Best Katharine Mcphee Podcasts (2024)

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Katharine McPhee: From “Idol” Dreams To Broadway ‘Smash’

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Image Source: Peacock After gaining fame on American Idol, Katharine McPhee initially pursued a music career, but things didn’t go as planned. Undeterred, she switched gears to acting and, in 2012, landed a role that seemed tailor-made for her: playing a Broadway hopeful in NBC’s “Smash.” Produced by Steven Spielberg, the show quickly brought McPhe…

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Channeling A ‘Trek’ Icon, Ethan Peck Wasn’t Spooked By Spock

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Ethan Peck as Spock in episode 205 “Charades” of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, streaming on Paramount+, 2023. Photo Cr: Michael Gibson/Paramount+ Set in the Star Trek universe prior to the events of the original series, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has faced a unique challenge: It has featured a number of characters who would go on to become Star…

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Hannah Waddingham Savored The ‘Ted Lasso’ Experience, May Get More

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Juno Temple and Hannah Waddingham in “Ted Lasso,” now streaming on Apple TV+. Photo Credit: Apple TV+ Just when Ted Lasso fans thought they’d said goodbye to the show forever, word comes that the show’s studio has started reaching out to its stars, with the intention of reuniting them for a fourth season of the fan favorite. Deadline.com is reporti…

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How (And Why) Patrick Stewart Took Control On ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’

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Patrick Steward as Picard and Jonathan Frakes as Riker in”Seventeen Seconds” Episode 303, Star Trek: Picard on Paramount+. Photo Credit: Trae Patton/Paramount+. ©2021 Viacom, International Inc. All Rights Reserved. When Star Trek: The Next Generation premiered in 1987, it didn’t have the easiest path to success. First of all, the show wasn’t airing…

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Why ‘America’s Got Talent’ Continues To Captivate: Howie Mandel’s Take

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AMERICA’S GOT TALENT –Pictured: Howie Mandel — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) America’s Got Talent stands as a television juggernaut, captivating audiences year after year with its unique blend of competition and heartwarming moments. Few shows achieve the longevity and consistent success that AGT has enjoyed. The show’s enduring appeal stems from a v…

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Justin Hartley’s ‘Tracker’ Role Feels All New In Season Two

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Justin Hartley, Exeuctive Producer of the CBS series Tracker at the TCA SUMMER PRESS TOUR 2024 on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, CA. Photo: Francis Specker/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved At the end of Tracker’s first season, Justin Hartley’s character’s world was shaken by an unexpected re…

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Sofia Vergara: A Judge With Heart On ‘America’s Got Talent’

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AMERICA’S GOT TALENT — Pictured: Sofia Vergara — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) Radiating warmth and infectious enthusiasm, Sofía Vergara is now a seasoned judge on NBC’s smash hit, America’s Got Talent. In her fourth season, she continues to captivate audiences with her genuine empathy, sharp wit, and ability to connect with contestants on a personal…

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‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Character Gets One Final Season Of Growth

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L-R , Eugene Cordero as Rutherford and Tawny Newsome as Beckett Mariner in season 5 of Lower Decks streaming on Paramount+, 2024. Photo Credit: Paramount+ Over the past four seasons, Star Trek: Lower Decks has offered a new, animated, and certainly more comedic perspective on the long-running franchise. But the show’s upcoming fifth season will, al…

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Olympics? Not Quite, But Athletes’ Dreams Continue On ‘American Ninja Warrior’

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AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR — Pictured: (l-r) Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila — (Photo by: Elizabeth Morris/NBC) 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC Now that the Paris Olympics have finished, the latest season of American Ninja Warrior (the show’s 16th) is continuing on NBC. There are only two weeks left: the second set of semifinals this week, and then the fi…

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Jasmine Guy’s Felt Universal Love For ‘A Different World’

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Image Source Amazon You can add A Different World to the list of old shows that are getting a new generational reboot. Just as Frasier, The Conners (formerly Roseanne), Will & Grace, and Quantum Leap all returned more than a decade after their original finales, there are reports that Netflix is working on a new version of A Different World, focusin…

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Ralph Macchio: One Scene Elevated ‘Karate Kid’ Into Hollywood History

