Melhores podcasts sobre Fairyland (2024)

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“The mecca of pleasure seekers in California”: Exploring the rise of the amusement industry 1:05:50

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Idora Park was much more than just the largest amusement park that ever existed in Oakland. Developed by real estate moguls who also owned a network of electric streetcars, this “mecca of pleasure seekers” played a significant role in the development of the East Bay, especially after the park sheltered thousands of refugees following San Francisco’…

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99 - Cat Rock (Puppet Place, Count Duckula, Coldplay's The Weirdos) 1:06:16

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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com - Cat Rock is a puppeteer, filmmaker and puppet builder who lives in Bristol in South West England. Disciplined in many styles of puppetry from hand and rod, to shadow, to table top to giant puppets, Cat is always looking to push the notion of what can be done with puppets. She’s a trustee at puppet place, a workspace …

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“Those wonderful smells”: A Bay Area coffee history crash course 1:03:45

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Before the 1960s, coffee was a faceless commodity: hot brown beanwater with caffeine. Alfred Peet began a revolution in America’s coffee culture when he opened his first shop in Berkeley in 1966. Peet changed the way coffee was imported, the way it was roasted, the way it was sold, and even the way it was savored. He also trained multiple generatio…

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98 - Luman Coad (Coad Canada Puppets, Teenage Mutant Turtles: The Next Mutation, Stargate SG1) 55:20

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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com - Luman Coad is a puppeteer who spent several years as the director of The Storybook Theater at Children’s Fairyland in Oakland, California. He used the skills learned there to found his own puppet company Coad Canada Puppets, that produced over 30 different puppet shows and traveled around the world performing them. H…

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“Everybody wants it preserved”: Time is running out to save this Oakland landmark 56:37

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The 16th Street Station was built in 1912 to serve as the western depot for Southern Pacific’s transcontinental railroad. For millions of people migrating to California, their first up-close glimpse of the Golden State was getting off the train in West Oakland and entering the station’s 13,000-square-foot main hall. The room’s massive, arched windo…

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97 - Bob Mills (Disneyland, Children's Fairyland, Just Kids) 59:01

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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com - Bob Mills is one of, if not the original Disneyland puppeteers, performing marionette shows at the park starting in 1957. Before that he puppeteered at Children’s Fairyland in Oakland, CA and before that he was the resident puppeteer and clown for the TV show Just Kids which broadcast every weekday in Hawaii. Bob wou…

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"A crazy gamble": Celebrating 75 years of KPFA radio 1:08:31

3M ago1:08:31

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In 1949, a group of pacifists launched America’s first listener-supported radio station. Despite government repression, infighting, and countless financial crises, KPFA has managed to survive 75 years. This episode explores the stories of some of the people who helped the station achieve this remarkable milestone. Featuring interviews with former a…

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96 - Heather Henson & Craig Shemin Present: Movin' Right Along: Jim Henson's Washington Road To Stardom 1:25:01

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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com - On July 21, 2023 as part of the National Puppetry Festival at the University of Maryland, festival attendees were invited to take a bus tour of historical Jim Henson sites in Washington DC and the surrounding areas. The tour was hosted by Heather Henson and author Craig Shemin. Cheryl Henson was also along for the to…

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“The jewel of Oakland”: Exploring Lake Merritt and Children’s Fairyland 1:02:30

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With the weather warming up, now is the perfect time for a deep dive into Lake Merritt (not literally!). First, this episode explores the wild side of this body of water (which is technically a tidal estuary) with Constance Taylor, a naturalist with California Center for Natural History. Next, I interview C.J. Hirschfield, former director of Childr…

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95 - Danny Montooth (Disney, Perception Studios, Geico) 1:11:55

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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com - Danny Montooth spent several years as a puppeteer and Puppet Specialist at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. He is also a creator of and puppeteer for Perception Studios which streams weekly live on Twitch. I talk to Danny about working for Disney, his thoughts on streaming, and his jobs working on commer…

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“The neighborhood time forgot”: A strange sliver of waterfront 55:38

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There’s a small stretch of Oakland’s shoreline unlike any place else. Nestled between the restaurants of Jack London Square and the modern apartment blocks of Brooklyn Basin sits 5th Avenue Marina. This collection of rusty warehouses, eclectic studios, and surreal art installations recalls a bygone era, when crafty Bohemians dwelled amongst decayin…

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94 - Melvin Campbell (Donkey Hode, Sesame Street, Duo Lingo) 52:58

6M ago52:58

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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com - Melvin Campbell is a puppeteer on the PBS Show Donkey Hode. Not only is he playing the show’s newest character Cousin Hode, he’s also composed music for the show and written a couple of episodes of the show as well. He’s also written for Sesame Street and The Not Too Late Show Starring Elmo. I talk to the incredibly …

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“Climbing was all I had”: A history of bouldering in the Berkeley Hills 43:51

