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Kare Reviews Podcast

194 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

Welcome to my podcast, where I talk about all different things going on in the entertainment world. Whether it would be awards predictions, interviews with creative individuals, or discussing entertainment news stories, they're all right here. Some of my most notable interviews have been with award-winning performers such as J. Harrison Ghee, John Rubinstein, Daisy Eagan, Karen Ziemba, and Ariana DeBose.

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Amiee Conn on THE LATE NIGHT LOCKDOWN, Paul Sorvino, & LA LA LAND

October 17, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

Amiee Conn is a professional actress, singer/songwriter, model, writer, producer, podcast host, & artist. She is a graduate of the American Musical & Dramatic Academy Conservatory of the Performing Arts in Los Angeles. She has appeared on professional stages in leading roles such as EVITA, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and A SONG FOR VANYA. On screen, you may have seen her in a couple episodes of the ABC sitcom, DON’T TRUST THE B—- IN APARTMENT 23, an episode of the 2016 Emmy-winning miniseries, THE...

News of the Month (October 2022)

October 03, 2022 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Welcome back to News of the Month, where I talk about a few different entertainment news stories that feel important and/or interesting to me. The stories I'll be talking about this time involve the 2022 movie awards season, Jonathan Bailey joining the WICKED films, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA closing on Broadway, as well as the deaths of Queen Elizabeth II, Hilary Mantel, and Louise Fletcher. And the Tony Almost Went to...INTO THE WOODS: www.karereviews.net/and-the-tony-almost-went-tointo-th...

74th Primetime Emmy Awards Recap

September 23, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

The 74th annual Primetime Emmy Awards have just took place. Jack Mahanes returns to join me in recapping them. We discuss what we got wrong with our predictions as well as our thoughts on the show as a whole. Follow Jack Mahanes on Twitter: @JackMahanes If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/karereviewspodcast and follow the simple instructions. Follow Kare Reviews at www.karereviews.net and on Twitter: @KareReviews Also please visit the newly launch...

74th Primetime Emmy Award Predictions

September 09, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

The 74th annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be taking place on Monday, September 12th at 8pm on NBC. Jack Mahanes returns as he and I discuss our predictions for the winners in the drama, comedy, and limited series categories. Follow Jack Mahanes on Twitter: @JackMahanes If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/karereviewspodcast and follow the simple instructions. Follow Kare Reviews at www.karereviews.net and on Twitter: @KareReviews Also please visit...

News of the Month (September 2022)

September 05, 2022 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.5 MB

Welcome back to News of the Month, where I talk about a few different entertainment news stories that feel important and/or interesting to me. The stories I'll be talking about this time involve the Golden Globes possibly coming back to NBC, NEW YORK, NEW YORK coming to Broadway, details for this year's Emmys, as well as the deaths of Nichelle Nichols, Pat Carroll, Olivia Newton-John, Anne Heche, Wolfgang Petersen, and Robert LuPone. If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to Ra...

Euan Morton on TABOO and HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH (2017)

August 29, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

Back in 2017, the national tour of HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH was making its way to the Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, North Carolina. Prior to that, I was able to get in touch with the star of the show, Euan Morton. He originated the role of Boy George in the musical TABOO in London’s West End (which earned him an Olivier Award nomination) and in New York (which earned him a Tony Award nomination). In addition, he received a Theatre World Award for Outstanding Broadway Debut. Additio...

Daisy Eagan on THE SECRET GARDEN and North Carolina Theatre's WIT (2016)

August 15, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Back in 2016, North Carolina Theatre was getting ready to present a production of Margaret Edson's Pulitzer Prize-Winning play, WIT. Prior to that, I was able to get in touch with one of its stars, Daisy Eagan. With 3 Broadway credits to her name, Daisy made her main stem debut as a child in the original production of LES MISÉRABLES as a former Young Cosette and Young Éponine. Her last appearance was in JAMES JOYCE'S THE DEAD from way back in 2000. Though she is perhaps best known for origin...

