In this episode of the Big Apple Film Festival Podcast, host and festival founder/director Jonathan Lipp sits down with actor and producer Sawyer Spielberg to discuss his film "Martyr of Gowanus", written and directed by Brian Meere. Spielberg shares his passion for NYC, how the city inspires his craft, as well as advice for aspiring actors, artists and filmmakers.Sawyer Spielberg studied drama in New York City and has worked in Theatre, TV, and Film ever since. Sawyer is known for the Apple TV+ series Masters Of The Air playing Lt. Roy Frank Claytor and brought the film Christmas Eve in Millers Point to the Cannes Film Festival. Other films Sawyer is known for are Honeydew and Merry Good Enough.He is currently set to appear in various other projects in production or post production, including Materialists, produced by A24 and distributed by Sony Pictures in which he will co-star opposite Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal and Dakota Johnson.

Welcome to the Bay Area Book Festival Short Cuts. This is a podcast meant to introduce our audience to some of our featured authors of the festival, prior to the 2025 Festival.  Meet two members of the Social Justice Children's Book Fair who have helped curate our Family Day programming on May 31st. For more information, go to our website. The full schedule is now live!!!! baybookfest.org

In this captivating episode of Writers Off the Page: From the TIFA Archives, step back in time to 1990 Toronto and immerse yourself in the lyrical world of Nobel Prize-winning poet Seamus Heaney. The recording captures Heaney in an intimate reading at the Harbourfront Reading Series, where his distinctive Irish voice brings to life some of his most beloved poems, including "Digging," "Follower," and "The Railway Children."Heaney's verse resonates with the earthy cadence of his native countryside, conjuring vivid tableaux of his heritage—his father's calloused hands excavating potatoes from resistant soil, his aunt's practiced movements transforming flour into sustenance, and his boyhood self gazing skyward, convinced that rain-slicked telegraph wires conducted not just electricity but human connection itself. With characteristic warmth and humour, Heaney considers his creative process, discussing how his Irish upbringing and English literary education influenced his distinctive poetic voice. This rare archival recording reveals not just Heaney's masterful command of language, but also his generosity of spirit and deep humanity. Whether you're a longtime admirer of Heaney's work or discovering his poetry for the first time, this episode offers a remarkable opportunity to hear one of the 20th century's greatest poets bringing his words to life in his own voice.***This audio recording of Seamus Heaney, recorded on stage at Harbourfront Reading Series in 1990, is used with the kind permission of Faber & Faber and the Estate of Seamus Heaney, as well as the Toronto International Festival of Authors.Find out more about all of TIFA’s Canadian and international author events, both virtual, in-person and on-demand, at FestivalOfAuthors.ca.  Click here to check out Season One of Writers Off the Page where you'll be able to listen to all 26 episodes which feature Umberto Eco, Susan Sontag, Nikki Giovanni, Grace Paley and many more.***SHOW NOTESWorks by Seamus HeaneyDeath of a Naturalist (print edition)New Selected Poems (print edition) (ebook) (audiobook)The Burial at Thebes: A Version of Sophocles' Antigone (print edition) (ebook)Finders Keepers: Selected Prose (print edition)Station Island (print edition) Other works about Heaney and other materialsOn Seamus Heaney by R.F. Foster (print edition)Stepping Stones: Interviews with Seamus Heaney (print edition)The Poet & the Piper: Music by Seamus Heaney and Liam O'Flynn (music file via Hoopla) Seamus Heaney's Poetry of Remembrance (documentary via Kanopy)About the Host of Writers Off the PageRandy Boyagoda is a novelist and professor of English at the University of Toronto, where he serves as advisor on civil discourse and vice-dean undergraduate, in the Faculty of Arts and Science. He has written seven books, including four novels. His work has been nominated for the Giller Prize and the IMPAC Dublin Literary Prize and named a Globe and Mail Best Book of the Year and New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice selection. He regularly contributes essays, opinions and reviews to publications including the Atlantic, the New York Times, the Financial Times of London, the Times Literary Supplement, and the Globe and Mail, and appears frequently on CBC Radio. A former president of PEN Canada, Boyagoda lives in Toronto with his wife and their four daughters.Music is by YukaThanks to the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) for allowing TPL access to their archives to feature some of the best-known writers in the world from moments in the past. Thanks as well to Library and Archives Canada for generously allowing TPL access to these archives.

Alicia Vikander is one of the most talented actresses of her generation. The Swedish Oscar winner has captivated audiences with her versatility, starring in everything from historical dramas such as THE DANISH GIRL to action-packed blockbusters like TOMB RAIDER. At the Zurich Film Festival 2024, she returned to present her latest film alongside director Fleur Fortuné: THE ASSESSMENT, a gripping sci-fi thriller hitting Swiss cinemas on April 10. In her ZFF Masters talk, Vikander shared insights into the making of the film, her collaboration with Fortuné, and highlights from her impressive career.

