Best Atcr Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 29- Back in Action, Let's Catch Up! 2:02:44

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! After a long and impromptu hiatus, I'm finally back on the microphone once again. Join me in my attempt to catch up on everything we've missed over the past handful of months, covering everything from conventions, sanctioned organized play events, the Dragonlord set, Gothic spo…

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I'm Alive! And I'll be at GenCon! 9:11

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! This isn't a full Episode, but rather a short PSA that I'm still alive and well, just had to take a small hiatus for personal life reasons. I'll be attending GenCon this week, make sure to come say hi if you see me! Aside from letting you all know I'm still here and I'm bringin…

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Episode 28- Talking Wolf Decks with the Wolf Man 1:52:47

10M ago1:52:47

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! In this Episode, we sit and talk Grey Wolves with the leader of the wolf pack, the wolf man himself, Luis Silva aka 2Fluent. He is known for his wolf memes and anti-frog propaganda in the Sorcery community, however what he is perhaps known best for is piloting a Wolf Deck. Join…

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Episode 27- Full Arthurian Legends Set Review Part 2 of 2 (Elites and Uniques) with Ochoa 3:06:40

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! We are back again with my good buddy Ochoa to finish up the second half of the full Arthurian Legends set review. This time we are covering the Elite and Unique cards within the set. We are quite excited for this one, as these are some of the most powerful cards in the game! Jo…

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Episode 26- Full Arthurian Legends Set Review Part 1 of 2 (Ordinaries and Exceptionals) with Ochoa 3:12:09

1y ago3:12:09

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! Arthurian Legends was the first expansion set for Sorcery, having been released in October of 2024, and we are finally going to break it down card by card in our Full Set Review. There was so much to talk about that it had to be broken down into 2 parts though, so this part 1 w…

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Episode 25- SorceryCon Exclusive Interview with Simon 1:33:45

1y ago1:33:45

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! SorceryCon Vegas 2024 has concluded, and with that, we have a lot of stuff to share and discuss. In Episode 25, I briefly highlight my experiences at SorceryCon that weekend, as well as share some exciting spoilers revealed there. The thing that makes this Episode quite special…

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Episode 24- Halloween Special 2 1:16:17

1y ago1:16:17

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between. It's that time of year again, and the Podcast is ready for Spooky Season! Join us once again for another Halloween Special, as we read four more spooky short stories, all inspired by Sorcery cards. Three of the stories were written by last month's Spooky Short Story Contest win…

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Episode 23 - Talking SorceryCon Vegas + Arthurian Legends Spoilers with David 2:42:29

1+ y ago2:42:29

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! This Episode is a two-part Episode in which we chat with our good friend David, aka Floating Skull. In the first half of the Episode we will discuss the upcoming SorceryCon Vegas event, how to prepare for it, and what all to expect there this year. In the second part of the Epi…

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Episode 22 - Meet The Beasts of the Bay + The New 2 Headed Dragon Format 1:49:16

1+ y ago1:49:16

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! In this Episode we get the chance to speak with our friends Jeremy and Neil from The Beasts of the Bay, an Old School Magic The Gathering group based out of the California Bay Area, as they teach us all about the philosophies of their group, how their Magic group is working to …

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Episode 21 - 1 Year Anniversary "Live" Special 2:55:56

1+ y ago2:55:56

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! This Episode is a very special and exciting one, as it celebrates the 1 Year Anniversary of the Podcast! 1 year ago this month the very first Episode was published, and in this Episode we are doing a little something different to celebrate that. Join us and a handful of guests …

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Episode 20 - What Does it Take to Organize a Large Event? Getting to Know the Sorcery Social Club 1:28:19

1+ y ago1:28:19

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! In this episode I interview Ron from the Sorcery Social Club, the organization that brought us the Courtesan Cup as well as the numerous qualifiers that led up to it. We discuss a lot of the behind the scenes stuff that happened during the Qualifiers and Cup weekend; the good, …

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Episode 19 - Spring Social + Interview With Champ CJ + Roots Deck Breakdown 1:51:54

1+ y ago1:51:54

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! In this episode I will be summarizing my recent experiences being both a contender as well as a judge at the Sorcery Spring Social event in Baltimore, MD this past June. I will also be joined by a very special guest, Courtesan Cup 2024 champion CJ, as we discuss his experiences…

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Episode 18 - Beta Curios with Cardboard Guide 1:42:09