Daisy Eagan on North Carolina Theatre's WIT, THE SECRET GARDEN, and more (2016)

August 15, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

Back in 2016, North Carolina Theatre was getting ready to present a production of Margaret Edson's Pulitzer Prize-Winning play, WIT. Prior to that, I was able to get in touch with one of its stars, Daisy Eagan. With 3 Broadway credits to her name, Daisy made her main stem debut as a child in the original production of LES MISÉRABLES as a former Young Cosette and Young Éponine. Her last appearance was in JAMES JOYCE'S THE DEAD from way back in 2000. Though she is perhaps best known for origin...

News of the Month (August 2022)

August 01, 2022 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

Welcome back to News of the Month, where I talk about a few different entertainment news stories that feel important and/or interesting to me. The stories I'll be talking about this time involve the 2022 Emmy nominations, the 2022 Kennedy Center Honorees, BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30th Celebration, as well as the deaths of James Caan, Monty Norman, Bob Rafelson, David Warner, Paul Sorvino, and Mary Alice. Full list of 2022 Primetime Emmy nominations: www.goldderby.com/feature/2022-emmy-nominat...

Nicholas Hussong on Designing Projections, SKELETON CREW, and more

July 18, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

Nicholas Hussong is an artist, designer, and creative producer who has designed for many live performances both on and off Broadway. His most recent credit was designing projections for SKELETON CREW at Manhattan Theatre Club, which earned him a Tony Award nomination for Best Scenic Design of a Play. He was also recently a creative producer for Dwight Street Book Club. He has worked as a creative programmer for Marc Jacobs, director of design for Smith & Westward, and is the co-creator of FE...

News of the Month (July 2022)

July 04, 2022 04:00 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MB

Welcome back to News of the Month, where I talk about a few different entertainment news stories that feel important and/or interesting to me. The stories I'll be talking about this time involve Netflix's EAST OF EDEN television miniseries, this year's Honorary Oscar recipients, Jennifer Hudson completing her EGOT, as well as the deaths of Donald Pippin, Philip Baker Hall, Jean-Louis Trintignant, and James Rado. If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/kare...

Tony Award Memories

June 20, 2022 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

As this year's Tony Awards just took place, let's take a trip down memory lane with people I've spoken with in the past about their experiences on Broadway's biggest night. You'll be hearing excerpts from my interviews with Ariana DeBose, Laurel Harris, Karen Ziemba, Lewis J. Stadlen, and John Rubinstein. 75th Tony Awards Recap: https://www.karereviews.net/75th-tony-awards-recap.html If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/karereviewspodcast and follow t...

News of the Month (June 2022)

June 06, 2022 04:00 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MB

Welcome back to News of the Month, where I talk about a few different entertainment news stories that feel important and/or interesting to me. The stories I'll be talking about this time involve the Screen Actors Guild Awards no longer airing on TBS and TNT, key dates for the 95th Oscars, details for this year's Tony Awards, as well as the deaths of Vangelis and Ray Liotta. If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/karereviewspodcast and follow the simple in...

David Broder on OCTOBER: A Victorian Novel for the Covid Generation

May 23, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

David Broder is an an author, musician, and product of middle-class America. He has a new book out titled OCTOBER, which is said to be a Victorian Gothic Novel for the Covid Generation. Described as WUTHERING HEIGHTS meets CATCHER IN THE RYE, the story challenges the reader to rethink the seemingly immutable values we’ve been taught by our parents, our teachers, our government, and our clergy. I interviewed him about all of this and more. If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go ...

Celina Smith of NBC's ANNIE Live!

May 09, 2022 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.52 MB

Celina Smith is a child actress who has already accomplished a lot at such a young age. She began her career playing Young Nala in the national tour of THE LION KING. Since then, she has appeared on different TV shows such as THE WONDER YEARS and Tyler Perry’s YOUNG DYLAN. Though most recently, she starred as the title character in NBC’s live television production of the beloved 1977 musical, ANNIE, this past December. I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing her about all of this a...

News of the Month (May 2022)

May 02, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

Welcome back to News of the Month, where I talk about a few different entertainment news stories that feel important and/or interesting to me. The stories I'll be talking about this time involve the WICKED film being split into two parts, THE HUNGER GAMES movie prequel, DANCING WITH THE STARS moving to Disney+, as well as the deaths of Estelle Harris, Bobby Rydell, Rae Allen, Gilbert Gottfried, and Robert Morse. Don Darryl Rivera's tribute to Gilbert Gottfried: https://www.youtube.com/watc...

