We’re thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Ana Vilafañe to the pod! As one of the most exciting performers of our time, Ana has quickly made a major impact on the entertainment industry. Named one of the New York Times’ “30 under 30”, she’s brought her sparkling personality to playing iconic roles such as Gloria Estefan, AOC, and Ava Gardner. And trust us, she’s just as hilarious, kind, and talented as you’d imagine! Join us as we chat with Ana about her journey, her passions, and what is next for this superstar. It is the absolute perfect episode to launch us into the new year. 

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Divas… what a year it has been. Grab some champagne and let’s cross this finish line together as we look back at what historians will certainly be calling the most iconic (?) year (?) of all … time (?)… OKAY MAYBE NOT! …nonetheless we are gonna celebrate the highs and lows of 2024, set our new year’s resolutions ( cringe, we know, but you loves us ) and even crown THE diva of the YEAR! ( no, not a member of the hall of fame. ITS DIFFERENT OKAY! please prove to us that media literacy is in fact alive and well!)! Sending you all a NYE kiss xoxo, we love you so so much! 

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We will be taking roll, so when I call your name please say “HERE” loudly, or we will have to count you as absent. Everyone locked in? good. 

Now that we’ve got that out of the way, the vibes of this episode are chill Sunday morning, drinking coffees, and yapping. The weather has been gross in NYC so maybe this can bring some light to your day! 
*gasp* Is that the sun peering through your window? 
*winks* maybe

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HAPPY FRIDAY DIVAS! we’re coming in hot with a bonus episode to celebrate our dear, dear friend John Patrick Collins-- Riding high from his Broadway debut in the smash hit “The Outsiders”. 
Naturally, the Ladies were there to cheer him on, and then sat down to talk all things Greasers, Socs, and more. 
We love you Johnny boy, and we’re beyond excited to have you back on the pod.
Divas, check out his earlier episode in Season 1 for more info on his original play, “It’s Not What It Looks Like”.

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Divas… You know how it is. Honestly, we think the episode is really funny, and maybe you can catch a tiny cameo at the end from a guest, a pal… just a girl. 

PS It’s Sammy…. Sorry about the “technical difficulties”, my bad. 

GUEST NEXT WEEK ( or sooner…) …. xoxo 

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Our first ICONIC guest of Season 3 is none other than the one THE ONLY... CAROLINE BOWMAN! We are simply honored to have had this high-belting, leading lady on our couch to talk everything from her run as Queen Elsa, to originating the role of Karen in SMASH coming to Broadway this season. We couldn’t have asked for a better guest to kick off this season! 

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Welcome BACK! We are so pumped to be kicking off our EPIC Season 3 with our FULL review of "Wicked: Part One". 
HUGE SPOILERS AHEAD! Proceed with caution, but we’re assuming we’ve all seen it at this point, right? We’re locking in and diving deep into the performances, Oz history, and some pretty polarizing opinions on Madame Morrible (Don’t worry, both of the ladies are still gagging over Michelle Yeoh...it’s not that). 
We missed you, thanks for sticking around. 
We are so happy to be back. CUE THE THEME SONG!

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MAKE IT DO WHAT IT DO YA YA. AOTY is out and if you are NOT listening... you will be dealt with.

While we mainly discuss the most important album ever created, we also touch on "Shrek 2". And honestly, that is all you really need to know. 

Do you think you fell out of a coconut tree? 

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We are back. Shut up, we literally do not want to hear it. Sit down, listen up, and be fed. The Ladies are back after a brief (month and a half long) hiatus. Again, don't. Rest assured kittens, the tea is hot, the gags are aplenty, and the takes are enlightening.... For we are known for our critical thinking skills, and inspiring thoughts and opinions on pop culture/musical theatre. This week we talk all about Miss Piggy on "The Traitors", how we do not care about "Dune" (We literally could not care less), the Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience, and also we do in fact toot the "Wicked" trailer AND "ETERNAL SUNSHINE". Listen, cause we know you want to.

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You know what they say about reunions… what do they say? Cause I actually have no idea, but WE have SO MUCH to say, because the divas, the sisters… THE LADIES WHO BRUNCH themselves are back in the studio together! The sound quality? Exquisite. The conversation? Hilarious. The takes? Piping hot… as always. Enjoy this week’s episode. We literally love you so much. 

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