Bushwick Variety Show

The Bushwick Variety Show is a podcast where Alec Stephens III has conversations with musicians, artists, innovators and visionaries from Bushwick and beyond, of all sorts and at all levels of experience in their process to help elevate their voices to a broader audience and help inspire, encourage and educate others on how to successfully pursue and manifest their dreams.

135: Madge Dietrich: Therapy 05/16/2022

135: Madge Dietrich: Therapy Madge Dietrich is an actor/ singer-songwriter and gifted weirdo who has a new album out called Therapy available wherever you listen to music. She is also a music therapist. If you’re in the New York area, listening to this the day it premiers 5/16/2022, she has an album release show at Rockwood Music Hall on this shows release. Sign up for Bushwick Variety Show Host Alec The Third's monthly newsletter here: Sign up for the Patreon here: /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/23119874

134: Mandella Eskia: TRL 06/07/2021

134: Mandella Eskia: TRL Mandella Eskia is a Harlem based Hip Hop artist with a new single out called TRL check out the new music video here: Sign up for Bushwick Variety Show Host Alec The Third's monthly newsletter here: Sign up for the Patreon here: /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/19382552

133: Gina Morgano: The Practice Parlour 04/26/2021

133: Gina Morgano: The Practice Parlour Gina Morgano is a New York based singer, actor and music educator inspiring hope through song with timeless grace She also hosts The Practice Parlour podcast a conversation series with world-class artists about the practices that shape their lives - both onstage and off. It is for curious artists and arts lovers, alike, who are crafting aligned and meaningful lives of purpose through their daily practices. Sign up for Bushwick Variety Show Host Alec The Third's monthly newsletter here: Sign up for the Patreon here: /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/18862025

132: Michael Kushner: Dear Multi-Hyphenate 04/19/2021

132: Michael Kushner: Dear Multi-Hyphenate Michael Kushner is one of New York's leading multi - hyphenates: a person who has multiple proficiencies, often cross pollinating into each other to help flourish professional capabilities. Michael is a multi faceted theatre artist and is the host of the podcast Dear Multi-Hyphenate Michael Kushner is also a photographer, producer, among other things, and is helping other multi-disciplined artists how to live their lives with full agency /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/18780341

131: Alie B. Gorrie: Arts Medicine and Accesibility 04/12/2021

131: Alie B. Gorrie: Arts Medicine and Accesibility Alie B. Gorrie is an optimist, actor and advocate on a mission to build a more inclusive world. You can find the transcript for our conversation here: Her article in American Theatre Magazine here: and where to stream her documentary series, Abled here: Sign up for Bushwick Variety Show Host Alec The Third's monthly newsletter here: Sign up for the Patreon here: /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/18700496

130: Sampson McCormick: Love The One You're With 04/06/2021

130: Sampson McCormick: Love The One You're With Sampson McCormick is an award winning stand up comedian • writer• filmmaker• visionary• hella black• hella queer. Check out his new film Love The One You're With available on Amazon Prime Sign up for Bushwick Variety Show Host Alec The Third's monthly newsletter here: Sign up for the Patreon here: /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/18628670

129: Six Shooter: Sagan Chen 03/23/2021

129: Six Shooter: Sagan Chen With the shootings that happened last week against several members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, and the epidemic of gun violence and Racism in America, we could think of no better time to share this 20 minute radio play excerpt of "Six Shooter" host Alec The Third collaborated on as an actor. Six Shooter explores gun violence in America through the trope of The Western. This episode also features a conversation fellow cast-mate actor & director Sagan Chen who is the producer and star of The full cast and crew of Six Shooter include: Conrad Kluck (@konradcluck)- Writer, Deviser Emily White (@ewhitelights)- Co-Director and Devisor Miller Pyke (@millerpyke)- Narration Paris Adorno (@Parisadorno)- Actor/Hattie Anya Kopischke (@uncle_anya)- Co-Writer Sagan (Diane) Chen (@dianechen51)- Actor Ben Moniz (@bmoniez)- Director/Music Stephanie Eiss (@otternonsense6816)- Deviser/Performer Miller Pyke (@millerpyke)- Narration Evan Spigelman (@evspig)- Performer Alexandra Matsu (@matsurella_schtick)-Actor/Wyatt Kedian Keohan (@justkedian)-Actor Alec The Third (Alec Stephens III) (@alecstephensiii)- Clyde Elliot Scott Martineck (@lasersharkbear)- Sam the Snake Brian Bonner (@brian.bonner.5)- Director Courtney McClellan (@cmarie352)- Actor/Sadie Cobb Johnathan Olson (@jsoartworks)- Lawrence Minnie the Cow It was edited and recorded by Anya Kopischke and Ben Moniz, and was first presented by Artists We Fux With podcast from The Baumann NYC /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/18431813

128: Matthew Carey: Audience By Design 03/15/2021

128: Matthew Carey: Audience By Design Matthew Carey is a musician, author of the blog The Infinite Creative host of the podcast Studio Time and is leading a 6 week workshop called Audience by Design which guides you through developing a connection with the people who care about you and your work, building a system to communicate with them in a meaningful way. Next session: Mar 29 → May 9, 2021. Sign up for Bushwick Variety Show Host Alec The Third's monthly newsletter here: Sign up for the Patreon here: /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/18332123

