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		<description>Explores WNY&#039;s creative economy through a series of conversations with artists, musicians, producers, directors, and authors from WNY and beyond. Join host, Daniel Lendzian, as he pulls back the curtain and gives listeners a behind the scenes look at current trends in the arts industry.

What started during the pandemic as a series of free virtual concerts while stages were mostly dark, has turned into an in-depth reflection on current trends in the creative economy. Western NY&#039;s arts and cultural organizations generate more than $352.1 million in total economic activity throughout our region. Through this series we look at where the industry is heading with an evolving definition of art in all its forms, as well as feature the best our region has to offer across all artistic genres.

In addition to this podcast, local event guides are posted monthly on BuffaloRising.com.



 



Hosted By Daniel Lendzian | a working artist, author, and educator. He has mentored thousands of students across the U.S. in classical and contemporary theatre techniques, as well as performed in hundreds of individual shows on international, national, and regional stages. Currently, he is a lecturer in SUNY Fredonia Department of Theatre and Dance as well as host of Buffalo Rising&#039;s WNY Soundstage podcast. Dan also writes micro-fiction and has devised dozens of original works of theatre. He is a certified Pilates Instructor and completed his Masters of Fine Arts at The University of Texas at Austin.</description>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Explores WNY&#039;s creative economy through a series of conversations with artists, musicians, producers, directors, and authors from WNY and beyond. Join host, Daniel Lendzian, as he pulls back the curtain and gives listeners a behind the scenes look at current trends in the arts industry.What started during the pandemic as a series of free virtual concerts while stages were mostly dark, has turned into an in-depth reflection on current trends in the creative economy. Western NY&#039;s arts and cultural organizations generate more than $352.1 million in total economic activity throughout our region. Through this series we look at where the industry is heading with an evolving definition of art in all its forms, as well as feature the best our region has to offer across all artistic genres.In addition to this podcast, local event guides are posted monthly on BuffaloRising.com. Hosted By Daniel Lendzian | a working artist, author, and educator. He has mentored thousands of students across the U.S. in classical and contemporary theatre techniques, as well as performed in hundreds of individual shows on international, national, and regional stages. Currently, he is a lecturer in SUNY Fredonia Department of Theatre and Dance as well as host of Buffalo Rising&#039;s WNY Soundstage podcast. Dan also writes micro-fiction and has devised dozens of original works of theatre. He is a certified Pilates Instructor and completed his Masters of Fine Arts at The University of Texas at Austin.</itunes:subtitle>
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		<itunes:summary>Explores WNY&#039;s creative economy through a series of conversations with artists, musicians, producers, directors, and authors from WNY and beyond. Join host, Daniel Lendzian, as he pulls back the curtain and gives listeners a behind the scenes look at current trends in the arts industry.

What started during the pandemic as a series of free virtual concerts while stages were mostly dark, has turned into an in-depth reflection on current trends in the creative economy. Western NY&#039;s arts and cultural organizations generate more than $352.1 million in total economic activity throughout our region. Through this series we look at where the industry is heading with an evolving definition of art in all its forms, as well as feature the best our region has to offer across all artistic genres.

In addition to this podcast, local event guides are posted monthly on BuffaloRising.com.



 



Hosted By Daniel Lendzian | a working artist, author, and educator. He has mentored thousands of students across the U.S. in classical and contemporary theatre techniques, as well as performed in hundreds of individual shows on international, national, and regional stages. Currently, he is a lecturer in SUNY Fredonia Department of Theatre and Dance as well as host of Buffalo Rising&#039;s WNY Soundstage podcast. Dan also writes micro-fiction and has devised dozens of original works of theatre. He is a certified Pilates Instructor and completed his Masters of Fine Arts at The University of Texas at Austin.</itunes:summary>
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What started during the pandemic as a series of free virtual concerts while stages were mostly dark, has turned into an in-depth reflection on current trends in the creative economy. Western NY&#039;s arts and cultural organizations generate more than $352.1 million in total economic activity throughout our region. Through this series we look at where the industry is heading with an evolving definition of art in all its forms, as well as feature the best our region has to offer across all artistic genres.

In addition to this podcast, local event guides are posted monthly on BuffaloRising.com.



 



Hosted By Daniel Lendzian | a working artist, author, and educator. He has mentored thousands of students across the U.S. in classical and contemporary theatre techniques, as well as performed in hundreds of individual shows on international, national, and regional stages. Currently, he is a lecturer in SUNY Fredonia Department of Theatre and Dance as well as host of Buffalo Rising&#039;s WNY Soundstage podcast. Dan also writes micro-fiction and has devised dozens of original works of theatre. He is a certified Pilates Instructor and completed his Masters of Fine Arts at The University of Texas at Austin.</googleplay:description>
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	<title>From Science to Symphony: A Conversation with BPO’s Amy Glidden</title>
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	<title>Tullis Johnson on the Art of Curating Something Sinister: The Haunted Landscapes of Charles E. Burchfield</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Tullis Johnson, Charles Cary Rumsey Curator at the Burchfield Penney Art Center.&#160; Johnson curated Something Sinister: The Haunted Landscapes of Charles E. Burchfield, which opens October 29, 2026, and runs through February 28, 2027. The exhibition explores the artist’s early fascination with the mysterious, emotional, and sometimes unsettling qualities of the natural and built environments around him. This interview includes:&#160;&#160;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Tullis Johnson, Charles Cary Rumsey Curator at the Burchfield Penney Art Center.&#160; Johnson curated Something Sinister: The Haunted Landscapes of Charles E. Burchfield, which opens October 29, 2026, an]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Tullis Johnson, Charles Cary Rumsey Curator at the Burchfield Penney Art Center.&#160; Johnson curated Something Sinister: The Haunted Landscapes of Charles E. Burchfield, which opens October 29, 2026, and runs through February 28, 2027. The exhibition explores the artist’s early fascination with the mysterious, emotional, and sometimes unsettling qualities of the natural and built environments around him. This interview includes:&#160;&#160;]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>JB Smoove on Laughter, Live Comedy, and a “Vacation of the Mind”</title>
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	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with JB Smoove. Audiences will recognize JB Smoove from his Emmy-winning work on Curb Your Enthusiasm, as well as his roles in Spider-Man: No Way Home and Spider-Man: Far From Home. A comedia]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Inside Becky Shaw: Gina Gionfriddo on Humor, Morality, and Human Messiness</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Gina Gionfriddo, playwright of Becky Shaw at Alleyway Theatre. Gina Gionfriddo’s plays Becky Shaw and Rapture, Blister, Burn were finalists for the 2009 and 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, respectively. She has written for the television series Law &#38; Order, Law &#38; Order: Criminal Intent, FBI: Most Wanted, The Alienist, and House of Cards. In Becky Shaw, when Suzanna sets Max up on a blind date with Becky, she [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Gina Gionfriddo, playwright of Becky Shaw at Alleyway Theatre. Gina Gionfriddo’s plays Becky Shaw and Rapture, Blister, Burn were finalists for the 2009 and 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Drama]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Ron Spigelman on the Magic of Gershwin and the Power of Pops</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Ron Spigelman, conductor of S’Wonderful Gershwin at the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.&#160;&#160; Ron Spigelman is the Principal Pops Conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and brings decades of experience conducting symphonic music, pops, ballet, opera, musical theater, and live-to-film productions to the BPO. For S’Wonderful Gershwin, he will be joined by the vocalist Alexandra McArthur, pianist Eric Huebner, clarinetist William Amsel, and a jazz trio featuring Harry Graser on piano, [...]]]></description>
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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Ron Spigelman, conductor of S’Wonderful Gershwin at the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.&#160;&#160; Ron Spigelman is the Principal Pops Conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and brings decades of experience conducting symphonic music, pops, ballet, opera, musical theater, and live-to-film productions to the BPO. For S’Wonderful Gershwin, he will be joined by the vocalist Alexandra McArthur, pianist Eric Huebner, clarinetist William Amsel, and a jazz trio featuring Harry Graser on piano, [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<ssp:title>Ron Spigelman on the Magic of Gershwin and the Power of Pops</ssp:title>
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	<itunes:duration>38:48</itunes:duration>
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	<title>Where Art Meets Camp: Adam Weekley on Building Camp Everything</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:25:42 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Adam Weekley, whose exhibition Camp Everything is on view until October 26, 2026, at The Burchfield Penney Art Center.  Adam Weekley is a Buffalo-based visual artist, arts educator, and professor. His work has been exhibited throughout Western New York, including at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, Hallwalls, Canisius College, Buffalo Arts Studio, and the Western New York Book Arts Center. He was named a Burchfield Penney “Living Legacy Artist” [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Adam Weekley, whose exhibition Camp Everything is on view until October 26, 2026, at The Burchfield Penney Art Center.  Adam Weekley is a Buffalo-based visual artist, arts educator, and ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Adam Weekley, whose exhibition Camp Everything is on view until October 26, 2026, at The Burchfield Penney Art Center.  Adam Weekley is a Buffalo-based visual artist, arts educator, and professor. His work has been exhibited throughout Western New York, including at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, Hallwalls, Canisius College, Buffalo Arts Studio, and the Western New York Book Arts Center. He was named a Burchfield Penney “Living Legacy Artist” [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Conversation with Tiffany Gaines, curator, and Valeria Cray, Artist, Surface Tension is now on view at The Burchfield Penney Art Museum</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/conversation-with-tiffany-gaines-curator-and-valeria-cray-artist-surface-tension-is-now-on-view-at-the-burchfield-penney-art-museum/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:22:59 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Tiffany Gaines, curator at The Burchfield Penney Art Museum, and Valeria Cray, whose exhibition Surface Tension is now on view until September 27, 2026. Valeria Cray is a sculptor and public artist, a longtime Buffalo resident, and has been widely celebrated and recognized in the community. Her public artworks have become landmarks throughout the city, including the Tops Unity Memorial at the Jefferson Avenue Tops. Valeria Cray: Surface Tension [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Tiffany Gaines, curator at The Burchfield Penney Art Museum, and Valeria Cray, whose exhibition Surface Tension is now on view until September 27, 2026. Valeria Cray is a sculptor and pu]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Tiffany Gaines, curator at The Burchfield Penney Art Museum, and Valeria Cray, whose exhibition Surface Tension is now on view until September 27, 2026. Valeria Cray is a sculptor and public artist, a longtime Buffalo resident, and has been widely celebrated and recognized in the community. Her public artworks have become landmarks throughout the city, including the Tops Unity Memorial at the Jefferson Avenue Tops. Valeria Cray: Surface Tension [...]]]></content:encoded>
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<item>
	<title>Bandits on the Run on Rough Magic, Busking, and Coming Back to WNY</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/bandits-on-the-run-on-rough-magic-busking-and-coming-back-to-wny/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Bandits on the Run about their upcoming performances at the Chautauqua Institution.&#160;&#160;&#160; Hailing from the Brooklyn-Queens Border, Bandits on the Run is a trio featuring Adrian Blake Enscoe, Sydney Shepherd, and Regina Strayhorn. Together, they blend rich harmonies, inventive instrumentation, and theatrical storytelling, creating a sound that bridges folk, indie rock, and performance art. The trio will perform a free concert on Sunday, August 9 at 3:00 PM at [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Bandits on the Run about their upcoming performances at the Chautauqua Institution.&#160;&#160;&#160; Hailing from the Brooklyn-Queens Border, Bandits on the Run is a trio featuring Adri]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Bandits on the Run about their upcoming performances at the Chautauqua Institution.&#160;&#160;&#160; Hailing from the Brooklyn-Queens Border, Bandits on the Run is a trio featuring Adrian Blake Enscoe, Sydney Shepherd, and Regina Strayhorn. Together, they blend rich harmonies, inventive instrumentation, and theatrical storytelling, creating a sound that bridges folk, indie rock, and performance art. The trio will perform a free concert on Sunday, August 9 at 3:00 PM at [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Jeff Miers on Buffalo&#8217;s Alternative Rock Legacy and Analog Rewind at Artpark</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/jeff-miers-on-buffalos-alternative-rock-legacy-and-analog-rewind-at-artpark/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:10:20 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jeff Miers, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated music journalist whose insightful criticism and reporting have made him one of Western New York&#8217;s most respected voices on music. Through his Substack, Miers on Music, he continues to cover artists, concerts, and the ever-evolving music scene with the same depth, curiosity, and passion that defined his decades-long career.  On Saturday, August 22, 2026, Analog Rewind reunites five iconic Buffalo alternative rock bands from [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jeff Miers, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated music journalist whose insightful criticism and reporting have made him one of Western New York&#8217;s most respected voices on music. Through his]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jeff Miers, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated music journalist whose insightful criticism and reporting have made him one of Western New York&#8217;s most respected voices on music. Through his Substack, Miers on Music, he continues to cover artists, concerts, and the ever-evolving music scene with the same depth, curiosity, and passion that defined his decades-long career.  On Saturday, August 22, 2026, Analog Rewind reunites five iconic Buffalo alternative rock bands from [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jeff Miers, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated music journalist whose insightful criticism and reporting have made him one of Western New York&#8217;s most respected voices on music. Through his Substack, Miers on Music, he continues to cover artists, concerts, and the ever-evolving music scene with the same depth, curiosity, and passion that defined his decades-long career.  On Saturday, August 22, 2026, Analog Rewind reunites five iconic Buffalo alternative rock bands from [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:34:09</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/images-2.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Grant O&#8217;Brien on Making Classical Music Accessible, One Free Concert at a Time</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/grant-obrien-on-making-classical-music-accessible-one-free-concert-at-a-time/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:58:20 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Grant O’Brien, the inaugural JoAnn Falletta Conducting Fellow with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.&#160; Grant O’Brien is a conductor known for imaginative programming, dynamic performances, and a commitment to making orchestral music accessible to broad audiences. He previously served as Assistant Conductor of the Jacksonville Symphony and Augusta Symphony, leading a wide range of family, education, pops, film, and community engagement concerts. His credits also include conducting live-to-picture performances of [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Grant O’Brien, the inaugural JoAnn Falletta Conducting Fellow with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.&#160; Grant O’Brien is a conductor known for imaginative programming, dynamic perfo]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Grant O’Brien, the inaugural JoAnn Falletta Conducting Fellow with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.&#160; Grant O’Brien is a conductor known for imaginative programming, dynamic performances, and a commitment to making orchestral music accessible to broad audiences. He previously served as Assistant Conductor of the Jacksonville Symphony and Augusta Symphony, leading a wide range of family, education, pops, film, and community engagement concerts. His credits also include conducting live-to-picture performances of [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Kevin Cirone on Cinematic Writing, Sherlock Holmes, and the Art of the New Play</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/kevin-cirone-on-cinematic-writing-sherlock-holmes-and-the-art-of-the-new-play/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:05:24 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kevin Cirone, playwright of His Girl Watson: A Sherlock Noir at Alleyway Theatre. Kevin Cirone is a playwright and Kennedy Center Playwriting alumnus whose work has entertained audiences across New England, New York, and beyond for over 20 years, with productions at the Huntington Theater Company, New York International Fringe Festival, Moonbox Theater Company, and multiple Boston Theater Marathon selections. His play, His Girl Watson: A Sherlock Noir, won [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kevin Cirone, playwright of His Girl Watson: A Sherlock Noir at Alleyway Theatre. Kevin Cirone is a playwright and Kennedy Center Playwriting alumnus whose work has entertained audiences]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kevin Cirone, playwright of His Girl Watson: A Sherlock Noir at Alleyway Theatre. Kevin Cirone is a playwright and Kennedy Center Playwriting alumnus whose work has entertained audiences across New England, New York, and beyond for over 20 years, with productions at the Huntington Theater Company, New York International Fringe Festival, Moonbox Theater Company, and multiple Boston Theater Marathon selections. His play, His Girl Watson: A Sherlock Noir, won [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Leslie Odom, Jr. on Performing With the BPO</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/leslie-odom-jr-on-performing-with-the-bpo/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:54:35 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Leslie Odom, Jr.&#160; Leslie Odom, Jr. is a Tony and Grammy Award-winning, Emmy- and Oscar-nominated actor, songwriter, and New York Times bestselling author, best known for originating Aaron Burr in Hamilton. He returned to the role in September 2025 to record-breaking box office success, and also earned acclaim and a Tony nomination for producing and starring in Purlie Victorious. His film and TV work includes portraying Sam Cooke in [...]]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>The Necessity of Joy: Douglas Lyons on the importance of joy and chosen family</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/the-necessity-of-joy-douglas-lyons-on-the-importance-of-joy-and-chosen-family/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:41:33 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with playwright Douglas Lyons and cast members Michael ‘Bebe’ Blasdell and Matthew Crehan Higgins about Second Generation Theatre Company’s production of Pure Glitter.&#160;&#160; Douglas Lyons is a two-time Emmy-nominated multi-hyphenate artist whose Broadway debut play Chicken and Biscuits earned a GLAAD nomination and became one of the most-produced plays in America in 2022–23. His other works include Table 17 and Beau: The Musical. In addition to writing for Apple TV’s [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with playwright Douglas Lyons and cast members Michael ‘Bebe’ Blasdell and Matthew Crehan Higgins about Second Generation Theatre Company’s production of Pure Glitter.&#160;&#160; Douglas Lyo]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with playwright Douglas Lyons and cast members Michael ‘Bebe’ Blasdell and Matthew Crehan Higgins about Second Generation Theatre Company’s production of Pure Glitter.&#160;&#160; Douglas Lyons is a two-time Emmy-nominated multi-hyphenate artist whose Broadway debut play Chicken and Biscuits earned a GLAAD nomination and became one of the most-produced plays in America in 2022–23. His other works include Table 17 and Beau: The Musical. In addition to writing for Apple TV’s [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with playwright Douglas Lyons and cast members Michael ‘Bebe’ Blasdell and Matthew Crehan Higgins about Second Generation Theatre Company’s production of Pure Glitter.&#160;&#160; Douglas Lyons is a two-time Emmy-nominated multi-hyphenate artist whose Broadway debut play Chicken and Biscuits earned a GLAAD nomination and became one of the most-produced plays in America in 2022–23. His other works include Table 17 and Beau: The Musical. In addition to writing for Apple TV’s [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Dinner Party at the End of the World: a Conversation with Kristoffer Díaz</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/dinner-party-at-the-end-of-the-world-a-conversation-with-kristoffer-diaz/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:28:23 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kristoffer Díaz about his play Things with Friends, now playing at Alleyway Theatre.&#160; Kristoffer Díaz is a playwright, librettist, screenwriter, and educator whose work often blends sharp social insight with kinetic, character‑driven storytelling. His play The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and has been widely produced across the country. He most recently wrote the book for the Broadway musical Hell’s Kitchen, [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kristoffer Díaz about his play Things with Friends, now playing at Alleyway Theatre.&#160; Kristoffer Díaz is a playwright, librettist, screenwriter, and educator whose work often blends]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kristoffer Díaz about his play Things with Friends, now playing at Alleyway Theatre.&#160; Kristoffer Díaz is a playwright, librettist, screenwriter, and educator whose work often blends sharp social insight with kinetic, character‑driven storytelling. His play The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and has been widely produced across the country. He most recently wrote the book for the Broadway musical Hell’s Kitchen, [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kristoffer Díaz about his play Things with Friends, now playing at Alleyway Theatre.