Best Stephen Sondheims Podcasts (2024)

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The Gun Song – Assassins (with David Kincannon) 59:05

14m ago59:05

59:05

After seeing a couple of historical events we get a song about the idea of a gun. David Kincannon joins for the first time to discuss how this song works theatrically and why it's an important song for Czolgosz. You can follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwkii We are using three productions to frame our discussion of Assassins. Th…

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Fill Me In #461: Intense and very a lot. 1:12:33

2h ago1:12:33

1:12:33

It's the return of many things: crosswords in real life, the ground level club of indeterminate length, references to Episode #442, the long lost FMI musical, and best of all, cohost Ryan Zwickel Hecht! (Also, solve our Contest of Still Going On at bemoresmarter.com/contest) If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wik…

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130 Lehman Engel Tribute 3 32:56

2h ago32:56

32:56

The conclusion of a three-part program paying tribute to famed conductor, composer, author, and teacher Lehman Engel. Engel is best known for having conducted over 150 musicals and shows, six of which earned him the Tony Award for Best Conductor and Musical Director. He is widely credited for changing the landscape of musical theater literature thr…

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The Mask (feat. Sideways) 1:00:18

2h ago1:00:18

1:00:18

We're back at you with a new episode of Carrey'd Away with everyones favorite music Youtuber Sideways! We're talking about the much beloved Jim Carrey live action cartoon "The Mask" based on the Dark Horse Comics of the same name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network

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#6 Spy Kids (2001) 1:14:17

4d ago1:14:17

1:14:17

We're back with another one of Andrew's picks! This week, we're diving into Robert Rodriguez's classic children's spy adventure, Spy Kids. Join us as we explore the quirky VFX, discuss Alan Cumming's ridiculously hot performance as Floop, and debate whether the film has stood the test of time. Ready to save the world? Tune in to this episode on Spy…

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How I Saved Roosevelt – Assassins (with Steve Bell) 53:08

18m ago53:08

53:08

It seems like Roosevelt was saved by a lot of people. Who is correct? Steve Bell returns to discuss the real history of this event, John Philip Sousa, and (potentially) one of Sondheim's greatest rhymes. You can email Steve here: steve@slbway.com We are using three productions to frame our discussion of Assassins. The original off-Broadway cast sta…

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Fill Me In #460: The Zimmerzine Teaser 1:39:04

2d ago1:39:04

1:39:04

Ryan is away this week so once again, Brian is joined by The Great and Powerful Barnacle, Ben Zimmer! Topics include baseball nightmares, rhyming word etymology, #rip Googlewhacks, and a brand new Contest of Now at bemoresmarter.com/contest Stuff to click: Ben's new newsletter at https://buttondown.com/benzimmer Ben's old "From A to Zimmer" post on…

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#249 - Sweeney Todd (2023 Revival) 1:15:21

1h ago1:15:21

1:15:21

"Swing your razor wide Sweeney!" Grab your razor and rolling pin because this week we're going back to the pilot to talk about Sweeney Todd AGAIN! We both saw the shows most recent Broadway revival and we talk about how that is! Come join the fun. Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf Podcast Edited By: Andrew DeWolf Theme Songs: Robyn Nas…

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129 Lehman Engel Tribute 2 34:05

7h ago34:05

34:05

The second of a three-part program paying tribute to famed conductor, composer, author, and teacher Lehman Engel. Engel is best known for having conducted over 150 musicals and shows, six of which earned him the Tony Award for Best Conductor and Musical Director. He is widely credited for changing the landscape of musical theater literature through…

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Interview with Laura Frankos 35:46

31m ago35:46

35:46

I chat with Laura Frankos, author of the book, Broadway Revival, a historical, fictional work that has an actor, David W. Greenbaum, go back in time to save George Gershwin from his early, untimely death.

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#5 Pride & Prejudice (2005) 1:19:21

4h ago1:19:21

1:19:21

We’re thrilled to kick off our first Patreon Request episode, brought to you by our longtime supporter, Toryana Frazier! This week, we’re taking a deep dive into the 2005 adaptation of Jane Austen’s timeless classic Pride and Prejudice, featuring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen. It’s a charming blend of romance and delightful cheesiness that …

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Best of INYTLM: Chris Gets Worked Up 1:48:22

1d ago1:48:22

1:48:22

Ranting and raving. Sampler platter edition. 00:25 - (Intro) 04:08 - (The Lyrics Police Files) 09:45 - Rent 16:24 - Carousel 23:49 - Jesus Christ Superstar 28:03 - Ragtime 33:25 - My Fair Lady 36:51 - American Idiot 40:05 - She Loves Me 43:47 - The Muppet Christmas Carol 45:26 - Scrooge 49:17 - (miscellaneous) 50:38 - Cats 55:31 - Parade 58:01 - Mi…

