Podcasts about swing time

Zadie Smith reads her story “The Silence,” from the July 7 & 14, 2025, issue of the magazine. Smith, a winner of the Orange Prize for Fiction and the PEN/Audible Literary Service Award, among others, is the author of two short-story collections and six novels, including “NW,” “Swing Time,” and “The Fraud,” which was published in 2023. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

La revista Down Beat fue la primera en señalar un descenso gradual. En una reseña de un concierto de noviembre de 1942 en el Teatro Regal de Chicago, decía: "Los arreglos son el punto débil de la nueva formación. Comparen temas como los muy productivos Blues In The Night y Outskirts Of Town con los clásicos como Battle Axe, Annie Laurie, Cheatin' On Me, I'm Nuts About Screwy Music, etc. Los nuevos arreglos carecen de ese ritmo, de esas voces elegantes, de ritmo ligero y pasajes de saxo rápidos, de esas dinámicas rápidas y maravillosas. Sí, la banda es maravillosa, pero, ¡caramba!, echamos de menos ese buen Lunceford de siempre que solía encabezar nuestra lista." Con José Manuel Corrales.

A partir de 1942, los músicos empezaron a entrar y salir de la banda de Lunceford. El primero en abandonar fue el arreglista Roger Segure, que tenía dos razones para dejar la banda: no le gustaba la idea de que Stan Kenton, Woody Herman y todo tipo de bandas se aprovecharan del estilo de Lunceford y también pensaba que Jimmie Lunceford y Harold Oxley le habían estafado. Con José Manuel Corrales.

Los músicos de Lunceford ensayaban a diario. Sus habilidades de lectura a primera vista se pusieron a prueba cuando actuaron en los musicales Jubilee en California. Los Jubilees eran programas de radio en vivo. Los Jubileos fueron concebidos como la “respuesta” negra a programas populares como Command Performance y Mail Call, dirigidos a los militares blancos. Con José Manuel Corrales.

Todo fue bien hasta el 9 de septiembre de 1941. Lunceford, que se dirigía de Pittsburgh a Columbus (Ohio), donde tenía que cumplir un compromiso, estrelló su nuevo avión en el campo de emergencias Cherry Ford, cerca de Winchester, en el condado de Adams (Ohio). El piloto, que todavía no tenía experiencia, se había salido de la ruta y se había quedado sin gasolina. Con José Manuel Corrales.

Milt Larkin y Jimmie Lunceford “lucharon” en batallas de banda al menos dos veces, en Houston en 1936 y en Chicago, cuatro años después. "Por muy buenos que fueran”, dijo Gerald Wilson sobre la banda de Milt Larkin, “no habrían podido vencer a la banda de Jimmie Lunceford en ese momento. ¡De ninguna manera! ¡De ninguna manera! Es una cuestión de opinión, pero simplemente no es posible. Éramos una banda inteligente y también teníamos grandes arreglos. Así que no había manera de que pudieran superar a la banda de Jimmie Lunceford”. Con José Manuel Corrales.

Cuando los músicos bajaron del tren en la Union Station de Los Ángeles, los recibió un gran desfile, un indicio de la popularidad de la orquesta en la ciudad de Los Ángeles. La banda marchó desde la estación de tren hasta el elegante Hotel Dunbar en Central Avenue. Con José Manuel Corrales.

Cuando Jimmie Lunceford le envió un telegrama a Gerald Wilson, entonces de veinte años de edad, pidiéndole que sustituyera a Sy Oliver, el joven trompetista tuvo que pensárselo dos veces. Le gustaba su trabajo en la banda de Chick Carter, pero cuando se enteró de que esta banda estaba a punto de disolverse, volvió a llamar y aceptó el trabajo. Con José Manuel Corrales.

Sy Oliver dejó la orquesta de Lunceford dos meses después de la grabación de Ain't She Sweet. La noche en que presentó su renuncia, en Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, el road manager de Tommy Dorsey estaba allí. "Lo que Lunceford te haya dado el año pasado por tocar y hacer arreglos, lo superaré en 5.000 dólares", dijo Dorsey. "Hecho", respondió Oliver. Con José Manuel Corrales.

"Escuché a Fletcher Henderson, a Duke Ellington y a Jimmie Lunceford. ¡Nunca había oído algo así! ¡Qué presentación escénica! Todo era perfecto. Vestidos impecablemente, la música era perfecta. Por supuesto, Duke era único en su clase... ¡hasta que Jimmie Lunceford apareció en escena! Lunceford apareció y de alguna manera sacudió a Duke. A veces eran tan geniales que simplemente hacían lo que querían. Cuando llegó Jimmie Lunceford, molestó a todo el mundo". Bobby Plater. Con José Manuel Corrales.

