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The Rhine

Joe Rigodanzo

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Stories from the chaotic frontier between Rome and the "Barbarians" that became Europe's fault line. We chart the rise of the Roman Empire, it's fall in the West, and the reverberations that led to centuries of conflict between France and Germany.
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Trashy Royals

Hemlock Creatives

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Whether it's the debauchery of ancient Roman emperors, the Tudor crime family, the shenanigans behind the Chair of St. Peter, or the Austrian elites’ attempts to save themselves by trading their daughters to other royal houses, it turns out that our betters have always been among our worst. Join Alicia and Stacie from Trashy Divorces as we turn our jaded eyes to a different kind of moral garbage fire: Trashy Royals! Thursdays. Brought to you by Hemlock Creatives.
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Get stuck off the realness as Sumit and Chris break down the important issues in Hip Hop music, culture and politics. From high-brow deep dives to low-end theories, expect clinical analysis and subjective perspectives from these two Rap Scientists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Slay the Stars

Slay the Stars

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A cosmic fantasy, Dungeon and Dragons 5e actual play: In a world where magic is rare, those with talent are in high demand. There are doors to a place where the supernatural is common and nightmares are reality. Two friends will travel in their own world and the next to uncover the truth of their pasts and to set the cosmos on a path where there may be no coming back.
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Musical theatre is an important part of LGBTQ+ culture, but how effectively do our musicals represent lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex and asexual creatives and audience members in all their fabulous glory? Dr James Lovelock, curator of www.queermusicals.com, is joined by special guests from across the musical theatre industry to think about how these productions are creating spaces that centre queerness and represent LGBTQ+ people of different genders, races and lived experien ...
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Degrees and Chuck T's

Degrees and Chuck T's

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Catch us LIVE on TuneIn every Saturday 2pm-4pm with IBNX Radio! Click the link above. CeeJay Ray and KB have a friendship that spans over ten years and it shows through their chemistry on and off-air. They formed Degrees and Chuck T's, a show rooted in their appreciation for music, especially Hip Hop. CeeJay and KB have the dexterity to give their unfiltered opinions on pop culture, politics, and issues affecting the everyday person. Both graduated with Communications degrees; the ladies of ...
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You Are There

