DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell

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“Midnights, Mermaids, and (Angels of) Music” with Sierra Boggess Nov 02, 2022

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Dylan and Connor are joined by Sierra Boggess (The Phantom of the Opera, The Little Mermaid). Listen in as the three redheads come together in the days following the release of Taylor Swift’s Midnights to grapple with new music, a new RHONY reboot cast, and marathon training. It’s DRAMA. We dive deep into Sierra’s life and career – from being cannonballed into the starring role of Ariel in The Little Mermaid on Broadway, becoming iconic for her portrayal of Christine in Phantom of the Opera, and teasers and bits you won’t believe. Wedding gown shopping with Sherie Rene Scott, casual phone calls with Norm Lewis, her friendship with Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ramin Karimloo, stories of shows to come (The Secret Garden), and beyond are PACKED into this new episode. You’re going to love it.
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"Ballsy" with Jewelle Blackman Oct 26, 2022

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Dylan and Connor sat down with Broadway star Jewelle Blackman (Hadestown, The Lion King). As the spooky season reaches its peak, the twins kick off the chat with a post mortem (literally) on Halloween Ends and scary movies in general. Jewelle, the resident Lady of the Underground at Hadestown, joins in to get to know the guys, covering topics such as her Canadian roots, being an instrumentalist, transitioning from creating one of the Fates on Broadway to playing Persephone full-time, working with Lillias White, cutting her teeth as a Muse in the Hercules musical, and the ballsy moment of pursuing The Lion King in Toronto. They dive into the reality of performing on Broadway, being valued as an artist, and the importance of giving Black artists the opportunity to shine. Watch Jewelle slay in Hadestown eight times a week at the Walter Kerr Theatre!
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"Gavin 'Equality' James" with Gavin Creel Oct 19, 2022

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Tony Award winner Gavin Creel (Into the Woods, Hello, Dolly!). Ah… that’s history. A dream come true, even. Gagged. Listen in as the boys discuss Jay Armstrong Johnson’s I Put A Spell On You: Alive, Gavin having the time of his life in Into the Woods on Broadway, the impact of BCEFA, working with the collaborator of his dreams: Sara Bareilles, Gavin’s original work: Walk on Through, first kisses, coming out stories, Gavin’s hair journeys, a 20 year look-back on Thoroughly Modern Millie, the joy of the revival of Hair, being a London Boy, living in your truth, creating honest art, working with Sutton Foster, winning a Tony Award for Hello, Dolly!, and MORE. Go see Gavin in I Put a Spell on You: Alive at Sony Hall on October 23 and in Into the Woods through January 8th. We. Love. GAVIN.
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BONUS: “Blonde Dysmorphia” with Natalie Lander Oct 14, 2022

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Connor and Dylan have a fabulous chat with Natalie Lander (Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods, The Middle). Listen in as the boys stroll down memory lane with Natalie to learn about the ICONIC MTV reality competition series: Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods. In this very special episode, they discuss Natalie’s legendary Hollywood legacy family, her relationship to her reality cast mates including Cassie Silva and Lena Hall, meeting and falling in love with her husband, appearing on six seasons of The Middle, a GAG WORTHY Glee audition storyline, and Natalie’s upcoming solo show: Legally Brunette at 54 Below on October 21 & 23.
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“Roadies, Groupies, and Band-Aids” with Casey Likes Oct 12, 2022

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Dylan and Connor are joined by Broadway’s newest leading man, Casey Likes (Almost Famous). It’s all happening, y’all! On the day of Casey’s literal Broadway debut, he joins the twins to discuss stan culture, mutual love for John Gallagher Jr., the Jimmy Awards, the pivotal role that Les Mis has played in his life, getting to work with Solea Pfeiffer, Chris Wood, Anika Larsen, and MORE, having a mother who also starred on Broadway, Industry on HBO, Howard on Disney Plus, the thrills of joining an absurdly exciting Broadway season, Christian Bale’s films, playing Ponyboy in The Outsiders musical, and making his Broadway debut in Almost Famous, now playing at the Jacobs Theatre!
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"Qperstar" with Q. Smith Sep 28, 2022

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Q. Smith (Come From Away, Mary Poppins). Emotions are running high as the twins share how verklempt they are about Come From Away closing. Who better to commiserate with than long-standing original cast member Q. Smith? Listen in as they discuss all things Come From Away, meeting Whoopi Goldberg and Lin Manuel-Miranda (amongst others), all eleven tours that Q. has been in, her epic love story with her best friend/husband, making history in Mary Poppins, Viola Davis in The Woman King, Kate Berlant is KATE, writing a book of interviews, the emotions of saying goodbye to Come From Away, and a retrospective on what it has meant to be part of the original company of the smash Broadway musical that has gotten a standing ovation every night for 7 years.
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"Is That the Last Apple?" with Kate Reinders Sep 21, 2022

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Connor and Dylan are joined by the fabulous Kate Reinders (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Something Rotten!). Fast friendship is forged as this trio dives right in from a pre-pod kiki, covering Kate's return to Utah to film season 4 of HSMTMTS, if she’d consider becoming a cast member on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, and being a real life Miss Jenn to the superstar breakout cast of her Disney Plus show. She dishes on Joshua Bassett’s leadership, Matt Cornett and his grilling abilities, Olivia Rodrigo’s superhuman talent, and of course Julia Lester’s star turn as Little Red. Kate also discusses her numerous Broadway credits, including playing Glinda in Wicked, Portia in Something Rotten!, and Dainty June in the Bernadette Peters’ helmed Gypsy, as well as standing by for both Amy Schumer and Laura Benanti in Meteor Shower. We’re obsessed with this queen, and you will be too!
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"The Yassification of Milky White" with Kennedy Kanagawa Sep 14, 2022

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Kennedy Kanagawa (Into the Woods). Milky White is in the house, y’all! The twins meet Kennedy, the breakout star of Into the Woods on Broadway. He’s not just a simple puppet… Listen in as the guys discuss Virgo season, the drama of Twitter Circles, dream casting Into the Woods, Theatre TikTok troubles, Gold Mountain by Jason Ma, Falsettoland with Ann Harada, growing up in Tokyo, Kennedy’s love story with David Gow, and a dream coming true by being a part of the critically lauded revival of Into the Woods.
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BONUS: "Dynasty" with David Gow Sep 09, 2022

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Dylan and Connor are joined by David Gow (The Lip Sync Fables). A special Friday episode brings our new bestie obsession David Gow to the pod. Listen in as we discuss why redheads need more Novocaine, summers in the Berkshires, the everlasting grip of Beyonce’s Renaissance, David’s web series The Lip Sync Fables, the alumni of Pepperdine University, Paul Mescal in A Streetcar Named Desire, the plot of Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure, David’s love story with boyfriend Kennedy Kanagawa, his friendship with Billy and Catherine Cohen, how to fix the Drag Race finale format, Uptown Garrison, and MORE.
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"Queenspiration" with Samantha Pauly Sep 07, 2022

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Samantha Pauly (Six the Musical). Listen up, let us tell you a story… settle in for a lovely conversation between the twins and Katherine Howard herself (kind of). The trio bond over their love for Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson, and Ariana Grande, Sam’s journey to Broadway with Six the Musical, starring as Eva Peron in Evita at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, working with dream director Jamie Lloyd, opening night outfits, Rusty being the best role in Footloose, Alex Edelman’s Just For Us, the Taylor Swift lawsuit drama, Sam’s social media singing, the legend Julia Murney, Verity by Colleen Hoover, and MORE. Check out Sam’s solo show at Chelsea Table + Stage on November 1st.
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