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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Connor and Dylan are joined by Emma Sofia (Cats: The Jellicle Ball). The twins bring it to you every ball, and this week is no exception! The show-stopping Emma Sofia stops by the pod during her final week serving double the feline fun in Cats: The Jellicle Ball as the iconic Skimbleshanks the Railway Cat and Cassandra. We get into ballroom culture and history, powerful wigs, and how the audience’s energy fuels every performance. Emma Sofia drops some GAGGY reveals about castmates, guest judges, and more. Buzzwords: pop star era, the nightlife scene, new merch teases, Fire Island, and… a resurrection? She shares Jennifer Lopez stories from the set of Kiss of the Spiderwoman, gives flowers to Leiomy and other ballroom icons, and spills on how she’s meeting the Skimbleshanks moment. TALENT, honey! Come one, come all to experience Emma Sofia on DRAMA!

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Dez Duron (Maybe Happy Ending). Prepare to swoon as Broadway’s resident crooner makes his DRAMA. debut! Dez, who stars as Gil Brentley in Maybe Happy Ending, celebrates the record-breaking summer at the Belasco Theatre. These three download highlights from the Maybe Happy Ending journey, such as Dez sneaking onstage at the Tony Awards, setting his character’s keys in the show, and how he keeps it fresh after nearly 700 performances. How did Maybe Happy Ending go from an uncertain risk of an original musical to a smash hit? Hear the backstage scoop from Dez, along with stories about his time on the third season of NBC’s “The Voice.” Listen for Team Christina tea, tales of being tossed into a media frenzy for the first time, and how gratitude keeps him grounded. It’s an odyssey of an episode, ranging from Frank Sinatra to Michael Bublé to Les Misérables. Oh yeah, and The Odyssey! Don’t forget to snatch your tickets to Dez’s Joe’s Pub concerts on August 24th. It’s time to meet the “Sentimental Person” behind this star of stage and screen!

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Dylan and Connor are joined by eleven-time Emmy and Tony Award winner Rosie O’Donnell. In this exclusive conversation, the twins sit down with this iconic talk show host, movie star, and show business legend! This prolific star is returning to the New York stage this summer with her 75 minute one-woman show “Common Knowledge,” which covers moving to Ireland, raising her autistic child, and the eternal grief of losing her mother when she was 10 years old. Nothing is off the table in this chat! We cover memories from “The Rosie O’Donnell Show," and if she’d ever bring her talk show back. Rosie reflects on filming A League of Their Own with Madonna and Geena Davis, and tells stories about Barbra Streisand, Olivia Newton John, Prince, David Bowie and Iman, and more. Was the rumor of Rosie and Lady Gaga doing Funny Girl true? Was it really her idea to step into Seussical on Broadway? The theatre tea runneth over, as Rosie recounts her opening night of Grease, raves about Rachel Zegler in Evita, and mourns Cats: The Jellicle Ball’s closing notice. Don’t miss Rosie’s “Common Knowledge” this summer ahead of her guest hosting stint on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Settle in for some Rosie O’Drama, y’all!

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Austin Colby (Masquerade, The Great Gatsby). He’s here… the Phantom of Masquerade in NYC! Before welcoming this sweet man into the conversation, the twins chat about Love Island USA ahead of its finale. Connor roots for #Brinity and Dylan crushes on Caleb of course! Austin, also known as Mr. Caroline Bowman, brings his charm, wit, and authenticity to the pod. Currently starring in Masquerade, the immersive Phantom of the Opera experience in New York City, Austin pulls the curtain back on this unbelievable production. He speaks on seeing the show for the first time, auditioning for it, and making the Phantom his own. Austin reflects on his journey from studying music education to musical theatre, his performing roots at the Signature Theatre as Tony in West Side Story, and more. We get into The Great Gatsby, y’all! Austin spills on the true drama of nearly being released from his Gatsby contract, being shirtless onstage, and social media antics with Jeremy Jordan. Stick around as we cover Caroline’s Norma Desmond debut, ideas on the future of immersive theatre, and beyond. Don’t miss Austin in Masquerade this summer in NYC!

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Javier Muñoz (Into the Woods, Hamilton). Summertime is in full effect, and Javier is spending his on the cape! Currently playing the Baker in The Cape Playhouse’s production of Into the Woods, Javier is stepping into the spotlight with a little Sondheim. As it's a favorite musical of all three fellas, they excavate lyrics, characters, and themes of this incredible piece. Javier speaks about the importance of Latin representation onstage, and what this moment means for him to be playing the Baker. Having been in the room where it happens a time or two, this star reflects on memories from Hamilton and In the Heights. Hear about how he was the first person to play John Laurens/Phillip, as well as Peggy, in early readings of what would become a cultural phenomenon. Javier tells incredible stories about Chita Rivera, the unwavering In the Heights family group text, and profound moments he’s experienced at the Richard Rodgers. Stick around for doses of DRAMA, including a Widow’s Bay update from Connor, Brokeback Mountain musings from Dylan, and the tease of an autobiographical project in the works (!!!) from Javier. Check him out, alongside friends Nick Adams, J Savage, and more in Into the Woods at The Cape Playhouse!

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Andréa Burns (A Walk on the Moon, In the Heights). Before chatting with this Broadway legend, the boys reflect on moving to NYC exactly 10 years ago in June of 2016. Andréa, an iconic New Yorker herself, currently stars in the original musical A Walk on the Moon. She ruminates on portraying the Jewish matriarch of a family of strong women in the summer of 1969, the experience of working with female creatives, and starring alongside Talia Suskauer, Sam Gravitte, and more incredible actors. We revisit highlights from Andréa’s enduring theatre career, such as making her Broadway debut as Belle in Beauty and the Beast on Broadway, the emotionally impactful experience of performing in The Notebook, and charting her journey as Daniela in the original cast of Lin Manuel-Miranda’s In the Heights. West Side Story recurs throughout this warm and wonderful chat, as Andréa speaks about the show’s cosmic beauty: from making her international touring debut as Maria, starring opposite (and meeting!) her future husband, and playing an original role in the Steven Spielberg film version in 2021. We also cover The Full Monty, Songs for a New World, books, and beautiful Broadway stories. Don’t miss Andréa star in A Walk on the Moon this summer in NYC!

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