1+ y ago1:42:09

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! In this episode we will be joined by a couple of our favorite guests on the podcast, Sofie and Jens from Cardboard Guide. We had the duo on here back in Episode 4 to discuss all the exciting alt arts, promos, and curios found in Alpha, and now they're back to educate us about a…

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Episode 17 - Dust Day 49:01

1+ y ago49:01

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! May 10th is official Dust Day! For Episode 17 we will be celebrating the official launch of the Dust Reward System by discussing all things Dust! Join us as we delve into the finer details of this new and exciting reward system, break down the history of Dust, and cover all the…

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Episode 16 - Artist Interview: Drew Tucker 2:17:21

1+ y ago2:17:21

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! For Episode 16 we had the privilege to sit and chat with Sorcery guest artist Drew Tucker! Join us as we delve into the life, the career, and the mind of Drew, and chat about his involvement in the upcoming Spring Sorcery Social event that will be happening in Baltimore soon in…

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Episode 15 - Avatar Analysis: Enchantress with Adam 1:56:03

1+ y ago1:56:03

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! Episode 15 is another exciting episode in the series of our Avatar Analysis episodes, where we focus on one specific Avatar and break down the deck archetypes built around them. We also look at some key strategies and core staple cards for playing decks built around this Avatar…

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Episode 14 - Realm-side Chatter: SorceryCon Edition 2:02:25

2y ago2:02:25

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! Episode 14 is the second in the series of Realm-side Chatter episodes. In this episode, not only do we break down the event and discuss what all went down, but we also sit and chat with various Sorcery community members at SorceryCon 2024 in Seattle Washington. Enjoy! -- Shop f…

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Episode 13 - Avatar Analysis: Sparkmage with Justin 2:01:07

2y ago2:01:07

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! Episode 13 is the second in the series of our Avatar Analysis episodes, where we focus on one specific Avatar and break down the deck archetypes built around this Avatar. We also look at some key staple cards and powerful strategies for playing it. For our second Avatar Analysi…

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Episode 12 - Major Rulebook Update! 56:33

2y ago56:33

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! In Episode 12 we breakdown the recent major rulebook changes and updates, discuss the various key clarifications that were made, and talk about how these changes will impact the current meta as well as future cards. With this new update it is highly recommended to read the full…

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Episode 11 - Avatar Analysis: Pathfinder with Zach & Drew 2:05:55

2y ago2:05:55

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! Episode 11 is our first of many Avatar Analysis episodes where we focus on one specific Avatar and break down the deck archetypes built around this Avatar, as well as some staple cards and key strategies for playing it. For our first Avatar Analysis episode, we are exploring th…

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Episode 10 - New Year, New Updates + Market Talk 1:28:11

2y ago1:28:11

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! The Podcast is back from our holiday break!! In this episode we take a look at the current status of Sorcery Contested Realm and how we've seen the game grow over the past months following Beta release. We delve into some market discussion on sealed and staple singles, as well …

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Episode 9 - Realm-side Chatter With New Players 1:42:57

2y ago1:42:57

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! This is our very first episode of a new series, Realm-side Chatter. In this episode we sit down with some long time friends turned recently new Sorcery players, and discuss with them some of their initial thoughts and opinions coming into a new trading card game. We share some …

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Episode 8 - Beta Precon Budget Upgrades 58:49

2y ago58:49

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! In this episode we analyze the Beta Precon decks and look at what cards they each come with out of the box, which cards are considerations for keeping or removing from the decks for more synergy, and what upgrade options we have for each deck to fit within a $20 USD budget as w…

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Episode 7 - Beta! Beta!! Beta!!! 47:15

2y ago47:15

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! The new Beta set just finally officially launched on November 10th and we are catching up on all the exciting things that happened during launch week. A lot of exciting news announced by the Sorcery team, as well as an exciting giveaway opportunity for listeners of the podcast …

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Episode 6 - Halloween Special 58:29

2y ago58:29

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! Happy Halloween! This episode is our Halloween Special, and following the normal News & Highlights portion, I will be reading some very fun, very spooky hand-written stories that all have to do with some spooky-themed cards within the current Sorcery set. So grab your favorite …

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Episode 5 - Building a Spooky Spirit Deck 40:43

2y ago40:43

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! In this episode, being the first episode of October, we will be looking at how to build a very cool, very spooky spirit deck. Spirits are a very powerful minion type, and if built properly this archetype can be a very fun and powerful deck build. We will be covering the Avatars…

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Episode 4 - Interview & Discussing Alt Arts, Promos, & Curios With Guests Sofie + Jens of Cardboard Guide 1:55:26

