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Ever wonder why so many B actors wind up as A-grade politicians? Or how the casting couch worked? Acclaimed author Kathleen Sharp traces the influence of show business through the lives of its first power couple. Edie and Lew Wasserman built the world’s largest talent agency, MCA, created the multibillion-dollar Universal Studios, and helped shape Washington, DC.

The Sharp Notes is a conversation podcast exploring music, sound, and the craft behind the records we love. Host Evan Toth speaks with musicians, producers, and industry voices about the art of listening and the stories pressed into every groove.

Classical music culture is due for a serious overhaul. Why? Name a famous women composer, or a black composer....I'll wait. Classical music itself is amazing, but the the culture around the music has not always been inclusive. However, times are starting to change and many incredible underrepresented artist from the past are emerging. This isn't a podcast about the intricacies of a particular symphony, although we have rants, but an analysis of the culture and aesthetics of the classical world.

Arty takes you on a musical adventure as he introduces today's talented musicians. We focus on the underrated, the up-and-coming, the indie, and the under-appreciated artists from all walks of life and from all eras. Get ready to take a trip on this fun musical ride! Contact us at keepitgroovybaby@gmail.com. We would love to mention your comments on the podcast.

An opportunity for creatives to chat, explore and connect about their process, life and journey through their careers!

Shakespeare Anyone? is co-hosted by Elyse Sharp and Kourtney Smith, two professional actors and hobbyist Shakespeare scholars. Join us as we explore Shakepeare's plays through as many lenses as we can by looking at the text and how the text is viewed through modern lenses of feminism, racism, classism, colonialism, nationalism… all the-isms. We will discuss how his plays shaped both the past and present, and look at how his work was performed throughout various periods of time–all while trying our best to approach his works without giving in to bardolatry. We examine one play at a time for...

As Chief Executive of her local council, Robyn has just days to stop recycling being wiped from her ambitious environmental plans. But the credit crunch continues to put pressure on other priorities. Meanwhile, her daughter Afrah provides a safe house for a fiercely committed environmentalist...