Best Brittney Stephens Podcasts (2024)

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Murder Off the Reservation: I didn't say that 51:33

2h ago51:33

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In August of 1992, Anthony Bear left the Tobique Reservation in New Brunswick Canada, in just five weeks their remains were discovered across the border in Fairfield, Maine. What happened to Anthony Bear, and what can witnesses tell us? You can reach out to us at homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com or through instragram @homegrownhorrorpod --- Support thi…

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Not Quite Fireside Tales: What Goes Better Together Than Babies and Curses 1:05:57

5d ago1:05:57

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As we welcome back our co-host Papa Jackson, we decided it was a good time to help him brush up on his storytelling skills for future bedtime tales! Our hosts have dug up some fascinating Maine myths for your listening pleasure! Sources: Haunted Maine: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Pine Tree State by Charles A. Stansfield Jr. https://www.nati…

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A Repeat Offender: When Have You Lost Faith? 57:15

26d ago57:15

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In 1979, a Sandra Flick was attacked and murdered by her estranged husband. Unfortunately, her death is only the begining of this story. Come along as B digs into the multiple attacks perpetrated by one Albert Flick and the continued failure to bring him to justice. Sources: Justia - 425 A.2d 167 (1981), STATE of Maine v. Albert Lee FLICK. “Woman S…

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The Dexter Bank Robbery of 1878: A Cool Easy Decade 41:23

1M ago41:23

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On February 22, 1878 John Wilson Barron, teller for the Dexter Savings Bank, was found bound gagged and dead in front of the bank vault. It would take nearly ten years for any movement to develop in the case, but are we too quick to point fingers? Come say hi to us at homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com or hit us up on instagram @homegrownhorrorpod --- Su…

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BONUS: Pet Semetary: Bloodlines (2023) 1:10:42

2M ago1:10:42

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Alright, let's pull out the lore for this one! As Paramount+ has attempted to resurrect the Pet Semetary franchise with a prequel to the 2019 remake, B & Jackson have a bunch of bones to pick with this new outing. Sometimes, dead certainly is better. You can reach out to us via email at homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories, questions, Mai…

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BIRTHDAY BONUS: Horror Comedy Extravaganza 1:03:30

2M ago1:03:30

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Brithday girl B has something fun in store for us this month! We know you like horror. We know you love to laugh at bad horror movies. But, B's got some of her favorite horror comedies locked and loaded for your listening pleasure - Ready or Not (2019), Renfield (2023), and What We Do in the Shadows (2014)! You can reach out to us via email at home…

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A Shipwrecked Ghost Bride: Pay Me Your Crumbs, Mistress! 49:54

2M ago49:54

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One stormy night, the fate of twenty people were changed forever as the schooner Charles crashed upon the rocks on Watts Ledge off the coast of Cape Elizabeth. The most enduring story is that of bride-to-be Lydia Carver, a young woman who would never make her way to the alter. Join B and Jackson for a fascinating ghost story! Source: Unraveling the…

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Ghost Grab Bag: Ghost Daddy Daycare 56:35

2M ago56:35

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The duo take you on a trip to visit three mini haunts across the state of Maine. We hit up Congress street in Portland, then jaunt up to Freeport for a drink, before begging for forgiveness at the church in Bath. Are these places haunted or is the wiring just bad? You can say hi to us and ask questions at homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com or hit us up o…

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Multi-State Murders: Cuckoo for Clocks 1:08:57

2M ago1:08:57

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Don't you just love Maine? It's so nice and peaceful - but B is going to ruin that for us all again as she dives into the deaths of Harry Staples, Richard Mace, Lorenzo D. Troyer, Lewis & Francis Gephart, and Russell Bailey in a multi-state, multi-year murder spree of one Richard Steeves. Sources: Aged Beaten Man, 83, Dies Of Injuries by C.Scott Ho…

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2024 Tony Award Nominees | Roger Bart, Kecia Lewis, Eden Espinosa 1:01:03

2M ago1:01:03

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It's Tony Awards' season and we're celebrating with three 2023 Tony Award nominees. Joining host Ben Cameron are Tony Award winner Roger Bart (Back to the Future, Producers, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown), Tony nominee Kecia Lewis (Hells Kitchen, Chicago, Dreamgirls) and Tony nominee Eden Espinosa (Lempicka, Wicked, Rent). Ben and his guests cha…

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Hauntings in the Rumpus Room: We are Bad at Sports 52:18

