Nate speaks with legendary Broadway pianist Paul Ford.By Nate Patten and Cam Collins

Can somebody tell me why every new show is announcing how important it is? We get to the bottom of this in our latest episode: THE SELF IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST. Featuring more wisdom from our resident therapist, Lisa Gajda, as well as an interview with Broadway choreographer fresh off of staging the Tony Awards, Sarah O’Gleby.…

Workplace safety training. Anti-bullying training. Mindfulness training. The list goes on and on…. Can someone tell me why in order to work in the theatre you need more training than a pediatric neurosurgeon? Why I’ve spoken to more nameless HR representatives than I have actors? Why I’m developing carpal tunnel syndrome from clicking through corpo…

Do you think you deserve to be on Broadway just because you have a degree in theatre? Do you think it’s ‘not fair’ you weren’t nominated for a Tony? Do you think you’re entitled to something just by making the decision to be an artist? Well, get ready for us to answer these questions in our latest episode: ‘NOBODY OWES YOU SHIT!!!’ Featuring an int…

New Year, New Me. Just kidding. I’m not changing a goddamn thing. And neither are we. That’s why we are thrilled to release our final episode of Season 1 of ‘Patten Disregard’: The Roast of Broadway - LIVE! Recorded in front of a live audience and band, this episode features musical performances by Marc Shaiman, Rachelle Rak, Angie Schworer, and As…

Patten Disregard Live: The Roast of Broadway, Dec 14, 2021 in NYC. Tickets and details at https://tinyurl.com/atdazfk6 Broadway's back to normal, right? Or is that just every other industry? Find out what's happening to the spirit of theater in: "The Show Must Go On"By Nate Patten and Cam Collins

Do you love the arts AND crippling debt? Does being on stage in order to delay deciding what to do with your life appeal to you? Do you have $800,000 to spare? Well, you might be an excellent candidate for a college degree in theatre. Click below to find out more in: Episode 4: The Broadway Con Featuring more actor therapy from Lisa Gajda and an in…

What is it about this year’s theater offerings that makes Schindler’s List look like a comedy by comparison? We’re going to find out this week on episode 3 of Patten Disregard: “Make Broadway Laugh Again” Featuring the electrifying Tony nominee, Daniel J. Watts of “Daniel J. Watts’ The Jam,” currently starring as Ike Turner in Broadway’s “Tina.” We…

Please join us for our second episode: ‘You Can’t Identify as Talented’ Enough said. Featuring the brilliant and objectively talented Ginna Claire Mason, currently starring as Glinda in Broadway’s “Wicked”. With new thoughts from Lisa Gajda about undoing aloneness.By Nate Patten and Cam Collins

Have you run out of people to cancel during the pandemic? Do you wish there was more content for you to dismiss without investigating? Do you hate me yet? Well, I’m just getting started, baby. Join me, Nate Patten, and Booked It Media for our newest offering, Patten Disregard, with our inaugural episode: “Cancel Me a Little” This episode features C…

Booked It Media presents a brand new video podcast series from Broadway Music Director Nate Patten. Subscribe on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Come to think of it, so was Nate’s career…and life…actually, we’re all happy accidents in this insane world, especially with regard to theatre. Our careers have been forged by “right time at the right place” happenings and so we’re going to talk about it. What is the arts scene now? What is it going to be? How does someone have the foresight to cre…

In the recognition and celebration of the end of the pandemic which is now 100% over, we have decided to dedicate this episode to the brave men, women, and others, who have selflessly given their time to vanquish this vicious virus under the leadership and guidance of our undaunted, unflappable president—Kate Shindle. This week we bring to you: Epi…

Episode 26 - Hey Unemployment, Look Me In The Eye When You F*ck Me Featuring world renowned economist, Pete Mento—I know we’ve had him on three times in a row, but we can’t find a smarter person that can literally talk about everything important in the world. In this episode, we have a frank discussion about how and when Broadway can reopen. Here’s…

Do you find yourself speaking confidently about topics you’ve never researched? Are you fully comfortable lecturing people on politics, history, and other things that people get PhDs in without ever having read about them? Did you fail ninth grade history but still sign up to speak on the ‘Constitutional Law’ panel at Hamilton’s BroadwayCon table? …

“Cake cake cake cake cake cake,” -Flo Rida “Doo be doo be doo.” -Frank Sinatra “Love is love is love is love is love.” -LMM Is any of this making sense? Pulling at the very core of your being? Resonating with the masses in order for social movements to be fostered? Oh, that last one is, you say? WHY?! Don’t feel like you’re alone. The minute the 20…

There is a 6th dimension beyond that which is known to man and that which is only known to Kate Shindle. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as Shetler Studios. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between costume and dance belt, between Schnippers and Ripley Grier. It lies between the pit of man's fears and the paragon …

Have you ever noticed yourself giving speeches to your friends like you just won an Oscar? Did you camp out on Ryan Murphy’s property for 3 weeks to protest James Corden being cast in The Prom movie? Do you keep tagging Alexandria Ocasio Cortez in posts hoping she’ll come see you in The Lightning Thief? Well, it’s probably time you listened to our …

