DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell (Connor & Dylan MacDowell)
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| 30 Oct 2019 | Drama! | 00:01:10 | |
Drama! Sit down with resident dramatics, Connor MacDowell and Dylan MacDowell, as they explore theatre, entertainment, pop culture, and the vibrance of love and life in New York City. Joined weekly by thrilling special guests, they have intimately casual conversations about the dramatic journey that brought them here. Oh that’s a gag, honey! Say no more… it’s DRAMA. Tune in every Wednesday for more DRAMA! Follow @thedramapodcast on Twitter and Instagram. Drama is hosted by @ConnorMacDowell and @dylanmacdowell. Follow them too! This episode was edited by Maggie Montalto. | |||
| 06 Nov 2019 | "Ana Vargas: Broadway.com Audience Award Winner" with Krysta Rodriguez | 01:07:28 | |
Connor and Dylan premiere DRAMA. with their special guest Krysta Rodriguez (‘Smash,” The Addams Family, Spring Awakening) as they dive into the “hard knock life'‘ of Broadway, soaring in silks as Ana Vargas, doing chemo and tech at the same time, Connor’s crush on Nate Archibald from “Gossip Girl,” and the great equalizer. Oh yeah, and the tea on “Smash” is spilled, honey! | |||
| 13 Nov 2019 | "Just a Bunch of Ohio Boys" with Zach Adkins | 00:44:01 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Zach Adkins (Anastasia, Kinky Boots) as they break down the drama of their shared Ohio roots, being a Broadway heartthrob in Anastasia, writing and releasing the personal EP “January to June,” Zach’s equally personal journey with his abs, and the one and only Moose. Follow Zach Adkins: | |||
| 20 Nov 2019 | "Still on the Boat" with Blaine Krauss | 01:05:17 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Blaine Krauss ("Pose," The Cher Show) to spill tea on taking it to the runway in Bob Mackie fashions, New York City nightlife, working with Billy Porter, the mystery of Sasha Fierce, the upcoming West Side Story revival, therapy, and being on the boat. Follow Blaine Krauss: | |||
| 27 Nov 2019 | "For. The. GIRLS!" with Allie Trimm | 01:03:41 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Allie Trimm (13, Bye Bye Birdie, The Evolution of Mann) to give thanks and dish on her Broadway debut as a teenager in 13 the Musical by Jason Robert Brown, being members of Bachelor Nation, a world beyond Instagram, Max Crumm, Kendra Kassebaum's impact, Dylan's familial connection to The Chippendales, being redheads, and queen Kristin Chenoweth. | |||
| 04 Dec 2019 | "Young Troy Bolton Energy" with Antonio Cipriano | 00:57:55 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Antonio Cipriano (Jagged Little Pill) to discuss making his Broadway debut this season in Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill, being a breakout star from the iconic Jimmy Awards, the true reason he watched the Les Misérables movie, how Derek Klena has become a big brother to him, Vanessa Hudgens, and, shockingly, sports. Follow Antonio Cipriano | |||
| 11 Dec 2019 | "Fantine with Obamacare" with Robbie Rozelle | 00:55:21 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Robbie Rozelle (Songs From Inside My Locker, Broadway Records) to spill all the tea about his weekly talk show "Tuesdays at 54," why he has Debbie Allen's number in his phone, early takes on The Politician, Judy Garland's impact, Connor and Dylan's psychic grandmother, and why he is THE Diva Robbie. | |||
| 18 Dec 2019 | "Calm the F*CK DOWN!" with Matt Doyle | 01:15:47 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Matt Doyle (Company, Spring Awakening, Sweeney Todd) to have a very intimate conversation about attending Eugene O’Neill High aka Spring Awakening, his coming out experience, the Golden Globe nominations, the In the Heights movie trailer, dating in the theatre community, being an OG Renthead, his role of “Jamie” in the gender-blind production of Company, and the realities of this business… and Twitter. | |||
| 25 Dec 2019 | "She DESERVES that Chance (to Fly)!" with Jackie Burns | 00:53:21 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Jackie Burns (Wicked, If/Then, Hair) to have a wickedly wonderful conversation about being the longest-running Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway, Britmas and the Holy Spear-it, LA vs New York, If/Then moments in life, crushing on Ashley Parker Angel, choosing between two Broadway show job offers, and living what you love. | |||
| 01 Jan 2020 | "Chillin’… the Regrets" with Heath Saunders | 00:52:01 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Heath Saunders (Alice by Heart, Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812) to discuss fan encounters on the subway, Zoe Kravitz, the twins’ initial introduction to drag, the Saunders family X Factor experience, Jesus Christ Superstar (Live!), identity, writing musicals, and Dylan and Heath’s shared oboist past. | |||
| 08 Jan 2020 | "Georgia Girl Goes West" with Aisha Jackson | 00:51:42 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Aisha Jackson (Frozen, Waitress, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) who chat about being a black Disney princess on Broadway, New Year's Declarations, missed connections with Sara Bareilles, The Proud Family theme song, why you should stay ready so you don't have to get ready, Connor's (un) surprising crush on Forty in "You" on Netflix, the Cats film, and keeping it positive. | |||
| 15 Jan 2020 | "Sexy Problems" with Tyler Hanes | 00:59:27 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Tyler Hanes (Cats, A Chorus Line, Sweet Charity) for an incredible conversation about Tyler’s experience being Rum Tum Tugger on Broadway, learning to deal with rejection, booking Fosse/Verdon with a sock puppet, Michelle Williams, the revival of A Chorus Line, the Ryan Murphyverse, Marco Polo-ing with Kristin Chenoweth, Britney Spears’ near-Broadway debut, and his long-term relationship with actor Van Hansis. Follow Tyler Hanes: Follow us! Edited by Maggie Montalto | |||
| 22 Jan 2020 | "Perched in a Yurt" with Alexandra Silber | 00:57:52 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Alexandra Silber (Fiddler on the Roof, After Anatevka, Master Class) for a soulful chat covering the Fiddler on the Roof multi-verse, Connor's past as a career intern, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the lessons of Into the Woods, opening one's self up to love, Al's pilgrimage to Siberia, her two beautiful books, pondering who/what Bear Grylls is, the "I Wish" concert series, Murder She Wrote, and Connor gives a dramatic line reading. | |||
| 29 Jan 2020 | "The A Train Warning" with Krystina Alabado | 00:40:34 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Krystina Alabado (Mean Girls, Spring Awakening, The Mad Ones) for a fabulous conversation about traveling the country in Spring Awakening, Totally Trucked videos, her beginnings in Phoenix, AZ as a biracial actress, Daphne Rubin Vega being her New York mom, belting during matinees, Tina Fey, Mean Girls: The Musical: The Movie, vomit in the mezzanine, the correlation between being tired and successful, Cheer on Netflix, and a deep dive into Connor and Dylan’s 8th grade class trip to Washington DC. | |||
| 05 Feb 2020 | “Lil Coopz with a Z” with Lilli Cooper | 00:55:35 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Tony® nominee Lilli Cooper (SpongeBob SquarePants, Tootsie, Spring Awakening) for a gorgeous chat about growing up with Times Square as her backyard, Brandi and Whitney Houston in Cinderella, bullying, SpongeBob’s relevance, Demi Lovato’s consistent vibrato, going to LaGuardia aka the Fame high school, Ethan Slater, watching Bachelor in Paradise on two show days, waking up a Tony nominee, The Good Fight, having a hot Irish boyfriend, and pondering how people are still being Catfished. | |||