2M ago52:18

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We are talking about the strange happenings at the Greater Rumford Community Center of Rumford, ME. Join Jackson as he regales B with the mysterious haunts occurring at the GRCC, completed in 1911 as a recreation center for Mill works, the GRCC may have a mysterious past that helps explain some of the strange voices, full body apparitions, and spir…

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BONUS: Salem's Lot (1979) 1:25:39

3M ago1:25:39

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Been a crazy week, so this May Bonus episode is a little late. But join us during this episode as we watch the horror classic Salem's Lot, a made for t.v. fever dream that left us confused and thirsting for something better. But it's not all a bad time, there are some amazing things that have come out of this movie, like brother sucking, and grown …

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The Devil in Maine: He Doesn't Wear Prada 40:10

3M ago40:10

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We gather around the campfire on a late May evening - B's got a story of cursed artifacts, devilish pacts, and some weird shaped feet! Sources: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/devils-footprint https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/maine/devils-footprint-me/ https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/67410 https://q1065.fm/legend-says-this-maine-town-is-wher…

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BIRTHDAY BONUS: Bladerunner (1982) & Bladerunner 2049 (2017) 1:39:05

3M ago1:39:05

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Another year for the birthday boi! This year for Jackson's super self-indulgent birthday bonus episode, we watched Bladrunner, the Final Cut and Bladerunner 2049. We dive into the cyberpunk dystopia of Los Angeles where we follow the adventures of two bladerunners as they are tasked with separate goals to "retire" on the loose replicants, but perha…

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An Embezzler's Dead End: Could you call me back?? 48:38

3M ago48:38

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James Cassidy had it all family, a good job, a successful business, a second home on the Cape, and an embezzled $1.1 million dollars. As the FBI closed in on the audit of his banking business, James seems to have made a mad escape up North through Maine. A move that would lead him to his demise. Send us your questions homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com o…

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A Deadly Confrontation in Vinalhaven: I Don't Feel So Good 1:01:49

3M ago1:01:49

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Have you ever just had a bad feeling about something - something that leaves more than just a bad taste in your mouth, that makes you feel like somthing is definitely not right? Today B opens pandora's box on the untimely death of Roger Feltis on Vinalhaven - a case that still has too many loose ends and an ocean of unanswered questions. Sources: A…

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A Shallow Grave in Masardis: Too Many Frenemies 47:05

3M ago47:05

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We talk about the unsolved murder of Joseph Savitch and Louis Alexander, two career criminals that disappeared as they were expected in court for their part in an elaborate home burglary operation. Did the two's past catch up with them or were there other players looking for their chance to get the drop on Joe and Louis? Come say hi at homegrownhor…

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1897 Murder at Bonny Eagle: Put Him in a Corner Somwhere 50:45

4M ago50:45

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Hop into your time machines - we're doing a listener suggestion, but it's almost three years late! Back in 2021, B was recommended a book - a book so rare, it took until this past week for her to finally get her hot little hands on it and she was not disappointed! With her handwritten notes in hand, B gives us her book report and brings to light th…

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BONUS: Dark Shadows (2012) 1:22:40

4M ago1:22:40

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We watched Dark Shadows so you don't have to, jumping right into a fully packaged and branded Tim Burton film featuring little nobody actors such as Johnny Deep, Eva Green, and Helena Bonham Carter. Watching this felt like a fever dream. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hghpod/support…

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Murder in the Poacher Woods: Game Wardens for the 1% 57:08

4M ago57:08

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Jackson takes us back to 1886 to share the details on a double homicide that gripped the Maine public. We got it all, escapees, dogs, and game laws. Sources: The Warden Murders (part one), June 20, 2022, St. Croix Historical Society. The Warden Murders (part two), June 20, 2022, St. Croix Historical Society. Edward Ives, The Poacher as Hero: The Gr…

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1974 Katahdin Ice Climbing Disaster: Red Sky By Morning 1:01:43

4M ago1:01:43

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SPRING HAS FINALLY SPRUNG! Our hosts will be the first to tell you (because this is a weather podcast) that we have finally left the snow and ice behind - gardening, biking, hiking, enjoying nature! But, B will be the first to remind you, that while nature is beautiful and peaceful, you gotta respect it. Today’s tale takes us back 1974, to the snow…

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The Dash- H.M.S. Booty Call 46:52

