Two comedy and theatre nerds watch SMASH and become bros. It's one of those shows. Each week, our hosts Jimmy Blackmon (Smash viewing veteran) and Marty Scanlon (Smash viewing virgin) are joined by guest luminaries from the world of Broadway, TV, and comedy to celebrate (and at times, just compreh…
Jimmy Blackmon & Marty Scanlon
Marty and Jimmy discuss episode eight of FOSSE/VERDON - "Providence"
Marty and Jimmy discuss episode seven of FOSSE/VERDON - "Nowadays"
Marty and Jimmy discuss episode six of FOSSE/VERDON - "All I Care About Is Love"
Marty and Jimmy discuss episode five of FOSSE/VERDON - "Where Am I Going?"
Marty and Jimmy discuss episode four of FOSSE/VERDON - "Glory"
Marty and Jimmy discuss episode three of FOSSE/VERDON - "Me and My Baby"
Marty and Jimmy discuss episode two of FOSSE/VERDON - "Who's Got The Pain?"
Marty and Jimmy discuss episode one of FOSSE/VERDON - "Life Is a Cabaret."
Jimmy and Marty announce something new. Consider watching Fosse/Verdon on FX.
In our third "Intermission Series", we merrily roll along into watching the documentary *Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened.* We discuss the beauty and joy of theatre, chasing dreams, and how all of those things ultimately (don't) relate to Smash! We'll be back soon with more dispatches from hiatus-land, before returning full force to Season 2 of SMASH.
We're back this Monday (11/19) with another installment of our 'Intermission Series.' We'll be talking about the wonderful documentary 'Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened.' Give it a watch (available on Netflix!) and join us for a chat soon on the great white way (...Broadway)!
In our first "Intermission Series", Ali Gordon joins us as we ask "what DID I do for love?" One thing we did? We watched *Every Little Step* the wonderful documentary about the casting of the 2006 Broadway revival of A Chorus Line. We discussed the film and how it relates to Smash, theatre, and art in general! We'll be back soon with more dispatches from hiatus-land, before returning full force to Season 2 of SMASH.
We're back this Monday (10/22) with another installment of our 'Intermission Series.' We'll be talking about the excellent documentary 'Every Little Step.' Give it a watch and join us next week on the great white way (...Broadway)!
We're joined by Zak Sommerfield (actor/improviser) to close the curtain on season one with...BOMBSHELL (and listen to some essential Brian D'Arcy James).
We're joined by our pal Meredith Paul (performer & writer) to finally see Bombshell up on its feet in front of a crowd during...PREVIEWS (and listen to some essential Brian D'Arcy James).
In our first "Intermission Series", we ask 'What good IS sitting alone in your room?' which is what the two of us did when we watched and discussed the documentary *ShowBusiness: The Road To Broadway* and how it relates to Smash, theatre, and art in general! We'll return next week to continue Smash Season 1.
Hey! This isn't an episode! It's an announcement! Next week, instead of discussing Episode 14, we're going to give you a little preview of what we'll be offering between seasons of SMASH. We're going to watch and discuss some other Broadway related content, and discuss it both on its own merits, and in relation to SMASH. For this first of our new "Intermission Series," we'll be discussing the documentary ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway, which tracks the 2003-2004 Broadway season. We've provided a link to watch the documentary below, if you want to be prepared for the episode on Monday. We'll be back the following week to finish out Season One, before diving more fully into our Intermission Series, as we go on semi-hiatus to prepare for the wild ride that is Season 2 of SMASH. ShowBusiness: The Road To Broadway: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7mfw_IRFl0
We're joined by the fantastic Kate Leonard (performer/writer/lyricist) to focus the lights, paint the sets, and cue-to-cue through TECH (and listen to some essential Brian D'Arcy James).
We spend this episode sans guest, to slow down and check in, and to get a handle on...PUBLICITY (and to listen to some essential Brian D'Arcy James).
We're joined by the trendsetting Louis Peitzman (BuzzFeed News, AfterSmash) to bask in the glow of...THE MOVIE STAR (and listen to some essential Stephanie J. Block).
We're joined by the multitalented Michael Hartney (Broadway's School of Rock, incoming Artistic Director of the UCBTNY, Just for Laughs New Faces ) to walk the path of...UNDERSTUDY (and listen to some essential Brian d'Arcy James).
We're joined by the always fetch Grey Henson (Tony Nominee, Mean Girls) to descend into...HELL ON EARTH (and listen to some essential Brian d'Arcy James).
We're joined by the actor and entertainment whiz kid Jason Silverman (TCM) to take on...THE COUP (and listen to some essential Brian d'Arcy James).
We're joined by the lovely Joyah Love Spangler (actor/producer/choreographer) to work the kinks out of...THE WORKSHOP (and listen to some essential Brian d'Arcy James).
We're joined by writer and performer Natalie Walker (Vulture, @nwalks on Twitter) to learn a little about... CHEMISTRY (and listen to some essential Brian d'Arcy James).
We're joined by the wonderful Jason Sweeten (Maude Night, UCB) to discuss LET'S BE BAD.
We're joined by the insanely talented and hilarious Jeff Hiller (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, UCB, Baby Wants Candy, and more!) to discuss THE COST OF ART.
We're joined by Jason Grote (Smash writer, playwright) for an in depth interview into the process of making the show, as well as the episode ENTER MR. DIMAGGIO!
Your hosts (and resident theatre and TV nerds) Jimmy & Marty introduce the show, break down the plot points of a very dense pilot, and listen to some essential Brian d'Arcy James.
We're joined by comedian, actor, and writer Ali Gordon (UCB, Off-Broadway, Second Best DnD) to dive deep into...THE CALLBACK (and listen to some essential Brian d'Arcy James).
SMASH Bros premieres on Monday, June 25th. New episodes will be released every Monday, with great guests like Natalie Walker, Jeff Hiller, SMASH writer Jason Grote, and many more! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, which you can get to through the link on our website www.smashbros.fun.