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Dave Hendon announces a live show (sort of) and hears from listeners on subjects including a new way to follow the Fantasy Five competition, the merits of WST Play and concern about the welfare of young players. Pots of Gold live talk in Sheffield details: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pots-of-gold-a-history-of-snooker-tickets-1661041974259?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Send us a text25 Years ago False Cathedrals by Elliott was released into the world. A blend of electronic sampling, swelling, and atmospheric guitar sounds mixed with haunting vocals made the album one of the most regarded and masterful albums of the scene. My guest today is Chris Higdon, the lead singer of the bands Falling Forward, Elliott, and Mirrorless. In this interview, we start with Chris's background, growing up in Kentucky, and follow his musical journey through his early interest in the Louisville hardcore scene to the start and end of Elliott. We also explore Chris's passion for the music industry, his views on religion and his current band Mirrorless. If you like the Podcast Subscribe! You can find us on all major Podcasting platforms at Welcome to the Scene Podcast.Instagram TikTok Youtube
Dave Hendon presents two top ten countdowns of the top ten match winners in ranking events, using two different metrics. There is also chat about the proliferation of maximum breaks and Luca Brecel's curtailed comeback. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Hendon hails Xiao Guodong for successfully defending his Wuhan Open title and hears from listeners on a range of subjects including the miss rule, WST's Fantasy Five competition and friendships among players. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Hendon considers what the top ten would look like if all events carrying ranking points were counted. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Hendon is back with Saudi reaction, whether Goffs should host the Shootout and Chat GPT's perfect snooker player. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Hendon looks back at a memorable Saudi Arabia Masters, gives a perspective on the tournament from someone who was actually there and hears the latest listener opinions. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Send us a textBrian Carley is the lead singer and guitarist for the band Penfold. Penfold started in 1995 in Livingston, NJ, as bands like Sunny Day Real Estate and Mineral were making their impact on the scene. Playing shows on weekends while attending college during the day, Penfold's work ethos was unmatched. They were a mainstay in the NJ DIY scene that led to bands like Saves The Day, Thursday, My Chemical Romance and Armor for Sleep receiving commercial success. Penfold released a handful of EP's until their breakup in the early 2000's.Listen as Jeremy and Brian talk about the formation of Penfold, it's influences, songwriting process and reunification for Best Friends Forever Festival in October. If you like the Podcast Subscribe! You can find us on all major Podcasting platforms at Welcome to the Scene Podcast.Instagram TikTok Youtube
Dave Hendon chats to Phil Yates about Pots of Gold, A History of Snooker, which is released on September 25. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Hendon reflects on Kyren Wilson's victory at the Shanghai Masters following a thrilling week of snooker and hears more questions and views from listeners. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on The Scene Podcast, we're joined by writer, actor, and director Ngozi Anyanwu, whose work bridges generations, continents, and artistic disciplines. From her breakout play The Homecoming Queen to the deeply personal Good Grief and her acclaimed performance in The Last of the Love Letters, Ngozi brings a fierce emotional honesty to every story she tells. In this episode, she shares her journey from performer to playwright, how she captures the specificity of memory and migration, and why she's driven to tell Black stories that aren't centered in trauma but in complexity, joy, and love.Episode NotesGuestNgozi Anyanwu – @gozefacePlaywright of The Homecoming Queen, Good Grief, Nike or We Don't Need Another HeroTopics Covered• From acting to writing: finding agency through authorship• Capturing the Nigerian American experience through character and rhythm• Emotional honesty and vulnerability in storytelling• Centering joy and nuance in Black narratives• Creating new pathways for Black women in theatre• Working across mediums: stage, screen, and beyondReferenced WorksThe Homecoming QueenGood GriefNike or We Don't Need Another HeroThe Last of the Love Letters The Scene TeamJustin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer & EditorLeah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKSBe sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTubeSubscribe to The Scene Newsletter SPECIAL THANKSJennifer IsaacsonLauren KardosKent NicholsonJeffery Keilholtz