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Cobra Kai. Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso in Cobra Kai. Cr. Curtis Bonds Baker/Netflix © 2024 While many people saw The Karate Kid as a typical sports movie, with the underdog triumphing against all odds, it did have some deeper undercurrents to it. (In fact, we’ve seen some of the echoes of its social conscience reflected in the sequel series Cob…

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Moses Ingram’s ‘Lake’ Experience Had Her In Deeper Than Expected

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Moses Ingram in “Lady in the Lake,” now streaming on Apple TV+. Moses Ingram’s career has certainly been on the rise over the past few years, with an Emmy nomination for her role in The Queen’s Gambit (her first Hollywood role) and a recurring role in Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Disney+ series in the Star Wars universe. But when she signed on to co-star wi…

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Tom Welling’s Memories Of Christopher Reeve On ‘Smallville’ Are, Well, Super

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Image Source: Warner Bros Before his death in 2004, the last acting jobs Christopher Reeve had were a pair of guest-starring appearances on the TV series Smallville. Of course, there was plenty of meaning in those appearances, since the series was a retelling of the Superman story, and Reeve was the actor who famously resurrected the character for …

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Scott Bakula: ‘Star Trek: Enterprise’ Was At Its Best When It Tackled Real-World Issues

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Image Source: Paramount+ If you look back at the various versions of Star Trek through the years, even going back to the original series in the 1960s, a key component to the stories that were being told was that they usually carried a strong social conscience with them. Even as the world has changed dramatically over the ensuing decades, every iter…

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Thanks To ‘Cobra Kai,’ Ralph Macchio Forever Embraces His Inner ‘Karate Kid’

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Cobra Kai. (L to R) Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso, William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence in Cobra Kai. Cr. Curtis Bonds Baker/Netflix © 2024 After being introduced to movie audiences as part of the ensemble cast of The Outsiders, Ralph Macchio got his first starring role in 1984’s The Karate Kid. It’s a role, of course, that has defined his life. The …

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1960s Baltimore Comes Alive in Natalie Portman’s ‘Lady in the Lake’

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Natalie Portman in “Lady in the Lake,” now streaming on Apple TV+. Photo Credit: Apple TV+ Natalie Portman takes center stage, both as star and producer, in the captivating new Apple TV+ limited series, Lady in the Lake. Set in 1960s Baltimore, the series delves into the lives of two tenacious women from vastly different worlds whose paths collide …

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Director’s Influence Helped Natalie Portman Dive Into ‘Lady In The Lake’

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Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram in “Lady in the Lake,” now streaming on Apple TV+. Photo Credit: Apple TV+ Based on Laura Lippman’s novel, Lady in the Lake is a seven-episode limited series that delves into race relations in Baltimore at a pivotal time in the city’s history. Natalie Portman stars as an investigative journalist who tries to solve t…

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William Zabka’s Inner Bad Boy Won Him His ‘Karate Kid’ Role

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Cobra Kai. William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence in Cobra Kai. Cr. Curtis Bonds Baker/Netflix © 2024 After 40 years, The Karate Kid saga continues on Netflix with the final season of Cobra Kai, the series that reignited the rivalry between Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence. One of the interesting things about Cobra Kai has been the change in Lawrence’s…

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‘Your Honor’ Resurgence Shows Off Bryan Cranston’s Physical Performance

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Bryan Cranston as Michael Desiato in YOUR HONOR. Photo credit: Andrew Cooper/SHOWTIME. After running for two seasons on Showtime, Your Honor has become a big winner on Netflix, getting more streaming minutes than any other content on the service in its streaming debut last month. Not only has this drawn new attention to the show, it’s also opened u…

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For Howie Mandel, ‘AGT’ Is About Witnessing Dreams, Not Just Judging Talent

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AMERICA’S GOT TALENT — – Pictured: Howie Mandel — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) For 15 seasons, Howie Mandel has been a beloved judge on America’s Got Talent, witnessing countless dreams come to life on stage. He’s shared his deep appreciation for the experience, emphasizing the joy he feels in being a part of such a transformative platform. (Click o…

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Chuck Lorre: ‘Young Sheldon’ Thrived Beyond ‘Big Bang Theory’ Audience

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“A Proper Wedding and Skeletons in the Closet” — Georgie and Mandy get married! Meanwhile, Meemaw’s gambling room gets raided, on YOUNG SHELDON, Thursday, April 11 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subsc…

