Best Sammie Purcell and Logan Keller Podcasts (2024)

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Supporting Actor Zac Efron Helps Solve Racism: Hairspray vs. The Greatest Showman 1:00:52

1+ y ago1:00:52

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Zac Efron is many things: actor, singer... strong mover. But can we add anti-racist to that list? Check out the latest episode to hear about Zac's efforts to solve racism in Hairspray and The Greatest Showman. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/support

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Historical Figure Cameos: Ragtime vs. Something Rotten 53:03

1+ y ago53:03

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This week, Logan and Sammie discuss two shows with multiple cameos from real life historical figures. Omelette you guess which historical figures are in these shows! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/support

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Guided by Riches: Anastasia vs. Spamalot! 1:03:55

1+ y ago1:03:55

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In Episode, Sammie and Logan discuss 2 shows where... at least SOME characters are guided by riches. What are the effects of wealth as your North Star? Find out in this ep :) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/support

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The Artist's Struggle: Tick, Tick... Boom! vs. A Chorus Line 1:00:21

1+ y ago1:00:21

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No one loves to write more about the artist's struggle than... the struggling artist. Check out this week's episode where Logan and Sammie discuss 2 shows that explore what it means to be an artist, and the struggles that come along with it. Are you team Tick, Tick... Boom! or team A Chorus Line? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify…

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Old vs. New: Carousel vs. The Band's Visit 1:04:56

1+ y ago1:04:56

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Musicals have changed their shape, form, content, choreography... well, just about everything since they began! This week, Logan and Sammie will discuss 2 shows, one representing the "old" and one representing the "new". Check this episode out and let us know what you think! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-ke…

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Makover! My Fair Lady vs. The Prom 1:07:41

1+ y ago1:07:41

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Who doesn't love a good makeover! Tune in this week as we discuss two shows where the protagonist receives quite the makeover, in My Fair Lady and The Prom! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/support

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Sondheim <3: A Little Night Music vs. Gypsy 58:56

1+ y ago58:56

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This week, Sammie and Logan discuss two musicals by the late, great Stephen Sondheim (note: yes, these probably aren't the most typical Sondheim shows. We've already done most of the others!! Check them out :)) Tune in as we discuss A Little Night Music and Gypsy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/suppor…

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The Metaphor is the Point: A Strange Loop vs. Chess 59:24

1+ y ago59:24

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Pretty much every major musical is drowning in metaphors... but in this case, the metaphor is not only necessary - it's the point of the show! Join us for episode 3 as we discuss 2022 Tony Award Winner A Strange Loop and classic musical Chess! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/support…

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Song Cycles: Songs for a New World vs. Fugitive Songs 1:13:27

1+ y ago1:13:27

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In this episode, Logan and Sammie take a slight turn off of traditional musicals, and discuss two song cycles! Check out this episode to hear our thoughts on Songs for a New World and Fugitive Songs! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/support

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Disney! Beauty and the Beast vs. Coco 1:18:30

1+ y ago1:18:30

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We're back back BACK again for Season 3 of Rate, Debate, Recreate! This episode, we'll be discussing 2 iconic Disney shows - one old, one new. Are you team Beauty and the Beast or team Coco? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/support

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Where would you rather live?: Oklahoma vs. Hadestown 1:12:48

2+ y ago1:12:48

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In this episode, we pose an age old question to our listeners. Where would you rather live? On one hand, there's beautiful, barren, and (sometimes) backwards Oklahoma. On the other hand, there's the greek representation of hell itself, Hadestown. Tune in to find out where we want to live! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…

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Sobfest: Falsettos vs. Parade 1:12:00

2+ y ago1:12:00

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Get your tissues ready, cause this week, we're GOING THERE. Tune in as Logan and Sammie discuss two sob-worthy musicals, Falsettos and Parade! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/support

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Kindness of Strangers: Come From Away vs. Annie! 1:06:51

2+ y ago1:06:51

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Sometimes the kindness of strangers can be the simplest but most effective tool to spread love. Is that necessarily the case in BOTH of these musicals? That's for you to decide. Tune in as Sammie and Logan discuss Come From Away and Annie! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/support…

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Based on a True Story: The Sound of Music vs. Hands on a Hardbody 1:09:50