Dave Hendon joins forces with Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh from the Talking Snooker podcast for the first ever Summer Special. Topics include memories of snooker on holiday, rash predictions for the new season, which snooker player would be best to go on holiday with and who invented Tippex. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Hendon returns with all the latest listener correspondence, including guest commentators, toilet breaks and a cryptic crossword challenge. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Hendon considers the issues around introducing a shot-clock into regular tournaments and rounds up the latest listener correspondence. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Hendon presents the second half of this week's episode, hearing from listeners about a range of subjects including ranking records, disciplinary matters and Cher's link to snooker. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Hendon reveals his idea for the Shootout and discusses issues raised by listeners. Part two coming later in the week. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Hendon gives podcast listeners an exclusive insight into what to expect from his forthcoming book, Pots of Gold. Details on how it can be pre-ordered here: https://swiftpress.com/book/pots-of-gold/# Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on The Scene Podcast, we're joined by playwright Jonathan Spector, whose work blends sharp political insight with dark humor and daring theatricality. From Eureka Day to This Much I Know, Jonathan has built a reputation for tackling polarizing subjects with nuance, empathy, and a touch of absurdity. In this conversation, recorded prior to his 2025 Tony Award win, we talk about writing satire in polarized times, the Bay Area as a creative influence, and how he builds plays that ask big questions without prescribing easy answers. Episode NotesGuest - Jonathan Spector – @spectoramaPlaywright - Eureka Day, This Much I Know, and Good. Better. Best. Bested.Special Note: This episode was recorded prior to Jonathan's Tony Award win, so it is not discussed in the interview.Topics CoveredSatire, sensitivity, and writing in the age of disinformationHow the Bay Area informs his aesthetic and political lensThe development journey of Eureka Day from regional theater to Off-Broadway to LondonWriting characters with clashing ideologies but shared humanityThe value of ambiguity and open-ended storytellingCreating work that meets audiences halfway without moralizing The Scene Team Leah Barker - Producer & Talent CoordinatorJustin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer & Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKSBe sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTubeSubscribe to The Scene Newsletter SPECIAL THANKSJennifer IsaacsonLauren KardosKent NicholsonJeffery Keilholtz
This week on CSS Podcast, Dave, Sam and Charlie join as guests! We're diving into:
Dave Hendon launches the new snooker season by talking about a match from 40 years ago. Plus a look at the state of the sport and listener emails. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Hendon returns with an array of topics suggested by listeners, including the future of snooker on ITV, the women's game and what snooker can learn from table tennis. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on The Scene Podcast, we're joined by Madeline Sayet, playwright, director, performer, and a powerful voice in contemporary Indigenous theatre. From her solo piece Where We Belong to her advocacy for language revitalization and decolonized storytelling, Madeline invites us into a conversation about lineage, responsibility, and crafting theatre that speaks across generations. We explore how her Mohegan identity shapes her work, why Shakespeare still matters, and how storytelling can be a form of reclamation, resistance, and radical hope. The Scene Team Leah Barker - Producer & Talent CoordinatorJustin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer & Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKSBe sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTubeSubscribe to The Scene Newsletter SPECIAL THANKSJennifer IsaacsonLauren KardosKent NicholsonJeffery Keilholtz
Dave Hendon continues his look at the fortunes of the top 16 ahead of the new season by considering world champion, Zhao Xintong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Hendon considers the new season fortunes of Ding Junhui, Mark Selby, Neil Robertson, Barry Hawkins and Mark Allen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Hendon looks at what the new season might have in store for Mark Williams, John Higgins and Ronnie O'Sullivan, who are all now ranked inside the top 5 in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Each day this week, Dave Hendon will be looking at the issues and narratives surrounding the top 16 heading into the new season, starting today with snooker's top two ranked players, Judd Trump and Kyren Wilson. The episodes are short, don't worry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on The Scene Podcast, we sit down with acclaimed playwright Anna Ziegler, whose work explores identity, memory, and the intimate collisions between the personal and political. From Photograph 51 to Actually and The Wanderers, Anna shares how her background in poetry shaped her voice, how she approaches ambiguity