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‘Beverly Hills, 90210’s’ Summer Of Transformation: The Price Of Fame & The Joy Of Success

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Image Source Amazon The beloved teen drama Beverly Hills, 90210 didn’t have the smoothest start. At first, it struggled with ratings on the Fox network. Then the network took a risk by airing new episodes in the summer instead of reruns. This unique strategy worked out well. 90210 quickly became a hit, with viewers creating a buzz. The cast, initia…

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‘Batman Returns’ Gift: ‘Gotham’s’ Robin Lord Taylor’s Unexpected Connection To His Favorite Film

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Photo Credit: Warner Bros Before Batman started patrolling the streets of Gotham, the city was already infamous for its levels of crime and corruption. The television series Gotham delved into this underworld, exploring the origins of well-known villains such as Oswald Cobblepot, also known as the Penguin. Robin Lord Taylor’s portrayal of Cobblepot…

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Heidi Klum & The ‘Emotional Roller Coaster’ Of ‘America’s Got Talent’

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AMERICA’S GOT TALENT Pictured: Heidi Klum — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) For an astounding 18 seasons, America’s Got Talent has dominated summer television, defying the odds in a cutthroat reality show landscape. But what’s the magic formula that keeps audiences coming back for more? We’ve had the pleasure of chatting with AGT judge Heidi Klum over …

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Matt Iseman Reveals The Heart & Soul Of ‘American Ninja Warrior’

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AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR — “Qualifiers” Episode X — Pictured: (l-r) Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila — (Photo by: Elizabeth Morris/NBC) American Ninja Warrior is more than just a show; it’s a testament to the human spirit’s resilience and unwavering determination. For 16 seasons, we’ve been captivated by the electrifying athleticism, heartwarming stor…

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We Have the Technology’: Revisiting ‘The Six Million Dollar Man’ With Lee Majors

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Image Source: Universal Picture Home Entertainment The 1970s brought us disco, bell-bottoms, and one of the most iconic television characters ever—Steve Austin in The Six Million Dollar Man. We can rebuild him, the famous opening narration proclaimed. The technology is here. “We can rebuild him. We have the technology. We can make him better than h…

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Why Edward James Olmos Almost Passed On ‘Miami Vice’

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Image Source: YouTube Channel: Miami Vice; Video: Lieutenant Castillo’s First Appearance | Miami Vice Even though he’s an Academy Award nominee for his work in the movie Stand and Deliver, Edward James Olmos will always be best remembered as the steely-faced Lieutenant Martin Castillo on one of the most iconic TV series of the 1980s, Miami Vice. Th…

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‘Acolyte’ Literally Makes ‘Star Wars’ History, Which Has Amandla Stenberg Excited

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Mae Aniseya (Amandla Stenberg) in Lucasfilm’s THE ACOLYTE, season one, exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved. Much of the action in the Star Wars franchise has taken place either during or adjacent to the era of The Skywalker Saga — the years from when Anakin Skywalker was very young through the lifetime of his son,…

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How The Force Led Leslye Headland To ‘The Acolyte’

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(L-R): Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae and Director Leslye Headland on the set of Lucasfilm’s THE ACOLYTE, exclusively on Disney+. ©2022 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved. Photo Credit: Christian Black Nothing about Leslye Headland’s previous work would have suggested that she’d take up a place in the Star Wars universe, yet she’s the creator…

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Peg Bundy’s Picks: Katey Sagal Shares Her Top ‘Married… with Children’ Moments

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Image Source: Sony Pictures Entertainment For 11 seasons and 259 episodes, Married… with Children reigned as one of the most beloved sitcoms in television history. Airing from 1987 to 1997 on the then-fledgling Fox Network, the show’s unapologetic humor and surprisingly heartfelt moments resonated with audiences. The stellar cast, led by Ed O’Neill…

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For ‘Land Of Women,’ Eva Longoria Had A Specific Land In Mind

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Eva Longoria in “Land of Women,” now streaming on Apple TV+. Photo Credit: Apple TV+ Land of Women seems to have a little bit of everything — it’s got comedy, it’s got drama, it’s got action, it’s got English, it’s got Spanish — and it’s got a lot of Eva Longoria, who not only stars in the series, but is also one of its executive producers. Accordi…