| 12 Feb 2020 | "Crossroads of Love" with Ben Moss | 01:02:46 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Ben Moss (Spring Awakening, The Hello Girls, Head Over Heels) for an incredible conversation over a decade in the making about being a music director on Broadway, his days at Harvard, his 30 day song-writing challenge, Miss Americana, Little Women and Florence Pugh, Ben and Dylan’s shared English major history, Maggie Rogers, Cheyenne Jackson (and his jean shorts) in Xanadu, and “Torn” by Natalie Imbruglia. | |||
| 19 Feb 2020 | "Fizzy the Janitor" with Taylor Iman Jones | 00:39:47 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Taylor Iman Jones (Head Over Heels, Scotland, PA, Devil Wears Prada) for a kiki about growing up in the Bay, the RuPaul’s Drag Race season 12 cast, making her Broadway debut in Groundhog Day, manifesting the life you want for yourself, the celebratory space of Head Over Heels, Connor almost buying Jay Armstrong Johnson’s mattress, preparing to play Andy in the musical version The Devil Wears Prada, and establishing confidence in one’s self and in one’s soul. | |||
| 26 Feb 2020 | "Do I Look Ill?" with Nic Rouleau | 00:48:38 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Nic Rouleau (The Book of Mormon, Hello, Dolly!) for a delightful conversation about doing over 2500 shows as Elder Price, Cheer, Demi on the Grammys, Nick’s dog and fiancé, meeting RuPaul, Jenifer Lewis, and more icons backstage, Ben Platt, trading spaces with Gavin Creel, putting on his Sunday clothes in Hello, Dolly!, overcoming negativity in the business, The Wedding Singer, a deep dive into Legally Blonde the Musical, early Tonys predictions, and an audition gone… cracked. | |||
| 04 Mar 2020 | "Broadway Bachelorettes" with Hayley Podschun | 00:55:37 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by special guest Hayley Podschun (Hairspray, Chaplin, Hello, Dolly!) for a literal breakdown of every Bachelor and Bachelorette season EVER, “Stupid Love” by Lady Gaga, being in Hairspray on Broadway AND the 2007 film, going to Amanda Bynes’s 21st birthday party, getting tattoos in the Barrymore Theater, wearing a hat that says LEAVE ME ALONE, her weekly recap show The Broadway Bachelorette, a shoutout to our straight male listeners, and finding love via Insta DM. | |||
| 11 Mar 2020 | "Subway Fish Reputation" with Alexis Michelle | 00:43:16 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by special guest Alexis Michelle (RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9) for an extravaganza discussing all things Drag Race, coming out twice, the first DRAMA. mention of Coronavirus, life lessons learned from Into the Woods, the legend of Kelly Bishop’s nude leotard in A Chorus Line, a very delayed Big Little Lies discourse, her drag daughter Jan on season 12 of Drag Race, and her snatch game performance as Lina Minnelli. | |||
| 18 Mar 2020 | “Young Henry is Trade” with Carson McCalley | 00:53:36 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by special guest Carson McCalley (The Inheritance) for an in depth and very gay chat about The Inheritance Parts 1 AND 2, its chic cast, his secret YouTuber past, Fire Island, getting a bloody toe onstage, SJP, Connor and Carson’s SoulCycle connection, Hillary Rodham Clinton attending the play, bartending on Watch What Happens Live, Troye Sivan, and why his Instagram handle only has one “C” in it. | |||
| 25 Mar 2020 | "Before and After Evan" with Andrew Barth Feldman | 01:00:14 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by special guest Andrew Barth Feldman (Dear Evan Hansen, Jimmy Awards) for a seamless chat about Broadway revivals, the joy of seeing understudies, cut DEH songs, a pre-coronavirus look at the Tony Awards, the brilliance of High School Musical (and HSM:TM:TS), Dylan and Andrew BOTH playing Doody in Grease (legends only…), Star Wars, the best twists in cinematic history, going to Harvard (Elle Woods vibes), theme park culture, Drama’s infamous Spring Awakening controversy , and actually dramatic Dose of Drama… for once? In this climate? | |||
| 01 Apr 2020 | "Quarantine Queens" with Connor & Dylan MacDowell | 00:33:43 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by... well, listeners, they’re joined by you! In the first installment of their Quarantine Diaries, listen as they talk #AWorldAfterCorona, the state of Broadway, Drag Race edits, Sex Education (on Netflix), being “well” in these trying times, Aaron Tveit’s road to the Tony, whether or not they should watch Tiger King, Connor’s boy craziness, and much, much more. | |||
| 08 Apr 2020 | "Drop the The" with Connor & Dylan MacDowell | 00:45:16 | |
Dylan and Connor are back for another episode recorded during the era of social distancing in Ohio! The second chapter of the Quarantine Diaries includes a full “well”-ness check, a follow up on last week’s Tiger King curiosity, yet another RuPaul’s Drag Race commentary, reminiscing on their summer as Ohio State Orientation Leaders, Gaga’s impact, streaming to stay sane, more of Connor’s quarantine crushes, a Housewives contemplation, QuaranTea on our social media, and even more. | |||
| 15 Apr 2020 | "Girl, You Messy" with Connor & Dylan MacDowell | 00:46:59 | |
Connor and Dylan are cozy in quar and bringing you a fresh ep of DRAMA. They dive in to Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s A Star is Born (a whole year later!), the Cheetah Girls Instagram live messiness, listener submitted pod recommendations, the Lucille Lortel nominations, the legendary Search for the Next Elle Woods reality series, and a special call to action. | |||
| 22 Apr 2020 | "Category Is..." with Connor & Dylan MacDowell | 00:52:48 | |
Connor and Dylan are dipping into the drama delivered by YOU, the listeners, in a special Q(uarantine) & A ep! Tea is spilled on Riverdale’s musical episodes, lots of Disney Channel chatter, Rachel Berry being crowned the sole 2020 Tony Award winner, advice to aspiring podcasters (because who isn’t these days?), and personal details about the twins’ blessed broken road that led them straight to DRAMA. | |||
| 29 Apr 2020 | "Bernadette Bros" with Connor & Dylan MacDowell | 00:54:37 | |
Connor and Dylan are back, back, back again for your weekly dose of DRAMA. Listen as they cover Lea Michele’s pregnancy, Tony Award nomination snubs, dream casting for the Mean Girls movie musical, Sondheim’s Birthday Concert, Twitter gays stanning The Last Five Years, Ariana Grande, Clare Crawley’s season of The Bachelorette, and the rumored One Direction reunion. Yes. Gawd! | |||
| 06 May 2020 | "Today I Had a Thought" with Connor & Dylan MacDowell | 00:47:37 | |
Connor and Dylan are here with a very special announcement. Why are you gagging so? You know we bring it to every pod. Join us for a riveting discussion about all things Bravo's Summer House, being meme queens, an update on literally every Ryan Murphy TV project known to man, the live action Hercules film, Dylan's unashamed love for Todrick Hall, & Juliet, and a tease on the #FutureOfDrama. | |||
| 13 May 2020 | "You Were Perfect/I Still Am" with Ali Stroker | 00:38:39 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest and Tony Award-winner Ali Stroker (Oklahoma!, The Glee Project, Spring Awakening) for their first gag worthy Zoom conversation. They shared an amazing chat about booking Oklahoma! via a self tape, breaking out as a reality star on Oxygen’s The Glee Project, whether or not Disney Princesses have last names, Connor’s first girl kiss, several ICONIC line readings, Ali’s Broadway debut in the Deaf West production of Spring Awakening, being huge in Brazil, and… that’s what you missed on Glee. | |||
