Pod4Ham is a podcast that’s all about the musical “Hamilton.” Every episode features different groups of interesting people talking about a single track from the Original Broadway Cast Recording. In 2016 we covered every single track, week by week!
Good TV and film productions offer a descriptive audio track. The Disney+ version of “Hamilton” has one, but it doesn’t want to step on the dialogue, so it’s extremely limited. Our Kathy Campbell has created a more descriptive descriptive audio track, so if you want some insight about what’s happening on screen during “Hamilton,” you can play this audio track back while playing the film. Kathy Campbell.
"Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story" - What comes next? Host David J. Loehr with Elsa S. Henry, Deborah Stanish and Michael B. Johnson.
"The World Was Wide Enough" - Hamilton and Burr duel to the death. Host Monty Ashley with Andy Ihnatko and Casey Barber.
"Best of Wives and Best of Women." - Eliza asks Alexander to come back to bed, but he’s too busy writing a goodbye letter in the event he is killed in his duel with Aaron Burr. Host Jason Snell with Rachel Donner, Aleen Simms and David J. Loehr.
"Your Obedient Servant" - Hamilton refuses to apologize for not endorsing Burr. The two agree to meet for a duel. Host Lex Friedman with David J. Loehr, Shannon Sudderth and David Sparks.
"The Election of 1800" - It’s time for the election of 1800, in which Thomas Jefferson faces off against Aaron Burr—and Hamilton has to choose who to endorse. Host Chip Sudderth with Elsa S. Henry, Kathleen Schowalter, Scott Knaster and Alyssa Franke.
"It's Quiet Uptown" - Alexander and Eliza cope with the death of their son. (Get out the tissues.) Host David J. Loehr with Travis Bedard, Shannon Sudderth and Paul Smith.
"Stay Alive (reprise)" - Philip Hamilton is grievously wounded and is near death. Host Monty Ashley with Elsa S. Henry and Emily Nahmanson.
"Blow Us All Away" - Philip Hamilton challenges one of his father’s detractors to a duel, and Alexander gives him advice and support. Host Chip Sudderth with Rachel Donner, Monty Ashley and Casey Barber.
"Burn." - In the wake of the Reynolds Pamphlet, Eliza ponders Alexander’s betrayal and burns their letters. Host Andy Ihnatko with Elsa S. Henry, Shannon Sudderth and Aleen Simms.
Outtakes from "The Reynolds Pamphlet" - A bonus discussion from the middle of the recording of our “Reynolds Pamphlet” episode. Host David J. Loehr with , Jaleh Fazelian, Deborah Stanish and Shannon Sudderth.
"Hurricane" - Hamilton, his professional and personal life on the precipice, recalls his childhood in the Carribean. Host Chip Sudderth with Casey Barber, Monty Ashley and Rachel Donner.
"We Know" - Madison, Jefferson, and Burr confront Hamilton over evidence of a career-ruining event that isn’t quite the one they were expecting to find. Host Andy Ihnatko with Chip Sudderth, Elsa S. Henry and Aleen Simms.
"The Adams Administration" - In which John Adams gets confined to one term. Host Monty Ashley with Elsa S. Henry and Emily Nahmanson.
"I Know Him" - King George returns to discover that George Washington is leaving the scene and John Adams is replacing him. Host David J. Loehr with Shannon Sudderth, Deborah Stanish, and Jaleh Fazelian.
"One Last Time" - George Washington refuses to run for a third term as President and asks Hamilton to craft his farewell address. Host Chip Sudderth with Travis Bedard, Rachel Donner and David J. Loehr.
"Washington on Your Side" - Jefferson, Madison, and Burr resent Hamilton’s relationship with the president and vow to find a way to disgrace him. Host Shannon Sudderth with Christina Grace, Casey Barber and Elissa Goetschius.
"Cabinet Battle #2" - It’s Jefferson versus Hamilton in another cabinet battle, this one over supporting France. Host Monty Ashley with David Sparks.
"Schuyler Defeated" - Aaron Burr stops waiting and makes his move. Host David J. Loehr with Monty Ashley, Aleen Simms and David Sparks.
"The Room Where It Happens" - Hamilton, Madison, and Jefferson plot the future of the United States as Aaron Burr looks on from the outside. Host Serenity Caldwell with Kamille Washington, Alison Baker and Michael B. Johnson.
"Say No To This" - Alexander Hamilton’s alone in New York. Maria Reynolds is there, too. And when they meet, Hamilton’s future begins to unravel. Host David J. Loehr with Sophie Brookover, Tara Anderson and Christina Grace.
