Welcome to The Top Step with former Aussie Major League Pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support
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In this limited series, Jamie Loftus investigates and interrogates American spiritualism, a century-old tradition of communing with the dead that takes place in camps full of mediums across the country. Who is drawn to these camps, how did the religion come together, and why are the tarot card readers and the seance-havers fighting? Ghost Church is a look at grief, religion, and loneliness, with on-site reporting and interviews with everyone from spiritualist psychics to Protestant pastors t ...
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All information about keeping pet ferrets. Ferrets are incredibly potential pet, If you're considering choosing a ferret, learn more about ferrets care needs, including what you'll need and how to keep your ferret healthy etc. more information check out https://ferretvoice.com
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Gimme Three is a love letter to one of the most powerful mediums of artistic expression - a love letter to the films that moved us and the great experiences we've had watching them. In each episode, hosts Nicholas Ybarra and Bella Efstratis (and frequent special guests) will pick three incredible movies based on a selected theme. Through fun banter and passionate analysis, the Gimme Three podcast aims to get people back to the theater and expand their watch lists, one listener at a time.
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Hear the interview of the week from the Music Show, where composer Andrew Ford entertains and informs a wide audience each week, providing two hours of essential listening from the world of music.
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Actors Kerry Shale and Lucas Hare talk to interesting people about Bob Dylan. And lots of other things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We recognize that many people don’t have over three hours daily to catch up on the latest podcasts discussions. Yet this is where all the information is available and unfiltered. So, we’ve created a solution: we condense the most impactful parts of these extensive discussions into a concise format. Think of our podcast as your personal highlight reel, offering you the essence of top conversations from today and years gone by, all in manageable, bite-sized segments.
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TTS Ep #23.Top 5 WORST Bullpens to sit in, Shohei Ohtani 50/50, or a Triple Crown more impressive?
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Former Mariners reliever Charlie Furbush joins Seattle Mariners and MLB Network Analyst Ryan Rowland-Smith from the EQC Sportsbook. We debate what is more impressive... Shohei Ohtani's 50 HR's 50 Stolen base season? Or Aaron Judge and Marcell Ozuna going for the Triple Crown. Plus, Top 5 worst Bullpens as an opposing player. Top 5 best baseball Mov…
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Send us a text Continuing our tribute to the legendary Philip Seymour Hoffman, this week Nick and Bella spotlight three of the most powerful collaborations between Hoffman and visionary director Paul Thomas Anderson. Hoffman and Anderson shared a profound friendship and creative bond, built on deep mutual respect, admiration, and a dynamic artistic…
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Arnold Schoenberg’s music tore a hole in the fabric of the twentieth century. Over the course of his life, he charted a new course through expressionism, atonality, and ultimately to the invention of twelve tone serialism. As the father of the Second Viennese School, he’s been both cursed and adored (often at the same time) by the people who’ve tak…
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Jazz has always been about innovation and collaboration, and saxophonist and composer Sandy Evans has excelled on both counts for nearly four decades. She returns to The Music Show studio to perform live with an eclectic trio—the bass trombone of Adrian Sherriff and Suresh Vaidyanathan's ghatam (Indian clay drum). Sandy reflects on a life filled wi…
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Send us a text ANOTHER LEGENDARY ACTOR'S TRIBUTE! This week on the Gimme Three Podcast co-hosts Bella Efstratis and Nicholas Ybarra celebrate the life and career of Philip Seymour Hoffman. As hard as it is to believe, this year marks a decade since Philip Seymour Hoffman's tragic passing. In this episode, the duo discusses some of Hoffman's pivotal…
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In this episode of The Top Step, Ryan Rowland-Smith dives into the surprising news of Scott Servais' departure as Seattle Mariners manager after nearly a decade. What led to this mid-season decision, and how will it impact the team’s playoff chances? Ryan breaks it all down, including Servais' legacy, the rise of the Mariners' young core, and the k…
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Composer Larry Sitsky is a charming sort of thorn in the side of the Australian music scene, and he’s about to turn 90. In this conversation recorded at the 2024 Canberra International Music Festival, he doesn’t hold back. New York based trumpeter Chloe Rowlands divides her time between playing with art brass quartet the Westerlies, and with groups…
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Seattle Mariners rookie Troy Taylor joins Ryan Rowland-Smith on the Top Step. Here is the full unedited uncut interview. #Mariners #MLBSubscribe now and get amongst it, mates! 🎥🔔Join the conversation!Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetopsteptvInstagram: https://instagram.com/thetopsteptv#mlb #mariners #SeattleMariners #mlbstats #baseballpodcast --- S…