on stage, and why she's drawn to characters who exist in tension with themselves. It's a thoughtful, layered conversation that celebrates quiet power in theatrical storytelling. Episode NotesGuest:Anna Ziegler – @icanbakecakesTopics Covered:The evolution of Anna's writing from poetry to playwritingCrafting morally complex charactersThe resonance of silence, subtext, and restraintThe journey of Photograph 51 and portraying Rosalind FranklinBalancing emotional intimacy with large thematic questionsHow The Wanderers wrestles with faith, authorship, and connectionAnna Ziegler Plays :Photograph 51ActuallyThe WanderersA Delicate ShipBoy The Scene Team Leah Barker - Producer & Talent CoordinatorJustin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer & Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKSBe sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTubeSubscribe to The Scene Newsletter SPECIAL THANKSJennifer IsaacsonLauren KardosKent NicholsonJeffery Keilholtz
This week on The Scene Podcast, we're joined by the dynamic writing duo Carrie McCrossen and Ian McWethy, partners in both life and theatre. Known for their sharp wit and genre-blending scripts, the pair shares how their collaborative process evolved from comedy sketches to critically acclaimed plays. We talk about teaching theatre, navigating adaptations, and what it's really like to co-write with your spouse. Plus, we debut a brand-new segment inspired by Letterboxd's “Four Favorite Films”, but this time, it's all about the plays that shaped us.Episode NotesGuests:Carrie McCrossen – @carriemccrossenIan McWethy – @ianmcwethyRelease Date: May 17, 2025Topics Covered:Writing as a duo: humor, compromise, and creative alignmentTheir approach to youth theatre and educational licensingNavigating tone in farce, satire, and social commentaryThoughts on adaptations and writing for the stage todayDebut segment: “Four Favorite Plays”—inspiration, nostalgia, and chaosWorks Referenced:Bad Auditions by Bad ActorsThe Ten Best Worst Things About High School#CensoredPlus, selections from their “Four Favorite Plays” listListen: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platformsFollow Us: @thescene_news on Instagram and TikTok The Scene Team Leah Barker - Producer & Talent CoordinatorJustin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer & Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKSBe sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTubeSubscribe to The Scene Newsletter SPECIAL THANKSJennifer IsaacsonLauren KardosKent NicholsonJeffery Keilholtz
Dave Hendon counts down his personal choice of the top ten moments of the season before this series of the podcast ends on a cliffhanger. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this lengthy episode, Dave Hendon hears from listeners about their experiences of and reflections on the World Championship. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Hendon reacts to Zhao Xintong's historic victory in the World Championship as he becomes the first Chinese champion. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Hendon looks ahead to an historic World Championship final between Zhao Xintong and Mark Williams, where snooker will have either its first Chinese world champion or its oldest. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this bonus episode, Dave Hendon chats to David Burney about snooker in Canada. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this special bonus episode of The Scene Podcast, we're joined by theatre commentators and content creators Liz Gutridge, Ashley Hufford, and Maggie Hill for a lively roundtable breaking down the 2025 Tony Award nominations. From thrilling surprises to frustrating omissions, we dig into the major trends, record-setting shows, and rising stars shaping this year's Broadway honors. Plus, we highlight past Scene guests who are now Tony nominees, celebrating their achievements and discussing their standout contributions to the season. Episode NotesTopic: The 2025 Tony Award NominationsRelease Date: May 3, 2025 Guests:Liz Gutridge – @lizgutridgeAshley Hufford – @ashley_huffordMaggie Hill – @themaggiehill Official 2025 Tony Nominees – tonyawards.comFollow Us: @thescene_news on Instagram and TikTok The Scene Team Leah Barker - Producer & Talent CoordinatorJustin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer & Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKSBe sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTubeSubscribe to The Scene Newsletter SPECIAL THANKSJennifer IsaacsonLauren KardosKent NicholsonJeffery Keilholtz