4M ago46:52

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YoHoHOOOO!!! We have it all fur our mateys on this here episode of HGH, hoist your jibs and tack you main sails, because we be discussing the story of the Dash, famous wartime privateer vessel and possible ghost ship. A stellar resume for some fearless searats. ARRRRRGGGGHHH!!!! Sources: The mysterious 'Dash' of Casco Bay, September 2, 2021, The Co…

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Dr. Dove's Miracle Unicorn Monthly: His Name is Horny 45:37

5M ago45:37

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We've covered some weird creatures on HGH - werewolves, giant cats, cannibalistic spiritual beings, landlocked walruses. Maine's got some truly amazing creatures! What many might not know is that one Dr. Dove attempted to make one of these mythical beasts a reality right here in Dirigo! Come along as B dredges up some old timey science experiments!…

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BONUS: Dolores Claiborne (1995) 1:32:07

5M ago1:32:07

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What happens when you're being framed for the death of your asshole boss? It's time to reconnect with your estranged daughter. Listen as we gush over Kathy Bates as she eats the scenery in this totally not awful film! Got a movie recommendation hit us up homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com or instagram @homegrownhorrorpod --- Support this podcast: https:/…

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The Bowdoinham Bank Robbery of 1866: Whip Em Good 48:00

5M ago48:00

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On a moonless Summer night in June of 1866 three robbers made a mad cash grab reminiscent of a spaghetti western. While they skedaddled away from with their cash prize, can they lose the authorities in the Big Apple? If you got story suggestions or questions for us to answer on the pod, hit us up at homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com or on the instagram …

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The Anti-Catholic Riot of 1854 & The Know-Nothings: Nothing Has Changed 52:57

5M ago52:57

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The year is 1854 and you are walking down Commercial Street in Bath, when you see a man in a bathrobe yelling aggressively about Catholics and how they are ruining the country. What do you do? You decide to go commit arson? Odd choice, but go off! Join B & Jackson as we dive into the political circumstances that led to Maine's other good old fashio…

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The Murder of Amy St. Laurent: Big Ole Liar 1:03:49

5M ago1:03:49

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On an October evening Amy St. Laurent disappeared from the streets of Portland, within two days police began seriously investigating all angles of foul play possible. While leads seemed thin, luckily the murderer is an idiot. Keep yourself safe with the Rape Aggression Defense System (R.A.D.S.) through the Amy St. Laurent Foundation. amystlaurentfo…

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Orion Krause: I Promise I Can Read 58:07

5M ago58:07

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There are moments in life where you realize things can change in a split second and in 2017, when Orion Krause ended up at the home of his grandparent's neighbor, the unthinkable happened. After confessing to the tragic slaying of his mother, grandparents, and their home healthcare worker, Orion Krause's family was left with many questions and few …

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The Mysteries of Ayers Island: SHUT UP, JOHN! 41:38

6M ago41:38

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Hey Homies! Jackson takes us on a little island tour of the mysterious Ayers Island. An industrious 64 acres island with not one, but three grim legends on its soils... and probably asbestos. You can reach out to us via email at homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi! Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠htt…

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BONUS: Offspring 1:04:20

6M ago1:04:20

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We've seen good movies. We've seen bad movies. And then there's Offspring, a gross-out cannibal flick set right on the Maine/Canada border. Come and sit with our hosts as they dissect the worst movie they've ever seen (probably). They suffered because they love us. You can reach out to us via email at homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories,…

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The Ding-Maul & Ding-Ball: A Tale of Two Kitties 40:34

6M ago40:34

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What's new, pussy cat? Meow is the time to put your paws together for two fur-ocious creatures of the Maine Lumberwoods - the Ding-Maul & Ding-Ball! Can B purr-suade Jackson to believe in these purr-plexing kittens, or will she become hiss-terical in the process? Join our hosts as we get the cryptid paw-ty started! Sources: https://cryptidz.fandom.…

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The Disappearance of Gail DeLano: Phone Technology 58:02

6M ago58:02

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If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, there are resources for you. Call 988 or call Maine's 24 hour crisis hotline at 1-888-568-1112. On this episode of HGH, Jackson discusses the mysterious disappearance and death of Gail Delano. A 35 year old from Westport Island who left her home the morning of June 21, 1986 to never return home again. I…

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Mary Cowan, the Borgia of Maine: Tummy Troubles 1:03:03