2+ y ago1:55:26

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! In this episode we will be joined by our very first guests on the podcast, Sofie and Jens from Cardboard Guide. We will be briefly interviewing them and getting to know them and their roles within the Sorcery community before discussing, in depth, all of the amazing alternate a…

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Episode 3 - Full Alpha Set Review Part 2 of 2 (Elites & Uniques) 2:12:19

2+ y ago2:12:19

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! In this episode we will continue reviewing and discussing a whole lot of interesting and powerful cards from the alpha set, but this time we are covering the Elite and Unique rarities. It is another fun and informative episode and we hope you enjoy listening to the breakdown of…

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Episode 2 - Full Alpha Set Review Part 1 of 2 (Ordinaries & Exceptionals) 2:01:21

2+ y ago2:01:21

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between! In this episode we will be reviewing and discussing a whole lot of interesting and powerful cards from the alpha set, specifically the Ordinary and Exceptional rarities. This episode is quite a bit longer than normal, as there are many cards to discuss, however it is a very fun…

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Episode 1 - Catching Up 34:39

2+ y ago34:39

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between. This is the very first, very exciting episode 1 of the podcast! In this episode we are discussing the origins of Sorcery: Contested Realm, and delving deep into where it started, how it started, WHY it started, and what the game has been up to over the past year or so. We then …

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Episode 0 - Introduction to the World: What is All Things Contested Realm Podcast? 19:25

2+ y ago19:25

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Greetings fellow witches, wizards, warlocks, and everything in between. This is the very first introduction episode for All Things Contested Realm, a podcast where we discuss all things Sorcery: Contested Realm, the new and exciting table-top strategy trading card game. In this first episode, we will be introduced to the host, be very briefly intro…

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#12 - What To Wear?! It’s Opening Night! 42:01

4+ y ago42:01

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It’s a star-studded extravaganza on the red (no wait…yellow) carpet. Time Square is completely transformed into Zoey’s version of Pandora. But all that glamour is barely masking the rampant tension backstage. The pressure is crushing as the recently voiceless diva, Emma-Olivia, prepares to take the stage on Opening Night. But where is she? And just…

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#11 - I’m In Tech 27:27

4+ y ago27:27

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What happens when you’re only days away from first performance and your diva star loses her voice from non-stop hysterical behavior? Will Stavros’s star continue to rise and rise…while Emma Olivia becomes more and more unhinged?? Will Bobby order Calamari? Banshee wrangler Bill Berloni has no time to contemplate these important thoughts, as he’s co…

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#10 - Press Day Has Arrived 39:30

4+ y ago39:30

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It’s Press Day which means that Opening Night is fast approaching. Exciting for sure….however unhinged, behind-the-scenes drama is at an all-time high. Who’s pushing Bobby’s buttons? What’s going on between Zoey and Andrew Barth Feldman? Is Emma-Olivia really 4 years older than Stavros? And is agent Maxwell Fernsby stepping into his boss’s slick sh…

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#9 - Money, Money, Money 22:58

5y ago22:58

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Big Broadway Musicals don’t simply happen. Aside from all else, it’s an all-consuming monster challenge – to say the least – to raise the money to put on the show. But Producer Steve Jones has a few tricks up his sleeve to score the needed cash. Good thing the producers have a secret weapon who may solve their fundraising problems (and, undoubtedly…

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BONUS - Andrew Barth Feldman on The Theater Podcast with Alan Seales 13:39

5y ago13:39

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Many people know Andrew Barth Feldman made his Broadway debut in the title role in Dear Evan Hansen and is now starring in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, but what most people don’t know is that while he was in DEH performing his 6 shows a week, he was also attending Yale -- and obtained a master’s degree that has landed him his lates…

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BONUS - Mega Producers Cheryl Philips and Steve Jones Duke it Out on Stagecraft with Gordon Cox 26:10

5y ago26:10

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When left to their own devices, mega producers Cheryl Philips and Steve Jones from Avvatar: The Musical, who have a collective bazillion Tony Awards between the two of them, can't quite seem to agree on anything... except that Avvatar: The Musical needs to be made. Visit avvataronbroadway.com for more info and tickets, and make sure to subscribe to…

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BONUS - Avvatar the Musical on Musicals with Cheese 11:58

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Avvatar is a new musical premiering at the Hellinger theatre! Check out more information here: http://avataronbroadway.com/ Donate to Black Lives Matter here Social Media: Our WEBSITE Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Musicals W/ Cheese on Instagram Email us at [email protected] Merch!! Jess Socials Jess on Twitter Jess on Instagram Andre…

