Active Listeners Podcast

This week Mike and Shane sit with the Artistic Director of Creative Action Unlimited, Michael Kennedy, and actor and fight choreographer Eleah Jayne Peal. Join them as they discuss Creative Action Unlimited's upcoming film, The Climb, featuring David Quinones Jr, Eleah Jayne Peal, Elisheva Novella, Jae Sharee, ALPod's very own Michael A. Lake, Kristoph DiMaria, (aka Ragliacci Rags), Sara Paupini, Siobhan Shae, and Tony Pallone. They discuss the nature of CAU's performance activism and the importance of their work and message.

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This week Mike and Shane speak with long-time friend and film actor Kevin Escudero. We talk about Kevin's move to LA, the struggle that comes with relocating and attempting to "make it" in the business of film acting, and the realizations he had along the way. Check out the trailer for "Norjack" and, as always, check out our Facebook or Twitter as well as the Anchor messenger feature to join in on the conversation!

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This week join Mike and Shane as they discuss the less artsy side of community building and speak to John Sumpter of the Amsterdam, NY branch of the Creative Connections Clubhouse, and cofounder of the Wishful Thinking Foundation. Both organizations are dedicated to youth outreach and community engagement. They discuss the importance for at-risk teens to have a safe and nurturing environment to grow and thrive, as well as John's goals in his community work.

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Today, take a look back at a fan-favorite episode, Episode 19: "Dope Ass Black Women." Mike and Shane have a chat with Alana Patrick, cohost of the podcast Are We There Yet? Alana discusses her show, the merits of public grieving, and how sharing your grief can help others to heal. Like and subscribe, and please check out our Patreon, or support ALPod directly at anchor.fm/activelistenerspod

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Episode 32: "Robot Shakespeare" This week Mike and Shane talk to playwright/director/actor Monica Cross about her genre and style of writing, and the motivations behind her work. Listen as they read a passage from one of her titles that basically answers the question "What if Data from TNG was Shakespeare." Let's see if our hosts can handle a cold read.

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Mike and Shane are back from the break, and they are joined by actor and TikTok creator David Quiones Jr. to discuss his late start as a performer, the perils of the audition process, and the state of social media. Also, this week's audience participation asks you the listeners what is your favorite social media platform? Let us know on our Facebook or our Twitter! TikTok: @ALPod_Mike @ALPod_Shane

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This week you get Mike and Shane for the entire episode! Join the guys as they discuss Will Kempe Players opening weekend of the summer touring season, what to consider while cutting Shakespeare, what exactly a "potato choice" is, and talk about that time Mike decapitated a fertility god onstage. Participate in this week's audience participation by dropping a line at our voice message box, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. Please rate and subscribe, and as always, head to www.patreon.com/activelistenerspod or www.anchor.fm/activelistenerspod to support the show!

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This week Mike and Shane talk to Jamie Jager, fight choreographer and pro-wreslter-in-training turned threat response trainer. They have a conversation about the strange ways to utilize performance training of various sorts and Jamie's passion for preparing people to face to worst. Like and share with your friends, and please consider supporting the show on Patreon or directly on Anchor. 

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This week Mike and Shane talk with Alexis Loverro, an aspiring recording artist, self-help, and emotional wellness advocate. They discuss the initial spark of inspiration that set them on their paths, the experiences that impact their work along the way, and the personal and difficult obstacles to developing and producing work. "Some days you ain't shit... and that's okay." Leave us a voice message, or post to our social media to join the conversation. This episode includes the jazz recording "Won't Say this the Last Time" by Till Paradiso's album Stay Tonight. 

CW: includes discussion of suicidal ideation.

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This week Mike and Shane talk to playwright, screenwriter, and professor of literature, Ryan Gangemi. They discuss Ryan's process while writing from differing perspectives, the many hours spent typing away at a keyboard, and that sometimes you have to write something that most people will never see, in order to work through to achieve something inspired. Remember to like and share the show with a friend and leave us a review on iTunes and wherever you get your podcasts.  

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In the first episode after the season break, Mike and Shane are back and talk with Playwright and Actor Nate Beynon. They discuss the importance of representation in theater, both in the casting and in the stories that get told. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and as always, leave a like and a comment and also check out our Patreon!

