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Juxtaposing Metal with Musicals - joined by iconic guests from the worlds of Music, Broadway, Hollywood, and more! https://www.thetonastontales.com/listen -- https://www.patreon.com/bloomingtheatricals - https://twitter.com/thrashntreasure https://linktr.ee/thrashntreasure ***** Help support Thrash 'n Treasure and keep us on-air, PLUS go on a fantastical adventure at the same time! Grab your copy of The Tonaston Tales by AW, and use the code TNT20 when you check out for 20% off eBooks and Pa ...
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It's always Pilot Season at the BLOOP Testing Grounds! www.thetonastontales.com/listen Check out our #1 show Thrash 'n Treasure! linktr.ee/thrashntreasure ****************************************************************************************************** Help support Thrash 'n Treasure and keep us on-air, PLUS go on a fantastical adventure at the same time! Grab your copy of The Tonaston Tales by AW, and use the code TNT20 when you check out for 20% off eBooks and Paperbacks! https://www. ...
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Join West End theatre stars Lizzie Bea and Alfie Parker on the road as they tour the country- and the world- performing in shows and exploring the local arts along the way! *** Sister Act: the Musical 2023-24 UK/Ireland Tour Tickets: https://www.sisteractthemusical.co.uk/ Show Socials: https://twitter.com/80Playspodcast -- https://www.instagram.com/thrashntreasurepodcast/ -- https://www.tumblr.com/aroundtheworldin80playspod E-mail suggestions/questions: 80playspodcast@gmail.com Lizzie on Soc ...
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The official Puzzle Hub Pop-Culture Pop-Quiz Podcast! Short pop-quizzes to test your knowledge of your favourite pop-culture topics! www.twitter.com/thepuzzlehub -- thepuzzlehub.com ****************************************************************************************************** Help support Get Popped on Culture and keep us on-air, PLUS go on a fantastical adventure at the same time! Grab your copy of The Tonaston Tales by AW, and use the code TNT20 when you check out for 20% off eBook ...
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It doesn't suck to be us this week, because we're joined by West End Leading Lothario, Mr. Jon Robyns! (SAY WHAT?! *Faints*) In this much-anticipated, fully-sick episode, we're stacked to the heavens with West End Icons as we're ALSO joined by EXTA-special guest co-host, Caroline Sheen! (Yaaayyy!) This week, we conjure up some 'Momentum' with Grand…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Join Spencer, Kate, and Ashley as they break down the winners at the 2024 Tony Awards! Join the panel at BroadwayCon 2024 on Sunday, July 28 at 11:15 AM! https://sched.co/1ei6U Spencer Sher IG: @sherspencer X: @Spencer_Sher TikTok: @spencersher Kate Reinking IG: @lastmidnight X: katereinking TikTok: @theatreislife Ashley Hufford IG: @ashley_hufford…
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Join Spencer, Kate, and Ashley as they break down the nominees for the Tony Awards! Categories Discussed: Special Tony Award Best Revival of a Play Best Revival of a Musical Best Play Best Musical Tune into the Tony Awards at 6:30 PM on PlutoTV and at 8 pm on CBSBy The BLOOP Network
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Join Spencer, Kate, and Ashley as they break down the nominees for the Tony Awards! Categories Discussed: Excellence in Theater Education Award Regional Theater Tony Award Best Lighting Design of a Musical Best Costume Design of a Musical Best Sound Design of a Musical Best Scenic Design of a Musical Best Direction of a Musical…
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Join Spencer, Kate, Ashley, and J.T. as they break down the nominations for this year's Tony Awards! Categories Discussed: Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Best Perform…
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Join Spencer, Kate, and Ashley as they break down the nominations for this year's Tony Awards! Categories Discussed: Isabelle Stevenson Special Tony Award Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Best Perfor…
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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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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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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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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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Join Spencer, Kate, and Ashley as they break down their predictions for the nominees for this year's Play categories for the Tony Awards! Categories Discussed: Best Play Best Revival of a Play Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Best Performance by an Actor in a Feature…
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Join Spencer, Kate, Ashley, and J.T. as they break down their predictions for the nominees for this year's Musical categories for the Tony Awards! Categories Discussed: Best Musical Best Book of a Musical Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Best Performance by…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Join Spencer for Part 2 of his conversation with Riley Elton McCarthy about their work and the future of the theatre industry. A "vanguard figure of socially conscious theatre" (Lena Hunter, CPHPost), Riley Elton McCarthy is the artistic director of Basement Light Productions, and critically acclaimed playwright, performer, and producer. “The most …
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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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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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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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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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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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Join Spencer for Part 1 of his conversation with Riley Elton McCarthy about their work and the future of the theatre industry. A "vanguard figure of socially conscious theatre" (Lena Hunter, CPHPost), Riley Elton McCarthy is the artistic director of Basement Light Productions, and critically acclaimed playwright, performer, and producer. “The most …
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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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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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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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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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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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