| 20 May 2020 | "The Recipe was Right" with Jelani Remy | 00:38:12 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Jelani Remy (Ain’t Too Proud, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, The Lion King) for a wild and wonderful chat about spending quarantine with family, Frozen on Broadway closing in the wake of the pandemic, cooking crab legs, how Simba is hot, replacing Jeremy Pope in Ain’t Too Proud, the wonders of playing Doody in Grease, how a cast truly can feel like family, Jelani’s connection to Countess Luann de Lesseps and Hillary Clinton, and lots of live vocals on the pod! Kiki, no no! | |||
| 27 May 2020 | "Goodbye Cruel Summer" with Kathryn Gallagher | 01:01:21 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Kathryn Gallagher (Jagged Little Pill, You, Spring Awakening) for a damn delightful conversation about everything in the book. Listen in as they discuss the groundbreaking juggernaut of Jagged Little Pill, T. Swift’s City of Lover, gardening & songwriting in quarantine, the bisexual dilemna of watching Normal People, costarring on You with Shay Mitchell, dissecting the plot of The O.C. (17 years later), Kathryn’s newly released EP, and the joys of working in the entertainment industry. | |||
| 03 Jun 2020 | The Show Must Be Paused | 00:00:41 | |
Connor and Dylan have decided that #TheShowMustBePaused. In solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, please take this time to educate yourselves, sign petitions, donate, protest, and understand how we can dismantle the racial injustices and systemic racism in our world. | |||
| 10 Jun 2020 | "London Calling!" with Jordan Luke Gage | 00:55:23 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by super special guest Jordan Luke Gage (& Juliet, Bat Out of Hell: The Musical) for their first international interview! The lads have an amazing chat about all things British, lockdown vs. quarantine, Jordan’s sensational performance as Romeo in the West End production of & Juliet, the queen Michelle Visage, Jordan’s journey on The X Factor, meeting two very famous Harrys, Ben Platt’s Netflix concert, true crime favorites, original music, Meatloaf, and Nando’s. London is CALLING, henny! | |||
| 17 Jun 2020 | "Our Unruly Hearts" with Caitlin Kinnunen | 00:49:58 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by super special guest and Tony nominee Caitlin Kinnunen (The Prom, The Bridges of Madison County) for another delightful episode. Open your ears to hear them discuss all things Chromatica (on launch day), the reality of making your Broadway debut at age 16, being nominated for a Tony Award, New York nostalgia, the sweeping score of The Bridges of Madison County, trying to remember character names in musicals, cyber bullying in the theatre community, the quarantine appeal of getting Married at First Sight, and the lasting cultural impact of The Prom. Get your unruly hearts ready! | |||
| 24 Jun 2020 | "You Had Me at 'Cleveland'" with Rory O'Malley | 01:00:59 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by super special guest Rory O’Malley (The Book of Mormon, Hamilton) for a union of Irish Catholic Cleveland gay boys years in the making. They discuss all things The Book of Mormon, being a Tony “loser,” life as husband and father in LA, Blockheads, the impact of Beaches, Dylan’s “would have been” Tony Awards, the passing of Larry Kramer, Rory’s Out of the Basement solo show, being a marriage equality pioneer, and starring in two Broadway juggernauts. Go Wildcats! | |||
| 01 Jul 2020 | "Choose Joy" with James Brown III | 00:58:10 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by super special guest James Brown III (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Frozen, The Color Purple) for an incredible conversation about Oprah, becoming a TikTok sensation, #BlackLivesMatter, the last 20 minutes of Rocky on Broadway, the thrills of almost two decades on Broadway, Connor’s internship experiences at Harry Potter, Da Five Bloods on Netflix, James being on The Wendy Williams Show, a Ring of Keys trilogy, and most importantly, being Black on Broadway and what this moment in the nation can do to change the world forever. | |||
| 08 Jul 2020 | "Hamilton Hangover" with Austin Scott | 00:51:46 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by young, scrappy, and hungry special guest Austin Scott (Hamilton, Girl from the North Country, Pose) for a nonstop terrific conversation about the FACTS. They do a deep dive into what it’s like playing the titular role in Hamilton on tour and on Broadway, whether or not Christina Aguilera wrote “Reflection” (spoiler: she did not), celebrating the opening of Girl From the North Country, Mare Winningham on Grey’s Anatomy, finding a lasting showmance, guest starring on Pose, the impact of Brian Stokes Mitchell, and staying active in the current revolution to fight for Black lives. | |||
| 15 Jul 2020 | "Lonely Lobster in Palm Springs" with George Salazar | 01:06:25 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by everyone’s favorite person, George Salazar (Be More Chill, Superstore, The Jonathan Larson Project), for a gag-worthy episode live from Palm Springs, California. They discuss having terrible sunburns, co-starring with MJ Rodriguez, moving to L.(A.), why representation matters, RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars, booking a role on NBC’s Superstore, going viral (in a good way), the twins meeting George when they were high school, the insane talent in the Godspell revival, the dream of quarantining with One Direction, and of course, Be More Chill. | |||
| 22 Jul 2020 | "The Broccoli is Steamed" with Jenny DiNoia | 01:07:51 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by the wickedly talented Jenny DiNoia (Wicked, Mamma Mia!) for an unbelievable conversation. They cover everything from reality shows filming in the midst of a pandemic, honoring the lives of the late Nick Cordero and Naya Rivera, the impact of Glee, the gift of motherhood, playing Elphaba for 12 years, the sisterhood between Jenny and her Wicked co-star Hayley Podschun, the comfort of sitcoms, and the DRAMA of us losing our Twitter account. This is one for the books! Follow Jenny DiNoia Twitter & Instagram: @jennydinoia Follow us! @thedramapodcast @ConnorMacDowell @dylanmacdowell Edited by Maggie Montalto Please rate us 5 stars and subscribe on Apple Podcasts! Support Nick Cordero’s family Amanda Kloots and Elvis here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-amanda-kloots-nick-cordero-amp-elvis | |||
| 29 Jul 2020 | "Brown Eyed Girls" with Kara Lindsay | 00:47:46 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by the absolute QUEEN Kara Lindsay (Newsies, Wicked, Beautiful the Musical) for an episode that will give you something to believe in. They cover the gift of motherhood, Taylor Swift’s surprise 8th studio album “folklore,” Tommy Bracco in the Big Brother house, Judy Garland, 10 years of One Direction, keeping the Black Lives Matter movement going, Jeremy Jordan, being on the same email thread as Heather Headley, the layers of Glinda the Good, and of course, Newsies. | |||
| 05 Aug 2020 | “Truvada & B*ssy” with Larry Owens | 00:51:57 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Larry Owens (A Strange Loop, “What Makes U Sing?”) for a conversation about the queer alt-comedy scene in New York, the Emmy nominations, TikTok boys, Canada’s Drag Race, the takedown of Ellen, Taylor’s “folklore” (AGAIN), and Larry’s leading performance of the Pulitzer Prize winning musical A Strange Loop. Follow us! | |||
| 12 Aug 2020 | "The Talented Mz Ripley" with Alice Ripley | ||
