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Willkommen bei eurem Feierabend-Podcast. Mit Ania Niedieck und Phil Pauls heißt es: 2 Blondies, 7 Tage – und ganz viel Meinung. In diesem etwas anderen Wochenrückblick wird kein Blatt vor den Mund genommen – sondern lieber ein Drink in die Hand. Zu einem leckeren Spritz gibt’s feinsten Gossip und ehrliche Anekdoten aus dem echten Leben. Setzt euch an den imaginären Stammtisch und stoßt mit an: auf den alltäglichen Wahnsinn und peinliche Momente. Genießt eure Verabredung zum gemeinsamen Bargespräch vom eigenen Sofa. Also: einschalten, einschenken und mitlachen – jeden Donnerstag ...

Step into the vibrant world of early 1900s dance with Ned Wayburn, a renowned choreographer who revolutionized stage performance. In this insightful exploration, Wayburn delves into the diverse styles and techniques of dancing, sharing his unique approach to teaching that has inspired countless performers. Whether youre an aspiring dancer or simply a lover of the arts, discover the artistry and discipline behind each movement, as Wayburn captures the essence of stage dancing in an era of creativity and expression.

Join Captain James Cook on his daring expedition into the uncharted waters of the Southern Ocean. Following his groundbreaking discovery of Australia, Cook embarks on a second voyage, determined to uncover the truth behind the rumored Terra Australis Incognita—the fabled Southern Continent. Armed with one of the earliest chronometers and two sturdy ships, Cook bravely navigates the treacherous Roaring Forties and Furious Fifties, ultimately becoming the first explorer to breach the Antarctic Circle. Journey alongside him as he reaches an astonishing latitude of 71 degrees South, coming ...

Join us in a vibrant celebration of the rich tapestry of dialects and accents within the LibriVox community! This project aims to capture a phonetically relevant text voiced by numerous volunteers, creating a unique dialect and accent database for everyone to explore. By releasing these recordings into the public domain, we invite the world to appreciate the diversity of speech that enriches our communication. (Summary by Délibáb)

Dive into a treasure trove of three hundred captivating anecdotes and biographical sketches of renowned composers and performers. This collection distills a wealth of material into stories that not only capture the essence of each musician but also engage readers with their intriguing and unique features. W. Francis Gates weaves together musical insights with personal narratives, showcasing the rich tapestry of musical history while keeping the anecdotes at the forefront. The lack of strict classification allows for a fluid reading experience, preventing monotony and encouraging exploration. ...

Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting ...

Experience the captivating power of oratory in Worlds Best Orations, Volume 2. This collection celebrates the art of eloquence, showcasing exceptional speeches that have the ability to sway hearts and minds. From the pulpit to the courtroom, legislative halls to public assemblies, we explore a diverse range of voices that resonate with passion and persuasion. Each selection is a testament to the timeless magic of great speakers who can transport us into their world, compelling us to listen and engage. Whether youre a student of rhetoric or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of spoken ...

Dive into Volume 2 of The Art of Music series, brought to you by the National Society of Music. This captivating installment explores the rich landscapes of the Classical and Romantic periods, featuring influential composers such as Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. Discover the evolution of opera in Italy and France, the depths of Romanticism, and the beauty of song literature. This volume also delves into the intricacies of the pianoforte, chamber music, and orchestral masterpieces, alongside the dramatic flair of romantic opera and choral works. Get to know the legacies of Wagner, Brahms, ...

Hosted by LA Hip Hop legend MURS, The Groundwaves Podcast takes you inside one of the nation's premier hip-hop community-building programs. Each episode features intimate conversations with established artists sharing their favorite mentorship moments and stories from the Groundwaves stages throughout the country. Discover how a West Coast rap icon is building real-life community in the digital age, one open-mic at a time. This is where raw talent meets seasoned wisdom, and where the future of hip-hop is being shaped.Find out more about Groundwaves here:https://www.groundwaveshiphop.com/Follow...

