Best OP Buffs Podcasts (2026)

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What's New to Watch in the New Year? January 2026 Streaming & Theater Preview 44:21

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Send us a text Matt gives a recap on what he's watched lately and previews what's coming to streaming and theaters in January! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Watch Report 09:17 - Netflix 18:03 - Apple TV 19:26 - Amazon Prime Video 23:02 - HBO Max 26:03 - Hulu 29:03 - Disney+ 30:32 - Peacock 32:…

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Another Year?! A Year of Podcasting in Review 31:13

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Send us a text As 2025 closes out, Matt takes a look back at some of the pod's biggest moments of the year and recounts his favorite episodes! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Getting Robbed & 200 YouTube Episodes 04:09 - Watch Report 10:45 - A Year of Podcasting in Review 28:02 - Curtain Call Fo…

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An EPIC '25 Replay In Pieces (Apple Music Replay Review) 21:33

16d ago21:33

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Send us a text Matt breaks down his 2025 Apple Music Replay and talks about the best ways to support your favorite artists! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 01:01 - Apple Music '25 Replay Recap 12:45 - Support Artists! 17:13 - Curtain Call: Programming Note Follow us on Instagram for updates: http…

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Diary of a Swiftie x Down Once More 1:23:06

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Send us a text This week Matt is joined by Ella from Diary of a Swiftie Podcast to discuss all things Taylor Swift, fandom, live music, and Matt's fear of Swifties! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Cut Clips Confrontation 04:37 - Diary of a Swiftie Pod Origins 12:36 - The Life of a Showgirl Talk …

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What's New to Watch? - December 2025 35:30

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Send us a text Matt gives a recap on what he watched in November and previews what's coming to streaming and theaters in December! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: November Watch Report 04:07 - Netflix 11:00 - Apple TV+ 11:38 - Amazon Prime Video 15:01 - HBO Max 15:30 - Hulu & Disney+ 18:02 - Pea…

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Who Doesn't Love a Holiday-Horror-Comedy Musical?! Black Friday (Starkid) Review 51:00

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Send us a text Matt is joined by Brad on this week's pod to talk about the 2020 Team Starkid musical, Black Friday, just in time for the holiday! Watch the official Black Friday proshot on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Bqt4_tHLSB4?si=Uvooe9S69vmL1ks6 Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Brad's Back & Sta…

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Wicked: For Good - Initial Thoughts 13:25

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Send us a text Matt gives his initial thoughts on Wicked: For Good! *Spoilers tagged in the time codes below* Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Initial Thoughts *Spoiler Free* 07:26 - Spoiler Thoughts 10:46 - Final Thoughts *Spoiler Free* Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/downoncemo…

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The Random Episode: Predator Badlands, Moana Teaser Thoughts, Black Ops 7, and More! 30:31

1M ago30:31

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Send us a text Matt gives his thoughts on Predator: Badlands, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Co-op Campaign, the Moana Live Action Teaser, and more! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Wicked Week Plan 03:16 - Predator: Badlands Thoughts 11:02 - Movie & TV Talk 13:34 - Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Thoughts …

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Musical Dream Roles Draft ft. Sage 1:03:34

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Send us a text Sage joins Matt again on this week's episode for a draft of dream musical roles! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Webcam Dealing 03:22 - High School Musical & Podcast Fame 08:48 - Draft Intro 12:06 - Round One 17:55 - Round Two 20:33 - Round Three: The Bunny Trails Begin 31:39 - Ro…

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The Week of Concerts & What's New to Watch? - November 2025 47:12

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Send us a text Matt talks about his three concert week and previews what's releasing on streaming and in theaters this month! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: The Week of Concerts 17:04 - Netflix 23:40 - Apple TV 24:45 - Amazon Prime Video 27:40 - HBO Max 30:23 - Hulu & Disney+ 34:17 - Peacock 36…

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Bad Theater Kids: A Look Behind the Scenes of the Theater ft. Amy 1:25:54