127: Courtney McClellan: Changemaking Theatre Practioner 03/08/2021

127: Courtney McClellan: Changemaking Theatre Practioner Courtney McClellan is a changemaking, applied theatre practitioner. early childhood education advocate. actor. teaching artist. freelance graphic designer. voiceover artist. You can catch Courtney in an excerpt of the radio play version of Six Shooter, a theatrical piece exploring gun violence in America through the trope of the Western, here: along with host Alec Stephens III and several other former guests of this podcast including Emily White, Victoria Masteller and Fergus Baumann. Subscribe to Alec The Third's monthly newletter here: And be superhero to this podcast by supporting our Patreon: /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/18237332

126: The Baumann: Victoria Masteller & Fergus Baumann 03/01/2021

126: The Baumann: Victoria Masteller & Fergus Baumann The Baumann is a theatre company that had a physical performance & event venue located in East Williamsburg/ Bushwick area that has moved digital for the time being but curates a monthly tangible Artsbox which you can subscribe to here: Victoria Masteller and Fergus Baumann sat down with me to talk about the company, and our recent collaboration on 6 Shooter, a play exploring gun violence in America through the trope of the Western which was featured on their podcast Artists We Fux With. To stay in touch with Alec The Third and Bushwick Variety Show, sign up for the monthly newsletter here: To support the Patreon, subscribe here: /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/18144230

125: NJ Agwuna: NYC Based Director, VO Artist, Writer, Actor, Fight Choreographer 02/22/2021

125: NJ Agwuna: NYC Based Director, VO Artist, Writer, Actor, Fight Choreographer NJ Agwuna is an NYC Based Director, VO Artist, Writer, Actor, Fight Choreographer and the recipient of The Drama League's 2019 Directors Project Fellowship Sign up for the A3 monthly newsletter here: Join our Patreon here: /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/18038384

124: King's Blade: Matt Provencal 02/15/2021

124: King's Blade: Matt Provencal Matt Provencal is the Writer/Creator of King's Blade a fantasy series the for which the pilot is being filmed this spring Sign Up the A3 monthly newsletter to keep up with host Alec The Third here: If you want to be a Superhero and extra support, join our patreon here: /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/17953439

123: Dan Victor Does: Mental Chillness 02/02/2021

123: Dan Victor Does: Mental Chillness Sign up for Alec The Third's monthly newsletter A3 . Support us on Patreon Dan Victor is a multifaceted artist who just released a new album that explores mental health. Dan was also an original member of I AM THE THIRD and edited the music video "Kill The Kittens" /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/17795870

122: Emily White: Devising Dramaturg of Six Shooter 01/26/2021

122: Emily White: Devising Dramaturg of Six Shooter Emily White is the Devising Dramaturg of Six Shooter a theatrical project exploring gun violence in America through the trope of the Western genre. The next iteration of this show will be a segment presented as a radio play with The Baumann on their podcast Artists we Fux With If you are interested in staying informed and getting involved with what Alec The Third is up to, sign up for the , And if you want to be a superhero and help support the podcast even more, /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/17689490

MLK Day 2021 Bonus Episode 01/18/2021

MLK Day 2021 Bonus Episode To honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, I decided to share a poem I wrote when I was 17 years old, and one the grand prize for about the legacy of MLK. We are releasing our first monthly newsletter today, sign up here to receive them in the future: https://alecstephensiii.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=556b7f68bf180ceed861befc6&id=3953cc4905 /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/17595542

121: Sarah Kleist: Web Designer/Brand Builder/Performing Artist 01/11/2021

121: Sarah Kleist: Web Designer/Brand Builder/Performing Artist Support The Podcast: Sarah Kelist is a Web Designer, Brand Builder, and a Performing Artist. Whether it's online or onstage, she's in the business of telling stories. /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/17504996

120: No Grudges: Crystalla Gonzalez and Gabriel Castellar 01/05/2021

120: No Grudges: Crystalla Gonzalez and Gabriel Castellar Since High School, Gabriel and Crystalla have not only been songwriting partners, but partners in real life. In 2011, they started their first band together which led them to be able to perform in NYC's top venues such as Irving Plaza, Gramercy Theatre, Webster Hall, and even the infamous iHeart Radio Theatre. They also participated in both CMJ and CBGB festivals along with opening up for Bad Brains legendary singer, HR. In the beginning of 2020, Gabriel and Crystal decided to move forward with the name, No Grudges. They felt the name vibed with their new sound and philosophy. No Grudges sound is a heavier Red Hot Chili Peppers meets Paramore. They look forward to releasing their debut EP in the spring of 2021. /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/17424629

119: Laura Henny: The Rack Shack 11/30/2020

119: Laura Henny: The Rack Shack Laura Henny is the owner and operator of The Rack Shack a lingerie and bra fitting boutique, aiming to empower people of a variety of shapes, colors, and genders through lingerie. Located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, we offer bras in sizes 28A through sizes US 42O and UK 42K, as well as lingerie in sizes XS-4X. We are LGBTQIA-friendly, body positive, and everyone is welcome. Proud retailer of Polish bra company Ewa Michalak Now located at 17 Thames St Bushwick, Brooklyn NY This episode was a recast of podcast hosted by /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/16995188

