This Might Be Niche

In this episode, Scott and Alana share the very best and most formative theater moments they experienced live. Find out which Broadway diva’s country album was so good that its Christian themes flew over Scott’s head, and hear about the stage moment that made Alana fall out of her seat (or at least feel like she did). And have y’all seen Ricky Martin acting his face off in Palm Royale?

In this episode, Scott & Alana dive into the talk of the town… Luca Guadagnino’s new film, Challengers. Our girl from Euphoria is all grown up. From spicy trailers, to Zendaya turning untouchable looks on the press tour, to Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor’s very suggestive churro eating … we have a lot of thoughts.

With so many sickening drag queens in the Rupaul’s Drag Race franchise, Scott and Alana attempt to narrow down their favorite queens in the RUniverse. Listen in for a deep dive on the best lip syncs from the series, crossover Broadway queens and other favorite laugh out loud moments. Look over there!

Joanne, which way to the stage? In honor of Mother's Day, this episode is dedicated to the Broadway Mother of our hearts: Idina Menzel. Listen in for discussion on Idina's best performances, her most recent disco-pop album titled Drama Queen, and our suggestion of what small business she should start next (haircare line?!). Plus, did you know that this Jewish diva icon released a perfect Christmas Album? Now you do.

Be wary hooligans, it’s Reefer Madness! In this episode, Scott and Alana discuss Showtime’s Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical circa 2005. They come forward as Kristen Bell fans, discuss Ana Gasteyer’s incredible career in stage and screen, and also question why teenagers in Long Island community theater are allowed to do a junior version of Rocky Horror Show. Listen to Jesus, Jimmy!

The Mean Girls movie reboot, AKA Renee Rapp’s personal vehicle to stardom arrived this year. Join Scott and Alana as they talk Broadway tunes reimagined with a pop lilt, Auliʻi Cravalho’s triumphant return to the big screen, and whether any of our listeners have heard of Chris Olsen. We’re going to need y’all to weigh in on that last one.

Scott and Alana can’t wait to dive into the new Color Purple movie musical. They discuss the Broadway version they saw together, how Scott helped Fantasia Barrino skyrocket to fame by dialing in on his landline, and why Alana makes people watch Jennifer Hudson’s original American Idol audition when she’s had too much wine.

Scott and Alana are taking a stand! They discuss Heidi Blickenstaff’s body of work and their firm belief that she deserves more fame. Someone get this lady an animated feature! Disney producers, are you listening?

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Piping hot from the oven, it’s the Waitress Musical proshot! In their premiere episode, Scott and Alana discuss whether Sara Bareilles has entered the ranks as a musical theater great, some bold acting choices, and whether there needed to be an actual human baby on stage.