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It would be easy to overlook the significance of Indian Rock and Mortar Rock, two relatively modest outcroppings located in the Berkeley Hills. Unlike the towering cliffs of Yosemite, which dominate the landscape, these boulders are partially obscured by the homes and trees that surround them. But for nearly a century, some of America’s most influe…

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93 - Alex Evans (Bob Baker Marionette Theater) 1:03:11

7M ago1:03:11

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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com - Alex Evans is the Co-Executive Director and Head Puppeteer of The Historic Bob Baker Marionette Theater in Los Angeles. Since the 1960’s The Bob Baker Marionette Theater has been entertaining audiences throughout Southern California. I talk to Alex Evans about his puppetry career, his role at the theater and a bit ab…

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“The streets have changed”: “Drug Lords of Oakland” author on the rise and fall of local kingpins 43:26

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After spending more than three decades working in the underground economy, Titus Lee Barnes compiled his stunning stories of “the street life” into a self-published book titled “Drug Lords of Oakland: The untold stories of California’s most notorious kingpins of the 1970s, 80s and 90s.” Starting with the rise of infamous heroin kingpin Felix Mitche…

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Akira 52:31

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Por Comic Trades Monthly

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92 - Glorious Ladies of Puppetry with Donna Kimball and Colleen Smith 1:02:54

8M ago1:02:54

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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com - Puppeteers Donna Kimball and Colleen Smith are the creators, directors, and producers of GLOP - The Glorious Ladies of Puppetry. Donna and Colleen, along with puppeteer Alice Dinnean, created GLOP to promote the many incredible Lady Puppeteers, Puppeteers of Color and Non-Binary and Trans puppeteers there are around …

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Episode 100 Hot Comic Challenge 1:09:39

8M ago1:09:39

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Dane and David celebrate episode one hundred by doing their own mock hot wing challenge. Will David back down? Will Dane eat all the wings David couldn't? Next months book Akira!Por Comic Trades Monthly

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"Rotten City" no more: The history of a tiny town's transformation 1:09:01

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Emeryville is a tiny town – less than 2 square miles. It’s nestled between Oakland and Berkeley, right at the foot of the Bay Bridge, and most people probably think of it as a place to go shopping. Two major freeways cut through Eville and from your car, while you’re inevitably sitting in traffic, you can see giant signs for Ikea, Target, and Bay S…

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91 - Alison Mork (Pee Wee's Playhouse, Sesame Street, The Muppets) 1:15:30

9M ago1:15:30

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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com - Alison Mork played Chairry on the legendary TV Show Pee-Wee’s Playhouse where she also performed Magic Screen, Chicky Baby, Chandelier and more. She has also puppeteered on Sesame Street, The Muppets, Crank Yankers and Team America World Police. I sit down with Alison Mork to talk about all this and more on this epis…

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"GAY PANIC! 1955" Finale, E9: "Pettiness, Intolerance & the Personal Ambition of a Few" 53:26

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All this to say, defund the police. Reallocate resources. 🚔 What was Boise’s gay panic for? In this final episode, we explore the long-term results of 1955’s mass hysteria. Find all things Queer Serial here: linktr.ee/queerserial If you’d like to support my many ongoing LGBTQ history projects subscribe to bonus episodes of Queer Serial for $2.99/mo…

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"GAY PANIC! 1955" E8: "Trial in Boise" 1:24:03

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1,472 interrogations later, the final man accused in the Boise gay panic and his adult accuser take the stand. Cast in court: Prosecutor: Blaine Evans (voiced by Devlyn Camp) Witness: the accuser Eldon Halverson (Lucien Gratteri) Witness: Officer Earnest Quinton (Julian Hall) Witness: Officer James Brandon (Brian Rowe) Defense Attorney: Vernon Smit…

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Hellboy Wake the Devil 1:02:08

9M ago1:02:08

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Mike Mignola. What else do you need to say? From his complex themes of demon hunting to haunting visuals of a gothic noir inspired creatures. There's reason to love his work. So we talk about just that. Next month 100th episode special

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"GAY PANIC! 1955" E7: "The Boise Penitentiary" 36:51

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The trap is laid. 🎁 Find all things Queer Serial here: linktr.ee/queerserial If you’d like to support my many ongoing LGBTQ history projects subscribe to bonus episodes of Queer Serial for $2.99/month here on Apple Podcasts, or $3/month here on Spotify or here on Patreon to also get my queer history archive dives & behind the scenes of my documenta…

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90 - What's Next? A Panel For The Future In Puppetry with Rachel Burson, Andrew A. Cano & Matthew Lish 33:22

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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com - On Saturday, July 22, 2023, I was honored to be asked to moderate What’s Next? A Panel for the Future in Puppetry at the National Puppetry Festival. I sat down with puppeteers Rachel Burson, Andrew A. Cano and Matthew Lish to talk about their careers in puppetry and where they see the art form going in the future. I’…

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"GAY PANIC! 1955" E6: "Queen of the Underworld" 46:17

