Best Kristian Bush Podcasts (2025)

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Breland Opens Up in His MOST Revealing Interview Ever 39:32

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2+ y ago39:32

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Get to know Breland, one of the hottest up-and-coming country music stars! In this exclusive interview, Breland bares it all - his feelings, his struggles, and everything he has to say about country music. From behind-the-scenes looks at his creative process to lighthearted conversations on finding success in the industry, you won't want to miss ou…

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TRUE CRIME PODCAST: Aw Naw-Chris Young Raised On Country or Raised on Murder? 3:30

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Ric Rush always wanted a TRUE CRIME Podcast and thanks to Nashville 360 Reporter, Faith Schueler, it's happening. Faith recently moved from her apartment on the outskirts of Nashville into a small "fixer upper" on Historic Music Row in the Heart of America's Music City. Since moving in, she and her roommates have noticed some strange habits from on…

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Kristian Bush Talks About His New Album New Artists Old Bands and Bush's Baked Beans 7:47

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Kristian Bush of Sugarland shares the details on his new album, "52, This Year" plus talks about The Billy Pilgrim reunion show happening in Charleston, the role he is playing in the career of iHeart Country On The Verge Artist Megan Moroney and how he gave up his inhertitance from the Bush Bean Empire to follow his dream. And whattya know...He mad…

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Faith Schueler Reveals Which Country Superstar Baby Mama She BeFriended 5:05

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While recording our Daily Nashville 360 Country Update...Faith Schueler revealed to Ric that she has been friends with someone for over a year...and just found out that this person is the Ex to a famous country superstar. She had no idea. Which Country Superstar's Ex did Faith befriend? Found out right now as she tells this unbelievable story. Just…

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Cayden Kershaw Discusses The Sacrifices Made to Become The 2022 USA Mullet Champion-Teen Division 16:08

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It was 3 Years in the making. Listen to Cayden Kershaw from Wausau, Wisconsin, talk about all the sacrifices he was willing to make to become a National Champion. It takes next level dedication to achieve that Championship FlowBy 103.5 WEZL (WEZL-FM)

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8 Year Old Emmitt Bailey Reflects on Winning National Mullet Championship 6:19

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Emmitt Bailey, an 8-year-old from Menomonie, Wisconsin, was announced Sunday as the winner in the kids’ division for the USA Mullet Championships. What started with 688 contestants, then to the top 25 of the nation’s finest mullets, was eventually boiled down to one champion. Bailey, who got 9,896 votes, took home $2,500 in cash. The Story of the J…

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What's Up With The Riverdogs This Weekend? July 8th-10th - Interview with Ryan Perry 5:32

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RIC RUSH TALKS WITH MARKETING GURU RYAN PERRY FROM THE RIVERDOGS ABOUT THE JULY 8th-10th WEEKEND HOMESTAND. THERE IS A TON OF FUN PLANNED FOR YOU THIS WEEKEND WITH THE CHARLESTON RIVERDOGS! JOIN 1035 WEZL TONIGHT...BOEING RED SHIRT FRIDAY WITH REV FEDERAL CREDIT UNION FIREWORKS AFTER THE GAME...SET TO ONE HIT WONDERS! TOMORROW...SATURDAYS LIVE AT T…

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Ryan Hurd Talks Maren, Makin' Music, and The 2022 Tour De Pelago 7:31

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Check out Ryan Hurd talking about his marriage to Maren Morris, Makin' Music, His New Album, and heading back out on the road in the New Year!By 103.5 WEZL (WEZL-FM)

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New Artist Spotlight - Faith Schueler 7:26

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Singer Song Writer Faith Schueler Talks About Following Her DreamBy 103.5 WEZL (WEZL-FM)

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New Artist Spotlight - Ray Fulcher 20:31

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Get to know Singer Songwriter Ray Fulcher. With 3 Billion Worldwide Streams as a songwriter and 30+ Million Streams as an Artist, Ray Fulcher is "one to watch!" Ric Rush's hard hitting interview uncovers such facts as "Ray's Go-To Karaoke Song", "Ray's Favorite Swear Word", and "Ray's Best Story...cause everyone's got one". Ric also learns that Ray…

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#42: Corner of the Sky - Interview with PIPPIN’s Ryan Anderson 48:25

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In his first London show since you-know-what disrupted everything last year, Ryan Anderson has found himself in the right role at the right time. Join us as host Sally Fuller chats with Anderson about leading the Charing Cross Theatre production of Pippin as the prince himself. Anderson recollects the show’s pandemic beginnings, meeting Stephen Sch…

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#41: You Will be Found - Interview with Liz Kate 53:42

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Her fans up til now have known her as a singer-songwriter, but when Dear Evan Hansen hits movie theatres in September, we will get to see a whole new side of Liz Kate. Making her feature film debut as a new character named Gemma, Liz tells host Sally Fuller that the emotions were so real during the process that she and her castmates cried even in c…

