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Stages Podcast

328 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 159 ratings

Tony Award winners Stephanie J Block and Marylee Fairbanks share intimate conversations
with the greatest talents from theater, TV, film and more.

Our guests share stories of inspiration, challenges, spirituality, and the creative process.

Stages Podcast goes beyond the resume and behind the scenes to
explore the humanity behind the artistry.

Love where you are now with Stages Podcast.

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Episodes

Episode #105: Sakina Jaffrey ~ You Can Run, But You Can't Hide

August 08, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MB

Sakina Jaffrey is an acclaimed actress known for her work on hit TV shows like House of Cards, Timeless, and Snowpiercer. In this episode, she shares stories of her childhood, early family upheaval, and the characters she created to help her cope.  This "small but mighty" woman shares how she struggled to embrace her calling but ended up right where the universe intended her to be. Snowpiercer Chutney Popcorn F.E.A.R.  

Episode 105: Sakina Jaffrey ~ You Can Run, But You Can't Hide

August 08, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MB

Sakina Jaffrey is an acclaimed actress known for her work on hit TV shows like House of Cards, Timeless, and Snowpiercer. In this episode, she shares stories of her childhood, early family upheaval, and the characters she created to help her cope.  This "small but mighty" woman shares how she struggled to embrace her calling but ended up right where the universe intended her to be. Snowpiercer Chutney Popcorn F.E.A.R.  

Episode 105: Sakina Jaffrey

August 08, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MB

Sakina Jaffrey is an acclaimed actress known for her work on hit TV shows like House of Cards, Timeless, and Snowpiercer. In this episode, she shares stories of her childhood, early family upheaval, and the characters she created to help her cope.  This "small but mighty" woman shares how she struggled to embrace her calling but ended up right where the universe intended her to be. Snowpiercer Chutney Popcorn F.E.A.R.  

S1E5: You Can Run, But You Can't Hide with Sakina Jaffrey

August 08, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

Sakina Jaffrey is an acclaimed actress known for her work on hit TV shows like House of Cards, Timeless, and Snowpiercer. In this episode, she shares stories of her childhood, early family upheaval, and the characters she created to help her cope.  This "small but mighty" woman shares how she struggled to embrace her calling but ended up right where the universe intended her to be. Snowpiercer Chutney Popcorn  F.E.A.R. Support the show: http://www.stagespodcast.net  

Episode 103: Jason Graae

August 01, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 96.8 MB

Jason Graae  has an extensive television, film, & theater career. This "journeyman" actor reminisces about his career on stage and shares his thoughts about the ‘Power of Now’ and Al-anon. He obsesses over his forthcoming colonoscopy, and Stephanie and Marylee laugh so hard that they cry.  Per Jason's request, Venmo payments can be sent to @Jason_Graae Al-anon The Power of Now Jason's Youtube WebMD Colonoscopy  

The Lioness with Lachanze

August 01, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

LaChanze is an acclaimed actress, singer and dancer, winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical in 2006 for her role as "Celie" in THE COLOR PURPLE. In this episode, LaChanze talks about shaping her career and personal life with intention. She speaks about being one of the founding members of Black Theatre United, her strange taste in movies, and her new found on-screen roles as the 50-something "hot love interest to the middle-aged white guy." Lachanze & Daughte...

S1E2: The Lioness with Lachanze

August 01, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

LaChanze is an acclaimed actress, singer and dancer, winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical in 2006 for her role as "Celie" in THE COLOR PURPLE. In this episode, LaChanze talks about shaping her career and personal life with intention. She speaks about being one of the founding members of Black Theatre United, her strange taste in movies, and her new found on-screen roles as the 50-something "hot love interest to the middle-aged white guy." Lachanze & Daugh...

S1E3: Magically Delicious with Jason Graae

August 01, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

Jason Graae  has an extensive television, film, & theater career. This "journeyman" actor reminisces about his career on stage and shares his thoughts about the ‘Power of Now’ and Al-anon. He obsesses over his forthcoming colonoscopy, and Stephanie and Marylee laugh so hard that they cry.  Per Jason's request, Venmo payments can be sent to @Jason_Graae Al-anon The Power of Now Jason's Youtube  WebMD Colonoscopy Support the show: http://www.stagespodcast.net  

Episode #103: Jason Graae ~Magically Delicious

August 01, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 96.8 MB

Jason Graae  has an extensive television, film, & theater career. This "journeyman" actor reminisces about his career on stage and shares his thoughts about the ‘Power of Now’ and Al-anon. He obsesses over his forthcoming colonoscopy, and Stephanie and Marylee laugh so hard that they cry.  Per Jason's request, Venmo payments can be sent to @Jason_Graae Al-anon The Power of Now Jason's Youtube WebMD Colonoscopy  

