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Best Show Ever
Hosted by The Englert · EN
Best Show Ever is a weekly podcast presented by the Englert that discusses trends in the arts world, showcases Iowa-based musicians, and highlights members of the Iowa City-area community through their words and reflections on local culture.
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78. Craig Owsley
Jun 17, 202200:22:59Tap to summarizeThanks for tuning in to Best Show Ever, a podcast presented by The Englert Theatre. Welcome to the season 4 finale episode. We knew we’d have to make this one extra special so we asked one of our own, one of our very best, Craig Owsley, to join us this week. Craig is not only the box office lead for the Englert, he’s also been doing security and admissions for venues across Iowa City for almost 30 years. Check out Craig's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/PROJECT33VIDEO The episode features music by Dan Padley and Wave Cage. Ongoing support comes from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council. Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert and Fellowship for the Future members. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming. -------------------- Host: Elly Hofmaier Line Producer: Elly Hofmaier Audio Engineers: Elly Hofmaier Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry
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77. Blake Shaw
Jun 10, 202200:22:32Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode we talk to beloved Iowa City musician Blake Shaw. More specifically, chat with Blake about the art of practice… when to practice, how to practice, why to practice, etc. Hang around for some free advice from self-taught legend, Mr. Shaw. The episode features music by Dan Padley and Wave Cage. Ongoing support comes from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council. Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert and Fellowship for the Future members. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming. -------------------- Host: Elly Hofmaier Line Producer: Elly Hofmaier Audio Engineers: Elly Hofmaier Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry
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76. Ebenezer Adeyemi
May 20, 202200:28:59Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode we talk to Ebenezer Adeyemi, a doctoral student at the University of Iowa studying global health disparities. We hear a bit about Ebenezer’s research, which revolves around how marginalized communities advocate for themselves and innovate in the face of adversity. Thanks to Lensing Funeral Home for sponsoring this episode. The episode features music by Dan Padley and Wave Cage. Ongoing support comes from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council. Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert and Fellowship for the Future members. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming. -------------------- Host: Elly Hofmaier Line Producer: Elly Hofmaier Audio Engineers: Elly Hofmaier Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry
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75. Anne Russett
May 17, 202200:30:11Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode we talk all things urban planning with the City of Iowa City’s Senior Planner, Anne Russett. More specifically, we discuss her recent work rezoning residential areas in the South District of Iowa City to provide more affordable housing options. Thanks to Lensing Funeral Home for sponsoring this episode. The episode features music by Dan Padley and Wave Cage. Ongoing support comes from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council. Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert and Fellowship for the Future members. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming. -------------------- Host: Elly Hofmaier Line Producer: Elly Hofmaier Audio Engineers: Elly Hofmaier Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry
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74. Makayla Bryant & Josh Booth
Apr 22, 202200:18:15Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode we’re talking with Liberty High School students and burgeoning rap artists: Makayla Bryant and Josh Booth. We’ll hear a bit about how they got into MC’ing, what their creative process looks like, and the hopes they have for the future. The episode features music by Dan Padley and Wave Cage. Ongoing support comes from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council. Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert and Fellowship for the Future members. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming. -------------------- Host: Elly Hofmaier Line Producer: Elly Hofmaier Audio Engineers: Elly Hofmaier Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry
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73. Ella Ostedgaard
Mar 18, 202200:36:05Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode we talk sustainable farming with Ella Ostedgaard, an artist and employee at Wild Woods Farm. Together we touch on what growing organically entails, what that work does for our community, and what it gives back to the farmers physically and spiritually. Thanks to Lensing Funeral Home for sponsoring this episode. The episode features music by Dan Padley and Wave Cage. Ongoing support comes from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council. Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert and Fellowship for the Future members. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming. -------------------- Host: Elly Hofmaier Line Producer: Elly Hofmaier Audio Engineers: Elly Hofmaier Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry
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72. Dolly Sperry
Mar 4, 202200:41:49Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode we talk to Iowa City DIY maven, Dolly Sperry. Together we’ll muse on the current state of Iowa City’s local music scene as well as hopes for the future of our community. This episode does contain explicit language and may not be appropriate for some audiences. The episode features music by Dan Padley and Wave Cage. Ongoing support comes from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council. Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert and Fellowship for the Future members. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming. -------------------- Host: Elly Hofmaier Line Producer: Elly Hofmaier Audio Engineers: Elly Hofmaier Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry
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71. Alta Medea
Feb 18, 202200:34:33Tap to summarizeContent Warning: this episode contains conversations about domestic violence. On this week’s episode we hear from Alta Medea, Director of Community Engagement at the Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP). Together we discuss the nuances of intervention and the role that art plays therin. The episode features music by Dan Padley and Wave Cage. Ongoing support comes from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council. Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert and Fellowship for the Future members. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming. -------------------- Host: Elly Hofmaier Line Producer: Elly Hofmaier Audio Engineers: Elly Hofmaier Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry
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70. Brooke Tarvin
Feb 4, 202200:19:25Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode we hear from Brooke Tarvin, mastermind behind the plus-sized sustainable clothing brand, Thick And Thrifted. Together we discuss the intersections of fashion, queerness, and community all through an Iowa City lens. The episode features music by Dan Padley and Wave Cage. Ongoing support comes from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council. Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert and Fellowship for the Future members. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming. -------------------- Host: Elly Hofmaier Line Producer: Elly Hofmaier Audio Engineers: Elly Hofmaier Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry
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69. Christine Burke & John Grier
Dec 17, 202100:33:39Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode we hear from Iowa City-based experimental composer, Christine Burke. We also talk to Iowa City fire chief, John Grier, about his storied career as a first responder and his Best Show Ever. The episode features music by Gossip Cult, Alex Body, and “47” by Teri Underhill for our Song of the Week. Ongoing support comes from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Iowa Arts Council, and from the United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund. Phase 1 is an initiative of Arts Midwest and its peer United States Regional Arts Organizations made possible by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming. -------------------- Host: Elly Hofmaier Line Producer: Elly Hofmaier Audio Engineers: Elly Hofmaier & Ioannis Alexakis Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry
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