Best Raley Matt Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 100! Best Musical Opening Numbers Draft 1:11:33

1d ago1:11:33

1:11:33

Send us a Text Message. It's Episode 100 of Down Once More Pod and Brad is joining the pod for a draft of the best musical opening numbers, resulting in the Top 10 Opening Musical Numbers of All Time! This pod also features the window saga, Olympic talk, Christian code switching, and a special surprise announcement at the end that you won't want to…

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Our Dragon Eggs Are Blue! House of the Dragon Season 2 Finale Recap 1:01:12

6d ago1:01:12

1:01:12

Send us a Text Message. This week Matt's getting into the season 2 finale of House of the Dragon, including overall thoughts on the season, where the finale left us, how it left us feeling, some of the upcoming HBO shows that were previewed before the episode, and ending with a full recap of the finale. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and C…

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Fighting Fires & Maximum Effort: August Streaming/Theater Guide, Storytime and Deadpool & Wolverine Review 34:33

13d ago34:33

34:33

Send us a Text Message. This week Matt's giving you a preview of what's coming to streaming and theaters in August, recounting fighting a fire this past weekend, and his spoiler-free review of Deadpool & Wolverine! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 03:23 - August Streaming Guide 17:30 - August Thea…

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Bonus Episode: House of the Dragon Episode 207 - The Red Sowing Recap 30:42

15d ago30:42

30:42

Send us a Text Message. Matt gives his thoughts on the penultimate episode of season 2 of House of the Dragon as a bonus episode since a jam packed episode is planned for Wednesday! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/downoncemorepod Links to audio versions, YouTube, & a…

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I Want the (Sea)Smoke: Songs Missing from Movie Musicals & HotD EP. 206 Recap 1:02:42

21d ago1:02:42

1:02:42

Send us a Text Message. Matt's going solo this week to talk about musical songs that were on Broadway but missing from their movie counterparts, the gladiator/Rome resurgence, and recapping episode six of season two of House of the Dragon! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 02:34 - Songs Missing fro…

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Do We Think There Were Enough Disney References?! - Matt & Brad Review Wish 1:09:15

27d ago1:09:15

1:09:15

Send us a Text Message. The episode over a month in the making is finally here as Matt & Brad are reviewing Disney's 100 year anniversary movie, Wish! The last 20 minutes of this episode rival the most chaotic moments from the last 3 years of this podcast, so make sure to stay tuned to the end! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! T…

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House of the Dragon Episode 205: Regent - Review 30:19

1M ago30:19

30:19

Send us a Text Message. Special Bonus Episode this week just for the review of Season 2 - Episode 5 of House of the Dragon. Stay tuned after the review for a look at the long awaited Wish review releasing this Wednesday July 17th! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - House of the Dragon Episode 205: Regent - Revi…

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The Best Episode Yet?! House of the Dragon EP. 204 Recap, Broken Mailboxes, & Updates 1:01:19

1M ago1:01:19

1:01:19

Send us a Text Message. This week Matt recaps possibly the best House of the Dragon episode of the series, talks about his mailbox battles, pod updates, and more! Note: The editing program decided to change the music available, so the pod intro and outro sound a bit different this week Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes…

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We Don't Get to See the Battle?! HotD EP. 203 Recap & 4th of July Musical Watch Guide 38:10

1M ago38:10

38:10

Send us a Text Message. The third episode of House of the Dragon is here and Matt's giving you the full recap, as well as a patriotic musical watch guide heading into the 4th of July! *The Wish Review is still coming* Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 01:02 - The Burning Mill Recap 33:21 - 4th of J…

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Aegon Declares War! HotD Ep. 202 Recap & July Streaming/Movie Preview 33:29

2M ago33:29

33:29

Send us a Text Message. The recording for our June movie review of Wish was delayed due to technical difficulties, so this week we're coming at you with a recap of House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 2 and a preview of what's coming to streaming and theaters in July! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening …

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F**k Them Kids: HotD is Back! 33:37

2M ago33:37

33:37

Send us a Text Message. House of the Dragon is back and is cementing itself as the ultimate "F**k them kids!" show! This week Matt's giving his thoughts on the first episode of HotD Season 2, talking some Emo music, Tony Awards, and this week's mystery movie early access showing. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:0…

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Matt & Brad Build a Broadway Musical 55:11

2M ago55:11

55:11

Send us a Text Message. This week Matt and Brad are drafting musical performances, music styles, and more and pitching their own Broadway musicals! Things get a bit off the rails as usual, but you're in for a fun episode with a bonus "after credits" scene to tie everything together. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 0…

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June Streaming Preview 28:58

