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Learning Through Laughter

12 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratings

Ruth and Estelle believe you never stop learning- so that's just what they're doing! Join Philadelphia's newest, yet somehow oldest, comedy duo every Tuesday as they "learn through laughter" with a special guest.

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Episodes

Quick Questions!

July 03, 2018 12:09 - 28 minutes - 23 MB

Ruth and Estelle sat down with The Queen Village Inquirer and answered RAPID FIRE questions!

The Chicken or The Greenfield?

June 26, 2018 13:00 - 47 minutes - 37.9 MB

Ruth and Estelle discuss the importance of story telling on this episode starring Hannah Van Sciver of The Greenfield Collective.

O Captain! My captain!

June 19, 2018 13:04 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

Theatre artists and colleagues, roommates and best friends; the Alex Keiper and Matthew Mastronardi join Ruth and Estelle for a tell all Gin Happy Hour! Journey with us on a voyage through time as we start at their friendship's college beginnings, their detour in the Big Apple, and journey back to Philadelphia. (Just WAIT for Alex's feline familial Greek saga of The Captain, fit for an amphitheater!)

Earth Wind and Schy

June 12, 2018 13:00 - 53 minutes - 42.7 MB

This week, Ruth and Estelle learn all about the world traveler and fabulous performer, Schyler Conaway.

Hold Me Closer, Mover Shaker

June 05, 2018 13:00 - 41 minutes - 33.5 MB

This week's guest is our dear Nate Golden; he's co-founder of a successful cabaret company that's dedicated to featuring new artists, and an inspiring choreographer of story driven movement for actors of all ages. (And a real treat to boot!)

Music Makes You Gain Control

May 29, 2018 13:00 - 46 minutes - 37.3 MB

Fredrica Dooley Brown and Elsebeth Birman join us to discuss the fascinating and healing world of the music and physical therapies. 

It Takes Two, Baby

May 22, 2018 13:00 - 51 minutes - 41 MB

From falling in love to releasing their brand new web-series, the delightful Frank Schierloh and Ben Deane sit down with us and share a glimpse into their beautiful partnership in life and art.

Let's All Go To The Lobby

May 15, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MB

Remember that old short movie that played before the feature film, with the dancing movie treats? Well, you're in for a real treat as we sit down with Madalyn St. John to talk about her process of writing, directing and producing her very own movie musical. Get out ya popcorn and a diet coke! 

My Tart Will Go On

May 08, 2018 14:46 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

He sings, he acts, he cooks! Connor McAndrews, our own "South Philly Barefoot Contessa", takes us on a theatrical culinary journey through the making of a decadent peanut butter tart. How easy is that?!

I Can't Believe I'm Not Butter

May 01, 2018 15:53 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

Voice over artist, oil painter, actor- there's nothing he can't do! Join us as we learn about the many facets of the velvet-voiced Andrew Criss.

Let's Get Physical, Physical

May 01, 2018 03:13 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

Peter Andrew Danzig joins us for a joy-filled chat about his newly adopted puppy, his upcoming nuptials, and his inspiring journey to becoming the very first personal trainer specifically for artists.

I Don't Know Why You Say Goodbye, I Say Tarot

May 01, 2018 03:13 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB

In our very first episode, we sit down with the incredible Janine Merolla to learn all about her work as a director, discuss our favorite holidays, and experience first hand the amazing art of reading Tarot cards.