SHOW UP: Bonus Episode 11/04/2020

SHOW UP: Bonus Episode Show up. Tomorrow is not written. Decide who you want to be every day. Tomorrow is going to be different than today, no matter what happens tonight. We decide. So decide who you want to be, make a wise decision, and go forward. /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/16677461

118: Becca Brunelle: Purpose Seeker 10/27/2020

118: Becca Brunelle: Purpose Seeker Becca Brunelle is an Actor, Singer and Purpose Seeker helping people find their "why" strengthen resilience and you can sign up today for the Purpose Seeker Training Program which starts November 1st, 2020, and will be 30 Days of transformative, collaborative work. Space is limited so sign up today! /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/16567433

117: WandaSncredible: Wanda Jefferson 10/16/2020

117: WandaSncredible: Wanda Jefferson Wanda Jefferson is a podcast host a blogger, entrepreneur and an overall spreader of light and love. /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/16429121

116: Tom Libelt 10/12/2020

116: Tom Libelt Tom Libelt spends most of his time in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He runs Smart Brand Marketing He has published around 5000 Kindle books, build a successful SEO & online course marketing business, partnered with a Muay Thai champion, owned a coffee shop, a retail store, a record label, created a documentary and released two albums with five hits on top ten Polish radio. All of it was bootstrapped and done with zero outside funding. "If you can't sell, then you're not in business. Marketing and Sales are the backbone of a company." - Tom Libelt /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/16373078

115: Sharone Halevy: Damascus. It's In Syria (An IG Play) 10/05/2020

115: Sharone Halevy: Damascus. It's In Syria (An IG Play) Sharon Halevy is a NYC based Actor, Coach, Painter and Director of Damascus. It's In Syria. A play written by Kate Mulley re-conceived as a digital play for Instagram, released in segments over the course of a month. /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/16268849

114: Priya Mahendra: The Princess Possibility Project 09/28/2020

114: Priya Mahendra: The Princess Possibility Project Priya Mahendra is a New York based innovator, actor, singer, theatre & change maker and the creator of The Princess Possibility Project A video series that brings to life the hopes, constraints, dreams and desires of seven Princesses through their "I want" songs. Every Wednesday, a new Princess and her story will be shared The purpose of this project is to raise awareness of the way universally known and loved characters are usually portrayed in Entertainment, and the need to expand it in a consciously inclusive direction. This project (made in quarantine) illuminates our potential, perspective, and resilience - especially in times when we need it the most. /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/16183163

113: The Lucas Bros: Judas And The Black Messiah 09/25/2020

113: The Lucas Bros: Judas And The Black Messiah The Lucas Bros Kenny and Keith Lucas are an identical twin comedy duo with a Netflix comedy special called On Drugs, actors, creators of the animated series The Lucas Bros. Moving Co and the writers of the upcoming Fred Hampton biopic Judas and the Black Messiah. If you don't know who Fred Hampton was, here's a taste: /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/16158818

112: Cora Harrington: The Lingerie Addict 09/17/2020

112: Cora Harrington: The Lingerie Addict Cora Harrington is the Founder and Editor in Chief of the Lingerie Addict the world's largest lingerie blog and one of the few fashion blogs dedicated exclusively to intimate apparel. /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/16043885

111: Sarah Grace Sanders: Actor: Cobra Kai 09/14/2020

111: Sarah Grace Sanders: Actor: Cobra Kai Sarah Grace Sanders is an New York based Actor who appears in season 2 of Cobra Kai on Netflix as Johnny's date Check out more of her work here and if you haven't seen Cobra Kai, check it out on Netflix, and you can find Sarah at the 1:25 mark of this preview /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/16008938

110: I'm Hot Right?: Jade Erin Marcotte 09/11/2020

110: I'm Hot Right?: Jade Erin Marcotte Jade Erin Marcotte is a comedian, writer and the host of the podcast "I'm Hot Right?" /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/15976061

Labor Day 2020 (Bonus) 09/07/2020

Labor Day 2020 (Bonus) I wanted to observe Labor Day with a small break/update, but still put something out. For this episode I'm supporting The Show Must Go Online a London based company that has been putting up Shakespeare plays all summer with international casts, I'm playing Montano in Othello for the next one coming up 9/9/2020 Also, we have an important election coming up, so please participate in the idea of democracy Now enjoy your day if you have it off, and if you are working, know that I appreciate you, you are essential. /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/15913385

109: Wick Pilates 09/03/2020

109: Wick Pilates Wick Pilates is an online pay what you can, Pilates platform created by Becca Jane and Georgia Gavran during the COVID-19 pandemic Based in Bushwick Brooklyn and featuring Pilates in Maria Hernandez Park every Thursday at 7pm they seek to foster community and remind grownups of the importance of play, and being open to having a beginner's mindset. Every journey starts at the beginning. /episode/index/show/bushwickvarietyshow/id/15873596

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