Dennis Humphrey

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You Are There , taking you back to the early days of radio and the great events of world history told as if a reporter was reporting from the event, and you are there.
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Charlemagne, The Father of Europe, died in the year 814 and left only one surviving son to take the helm of the Carolingian Empire, which spanned the lion's share of the European continent. But his heir, Louis the Pious, had three sons, who each got a parcel of the empire when he died. Then those kings had children of their own, dividing the kingdo…
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When Queen Elizabeth II was born in 1926, there were years of her childhood that were, compared to other future monarchs, quite normal. After all, she was never supposed to be the Queen. Her father was a second son; her Uncle David would succeed her grandfather, and certainly other male children would come along. And then, in 1930, Elizabeth's pare…
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In the first episode of our new series, Elements, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.! You'll hear from those who were part of the album's creation—producers, engineers, and collaborators who helped craft its unique sound. We'll also bring you trusted voices from the community and people who lived the same expe…
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This one is long, but once you get us talking, we can't stop. Whether you've been here since the beginning, are looking to jump in now, or need a refresher, this episode will give you a solid rundown of what transpired in Cour 5, Season 1 of Slay the Stars. We'll see you in two weeks for the beginning of Cour 6, the end of Arc 2, and another crazy …
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In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss: New Clipse album Irv Gotti having a stroke and diabetes complications The everlasting saga of Dame Dash Vs Jay-Z and the Reasonable Doubt masters Cardi B calling Atlantic Records a "correctional facility" The hosts also provide a quick rundown of new music, including drops from Curren$y, DJ Fresh, Big…
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Content note: This episode contains descriptions of sexual violence and coercion that may not be appropriate for all listeners. Though only in power for eight years, the Ottoman Empire's Ibrahim the Mad made his own mark on history as a notoriously bad ruler, a sexual deviant, but also a bit of a fashion plate. He loved his furs and sparkly jewels.…
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We are excited to share a show we're loving with you! American Prankster: Wavy Gravy's Life Story pairs the legendary entertainer and activist with our friend, podcaster Rainbow Valentine, following the incredible ride of a life that Wavy Gravy has been on through decades of American counterculture. Enjoy this sample, and subscribe wherever you lis…
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In its many thousands of years of history, China has had only one official ruling monarch who was a woman. Sure, there were powerful Empress Consorts who pulled the strings of weak Emperor husbands, but Empress Wu Zetian ambitiously, and ruthlessly, upended convention to claim the throne in her own name. Born to a prosperous and well-connected fami…
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In this week's episode from Podstream Studios in New York, Dr James Lovelock talks to actors Evan Kinnane and Ben Jackson Walker about LGBTQ+ representation on Broadway and beyond. We talk about Evan's role as Marc Hall in the 2020 production of The Louder We Get at Theatre Calgary in Canada, and about Ben's current role as Romeo in & Juliet as wel…
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Big decisions need to be made as we reach the midway point of arc 2. What will happen when we touch down on Lyra? Our friends over at Monument Studios are launching their Kickstarter TODAY for Fantasy+, the future of TTRPG Audio. Check it out here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/monumentstudios/fantasy-the-future-of-ttrpg-audio Thanks for tun…
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As the Romanov era closed, some family members were more fortunate than others. Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna, youngest daughter of Tsar Alexander III and baby sister of the doomed Tsar Nicholas II, may be the most fortunate of the Romanov clan, escaping the country and living out a happy life in Denmark and Canada. Born into a large, loving, roy…
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You know the name, or at least you should. Check the credits. Godfather Don has worked with most of your favourites, including Kool Keith, Cormega and Screwball. His solo catalogue is exemplary, and his work on Hydra Entertainment is damn near mythical at this point. Veteran New York Emcee and Producer Godfather Don pulls up to the pod for a rare a…
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In this episode, Dr James Lovelock is joined by Oliver Houser, the writer of XY and She Reached For Heaven. We talk about intersex representation in musical theatre, and the writing and development process of XY as a queer musical. Oliver's website is here and you can follow him on Instagram here. You can follow James on instagram here. www.queermu…
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Most Americans have at least a basic sense of key elements of European history, but that's not necessarily true when it comes to places like China. And that's true for us, too. Today we take our first dive into China's extremely long history - 4,000 years by some accounts! - to meet three notably trashy emperors of the Ming Dynasty, which ruled Chi…
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We're back with another exclusive interview, and this week's guest is a story of perseverance in Hip Hop culture. Spanish Ran is a producer from New York who came into the game on the humble, studied the greats and now calls those same greats, 'peers' and, in some cases, 'friends'. Ran shares his Hip Hop origin story, details his relationship with …
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This week's episode comes from New York's Podstream Studios, where James Lovelock chats with the amazing L Morgan Lee about her recent performance as Nina-Mae in A Complicated Woman at Goodspeed Musicals and her involvement in workshopping the new musical version of The Danish Girl. You can find out more about L Morgan on her website and her instag…
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In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss: The Lox on Tiny Desk Snoop Dogg's friendship with Queen Elizabeth II (RIP) 50 Cent launching TV network with Lionsgate Dame Dash's shares of 'Reasonable Doubt' by Jay-Z being auctioned The hosts also provide a quick rundown of new music, including drops from Killer Mike, Wiz Khalifa and more. Connect …