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With ‘The Boys’ Back, Erin Moriarty’s Seeing Some Big Changes

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Erin Moriarty (Annie January aka Starlight) Photo Credit: Courtesy of Prime Copyright: © Amazon Content Services LLC Last week, the fourth season of The Boys started rolling out new episodes With the series moving toward a fifth and final season, several of the show’s characters are facing significant shifts in their arcs. Erin Moriarty’s character…

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How ‘Clipped’ Bounced From Audio To Video

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“CLIPPED” — Pictured: Ed O’Neill as Donald Sterling. CR: FX Copyright 2024, FX All Rights Reserved When the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Donald Sterling erupted in scandal in 2014, Ramona Shelburne was covering the sordid affair for ESPN. Her investigative work eventually resulted in a podcast, and that podcast has now been adapted into a streami…

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How Amandla Stenberg Doubled Her Depth On ‘The Acolyte’

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Mae (Amandla Stenberg) in Lucasfilm’s THE ACOLYTE, exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved. If it were happening on a soap opera, it would be one of the genre’s more laughable tropes: one actor playing both a character and the character’s evil twin. But The Acolyte is in the Star Wars universe, so quite a bit of effor…

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Antony Starr Thinks ‘The Boys’ Season 4 Mirrors Reality In A Superhero World’

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The Boys Season 4 Credit: Jan Thijs/Prime Video Copyright: © Amazon Content Services LLC Description: Antony Starr (Homelander), Cameron Crovetti (Ryan) Returning with a dark twist, The Boys are taking on the real world! Hit series on Prime Video, Season 4, is already creating waves and enthralling both reviewers and viewers with its distinct mix o…

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Cleopatra Coleman Watched ‘Clipped’ Saga In Real Time; Now She’s Part Of The Story

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“CLIPPED” — “Let the Games Began” — Season 1, Episode 3 (Airs Tuesday, June 11th) — Pictured: Cleopatra Coleman as V. Stiviano. CR: Kelsey McNeal/FX. Copyright 2024, FX All Rights Reserved In the new streaming series Clipped, based on the real-life story of the Los Angeles Clippers scandal, Cleopatra Coleman plays a pivotal character: the mistress …

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Amandla Stenberg’s Intense Training Transforms Her Into A ‘Star Wars’ Hero in ‘The Acolyte’

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(L): Amandla Stenberg behind the scenes of Lucasfilm’s THE ACOLYTE, exclusively on Disney+. ©2022 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved. In the vast Star Wars galaxy, where lightsabers clash and destinies unfold, the physical and mental demands placed on its heroes are immense. For Amandla Stenberg, stepping into the lead role of the new Disney+…

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‘America’s Got Talent:’ Season 19 Unleashes Golden Buzzer Frenzy

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AMERICA’S GOT TALENT –“Auditions 1” Episode 1901 — Pictured: Simon Cowell — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) America’s Got Talent is shaking things up in its latest season, and the iconic Golden Buzzer is at the heart of the excitement. This season, each judge will have multiple opportunities to use their Golden Buzzer to send an act directly to the liv…

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‘American Ninja Warrior’ Season 16: Bigger Challenges, Higher Stakes & More Excitement!

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AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR — Pictured: (l-r) Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila — (Photo by: Elizabeth Morris/NBC) 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC The 16th season of American Ninja Warrior is currently airing! With new challenges and even greater stakes, the ultimate test of strength, agility, and pure resolve is back. Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamil…

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Returning To ‘The Voice,’ Adam Levine Looks Forward To Coaching Again

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THE VOICE — ” Pictured: Adam Levine — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) Apparently, you can go home again. Adam Levine, one of the four original coaches on TNBC is returning to the show for its 27th season. Levine originally left the show in 2019 after its 16th season. (By then, only he and Blake Shelton remained from the original coaching crew.) He’ll r…

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Fosse Fellas/Verdon Viewers Ep. 8 "Providence" 40:23

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Marty and Jimmy discuss episode seven of FOSSE/VERDON - "Providence" Each week, our hosts Jimmy Blackmon (Smash viewing veteran) and Marty Scanlon (Smash viewing virgin) are joined by guest luminaries from the world of Broadway, TV, and comedy to celebrate (and at times, just comprehend) NBC’s short-lived musical drama SMASH, episode-by-episode in …

