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The definitive, behind-the-scenes look at the most popular sitcom of the last decade, The Big Bang Theory, packed with all-new, exclusive interviews with the producers and the entire cast. The Big Bang Theory is a television phenomenon. To the casual viewer, it’s a seemingly effortless comedy...

This superb collection of Billy Connolly's greatest recordings spans 30 years of the comedian's genius. Not only is his work extremely funny, but it is and was quite groundbreaking. He tackled subjects no other comedian had performed. Previously taboo subjects were aired. Some personal, some purely observational, and all new and hilarious. Enjoy a great compendium of a unique talent.

Cinema emerged alongside the rules that ushered in boxing’s modern age and the “squared circle” proved the ideal stage for cinematic display. The public had its first taste of the new medium in 1894 through a heavyweight bout, recognized today as the world’s first feature film. Smash Hit: Race, Crime, and Culture in Boxing Films uses twenty films as the basis of a hard-nosed exploration as to how the genre held a bloody mirror to twentieth century America’s most prominent social anxieties, elucidating two conjoined mediums that serve as bellwether to an ever-shifting cultural zeitgeist.

Listen to our full audio interviews with top music artists & songwriters. We talk with many current hitmakers such as Noah Kahan, Jessie Murph, Teddy Swims and Tate McRae, as well as legendary artists & songwriters such as Gloria Estefan, Babyface, Dolly Parton and Yusuf/Cat Stevens. All interviews are hosted by Dale Kawashima, who is Head of SongwriterUniverse and a music executive & music journalist. As a music publishing exec, he was President of Michael Jackson's music publishing company, and he also worked with the songs of Prince, Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan.

President Emerita of the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Karen Brooks Hopkins pens BAM... and Then It Hit Me, an inspiring memoir of her 36 years at the iconic cultural institution, America's oldest performing arts center. The book has a sharp focus on concepts such as leadership, innovation, urban revitalization (including the transformation of Brooklyn from Manhattan outpost to the coolest neighborhood on the planet), as highly successful cultural fundraising played critical roles in the colorful evolution of this world-class cultural juggernaut in the performing arts.

Traveling from New York to Los Angeles, Stockholm to Korea, John Seabrook visits specialized teams composing songs in digital labs with novel techniques, and he traces the growth of these contagious hits from their origins in early '90s Sweden to their ubiquity on today's charts. Featuring the stories of artists like Katy Perry, Britney Spears, and Rihanna as well as expert songsmiths like Max Martin, Ester Dean, and Dr. Luke, The Song Machine will change the way you listen to music.

Radiolab is on a curiosity bender. We ask deep questions and use investigative journalism to get the answers. A given episode might whirl you through science, legal history, and into the home of someone halfway across the world. The show is known for innovative sound design, smashing information into music. It is hosted by Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser.

Ever notice how bad song lyrics get stuck in your head? It's not just you. After Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist Dave Barry's column about this tendency, reader response was enormous. But Barry didn't know what he was getting himself into when he invited his Legion of Alert Readers to submit their nominees in the Bad Song Survey. "Song badness," he soon learned, "is an issue that Americans care deeply about."

This podcast analyzes recent trends in popular music by examining today's top hits and streaming-era success stories, exploring how current sounds, distribution innovations, and industry shifts reflect contemporary music culture. Key themes covered include hip hop and dance music's dominance, how surprise albums and TikTok virality are transforming release strategies, and streaming's impacts on music economics and globalization.

Forgotten cinema, hidden gems, and films best left forgotten.

If you thought the reason you love music was just for entertainment, you were wrong. Music is a natural medicine. The ancient civilizations knew that music can be used in therapeutic ways. Take it from Aristotle and Plato. DJ JOZENGA already knows that music can trigger memories and can alter one's mood, but scientific research showed that music can alter human brain and body in other ways. Listening to music comes with tons of personal benefits. These can range from easing your anxiety to improving your memory. Before presenting to you these world's standard musical talents, a research was ...

Funny thoughts and mad takes, fueled by caffeine and cannabis. Hosted Hector Luis Alamo.

Hilarious weekly ramble from the man Hot Press magazine named the 2nd best comedian in Ireland. Give it a lash. For bonus episodes and ad-free listening join HeadStuff+ at HeadStuffPodcasts.com. For any sponsorship or advertising inquiries on this podcast contact advertising@headstuff.org

In a world where movie marketers are the stars of the story, Opening Weekend: An Insider's Look at Marketing Hollywood's Hits and Flops recounts Jim Fredrick's journey through the realm of movie marketing. Fredrick offers readers exclusive access to behind-the-scenes anecdotes and firsthand accounts of working with studio executives and navigating relationships with famous movie stars and directors.

Somebody’s Daughter Theatre Company presents: Miss, It Appears We’ve Hit Some Turbulence Podcast - ‘Miss It Appears…’ is a weaving of an original play, music and songs from women inside an Australian maximum security prison alongside commentary from five women who have lived experience of incarceration. The play follows the journey of Matilda a young Maori woman who ‘crash lands’ into prison. Produced with the assistance of The Australia Council for the Arts, Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety, Annamila Foundation, Margaret Lawrence Bequest, The Portland House ...

"Punch Up" is a podcast where comedians share their process of improving jokes to make them hit harder. Each episode dives into comedian's techniques for refining setups, sharpening punchlines, and elevating humor, offering valuable insights and tips from comics at every level to craft better, more impactful material.

"Why We Love It" is a music podcast hosted by Lloyd Moss and Eric Hemion, two passionate and knowledgeable music enthusiasts. Each episode, they invite a guest or two to join them in a deep dive into a classic pop or rock song, discussing its history, lyrics, and musical elements that make it stand the test of time.From the Beatles to Led Zeppelin and every great artist and band in-between, "Why We Love It" covers a wide range of classic songs, offering fresh perspectives and insights on some of the most beloved tunes in popular music. Whether you're a die-hard fan of a particular artist or ...

Miriam Margolyes, Alison Steadman and Nigel Planer star in Sue Limb's comedy parodying the arty and adulterous adventures of the Bloomsbury Group. A stellar cast, including Roger Lloyd-Pack, Morwenna Banks, Jonathan Coy and John Sessions, join in this affectionate send-up of the infamous Bloomsbury literary group, who dominated the English cultural scene in the early 20th century.

As author Ethan Mordden looks back at Chicago's various moving parts - including the original 1926 play that started it all, a sexy silent film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, a talkie remake with Ginger Rogers, the musical itself, and at last the movie of the musical - we learn how the American theater serves as a kind of alternative news medium, a town crier warning the public about the racy, devious interior contradictions of American society. Opinionated, witty, and rich in backstage anecdotes, All That Jazz brings the American musical to life in all its artistry and excitement.

Now, for the first time ever, the very best Puzzler segments are available in one collection, challenging and improving brain function for all ages. With plenty of unexpected turns, hilarious commentary - and the occasional inspired insight - Click and Clack take listeners on an unforgettable joyride that will have puzzle fans scratching their heads, laughing out loud, and then cheering the revelation of each unpredictable answer.