Thrash 'n Treasure

Pop the kettle on because Nelson Aspen is back, and he's spilling all the tea! (Yaaayyy!!!) Join AW and Mr JWags as they embark with legendary entertainment journalist Nelson on an 'Oceanborn' journey with Nightwish's album, before diving into the Unsinkable Molly Brown!
Plus, we chat Nelson's show Tony Bennett: A Tribute (check below for details), Romanticizing Titanic, Press Junkets, Paths to Success, Nelson's latest book Dancing Between the Raindrops: the Hollywood Years, and so much more in this extra-juicy episode!

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::Socials::

Nelson Aspen: https://nelsonaspen.com -- https://x.com/nelsonaspen  -- https://instagram.com/nelsonaspen

Tickets to Tony Bennet: A Tribute (Selling Fast!): https://thegreenroom42.venuetix.com/show/details/QbVsaj31o4LdQW96Qmaw/1721581200000?event_id=UnbR9l0mjip6vEmcWIXR

Dancing Between the Raindrops: https://www.amazon.com.au/Dancing-Between-Raindrops-actual-remember-ebook/dp/B0CNFGH6BF
Dancing Between the Raindrops: the Hollywood Years: https://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Between-Raindrops-Hollywood-Years-ebook/dp/B0D73SK679

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Second City NYC: https://www.secondcity.com/shows/new-york
Mr J Wags: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrJWags -- Instagram: https://instagram.com/MrJWags

Around the World in 80 Plays:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-world-in-80-plays/id1709294420
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6M8Yff4VPblqINhu2SSrrg

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Juxtaposing Metal with Musicals - joined by iconic guests from the worlds of Music, Broadway, Hollywood, and more! https://www.thetonastontales.com/listen -- https://www.patreon.com/bloomingtheatricals - https://twitter.com/thrashntreasure
https://linktr.ee/thrashntreasure
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Help support Thrash 'n Treasure and keep us on-air, PLUS go on a fantastical adventure at the same time!
Grab your copy of The Tonaston Tales by AW, and use the code TNT20 when you check out for 20% off eBooks and Paperbacks!
https://www.thetonastontales.com/bookstore - TNT20 
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Long live Bohemia, because we're over the moon to be joined by the incredible Aussie icon, Fiona Choi! (Say what?! *faints*)
This week, the infectious RENT alum joins AW and Spencer to Steal This Album from System of a Down, before setting off on an Australian Epic with the original Aussie Musical TV series soundtrack!
Plus we chat the Power of RENT, Living in NYC, Scaffolding on Stage, Michael Greif, Population 11, What we'd wear to the Met Gala, Aussies in Bali, and heeaaps more... Tonight, on a very special Blossom!

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Fiona: https://www.instagram.com/fiona.choi/

Fiona's Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/fionachoi

Spencer: https://twitter.com/SpencerSher_
54below Sings Volfpeck: https://54below.org/events/54-sings-vulfpeck/

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Juxtaposing Metal with Musicals - joined by iconic guests from the worlds of Music, Broadway, Hollywood, and more! https://www.patreon.com/bloomingtheatricals - https://twitter.com/thrashntreasure
https://linktr.ee/thrashntreasure
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Resist the urge to fangirl because we're joined by THE Dark Urge, Mr. Neil Roberts! (Say what?! *faints*)
This week, the Charming Neil joins AW for an exclusive 1-on-1 deep-dive into the superstar breakout character of Baldur's Gate 3- the Dark Urge! But not before we dig up Soundgarden's 'Louder Than Love'- almost-, before reliving Neil's 'Salad Days', with the classic British musical.
Plus, we chat working on 'Charmed', Dream 'Chicago' cast, Baldur's Gate 3's Impact, Video Games, The Gollum Disaster, Nick Fury: Agent of SHIELD, US Vs UK Filming, and heeeaaaps more in this special extended episode that'll give you extra Thrash for your Treasure!

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Neil on Twitter: https://x.com/NeillyRoberts

Neil on IG: https://www.instagram.com/neilyroberts/

Neil on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/neilyroberts

Book Neil on Cameo: https://v.cameo.com/e/ruB40FGu9Gb

Neil's Website: https://neilroberts.co.uk/

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Juxtaposing Metal with Musicals - joined by iconic guests from the worlds of Music, Broadway, Hollywood, and more! https://www.thetonastontales.com/listen -- https://www.patreon.com/bloomingtheatricals - https://twitter.com/thrashntreasure
https://linktr.ee/thrashntreasure
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Help support Thrash 'n Treasure and keep us on-air, PLUS go on a fantastical adventure at the same time!
Grab your copy of The Tonaston Tales by AW, and use the code TNT20 when you check out for 20% off eBooks and Paperbacks!
https://www.thetonastontales.com/bookstore - TNT20 
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Time to dish up some Pavlova- the Queen of desserts, for the one and only Mr. Tony Sheldon! (Say what?! *faints) In this week's jam-packed, mini-reunion episode, we take Tony for a coast-to-coast trip from Mr. Bungle's 'California', across to the funky NYC of 'Seesaw' with the original Broadway cast!
Plus, we chat Priscilla Queen of the Desert, The Laramie Project, Mother's Day- or lack thereof, Dee Snider, Tony's Pioneering Family, Aussie Musicals, Living in NYC, Retirement, Social Failures, and heaps more!

