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A podcast tracing the development of theatre from ancient Greece to the present day through the places and people who made theatre happen. More than just dates and lists of plays we'll learn about the social. political and historical context that fostered the creation of dramatic art.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join us for weekly sermons from Praise Temple Apostolic Church of Madisonville, KY. With Pastor Philip Cook and other Apostolic Ministers! We are located at 725 West Noel Ave Madisonville, KY 42431 For more announcements and live streams, check out our Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/Praise-Temple-Apostolic-Church-130413543691782/st weblog
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Have you SEEN the state of the papers today? PAPER CUTS has. In our now DAILY podcast, some of Britain’s sharpest commentators and funniest comedians come together to look at the madness, the strangeness, the obsessions, and – occasionally – the brilliance of our national press. Host Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalists and comedians like Jason Hazeley, Fin Taylor, Jonn Elledge, Alex Von Tunzelmann, Grainne Maguire, Rob Hutton, Athena Kugblenu, Marcus Brigstocke and many more. Illustratio ...
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A wonderfully intimate look into the life and work of India Hicks and her extraordinary family. In Season One we’re talking Movie Stars, Matadors and Maharajas as we have tea and cake with Lady Pamela, daughter of Lord and Lady Mountbatten and of course India’s much moved mum. Now in her 90s Lady Pamela’s stories will astound you; she’s first cousins with Prince Philip, travelled the world on the famous Commonwealth tour when Princess Elizabeth became Queen, befriended everyone from Grace Ke ...
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As Lutheran As It Gets delves deep into the deep tracks, B-sides, and basement tapes of our Lutheran fathers. As Lutheran As It Gets is hosted by Rev. Donavon Riley with Rev. Christopher Gillespie interrupting the monologue and producing. Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at https://higherthings.org/contact. Please rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts, via https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/as-lutheran-as-it-gets/id1288159643.
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We read the papers so you don’t have to, now every Monday and Friday. Today: Brace yourselves for the 'Holidays from Hell' mini pod! Miranda tells Jason the tale of a luxury cruise ship marooned in Belfast Lough. Meanwhile, Jan and Jonn dive into holiday horror stories in The Fence (Britain’s only magazine). Miranda Sawyer is joined by fan favourit…
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We read the papers so you don’t have to, now every Monday and Friday. Today: Elon Musk joins Donald Trump at a rally and all of the papers are cringing. Jonn tries to explain why The Daily Mail is so obsessed with Sue Gray’s employment status. The Guardian shares some rizz-free sex advice that prompts Jan to recite some of her own fiery frissons. A…
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Episode 138: Over the course of speaking about English Renaissance Plays and Shakespeare I have had cause to mention the play ‘A Knack to Know a Knave’ several times. Most latterly because it is thought to include references to ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ and ‘Titus Andronicus’ and prior to that, in the season on the Early Renaissance Theatre it had …
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We read the papers so you don’t have to, now every Monday and Friday. Today: The Daily Mail is outraged that Starmer has given up the Chagos islands. The Times introduces Jason to the polycule while Jonn sympathises with Kate Lister’s underwear struggles in The i. Finally, we all bond over Daniel Craig’s mid life style crisis as reported in The Gua…
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We read the papers so you don’t have to, now every Monday and Friday. Today: Mums! Kemi Badenoch thinks you’re getting too much maternity dosh – and other political mentalness. Mail loon Liz Jones’s messy love life takes another bad turn and Grainne is “totally here for it.” And the Times celebrates ten years of normcore (quietly). Miranda Sawyer i…
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Episode 137: The dating of the play Printing in the First Folio The sources for the play and the nature of the text A brief synopsis of the play The major themes of the play How the status and youth of Valentine and Proteus helps to understand their actions in the play The role of Speed and how the play features the embryo of Shakespearean wordplay…
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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Book it! The Daily Mail shares exclusive excerpts from Boris Johnson’s book. Not for lazy mums. We’re introduced to Britain's smuggest trad wife in Secrets & Lives. Kiss and tell. The Telegraph ranks political smooches from the Clintons to the Starmers. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Anniki So…
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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: A right mess. The Guardian explains how Musk’s twitter takeover has hurt the right. We are not amused. The Sun looks into the conflicting reports about Meghan Markle’s track record as a boss. Monster-in-law. The Daily Mail has found the world’s worst mother in law. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by jou…
