Best Gillian Pensavalle Podcasts (2024)

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#427: Alexis Hasbrouck // Swing on Hamilton's North American Tour // Part One 44:14

17h ago44:14

44:14

Alexis Hasbrouck is currently a swing on the North American tour of Hamilton and my guest for the next two episodes! Alexis has been dancing since she was three years old, studying absolutely everything: ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, pointe, musical theatre dance, contemporary, lyrical, you name it. This week, Alexis talks about the musical theatre p…

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Boys of Summer - Joshua Malina 1:06:10

23m ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Move over, Gilbert and Sullivan: it’s Malina and Varney! This week JV sits down with the great Joshua Malina (Scandal, The West Wing) to yak about theatre, summer camp, and pranks, pranks, pranks! So do NOT get on that rocket ship thinking you’re about to receive an award!By Maximum Fun

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#426: Alex Nicholson // Standby on the Philip Tour // Part Three 34:12

1h ago34:12

34:12

Today I’m wrapping up with the Philip Tour’s Alex Nicholson. Alex covers Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, Mulligan/Madison, King George III, and George Washington. He’s performed with Hamilton on Broadway, all over the country with the And Peggy and Philip Tours, and the show even gave him his first professional credit in his home country of Canada.…

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Boys of Summer - Julian Burrell 1:15:16

2d ago1:15:16

1:15:16

It’s an episode long overdue… with Boy of Summer and producer/host/Max Fun co-owner Julian Burrell! So put on your feathered hat, grab your leather pouch, and head the Ren Faire in the hot Corona sun! Those turkey legs aren’t going to eat themselves...By Maximum Fun

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#425: Alex Nicholson // Standby on the Philip Tour // Part Two 37:56

8d ago37:56

37:56

Alex Nicholson is currently on the Philip Tour covering Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, Mulligan/Madison, King George III, and George Washington. His Hamilton journey begins in 2017 and will lead him to his Broadway debut, traveling the United States, and allowed him to reclaim Toronto after a traumatic college experience. In between Hamilton audit…

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Boys of Summer - Greg Levine 1:29:19

14d ago1:29:19

1:29:19

His name is Greg Levine, he’s a Boy of Summer, he’s got a fantastic podcast of his own (Parks and Recollection) recalling episodes and hijnx working as a writer on "Parks and Rec," and he’s (as evidenced in his teen pic) super! So grab a sleeve of Double Stufs and get in here!By Maximum Fun

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#424: Alex Nicholson // Standby on the Philip Tour // Part One 45:43

12d ago45:43

45:43

Alex Nicholson is on the pod! Alex is currently a standby on the Philip Tour covering: Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, Mulligan/Madison, King George III, and George Washington. He’s performed with Hamilton on Broadway, all over the country with the And Peggy and Philip Tours, and also got to perform in his home country of Canada. This week Alex tal…

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Boys of Summer - Robin Fierce 1:18:38

16d ago1:18:38

1:18:38

Prepare to be dazzled by this fabulous *QUEEN* of Summer! JV welcomes the truly wonderful Robin Fierce ("RuPaul’s Drag Race") for this inspiring conversation covering family, fashion, compassion, and passion, to name but a few! So comb that fabulous mane and let’s GO, ThunderCats!By Maximum Fun

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#423: Aisha Jawando // Angelica Schuyler in the UK/Ireland Company // Part Three 35:15

20d ago35:15

35:15

Aisha Jawando (Angelica Schuyler, the UK/Ireland tour of Hamilton) wraps up her series by diving into her full Hamilton experience, including how she originally turned it down. From overcoming her intimidation to finding her (and Angelica's!) voice in a show about men, Aisha takes us on a deep dive into how her personal connection to Angelica leads…

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Boys of Summer - Josh Gondelman 1:16:07

23d ago1:16:07

1:16:07

It’s your Boy of Summer, comedian and pal Josh Gondelman! From high school halls in Massachusetts to comedy clubs in Boston at a fresh-faced nineteen, we defy you not to fall in love (or a little bit more in love) with this delightful human being! So grab your summery iced coffee and a great croissant, and dig in!…

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#422: Aisha Jawando // Angelica Schuyler in the UK/Ireland Company // Part Two 31:05