Dylan and Connor are still SHAKING after talking to the legend herself Alice Ripley (Next to Normal, Side Show, Sunset Boulevard) for an iconic and insightful conversation. They discuss the power and relevancy of Next to Normal, stage door encounters, nostalgic summer trips to the city, the feminine mystique of Carrie the Musical, how Jacques Brel saved Cleveland theatre, female creative teams, Connor’s new crush, the honor of being nominated (and winning) a Tony Award, Biden’s VP pick, creating Diana Goodman, and Alice’s cats AND live vocals on the pod! | |||
| 19 Aug 2020 | "It's NICKney, B*tch" with Nick Adams | 00:50:04 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by the SICKENING Nick Adams (Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, La Cage aux Folles, Wicked) for an absolutely fabulous episode. They break down all of The Bachelorette drama, drag influences, the film versions of A Chorus Line and Rent, Camille Grammer and La Cage, our love for Tyler Hanes, Dua Lipa’s VMA snub, Nick meeting his partner Kyle Brown, the genius of The Other Two, Broadway Bares, donning the tight, white pants of Fiyero in Wicked, and of course, Britney Spears. | |||
| 26 Aug 2020 | “The Footloose Wedding Dance” with Sarah Stiles | 00:53:32 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by the delightfully fabulous Sarah Stiles (Tootsie, Hand to God, Billions) and you’re in for a real treat. They cover every base imaginable, such as Sarah being a two-time Tony Award nominee, Dylan’s socially distant trip to the Smokies, the meta journey of Gladys on Get Shorty, filming a multi-cam for Netflix in a pandemic, Connor’s broken brain, Sarah meeting her gorgeous fiance, an iconic, interpretive Footloose dance, Connor’s obsession with the musical Vanities, having a new puppy, couples who started dating in lockdown, and Sarah’s amazing new EP You Can Ukulele With Me. | |||
| 02 Sep 2020 | "Thor: Love & Theatre" with Shereen Pimentel | 00:59:55 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Broadway’s newest leading lady Shereen Pimentel (West Side Story, The Lion King) for a fantastic conversation about Thor, love, and Broadway. They discuss the latest in the 2020 Tony Awards, puppies, awards eligibility, onstage spontaneity with Isaac Cole Powell, finding love in the midst of a pandemic, Marvel movies, “Steve” Sondheim, graduating from Juilliard, Audra McDonald, creating a new West Side Story, what a present day Maria is like, rhinestoning, Black Widow, and MORE. Check. It. Out. Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram | |||
| 09 Sep 2020 | "Pictures with Dolly" with Jeff Calhoun | 00:55:15 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by a living legend of Broadway, Jeff Calhoun (Newsies, Annie Get Your Gun, 9 to 5, Grease!). They dive deep into Jeff’s illustrious career, his Tony nominations, the impact of John Kenley and Tommy Tune, the hoodwinking of Netflix’s Selling Sunset, Dylan joining a fantasy football league, reviving 9 to 5 on the West End, his directing process, Dorinda Medley’s departure from RHONY, why Jeremy Jordan is a young Marlon Brando, and working with Rosie O’Donnell, Dolly Parton, and the cast of Newsies. | |||
| 16 Sep 2020 | "Written in the Stars" with Ana Villafañe | 01:05:04 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by superstar Ana Villafañe (On Your Feet!, New Amsterdam) for a podcast so fun and intimate you’ll feel like you’re joining us for a gal’s brunch. They discuss becoming a different person since quarantine started, Disney live action remakes, living with an autoimmune disease, Vanessa Hudgens, whether or not Robert Pattinson is hot, the musical adaptation of Like Water for Chocolate, becoming Nina in In the Heights, playing opposite hotties Ektor Rivera and Josh Segarra, being obsessed with Joel Kim Booster, appearing in two NBC shows at the same time, and her lasting relationship with Gloria and Emilio Estefan. | |||
| 23 Sep 2020 | "The Gag Is" with Colton Ryan | 01:09:36 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by the unbelievably amazing Colton Ryan (Dear Evan Hansen, Little Voice) for a highly anticipated and worthwhile conversation. This is one for the BOOKS, honey. They discuss the the Cleveland/Baldwin Wallace scene, his first performance in Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway, the joys of Love Island, Drama merch, the unseen darkness of Katy Perry, shared love (and tea) on Drag Race, unwell gender reveal disasters, creating Little Voice on Apple TV+, the dream of collaborating with both Duncan Sheik and Sara Bareilles, THAT Chris Evans pic, manifesting dreams, Amy Adams, the haunting of Girl From the North Country, and of course, starring in the Dear Evan Hansen film. What. A. Show. | |||
| 30 Sep 2020 | "Never Jaded" with Deedee Magno Hall | 00:58:32 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by the lovely Deedee Magno Hall (Steven Universe, Miss Saigon, Wicked) for the first podcast of the fall! Listen in as they talk about Deedee meeting her gorgeous husband Clifton, a breakdown of the Emmy Awards, the personal impact of Miss Saigon, color blind casting, playing Nessarose in Wicked, being in the New Mickey Mouse Club, Zoom homeschooling, the pop group The Party, living life with love and positivity, the magical world of Steven Universe, Katharine McPhee’s outing, dog adoptions, and MORE. Check out Deedee in Swingin’ with the Mouse this Sunday, October 4th! | |||
| 07 Oct 2020 | “Drama, Drama, Effing Drama” with Jackie Cox | 00:58:40 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by the queen of New York City, Jackie Cox (RuPaul’s Drag Race season 12). The dolls do a deep dive into The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Dorit’s chances of getting the center diamond, the Denise Richards of it all, learn about the origin of Jackie Cox, the GAP, Marvel films, drag reality and competition shows, social media, the podcast Nice White Parents, Hell’s Kitchen, Dylan’s #RHOP journey, and Jackie and Michael Hull’s new talk show Good Morning Tonight. | |||
| 09 Oct 2020 | Introducing PATREOMA. By DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell | 00:01:31 | |
DRAMA. + Patreon = PATREOMA. | |||
| 14 Oct 2020 | “Meet Your Heroes” with Aaron Lazar | 00:57:46 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by legendary leading man Aaron Lazar (Filthy Rich, Les Misérables, A Little Night Music). This convo is one for the BOOKS. The guys discuss the new MacDowell puppy, The Morning Show, being a part of the Avengers films, meeting your heroes, the OBC of Sweeney Todd, bayou boats, sobbing after E.T., playing opposite Kim Cattrall on Filthy Rich, being in THAT episode of The Good Wife, fatherhood, the iconic Neil Patrick Harris production of Company, befriending Angela Lansbury, and MORE. Catch Aaron in Filthy Rich every Monday on FOX or the next day on Hulu. | |||
| 21 Oct 2020 | "Just Breathe" with Arielle Jacobs | 00:52:38 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Arielle Jacobs (Aladdin, In the Heights) for a magic carpet ride through her fabulous career. Listen in as they discuss the name on everyone’s lips… Emily (In Paris, of course), Broadway’s postponement, Dylan’s foresight regarding Aaron Tveit’s Tony nomination (his mind!), representation in the arts, her star making turn as Gabriella in High School Musical, our love for Ben Moss, The Happiness Project podcast, Dylan’s spooky Laurie Strode behaviors, making her Broadway debut in In the Heights, starting Sanctavía, and Arielle’s two year journey as Princess Jasmine in Aladdin. | |||