S1E4: (UN) Afraid with Keala Settle

August 01, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

Keala (J.) Settle is a Tony-nominated actress and singer, most recently known for her acclaimed performance as "Lettie Lutz" and the Oscar-nominated song "This Is Me" from THE GREATEST SHOWMAN. In this episode, Keala shares experiences in life as an empath, healing from the stroke she endured just two days before performing for the first time on the Academy Awards, and the ongoing battle between "her and her voice." 2018 Academy Awards Bread Baking Tips This Is Me  Support the show:...

Episode #102: Lachanze ~The Lioness

August 01, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 97 MB

LaChanze is an acclaimed actress, singer and dancer, winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical in 2006 for her role as "Celie" in THE COLOR PURPLE. In this episode, LaChanze talks about shaping her career and personal life with intention. She speaks about being one of the founding members of Black Theatre United, her strange taste in movies, and her new found on-screen roles as the 50-something "hot love interest to the middle-aged white guy." Lachanze & Daugh...

Jason Graae ~Magically Delicious

August 01, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

Jason Graae  has an extensive television, film, & theater career. This "journeyman" actor reminisces about his career on stage and shares his thoughts about the ‘Power of Now’ and Al-anon. He obsesses over his forthcoming colonoscopy, and Stephanie and Marylee laugh so hard that they cry.  Per Jason's request, Venmo payments can be sent to @Jason_Graae Al-anon The Power of Now Jason's Youtube WebMD Colonoscopy   Support the show: http://www.stagespodcast.net See omnystudio.com/l...

Episode 104: Keala Settle

August 01, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 77.4 MB

Keala (J.) Settle is a Tony-nominated actress and singer, most recently known for her acclaimed performance as "Lettie Lutz" and the Oscar-nominated song "This Is Me" from THE GREATEST SHOWMAN. In this episode, Keala shares experiences in life as an empath, healing from the stroke she endured just two days before performing for the first time on the Academy Awards, and the ongoing battle between "her and her voice." 2018 Academy Awards Bread Baking Tips This Is Me 

Episode 102: Lachanze ~The Lioness

August 01, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 97 MB

LaChanze is an acclaimed actress, singer and dancer, winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical in 2006 for her role as "Celie" in THE COLOR PURPLE. In this episode, LaChanze talks about shaping her career and personal life with intention. She speaks about being one of the founding members of Black Theatre United, her strange taste in movies, and her new found on-screen roles as the 50-something "hot love interest to the middle-aged white guy." Lachanze & Daugh...

Keala Settle ~ (UN) Afraid

August 01, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

Keala (J.) Settle is a Tony-nominated actress and singer, most recently known for her acclaimed performance as "Lettie Lutz" and the Oscar-nominated song "This Is Me" from THE GREATEST SHOWMAN. In this episode, Keala shares experiences in life as an empath, healing from the stroke she endured just two days before performing for the first time on the Academy Awards, and the ongoing battle between "her and her voice." 2018 Academy Awards Bread Baking Tips This Is Me  Support the show: ht...

Episode 102: Lachanze

August 01, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 93.5 MB

LaChanze is an acclaimed actress, singer and dancer, winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical in 2006 for her role as "Celie" in THE COLOR PURPLE. In this episode, LaChanze talks about shaping her career and personal life with intention. She speaks about being one of the founding members of Black Theatre United, her strange taste in movies, and her new found on-screen roles as the 50-something "hot love interest to the middle-aged white guy." Lachanze & Daugh...

(UN) Afraid with Keala Settle

August 01, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

Keala (J.) Settle is a Tony-nominated actress and singer, most recently known for her acclaimed performance as "Lettie Lutz" and the Oscar-nominated song "This Is Me" from THE GREATEST SHOWMAN. In this episode, Keala shares experiences in life as an empath, healing from the stroke she endured just two days before performing for the first time on the Academy Awards, and the ongoing battle between "her and her voice." 2018 Academy Awards Bread Baking Tips This Is Me  Support the show: ht...