27d ago31:05

31:05

Aisha Jawando (Angelica Schuyler, the UK/Ireland tour of Hamilton) is back for round two, talking about her experience doing The Book of Mormon and Motown, and how she's always a little bit in "swing mode" even when playing a principle role. Aisha also tells the incredible story of originating the role of Alline Bullock and working with the legenda…

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Ruth Gamble 1:18:07

1M ago1:18:07

1:18:07

There are so many reasons to listen to the delightful Ruth Gamble (Listen to her new podcast serial "Hobo Code"!), including stories of singing for non-singers, tackling people-pleasing, and the sublime person that is Bill Pullman (who happens to be featured in Ruth’s new project!). So lean into the perfect smell of rain and dig into that lasagna!…

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#421: Aisha Jawando // Angelica Schuyler in the UK/Ireland Company // Part One 37:04

1M ago37:04

37:04

Aisha Jawando (Angelica Schuyler, the UK/Ireland tour of Hamilton) is on the pod! In this episode, she talks about her childhood, her training, and the start of her career, including why she (wrongly!) thought lead roles weren't in the realm of possibility for her. Plus, her side hustle of selling pre-loved jewelry, her connection to her Nigerian c…

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Rachel Feinstein 1:01:56

1M ago1:01:56

1:01:56

Hey! Stop copying your friend's math homework and grab a slice for this chat with comedian Rachel Feinstein (Catch her special "Big Guy" on Netflix now!), who takes you from the suburbs of Maryland to the streets of NYC, possibly in a poodle skirt. Now if we can just find all of those special guests we promised Rachel...…

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#420: Zach Bravo // Swing on the Philip Tour // Part Three 30:26

1M ago30:26

30:26

This week wraps up my chat with Zach Bravo, a swing on Hamilton’s Philip Tour. He talks about his experience as Rum Tum Tugger on the 40th Anniversary Tour of Cats and he candidly discusses his mental health. Zach is also taking questions from the Patreon Peeps talking about dream roles and superheroes, and Zach leaves us with some very, very inspi…

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Gillian Pensavalle 1:06:18

2M ago1:06:18

1:06:18

Head down from Queens to catch a Broadway show with teen-era Gillian Pensavalle (The Hamilcast, TCO), where the Rockette *might* even wink at you! But save a little time for some foggy witchy forest elf-time and a nibble or two of devil’s food chocolate crumb doughnuts (OG spelling, y’all)!By Maximum Fun

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#419: Zach Bravo // Swing on the Philip Tour // Part Two 38:22

2M ago38:22

38:22

Zach Bravo (Swing on Hamilton’s Philip Tour) is back and this week we’re talking about Zach’s amazing family, his experience at Pace University, and why he’ll always defend Spiderman: Turn off the Dark. Zach started off not wanting to listen to Hamilton before seeing it but like so many of us… he lost that battle. His first time listening to the al…

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Juliet Landau 1:17:03

2M ago1:17:03

1:17:03

Unwrap that See’s Candy and get ready to savor the deliciousness of this conversation with Juliet Landau (The film A Place Among The Dead; Buffy the Vampire Slayer universe including Audibles: "Slayers: a Buffyverse Story") as she and JV talk ballet, M.A.S.H. time travel, and making art that helps people not only feel seen, but inspired to take act…

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#418: Zach Bravo // Swing on the Philip Tour // Part One 38:37

2M ago38:37

38:37

Zach Bravo (Swing on Hamilton’s Philip Tour) is here! This week, Zach talks about growing up as a Puerto Rican only child in Queens whose whole life changed when he tagged along to his cousin’s dance class. Thanks to his incredibly supportive family Zach grew up training to do what he loves, from performing Aladdin Jr. to thriving at the famous LaG…

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Rebecca Delgado Smith 1:03:09

2M ago1:03:09

1:03:09

Please bid a warm welcome to the fantastic Rebecca Delgado Smith (From the podcast "The Alarmist"), for this chat that takes you to Puerto Rico, Florida, Donner Pass, and even aboard the luxurious but ill-fated ocean liner of legend, all with a healthy dose of school (theatrical) spirit!By Maximum Fun