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Send us a text Matt is joined this week by listener and local theater veteran, Amy, to talk all about the work that goes on behind the scenes of a musical production, her favorite shows she's been a part of, and critiquing the podcast! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Amy's Theater Experience 10:…

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Road Rage and Stage Fright - Stage Fright (2014) Review 34:23

2M ago34:23

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Send us a text Road rage story time, Broadway/musical news, and reviewing the 2014 horror/comedy/musical movie, Stage Fright, all on this week's pod! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 01:14 - Matt's Road Rage Segment 06:57 - Broadway Tentative Strike Updates 09:45 - Musical Casting Updates & Movie …

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Simply the Best? Tina: The Tina Turner Musical 25/26 New National Tour Review (Plus! Everyone's Talking Tour Review) 39:41

3M ago39:41

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Send us a text Matt reviews the second show in his Broadway season, the new national tour of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical! This episode also features a bonus review/recap of All Time Low's Everyone's Talking tour! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Tina: The Tina Turner Musical Review 14:28 - Everyone's Talkin…

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Favorite Cover-to-Cover Musical Albums Draft 1:07:11

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What's New to Watch? October 2025 Streaming & Theater Preview 44:55

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Send us a text Matt previews what's coming to streaming and theaters in October! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act - Wicked: For Good Final Trailer 06:35 - Netflix 12:45 - Apple TV+ 15:00 - Amazon Prime Video 19:19 - HBO Max 22:53 - Hulu & Disney+ 26:58 - Peacock 29:11 - Paramount+ 30:25 - Theater …

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Let Me Entertain You! - Better Man Review 53:52

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Send us a text Brad joins Matt on this week's pod to discuss the Robbie Williams jukebox musical biopic, Better Man! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Bro Tanks 01:25 - Better Man: Initial Thoughts 09:24 - Better Man: What Worked & What Didn't 31:32 - Better Man: Favorite Songs & Final Thoughts 40…

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Exploring "I Want" Songs in Musicals 30:36

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Send us a text This week's topics include exploring the "I Want" song trope in musicals, the podcast being on life support, the Emmys, and more! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Exploring "I Want" Songs 18:54 - Podcast Life Support 21:04 - Old Man Take 22:56 - Emmys Talk 27:29 - Curtain Call Follow us on Inst…

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All the Things: Vacation, Musicals, TV, and More! 29:14

4M ago29:14

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Send us a text Matt gives a recap of his vacation and talks the ultimate fair food, some musical news, and tv talk on this week's pod! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Preview & Plugs 01:30 - Lake Vacation Recap 06:13 - Let's Hear it for Fair Food 10:05 - Musical Talk 16:59 - Dexter: Resurrection…

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What to Watch: What's New to Streaming & Theaters - September 2025 30:03

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Send us a text Matt previews what's coming to streaming and theaters in September! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 01:16 - Netflix 05:40 - Apple TV+ 08:35 - Amazon Prime Video 12:23 - HBO Max 14:00 - Hulu 18:28 - Disney+ 19:25 - Peacock 23:33 - Paramount+ 24:33 - Theater Releases 28:00 - Curtain …

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Reviewing Frozen the Musical: Disney+ Proshot & Live Performance 34:35

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Send us a text This week's episode is all about Frozen the Musical, as Matt discusses some of the differences and new songs in the stage adaptation, and gives his brief review on the West End Proshot on Disney+ and the live performance to kick off the Lied Center Broadway season! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:0…

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Rambling Man 26:13

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Send us a text On this week's mini-episode Matt's talking some of the best new musical songs in different adaptations, malicious parking stories, and more! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Upcoming Schedule 07:08 - New Musical Songs in Adaptations 15:56 - Story Time 22:49 - Curtain Call: Listener…

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Best Fake Songs 30:25

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Send us a text This week Matt's talking about his favorite fake songs from movies and tv! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: What's a "Fake" Song? 01:32 - Matt's Favorite Fake Songs 19:16 - AITA? Storm Edition 22:45 - Find the Book 25:29 - Curtain Call Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://ww…