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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Out of the frying pan. The Papers can’t decide how they feel about Starmer’s big speech but the tabloids love his one gaffe. Don’t call it a comeback. The Sun reveals that Philip Schofiled is returning to primetime TV but does anyone want him? Oh yes, wait a minute Mr. Postman. The Telegraph investiga…
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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Conference man. The Papers preview Starmer’s speech. Could we be in for a glimpse of hope? Nasty pasty. Are Cornish Pasties facing extinction? The Times thinks so. Fauxductivity crisis. The Guardian’s guide to looking busy while you do very little work. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by the journalist …
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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Empire state of mind. The Deputy PM is under fire for her New York holibobs. Case of the ex. The Observer considers the benefit of getting back with your ex. Doggy style. The Guardian’s Emma Beddington tries to live a day in the life of a dog. Miranda Sawyer is joined by the journalist Jonathan Lis an…
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Episode 136: Having given you my own thoughts on ‘Titus Andronicus’ last time I’m pleased to say that for this special guest episode I was able to take the discussion even further with Eleanor Conlon, a fellow podcaster and a theatre professional as you will hear Eleanor has a lot to say about the play and insights that, in some cases, go in differ…
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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: No strings attached. Business Sec. says high value gifts are fine and dandy for Starmer. The Daily Star is not amused. Swiss barmy strife! The Daily Mail lifts the lid on elite private schools in Switzerland. How was it for you? The Guardian asks their readers for bad date stories and they don’t disap…
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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Shades of Gray. Starmer’s top spad is making bank, and the Daily Mail is livid. Second class citizens. The Guardian investigates Kemi Badenoch’s claim to be ‘working class’ because she once worked in McDonalds. Would you like fashion with that? The Independent does a deep dive on the fast food fashion…
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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: We take a closer look at the pager bombings across Lebanon. WfH wtf? The papers aren’t happy with Labour’s WfH plans. Cool Britannia! The Guardian lists the top 100 experiences that unite the British. Miranda Sawyer is joined by the journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian and cheese boffin Marcus Brigsto…
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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Disgraced ex-Beeb presenter Huw Edwards avoids jail. The papers react to his sentencing. When in Rome. The Guardian isn’t happy with Keir Starmer’s chummy meet up with Italy’s right-wing PM. And a partridge in a pear tree The Telegraph explores pricey advent calendars full of luxury goods and booze. A…
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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Man arrested following a suspected assassination attempt on Donald Trump. This is 40! Prince Harry turns 40 and the papers react as weirdly as you’d expect. There’s an app for that. The Times asks if you would track your partner's movement on an app? Miranda Sawyer is joined by the host of American Fr…
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Episode 135: Is Shakespeare’s early tragedy more than just a gore-fest? The first performance of the play, maybe The three playing troupes involved with the play Is the play a collaboration with George Peele? The popularity of violence in plays The sources for the play A brief summary of the play The establishing of characters in the first act The …
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A short word from my good podcasting friend Peter Schmitz, he of the ‘Adventures In Theatre History Philadelphia’ podcast, who has written a book on that very subject and I’m sure that it will be as informative, as amusing and generally as fascinating as his podcast episodes always are. What is even better is that Peter has produced a short audio t…
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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Junk in the trunk. The PM’s proposed ban on junk food ads sends The Daily Mail into a tizzy. Moo-der she wrote. The Guardian takes a deep dive into the world of killer cows. Plus – What’s for tea? Journalist Anniki Sommervile’s daughter is a food snob and she’s telling The i all about it. Miranda Sawy…
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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: In sickness and in health – Starmer to warn the NHS it must reform, after report highlights crisis. Strike a pose! The new statue of the late Queen is not giving. Double digits! The world of toe wrestling in The Independent. Natasha Devon is joined by Holly Thomas and Samantha Baines. Come and see us …