The Laramie Project Tickets: https://www.cityrecitalhall.com/whats-on/events/the-laramie-project/

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Tony: https://www.instagram.com/aldonzamudd/

Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattyoungactor/

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Juxtaposing Metal with Musicals - joined by iconic guests from the worlds of Music, Broadway, Hollywood, and more! -- https://www.patreon.com/bloomingtheatricals - https://twitter.com/thrashntreasure
https://linktr.ee/thrashntreasure
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People get ready, there's a guest comin', and it's Human Nature's brilliant baritone, Mr. Phil Burton! (Say what?! *faints*)
This week, the reigning champion of Dancing With the Stars Australia joins us to chat all things Burn the Floor: Dare to Dream and spill the beads on the upcoming Australian tour.
Plus we chat this week's chosen albums- Sweet's 'Sweet Fanny Adams', and the original Broadway cast recording of 'Ballroom, as well as Human Nature, Vegas-style entertainment, 90s/2000s Boy Band Fashion, Virgin Balls, Acting Aspirations, and Phil realizes he still has a past TnT Guest's Acoustic Guitar... 20 years after borrowing it!

BURN THE FLOOR: Dare to Dream! Tickets: https://www.burnthefloor.com/australia-2024.html

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Phil: https://www.instagram.com/philburtonofficial/

Spencer: https://twitter.com/SpencerSher_

*****
Juxtaposing Metal with Musicals - joined by iconic guests from the worlds of Music, Broadway, Hollywood, and more! https://www.thetonastontales.com/listen -- https://www.patreon.com/bloomingtheatricals - https://twitter.com/thrashntreasure
https://linktr.ee/thrashntreasure
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Help support Thrash 'n Treasure and keep us on-air, PLUS go on a fantastical adventure at the same time!
Grab your copy of The Tonaston Tales by AW, and use the code TNT20 when you check out for 20% off eBooks and Paperbacks!
https://www.thetonastontales.com/bookstore - TNT20 
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Attend the tale of Ma-no-el! Because this week, we're joined by Broadway's Heartthrob-turned-Daddy (his words) Manoel Felciano! (Say what?! *faints*) In this week's hilariously charming episode, the star of 2005's Sweeney Todd has a close shave with Amaranthe's album 'Helix', before we get up to mischief with 'Amelie' with the original Broadway recording.
Plus, we chat scene partners, the Oz debate continues, puddle-jumping makes a return, we discuss Swedish music education, and AW investigates whether or not Manoel is in possession of a possessed violin- DUN-DUN-DUNNNN!
Plus heaps more!!!

This episode is dedicated to Ryan Touzell. RIP. https://open.spotify.com/artist/4otAPsjJapGpfHLbcM5gmP?si=m0eEa-7vRE6eV_8_4X_Dag

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Mano... Isn't on socials, but maybe soon at: https://www.instagram.com/manofelciano

TnT/Bloop Network
https://www.thetonastontales.com/listen -- https://www.patreon.com/bloomingtheatricals - https://twitter.com/thrashntreasure
https://linktr.ee/thrashntreasure
*****
Help support Thrash 'n Treasure and keep us on-air, PLUS go on a fantastical adventure at the same time!
Grab your copy of The Tonaston Tales by AW, and use the code TNT20 when you check out for 20% off eBooks and Paperbacks!
https://www.thetonastontales.com/bookstore - TNT20 
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Winds in the east, there's a mist coming in, an episode's brewin', about to begin with none other than West End legend, Caroline Sheen! (Say what?! *faints*) This week, the superlatively fantaslistic Caroline joins AW and guest co-host, Jean-Paul Yovanoff, in A Perfect Circle with their hit album 'Mer de Noms' before conjuring up a wickedly good time with The Witches of Eastwick.
Plus, we chat trips to Australia, Home and Away Vs Neighbours, Superhero Nannies, Animal Studies, and heaps more in this hilariously magical episode!