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I Had to Re-Record This Episode... 24:48

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Send us a text This week Matt's bringing back a true grab bag style mini-episode talking Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl, Dexter, music, and more! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: I Had to Re-record This Episode 03:41 - Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl 07:28 - What's With…

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What to Watch: What's New to Streaming & Theaters - August 2025 + Superman & Fantastic Four: First Steps Mini-Review 53:21

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Send us a text Matt previews what's new on streaming and in theaters in August and gives his spoiler-free mini-reviews of Superman & The Fantastic Four: First Steps! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 01:09 - Netflix 07:03 - Apple TV+ 09:42 - Amazon Prime Video 12:17 - HBO Max 15:04 - Hulu 20:11 - D…

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The Soul of a Musical - Sinners Review 1:04:36

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Send us a text Brad joins Matt for our July movie review of Ryan Coogler's Sinners, starring Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton, Hailee Steinfeld, and Wunmi Mosaku! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Intro & Theatre Camp 03:09 - Sinners Review 49:06 - The Odyssey/EPIC Talk 1:01:32 - Curtain Call: What …

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Guide to Musicals Available on Streaming & EPIC: The Musical Sagas Tier Ranking 1:11:05

6M ago1:11:05

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Send us a text Matt gives his picks for some of the best musical movies and shows available on streaming platforms and does a tier ranking on the different sagas of EPIC: The Musical! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Streaming Musicals 01:48 - Netflix 10:38 - Apple TV+ 13:31 - Amazon Prime Video …

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Down on the Island: Love Island USA Season 7 Finale Recap/Reaction 30:33

6M ago30:33

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Send us a text Matt recaps the finale of Love Island USA Season 7 and gives his thoughts on how the season played out. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Finale Recap 26:35 - Full Season Thoughts Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/downoncemorepod Links to audio versions, YouTube, & al…

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Down on the Island: Love is Dead - Love Island USA Season 7 Week 6 Mega Recap 1:50:34

6M ago1:50:34

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Send us a text All of Matt's YouTube recaps from Week 6 of Love Island USA Season 7 grouped together in one mega episode for you! Episodes 30-34 recapped and Matt's vote for the winner revealed at the end of the episode! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Intro 01:30 - Sunday (Ep. 30) Recap 20:11 -…

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The Last Five Years: Revisited 38:53

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Send us a text Brad watched The Last Five Years for the first time so he's joining Matt on this week's episode to give his thoughts on the Jeremy Jordan and Anna Kendrick starring adaptation of Jason Robert Brown's musical! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - First Experiences & Initial Thoughts 10:48 - Jonathan…

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Down on the Island: Most to Least & Crashing Out - Love Island USA Season 7 Ep. 27 & Ep. 28 Recap/Reaction 33:22

6M ago33:22

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Send us a text Matt's giving his recap/reaction on Love Island USA Season 7 Episodes 27 & 28 from vacation, so make sure to tune in and get your fix! *Released on YouTube July 4* Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Initial Thoughts 01:13 - Thursday (Ep. 27) Recap 20:58 - Friday (Ep.28) Recap 30:15 -…

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What to Watch: What’s New to Streaming & Theaters - July 2025 50:40

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Send us a text Matt previews what's new on streaming and in theaters this month! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 01:16- Netflix 14:00 - Apple TV+ 15:58 - Amazon Prime Video 22:09 - HBO/Max 27:26 - Hulu 35:34 - Disney+ 36:26 - Peacock 41:05 - Paramount+ 44:16 - Theater Releases 49:00 - Curtain Cal…

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Down on the Island: Messy, Messy, Messy - Love Island USA Season 7 Ep. 26 Recap/Reaction 36:43