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#40: Darlin' Cory - Interview with Kristian Bush and Phillip DePoy 31:50

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The Alliance Theatre’s upcoming world premiere of Darlin’ Cory has brought Sugarland frontman Kristian Bush and prolific playwright/novelist Phillip DePoy together to write an Appalachian myth a la Hadestown. Bush and DePoy sat down with host Sally Fuller a few days before starting rehearsals with the whole company to rewind a bit and share in-dept…

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#39: Revolting Children with Michael Perrie Jr. 55:00

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Michael Perrie Jr. was that kid in youth theatre: The one who lived for a laugh and always had to learn the hard way. Fast-forward 18ish years, and his comedic daring has made him not only a successful performer but a gifted composer/lyricist/librettist as well. Join us for this trip down memory lane in which both Perrie and host Sally Fuller revis…

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#38: Into the Woods - BONUS Patreon Excerpt 7:43

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Today marks our very first local theatre review! Last week, host Sally Fuller (and Thomas “the Bearded Man” Fuller) got to see City Springs Theatre Company’s Into the Woods live and in-person (starring BGP guest Terry Burrell), and she's recorded her take for BGP subscribers. We have an excerpt here, and we are taking this opportunity to announce t…

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#36: My Favorite Podcast with Michael Perrie, Jr. 48:32

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This might be the first ever podcast episode about a musical about a podcast. Between various engagements playing Buddy Holly/everyone in Million Dollar Quartet, multi-talented performer and writer Michael Perrie, Jr. found a way to blend his love of both podcasts and musicals in his show My Favorite Podcast, a musical based on My Favorite Murder. …

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#35: Wait for the Morn with Spencer Williams 57:51

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As this episode coincides with the USA's Independence Day observance, it seems fitting to feature a musical about the quintessential American experience of traveling across the world to make a new life. Spencer Williams' musical For Tonight is getting a concept recording at the end of the month, and this milestone holds significance for not only hi…

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#34: God Help the Outcasts with Darius Frye 53:45

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The second chapter in our New Works Series features hip hop music video creator-turned-musical theatre video producer, Darius Frye. His company Stage-to-Screen imagines what a film version of a given musical would look like and creates a taste of it using an iconic song from the show. With just a week to go before they release their second season o…

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#33: Starry-Eyed with Danielle Morgan 41:41

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Today's episode marks the beginning of a new mini-series from the BGP, the "New Works Series." Writers and producers from around the world will come on the show to chat with host Sally Fuller about the musical theatre projects they are spearheading, and as a special bonus, each New Works episode will feature an exclusive premiere of songs from said…

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#32: The Impossible Dream with Terron Brooks 55:16

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This might be my first Broadway interview that hardly centers around Broadway- or even entertainment- at all. Terron Brooks is known for his starring role in NBC's miniseries The Temptations where he played Eddie Kendricks, as well as star turns in The Lion King and Hairspray, but he's also in the business of inspiration. With a passion for living …

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#31: Behind the Curtain 39:34

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The hardest part of producing an episode is having to cut awesome material. So I'm excited to share with you some deleted scenes that didn't quite make it into the show, but are too good to let go! Today you'll get to hear a deeper dive into the concept musical from Laura, some free acting coaching from Terry Burrell, an honest look at the difficul…

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#30: The Backstage Blonde with Teale Dvornik 48:35

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When actors whirl off-stage for a quick-change, Teale Dvornik makes theatre magic happen. Teale has been a dresser on Broadway for the past six years, and ever the entrepreneur, she has grown a side business as a blogger/social media influencer with a niche in opening the stage door to give followers a glimpse behind the scenes on Broadway. Join ho…

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#29: In My Own Little Corner with Paige Faure 54:18

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Remember when celebrity after celebrity cycled through the Broadway production of Cinderella in the principle roles? If you saw it in the summer of 2014, you would have caught the one stretch of the run in which Ella was played by one of Broadway's own triple threat performers in her first title role on Broadway, Paige Faure. Join host Sally Fuller…

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#28: Children Will Listen with Terry Burrell 52:51

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From a dancer and soloist in a 1970s Ashton Springer musical tour to Mrs. Meers in Thoroughly Modern Millie on Broadway, Terry Burrell's career has been exciting, to say the least. Her joy very audibly bubbles over as she tells story after story from her Broadway career, with a focus on her experience in the original Broadway cast of Into the Woods…

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#27: Like a Musical with Alexander S. Bermange 50:52

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Ever wonder what a performer is thinking as they sing an opening number for the millionth time? Or what it might be like to sing a love song to a co-star they hate? Songwriter Alexander S. Bermange has taken those concepts to an extreme in his musical revue I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical, now streaming through May 12, 2021 on KingsHeadTheatre.c…