El crítico neoyorquino elogió a la banda por su combinación de vigor, alegría y destreza en el swing. "Nunca había presenciado una gran banda que tocara tan fuerte y con tanto desenfreno como la de Lunceford". Con José Manuel Corrales.

"Aparte de Duke Ellington, la sección de trombones de Lunceford es la más perfecta que he escuchado. Trummy Young es la gran estrella aquí. Su forma de tocar es increíblemente contundente. Es un trombonista al que tengo en muy alta estima". Hugues Panassié, crítico francés. Con José Manuel Corrales.

La gira recaudó noventa y siete mil coronas, unos veinticinco mil dólares en aquel momento. Un aspecto novedoso de la gira fue que la orquesta había actuado en salas de conciertos, en lugar de los salones de baile y teatros habituales. Entre los críticos musicales suecos había pocos expertos en jazz. La mayoría de ellos escribían sobre música clásica o sobre el mundo del espectáculo local. Con José Manuel Corrales.

Serbische Sagen, swingende Stepptänze, die Story von Sunny & Suzie und schwerverliebte Stuntmänner sehen sie auf der stets sensationell stilsicheren Sammlungscollage. Sie sind söllig sichtig sier sei sen Sewegtsildsanausen. Sielen Sank sür sihre Saufmerksamkeit, Servus!

Una banda de tamaño mediano que destacó en Nueva York bajo el hechizo de Lunceford fueron los Savoy Sultans. Durante un par de años fueron la banda de moda del famoso salón de baile de Harlem. Los Sultans eran famosos por ser una seria amenaza para cualquier orquesta visitante que tuviera la mala suerte de verse enredada en una batalla de bandas. Todas las noches, los admiradores se paraban justo frente al escenario de los Sultans y se preguntaban: ¿de dónde sacan estos nueve hombres tanta música?. Con José Manuel Corrales.

Glenn Miller dijo una vez que Jimmie Lunceford tenía “la mejor de todas las bandas”, y agregó: “Duke es genial, Basie es extraordinario, pero Lunceford los supera a ambos”. Con José Manuel Corrales.

La cuestión de quién era el “mejor”, Ellington o Lunceford, se convirtió en un tema de conversación serio en círculos de moda, tanto en Norteamérica como en Europa. "Hace dos semanas, dejé la decisión en sus manos. Hasta ahora, varios han hablado, y han nombrado sólo a Duke Ellington y Jimmie Lunceford. Benny Goodman no ha sido considerado, ni ninguna otra banda negra". Franklyn Frank, Amsterdam News. Con José Manuel Corrales.

El Larchmont Casino estaba ubicado en Boston Post Road, justo en las afueras de la ciudad. Para financiar la empresa, todos los músicos sufrieron un recorte en su sueldo y tuvieron que vivir del dinero del alquiler y la comida durante un tiempo. Con José Manuel Corrales.

Lunceford no necesitaba presentación. Cuando él entraba en una sala o aparecía en un escenario, uno sabía que era El Jefe. El trompetista Joe Wilder se unió a la orquesta y recordaba a Lunceford como “un tipo que era el epítome de lo que decimos: es un líder. Definitivamente lo era”. Con José Manuel Corrales.

Eddie Durham provenía de la próspera escena de Kansas City: sus amigos Eddie Tompkins y Paul Webster, ambos de esa ciudad, lo habían recomendado a su líder. Cuando estaba con la banda de Bennie Moten, alrededor de 1930, Durham había presentado la guitarra resonadora National. Esto le daba a su sonido una peculiar calidad fuerte, aguda y metálica, a medio camino entre el banjo y la guitarra eléctrica del futuro. Con José Manuel Corrales.

Entre la comunidad afroamericana, la música y el baile siempre habían sido muy apreciados. En Nueva Orleans, por ejemplo, el número de pianos y fonógrafos per cápita era mayor en los barrios negros que en los blancos, a pesar de que una minoría no despreciable de afroamericanos tradicionalmente religiosos creía que el jazz y el blues debían considerarse y condenarse como “la música del diablo”. Con José Manuel Corrales.

