The SyncLodge Podcast Series Exploring Music, where we explore the obscure, where we delve in deep, into the vast vaults of great, but maybe, not so known, music and the industry that, for better or worse, supports it.. For each episode we bring together two music industry professionals, to discuss in depth an area of music, and/or the industry, they are passionate about and have an intimate knowledge of. Each episode has a link to a playlist, in the episode description, with all the music a ...
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Welcome to Musitations™ – Sound Healing and Sound Wisdom for a world in need. On Musitations™ we explore all things musical, meditative and creative for healing, transforming and awakening the relationship between nature, culture and the soul. I'm Michael Brant DeMaria and I'm your host and guide on this journey on the edge of a new Millennium. I bring my 30+ years of experience as an integrative, holistic wellness guide, bestselling author, meditation/yoga/mindfulness teacher and a 4-time G ...
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An exciting new podcast by Marc Eliot Stein of Literary Kicks. Why is opera relevant today? This sometimes-lost art form hides a fascinating, vibrant world. In our first episode, we discuss whether Verdi's Otello is better than Shakespeare's Othello, whether Othello had PTSD, and what it means that Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro is an Italian opera by a German Austrian and a Venetian Jew based on a French play that takes place in Spain. Welcome to the first episode of Lost Music: Exploring Lite ...
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What's That From? : Exploring Musicals We Don't Know, But Probably Should
Joshua Keen and Kate Jarecki
Each week two classic theatre-nerds, Kate and Josh, explore a popular musical they know nothing about. Together they analyze the plot, characters, music, and history of the show; presenting it in an easy way for people to learn as much as they can in under 30min. So if you need to learn a show quickly for an audition, school, (or if you also feel guilty you know nothing about The Pajama Game) we have the podcast for you! Check out our instagram for more information: @wtfbway
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Listen along as we interview music professionals and find out their secrets to a successful life working in the field of music.
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Podgaku: Exploring the Sounds of Japanese Music - Descubre la música japonesa en Podgaku
Juan García
Welcome to Podgaku, the podcast where we explore Japanese music in a unique and personal way. We'll take you on a musical journey from traditional sounds to modern pop and rock. Discover the history, culture, and evolution of music in Japan, and new and old artists and their different genres. ¡Bienvenidos a Podgaku, el podcast donde exploramos la música japonesa de una forma única y personal! Te llevaremos a un viaje musical desde los sonidos tradicionales hasta el pop y rock moderno. Descub ...
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Step into the opulent world of 1920s Berlin with us in our latest episode as we explore the glamorous and gripping musical Grand Hotel! From the lives of a fading ballerina, a charming baron, a desperate businessman, and a hopeful typist, this captivating show weaves together the fates of hotel guests whose secrets and desires unfold over one fatef…
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Gaby Kogut joins Marc Eliot Stein to take a deep psychological dive into the meaning of Mozart's masterpiece "The Magic Flute". We talk about many things: problems this opera has in 2024, the idea of "Die Zauberflote" as a time capsule of freemasonry, the male gaze, the great Ingmar Bergman movie, Carl Jung, individuation, "Wizard of Oz", the quest…
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We’re diving deep into one of Broadway’s most obscure flops—In My Life, written by Joseph Brooks. Join us as we unravel the bizarre and whimsical story of a boy with Tourette’s, a girl with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and a musical that baffled audiences with its quirky, out-of-this-world plot. With unforgettable oddities, unexpected musical num…
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Step into the world of miracles and mayhem as we explore the uplifting musical Leap of Faith! Join us as we follow the story of a charming con artist-turned-preacher who finds himself in a small town that’s about to change his life forever. With its soulful gospel tunes, heartfelt moments, and a dash of divine intervention, Leap of Faith is a music…
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Crank up the volume and join us for an electrifying journey through the rebellious beats of Green Day's American Idiot! We’re diving into this high-octane Broadway musical that channels the raw energy of punk rock to tell a gritty story of youth, disillusionment, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world. With its explosive songs, powerful them…
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Join us as we explore the captivating story of an aging star's struggle to stay in the limelight amidst rising competition. With its show-stopping numbers, witty dialogue, and a behind-the-scenes look at the theater industry, Applause is a sparkling celebration of ambition, talent, and the relentless pursuit of stardom. Learn more about your ad cho…
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Step into the vibrant streets of the Bronx as we explore the dynamic and compelling musical A Bronx Tale! Join us as we uncover the gripping story of a young man caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he admires. With its catchy doo-wop tunes, rich storytelling, and unforgettable characters, A Bronx Tale is a powerful coming-of-age sto…
