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Overture / Comedy Tonight – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (with Federico Tedeschi)
Federico Tedeschi returns to the podcast to discuss Plautus, Roman drama, and a little farce. The new season is here! A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is...
Gypsy (1962) – Film Review (with Matt Mort)
I force Matt Mort to watch the 1962 film Gypsy to wrap up our conversation of the musical this season. We spend a few minutes talking about the movie and then spend th...
Rose's Turn – Gypsy (with Layan Elwazani)
The moment we've all been waiting for. Mama Rose comes to the realization that she's been forcing her children onto the stage not for their benefit but for hers. But, ...
You Gotta Get a Gimmick – Gypsy (with Erik Stadnik)
Sometimes you just need to shake it 'til you break it. Erik Stadnik returns to discuss burlesque dancers needing a gimmick. This song is all about the visuals, so does...
"Original Cast Album: Co-Op" from Documentary Now! *BONUS EPISODE* (with Eric Matthew Richardson)
John Mulaney and Seth Meyers co-wrote an episode of the IFC show Documentary Now! In it they parody the classic documentary about the musical Company. Kyle invites on ...
Together Wherever We Go – Gypsy (with Matt Sampson)
Who knew a seemingly simple song could have so many different recordings? Matt Sampson calls in from Durham, North Carolina to offer his insight on a song sung by a tr...
Everything's Coming Up Roses – Gypsy (with Eric Matthew Richardson)
Eric Matthew Richardson is a composer who lives in Chicago. He may or may not have some radical things to say about Everything's Coming Up Roses, the song that closes ...
All I Need Is the Girl – Gypsy (with Adam Kostanuick)
Adam Kostanuick returns to discuss why Tulsa's song in Gypsy may or may not be needed. Plus we delve deep into what Harris tweed is and why Kyle should consider buying...
If Momma Was Married – Gypsy (with Darby Turnbull)
Darby Turnbull calls in from Melbourne to discuss his life as an actor and creator, plus offers insight into If Momma Was Married. What some may disregard as a fluffy ...
You'll Never Get Away From Me – Gypsy (with Federico Tedeschi)
Federico Tedeschi is an Italian student who has a deep love for Stephen Sondheim. After researching who made the music for Tim Burton's Sweeney Todd he discovered an e...
Mr. Goldstone / Little Lamb – Gypsy (with Isaac Bernier-Doyle)
Isaac Bernier-Doyle returns to the show to explore two (somewhat?) contentious songs. Kyle certainly discovers that he likes a certain song less and another song he be...
Trunk Songs and Cut Songs (Baby June and Her Newsboys, Dainty June and Her Farmboys, Broadway, Nice She Ain't, Smile Girls) – Gypsy
An episode where it's just Kyle! We explore many of the different "trunk songs" and a couple of the cut songs from Gypsy. This is an evolution from the Great American ...
Small World – Gypsy (with Nathaniel Claridad)
Nathaniel Claridad brings his experience as an actor, a director, and a (reluctant) producer to discuss Small World. This is a song in stark contrast to Mama Rose's fi...
Some People – Gypsy (with Karen Unland)
Some People is a song sung by a desperate woman. Or, perhaps, it could be looked at as an ode to the entrepreneur. At any rate Karen Unland returns to the show to disc...
Overture / May We Entertain You – Gypsy (with William C. White)
Here she is girls! Here she is boys! Here's the season all about Gypsy on Putting It Together. On this first episode of the new season Kyle invites on William C. White...
West Side Story (1961) – Film Review (with Shane Lawrence)
After an entire season talking about the lyrics of West Side Story, we now turn our attention to the film version. I invited on Shane Lawrence to discuss the artistry ...
Finale – West Side Story (with Joe Slabe)
Joe Slabe returns to the podcast to discuss the ending to West Side Story and the wider cultural impact it has had. Do you know what beat West Side Story for the Best ...
A Boy Like That / I Have a Love – West Side Story (with Layan Elwazani)
Layan Elwazani is currently a standby for The Band's Visit, which is playing right now at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York City. Layan has an extensive knowledg...
Gee, Officer Krupke! – West Side Story (with Ben Zuk)
Ben Zuk returns to the podcast to discuss a song that was supposed to end in a four letter word. Instead it has one of the best punchlines in musical theatre. Gee, Off...
Somewhere – West Side Story (with Adam Kostanuick)
"Somewhere" is another romantic song from West Side Story, but according to Adam Kostanuick it's the most mature. It's certainly a song that has inspired many people. ...
I Feel Pretty – West Side Story (with Tara Koett, Aaron Refugio, and Sydney Makarenko)
I Feel Pretty may be the most well known song from West Side Story. Is it a frivolous tune meant to ease the audience into Act Two, or is it empowering to see a woman ...
The Rumble – West Side Story (with Jared Ebell)
The rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks has come to a boiling point. They have been left with no choice but to battle each other in dance. Also with knives. Jared ...
Tonight Quintet – West Side Story (with Michael Vecchio)
A quintet that's really a quartet. Regardless, Michael Vecchio from Highlevel Showdown is here to discuss a song where all the principle cast of West Side Story are si...
One Hand, One Heart – West Side Story (with William White)
One Hand, One Heart is when our main characters sing about their future wedding. The music to this song was written first and Sondheim felt a bit hampered by that. Kyl...
Cool – West Side Story (with Ben Zuk)
What's considered cool nowadays? Stephen Sondheim definitely didn't create the word cool, but he used it to great effect in West Side Story. While this may not be his ...
America – West Side Story (with Isaac Bernier-Doyle)
Isaac Bernier-Doyle dials in from London, England to discuss why the song "America" from West Side Story may be more relevant today than when it was originally written...
Tonight – West Side Story (with Erik Stadnik)
Erik Stadnik joins the podcast to revel in the beauty of the music but also (what he thinks) is the dumbness of the lyrics in the song Tonight from West Side Story. Th...
Maria – West Side Story (with Karen Unland)
Karen Unland is the president of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB, which promotes and supports Alberta-made podcasts and connects their audiences with Alber...
The Dance at the Gym – West Side Story (with Christifer Duxbury)
Christifer Duxbury is a local dance instructor and choreographer who lends insight as to why certain dance movements are chosen over others. Kyle and Christifer provid...
Something's Coming – West Side Story (with Nick Driscoll)
Nick Driscoll gives an actor's perspective on how you can perform Tony's first song in West Side Story. Kyle marvels that Sondheim was invested in the song matching th...