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City Councilman Buck Jones blames the police. The reporter uncovers the Arid Club's game. Suspected homosexuals and a murderer take the stand. A rogue officer takes matters into his own hands. Find all things Queer Serial here: linktr.ee/queerserial If you’d like to support my many ongoing LGBTQ history projects subscribe to bonus episodes of Queer…

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"GAY PANIC! 1955" E5: “Police Budget,” or, “Calm Minds are in Control” 35:42

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City Councilman Buck Jones blames the police. Suspected homosexuals and a murderer take the stand. A rogue officer takes matters into his own hands. 👀 Find all things Queer Serial here: linktr.ee/queerserial If you’d like to support my many ongoing LGBTQ history projects subscribe to bonus episodes of Queer Serial for $2.99/month here on Apple Podc…

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“He was bringing people together”: Why was Dr. Marcus Foster murdered? 1:10:52

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In 1970, Dr. Marcus Foster was hired as the first Black superintendent of the Oakland Unified School District. Widely recognized as one of the greatest educators of his generation, he was brought here to help rescue a deeply troubled system. Within three years of his arrival, exactly 50 years ago this month, Foster was assassinated by a shady milit…

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Judge Dred and the Dark Judges 1:01:02

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Dane and David talk about the satire of Judge Dredd. It takes a bit for David to figure it out but they get really excited about it by the end. Next months book Hellboy Volumes 1 and 2Por Comic Trades Monthly

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89 - Sam Kendall (The Mo Show, Rooming With Dino) 46:48

11M ago46:48

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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com - Sam Kendall is a puppeteer, writer and director who has been making puppet videos for the internet for over a decade. His show The Mo Show starring his puppet Mo Monster has shown that Sam is a master at writing, directing and performing puppetry for the web. I sit down to talk to Sam about The Mo Show, his new serie…

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"GAY PANIC! 1955" E4: "Town Hall, Adults Only" 35:05

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The town gathers to decide how to protect the children & clean up the queer mess, incidentally caused by many men from Boise's businesses going all the way up to the top of Idaho. 💰 Find all things Queer Serial here: linktr.ee/queerserial If you’d like to support my many ongoing LGBTQ history projects subscribe to bonus episodes of Queer Serial for…

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It's BLOCK PARTY Time Folks! It's 'Halloween on Hardy'! Saturday Oct 28, 2023 5:41

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Limos, Lip Fillers and Libations.... what more could you want?? Everyone is invited to come to the Mountain Hall next to the GA fire hall. The fun starts at 5:00pm ... remember to bring some cash for the donations. All proceeds go to support the Georgia Fire and Police. We hope to see YOU there! Spread the word! Find us at ... theMountainEcho.org P…

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Unearthing “lives of the dead”: A tour of Oakland’s Mountain View Cemetery 1:13:16

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When Oakland’s most prominent graveyard celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2015, SF Gate honored the occasion with this description: “There are 177,000 people at historic Mountain View Cemetery, many of them famous and all of them dead.” The permanent residents of this picturesque site may indeed be deceased, but their stories live on through Mich…

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"GAY PANIC! 1955" E3: "Idaho Underworld" 1:00:00

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Follow the investigator, the doctor, and the reporter into Idaho's underworld. 🔦 Find all things Queer Serial here: linktr.ee/queerserial If you’d like to support my many ongoing LGBTQ history projects subscribe to bonus episodes of Queer Serial for $2.99/month here on Apple Podcasts, or $3/month here on Spotify or here on Patreon to also get my qu…

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"GAY PANIC! 1955" E2: "The Boise Fairyland Parade" 40:27

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Cops set up a secret house to interrogate suspected homosexuals as Boiseans begin to point fingers. 🔦☎️🔍 Find all things Queer Serial here: linktr.ee/queerserial If you’d like to support my many ongoing LGBTQ history projects subscribe to bonus episodes of Queer Serial for $2.99/month here on Apple Podcasts, or $3/month here on Spotify or here on P…

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Abortion, poetry, and stink-bombs: A different kind of “self-help” movement 1:00:23

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19-year-old Laura Brown started the Oakland Feminist Women’s Health Center in 1972. In the early days, Laura would answer the clinic’s phone using different voices so it sounded like there were multiple people working there. From its humble beginnings in a tiny Temescal house, this DIY project would eventually grow into an institution that would se…

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"GAY PANIC! 1955" E1: "Crush the Monster," or, "Groomers" 35:30

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This is the true story of a panic that swept Boise, Idaho in 1955—a panic that continues to spread and damage our communities today. A standalone 9-episode serial podcast about a true scandal in queer history—in a new city with no Mattachine, no Bilitis, & no one to turn to. Find all things Queer Serial here: linktr.ee/queerserial If you’d like to …

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I Hate Fairyland 1:10:45

12M ago1:10:45

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Scottie Young creates youthful art in our comics every day. But this one is a violent, gory and horrendous. So obviously we loved it! Next months book is Judge Dred the Dark Judges Let us know your thoughtsPor Comic Trades Monthly

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