DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell

Connor and Dylan are joined by Carl Man (Wicked, & Juliet). Put on your tight white pants and grab a jumper, because we’re kicking off the fall with the most swankified Broadway star in town: Carl Man. Currently starring as Fiyero in Wicked on Broadway, Carl crossed the pond after leading the West End and U.K. Tour productions. We get into New York living, exploring the city, being among West End Pals (hi Sam Tutty!), and what he misses most about London. Carl shares his history in Amateur Dramatics, fondness for Oliver and Miss Saigon, and playing Aladdin at Disneyland Hollywood Adventure. You’ll gag for chatter about the story of Carl being promoted to Fiyero full-time, having the most fun ever in & Juliet, and why he gets to keep his British accent as Fiyero. Pop culture lovers will live for our extensive talk about The Traitors, The White Lotus, and Lost. Carl raves about his Wicked castmates Keri René Fuller, Emma Flynn, and Danny Quadrino, and tells us what makes the current Broadway cast so special. You’ve got six months left to see him dance through life at the Gershwin. Don’t miss out!

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Dylan and Connor are joined by Sophia Anne Caruso (Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, Beetlejuice). The first treat of spooky season is having this star join us for DRAMA! Sophia is currently starring in the late Duncan Sheik’s final musical, while simultaneously releasing her debut hyperpop album: ON ECSTATIC. Busy! Woman! We dive into Sophia’s original music, touching upon: inspiration, collaborators, and pioneers of the genre SOPHIE and Björk. Trust we get the tea on the duet with Sophia’s partner Sky Lakota-Lynch, their love story, and respective experiences with Broadway fandoms. Nothing is off the table as we discuss the dangers of going viral and the double edged sword of being the “Dead Mom Girl” while building a multi-faceted career. This performer, writer, painter, person also touches on rocking her short red hairstyle and why she shed her platinum blonde look to embrace a new era. These three connect over a love for Duncan Sheik, stories from Grey House on Broadway, celebrity-driven productions, and the gaggy Jeremy O. Harris viral interview. Head over to The Night Egg at The Culture Club to see Sophia star in Duncan Sheik’s powerful final musical, Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen.

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NEW SPECIAL EPISODE! Dylan sat down with the newest creatures of the night in The Rocky Horror Show. Listen as we get to know Sherie Rene Scott, Jake Shears, and Valentina for the first time (gaggy!), and reunite with returning guests Jimin Moon, Lorna Courtney, and George Salazar. These wildly wonderful stars spill the tea on Sam Pinkleton’s cult classic revival, audience callbacks, and their ideal Science Fiction/Double Feature. As a regular Frankie fan, Dylan got the scoop in this episode truly unlike any other. You don’t want to miss the mayhem on the pod, or in person, so get to Studio 54 this spooky season!

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Emma Flynn (Wicked, Clueless). It’s THE girl in the bubble, y’all! Emma is a true ray of sunshine, humor, and grace. She is making both her Broadway debut AND Glinda debut at the same. Gagged! These fast friends get to gabbing, recapping Dylan’s Chicago trip, Emma’s early professional theatre jobs upstate, and comparisons to Kristin Chenoweth. Hear about Emma’s road to Broadway, and her faith-fueled philosophy on the ups and downs through it all. She praises her green girl, Keri René Fuller, and Carl Man, British Fiyero of our dreams, and why NOW is the perfect moment to see Wicked on Broadway. Emma reflects on Glinda influences, including the Double DRAMA. Diva McKenzie Kurtz, and gives us some line readings of her favorite moments in the show. AS IF you thought we wouldn’t get into Clueless the Musical, Emma’s time in the West End, and working with KT Tunstall. We’ve also got the inside scoop on the yet-to-be released musical album! We cover Jesus Christ Superstar, Role Model’s latest album, and Adults on FX. Listen closely for guest cameos by Emma’s rescue pup, Rhubarb, throughout this funny, inspirational, and fabulous episode. Emma is amazing!

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Julian Sewell (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee). Y’all are in for a treat, as the content creator mastermind behind the viral character “Paloma Diamond” is here for some DRAMA. Julian, who is making his NYC stage debut as William Barfée, takes us on an international journey from his fascinating roots in Hong Kong, New Zealand, and beyond. He opens up about taking on the “Magic Foot”-wielding role, his rehearsal process, and memorable spellers who have stopped by the bee (Matteo Lane!). Of course, we get into all things P. Diamond, his platform-transcending persona who has gained him 2.5 million followers on Tiktok and 1 million on Instagram. Stick around as the boys discourse Glee cast members appearing at the Bee, hot takes on the New York theatre scene (Sunset Boulevard! Whitney Leavitt in Just in Time! Schmigadoon!, and TV chatter surrounding: The Shards, Drag Race Down Under vs The World, Kath & Kim, and so much more. Can you spell DRAMA?