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In the finale of their first full season, Mike and Shane reflect on their first 20 episodes. They catch up with by Catiosaurus of TikTok and discuss her podcast "Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD Adventure." Then, they are joined by Carly the Blonde from the true-crime podcast, "Straight Up Evil," to discuss one of their segments "Straight Up Missing" sharing the details of missing persons, generally, from the New York State. Friend of the show April Armstrong shares a reading and the guys reflect on a few of their favorite segments from Season 1 featuring Ragliacci Rags, Pat Jerret,  Aubrey Whitlock, and Issac of Color My Flaws. Stay tuned, Season 2 comin' at ya May 3rd, 2021!

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This week Mike and Shane talk about gettin' busy... with the preparations for the Will Kempe's Players' summer touring season. They chat about sociocracy, being in a theater co-operative, and how to get involved and stay informed about Troy, NY's resident Shakespeare company. 

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Mike and Shane have a chat with Alana Patrick, cohost of the podcast Are We There Yet? Alana discusses her show, the merits of public grieving, and how sharing your grief can help others to heal. 

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In this episode, Mike and Shane talk to Leandro Taub, co-director, creator, and leading actor in the award-winning international film Externo. "A revolutionary businessman tries to conquer the world with $2,000... There is a forest. There is a building. There is a bed. There is a phone and there is Joseph..." Our hosts discuss the theme and tone of the film, as well as the hurdles the Taub brothers overcame to realize the film's completion.

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This week Shane and Mike are joined by props artisan and extraordinaire, Chris Moneymaker. Lover of theater, builder, and acquirer of things, Chris talks about his work backstage in stage properties and he really wants you to support your local theaters. He's a great guy, so give him a listen and then make him happy by finding a theater to throw some support behind.

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This week's episode is all about gender. Specifically, trans/non-binary inclusion, in and outside of the performing arts. Mike and Shane play second fiddle to two amazing people, and their guest hosts Jesi Dunnivan and Erin Ouellette. They share their insights and anecdotes on trans and non-binary inclusion. It's a long one, but all the more informing.

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This week, Mike and Shane discuss Theater of the Oppressed with scholar, actor, and teacher, Aubrey Whitlock. Theater for change, where the spectators are the performers and play an active role in arming themselves with the tools needed to dismantle their oppression. 

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Hosts Mike and Shane talk about how sometimes you need a total and complete change in vocation. That is something this week's guest, author Shannon Perrine, knows all too well. Listen as Shannon shares with you their journey from homemaker to romance and horror novelist. 

*CONTENT ADVISORY* Today's artist spotlight contains some adult themes and sexual content.

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*CONTENT ADVISORY* This week Active Listeners Podcast welcomes two-thirds of the Straight Up Evil podcast hosts, Carly "The Blonde,"  and Jocelynn "The Brunette" in our very first Podcast crossover! We talk true crime and Carly leads us down the rabbit hole that is the unsolved case of the "Black Dahlia." This week's episode is a little dark, so if you listen with the kiddos, maybe they should skip this one.

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The guys are back! Mike and Shane return this week with a short list of things that happened in 2020 that didn't suck! We know, we know, weird. They discuss promising progress and hopeful signs of what's to come, and as always, they invite you to join in the conversation.

In our ninth episode, Mike and Shane talk about the legacy of artists, posthumously. They are joined by Dr. Paul Menzer, professor of Shakespeare and Perfomance, director of the Shakespeare and Performance Graduate Program, and the Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Mary Baldwin University. Professor Menzer talks about the legacy of Shakespeare as well as the key to immortality as an artist.

This episode Mike and Shane get mystic and talk with 2020 Top 50 recording artist and "Creation Creator," Jason Taylor. We have a lengthy discussion about the metaphysical, how it inspires his work, the greater vision of self actualization and mindfulness, and even a little bit of a debate surrounding the known and the unknown. 

**This episode features discussion on COVID 19. Please refer to guidelines set forth by the CDC**

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This week Mike and Shane discuss civil discourse with their guest, photo-journalist, musician, and Interim Director of the Virginia Folklife Program Pat Jarrett. It's important to know how to talk to people when capturing the still frames of their lives, and Pat also shares his insights and experiences in his work in covering white supremacy. Also, Pat shares a look into his musical pandemic passion project, heavy metal band "Heemeyer." 

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CONTENT ADVISORY: This week's episode contains adult themes and language.

Body positivity takes center stage in this weeks episode, and Mike and Shane talk with body positivity artist Isaac (Color My Flaws, Fat Friends With Benefits) about the importance of the representation of all bodies in art.