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#417: Billy Nevers // Hamilton UK/Ireland: Lafayette/Jefferson // Part Three 42:54

2M ago42:54

42:54

As I wrap up with Billy Nevers (Lafayette/Jefferson on the Hamilton UK/Ireland tour), we kick off with questions from the Patreon Peeps. Billy talks about coming to terms with and taking the power back from problematic founding fathers like Thomas Jefferson, describing the terrifying and exhilarating first moments of starting the show as Aaron Burr…

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Daphne Overbeck 1:13:04

2M ago1:13:04

1:13:04

Come listen to this hug of a conversation with the darling and wildly talented Daphne Overbeck, who talks family, self-discovery, compassion and art… all the while being simply hilarious and inclusive! So go ahead, sink into that tiramisu!By Maximum Fun

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#416: Billy Nevers // Hamilton UK/Ireland: Lafayette/Jefferson // Part Two 49:13

3M ago49:13

49:13

In his second episode, Billy Nevers (Lafayette/Jefferson on the UK/Ireland tour) talks about his extensive history with & Juliet, including working with the fantastic Bill Sherman and the prolific Max Martin. Billy also talks about how Legally Blonde was one of the best experiences of his life, how he booked Lafayette/Jefferson for the Hamilton tou…

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Ellie Hino 1:16:09

3M ago1:16:09

1:16:09

Do not hesitate to jump into this listen with human delight and comedian Ellie Hino (Her special "Soft Bones" is available now!), who helps JV fully comprehend the world of water parks in the Wisconsin Dells, plus lots of teen-times overlap between these new fast friends. Oh, and Ellie is just the right amount of flamboyant (see episode for details…

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#415: Billy Nevers // Hamilton UK/Ireland: Lafayette/Jefferson // Part One 48:27

3M ago48:27

48:27

Billy Nevers is currently in the UK/Ireland tour of Hamilton playing Lafayette/Jefferson. He’s also in the very rare position of being a principal who covers another principal - he’s the second standby for Aaron Burr, which is pretty unprecedented! Billy grew up in London in a very theatrical family, so he was surrounded by it from a super young ag…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Gillian Pensavalle Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast

Gillian Pensavalle

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The JV Club with Janet Varney

Janet Varney and Maximum Fun

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Cups of Joe

Joe Shwartz

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#427: Alexis Hasbrouck // Swing on Hamilton's North American Tour // Part One 44:14

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Boys of Summer - Joshua Malina 1:06:10

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#426: Alex Nicholson // Standby on the Philip Tour // Part Three 34:12

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Boys of Summer - Julian Burrell 1:15:16

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#425: Alex Nicholson // Standby on the Philip Tour // Part Two 37:56

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Boys of Summer - Greg Levine 1:29:19

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#424: Alex Nicholson // Standby on the Philip Tour // Part One 45:43

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Boys of Summer - Robin Fierce 1:18:38

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#423: Aisha Jawando // Angelica Schuyler in the UK/Ireland Company // Part Three 35:15

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Boys of Summer - Josh Gondelman 1:16:07

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#422: Aisha Jawando // Angelica Schuyler in the UK/Ireland Company // Part Two 31:05

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Ruth Gamble 1:18:07

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#421: Aisha Jawando // Angelica Schuyler in the UK/Ireland Company // Part One 37:04

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Rachel Feinstein 1:01:56

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#420: Zach Bravo // Swing on the Philip Tour // Part Three 30:26

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Gillian Pensavalle 1:06:18

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#419: Zach Bravo // Swing on the Philip Tour // Part Two 38:22

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Juliet Landau 1:17:03

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#418: Zach Bravo // Swing on the Philip Tour // Part One 38:37

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Rebecca Delgado Smith 1:03:09

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#417: Billy Nevers // Hamilton UK/Ireland: Lafayette/Jefferson // Part Three 42:54

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Daphne Overbeck 1:13:04

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#416: Billy Nevers // Hamilton UK/Ireland: Lafayette/Jefferson // Part Two 49:13

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Ellie Hino 1:16:09

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#415: Billy Nevers // Hamilton UK/Ireland: Lafayette/Jefferson // Part One 48:27

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