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Seattle Mariners rookie Troy Taylor joins Ryan Rowland-Smith fresh off his debut. RRS and Troy dive into his road to the show, what it meant to run out at T-Mobile, and, of course, learn how to speak Australian! Make sure you join us at EQC Studio on Friday the 30th for a live taping!All-new episodes of The Top Step debut every Friday on Root Sport…
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This week Former Mariners pitcher Casey Sadler joins Ryan Rowland-Smith and tells some epic stories live from the Emeral Queen Casino. In this exclusive interview, Sadler shares never-before-heard stories, including:The surprising moment when Russell Martin stood up for him in the food line.How Charlie Morton’s advice transformed his pitching caree…
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This week, Seattle Times' Adam Jude joins former Mariner Ryan Rowland-Smith to break down the Mariners’ trade deadline moves, the impact of Randy Arozarena, and who should start Game 1 if the playoffs started tomorrow. Get the inside scoop on Logan Gilbert, George Kirby, and more as Ryan and Adam debate the strengths and strategies that could prope…
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Romano Crevici has been playing violins made by Harry Vatiliotis for decades. Now drawing to the end of their respective careers, Harry has made one final instrument, which will be Romano's last violin too. The process, challenged by sore joints, thin skin, and Harry's caring responsibilities to the love of his life Maria, have been captured in a m…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In this Bonus Episode (for subscribers only) - Co-Host Bella Efstatis and Producer Sonja Mereu recall some of their favorite film discoveries from this summer. With a blend of brand-spanking new movies and old gems, Bella and Sonja compile a well-rounded list of suggestions. In this episode, they discuss Twist…
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Send us a text Earlier this month, we lost one of the most important, innovative, and courageous actors in American cinema, Gena Rowlands. Gena left behind a collection of jaw-dropping performances and an unforgettable approach to her craft. In this episode, co-hosts Nicholas Ybarra and Bella Efstratis discuss three of Gena’s memorable characters, …
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Good times and bum times, she’s seen them all and she’s here: Geraldine Turner, lynchpin of the Australian music theatre scene from 1970s repertory to the current run of The Mousetrap, reflects on her massive career (so far), her love of Sondheim, and Judy Garland. Geraldine Turner is performing in The Mousetrap until 15 September. Music heard in t…
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Friend of The Music Show Kate Fagan’s new book of poetry is entitled Song in the Grass and it’s full of music. She returns to the show to talk about the book, the relationship between her musical and poetic writing, and her enduring connection to folk artists Peggy Seeger and Lisa O’Neill. The ABC’s iconic old News theme is new again: a new version…
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Send us a text In the exciting conclusion to our series on concert films, Nick, Max, and Sonja delve into three more concert films. In this episode, the trio discuss: The Spike Lee and David Byrne collaboration of American Utopia The raucous 75,000+ attended Queen: Live At Wembley Martin Scorcese's gorgeous Rolling Stones film Shine A Light In addi…
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Send us a text Co-host Nicholas Ybarra returns to the show while Bella Efstratis takes a well-deserved week off. Nicholas is joined by the familiar voices of Sonja Mereu and Max Sopkin. They'll be discussing some conversation-worthy concert films – and not just any concert films, but those featuring some of the most controversial artists of the las…
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Harnessing looping pedals, percussion and vocal manipulation, Tune-Yards make a very big sound for a core membership of two people. It's been ten years since the experimental pop project released their third album Nikki Nack and creepy hit Water Fountain. Songwriter and singer Merrill Garbus is on The Music Show to talk about the duo's complex rhyt…
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Legendary jazz pianist Herbie Hancock returns to The Music Show. He’s a bandleader, a composer and a professor, and at the age of 84 he’s got one of the longest living memories in the jazz world. He joins Andy to remember collaborators like Miles Davis and Wayne Shorter, and to ask whether jazz can be a path towards peace. Tenzin Choegyal is a Tibe…
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Send us a text This week on The Gimme Three Podcast, co-host Bella Efstratis is joined by her good friend Matt Cochran, a cinephile and history buff, for a deep dive into America’s complex relationship with war in cinema. Together, they explore three films that arguably blur the line between being anti-war and glorifying it. Matt’s three film recom…
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For someone referred to as "the Queen of Jazz" and "First Lady of Song", there's a surprising amount we don't know about legendary jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald. She didn't fit the image of a star: she was incredibly polite, avoided drugs and swearing, and kept her private life entirely private. But when she sang, people listened. Her clear diction, …
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Deep listening in Japan's music cafés, and Finnish fiddler Pekka Kuusisto with US songwriter Gabriel Kahane
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Finnish violinist Pekka Kuusisto makes a welcome return to The Music Show, this time with American singer-songwriter Gabriel Kahane. They talk about collaborating and songwriting and perform live in the studio; and Pekka tells us about completing and conducting a symphony by his late brother, Jaakko Kuusisto. When was the last time you sat down and…
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Join Ryan Rowland-Smith and special guest former Mariners pitcher Casey Sadler as they discuss some thrilling trade propositions for the Seattle Mariners. We all want to acquire superstars through a trade, but how easy is it? From the possibility of acquiring Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to assessing key bullpen and lineup needs, this episode of "The Top …
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Mariners top prospect Harry Ford sits down to talk about what it's like dealing with trade deadline rumors, the Futures All star game experience, the Guitar Scott Boris gave him and more!Subscribe now and get amongst it, mates! 🎥🔔Join the conversation!Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetopsteptvInstagram: https://instagram.com/thetopsteptv#mlb #marine…
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Send us a text A LEGENDARY ACTOR'S SPOTLIGHT! This week on the Gimme Three Podcast, co-host Bella Efstratis is joined by actor, filmmaker, & writer Trey Armstrong to celebrate his favorite actor of all time, Denzel Washington. Trey recommends a brilliant variety of three incredible Denzel Washington films: First, we have Tony Scott's standout 1995 …
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TTS Ep 17. Mariners Top Prospect Harry Ford Talks Trade Deadline, Futures Game, and Catching.
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In this can't-miss episode of The Top Step, host Ryan Rowland-Smith sits down with Mariners top prospect Harry Ford in the EQC Studio for an exclusive interview. With the trade deadline looming, Harry opens up about how trade rumors affect him and his teammates. Get insights into his experiences at the Futures Game, where he got tips from MLB legen…
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The voice of the Seattle Mariners, Rick Rizzs, joins me to talk about the Mariner's second half and some epic stories! Subscribe now and get amongst it, mates! 🎥🔔Join the conversation!Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetopsteptvInstagram: https://instagram.com/thetopsteptv#mlb #mariners #SeattleMariners #mlbstats #baseballpodcast #baseballpodcast #Gri…
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How The Saints and Radio Birdman paved the way for punk and independent music in Australia.由Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Christine Anu weaves her story in music and countertenor Iestyn Davies makes his Australian debut
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Australian music icon and proud Torres Strait Islander Christine Anu has just released her first album of new music in 20 years. Waku-Minaral A Minalay was recorded across the Pacific in places like New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the Torres Strait Islands and the Solomon Islands - utilising traditional percussion instruments like the Warup (drums),…
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Send us a text This week marks the birthday of one of the most beloved fictional characters of all time—Harry Potter! To celebrate the Boy Who Lived, Bella Efstratis is joined by her fellow Potterhead bestie, Bailey Katler, for an incredible Harry Potter episode! Introducing our Top 3 Harry Potter Films: First, we go back to where it all began with…
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In 1961, the first elected leader of the Democratic Republic of the Congo was assassinated just months after the country’s newfound independence. Unbeknownst to themselves, US jazz musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Nina Simone, Dizzie Gillespie, Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln played an unlikely role in his death. Belgian director Johan Grimonprez joi…
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Baritone and composer Roderick Williams, and remembering activist and singer Bernice Johnson Reagon
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With a voice comfortable singing baroque repertoire and world premieres, Roderick Williams is one of the most sought-after baritones in the UK. He’s also an arranger and composer (he wrote music for King Charles’ coronation), but tells Andrew Ford that his most important label is ‘musician’. He’s in Australia for concerts at the Australian Festival…
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Dive into the latest episode of "The Top Step" with Ryan Rowland-Smith, where we gear up for the second half of the 2024 Mariners' season! We're broadcasting live from the EQC Studio to break down the thrilling race in the AL West. Join us as we discuss the crucial upcoming series against the Houston Astros, analyze the Mariners' first-half perform…
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MLB Umpire Mike Muchlinski joins Ryan Rowland-Smith and discusses automated strike zones, how they're really disciplined, how they deal with altercations with players and coaches, and how touchy being an MLB Umpire is. Mike also plays along in How to Speak Australian, The Top Trends, and more! Subscribe, like, and leave a comment. Get amongst it, m…
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Uncut, unedited full interview with Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times. We discuss trade needs, bullpen issues, and the glaring offensive issues for the Seattle Mariners, and it all starts with Julio Rodriguez. Subscribe, like, comment, and support TTS Mates mates! 🎥🔔Join the conversation!Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetopsteptvInstagram: https://in…
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