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Step into the spotlight with us as we swing through the nostalgic melodies of Babes in Arms. From the timeless romance of "Where or When" to the heartfelt strains of "My Funny Valentine," we'll uncover how this show kept striking a chord with audiences. Get ready for a harmonious adventure that proves the golden age of musicals is no "Johnny One No…
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Dive into the "killer" world of American Psycho the musical in this week's episode. We're "slashing" through the iconic score, dissecting each "killer track" and "dressing down" the show's razor-sharp fashion. We'll explore how this Broadway adaptation "murders" expectations, with tunes that are to die for and choreography that cuts deep. Whether y…
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Join us as we rock out to the musical's melodies and mine its depths for storytelling gold. From deep incredible performances to lyrical gems, this podcast will have you 'caving' for more! Don't miss out on this 'rock-solid' exploration of one of musical theater's hidden treasures! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Get ready to be swept away by the heartfelt melodies and enchanting story of "Bright Star" in our latest episode! Join us as we delve into this captivating musical, inspired by a tale of love, loss, and redemption set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With its soulful bluegrass tunes, poignant characters, and a plot twist that will …
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Dive into the delightful chaos of mistaken identities, unexpected romance, and zany adventures in our latest episode as we explore the musical gem "Lucky Stiff"! Join us for a ride through this hilarious whodunit, where an unassuming shoe salesman embarks on a wild trip to Monte Carlo to fulfill his late uncle's peculiar will. With toe-tapping tune…
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Ahoy, listeners! Welcome aboard “What’s That From?”. This week, we set sail with Dames at Sea, the toe-tapping, ship-shape musical that brought Broadway to the high seas. Join us as we navigate the waves of catchy tunes and backstage tales, dropping anchor on the standout performances and hidden gems. It’s all hands on deck as we explore Dames at S…
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We’re on the run with the infamous duo, Bonnie & Clyde! Get ready to dive into a tale that's anything but 'bankrupt' of excitement. Join us as we 'shoot' straight into the heart of the show’s history, its standout performances, and the real-life legends that inspired it. This episode is a heist of a good time, so buckle up and let's hit the road! L…
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Musitations™ - Healing Vibrations with Travis Schumacher (E19)
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00:00 Intro 06:23 Travis' Journey 12:20 Travis attacked by Dogs in a Monastery in Thailand! 17:00 Travis and Drew's humbly start their YouTube channel in a 350sq ft studio apartment! 21:00 Travis shares about surprises and insights about his Sound Healing Journey 25:00 Michael's Yoga Nidra, Samskaras and release of emotions in Sound Healing and Med…
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We're ready to pull off the ultimate con by delving into the world of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Join us as we unmask the tricks, trades, and tantalizing tunes of this cunning Broadway musical. From unraveling the web of deceit to uncovering the escapades - we're here to give you the inside scoop on these sly swindlers. So buckle up, sharpen your wit…
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Step right up, folks! In this week's episode, we're taking a wild ride through the whimsical world of Ride the Cyclone! Join us under the carnival lights as we unravel the mysteries, marvel at the music, and spin through the surreal storytelling of this captivating, and strange, musical! Don't be a sideshow spectator - hop on the podcast carousel a…
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Get your magnifying glass ready and join us in the 'curtains' of mystery! In this episode, we're sleuthing our way through the Kander and Ebb musical Curtains, uncovering clues, suspects, and killer tunes. So, grab your trench coat and fedora, because it's time to solve the ultimate musical mystery! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…
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Get ready to aim for a bullseye with our latest episode as we take a journey into the world of Stephen Sondheim's Assassins! Follow Kate and Josh as we aim to hit all the right points (and pronunciations) in the musical that turns history on its head. From presidential targets to killer tunes, we'll uncover the darkly comedic melodies that make Ass…
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Is this show as fun as it sounds, or will we uncover some dark truths hidden behind closed doors? Join Kate and Josh this week as we enter the Fun Home! @wtfbway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv Joshua Keen and Kate Jarecki
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Welcome back to What's That From?: A Podcast exploring musicals we don't know, but probably should! Join Kate and Josh as they head to the ballpark and slide into the classic Damn Yankees. Does this devilish show hit a home run or will it strike out? Play ball!! @wtfbway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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There's nothing like singing in an opera chorus. Marc Eliot Stein and Ted Shulman talk about their participation in Regina Opera's production of Verdi's "Rigoletto" in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, and the special ways a chorus can illuminate or enliven a classic opera. We chat about "Nabucco", "Turandot", "Parsifal", "Les Contes d'Hoffmann", "Orfeo ed Eu…
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Musitations™ - Burnout and Soul Renewal with McCall Erickson (E18)
