DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell

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"Off the Arts Pages" with Prima Facie's Suzie Miller & Justin Martin Jun 07, 2023

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Suzie Miller & Justin Martin (Prima Facie) on the eve of the 2023 Tony Awards. Live from London, Sydney, New York, and Columbus, this foursome dives in at various hours of the day to discuss the award-winning (and nominated) play Prima Facie. Justin and Suzie describe their professional meet-cute at Heathrow Airport, then dive into all aspects of their collaboration - casting, making visions come to life, and using theatre to change lives. We also cover Succession’s scintillating dialogue, The Crown seasons 1 and 2 (The Foy Years), Shuggie Bain, and Courtney Act (Australia’s crown jewel). Listen in for thoughtful conversations about Prima Facie, the absolute tour de force of Jodie Comer onstage, and hopes for Cynthia Erivo’s take on the story on screen. We love Suzie and Justin! Prima Facie is playing on Broadway through July 2nd at the Golden Theatre.

“I’m Not Your Cinderella…” with Linedy Genao May 31, 2023

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Linedy Genao (Bad Cinderella, On Your Feet). It’s not your podcast… it’s your BAD podcast. On the eve of Bad Cinderella’s final leg of Broadway performances, the twins meet with the star of the show herself: Linedy Genao. Listen to this leading lady discuss being the first person to sing an original Andrew Lloyd Webber song, the shirtless hunks of the kingdom, and how it feels to lead a company. She dishes on falling in love with Jordan Dobson onstage and how she fell in love with her husband Anthony offstage. Linedy gets real about dealing with online chatter and rising above hate. We also discuss In the Heights, Queen Charlotte on Netflix, Ham 4 Ham, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars season 8, and the end of Succession. Catch Bad Cinderella before it leaves Broadway on June 4.

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"Sub-Something" with Drew Gehling May 24, 2023

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Dylan and Connor are joined by Drew Gehling (Waitress, Little Shop of Horrors). This is your newly certified pilot, Captain Gehling, speaking. It’s going to be a smooth flight through your ear canals. Buckle in for a rip-roaring conversation about Drew’s storied career in show business. Who gave Christine Baranski mushrooms in The Good Fight? Who was in the pilot of Succession (and stood in for a Roy child?)? Who found out how amazing it is what baking can do 8 times a week? This everyman of the Broadway community tells us about playing Pomatter opposite so many Jenna’s, the family of Waitress, and the time he stood in for Gavin Creel during the album release concert for Sara Bareilles’ musical. He notes early seeds of Jeremy strong’s method acting, his love of the Broadway community, and how his fiance Julia Mattison convinced him to do Little Shop. We cover many of the movie to musical adaptations that Drew has starred in, including Dave, Almost Famous, and more. We also chat about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3, Ed Sheeran’s new album, being a Swiftie, and more. Now sit back, relax, and enjoy the flight. Be sure to see Drew as Orin Scrivello in Little Shop of Horrors off-Broadway through July 14!
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"Tevye is My Girl" with Anna Uzele May 17, 2023

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Broadway star Anna Uzele (New York New York, Six). These become fast friends during Anna’s podcast debut! This is an unforgettable first time, as they learn all about her love story with her gorgeous tattoo artist husband Glenn, her Evangelical upbringing, and the journey from Delaware to NYC. Anna tells the twins about her self-described “feral child” artsy self, along with the fateful high school production of Aida alongside & Juliet’s Ben Jackson Walker. We reminisce on the long-gestating opening night of Six, the unique audition process for Catherine Parr, and when she knew to pass down the crown. Anna spills on Connie Britton, the church of Broadway, Colton Ryan the godsend, and working with John Kander and Susan Stroman, while Connor reports back from seeing Oscar Isaac in The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s window, and Dylan calls out for theatre tattoo ideas. You must see Anna in New York, New York on Broadway!

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“My Fits Do Go Crazy” with Julian Lerner May 10, 2023

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Dylan and Connor are joined by Julian Lerner (Oliver!, The Wonder Years). In the midst of rehearsals for the highly anticipated New York City Center production of Oliver!, Julian talks the Drama boys all about the show and his role of the Artful Dodger. Working with Raul Esparza, Lilli Cooper, and the extremely talented cast are only the beginning. But that’s not all. Julian talks about playing Gavroche in the national tour of Les Misérables when he was nine years old. Nick Jonas is SHAKING. Julian teases season two of The Wonder Years on ABC, dishes on working with Jenna Ortega and Jennifer Garner in Yes Day on Netflix, and talks about his favorite musicals and TV shows (Schmicago, anyone?). The boys wonder about Olivia Rodrigo’s whereabouts, giggle over James Marsden in Jury Duty, and Connor reviews White Girl in Danger. Tune in to hear us chat about it allllll.
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"Twins Talkin' Tonys" with Connor & Dylan MacDowell May 03, 2023