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The Ballad of Booth – Assassins (with Eric Matthew Richardson) 1:27:31

1d ago1:27:31

1:27:31

The assassin pioneer is the first person investigated in the show. Eric Matthew Richardson returns to discuss John Wilkes Booth, how he changed America, how Sondheim adapts his story, and whether we should believe anything he sings about. Eric's website: http://www.ericmatthewrichardson.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheEMRMusic We are using thre…

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Fill Me In #459: Everything since then has been a gradual retreat. 1:43:25

3d ago1:43:25

1:43:25

Front runners are beginning to emerge in the "pick Ryan's middle name" game, but is the voting secure? This week, Ryan and Brian yak about Bangor, the rising number of Raising Cane's, and whether or not names like Cottontail, Intriligator, and Wecht are real. Sounds like a bunch of tittle-tattle. If you get bored (how could you?!), write something …

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BONUS: Beetlejuice the Musical 1:02:41

4d ago1:02:41

1:02:41

In honor of Tim Burton's new film "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" here is our original episode on Beetlejuice the Musical to celebrate the occasion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network

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128 Lehman Engel Tribute 1 33:20

4d ago33:20

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The first of a three-part program paying tribute to famed conductor, composer, author, and teacher Lehman Engel. Engel is best known for having conducted over 150 musicals and shows, six of which earned him the Tony Award for Best Conductor and Musical Director. He is widely credited for changing the landscape of musical theater literature through …

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#4 - Cars (2006) 1:15:48

7d ago1:15:48

1:15:48

We are back to spin 'The Cheese Wheel' for a again, with Andrew DeWolf leading the way as she selects the 2006 animated shrine to capitalism 'Cars,' directed by the man who hugs too much John Lasseter. Join us as we dive deep into this strange animated film with a world that makes no dang sense. Maybe life is truly a highway. Join our Patreon! Foll…

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Everybody's Got the Right – Assassins (with Isaac Bartels) 1:03:49

15d ago1:03:49

1:03:49

Kicking off our season on Assassins guest Isaac Bartels discusses how it got made, how provocative it still remains, and how the opening song sets the exact right tone. Follow Isaac Bartels on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_isaacbartels_/ We are using three productions to frame our discussion of Assassins. The original off-Broadway cast star…

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Fill Me In #458: If stubborn foolishness wins out. 1:49:50

10d ago1:49:50

1:49:50

Season Ten! Sounds exciting, no? Well, if you know the show then you know exactly how exciting it is. This week's topics: Wilbur, chicken, more chicken, Kealoa, Greek phrases, middle names, a contest puzzle, a Thunder Round, some glitchy Zoom, and a big shout out and thank you to our loving and dear Patreon supporters. Also: buy the Lollapuzzoola s…

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Assassins trailer 1:15

10d ago1:15

1:15

This coming Wednesday we being our mini-series on the songs of Assassins. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Kyle Marshall

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BONUS: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective w/ James Monroe Iglehart 1:14:05

11d ago1:14:05

1:14:05

ALLRIGHTY THEN! Now we're gettin' to the good stuff! This week we're joined by Broadway treasure James Monroe Iglehart to talk about Jim Carrey's first big hit film "Ace Ventura Pet Detective." Has it aged well? Of course not! But we're diving into it anyways because CONTEXT MATTERS KIDS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…

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127 Tony Awards Survey 3 34:57

11d ago34:57

34:57

The conclusion of a three-part program surveying twenty years of the Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence on Broadway, more commonly referred to as the Tonys. In this program, Paul Lazarus and associate producer, Jeff Lunden build up anticipation for the 1984 Awards by playing and discussing music from the previous twenty Best Musical Tony winner…

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#3 Waitress (2007) 1:18:40

14d ago1:18:40

1:18:40

In our third episode, we spin 'The Cheese Wheel' for a second time, with Elizabeth Esten leading the way as she selects the 2007 indie gem 'Waitress,' directed by Adrienne Shelly. Join us as we dive deep into this heartwarming film, exploring its soul-stirring themes, the visually stunning pies, Jess's quirky nitpicks, and Liz's profound emotional …

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Fill Me In #457: The three audiences of Ryan Hecht. 44:54

17d ago44:54

44:54

PLOT TWIST! If you know, you know. And if you don't — give it a listen. Season 9 wraps with one of the most delightful surprises in the history of FMI, and we're not even talking about a brand new contest puzzle (!!!), available at bemoresmarter.com/con457. And anyone still looking to take part in Lollapuzzoola from home, the puzzles are available …