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I was so honored to be interviewed on McCall's podcast Falling Into Soul: An Exploration of Inner Alchemy on the subject of Burnout & Soul Renewal, a subject near and dear to my heart. Having burned out 3 times in my life, I knew this would be a deep dive and it was! She graciously agreed for me to post it on my youtube channel and included it on m…
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In Gilbert and Sullivan’s fairy opera “Iolanthe” empowered magical women crash into toxic privileged masculinity in 19th century London. Marc Eliot Stein interviews New York City singer and actress Casey Keeler about her role as the powerful Fairy Queen in a recent Village Light Opera Group "Iolanthe". We also talk about “Utopia, Limited”, communit…
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Musitations™ - Surviving Storms - with Mark Nepo (E17)
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For those who know Mark Nepo's work he needs no introduction. For those who are not yet familiar with his work, Mark Nepo has been called “one of the finest spiritual guides of our time,” “a consummate storyteller,” and “an eloquent spiritual teacher.” A bestselling author, he has published twenty-three books and recorded sixteen audio projects. Hi…
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Musitations™ - You Must Change Your Life - with Rachel Corbett (E16)
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00:00 Intro 04:17 Letters to a Young Poet Inspiration 05:51 Rodin and Rilke’s Relationship 08:00 Rilke asks, “How should I live?” 09:22 Rodin’s Answer 11:51 Rilke’s quest for a Muse 14:29 Heart Work and Empathy 19:45 Creativity and Madness 21:12 Do we need demons to create? 26:00 Art and the Mystery of Being 27:45 Seeing with Awe and Wonder 30:37 L…
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Musitations™ - Being In The Music - A Soulversation with Christopher Anderson-Bazzoli (E15)
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Chris and I have been having musical soulversations for close to two decades. An accomplished film composer, conductor and musician based in LA, he has worked with Michael Bublé, Dr. Dre, Christina Aguilera and many others. More importantly, he has a deep and profound understanding and approach to the art and practice of creating music. We went thr…
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Jacques Offenbach’s masterpiece “Les Contes d’Hoffmann” is an existential psychological comic opera, a morality tale about an aesthete who destroys himself over a fanciful love of three women. In the last episode of Season 3, Marc Eliot Stein talks about Jewish composers in Paris, “Faust”, drinking songs, Mozart, Gilbert and Sullivan, Zarzuela, sex…
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Musitations™ - Serious Fun - A Soulversation with Will Clipman (E14)
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Thrilled to have my good friend, colleague and fellow Multi-Grammy® nominee Will Clipman on Musitations™ for the kick off of season 2! I have admired Will and his profound work in world music and percussion for more than 3 decades! It is such an honor and treat to have him on the show. Little did I know we had so much in common; both being publishe…
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Anime openings from the 10s - First Half
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This decade will be split in two episodes as well, because there’s so much to listen to from completely different backgrounds, genres and artists, classic and new ones! This decade is also called as the golden age of Isekai, but we have just one... and a half, probably! Anyway it’s not my favourite anime genre, so it’s understandable. Forgive me, p…
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What should we do with Mozart’s problematic masterpiece “Don Giovanni” in the 21st century? Vicki Zunitch joins Marc Eliot Stein to talk about the moral situations portrayed in the famous story of a sociopathic charmer and rapist brought to justice by a stone statue, with a focus on all the characters caught in his web: Anna, Elvira, Zerlina, Maset…
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Pietro Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana kicked off the verismo craze in Italian opera in 1890. Ruggero Leoncavallo's Pagliacci followed two years later. We talk about the ripple effects of the verismo movement in this wide-ranging episode, covering everything from Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese to Anton Chekhov, Konstantin Stanislavski, St…
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Verdi’s “Il Trovatore” is one of the most popular operas of all time, and also one of the hardest to follow. What is going on with this crazy plot? There’s a lot under the surface, and it's all spelled out in this explainer by Marc Eliot Stein, who shows how a thrilling but nakedly horrible storyline became an entertainment fit for 19th century ope…
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Musitations™ - Art as Meditation - A Soulversation with Felipe Munoz (E13)
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I first met Felipe when he asked me to be part of a local PechaKucha, a fascinating form of storytelling that celebrates humanity. Felipe was the driving force and organizer for our local chapter. For those that don't know PechaKucha’s 20x20 presentation format allows each presenter 20 chosen images, each for 20 seconds. In other words, you've got …
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Anime openings from the 00s - Second Half
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The 90s looked far away when we looked back in 2005, so in this part of the decade we will hear as openings really different sounds, like darker rock, cheesier pop and, why not, some folk. A few seiyuus were also confirming themselves as singers, abandoning the voice acting eventually and focusing on their musical carreer. And anime itself went to …
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Anime openings from the 00s - First Half
