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The Englert

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Best Show Ever is a weekly podcast presented by the Englert that discusses trends in the arts world, showcases Iowa-based musicians, and highlights members of the Iowa City-area community through their words and reflections on local culture. Want to be interviewed? Fill out this form: forms.gle/BEt9LJjvtaRRzg2dA Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/englert/support

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05/03/21 • 34 min

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This week, we’ll chat with Jake Jones, a graduate student at the University of Iowa's School of Art and Art History and the production director for KRUI 89.7 FM. We’ll also hear from Jane Wilch, the Recycling Coordinator for the City of Iowa City, about her passion for environmentalism and her climate-focused best show ever.

The episode features music by Gossip Cult, Alex Body, and “Concrete Stilts” by Dana T. for our Song of the Week.

Thank you to Toyota of Iowa City and Lensing Funeral Home for sponsoring this episode.

Ongoing support comes from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Iowa Arts Council, and from the United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund. Phase 1 is an initiative of Arts Midwest and its peer United States Regional Arts Organizations made possible by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming.

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Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineers: Gabi Vanek & Ioannis Alexakis

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

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08/07/20 • 46 min

In this week's episode, we’re taking a look at reforms being made within the Recording Academy to make the Grammy Awards more fair and inclusive. Then we’ll talk to Justin Comer about what being an arts worker and creative in the time of covid means for him. We’ll also hear from Chuy Renteria, the Public Engagement Coordinator at Hancher, about the work he does creating community through the arts and his favorite Iowa City performance.

The episode features music by Alex Body and the song of the week features Thrio.
Thank you to Goodfellow Printing, FilmScene, and Hills Bank for sponsoring this episode!

Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming.

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Staff Writer & Content Manager: Claire Barrett

Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineer: Red Rebelskey

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

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07/03/20 • 39 min

In our third episode, host Elly Hofmaier talks about the National Independent Venues Association and their effort to help the nationwide struggle that venues are facing due to the pandemic. The episode features Public Space One Director John Engelbrecht, sharing how PS1 has continued to create, program, and finish their new space during the pandemic, and sharing his Best Show Ever - an evening shared with a small crowd in the basement of the Wesley Center. We also spoke with singer-songwriter and arts worker, Lily DeTaeye, to talk about everything from the loss of live shows, her work with Des Moines Girls Rock, and what it's like to try to create music right now.
The episode features music by Alex Body, Gossip Cult, and a track from Allegra Hernandez. A special thanks to the sponsors of this episode: MidAmerica Securities Management Co., OPN Architects, and Theatre Cedar Rapids

Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming.

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Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineer: Red Rebelskey

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

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07/24/20 • 42 min

Elly Hofmaier reports on how dance companies and studios have kept going during the pandemic. The episode features former ICAD Director Mark Nolte, who shares his party of a best show ever from 1996! We also spoke with dancer and head of Nolte Academy, Leslie Nolte, who shared the challenges and changes that they've gone through in the past four months.
The episode features music by Alex Body, Gossip Cult, and the song of the week is from Jordan Sellergren.
Thank you to Toyota of Iowa City, Lensing Funeral, & Bradley & Riley for sponsoring this episode!

Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming.

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Staff Writer & Content Manager: Claire Barrett

Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineer: Red Rebelskey

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

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07/17/20 • 42 min

Elly Hofmaier reports on We See You, White American Theatre, a group of Black, Indigenous, and people of color, leading a call for overdue changes to create equity both in Broadway theatre and beyond. The episode features Joe Reilly, Iowa City Downtown District's Nighttime Mayor, who shares his cathartic best show ever featuring his favorite artist! We also spoke with artist and scholar, Christopher Rasheem-McMillan touching on everything from the connections of theology and dance to his performance of The Reaping at Witching Hour 2019.
The episode features music by Alex Body, Gossip Cult, and the song of the week from Sean Tyler.
Thank you to Goodfellow Printing, M.C. Ginsberg, SouthGate Companies, and Little Village for sponsoring this episode!

Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming.