| 28 Oct 2020 | “I Have All These Wigs” with Jay Armstrong Johnson | 00:48:16 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by superstar Jay Armstrong Johnson (I Put a Spell on You, On the Town) for a thrilling chat to get in the Halloween spirit. They discuss The Haunting of Hill House, a rundown of Jay’s resume, Priyanka Chopra’s hair, Hands on a Hardbody, standing by for Aaron Tveit, the dream team of On the Town, secrets and thrills from the revival of Hair, marching on Washington for marriage equality, a sex scene with Russell Tovey, their neighborly connection, Jay’s live album, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, Connor’s eternal crush on Gavin Creel, and Jay’s incredible Halloween live show I Put a Spell on You, premiering 10/29 at 8pm. Support BCEFA and VOTE! | |||
| 04 Nov 2020 | "At the Time of Recording" with Nathaniel Hill | 00:40:57 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Nathaniel Hill (Broadway Plus) for a conversation recorded BEFORE the election. Drama! They talk about politics, using your voice for good, the Broadway community, Nathaniel’s immensely varied career in the arts, the perfection of Hairspray, Flaming Saddles, Clare’s season of The Bachelorette, new Adele and Ariana music, Call My Agent! on Netflix, and Nathaniel’s incredible venture Broadway Plus. | |||
| 11 Nov 2020 | “The Meaning of Keala” with Keala Settle | 01:17:28 | |
Dylan and Connor are celebrating one year of DRAMA. They’re joined by Tony nominee Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman, Waitress) for a thrilling conversation about loving yourself, Mariah Carey, their puppies, Biden/Harris winning to heal the soul of the nation, Keala’s relationship with her late mother, Sam Smith’s new album, Sara Bareilles and the magic of Waitress, stagehands, the power of the theatre community, Keala recovering from a stroke before the Oscars, and singing “This is Me” in the global sensation The Greatest Showman. Also, she sings some Mariah LIVE on the pod! | |||
| 18 Nov 2020 | "Giddy Up!" with Elizabeth Stanley | 00:52:12 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by super special guest Tony nominee Elizabeth Stanley (Jagged Little Pill, On the Town). Listen in on a cozy, rainy evening as they connect over her creating the iconic role of Mary Jane Healy, virtual auditions, a breakdown on the best “Chris” (one month later), the life lessons of Sondheim’s music, how Elizabeth met her fiancé, hiking during the Tony nominations, Diablo Cody’s genius, Chace Crawford aging like a fine wine, the wild west of Twitter, more Emily in Paris, Ragtime, and the most Tony nominated musical of the season: Jagged Little Pill. | |||
| 25 Nov 2020 | "The Bogglement" with Celia Rose Gooding | 01:00:47 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Tony nominee Celia Rose Gooding (Jagged Little Pill) for a convo that’ll leave you feeling grateful… or is thankful? Ask Katy Perry! Listen in as they discuss the Broadway smash Jagged Little Pill, The Vampire Diaries, having superstar LaChanze for a mother, Spotify playlists, influential teachers, The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix, loving Antonio Cipriano, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and playing a young, Black, queer activist in her Tony nominated Broadway debut. Happy Thanksgiving! | |||
| 02 Dec 2020 | “GRL PWR” with Desi Oakley | 01:04:44 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Desi Oakley (Waitress, Chicago) for a truly fantastic conversation. They talk all things reality television, how Desi reconnected with her now boyfriend, Mel B’s Roxie Hart legacy, touring the country in Waitress, covering Jenna in the West End, Wichita, KA, the Ratatouille TikTok musical, and her Broadway.com vlog ‘Pie a la Road.’ Plus, a DRAMA first when Desi’s boyfriend Andy Jones joins the trio LIVE on the pod. | |||
| 09 Dec 2020 | "We Call That Fierce" with Michael James Scott | 01:09:17 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by the legendary Michael James Scott (Aladdin, Something Rotten, Book of Mormon) for a FIERCE conversation. He brings DRAMA. They go in on favorite Christmas songs, finding grace for growth, Disney on Broadway, his iconic portrayal of the Genie in Aladdin, becoming an Australian superstar, the unreal guest list at his wedding, Nina West, Tarzan on Broadway, Sam Harris in Joseph… Dreamcoat, Cleveland, being unapologetically you, and Michael’s incredible debut album “A Fierce Christmas.” | |||
| 16 Dec 2020 | "Party Monster" with Derek Klena | 01:08:25 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Tony nominee Derek Klena (Jagged Little Pill, Anastasia). Listen to the boys discuss the Grammys, the upcoming vaccine, the brilliance of Dogfight, the amazing influences of Joe Mantello and Tom Kitt, how “Goodbye” from Catch Me If You Can skyrocketed his career, the Magic Mike musical, the even stronger relevance of Slave Play post-2020, his love story with his wife Elycia, the Fanastasias, Christmas tree drama, being the iconic DJ Fingablast in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and getting his first Tony nomination for playing Nick Healy in Jagged Little Pill. | |||
| 23 Dec 2020 | "Magic Tingles" with Robyn Hurder | 01:14:00 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by super special guest Tony nominee Robyn Hurder (Moulin Rouge, A Chorus Line). Celebrate with the dolls as they toast to the magic of the arts, Taylor Swift’s evermore album, The Prom film’s casting choices, being Marty in the Grease revival, fake out dream sequences, texts from SJP, coming full circle as Cassie in A Chorus Line, motherhood, backstage bonding with her costars Ricky Rojas, Max Clayton, and Aaron Tveit, the DRAMA of The Bachelorette, and creating her Tony nominated role of Nini in Moulin Rouge the Musical. | |||
| 30 Dec 2020 | "Hindsight is 2020" with Danny Quadrino | 01:07:41 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Daniel Quadrino (Newsies, Wicked) for an end of 2020 celebration. Listen in as they discuss their favorite pop culture moments of the year, talk all things Newsies, Danny’s iconic cover of Taylor Swift’s “Begin Again,” the dream of being in Wicked, making his Broadway debut in the revival of Bye Bye Birdie, how his showmance turned into a real life romance, Peter Pan adjacent musicals, and the year’s greatest moments in theatre, music, film, television, and MORE. Thanks for an amazing year of podcasting! | |||
| 06 Jan 2021 | “Food. Air. Water. Tina." with Myra Lucretia Taylor | 00:44:59 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Tony nominee Myra Lucretia Taylor (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) for the first episode of 2021! They discuss Myra’s incredible career, the brilliance of Tina Turner, playing a grandma, Shonda’s Year of Yes, soap operas, playing opposite Antonio Banderas in Nine on Broadway, being the first Black actress to play Madame Morrible in Wicked, Williamstown, working on Girls with Lena Dunham, Riz Ahmed, Defending Jacob, and getting nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. | |||
| 13 Jan 2021 | “Another Soldier” with Stark Sands | 01:21:06 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Grammy winner and two-time Tony nominee Stark Sands (Kinky Boots, American Idiot). The guys connect over the unreal events of 2021 so far, the attack on the U.S. capital, Stark’s Christmas card tradition, playing Meryl Streep’s son, twin connections, getting notes from Cyndi Lauper, the power and relevancy of Kinky Boots, The Miraculous Year, Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde, the brilliance of Billy Porter, playing a soldier in both his feature film and Broadway debuts, the sad closing of Mean Girls, the rage and love of the Green Day musical, social media, and hope for a better year ahead. | |||
