Putting It Together

Don't worry! You're not losing your mind. I'm still here. A new season of Putting It Together debuts next Wednesday (May 20) all about the musical Follies! A season where we'll learn how to live, laugh, and love. Because that's Broadway, baby. 

This is what its all been leading to. Being Alive is the culmination of the entire show. Eric Matthew Richardson returns to discuss being held too tight and why Kyle is sitting in his chair.

Eric's website: http://www.ericmatthewrichardson.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheEMRMusic

Multitudes of Amys: https://youtu.be/CAjcuVdOvE4

Happily Ever After: https://youtu.be/bMhS3Rw5cxM

Zelda: Ocarina of Time opening credits song: https://youtu.be/F9ohCKS_LUM

Adrian Lester's version of Being Alive from the Donmar Wareshouse production: https://youtu.be/Nb03Ujxld_8

Adam Driver singing Being Alive in the movie Marriage Story: https://youtu.be/lWengrlMpok

Every time Stephen Sondheim has won a Tony Award: https://youtu.be/whXMi5Pqf3k

You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo

Our sponsors this week are:
1. Pod Power - APN's new partner program where our advertising partners can donate their ad spots to amplify independent, nonprofit, and community podcasters.
This week we highlighted Let's Get Lit - https://writersguild.ca - hosts Rayanne Haines and Matthew Stepanic interview poets based in Alberta and Western Canada about the power of poetry to support and promote arts and literacy. 

2. The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. - https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com - The Alberta Podcast Network promotes and supports Alberta-made podcasts, and connects their audiences with Alberta-based businesses and organizations.
The podcast featured this week was Creative Block. https://creativeblock.transistor.fm - interviews with artists and entrepreneurs about where they came from, what they're doing now, and where they want to go.

Send feedback to [email protected]

Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Recorded at Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.com

Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast

You might think that disco and Sondheim don't go together. But Joshua Hinck and Scott Wasserman are two of the collaborators that put together a fusion of Stephen Sondheim's lyrical beauty with the distinctive musical style that defines disco.

You can purchase the album Losing My Mind: A Sondheim Fever Dream on iTunes: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/losing-my-mind-a-sondheim-disco-fever-dream/1502000326
Or stream it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/20usfxMh6yPRcjBRw4oIbp?si=VYqnlV_2S7-rqaB1HK4pug

You can also follow what they're up to by following their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discofeverdream/
Or on Twitter: https://twitter.com/discosondheim

You can follow Joshua on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaHinck

You can follow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swasserm/
Or Twitter: https://twitter.com/scottwasserman1

You can listen to the podcast Song Salad here: http://www.songsaladpodcast.com/home

You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo

Send feedback to [email protected]

Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Recorded at Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.com

Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast

Michael Price is a writer for The Simpsons and the creator of F Is for Family. He joins Kyle to discuss one of the most important (if not THE most important) songs from Stephen Sondheim's career.

The Simpsons is currently airing its 31st season on FOX. You can watch its first 30 seasons on Disney+ - https://www.disneyplus.com

F Is for Family will soon be starting its fourth season. You can catch up by watching it on Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/

You can follow Michael on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikepriceinla

You can currently see the Sondheim guest spot on The Simpsons here: https://youtu.be/OeAGyT_BjS8

One of Sondheim's scenes in June Moon: https://youtu.be/d_t3vfpDuS4

You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo

Our sponsors this week are:
1. Park Power  - https://parkpower.ca - building our community through community involvement.
2. The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. - https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com - The Alberta Podcast Network promotes and supports Alberta-made podcasts, and connects their audiences with Alberta-based businesses and organizations.
The podcast featured this week was Emily Missed Out. https://www.emilymissedout.com - a podcast involving Emily and Breanne watching classic, pop-culture-filled movie gems that up until now, Emily has never seen.

Send feedback to [email protected]

Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Recorded at Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.com

Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast

Here's to the crowd that just listens! Jonathan Chisolm returns to discuss Elaine Stritch, Mahler, and the girls who just watch. Plus a great discussion on who has performed this song the best.

