Best United Theatre Podcast Network Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 123 - Fall Movies: Instant Classic or Instant Trash-Pic? with Greg Moran 40:47

2d ago40:47

40:47

Welcome back to Box Office Culture! In this episode Tony and Front of House Director Greg Moran discuss the Fall movie schedule. Which movie is going to end up being a classic? Which will be a certified dud? Find out now on this week's episode of BOC! Don't forget to rate and review the show to help us grow! Make sure to check out the video feeds o…

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Ep. 134 - Rings of Power 11:26

9d ago11:26

11:26

It's the Load-In! This week Lee gives his review on the last season of Amazon's Ring of Power series, and a look forward to what he'd like to see from season 2 Don't forget to rate and review the show to help us grow! Make sure to check out the video feeds on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube and comment, like and subscribe and hit the bell to be notif…

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Dolly Fartin' (Stop 14: Manchester) 36:22

22d ago36:22

36:22

Episode 14: Manchester– In this week's fragrant episode, Alfie and the Sister Act the Musical tour unite in Manchester. whilst Lizzie and Dolly hit the red carpet in London for the show's West End return! Plus, Lizzie and Alfie take a deep dive with Celebrity visitors, the best curry place in Manchester, microwave pizza, and Dolly drops a bombshell…

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Bring Back Moses! (Stop 13: Brighton) 31:13

17d ago31:13

31:13

Episode 13: Brighton – This week, Alfie's home-sweet-home for the week! As the Sister Act UK/Tour stop shines its light on Brighton, Alfie's all-excited to spend some time with Lizzie... But will she even be home?! Plus, we find out about some more theatre ghosts, what Dolly got up to, and where to buy the best bagels in Brighton! *** Sister Act: t…

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All Glowed Up (Stop 12: Derry/Londonderry) 31:34

24d ago31:34

31:34

Episode 12: Derry/Londonderry – This week, it's all about Rugrats as we shine a light on the Lighting and Sound teams who keep the Sister Act UK/Ireland tour in check! Plus, Lizzie and Alfie chat about Alfie's time in Derry/Londonderry, and Lizzie works out Which Rugrats Character is each Sister Act Crew Member! *** Sister Act: the Musical 2023-24 …

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Sicker Act (Stop 11: Dublin) 32:45

1M ago32:45

32:45

Episode 11: Dublin – It's our lucky day, because this week the gang's in Dublin! Well, Alfie and Lizzie are, as Queen Bea swims over to Ireland for a visit while Alfie continues on the Sister Act: the Musical UK/Ireland tour- with Dolly enjoying a holiday at Nanny Sue's. Plus, for this week's tour feature, Lizzie and Alfie discuss the joys of stayi…

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Leicester Curve Your Enthusiasm (Stop 10: Leicester) 29:55

2M ago29:55

29:55

Episode 10: Leicester – Raise the walls, because this week we're in Leicester! Well, Alfie is, while he continues on the Sister Act: the Musical UK/Ireland tour, whilst Lizzie relaxes at home with Dolly - but not without a quick visit to Leicester's famed Curve! Plus, the adorabubble-duo detail the experience of re-rehearsing the show, explain the …

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Ep. 133 - Gara LaMarche Shares the Soul of Story Corps 21:18

2M ago21:18

21:18

It's the Load-In! This week Lee is joined by Gara LaMarche, teacher and Leader in Residence at the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership and a Senior Adviser to The Raben Group as well as longtime board member and chair of Story Corps. Gara talks the inception of Story Corps, the One Small Step initiative, and why this initiative is s…

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Shipping up to Beamish (Stop 9: Sunderland) 39:18

2M ago39:18

39:18

Episode 9: Sunderland – Ahoy there! We've sailed into Sunderland for the 9th stop of the Sister Act: the Musical UK/Ireland tour! This week, Lizzie goes off on her own exciting adventure whilst Alfie takes Dolly down to Beamish to check out the historical villages and museum. Plus, we discuss the ins and outs of touring with such a massive set. ***…

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Call Me "Alhambra!" (Stop 8: Bradford) 38:18

2M ago38:18

38:18

Episode 8: Bradford. We're baaa-aack! It's time to kick off our Second Leg, and this week we're getting up to some Bradford Lovin' for the 8th stop of the Sister Act UK and Ireland Tour! Join West End star Lizzie Bea, and her hunky partner Alfie Parker as they detail what it's like traveling the Kingdom with one's fiancée, before they take us on a …