&#160; Kristoffer Díaz is a playwright, librettist, screenwriter, and educator whose work often blends sharp social insight with kinetic, character‑driven storytelling. His play The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and has been widely produced across the country. He most recently wrote the book for the Broadway musical Hell’s Kitchen, [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Barry Privett of Carbon Leaf on 30 Years of Music and Why Live Shows Matter More Than Ever</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/barry-privett-of-carbon-leaf-on-30-years-of-music-and-why-live-shows-matter-more-than-ever/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:30:17 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Barry Privett, lead singer of the band Carbon Leaf. Formed in 1992, Carbon Leaf is a Virginia-based band known for blending rock, folk, and Celtic influences into a signature sound. Over three decades, they’ve released numerous albums, toured extensively, and built a devoted fan base. Their latest release, Time is the Playground, continues to showcase their knack for storytelling and rich, melodic songwriting. Carbon Leaf is coming to Buffalo [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Barry Privett, lead singer of the band Carbon Leaf. Formed in 1992, Carbon Leaf is a Virginia-based band known for blending rock, folk, and Celtic influences into a signature sound. Over]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Barry Privett, lead singer of the band Carbon Leaf. Formed in 1992, Carbon Leaf is a Virginia-based band known for blending rock, folk, and Celtic influences into a signature sound. Over three decades, they’ve released numerous albums, toured extensively, and built a devoted fan base. Their latest release, Time is the Playground, continues to showcase their knack for storytelling and rich, melodic songwriting. Carbon Leaf is coming to Buffalo [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Barry Privett, lead singer of the band Carbon Leaf. Formed in 1992, Carbon Leaf is a Virginia-based band known for blending rock, folk, and Celtic influences into a signature sound. Over three decades, they’ve released numerous albums, toured extensively, and built a devoted fan base. Their latest release, Time is the Playground, continues to showcase their knack for storytelling and rich, melodic songwriting. Carbon Leaf is coming to Buffalo [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Gotham Comes to Kleinhans: James Olmstead on Batman in Concert</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/gotham-comes-to-kleinhans-james-olmstead-on-batman-in-concert/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:08:46 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with James Olmstead.&#160; James Olmstead is a Broadway and symphonic music director, arranger, and orchestrator known for his work on both stage and concert productions. He specializes in creating live orchestral arrangements of iconic film scores, combining precision, creativity, and a deep understanding of complex musical textures. Olmstead arranged the Danny Elfman score for Tim Burton’s Batman: In Concert, presented by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on March 14, 2026, at [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with James Olmstead.&#160; James Olmstead is a Broadway and symphonic music director, arranger, and orchestrator known for his work on both stage and concert productions. He specializes in cr]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with James Olmstead.&#160; James Olmstead is a Broadway and symphonic music director, arranger, and orchestrator known for his work on both stage and concert productions. He specializes in creating live orchestral arrangements of iconic film scores, combining precision, creativity, and a deep understanding of complex musical textures. Olmstead arranged the Danny Elfman score for Tim Burton’s Batman: In Concert, presented by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on March 14, 2026, at [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with James Olmstead.&#160; James Olmstead is a Broadway and symphonic music director, arranger, and orchestrator known for his work on both stage and concert productions. He specializes in creating live orchestral arrangements of iconic film scores, combining precision, creativity, and a deep understanding of complex musical textures. Olmstead arranged the Danny Elfman score for Tim Burton’s Batman: In Concert, presented by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on March 14, 2026, at [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:19:09</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1590762587688.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Danté Williams on Building Platforms Without Boundaries</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/dante-williams-on-building-platforms-without-boundaries/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:05:59 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Dante Williams, host of the No Label Podcast. Dante Williams, an East Side Buffalo native and versatile creative, has built a career blending music, art, fashion, and media, co-creating the respected No Label The Podcast with Nelson Clark. He also runs his own production company, Beyond Prolific Productions, and contributes regularly to NYC-based BLEU Magazine’s content production. No Label on INSPIRATION is an immersive cultural event at Legacy House [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Dante Williams, host of the No Label Podcast. Dante Williams, an East Side Buffalo native and versatile creative, has built a career blending music, art, fashion, and media, co-creating ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Dante Williams, host of the No Label Podcast. Dante Williams, an East Side Buffalo native and versatile creative, has built a career blending music, art, fashion, and media, co-creating the respected No Label The Podcast with Nelson Clark. He also runs his own production company, Beyond Prolific Productions, and contributes regularly to NYC-based BLEU Magazine’s content production. No Label on INSPIRATION is an immersive cultural event at Legacy House [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Dante Williams, host of the No Label Podcast. Dante Williams, an East Side Buffalo native and versatile creative, has built a career blending music, art, fashion, and media, co-creating the respected No Label The Podcast with Nelson Clark. He also runs his own production company, Beyond Prolific Productions, and contributes regularly to NYC-based BLEU Magazine’s content production. No Label on INSPIRATION is an immersive cultural event at Legacy House [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:16:36</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Dante Williams, host of the No Label Podcast. Dante Williams, an East Side Buffalo native and versatile creative, has built a career blending music, art, fashion, and media, co-creating the respected No Label The Podcast with Nelson Clark. He also runs his own production company, Beyond Prolific Productions, and contributes regularly to NYC-based BLEU Magazine’s content production. No Label on INSPIRATION is an immersive cultural event at Legacy House [...]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-262.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Different from the Rest: Exploring the Art and Legacy of AP Gorny</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/different-from-the-rest-exploring-the-art-and-legacy-of-ap-gorny/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Heather Gring, Rare Book Curator at the Buffalo &#38; Erie County Public Library, and Michael Bosworth, Executive Director of WNY Book Arts Center, about the exhibition AP Gorny: Different from the Rest. The exhibition showcases the work of AP (Anthony Peter) Gorny, a Buffalo-born artist whose career defies easy categorization. Known nationally as a master printmaker, Gorny is also a photographer, sculptor, bookmaker, and performance artist. He is a [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Heather Gring, Rare Book Curator at the Buffalo &#38; Erie County Public Library, and Michael Bosworth, Executive Director of WNY Book Arts Center, about the exhibition AP Gorny: Differe]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Heather Gring, Rare Book Curator at the Buffalo &#38; Erie County Public Library, and Michael Bosworth, Executive Director of WNY Book Arts Center, about the exhibition AP Gorny: Different from the Rest. The exhibition showcases the work of AP (Anthony Peter) Gorny, a Buffalo-born artist whose career defies easy categorization. Known nationally as a master printmaker, Gorny is also a photographer, sculptor, bookmaker, and performance artist. He is a [...]]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/6202cfabcc8e77-59640794/2334232/c1e-wp3qohvj0xgsx3r3d-5z3odk74admq-nssvzy.mp3" length="51840911" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Heather Gring, Rare Book Curator at the Buffalo &#38; Erie County Public Library, and Michael Bosworth, Executive Director of WNY Book Arts Center, about the exhibition AP Gorny: Different from the Rest. The exhibition showcases the work of AP (Anthony Peter) Gorny, a Buffalo-born artist whose career defies easy categorization. Known nationally as a master printmaker, Gorny is also a photographer, sculptor, bookmaker, and performance artist. He is a [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:36:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Heather Gring, Rare Book Curator at the Buffalo &#38; Erie County Public Library, and Michael Bosworth, Executive Director of WNY Book Arts Center, about the exhibition AP Gorny: Different from the Rest. The exhibition showcases the work of AP (Anthony Peter) Gorny, a Buffalo-born artist whose career defies easy categorization. Known nationally as a master printmaker, Gorny is also a photographer, sculptor, bookmaker, and performance artist. He is a [...]]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>A Conversation with Blockbuster Conductor Anthony Parnther</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/a-conversation-with-blockbuster-conductor-anthony-parnther/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:59:28 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Anthony Parnther, guest conductor of Mozart’s Violin presented by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.&#160; Conductor and Bassoonist Anthony Parnther is in his sixth season as Music Director of California’s San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra. His extraordinary career ranges from leading major symphony orchestras and selling out premieres at Carnegie Hall to collaborating with artists including Joshua Bell, Jessye Norman, RZA from Wu-Tang Clan, and Rihanna. One of today’s foremost film conductors, [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Anthony Parnther, guest conductor of Mozart’s Violin presented by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.&#160; Conductor and Bassoonist Anthony Parnther is in his sixth season as Music Dire]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Anthony Parnther, guest conductor of Mozart’s Violin presented by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.&#160; Conductor and Bassoonist Anthony Parnther is in his sixth season as Music Director of California’s San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra. His extraordinary career ranges from leading major symphony orchestras and selling out premieres at Carnegie Hall to collaborating with artists including Joshua Bell, Jessye Norman, RZA from Wu-Tang Clan, and Rihanna. One of today’s foremost film conductors, [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Anthony Parnther, guest conductor of Mozart’s Violin presented by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.&#160; Conductor and Bassoonist Anthony Parnther is in his sixth season as Music Director of California’s San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra. His extraordinary career ranges from leading major symphony orchestras and selling out premieres at Carnegie Hall to collaborating with artists including Joshua Bell, Jessye Norman, RZA from Wu-Tang Clan, and Rihanna. One of today’s foremost film conductors, [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:19:58</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>BPO UpClose, conversation with double-bassist Jonathan Borden</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/bpo-upclose-conversation-with-double-bassist-jonathan-borden/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:58:09 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra’s double-bassist Jonathan Borden about BPO UpClose.&#160; BPO UpClose is an intimate, in-the-round concert experience in Kleinhans Music Hall’s Mary Seaton Room that places audiences at the heart of the orchestra. Led by concertmaster Nikki Chooi and BPO double bassist Jonathan Borden, the program features shorter works spanning from the Renaissance to the 21st century, with musicians sharing insights and context throughout the performance. Following the concert, [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra’s double-bassist Jonathan Borden about BPO UpClose.&#160; BPO UpClose is an intimate, in-the-round concert experience in Kleinhans Music Hall’s Mary Seaton]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra’s double-bassist Jonathan Borden about BPO UpClose.&#160; BPO UpClose is an intimate, in-the-round concert experience in Kleinhans Music Hall’s Mary Seaton Room that places audiences at the heart of the orchestra. Led by concertmaster Nikki Chooi and BPO double bassist Jonathan Borden, the program features shorter works spanning from the Renaissance to the 21st century, with musicians sharing insights and context throughout the performance. Following the concert, [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra’s double-bassist Jonathan Borden about BPO UpClose.&#160; BPO UpClose is an intimate, in-the-round concert experience in Kleinhans Music Hall’s Mary Seaton Room that places audiences at the heart of the orchestra. Led by concertmaster Nikki Chooi and BPO double bassist Jonathan Borden, the program features shorter works spanning from the Renaissance to the 21st century, with musicians sharing insights and context throughout the performance. Following the concert, [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/600x600WebBoxUpClose3SPEC-3.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Sugar, Booze, an Unexpected Apology, and Big Holiday Energy with Ana Gasteyer</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/sugar-booze-an-unexpected-apology-and-big-holiday-energy-with-ana-gasteyer/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:26:59 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Ana Gasteyer.&#160; Ana Gasteyer is an actor, singer, and comedian best known for her six seasons on Saturday Night Live. She has made countless television appearances, in addition to an extensive stage career (including starring as Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway). Gasteyer is also an accomplished vocalist with multiple albums that highlight her sharp wit and jazz-infused musical style.&#160; Gasteyer is bringing her Sugar &#38; Booze: A Holiday Spectacular [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Ana Gasteyer.&#160; Ana Gasteyer is an actor, singer, and comedian best known for her six seasons on Saturday Night Live. She has made countless television appearances, in addition to an]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Ana Gasteyer.&#160; Ana Gasteyer is an actor, singer, and comedian best known for her six seasons on Saturday Night Live. She has made countless television appearances, in addition to an extensive stage career (including starring as Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway). Gasteyer is also an accomplished vocalist with multiple albums that highlight her sharp wit and jazz-infused musical style.&#160; Gasteyer is bringing her Sugar &#38; Booze: A Holiday Spectacular [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Ana Gasteyer.&#160; Ana Gasteyer is an actor, singer, and comedian best known for her six seasons on Saturday Night Live. She has made countless television appearances, in addition to an extensive stage career (including starring as Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway). Gasteyer is also an accomplished vocalist with multiple albums that highlight her sharp wit and jazz-infused musical style.&#160; Gasteyer is bringing her Sugar &#38; Booze: A Holiday Spectacular [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<ssp:title>Sugar, Booze, an Unexpected Apology, and Big Holiday Energy with Ana Gasteyer</ssp:title>
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	<itunes:duration>00:16:32</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Ana Gasteyer.&#160; Ana Gasteyer is an actor, singer, and comedian best known for her six seasons on Saturday Night Live. She has made countless television appearances, in addition to an extensive stage career (including starring as Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway). Gasteyer is also an accomplished vocalist with multiple albums that highlight her sharp wit and jazz-infused musical style.&#160; Gasteyer is bringing her Sugar &#38; Booze: A Holiday Spectacular [...]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/245234202_417883796366726_4055902572863795983_n.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Playwright Terry Guest on the power of new plays and the roots of OAK on stage at Alleyway Theatre</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/playwright-terry-guest-on-the-power-of-new-plays-and-the-roots-of-oak-on-stage-at-alleyway-theatre/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:17:08 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Terry Guest, playwright of OAK at Alleyway Theatre.  Terry Guest is an award winning playwright, actor, director and producer. His play The Magnolia Ballet had its National New Play Network (NNPN) rolling world premiere in 2022. Other plays include: Marie Antionette and the Magical Negros, Milo Imagines the World,&#160; At The Wake of a Dead Drag Queen, Nightbirds, Andy Warhol Presents: The Cocaine Play, and A Ghost in Satin. [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Terry Guest, playwright of OAK at Alleyway Theatre.  Terry Guest is an award winning playwright, actor, director and producer. His play The Magnolia Ballet had its National New Play Netw]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Terry Guest, playwright of OAK at Alleyway Theatre.  Terry Guest is an award winning playwright, actor, director and producer. His play The Magnolia Ballet had its National New Play Network (NNPN) rolling world premiere in 2022. Other plays include: Marie Antionette and the Magical Negros, Milo Imagines the World,&#160; At The Wake of a Dead Drag Queen, Nightbirds, Andy Warhol Presents: The Cocaine Play, and A Ghost in Satin. [...]]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/6202cfabcc8e77-59640794/2175330/c1e-kn68ghg7836ux307p-z3p4dnr7t4v7-vaojvy.mp3" length="32298984" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Terry Guest, playwright of OAK at Alleyway Theatre.  Terry Guest is an award winning playwright, actor, director and producer. His play The Magnolia Ballet had its National New Play Network (NNPN) rolling world premiere in 2022. Other plays include: Marie Antionette and the Magical Negros, Milo Imagines the World,&#160; At The Wake of a Dead Drag Queen, Nightbirds, Andy Warhol Presents: The Cocaine Play, and A Ghost in Satin. [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:22:26</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Terry Guest, playwright of OAK at Alleyway Theatre.  Terry Guest is an award winning playwright, actor, director and producer. His play The Magnolia Ballet had its National New Play Network (NNPN) rolling world premiere in 2022. Other plays include: Marie Antionette and the Magical Negros, Milo Imagines the World,&#160; At The Wake of a Dead Drag Queen, Nightbirds, Andy Warhol Presents: The Cocaine Play, and A Ghost in Satin. [...]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot-194.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>UB’s Season of Sound: Conversations with Eric Huebner and Alex Sesenton</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/ubs-season-of-sound-conversations-with-eric-huebner-and-alex-sesenton/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 02:32:54 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Eric Huebner and Alex Sesenton.&#160;&#160; Eric Huebner is an Associate Professor and Chair of Music at the University at Buffalo (SUNY) where he maintains a studio of graduate and undergraduate piano majors and minors and teaches courses in 20th century piano music and piano literature. Alex Sesenton is the Associate Director of Community Engagement and Concert Director at UB.&#160;&#160; UB School of Music has an incredible and robust season [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Eric Huebner and Alex Sesenton.&#160;&#160; Eric Huebner is an Associate Professor and Chair of Music at the University at Buffalo (SUNY) where he maintains a studio of graduate and unde]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Eric Huebner and Alex Sesenton.&#160;&#160; Eric Huebner is an Associate Professor and Chair of Music at the University at Buffalo (SUNY) where he maintains a studio of graduate and undergraduate piano majors and minors and teaches courses in 20th century piano music and piano literature. Alex Sesenton is the Associate Director of Community Engagement and Concert Director at UB.&#160;&#160; UB School of Music has an incredible and robust season [...]]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/6202cfabcc8e77-59640794/2170905/c1e-jn6zmh56w97h0odkq-dmx2rq9qu4xq-h91hz8.mp3" length="44748679" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Eric Huebner and Alex Sesenton.&#160;&#160; Eric Huebner is an Associate Professor and Chair of Music at the University at Buffalo (SUNY) where he maintains a studio of graduate and undergraduate piano majors and minors and teaches courses in 20th century piano music and piano literature. Alex Sesenton is the Associate Director of Community Engagement and Concert Director at UB.&#160;&#160; UB School of Music has an incredible and robust season [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:31:05</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Eric Huebner and Alex Sesenton.&#160;&#160; Eric Huebner is an Associate Professor and Chair of Music at the University at Buffalo (SUNY) where he maintains a studio of graduate and undergraduate piano majors and minors and teaches courses in 20th century piano music and piano literature. Alex Sesenton is the Associate Director of Community Engagement and Concert Director at UB.&#160;&#160; UB School of Music has an incredible and robust season [...]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/AD-UB-Music.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Laughing Out Loud with Preacher Lawson: Comedy, Life, and the Art of Connection</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/laughing-out-loud-with-preacher-lawson-comedy-life-and-the-art-of-connection/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:16:02 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Preacher Lawson.&#160; Preacher Lawson is a comedian best known for his energetic delivery, physical comedy, and charismatic stage presence. He gained national recognition as a finalist on America’s Got Talent in 2017 and returned for AGT: The Champions in 2019. Lawson also has a strong online following, sharing stand-up clips, cooking videos, and vlogs on his popular YouTube channel. Preacher Lawson is performing at the Buffalo State Performing Arts [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Preacher Lawson.&#160; Preacher Lawson is a comedian best known for his energetic delivery, physical comedy, and charismatic stage presence. He gained national recognition as a finalist ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Preacher Lawson.&#160; Preacher Lawson is a comedian best known for his energetic delivery, physical comedy, and charismatic stage presence. He gained national recognition as a finalist on America’s Got Talent in 2017 and returned for AGT: The Champions in 2019. Lawson also has a strong online following, sharing stand-up clips, cooking videos, and vlogs on his popular YouTube channel. Preacher Lawson is performing at the Buffalo State Performing Arts [...]]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/6202cfabcc8e77-59640794/2165071/c1e-7xjo6a97kpvs29m90-0v75p5pob7n5-f0vaqx.mp3" length="19009491" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Preacher Lawson.&#160; Preacher Lawson is a comedian best known for his energetic delivery, physical comedy, and charismatic stage presence. He gained national recognition as a finalist on America’s Got Talent in 2017 and returned for AGT: The Champions in 2019. Lawson also has a strong online following, sharing stand-up clips, cooking videos, and vlogs on his popular YouTube channel. Preacher Lawson is performing at the Buffalo State Performing Arts [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<ssp:title>Laughing Out Loud with Preacher Lawson: Comedy, Life, and the Art of Connection</ssp:title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:13:12</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Preacher Lawson.&#160; Preacher Lawson is a comedian best known for his energetic delivery, physical comedy, and charismatic stage presence. He gained national recognition as a finalist on America’s Got Talent in 2017 and returned for AGT: The Champions in 2019. Lawson also has a strong online following, sharing stand-up clips, cooking videos, and vlogs on his popular YouTube channel. Preacher Lawson is performing at the Buffalo State Performing Arts [...]]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Flipping the Script: Sandy Rustin on Writing Women Who Take the Lead in Farce</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/flipping-the-script-sandy-rustin-on-writing-women-who-take-the-lead-in-farce/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:19:05 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Sandy Rustin, actor and playwright of The Cottage at Alleyway Theatre. Sandy Rustin is a prolific American playwright, librettist, and actress whose works often blend sharp wit, feminist perspective, and a fresh take on classic forms. She is best known for The Cottage, which premiered on Broadway in July 2023, after years of regional productions, as well as her adaptation of Clue, which has become one of the most-produced [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Sandy Rustin, actor and playwright of The Cottage at Alleyway Theatre. Sandy Rustin is a prolific American playwright, librettist, and actress whose works often blend sharp wit, feminist]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Sandy Rustin, actor and playwright of The Cottage at Alleyway Theatre. Sandy Rustin is a prolific American playwright, librettist, and actress whose works often blend sharp wit, feminist perspective, and a fresh take on classic forms. She is best known for The Cottage, which premiered on Broadway in July 2023, after years of regional productions, as well as her adaptation of Clue, which has become one of the most-produced [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Melissa Etheridge Brings the Yes We Are Tour to Buffalo</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/melissa-etheridge-brings-the-yes-we-are-tour-to-buffalo/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:49:55 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Melissa Etheridge.&#160; Melissa Etheridge is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and activist whose powerful voice and raw honesty have defined her decades-long career. Known for hits that blend rock, folk, and soul, she has captivated audiences with both her music and her fearless storytelling. Beyond her artistry, Melissa is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and cancer awareness.&#160; She is currently on the road with Indigo Girls for the Yes We [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Melissa Etheridge.&#160; Melissa Etheridge is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and activist whose powerful voice and raw honesty have defined her decades-long career. Known for hits th]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Melissa Etheridge.&#160; Melissa Etheridge is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and activist whose powerful voice and raw honesty have defined her decades-long career. Known for hits that blend rock, folk, and soul, she has captivated audiences with both her music and her fearless storytelling. Beyond her artistry, Melissa is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and cancer awareness.&#160; She is currently on the road with Indigo Girls for the Yes We [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Melissa Etheridge.&#160; Melissa Etheridge is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and activist whose powerful voice and raw honesty have defined her decades-long career. Known for hits that blend rock, folk, and soul, she has captivated audiences with both her music and her fearless storytelling. Beyond her artistry, Melissa is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and cancer awareness.&#160; She is currently on the road with Indigo Girls for the Yes We [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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<item>
