Theater Nerds

By Rachel & Taylor

Theater Nerds is a weekly podcast where hosts Rachel Jones & Taylor Read will explore all aspects of theater, musicals, and everything in between. Come Nerd Out with Us!

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The podcast currently has 187 episodes available.

Theater Nerds episodes:

December 11, 2023 Episode 96: La La Bland (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
Back the second of three La La Bland episodes and we continue back into the chocolate factory and talk about Tim Burton & Johnny Depp’s 2005 musical? fantasy Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Hear them gab all about differences between the two versions, Johnny Depp’s unintentional influence, and whether this is a movie musical?!
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MENTIONS:
Waitress Pro Shot link to Pre-Order: https://www.amazon.com/Waitress-Musical-Sara-Bareilles/dp/B0CLPKP45N?crid=1BNPNBRSRNTQH&keywords=waitress+the+musical&qid=1702125314&s=instant-video&sprefix=waitress+the+musi,instant-video,426&sr=1-1&linkCode=sl2&tag=filmedonsta07-20&linkId=b12be50c0934e3bf4502b442fc24d91a&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
SOCIALS:
Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast
Rachel: @rjsinger
Taylor: @thetayread
Website:
www.theaternerdpod.com
CONTACT US:
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1h 32min
December 04, 2023 Episode 95: La La Bland (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory) with Becky McNamee
“Come with me, and you’ll be, in a world of our imagination" This week we continue our series La La Bland where we look back at movie musicals and discuss all the in’s and outs and for the next three weeks, Rachel & Taylor dive deep into the chocolate river and discuss all adaptions of the wonderful world of Roald Dahl and Willy Wonka! In this episode, hear them discuss the 1971 cult classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory with special guest Becky McNamee!
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MENTIONS:
Augustus Gloop dad eating microphone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qnEBe33ag0
Backstage Blonde: https://thebackstageblonde.co/
SOCIALS:
Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast
Rachel: @rjsinger
Taylor: @thetayread
Website:
www.theaternerdpod.com
CONTACT US:
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2h 28min
November 27, 2023 Episode 94: Kennedy Center Honors
Every year the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, located in Washington, DC, honors five individuals and their contribution to the world as an artist. Listen to Rachel & Taylor gab all about the history of the ceremony, their favorite performances, and the uniqueness of this award.
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MENTIONS:
Andrew Lloyd Webber: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDcmNI9JF3k
Carol King: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz-8RZIQxaw&t=83s
Julie Andrews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFs2GkAuwR8&t=510s
Paul Simon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxFq8dnATbs
Shirley Maclaine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi-9lo1Q7Bs
Tina Turner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XV9pAZhJ-4
Lindsay Mendez, Jonathan Groff, & Daniel Radcliffe Lie Detector Test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcu2R62i9-E
SOCIALS:
Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast
Rachel: @rjsinger
Taylor: @thetayread
Website:
www.theaternerdpod.com
CONTACT US:
[email protected]
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1h 9min
November 20, 2023 Episode 93: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Happy Turkey Week to those in the United States! We could not be more thankful to listeners of the show each week! In this episode, hear Rachel & Taylor reminisce about previous Macy’s (not a sponsor) Thanksgiving Day Parade Broadway performances.
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MENTIONS:
Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances: https://playbill.com/article/from-wicked-to-newsies-watch-decades-of-performances-from-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade
SOCIALS:
Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast
Rachel: @rjsinger
Taylor: @thetayread
Website:
www.theaternerdpod.com
CONTACT US:
[email protected]
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1h 2min
November 13, 2023 Episode 92: OBC’s We Want To See
Definitely, quite possibly the longest title of a podcast ever? Listen to Rachel & Taylor this week discuss all the latest theater buzz plusss original broadway casts they would take a time machine and go back and see!
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SOCIALS:
Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast
Rachel: @rjsinger
Taylor: @thetayread
Website:
www.theaternerdpod.com
CONTACT US:
[email protected]
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1h 9min
November 06, 2023 Episode 91: Underrated Shows II
We’re back for a part II of our episode on Underrated Shows! Hear Rachel & Taylor discuss the definition of an underrated show and hear them each bring three underrated shows, in their opinion. (Also, catch up on our last underrated shows discussion, ep 12!)
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MENTIONS:
Rachel’s Shows:
A New Brain
She Loves Me
Lizzy
HM: No Exit
Taylor’s Shows:
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Bonnie & Clyde
The Crucible
SOCIALS:
Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast
Rachel: @rjsinger
Taylor: @thetayread
Website:
www.theaternerdpod.com
CONTACT US:
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October 30, 2023 Episode 90: Nepo Babies
Happy Halloween Eve! We end this spoooky season with the spookiest topic of all, Nepo Babies! Listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss all the definition of nepo babies, all of the theater nepo babies, and of course the god of theater nepo babies himself, Ben Platt.
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MENTIONS:
Vulture Nero Article: nhttps://www.vulture.com/article/hollywood-nepotism-babies-list-taxonomy.html
Jake Gyllenhaal Sunday video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuITxZnzRrw
Timothée Chalamet “Prodigal Son” clips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMPWx1v7ioM&t=1s
NPH & David Burtka Couples Quiz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTkU1S0hOoY
SOCIALS:
Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast
Rachel: @rjsinger
Taylor: @thetayread
Website:
www.theaternerdpod.com
CONTACT US:
[email protected]
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October 23, 2023 Episode 89: CATS Deep Dive
It’s Rachel’s turn for a Deep Dive this week, and we are talking about the one, the only, the musical that Rachel’s been waiting to discuss since the beginning, it’s CATS. Hear them discuss CATS origins, the real meaning behind the show, and the infamous Tom Hooper movie.
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MENTIONS:
Rob Madge “Out of Time" Galinda: https://www.tiktok.com/@rob_madge_/video/6963178578091527430?_r=1&_t=8gjHcjQGqek
CATS in full musical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbqP0FaRiHo
“A Newbies guide to the Jellicals”: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/12/9053165/what-are-jellicle-cats-from-the-musical
SOCIALS:
Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast
Rachel: @rjsinger
Taylor: @thetayread
Website:
www.theaternerdpod.com
CONTACT US:
[email protected]
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1h 21min
October 16, 2023 Episode 88: Parent Pairs
This week on the show, Rachel & Taylor discuss all the best, worst, and unlikely parent pairs throughout theater history! Hear them also discuss allll the buzz from the week!
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MENTIONS:
Parenting Styles in Musicals Prezi: https://prezi.com/lcc21qv7nvnm/parenting-styles-in-musicals/
SOCIALS:
Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast
Rachel: @rjsinger
Taylor: @thetayread
Website:
www.theaternerdpod.com
CONTACT US:
[email protected]
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1h 32min
October 09, 2023 Episode 87: The Business of Broadway
“There’s no business like showBUSINESS!” This week on Theater Nerds is an episode that has been long awaiting for hosts and listeners alike, we’re talking the Business of Broadway! Hear them discuss the elements of broadway business and the importance of talking about the business side of broadway.
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MENTIONS:
The Business of Broadway: https://www.thebusinessofbroadway.com/
Bryan the Business Analyst: https://www.tiktok.com/@bryantheba/video/7286178882326383918?_t=8gFyEo8mjkM&_r=1
“The Economics of Broadway”: https://thehustle.co/the-economics-of-broadway-shows/
SOCIALS:
Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast
Rachel: @rjsinger
Taylor: @thetayread
Website:
www.theaternerdpod.com
CONTACT US:
[email protected]
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FAQs about Theater Nerds:

How many episodes does Theater Nerds have?

The podcast currently has 187 episodes available.