J. Harrison Ghee of KINKY BOOTS National Tour (2015)

April 18, 2022 04:00 - 8 minutes - 8.31 MB

Back in 2015, the national tour of KINKY BOOTS was on its way to Durham, North Carolina for a one week run at the Durham Performing Arts Center. For BroadwayWorld, I was able to interview its Lola at the time, J. Harrison Ghee, who happens to be a native of North Carolina. Since the interview took place, Ghee went on to do several stints as Lola in the New York production. In fact, he most recently participated in a workshop for a brand new stage musical adaptation of Billy Wilder’s classic ...

News of the Month (April 2022)

April 04, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

Welcome back to News of the Month, where I talk about a few different entertainment news stories that feel important and/or interesting to me. The stories I'll be talking about this time involve the 2022 Tony Awards, CAMELOT coming back to Broadway, a recap of this year's Oscars (with Jack Mahanes), as well as the deaths of Tony Walton and William Hurt. Follow Jack Mahanes on Twitter: @JackMahanes If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/karereviewspodcas...

94th Academy Awards Preview

March 21, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

The 94th Academy Awards are almost here! They’ll be taking place on Sunday, March 27th at 8PM on ABC. To prepare you all for Hollywood’s biggest night, Jack Mahanes and I will be going through all 23 categories and give some quick predictions for who or what we think will win. Keep in mind that at the time of this recording, the Cinema Audio Society (which went to DUNE), the Producers Guild of America (which went to CODA), nor the Writers Guild of America (which went to CODA and DON'T LOOK U...

News of the Month (March 2022)

March 07, 2022 05:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Welcome back to News of the Month, where I talk about a few different entertainment news stories that feel important and/or interesting to me. The stories I'll be talking about this time involve ABC removing 8 categories from the Oscars telecast, the Screen Actors Guild Awards, THE COLOR PURPLE movie musical casting, as well as the deaths of Douglas Trumbull, Ivan Reitman, and Sally Kellerman. Cynthia Erivo's Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZihDzdDWk_/ If you love this show, ...

2022 Oscar Nomination Reactions

February 21, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

The nominations for this year’s Academy Awards were announced on February 8th. I'm here to discuss the nominees in each of the top eight above the line categories. What I’ll be doing is go through them one by one, reading out loud all the nominees, give my thoughts, and share some interesting insights about them. From screenplay, to acting, to directing, to the biggest one of all, Best Picture. If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/karereviewspodcast and...

News of the Month (February 2022)

February 07, 2022 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Welcome back to News of the Month, where I talk about a few different entertainment news stories that feel important and/or interesting to me. The stories I'll be talking about this time involve Rooney Mara starring as Audrey Hepburn, Bong Joon-ho's next film, as well as the deaths of Peter Bogdanovich, Sidney Poitier, Marilyn Bergman, Bob Saget, Ronnie Spector, Yvette Mimieux, Peter Robbins, Meat Loaf, Louie Anderson, and Howard Hesseman. If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go...

2022 Golden Globes Recap

January 31, 2022 05:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

This year’s Oscar nominations will be announced on February 8th. Though before that, the Golden Globes recently announced their winners via social media on January 9th. So I am here to discuss the winners. If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/karereviewspodcast and follow the simple instructions. Follow Kare Reviews at www.karereviews.net and on Twitter: @KareReviews Also please visit the newly launched Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/jeffreyk...

2022 Golden Globe Winners Reactions

January 31, 2022 05:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

This year’s Oscar nominations will be announced on February 8th. Though before that, the Golden Globes recently announced their winners via social media on January 9th. So I am here to discuss the winners. If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/karereviewspodcast and follow the simple instructions. Follow Kare Reviews at www.karereviews.net and on Twitter: @KareReviews Also please visit the newly launched Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/jeffreyk...

