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If you're the kind of fan who cheers every single time you watch Rocky beat Drago, or remembers who said "Be the ball, Danny" and "If you build it, he will come," this is the book for you. Movies with Balls celebrates and analyzes more than two dozen of the greatest sports films of all time, with expert play-by-play and color commentary on the movies themselves and the athleticism they portray.

Myths are usually seen as stories from the depths of time—fun and fantastical, but no longer believed by anyone. Yet, as Philip Ball shows, we are still writing them—and still living them—today. From Robinson Crusoe and Frankenstein to Batman, many stories written in the past few centuries are commonly, perhaps glibly, called "modern myths." But Ball argues that we should take that idea seriously. Our stories of Dracula, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and Sherlock Holmes are doing the kind of cultural work that the ancient myths once did.  

In 1989, a young Michael Ball landed the lead role in the musical Aspects of Love. It was a moment that changed his life forever. It was the first time he worked with legends of the stage like Andrew Lloyd Webber and Trevor Nunn; it was from that show that came his smash hit song, Love Changes Everything, which rode high in the charts for 15 weeks; it was then, also, that he first met his long-term partner Cathy McGowan and battled back against the stage fright that had threatened his career.

Come behind the scenes and follow along with the creation of a brand-new musical by Ryan H. Kerr. Cinderella Boy, based on the novel by Kristina Meister, is a modern-day retelling of the classic Cinderella fairy tale featuring Dex, a non-binary high school student. Subscribe for access to demos of new songs as they're released, updates on development progress, interviews with the creative team, and more!Cinderella Boy by Kristina Meister is available from Riptide Publishing or your favorite bookstore.

Welcome to The Disco Ball Podcast! Here we will talk all things theater. My main goal here is to talk to aspiring entertainers as well as professionsals on their artistic journeys! Enjoy!

Co-hosts Erika Murrietta and Luci Maples dive deep into the life of Lucille Ball, exploring many facets of her life. They take an episode by episode look at some of her most famous shows Lucille Ball was part of like I Love Lucy, The Lucy Show, and Here’s Lucy. They will also take a closer look at some of Lucy’s movies, explore the creation and works of Desilu productions and learn more about Lucy’s costars throughout her long career spanning decades!

Steve Rinaldi and Mike Adams are two east coast standup comics who invite comedians to discuss the culture of stand-up comedy. Remember they are only breaking balls. https://www.facebook.com/ballbreakingwithmikeandsteve/about/?ref=page_internal https://www.instagram.com/steverinaldi__/ https://www.instagram.com/mikeadamscomedy/

Hi there! I'm Sophia Isabella, creator and owner of Magic 8 Ball Online. Just like the classic fortune-telling toy that's been sparking curiosity since 1950, our website brings the mystical decision-making experience to the digital age.

Comedians Thomas Henry and David Whitney take a funny look at the week's rugby and NFL action.

A slice of life podcast where two best friends (Kaarthik Tharmiya and Benjamin Creech) discussing various topics from the entertainment industry to normal life happenings with a comedic twist. Sit back and enjoy a cold one while listening to Kak (Kaarthik) & Balls (Benjamin) as they ramble about everything.

We've all had a case of the "Jingle Balls", but John Valby, a.k.a. Dr. Dirty, has the cure. Download this, apply your favorite salve, and wait for the fun to begin. Christmas may be over (or not), but filthy, funny song parodies are as timeless as herpes.

This collection showcases Lucille Ball's amazing spectrum of radio work, from comedy to mystery and everything in between. As Lucy Ricardo, Lucille Ball brought a tomboy's enthusiasm and a scatterbrained quality to the long-running television program I Love Lucy. She was the wacky wife making life difficult for her loving but exasperated husband, Ricky Ricardo, played by Ball's real-life husband, Desi Arnaz.

"My Favorite Husband" is a classic American radio sitcom that aired from 1948 to 1951. It was created by Jess Oppenheimer and starred Lucille Ball and Richard Denning. The show served as a precursor to the famous television sitcom "I Love Lucy," in which Lucille Ball played a similar character.The show revolves around the life of Liz Cooper, a typical suburban housewife, and her husband George Cooper, a banker. Liz is witty, clever, and always finds herself in humorous situations, often getting involved in misadventures due to her meddling nature."My Favorite Husband" was known for its sharp ...

Lucille Ball was an accomplished actress, comedian, model, entertainment studio executive and producer. She was the star of the self-produced TV sitcoms I Love Lucy, The Lucy Show, Here's Lucy and Life with Lucy, as well as television specials aired under the title The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour. This collection contains 10 of her popular radio performances, and we hope you will Love Lucy all over again.

Now featuring exclusive new material including excerpts from Desi Arnaz’s unpublished second memoir and commentary by daughter Lucie Arnaz, here is the expanded edition of the New York Times bestselling memoir of Cuban American entertainment legend, TV pioneer, and I Love Lucy star Desi Arnaz...

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Aging porn star Jerry Balls breaks his penis and has to navigate life in the real world. A fictional comedy podcast from Canadian comic James Whittingham. Think of it as a free audiobook.

Most speakers don’t struggle with speaking. They struggle with being seen, chosen, and paid properly. John Ball’s Known. Booked. Paid. framework helps professional speakers move from inconsistent £1k gigs to high-fee, repeatable bookings by fixing positioning, keynote structure, demand, and stagecraft. We set you up for scalability and becoming the go-to name in your area. This podcast breaks down what actually drives bookings, referrals, and higher fees in the real world of professional speaking.

This collection contains 12 of the greatest Christmas radio shows ever broadcast during the golden age of radio!

Costello takes on The Great Gildersleeve, on and off the football field.