Títulos em Artes e Entretenimento

Common perceptions of Ancient Rome are plentiful, whether they take the form of crazy emperors hosting lavish feasts, scenes of chariot races and gladiatorial combat, or processions of conquering armies. But that is only half the story.

This course is not designed as a chronological survey of musical history and its many stylistic periods or moments, nor an exploration of the lives and output of individual composers. Instead, these lectures focus on the development of listening skills. Through this course you will develop new levels of aural awareness that will allow you to better appreciate the richness, complexity, and excitement at the heart of all great concert music.

Celeste Ng discusses her disturbingly realistic dystopia in Our Missing Hearts with Audible Editor Tricia. They explore the power of art, love, and storytelling in the face of fear and persecution.

Author Xochitl Gonzalez sits down with Audible Editor Edwin to discuss her debut, Olga Dies Dreaming. With a heroine caught between a freedom-fighting mother and her own entrepreneurial ambitions, the novels asks, "Are we defined by the expectations of others?"

In this moving conversation, Audible Editor Kat talks with actor and activist Erika Alexander about the Audible Original Finding Tamika, which investigates the murder of a young Black woman and the system that failed her.

Travis Beacham, writer of hits like Pacific Rim and Carnival Row, wanted to create an audio drama from the listener’s perspective. Here, he discusses his immersive, post-apocalyptic (and vampiric!) Audible Original, Impact Winter, with Audible Editor Melissa.

In Carrie Soto Is Back, best-selling author Taylor Jenkins Reid chronicles the riveting story of a notorious tennis star and her journey out of retirement to reclaim her grand-slam record. In this conversation, the author discusses her final novel about fame with Audible Editor Katie.

Arthur Phillips talks to Audible Editor Gina Pensiero about music, memory, and his upcoming book, The Song Is You. Arthur Phillips is the best-selling and award-winning author of Prague, The Egyptologist, and Angelica.

Bradley Whitford is a West Wing alumnus and 2015 Emmy nominee for his Transparent role as Mark, Maura's tough friend who argues the hardest when they confront what it means to be true to themselves - and what it takes to break a secret. Bradley talks about his own family and his preparation for this role; his son reports, "Dad, this is the most excited I've ever seen you for a part!"

Veteran actor Titus Welliver (Lost, The Good Wife) talks about what it’s like to play the iconic Detective Harry Bosch. From becoming a leading man to the dramatic journey Bosch takes in season one, Titus opens up about bringing this much-beloved character to the screen.

Susie Bright interviews Jillian Lauren, author of Some Girls: My Life in a Harem. Lauren talks about her incredible real-life experience “auditioning” for the harem of Prince Jefri of Brunei.

Joining us at Audible Studios is performance artist, writer and theatre maker, Travis Alabanza. Following the incredible success of their award-winning debut work, Burgerz, Alabanza has continued to create performance and discourse about trans and black identities. Their theatre show Overflow, which premiered at The Bush theatre, was shortlisted for the George Devine Award, and has been met with critical acclaim. Their writing appears in The Guardian and Vice, and has been published in anthologies such as Black and Gay in the UK.

Raynard Waits pays a visit—and we live to tell the tale. Actor Jason Gedrick talks about his role as Harry Bosch’s central antagonist, serial killer Raynard Waits. Keep your ears open for when Michael Connelly “pod-crashes” the episode to discuss Gedrick and his unforgettable performance.

Jacob Bronstein, producer of the Space Between the Stars audiobooks, interviews Deborah and Carlos Santana. They discuss why writing was the best way for Deborah to tell her story, the reasons behind the success of their 30-year marriage, and how Carlos felt reading the book for the first time.

Acclaimed science-fiction authors Orson Scott Card and Ben Bova, along with their shared audiobook producer and occasional narrator Stefan Rudnicki, discuss audiobooks and their works in a joint interview. The authors touch on their thoughts on audiobooks vs. print editions, the effect of technology on literature, religion, science, and many other fascinating topics sure to intrigue both Card and Bova fans, as well as all audiobook enthusiasts.

Listen to Anthony Bourdain talk frankly about meals, including the best and worst he's eaten and the hardest to prepare. He also shares other inside "dish", including the reaction he's gotten from chefs around the world to his tell-all book, Kitchen Confidential.

Giedroyc grew up in Leatherhead and attended Trinity College, Cambridge, becoming a member of the Footlights comedy club. Starting her career alongside Sue Perkins, the duo became the household names of Mel and Sue, known for their baking puns as presenters of The Great British Bake Off, following their stint presenting Light Lunch.

In this exclusive podcast, author Michael Connelly and Executive Producer Henrik Bastin (The Killing, Burn Notice) discuss the creation and production of Bosch, from the origins of the series to how it found a home at Amazon to casting its star, Titus Welliver (Lost, The Good Wife). Connelly shares his experiences of working on the show, and offers Harry Bosch fans an idea of what they can expect from the much-anticipated series.

In this interview, author Nancy Yi Fan, and HarperCollins Worldwide president and CEO Jane Friedman, discuss the extraordinary story behind the book. Fan also speaks about her inspiration and writing process.

Kelly Corrigan talks with Lysa Williams of Blackstone Audio about her new book, The Middle Place.