	<title>Kimberley Rampersad’s Triple Bill at Shaw Festival Theatre, A Season of Musicals, Jazz, and Drama</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/kimberley-rampersads-triple-bill-at-shaw-festival-theatre-a-season-of-musicals-jazz-and-drama/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:26:58 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kimberley Rampersad, Associate Artistic Director of The Shaw Festival, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, in Ontario, Canada.&#160;&#160; Set against the backdrop of charming Victorian architecture and scenic vineyards, The Shaw Festival, was named for George Bernard Shaw, an influential Irish playwright and critic of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his wit, social commentary, and prolific body of work that challenged societal norms.&#160; Kimberley Rampersad is in her 10th [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kimberley Rampersad, Associate Artistic Director of The Shaw Festival, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, in Ontario, Canada.&#160;&#160; Set against the backdrop of charming Victorian architecture]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kimberley Rampersad, Associate Artistic Director of The Shaw Festival, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, in Ontario, Canada.&#160;&#160; Set against the backdrop of charming Victorian architecture and scenic vineyards, The Shaw Festival, was named for George Bernard Shaw, an influential Irish playwright and critic of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his wit, social commentary, and prolific body of work that challenged societal norms.&#160; Kimberley Rampersad is in her 10th [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Celebrating 50 Years of Shakespeare in Delaware Park: Conversation with Lisa Ludwig on legacy, laughs, and logistical magic</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/celebrating-50-years-of-shakespeare-in-delaware-park-conversation-with-lisa-ludwig-on-legacy-laughs-and-logistical-magic/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:37:12 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Lisa Ludwig, Executive Director of Shakespeare in Delaware Park.&#160;&#160; Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, Shakespeare in Delaware Park is a beloved summer tradition in Buffalo’s Olmsted‑designed Delaware Park, offering free, professional Shakespeare performances under the stars on the iconic “Shakespeare Hill” near Hoyt Lake and the Rose Garden. Founded in 1976 by Saul Elkin, it has grown into the second-oldest and one of the largest outdoor Shakespeare festivals in the [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Lisa Ludwig, Executive Director of Shakespeare in Delaware Park.&#160;&#160; Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, Shakespeare in Delaware Park is a beloved summer tradition in Buffalo’s Olm]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Lisa Ludwig, Executive Director of Shakespeare in Delaware Park.&#160;&#160; Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, Shakespeare in Delaware Park is a beloved summer tradition in Buffalo’s Olmsted‑designed Delaware Park, offering free, professional Shakespeare performances under the stars on the iconic “Shakespeare Hill” near Hoyt Lake and the Rose Garden. Founded in 1976 by Saul Elkin, it has grown into the second-oldest and one of the largest outdoor Shakespeare festivals in the [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Lisa Ludwig, Executive Director of Shakespeare in Delaware Park.&#160;&#160; Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, Shakespeare in Delaware Park is a beloved summer tradition in Buffalo’s Olmsted‑designed Delaware Park, offering free, professional Shakespeare performances under the stars on the iconic “Shakespeare Hill” near Hoyt Lake and the Rose Garden. Founded in 1976 by Saul Elkin, it has grown into the second-oldest and one of the largest outdoor Shakespeare festivals in the [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Theatre That Bites Back: Keelie Sheridan on Directing &#8216;Crocodile Fever&#8217; at ICTC</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/theatre-that-bites-back-keelie-sheridan-on-directing-crocodile-fever-at-ictc/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:37:02 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Keelie Sheridan, artistic director of Irish Classical Theatre Company and director of Crocodile Fever.&#160; Set in Northern Ireland in 1989, Crocodile Fever, a surreal black comedy, follows two estranged sisters who reunite after their father&#8217;s supposed death—only to discover he’s still alive, igniting a wild, blood-soaked reckoning. Fueled by gin, 80s anthems, and a chainsaw, this fierce and unhinged story of sisterhood rages against family legacy and the looming [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Keelie Sheridan, artistic director of Irish Classical Theatre Company and director of Crocodile Fever.&#160; Set in Northern Ireland in 1989, Crocodile Fever, a surreal black comedy, fol]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Keelie Sheridan, artistic director of Irish Classical Theatre Company and director of Crocodile Fever.&#160; Set in Northern Ireland in 1989, Crocodile Fever, a surreal black comedy, follows two estranged sisters who reunite after their father&#8217;s supposed death—only to discover he’s still alive, igniting a wild, blood-soaked reckoning. Fueled by gin, 80s anthems, and a chainsaw, this fierce and unhinged story of sisterhood rages against family legacy and the looming [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Keelie Sheridan, artistic director of Irish Classical Theatre Company and director of Crocodile Fever.&#160; Set in Northern Ireland in 1989, Crocodile Fever, a surreal black comedy, follows two estranged sisters who reunite after their father&#8217;s supposed death—only to discover he’s still alive, igniting a wild, blood-soaked reckoning. Fueled by gin, 80s anthems, and a chainsaw, this fierce and unhinged story of sisterhood rages against family legacy and the looming [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Artpark at 50: Dave Wedekindt on Music, Marketing &#038; the Future</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/artpark-at-50-dave-wedekindt-on-music-marketing-the-future/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:30:43 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Dave Wedekindt, President of Artpark.&#160; Artpark is a renowned cultural venue located on the scenic Niagara River Gorge in Western New York, offering a unique blend of art, nature, and community. Established in 1974, it hosts a variety of performances, festivals, and events that attract global talent and diverse audiences.&#160; Dave Wedekindt joined Artpark in 2018 as Director of Marketing &#38; Sales, bringing expertise in performing arts marketing, sales, [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Dave Wedekindt, President of Artpark.&#160; Artpark is a renowned cultural venue located on the scenic Niagara River Gorge in Western New York, offering a unique blend of art, nature, an]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Dave Wedekindt, President of Artpark.&#160; Artpark is a renowned cultural venue located on the scenic Niagara River Gorge in Western New York, offering a unique blend of art, nature, and community. Established in 1974, it hosts a variety of performances, festivals, and events that attract global talent and diverse audiences.&#160; Dave Wedekindt joined Artpark in 2018 as Director of Marketing &#38; Sales, bringing expertise in performing arts marketing, sales, [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Dave Wedekindt, President of Artpark.&#160; Artpark is a renowned cultural venue located on the scenic Niagara River Gorge in Western New York, offering a unique blend of art, nature, and community. Established in 1974, it hosts a variety of performances, festivals, and events that attract global talent and diverse audiences.&#160; Dave Wedekindt joined Artpark in 2018 as Director of Marketing &#38; Sales, bringing expertise in performing arts marketing, sales, [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Kishi Bashi: Orchestrating the End of the World (and Other Joyful Acts)</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/kishi-bashi-orchestrating-the-end-of-the-world-and-other-joyful-acts/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 13:35:35 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kishi Bashi about his upcoming performance at Babeville Buffalo, Asbury Hall on May 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM. Tickets are available here.&#160; Kishi Bashi is the stage name of Kaoru Ishibashi, a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer known for his innovative blend of indie pop, classical, and experimental music. In 2024 he released Kantos, a party album about the possible end of humanity as we know it, at turns deeply [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kishi Bashi about his upcoming performance at Babeville Buffalo, Asbury Hall on May 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM. Tickets are available here.&#160; Kishi Bashi is the stage name of Kaoru Ishibash]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kishi Bashi about his upcoming performance at Babeville Buffalo, Asbury Hall on May 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM. Tickets are available here.&#160; Kishi Bashi is the stage name of Kaoru Ishibashi, a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer known for his innovative blend of indie pop, classical, and experimental music. In 2024 he released Kantos, a party album about the possible end of humanity as we know it, at turns deeply [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kishi Bashi about his upcoming performance at Babeville Buffalo, Asbury Hall on May 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM. Tickets are available here.&#160; Kishi Bashi is the stage name of Kaoru Ishibashi, a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer known for his innovative blend of indie pop, classical, and experimental music. In 2024 he released Kantos, a party album about the possible end of humanity as we know it, at turns deeply [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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<item>
	<title>Three-time GRAMMY®-nominated artist Ryan Shaw on Channeling R&#038;B Classics—and Creating New Ones</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/three-time-grammy-nominated-artist-ryan-shaw-on-channeling-rb-classics-and-creating-new-ones/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:05:13 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Ryan Shaw, vocalist of Ryan Shaw: Masters of R&#38;B, presented by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 7:30 PM.&#160;&#160; Ryan Shaw is a three-time GRAMMY®-nominated artist whose dynamic career spans Broadway, television, film, and concert stages around the world. He has performed with legends like Van Halen, Bonnie Raitt, and B.B. King, starred on Broadway in Motown: The Musical, and appeared at legendary venues including [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Ryan Shaw, vocalist of Ryan Shaw: Masters of R&#38;B, presented by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 7:30 PM.&#160;&#160; Ryan Shaw is a three-time GRAMMY®-]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Ryan Shaw, vocalist of Ryan Shaw: Masters of R&#38;B, presented by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 7:30 PM.&#160;&#160; Ryan Shaw is a three-time GRAMMY®-nominated artist whose dynamic career spans Broadway, television, film, and concert stages around the world. He has performed with legends like Van Halen, Bonnie Raitt, and B.B. King, starred on Broadway in Motown: The Musical, and appeared at legendary venues including [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Ryan Shaw, vocalist of Ryan Shaw: Masters of R&#38;B, presented by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 7:30 PM.&#160;&#160; Ryan Shaw is a three-time GRAMMY®-nominated artist whose dynamic career spans Broadway, television, film, and concert stages around the world. He has performed with legends like Van Halen, Bonnie Raitt, and B.B. King, starred on Broadway in Motown: The Musical, and appeared at legendary venues including [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Creating Characters and Solving Crimes: A Conversation with Playwright Heidi Armbruster</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/creating-characters-and-solving-crimes-a-conversation-with-playwright-heidi-armbruster/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 13:27:06 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Heidi Armbruster, actor and playwright of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd.&#160;&#160; Heidi Armbruster is a New York-based theater artist committed to creating new work and reimagining classical literature. Her plays—including Mrs. Christie, Dairyland, Scarecrow, and Murder Girl—have been developed and produced at theaters such as Theatreworks, Dorset Theatre Festival, Chautauqua Theater Festival, and Forward Theatre Company. She was commissioned by Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival to adapt The Murder of [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Heidi Armbruster, actor and playwright of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd.&#160;&#160; Heidi Armbruster is a New York-based theater artist committed to creating new work and reimagining clas]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Heidi Armbruster, actor and playwright of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd.&#160;&#160; Heidi Armbruster is a New York-based theater artist committed to creating new work and reimagining classical literature. Her plays—including Mrs. Christie, Dairyland, Scarecrow, and Murder Girl—have been developed and produced at theaters such as Theatreworks, Dorset Theatre Festival, Chautauqua Theater Festival, and Forward Theatre Company. She was commissioned by Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival to adapt The Murder of [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Heidi Armbruster, actor and playwright of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd.&#160;&#160; Heidi Armbruster is a New York-based theater artist committed to creating new work and reimagining classical literature. Her plays—including Mrs. Christie, Dairyland, Scarecrow, and Murder Girl—have been developed and produced at theaters such as Theatreworks, Dorset Theatre Festival, Chautauqua Theater Festival, and Forward Theatre Company. She was commissioned by Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival to adapt The Murder of [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Composing Courage: A Conversation with Composer Paul Moravec and Guest Conductor Dr. Malcolm J. Merriweather on Sanctuary Road and The Montgomery Variations at the BPO</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/composing-courage-a-conversation-with-composer-paul-moravec-and-guest-conductor-dr-malcolm-j-merriweather-on-sanctuary-road-and-the-montgomery-variations-at-the-bpo/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:59:56 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with composer Paul Moravec and guest conductor Dr. Malcolm J. Merriweather about Sanctuary Road, presented by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Kleinhans Music Hall on March 29 at 7:30 PM and March 30 at 2:30 PM.&#160; Sanctuary Road is an oratorio composed by Paul Moravec with librettist Mark Campbell. It draws inspiration from the powerful accounts of abolitionist William Still to honor the courage of those who fought for freedom [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with composer Paul Moravec and guest conductor Dr. Malcolm J. Merriweather about Sanctuary Road, presented by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Kleinhans Music Hall on March 29 at 7:30 PM]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with composer Paul Moravec and guest conductor Dr. Malcolm J. Merriweather about Sanctuary Road, presented by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Kleinhans Music Hall on March 29 at 7:30 PM and March 30 at 2:30 PM.&#160; Sanctuary Road is an oratorio composed by Paul Moravec with librettist Mark Campbell. It draws inspiration from the powerful accounts of abolitionist William Still to honor the courage of those who fought for freedom [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with composer Paul Moravec and guest conductor Dr. Malcolm J. Merriweather about Sanctuary Road, presented by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Kleinhans Music Hall on March 29 at 7:30 PM and March 30 at 2:30 PM.&#160; Sanctuary Road is an oratorio composed by Paul Moravec with librettist Mark Campbell. It draws inspiration from the powerful accounts of abolitionist William Still to honor the courage of those who fought for freedom [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:40:10</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Making the Case for the Arts: Jen Swan-Kilpatrick on ASI’s Mission &#038; the Importance of Community Support</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/making-the-case-for-the-arts-jen-swan-kilpatrick-on-asis-mission-the-importance-of-community-support/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:09:24 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jen Swan-Kilpatrick, Executive Director of Arts Service Inc., about Lawyers for the Arts.   ASI is a vital resource for Buffalo&#8217;s artists and arts organizations, offering grants, calls for work, fiscal sponsorship services, health insurance access, professional development, and their Arts and Economic Prosperity Report.&#160; Presented by ASI, Lawyers for the Arts is a charity concert featuring legal professionals showing off their musical talents while supporting the arts.&#160; The event [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jen Swan-Kilpatrick, Executive Director of Arts Service Inc., about Lawyers for the Arts.   ASI is a vital resource for Buffalo&#8217;s artists and arts organizations, offering grants, c]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jen Swan-Kilpatrick, Executive Director of Arts Service Inc., about Lawyers for the Arts.   ASI is a vital resource for Buffalo&#8217;s artists and arts organizations, offering grants, calls for work, fiscal sponsorship services, health insurance access, professional development, and their Arts and Economic Prosperity Report.&#160; Presented by ASI, Lawyers for the Arts is a charity concert featuring legal professionals showing off their musical talents while supporting the arts.&#160; The event [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jen Swan-Kilpatrick, Executive Director of Arts Service Inc., about Lawyers for the Arts.   ASI is a vital resource for Buffalo&#8217;s artists and arts organizations, offering grants, calls for work, fiscal sponsorship services, health insurance access, professional development, and their Arts and Economic Prosperity Report.&#160; Presented by ASI, Lawyers for the Arts is a charity concert featuring legal professionals showing off their musical talents while supporting the arts.&#160; The event [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Conversation with Erica Murray, playwright of &#8216;The Loved Ones&#8217; at ICTC</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/conversation-with-erica-murray-playwright-of-the-loved-ones-at-ictc/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Erica Murray, playwright of The Loved Ones.  Set in a secluded farmhouse in West Clare, The Loved Ones centers on Nell and her daughter-in-law, Orla, who gather to scatter the ashes of Nell’s son, Robin. What begins as a solemn weekend of remembrance quickly takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of Cheryl-Ann, an American tourist seeking solace in the Irish countryside. The situation becomes more complicated when Gabby, [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Erica Murray, playwright of The Loved Ones.  Set in a secluded farmhouse in West Clare, The Loved Ones centers on Nell and her daughter-in-law, Orla, who gather to scatter the ashes of N]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Erica Murray, playwright of The Loved Ones.  Set in a secluded farmhouse in West Clare, The Loved Ones centers on Nell and her daughter-in-law, Orla, who gather to scatter the ashes of Nell’s son, Robin. What begins as a solemn weekend of remembrance quickly takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of Cheryl-Ann, an American tourist seeking solace in the Irish countryside. The situation becomes more complicated when Gabby, [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Erica Murray, playwright of The Loved Ones.  Set in a secluded farmhouse in West Clare, The Loved Ones centers on Nell and her daughter-in-law, Orla, who gather to scatter the ashes of Nell’s son, Robin. What begins as a solemn weekend of remembrance quickly takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of Cheryl-Ann, an American tourist seeking solace in the Irish countryside. The situation becomes more complicated when Gabby, [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Murray-300.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Zodiaque Dance Company Celebrates 50 Years, Conversation with co-directors, Kerry Ring and Michael Deeb Weaver</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/zodiaque-dance-company-celebrates-50-years-conversation-with-co-directors-kerry-ring-and-michael-deeb-weaver/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:02:57 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.buffalorising.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=211668</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kerry Ring and Michael Deeb Weaver, co-directors of the Zodiaque Dance Company Celebration 50 Spring Program at UB Center for the Arts.   Zodiaque Dance Company, UB’s premier pre-professional dance company, celebrates its 50th anniversary with a dynamic concert at UBCFA this spring. The program will showcase a diverse range of dance styles, featuring original and re-staged works by UB faculty, alumni, guest artists, and current students, with new sets, [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kerry Ring and Michael Deeb Weaver, co-directors of the Zodiaque Dance Company Celebration 50 Spring Program at UB Center for the Arts.   Zodiaque Dance Company, UB’s premier pre-profess]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kerry Ring and Michael Deeb Weaver, co-directors of the Zodiaque Dance Company Celebration 50 Spring Program at UB Center for the Arts.   Zodiaque Dance Company, UB’s premier pre-professional dance company, celebrates its 50th anniversary with a dynamic concert at UBCFA this spring. The program will showcase a diverse range of dance styles, featuring original and re-staged works by UB faculty, alumni, guest artists, and current students, with new sets, [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kerry Ring and Michael Deeb Weaver, co-directors of the Zodiaque Dance Company Celebration 50 Spring Program at UB Center for the Arts.   