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Send us a text Matt's here giving his recap/reaction on Love Island USA Season 7 Ep. 26, so make sure to tune in to see what moment got an "Oh Sh!t!" reaction! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Initial Thoughts 01:13 - Tuesday (Ep. 26) Recap 32:32 - Curtain Call: Final Thoughts, Voting, & What's N…

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Down on the Island: The Chat Episode - Love Island USA Season 7 Ep. 25 Recap/Reaction 22:21

6M ago22:21

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Send us a text Matt's here giving his recap/reaction on Love Island USA Season 7, Episode 25! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Initial Thoughts 01:52 - Monday (Ep. 25) Recap 30:03 - Curtain Call: Future Plans Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/downoncemorepod Links to a…

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Down on the Island: Gotta Love the Heartrate Challenge! - Love Island USA Season 7 Ep. 24 Recap/Reaction 31:15

6M ago31:15

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Send us a text Trying something new this week and recapping week 5 of Love Island USA Season 7 an episode at a time! Matt's here recapping and giving his reaction on Episode 24, featuring the fan favorite heart rate challenge! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Intro & Aftersun Thoughts 02:37 - Sun…

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Down on the Island: I Hated Casa Amor - Love Island USA Week 4 Recap 1:02:05

6M ago1:02:05

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Send us a text Casa Amor is here and Matt's back with a bonus episode recapping Week 4 of Love Island USA! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Intro & Sunday (Ep. 18) Recap 11:30 - Monday (Ep. 19) Recap 21:26 - Tuesday (Ep. 20) Recap 30:46 - Thursday (Ep. 21) Recap 44:40 - Friday (Ep. 22) Recap 1:00:19 - Curtain…

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The Time's They Are A-Changin' - A Complete Unknown Review 1:01:44

6M ago1:01:44

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Send us a text Brad joins Matt on this week's pod to review the Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Love Island & Bro Tanks 03:11 - A Complete Unknown Intro & Our History with Bob Dylan 14:59 - Brad Takes Over the Review 23:11 - The Relationships of A Complete U…

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Down on the Island: Hurricane Huda - Love Island USA Week 3 Recap 1:31:55

7M ago1:31:55

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Send us a text With Love Island becoming peak television this season, Matt's back with a bonus episode breaking down a chaotic Week 3 and Hurricane Huda's landfall! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 04:08 - Sunday (June 15) Recap 17:25 - Monday (June 16) Recap 37:05 - Tuesday (June 17) Recap 54:56 …

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Down on the Island: Leather, Lace, and Drama - Love Island USA Week 2 Thoughts 48:21

7M ago48:21

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Send us a text Matt gives his thoughts on the chaotic week 2 of Love Island USA Season 7! Don't worry, there is some musical content thrown in at the end for good measure! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Buckle Up! 01:52 - A Friendly Reminder 04:51 - My Love Island History & General Season 7 Tho…

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All the Important Things - The Tony Awards, Wicked: For Good, Love Island USA, and More! 43:34

7M ago43:34

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Send us a text This week has a little bit of everything as Matt recaps the highlights of the 78th Annual Tony Awards, and gives his thoughts on the Wicked: For Good trailer, EPIC: The Musical, Week 1 of Love Island USA S7, and More! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - 78th Annual Tony Awards Recap 14:51 - Good N…

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What to Watch: What’s New to Streaming & Theaters - June 2025 36:54

7M ago36:54

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Send us a text Matt previews what's new on streaming and in theaters this month! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Sneaky Links 02:26 - Netflix 07:22 - Apple TV+ 09:10 - Amazon Prime Video 12:39 - HBO/Max 15:25 - Hulu 19:57 - Disney+ 21:11 - Peacock 23:18 - Paramount+ 26:12 - Theater Releases 34:2…

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You Need to See This! Discussing the In Pieces Musical Concert Film 26:47

7M ago26:47

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Send us a text Brad joins Matt for a special bonus episode discussing Joey Contreras' In Pieces Musical concert film that's only available this week! Check out the concert on-demand now at the musical's website! In Pieces Musical Website: https://www.inpiecesmusical.com/ Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: What is In Pieces? 04:29 - Joe's Pub Concert …