2M ago28:58

28:58

Send us a Text Message. To kick off June Matt is giving a quick preview of what's coming to streaming (and theaters) this month, his personal picks, and what musical you should watch on each network! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 04:54 - Netflix Releases 11:27 - Max Releases 15:08 - Amazon Prim…

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I Went to a Mystery Unreleased Movie Showing 32:01

3M ago32:01

32:01

Send us a Text Message. On this week's mini-episode Matt talks about his experience seeing a mystery advanced screening of a movie, musicals in Seinfeld, and what's ruining the theater experience and causing good movies to bomb at the box office. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 01:34 - Starting S…

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What Sara Can Do: Matt & Brad Review Waitress the Musical 1:33:38

3M ago1:33:38

1:33:38

Send us a Text Message. Brad joins Matt on the pod to do a full review and discussion of the filmed version of Waitress the Musical starring Sara Bareilles. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 03:26 - History of Waitress 09:27 - Brad's Introduction to Waitress 15:09 - The Spilled Whiskey Saga 17:46 -…

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Should Broadway Stay Out of Hollywood? 26:02

3M ago26:02

26:02

Send us a Text Message. With all the upcoming Broadway movie adaptations, Matt's discussing if Broadway would be better off staying out of Hollywood on this week's episode. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 02:08 - Is Accessibility a Problem? 04:50 - Is the Wicked Movie Necessary? 06:24 - Are Filme…

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Parent Approved Songs Draft 1:02:17

3M ago1:02:17

1:02:17

Send us a Text Message. Brad joins Matt on the pod once again as they draft a list of conservative-Christian parent approved songs from growing up! Some surprising moments in this draft with some breaks for football talk, erotic tennis movie discussions, and a wild future draft pitch! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes:…

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BTB: Bring That Booty 31:30

4M ago31:30

31:30

Send us a Text Message. Matt's kickin' off May with a Grab Bag mini-episode discussing the underrated Pirate drama Black Sails (now streaming on Netflix), the heavy musical Next to Normal, what to do with that booty, and details on our first giveaway! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 01:34 - You N…

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The Way of the Python: Talkin' Spamalot 59:42

4M ago59:42

59:42

Send us a Text Message. We're back for the most anticipated episode of Brad's tenure on the pod: the Spamalot episode! This week Matt & Brad are discussing Monty Python's Spamalot as a whole since there is not an official filmed stage or movie version of the musical. We're breaking down the history, our favorite songs, what worked and didn't work, …

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Mini-Episode: Mean Girls National Tour Review 18:04

4M ago18:04

18:04

Send us a Text Message. This week Matt's reviewing the US Tour of Mean Girls the Musical! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 01:29 - Mean Girls Musical History 04:10 - Mean Girls National Tour Review 10:38 - Lyric Changes 15:14 - Curtain Call Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram…

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Song for the Lonely: Reviewing The Cher Show US Tour 24:43

4M ago24:43

24:43

Send us a Text Message. This week Matt's reviewing the US Tour of The Cher Show and talking a bit on what's to come on Down Once More! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 00:35 - The Cher Show US Tour Review 15:46 - Future Plans & Fall Out Boy 21:35 - Curtain Call Follow us on Instagram for updates: …

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Hammer Throws & Second Tier Baddies (Matilda the Musical Review) 1:29:10

5M ago1:29:10

1:29:10

Send us a Text Message. This week Brad joins Matt on the pod again to finally review Matilda the Musical! An episode mission is revealed about 6 minutes in and then we take you through the history of Matilda, the music of Matilda, give a call to studio execs, and more! Fair warning, the end goes off the rails maybe the most it ever has in the histo…

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Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway Review & Musical News 25:14

5M ago25:14

25:14

Send us a Text Message. To close out March Matt's giving his review of Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway Concert Tour and breaking down some of the latest musical news, from In the Light's upcoming Broadway Workroom, to our first details about the Joker sequel's musical approach! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:0…

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Mini-Episode: Shrek Love & What is this Podcast?! 19:55

5M ago19:55

19:55

Send us a Text Message. This week Matt's talking about how the Shrek tour review popped off and giving some backstory and insight about what this podcast is, why it exists, and the ultimate goal and plans for the future. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act - Shrek Love 01:38 - What is this Podcast?! …

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Mostly T & A: STFU! Guest Episode 1:05:25

5M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

Send us a Text Message. Brad joins Matt for our first ever guest episode of Shut the F**k Up! our finish the lyrics show! Some new wrinkles get thrown in for our first STFU! episode of 2024 and the episode is capped off with some musical theater talk, including Shrek the Musical, Jagged Little Pill, Rent, Les Mis, and more! Don't forget to Subscrib…

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Shrek the Musical: 2024 Revamped National Tour Review 20:03