El swing dio origen a bailes específicos, como el Suzy Q y el Lindy Hop; este último fue el baile más acrobático, enérgico y elegante de la era del swing. También desafió la creatividad: las parejas solían diseñar nuevos pasos, saltos y giros en sus casas para lucirlos en el baile del sábado. El Lindy Hop no se enseñaba en escuelas de baile, como la moda anterior, el fox-trot, sino que se desarrolló espontáneamente, en casas particulares y en los salones de baile. Con José Manuel Corrales.

El programa se lanzó el 3 de febrero de 1935, originalmente como una emisión de relleno entre la cobertura del juicio de Bruno Hauptmann, el secuestro y posterior asesinato del hijo de Charles Lindbergh a manos de un carpintero del Bronx. Con José Manuel Corrales.

Bajo la dirección de Harold Oxley, la banda consiguió un nuevo contrato discográfico. Decca pronto se convertiría en una empresa emprendedora, especializada en música de moda a precios reducidos. Un mes antes Isham Jones también había firmado con la nueva compañía y pronto le seguirían Fletcher Henderson y otros. Con José Manuel Corrales.

El Cotton Club era en gran medida un producto de la Prohibición. A principios de la década de los años 20, la banda del mafioso Owney Madden se topó con el Club DeLuxe, dirigido por el campeón de los pesos pesados Jack Johnson. Con José Manuel Corrales.

El Lafayette había abierto promocionándose como “el teatro afroamericano más importante de Estados Unidos” y “la cuna de las estrellas”. Atendía principalmente a una clientela negra. Competía con el Apollo con musicales suntuosos y las mejores orquestas. El recinto de dos mil asientos exudaba una atmósfera refinada del siglo XIX y rápidamente se convirtió en uno de los centros de la cultura negra.

El Lafayette había abierto promocionándose como “el teatro afroamericano más importante de Estados Unidos” y “la cuna de las estrellas”. Atendía principalmente a una clientela negra. Competía con el Apollo con musicales suntuosos y las mejores orquestas. El recinto de dos mil asientos exudaba una atmósfera refinada del siglo XIX y rápidamente se convirtió en uno de los centros de la cultura negra.

Sy Oliver le dijo un día a Lunceford que se estaba hartando de cómo iban las cosas. "Le pregunté por qué me había contratado. Me respondió: “Te diré por qué te contraté, Sy. La razón por la que me pongo del lado de los chicos es porque entiendo a qué se enfrentan. No entienden lo que estás haciendo todo el tiempo. Si todos pensaran como Sy Oliver, todos serían Sy Oliver y no habría tenido que contratarte. Tú eres la única persona sobre la que he preguntado y de la que nadie ha tenido nunca una buena palabra". Con José Manuel Corrales.

En 1933 en la formación de Jimmie Lunceford entró su miembro más valioso. Tomó esta decisión no tanto porque tuviera la ambición de tocar la trompeta, cantar y hacer arreglos para la banda, sino porque lo vio como una oportunidad de viajar a Nueva York para cumplir su ambición de estudiar derecho. Con José Manuel Corrales.

En 1929, con tan solo diecinueve años de edad, Thomas había aceptado la posibilidad de convertirse en músico profesional cuando el pianista y arreglista Horace Henderson, hermano de Fletcher, estaba en la ciudad en busca de un saxofonista alto. Con José Manuel Corrales.

"La orquesta de Jimmie Lunceford puede ser la única que está dando lo mejor de sí todo el tiempo. Nunca se tiene la impresión de que los músicos se esfuercen mucho por entrar en ritmo. Están ahí, sin esforzarse, por así decirlo, y todo el tiempo”. Hugues Panassié. Con José Manuel Corrales.

This week we travel back to the 1930s: a time when people solved all their troubles withs singing a dancing, a time when iconic songs were created, and a time when blackface was used with no thought about the repercussions. We are talking about the Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers led “Swing Time”. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they discuss the technical aspects of dance, the catchy tunes, and just how pathetic the “Pop” character is. Also, this week Adam recommends “Drop Dead Gorgeous”, Britt recommends “The Happiness of the Katakuris” (currently on Midnight Pulp), and Joey recommends “Dirty Dancing” (available for rent on most major platforms). You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann. Chapters (AI generated) 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Film Recommendations 09:31 Discussion of Swing Time: Overview and Context 24:11 Exploring the Characters and Their Dynamics 40:35 The Dance Numbers: A Closer Look 53:54 The Controversial Bojangles Scene 01:10:20 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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Zadie Smith grew up in north west London and studied English at Cambridge University. After a publisher's bidding war when she was just 21, her debut novel White Teeth became a huge critical and commercial hit on publication in 2000 and won several awards including the Orange Prize, now known as the Women's Prize for Fiction, and the Whitbread first novel award. Since then, with books including On Beauty, NW and Swing Time, Zadie Smith has established herself as one of the world's most successful and popular living novelists, renowned for her witty dialogue and explorations of cultural identity, class and sexuality. Her most recent book The Fraud is her first historical novel. Zadie Smith talks to John Wilson about her upbringing in Willesden, North West London, with her Jamaican born mother and white English father. She chooses C S Lewis' The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe as an early formative influence and remembers how its themes of danger, power and betrayal were intoxicating to her as a young reader. Zadie talks about the creative influence of her husband, the poet Nick Laird, and of the cultural impact of a trip she made to west Africa in 2007 which inspired much of her 2016 novel Swing Time. She also reflects on her role as an essayist who in recent years, has increasingly written about global political and social issues.Producer: Edwina Pitman