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Ep. 132 - Max Finnance Shares His Summer Brews 15:45

2M ago15:45

15:45

It's the Load-In! This week Lee is joined by Master Cicerone and Professional Beer Educator Max Finnance to talk the upcoming Hoposium event. Max describes what brought him to the craft beer scene, what kept him there, and how he brings his expertise and experience to an world class event like Hoposium: A World Tour Of Beer. Check out these links f…

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Ep. 131 - Lindsay Makowicki's Lessons in Literary Lingo 20:06

3M ago20:06

20:06

It's the Load-In! This week Lee is joined by Bank Square Books Events Manager Lindsay Makowicki to talk upcoming book releases and author talks. See below for more information on these excellent events! Regina Linke - Oxherd Boy - July 3 Dr. John Long - The Secret History of Sharks - July 6 Christa & Becca Ritchie - Dishonestly Yours - July 12 Ben …

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Ep. 130 - Nervous the Drag Queen & UNITED For Pride 23:51

3M ago23:51

23:51

It's the Load-In! This week Lee is joined by performer, producer and promoter Nervous the Drag Queen to talk Pride, drag and the upcoming UNITED For Pride event on June 29th. UNITED For Pride - June 29th Don't forget to rate and review the show to help us grow! Don't forget to rate and review the show to help us grow! Make sure to check out the vid…

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Ep. 129 - What's Up Gastropod with Kate Masury 16:53

4M ago16:53

16:53

It's the Load-In! This week Lee is joined by Executive Director of Eating with the Ecosystem Kate Masury to talk slipper limpets, welk, kelp and more! Turns out you can eat a lot of things that are sourced locally, sustainable, and scrumptious, and Kate Masury wants to spread that good news all across New England. So make sure to come down to the U…

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Ep. 122 - Prequel Season (PLUS: Furiosa + Godzilla Minus One Review) 25:58

4M ago25:58

25:58

Welcome back to Box Office Culture! In this episode Tony and Producer Lee discuss Prequels! Hot off a watch of Godzilla Minus One (now steaming on Netflix) and Furiosa (widely reviewed as an amazing addition to the Mad Max universe, and at least one IndieWire reviewer called it "one of the greatest prequels ever made.") Are they necessary? What do …

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Ep. 128 - Speakeasy Choir with Choral Director Kailey Shea 20:19

4M ago20:19

20:19

It's the Load-In! This week Lee is joined by Choral Director Kailey Shea in conversation about Speakeasy Choir's June 14th event featuring Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. They talk growing up musically, run through some quick vocal drills, and then forget Tammi Terrell's name. Find out more about Speakeasy Choir belo…

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Ep. 127 - Upcoming Events with Tim Cotter 20:29

4M ago20:29

20:29

It's the Load-In! This week Lee is joined by the UNITED's Press & Media Manager Tim Cotter to talk Civil Rights activist on-the-run documentary screening and talk back with Stephen Bingham and Director Catherine Masud, outdoorsman and hiking expert Steve Fagin and local poet and author Carla Panciera in conversation with journalist Betty Cotter. A …

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Ep. 121 - Summer Movies, Summer Not 39:19

4M ago39:19

39:19

Welcome back to Box Office Culture! In this episode Tony and Producer (and begrudging cohost) Lee discuss Summer Blockbusters! What are they? Do they need to be released in Summer? What mold must they fit into? Which ones are they excited about the most? Find out now on this weeks episode of BOC! Don't forget to rate and review the show to help us …

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Ep. 126 - More Book Events with Lindsay Makowicki 25:09

4M ago25:09

25:09

It's the Load-In! This week Lee is joined by Bank Square Books Events Manager Lindsay Makowicki to talk upcoming Author Talks at the UNITED and more. Julia Dzafic - Garden Grown Chelsea Tucker & Ellen Flannery-Schroeder - Banish Bedtime Battles Ben Shattuck & Jenny Slate - The History of Sound Juliet Grames - The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia Make sure…

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Ep. 120 - The Podcast of the Planet of the Apes 46:27

5M ago46:27

46:27

Welcome back to Box Office Culture! In this episode Tony and Producer Lee jump into Beneath the Planet of the Apes in preparation for the premiere of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. They talk worshipping Atom Bombs, Vietnam allegories and the societal structures of Ape City. They also discuss the history of the series to see how POTA's past can …

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Ep. 125 - Talking Books with Lindsay Makowicki 13:31