| 20 Jan 2021 | "The Prize" with Ato Blankson-Wood | 00:55:06 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by 2020 Tony nominee Ato Blankson-Wood (Slave Play, Hair). They’re hoping for an impeachment, HAWNY. Listen in as they discuss west coast living, meeting Rihanna, Michael McElroy’s legacy, Jazmine Sullivan’s new album, Ato’s on and offstage friendship with James Cusati-Moyer, Sex and the City reboot hot takes, onstage orgasms and nudity, the Broadway revival of Hair, vaccination updates, the lived experience of being a Black actor on Broadway, the state of the “2020” Tony Awards, working with Jeremy O. Harris, creating his Tony nominated role of Gary, and the groundbreaking relevancy of Slave Play. | |||
| 27 Jan 2021 | "One Perfect Moment" with Taylor Louderman | 00:55:59 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Tony nominee Taylor Louderman (Mean Girls, Bring it On). It’s Saturday night on… the pod! The girls go in on the magic of the MUNY, how Taylor met her hunky husband, an official DRAMA intro switch-up, Rachel McAdams, that one perfect moment of being cast in Bring It On, Amanda Gorman and a coat, how Kinky Boots reinvigorated Taylor’s love of the industry, Brendan Urie, giving voices to artists, working with Tina Fey and Kenan Thompson, and creating her iconic, Tony nominated performance as Regina George in Mean Girls on Broadway. | |||
| 03 Feb 2021 | "From Justin to Telly" with Telly Leung | 01:04:35 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by living legend Telly Leung (Allegiance, Aladdin) for the first recorded pod in the Biden/Harris administration. The guys discuss Telly’s incredible career, having Lea Salonga as a big sis, the RENT and Chicago rush seats, Zac Efron backstage at the Hollywood Bowl, being a Warbler on Glee, after hours Godspell cast recording secrets, the power of Allegiance, the normalization of bootlegs, playing opposite Justin Guarini in In Transit, Insecure season 5, Drag Race favorites, and Asian representation on Broadway. We love Telly! | |||
| 10 Feb 2021 | “The Lip Gloss Had to Be Poppin” with Britt Mack | 00:52:21 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Broadway’s own Anne of Cleaves, Britt Mack (Six). They get DOWN to discuss the Golden Globe nomination victories and snubs, rave about Regina King, talk audio books, swoon over foster puppies, break news on a new love life reveal, gag for Brandy and Whitney’s Cinderella on Disney Plus, talk about Britt’s incredible mother, and do a deep dive on Anne of Cleaves in Six on Broadway. She’s the queen of the castle, get down you dirty rascal. | |||
| 17 Feb 2021 | “She Said What She Said!” with Kyle Taylor Parker | 00:43:52 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Kyle Taylor Parker (Kinky Boots, Smokey Joe’s Cafe). The guys discuss making an album during the pandemic, twitch lovers, performing as the youngest Lola in Kinky Boots on Broadway, Black, queer representation in art, the off-Broadway revival of Smokey Joe’s Cafe, vaccine line jumpers, #FreeBritney, and the release of KTP’s new album Broadway Soul, Vol 2, now available everywhere. | |||
| 24 Feb 2021 | "Two Cons, One Pod" with Constantine Rousouli | 00:51:46 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by super special guest Constantine Rousouli (Cruel Intentions, Charmed) for a legendary kiki. Listen in as they discuss the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City reunion, living in LA, onstage and onscreen nudity, the iconic legacy of Cruel Intentions, playing Aidan in Jimmy Fowlie’s Sex and the City parody, the Charmed reboot, Connie’s musical Titanique, his unforgettable Broadway debut in the closing cast of Hairspray, being Jake Wilson’s “twin,” Amneris from aida being gay culture, and his upcoming roles in The Other Two and Unconventional. Rain. On. ME. | |||
| 03 Mar 2021 | "The Guilty Huns" with Anthony Lee Medina | 00:55:50 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by special guest Anthony Lee Medina (Hamilton, Spring Awakening). Tea. Is. SPILLED. Tune in for never before heard stories about Anthony’s experience on the Spring Awakening national tour, the realities of the business, true crime recs, PACE, dating cast-mates, co-starring with Kate Hudson on Apple TV+’s Truth Be Told, the Spring Awakening reality show that never was, Patti LuPone’s memoir, a Pete Davidson hotness debate, and starring in Hamilton on Broadway as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton. | |||
| 10 Mar 2021 | “The Roaring 2020s” with Jennifer Ashley Tepper | 00:51:53 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by super special guest and godmother of the pod Jennifer Ashley Tepper (The Untold Stories of Broadway, Feinstein’s/54 Below). At long last they discuss their fateful meeting outside of Something Rotten!, working together at 54 Below, what their first show back on Broadway will be, The Full Monty, Joe Iconis & Family, Jen’s role on the tick, tick...BOOM! film, Andrew Garfield and Vanessa Hudgens, the legacy of Smash, Zack Zadek’s music, Hit List in concert, the new Taylor’s Version albums, Carey Mulligan’s Oscar chances, and the publication of Jen’s newest book The Untold Stories of Broadway Vol. 4, now available via Dress Circle Publishing. | |||
| 17 Mar 2021 | “Absinthe Daiquiri” with Ann Harada | 01:05:38 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Ann Harada (Avenue Q, Cinderella). Before doing a deep dive into Ann’s fabulous career, they talk the Oprah interview with Meghan and Harry, playing Linda the Stage Manager on Smash, filming Apple TV+’s Schmigadoon, working with Cicely Strong and Aaron Tveit, understudying Allison Janney in 9 to 5, a legendary missed entrance story from Les Mis, Asian representation on screen and stage, the lasting legacy of Judy Garland, being part of the hysterical The Worst People You Know, creating the iconic role of Christmas Eve in Avenue Q, and more. | |||
| 24 Mar 2021 | "The Nomad Baker" with David Atherton | 00:49:37 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by David Atherton (Great British Bake Off). London is indeed, once again, calling! Join the lads as they discuss the Grammy Awards, Harry Styles, the story of David’s engagement to his fiance Nik, the ins and outs of the GBBO tent, David’s books My First Cookbook and Good to Eat, the Drag Race UK finale, favorite queens, the reality show “edit,” coming out, being a twin, It’s a Sin on HBO Max, Antoni and Tan from Queer Eye, Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stewart, and winning the tenth series of The Great British Bake Off. | |||
| 31 Mar 2021 | "It's Always Audra" with Brittney Johnson | 00:34:09 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Brittney Johnson (Wicked, Les Misérables). It’s good to see them, isn’t it? The dolls discuss the end of the pandemic, the impact of Audra McDonald, doing jigsaw puzzles with Glenn Close in Sunset Boulevard, the brilliance of Search Party, Lillias White, sobbing at the end of Broad City, and making history as the first Black actress to play Glinda in Wicked on Broadway. | |||
| 07 Apr 2021 | "It's About Tom" with Troy Iwata | ||
Connor and Dylan are joined by Troy Iwata (Dash & Lily, Be More Chill). The boys are loose and wild today, y’all. Listen in as they talk about Tom Holland, working at Disneyland, being a beloved and iconic understudy in Be More Chill, Fire Island, the meaning of “Claudia,” co-starring roles on TV shows, Katherine Heigl, queer representation on television, and living out the New York at Christmastime gay fantasy of being wrapped in blankets on Netflix’s Dash & Lily. Why is your penis on a dead girl’s phone? | |||