Ep. 105 Black N' Blue's - Without Love - Review & Reaction!   Black 'N Blue's "Without Love" is a hard rock gem that encapsulates the essence of the genre during the mid-1980s. Released in 1985, this album marked a pivotal moment in the band's career, showcasing their ability to blend melodic hooks with gritty, anthemic rock. The album kicks off with the energetic "Rockin' on Heaven's Door" & the title track, "Without Love," a powerful anthem that sets the tone for what's to come. Tommy Thayer's guitar work is a standout throughout the album, delivering memorable riffs and blistering solos. Vocalist Jaime St. James commands attention with his charismatic and raspy delivery, adding a distinctive touch to the band's sound. One of the highlights of the album is the infectious "Miss Mystery," a song that perfectly captures the spirit of 80s glam metal with its catchy chorus and upbeat tempo. The chemistry among the band members is evident, creating a synergy that propels the album forward. The ballad "Stop the Lightning" showcases a softer side of Black 'N Blue, displaying their versatility in crafting emotional and heartfelt compositions. The production quality of "Without Love" is commendable, with a polished sound that complements the band's polished yet edgy style. The album's overall mix strikes a balance between the raw energy of hard rock and the polished sheen of mainstream metal from that era. Tracks like "Swing Time" and "Nature of the Beach" continue to demonstrate Black 'N Blue's prowess in crafting catchy, radio-friendly rock tunes. The album maintains a consistent level of energy and enthusiasm from start to finish, making it an enjoyable listen for fans of 80s hard rock. While "Without Love" may not have achieved the same commercial success as some of its contemporaries, it remains a hidden gem in the hard rock landscape. The album's nostalgia-inducing qualities make it a must-listen for fans of the genre and a testament to Black 'N Blue's contribution to the vibrant musical scene of the mid-1980s. If you're a fan of anthemic choruses, impressive guitar work, and the overall spirit of 80s hard rock, "Without Love" deserves a place in your music collection.

On Today's Special, Vince will be rating and reviewing the essential films of Fred Astaire. If you want to watch the best from Fred or see why he's considered the best dancer to begin with... then stop on by and give a listen to this Fred Astaire Special.  The films Vince will be reviewing are: Top Hat (1935),  Roberta (1935),  Swing Time (1936),  Blue Skies (honorable mention) (1946),  Royal Wedding (1951),  The Band Wagon (1953)   If you'd like to become a Producer or see more reviews and ratings, check out thedailyratings.com   TimeCodes: Intro into Fred: 00:00 Blue Skies:  16:57 The Band Wagon:  19:54 Roberta:  31:05 Top Hat:  41:58 Royal Wedding:  54:19 Swing Time:  1:13:05

The results of yesterday's by-elections are in, Kingswood and Wellingborough - both previously Conservative seats - have turned red in a historic loss for the Tories.Anoosh Chakelian, Britain editor, is joined by the New Statesman's associate political editor Rachel Cunliffe, and senior data journalist Ben Walker to discuss what these results mean for Labour, the Conservatives, and Reform UK.Join like minded readers that support our journalism. Enjoy unlimited access to our writing and subscriber-only benefits from just £2 for 2 months. Visit www.newstatesman.com/subscribe-2-for-2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're wrapping up 1936 and covering the winners from our 14 movie tournament this week (10 nominees, plus 4 additional films (!!!)) The nominees were: Anthony Adverse; Dodsworth; The Great Ziegfeld; Libeled Lady; Mr. Deeds Goes to Town; Romeo and Juliet; The Story of Louis Pasteur; A Tale of Two Cities; Three Smart Girls; and San Francisco. The additional films we considered were: After the Thin Man, Modern Times, My Man Godfrey, and Swing Time.Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 2:35 - After the Thin Man7:35 - Three Smart Girls14:25 - Libeled Lady22:50 - Mr. Deeds Goes to Town32:40 - A Tale of Two Cities45:55 - The Story of Louis Pasteur56:20 - Modern Times1:07:45 - Conclusions1:07:50 - Did the Oscars Get it Wrong?1:10:00 - Top 5 Films1:12:00 - Jake Gyllenhaal Corner (+ important Ronald Colman moustache information)1:16:10 - Patterns1:25:05 - Next Time