Jonathan's professional profile: https://www.backstage.com/u/jonathanchisolm-ii/
His Twitter: https://twitter.com/jschisolm22
His Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jschisolm22
His Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jschisolm22/

You can watch the full Rosie O'Donnell Show livestream here: https://youtu.be/sePAgItK9sM
Or you can watch the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen Sondheim bit here: https://youtu.be/yq1INpHjfgI
I forgot to mention that the entire night was to help support The Actor's Fund. You can find more information about that here: https://actorsfund.org

The best of Elaine Stritch on 30 Rock: https://youtu.be/vUzz986CL9E

A Harold Pinter interview on Charlie Rose: https://youtu.be/oVchqMXobVQ

A moment from Mahler's Second Symphony: https://youtu.be/kZJrDt3C42Y

Barbra Streisand with her mashup of The Ladies Who Lunch and Pretty Women: https://youtu.be/876_HQr4ePE

Ladies in Drag by Jinx Monsoon: https://youtu.be/uOLAgJ3j5H4

You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo

Our sponsors this week are:
1. Snow and Tell  - wintercityedmonton.ca/podcast  - This podcast explores how the right attitudes can uncover the opportunities and potential in winter cities.
2. The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. - https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com - The Alberta Podcast Network promotes and supports Alberta-made podcasts, and connects their audiences with Alberta-based businesses and organizations.
The podcast featured this week was Ed. https://www.theedpodcast.com - A podcast about the teaching life.

Send feedback to [email protected]

Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Recorded at Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.com

Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast

Is Barcelona an example of masculine apathy, or is Bobby actually trying to find a connection? Alex Luber joins Kyle to discuss that and some of the other oddities of this song.

Alex Luber on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexluber
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexluber/
Listen to Alex's band Horse & Wells: https://horseandwells.bandcamp.com

More info about Losing My Mind: A Sondheim Fever Dream: https://www.vulture.com/2020/03/disco-sondheim-album-losing-my-mind.html

Ethel Merman's disco version of Some People: https://youtu.be/Bmsab2zAFt8

Full interview about Assassins with Beck Ann Baker and Denis O'Hare: https://youtu.be/S55SYmqlEVU

The classic Seinfeld scene of Jerry trying to remember his girlfriend's name: https://youtu.be/-LW0RikQ3mc

You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo

Our sponsors this week are:
1. ATB Branch for Arts & Culture  - atb.com/thebranch - Beyond hosting exhibits and performances, the Branch focuses on understanding the unique personal and business financial challenges artists face.
2. NorQuest College - Career Moves - norquest.ca/careermoves -  Career Moves is a professional development program supporting mid-career workers in their transition to new employment and career opportunities.

Send feedback to [email protected]

Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Recorded at Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.com

Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast

Maternalistic worries, dance breaks, and hot sex. That about sums up Poor Baby and Tick Tock. Two songs which are intertwined with each other. Adrianna Boris joins Kyle to break it all down as well as tell some stories about Elaine Stritch.

If you want to learn more about Cincinnati Music Theatre you can go here: http://cincinnatimusictheatre.org

You can follow Adrianna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrswillshakes/
Or Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrswillshakes/

Many of the times Alexa has said "David!" on Schitt's Creek: https://youtu.be/jC5gqHxjzh8

The only place to see the Aidy Bryant clip (that I can find) is from this upload on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DixPeyton/status/1223400577570308097?s=20

Kyle's other podcast that is briefly mentioned is Kyle and Dave vs The Machine: https://kdvstm.transistor.fm

You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo

Our sponsors this week are:
1. Park Power - https://parkpower.ca -  Choose a local provider that shares it profits with awesome local non-profits.
2. The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. - https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com - The Alberta Podcast Network promotes and supports Alberta-made podcasts, and connects their audiences with Alberta-based businesses and organizations.
The podcast featured this week was The Read-Along. https://readalongpod.blogspot.com - Taking you on a journey through a good book, one chapter at a time.

Send feedback to [email protected]

Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Recorded at Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.com

Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast

Act 2 of Company opens with an ode to vaudeville. Dr. Ashley Pribyl joins Kyle to discuss how this upbeat song is actually incredibly sad. And what do all those numbers mean?

Follow Ashley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pribbleprabble
Her professional website from Arizona State University: https://music.asu.edu/content/ashley-pribyl

The Sweeney Todd video Kyle mentions is this: https://youtu.be/a4K-9Ekzc2A

A short documentary about the Seagram's Building: https://youtu.be/wrmKs1kejtk

A short documentary (hosted by John Malkovich!) about the Chrysler Building: https://youtu.be/t8HeDCjWtJ0

The opening theme of Three's Company: https://youtu.be/z0vzEQs-4uo

You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo

We are using three productions to frame our discussion of Company.

