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- Episode 100: Hamilton Deep Dive
“Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story” We are so excited to present our 100th episode!! For such a special occasion we had to talk about one of the most influential musicals in the 21st century, Hamilton! Hear Rachel & Taylor discussion the criticisms of the show, the amazing cast, and the cultural phenomenon.
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MENTIONS:
Lin Rapping at the White House: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNFf7nMIGnE
The Hamilcast: https://thehamilcast.com/
Interview with Lyra Monterio: https://slate.com/culture/2016/04/a-hamilton-critic-on-why-the-musical-isnt-so-revolutionary.html
Ham4Ham’s:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C4vmM5mQT8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7K7pvJB27w
Eliza’s Gasp: https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a33276038/hamilton-eliza-gasp-meaning-ending-explained/
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1 hr 40 min - Episode 99: Our Favorite 2023 Cast Recordings
Happy New Year! We are back with our first episode of the 2024 and we could not be more excited for the year ahead, but first we are looking back at our favorite 2023 cast recordings. Hear Rachel & Taylor discuss all the buzz from the holiday break, their honorable mentions, and all their favorites.
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MENTIONS:
Glynis Johns “Send in the Clowns”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAl-EawVobY
The Color purple TikTok Review: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatharinequinn/video/7319341888132238635?_r=1&_t=8ihLibUTkAo
Album cover art TikTok Review: https://www.tiktok.com/@themusicaldealer/video/7318555643340803371?_r=1&_t=8ij23bayLp0
Playbill article: https://playbill.com/article/upcoming-cast-recordings-com-171219
Rogers the Musical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d3k_ulXcMY
SOCIALS:
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Rachel: @rjsinger
Taylor: @thetayread
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1 hr 28 min - Episode 98: What Christmas Movies Should Be Musicals?
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone! We truly hope that everyone is spending must needed rest with family and friends on this holiday, but we were excited to get the chance to record this fun episode. Listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss their holiday memories and traditions, alongside with deciding what Christmas movies should be musicals.
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54 min - Episode 97: La La Bland (Wonka)
“Quiet up and Listen Down” In our finale La La Bland episode of three into the world of Willy, listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss the brand new musical fantasy Wonka. Hear then talk about their differing opinions on the movie, whether the music is memorable, and Timothée’s endlessly charming performance. Oh and of course we cannot forget that damn Oompa Loompa!
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1 hr 56 min - 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:
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1 hr 32 min - 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/
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2 hr 28 min - 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:
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1 hr 9 min - 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
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1 hr 2 min - 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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1 hr 9 min - 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
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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!