See Caroline in 'Plaza Suite' - now playing at the Savoy Theatre in London's West End!
Tickets: https://plazasuiteuk.com/

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Caroline on IG: https://www.instagram.com/carolinesheen/

Jean-Paul and MTR (Musical Theatre Radio):
https://www.musicaltheatreradio.com
https://www.twitter.com/MTR_tweets
https://www.instagram.com/musicaltheatreradio

TnT/Bloop Network
https://www.thetonastontales.com/listen -- https://www.patreon.com/bloomingtheatricals - https://twitter.com/thrashntreasure
https://linktr.ee/thrashntreasure
*****
Help support Thrash 'n Treasure and keep us on-air, PLUS go on a fantastical adventure at the same time!
Grab your copy of The Tonaston Tales by AW, and use the code TNT20 when you check out for 20% off eBooks and Paperbacks!
https://www.thetonastontales.com/bookstore - TNT20 
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Look at us, Kimmy! Coz this week we're joined by Aussie comedy legend, Peter Rowsthorn! (Say what?! *faints*) Joining AW and Matt fresh from visiting Roxy at the Cook County Jail, the star of 'Kath and Kim', 'Crackers', and 'Chicago: the Musical' -currently touring Australia- brings his affable charms into our torture chamber for some Murderdolls' 'Women and Children Last', before we queue up to 'Ride the Cyclone' with the cult Canadian smash hit!
Plus, we chat the current Chicago tour, Kath and Kim noses, Chicago again, The Comedy Company, Ownership of Characters, Mama Asabi in Chicago, Nike Moccasins, and even MORE Chicago: the Musical!

'CHICAGO: the Musical' Tickets: https://chicagomusical.com.au/ - Now Playing in Brisbane, then Melbourne (March), Sydney (June), and Adelaide (August).

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Peter on IG: https://www.instagram.com/peterrowsthorn/

Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattyoungactor/

*****
Juxtaposing Metal with Musicals - joined by iconic guests from the worlds of Music, Broadway, Hollywood, and more! https://www.thetonastontales.com/listen -- https://www.patreon.com/bloomingtheatricals - https://twitter.com/thrashntreasure
https://linktr.ee/thrashntreasure
*****
Help support Thrash 'n Treasure and keep us on-air, PLUS go on a fantastical adventure at the same time!
Grab your copy of The Tonaston Tales by AW, and use the code TNT20 when you check out for 20% off eBooks and Paperbacks!
https://www.thetonastontales.com/bookstore - TNT20 
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How do you measure... measure a guest? In AWESOMENESS, that's how! Because this week we're joined by a literal Thrashin' Treasure, the iconic MiG Ayesa! (Say what?! *Faints!*)
In this episode, this rock star in excess of any who've joined us before chats with Mr J Wags and AW about Def Leppard's Pyromania, before jumping on a taxi and heading to the 'FAME' schoolsical with the original London cast.
Plus, we chat The Ferals, RENT's fandom and social impact, the Original Aussie cast of RENT, Rock Star: INXS, vocal care, and SOOO much more in this hilariously fun episode!

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MiG: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiGAyesa -- Instagram: https://instagram.com/MiGAyesa

Mr J Wags: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrJWags -- Instagram: https://instagram.com/MrJWags

Around the World in 80 Plays:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-world-in-80-plays/id1709294420
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6M8Yff4VPblqINhu2SSrrg

*****
Juxtaposing Metal with Musicals - joined by iconic guests from the worlds of Music, Broadway, Hollywood, and more! https://www.thetonastontales.com/listen -- https://www.patreon.com/bloomingtheatricals - https://twitter.com/thrashntreasure
https://linktr.ee/thrashntreasure
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Help support Thrash 'n Treasure and keep us on-air, PLUS go on a fantastical adventure at the same time!
Grab your copy of The Tonaston Tales by AW, and use the code TNT20 when you check out for 20% off eBooks and Paperbacks!
https://www.thetonastontales.com/bookstore - TNT20 
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We love him, he's perfect, now change into your fanciest hat before we're joined by the legendary lyricist, Mr. Joe DiPietro! (say what?! *faints)
In this week's EXTRA-special surprise Thanksgiving episode, the two-time Tony Award winning author of Memphis joins us to discuss his latest play, Babbitt, now playing at the powerhouse La Jolla Playhouse until December 10th, as well as his beloved long-running musical 'I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change'. (And we cover Rose Tattoo's Rose Tattoo for the Metal album)
Plus, we chat working with this incredible cast, overworking this incredible cast, pro-shots, Diana the Musical, dying satire, and heaps more in this jam-packed episode!

Babbitt is sold out. A limited number of tickets may be released daily, so please check the website
'Babbitt': https://lajollaplayhouse.org/show/babbitt/

--Socials--
Joe: https://twitter.com/joedipietronyc

Around the World in 80 Plays:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-world-in-80-plays/id1709294420
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6M8Yff4VPblqINhu2SSrrg

*****
Juxtaposing Metal with Musicals - joined by iconic guests from the worlds of Music, Broadway, Hollywood, and more! https://www.thetonastontales.com/listen -- https://www.patreon.com/bloomingtheatricals - https://twitter.com/thrashntreasure
https://linktr.ee/thrashntreasure
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Help support Thrash 'n Treasure and keep us on-air, PLUS go on a fantastical adventure at the same time!
Grab your copy of The Tonaston Tales by AW, and use the code TNT20 when you check out for 20% off eBooks and Paperbacks!
https://www.thetonastontales.com/bookstore - TNT20 
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