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Dylan and Connor are joined by two-time Tony Award nominee Constantine Rousouli (Titanique, The Big Gay Jamboree). Five and a half years after his first appearance on the podcast, Connie is BACK for a truly gay ol’ time with the twins. As the star and co-writer of Titanique, Constantine spills on the musical comedy’s kooky crazy journey from an off-Broadway theatre (below a Gristedes) all the way to international stages and finally BROADWAY. The friendship forged between these three off-pod is on full display in this episode, full of laughs and love. Hear about the trusty Banana Republic khakis that Connie wears as Jack Dawson, becoming the Gay Lin-Manuel Miranda, and his Frank-N-Furter dreams. You want the tea on Connie’s DMs after a performance of Titanique? Listen and learn, babe! Hear memories from Tony nomination morning, The Big Gay Jamboree’s short but blissful run, and the Olivier Award of it all. Connie dishes on the gaggiest guests backstage at Titanique, his upcoming trip to see Celine in Paris, and these Bravo boys get into all things Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. You only have two weeks left to sail the Ship of Dreams. Get thee to the St. James to see Connie shine!

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Dylan and Connor are joined by Naturi Naughton-Lewis (The Great Gatsby, 3LW). The pop star, actress, director, producer, and icon of our dreams is bringing y’all some DRAMA! Back on Broadway after a roaring 20 years, Naturi stars as Jordan Baker in The Great Gatsby. Iconic bob, pivotal pants, and new money, honey! Naturi speaks about being the first Black woman to play this role full-time on Broadway, returning to her roots as a singer, and the power of manifesting. This is a full circle moment for the twins, as they saw Naturi as Little Inez in Hairspray back in 2007 and loved her in the Fame film. Trust we get into the 3LW lore, divas! Naturi opens up about reconciling with Adrienne Bailon, memories from the TRL tour with Destiny’s Child (and Mama Tina Knowles!), and hard-learned lessons as a teenager in the music business. We cover Naturi’s appearances on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” with Pinky Cole, being Phaedra Parks' twin, and if she’d ever do reality TV. As you know, playas gon’ play, but real ones are coming through to see Naturi in this “New Gatsby” era alongside Ryan McCartan, China Anne McClain, and Corbin Bleu. Naturi is and always has been that girl!

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Aydin Eyikan (MJ, The Music Man). Summer may be coming to a close, but not without a little DRAMA! Chances are you’ve seen Aydin shine onstage in MJ, Wicked, Bob Fosse’s Dancin’, and The Music Man, making his mark as a standout dancer. This multi-talented performer has taken the theatre community by storm, appearing in four Broadway shows in four years. Listen as Aydin reflects on beginning his dance journey at 7 years old (thanks to So You Think You Can Dance), key mentors, and even teases his next move as an artist. We hear stories about working with Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, Aydin’s love story with his boyfriend Troy, and even musings about Taylor Swift’s discography. Y’all wanted a tattoo tour? Gag it! Aydin shares memories from the Fire Island Dance Festival, Connor celebrates his recent wedding officiant duties, and these three have a true kiki about The Real Housewives. Be sure to follow Aydin on Instagram… or maybe you already do? Drama…

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Dylan and Connor are joined once again by Matt Koplik (Broadway Breakdown) for a preview of the fall 2026 Broadway season! It’s always a delight to share the mic with this brilliant, opinionated, and hilarious fellow theatre podcaster. The boys discuss their most anticipated productions coming to NYC (on and off Broadway) this fall, including the spooky shows haunting NYC: Paranormal Activity and 2:22: A Ghost Story, as well as the celebrity-led revivals of Other Desert Cities, The Imaginary Invalid, A Few Good Men, Inter Alia, and Much Ado About Nothing. Listen as they gag for Jasmine Amy Rodgers’ generational run of credits (so far), rumors of Heather Headley as Mother Abbess, and crush on Tom Blyth, Bradley Whitford, and Hunter Parrish. Will the trio of new musicals hitting the Main Stem this fall measure up? They get into Wanted, Galileo, and Dolly, as well as the reimagined revival of The Fantasticks. It wouldn’t be a collab with Broadway Breakdown without Matt’s signature theatre knowledge, mention of Yondr pouches, and a little Spring Awakening. Open your ears and hearts for this fabulous fall preview!

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It’s a post-Rosie pod, and you better believe we’re gonna talk about it! Connor and Dylan deliver a classic TWIN TALKS episode that runs the gamut: theatre gossip, casting rumors, and Broadway tea honey! Did the Nobu come through? Will future Frank-N-Furters don a suitable wig? What’s the tea on Ariana G? We have a lot to cover, y’all! We get into the alleged title of the stage show version of The Greatest Showman, Quidam Cirque du Soleil, Three Days of Rain starring David Corenswet and Francois Arnaud, and all the latest Broadway casting updates: from Hadestown to The Rocky Horror Show to Oh, Mary! Are the Just in Time reality TV casting rumors true? Did Sadie Sink use a British accent in the West End Romeo & Juliet? Is Tom Holland following in Hugh Jackman’s footsteps? Hear Connor’s overdue thoughts on Kate Hudson in Song Sung Blue, as well as a rehash of various Best Actress/Actress competitions, and even a little Marvel moment after Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s release. Of course, we recap the Rosie O’Donnell experience that rocked our world this summer. And THAT is how the twins talk!

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