The original Broadway cast starring Dean Jones, Donna McKechnie, and Elaine Stritch (1970)

You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Oy07np

Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2OFg2Ax

Or buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2OzAsuG

The Broadway revival starring Raúl Esparza, Barbara Walsh, and Angel Desai (2006)

You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2ojCq7M

Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30YUotl

Or buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2OzpNQI

The London revival starring Rosalie Craig, Jonathan Bailey, and Patti LuPone (2018)

You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2OFfISl

Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pS7cor

Or buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IBoYmx

Our sponsors this week are:
1. ATB Branch for Arts & Culture  - atb.com/thebranch - Beyond hosting exhibits and performances, the Branch focuses on understanding the unique personal and business financial challenges artists face.
2. SeatGIANT - https://www.seatgiant.ca - a market place that connects buyers and sellers all around North America. If you live in the big city or small town, SeatGIANT has inventory to any big Concert, Theatre Show, Sporting Event, Family Event and lots more! Use the promo code: apn

Send feedback to [email protected]

Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Recorded at Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.com

Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast

Victoria Gordon will be starring in Sondheim on Sunday: A 90th Birthday Salute. Victoria is an acclaimed performer, director, and producer based out of Los Angeles. In this episode she discusses with Kyle her inspirations, her love of Sondheim, and why her concert was always inevitable.

Victoria's website: https://www.thevictoriagordon.com
Victoria's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevictoriagordon/
Victoria's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thevictorialive

Evan Kinnane performs I Like Myself: https://youtu.be/FPst2RueQZg

The song A Musical from Something Rotten: https://youtu.be/ZZ6x3WmQjj8

Avenue Q performs at The Tony Awards: https://youtu.be/vsCKs26g-MM

The song Ya Got Trouble from The Music Man: https://youtu.be/LI_Oe-jtgdI

Mandy Patinkin gets emotional about Sunday in the Park with George: https://youtu.be/pb4zJQ87DDM

You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo

Our sponsors this week are:
1. Park Power - https://parkpower.ca -  Choose a local provider that shares it profits with awesome local non-profits.
2. The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. - https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com - The Alberta Podcast Network promotes and supports Alberta-made podcasts, and connects their audiences with Alberta-based businesses and organizations.
The podcast featured this week was Tight Ends. https://tightendspodcast.com - A sports podcast for the rest of us!

Send feedback to [email protected]

Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Recorded at Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.com

Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast

How, exactly, do you marry someone a little? That's what Darby Turnbull and Kyle discuss in this last song of Act One. It seems like Bobby's delusions are getting the best of him. Plus the conversation drifts into topics of mental health, Showboat, and stress eating.

Darby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darby2u/

Neil Patrick Harris singing Marry Me a Little: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2rghaf

The Good Place tries to solve the trolley problem: https://youtu.be/JWb_svTrcOg

Make Believe from the 1951 film version of Showboat (not the version used in the podcast): https://youtu.be/1VvpDE87b7E

You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo

We are using three productions to frame our discussion of Company.

The original Broadway cast starring Dean Jones, Donna McKechnie, and Elaine Stritch (1970)

You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Oy07np

Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2OFg2Ax

Or buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2OzAsuG

The Broadway revival starring Raúl Esparza, Barbara Walsh, and Angel Desai (2006)

You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2ojCq7M

Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30YUotl

Or buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2OzpNQI

The London revival starring Rosalie Craig, Jonathan Bailey, and Patti LuPone (2018)

You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2OFfISl

Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pS7cor

Or buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IBoYmx

Our sponsors this week are:
1. ATB Branch for Arts & Culture  - atb.com/thebranch - Beyond hosting exhibits and performances, the Branch focuses on understanding the unique personal and business financial challenges artists face.
2. SeatGIANT - https://www.seatgiant.ca - a market place that connects buyers and sellers all around North America. If you live in the big city or small town, SeatGIANT has inventory to any big Concert, Theatre Show, Sporting Event, Family Event and lots more! Use the promo code: apn

Send feedback to [email protected]

Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Recorded at Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.com

Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast