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Episode SummaryThis week, host Justin Boark sits down with award-winning playwright, director, and educator James Ijames, the creative force behind plays including Kill Move Paradise, The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington, and the Pulitzer Prize-winning, Tony-nominated Fat Ham. Their conversation digs into process, purpose, and the responsibility of telling stories that reshape the American stage. If you care about bold writing, fearless storytelling, and the next wave of theatrical innovationEpisode NotesGuestJames Ijames – @jwijames  | Official Website - https://www.jamesijames.com/Playwright of Abandon, Good Bones, Reverie, Youth, History of Walking, Matter Out of Place, Kill Move Paradise, White, Moon Man Walk, The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington, The Threshing Floor, Fat Ham, and TJ Loves Sally 4 Ever.Topics Covered• Acting, directing, and writing• Philadelphia, PA• The work of playwright August Wilson• Finding the comedy in Hamlet James Ijames Bio – James' plays have been produced by Flashpoint Theater Company, Orbiter 3, Theatre Horizon, Wilma Theatre, Theatre Exile, Azuka Theatre (Philadelphia, PA), The National Black Theatre, JACK, The Public Theater (NYC), Hudson Valley Shakespeare Theater, Steppenwolf Theatre, Definition Theatre, Timeline Theater (Chicago IL) Shotgun Players (Berkeley, CA) and have received development with PlayPenn New Play Conference, The Lark, Playwright's Horizon, Clubbed Thumb, Villanova Theater, Wilma Theater, Azuka Theatre and Victory Garden. James is the 2011 F. Otto Haas Award for an Emerging Artist recipient, and two Barrymore Awards for Outstanding Direction of a Play for The Brothers Size with Simpatico Theatre Company and Gem of the Ocean with Arden Theatre. James is a 2015 Pew Fellow for Playwriting, the 2015 winner of the Terrance McNally New Play Award for WHITE, the 2015 Kesselring Honorable Mention Prize winner for ....Miz Martha, a 2017 recipient of the Whiting Award, a 2019 Kesselring Prize for Kill Move Paradise, a 2020 and 2022 Steinberg Prize, the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Drama recipient and a 2023 Tony nominee for Best Play for Fat HamJames was a founding member of Orbiter 3, Philadelphia's first playwright producing collective. He received a BA in Drama from Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA and an MFA in Acting from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA.The Scene TeamJustin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent CoordinatorJim Colleran - EditorAdditional music and sound effects licensed through Envato ElementsLinksBe sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTubeSubscribe to The Scene NewsletterSpecial ThanksJennifer IsaacsonLauren KardosJeffery KeilholtzShow ContributorsLeah BarkerJustin BorakJim ColleranZach DulliJames IjamesKJ Lampar The Scene TeamJustin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent CoordinatorJim Colleran - 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

Dave Hendon hails the game's latest superstar, Wu Yize, who won the International Championship in fine style and looks ahead to the Champion of Champions. Link to article by Wim Hordijk on whether snooker is too global centric: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/snooker-global-culture-remains-too-uk-centric-wim-hordijk-l2bef Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon returns with important updates about the Champion of Champions and Wet Wet Wet, plus pets named after snooker players. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon returns to consider pocket sizes, referee's triangles and WST's response to criticism. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon declares a Bank Holiday in celebration of Jack Lisowski's emotional capture of his first ranking title. Note: this may not be legally binding. A further episode will follow on Thursday. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textStacy Hilt is a founding member and bass player for the bands Coalesce and The Casket Lottery, both of which have had a remarkable impact on the music scene. In this episode, we go over a myriad of topics about his life. We explore his introduction to music and his ventures into Krishna Core, how growing up in a lower socio-economic status affected his life and mental health, his time with the Casket Lottery for over 2 decades, and how it felt to decide to leave the band. Most importantly, we talk about Stacy's own struggles with his mental health and being diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder later on in life. Stacy provides a candid look at how music has both been therapy and, at times, a hindrance to his own mental health. If you like the Podcast Subscribe! You can find us on all major Podcasting platforms at Welcome to the Scene Podcast.Instagram TikTok Youtube

This week, a recording of the recent live show in Sheffield in which Dave Hendon talks to Phil Haigh about his new book, Pots of Gold. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon celebrates ten years of the Snooker Scene Podcast with reflections from listeners. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon heralds Shaun Murphy's capture of the British Open title, discusses the release of Pots of Gold and hears from listeners on subjects such as the new Netflix documentary on Matchroom and the correct term for receiving the podcast. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textJoin us for an exclusive conversation with Jake Snider, founding member, guitarist, and lead singer of Seattle's iconic indie rock band Minus the Bear. With their groundbreaking sophomore album Menos el Oso turning 20 years old, the band is celebrating with a long-awaited comeback tour.In this episode, Jake opens up about the legacy of Minus the Bear, their influence on the emo and math rock scenes, and the evolution of their sound over the past two decades. We also dive into his passion for guitar gear, songwriting, and his personal journey toward better mental health.Whether you were blasting Menos el Oso in your college years or you're just discovering Minus the Bear now, this episode is a nostalgic yet fresh listen for elder millennials and fans of the indie/emo revival.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 looks back at a marathon English Open final and reviews the new Netflix series The Greatest Showmen about Matchroom, which largely ignored snooker. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon presents the latest listener correspondence as snooker returns to the UK for the English and British Opens. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon counts down the all-time top 20 English players ahead of the English Open. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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.