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Ep 29 - Raymond J Lee: "He Who Study's Well" Sep 06, 2021

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Sit your ass right down and LISTEN! Broadway’s secret weapon is here! It’s Raymond J Lee! We all know Ray from his work on stage in such shows at Mamma Mia, Soft Power, and Groundhog Day, but did you know Ray was supposed to be a doctor! I’m sure you all know Ray from his amazing work in shows like Aladdin or song cycles like We Aren’t Kids Anymore (written by yours truly), but did you know his parents LIED TO HIM about being accepted into Columbia! Ray has a fascinating life, and he’s been able to prove so many people wrong, break down walls, and become one of Broadway’s most unique and gifted talents. This was a joy to get to sit and shoot the shit with the man, the myth, the legend, Mr. Raymond J Lee!!!

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Ep 28 - Lilli Cooper & Ethan Slater: "I Did Not Say Murder" Aug 30, 2021

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Tony Nominee Lilli Cooper returns! And this time she’s joined by Tony Nominee Ethan Slater! Both starred in Spongebob Squarepants on Broadway, but did you know that these two went to college together! Lilli and Ethan not only perform together, but collaborate together as well! Along with Nick Blaemire, Ethan wrote the new concept album “Edge of the World” and Lilli joined the talented team to lend her voice to the album. We talk about everything from breakfast cereal, to the biggest lies we’ve all told, to their new album, to Lilli’s pregnancy. Oh yeah, we also reinstate my beef with beloved Broadway actor Jonathan Groff. Jonathan if you’re listening, please come on the pod so we can have it out once and for all (you charming, beautiful man!)

Join Ethan, Lilli, and I for nothing but laughs and good times on this episode of NOW WE’RE TALKING with me, Drew Gasparini.

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Ep 27 - Natalie Weiss: "Spaghetti in Bed" Aug 23, 2021

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Jumping f***ing jesus! Natalie Weiss is in the house! Natalie and I talk about everything from eating spaghetti in bed, sending food back at a restaurant, and what it takes to be a bad ass entrepreneur while also being an artist! We all know Natalie from her stage work in shows like Les Miz, and Everyday Rapture on Broadway, but did you know that this viral sensation has no strategy when it comes to building her empire?! We all know her from her highly popular online series BREAKING DOWN THE RIFFS, but I bet you’d never guess that Natalie has an entourage of friends in their young 20’s!? We all love Natalie and her amazing concert performances, but I bet you’d never guess that Natalie Weiss suffered severely from thin brows in middle school! Well, we discuss all over this and more, including her approach to being a business woman in the arts and an influence on younger people. Tune in, and turn it up! NOW we’re talking with Natalie Weiss!

You can find Natalie on twitter, instagram, and tiktok: @TheNatalieWeiss.

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Ep 26 - Adam Pascal: "Shout Out to Greenblatt's Deli" Aug 15, 2021

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We are back!!! Season Two, bitches! Here we go!

We are starting season two with someone I have been a fan of since I was in 5th grade! The iconic Adam Pascal! We all know Adam for his Tony nominated performance as Roger in the original cast of RENT, and the fact that he reprised that roll in the blockbuster movie adaptation, but did you know that Adam Pascal made a guest appearance on the cult webseries "Submissions Only" singing a song called "We Should F*** Other People". We loved Adam in the movie School of Rock, and of course we know him for originating the roll of Radames in the Broadway smash AIDA, but did you know that Aida didn't even get a nomination for Best Musical??? Did you know that Adam Pascal could eat a bagel with tuna every day of his life and be totally happy doing so??? I bet you didn't know that he never even intended to become a musical theatre performer before landing the roll of Roger in Rent, or that he has a very special upcoming streamed concert event called ADAM PASCAL SO FAR... start August 17th, 2021! Well we discuss all of this and a whole lot more on this episode of Now We're Talking!

Make sure to follow Adam on his socials @adampascal for more details, and as always follow me and this podcast on twitter and instagram @drewgasparini or @NWT_Pod.

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Ep 25 - Season One Finale: Danny & Andrew Jun 18, 2021

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If you do one thing all summer, make sure it is listening to this episode. Today's guest is NOT in show business. Most people do NOT know who he is. But this is without a doubt the hardest I've laughed recording any one of the twenty five episodes of this season. Ladies and gentleman, endure the lunacy of my big brother.

This episode is a series of stories of our childhood. From hysterical bathroom moments, to life-changing sleep away camp embarrassments, this episode has the goods from two brothers who are also best friends.

Tune in and turn it the hell up, NOW WE'RE TALKING with my life-long bestie. Danny Gasparini.