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BONUS - The Broadway Disher gets Broadwaysted! 22:20

5y ago22:20

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Play along as The Broadway Disher joins us for her take on the upcoming Avvatar: The Musical (An Unauthorized Parody). Check out AvvatarOnBroadway here! Check out As The Curtain Rises here! Subscribe to Broadwaysted here! Thanks to Lesli Margarita for always being amazing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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BONUS - BPN Live Event with the ATCR Cast 59:02

5y ago59:02

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Originally streamed live on Jan 14th, 2021, cast members Alex Brightman, Andrew Barth Feldman, Lesli Margherita, Michael Urie, Lillias White, James Monroe Iglehart, Ramin Karimloo and a few surprise guests joined us for a fun chat about episodes 1 through 8. Watch the original video here: https://youtu.be/hbnguUYIHnM For the full cast & creatives l…

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#8 - Red, White, and No Blue 19:47

5y ago19:47

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Stavros has completely enthralled the Avvatar team and Emma Olivia couldn’t be more thrilled! Well, no, not exactly….but she’s an actress and she can pretend! Speaking of pretending, Bobby and Kay are busy pretending that Thomas isn’t a problem. Steve and Cheryl are pretending they were never worried. And ambitious Maxwell Fernsby comes up against …

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#7 - God, I Hope I Get It 22:56

5y ago22:56

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Auditions for Avvatar are finally here—how many blue-themed songs can one creative team hear? Just as hope seems lost for a dreamy leading man, a miracle of muscle and ability sweeps into Ripley-Grier and blows everyone away. And diva Emma-Olivia may be the most surprised of all. For the full cast & creatives list, check the show notes visit BPN.fm…

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#6 - You Gotta Get a Gimmick 27:13

5y ago27:13

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The most important aspect of Avvatar is finally being discussed: No, not the new script from Thomas (which Kay is still fuming over privately). The marketing campaign! As producers Cheryl and Steve—and science consultant Andrew Barth Feldman—take meetings, Kay and Bobby try to make it work with new bookwriter Thomas, and Emma Olivia is enticed by M…

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#5 - Hands on a Hardbody 19:19

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The team takes drives of shame home after the Staten Island debacle. Emma Olivia and Cheryl find themselves too close for comfort; Kay gives Bobby the silent treatment; Maxwell Fernsby has an interesting proposition for director-choreographer-cheerleader Zoey—and Steve may already have his next musical project lined up with Andrew Barth Feldman. No…

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#4 - Once On This Staten Island 17:53

5y ago17:53

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The workshop is here—well, actually, it’s on Staten Island. Did you know cars can go there? The whole team makes the trek to see what they’ve got, but there are a few surprises waiting… not least of which is the score. Could Kay and Bobby have a hit song on their hands? Or will Steve and Cheryl’s behind-the-scenes plotting derail what’s starting to…

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#3 - Writers on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown 20:03

5y ago20:03

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The pressure is starting to get to Kay and Bobby—or maybe it’s just the caffeine—as they write the book, lyrics, and score for the first act of a musical that everyone thinks is based on the highest grossing movie of all time, but secretly… isn’t. Luckily, they have a brand-new science consultant joining the team to lead the way in the form of… “De…

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#2 - Putting It Together 19:28

5y ago19:28

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Shortly after an epic meeting debacle at Sardi’s—where, true to form, the pigs in a blanket are an off-menu secret treat —Bobby and Kay tried to regroup as the new, contractually obligated writers of a not-Avatar musical. Producers Cheryl and Steve try to salvage their reputations before anyone knows what’s happened by bringing onboard acclaimed di…

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#1 - Let the Games Begin 22:33

5y ago22:33

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Broadway Composer/Lyricist/Book Writers Bobby and Kaye are writing a top secret new musical. But nothing is secret on Broadway…not with the Broadway Disher around. After news about the new, in-the-works musical leaks, the Broadway community goes into full-tilt crazy chasing opportunities to get involved. This includes mega producers Steve Jones and…

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Podcast Trailer 1:25

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After the ‘Broadway Disher’ (Lesli Margherita) leaks news of a top secret, in-the-works, new mega musical, the Broadway community goes off-the-charts batty. Top-of-their-game Broadway Producers Cheryl Philips (Lillias White) and Steve Jones (James Monroe Iglehart), arch enemies, pounce. Who will get the rights? Will way-out-of-their-comfort-zone cr…