| 09 Apr 2021 | BONUS: “Don't Trust a Former Jojo” with Billy Recce | 00:47:30 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Billy Recce (Little Black Book). They have a ball discussing all things Heidi Fleiss, the Broadway Flea Market, the impact of Everyday Rapture, Equinox twunks, Balloon Boy: The Musical, Seussical’s cast album, Dan Levy’s 73 Questions, redemption stories, the Drag Race final four queens, and of course Billy’s new musical album Little Black Book. Stream and buy wherever music is found. | |||
| 14 Apr 2021 | "Anytime" with Justin Guarini | 00:57:40 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by the legendary Justin Guarini (American Idol). They discuss Justin’s new book “Unshakeable Confidence,” deciding between American Idol and The Lion King, the Game of Thrones musical, meeting Britney Spears, his friendship with Kelly Clarkson, Diana the Musical on Netflix, making his Broadway debut alongside Patti LuPone in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, a plethora of Ring of Keys moments, reading books in the pandemic, and a deep dive into the cult classic movie musical From Justin to Kelly. | |||
| 21 Apr 2021 | “In the Key of Celine” with Cassidy Janson | 00:48:16 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by goddess of the West End, Olivier Award winner Cassidy Janson (& Juliet, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical). Three redheads gather together on this day to discuss the breaking Scott Rudin news, Cassidy’s sweet cats and the musical Cats, #RHONJ, her original album Cassidy, understudying Idina Menzel in Wicked, her dreamy costars Oliver Tompsett and Jordan Luke Gage, meeting and performing with Carole King, the all-star cast of The Mousetrap, and winning an Olivier Award for playing Anne Hathaway in & Juliet. How have y’all already seen the In the Heights film? Rude... | |||
| 28 Apr 2021 | "Whoopi's Brunch" with Jawan M. Jackson | 00:46:19 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Jawan Jackson (Ain’t Too Proud, Motown the Musical). Listen in as the guys talk about Jawan’s life story, working at Disney World, befriending Whoopi Goldberg, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, nailing Sergio Trujillo’s Tony winning choreography, favorite Whitney Houston songs, bonding with his fellow Temps, and getting to tell Melvin Franklin’s story in Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations on Broadway. | |||
| 05 May 2021 | "Drama: The Podcast: The Musical" with Larry Saperstein | 00:49:21 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Big Red himself, Larry Saperstein (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series). Larry makes a confession about his own drivers license. They also discuss the Bravo show Summer House, being friends with Andrew Barth Feldman, 42nd Street on Broadway, the Golden Age of Disney Channel, working with Tim Federle, Kate Reinders as Miss Jenn and Glinda, tap dancing, the finale of Drag Race season 13, our obsession with Gottmik, and all things HSMTMTS. You don’t want to miss this. | |||
| 12 May 2021 | "Little Miss Woods Comma Elle" with Laura Bell Bundy | 00:43:00 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Laura Bell Bundy (Legally Blonde the Musical, Hairspray). Omigod, omigod you guys. Dreams come TRUE. The trio discusses Laura Bell’s new album and podcast Women of Tomorrow, standing by for Kristin Chenoweth in Wicked, being a child performer, the Jumanji of it all, doing homework onstage at Hairspray, Marianne Williamson, filming for MTV, working with RuPaul, developing an original TV show, and creating the legendarily iconic role of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde the Musical. | |||
| 19 May 2021 | "White Girl Blows" with Natalie Weiss | 00:36:30 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Natalie Weiss (Breaking Down the Riffs, Everyday Rapture). Listen in on some real talk about the origin story that led her to YouTube fame, touring the country in Les Misérables (where she taught a master class to boyfriend of the pod Hunter), Bachelor Nation tea, the “too much Drag Race” conversation, the concept of going viral, the return of Broadway this fall, Waitress returning to New York City, and Natalie’s new online course “The Guide to Breaking Down the Riffs.” | |||
| 26 May 2021 | "Everyone Wants to F*ck a Newsie" with Damon J. Gillespie | 00:59:10 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Damon J. Gillespie (Tiny Pretty Things, Newsies). Y’all are not READY for this fast and loose convo. Listen in as they discuss Damon’s origin story, studying ballet and musical theatre in high school, Billy Elliott on Broadway, becoming a Newsie with sex appeal, the long reality of audition processes, breaking his foot during Aladdin, the ballet, sweat, and nudity of Tiny Pretty Things on Netflix, working with Rosie Perez and Michael Hsu Rosen, Rise on NBC, Instagram scammers, entering a post-pandemic world, and keeping it real. You’re going to be gagged. | |||
| 02 Jun 2021 | “#HairOfTheDogEnergy” with Michael Breslin & Patrick Foley | 00:53:42 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Michael Breslin & Patrick Foley (Fake Friends, This American Wife) to kick off Pride Month. Word on the street is that you can stream This American Wife NOW. The boys discuss Pride season, partying with Kelly Killoren Bensimon, Ratatouille, filming in a haunted Long Island mansion, meeting at Yale, Circle Jerk, pandemic virtual theatre that’s GOOD, befriending Dolores Catania, the influence of Cruella de Vil, “iconic,” the Olivia Rodrigo of it all, sprinkle cookies, the pains of moving & waste, and the cultural impact of The Real Housewives. | |||
| 09 Jun 2021 | “The Go-To Lesbian of Broadway” with Beth Malone | 00:56:29 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Tony® nominee Beth Malone (Fun Home, Angels in America). The go-to lesbian of Broadway is finally on DRAMA, y’all! Listen in as they discuss Pride month, writing an original musical with Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls, Singin in the Rain!, the impact of Jodie Foster, working with Andrew Garfield, the “tick, tick… boom!” film, the original meaning of Ring of Keys, the life and art of Alison Bechdel, Fun Home, and leaving a lesbian legacy in the entertainment world for people everywhere. Happy Pride month! | |||
| 16 Jun 2021 | "Oh, the Fracking?" with Peppermint | ||
Dylan and Connor are joined by Peppermint (RuPaul’s Drag Race, Head Over Heels). The legendary queen from NYC graced us with her fabulosity and fierceness for a pod we’ll never forget. The dolls discuss Pride month popping off, The Wizard of Oz, emotional attachment to places, the New York club scene in the 90s, being the first trans woman to originate a leading role in a Broadway musical, the hotness of Evan Peters, All Stars 6, A Girl Like Me: Letters to My Lovers, guest starring on Pose, Peppermint’s new show “Call Me Mother” on OUTtv, and of course, a deep dive into RuPaul’s Drag Race season 9 and her All Stars hopes. Oh, the fracking? | |||
| 23 Jun 2021 | "Chosen Family" with Andy Mientus | 00:55:15 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Andy Mientus (Smash, Spring Awakening). Why are you gagging so? You know we bring it to every pod! Our Pride celebration continues with this bi legend. We discuss Andy’s exciting summer with The Forest of Arden, In the Heights, playing Hanschen in the Spring Awakening tour and Broadway revival, the Folklore of it all, RENT, identity and representation onstage, his love story with his husband Michael Arden, getting married on an English countryside (with Gus Kenworthy present), memories from his experience on NBC’s Smash, stanning Rina Sawayama and Vincint, and the age old debate of Bombshell vs. Hit List. Wig! | |||
