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This week Ben and Chris discuss the genius that is John Wick 3(avoid spoilers from 5:45 to 20:06), some thoughts on the Game of Throne Finale(avoid spoilers from 20:07 to 29:32)and listening to old radio dramas from the 1940s. 

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WWE PPVs are finally back with Money in the Bank, and so is Card Subject to Change! Chris, Forrest, and Ken break down MITB, complain throughout about the new Wild Card Rule, and shake their heads over the new WWE Title.

This week, Nicole and Chris tackle what many consider is the greatest movie musical of all time. We've been putting it off long enough. It's time to do "Singin' in the Rain."

Random Trivia: A microphone was hidden in Debbie Reynolds' blouse so her lines could be heard more clearly. During one of the dance numbers, her heartbeat can be heard, mirroring what happens to Lina Lamont in the movie itself.

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This week, Tracy and Erin discuss episode 6 of Fosse/Verdon. In this episode, we find that Nicole is growing up, Gwen is determined to get Chicago on Broadway and Bob has a heart attack. Tracy and Erin touch on Bob's troubled childhood and his drive to succeed. They also ponder Nicole's feelings towards Ann and Ann's role as Bob's girlfriend.

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Whether co writing a play, collaborating on a new musical, or part of a team in the rehearsal room, Ashley gives you the do’s and don’ts of how to have a successful collaboration.

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Hosted by Ashley Griffin (called "The Hermione Granger of the theater world,") STAGE DIRECTIONS offers a deeper look at the things no one discusses contemporary theater. Exploring everything from the dichotomy between critical and audience reception, whether fairy tales are important to modern day storytelling, and whether "high" and "low" musical theater can ever find common ground, Ashley will examine ideas you "didn't know you didn't know."

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About Ashley

Ashley Griffin is the first person in history to be nominated for a major award for both playing and directing HAMLET. As a writer Ashley is most well known as the creator of the pop culture phenomenon FOREVER DEADWARD (New World Stages,) praised by MTV, E!, EW and others, and the hit off-Broadway play TRIAL directed by Lori Petty. Her work has been developed at Broadway’s Manhattan Theater Club, Playwrights Horizons and La MaMa (among others.) Ashley is currently in development with a new network series, and is artist in residence at The Access Theater Company.

As an actress, Ashley has performed on and off Broadway as well as in L.A. and London. This past year she appeared in HOMELAND, THE DEUCE, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (starring Hugh Jackman,) and in the off-Broadway play THE NEUROLOGY OF THE SOUL at A.R.T. originating the starring role of Amy. She has a BFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts (where she has subsequently taught,) and has studied at R.A.D.A., The Boston Conservatory and the Hamilton Academy of Music.

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On this episode, Tracy and Erin have a discussion about theater backlashes. They also discuss their greatest theater regrets - the shows they wish they had seen and the ones they wish they had missed. Additionally, Tracy and Erin give their picks for Beyond the Boards and we finally learn Sandy the Theater Dog's full name. "

Greg and Ken get dressed in their finest bulletproof suits and prepare to throw down against each other over John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. (The Intro and Outro song is “Echoplex” by Nine Inch Nails, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US)

This week Ben and Chris pay some tributes to their moms, talk about the incredible Wu-Tang Documentary and brag about Boston Sports. Also some GoT chat.(Avoid Spoilers skip 21:00 to 41:00)

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Dive Bar 106 is the inspiration for this week's episode. The Brothers talk about their favorite bar (Dive Bar on 106 and Amsterdam) and interview it's owner; actor and silver fox, Howie Kaye. The boys are back with more Broadway news and their new favorite game, "Utter Nonsense". If you aren't hungry now, you will be by the end of this episode!

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This week, guest co-host Tracy Danoff and I break down 1971's "Fiddler on the Roof". The film was a commercial and critical hit, going on to win 3 Oscars. 

Random Trivia Note: The film was a surprise hit in Japan, where its obvious love for crumbling tradition struck a chord with Japanese audiences.

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