"Take a Break" - Philip Hamilton shows off for his dad. Angelica writes Alexander a letter. Eliza beseeches her husband to take a summer vacation. Host Jason Snell with Kathleen Schowalter, Orli Nativ and Aryeh Cohen-Wade.
"Cabinet Battle #1" - George Washington convenes a cabinet meeting, which becomes a battle of ideas and egos between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Host Lex Friedman with Kamille Washington, Kathleen Schowalter and Christina Grace.
"What'd I Miss" - Act Two begins with the return of Thomas Jefferson to the United States. Host Deborah Stanish with Michael B. Johnson and Casey Barber.
The experience of seeing "Hamilton" live - With Lin-Manuel Miranda and several other cast members having departed the Broadway run of “Hamilton,” and with us having reached our intermission break, we decided to take an episode to discuss the experience of seeing “Hamilton” with the original cast, live on Broadway at the Richard Rogers Theatre. Host Chip Sudderth with Shannon Sudderth, Kathleen Schowalter and Rachel Donner.
"Dear Theodosia" - In the aftermath of war, Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton talk to their children. Host David J. Loehr with Rachel Donner, Tara Anderson and Travis Bedard.
"What Comes Next" - King George is back, and he is not happy with the results of the war in America. Host Chip Sudderth with Andy Ihnatko, Orli Nativ and Sophie Brookover.
Tony Awards - We watched the Tonys and wanted to talk about it. So here’s a special bonus episode. Host David J. Loehr with Shannon Sudderth and Andy Ihnatko.
"History Has Its Eyes On You" - Before battle, George Washington speaks to Hamilton. Host Moisés Chiullan with Andy Ihnatko and Kamille Washington.
"Guns and Ships" - Lafayette brings aid from France to help defeat the British at Yorktown, and Hamilton is finally given a chance to lead in battle. Host Monty Ashley with Cecily Walker, Alison Baker and Christina Grace.
"That Would Be Enough" - Alexander returns home to Eliza, who is pregnant, and asks him not to go back to the war. Host Chip Sudderth with Andy Ihnatko, Orli Nativ and Sophie Brookover.
"Meet Me Inside" - The duel is over, but George Washington’s arrival means that Hamilton’s trouble is just beginning. Host Jason Snell with Elsa S. Henry, Brian Hamilton and Kathleen Schowalter.
"Ten Duel Commandments" - This episode tries to set the record straight with an analysis of the codes of dueling. We hope this will provide you with the satisfaction you demand. Host Moisés Chiullan with Shannon Sudderth, Rachel Donner, David J. Loehr and Windy Bowlsby.
"Stay Alive" - Things are getting tough in the Revolution, and General Charles Lee becomes a problem. Host Andy Ihnatko with Marko Savic, Ashlee Clark Thompson, Casey Barber and Scott Knaster.
"Wait For It" - Aaron Burr takes center stage and narrates his own story, for a little while. Host Serenity Caldwell with David J. Loehr, Rachel Donner and Michael B. Johnson.
"The Story of Tonight (reprise)" - They’re just doing the same song again! Is that cheating, or what? Host Monty Ashley with Elsa S. Henry, Lex Friedman and Andy Ihnatko.
"Satisfied" - Angelica rewinds to the first meeting of Alexander and Eliza and shows it from a very different perspective. (And be sure to listen past our own rewind for a discussion of parallels between “Hamilton” and “Jesus Christ Superstar.”) Host Shannon Sudderth with Moisés Chiullan, Cecily Walker and Orli Nativ.
"Helpless" - Eliza meets Alexander, and the sky’s the limit. Host Brian Hamilton with Rachel Donner, Elsa S. Henry and Michael B. Johnson.
"A Winter's Ball" - 1780, a winter’s ball, and Burr and Hamilton are boasting about their reliability with the ladies. Host Andy Ihnatko with Casey Barber, Ashlee Clark Thompson, Scott Knaster and Marko Savic.
"Right Hand Man" - Here comes the General! Hamilton meets George Washington, and a long relationship is formed. Host Chip Sudderth with Andy Ihnatko, Monty Ashley, Deborah Stanish and Lex Friedman.
"You'll Be Back" - A message from the King! George III makes an appearance to remind the colonies of what they risk if they go it alone. Host Jason Snell with Serenity Caldwell, Monty Ashley and David J. Loehr.
"Farmer Refuted" - A loyalist broadside is rigorously refuted by Alexander Hamilton, who would rather be divisive than indecisive. Host Monty Ashley with Andy Ihnatko, Elsa S. Henry and Lex Friedman.
"The Schuyler Sisters" - Introducing the Schuyler sisters: Angelica, Eliza… and Peggy. Aaron Burr isn’t going to get in their way. Host Shannon Sudderth with Moisés Chiullan, Cecily Walker and Orli Nativ.
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