Nods & Pops

This week we countdown our top 5 musicals, plays, TV shows & movies of 2024. Listen now & find out what made our list!

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This week, the buzz is all about the Blake Lively v. Jason Baldoni legal battle, Variety's Actors on Actors series & the Critics Choice Awards noms. At the theatre, we went to Sydney Theatre Company's Dear Evan Hansen & Belvoir Theatre's August: Osage County. On the small screen we’ve been watching A Man on the Inside on Netflix & My Old Ass on Prime Video. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get an update on the Sydney Powell case & delve into the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

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This week, the buzz is all about A (Very) Musical Christmas, MJ The Musical, Wicked at home & Patti LuPone at Sunset Blvd. At the theatre, we went to Elf & Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. On the small screen we’ve been watching Only Murders In The Building on Disney+ & Wolfs on Apple TV+. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we check in on the Black Swan murder trial & Boyfriend in the Suitcase Trial.

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We're holding space (a whole episode in fact) for this very special Wicked edition - because a film this epic deserves its own dedicated episode. (Also, as our editor pointed out, we have so much to say on this subject that this ep is almost as long as the film itself without any additional segments!)

This week, the buzz is all about Sarah talking Wicked on ABC NewsRadio, Gladiator II jumping on the Wicked bandwagon on SNL, the infamous Wicked "Holding Space" interview plus the iconic interview about the interview & the Golden Globe nominations (including four for Wicked). Then we break down the Wicked movie in (great) detail, discussing everything from fun facts to cameos to script changes to the many, many easter eggs (did you catch them all?). There are loads of spoilers here!

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This week, the buzz is all about Michael Cassel Group's A (Very) Musical Christmas. Melanie Tait's new play A Model Murder on sale, Conan O'Brien announced as host of the Oscars & we break down the legal drama plaguing Sean "Diddy" Combs*. At the theatre, we went to the opening nights of Jesus Christ Superstar (watch a taster here) & Six The Musical. On the small screen we’ve been watching Monsters: The Lyle & Erik Menendez Story* & Woman of the Hour, both on Netflix. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we check in on the Boyfriend in the Suitcase Trial, the Alec Baldwin Rust case & Bryan Kohberger.

In this ep we reference Kim Kardashian's personal essay on the Menendez Brothers.

*This buzz segment mentions claims of sexual abuse & rape. If you'd like to skip it, fast forward through 14.18 - 20.36.
**This TV show is based on a true story that deals with sexual abuse & rape. If you'd like to skip this one, fast forward through 1.01.42 - 1.19.04.

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Sorry for the delay! We're doing things a bit differently this week because there's so much buzz to catch up on!

The Wicked Premieres: Tune in to Sentimental Men & the Emsolation podcasts then check out the cast socials, especially Cynthia Erivo, who features some excellent interview snippets in her Reels. The reviews are in for Sunset Blvd. on Broadway, The Devil Wears Prada has opened on the West End, the 13 Going on 30 musical (or Suddenly 30 if you're in Australia) will hit theatres in 2025 & The Book of Mormon Australia new tour cast has been revealed. Couple alerts: Hugh Jackman & Sutton Foster are reportedly in love, Zoe Kravitz & Channing Tatum have broken off their engagement & we are completely onboard with the world shipping Chicken Shop Girl & Andrew Garfield. The best of Hollywood Halloween 2024 & is Gabriel leaving Emily in Paris?

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This week we have a very special guest joining us to discuss all things pop culture: Scott Gainsburg! The buzz is all about the Hadestown Australian cast reveal, the Sydney opening of Dear Evan Hansen & the death of One Direction member Liam Payne. At the theatre, we went to Titanique. On the small screen we’ve been watching It's A Sin on Stan. On the big screen we saw The Substance. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we hear the latest on the Boyfriend in the Suitcase Trial.

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This week, the buzz is all about the Hollywood friendships we're loving: Lily Collins & Ashley Park and Patti LuPone & Aubrey Plaza, Hayden Panettiere and we react to the Disclaimer & Babygirl trailers. At the theatre, we went to Unplanned Melodies - Musical Multiverse, Gospo Collective & The Fig Tree. On the small screen we’ve been watching Nobody Wants This on Netflix & Killer Heat on Prime Video. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we check in on the Boyfriend in the Suitcase Trial & get an update on the Alec Baldwin Rust case.

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This week, the buzz is all about the Emmy Awards, Anna Delvey, Rebel Wilson's big month, Nicole Scherzinger's Broadway debut & the sad passing of Gavin Creel & Maggie Smith. At the theatre, we went to The Queen's Nanny at Ensemble Theatre & we were thrilled to talk to playwright Melanie Tait. On the small screen we’ve been watching Emily In Paris & The Union on Netflix. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we hear about the Deadly Daughter Murder Trial & we preview the Boyfriend in the Suitcase Trial.

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This week, the buzz is all about Rachel Zoe's divorce, William & Kate's Hollywood short film, new musicals Why Am I So Single? & Clueless, the passing of legendary performer James Earl Jones & we preview the Emmy Awards. At the theatre, we went to two of the biggest shows in town: Sunset Boulevard at Sydney Opera House & Sister Act at the Capitol Theatre. On the small screen we’ve been watching The Perfect Couple of Netflix. On the big screen we watched Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we learn about the TikTok star murder trial & get an update on Bryan Kohberger.

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