But where are you really from? Phil Wang has been asked this question so many times he's lost count. So, finally, he decided to write a book about it. About how to be from two places at once. Phil was born in the UK, in Stoke-on-Trent to an English mother and a Chinese-Malaysian father. Three weeks after his birth, the Wang family returned to his fathers' hometown in Malaysia, and at age 16, Phil was uprooted once again, to return with his family to the UK.

With Emmy, Grammy, and six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald as Blanche DuBois alongside Carla Gugino as Stella, O’Hara takes a fresh and visceral look at the emotionally charged relationship between these two iconic sisters. Haunted by her past, Blanche seeks refuge with Stella and Stanley (Ariel Shafir) in New Orleans, where she wrestles with the nature of her sister’s husband, her sister’s denial, and her own unraveling mind.

A revelatory and touching tribute to the lives of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds written by the person who knew them best, Todd Fisher’s poignant memoir is filled with moving stories of growing up among Hollywood royalty. In December 2016, the world was shaken by the sudden deaths of Carrie...

England, 1952. Churchill is Prime Minister for the last time. Rationing is still in force. All music sounds like the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. People like living in 1952: it's familiar and reassuring, and Britain knows its place in the world. Few have noticed it's been 1952 for the past 65 years...

Welcome to The Graham Norton Book Club where each week Graham talks to a top author, hears from a famous voice behind a brilliant audiobook and gets the best book recommends from his stellar co-presenters, Alex Clark and Sara Collins. He also weighs up the pros and cons of the book of the week with his passionate band of book clubbers and finds out what’s hot and what’s hotter in the book charts. If you like books, you’ll love this. Come and join the club.

All three series of the BBC Radio 4 comedy about love, marriage and despair, initially broadcast on BBC Radio 4 as 'Start/Stop'. Barney and Cathy. Evan and Fiona. David and Alice. Three couples who have beaten the odds and stayed married – but is that simply because they haven’t got around...

A sparkling collection of specials and spin-offs from the award-winning BBC Radio 4 comedy show, plus two tributes to the legendary Humphrey Lyttelton. This third and final Clue treasury features a panoply of specials based around the perennial ‘antidote to panel games’. In the mix are I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Christmas Clue, featuring the team’s unique interpretation of A Christmas Carol; Humph in Wonderland, in which they venture down a rabbit hole; and In Search of Mornington Crescent, in which Andrew Marr peers behind the veil of secrecy surrounding that illustrious game.

Hugh was born in Oxford, and his father, WGRM 'Ran' Laurie, was a doctor who won a gold medal in the coxless pairs at the 1948 Olympics. Hugh followed in his father's footsteps as a rower at Cambridge, but when he was forced to hang up his oars he joined the famous Cambridge Footlights and there began a career in comedy. It was at university that he met Stephen Fry, and the pair forged a hilarious partnership that continued through the 1980s and 1990s.

Serving up razor-sharp caricatures and explosively satirical truth-bombs since January 2000, Dead Ringers is one of Radio 4’s most popular and critically acclaimed comedy shows. In these five series, first broadcast between 2015 and 2019, media mauling and celebrity savaging are once more the order of the day, as Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, Debra Stephenson and Duncan Wisbey poke fun at the worlds of politics and entertainment.

DisneyWar is an enthralling tale of one of America's most powerful media and entertainment companies, the people who control it, and those trying to overthrow them. It tells a story that - in its sudden twists, vivid, larger-than-life characters, and thrilling climax - might itself have been the subject of a Disney classic - except that it's all true.

Taking over the News Quiz chair from Simon Hoggart, comedian and broadcaster Sandi Toksvig steps up to the plate to lead the intrepid panellists in a round-up of the biggest (and smallest) news stories of 2006 and 2007. With the exception of one show, hosted by Clive Anderson when Sandi had the flu, she chairs each of these 33 episodes with her characteristic wit, charm and erudition.