode and other conversations that go beyond the notes.Clayton Craddock founded Broadway Drumming 101, an in-depth online platform offering specialized mentorship and a carefully curated collection of resources tailored for aspiring and professional musicians.Clayton's Broadway and Off-Broadway credits include tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, The Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical, and The Gospel at Colonus (featuring Kim Burrell). As a skilled sub, he has contributed his talents to notable productions, including Motown, Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, The Color Purple, Rent, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, and the national tour of Hadestown, among many others. He has also appeared on major shows including The View, Good Morning America, Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, and the TONY Awards. He has performed with legends like The Stylistics, The Delfonics, Mario Cantone, Laura Benanti, Kristin Chenoweth, Kerry Butler, Christian Borle, Norm Lewis, Deniece Williams, Chuck Berry, and Ben E. King.Clayton is the author of the forthcoming book Broadway Bound and Beyond: A Musician's Guide to Building a Theater Career, the only guide you'll need to succeed in the competitive world of musical theater.Sign up to be the first to know when the book drops: www.BroadwayBoundBook.comHe proudly endorses Ahead Drum Cases, Paiste Cymbals, Innovative Percussion drumsticks, and Empire Ears.Learn more about Clayton Craddock at www.claytoncraddock.com Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

Special summer episode with actress-adjacent darling and new author AND Emmy-nominee Jeff Hiller. Yes, Jeff is only the second self-identified man on the show but it's important! Anne and Damian talk to friend of the pod, Jeff Hiller about his new memoir Actress of a Certain Age, his star-making turn as Joel on HBO's Somebody Somewhere, and his love of celebrity autobiographies and great ladies of the theatre. We just LOVE, Jeff, and we know you will too!  Patreon: www.patreon.com/youmightknowherfrom Follow us on social media: @youmightknowherfrom || @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this episode: Starlight Express with Jane Krakowski and Andrea McArdle Rachel Zegler singing “Shallow” in her bathroom  Rachel Zegler singing “Don't Cry for Me Argentina” We saw Rachel play Fiona in her high school production of Shrek Jamie Lloyd doing Evita in London right now 2012 revival of Evita with Elena Roger, Ricky Martin and Michael Cerveris Patti LuPone skiing the slopes here?  What about Bernadette Peters in concert? Anne thinks Ben Platt is evolving but the only man Damian cares about is Robert DeNiro We love Ethel Merman but Arthur Laurents always called her dumb Ethel Merman Gypsy is underrated!  Gossip columnist Ted Casablanca was the only other cis man we've had on YMKHF Jeff's favorite theatrical experiences: Operation Mincemeat, Fun Home, Pippin revival, Jane Krakowski in Nine, Dreamgirls slime tutorial Andrea Martin's big moment in Pippin made all of us weep Never produced musical with Jane Krakowski Jeff Hiller musical We are all excited about Jennifer Lopez in Kiss of the Spiderwoman movie Chita on the Tonys for Kiss of the Spiderwoman Jimmy Ray Bennett, Phillip Taratula, John Flynn, Stephen Guarino, Drew Droege, Brian Gallivan, Pete Zayas Maybe had 3 episodes as Francois the Tailor in Guiding Light Jeff's new show Basic  Phillp Taratula   Ruth Buzzi story on That Girl Beth Grant episode of YMKHF Dale Dickey episode of YMKHF Jeff's actress memoir recommendations: Rita Moreno, Rosie Perez, Lee Grant Patricia Field memoir is underrated (Rebecca Weinberg is her former partner in life and business). Also there is a Pat Field documentary called Happy Clothes!?  Pat is a lesbian and her parents met on the Isle of Lesbos Go watch Somebody Somewhere Watch Pop Star Academy and then let's go see Katseye at Hammerstein Ballroom  

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Co-executive producer Samantha Irby returns to join executive producers Michael Patrick King, Elisa Zuritsky, and Susan Fales-Hill in breaking down this drama-filled episode. From Aidan's shocking revelation to Lisa's sudden loss, there's a lot to process. The writers discuss the importance of Charlotte's Pollyanna attitude, guest star Jennifer Lewis and the “Pippin funeral,” and the expectation that Carrie would mess up with Aidan (again). Plus, MPK shares the Miranda line that he can't stop saying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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