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Staff Writer & Content Manager: Claire Barrett

Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineer: Red Rebelskey

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

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07/10/20 • 42 min

In our fourth episode, host Elly Hofmaier discusses the problem streaming platforms pose for artists. The episode features Nick Bergus, discussing his work with the City of North Liberty and NL Blues & BBQ, where his best show ever just happened to take place! We also spoke with Gabe's audio engineer Crystal Sherman, to talk about the creation of the 'No Touching Sessions' digital concert series that take place in a crowd-less Gabe's and features local musicians.
The episode features music by Alex Body, Gossip Cult, and a track from ADE.
Thank you to Goodfellow Printing, FilmScene, and Shive-Hattery for sponsoring this episode!

Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming.

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Staff Writer & Content Manager: Claire Barrett

Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineer: Red Rebelskey

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

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07/31/20 • 41 min

In our seventh episode, host Elly Hofmaier breaks down how the pandemic has affected the literary world, from tours to book releases. The episode features Kevin Mills of The Tuesday Agency, who shares his intimate best show ever, seeing an artist on the rise! We also spoke with writer and champion of literature in Iowa City, Rachel Yoder, who shared her experiences of being a writer in the time of COVID, and the latest on her upcoming novel, Nightbitch.
The episode features music by Alex Body, Gossip Cult, and the art of the week features poetry by Skyler Barnes.
Thank you to MidAmerica Securities, Marcus Fitzpatrick Team, and KCCK for sponsoring this episode!

Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming.

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Staff Writer & Content Manager: Claire Barrett

Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineer: Red Rebelskey

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

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06/25/20 • 40 min

In our second episode, host Elly Hofmaier breaks down how #theshowmustbepaused movement, started by two black women in the music industry, was co-opted into what most knew as #blackouttuesday. The episode features recently retired librarian of 35 years, Maeve Clark, sharing her work and decades of amazing arts experiences in Iowa City. We also spoke with IC singer-songwriter and arts worker, Brian Johannesen, to talk about how the pandemic is affecting not only his work but the music industry, both locally and nationally.
The episode features music by Alex Body, Gossip Cult, and a new release from Purcha$e.

Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming.

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Staff Writer & Content Manager: Claire Barrett

Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineer: Red Rebelskey

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

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06/18/20 • 32 min

In our introductory episode, we talk with Monique Galpin, coordinator of the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) at the University of Iowa, member of the African-American Council, former chair of the Iowa City Police review board and a member of the Emma Goldman Clinic board of directors. We chat about Monique's take on the recent protests following the murder of George Floyd. Of course, we finish by asking Monique about her Best Show Ever -- an experience she won't soon forget. Featuring music by Alex Body and Gossip Cult. Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming. -------------------- Staff Writer & Content Manager: Claire Barrett Host: Elly Hofmaier Line Producer: Savannah Lane Audio Engineer: Red Rebelskey Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

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08/14/20 • 42 min

In this week's episode, host Elly Hofmaier is joined by Andre Perry for a discussion on what the cancellation of summer festivals has done to the events industry and the organizations that run them. Then, we'll share our conversation with one half of Karen Meat and owner of knitting goods store The Knithole, Arin Eaton. Due to the derecho, our BSE interview was interrupted and we look forward to sharing more shows again soon!

The episode features music by Gossip Cult, Alex Body, with the song of the week featuring Moline's dreamy psych-rock band, Dark Family.

Thank you to SouthGate, Toyota of Iowa City, and the Iowa Review for sponsoring this episode.

Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming.

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Staff Writer & Content Manager: Claire Barrett

Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineer: Red Rebelskey

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

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How many episodes does Best Show Ever have?

Best Show Ever currently has 78 episodes available.

What topics does Best Show Ever cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Best Show Ever?

The episode title '43. Jake Jones & Jane Wilch' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Best Show Ever?

The average episode length on Best Show Ever is 38 minutes.

How often are episodes of Best Show Ever released?

Episodes of Best Show Ever are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Best Show Ever?

The first episode of Best Show Ever was released on Jun 18, 2020.

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