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#26: All I Ask of You with Paul Milliken 50:35

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The Phantom of the Opera is known for its pristine vocals and breathtaking spectacle, but it took a rocky road to achieve its status. Listen as we dive into how Andrew Lloyd Webber went through three different lyricists and three Phantoms before finding the right men for the jobs (not without hurting some feelings) on our way to concluding our conv…

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#25: The Music of the Night with Paul Milliken 49:30

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If you're a fan of both monster movies and musicals, there is no better day than when you discover your favorite monster story is also a Broadway musical. After this impossibly wonderful moment, Emmy Award-winner Paul Milliken spent years of his childhood dressing up as, acting out, and of course incessantly playing music from The Phantom of the Op…

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#24: Almost Craig A. Meyer II - The Gift of Theatre 39:34

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There are few experiences that bring people together quite like sharing moments of live theatre. In today's episode, host Sally Fuller continues her conversation with special guest Craig A. Meyer to revisit some of the best performances he saw during his 20 years as a Tony Awards voter. Yes, the words "Audra" and "Norbert" are said, and we discover…

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#23: Almost Craig A. Meyer - Behind the Tony Awards 45:22

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One minute you're an outspoken Actors' Equity Association member, and the next you're a councilor shaking things up in AEA and voting for the Tony Awards. That is, if you're Craig A. Meyer. Today, host Sally Fuller is joined by the triple-threat whose mile-long resume includes Broadway, Disney, and a 20-year stint as a Tony voter. Dive in with us a…

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#22: Mr. Disney Musical III - Santa Fe 37:15

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What better way to wrap up a series name-dropping Alan Menken than to highlight his Tony Awards win? Though he had Oscars and Grammys already, the Disney and Broadway composer had to wait until 2012 to get his Tony. And that, of course, was for Newsies. Join us as we continue the Newsies conversation we began last week, learn how Menken feels about…

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#21: Mr. Disney Musical II - Seize the Day 41:24

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It was a flop in movie theatres and a smash on Broadway. Disney’s Newsies has always held a mystic charisma that even the grumpiest critics (you know who you are) admit to appreciating. Join host Sally Fuller and guest Ashley Elliott on today’s deep dive to uncover how Alan Menken's cult classic film became the hottest ticket on Broadway. Spoiler a…

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#20: Mr. Disney Musical I - Be Our Guest 51:00

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20 episodes already?! My, how time flies! Today we dive into the whole new world of composer Alan Menken, Disney songwriter extraordinaire, an EGOT winner, and the heart and soul of the Disney Renaissance. Join host Sally Fuller with a triumphant return from Ashley Elliott as they take a walk through Alan Menken’s early career with an emphasis on D…

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#19: Send in the Clowns - Interview with Hunter Ryan Herdlicka 45:38

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That moment when you’re preparing your second audition for a musical and realize you’ll be singing for the show’s legendary composer himself… No pressure. Actor Hunter Ryan Herdlicka had that exact experience on his way to landing the role of Henrik in the 2009 Broadway revival of A Little Night Music, by Stephen Sondheim. Join host Sally Fuller an…

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#18: The Prince of Broadway III - Willkommen 59:46

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Step into the exciting party scene of 1930s Berlin with a racy M.C. as your tour guide through the lens of the seedy Kit Kat Klub. With dancing to do and interesting people to meet, what could possibly break the cycle of fun? Such is the backdrop of Cabaret, one of Producer/Director Harold "Hal" Prince's most innovative musicals. Not only does this…

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#17: The Prince of Broadway II - Tradition 49:51

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We pick up our conversation about Broadway’s most influential creator with a deep dive into one of his most enduring musicals. With the unmistakably Harold Prince trademark of a theme-based plot, our chosen deep dive is Fiddler on the Roof, the last musical of Broadway’s Golden Age. Host Sally Fuller is again joined by Laura Carman to discuss what …

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#16: The Prince of Broadway I - I'm Still Here 23:46

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How do you get to be the most influential Broadway mogul in the history of the American theatre and set an unbreakable record of Tony Award wins? Insatiable passion and luck. Meet director/producer Harold “Hal” Prince, who spent 64 years shaping our beloved art form into what it is now. Host Sally Fuller and guest host/Hal Prince aficionado Laura C…

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#15: The Gateway Drug to Musical Theatre II - Defying Gravity 49:56

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In the conclusion of our Stephen Schwartz spotlight, we explore what makes him a keeper in the American musical theatre landscape, making the bold statement that of all his work, Wicked will, in fact, be his lasting legacy. Guest host Madison Garrett joins host Sally Fuller to deep dive into the backstories and journey of what Schwartz has called "…

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#14: The Gateway Drug to Musical Theatre I - Magic to Do 49:48