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Powerful women have always had to play the game a little differently than their male counterparts, but the story of Irene of Athens, who played politics with enough dexterity to become Empress of the Byzantine Empire for about 20 years in the 8th century, is extraordinarily complicated. The daughter of a prominent Greek family, she was brought to C…
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In this episode, Dr James Lovelock chats to Jessica Aubrey and Joshua Clemetson from Wicked about their experiences as queer people in the musical theatre industry. We discuss Jessica's work on But I'm A Cheerleader and Joshua's ambition to be the first octagenerian Lola in Kinky Boots. TW: Conversion therapy You can follow Jessica on Instagram her…
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In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss: Eminem Vs Slim Shady New single from DJ Premier featuring Rick Ross, Big Sean and Lil' Wayne Elliott Wilson claps back at Charlemagne over the Complex 'Hip Hop Media' list Diddy being named as a suspect in 2Pac's murder Lil' Wayne allegedly dissing Drake The hosts also provide a quick rundown of new m…
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To round out our Meet the Bonapartes series, we turn to Napoleon's eldest - and apparently coolest - brother, Joseph. Affable, charming, and comfortable in his own skin, he was a contrast to most of his siblings, including Napoleon. His easygoing nature made him popular even with political opponents, and Joseph was an important player in Napoleon's…
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Since the beginning of Slay the Stars, Leah has wanted to do solo episodes where we could really focus on one player at a time. This is a Zem episode. Want to support Slay the Stars? Check out our Patreon! Everyone who is subscribed by July 31st, 2024 will be eligible to receive a special gift. We have something big planned. 🤫 : https://www.patreon…
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In today's episode, Dr James Lovelock talks to Elizabeth Ayodele (Standing At The Sky's Edge) and Madeline Charlemagne (Hadestown) about the representation of black, working class women in musical theatre and the importance of diverse education in drama schools. You can follow Elizabeth on Instagram here and Madeline on Instagram here. Find out mor…
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In this week's rap up, Sumit and Chris discuss: Big Sean's album leak allegedly by Kanye West Two new judges in one week for the Young Thug trial Schoolboy Q not being able to perform in Toronto and Drake's suspected involvement The hosts also provide a quick rundown of new music, including drops from Freeway & Jake One, Ransom, BLK ODYSSY, Little …
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Napoleon's eldest sister shared many of his more imperious personal qualities, but would prove to be surprisingly gifted at governance after her brother named her Princess of the Italian principalities of Piombino and Lucca. More territories would be added to the holdings she governed, eventually including the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, with Florence …
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This episode's guest is director Tania Azevedo. Tania has directed several new musicals with LGBTQ+ characters including But I'm A Cheerleader, Mayflies and A Mother's Song as well as working as an associate director on & Juliet and Heathers. In this episode, we discuss Tania's work along with LGBTQ+ representation in the musical theatre industry. …
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It never hurts to have a hype man, and Napoleon's younger brother Lucien just happened to be a talented writer and orator. One could even say he was his brother's propagandist and co-conspirator in a ballot stuffing operation that led to Napoleon's initial domination of the government of France. But Lucien, who was also the tallest of the Bonaparte…
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In this week's rap up, Sumit and Chris discuss: B.G. having his lyrics reviewed by the U.S. government XXL Freshman, Rich Amiri, not wanting to rap Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' video Rick Ross and his team having a scuffle with Drake fans in Canada Young Thug trial update The hosts also provide a quick rundown on new music before calling it quits…
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Napoleon's meddling in his siblings' lives was the source of considerable angst for several of them. Napoleon had high expectations for his younger brother Louis, but Louis chafed at his brother's authority. Still, he ultimately agreed to marry Napoleon's step-daughter with Josephine, Hortense de Beauharnais, a marriage that would become notable mo…
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In this week's rap up, Sumit and Chris get into: Rumoured Drake and Dave collaboration Keefe D being denied bail Big L trying to get Mase set up and robbed The hosts also reviewed the week's new releases, including albums from Boldy James and Conductor Williams, Lupe Fiasco, Locksmith, Kofi Stone, and Marsha Ambrosius. Oh yeah, Shaquille O'Neal rel…
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You are listening to the 200th episode of Breaking Atoms. First, the team couldn't have done it without you - the listeners. But there are no balloons or fanfare. Not a single badge or paper crown in sight. Sumit and Chris stay working, and they are joined by none other than Slum Village for their milestone episode. T3 and Young RJ are currently on…
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If Pauline was Napoleon's most loyal sister, Caroline was undoubtedly his most scheming. As a child, she took orders from her big brother, but as he rose from celebrated military commander to Emperor, she made sure he never forgot to improve her fortunes, as well. After she married one of Napoleon's military advisors - a match he was only persuaded…
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In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris get into: Thoughts about Kendrick Lamar's Pop Out show in LA The new Clipse album Birdman not viewing reading as fundamental for New Orleans inmates Verzuz returning to X There was no time to review new music because it was Chris' birthday, and he had a spa date. But check out the new album, 'Movie', by Your O…
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It's probably no surprise that in a family with as much internal intrigue as the Bonapartes had, Napoleon had a favorite among his three sisters. Pauline Bonaparte was eleven years younger than her brother, but was similarly ambitious and was generally happy to take part in his plans for himself and her. A natural beauty with a flirtatious, if slig…
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Rappers love a nickname or alias—some more than others. A good alias can become just as renowned as the name on the album cover. Sumit and Chris talk about their favourite Rap aliases - from the appropriate to the silly - and they have some fun with it. By the way, that's Shock G on the cover because his Humpty Hump alias is mad. He rocked a plasti…
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