6M ago1:03:03

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Who has two thumbs and loves telling us about old timey murders? It’s B! Today our hosts discuss the many victims of one Mary Cowan, a young woman who would become known as the Borgia of Maine. Are Mary’s motives lost to history or did she commit murder(s) for money? Who truly knows, but! B’s got the deets and we’ve got some crimes to uncover (and …

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The Disappearance of Thomas Jacoby: Tasty ASMR 47:32

7M ago47:32

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We explore the 1991 disappearance of Thomas Grant Jacoby. In July of '91 Thomas packed a car full of camping gear and left his home in Pennsylvania, just a couple days later a letter arrived to his then girlfriend stating he had driven 700 miles away to Portland, ME. A statewide search unsues, but no leads are uncovered until Jacoby's car is discov…

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BONUS: Stephen King's Thinner 59:51

7M ago59:51

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Fitness gurus are talking about the newest weight loss rage that everyone must get in on, you've heard of ozempic, but have you heard of Romani curses??? We watched the shit out of Thinner a 1996 film based on a 1984 novel, where our kinda crappy lawyer protagonist receives a curse from a passing group of Romani for accidently killing one of the me…

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Haunted Hospitals: The Biddosode 51:47

7M ago51:47

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While trying to find something a little more light hearted for this week, B remembered a recommendation from a co-worker. "Oh, wonderful," B thought to herself, "A nice haunting to bring a bit of levity in these cold winter months." What B did not know was that one haunting, would turn into two. Two hauntings would turn into, three. Three...well yo…

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October 25, 2023: Lewiston Strong 1:11:26

7M ago1:11:26

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After some unfortunate illnesses, we are finally back for season 3 of HGH! We kick off this season by discussing the recent tragedies affecting the Lewiston and larger Maine communities. What happened, what may have led us to this, and what steps we should take to keep this problem from happening in our country, the only place this keeps fucking ha…

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Glindas | Brittney Johnson, Ginna Claire Mason, Amanda Jane Cooper 1:10:48

7M ago1:10:48

1:10:48

In this spectacular season finale, we are returning to Oz and talking all the good witch Glinda (or Galinda depending where you are in the show)! Joining host Ben Cameron are Brittney Johnson, Ginna Claire Mason, and Amanda Jane Cooper. Ben and the ladies discuss what it's like to play such a popular role, secrets Glindas do backstage, the audition…

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The Lion King | Bonita Hamilton, Pearl Khwezi, Stephen Carlile 1:19:06

7M ago1:19:06

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In this episode we are joining the pride and talking all about The Lion King, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Broadway! Joining host Ben Cameron are Bonita Hamilton (Shenzi), Pearl Khwezi (Nala), and Stephen Carlile (Scar). Ben and the group discuss their Disney influences, auditioning for this iconic show, learning the show, and more!…

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Holiday Shows | Patrick Page, Bryce Pinkham, Sebastian Arcelus 1:23:53

7M ago1:23:53

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In this episode we are jumping into the holiday spirit and talking about some of our favorite holiday shows! Joining host Ben Cameron are Patrick Page (Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, Hadestown, The Lion King), Bryce Pinkham (Holiday Inn, A Gentleman's Guide, Ohio State Murders), and Sebastian Arcelus (Elf, Into the Woods, W…

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Dance Captains | Gabriella Sorrentino, Maria Briggs, Brooke Engen 1:06:50

7M ago1:06:50

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In this episode we are doing a deep dive into what it takes to be a dance captain! Joining host Ben Cameron are Gabriella Sorrentino (Hamilton, On Your Feet), Maria Briggs (The Music Man, Frozen, Hello Dolly, Mean Girls), and Brooke Engen (Beetlejuice, Gypsy, Hairspray). Ben and the ladies talk about what the job entails for a dance captain: all th…

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Ensemble | Katie Webber, Aaron Albano, Clay Rice-Thomson 1:15:12

7M ago1:15:12

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In this episode we are talking about the people you see everywhere, the ensemble! Joining host Ben Cameron are Katie Webber (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Rock of Ages), Aaron Albano (Cats, Hamilton, Newsies), and Clay Rice-Thomson (Moulin Rouge! The Musical, King Kong, Newsies). Ben and the group talk about what…

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Casting Directors | Merri Sugarman, Benton Whitley 1:11:05

7M ago1:11:05

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In this episode we are getting all kinds of information on casting directors! Joining host Ben Cameron are Merri Sugarman (Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations, Miss Saigon) and Benton Whitley (On the Town, Chicago, Pippin). Ben and the group talk about what exactly a casting director does, the process of auditioning actors and w…

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