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Connor and Dylan are back with TWIN TALKS: Tonys Edition! Hot on the heels of the Tony Awards nominations hosted by Myles Frost and Lea Michele, they dissect the surprises, snubs, and selection by this year’s committee. It’s a breakdown of the performance categories, celebrating friends of the pod Annaleigh Ashford, Colton Ryan, J Harrison Ghee, NaTasha Yvette Williams, Jordan Donica, and Julia Lester. They also read aloud listener-submitted DraxMoi, including the omission of certain shows (A Beautiful Noise, Bad Cinderella) and the inclusion of others (KPOP, Ain’t No Mo’). This episode is every theatre-lovers’ dream of discourse and of course, DRAMA.

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“Woman of the World” with Grey Henson Apr 26, 2023

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Tony Award nominee Grey Henson (Mean Girls the Musical, Shucked). Legendary legends abound. Get ready to be obsessed with Grey. Currently making audiences laugh their booties off in Shucked eight times a week, Grey tells the twins all about his journey back to the Broadway stage. Hear about the herstory of his Nederlander dressing room, his wonderful castmates, and what it’s like being in an original Broadway musical this season. But that’s not all. Listen in for four years worth of stories from The Book of Mormon (wth Gavin Creel), guesting on Girls5eva, his relationship with his family, filming a role in Denzel Washington’s A Journal for Jordan, and what it was like being Tony nominated for playing Damien in Mean Girls the Musical. Survivor, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8, and Housewives are the cherry on top of this dynamic, entertaining chat.

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"Dill My Pickle" with Robyn Hurder Apr 19, 2023

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Dylan and Connor are joined once again by Tony Award nominee Robyn Hurder (A Beautiful Noise, Moulin Rouge). For the second time in Drama history, the boys welcome a guest back for another full-length episode. Queen Robyn Hurder re-joins the party to catch the guys up on what she’s been up to since December 2020. Dramaaaa.

Hear all about what it was like to return to Moulin Rouge in a COVID era (and without a key player). Robyn details her journey back to the stage, why she left Nini and company behind, and divulges the honest truth of her story. This laugh-filled chat also covers Love Is Blind, Bachelor Nation, being on Broadway at the same time as her hubby Clyde Alves, raising a 9-year old, and theatre ghosts and spirits. Sutton Foster, PBS Great Performances Broadway, and Robyn’s current starring turn in A Beautiful Noise are just a few of the topics we get into. You won’t want to miss this warm, heartfelt, and hilarious reunion with Robyn Hurder and the Drama boys.

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“I Majored in Vacation” with Tyler Joseph Ellis Apr 12, 2023

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Tyler Joseph Ellis (@tylerjosephellis on TikTok). Get ready to be OBSESSED. Listen in as the boys get down to BUSINESS with TikTok’s favorite theatre comedy creator: Tyler Joseph Ellis. The twins recap their debaucherous friend reunion weekend in Kansas City, then recall meeting Tyler after Moulin Rouge this winter. They discuss Glee on Broadway: Alex Newelll in Shucked, Lea Michele in Funny Girl, and Amber (P) Riley… in Dreamgirls??? High School Musical as a ring of keys? MAMA, we get into it. Hear about Tyler’s iconic TikTok series: the POV of approaching senior theatre kids, hearing pre-show announcements, and the straight guy at callbacks. Yellowjackets, Succession, tweeting “AWARD!”, and so much more. You’re going to love this episode.
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"Meet Me in the Middle, Sweets" with Jan Sport Apr 05, 2023

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Dylan and Connor are joined by the breakout star of RuPaul’s Drag Race Jan Sport (Season 12, All Stars 6). THE girl lets loose on this fabulous chat about alllll the things. Drag Race is the backbone of this candid convo, as Jan spills on her life as a Ru Girl, what it’s like behind the scenes, who she was surprised to see walk into the AS6 Work Room, who she’s closest to from Season 12, and which Real Housewife she’d play in Snatch Game. She gushes over her drag sisters, including Jackie Cox, as well as becoming a Housewives fan during the pan. We talk weaponizing one’s BFA, how Dancing with the Stars is a gateway drug, SoulCycle, the future of Stephanie’s Child, and being anointed by a Spice Girl. Keep listening for Las Vegas, Technicolor Dreamcoats, Kelsea Ballerini, and another shot at the crown on Drag Race? You know Jan brings it to every ball (and pod!). Stream Andrew Barrett Cox’s remix of “Let Loose” by Loosey LaDuca now mamaaaaa.

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