The Films of 2021

January 17, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MB

On this episode, I give you all quick movie reviews of a lot of the new releases from 2021 that I've caught up on. They include LUCA, RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON, THE GREEN KNIGHT, KING RICHARD, THE HUMANS, THE POWER OF THE DOG, BELFAST, THE LAST DUEL, LICORICE PIZZA, SPENCER, THE MITCHELLS VS. THE MACHINES, AMERICAN UNDERDOG, ENCANTO, A QUIET PLACE PART II, MASS, C'MON C'MON, THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS, THE LOST DAUGHTER, THE VELVET UNDERGROUND, THE HARDER THEY FALL, HOUSE OF GUCCI, A JOURNAL FO...

News of the Month (January 2022)

January 03, 2022 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Welcome back to News of the Month, where I talk about a few different entertainment news stories that feel important and/or interesting to me. As we've just entered into a brand new year, I've got quite a bit to discuss on this episode. The stories I've selected involve the Golden Globes and Critics' Choice Movie Awards nominations as well as the deaths of Lina Wertmüller, Cara Williams, Anne Rice, Ken Kragen, Sally Ann Howes, Jean-Marc Vallée, and Betty White. If you love this show, please...

Reflections on 2021

December 27, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MB

As 2021 is coming to a close, this will mark the end of the third year of the Kare Reviews Podcast. In this episode, we'll be highlighting some of the guests I was able to have on the show this past year. Which includes conversations with R. Scott Edwards, Elena Holder, Dan O'Brien, Stan Zimmerman, and Arnetia Walker. If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/karereviewspodcast and follow the simple instructions. Follow Kare Reviews at www.karereviews.net a...

Drew Smith of Gray Sound Recording LLC

December 20, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

Drew Smith is an award-winning professional songwriter and country artist based in Nashville, Tennessee. His work has been recorded in many countries including the US, Canada, Ireland, Germany, and Australia (among others) by legends like Merle Haggard, Nashville powerhouse Randy Houser, Rob Snyder, Jason Charles Miller, Kevin Denny, and Australian-Canadian country singer, Gord Bamford, the only two-time winner of the CMA Global Country Artist of the Year award. He has toured coast to coast ...

News of the Month (December 2021)

December 06, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MB

Welcome back to News of the Month, where I talk about a few different entertainment news stories that feel important and/or interesting to me. The stories I'll be talking about this time involve WICKED movie casting, Martin Scorsese's Grateful Dead biopic, Helen Mirren receiving the SAG Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the deaths of Dean Stockwell, Lisa Brown, and Stephen Sondheim. If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/karereviewspodcast and follow...

My 100th Episode

November 22, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

For my 100th episode, let's take a look back at what my journey has been with Kare Reviews Podcast so far. What you'll be hearing are excerpts from past interviews with John Rubinstein, English Bernhardt, Joy Franz, Ariana DeBose, Vivienne Benesch, and Laurel Harris. If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/karereviewspodcast and follow the simple instructions. Follow Kare Reviews at www.karereviews.net and on Twitter: @KareReviews Also please visit the ...

Arnetia Walker on THE WIZ, DREAMGIRLS, & YES, VIRGINIA

November 08, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

From November 18th-21st, Judson Theatre Company will be presenting a new holiday comedy by Stan Zimmerman & Christian McLaughlin titled YES, VIRGINIA at Owens Auditorium inside the Bradshaw Performing Arts Center in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Actress Arnetia Walker stars in the production opposite Mindy Sterling. She has appeared on Broadway in THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN’S WINDOW, TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, RAISIN, THE WIZ, and DREAMGIRLS. Her TV credits include: QUANTUM LEAP, NURSES, THE FRE...

News of the Month (November 2021)

November 01, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 9.96 MB

Welcome back to News of the Month, where I talk about a few different entertainment news stories that feel important and/or interesting to me. The stories I'll be talking about this time involve DUNE, Will Packer producing the next Oscars telecast, the Golden Globes moving forward with their awards this year, as well as the deaths of Leslie Bricusse and Peter Scolari. Christine Dwyer's Tribute to Peter Scolari: https://www.instagram.com/p/CVWFiBWvMMK/ If you love this show, please leave u...

Stan Zimmerman on THE GOLDEN GIRLS, GILMORE GIRLS, & YES, VIRGINIA

October 25, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

Stan Zimmerman is a playwright who has two events coming up at Owens Auditorium inside Bradshaw Performing Arts Center, both of which will be presented by Judson Theatre Company in Pinehurst, North Carolina. On November 14th, he’ll be sharing some behind the scenes stories from his days of working as a writer on the first season of THE GOLDEN GIRLS in an event titled AN EVENING ON THE LANAI. Meanwhile, a new holiday comedy he co-wrote with Christian McLaughlin titled YES, VIRGINIA starring M...

Ben Davis of North Carolina Theatre's 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL

October 11, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.4 MB

From October 12th-17th, North Carolina Theatre will be presenting a production of 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, which is located inside Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing actor Ben Davis, who will be taking on the role of Franklin Hart. Ben has previously appeared on Broadway in LES MISÉRABLES, LA BOHÈME (which earned him along with his fellow cast members a special Tony Award in 2003), THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE,...

News of the Month (October 2021)

October 04, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

Welcome back to News of the Month, where I talk about a few different entertainment news stories that feel important and/or interesting to me. The stories I'll be talking about this time involve Christopher Nolan's next film, the Oscars possibly shifting the short categories off the telecast, a recap of this year's Emmy Awards (with Jack Mahanes), as well as the death of Norm MacDonald. Follow Jack Mahanes on Twitter: @JackMahanes If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to Rat...

Dan O'Brien on A STORY THAT HAPPENS

September 27, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MB

Dan O'Brien is a playwright and poet with an uplifting story that is chronicled in a new collection of essays that has just debuted titled A STORY THAT HAPPENS. He is married to improvisational comedian Jessica St. Clair. The couple had their daughter and were thinking that with Dan’s book and plays and Jessica’s sitcoms and work, they were living out their dreams. That was until shortly after the birth of their daughter, Jessica was diagnosed with breast cancer. With her sitcom and new baby...

73rd Primetime Emmy Award Predictions

September 13, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MB

The 73rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be taking place on Sunday, September 19th at 8pm on CBS. Jack Mahanes returns as he and I discuss our predictions for the winners in the drama, comedy, and limited series categories. Follow Jack Mahanes on Twitter: @JackMahanes If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/karereviewspodcast and follow the simple instructions. Follow Kare Reviews at www.karereviews.net and on Twitter: @KareReviews Also please visit...

News of the Month (September 2021)

September 06, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

Welcome back to News of the Month, where I talk about a few different entertainment news stories that feel important and/or interesting to me. The stories I'll be talking about this time involve the Emmys, FUNNY GIRL, THE ENGLISH PATIENT, as well as the deaths of Pat Hitchcock and Ed Asner. Lauren Van Hemert's interview with Ed Asner: www.beltlinetobroadway.org/2021/08/13/ep-84-one-on-one-with-ed-asner/ If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/karereviews...

Dylan Bailey of Seed Art Share's THE MANY ADVENTURES OF PETER RABBIT

August 30, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

Seed Art Share will be presenting Dylan Bailey’s latest Theatre for Youth adaptation, THE MANY ADVENTURES OF PETER RABBIT, from September 11th-25th in community gardens throughout the Triangle area. Barbette Hunter directs this team made up of young actors and local talent who will be performing in 7 outdoor locations followed by a post-show family activity hosted by each garden. Partnering gardens include Garner Grows, The Raleigh City Farm, Joslin Garden, The Well Fed Community Garden, and...

A.J. Schraeder, Bob Beshere, & Rankin Willard of CRAFT STORE SITCOM: THE PLAY

August 16, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

About 959 plays from 33 countries were submitted for the yearly Italian competition known as the Carlo Annoni Playwriting Prize. Currently one of the top eleven finalists and in the running to win when the award is announced this September is CRAFT STORE SITCOM: THE PLAY. It is a 6-episode sitcom presented before a live theatre audience. Over the course of two hours, we see store employees navigate 6 crafting holidays and more than a little hijinx. After countless hours performing improv co...

News of the Month (August 2021)

August 02, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

Welcome back to News of the Month, where I talk about a few different entertainment news stories that feel important and/or interesting to me. The stories I'll be talking about this time involve the recently announced Primetime Emmy Award nominations, The Kennedy Center Honors, The Jimmy Awards, as well as the deaths of Elliot Lawrence, Richard Donner, and Jackie Mason. Full list of 2021 Primetime Emmy nominations: https://www.goldderby.com/feature/2021-emmy-nominations-list-1204341417/ I...