Episode 104: Keala Settle ~ (UN) Afraid

August 01, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 80.9 MB

Keala (J.) Settle is a Tony-nominated actress and singer, most recently known for her acclaimed performance as "Lettie Lutz" and the Oscar-nominated song "This Is Me" from THE GREATEST SHOWMAN. In this episode, Keala shares experiences in life as an empath, healing from the stroke she endured just two days before performing for the first time on the Academy Awards, and the ongoing battle between "her and her voice." 2018 Academy Awards Bread Baking Tips This Is Me 

Episode #104: Keala Settle ~ (UN) Afraid

August 01, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 80.9 MB

Keala (J.) Settle is a Tony-nominated actress and singer, most recently known for her acclaimed performance as "Lettie Lutz" and the Oscar-nominated song "This Is Me" from THE GREATEST SHOWMAN. In this episode, Keala shares experiences in life as an empath, healing from the stroke she endured just two days before performing for the first time on the Academy Awards, and the ongoing battle between "her and her voice." 2018 Academy Awards Bread Baking Tips This Is Me 

Magically Delicious with Jason Graae

August 01, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

Jason Graae  has an extensive television, film, & theater career. This "journeyman" actor reminisces about his career on stage and shares his thoughts about the ‘Power of Now’ and Al-anon. He obsesses over his forthcoming colonoscopy, and Stephanie and Marylee laugh so hard that they cry.  Per Jason's request, Venmo payments can be sent to @Jason_Graae Al-anon The Power of Now Jason's Youtube WebMD Colonoscopy   Support the show: http://www.stagespodcast.net See omnystudio.com/l...

Lachanze ~The Lioness

August 01, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

LaChanze is an acclaimed actress, singer and dancer, winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical in 2006 for her role as "Celie" in THE COLOR PURPLE. In this episode, LaChanze talks about shaping her career and personal life with intention. She speaks about being one of the founding members of Black Theatre United, her strange taste in movies, and her new found on-screen roles as the 50-something "hot love interest to the middle-aged white guy." Lachanze & Daughte...

Episode 103: Jason Graae ~Magically Delicious

August 01, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 96.8 MB

Jason Graae  has an extensive television, film, & theater career. This "journeyman" actor reminisces about his career on stage and shares his thoughts about the ‘Power of Now’ and Al-anon. He obsesses over his forthcoming colonoscopy, and Stephanie and Marylee laugh so hard that they cry.  Per Jason's request, Venmo payments can be sent to @Jason_Graae Al-anon The Power of Now Jason's Youtube WebMD Colonoscopy  

This Is Us with Stephanie J. Block & Marylee Fairbanks

July 26, 2021 15:36 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MB

Meet Stephanie & Marylee and hear how their nearly 30-year friendship led to the creation of Stages Podcast. Join these two funny, passionate Women~Mother~Artists as they encourage each other to show up, say yes and learn from others' incredible & inspiring life stories Support the show: http://www.stagespodcast.net See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E1: This Is Us with Stephanie J. Block & Marylee Fairbanks

July 26, 2021 15:36 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MB

Meet Stephanie & Marylee and hear how their nearly 30-year friendship led to the creation of Stages Podcast. Join these two funny, passionate Women~Mother~Artists as they encourage each other to show up, say yes and learn from others' incredible & inspiring life stories Support the show: http://www.stagespodcast.net See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 101: This Is Us

July 26, 2021 15:36 - 9 minutes - 21.5 MB

Meet Stephanie & Marylee and hear how their nearly 30-year friendship led to the creation of Stages Podcast. Join these two funny, passionate Women~Mother~Artists as they encourage each other to show up, say yes and learn from others' incredible & inspiring life stories

Episode #101: Stephanie J. Block & Marylee Fairbanks ~This Is Us

July 26, 2021 15:36 - 9 minutes - 21.5 MB

Meet Stephanie & Marylee and hear how their nearly 30-year friendship led to the creation of Stages Podcast. Join these two funny, passionate Women~Mother~Artists as they encourage each other to show up, say yes and learn from others' incredible & inspiring life stories

Episode 101: Stephanie J. Block & Marylee Fairbanks ~This Is Us

July 26, 2021 15:36 - 9 minutes - 21.5 MB

Meet Stephanie & Marylee and hear how their nearly 30-year friendship led to the creation of Stages Podcast. Join these two funny, passionate Women~Mother~Artists as they encourage each other to show up, say yes and learn from others' incredible & inspiring life stories

Stephanie J. Block & Marylee Fairbanks ~This Is Us

July 26, 2021 15:36 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MB

Meet Stephanie & Marylee and hear how their nearly 30-year friendship led to the creation of Stages Podcast. Join these two funny, passionate Women~Mother~Artists as they encourage each other to show up, say yes and learn from others' incredible & inspiring life stories Support the show: http://www.stagespodcast.net See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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