6M ago13:31

13:31

It's the Load-In! This week Lee is joined by Bank Square Books Events Manager Lindsay Makowicki to talk upcoming Author Talks at the UNITED and more. Jeannette Walls Author Talk - Hang the Moon Don Winslow Author Talk - City in Ruins Bank Square Books Events Music: Spring Gang / Always Pass It On / www.epidemicsound.com Don't forget to rate and rev…

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Ep. 124 - March is Music Month at the U 9:35

7M ago9:35

9:35

It's the Load-In! March is Music at the UNITED. With such amazing bluegrass, folk and rhythm & blues events coming up, we had to talk about them on this episode! Check out these events and make sure to get your tickets while they last. The Travelin' McCourys Roots Music Stomp Travelers By Trade Music: Spring Gang / Always Pass It On / www.epidemics…

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Ep. 119 - DUNE pt. II 32:12

7M ago32:12

32:12

Welcome back to Box Office Culture! In this episode Tony and Producer Lee dive into DUNE pt. II. The fellas talk Spice Melange, the Bene Gesserit and religious fanaticism, and what they're looking forward to in DUNE pt. III! Listen now to hear more! Don't forget to rate and review the show to help us grow! Make sure to check out the video feeds on …

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Ep. 123 - Róise & Frank and the Westerly Irish Film Festival 9:02

7M ago9:02

9:02

It's the Load-In! Today Lee fills in the blanks about the Westerly Irish Film Festival presented in partnership with the Irish Coastal Club of Rhode Island. We go over the three amazing films, then dive into the lore of Róise & Frank, and discover there may be more at play than just an incredibly heart warming and poignant tale of love, loss, and f…

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Ep. 122 - March Events, Madame Web 17:36

7M ago17:36

17:36

It's the Load-In! This week Lee catches us up on happenings in March, and then gives us a review on Madame Web. Make sure to leave a review to be featured on the Load-In! United Theatre Website Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube TikTokBy United Theatre Podcast Network & Lee Metzger

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Ep. 118 - Our Most Anticipated Things in 2024 34:57

8M ago34:57

34:57

In the second half of this two part episode, Tony is once again joined by Misty Blux and Lee Metzger to talk about the things they are looking forward to the most in 2024. Tony Dune: Part II Mickey 17 New Albums from Vampire Weekend and Billie Eilish Misty Terrifier III Stardew Valley: 1.6 Update Maxxxine Lee One D&D LOTR: The Ward of the Rohirrim …

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Ep. 121 - Awards Season Film Series Pass 14:17

8M ago14:17

14:17

It's The Load-In! Today Lee talks about the Awards Season Film Series, and the incredible deal that is the Awards Season Film Series Pass. If you are a fan of film and want to see all the (likely) OSCAR nominations in one place and don't want to break the bank doing it, the Awards Season Film Series Pass is the perfect thing for you! Awards Season …

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Ep. 120 - He Said What? You'll Never Believe What This Podcaster Said on a Live Mic! 10:16

9M ago10:16

10:16

Gotcha! That's called Click Bait folks, and you should know better. But now that you're here, how about listening to... The Load-In! In this episode, Lee talks about current and upcoming movies, events and more at the UNITED Theatre. United Theatre Website Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube TikTokBy United Theatre Podcast Network & Lee Metzger

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Ep. 117 - 2023, We Hardly Knew Ye 57:04

9M ago57:04

57:04

On this week's Box Office Culture Tony is joined by Producer Lee and Misty Blux to talk about their favorite things from the year 2023. Lee Baldur's Gate III Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves The Fellowship Film Fest What Brought Me Joy - Strawberries Misty No One Will Save You Live Action One Piece Leave The World Behind What Brought Me Joy …

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A Christmas Cardiff (Stop 7: Cardiff) 49:16

9M ago49:16

49:16

Episode 7: Cardiff – It’s that great British tradition: a Doctor Who Christmas Special Episode! And this week, we’re bringing it to you direct from the good Doctor’s homeland, Cardiff, Wales! But which Doctor Who legend visited Sister Act the Musical this week? Find out in the final stop of leg 1! *** Sister Act: the Musical 2023-24 UK/Ireland Tour…

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Buzzing and Gorgeous (Stop 6: Cheltenham) 46:56

9M ago46:56

46:56

Episode 6: Cheltenham – On the first two-week stop of the Sister Act: The Musical UK/Ireland Tour, the gang are in Cheltenham to follow-up on last week’s discussion of Stage Door Etiquette, plus Dolly is joined by one of her favourite humans for a jaunty saunter to spot Cheltenham’s famous street-art! *** Sister Act: the Musical 2023-24 UK/Ireland …

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Ep. 119 - End of December Round Up 10:20

9M ago10:20

10:20

It's The Load-In! This week Lee discusses the remaining December movies and events we have at the U. Thank you all for listening to the Load-In and the other UNITED Podcasts on the UNITED Theatre Podcast Network this year. We had an amazing time creating these shows and we are so glad to be able to provide this to our community. We can't wait to sh…

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A Coven(try) of Witches w/ Dianne Pilkington! (Stop 5: Coventry) 56:38

10M ago56:38

56:38

Episode 5: Coventry – This week, we’re picking up a hitchhiker in the shape of Legendary West End performer Dianne Pilkington! Fresh from journeying up the yellow brick road, this delightful diva drops by for some hilarious tour stories from shows such as ‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: The Broadway Musical’, ‘Cats’, ‘Bedknobs and Broomsticks’, and…

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Ep. 116 - Lord of the Rings Trilogy: Holiday Movies or Cozy Nostalgia? 19:59

10M ago19:59

19:59

On this week's Box Office Culture, Tony is joined once more by Producer Lee to talk Lord of the Rings. Besides premiering in December, what is it that connects the Lord of the Rings Trilogy to the Holidays? We discuss that and more on this episode of Box Office Culture. United Theatre Website Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube TikTok…

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Ep. 115 - Matt Singer, Author and Film Critic 49:34

10M ago49:34

49:34

Today on Box Office Culture: Matt Singer, Editor & Film Critic for ScreenCrush.com, member of the New York Film Critic Circle, won a Webby Award for his work on Independent Film Channel's website IFC. com and was the on-air host of IFC News, he ran Critic Wire, the film critic wing of the magazine and media company Indie Wire, appeared on numerous …

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EdinBooOoorgh! (Stop 4: Edinburgh) 42:09

10M ago42:09

42:09

Episode 4: Edinburgh – Things are getting spooky in Scotland this week as Lizzie and Alfie get to know the three ghosts who haunt Edinburgh’s famous Festival Theatre. Plus, the gang return a favour to a Queen with a bus tour of Edinburgh’s superb architecture. *** Sister Act: the Musical 2023-24 UK/Ireland Tour Tickets: https://www.sisteractthemusi…

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Plaster Act (Stop 3: Stoke-on-Trent) 38:11

10M ago38:11

38:11

Episode 3: Stoke-on-Trent – Like an Emma over Bridgewater, Lizzie and Alfie take Dolly to Stoke’s famous pottery house to paint some gifts for the family. Plus, Lizzie enthralls Alfie with an exploration of Orchestras on tour. *** Sister Act: the Musical 2023-24 UK/Ireland Tour Tickets: https://www.sisteractthemusical.co.uk/ Show Socials: https://t…

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Ep. 118 - Turkey Week Festivities at the U 10:17

10M ago10:17

10:17

It's the Load-In! Lee talks about this week at the UNITED. Monday - Paisan Tuesday - T.Hanksgiving (Sleepless in Seattle) Wednesday - Wild Sun and Haunt the House @ (Post-Credits Scene) Thursday - Thanksgiving Day Friday - Will Evans Saturday - Matt Singer (Opposable Thumbs Author Talk) Napoleon also comes out on this Tuesday (11/21 ) so don't miss…

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Ep. 114 - Holiday Movies 23:06

11M ago23:06

23:06

Today Tony talks about movies coming up in this holiday season. We cover The Marvels, Trolls Band Together, Napoleon, Pedro Almodovar's Double Feature: Strange Way of Life & The Human Voice, It's a Wonderful Life, and The Elf Experience. Also coming up in December: Wonka, Migration, Wish, Santa With Muscles, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation an…

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Hullo, Dolly! (Stop 2: Hull) 38:31

10M ago38:31

38:31

Episode 2: Hull – On the second stop, our hosts stop by a local farm for a week, where Lizzie educates listeners with the New Theatre’s amazing WWII history, plus Alfie and Dolly to a local art gallery where we meets Bootleg Shreg. *** Sister Act: the Musical 2023-24 UK/Ireland Tour Tickets: https://www.sisteractthemusical.co.uk/ Show Socials: http…

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Starting at the South End (Stop 1: Southend-on-Sea) 40:35

