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First Listen for Tuesday Oct. 14, 2025

Brandon sits down with Maria Cooper Janis to celebrate the legacy of her father Gary Cooper

On this episode of Community Voices, Craig welcomes Gus Gordon, Executive Director of the Hoogland Center for the arts, and Broadway and Disney star Susan Egan. Known for originating the role of Belle in Beauty and the Beast on Broadway and voicing Meg in Disney’s Hercules, Susan joins the show to share stories from her remarkable career and preview her upcoming performance at the Hoogland Center for the Arts Gala on September 20. Not only will she perform some of her most beloved songs, but she’ll also be joined on stage by children from the Hoogland Education Program for a truly special evening of music and community.

Brandon chats with Goldie Collins and Katarina Jinx about the season 4 premiere of WOW Women of Wrestling

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First Listen for Friday Sept. 26, 2025.

This week on Beyond the Mouse, we’re thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with the powerhouse songwriting duo Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez!From creating unforgettable melodies to shaping the emotional core of modern Disney classics, Kristen and Robert have redefined what it means to make magic through music. Their award-winning work includes iconic songs from Disney’s Frozen (“Let It Go”), Frozen II (“Into the Unknown”), and Coco (“Remember Me”), as well as their Emmy-winning contributions to WandaVision.Robert Lopez holds the extraordinary distinction of being the only person to achieve a double EGOT—earning twoEmmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards—a testament to the duo’s unmatched impact on the world of music and storytelling.Whether you're a lifelong Disney fan or a lover of musical theater, you won’t want to miss this deep dive into the creative process, inspirations, and behind-the-scenes stories from two of the most influential songwriters of our time.

First Listen for Oct. 30, 2025.

First Listen for Tuesday Oct. 28, 2025