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Join us! We’re kicking off a new series, “Name-Dropping Broadway,” highlighting the people who have built Broadway through the years. We start with a composer/lyricist we affectionately call “the gateway drug to musical theatre,” whose career opened with Godspell, had an 11 o’clock number at Wicked, and is still going strong. Host Sally Fuller and …

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#13: A Million Dreams - Isabella Russo and Luca Padovan Interview 31:23

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Sally sits down with Broadway stars Isabella Russo and Luca Padovan to talk all things Junior Theater Festival in anticipation of Atlanta’s online JTF extravaganza, coming up 1/15-17. This pair shared the stage in SCHOOL OF ROCK and have been best friends ever since! And when it comes to the annual JTF, Isabella and Luca's performances and social m…

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#12: Christmas Special - How to Write a Christmas Song Without Really Trying 39:12

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Christmas songs and Broadway songs have to be the two most delightful genres. And when they are mixed, in the words of Ashley, "It's chef's kiss!" Did you know that many popular songs of the season were written by Broadway composers? Many of the tunes were originally from musicals, though not always Christmas-themed ones. Today we take a deep dive …

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#11: BONUS - How to be a Classy Fangirl 48:11

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WE’RE BACK! We may have dramatically ended Season 1 last week, but we’ve returned to talk more theatre and more jazz hands. Today we go off the grid with a little break from musical deep dives to talk about “how to theatre” (as Ashley so eloquently put it). Join us as we share stories about our best and most embarrassing celebrity encounters, coin …

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#10: If Ever I Would Leave You - Songwriting Duos 46:19

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The American Musical Theatre was built on great songwriters whose names can't be said without their partners'. Oklahoma!, The Sound of Music, and Cinderella might as well be credited to one hyphenated name, Rodgers-and-Hammerstein. Today we take a look at some equally inseparable duos with an emphasis on Lerner & Loewe and one of their masterpieces…

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#9: Consider Yourself - One-Hit Wonders 43:37

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When Lionel Bart penned one of the greatest British musicals of all time, he had no reason to think his first hit would be his last. Join us as we delve into the success of Oliver! and the bizarre trajectory of its author in this week’s episode about one-hit-wonder composers. Along the way, we discover a burlesque Robin Hood musical was a real thin…

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#8: I'm Alive - Pulitzer Prize-Winning Musicals 46:24

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The Pulitzer Prize for Drama almost always goes to a critically-acclaimed straight play by someone really serious like Eugene O’Neill or August Wilson, but on rare occasions, it goes to a musical. Only ten musicals have ever won. So today we take a look at some of those select few and take a deep dive into a huge favorite of ours, Next to Normal. J…

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#7: Simple Little Things - Underrated Works from Broadway's Best 42:47

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There are few better moments for theatre people than discovering our favorite songwriting team has written more than just that one hit show we love (looking at you, Lin-Manuel Miranda). In today’s episode, Sally and Ashley discuss when they have experienced such moments with Lin himself, Andrew Lippa, and Tom Jones/Harvey Schmidt of The Fantasticks…

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#6: The Secret of Happiness - Tiny Casts 44:48

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Musical theatre has a history of big, splashy, high-kicking casts, and that's what many people think when they hear the word "musical." The increasing trend for writers wanting to tell a poignant, dramatic story (and producers wanting to pay fewer actors) is to use a tiny cast of six or fewer to narrow the focus without getting distracted by glitte…

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#5: Suddenly Seymour - The Community Theatre Formula 42:28

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Is there anything quite like community theatres? They offer the unique chance for average locals to form the most diverse casts imaginable, where a city council member and accountant get to perform a very ok but entertaining version of "Brush up Your Shakespeare" from Kiss Me, Kate. They comfortingly present classics but tend to perform those same …

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#4: Someday - Disney [not quite] on Broadway 43:24

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The only thing more exciting than a Disney movie is a Disney Broadway musical. While the House of Mouse gave the people what they wanted via Broadway mounts of Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Frozen, Tarzan, Mary Poppins, and Newsies, did you know there are Disney shows that have been performed in regional theatres around the world and still h…

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Butch Barfield in OFFICIAL MODE during his WEZL Interview 2:49

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North Charleston E.O.C. Official Butch Barfield enduring the hard hitting investigative questioning by Ric Rush as Ric switches from his normal lovable persona into respected public serving broadcaster getting the REAL Answers the Lowcountry Expects! #TransperancyBy 103.5 WEZL (WEZL-FM)

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#3: Off to Massachusetts - Traveling for Theatre 35:46

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We all know there's no distance that can get between theatre fans and shows they love. From skipping prom to road-tripping across the state, we have all gone to creative lengths for the love of theatre. Today we discuss the miles we’ve traveled to see some favorite musicals (and the times our parents have fought ushers for programs). Join us as we …