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Join the gang as they discuss Phillipa Sow's incredible song "Helpless".  Is this the best chorus in the show? How accurate is it's depiction of 18th century courtship?  Find out the answers to these and many other questions you didn't ask in this week's Raise A Mic!

Welcome to Creeptown USA!  Join our hosts this week as they unpack the "locker room talk" of our guys as they head into the season of balls wherein Alexander will finally meet the sisters Schuyler.  Their words are problematic but still quite true to the times.  But how does it compare to other songs?  Let's find out this week on the Raise A Mic podcast!

Join Andy, Josh, and Audrey as they discuss Lin Manuel's love for Chris Jackson and how we share it.  Let's talk about the messiness of elevating real people to mythic status and more in this episode of Raise a Mic

Silence! A message from the king.  King George III makes his debut with a British invasion style song to be remembered.  Join us for a discussion of Beatles tunes, syphilis, and Jonathan Groff's saliva.  All this and more on this week's Raise A Mic.

Introducing Samuel Seabury! A British sympathizer who is none too impressed by our boys.  You can bet Hamilton will have a lot to say to him!  Based on a real letter exchange this song will set the stage for the dynamic between the monarchy and the colonies in the show!  Join Andy, Josh and Audrey as they discuss this battle between the old school and the new.

"There's nothing rich folks love more than going downtown and slumming it with the poor..."  Aaron Burr takes us to the Common where thoughts are being tossed around New York and we meet the Schuyler sisters.  These women are a powerhouse in this show and your hosts have some thoughts.  Join Andy, Josh, and Audrey as they ask questions like: "Why is Burr so smooth?" and  "Does Peggy have more lines?"  also..."Was real life Peggy the best wingman ever?

Join Andy, Josh, and Audrey as they discuss the first more "musical" piece of Hamilton.  How does something so hopeful make you cry?  Is there a science to the feelings?  Who "wins" this one and why are there 3 chairs for 4 men?  Listen and find out!

Video referenced - How Hamilton Makes You Cry (Part 2) - The Story of Tonight

Audrey, Andy and Josh take a deep dive into what it means to take your SHOT. Honestly, it’s now or never for Hamilton, and the three hosts are on pins and needles watching how he develops from a wanna be political player to a Tour de Force of the revolution. They explore the choreography, how it relates to the story that’s being told, and what the Shakespearean-like asides Hamilton makes might mean. Join three armchair experts as they continue to love on Hamilton, learn new things from one another, and dissect the genius of the creative team around this Broadway Mega-Hit.

Pardon us are you Aaron Burr, sir? We gonna talk about the song to be sure! You see the gang has tons of theories on this song sir. Even some that include Ben Folds....sure? Join Andy, Josh, and Audrey as they discuss the similarities between Aaron Burr, Sir and a cover of a Snoop Dog song and how this song sets the stage for the drama between Burr and Hamilton.

How does a podcast dropped in the middle of a pandemic start off running hot? Join hosts Audrey, Josh & Andy as they dive into the opening track “Alexander Hamilton” from the Broadway smash “Hamilton”. Join these ragtag volunteer co-hosts as they share their thoughts on the album and stage show as well as their super hot takes on the track. Who is playing who? Why does Aaron Burr have a lisp? Who won the song? Join us for the answer to these questions and more!