Showing results for "let" in Arts & Entertainment

Purple Rain is a song, an album, and a film - each one a commercial success and cultural milestone. How did this semiautobiographical musical masterpiece that blurred R&B, pop, dance, and rock sounds come to alter the recording landscape and become an enduring touchstone for successive generations of fans?

Victoria Wood was a true pioneer among entertainers, earning her the rightful place as a national treasure time and time again. So one of the greatest sadnesses following her death in 2016 was that she left the world without giving her own full account of her life, having never written her autobiography. Now, with complete and exclusive access to Victoria's extensive archive of personal and professional material, and with intimate interviews with her family and closest friends, Jasper Rees will finally tell her rich story in full.

The Beatles are the biggest band there has ever been. James Bond is the single most successful movie character of all time. They are also twins. Dr No, the first Bond film, and Love Me Do, the first Beatles record, were both released on the same day—Friday 5th October 1962. Most countries can only dream of a cultural export becoming a worldwide phenomenon on this scale. For Britain to produce two on the same windy October afternoon is unprecedented.

In Stomp Off, Let's Go, author and Armstrong expert Ricky Riccardi tells the enthralling story of the iconic trumpeter's meteoric rise to fame. Beginning with Armstrong's youth in New Orleans, Riccardi transports listeners through Armstrong's musical and personal development, including his initial trip to Chicago to join Joe "King" Oliver's band, his first to New York to meet Fletcher Henderson, and his eventual return to Chicago, where he changed the course of music with the Hot Five and Hot Seven recordings.

This is the show that goes on in my head, when the cameras stop rolling. I get to ask the questions that I really want to know and talk to friends and experts about the topics I really want to discuss. It's unfiltered, often unhinged...it's Let's Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Let the Music Play: How R&B Fell in Love with 80s Synths is the overlooked story of how R&B, disco, and funk were transformed by the explosion of music tech in the era of ghetto blasters and Ronald Reagan. It traces how pioneers like Stevie Wonder and Herbie Hancock inspired a new generation of black musicians and producers to reinvent music with a whole new set of rules.

Go for a walk with Halli as he chats with creative people about their life and work.

Mairead Robinson talks to authors on their latest publications

Curious minds, welcome! Let’s Find Out is a podcast from Arapahoe Libraries where authors, experts, and librarians explore big ideas and everyday topics that matter to our community. Whether you’re a lifelong learner or a first-time visitor, this show will connect you to insights, inspiration, and library resources you didn’t know you needed. Hosted by Mitch Jelniker.

It sounds so simple: Tell stories from your life, and people will remember your message. But when you get down to crafting one, there's nothing easy about it. Material for stories surrounds us. Yet few people are skilled at sharing personal anecdotes and even fewer know how to link them to professional goals. Whether you want to stand out in the interview process, add punch to a presentation, or make a compelling case for a new initiative, Let the Story Do the Work shows you how to mine your experience for simple narratives that convey who you are.

Let It Rip is the ultimate companion podcast for FX’s The Bear. Hosted by Luca Servodio of The LA Food Podcast, with Father Sal (TV expert and chaos theorist) and Nancy Da Silva & Bits Nicholas of Compliments to the Chef (the hottest companion pod for Bravo's Top Chef), we break down every episode with obsessive detail. From kitchen meltdowns to character arcs, emotional damage to mise en place — we’re here for all of it. Whether you’ve worked the line or just scream “Yes, Chef” at your TV, this pod is for you. New episodes drop Tuesdays and Thursdays. Powered by Acquired Taste ...

Join best friends Sam & Dave as we vent about the past week’s frustrations and dive into heated, entertaining debates about two things we love:🔹 Star Wars – From the highs of the originals to the chaos of the sequels, we break down the galaxy far, far away one argument at a time. 🔹 Murder Mystery Films – Whodunits, detective classics, and the twists that keep us guessing!Oh, and did we mention we run our own murder mystery game shop? 🕵️‍♂️ We also share behind-the-scenes stories from Mysteries On Demand, our Etsy shop where you can grab your own murder mystery party kits...

In this podcast, co-hosts Richard Brito and Luke Reosti will review any, and all types of media including film, television, and other live performances. From reality TV shows to blockbuster horror films, no genre is off-limits.

Podcast with three friends discussing movies, tv shows and more

Hey! Ho! Let’s Poe! Herzlich willkommen in unserem digitalen Buchklub. In diesem Podcast sprechen Isabelle und Jascha jede Woche über Altes und Neues aus der Welt der Krimi- und Horrorliteratur. Ob Kurzgeschichte oder Roman: Wir lesen alles, worauf wir Lust haben. Damit es uns allein nicht zu gruselig wird, möchten wir dich gerne zum Mitlesen und Diskutieren einladen! In den aktuellen Shownotes erfährst du, welches Werk wir uns als nächstes vornehmen. --- Website: https://four-voices.de/lets-poe/ E-Mail: letspoe@four-voices.de Alle Links: https://linktr.ee/letspoe_podcast Instagram: @...

Two guys. Two mics. Zero filter. From deep dives to wild takes, we are just here to talk and maybe overshare. Tune in for the banter, stay for the unexpected wisdom.

Let Them Eat Books is a podcast hosted by Claire Reynolds and Colin Herd about all the food you have and haven’t tried in all the books you have and haven’t read. Leaving jammy fingerprints on book jackets, reading every last word on the back of packets, we combine the two things that make us who we are: a shared passion for the culinary and the literary! We also visit food and book locations around Scotland and further afield.

Let’s Be Honest is where the masks come off and the heart gets to speak. It’s a space to finally say the things we often keep quiet — the thoughts we tuck away, the emotions we carry in silence, the truths we feel but struggle to voice. For TheWordLyriK, this isn’t just a podcast — it’s a sacred release. A space to breathe, to be real, to be heard. Whether you’re healing, searching, breaking, or blooming, this is your invitation to be honest — with yourself, with God, and with the parts of you you’ve kept hidden. Because here, your truth is welcome. Your voice matters. And ...

Indie rocker Mike Fox is cracking open his record collection—one album at a time, one story at a time. If you’re listening on a regular podcast app, you’ll get the deep dives, the vinyl talk, and the passion. But if you want the full experience—music and all—hit the link in the show description and tune in on Mixcloud, where you’ll hear three tracks straight from the record Mike’s about to spin. Theme music by Mike Fox and Eugenio Schraier. Voiceover by Catherine Divaris.

The recording sessions for Let It Be actually began as rehearsals for a proposed return to live stage work for the Beatles, to be inaugurated in a concert at a Roman amphitheater in Tunisia. In this thoroughly researched book, Steve Matteo delves deep into the complex history of these sessions.