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Fosse Fellas/Verdon Viewers Ep. 7 "Nowadays" 40:37

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Marty and Jimmy discuss episode seven of FOSSE/VERDON - "Nowadays" Each week, our hosts Jimmy Blackmon (Smash viewing veteran) and Marty Scanlon (Smash viewing virgin) are joined by guest luminaries from the world of Broadway, TV, and comedy to celebrate (and at times, just comprehend) NBC’s short-lived musical drama SMASH, episode-by-episode in al…

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Fosse Fellas/Verdon Viewers Ep. 6 "All I Care About Is Love" 39:21

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**Marty and Jimmy discuss episode six of FOSSE/VERDON - "All I Care About Is Love" ** Each week, our hosts Jimmy Blackmon (Smash viewing veteran) and Marty Scanlon (Smash viewing virgin) are joined by guest luminaries from the world of Broadway, TV, and comedy to celebrate (and at times, just comprehend) NBC’s short-lived musical drama SMASH, episo…

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Fosse Fellas/Verdon Viewers Ep. 5 "Where Am I Going?" 36:52

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Marty and Jimmy discuss episode five of FOSSE/VERDON - "Where Am I Going?" Each week, our hosts Jimmy Blackmon (Smash viewing veteran) and Marty Scanlon (Smash viewing virgin) are joined by guest luminaries from the world of Broadway, TV, and comedy to celebrate (and at times, just comprehend) NBC’s short-lived musical drama SMASH, episode-by-episo…

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Fosse Fellas/Verdon Viewers Ep. 4 "Glory" 42:05

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Marty and Jimmy discuss episode four of FOSSE/VERDON - "Glory" Each week, our hosts Jimmy Blackmon (Smash viewing veteran) and Marty Scanlon (Smash viewing virgin) are joined by guest luminaries from the world of Broadway, TV, and comedy to celebrate (and at times, just comprehend) NBC’s short-lived musical drama SMASH, episode-by-episode in all it…

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Fosse Fellas/Verdon Viewers Ep. 3 "Me and My Baby" 38:00

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Marty and Jimmy discuss episode three of FOSSE/VERDON - "Me and My Baby" Each week, our hosts Jimmy Blackmon (Smash viewing veteran) and Marty Scanlon (Smash viewing virgin) are joined by guest luminaries from the world of Broadway, TV, and comedy to celebrate (and at times, just comprehend) NBC’s short-lived musical drama SMASH, episode-by-episode…

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Fosse Fellas/Verdon Viewers Ep. 2 "Who's Got The Pain?" 34:39

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Marty and Jimmy discuss episode two of FOSSE/VERDON - "Who's Got The Pain?" Each week, our hosts Jimmy Blackmon (Smash viewing veteran) and Marty Scanlon (Smash viewing virgin) are joined by guest luminaries from the world of Broadway, TV, and comedy to celebrate (and at times, just comprehend) NBC’s short-lived musical drama SMASH, episode-by-epis…

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Fosse Fellas/Verdon Viewers Ep. 1 "Life Is a Cabaret" 31:06

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Marty and Jimmy discuss episode one of FOSSE/VERDON - "Life Is a Cabaret." Each week, our hosts Jimmy Blackmon (Smash viewing veteran) and Marty Scanlon (Smash viewing virgin) are joined by guest luminaries from the world of Broadway, TV, and comedy to celebrate (and at times, just comprehend) NBC’s short-lived musical drama SMASH, episode-by-episo…

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A Little Surprise Announcement 7:11

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Jimmy and Marty announce something new. Consider watching Fosse/Verdon on FX. Each week, our hosts Jimmy Blackmon (Smash viewing veteran) and Marty Scanlon (Smash viewing virgin) are joined by guest luminaries from the world of Broadway, TV, and comedy to celebrate (and at times, just comprehend) NBC’s short-lived musical drama SMASH, episode-by-ep…

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"Intermission Series" 3 - Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened 50:27

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In our third "Intermission Series," we merrily roll along into watching the documentary Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened. We discuss the beauty and joy of theatre, chasing dreams, and how all of those things ultimately (don't) relate to Smash! We'll be back soon with more dispatches from hiatus-land, before returning full force to Sea…

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