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Ep 24 - Andrew Barth Feldman: "You Can Find Love at 'Scoundrels'" Jun 11, 2021

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Andrew Barth Feldman is an absolute gentleman! This was one of my favorite conversations of 2021 so far, and I’m honored the man himself sat down with me to talk about everything and anything. Of course we know that this Jimmy Award winner went on to make a splash as the title role in Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen, but did you know that he has always dreamed of opening a Tiki Bar and restaurant in his apartment! We are thrilled to see his success span toward TV as Antoine in the Disney Plus series, High School Musical: The Series: The Musical, but did you know that he has theorized that Les Mis’s Javert is likely a “Lincoln Project” republican! Mark my words, this young man is the next generation’s Tom Hanks. He’s so charming, likable and talented that he’s going to be a household name in no time, and I’m excited to see that happen. We talk about his rise to stardom, his family background, his love for theme restaurants, and we even play a game of “Silly Questions” and “Most Impossible Questions”. Tune in and turn it up, because now we’re talking with Mr. Andrew Barth Feldman! You can keep tabs on Andrew's upcoming life moments by following him on his socials @andrewbfeldman.

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Ep 23 - Troy Iwata: "I Took a Class That You Told Me to Pay You to Take" Jun 04, 2021

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Broadway and TV star Troy Iwata and I have known each other since I met him as a young new talented and tricked him into paying too much money for a masterclass I was teaching. WHAT A SUCKER! I’m thrilled I know Troy and I’m thrilled he was able to come by the podcast for some fun! Troy has graced the Broadway stage as a swing in the cult phenomenon “Be More Chill,” but we all know that! I bet you didn’t know Troy worked at Target and was a master at bagging groceries! Troy became a fan-favorite as Langston on the hit Netflix series “Dash & Lily” but I bet you’d never guess which well-known composer he disappointed by not crying in front of him. I bet you don’t know Troy’s first memory, or which super power he’d like to possess one day, and I bet you didn’t know that he is once of the funniest dudes on the planet. I loved talking with him and YOU’LL all love listening! So tune in for my conversation with Troy Iwata, rate, give it a comment, and for the love of peat, don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE! Find Troy on twitter and instagram @MrTroyIwata

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Ep 22 - Emma Hunton: "My Entire Life is Based off the Decision of a Six Year Old" May 28, 2021

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Emma Hunton is a class act. She currently plays Davia Moss on GOOD TROUBLE, now in its third season. But you know that! I bet you didn’t know that she once had access to LORD OF THE RINGS porn parody! Before her work in TV we all knew Emma from her career on stage as Elphaba in Wicked and Ilsa in Spring Awakening on Broadway, but did you know that if it came down to it, she’d kick Tomi Loren’s small minded ass!? I bet you know of her work on tour as Natalie in Next to Normal or from her performance in The Mad Ones, but I bet none of y’all knew that Emma and I actually dated over eleven years ago! In fact one of my most popular songs is written about her! Learn about that and all things Emma in this week’s episode! We talk about Emma’s non-stop career in show business since the age of 6, we talk about her hate for mansplainers. We talk about why I insist on continuing to try to start unnecessary beef with Broadway’s beloved Jonathan Groff. From household chores, to hangover cures, we discuss it all! What a joy it was to sit with my good friend Emma Hunton. Tune in, and subscribe!

Find Emma Hunton on twitter instagram and TikTok @EmmaHunton, and don’t miss her on season 3 of FreeForm’s GOOD TROUBLE!

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Ep 21 - Alex Wyse: "I Was Born on a Misty Tuesday" May 21, 2021

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My heart filled up like a pinata when I sat down for this chat. Alex Wyse is a good friend, and sure, we love him for his theatre performances in shows such as off-Broadway's "Triassic Parq" and Broadway shows such as "Lysistrata Jones" and Deaf West's revival of "Spring Awakening" but I bet you'd never guess that his grandmother was responsible for some of today's most popular advertising slogans? We are all hip to the fact that Alex and Wes Taylor co-created and star in the ground-breaking, Emmy nominated comedy called "The Indoor Boys" but did you know that Andrew Kober was the Mr. Bumble to his Oliver back in Ohio??? How hilarious is that?!?! Not only is he an amazing writer, actor, and Tony nominated producer, he is a tremendous musician and singer and you can even here Alex sing my song "Right Here" from my album I COULD USE A DRINK! One thing I know for sure is that Alex is a multi-hyphenate bad ass who never stops! So tune in and turn it the hell up, Alex Wyse is in the house! Keep up with everything he has going on by following him on Twitter @alexwyse and Instagram @alexjwyse

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Ep 20 - Antonio Cipriano: "A Fart is an Experience" May 14, 2021

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We should all be angry at Antonio Cipriano. He’s handsome, successful, young, and has great hair. So let’s just get pissed at the guy! It was a wonderful time having Antonio on to chat about his Sicilian roots, his amazing work in the Tony nominated Jagged Little Pill, his upcoming projects, his dream of being drafted for the major leagues, and we even play a riveting game of F*** MARRY KILL. His answers might surprise you! Tune in! Just a couple Italians talking theatre. Follow Antonio on his socials @AntonioCip_

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