11M ago40:35

40:35

Episode 1: South End-on-Sea – The bus departs for South End as Lizzie and Alfie set off on their epic adventure with Dolly the Dog in tow. On the first stop, host Lizzie gives a rundown of upcoming episodes, get to know our adorable hosts, learn about tour accommodation, plus Alfie takes Dolly for a spot of tea at Sara's Tea Garden – and we expect …

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Ep. 113 - The State of the MCUnion, What Does The Future Hold for Marvel Studios? 32:01

11M ago32:01

32:01

Tony is joined by Producer Lee on this week's Box Office Culture to talk about Variety article "Crisis at Marvel: Jonathan Majors Back-Up Plans, ‘The Marvels’ Reshoots, Reviving Original Avengers and More Issues Revealed" by Tatiana Segel. They cover marvel fatigue, X-Men and Fantastic 4 Reboot, moving on from (or bringing back) past fallen heroes …

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EP. 117 - Rocky Horror, Hocus Pocus, Chef and A Wheel Out of Kilter 16:23

11M ago16:23

16:23

It's the Load-In! Today Lee goes over 4 movies coming to the UNITED and Wilcox Park this weekend (Oct. 26th-29th). A Wheel Out of Kilter (In Partnership with Bike Stonington, Brumble Bikes, Remy's Cycle, and Mystic Cycle Center). Rocky Horror Picture Show (A Neighborhood Watch Screening) Hocus Pocus in Wilcox Park CHEF (A Food On Film Screening in …

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EP. 116 - Taylor Swift, ERAS Party, Halloween Trunk-or-Treat 37:55

12M ago37:55

37:55

It's The Load-In! Host Lee is back behind the mic talking to Tony Nunes, Artistic Director of the UNITED and host of Box Office Culture and Voices of Westerly. We talk Taylor Swift, The ERAS TOUR, Halloween and Trunk-or-Treat, and more. United Theatre Website Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube TikTok…

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EP. 115 - FringePVD Comes to Westerly 13:05

1y ago13:05

13:05

It's the Load-In! Today Lee is talking FringePVD Encore Series running from August 9th to the 12th! Festival Pass Preview Night feat. RI Ukulele Armada, PVD Drum Troupe & Andy Russ- Aug. 9 Truama Queen by Teddy Lytle - Aug 10 & 12 Three French Birds - Aug 10 RI Ukulele Armada - Aug 10 & 12 Vessel by Andy Russ - Aug 11 Providence Improv Guild - Aug …

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Ep. 111 - Barbenheimer Premiere w/ Greg Moran 31:37

1y ago31:37

31:37

NOW I AM BECOME DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS. It's finally here, gang. The double-feature movie event we've all been waiting for. Start your day off in Barbieworld and end with a BANG! Or flip the script and go Boom and Bust. We suggest a breakfast of bourbon and cigarettes before seeing Oppenheimer, and then a midday brunch of Cosmopolitans and ice …

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Ep. 110 - Mission Impossible VS. James Bond 40:37

1y ago40:37

40:37

Which one is better? UNITED's own Conor Knapp joins Tony to discuss the differences, similarities, past, and futures of the James Bond and Mission Impossible franchises. From John Woo's white doves, to driving motorcycles off of cliffs into paragliding action sequences, Tony and Conor cover it all on today's episode of Box Office Culture! United Th…

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EP. 114 - Asteroid City, Karen Allen, Live Comedy 15:24

1+ y ago15:24

15:24

It's the Load-In! This week we talk about upcoming movies, repertory films, live comedy, and more! United Theatre Website Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube TikTokBy United Theatre Podcast Network & Lee Metzger

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EP. 113 - Spider-Man: Across the Universe, Post-Credits Scene and more 20:45

1+ y ago20:45

20:45

It's the Load-In! This week we catch up about Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Showing up, The Little Mermaid, and more. We also talk about the myriad events coming up in the (post-credits scene) and live music and comedy (stand-up and improv). Check it out and don't forget to leave a review! United Theatre Website Instagram Twitter Facebook Yo…

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EP. 109 - LIVE w/ Life of Pi Broadway Director, Movie Concept Artist, and Survival Consultant 1:02:14

1+ y ago1:02:14

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This week's episode of Box Office Culture was recorded LIVE in our Black Box auditorium. Yann Martel's bestselling "Life of Pi," now regarded as a literary classic, has been adapted into Ang Lee's beautiful 2012 film and most recently into the hit play that opened this past March on Broadway. "Life of Pi' is centered on the concept of choosing your…

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