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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Make America Debate Again – Trump and Harris face off goes badly for Donald. We shall fight them on the podcasts! American right-wingers are turning on Churchill. I’ve got another confession to make… After Dave Grohl’s “apology”, the Guardian ranks times celebs have said sorry – kind of. Miranda Sawye…
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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Princess Kate’s health update dominates the tabloidsm Taylor Swift fans are questioning her politics as she hugs a Trump fan – and, apparently old-school crisps are making a comeback. Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalist Rebecca Reid and comedian Matt Green. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts a…
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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: On thin ice. Keir Stamer faces a backseat rebellion over the decision to cut winter fuel allowance. “Speak to my PA”. The Observer takes a look at the miserable lives of Hollywood assistants. Plus – Don’t stop me now! The Guardian says maintaining streaks on Duolingo and Strava could ruin your life. M…
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Episode 134: Author Jem Bloomfield joins us to talk about his recently published book, ‘Allusion in Detective Fiction’, which looks at how and why allusion to Shakespeare and the Bible was used by the masters, or I should say mistresses, of golden age detective fiction. This may not seem like an obvious area when considering the pervasive influence…
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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Jeremy Kyle has given evidence at the inquest of a man who died after being a guest on his TV show. Whale of a time. The Daily Star and The Telegraph have looked into the mysterious death of Hvladimir the spy whale. Plus – Oh mammy! The i shares the story of a daughter discovering their mother moonlig…
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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Grenfell report findings. The front pages cover the tragedy that cost 72 lives. New fauxmantics. The Daily Mail claims to have proof that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are faking their relationship. Plus – The rest is gravy! We get down and dirty with the world’s gravy wrestling champion in The Indepe…
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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Shuffle Off. Trump has been banned from using yet another song at a rally – we unpack the list of musicians pushing back against Don. Woking gone mad. Ross Kemp thinks that Woking is a hub for organised crime – The Star investigates. Plus – Shag for life! The Telegraph sends a reporter to a Spanish su…
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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: What’s the Tory? The Conservative leadership is getting weird. Horrible histories? Pride in Britain and its past is falling, according to a new survey that’s got The Telegraph upset. Country loving. Moving to the sticks causes problems for one writer’s sex life. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journa…
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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Hundreds of thousands protest in Israel, while strikes put pressure on Netanyahu. Definitely pay me! The Oasis ticket meltdown. Watch this space: Meet the people searching for aliens and the paranormal. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Zoë Grünewald and comedian Fergus Craig. Support Paper Cuts …
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Episode 133: The complications with dating the play and it’s relationship with a similar Elizabethan play The sources for the play A short summary of the play The Christopher Sly framing device Switching of roles in the play The disguise motif The motivations of the leading characters The implication of the falconry images in the play The Elizabeth…
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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The ladies not for binning. The Daily Mail is outraged that Starmer ditched a portrait of Thatcher from No. 10. Fur coat, no knickers. The Times profiles another middle class swinger. Plus – Dog days are over! The Star has found boffins who claim they can speak to man’s best friend. Miranda Sawyer is …
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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Up in smoke. The Sun is freaking out over leaked plans to extend the smoking ban to pub gardens! Cat’s meow. The Guardian celebrates the bad ass cat ladies. Plus – Do the Fandango? The Telegraph just doesn't understand super fans. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by stand up comedian Jessica Fostekew and…
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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Take a hike! Keir Starmer’s dour warning marks the end of summer and sends the Tory press bonkers. Oh Brother! The Times looks at the ladies who convinced Noel and Liam to reunite. Plus – Too hot to fail? The Telegraph lists 18 of the most stylish celebs – but would they simply look good in anything? …
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