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I Love You As Much As I Can - Next to Normal Review (West End 2024 Pro Shot) 54:22

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Send us a text Brad joins Matt for this month's musical review of the 2024 West End pro shot version of the Tony & Pulitzer Prize award winning musical, Next to Normal! The pro shot is available for viewing on the PBS app as part of their Great Performances series. *Trigger Warning* This musical deals with intense subject matter including self harm…

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That's How We're Going to End It?! - Instant Reaction/Thoughts: The Last of Us Season 2 Finale 32:50

7M ago32:50

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Send us a text Matt gives his instant reaction/thoughts to the Season 2 Finale of The Last of Us, Convergence, and discusses why he feels the show is dumbing down and nerfing Ellie. Contains spoilers for Season 2 Episode 7! Spoilers for potential future portions of the show from the game noted in the Time Codes below. Time Codes: 00:00 - Intro 01:1…

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One More Time - Hamilton: The Angelica Tour (2025) Review 21:11

8M ago21:11

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Send us a text Matt reviews The Angelica Tour of Hamilton and talks some new musical news and what's to come on the podcast! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 03:08 - The 2025 Angelica Tour Thoughts 15:33 - Musical News 18:09 - Curtain Call: What Comes Next? Follow us on Instagram for updates: http…

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He's Back & I Have Problems - Instant Reaction/Thoughts: The Last of Us Season 2 Ep. 6 - The Price 38:53

8M ago38:53

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Send us a text Matt gives his instant reaction/thoughts to Season 2 Ep. 6, The Price and discusses why he feels the show adaptation is significantly less impactful and powerful than the game. Contains spoilers for Season 2 Episode 6! Spoilers for potential future portions of the show from the game noted in the Time Codes below. Time Codes: 00:00 - …

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Best Villain Songs Draft 33:16

8M ago33:16

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Send us a text Brad joins Matt on the pod for a draft of the best villain songs from musicals! Throw in a bit of chaos, some American Pope talk and the reveal of this month's musical review and you're in for a great podcast episode! *brief spoilers for the plot of Heathers the Musical and The Last Five Years are mentioned in this episode* Don't for…

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SPORES! Instant Reaction/Thoughts: The Last of Us Season 2 Ep. 5 - Feel Her Love 31:30

8M ago31:30

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Send us a text Spores have finally made their way to the HBO adaptation of The Last of Us and Matt gives his instant reaction/thoughts to Season 2 Ep. 5, Feel Her Love. Contains spoilers for Season 2 Episode 5! Spoilers for potential future portions of the show from the game noted in the Time Codes below. Time Codes: 00:00 - Intro & Some Thoughts O…

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Seasons of Podcasting & My Favorite Things 44:54

8M ago44:54

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Send us a text After 150 episodes and after cracking 100 YouTube subscribers Matt takes a look at some of the fun stats from the podcast history and reflects on the past 3+ years, as well as talking some new musical and pop culture news, and discussing some of his favorite music, musicals, movies, and tv shows! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Shar…

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Instant Reaction/Thoughts: The Last of Us Season 2 Ep. 4 - Day One 27:15

8M ago27:15

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Send us a text Matt gives his instant reaction/thoughts to Season 2 Ep. 4 of The Last of Us, Day One. Contains spoilers for Season 2 Episode 4! Spoilers for future of the game noted in the Time Codes below. Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 01:06 - Instant Reaction/Thoughts 21:50 - Future Spoilers from the Game 24:25 - Final Thoughts Don't forget to …

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What to Watch: May 2025 49:16

8M ago49:16

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Send us a text Matt previews what's coming to theaters and streaming this month and reviews the local Nebraska Communities Playhouse production of Next to Normal Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 01:31 - Netflix 09:30 - Apple TV+ 10:46 - Amazon Prime Video 12:22 - HBO/Max 18:04 - Hulu 22:27 - Disne…