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BONUS: Hocus Pocus 1 & 2 1:06:03

18d ago1:06:03

1:06:03

Jess and Liz are here to talk about both Hocus Pocus films because SHOCKINGLY she had never seen the first one despite it being so ingrained in the halloween zeitgeist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network

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126 Tony Awards Survey 2 37:13

18d ago37:13

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The second of a three-part program surveying twenty years of the Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence on Broadway, more commonly referred to as the Tonys. In this program, Paul Lazarus and associate producer, Jeff Lunden build up anticipation for the 1984 Awards by playing and discussing music from the previous twenty Best Musical Tony winners, s…

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#2 Chappell Roan: The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess 1:42:40

22d ago1:42:40

1:42:40

We're back with the second episode of our show, featuring the inaugural spin of "The Cheese Wheel," where Jess has chosen the incredible album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess by Chappell Roan. Join us as we dive deep into each track, exploring how Chappell Roan's music has captivated the zeitgeist in an unprecedented way—even winning over t…

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Disney Musicals 1989-1994: Rotten Renaissance Rising 2:09:16

23d ago2:09:16

2:09:16

Here are the timestamps I promised I'd give you, you're welcome. 00:30 - Aimless Solipsistic Preamble 02:45 - Extensive Slander of Michael Eisner, Disney, and Disneyland. 34:17 - The Little Mermaid (1989) 49:31 - Beauty and the Beast (1991) 1:04:24 - Aladdin (1992) 1:29:40 - The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) 1:43:38 - The Lion King (1994) 2:06:…

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BONUS: Disney's Oliver and Company Commentary 1:25:44

25d ago1:25:44

1:25:44

Do you remember the late 80's? They made less than stellar animated comedy films about dogs! Today we're talking over one of them. From the Patreon Vaults, here is Jess and Andrew talking over Disney's Oliver and Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network

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Fill Me In #456: Why would you go to a place, the point of which is dipping sauce? 1:52:35

28d ago1:52:35

1:52:35

This week, Ryan and Brian aren't the only ones apparently ramping up to Lollapuzzoola – buy your puzzles now at bemoresmarter.com. Also, Ryan wants YOU to choose his new middle name AND what to get tattooed on himself. What a world! If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, don…

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125 Tony Awards Survey 1 32:03

1M ago32:03

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The first of a three-part program surveying twenty years of the Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence on Broadway, more commonly referred to as the Tonys. In this program, Paul Lazarus and associate producer, Jeff Lunden build up anticipation for the 1984 Awards by playing and discussing music from the previous twenty Best Musical Tony winners, st…

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#1 Kickassia 1:28:29

28d ago1:28:29

1:28:29

Welcome to the very first episode of The Cheese Wheel! Your hosts, Andrew DeWolf, Jess McAnally, and Liz Esten, are kicking things off with a deep dive into a true cult classic: Doug Walker's cinematic opus, Kickassia. This 2010 parody film, brought to life by the Nostalgia Critic and his team, follows their outlandish attempt to take over the one-…

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All That Jazz & Yankee Doodle Dandy: The Dreadful Fear That You're Ordinary 2:05:42

29d ago2:05:42

2:05:42

If you'd have asked me years ago which of the protagonists of these two movie musicals was sympathetic and which was unredeemably evil, I'd have had a very different answer than the one I have today. The tragedy of this episode is that in my recent quixotic podcasting efforts, this is more fun than I've had in a while but the movies are obscure eno…

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Fill Me In #455: Reflecting on this quirk of English. 45:43

1M ago45:43

45:43

This week, Ryan and Brian get big news from Brooke Husic and Sid Sivakumar about Lollapuzzoola, which happens in less than two weeks (August 24, 2024). Learn who's writing the puzzles, and sign up now at bemoresmarter.com to get all the content while it's still hot and fresh. If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wi…

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124 Howard Dietz Tribute 3 38:29

1M ago38:29

38:29

Guest hosted by Jeff Lunden; this is the conclusion of a three-part program paying tribute to acclaimed lyricist Howard Dietz. Dietz is perhaps best known for his collaborations with composer Arthur Schwartz. He penned the lyrics to numerous hit songs like “Dancing in the Dark,” “By Myself,” and “That’s Entertainment.” In this program, Lunden celeb…

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The Cheese Wheel Podcast - Trailer 1:49

1M ago1:49

1:49

Starting this Friday is The Cheese Wheel Podcast, from the minds behind "Musicals with Cheese." The Cheese Wheel Podcast is a weekly comedy show where we spin a wheel to determine our media obsessions. Join Jesse McAnally, Andrew DeWolf, and Liz Esten as they dive into whatever the wheel chooses next! Part of the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn mor…