Dave Hendon reports from Sheffield as the semi-finals of the World Championship get underway at the Crucible. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Hendon reflects on a wonderful World Championship so far and hears the latest from listeners, including trips to the Crucible, the mystery of the arena floor and rhyming doubles partners. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Hendon reviews the latest action at the World Snooker Championship and enjoys a morning off. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Hendon celebrates an incredible opening weekend to the World Championship. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 390 is up and live now with my dude, Keith M. from the New Scene Podcast and Memory Entry. This is a chat of chats with two of the biggest podcasters in the game! Don't miss it. We are now proudly presented by Sound Talent Media. @stmpodcasts Love the show? Sign up for Premium Pleasure Http://peerpleasure.supportingcast.fm Visit the website at: www.peerpleasurepodcast.com Go Rate, Write a Review and subscribe to the show now on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can now rate the show on Spotify! Please take a moment to do that now if you are streaming on Spotify. Follow the show on Instagram: @peerpleasurepod Follow the show on Twitter: @podpeerpleasure Follow the show on Facebook: @peerppod You can email me at: peerpleasurepod@gmail.com Don't forget to check out our amazing sponsors! Go to distrokid.com/vip/ppp for 30% off your years membership to get your music distributed online everywhere! Thank you DistroKid! @thunderboltguitars @ryderevanrobison.studio @stringjoy @distrokid @hearinglife Music Credits: Opening theme song, "Trans-Am Sunday" by Hobosexual Closing theme song, "My (fucking) Deer Hunter" by Fear Before The March Of Flames Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 3 premieres with boundary-pushing storyteller Kate Douglas—playwright, librettist, composer, and creator of The Apiary. Kate's work spans music, immersive theatre, and environmental advocacy, making space for stories that are deeply human and defiantly unconventional. In this episode, she opens up about her early artistic journey, the personal and ecological inspirations behind The Apiary, and her recent research trip to Poland exploring physical therapy through movement. Plus, we dig into her analog immersive project Wilderness Neo, and her alt-folk-infused music that bridges chamber opera and indie soul. Episode NotesGuest: Kate Douglas (Playwright, Librettist, Creator of The Apiary, The Ninth Hour)Topics Covered:The evolution from musician to multidisciplinary theatre-makerWriting The Apiary and its journey to Off-BroadwayHow environmentalism shapes Kate's creative lensWilderness Neo: blending analog mystery with youth engagementStudying physical therapy through movement in PolandKate's genre-fluid music across theatre and solo workReferenced Works:The Apiary (Off-Broadway, 2024)Wilderness NeoThe Ninth HourThe Lucky Few Centuries The Scene Team Leah Barker - Producer & Talent CoordinatorJustin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer & Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKSBe sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTubeSubscribe to The Scene Newsletter SPECIAL THANKSJennifer IsaacsonLauren KardosKent NicholsonJeffery Keilholtz
Dave Hendon returns with a bonus episode rounding up the latest listener correspondence ahead of the World Championship. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Hendon reacts to the first round draw for the World Championship. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Hendon counts down his top ten contenders for the World Championship and hears the latest views from listeners. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Hendon looks back on a memorable Tour Championship as John Higgins pulls off a great comeback and hears from listeners about their experience of Manchester and thoughts ahead of the World Championship. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Hendon is joined by Neal Foulds, Alan McManus and Phil Yates for the annual World Championship predictions episode. We assess the main contenders and then make our choices as to who will end up as champion. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Hendon returns with a short episode and hears from listeners about their latest Crucible predictions. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Hendon hears listeners' World Championship predictions, fan experiences of recent tournaments and a trip to Australia on the trail of Neil Robertson. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen & subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and other platforms. Join us for a roundtable with three longtime builders of San Diego's startup scene: Jonah Peake of The Social Coyote and The Career Coyote Hussein Yahfoufi of Startup Beach Neal Bloom of Fresh Brewed Tech and Interlock Capital Designing Events That Actually Build Community In this episode, we dive into the elements that actually make an event meaningful—from location and check-in experience to dress code and follow-up community building. We also talk about the growing energy around co-working gatherings and the potential for turning pop-up events into permanent spaces that foster connection, creativity, and collisions.
Dave Hendon counts down the top ten snooker teenagers of all time and welcomes news of a new World Championship sponsor. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Hendon looks back at a thrilling Players Championship final as Kyren Wilson celebrates his fourth ranking title success of the season and announces details of his forthcoming book, Pots of Gold. Subscribe to my new Substack:https://davehendon.substack.com/ Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices