Join sisters Onjalai Flake and Jewel Ford as they discuss the unpredictability of life through the lens of Jesus joy.
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How do today’s masters create their art? American Masters: Creative Spark presents narrative interviews that go in-depth with an iconic artist about the creation of a single work. Each episode offers a unique window into the world of art and the creative process of artists and cultural icons across a wide range of disciplines, from music and comedy to poetry and film. Explore more at www.pbs.org/creativespark
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A look back at pop culture from the 70's, 80's, and 90's
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If you ever wondered, “what’s the story behind that story” then Backstory Sessions is for you. We showcase fascinating people, from all walks of life. Each episode takes a behind the scenes look at their work and spotlights guests who have their own stories to tell.
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Just two Cali kids sharing our thoughts on the drive to and from the world’s biggest blockbuster movies 🚘🎬😱.
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From Laughs to Legacy: Geri Jewell
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Hey friends, welcome to this episode of Backstory Sessions! We are back, kicking off Season 13 with a phenomenal guest - the unforgettable Geri Jewell. Remember her as Blair's cousin on the iconic show "Facts of Life"? Well, she's here to share her incredible journey. From her early diagnosis with Cerebral Palsy to making waves in Hollywood, Geri h…
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Jewel Finds Healing in Music and Art
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Singer-songwriter Jewel talks to us about her love of learning and the joy of making art across multiple disciplines. She recounts her journey navigating a traumatic childhood and channeling its challenges into better understanding herself. She reminds us that “trauma does change us, but we get to choose how it changes us.” Jewel talks about how th…
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Geri Jewell (The Facts of Life, Deadwood)
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Noel catches up with Geri Jewell. The author, actor and comedian is out with her new book, Geri's Jewels & Gems, it is a collection of Geri Jewell's columns she wrote for Ability Magazine over six years, as well as fun photos from Geri's life that she chose herself. Geri is best known for portraying Cousin Geri on The Facts of LIfe. She was the fir…
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt Can Do That Genre Too!
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt talks to us about the vast “spectrum of realism” in his line of work. He might be one of the most adaptable actors working today. Whether it’s the recently released Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Lincoln, 3rd Rock From the Sun, The Dark Knight Rises, Mysterious Skin, 500 Days of Summer, or one of the dozens of other projects he’s s…
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Sam McMurray Part 2
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Noel catches up with Sam McMurray again. The actor played Glen in Raising Arizona. He shares a great story about having lunch with Nicolas Cage at a Denny's. He had a role in the cult classic, C.H.U.D., and played Roy, Earl Sinclair's best friend, on Dinosaurs. Sam had memorable guest-starring roles on The Golden Girls, Miami Vice, Breaking Bad and…
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My Life So Far: Kent Blazy
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Hello Backstory fans! Welcome back It's a special episode as we wrap up Season 12! Can you believe it? We reminisce about the journey so far, filled with nostalgic moments and milestones, including almost 175 episodes and reaching nearly 65,000 listeners as we reflect on this amazing adventure. This week, we're thrilled to have a returning guest, t…
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We're back! Our first new episode drops Thursday, July 25th, and every other Thursday after that. First up: Joseph Gordon-Levitt talks with us about his creative process as an actor who is able to mold himself to any and all film genres, including this month's new film, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. How do the world’s finest artists – from actors to m…
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Noel catches up with John Ford Coley. John is best known as half of the Grammy nominated duo, England Dan and John Ford Coley. They released the Yacht Rock masterpiece, "I'd Really Love to See You Tonight," in 1976. It peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks and topped the East Listening charts. Other hits include “Love Is The …
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From The Plot Thickens: Decoding John Ford
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We’re sharing a bonus episode from our friends at The Plot Thickens, a podcast from TCM about movies and the people who make them. Their new season is all about John Ford, the most influential filmmaker in cinema history. In this episode, we’re exploring Ford’s early days, when he rose to fame by being one of the most reckless, independent director…
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Unlocking Creativity: Kirstie Manna
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Hello Backstory fans! In this episode of Backstory Sessions, we sit down with the incredibly talented Kirstie Manna, a songwriter, singer, and creativity coach who has a knack for inspiring others. Kirstie shares her journey in the music industry, from writing the hit song "Austin" for Blake Shelton to teaching online creativity classes and hosting…
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Horizon: H Jack Williams
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Hello Backstory Fans! We have something special for you on this episode of Backstory Sessions! We are catching up with the incredible H. Jack Williams, and wow, what a journey he's been on! Jack's been keeping busy since we last spoke, diving into the world of acting with a role in Kevin Costner's epic new movie, Horizon. He shares the thrilling ex…
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Dean Butler (Little House on the Prairie)
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Noel catches up with Dean Butler, who just released his memoir, ‘Prairie Man: My Little House Life & Beyond.’ Dean played Amanzo Wilder on Little House on the Prairie. Dean talks about the controversial first kiss with future TV wife, Melissa Gilbert, who was eight years younger than the 23-year-old actor. Dean discusses the legacy of Little House,…
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Sketches: John Ford Coley
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Hey everyone! Welcome to another exciting episode of Backstory Sessions! This month has been a whirlwind, and we can't believe it's already nearing its end. Oh, and a big shoutout to Matt for celebrating his birthday this month—Happy Birthday, Matt! We dive into some fascinating stories today, including the one-year anniversary of Tri-County Myster…
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Korporate Kindergarten: Alexys, Reed, and Dalton
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Hey friends! Welcome to this special Father's Day edition of Backstory Sessions. Today, we are joined by some incredible young talents: Alexys Acob, Reed Elliotte, and Dalton Dailey.🎉 We kick things off by chatting about the unique experiences and insights these young actors bring to their roles in "Korporate Kindergarten." From Dalton's inspiring …
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Andres del Castillo of Eight Seconds
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Noel catches up with Andres del Castillo, who was the lead singer of the Canadian band, Eight Seconds. The synthpop/progressive rock group is best known for their 1986 hit, "Kiss You (When It's Dangerous)." It reached #14 overall in the Canadian charts, #1 in Quebec, and #72 in the United States. The band toured with Wang Chung in support of their …
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Catching Up: Will Wesley
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Hey there! Welcome to another episode of Backstory Sessions. Today, we have the pleasure of catching up with the ever-talented Will Wesley, who’s back for his second visit. Will’s been busy since we last chatted. He’s gone from spreading Christmas cheer with his version of "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" to releasing his latest single, "Honky T…
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Music, Heartbreak, and Resilience: Tiffany Woys
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Hey Backstory fans! In this episode, we dive into a truly inspiring story that will tug at your heartstrings. We sit down with the talented singer-songwriter Tiffany Woys, who shares her incredible journey from a dream beach wedding swept away by a hurricane to finding solace and strength in her music. We start with Tiffany's path into music and so…
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Sam McMurray Part 1
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Noel catches up with Sam McMurray. The actor has had a long and distinguished career. The New York native was a regular on The Tracey Ullman Show, played a recurring role as Chandler's boss on Friends, and is noted for being the first-ever guest star on The Simpsons. He also had a memorable guest-starring spot on The Sopranos playing Uncle Junior's…
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A Grand Honor: T. Graham Brown
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Welcome to another amazing episode of Backstory Sessions! Join us as we continue Season 12 with an exciting conversation featuring the newest inductee into the Grand Ole Opry, the legendary T. Graham Brown. Find out about T's remarkable journey, from his early days performing in college bars to his recent induction into the Opry. He shares stories …
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Noel catches up with Tracy Bonham. The Grammy nominated singer is out with her new single, Damn the Sky (for being too wide). A new album is in the works as well. Tracy discusses the inspiration for the song. She came on to the scene with her number one hit “Mother, Mother.” It was the last time a female solo artist top the modern Rock tracks chart…
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"Somebody's Gotta Do It" : Paige King Johnson
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Join us for the second episode of Backstory Sessions' 12th season where we discuss the launch of the new website, BackstorySessions.com as well as future plans for it. Listen to some interesting tales about our recent animal encounters too! Our awesome guest this week, singer/songwriter Paige King Johnson, shares the story of her journey from growi…
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Lindsay Crouse (Slap Shot, The Verdict, House of Games)
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Noel catches up with Lindsay Crouse. The Oscar, Grammy and Emmy nominated actress received her Oscar nomination for her role in "Places in the Heart." Lindsay talks about her Oscar night experience. She played Lily Braden in "Slap Shot." Lindsay reveals which Charlestown Chief came to her hotel room naked and the type of practical jokes Paul Newman…
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Kami Cotler: Back to The Waltons
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Welcome to the start of Season 12 of Backstory Sessions! We are happy to be back and bring you our awesome fans, more great interviews this season! We start the episode with a few updates on things we talked about in recent episodes: The Pitch, the Backstory Sessions website, and talk about the Northern Lights, along with a few other random items. …
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Corey Glover (Living Colour, Sonic Universe)
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To celebrate our 7th anniversary, This week’s guest is someone who was in my top five of dream guests when I started this podcast. Corey Glover is the lead singer of the Grammy-winning band Living Colour. The band’s music has been a big part of my life since their landmark debut album, Vivid, came out in 1988. The double platinum album featured the…
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Steve Fossen ( Original Heart Bassist, Heart By Heart)
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Noel catches up with Steve Fossen, founding member and original bassist for Heart. Steve was with Heart for their first six albums, leaving in 1982. The mid-to-late '70s version of the band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. Steve, alongside former Heart drummer, Michael DeRosier, formed Heart By Heart, where they preform He…
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Bright Lights and Prairie Dust with Karen Grassle
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Hello Backstory fans! Welcome to the Season 11 finale. Join us as we share our reflections and excitement as we close out the season and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the classic TV series, Little House on the Prairie. What sets this episode apart is none other than the special guest, Karen Grassle, popularly known as Ma Ingalls. We look deep…
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Mitchell Whitfield (My Cousin Vinny, Friends)
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Noel catches up with Mitchell Whitfield. The actor is probably best known for portraying Stan Rothenstein in 'My Cousin Vinny" and Rachel's ex-finance, Barry, on "Friends." Mitchell talks about the scene that broke him while shooting Vinny. Mitchell also talks about the starring role on Friends that he almost got. He now is a very successful voice …
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Hitchhiking Tales: Jeff Rasley
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Hello Backstory fans! join us for a fun chat where we reminisce about our own hitchhiking tales and have a discussion on life’s unexpected risks. The episode features our first-ever four-time guest, author Jeff Rasley, a seasoned storyteller whose life mirrors his narratives, sharing captivating details about his hitchhiking experiences. Experience…
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Easter and the Return of Rick Cosnett
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Hello Backstory fans! In this special episode we first jump into some of the traditions and trivia regarding Easter. From egg hunts and sugar-loaded candies to family meals, we reflect on diverse Easter traditions. Matt talks about Easter facts, exploring the origin of the Easter Bunny and the production of the iconic candy, Peeps. Tune in for this…
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Gilbert Gabriel of The Dream Academy
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Noel catches up with Gilbert Gabriel. The keyboardist/co-writer was a member of the British trio, The Dream Academy. The band released three studio albums. Their debut, featured the band's biggest hit, "Life in a Northern Town," which went to number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1985. The band also had songs featured in two John Hughes movies, …
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Lots of Updates and Plans
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Hello Backstory fans! In this entertaining episode of Backstory Sessions, we have a discussion about Cat's social media adventures, the exciting venue and timing updates of her murder mystery event 'Murder on the Mountain' and an update on the upcoming pitch event for the unique mobile dinner theatre, 'Mystery Meets'. We also reveal some details ab…
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Noel catches up Alan Blumenfeld. If there was a television guest star hall of fame, Alan would be first ballot. The actor has had an amazing 40-year career, having guest starred on Diff'rent Strokes, Family Ties (seven times), Growing Pains, Cheers and Roseanne to name a few. Perhaps his most memorable guest star appearance was portraying Mr. Ha Ha…
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Welcome to another engaging episode of Backstory Sessions, where we dive into the musical journey of Carrie Martinelli, the keyboard player, singer, and one of the songwriters of the band, Shell Games. Starting with the story behind the band name, Carrie shares the evolution of her music, from childhood piano lessons to performance experiences on s…
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David Lascher (Hey Dude, Blossom)
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Noel catches up with David Lascher. The actor/director started out on Nickelodeon's Hey Dude. He had a recurring role on Beverly Hills 90210 and starring roles on Blossom and Sabrina The Teenage Witch. David wrote and directed the feature film, Sister. He now hosts, alongside his Hey Dud co-star, Christine Taylor, the podcast, "Hey Dude...The 90's …
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Hello Backstory Fans! Join us for yet another fun episode, where we are catching up with the amazing singer-songwriter Mackenzie Phipps. Talking about her latest song, written as a tribute to truck drivers, "18 Wheels", Mackenzie reveals the story behind writing it, We touch upon a myriad of topics which include new sound equipment, our surge in li…
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Hello Backstory Fans! In this episode, join us as we commemorate 50th anniversary of the iconic sitcom, "Happy Days." Sharing our personal experiences, we pay tribute to the enduring impact the show has had and reminisce about some moments we remember about the show. Alongside recognizing the milestone of surpassing 50,000 downloads for Backstory S…
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Maureen Flannigan (Out of This World)
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Noel catches up with Maureen Flannigan, who is best known for portraying Evie on the TV show, "Out of This World." The sitcom ran for four seasons. Maureen reveals a secret about Mr. T's jewelry. She guest starred on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, ER, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Northern Exposure. She had a recurring role in 7th Heaven. Maur…
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Valentine's Month: Tamra Hayden
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Hello Backstory Fans! Jump into the world of performing arts with today's incredible guest, Broadway star Tamra Hayden. Experience a mix of humor, inspiration and passion as Tamra reflects on her evolutionary journey from holding her first guitar to gracing the acting stage. In this episode, you'll get a rare glimpse into the compelling world of mu…
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Tim McGovern (Burning Sensations/The Motels)
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Noel catches up with Tim McGovern, who was the lead singer of Burning Sensations. They're best known for their song, "Belly of the Whale." The video was one of the most popular on MTV back in 1983. Unfortunately, their record label only pressed 15,000 copies of their album, which quickly sold out. On top of that, they received very little radio pla…
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Valentine's Month: Tess and Bobby
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Hello Backstory fans! Join us for an exciting episode, as we delve into the love story of country music artists, Bobby Tomberlin and Tess Frizzell, who discuss their respective musical journeys filled with shared experiences, challenges, triumphs, and how their paths crossed in Nashville. Amid their professional struggles, they highlight the import…
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Noel catches up with Katie Costello. The singer-songwriter moved from Los Angeles to New York to start her career when she was 17. She was an independent artist then, she still is now. Katie just released her latest LP, Stereotype, to rave reviews. Her music has been featured in TV shows such as One Tree Hill, Private Practice, 90210, Teen Wolf and…
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Valentine's Month: John and Robin Berry
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Hello Backstory fans! In this sweet episode, we explore the remarkable love journey of John and Robin Berry. From a chance meeting in a small Georgia club to a strong and enduring marriage of almost 36 years, this episode unveils their extraordinary love story. Recalling their earlier years,, John, a quiet country singer, and Robin, a vibrant healt…
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