Zodiaque Dance Company, UB’s premier pre-professional dance company, celebrates its 50th anniversary with a dynamic concert at UBCFA this spring. The program will showcase a diverse range of dance styles, featuring original and re-staged works by UB faculty, alumni, guest artists, and current students, with new sets, [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:26:55</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kerry Ring and Michael Deeb Weaver, co-directors of the Zodiaque Dance Company Celebration 50 Spring Program at UB Center for the Arts.   Zodiaque Dance Company, UB’s premier pre-professional dance company, celebrates its 50th anniversary with a dynamic concert at UBCFA this spring. The program will showcase a diverse range of dance styles, featuring original and re-staged works by UB faculty, alumni, guest artists, and current students, with new sets, [...]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Zodiaque-300.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Playwright Karissa Murrell Myers on the thrill of long-from storytelling and the power of image in live theatre</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/playwright-karissa-murrell-myers-on-the-thrill-of-long-from-storytelling-and-the-power-of-image-in-live-theatre/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:18:01 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Karissa Murrell Myers, artistic director of Bramble Theater, actor, director, playwright of Black Bear Island at Alleyway Theatre. Karissa Murrell Myers is an award-winning Filipino American theatre artist based in Chicago. Her work in acting, playwriting, and advocacy for diversity has been recognized in American Theatre Magazine, and her plays have been produced at numerous prestigious theatres, including Goodman Theatre, The&#160; Court Theatre, and Renaissance Theaterworks. In Black Bear [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Karissa Murrell Myers, artistic director of Bramble Theater, actor, director, playwright of Black Bear Island at Alleyway Theatre. Karissa Murrell Myers is an award-winning Filipino Amer]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Karissa Murrell Myers, artistic director of Bramble Theater, actor, director, playwright of Black Bear Island at Alleyway Theatre. Karissa Murrell Myers is an award-winning Filipino American theatre artist based in Chicago. Her work in acting, playwriting, and advocacy for diversity has been recognized in American Theatre Magazine, and her plays have been produced at numerous prestigious theatres, including Goodman Theatre, The&#160; Court Theatre, and Renaissance Theaterworks. In Black Bear [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Karissa Murrell Myers, artistic director of Bramble Theater, actor, director, playwright of Black Bear Island at Alleyway Theatre. Karissa Murrell Myers is an award-winning Filipino American theatre artist based in Chicago. Her work in acting, playwriting, and advocacy for diversity has been recognized in American Theatre Magazine, and her plays have been produced at numerous prestigious theatres, including Goodman Theatre, The&#160; Court Theatre, and Renaissance Theaterworks. In Black Bear [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<ssp:title>Playwright Karissa Murrell Myers on the thrill of long-from storytelling and the power of image in live theatre</ssp:title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Gabriella McKinley, Director, 2nd Gen&#8217;s &#8216;The Niceties&#8217; on the Power of Empathy and Theatre’s Role in Meaningful Conversations</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/gabriella-mckinley-director-2nd-gens-the-niceties-on-the-power-of-empathy-and-theatres-role-in-meaningful-conversations/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:43:55 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Gabriella Jean McKinley, director of Second Generation Theatre Company’s production of The Niceties.  Gabriella Jean McKinley holds a B.A in Theater Arts from Buffalo State University. She recently won her first Artie Award for her role in The Color Purple as Celie produced by Ujima Co. Inc, Shea&#8217;s 710, Second Generation Theatre. Gabriella has appeared in several professional productions across WNY, including Toni Stone (Toni Stone/ Ujima Theater) and [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Gabriella Jean McKinley, director of Second Generation Theatre Company’s production of The Niceties.  Gabriella Jean McKinley holds a B.A in Theater Arts from Buffalo State University. S]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Gabriella Jean McKinley, director of Second Generation Theatre Company’s production of The Niceties.  Gabriella Jean McKinley holds a B.A in Theater Arts from Buffalo State University. She recently won her first Artie Award for her role in The Color Purple as Celie produced by Ujima Co. Inc, Shea&#8217;s 710, Second Generation Theatre. Gabriella has appeared in several professional productions across WNY, including Toni Stone (Toni Stone/ Ujima Theater) and [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Gabriella Jean McKinley, director of Second Generation Theatre Company’s production of The Niceties.  Gabriella Jean McKinley holds a B.A in Theater Arts from Buffalo State University. She recently won her first Artie Award for her role in The Color Purple as Celie produced by Ujima Co. Inc, Shea&#8217;s 710, Second Generation Theatre. Gabriella has appeared in several professional productions across WNY, including Toni Stone (Toni Stone/ Ujima Theater) and [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<ssp:title>Gabriella McKinley, Director, 2nd Gen&#8217;s &#8216;The Niceties&#8217; on the Power of Empathy and Theatre’s Role in Meaningful Conversations</ssp:title>
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	<itunes:duration>00:22:34</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Gabriella Jean McKinley, director of Second Generation Theatre Company’s production of The Niceties.  Gabriella Jean McKinley holds a B.A in Theater Arts from Buffalo State University. She recently won her first Artie Award for her role in The Color Purple as Celie produced by Ujima Co. Inc, Shea&#8217;s 710, Second Generation Theatre. Gabriella has appeared in several professional productions across WNY, including Toni Stone (Toni Stone/ Ujima Theater) and [...]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Niceties-Sq-300.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Kevin Zak, playwright of &#8216;A Kidman Carol: A Gay Dementia on Australian Dames&#8217; at Alleyway Theatre</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/kevin-zak-playwright-of-a-kidman-carol-a-gay-dementia-on-australian-dames-at-alleyway-theatre/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.buffalorising.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=208095</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kevin Zak, playwright of A Kidman Carol: A Gay Dementia on Australian Dames at Alleyway Theatre. Kevin Zak is a Queerty-nominated comedian, writer, and Lucille Lortel-nominated actor known for his work in television and theater. Currently, he is on the writing team of the Broadway musical Death Becomes Her. Kevin’s current theatrical works include Ginger Twinsies: A Parent Trap Parody of Lohan Proportions, and A Kidman Carol: A Gay [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kevin Zak, playwright of A Kidman Carol: A Gay Dementia on Australian Dames at Alleyway Theatre. Kevin Zak is a Queerty-nominated comedian, writer, and Lucille Lortel-nominated actor kno]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kevin Zak, playwright of A Kidman Carol: A Gay Dementia on Australian Dames at Alleyway Theatre. Kevin Zak is a Queerty-nominated comedian, writer, and Lucille Lortel-nominated actor known for his work in television and theater. Currently, he is on the writing team of the Broadway musical Death Becomes Her. Kevin’s current theatrical works include Ginger Twinsies: A Parent Trap Parody of Lohan Proportions, and A Kidman Carol: A Gay [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kevin Zak, playwright of A Kidman Carol: A Gay Dementia on Australian Dames at Alleyway Theatre. Kevin Zak is a Queerty-nominated comedian, writer, and Lucille Lortel-nominated actor known for his work in television and theater. Currently, he is on the writing team of the Broadway musical Death Becomes Her. Kevin’s current theatrical works include Ginger Twinsies: A Parent Trap Parody of Lohan Proportions, and A Kidman Carol: A Gay [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kevin Zak, playwright of A Kidman Carol: A Gay Dementia on Australian Dames at Alleyway Theatre. Kevin Zak is a Queerty-nominated comedian, writer, and Lucille Lortel-nominated actor known for his work in television and theater. Currently, he is on the writing team of the Broadway musical Death Becomes Her. Kevin’s current theatrical works include Ginger Twinsies: A Parent Trap Parody of Lohan Proportions, and A Kidman Carol: A Gay [...]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Headshot-Zak-300.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Fascinatin&#8217; Rhythm: A Deep Dive into jazz and Gershwin&#8217;s Legacy with Maestro Byron Stripling</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/fascinatin-rhythm-a-deep-dive-into-jazz-and-gershwins-legacy-with-maestro-byron-stripling/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:14:53 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Byron Stripling, guest conductor of Fascinatin’ Rhythm: A Gershwin Celebration, presented by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, November 16 at 7:30 PM.&#160;&#160; Byron Stripling is the artistic director and conductor of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra. He debuted at Carnegie Hall with Skitch Henderson and the New York Pops and has performed with major orchestras, including the Boston Pops and National Symphony. Featured at the Hollywood Bowl and on [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Byron Stripling, guest conductor of Fascinatin’ Rhythm: A Gershwin Celebration, presented by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, November 16 at 7:30 PM.&#160;&#160; Byron Str]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Byron Stripling, guest conductor of Fascinatin’ Rhythm: A Gershwin Celebration, presented by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, November 16 at 7:30 PM.&#160;&#160; Byron Stripling is the artistic director and conductor of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra. He debuted at Carnegie Hall with Skitch Henderson and the New York Pops and has performed with major orchestras, including the Boston Pops and National Symphony. Featured at the Hollywood Bowl and on [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Byron Stripling, guest conductor of Fascinatin’ Rhythm: A Gershwin Celebration, presented by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, November 16 at 7:30 PM.&#160;&#160; Byron Stripling is the artistic director and conductor of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra. He debuted at Carnegie Hall with Skitch Henderson and the New York Pops and has performed with major orchestras, including the Boston Pops and National Symphony. Featured at the Hollywood Bowl and on [...]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/18953027_10213048990924656_9184199389134231763_n-1-1-300.jpg"></itunes:image>
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		<ssp:title>Fascinatin&#8217; Rhythm: A Deep Dive into jazz and Gershwin&#8217;s Legacy with Maestro Byron Stripling</ssp:title>
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	<itunes:duration>00:24:55</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Byron Stripling, guest conductor of Fascinatin’ Rhythm: A Gershwin Celebration, presented by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, November 16 at 7:30 PM.&#160;&#160; Byron Stripling is the artistic director and conductor of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra. He debuted at Carnegie Hall with Skitch Henderson and the New York Pops and has performed with major orchestras, including the Boston Pops and National Symphony. Featured at the Hollywood Bowl and on [...]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/18953027_10213048990924656_9184199389134231763_n-1-1-300.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul: A Deep Dive with the Creator, Christie Baugher</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/the-fitzgeralds-of-st-paul-a-deep-dive-with-the-creator-christie-baugher/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 23:09:30 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.buffalorising.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=205866</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Christie Baugher, who wrote the book, music, and lyrics for The Fitzgeralds of St Paul. Christie Baugher is a Los Angeles-based writer whose musicals include The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul, and Leni Riefenstahl Is Going To Tell You The Truth.  Her work has been produced at iconic venues like Joe&#8217;s Pub and 54 Below, and she received the American Theatre Wing&#8217;s 2022 Jonathan Larson Grant. A graduate of NYU&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Christie Baugher, who wrote the book, music, and lyrics for The Fitzgeralds of St Paul. Christie Baugher is a Los Angeles-based writer whose musicals include The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul,]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Christie Baugher, who wrote the book, music, and lyrics for The Fitzgeralds of St Paul. Christie Baugher is a Los Angeles-based writer whose musicals include The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul, and Leni Riefenstahl Is Going To Tell You The Truth.  Her work has been produced at iconic venues like Joe&#8217;s Pub and 54 Below, and she received the American Theatre Wing&#8217;s 2022 Jonathan Larson Grant. A graduate of NYU&#8217;s [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Christie Baugher, who wrote the book, music, and lyrics for The Fitzgeralds of St Paul. Christie Baugher is a Los Angeles-based writer whose musicals include The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul, and Leni Riefenstahl Is Going To Tell You The Truth.  Her work has been produced at iconic venues like Joe&#8217;s Pub and 54 Below, and she received the American Theatre Wing&#8217;s 2022 Jonathan Larson Grant. A graduate of NYU&#8217;s [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<ssp:title>The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul: A Deep Dive with the Creator, Christie Baugher</ssp:title>
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	<itunes:duration>00:32:39</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Christie Baugher, who wrote the book, music, and lyrics for The Fitzgeralds of St Paul. Christie Baugher is a Los Angeles-based writer whose musicals include The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul, and Leni Riefenstahl Is Going To Tell You The Truth.  Her work has been produced at iconic venues like Joe&#8217;s Pub and 54 Below, and she received the American Theatre Wing&#8217;s 2022 Jonathan Larson Grant. A graduate of NYU&#8217;s [...]]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Debbie Gibson Talks Electric Youth, Broadway, and Her Upcoming Buffalo Tour Stop</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/debbie-gibson-talks-electric-youth-broadway-and-her-upcoming-buffalo-tour-stop/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 18:29:09 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.buffalorising.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=204268</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Debbie Gibson. Debbie Gibson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. She rose to fame in the 1980s as a teen pop idol, known for her catchy melodies and energetic performances. With hits like &#8216;Electric Youth&#8216; and &#8216;Foolish Beat,&#8217; Gibson became a cultural icon and continues to inspire fans around the world. She has appeared on Broadway, London’s West End, and has made numerous television appearances. In [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Debbie Gibson. Debbie Gibson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. She rose to fame in the 1980s as a teen pop idol, known for her catchy melodies and energeti]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Debbie Gibson. Debbie Gibson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. She rose to fame in the 1980s as a teen pop idol, known for her catchy melodies and energetic performances. With hits like &#8216;Electric Youth&#8216; and &#8216;Foolish Beat,&#8217; Gibson became a cultural icon and continues to inspire fans around the world. She has appeared on Broadway, London’s West End, and has made numerous television appearances. In [...]]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/6202cfabcc8e77-59640794/1853734/c1e-wp3qohr1d35fx3r5g-gpkkj0prs0wx-hvygkp.mp3" length="33467645" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Debbie Gibson. Debbie Gibson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. She rose to fame in the 1980s as a teen pop idol, known for her catchy melodies and energetic performances. With hits like &#8216;Electric Youth&#8216; and &#8216;Foolish Beat,&#8217; Gibson became a cultural icon and continues to inspire fans around the world. She has appeared on Broadway, London’s West End, and has made numerous television appearances. In [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<ssp:title>Debbie Gibson Talks Electric Youth, Broadway, and Her Upcoming Buffalo Tour Stop</ssp:title>
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	<itunes:duration>00:23:15</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Debbie Gibson. Debbie Gibson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. She rose to fame in the 1980s as a teen pop idol, known for her catchy melodies and energetic performances. With hits like &#8216;Electric Youth&#8216; and &#8216;Foolish Beat,&#8217; Gibson became a cultural icon and continues to inspire fans around the world. She has appeared on Broadway, London’s West End, and has made numerous television appearances. In [...]]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Broadway&#8217;s Mandy Gonzalez to Perform with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/broadways-mandy-gonzalez-to-perform-with-the-buffalo-philharmonic-orchestra/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:19:04 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.buffalorising.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=202534</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Mandy Gonzalez.&#160; Her incredible Broadway career includes leading roles in Aida, Wicked, Hamilton, Sunset BLVD, and originating the role of Nina in In The Heights. She will perform Mandy Gonzalez: Broadway Today with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, September 21, at 7:30 PM at Kleinhan’s Music Hall.&#160; Tickets are available here.&#160;&#160; Prior to her performance, The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra proudly continues their partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Council [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Mandy Gonzalez.&#160; Her incredible Broadway career includes leading roles in Aida, Wicked, Hamilton, Sunset BLVD, and originating the role of Nina in In The Heights. She will perform M]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Mandy Gonzalez.&#160; Her incredible Broadway career includes leading roles in Aida, Wicked, Hamilton, Sunset BLVD, and originating the role of Nina in In The Heights. She will perform Mandy Gonzalez: Broadway Today with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, September 21, at 7:30 PM at Kleinhan’s Music Hall.&#160; Tickets are available here.&#160;&#160; Prior to her performance, The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra proudly continues their partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Council [...]]]></content:encoded>
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<item>
	<title>Keelie Sheridan, Artistic Director of Irish Classical Theater Company, Makes Her Official Buffalo Debut</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/keelie-sheridan-artistic-driector-of-irish-classical-theater-company-makes-her-official-buffalo-debut/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 20:45:28 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Keelie Sheridan, artistic director of Irish Classical Theatre Company.&#160; The Irish Classical Theatre Company (ICTC) in Buffalo, NY, is a professional theatre company dedicated to presenting the finest works of dramatic literature, with a special emphasis on Irish writers. It produces outstanding, affordable theatre that nurtures the Western New York community&#8217;s appreciation for the performing arts, fosters a sense of connection, and engages diverse audiences through quality productions. Keelie [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Keelie Sheridan, artistic director of Irish Classical Theatre Company.&#160; The Irish Classical Theatre Company (ICTC) in Buffalo, NY, is a professional theatre company dedicated to pre]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Keelie Sheridan, artistic director of Irish Classical Theatre Company.&#160; The Irish Classical Theatre Company (ICTC) in Buffalo, NY, is a professional theatre company dedicated to presenting the finest works of dramatic literature, with a special emphasis on Irish writers. It produces outstanding, affordable theatre that nurtures the Western New York community&#8217;s appreciation for the performing arts, fosters a sense of connection, and engages diverse audiences through quality productions. Keelie [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Keelie Sheridan, artistic director of Irish Classical Theatre Company.&#160; The Irish Classical Theatre Company (ICTC) in Buffalo, NY, is a professional theatre company dedicated to presenting the finest works of dramatic literature, with a special emphasis on Irish writers. It produces outstanding, affordable theatre that nurtures the Western New York community&#8217;s appreciation for the performing arts, fosters a sense of connection, and engages diverse audiences through quality productions. Keelie [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Aurora Real de Asua talks about her play &#8216;WIPEOUT&#8217; on stage at Alleyway Theatre</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/aurora-real-de-asua-talks-about-her-play-wipeout-on-stage-at-alleyway-theatre/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:04:20 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Aurora Real de Asua, actor, filmmaker, and playwright of WIPEOUT at Alleyway Theatre. In addition to WIPEOUT, Aurora Real de Asua’s work has been developed at Manhattan Theater Club, Williamstown Theatre Festival, the New Harmony Project, and the Old Globe.  Her short film Heartsong debuted on Short of the Week and screened at various festivals. It is available to stream on Short of the Week&#8217;s Youtube channel and Mitú.tv. [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Aurora Real de Asua, actor, filmmaker, and playwright of WIPEOUT at Alleyway Theatre. In addition to WIPEOUT, Aurora Real de Asua’s work has been developed at Manhattan Theater Club, Wil]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Aurora Real de Asua, actor, filmmaker, and playwright of WIPEOUT at Alleyway Theatre. In addition to WIPEOUT, Aurora Real de Asua’s work has been developed at Manhattan Theater Club, Williamstown Theatre Festival, the New Harmony Project, and the Old Globe.  Her short film Heartsong debuted on Short of the Week and screened at various festivals. It is available to stream on Short of the Week&#8217;s Youtube channel and Mitú.tv. [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Aurora Real de Asua, actor, filmmaker, and playwright of WIPEOUT at Alleyway Theatre. In addition to WIPEOUT, Aurora Real de Asua’s work has been developed at Manhattan Theater Club, Williamstown Theatre Festival, the New Harmony Project, and the Old Globe.  Her short film Heartsong debuted on Short of the Week and screened at various festivals. It is available to stream on Short of the Week&#8217;s Youtube channel and Mitú.tv. [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Conversation with Kimberley Rampersad, Associate Artistic Director,  Shaw Festival Theatre</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/conversation-with-kimberley-rampersad-associate-artistic-director-shaw-festival-theatre/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 18:04:44 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kimberley Rampersad, associate artistic director of Shaw Festival Theatre, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, in Ontario, Canada.   Set against the backdrop of charming Victorian architecture and scenic vineyards, Shaw Festival Theatre, was named for George Bernard Shaw, an influential Irish playwright and critic of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his wit, social commentary, and prolific body of work that challenged societal norms. With a commitment to high-quality productions, [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kimberley Rampersad, associate artistic director of Shaw Festival Theatre, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, in Ontario, Canada.   Set against the backdrop of charming Victorian architecture and s]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kimberley Rampersad, associate artistic director of Shaw Festival Theatre, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, in Ontario, Canada.   