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The new millenium arrived and japanese animation shifted to new genres while classic franchises like Gundam or Dragon Ball were still the most watched animes. Also, new artists appeared in the Anisong scene with powerful songs that made them well known. In this episode we´ll hear: Inuyasha - Change The World (V6) Digimon Tamers - The Biggest Dreame…
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Season 3 kicks off with a visit from poet and professor Daniel Nester, librettist for "The Summer King" by Daniel Sonenberg and author of "God Save My Queen". We talk about slam poetry, karaoke and New York City's Bowery Poetry Club, and then attempt a deep dive into the operatic context of the classic rock song "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen, and wh…
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New anime genres start to get successful and so their opening songs. Also, a new way to create openings appears: asking modern pop/rock bands to compose them, so the quality of openings and the number of them increases! In this episode we will hear: Sailor Moon - Moonlight Densetsu Dragon Ball - WE GOTTA POWER Slam Dunk - Kimi Ga Sukida To Sakebita…
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Musitations™ - Music Heals - A Soulversation with Sherry Finzer (E12)
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I am thrilled to have my good friend, fellow flutist Sherry Finzer on Musitations Episode 12! We've known each other close to a decade and share a love of the flute and a passion for bringing more healing, meditation and mindfulness into the world through music. Topics we explore: What led you from classical/jazz to more healing music? How do you u…
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Musitations™ - Continuum Montage - A Soulversation with Susan Harper (E11)
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I so loved doing this podcast with one of my newest soul friends Susan Harper - a true moving storyteller, dream weaver and continuum teacher who opens portals to the vast space of creativity we all have within us! This last year, I became a huge fan of the work of Emilie Conrad. I spent most of COVID reading, re-reading, digesting and book marking…
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wtf....wtf....WTF!! Sounds like you've summoned Josh and Kate to help describe all you need to know about Beetlejuice the musical! It's Spooky Summer folks! @wtfbway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv Joshua Keen and Kate Jarecki
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Japan in the 80s was transitioning to a new era in multiple terms, and a new aesthetic appeared and sublimated into the pop culture, touching anime itself and its music. In this chapter we'll check how the tradition on the openings from the past decade moved along and mixed with new sounds: Super Dimension Fortress Macross - Macross Space Cobra - C…
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This week Kate and Josh dive into the epic Titanic! Unlike history, this classic musical rises to the top! Put on your life vest 'cause we're off to sea! @wtfbway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv Joshua Keen and Kate Jarecki
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Well HELLO AGAIN! After a short hiatus Kate and Josh are back to explore the musical Hello Again. Buckle up as we jump through time and sexual relationships... @wtfbway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv Joshua Keen and Kate Jarecki
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Musitations™: Emotional Sobriety - A Soulversation with McCall Erickson (E10)
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In episode 10 I'm thrilled to have the talented musician and author McCall Erickson back on Musitations™! I first read a quote 5 years ago by McCall that touched me deeply, “Soul work is not a high road. It's a deep fall into an unforgiving darkness that won't let you go until you find the song that sings you home.” It was a beautiful distillation …
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Musitations™: Soundful Living from the Heart - A Soulversation with Dr. Karen Olsen (E9)
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I was thrilled when my good friend and musical colleague from my Music for People days asked me to be on her wonderful Sounds of Healing Podcast. We decided to create a 'soulversation' for both of our podcasts as we dove into The Sounds of Mindful Living from the Heart which I have renamed Soundful Living from the Heart for our Musitations podcast …
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Detectives Josh and Kate are on the case! Follow along as they dive between the fictional and real worlds of 1940s film noir Los Angeles. @wtfbway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv Joshua Keen and Kate Jarecki
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Ep. 25 - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
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Can you spell "Obsessed"? How about if we use it in a sentence: "Josh and Kate are OBSESSED with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!" Listen as they discuss this goofy show. @wtfbway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv Joshua Keen and Kate Jarecki
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Singer Songwriter only encompasses a small portion of who Sarah Marie Dillard is and what she does. She is also a music teacher and band leader for the band Sarah and The Underground and an advocate for all things art in her community. Sarah is an activist and a person who is so passionate about everything she does. She is a breath of fresh air and…
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Ep. 24 - "It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!"
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It's a Bird...It's a Plane... It's.... a musical? Will Josh and Kate uncover the mystery of the infamous Superman musical? Listen to Episode 24 to find out! @wtfbway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv Joshua Keen and Kate Jarecki
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