2+ y ago1:09:50

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This week, Logan and Sammie discuss two shows that... to an extent, are based on a true story! Are you team #traversethemountainsmadeofmusic or #texansputtingtheirhandsonachevy? Listen and let us know! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/support

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Sk8r Bois! Xanadu vs. The Drowsy Chaperone 1:03:03

2+ y ago1:03:03

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"He was a sk8r boi, she said see you l8r boi" These wise words by pop princess Avril Lavigne... kind of apply to the two shows we talk about. They both involved sk8ing in SOME way! Tune in as Logan and Sammie rate, debate, and recreate Xanadu and the Drowsy Chaperone --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/sup…

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Party Gone Wrong: The Wild Party vs. Carrie 1:15:11

2+ y ago1:15:11

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Parties don't always go as planned, in at least 2 cases, people die!!! Tune in this week as Sammie and Logan discuss Andrew Lippa's version of "The Wild Party" and the musical adaption of cult classic horror movie "Carrie" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/support…

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Colors! Moulin Rouge vs. The Color Purple 1:08:38

3y ago1:08:38

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What's your favorite color? In this episode, we discuss colors and some of our favorite musicals that showcase colors in their title. Tune in as Sammie and Logan rate, debate, and recreate 2 iconic shows: Moulin Rouge and The Color Purple. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/support…

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Fan Chosen Episode: Les Miserables vs Book of Mormon 51:01

3y ago51:01

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This week was all up to our fans! Shout out to everyone who voted on our instagram, tune in as we discuss two indie, lesser known shows: Les Miserables and Book of Mormon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/support

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BONUS EPISODE: In the Heights Movie Reactions 46:41

3y ago46:41

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In our first ever BONUS episode of Rate, Debate, Recreate, Sammie and Logan discuss their thoughts on In the Heights! What changed from the musical to movie? What did they get right and wrong? Tune in to find out our thoughts on this and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/support…

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Spooky-Ooky! Phantom of the Opera vs. Ghost 51:10

3y ago51:10

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It may not be Halloween but it IS Cancer season so let's get Spooky-ooky! Tune in this week as Sammie and Logan discuss Ghost the Musical and Phantom of the Opera. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/support

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Working Girls: Waitress vs. 9 to 5 50:31

3y ago50:31

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This week, Logan and Sammie discuss their favorite Broadway musicals about werkin girls. Tune in as Sammie unpacks the joys and traumas of playing "Double D" Doralee from 9 to 5 in high school, while Logan fangirls over the wonderful orchestrations of Sara Bareilles. Let us know which is your favorite Working Girl musical! --- Support this podcast:…

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The Future Liberals Want: Hair v. Passing Strange 1:08:55

3y ago1:08:55

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What are the pillars of "Hippie-ism?" Who is Stew? What IS the future that liberals want? All these questions and more will be answered on this week's episode, where Sammie and Logan debate Hair and Passing Strange.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/support…

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Once (Not Once the Musical): Once Upon a Mattress vs. Once on this Island 1:16:02

3y ago1:16:02

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Tune in as Sammie and Logan discuss Once (but not that musical about the Irish (?) pub.) Listen as they Rate, Debate, and Recreate Once Upon a Mattress and Once Upon this Island. Will Wilifred's shyness or Ti Moune's patience (waiting... get it?) win?! That's for you to decide. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan…

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I'm a Motherf*ckin Starkid: A Very Potter Musical v. Firebringer 1:19:05

3y ago1:19:05

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It's getting niche! This week, Logan and Sammie discuss A Very Potter Musical and Firebringer.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/supportBy Sammie Purcell and Logan Keller

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Life's a Drag: Kinky Boots v. Cabaret 1:23:17

3y ago1:23:17

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On this episode of Rate, Debate, Recreate, Sammie and Logan gush over Cabaret and Kinky Boots!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/supportBy Sammie Purcell and Logan Keller

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Musicals We HATE: Cats v. Grease 1:09:47

3y ago1:09:47

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On this hatred-filled episode of Rate Debate Recreate, Logan and Sammie discuss Cats and Grease.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/supportBy Sammie Purcell and Logan Keller

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It's All About The Green: Wicked v. The Wedding Singer 1:08:12

3y ago1:08:12

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We're BACK for Season Two! On the first episode, Logan and Sammie discuss the merits of being green – we're talking Wicked and The Wedding Singer. Enjoy!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/supportBy Sammie Purcell and Logan Keller