Set against the backdrop of charming Victorian architecture and scenic vineyards, Shaw Festival Theatre, was named for George Bernard Shaw, an influential Irish playwright and critic of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his wit, social commentary, and prolific body of work that challenged societal norms. With a commitment to high-quality productions, [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kimberley Rampersad, associate artistic director of Shaw Festival Theatre, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, in Ontario, Canada.   Set against the backdrop of charming Victorian architecture and scenic vineyards, Shaw Festival Theatre, was named for George Bernard Shaw, an influential Irish playwright and critic of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his wit, social commentary, and prolific body of work that challenged societal norms. With a commitment to high-quality productions, [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Singer-Songwriter Jason Mraz on the inspiration behind his tour, Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride, &#8220;&#8230;enjoy the ride and be as expressive as you can or as you want to be.&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/singer-songwriter-jason-mraz-on-the-inspiration-behind-his-tour-mystical-magical-rhythmical-radical-ride-enjoy-the-ride-and-be-as-expressive-as-you-can-or-as-you-want-to-be/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:38:41 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jason Mraz Jason Mraz is a singer-songwriter known for his upbeat, folk-pop sound and lyrical wordplay.  He gained widespread recognition with his hit single &#8220;I&#8217;m Yours&#8221; which showcased his distinctive voice and laid-back style. Over his career, Mraz has received numerous awards and continues to inspire fans with his positive, feel-good music. His most recent album Magical Mystical Radical Rhythmical Ride is a return to pop music, and inspired [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jason Mraz Jason Mraz is a singer-songwriter known for his upbeat, folk-pop sound and lyrical wordplay.  He gained widespread recognition with his hit single &#8220;I&#8217;m Yours&#8221]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jason Mraz Jason Mraz is a singer-songwriter known for his upbeat, folk-pop sound and lyrical wordplay.  He gained widespread recognition with his hit single &#8220;I&#8217;m Yours&#8221; which showcased his distinctive voice and laid-back style. Over his career, Mraz has received numerous awards and continues to inspire fans with his positive, feel-good music. His most recent album Magical Mystical Radical Rhythmical Ride is a return to pop music, and inspired [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jason Mraz Jason Mraz is a singer-songwriter known for his upbeat, folk-pop sound and lyrical wordplay.  He gained widespread recognition with his hit single &#8220;I&#8217;m Yours&#8221; which showcased his distinctive voice and laid-back style. Over his career, Mraz has received numerous awards and continues to inspire fans with his positive, feel-good music. His most recent album Magical Mystical Radical Rhythmical Ride is a return to pop music, and inspired [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Puppet Horror Rocks Buffalo Iron Works with Original Musical. Interview with Josh Gross, Puppeteers for Fears</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/puppet-horror-rocks-buffalo-iron-works-with-original-musical-interview-with-josh-gross-puppeteers-for-fears/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:47:37 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Josh Gross, artistic director of Puppeteers for Fears.&#160; Puppeteers for Fears is an Oregon-based comedy troupe, specializing in original horror and science fiction rock’n’roll musicals performed with puppets.&#160; Their production of Cthulhu: the Musical!, will come to Buffalo for a performance on June 24 at Buffalo Iron Works as part of the company’s 2024 summer tour. Far from the lo-fi puppet show stereotype, the production features a full cast [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Josh Gross, artistic director of Puppeteers for Fears.&#160; Puppeteers for Fears is an Oregon-based comedy troupe, specializing in original horror and science fiction rock’n’roll musica]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Josh Gross, artistic director of Puppeteers for Fears.&#160; Puppeteers for Fears is an Oregon-based comedy troupe, specializing in original horror and science fiction rock’n’roll musicals performed with puppets.&#160; Their production of Cthulhu: the Musical!, will come to Buffalo for a performance on June 24 at Buffalo Iron Works as part of the company’s 2024 summer tour. Far from the lo-fi puppet show stereotype, the production features a full cast [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Josh Gross, artistic director of Puppeteers for Fears.&#160; Puppeteers for Fears is an Oregon-based comedy troupe, specializing in original horror and science fiction rock’n’roll musicals performed with puppets.&#160; Their production of Cthulhu: the Musical!, will come to Buffalo for a performance on June 24 at Buffalo Iron Works as part of the company’s 2024 summer tour. Far from the lo-fi puppet show stereotype, the production features a full cast [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Cthulhu24PressPhoto-Cthulhuattacks2-PC_Josh-Fitz-_-Liquid-Reel-square.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Broadway Meets Buffalo: &#8220;Unsinkable&#8221; Songs in Starring Buffalo&#8217;s &#8220;Titanic&#8221;. Conversation with Music Director Dr. Alison d’Amato, and actors Diane Phelan and Jonathan Young</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/broadway-meets-buffalo-unsinkable-songs-in-starring-buffalos-titanic-conversation-with-music-director-dr-alison-damato-and-actors-diane-phelan-and-jonathan-young/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 16:52:39 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with music director Dr. Alison d’Amato, and actors Diane Phelan and Jonathan Young about Starring Buffalo’s production of Titanic at Shea’s 710 Theatre for three performances, May 31 (7:30PM), June 1 (2:00PM &#38; 7:30PM).    Starring Buffalo was founded in December 2017 to connect, entertain, teach, and thrill, and above all, to provide top-quality musical theater. The company was inspired by NYC’s City Center Encores! series, which offers short-run, unstaged versions [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with music director Dr. Alison d’Amato, and actors Diane Phelan and Jonathan Young about Starring Buffalo’s production of Titanic at Shea’s 710 Theatre for three performances, May 31 (7:30PM)]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with music director Dr. Alison d’Amato, and actors Diane Phelan and Jonathan Young about Starring Buffalo’s production of Titanic at Shea’s 710 Theatre for three performances, May 31 (7:30PM), June 1 (2:00PM &#38; 7:30PM).    Starring Buffalo was founded in December 2017 to connect, entertain, teach, and thrill, and above all, to provide top-quality musical theater. The company was inspired by NYC’s City Center Encores! series, which offers short-run, unstaged versions [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with music director Dr. Alison d’Amato, and actors Diane Phelan and Jonathan Young about Starring Buffalo’s production of Titanic at Shea’s 710 Theatre for three performances, May 31 (7:30PM), June 1 (2:00PM &#38; 7:30PM).    Starring Buffalo was founded in December 2017 to connect, entertain, teach, and thrill, and above all, to provide top-quality musical theater. The company was inspired by NYC’s City Center Encores! series, which offers short-run, unstaged versions [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Sarah Norat-Phillips&#8217; farewell season, Ujima Theatre&#8217;s enduring 45 year legacy, and the broader rediscovery of playwright Alice Childress</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/sarah-norat-phillips-farewell-season-ujima-theatres-enduring-45-year-legacy-and-the-broader-rediscovery-of-playwright-alice-childress/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 13:45:13 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Sarah Norat-Phillips, outgoing interim Artistic Director of Ujima Company.&#160;&#160; Sarah Norat-Phillips, a seasoned professional in theater with over 40 years of experience, returned to her Buffalo roots after a successful career in broadcast television. As a founding member of Ujima Theatre Company and its Interim Artistic Director, she&#8217;s directed and performed in numerous acclaimed productions, including works by August Wilson and Zora Neale Hurston. A multiple ARTIE Award winner, [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Sarah Norat-Phillips, outgoing interim Artistic Director of Ujima Company.&#160;&#160; Sarah Norat-Phillips, a seasoned professional in theater with over 40 years of experience, returned]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Sarah Norat-Phillips, outgoing interim Artistic Director of Ujima Company.&#160;&#160; Sarah Norat-Phillips, a seasoned professional in theater with over 40 years of experience, returned to her Buffalo roots after a successful career in broadcast television. As a founding member of Ujima Theatre Company and its Interim Artistic Director, she&#8217;s directed and performed in numerous acclaimed productions, including works by August Wilson and Zora Neale Hurston. A multiple ARTIE Award winner, [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Playwright Tim Sniffen on Humor, Improv, and Bringing Classic Characters to Life in his New Play at Alleyway Theatre</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/playwright-tim-sniffen-on-humor-improv-and-bringing-classic-characters-to-life-in-his-new-play-at-alleyway-theatre/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:40:59 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Tim Sniffen, performer, author, animator, and playwright of Death of a Streetcar Named Virginia Woolf at Alleyway Theatre. Tim has written for The Second City, and is a writer and director for Jackbox Games in Chicago, performs with The Improvised Shakespeare Company, and can be heard on the Hello From the Magic Tavern podcast. Tim’s writing can be found online at The New Yorker and here. This episode includes:&#160;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Tim Sniffen, performer, author, animator, and playwright of Death of a Streetcar Named Virginia Woolf at Alleyway Theatre. Tim has written for The Second City, and is a writer and direct]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Tim Sniffen, performer, author, animator, and playwright of Death of a Streetcar Named Virginia Woolf at Alleyway Theatre. Tim has written for The Second City, and is a writer and director for Jackbox Games in Chicago, performs with The Improvised Shakespeare Company, and can be heard on the Hello From the Magic Tavern podcast. Tim’s writing can be found online at The New Yorker and here. This episode includes:&#160;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Tim Sniffen, performer, author, animator, and playwright of Death of a Streetcar Named Virginia Woolf at Alleyway Theatre. Tim has written for The Second City, and is a writer and director for Jackbox Games in Chicago, performs with The Improvised Shakespeare Company, and can be heard on the Hello From the Magic Tavern podcast. Tim’s writing can be found online at The New Yorker and here. This episode includes:&#160;]]></itunes:summary>
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<item>
	<title>Gilded Age Crime Novels: Conversation with author Robert Brighton on what inspired him to weave local lore through historical fiction</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/gilded-age-crime-novels-conversation-with-author-robert-brighton-on-what-inspired-him-to-weave-local-lore-through-historical-fiction/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:58:36 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Robert Brighton, author of The Unsealing, A Murder in Ashwood, The Buffalo Butcher, and the recently released Current of Darkness. Author Robert Brighton is an expert on the Gilded Age and Victorian era, revealing their gritty realities through his acclaimed works, including The Avenging Angel Detective Agency™ Mysteries. He delves into early twentieth-century history and literature, showcasing his dedication as a curious scholar and author of historical fiction.&#160; This [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Robert Brighton, author of The Unsealing, A Murder in Ashwood, The Buffalo Butcher, and the recently released Current of Darkness. Author Robert Brighton is an expert on the Gilded Age a]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Robert Brighton, author of The Unsealing, A Murder in Ashwood, The Buffalo Butcher, and the recently released Current of Darkness. Author Robert Brighton is an expert on the Gilded Age and Victorian era, revealing their gritty realities through his acclaimed works, including The Avenging Angel Detective Agency™ Mysteries. He delves into early twentieth-century history and literature, showcasing his dedication as a curious scholar and author of historical fiction.&#160; This [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Robert Brighton, author of The Unsealing, A Murder in Ashwood, The Buffalo Butcher, and the recently released Current of Darkness. Author Robert Brighton is an expert on the Gilded Age and Victorian era, revealing their gritty realities through his acclaimed works, including The Avenging Angel Detective Agency™ Mysteries. He delves into early twentieth-century history and literature, showcasing his dedication as a curious scholar and author of historical fiction.&#160; This [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>A Conversation with Drag Royalty, Mrs. Kasha Davis, on Storytelling, Entertainment, Advocacy, &#038; Empowering LGBTQ+ Voices</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/a-conversation-with-drag-royalty-mrs-kasha-davis-on-storytelling-entertainment-advocacy-empowering-lgbtq-voices/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 13:18:38 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Mrs. Kasha Davis, drag queen, storyteller and international celebrity housewife.&#160; Based in Rochester, NY,&#160; Mrs. Kasha Davis rose to fame on RuPaul&#8217;s Drag Race, captivating audiences with her witty characterizations and kind heart.&#160; A key player in Rochester&#8217;s drag scene, she travels internationally performing, is an originator of Drag me to Brunch, and is a sought-after speaker on addiction and LGBTQ+ advocacy, recently honored for her work with Drag [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Mrs. Kasha Davis, drag queen, storyteller and international celebrity housewife.&#160; Based in Rochester, NY,&#160; Mrs. Kasha Davis rose to fame on RuPaul&#8217;s Drag Race, captivatin]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Mrs. Kasha Davis, drag queen, storyteller and international celebrity housewife.&#160; Based in Rochester, NY,&#160; Mrs. Kasha Davis rose to fame on RuPaul&#8217;s Drag Race, captivating audiences with her witty characterizations and kind heart.&#160; A key player in Rochester&#8217;s drag scene, she travels internationally performing, is an originator of Drag me to Brunch, and is a sought-after speaker on addiction and LGBTQ+ advocacy, recently honored for her work with Drag [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Mrs. Kasha Davis, drag queen, storyteller and international celebrity housewife.&#160; Based in Rochester, NY,&#160; Mrs. Kasha Davis rose to fame on RuPaul&#8217;s Drag Race, captivating audiences with her witty characterizations and kind heart.&#160; A key player in Rochester&#8217;s drag scene, she travels internationally performing, is an originator of Drag me to Brunch, and is a sought-after speaker on addiction and LGBTQ+ advocacy, recently honored for her work with Drag [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>25 Years of Harmony in Buffalo: Interview with JoAnn Falletta on Music, Leadership, and Legacy</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/25-years-of-harmony-in-buffalo-interview-with-joann-falletta-on-music-leadership-and-legacy/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 19:35:49 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with JoAnn Falletta, Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.&#160;&#160; Celebrating her 25th year with the organization, Maestro JoAnn Falletta is a renowned conductor who has held prestigious positions with orchestras worldwide.&#160; She&#8217;s a champion for women in music, both on and off the podium, and has garnered acclaim for her recordings and innovative programming. Read her full biography here.&#160;&#160; The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is a professional major symphony orchestra [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with JoAnn Falletta, Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.&#160;&#160; Celebrating her 25th year with the organization, Maestro JoAnn Falletta is a renowned conductor who has ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with JoAnn Falletta, Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.&#160;&#160; Celebrating her 25th year with the organization, Maestro JoAnn Falletta is a renowned conductor who has held prestigious positions with orchestras worldwide.&#160; She&#8217;s a champion for women in music, both on and off the podium, and has garnered acclaim for her recordings and innovative programming. Read her full biography here.&#160;&#160; The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is a professional major symphony orchestra [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with JoAnn Falletta, Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.&#160;&#160; Celebrating her 25th year with the organization, Maestro JoAnn Falletta is a renowned conductor who has held prestigious positions with orchestras worldwide.&#160; She&#8217;s a champion for women in music, both on and off the podium, and has garnered acclaim for her recordings and innovative programming. Read her full biography here.&#160;&#160; The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is a professional major symphony orchestra [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Quickies Return, Plus, Behind the Scenes of Alleyway Theatre&#8217;s Bold Experimentation (with Chris Handley)</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/quickies-return-plus-behind-the-scenes-of-alleyway-theatres-bold-experimentation-with-chris-handley/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:19:05 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Chris J Handley, executive artistic director of Alleyway Theatre. This is Chris’ third visit to the podcast. Chris highlights the last year of Alleyway, and details the newest edition of Buffalo Quickies, a short play festival in its 33rd iteration.&#160;&#160; Buffalo Quickies 33 is on stage March 15, 2024 &#8211; March 30, 2024, and features plays by Annette Daniels Taylor, Mark Humphrey, Justin Karcher, Bella Poynton.&#160; Featured in the [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Chris J Handley, executive artistic director of Alleyway Theatre. This is Chris’ third visit to the podcast. Chris highlights the last year of Alleyway, and details the newest edition of]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Chris J Handley, executive artistic director of Alleyway Theatre. This is Chris’ third visit to the podcast. Chris highlights the last year of Alleyway, and details the newest edition of Buffalo Quickies, a short play festival in its 33rd iteration.&#160;&#160; Buffalo Quickies 33 is on stage March 15, 2024 &#8211; March 30, 2024, and features plays by Annette Daniels Taylor, Mark Humphrey, Justin Karcher, Bella Poynton.&#160; Featured in the [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Exploring Life Under the Big-Top: A conversation with Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus Performers, Jan Damm &#038; Equivokee</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/exploring-life-under-the-big-top-a-conversation-with-ringling-brothers-barnum-and-bailey-circus-performers-jan-damm-equivokee/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:17:29 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jan Damm, who plays Nick Nack, and the comic trio Equivokee from Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus.&#160; Jan Damm is a comic performer who has shown off his talents everywhere from street corners to big-top tents to theaters, opera houses, and even on television throughout his 15+ year career as a circus artist. He is one of the show guides in the revitalized circus.&#160;&#160; Equivokee is a [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jan Damm, who plays Nick Nack, and the comic trio Equivokee from Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus.&#160; Jan Damm is a comic performer who has shown off his talents everywh]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jan Damm, who plays Nick Nack, and the comic trio Equivokee from Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus.&#160; Jan Damm is a comic performer who has shown off his talents everywhere from street corners to big-top tents to theaters, opera houses, and even on television throughout his 15+ year career as a circus artist. He is one of the show guides in the revitalized circus.&#160;&#160; Equivokee is a [...]]]></content:encoded>
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		<ssp:title>Exploring Life Under the Big-Top: A conversation with Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus Performers, Jan Damm &#038; Equivokee</ssp:title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Laugh Lines and Lifelines: Exploring Identity and Belonging with R. Eric Thomas, Playwright, The Folks at Home at Alleyway Theatre</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/laugh-lines-and-lifelines-exploring-identity-and-belonging-with-r-eric-thomas-playwright-the-folks-at-home-at-alleyway-theatre/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:20:13 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with R. Eric Thomas, playwright of The Folks at Home at Alleyway Theatre, and author of Congratulations, The Best is Over, Here for it, and Kings of B’more.&#160;&#160; R. Eric Thomas is an accomplished author known for his witty and insightful writing. With a keen sense of humor and a unique perspective, Thomas weaves compelling narratives that often explore the intersection of identity, culture, and personal experiences. His work, which [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with R. Eric Thomas, playwright of The Folks at Home at Alleyway Theatre, and author of Congratulations, The Best is Over, Here for it, and Kings of B’more.&#160;&#160; R. Eric Thomas is an a]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with R. Eric Thomas, playwright of The Folks at Home at Alleyway Theatre, and author of Congratulations, The Best is Over, Here for it, and Kings of B’more.&#160;&#160; R. Eric Thomas is an accomplished author known for his witty and insightful writing. With a keen sense of humor and a unique perspective, Thomas weaves compelling narratives that often explore the intersection of identity, culture, and personal experiences. His work, which [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with R. Eric Thomas, playwright of The Folks at Home at Alleyway Theatre, and author of Congratulations, The Best is Over, Here for it, and Kings of B’more.&#160;&#160; R. Eric Thomas is an accomplished author known for his witty and insightful writing. With a keen sense of humor and a unique perspective, Thomas weaves compelling narratives that often explore the intersection of identity, culture, and personal experiences. His work, which [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<ssp:title>Laugh Lines and Lifelines: Exploring Identity and Belonging with R. Eric Thomas, Playwright, The Folks at Home at Alleyway Theatre</ssp:title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Enriching Education Through Art: A Conversation with Jamie M. Enser, UB Center for the Arts</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/enriching-education-through-art-a-conversation-with-jamie-m-enser-ub-center-for-the-arts/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 20:04:23 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jamie M. Enser, executive director of UB Center for the Arts.&#160;&#160; The UB Center for the Arts is a vibrant cultural hub located on the University at Buffalo campus, dedicated to fostering creativity and artistic expression. This state-of-the-art facility encompasses a diverse range of performance spaces, galleries, and studios, providing a dynamic environment for students, faculty, and the community to engage with various forms of art. With its commitment [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jamie M. Enser, executive director of UB Center for the Arts.&#160;&#160; The UB Center for the Arts is a vibrant cultural hub located on the University at Buffalo campus, dedicated to f]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jamie M. Enser, executive director of UB Center for the Arts.&#160;&#160; The UB Center for the Arts is a vibrant cultural hub located on the University at Buffalo campus, dedicated to fostering creativity and artistic expression. This state-of-the-art facility encompasses a diverse range of performance spaces, galleries, and studios, providing a dynamic environment for students, faculty, and the community to engage with various forms of art. With its commitment [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jamie M. Enser, executive director of UB Center for the Arts.