6M ago20:03

20:03

Send us a Text Message. This week Matt's reviewing the newly launched 2024 National Tour of Shrek the Musical! Jeanine Tesori & David Lindsay-Abaire have revamped and streamlined their hit musical that premiered 16 years ago for this tour and Matt was there for the second week of shows! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Code…

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Underappreciated Musical Songs Draft (ft. New Heights of Musical Podcasts) 1:36:19

6M ago1:36:19

1:36:19

Send us a Text Message. Brad joins Matt again this week for a draft of Underappreciated/Underrated Musical Songs, a trial of a new segment, and some plugs from future (?) sponsors of the pod! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 03:39 - Top 5 Musicals (Blind Rankings) 13:13 - Underappreciated Musical …

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Mini-Episode: Wicked Trailer Thoughts (Bonus: Wonka Quick Thoughts) 16:22

6M ago16:22

16:22

Send us a Text Message. On this week's mini-episode Matt gives his initial thoughts and reactions to the Wicked Super Bowl teaser trailer, as well as his quick thoughts on the Wonka movie! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 00:41 - Wicked Trailer Thoughts/Reaction 11:17 - Wonka Quick Thoughts 13:56 - Curtain Call Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share…

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Top 5 Musical Love Songs Valentine's Day Draft 1:02:51

6M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

Send us a Text Message. On a special Valentine's Day/Single Awareness Day/Galentine's Day episode Matt & Brad are getting together for a draft of their Top 5 Musical Love Songs! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 03:14 - Top 5 Musical Love Songs Draft Intro 06:02 - Round 1 10:03 - Round 2 18:29 - Intermission - Grammy Talk 24:01 - Round 3 31:01 - Our …

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Jesus Christ Superstar 50th Anniversary Tour Review & Top 5 Original Songs from TV Shows 29:34

6M ago29:34

29:34

Send us a Text Message. This week Matt's giving his review of the Jesus Christ Superstar 50th Anniversary Tour and listing his picks for the Top 5 Original Songs from TV Shows! Stay tuned at the end for an important PSA! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 01:02 - Jesus Christ Superstar 50th Anniversary Tour Review 19:06 - Top 5 Original Songs from TV …

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The Unreleased Episode: Matt & Brad's Top 5 Musical Songs 1:02:49

7M ago1:02:49

1:02:49

Send us a Text Message. This week we're releasing Matt & Brad's initial podcast recording from August 2021 for a bit of a throwback episode! See some behind the scenes before the podcast name was officially finalized and prepare for Matt & Brad to update their lists in February! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00…

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Russell Crowe: The Nickelback of Musicals (Les Misérables Review) 1:26:29

7M ago1:26:29

1:26:29

Send us a Text Message. This week Brad makes his second official appearance on the pod as he joins Matt in discussing the stage musical and the 2012 movie musical version of Les Misérables. The hot takes are flying in this episode! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act - Intro/History with Les Misérabl…

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Mean Girls (2024) Review & Future of the Pod 22:29

7M ago22:29

22:29

Send us a Text Message. This week Matt's giving his initial thoughts and review of the 2024 musical adaptation of Mean Girls starring Renee Rapp, Angourie Rice, Auli'i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Avantika, and Bebe Wood. Stay tuned at the end for an update on the future of the pod. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00…

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Drinkin' & Podcastin' (Top 5 Albums from High School) 29:41

7M ago29:41

29:41

Send us a Text Message. It's another solo episode as Matt talks about The Prince of Egypt stage musical, some random musical news and updates, and goes over his top five albums from high school! Throw in some beer and you get some fun story time moments on top of it! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening A…

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Mini-Episode: 2024 Movie Musical Preview 14:17

8M ago14:17

14:17

Send us a Text Message. To kick off 2024 Matt gives a preview of the upcoming movie musicals releasing this year! Let us know in the comments what movie musical you're most excited for and what movies you want to see us review this year! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - 2024 Movie Musicals Preview 11:20 - Cur…

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Mini-Episode: Matt Recaps the Pod's Best of 2023 12:29

8M ago12:29

12:29

Send us a Text Message. On the final Down Once More episode of 2023 Matt recaps our most watched episodes and talks about his favorite episodes of the past year. Let us know in the YouTube comments or Instagram what movies, games, drafts, etc. you want to see in 2024! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening …

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...WHY?! The Grinch Musical! Review (Bonus: A VHS Christmas Carol Review) 1:00:05

8M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

Send us a Text Message. For our Holiday movie review episode we're talking about Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical, with a bonus mini-review of Team StarKid's A VHS Christmas Carol Live! Join us as Matt discovers his personal hell and we breakdown the wild ride these shows took us on this Holiday season. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comm…

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Mini-Episode: Better Than the Movie?! (Waitress the Musical Review) 21:16