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Episode Sixteen: Shows Where the Protagonist Has Surprise Children 1:09:54

3+ y ago1:09:54

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On the final episode of season one, Logan and Sammie discuss South Pacific and Dreamgirls.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/supportBy Sammie Purcell and Logan Keller

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Episode Fifteen: White Boy Tries to Find Himself (Ends Poorly) 1:02:58

3+ y ago1:02:58

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On this episode of Rate, Debate, Recreate, Sammie and Logan discuss Pippin and Spring Awakening!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/supportBy Sammie Purcell and Logan Keller

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Episode Fourteen: Questionable That These Shows Made the Cut 1:04:58

3+ y ago1:04:58

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This week on Rate, Debate, Recreate, Sammie and Logan discuss Bridges of Madison County and [title of show]!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/supportBy Sammie Purcell and Logan Keller

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Episode Thirteen: Shows Where the Protagonist Sees Things That Aren't There 1:12:04

3+ y ago1:12:04

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This week on Rate, Debate, Recreate, Sammie and Logan discuss Sunday In the Park With George and Next to Normal.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/supportBy Sammie Purcell and Logan Keller

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Episode Twelve: Musicals With Numbers in the Title 50:22

3+ y ago50:22

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This week on Rate, Debate, Recreate, Sammie and Logan discuss The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Six!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/supportBy Sammie Purcell and Logan Keller

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Episode Eleven: Musicals That Begin and End With a Vowel 1:06:05

3+ y ago1:06:05

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On this episode of Rate, Debate, Recreate, Sammie and Logan discuss Aida and Evita!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/supportBy Sammie Purcell and Logan Keller

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Episode Ten: Shows About War 1:19:09

3+ y ago1:19:09

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On this week's episode of Rate, Debate, Recreate, Sammie and Logan discuss "Dogfight" and "Miss Saigon."--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/supportBy Sammie Purcell and Logan Keller

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Episode Nine: LGBT 58:07

3+ y ago58:07

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This week on Rate, Debate, Recreate, Sammie and Logan discuss "Heathers: The Musical" and "Fun Home."--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/supportBy Sammie Purcell and Logan Keller

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Episode Eight: We're Poor and Everything Sucks...Also in New York! 57:52

3+ y ago57:52

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This week on Rate, Debate, Recreate, Logan and Sammie discuss Rent and Little Shop of Horrors.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/supportBy Sammie Purcell and Logan Keller

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Episode Seven: New York! 56:47

3+ y ago56:47

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On this episode of Rate, Debate, Recreate, Sammie and Logan discuss Company and Thoroughly Modern Millie!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/supportBy Sammie Purcell and Logan Keller

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Episode Six: Non-Broadway Shows 53:56

3+ y ago53:56

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This week on Rate, Debate, Recreate, Sammie and Logan discuss two of our favorite shows that never made it all the way to Broadway.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/supportBy Sammie Purcell and Logan Keller

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Episode Five: Strong Female Ensembles 52:39

3+ y ago52:39

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In this episode of Rate, Debate, Recreate, Sammie and Logan discuss the power of women – whether they be in Greece or in habits!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/supportBy Sammie Purcell and Logan Keller

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Episode Four: Lin Manuel Miranda 51:09

3+ y ago51:09

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This week, Sammie and Logan discuss the one, the only.....Lin Manuel Miranda! Featuring a special appearance from Sammie's dog!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/supportBy Sammie Purcell and Logan Keller

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Episode Three: Forbidden Love 50:46

3+ y ago50:46

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This week on Rate Debate Recreate, things get steamy and romantic with "West Side Story" and "Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812."--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/supportBy Sammie Purcell and Logan Keller

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Episode Two: Musicals about High Profile Trials re: Murderous Women 44:29

3+ y ago44:29

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Welcome back to Rate Debate Recreate! This week, Sammie and Logan dive into "Chicago" and "Legally Blonde."--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/supportBy Sammie Purcell and Logan Keller

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Episode One: Fairy Tales Gone Wrong (Or Right?) 47:24

3+ y ago47:24

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Welcome to Rate Debate Recreate, a podcast where we rate our favorite musicals, discuss their merits and shortcomings, and make them better. In episode one, Sammie and Logan discuss "Into The Woods" and "Shrek The Musical."--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/logan-keller/support…

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