The Bawdy Song performed by Whirly Jig from the album entitled Thing A Ma Jig You can find out more at the Facebook page handle whirlyjig." "Johnny performed by Battlelegs from the album entitled The Soup Mages Out of central Minnesota's dark, mysterious forests come three penniless day-shift prisoners bearing the ultimate weapons of sonic annihilation, namely, the acoustic guitar, the Cajon, and the accordion. Ando, Lance, and Kasey grew up playing together in cold garages, basements, living rooms, and military training facilities in various rock and pop bands and later moved to clubs, colleges, and bars all over Minnesota. You can find out more at the website battlelegs.bandcamp.com A Pirate's Tale performed by Blackjacks n' Blarney from the album intitled Bite Size You can find out more at the Facebook page handle blackjacksnblarney." The Cuckoo performed by Capt'n Black's Sea Dogs from the album entitled Tales of the Black Dog Capt’n. Black’s Sea Dogs is based out of Springfield Missouri. And have been performing their unique Folk-Rock sound since 2008. The Dogs feature tight harmonies accompanied by numerous string instruments drums and whistles. This exciting group performs a diverse repertoire comprised of both original music and traditional songs of the sea. The Sea Dogs come from a wide variety of musical backgrounds and influences, including Celtic, Rock, Bluegrass, Native American, Choral groups, and musical theater. You can find out more at the Facebook page handle seadogsmusic.  The Hairs Of Her Dickey Di Doh performed by Axel the Sot from the album entitled Bottled Up! Dedicated to ALL THINGS ALCOHOL!  Axel the Sot is the alter-ego of Scott Hendricks, performing at Renaissance Festivals for over 25 years!  Armed with a salty smile, quick wit, charisma and charm, Axel is the ORIGINAL Drunken Sailor! You can find out more at the Facebook page handle AxelTheSot. A Lusty Young Smith performed by Craig o'Farrington from the album entitled 20 Years of Spicy Delights The Minstrel Lutenist – Craig of Farrington is a musician/songwriter – a wandering minstrel.  His specialty?  Love songs … Serenades, on his chosen instrument:  the LUTE.  His repertoire, over his thirty years of minstrelsy, is vast and varied.  Look for his REQUEST show, to hear his many ‘renfaire’ songs, covers of his friends’ songs, and his own compositions.  He also knows a lot of ‘naughty’ songs, and performs his sing-along pub show, ‘THE BAWDY BEAUTIFUL’ once a day.   And when he can, he also frequently sings and plays bass with THE NEW MINSTREL REVUE. You can find out more at the website facebook.com/cmbroers Castrating Katy performed by The Musical Blades from the album entitled Full Frontal Piracy Since the turn of the century, a fearless band of misfit rogues has been terrorizing and delighting the Midwest with a unique blend of hilarity and harmonies.  Since 2000, The Musical Blades have brought their unique brand of “renaissance rock show” to countless renaissance festivals and clubs across the United States. With soaring harmonies, rocking mug-bangers, and side-splitting comedy, the Musical Blades bring something for everyone.  They offer a range of musical styles from pub chant-alongs, to rowdy folk-rock favorites and tear-jerking sea ballads.  This pirate crew plunders the hearts of audiences wherever they go.  The Musical Blades are equally at home with acoustics and hand drums as they are with electric guitars and a full drum kit. You can find out more at the Facebook page handle themusicalblades. The Crayfish performed by Merry Mischief from the album entitled Lusty Ditties You can find out more at the Facebook page handle MerryMischief."

Raymond Antrobus is a writer, poet, and broadcaster. He is the author of poetry collections, To Sweeten Bitter; The Perseverance and All The Names Given, as well as children’s picture book Can Bears Ski?, illustrated by Polly Dunbar. In 2022 three of his poems were added to the UK’s (GCSE) National Curriculum.At Timber 2023, he sat down with Geoff Bird to discuss his six nature-related tracks as part of Wilderness Tracks, recorded live at the festival.

There are approximately three million robots working in factories around the world, and another 30 million in people’s homes. Soon robots will outnumber humans. But what happens if an autonomous AI harms or kills a person, deliberately or accidentally? It will happen. In fact, it already has. In Machines Behaving Badly, Professor Toby Walsh – Laureate Fellow and Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence at UNSW Sydney, and a leading advisor to the UN on lethal autonomous weapons (aka killer robots) discusses a future where machines start to shape society in ways we are not aware of. Described as a ‘rock star of Australia’s digital revolution’ he explores such questions as whether robots can have rights and if Alexa is racist with Toby Manhire. Supported by Platinum Patrons Dame Rosie & Michael Horton. SAT, 20 MAY 2023, 11:30am – 12:30pm, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre.

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In this episode, we hear Nithy Kasa sharing insights behind her poem, "The Horizon is Tired.""The Horizon is Tired" is featured in Nithy's debut poetry collection, "Palm Wine Tapper and The Boy at Jericho" (published by Doire Press). ---For more information about the Fingal Poetry Festival, be sure to visit our website at fingalpoetryfestival.com.---Our heartfelt gratitude goes to Fingal County Council and the Arts Council of Ireland's Capacity Building Support Scheme for their generous support of the Fingal Poetry Festival Podcast---The Fingal Poetry Festival Podcast is produced by Conor Sweetman, with music provided Blue Dot Sessions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RJ Roman has had a journey of ups and downs on American Ninja Warrior. During the semi-finals he had a fall near the end of his run, but redeemed himself with the show's safety pass and finished fourth on the leaderboard. Now, he has advanced to Stage 2 of the competition with the goal of winning the grand prize of $1 million. Before making a name for himself on the show, RJ was a musician (bass player) for the band Emuness, in the Orlando, Florida area. Tune in for the finals, Monday nights on NBC to watch RJ and the other contestants (check your local listings for the exact time).