| 30 Jun 2021 | "That Gay Rugger" with Devin Ibañez | 00:44:00 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Devin Ibañez (First Openly Gay Major League Rugby Player Pro). Pride month celebrations come to a close with our first professional athlete on the pod! Listen in as the twins and Devin discuss coming out stories, living in the U.K., Death Drop on the West End, RuPaul’s Drag Race queens, sexy voices, Devin’s love story with his partner Fergus, fighting for trans rights, P-Town, Handmaid’s Tale, and being the first openly gay Major League rugby player. It was fighting for gay rights! | |||
| 07 Jul 2021 | “Strong and Wrong” with Heléne Yorke | 00:54:30 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Heléne Yorke (The Other Two, Bullets Over Broadway). Gay icons galore! Listen in as the girls discuss Little Mix, SoulCycle, being engaged to a hottie, being the original Campbell in Bring it On: The Musical, knee surgery, filming during a pandemic, Wicked, working with and honoring the late Marin Mazzie and Nick Cordero, the West Side Story revival teas, Heléne’s legendary Michigan alumni pals, the impact of Sutton Foster, and embodying the hilarious and headstrong Brooke Dubek on The Other Two. | |||
| 14 Jul 2021 | “The F*cks to Give” with Eric Petersen | 00:50:27 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Eric Petersen (Kevin Can F**k Himself). Listen in as the guys discuss Escape to Margaritaville on Broadway, Britney Spears, working with the lovely Annie Murphy, swearing on cable, sitcom tropes, how Eric met his wife, The Hobbit (the play!), the iconic 24 hours Eric experienced during his first weekend in Shrek the Musical, the badassery of Ellen Pompeo, and Eric’s incredible new series Kevin Can F**k Himself. | |||
| 21 Jul 2021 | “President Karen Huger” with Bradley Gibson | 00:51:25 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Bradley Gibson (The Lion King, Power: Book II: Ghost). Are you a broke whore from Hampton University? Listen in as the boys discuss the premiere of The Real Housewives of Potomac, pandemic puppies, Phaedra Parks’ legendary testimonials, Brad’s original song “Fool,” how he met his husband, leaving The Lion King, the tight knit family of A Bronx Tale, Troye Sivan’s new song, post-pandemic office culture, Kung Fu on the CW, the eccentric fandom of Starz’s Power spinoff Ghost, and Brad’s experience as Simba in The Lion King on Broadway. | |||
| 28 Jul 2021 | “Chief Comfort Officer” with Jeanine Mason | 00:45:31 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Jeanine Mason (Roswell, New Mexico, Grey’s Anatomy) for a #SistersOnly chat. We’re obsessed! Listen in as they discuss Jeanine’s amazing career, growing up in Miami, winning So You Think You Can Dance, the power of manifesting, Waitress coming back to Broadway, learning to knit with Sutton Foster on the set of Bunheads, theatre dreams, Latina sisterhood in the entertainment industry, co-starring on Grey’s Anatomy, working with Dolly Parton and Christine Baranski in Christmas on the Square, Ellen Pompeo’s top of the callsheet mentorship, Zola, her incredible co-stars, and all things Roswell, New Mexico. Watch the new season every Monday at 8pm EST on the CW. | |||
| 04 Aug 2021 | “Functioning at a Very Gay Frequency” with Lyndon Watts | 00:47:42 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Lyndon Watts (Hamilton). In a first ever late night recording for the twins and an early morning for Lyndon, the guys meet and discuss Sydney’s lockdown, Drag Race Down Under, growing up queer, dating an actor, the importance of representation not just in casting but in roles, seeing Cynthia Erivo blow off the roof in The Color Purple, the pivotal Doc role in West Side Story, the new Gossip Girl, a farewell to Twitter Fleets, Mario Cart courses, and playing the instantly legendary role of Aaron Burr in Hamilton Australia. | |||
| 11 Aug 2021 | “The Wicked Twisties” with Julia Murney | 01:06:29 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Julia Murney (Wicked, The Wild Party). Queenie is in the HOUSE, y’all. Buckle up for an iconic chat with this star and socialite of Broadway. They discuss the 2020 Olympics, chasing dreams, Connor’s big announcement, touring the country at the start of Wicked’s legendary run, Stagedoor Manor, Loretta Devine in Dreamgirls, second-acting a show, the stranger than fiction dueling Wild Party productions, Stephen Schwartz, coining the Green Girl Sisterhood of Elphabas, Liza Minnelli outliving everything thus far, Simone Biles, Mike Kelton’s podcast “Beyond,” and the powerful dreams and realities of starring in Wicked as Elphaba. | |||
| 18 Aug 2021 | “Irregardless” with Adam Pascal | 00:47:11 | |
Connor and Dylan are joined by Tony Award nominee Adam Pascal (Rent, Aida). We are still shaking for this legendary chat with this KING. Listen in as they discuss the way Rent influenced the twins’ lives, Adam’s move back to New York, his recent live shows, replacing in Cabaret, Something Rotten!, and Memphis, the emotional “Thank you, Jonathan Larson” moment, how Idina Menzel changed Adam’s life, Pretty Woman, the text thread shared by the OBC of Rent, blending musical theatre and rock, originating the role of Radames in Aida, Casey Wilson’s The Wreckage of My Presence, audition advice for Dylan, national tours, and of course, being forever a part of the smash hit, award-winning musical sensation that is Rent. | |||
| 25 Aug 2021 | "Brand New You" with Brynn Williams | 00:59:26 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Brynn Williams (13, SpongeBob Squarepants). Listen in as they discuss working with David Bowie on Lazarus, being a child actor, Outer Banks season 2 on Netflix, auditioning for Spring Awakening, the legendary experience of being in 13 on Broadway, swinging in SpongeBob Squarepants, Disney theme parks, meeting her boyfriend, The White Lotus on HBO, revisiting Sex and the City in present day, and Brynn’s upcoming solo show “Confessions of a Bubbly Broadway Baby” at Feinstein’s/54 Below on September 10 at 9:45pm. Tickets on sale NOW. | |||
| 01 Sep 2021 | “Birkins, Merkins, and Gherkins” with Annaleigh Ashford | 00:49:02 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Annaleigh Ashford (Sunday in the Park with George, Wicked, American Crime Story: Impeachment) to celebrate 100 episodes! Dreams come true. The boys commemorate hitting this centennial milestone, discuss Annaleigh starring in B Positive on CBS and American Crime Story: Impeachment on FX, the Real Housewives, the starring turn of Kathy Hilton, the dream career moment of Sunday in the Park with George, costarring (and sharing a bathroom) with Jake Gyllenhaal, working on the Sex and the City movie, being on Watch What Happens Live, Lady Gaga, Jacob Elordi in the Kissing Booth 3, Beanie Feldstein, a deep dive into Legally Blonde, Dogfight, Rent, Hair, Wicked, and Kinky Boots. Annaleigh is the QUEEN. Here’s to the next 100! | |||
| 08 Sep 2021 | "Hot Girl Summer" with Maddie Baillio | 00:45:47 | |
Dylan and Connor are joined by Maddie Baillio (Cinderella, Hairspray Live). This kiki is marvelousssss. They discuss the RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6 finale, working with Ginger Minj in Dumplin, having sleepovers with Ariana Grande, transforming oneself, working with Idina Menzel and Camila Cabello, Ask Jeeves, new Kacey Musgraves music, the need for more James Marsden in musicals, partying with the stars, lessons from Kristin Chenoweth, getting cast in Hairspray Live, playing the iconic role of Tracy Turnblad, and starring in Kay Cannon’s musical remake of Cinderella. | |||