Best Blooming Theatricals Podcasts (2024)

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

10d 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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Ep121 Sunset Brew-haha w/ David Thaxton! (Divisions!) 1:21:31

11d ago1:21:31

1:21:31

I'm ready for my new episode, Mr. DeMille! Lucky, because we're joined by West End-turned-Broadway star, David Thaxton! (Say what?! *faints*) This week, the Oliver Award-winning front-man of Divisions joins the chamber to Rage Against the Machine with their eponymous album, before heading down Sunset Boulevard with the Original Broadway Cast. Plus,…

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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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Ep120 Urinal Etiquette w/ Duncan Sheik! (Broadway!) 2:06:13

1M ago2:06:13

2:06:13

Hold your breath, coz we're barely breathing to have the one-and-only Mr. Duncan Sheik spring back into our torture chamber! (Yaayyyy!!!) In his return appearance, this Grammy and Tony Award-Winning legend helps us analyze the classic Australian punk band 'Cosmic Psycho' with their eponymous album, before we dissect American Psycho the Musical! Plu…

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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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Ep119 World of Warcraft: the Musical w/ Glenn Slater! (Broadway!) 1:43:37

1M ago1:43:37

1:43:37

Praise the Lord, because the lyricist dearicist to our hearts is back- Glenn Slater! (Say what?! *faints*) In this weeks School of Rock reunion, Mr JWags takes the reigns as lead host for the first time as we welcome this Oscar-Nominated legend back into the chamber to review Lord's Fallen Idols, before jumping into the deep-end with a Leap of Fait…

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Ep118 Creepy Fan Mail w/ Nicole Faraday! (West End!) 1:24:55

1M ago1:24:55

1:24:55

Bad Girls, Bad Girls, what you gonna do when a new guest enters our torture chamber?! Because this week, we're joined by West End icon, Nicole Faraday! (Say what?! *faints*) In this hilarious episode, we get into the wild sound of Halestorm's 'into the Wild Life', before heading into the wild prison life with Bad Girls the Musical. Plus, we chat Gh…

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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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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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Ep117 Dancing Between the Icebergs w/ Nelson Aspen! (The Hollywood Years!) 1:25:26

2M ago1:25:26

1:25:26

Pop the kettle on because Nelson Aspen is back, and he's spilling all the tea! (Yaaayyy!!!) Join AW and Mr JWags as they embark with legendary entertainment journalist Nelson on an 'Oceanborn' journey with Nightwish's album, before diving into the Unsinkable Molly Brown! Plus, we chat Nelson's show Tony Bennett: A Tribute (check below for details),…

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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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Ep116 The Power of RENT w/ Fiona Choi! (AUS) 1:28:54

4M ago1:28:54

1:28:54

Long live Bohemia, because we're over the moon to be joined by the incredible Aussie icon, Fiona Choi! (Say what?! *faints*) This week, the infectious RENT alum joins AW and Spencer to Steal This Album from System of a Down, before setting off on an Australian Epic with the original Aussie Musical TV series soundtrack! Plus we chat the Power of REN…

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Ep115 Unlocking Baldur's Gate 3 w/ Neil Roberts! (Dark Urge) 2:05:32

4M ago2:05:32

2:05:32

Resist the urge to fangirl because we're joined by THE Dark Urge, Mr. Neil Roberts! (Say what?! *faints*) This week, the Charming Neil joins AW for an exclusive 1-on-1 deep-dive into the superstar breakout character of Baldur's Gate 3- the Dark Urge! But not before we dig up Soundgarden's 'Louder Than Love'- almost-, before reliving Neil's 'Salad D…

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Ep114 Sheldie Baby w/ Tony Sheldon! (AUS) 1:28:39

4M ago1:28:39

1:28:39

Time to dish up some Pavlova- the Queen of desserts, for the one and only Mr. Tony Sheldon! (Say what?! *faints) In this week's jam-packed, mini-reunion episode, we take Tony for a coast-to-coast trip from Mr. Bungle's 'California', across to the funky NYC of 'Seesaw' with the original Broadway cast! Plus, we chat Priscilla Queen of the Desert, The…

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Ep113 Burning the Floor w/ Phil Burton! (Human Nature!) 1:14:35

5M ago1:14:35

1:14:35

People get ready, there's a guest comin', and it's Human Nature's brilliant baritone, Mr. Phil Burton! (Say what?! *faints*) This week, the reigning champion of Dancing With the Stars Australia joins us to chat all things Burn the Floor: Dare to Dream and spill the beads on the upcoming Australian tour. Plus we chat this week's chosen albums- Sweet…

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Test Ep02 - Caught in the Act: Wagner Unwraps Wonka (Pilot) 34:04

5M ago34:04

34:04

Test 02 CAUGHT IN THE ACT: Taking the Actor out of Character to find what lies beneath the portrayal. In this test run, acclaimed Broadway performer, BLOOP Podcast Host, and Musician Jonathan Wagner joins AW for a deep dive into his much-beloved portrayal of Willy Wonka in Tuacahn Amphitheatre's 2023 production of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory…

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Ep112 Hex and Violins w/ Manoel Felciano! (Broadway!) 1:06:27

7M ago1:06:27

1:06:27

Attend the tale of Ma-no-el! Because this week, we're joined by Broadway's Heartthrob-turned-Daddy (his words) Manoel Felciano! (Say what?! *faints*) In this week's hilariously charming episode, the star of 2005's Sweeney Todd has a close shave with Amaranthe's album 'Helix', before we get up to mischief with 'Amelie' with the original Broadway rec…

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Ep111 Slippy the Welsh Kangaroo w/ Caroline Sheen! (West End!) 1:30:07

7M ago1:30:07

1:30:07

Winds in the east, there's a mist coming in, an episode's brewin', about to begin with none other than West End legend, Caroline Sheen! (Say what?! *faints*) This week, the superlatively fantaslistic Caroline joins AW and guest co-host, Jean-Paul Yovanoff, in A Perfect Circle with their hit album 'Mer de Noms' before conjuring up a wickedly good ti…

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Ep110 Cuck of the Walk w/ Peter Rowsthorn! (AUS) 1:31:20

8M ago1:31:20

1:31:20

Look at us, Kimmy! Coz this week we're joined by Aussie comedy legend, Peter Rowsthorn! (Say what?! *faints*) Joining AW and Matt fresh from visiting Roxy at the Cook County Jail, the star of 'Kath and Kim', 'Crackers', and 'Chicago: the Musical' -currently touring Australia- brings his affable charms into our torture chamber for some Murderdolls' …

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

9M 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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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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Ep109 Thrashin' Ferals w/ MiG Ayesa! (SongDivision!) 1:37:39

10M ago1:37:39

1:37:39

How do you measure... measure a guest? In AWESOMENESS, that's how! Because this week we're joined by a literal Thrashin' Treasure, the iconic MiG Ayesa! (Say what?! *Faints!*) In this episode, this rock star in excess of any who've joined us before chats with Mr J Wags and AW about Def Leppard's Pyromania, before jumping on a taxi and heading to th…

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Ep108 That Wascally Babbitt! w/ Joe DiPietro! (Broadway!) 1:19:33

10M ago1:19:33

1:19:33

We love him, he's perfect, now change into your fanciest hat before we're joined by the legendary lyricist, Mr. Joe DiPietro! (say what?! *faints) In this week's EXTRA-special surprise Thanksgiving episode, the two-time Tony Award winning author of Memphis joins us to discuss his latest play, Babbitt, now playing at the powerhouse La Jolla Playhous…

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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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Ep107 American Horror Spoily w/ Dominic Burgess! (Hollywood!) 1:21:36

10M ago1:21:36

1:21:36

Tina! Bring me Agorax! Because we're joined by the Pride of Stoke, Mr. Dominic Burgess! (say what?! *faints*) This week, AW flies solo with this British-expat who delicately takes part in the ultimate music Feud with Incubus' S.C.I.E.N.C.E, against' the romantic chemistry of 'Gigi'.. Plus, we chat American Horror Story, Stoke-on-Trent, Character Ac…

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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

10M 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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Ep106 Simons are a Bert's Best Friend w/ Bert LaBonté and Simon Burke! (AUS) 1:25:04

12M ago1:25:04

1:25:04

Heelllooooo Chickens! It's Australia's own Harold Zidler- Simon Burke, and fellow Bohemian, Bert LaBonté! This week, we hop on the bullet-train to Montmartre... but in Melbourne... for a catch-up with these two affable stars of Moulin Rouge! The Musical - currently playing a final Encore Season at the Regent Theatre, Melbourne (and worldwide!) - wh…

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Ep105 Tanning the Willy w/ Adam Zwar! (AUS) 1:30:00

12M ago1:30:00

1:30:00

Who's-a-good-boy?! Who's-a-good-boy?! We are! Because this week we're joined by Dog's best friend, Adam Zwar! (Say what?! *faints*) This week, AW and Matt are joined by Australian Television's most affable writer/producer/creator/actor/icon to march Forward Into Battle with some English Dogs, before celebrating Snoopy's 73rd Birthday with Snoopy!!!…

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Ep104 The Vampire Bat in the Hat w/ Andrew Keenan-Bolger! (Broadway!) 1:13:25

12M ago1:13:25

1:13:25

Extra-Extra! We caught ourselves a Newsie! *Fangirls-out* And it's who, Sir? It's all who, Sir? It's Mr. Andrew Keenan-Bolger! (Say what?! *faints*) And he's here to take a bite out of some Heavy Metal with Faith No More's Angel Dust, before reliving the wubbulous world of Seussical the Meussical after it's floppulous run in 2000! Plus, we chat And…

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Ep103 A Slice of WGA Strike w/ Tim Doyle! (Hollywood!) 1:32:40

1y ago1:32:40

1:32:40

[Redacted] In solidarity with the WGA writer's strike, there shall be no puns this week to welcome Mr. Tim Doyle back to the torture chamber- I had one written, but I just couldn't pick it. This week, our favourite Sitcom writer/producer/creator returns from 65 (million) episodes ago to flick on the Killswitch Engage album, As Daylight Dies... befo…

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Ep102 Naughty Camelot Puns w/ Asabi Goodman! (AUS) 1:45:46

1y ago1:45:46

1:45:46

Spice it up for Mama, coz we're joined by Australia's hottest shooting-star, Asabi Goodman! Whilst in-transit between Baltimore and Chicago, this delectable expat diva joins host (and friend) Matt (in his debut as lead-host!) on the battlefield for 'Excalibur' by Grave Digger, before unearthing the 2023 Broadway revival of 'Camelot'. Plus, we chat …

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Ep101 Night of a Thousand Sinittas! w/ Sinitta! (West End!) 1:26:27

1y ago1:26:27

1:26:27

So many questions... so little time with THE icon... THE Diva... THE Goddess... THE one and only Sinitta! (SAY WHAT?! *I would faint but I still don't believe it!*) This week, Britain's Got Fashun, Dahling, as this heavenly artist joins AW for a kiki about all things Mama Sin. But first, it's a Slaughter on 10th Avenue with Mick Ronson, before we l…

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Ep100 Flavour Variations - Now inc/ Miss Peppermint! (Broadway!) 1:37:50

1y ago1:37:50

1:37:50

HAPPY #TNT100! *Phone rings, door chimes* in struts the phenomenal superstar, Miss Peppermint (say what?! *faints) and we are HERE. FOR. IT! Fresh from her divine performance in 'A Transparent Musical' in LA, this deliciously talented Queen joins us for our EPIC 100th episode- and they said we'd never last! This week, the trail-blazing Miss Pepper …

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Ep99 There's Something About Eisenhower w/ John Rubinstein! (Broadway!) 1:19:45

1y ago1:19:45

1:19:45

Leave your cheese to sour, because we're joined by the legendary Prince-turned-President of Broadway- Mr. John Rubinstein! (Say what?! *faints*) This week, the OG Pippin ventures into the torture chamber as we hunt Ghost's album Prequelle- before hopping on the right track so Spencer can go on his first journey with Pippin- the much-beloved Broadwa…

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Ep98 There's Something About Meat Loaf w/ W. Earl Brown! (Hollywood!) 1:15:47

1y ago1:15:47

1:15:47

Hot patootie bless-my-soul, you're in for a surpriiise, Sidney! Because this week, we're joined by the iconic W. Earl Brown (*SCREAM!* *Faints*) just in time for the 25th Anniversary of There's Something About Mary! In this incredible episode, AW and Earl sail up the Big River for some Meat Loaf, before whipping out the franks and beans to hear gob…

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Ep97 There's Something About 'Murica w/ Robbie Rozelle! (Broadway!) 1:16:18

1y ago1:16:18

1:16:18

Today... is the day... that we celebrate... OUR INDEPENDENCE DAY! Yaaaayyy! So we're joined by NYC Cabaret sensation, Robbie Rozelle, to help Mama America blow out the candles and open up her presents- which are thankfully the Grateful Dead classic hit, 'American Beauty', plus the hilarious Tony Award winning Musical, 1776 (or 1332 if you're that w…

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Ep96 Witches Are Doin' It For Themselves w/ Dianne Pilkington! (West End!) 1:33:26

1y ago1:33:26

1:33:26

Come out, come out wherever you are for some jolly good fun with the Wickedest Witch of the BEST kind- Lady Dianne Pilkington! (Say what?! *faints* This week, this beautiful Dame joins AW and Matt to mend a Stitched Up Heart with their debut effort, 'Never Alone', before kicking off a match of 'The Beautiful Game', Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's 2000 We…