&#160;&#160; The UB Center for the Arts is a vibrant cultural hub located on the University at Buffalo campus, dedicated to fostering creativity and artistic expression. This state-of-the-art facility encompasses a diverse range of performance spaces, galleries, and studios, providing a dynamic environment for students, faculty, and the community to engage with various forms of art. With its commitment [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>From Page to Screen: Sarah T. Schwab on Adapting &#8216;Life After You&#8217; for Film</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/from-page-to-screen-sarah-t-schwab-on-adapting-life-after-you-for-film/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:23:30 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Sarah T. Schwab, president of Cardinal Flix, and director and co-writer of the film Life After You.&#160;&#160;&#160; Life After You is a narrative feature film centered around a suburban family&#8217;s struggle with the death of their 19 year-old son, following an overdose of heroin that was laced with fentanyl. The film, which explores the question of who and what is responsible for this tragedy, is inspired by the book, [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Sarah T. Schwab, president of Cardinal Flix, and director and co-writer of the film Life After You.&#160;&#160;&#160; Life After You is a narrative feature film centered around a suburba]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Sarah T. Schwab, president of Cardinal Flix, and director and co-writer of the film Life After You.&#160;&#160;&#160; Life After You is a narrative feature film centered around a suburban family&#8217;s struggle with the death of their 19 year-old son, following an overdose of heroin that was laced with fentanyl. The film, which explores the question of who and what is responsible for this tragedy, is inspired by the book, [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Sarah T. Schwab, president of Cardinal Flix, and director and co-writer of the film Life After You.&#160;&#160;&#160; Life After You is a narrative feature film centered around a suburban family&#8217;s struggle with the death of their 19 year-old son, following an overdose of heroin that was laced with fentanyl. The film, which explores the question of who and what is responsible for this tragedy, is inspired by the book, [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<ssp:title>From Page to Screen: Sarah T. Schwab on Adapting &#8216;Life After You&#8217; for Film</ssp:title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Explore Shaw Festival Theatre&#8217;s 2024 Season with Artistic Director, Tim Carroll</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/explore-shaw-festival-theatres-2024-season-with-artistic-director-tim-carroll/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 15:11:51 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Tim Carroll, artistic director of The Shaw Festival Theatre, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, in Ontario, Canada.&#160;&#160; Tim Carroll began his career with the English Shakespeare Company before becoming Associate Director of the Northcott Theatre in Exeter. From 1999 to 2005, he was Associate Director of Shakespeare’s Globe. His Tony-nominated Globe productions of Richard III and Twelfth Night starring Oscar-winner Mark Rylance earned ecstatic raves in The New York Times and The [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Tim Carroll, artistic director of The Shaw Festival Theatre, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, in Ontario, Canada.&#160;&#160; Tim Carroll began his career with the English Shakespeare Company bef]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Tim Carroll, artistic director of The Shaw Festival Theatre, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, in Ontario, Canada.&#160;&#160; Tim Carroll began his career with the English Shakespeare Company before becoming Associate Director of the Northcott Theatre in Exeter. From 1999 to 2005, he was Associate Director of Shakespeare’s Globe. His Tony-nominated Globe productions of Richard III and Twelfth Night starring Oscar-winner Mark Rylance earned ecstatic raves in The New York Times and The [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Tim Carroll, artistic director of The Shaw Festival Theatre, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, in Ontario, Canada.&#160;&#160; Tim Carroll began his career with the English Shakespeare Company before becoming Associate Director of the Northcott Theatre in Exeter. From 1999 to 2005, he was Associate Director of Shakespeare’s Globe. His Tony-nominated Globe productions of Richard III and Twelfth Night starring Oscar-winner Mark Rylance earned ecstatic raves in The New York Times and The [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:50:55</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>From Ice Skates to Fairy Tales: Behind the Scenes with Disney on Ice Stars, Ida Sjolin and Quentin Lourenco-Aubry</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/from-ice-skates-to-fairy-tales-behind-the-scenes-with-disney-on-ice-stars-ida-sjolin-and-quentin-lourenco-aubry/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 20:58:22 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Ida Sjolin and Quentin Lourenco-Aubry, cast members of Disney on Ice: Find Your Hero.&#160; &#160; Disney on Ice is a touring spectacular that combines figure skating, storytelling, athleticism, and Disney characters for an unforgettable night of family entertainment.&#160; In Find Your Hero, audiences will discover what it truly means to be a hero as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends from around the Disney Kingdom come together to take [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Ida Sjolin and Quentin Lourenco-Aubry, cast members of Disney on Ice: Find Your Hero.&#160; &#160; Disney on Ice is a touring spectacular that combines figure skating, storytelling, athl]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Ida Sjolin and Quentin Lourenco-Aubry, cast members of Disney on Ice: Find Your Hero.&#160; &#160; Disney on Ice is a touring spectacular that combines figure skating, storytelling, athleticism, and Disney characters for an unforgettable night of family entertainment.&#160; In Find Your Hero, audiences will discover what it truly means to be a hero as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends from around the Disney Kingdom come together to take [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Ida Sjolin and Quentin Lourenco-Aubry, cast members of Disney on Ice: Find Your Hero.&#160; &#160; Disney on Ice is a touring spectacular that combines figure skating, storytelling, athleticism, and Disney characters for an unforgettable night of family entertainment.&#160; In Find Your Hero, audiences will discover what it truly means to be a hero as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends from around the Disney Kingdom come together to take [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Conversation with Jennifer Barbee, Associate Director and Director of Development at the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/conversation-with-jennifer-barbee-associate-director-and-director-of-development-at-the-buffalo-philharmonic-orchestra/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2023 20:09:45 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jennifer Barbee, Associate Director and Director of Development at the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society, Inc. employs and supports a professional major symphony orchestra of artistic excellence that is integral to Buffalo-Niagara’s vitality through the presentation of live symphonic music and other musical events, which inspire, educate and entertain the broadest possible audiences within Buffalo-Niagara and beyond. The Director of Development at a non-profit arts organization [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jennifer Barbee, Associate Director and Director of Development at the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society, Inc. employs and supports a professiona]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jennifer Barbee, Associate Director and Director of Development at the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society, Inc. employs and supports a professional major symphony orchestra of artistic excellence that is integral to Buffalo-Niagara’s vitality through the presentation of live symphonic music and other musical events, which inspire, educate and entertain the broadest possible audiences within Buffalo-Niagara and beyond. The Director of Development at a non-profit arts organization [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Interview with Glynis Leyshon, Director of Shaw Festival Theatre&#8217;s &#8216;Brigadoon&#8217;</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/interview-with-glynis-leyshon-director-of-shaw-festival-theatres-brigadoon/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 20:44:41 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Glynis Leyshon about The Shaw Festival Theatre’s production of Brigadoon.   Glynis Leyshon is one of Canada’s most respected opera and theatre directors. Her directing career spans opera, musical theater, and plays. She was the former artistic director at the Vancouver Playhouse from 1997–2009 and was the past artistic director at the Belfry Theatre for eleven seasons. Ms. Leyshon has a particular passion for working with and teaching young and [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Glynis Leyshon about The Shaw Festival Theatre’s production of Brigadoon.   Glynis Leyshon is one of Canada’s most respected opera and theatre directors. Her directing career spans opera]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Glynis Leyshon about The Shaw Festival Theatre’s production of Brigadoon.   Glynis Leyshon is one of Canada’s most respected opera and theatre directors. Her directing career spans opera, musical theater, and plays. She was the former artistic director at the Vancouver Playhouse from 1997–2009 and was the past artistic director at the Belfry Theatre for eleven seasons. Ms. Leyshon has a particular passion for working with and teaching young and [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Glynis Leyshon about The Shaw Festival Theatre’s production of Brigadoon.   Glynis Leyshon is one of Canada’s most respected opera and theatre directors. Her directing career spans opera, musical theater, and plays. She was the former artistic director at the Vancouver Playhouse from 1997–2009 and was the past artistic director at the Belfry Theatre for eleven seasons. Ms. Leyshon has a particular passion for working with and teaching young and [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<ssp:title>Interview with Glynis Leyshon, Director of Shaw Festival Theatre&#8217;s &#8216;Brigadoon&#8217;</ssp:title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Interview with Scott Propeack, executive director of the Burchfield Penney Art Center, about the Art in Craft Media 2023 exhibition</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/interview-with-scott-propeack-executive-director-of-the-burchfield-penney-art-center-about-the-art-in-craft-media-2023-exhibition/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:28:41 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.buffalorising.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=187662</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On this episode, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Scott Propeack, executive director of the Burchfield Penney Art Center, about the Art in Craft Media 2023 exhibition on view through March 10, 2024. The Burchfield Penney Art Center is a prominent cultural institution dedicated to the exhibition and appreciation of visual arts. The Burchfield Penney Art Center houses an extensive collection of artworks by Charles E. Burchfield (1893–1967), as well as other significant regional and contemporary artists. The center hosts rotating [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Scott Propeack, executive director of the Burchfield Penney Art Center, about the Art in Craft Media 2023 exhibition on view through March 10, 2024. The Burchfield Penney Art Center is a prominent cultura]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Scott Propeack, executive director of the Burchfield Penney Art Center, about the Art in Craft Media 2023 exhibition on view through March 10, 2024. The Burchfield Penney Art Center is a prominent cultural institution dedicated to the exhibition and appreciation of visual arts. The Burchfield Penney Art Center houses an extensive collection of artworks by Charles E. Burchfield (1893–1967), as well as other significant regional and contemporary artists. The center hosts rotating [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Scott Propeack, executive director of the Burchfield Penney Art Center, about the Art in Craft Media 2023 exhibition on view through March 10, 2024. The Burchfield Penney Art Center is a prominent cultural institution dedicated to the exhibition and appreciation of visual arts. The Burchfield Penney Art Center houses an extensive collection of artworks by Charles E. Burchfield (1893–1967), as well as other significant regional and contemporary artists. The center hosts rotating [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Interview with multi-hyphenate artist, TaNisha Fordham about her play &#8217;12 Mo’ Angry Men&#8217; at Ujima Theatre Dec 1-17</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/interview-with-multi-hyphenate-artist-tanisha-fordham-about-her-play-12-mo-angry-men-at-ujima-theatre-dec-1-17/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:26:35 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.buffalorising.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=187193</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with TaNisha Fordham about Ujima Company’s production of her play 12 Mo’ Angry Men. TaNisha Fordham, a Buffalo, NY native, is a dynamic creative force. She is a multi-hyphenate artist: playwright, actor, director, and author. Currently she is a Directing Fellow with the Broadway Theater Coalition. Her credits include: Associate Director, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s newest Broadway debut Bad Cinderella and Associate Director, TONY Award winning revival of Company.  With a [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with TaNisha Fordham about Ujima Company’s production of her play 12 Mo’ Angry Men. TaNisha Fordham, a Buffalo, NY native, is a dynamic creative force. She is a multi-hyphenate artist: playwr]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with TaNisha Fordham about Ujima Company’s production of her play 12 Mo’ Angry Men. TaNisha Fordham, a Buffalo, NY native, is a dynamic creative force. She is a multi-hyphenate artist: playwright, actor, director, and author. Currently she is a Directing Fellow with the Broadway Theater Coalition. Her credits include: Associate Director, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s newest Broadway debut Bad Cinderella and Associate Director, TONY Award winning revival of Company.  With a [...]]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/6202cfabcc8e77-59640794/f6ae715a-3e9c-4dc7-8193-b7b21270c611-taisha-pod-mixdown.mp3" length="55666839" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with TaNisha Fordham about Ujima Company’s production of her play 12 Mo’ Angry Men. TaNisha Fordham, a Buffalo, NY native, is a dynamic creative force. She is a multi-hyphenate artist: playwright, actor, director, and author. Currently she is a Directing Fellow with the Broadway Theater Coalition. Her credits include: Associate Director, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s newest Broadway debut Bad Cinderella and Associate Director, TONY Award winning revival of Company.  With a [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:38:40</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/12moposter-300.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>A Conversation with Valerie June: A Prelude to An Evening of Music with Valerie June, Rachael Davis, Thao &#038; Yasmin Williams at Babeville Buffalo, Asbury Hall on November 13, 2023</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/a-conversation-with-valerie-june-a-prelude-to-an-evening-of-music-with-valerie-june-rachael-davis-thao-yasmin-williams-at-babeville-buffalo-asbury-hall-on-november-13-2023/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 20:38:19 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.buffalorising.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=186438</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Valerie June about An Evening of Music with Valerie June, Rachael Davis, Thao &#38; Yasmin Williams at Babeville Buffalo, Asbury Hall on November 13, 2023 at 8 PM.&#160; An Evening of Music with Valerie June, Rachael Davis, Thao &#38; Yasmin Williams is a collective of multi-instrumentalists influenced by a kaleidoscope of musical traditions. This evening of song and storytelling will feature all of the artists as individuals and as [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Valerie June about An Evening of Music with Valerie June, Rachael Davis, Thao &#38; Yasmin Williams at Babeville Buffalo, Asbury Hall on November 13, 2023 at 8 PM.&#160; An Evening of Mu]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Valerie June about An Evening of Music with Valerie June, Rachael Davis, Thao &#38; Yasmin Williams at Babeville Buffalo, Asbury Hall on November 13, 2023 at 8 PM.&#160; An Evening of Music with Valerie June, Rachael Davis, Thao &#38; Yasmin Williams is a collective of multi-instrumentalists influenced by a kaleidoscope of musical traditions. This evening of song and storytelling will feature all of the artists as individuals and as [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Valerie June about An Evening of Music with Valerie June, Rachael Davis, Thao &#38; Yasmin Williams at Babeville Buffalo, Asbury Hall on November 13, 2023 at 8 PM.&#160; An Evening of Music with Valerie June, Rachael Davis, Thao &#38; Yasmin Williams is a collective of multi-instrumentalists influenced by a kaleidoscope of musical traditions. This evening of song and storytelling will feature all of the artists as individuals and as [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/300-june.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Conversation with Drew Fornarola on his recent projects and bringing Broadway to Buffalo for Starring Buffalo&#8217;s Sister Act: The Musical</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/conversation-with-drew-fornarola-on-his-recent-projects-and-bringing-broadway-to-buffalo-for-starring-buffalos-sister-act-the-musical/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:19:42 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.buffalorising.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=185962</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Drew Fornarola, artistic director of Starring Buffalo, about their upcoming production of Sister Act.&#160; Starring Buffalo was founded in December 2017 to connect, entertain, teach, and thrill, and above all, to provide top-quality musical theater. Drew Fornarola was inspired by NYC’s City Center Encores! Series, which offers short-run, unstaged versions of musicals starring superb Broadway performers. This episode includes:&#160; Starring Buffalo Presents Sister ActNov 3-4, 2023 at Shea&#8217;s 710 [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Drew Fornarola, artistic director of Starring Buffalo, about their upcoming production of Sister Act.&#160; Starring Buffalo was founded in December 2017 to connect, entertain, teach, an]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Drew Fornarola, artistic director of Starring Buffalo, about their upcoming production of Sister Act.&#160; Starring Buffalo was founded in December 2017 to connect, entertain, teach, and thrill, and above all, to provide top-quality musical theater. Drew Fornarola was inspired by NYC’s City Center Encores! Series, which offers short-run, unstaged versions of musicals starring superb Broadway performers. This episode includes:&#160; Starring Buffalo Presents Sister ActNov 3-4, 2023 at Shea&#8217;s 710 [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Drew Fornarola, artistic director of Starring Buffalo, about their upcoming production of Sister Act.&#160; Starring Buffalo was founded in December 2017 to connect, entertain, teach, and thrill, and above all, to provide top-quality musical theater. Drew Fornarola was inspired by NYC’s City Center Encores! Series, which offers short-run, unstaged versions of musicals starring superb Broadway performers. This episode includes:&#160; Starring Buffalo Presents Sister ActNov 3-4, 2023 at Shea&#8217;s 710 [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<ssp:title>Conversation with Drew Fornarola on his recent projects and bringing Broadway to Buffalo for Starring Buffalo&#8217;s Sister Act: The Musical</ssp:title>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/394526503_18209832766265341_2351423565067751084_n-1.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Dr. Mario Hicks on Nonprofits, Navigating Change, and Forward-Thinking Leadership</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/dr-mario-hicks-on-nonprofits-navigating-change-and-forward-thinking-leadership/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:27:40 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Dr. Mario Hicks, author of the new book The Strategic Nonprofit, and owner of Odyssey Strategic Consulting&#160; Dr. Hicks has dedicated his life to working with non-profit organizations.&#160; Currently at Daemen College, he oversees the university’s advancement program, which includes annual giving, alumni relations, leadership giving, and strategic data management. His new book, The Strategic Nonprofit, “is not only a practical guide for leveraging intellectual capital and gaining a [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Dr. Mario Hicks, author of the new book The Strategic Nonprofit, and owner of Odyssey Strategic Consulting&#160; Dr. Hicks has dedicated his life to working with non-profit organizations]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Dr. Mario Hicks, author of the new book The Strategic Nonprofit, and owner of Odyssey Strategic Consulting&#160; Dr. Hicks has dedicated his life to working with non-profit organizations.&#160; Currently at Daemen College, he oversees the university’s advancement program, which includes annual giving, alumni relations, leadership giving, and strategic data management. His new book, The Strategic Nonprofit, “is not only a practical guide for leveraging intellectual capital and gaining a [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Dr. Mario Hicks, author of the new book The Strategic Nonprofit, and owner of Odyssey Strategic Consulting&#160; Dr. Hicks has dedicated his life to working with non-profit organizations.&#160; Currently at Daemen College, he oversees the university’s advancement program, which includes annual giving, alumni relations, leadership giving, and strategic data management. His new book, The Strategic Nonprofit, “is not only a practical guide for leveraging intellectual capital and gaining a [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<ssp:title>Dr. Mario Hicks on Nonprofits, Navigating Change, and Forward-Thinking Leadership</ssp:title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Conversations with Julian Montague, artist and graphic designer, and Tullis Johnson and Tiffany Gaines, from the Burchfield Penney Art Center</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/conversations-with-julian-montague-artist-and-graphic-designer-and-tullis-johnson-and-tiffany-gaines-from-the-burchfield-penney-art-center/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:15:37 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Julian Montague, artist and graphic designer, and Tullis Johnson, curator and manager of exhibitions and collections at the Burchfield Penney, and Tiffany Gaines, curatorial and digital content associate at the Burchfield Penney. The Burchfield Penney Art Center is a prominent cultural institution dedicated to the exhibition and appreciation of visual arts. The Burchfield Penney Art Center houses an extensive collection of artworks by Charles E. Burchfield (1893–1967), as well as other significant [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Julian Montague, artist and graphic designer, and Tullis Johnson, curator and manager of exhibitions and collections at the Burchfield Penney, and Tiffany Gaines, curatorial and digital content associate ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Julian Montague, artist and graphic designer, and Tullis Johnson, curator and manager of exhibitions and collections at the Burchfield Penney, and Tiffany Gaines, curatorial and digital content associate at the Burchfield Penney. The Burchfield Penney Art Center is a prominent cultural institution dedicated to the exhibition and appreciation of visual arts. The Burchfield Penney Art Center houses an extensive collection of artworks by Charles E. Burchfield (1893–1967), as well as other significant [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Julian Montague, artist and graphic designer, and Tullis Johnson, curator and manager of exhibitions and collections at the Burchfield Penney, and Tiffany Gaines, curatorial and digital content associate at the Burchfield Penney. The Burchfield Penney Art Center is a prominent cultural institution dedicated to the exhibition and appreciation of visual arts. The Burchfield Penney Art Center houses an extensive collection of artworks by Charles E. Burchfield (1893–1967), as well as other significant [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<ssp:title>Conversations with Julian Montague, artist and graphic designer, and Tullis Johnson and Tiffany Gaines, from the Burchfield Penney Art Center</ssp:title>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this episode, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Julian Montague, artist and graphic designer, and Tullis Johnson, curator and manager of exhibitions and collections at the Burchfield Penney, and Tiffany Gaines, curatorial and digital content associate at the Burchfield Penney. The Burchfield Penney Art Center is a prominent cultural institution dedicated to the exhibition and appreciation of visual arts. The Burchfield Penney Art Center houses an extensive collection of artworks by Charles E. Burchfield (1893–1967), as well as other significant [...]]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>A conversation with Joan Osborne on Defying Categories, Artistic Evolution, Motown Memories, and New Beginnings</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/a-conversation-with-joan-osborne-on-defying-categories-artistic-evolution-motown-memories-and-new-beginnings/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 19:16:14 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Joan Osborne, legendary singer and songwriter, who will be at The Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda on September 26, at 8 PM.&#160;&#160; Joan Osborne is a musician’s musician. Known for her hit song ‘One of Us,’ Osborne’s decades long career defies categorization.  She has been on the Lilith Fair, toured with The Dead, The Chicks, and was featured and performed in the documentary Standing in the Shadows of Motown, [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Joan Osborne, legendary singer and songwriter, who will be at The Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda on September 26, at 8 PM.&#160;&#160; Joan Osborne is a musician’s musician. Known fo]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Joan Osborne, legendary singer and songwriter, who will be at The Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda on September 26, at 8 PM.&#160;&#160; Joan Osborne is a musician’s musician. Known for her hit song ‘One of Us,’ Osborne’s decades long career defies categorization.  She has been on the Lilith Fair, toured with The Dead, The Chicks, and was featured and performed in the documentary Standing in the Shadows of Motown, [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Joan Osborne, legendary singer and songwriter, who will be at The Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda on September 26, at 8 PM.&#160;&#160; Joan Osborne is a musician’s musician. Known for her hit song ‘One of Us,’ Osborne’s decades long career defies categorization.  She has been on the Lilith Fair, toured with The Dead, The Chicks, and was featured and performed in the documentary Standing in the Shadows of Motown, [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<ssp:title>A conversation with Joan Osborne on Defying Categories, Artistic Evolution, Motown Memories, and New Beginnings</ssp:title>