We're back in the 30's with 10 nominees, so we're doing another bracket! In this episode will be taking the 10 nominees, plus 4 additional films (!!!) and deciding on the winners and losers from Round 1. We'll discuss the films that were eliminated. The nominees were: Anthony Adverse; Dodsworth; The Great Ziegfeld; Libeled Lady; Mr. Deeds Goes to Town; Romeo and Juliet; The Story of Louis Pasteur; A Tale of Two Cities; Three Smart Girls; and San Francisco. The additional films we considered were: After the Thin Man, Modern Times, My Man Godfrey, and Swing Time.Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 7:25 - BracketLosers Discussion19:40 - Anthony Adverse vs. After the Thin Man Loser Discussion30:50 - Modern Times vs. Romeo and Juliet Loser Discussion34:10 - My Man Godfrey vs. Three Smart Girls Loser Discussion42:00 - Swing Time vs. Libeled Lady Loser Discussion49:50 - A Tale of Two Cities vs. Dodsworth Loser Discussion59:40 - San Francisco vs. Mr. Deeds Goes to Town Loser Discussion 1:12:45 - The Story of Louis Pasteur vs. The Great Ziegfeld Loser Discussion1:25:50 - Best of the Worst & Worst of the Worst1:27:20 - Next Time

“It's an interactive Nutcracker in swing time.” In REPOD season 6, episode 6, we go behind the scenes with the creators of Club Drosselmeyer, Kellian and Brian Pletcher. Club Drosselmeyer is a World War II-themed mass-puzzling, swing-dancing, and immersive performance event, and it's one of Room Escape Artist's favorite holiday events. Kellian talks to us about what to expect from Club Drosselmeyer, the format of the show, and how the puzzles work. She talks about drawing inspiration from history as well as current events and tells us why it's important to throw in a dash of whimsy and weirdness (like robots in 1940.) We also chat about how to approach large-scale, open-world immersive events without getting overwhelmed.  If you're looking for a fabulous holiday event with mysteries to unravel, puzzles to solve, gorgeous outfits, raucous performances, and a lively dance floor, look no further than Club Drosselmeyer. David and Lisa love it so much that they created Operation Nutcracker, a Room Escape Artist event built around this show. Timestamps & Full Show Notes   Episode Sponsors Thank you to our sponsors Morty, Buzzshot, and COGS:  Morty Morty is a free app for discovering, planning, tracking, and reviewing your escape rooms and other immersive social outings.  Morty News: Morty now features haunt attractions Morty for Android is here Special Badge for REPOD listeners: You can learn more at morty.app/REPOD to sign up and get a special badge for our listeners (works for existing users also).   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   COGS COGS by Clockwork Dog is an easy to use software/ hardware platform for running interactive events, including escape rooms, and other immersive experiences. They have plug & play hardware that seamlessly integrates with their software so you can create a show with lighting and sound cues without having to write a single line of code. Map all kinds of inputs to outputs by building up simple logic steps which determine what you want to happen and when. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners can get the COGS Starter Set for only $130 + free shipping to the USA. This bundle is usually valued at $257. You can learn more and purchase your Starter Set at cogs.show. Use code REPOD at checkout.   Production Credits Hosted by David Spira & Peih-Gee Law Produced by Theresa Piazza Supported by Lisa Spira & Richard Burns Edited by Steve Ewing of Stand Inside Media  Music by Ryan Elder Logo by Janine Pracht

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Grammy award winning musician and composer Branford Marsalis, whose latest project is the score for the Netflix biopic Rustin. Next, Weekend Edition Saturday host Scott Simon joins to talk about his new audiobook Swingtime for Hitler about the Nazis' use of jazz music as propaganda. And on The Treat, Totally Killer director Nahnatchka Khan talks about the scary movies she wasn't allowed to see as a kid (but did anyway).