Dustin Britt of St. John's Metropolitan Church's MARAT/SADE

July 19, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes - 12 MB

A new production of THE PERSECUTION AND ASSASSINATION OF JEAN-PAUL MARAT AS PERFORMED BY THE INMATES OF THE ASYLUM OF CHARENTON UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE MARQUIS DE SADE by Peter Weiss will be presented live and in-person from July 23rd-August 8th at St John’s Metropolitan Church in Raleigh, NC. I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing the director of the upcoming production, Dustin Britt. He has been a Triangle-based theatremaker for more than twenty years as an actor, stage manag...

News of the Month (July 2021)

July 05, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Welcome back to News of the Month, where I talk about a few different entertainment news stories that feel important and/or interesting to me. The stories I'll be talking about this time involve the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Oscars, Netflix, as well as the death of Ned Beatty. If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/karereviewspodcast and follow the simple instructions. Follow Kare Reviews at www.karereviews.net and on Twitter: @KareReviews Also pleas...

Elena Holder & Joshua Messmore of the 2021 Triangle Rising Star Awards

June 28, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MB

Last month, the 2021 Triangle Rising Star Awards took place (albeit, virtually) through the Durham Performing Arts Center. This regional competition brings together high school musical theater students from Central and Eastern North Carolina to perform and compete for the chance to represent the Triangle in The National High School Musical Theater (otherwise known as The Jimmy) Awards in New York City on July 15th. The national competition celebrates outstanding student performances in high ...

IN THE HEIGHTS: The Latino Experience in NYC

June 14, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

The new movie, IN THE HEIGHTS, has just been released in theaters nationwide. Though just the week before it came out, I had the great pleasure of interviewing Nancy Mammana, a representative from NYC & Company, about a new content platform that was created in collaboration between them and Warner Brothers titled The Latino Experience in NYC. An ongoing five-borough platform to spotlight Latino heritage and communities throughout the Big Apple. In addition to the IN THE HEIGHTS content they ...

News of the Month (June 2021)

June 07, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Welcome back to News of the Month, where I talk about a few different entertainment news stories that feel important and/or interesting to me. The stories I'll be talking about this time involve the Golden Globes, Broadway, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as well as the deaths of Olympia Dukakis, Jacques d'Amboise, Norman Lloyd, Samuel E. Wright, and Paul Soles. If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/karereviewspodcast and follow the simple instructions. ...

R. Scott Edwards of Laughs Unlimited

May 31, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MB

R. Scott Edwards is a business entrepreneur who has opened over a dozen companies in his lifetime. From a small construction company to owning a Submarine & Beach Shack to a Disco producer. His lifelong love of comedy led to producing live comedy shows, TV series, concerts; and in no time he opened his first comedy club, Laughs Unlimited. He built this into a chain of the most successful comedy clubs in America. He brings his vast experience working with some of the most famous names in come...

Carl Hitchborn of Escape Ark

May 17, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MB

Carl Hitchborn is the co-founder and CEO of Escape Ark. Which is a music company with a mission to become the biggest and fairest music company in the world while also creating a brand new music industry where artists don’t just survive, they thrive. I had the great pleasure of interviewing him about all of this and more. For more information, please visit: https://www.escapeark.io/ https://www.thebakersays.com/ If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/k...

News of the Month (May 2021)

May 03, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

Welcome back to News of the Month, where I talk about a few different entertainment news stories that feel important and/or interesting to me. Although this installment is a very special one because it’s all about the Oscars. Jack Mahanes, who's a guest writer for Sophisticated Living Nashville, joins me to discuss our reactions to everything about the 93rd Academy Awards from the winners to the telecast itself. Follow Jack Mahanes on Instagram: @jackmahanes If you love this show, please ...

93rd Academy Awards Preview

April 19, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

The 93rd Academy Awards are almost here! They’ll be taking place on Sunday, April 25th at 8PM on ABC. To prepare you all for Hollywood’s biggest night, I’ll be going through about 11 of the 23 categories (which will consist of the 8 main above the line awards as well as the three sub Best Film awards) and give you insights as to how the race in each category is shaping up going into the Oscars. If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/karereviewspodcast and...

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