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	<itunes:duration>00:23:48</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Joan Osborne, legendary singer and songwriter, who will be at The Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda on September 26, at 8 PM.&#160;&#160; Joan Osborne is a musician’s musician. Known for her hit song ‘One of Us,’ Osborne’s decades long career defies categorization.  She has been on the Lilith Fair, toured with The Dead, The Chicks, and was featured and performed in the documentary Standing in the Shadows of Motown, [...]]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Unwrapping the Life and Slimes of Marc Summers with the iconic TV Host</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/unwrapping-the-life-and-slimes-of-marc-summers-with-the-iconic-tv-host/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:29:26 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.buffalorising.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=182728</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Marc Summers, tv host, producer, and entertainer, about his interactive solo show, The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers at The Alleyway Theatre, September 9-30, 2023.&#160; Marc Summers might be best known for his work as the host of Double Dare on Nickelodeon, but his career extends well beyond that beloved kids show.&#160; His life and career, including his work on the food network’s Unwrapped, his work as a [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Marc Summers, tv host, producer, and entertainer, about his interactive solo show, The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers at The Alleyway Theatre, September 9-30, 2023.&#160; Marc Summers m]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Marc Summers, tv host, producer, and entertainer, about his interactive solo show, The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers at The Alleyway Theatre, September 9-30, 2023.&#160; Marc Summers might be best known for his work as the host of Double Dare on Nickelodeon, but his career extends well beyond that beloved kids show.&#160; His life and career, including his work on the food network’s Unwrapped, his work as a [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Marc Summers, tv host, producer, and entertainer, about his interactive solo show, The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers at The Alleyway Theatre, September 9-30, 2023.&#160; Marc Summers might be best known for his work as the host of Double Dare on Nickelodeon, but his career extends well beyond that beloved kids show.&#160; His life and career, including his work on the food network’s Unwrapped, his work as a [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:23:18</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>A Conversation with Second Generation Theater Company, Ujima Company, and Shea’s on co-producing the Broadway Musical, The Color Purple</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/a-conversation-with-second-generation-theater-company-ujima-company-and-sheas-on-co-producing-the-broadway-musical-the-color-purple/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 18:34:21 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.buffalorising.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=181986</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kelly Copps, the artistic director of Second Generation Theater, the artistic director of Ujima Company, Sarah Norat Phillips, and Robert Brunschmid, Vice President of Operations, at Shea’s Performing Arts Center.&#160;&#160;&#160; Second Generation Theater Company, Ujima Company, and Shea’s Performing Arts Center are producing a co-production of the Broadway Musical, The Color Purple, which will run at Shea’s 710 Theater from September 14 &#8211; October 1, 2023.&#160; This musical, based [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kelly Copps, the artistic director of Second Generation Theater, the artistic director of Ujima Company, Sarah Norat Phillips, and Robert Brunschmid, Vice President of Operations, at She]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kelly Copps, the artistic director of Second Generation Theater, the artistic director of Ujima Company, Sarah Norat Phillips, and Robert Brunschmid, Vice President of Operations, at Shea’s Performing Arts Center.&#160;&#160;&#160; Second Generation Theater Company, Ujima Company, and Shea’s Performing Arts Center are producing a co-production of the Broadway Musical, The Color Purple, which will run at Shea’s 710 Theater from September 14 &#8211; October 1, 2023.&#160; This musical, based [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kelly Copps, the artistic director of Second Generation Theater, the artistic director of Ujima Company, Sarah Norat Phillips, and Robert Brunschmid, Vice President of Operations, at Shea’s Performing Arts Center.&#160;&#160;&#160; Second Generation Theater Company, Ujima Company, and Shea’s Performing Arts Center are producing a co-production of the Broadway Musical, The Color Purple, which will run at Shea’s 710 Theater from September 14 &#8211; October 1, 2023.&#160; This musical, based [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:58:17</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kelly Copps, the artistic director of Second Generation Theater, the artistic director of Ujima Company, Sarah Norat Phillips, and Robert Brunschmid, Vice President of Operations, at Shea’s Performing Arts Center.&#160;&#160;&#160; Second Generation Theater Company, Ujima Company, and Shea’s Performing Arts Center are producing a co-production of the Broadway Musical, The Color Purple, which will run at Shea’s 710 Theater from September 14 &#8211; October 1, 2023.&#160; This musical, based [...]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SONY-ILCE-7M3-300.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Jessica Kirson, comedian, appearing at Helium Comedy Club</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/jessica-kirson-comedian-appearing-at-helium-comedy-club/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:14:34 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.buffalorising.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=179237</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jessica Kirson, comedian, appearing at Helium Comedy Club on July 20, 21, 22. Jessica is a real comedic craftsperson, who has put in the time and hours to be effortlessly funny.&#160; She has made appearances on Comedy Central, Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, and many other television shows.&#160; Her countless comedic character videos have racked up over 200 million views on social media. In [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jessica Kirson, comedian, appearing at Helium Comedy Club on July 20, 21, 22. Jessica is a real comedic craftsperson, who has put in the time and hours to be effortlessly funny.&#160; Sh]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jessica Kirson, comedian, appearing at Helium Comedy Club on July 20, 21, 22. Jessica is a real comedic craftsperson, who has put in the time and hours to be effortlessly funny.&#160; She has made appearances on Comedy Central, Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, and many other television shows.&#160; Her countless comedic character videos have racked up over 200 million views on social media. In [...]]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/6202cfabcc8e77-59640794/9640998a-cfbb-4f06-a5df-e480fc5fd288-JessKirson-pod-mixdown.mp3" length="28489973" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jessica Kirson, comedian, appearing at Helium Comedy Club on July 20, 21, 22. Jessica is a real comedic craftsperson, who has put in the time and hours to be effortlessly funny.&#160; She has made appearances on Comedy Central, Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, and many other television shows.&#160; Her countless comedic character videos have racked up over 200 million views on social media. In [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:19:46</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jessica Kirson, comedian, appearing at Helium Comedy Club on July 20, 21, 22. Jessica is a real comedic craftsperson, who has put in the time and hours to be effortlessly funny.&#160; She has made appearances on Comedy Central, Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, and many other television shows.&#160; Her countless comedic character videos have racked up over 200 million views on social media. In [...]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/kirson300.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Conversation with Drew Fornarola, artistic director of Starring Buffalo, and Michele Ragusa, actress and star of Hello, Dolly</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/conversation-with-drew-fornarola-artistic-director-of-starring-buffalo-and-michele-ragusa-actress-and-star-of-hello-dolly/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 13:32:26 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.buffalorising.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=176647</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Drew Fornarola, artistic director of Starring Buffalo, and Michele Ragusa, actress and star of Hello, Dolly.&#160;&#160; Starring Buffalo was founded in December 2017 to connect, entertain, teach, and thrill, and above all, to provide top-quality musical theater. Drew Fornarola was inspired by NYC’s City Center Encores! Series, which offers short-run, unstaged versions of musicals starring superb Broadway performers. Michele Ragusa, Buffalo native, and star of Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Drew Fornarola, artistic director of Starring Buffalo, and Michele Ragusa, actress and star of Hello, Dolly.&#160;&#160; Starring Buffalo was founded in December 2017 to connect, enterta]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Drew Fornarola, artistic director of Starring Buffalo, and Michele Ragusa, actress and star of Hello, Dolly.&#160;&#160; Starring Buffalo was founded in December 2017 to connect, entertain, teach, and thrill, and above all, to provide top-quality musical theater. Drew Fornarola was inspired by NYC’s City Center Encores! Series, which offers short-run, unstaged versions of musicals starring superb Broadway performers. Michele Ragusa, Buffalo native, and star of Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Drew Fornarola, artistic director of Starring Buffalo, and Michele Ragusa, actress and star of Hello, Dolly.&#160;&#160; Starring Buffalo was founded in December 2017 to connect, entertain, teach, and thrill, and above all, to provide top-quality musical theater. Drew Fornarola was inspired by NYC’s City Center Encores! Series, which offers short-run, unstaged versions of musicals starring superb Broadway performers. Michele Ragusa, Buffalo native, and star of Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Conversation with Carrie Stiver, Executive Director of Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village on preserving the rich heritage of the Buffalo Niagara region</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/conversation-with-carrie-stiver-executive-director-of-buffalo-niagara-heritage-village-on-preserving-the-rich-heritage-of-the-buffalo-niagara-region/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 17:13:06 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Carrie Stiver, Executive Director of Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village.&#160;&#160; The Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village (BNHV) season opens on Saturday, May 13, 2023 and promises to offer exciting new experiences including interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Set on 35 acres of lush greenery, the BNHV features over 20 historic buildings that have been relocated from across Western New York.&#160; The museum&#8217;s mission is to educate the community about [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Carrie Stiver, Executive Director of Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village.&#160;&#160; The Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village (BNHV) season opens on Saturday, May 13, 2023 and promises to offe]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Carrie Stiver, Executive Director of Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village.&#160;&#160; The Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village (BNHV) season opens on Saturday, May 13, 2023 and promises to offer exciting new experiences including interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Set on 35 acres of lush greenery, the BNHV features over 20 historic buildings that have been relocated from across Western New York.&#160; The museum&#8217;s mission is to educate the community about [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Carrie Stiver, Executive Director of Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village.&#160;&#160; The Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village (BNHV) season opens on Saturday, May 13, 2023 and promises to offer exciting new experiences including interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Set on 35 acres of lush greenery, the BNHV features over 20 historic buildings that have been relocated from across Western New York.&#160; The museum&#8217;s mission is to educate the community about [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Conversation with LeRoi Johnson and several teaching artists that engaged 40 local students through the Burchfield Penney Art Center</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/conversation-with-leroi-johnson-and-several-eaching-artists-that-engaged-40-local-students-through-the-burchfield-penney-art-center/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 17:01:42 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with LeRoi Johnson, artist and lawyer, Kaitlyn Lowe, teaching artist from Squeaky Wheel Film and Media Arts Center, Robin Jordan, coordinator of the Just Buffalo Literary Center, Kevin Kline, digital arts and curriculum designer, for Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology, and Jay Hawkins, aka Cashis Green, a teaching artist for Buffalo Public Schools Office of CLRI.&#160;&#160; The interview with LeRoi includes:&#160; The interview with the teaching artists includes:&#160; LeRoi’s work and legacy [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with LeRoi Johnson, artist and lawyer, Kaitlyn Lowe, teaching artist from Squeaky Wheel Film and Media Arts Center, Robin Jordan, coordinator of the Just Buffalo Literary Center, Kevin Kline, digital arts and ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with LeRoi Johnson, artist and lawyer, Kaitlyn Lowe, teaching artist from Squeaky Wheel Film and Media Arts Center, Robin Jordan, coordinator of the Just Buffalo Literary Center, Kevin Kline, digital arts and curriculum designer, for Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology, and Jay Hawkins, aka Cashis Green, a teaching artist for Buffalo Public Schools Office of CLRI.&#160;&#160; The interview with LeRoi includes:&#160; The interview with the teaching artists includes:&#160; LeRoi’s work and legacy [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with LeRoi Johnson, artist and lawyer, Kaitlyn Lowe, teaching artist from Squeaky Wheel Film and Media Arts Center, Robin Jordan, coordinator of the Just Buffalo Literary Center, Kevin Kline, digital arts and curriculum designer, for Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology, and Jay Hawkins, aka Cashis Green, a teaching artist for Buffalo Public Schools Office of CLRI.&#160;&#160; The interview with LeRoi includes:&#160; The interview with the teaching artists includes:&#160; LeRoi’s work and legacy [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Playwright chat with the writers in advance of BUFFALO QUICKIES &#124; 10-minute play festival, PLUS a check-in with Chris J Handley, Executive Artistic Director at Alleyway Theatre</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/playwright-chat-with-the-writers-in-advance-of-buffalo-quickies-10-minute-play-festival-plus-a-check-in-with-chris-j-handley-executive-artistic-director-at-alleyway-theatre/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:02:51 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Chris J Handley, executive artistic director of The Alleyway Theatre. The first guest to return to the podcast, Chris highlights the last year of Alleyway, and details the newest edition of Buffalo Quickies, a short play festival in its 32nd iteration.&#160;&#160; Alleyway Theatre is a professional theatre company and collaborative incubator for bold, visceral new theatre.&#160; Founded in 1980, the company currently occupies the 1941 former Greyhound Bus Terminal [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Chris J Handley, executive artistic director of The Alleyway Theatre. The first guest to return to the podcast, Chris highlights the last year of Alleyway, and details the newest edition]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Chris J Handley, executive artistic director of The Alleyway Theatre. The first guest to return to the podcast, Chris highlights the last year of Alleyway, and details the newest edition of Buffalo Quickies, a short play festival in its 32nd iteration.&#160;&#160; Alleyway Theatre is a professional theatre company and collaborative incubator for bold, visceral new theatre.&#160; Founded in 1980, the company currently occupies the 1941 former Greyhound Bus Terminal [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Chris J Handley, executive artistic director of The Alleyway Theatre. The first guest to return to the podcast, Chris highlights the last year of Alleyway, and details the newest edition of Buffalo Quickies, a short play festival in its 32nd iteration.&#160;&#160; Alleyway Theatre is a professional theatre company and collaborative incubator for bold, visceral new theatre.&#160; Founded in 1980, the company currently occupies the 1941 former Greyhound Bus Terminal [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>01:06:01</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Chris J Handley, executive artistic director of The Alleyway Theatre. The first guest to return to the podcast, Chris highlights the last year of Alleyway, and details the newest edition of Buffalo Quickies, a short play festival in its 32nd iteration.&#160;&#160; Alleyway Theatre is a professional theatre company and collaborative incubator for bold, visceral new theatre.&#160; Founded in 1980, the company currently occupies the 1941 former Greyhound Bus Terminal [...]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/quickies-square-300x300-1.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Conversation with actor and comedian Paul Reiser</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/conversation-with-actor-and-comedian-paul-reiser/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:52:31 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this special episode, host Daniel Lendzian speaks to actor and comedian Paul Reiser about his upcoming show at Rockwell Hall on the campus of Buffalo State on Friday, March 17 at 8pm.&#160;&#160; Paul was incredibly generous in his interview.&#160; He was funny, affable, and really delved into some conversation around craft, comedy, and performance.&#160; This episode includes:&#160;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this special episode, host Daniel Lendzian speaks to actor and comedian Paul Reiser about his upcoming show at Rockwell Hall on the campus of Buffalo State on Friday, March 17 at 8pm.&#160;&#160; Paul was incredibly generous in his interview.&#160; He]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this special episode, host Daniel Lendzian speaks to actor and comedian Paul Reiser about his upcoming show at Rockwell Hall on the campus of Buffalo State on Friday, March 17 at 8pm.&#160;&#160; Paul was incredibly generous in his interview.&#160; He was funny, affable, and really delved into some conversation around craft, comedy, and performance.&#160; This episode includes:&#160;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this special episode, host Daniel Lendzian speaks to actor and comedian Paul Reiser about his upcoming show at Rockwell Hall on the campus of Buffalo State on Friday, March 17 at 8pm.&#160;&#160; Paul was incredibly generous in his interview.&#160; He was funny, affable, and really delved into some conversation around craft, comedy, and performance.&#160; This episode includes:&#160;]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Paul-Reiser-Approved-PHOTO-300x300-1.png"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:20:18</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this special episode, host Daniel Lendzian speaks to actor and comedian Paul Reiser about his upcoming show at Rockwell Hall on the campus of Buffalo State on Friday, March 17 at 8pm.&#160;&#160; Paul was incredibly generous in his interview.&#160; He was funny, affable, and really delved into some conversation around craft, comedy, and performance.&#160; This episode includes:&#160;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Paul-Reiser-Approved-PHOTO-300x300-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Conversation with Darren Cotton, Executive Director of The Tool Library + Owner, Dügüd Design</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/conversation-with-darren-cotton-executive-director-of-the-tool-library-owner-dugud-design/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:48:53 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.buffalorising.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=170711</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Darren Cotton, Executive Director of The Tool Library and founder and principal Designer of Dügüd Design.&#160; The Tool Library is an all-volunteer nonprofit tool-lending library located at 5 W Northrup Pl, off of Main Street in Buffalo’s University Heights neighborhood.&#160; This nonprofit organization lends tools out to community members to help them maintain and ﬁx-up their homes and gardens.&#160; The organization was founded by Cotton in 2011.&#160; Dügüd Design [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Darren Cotton, Executive Director of The Tool Library and founder and principal Designer of Dügüd Design.&#160; The Tool Library is an all-volunteer nonprofit tool-lending library locate]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Darren Cotton, Executive Director of The Tool Library and founder and principal Designer of Dügüd Design.&#160; The Tool Library is an all-volunteer nonprofit tool-lending library located at 5 W Northrup Pl, off of Main Street in Buffalo’s University Heights neighborhood.&#160; This nonprofit organization lends tools out to community members to help them maintain and ﬁx-up their homes and gardens.&#160; The organization was founded by Cotton in 2011.&#160; Dügüd Design [...]]