Well...we know we have been on hiatus again. Why this time? We've been stationed at Actor’s Equity fighting to ensure company members receive profit-sharing. And we did it! The cast of ‘Bat Out of Hell’ now each owes $467,000. Speaking of the oppressed, this week we are pleased to present: Episode 21 - FVU: Facebook Victims Unit In this episode, we…

We apologize for our month long absence, we mistakenly signed on with the producers of ‘Bat of Out Hell’, but like a Broadway revival of ‘The Glass Menagerie’, we’re back. We’ve been living in a tent on Kate Shindle’s lawn protesting ‘Gypsy of the Year’ and starting a MoveOn.org campaign to raise money for ‘Head Over Heels’. We are pleased to annou…

So you’ve arrived. New York City. The Great White Way. Every day is the ‘Let’s Go To The Movies’ scene from Annie. But are you forgetting that ten minutes after you got off the Greyhound you saw a homeless man masturbating into a phone charging station? Has time healed the fact that you put a down payment on a house the first day of ‘Nerds’ rehears…

You knew it could be like this. It could be like this always. What you waitin' for, cowboy? A matin' call? This week, @bookeditpodcast proudly presents: EPISODE 18: Wokeback Mountain In this episode, which I’m sure has already triggered everyone before they’ve listened to it, we discuss the reality that being a social activist is no longer just a p…

What is acting? Acting is being. Being is the nature of essence. Being is life. Life is the essence of being. Being is acting. Acting is life. Repeat. What is acti….WHAT THE F*CK? I’m in a cult. You’re in a cult. We’re all in a goddamn cult. #askifitsequity This is the episode where we finally talk about Actor's Equity: why we need it, where it's h…

We here at #BookedIt want you to have a magical Christmas. The stockings are hung, the egg-nog is in your glass, you're still tingling in the afterglow of reaching 38 likes on your latest Instagram post... The only thing you're missing is the dulcet sounds of a privileged, white atheist talking about the rights of black people in the theatre commun…

Guess what? You need a therapist. We’re not here to help! There are therapists for that so leave it to the professionals. However, if you find comfort in this episode, or if we have inspired you in any way, we just want to remind you that this still isn’t therapy, and you still need a therapist. Really. So join us for some (non-therapeutic) laughs,…

Trump got you down? Wish you lived in the 1980s when there wasn’t any racism? Sad the bank wouldn’t let you remortgage your house to get Frozen tickets? Well, we are the podcast for you! This week we take a frothy jaunt through the perilous waters of production decisions in post-racial America; the good, the bad, and the downright confused. Featuri…

#BookedIt has marked itself safe. Thank you to everyone for the calls, text messages, and prayers. Thank God we weren’t on that train, but even if we were, we would totally still be able to release our show this week. In this episode we confront the very public response to any and all happenings, no matter how insignificant, as well as break down F…

Take off your clothes, sit back, and relax as we walk you through the perils of modern self-promotion. It's not porn, it's art...for charity! Our guest this week is Kamille Upshaw who is in a show no one has ever heard of which is probably closed by now. www.bookedit.netBy Nate Patten and Cam Collins

The beloved coming-of-age podcast with your host and preteen idol, Nate Patten, takes on theatre journalism and what it's become. Featuring an interview with 3 time TONY award winner, Doug Besterman.By Nate Patten and Cam Collins

Have you ever wondered how literally every show can change the world? Well, we're here to explain the logistics of this recent phenomenon. It's going to be HISTORIC. This episode also features an interview with the incomparable Mary MacLeod. www.bookedit.netBy Nate Patten and Cam Collins

This week we have an extremely special guest, John McDaniel (Rosie O'Donnell, Patti LuPone, et al). On this episode we take on the problem of internet trolling and how you can be a part of it all. www.bookedit.netBy Nate Patten and Cam Collins

Join us this week with special guest Madeleine Doherty as we navigate the waters of ridiculous hyperbole in social media! It's going to be THE BEST SHOW EVER. Life changing. You'll literally die if you miss this episode. Produced by Cam Collins. www.bookedit.netBy Nate Patten and Cam Collins

This week we take on the completely out of control world of crowdfunding. What it means, what it used to mean, and where it all went horribly wrong. Featuring special guest Lisa Gajda!!!By Nate Patten and Cam Collins

Booked It decided to talk about the election, because no one else is. This week we are joined by Broadway music director, Andy Einhorn! You won't want to miss this.By Nate Patten and Cam Collins

SPECIAL EDITION!!!! Today, we take a whole episode to take on the hit broadway show, Hamilton. Thanks for listening!!!By Nate Patten and Cam Collins

This week's episode brings you an interview with the dynamic Tommy Bracco from Newsies. Thank you for listening to Booked It!!!By Nate Patten and Cam Collins

Join us for Episode 3 of Booked It! This week's episode features Broadway casting directors Duncan Stewart and Benton Whitley, the founders of Stewart/Whitley Casting in New York City.By Nate Patten and Cam Collins

We decided to make another episode, and the fabulous Liz Larsen decided to join us! If you've read the title, then we absolutely don't need to explain what this episode is about.By Nate Patten and Cam Collins

Join us for our inaugural podcast, Being Hashtag Grateful, with special guest Emily PadgettBy Nate Patten and Cam Collins