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Ep95 West Side Score-y w/ David Newman! (Hollywood!) 1:22:13

1+ y ago1:22:13

1:22:13

Shh! Don't tell Mom the babysitter's DEAD-EXCITED to be joined by renowned film composer, David Newman! (Say What?! *faints*) This week, AW and Spencer are enthralled by this magical maestro's menagerie of movie scores including Matilda, Serenity, The Nutty Professor, The Mighty Ducks, The Sandlot, and heaps more favourites! This week we're getting…

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Ep94 Come... Fall in Love w/ Irvine Iqbal! (West End!) 1:39:16

1+ y ago1:39:16

1:39:16

Don't just sit there slack-jawed, buggy-eyed, because we're joined by THE West End Sultan- Mr. Irvine Iqbal! (Say what?! *faints) This week, AW flies solo as this royally outspoken British stage star joins the torture chamber to see if they can accept the Spectre- one of India's finest metal bands with their album 'Now or Never', before settling in…

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Ep93 Psycho Drag Race Party w/ Charles Busch! (Broadway!) 1:32:49

1+ y ago1:32:49

1:32:49

Shantay, you trail-blaze! Because we're joined by legendary Actor/Playwright/Drag Diva, Queen Charles Busch! (Say what?! *faints*) This week, the writer/star of Psycho Beach Party joins our torturous luau for the rompin', stompin' living legends, Twisted Sister- who 'Come Out and Play' - before we sail back in time for the classic flop, Ankles Awei…

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Ep92 Craig Bierko's Mother's Day w/ Pat Campbell! (His Mom!) 2:07:58

1+ y ago2:07:58

2:07:58

Happy Mother's Day! And here's a gift for all the Mama's out there: Hollywood hunk/Broadway babe/mommy's boy, Craig Bierko- AND his Mom, Pat! (Say whaaaat?!) *Faints* This week, AW flies solo and is joined by past guest Craig, and his adorable Mom- the artist formally known as Punky Distillator- to check out her namesake band, Distillator (now Cryp…

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Ep91 Alma Mater's Day w/ Colette Mann! (AUS) 1:09:36

1+ y ago1:09:36

1:09:36

Guilty! As charged for the crime of being joined by LEGENDARY actress, Colette Mann! (Say what?! *faints) This week, AW and Mr J Wags are joined by this iconic star of stage, screen, and print to go to church with Lordi's 'Skeletric Dinosaur', before setting sail on the HMS Pinafore! Plus, we chat Neighbours, Prisoner, acting in soaps, ageism over …

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Ep90 Supercat Lives! w/ Zack Stentz! (Hollywood!) 1:10:25

1+ y ago1:10:25

1:10:25

It's a bird... it's a plane... no, it's Super-Rexy! Because we're joined by the super-specksy King of the SuperNerds, Mr. Zack Stentz! Say what?! *Faints!* Fresh from the final season *sniff* of Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, this genius writer/producer/teacher/dino doctor/puppy papa joins the Torture Chamber for a round of 'CHESS', before giving…

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Ep89 Piranha 4D: The Musical: On Ice: In 3D! w/ Josh Stolberg! (Hollywood!) 1:30:02

1+ y ago1:30:02

1:30:02

The rules of our game have been made very clear- drag the world's coolest artists through our Torture Chamber, so this week, we're joined by the WONDERFULLY sick-and-twisted, Mr. Josh Stolberg! (*Wilhelm Scream!*) This week, the co-writer of SPIRAL: From the Book of Saw, Sorority Row, Jigsaw, Piranha 3D, Saw X- plus many other comedy/horror hits- j…

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Ep88 Running Naked Thru Hamer Hall w/ Martin Crewes! (AUS) 1:13:35

1+ y ago1:13:35

1:13:35

Mamma mia! Let the sunshine in, because we're joined by Australia's Resident Hero, Martin Crewes! (Say what?!) *faints* In our latest episode, this rugged Aussie star of Resident Evil joins AW and Matt for a bit of Sabotage on the Black Sabbath, before checking out the Woman in White- in which Martin starred in on the West End! Plus, we continue ou…

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Ep87 Twice Upon Our Jocks w/ Lyall Brooks! (AUS) 1:29:11

1+ y ago1:29:11

1:29:11

And we're live... from Planet Earth, with the hunky, spunky Lyall Brooks! Yayyy! This week, AW completely humiliates himself in front of our EXTRA-special guest by reliving an embarrassing story INVOLVING Mr. Brooks! *Fail Music* Also in this super-campy episode, the dudes oil-up with some Men-o-War for Manowar's Kings of Metal, before discussing t…

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