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/6202cfabcc8e77-59640794/5e221449-e4cc-447c-86ab-b335ff1428b4-Urbanplan-podcast-mixdown.mp3" length="57296933" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Darren Cotton, Executive Director of The Tool Library and founder and principal Designer of Dügüd Design.&#160; The Tool Library is an all-volunteer nonprofit tool-lending library located at 5 W Northrup Pl, off of Main Street in Buffalo’s University Heights neighborhood.&#160; This nonprofit organization lends tools out to community members to help them maintain and ﬁx-up their homes and gardens.&#160; The organization was founded by Cotton in 2011.&#160; Dügüd Design [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:39:47</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Darren Cotton, Executive Director of The Tool Library and founder and principal Designer of Dügüd Design.&#160; The Tool Library is an all-volunteer nonprofit tool-lending library located at 5 W Northrup Pl, off of Main Street in Buffalo’s University Heights neighborhood.&#160; This nonprofit organization lends tools out to community members to help them maintain and ﬁx-up their homes and gardens.&#160; The organization was founded by Cotton in 2011.&#160; Dügüd Design [...]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/MG_7284_web-scaled.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Interview with Daniel Hart, executive director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/interview-with-daniel-hart-executive-director-of-the-buffalo-philharmonic-orchestra/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 14:15:36 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.buffalorising.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=167855</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Daniel Hart, executive director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra about an artistic organization during the Holiday Season.&#160;&#160;&#160; The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society, Inc. employs and supports a professional major symphony orchestra of artistic excellence that is integral to Buffalo-Niagara’s vitality through the presentation of live symphonic music and other musical events, which inspire, educate and entertain the broadest possible audiences within Buffalo-Niagara and beyond. Daniel Hart has served as [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Daniel Hart, executive director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra about an artistic organization during the Holiday Season.&#160;&#160;&#160; The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Socie]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Daniel Hart, executive director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra about an artistic organization during the Holiday Season.&#160;&#160;&#160; The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society, Inc. employs and supports a professional major symphony orchestra of artistic excellence that is integral to Buffalo-Niagara’s vitality through the presentation of live symphonic music and other musical events, which inspire, educate and entertain the broadest possible audiences within Buffalo-Niagara and beyond. Daniel Hart has served as [...]]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/6202cfabcc8e77-59640794/b9910184-ef79-4cd8-97c3-1f980bff1f38-BPO-SS-podcast-mixdown.mp3" length="40956961" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Daniel Hart, executive director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra about an artistic organization during the Holiday Season.&#160;&#160;&#160; The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society, Inc. employs and supports a professional major symphony orchestra of artistic excellence that is integral to Buffalo-Niagara’s vitality through the presentation of live symphonic music and other musical events, which inspire, educate and entertain the broadest possible audiences within Buffalo-Niagara and beyond. Daniel Hart has served as [...]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/304623161_605186134604109_3011525931123440570_n.jpg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:28:26</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Daniel Hart, executive director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra about an artistic organization during the Holiday Season.&#160;&#160;&#160; The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society, Inc. employs and supports a professional major symphony orchestra of artistic excellence that is integral to Buffalo-Niagara’s vitality through the presentation of live symphonic music and other musical events, which inspire, educate and entertain the broadest possible audiences within Buffalo-Niagara and beyond. Daniel Hart has served as [...]]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Conversation with Dave Ruch, Guitarist with Organ Fairchild, on maintaining a career in the arts for more than 30 years</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/conversation-with-dave-ruch-guitarist-with-organ-fairchild-on-maintaining-a-career-in-the-arts-for-more-than-30-years/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:47:54 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Dave Ruch, performer and teaching artist, and guitarist with Organ Fairchild, Buffalo’s Groove Funk Jam Band.&#160; Dave has maintained a career in the arts for 30 years. He has done this by constantly evolving and working in unexpected places, like the school system. Teaching Artists are practicing professional artists that are hired to enrich school’s curriculum by connecting art and arts practices to classroom learning.&#160; Dave’s specialty is early [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Dave Ruch, performer and teaching artist, and guitarist with Organ Fairchild, Buffalo’s Groove Funk Jam Band.&#160; Dave has maintained a career in the arts for 30 years. He has done thi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Dave Ruch, performer and teaching artist, and guitarist with Organ Fairchild, Buffalo’s Groove Funk Jam Band.&#160; Dave has maintained a career in the arts for 30 years. He has done this by constantly evolving and working in unexpected places, like the school system. Teaching Artists are practicing professional artists that are hired to enrich school’s curriculum by connecting art and arts practices to classroom learning.&#160; Dave’s specialty is early [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Dave Ruch, performer and teaching artist, and guitarist with Organ Fairchild, Buffalo’s Groove Funk Jam Band.&#160; Dave has maintained a career in the arts for 30 years. He has done this by constantly evolving and working in unexpected places, like the school system. Teaching Artists are practicing professional artists that are hired to enrich school’s curriculum by connecting art and arts practices to classroom learning.&#160; Dave’s specialty is early [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<ssp:title>Conversation with Dave Ruch, Guitarist with Organ Fairchild, on maintaining a career in the arts for more than 30 years</ssp:title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:37:22</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Dave Ruch, performer and teaching artist, and guitarist with Organ Fairchild, Buffalo’s Groove Funk Jam Band.&#160; Dave has maintained a career in the arts for 30 years. He has done this by constantly evolving and working in unexpected places, like the school system. Teaching Artists are practicing professional artists that are hired to enrich school’s curriculum by connecting art and arts practices to classroom learning.&#160; Dave’s specialty is early [...]]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Business of Halloween Haunts with Kevin Donovan, founder and director of terror, and Moe Hosken, Everhaunt Haunted House</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/exploring-the-business-of-halloween-haunts-with-kevin-donovan-founder-and-director-of-terror-and-moe-hosken-everhaunt-haunted-house/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 22:22:05 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.buffalorising.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=165900</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On this special Halloween episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kevin Donovan, founder and director of terror of Everhaunt Haunted House. Everhaunt actor, Moe Hosken, joins the podcast late in the episode.&#160; This episode continues the theme of agritainment that was featured in the last episode of the podcast.&#160; Agritainment, the portmanteau that combines the words for agriculture and entertainment, encapsulates haunted house attractions, or “haunts” as they are affectionately known.&#160; Everhaunt Haunted House opened in 2019 [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this special Halloween episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kevin Donovan, founder and director of terror of Everhaunt Haunted House. Everhaunt actor, Moe Hosken, joins the podcast late in the episode.&#160; This episode continu]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this special Halloween episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kevin Donovan, founder and director of terror of Everhaunt Haunted House. Everhaunt actor, Moe Hosken, joins the podcast late in the episode.&#160; This episode continues the theme of agritainment that was featured in the last episode of the podcast.&#160; Agritainment, the portmanteau that combines the words for agriculture and entertainment, encapsulates haunted house attractions, or “haunts” as they are affectionately known.&#160; Everhaunt Haunted House opened in 2019 [...]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this special Halloween episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kevin Donovan, founder and director of terror of Everhaunt Haunted House. Everhaunt actor, Moe Hosken, joins the podcast late in the episode.&#160; This episode continues the theme of agritainment that was featured in the last episode of the podcast.&#160; Agritainment, the portmanteau that combines the words for agriculture and entertainment, encapsulates haunted house attractions, or “haunts” as they are affectionately known.&#160; Everhaunt Haunted House opened in 2019 [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<ssp:title>The Business of Halloween Haunts with Kevin Donovan, founder and director of terror, and Moe Hosken, Everhaunt Haunted House</ssp:title>
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	<itunes:duration>00:33:55</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this special Halloween episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kevin Donovan, founder and director of terror of Everhaunt Haunted House. Everhaunt actor, Moe Hosken, joins the podcast late in the episode.&#160; This episode continues the theme of agritainment that was featured in the last episode of the podcast.&#160; Agritainment, the portmanteau that combines the words for agriculture and entertainment, encapsulates haunted house attractions, or “haunts” as they are affectionately known.&#160; Everhaunt Haunted House opened in 2019 [...]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/soundstage_coverjpg-scaled.gif"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>An Exploration of Agritainment with Melinda Vizcarra of Becker Farms + Vizcarra Vineyards and Kurt Guba of Freedom Run Winery</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/an-exploration-of-agritainment-with-melinda-vizcarra-of-becker-farms-vizcarra-vineyards-and-kurt-guba-of-freedom-run-winery/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 23:40:28 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.buffalorising.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=165639</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Melinda (Mindy) Vizcarra, co-owner of Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards, and Kurt Guba, the vineyard manager at Freedom Run Winery.&#160; Both discuss agritainment in Western New York.&#160; Agritainment is a portmanteau that combines the words agriculture and entertainment.&#160; The autumn, especially in Western New York, is the time to discover agritainment activities.&#160; Many local farms and vineyards have added various attractions to bring more visitors to their establishments. Agritainment [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Melinda (Mindy) Vizcarra, co-owner of Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards, and Kurt Guba, the vineyard manager at Freedom Run Winery.&#160; Both discuss agritainment in Western New York.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Melinda (Mindy) Vizcarra, co-owner of Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards, and Kurt Guba, the vineyard manager at Freedom Run Winery.&#160; Both discuss agritainment in Western New York.&#160; Agritainment is a portmanteau that combines the words agriculture and entertainment.&#160; The autumn, especially in Western New York, is the time to discover agritainment activities.&#160; Many local farms and vineyards have added various attractions to bring more visitors to their establishments. Agritainment [...]]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/6202cfabcc8e77-59640794/3133d40a-1776-446f-a676-6cc2e2cbbd67-Agratainment-podcast-music.mp3" length="68802112" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Melinda (Mindy) Vizcarra, co-owner of Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards, and Kurt Guba, the vineyard manager at Freedom Run Winery.&#160; Both discuss agritainment in Western New York.&#160; Agritainment is a portmanteau that combines the words agriculture and entertainment.&#160; The autumn, especially in Western New York, is the time to discover agritainment activities.&#160; Many local farms and vineyards have added various attractions to bring more visitors to their establishments. Agritainment [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<ssp:title>An Exploration of Agritainment with Melinda Vizcarra of Becker Farms + Vizcarra Vineyards and Kurt Guba of Freedom Run Winery</ssp:title>
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	<itunes:duration>00:47:46</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Melinda (Mindy) Vizcarra, co-owner of Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards, and Kurt Guba, the vineyard manager at Freedom Run Winery.&#160; Both discuss agritainment in Western New York.&#160; Agritainment is a portmanteau that combines the words agriculture and entertainment.&#160; The autumn, especially in Western New York, is the time to discover agritainment activities.&#160; Many local farms and vineyards have added various attractions to bring more visitors to their establishments. Agritainment [...]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/soundstage_coverjpg-scaled.gif"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>A conversation with Play/Ground artists Amanda Besl, Jacob Todd Broussard, Adam Thibodeaux, and Shawn Chiki</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/a-conversation-with-play-ground-artists-amanda-besl-jacob-todd-broussard-adam-thibodeaux-and-shawn-chiki/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:26:56 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.buffalorising.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=165305</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, our host, Liberty Darr, speaks with four artists that will have works featured this year at PLAY/GROUND, an annual art festival presented by M&#38;T Bank and produced by The Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art and Resource:Art. At this event, artists are asked to create ambitious, immersive, site-responsive installations for our community to explore. This year P/G is happening on the banks of the Buffalo River, with thirteen artist installations in and around the old grain silos at [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, our host, Liberty Darr, speaks with four artists that will have works featured this year at PLAY/GROUND, an annual art festival presented by M&#38;T Bank and produced by The Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art and Resource:Art. At thi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, our host, Liberty Darr, speaks with four artists that will have works featured this year at PLAY/GROUND, an annual art festival presented by M&#38;T Bank and produced by The Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art and Resource:Art. At this event, artists are asked to create ambitious, immersive, site-responsive installations for our community to explore. This year P/G is happening on the banks of the Buffalo River, with thirteen artist installations in and around the old grain silos at [...]]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/6202cfabcc8e77-59640794/f2f546ba-d69e-4d17-b849-75d573fb5080-Playground-podcast-introoutro.mp3" length="23435198" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, our host, Liberty Darr, speaks with four artists that will have works featured this year at PLAY/GROUND, an annual art festival presented by M&#38;T Bank and produced by The Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art and Resource:Art. At this event, artists are asked to create ambitious, immersive, site-responsive installations for our community to explore. This year P/G is happening on the banks of the Buffalo River, with thirteen artist installations in and around the old grain silos at [...]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screenshot-79.png"></itunes:image>
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		<ssp:title>A conversation with Play/Ground artists Amanda Besl, Jacob Todd Broussard, Adam Thibodeaux, and Shawn Chiki</ssp:title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:16:16</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, our host, Liberty Darr, speaks with four artists that will have works featured this year at PLAY/GROUND, an annual art festival presented by M&#38;T Bank and produced by The Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art and Resource:Art. At this event, artists are asked to create ambitious, immersive, site-responsive installations for our community to explore. This year P/G is happening on the banks of the Buffalo River, with thirteen artist installations in and around the old grain silos at [...]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screenshot-79.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Behind the Scenes: the business of music and event promotion in WNY with Adrianne Salmon, Buffalo Iron Works</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/behind-the-scenes-the-business-of-music-promotion-in-wny-with-adrianne-salmon-buffalo-iron-works/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.buffalorising.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=159536</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Adrianne Salmon, Marketing Director of Buffalo Iron Works.&#160;Buffalo Iron Works is a live music venue, located in Buffalo’s historic Cobblestone District.&#160;Known for the diversity in their music programming, Buffalo Iron Works is also host to Cobblestone Live, an outdoor music and arts festival, being held on Friday July 15, and Saturday July 16, 2022.&#160;Click here for a list of upcoming events. This episode includes: Why Buffalo Iron Works is [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Adrianne Salmon, Marketing Director of Buffalo Iron Works.&#160;Buffalo Iron Works is a live music venue, located in Buffalo’s historic Cobblestone District.&#160;Known for the diversity]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Adrianne Salmon, Marketing Director of Buffalo Iron Works.&#160;Buffalo Iron Works is a live music venue, located in Buffalo’s historic Cobblestone District.&#160;Known for the diversity in their music programming, Buffalo Iron Works is also host to Cobblestone Live, an outdoor music and arts festival, being held on Friday July 15, and Saturday July 16, 2022.&#160;Click here for a list of upcoming events. This episode includes: Why Buffalo Iron Works is [...]]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/6202cfabcc8e77-59640794/d1a8e08c-0be6-4fe9-b8b0-19496e0c5053-ironworks-fix-mixdown-1-.mp3" length="50960429" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Adrianne Salmon, Marketing Director of Buffalo Iron Works.&#160;Buffalo Iron Works is a live music venue, located in Buffalo’s historic Cobblestone District.&#160;Known for the diversity in their music programming, Buffalo Iron Works is also host to Cobblestone Live, an outdoor music and arts festival, being held on Friday July 15, and Saturday July 16, 2022.&#160;Click here for a list of upcoming events. This episode includes: Why Buffalo Iron Works is [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<ssp:title>Behind the Scenes: the business of music and event promotion in WNY with Adrianne Salmon, Buffalo Iron Works</ssp:title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:35:22</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Adrianne Salmon, Marketing Director of Buffalo Iron Works.&#160;Buffalo Iron Works is a live music venue, located in Buffalo’s historic Cobblestone District.&#160;Known for the diversity in their music programming, Buffalo Iron Works is also host to Cobblestone Live, an outdoor music and arts festival, being held on Friday July 15, and Saturday July 16, 2022.&#160;Click here for a list of upcoming events. This episode includes: Why Buffalo Iron Works is [...]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/soundstage_coverjpg-scaled.gif"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Oregon Trail at Alleyway Theatre</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/the-oregon-trail-at-alleyway-theatre/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 14:02:25 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.buffalorising.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=158491</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On this episode, we talk to Chris J Handley, Executive Artistic Director of the Alleyway Theater, and stage director of the upcoming production of&#160;The Oregon Trail&#160; by Bekah Brunstetter.&#160; We also speak to the Scenic Director Tim McMath, and actors Elise Vullo and Renee Landrigan.&#160; The Alleyway describes&#160;The Oregon Trail&#160;as “a play set in 1996 where Jane is trapped in her middle school computer lab playing “The Oregon Trail.” Suddenly the game comes to life and whisks us back to [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this episode, we talk to Chris J Handley, Executive Artistic Director of the Alleyway Theater, and stage director of the upcoming production of&#160;The Oregon Trail&#160; by Bekah Brunstetter.&#160; We also speak to the Scenic Director Tim McMath, an]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On this episode, we talk to Chris J Handley, Executive Artistic Director of the Alleyway Theater, and stage director of the upcoming production of&#160;The Oregon Trail&#160; by Bekah Brunstetter.&#160; We also speak to the Scenic Director Tim McMath, and actors Elise Vullo and Renee Landrigan.&#160; The Alleyway describes&#160;The Oregon Trail&#160;as “a play set in 1996 where Jane is trapped in her middle school computer lab playing “The Oregon Trail.” Suddenly the game comes to life and whisks us back to [...]]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/6202cfabcc8e77-59640794/e7e7df77-c134-48bd-bce6-f7d97613b33d-Oregon-Trail-Podcast-NoDates.mp3" length="57980473" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode, we talk to Chris J Handley, Executive Artistic Director of the Alleyway Theater, and stage director of the upcoming production of&#160;The Oregon Trail&#160; by Bekah Brunstetter.&#160; We also speak to the Scenic Director Tim McMath, and actors Elise Vullo and Renee Landrigan.&#160; The Alleyway describes&#160;The Oregon Trail&#160;as “a play set in 1996 where Jane is trapped in her middle school computer lab playing “The Oregon Trail.” Suddenly the game comes to life and whisks us back to [...]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:40:15</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On this episode, we talk to Chris J Handley, Executive Artistic Director of the Alleyway Theater, and stage director of the upcoming production of&#160;The Oregon Trail&#160; by Bekah Brunstetter.&#160; We also speak to the Scenic Director Tim McMath, and actors Elise Vullo and Renee Landrigan.&#160; The Alleyway describes&#160;The Oregon Trail&#160;as “a play set in 1996 where Jane is trapped in her middle school computer lab playing “The Oregon Trail.” Suddenly the game comes to life and whisks us back to [...]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Sil-23202.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>WNY&#8217;s Creative Economy with Jen Swan and Holly Grant, Arts Services Inc.</title>
	<link>https://www.buffalorising.com/podcast/wnys-creative-economy-with-jen-swan-and-holly-grant-arts-services-inc/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Buffalo Rising]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.buffalorising.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=156672</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jen Swan, Executive Director, and Holly Grant, Grants and Programming Director of Arts Service Inc about WNY&#8217;s thriving arts community and the impact individual artists and organizations have on our region&#8217;s economy. (ASI) ASI empowers the region’s artists and arts organizations with connections to funding, learning opportunities, and community access to the arts. They are a resource hub for the Western New York arts and cultural sector. An invaluable [...]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jen Swan, Executive Director, and Holly Grant, Grants and Programming Director of Arts Service Inc about WNY&#8217;s thriving arts community and the impact individual artists and organiz]]></itunes:subtitle>
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