8M ago21:16

21:16

Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode Matt gives his mini-review of Waitress the Musical starring Sara Bareilles which is set to end it's theatrical run on December 13th. The Opening Act features some new info on the Wicked movie and some updates to the upcoming podcast schedule! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Co…

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That Escalated Quickly...(STFU! Holiday Edition) 1:14:35

9M ago1:14:35

1:14:35

Send us a Text Message. We're kicking off the Holiday season with just the right thing to get you in the spirit of the season: awkward tension and fighting! Some wild stories come out during Vocal Warmups and things get heated in our first ever Holiday Edition of Shut the F**k Up! Let us know in the comments what your go-to Holiday songs are and wh…

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Mini-Episode: The Marvels Review & The Last of Us Season 2 Predictions 36:06

9M ago36:06

36:06

Send us a Text Message. This week Matt's giving his review of The Marvels and giving his predictions on Season 2 of The Last of Us as he talks about his experience with the game and how he thinks HBO can handle some difficult circumstances. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Intro/Random News & Updates 03:41 - …

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Jeremy Jordan Beats Batman - Newsies (1992 & 2017) Reviews 56:59

9M ago56:59

56:59

Send us a Text Message. It's the time of year to be thankful that Matt & Raley are back with another movie review! This month you're getting two for the price of one as we discuss both the 1992 version and the 2017 recorded Broadway version of the Disney hit, Newsies! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Intro, H…

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Mini-Episode: November Mini-Reviews 32:43

9M ago32:43

32:43

Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode Matt gives an update on the upcoming podcast plans and his mini-reviews of some recent trailers, shows, and movies, plus a couple mini-mini-reviews thrown in there too. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Intro 01:31 - December Plans 03:14 - Mean Girls Musical Trail…

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Matt & Raley Get Probed 1:30:36

9M ago1:30:36

1:30:36

Send us a Text Message. We're not going to give much away in this description, but this is one of our most fun episodes yet and we learned A LOT about each other, so check out our first joint episode of the month and let us know in the comments what you're dying to know! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Intro…

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Mini-Episode: Grab Bag Two (Matt's Version) 29:27

10M ago29:27

29:27

Send us a Text Message. We're kicking off November with a mix of everything on this mini-episode! Some mini video game & mini-series reviews, our November movie reveal, what Broadway shows are coming to movie theaters, a tease of a bonus project and future episodes, football talk, Taylor Swift talk, and more! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share,…

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The Disclaimer Episode (Chicago Review) 1:05:07

10M ago1:05:07

1:05:07

Send us a Text Message. For this month's movie review we're talking about the 2002 Award Winning musical, Chicago! As usual we don't just talk about the movie, join us as we talk about male spas, if Secretary is a comedy, recasting the movie now, and much more! Oh, and did we mention this was recorded at 2:00 AM? Buckle up! Don't forget to Subscrib…

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Self Sabotage & Chaos (ft. STFU! Episode 3) 1:14:06

10M ago1:14:06

1:14:06

Send us a Text Message. Raley & Matt are back together and the chaos is back as we discuss Swifties, YouTube wellness checks, dog diets, and more! We're also back with another episode of Shut the F**k Up, our finish-the-lyrics style game with some new rules and wrinkles thrown in for this third installment! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, a…

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Mini-Episode: Nickelback Fever, D-Bag Country, & Aladdin Tour Review 22:36

10M ago22:36

22:36

Send us a Text Message. Slight programming update this week as Matt is back for another solo mini-episode! Matt reveals our October movie review, recaps his Nickelback concert experience with woo girls, and gives a mini-review on the Aladdin North American Tour! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Intro/Programm…

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Mini-Episode: Our Most Random Episode Yet 24:55

11M ago24:55

24:55

Send us a Text Message. Matt gives some recommendations, news, reviews, and recaps to kick off October in this "grab bag" mini-episode! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Intro 01:44 - Custom Theme Song Incoming? 03:38 - I'm Now an Espresso Fiend 05:18 - Saw Bonus Episode Incoming? 08:36 - The Last Five Years A…

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Dueling Timelines: The Musical (The Last Five Years Review) 1:15:37

11M ago1:15:37

1:15:37

Send us a Text Message. On this week's pod Matt & Raley are discussing Jason Robert Brown's musical, The Last Five Years. Dealing with dueling timelines, many are asking if this would be the result if Christopher Nolan directed a musical. Only time will tell. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Intro 03:20 - Ral…

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Mini-Episode: Best ABC Shows 19:54

11M ago19:54

19:54

Send us a Text Message. On this week's Mini-Episode a sick Matt gives you a solid minute of football talk, some brief musical news, and his picks for the best ABC Shows! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Intro 01:36 - Football Talk 02:59 - New Michael Mott Project 13:58 - Best ABC Shows 18:05 - Curtain Call Fo…

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