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Episode 27: Good Day Good Day! Im so happy you are back for another episode of 3RD Degree w/JMB! Tonights guest has cracked a smile and herself as she plays Humpty Dumpty in Shrek The Musical. Ladies and Gentlemen I give you Felicity Jemo. Headed into her sophomore year at Kent State University , Feli, as her friends like to call her is a fierce talent and has a bright future ahead of her. We chat about many things starting with her history working professionally, her audition process for Shrek , the life of a server, being a dancer first, and several mentions of her EX BOYFRIEND ( she's single fellas)! We also discuss the difficulties and fears of performing in difficult situations ( insert egg here), and how exciting it is to perform a pro gig with her best friend. She also discuss some of her insecurities as a performer and the growth she's seen in herself while performing ass The Great Egg. CRack One Open and Check Us Out

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Episode 26: Greetings Guests! Welcome Back! I hope you all have been enjoying the episodes with our cast of Shrek The Musical. With only two weeks left and only 14 performances, time is really winding down. Todays guest is Aaron Marshall who is the Shrek Understudy and plays 3 roles ( Papa Orge/Straw Pig/Priest) on top of being a puppeteer for the dragon and a monk. He is also the vocal captain for the cast; a position he was given by our MD. We discuss leadership skills and what its means to have the ability to lead vs being put in a position of leadership while lacking these skills, future goals and accomplishments, and the what having a mentor has done for him. A recent graduate of NKU, we also talk about how his focus and determination sometimes intimidated his peers while in school. Hungry? Me Too. Hit Play !

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Episode 25: GREETINGS and welcome to another episode of 3RD Degree with me James Major Burns. Do you know the Muffin Man? Me neither lol but who cares when you have Gingy/Sugarplum Fairy Mary Vosseberg on the mic. Full of charisma, comedy, energy, and talent ; Mary V is entertaining on and off stage. The only other person in the cast besides myself who didn't study theatre in college; this episode is full of reasons why we are better than them all lol jk jk. We discuss fears of failing, lack of knowledge and preparation without a degree, the ups, downs, and all the rounds of community theatre and how it also prepares you for the professional world. This episode will definitely leave your stomach hurting from laughter sit back, buckle up, and HIT PLAY

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Episode 24: Greetings my people. One Love. This episode we have the lovely Mama Bear in Shrek The Musical, Bridget Lorenz. Bridget is going into JR year at Wright State University. We dive in deep too many topics that range from the new abortion laws, TRUMP, searching for love at a young age, Race in America stability vs happiness, the NOT MY ARIEL hashtag, and how to accept whats good for you vs what you want. Bridget also shares how she almost changed her major from musical theatre to mechanical engineering and how she was able to continue her love for the stage. This one goes pass the hour mark so you know its Juicy. HIT PLAY AND LISTEN AWAY

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Episode 23: Ladies and Gentlemen the wait is over. Tonights guest is none other than Jason S. Lakes who plays Shrek in Shrek The Musical. Get right into this episode as we discuss the grueling process of theatre. We will go over Jasons 12 year hiatus from theatre, Depression, auditions, body image with men, and what its like doing a role more than once. We also discuss first impressions and life goals long and short. Genuinely a good guy through and through. HIT PLAY and listen away!

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Episode 22: GREETINGS!! GIVE IT UP FOR YOU TODAY! This episode will take you on an exciting ride with our very vibrant and loving guest Jarrett R. Crowthers . If you need a boost of energy look no further than the dancing singing "Peter Pan" in "Shrek The Musical"! The two of us get deep into conversation as we discuss personal image, relationships on all levels, the meaning of representation, family, self hate, self love, role models, and personal goals. I could say more but YOU should just hit that PLAY BUTTON! LIFE QUOTE: BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE NOT WHAT OTHERS WANT TO SEE

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Episode 21: Greetings and Salutations my people. Here we are again with my guest Brooke Hardin who plays Baby Bear in Shrek The Musical. Our convo strecthes from college, professionalism, friends in theatre knowing what role is good for vs what you want, and knowing your strengths and weaknesses. We also discuss our dream roles. Brooke is our third guest from NKU. Check her out and hit that play button. Episode 4: In Episode 4 James Major Burns brings on singer, up artist, mother extraordinaire Mazhorell! They discuss music vocabulary , epic fail and successes, starting your own business, achieving goals and chasing dreams, and Mazhorell opens up about what it means to be an expecting mother and wife to be who still is very much career driven. strap in and get ready to have your heart moved!

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Episode 20: Here we go again! Back with a very exciting guest. Ladies and Gentlemen I give you Zac Holman. Recent NKU graduate now working in Shrek The Musical as Thelonius and one of the Three Pigs. Zac has been working professionally since his childhood and this episode will bring you a lot of laughs this go round. We also discuss the ups and downs of school, the joys of being a teacher, adulthood, being "TYPECAST" in our line of work. We hit on future goals and how to keep up with your gifts. Hungry ? Why wait? PRESS PLAY

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Bonus Episode : RANT!!!! WHO HATES CAR TROUBLE? THIS GUY!!

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Episode 19: Aloha Friends! This episode will keep you laughing, thinking, and maybe wiping a tear or two! Sydney Fowler is my next guest! She plays The Mad Hatter in Shrek The Musical and is a Jr at Miami University! Today we chat about following your passion vs a stable career , childhood insecurities, and the backlash surrounding Disney’s choice with Halle Bailey as the new Ariel in the live action adaptation of The Little Mermaid ! Sydney also reveals a person story from her past that will leave your heart full! TAP PLAY. Stay for a while

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