It doesn't feel so long ago that Zadie Smith exploded onto the literary scene with her stunning debut novel, “White Teeth.” Twenty-three years later, she has cemented her reputation as one of the most important voices of her generation, whether in the form of fiction, criticism, or cultural observation. Her many novels include “Swing Time” and “On Beauty” - and her new book - “The Fraud. ” It's a work of historical fiction set in Victorian England. On September 22th, 2023, Smith came to The Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco to talk with Cathy Park Hong, poet and author of “Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning.”

Casting director Allison Jones is considered one of the greatest comedy casting directors of our time. Her credits include films and TV shows like Freaks and Geeks, The Office, Veep, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Bridesmaids, and now Barbie. She spoke with Terry Gross about some of these projects. Maureen Corrigan reviews Lauren Groff's new novel, The Vaster Wilds. Also, NPR's Scott Simon gives the history of why jazz was banned in Hitler's Germany, and how it was repurposed as propaganda on shortwave radio. His new audiobook is Swingtime for Hitler.

Hitler's Germany banned jazz because it was deemed degenerate music made by Jews and Black people. But NPR host Scott Simon says the Nazis used it abroad to weaken British and American resolve. His new audiobook about this history is Swingtime for Hitler.

A Two Episode Special! First, NPR's Scott Simon come on to discuss his audiobook/book Swingtime for Hitler: From Goebbels's Jazzmen to Tokyo Rose to AI, the Eternal Allure of Propaganda. And then we continue with Operation Jubilee: Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat. To hear Swingtime for Hitler on Scribd, go to try.scribd.com/scottsimon for a 60 day free trial, use code SIMON60. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are starting series 10 with a bang. Described as the “voice of the 21st Century” by the Sunday Times, the multi award winning author Zadie Smith is back with a brand new novel, ‘The Fraud'. Zadie's first historical novel, the book is inspired by a legal trial dividing Victorian Britain looking at truth and fiction, Jamaica and Britain. It's a great excuse to get Zadie back on Changes to talk about her biggest life changes and the changes she'd like to see. Zadie Smith became famous and hugely praised aged 24 for her debut novel ‘White Teeth'. She is also the author of ‘The Autograph Man', ‘On Beauty', ‘NW' and ‘Swing Time', among others. Two years ago, Zadie appeared on Changes in lockdown, around the release of her collection of short stories ‘Intimations'. Then, she talked about the major changes from the pandemic and moving from New York to London during that time. In this episode, we go back to the start as she shares personal stories from her time at school and University, talks openly about her childhood and family, what freedom means and looks at the reasoning and history behind her incredible new novel ‘The Fraud'.As with her writing, Zadie has an encapsulating and wise way of speaking that you can't help feeling reassured by. She is a voice of reason and makes you look at life in a whole new way. ‘The Fraud' is out on Thursday 7th September. You can pre order / buy the book here:https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/308246/the-fraud-by-smith-zadie/9780241336991Changes is a deaf friendly podcast, transcripts can be accessed here: https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changesVOTE FOR CHANGES!If you love the podcast, please vote for Changes in the British Podcast Awards here:https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ello girlies, final Patreon-oldie but goodie coming up for you before the girls are back next week (with a merch announcement!). Chose this one because although there are a few old bits (a brief chat about Khloe Kardashian having another baby with Tristan Thompson, for example,) we speak a lot about the inner workings of how Love Island manages to capture the nation/world each season (plus, its relationship to fast fashion, the mental health aspect and the influencer pipeline), then how books became a hot girl accessory and, in honour of that, our hot girl book recommendations.Book recs in order:Bluets by Maggie NelsonMike Nichols: A LifeAnything by David Sedaris - like Me Talk Pretty One Day, Let's Explore Diabetes with OwlsMidnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John BerendtWhat Artists Wear by Charlie PorterElena Ferrante's Neapolitan quartetDevotion by Patti SmithWhat I Loved by Siri HustvedtSwing Time by Zadie SmithThe Seven Lives of Evelyn HugoSorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Songs from the movies: Show Boat, Swingtime, Rose Marie, Follow the Fleet, Pennies From Heaven and Gold Diggers of 1937 Performers include: Paul Robeson, Bing Crosby, Helen Forest, Fats Waller, Jeannette McDonald and Fred Astaire.

Yikes! This movie has turn tables, and boy do the tables turn... listen to your hosts gasp in horror as a lil' dance flick reveals itself to be unabashedly racist in a big way. The person most confused by the film this week was: idk...anyone living in America in 2023?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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