The Dear Friends Podcast

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Theatre in the D where Jess will chat with Miranda Moffat about theatre currently playing on National Tours and local theatre in Metro Detroit. Today we're talking about the Tony Winning Musical Kimberly Akimbo! Buy your tickets to see Kimberly Akimbo at the Fisher Theatre here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dear Friends are back with you and ready to talk our TOP FIVE FAVORITE STEPHEN SCHWARTZ MUSICALS! What will take the top spot, Wicked? Children of Eden!? You'll have to listen to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dear Friends are back with you and ready to talk about a shockingly controversial topic -- MASKING IN THE THEATRE! What could we be thinking about here?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dear Friends are back with you and ready to talk about the best musicals to show your Musical hating friends to get them to love showtunes as much as you do! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dear Friends are back and aren't you lucky!? Today they're talking about the horniest musicals that made us the crazy people we are today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dear Friends are back with you and ready to count down the musicals we think are overrated! Be prepared to get angry because we've got some hot takes here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dear Friends are back and aren't you lucky!? Today they're counting down their top five favorite Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals! Come join the fun, do you agree? You'll have to listen to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dear Friends are back, and this week we're talking about our favorite Broadway Posters and comparing each others choices. So come listen and join the fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dear Friends are back, and this week we're theorizing about movies that would actually translate to stage very well! Come listen to our ideas, perhaps you agree with a few of them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're chatting about Stephen Sondheim and our top FIVE favorite Stephen Sondheim Musicals! What do you think our number one will be? Give a listen to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're discussing the age old question we've asked since Lin Manuel Miranda hit the scene -- is he a good or a bad singer? The answers may surprise you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're trying new things in 2022, we're going to be switching up our format. Today we're talking about The Music Man and Golden Age Musical Revivals! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEASON 2 CONTINUES! This week we're joined by the hilarious and lovely Grace Aki to talk a lot about Butts, Halloween, Pooping, and so much more. Give it a listen because this Halloween Episode is a BLAST! Donate to Black Lives Matter here Write us a Question Here! Inspired by Someone Else's Problem Podcast by Delaney Peterson & Erin Cholakain. Social Media: Dear Friends on Twitter Dear Friends on Instagram Email us at dearfriendspodcast@gmail.com Jess Socials Jess on Twitter Jess on Instagram Jess on Youtube Jess's other Podcast Emily Socials Emily on Instagram Emily on Twitter Emily on Youtube Christi Socials Christi on Twitter Christi on Instagram Christi on Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEASON 2 CONTINUES! QUESTIONS! ADVICE! STORIES! THEATRE! On this week's episode, our Dear Friends talk friendship, eating, jobs, and DEATH! So much to love here! Donate to Black Lives Matter here Write us a Question Here! Inspired by Someone Else's Problem Podcast by Delaney Peterson & Erin Cholakain. Social Media: Dear Friends on Twitter Dear Friends on Instagram Email us at dearfriendspodcast@gmail.com Jess Socials Jess on Twitter Jess on Instagram Jess on Youtube Jess's other Podcast Emily Socials Emily on Instagram Emily on Twitter Emily on Youtube Christi Socials Christi on Twitter Christi on Instagram Christi on Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WE'RE BACK FOR SEASON 2! QUESTIONS! ADVICE! STORIES! THEATRE! On this week's episode, we are back to our original trio talking about the youths, dealing with parents, and of course Job applications. Don't miss out! Donate to Black Lives Matter here Write us a Question Here! Inspired by Someone Else's Problem Podcast by Delaney Peterson & Erin Cholakain. Social Media: Dear Friends on Twitter Dear Friends on Instagram Email us at dearfriendspodcast@gmail.com Jess Socials Jess on Twitter Jess on Instagram Jess on Youtube Jess's other Podcast Emily Socials Emily on Instagram Emily on Twitter Emily on Youtube Christi Socials Christi on Twitter Christi on Instagram Christi on Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

QUESTIONS! ADVICE! SEX! DRUGS! THEATRE! On this week's episode, we are joined by the two hosts of the QUESTION BOX PODCAST: Brent Black and Kate Sloan! This is a bit edgier than our usual episodes, so maybe send your kids out of the room for this one. We talk about sexual experiences, drug experiences, and artistic expression. You're going to love it! Donate to Black Lives Matter here Write us a Question Here! Inspired by Someone Else's Problem Podcast by Delaney Peterson & Erin Cholakain. Social Media: Dear Friends on Twitter Dear Friends on Instagram Email us at dearfriendspodcast@gmail.com Jess Socials Jess on Twitter Jess on Instagram Jess on Youtube Jess's other Podcast Emily Socials Emily on Instagram Emily on Twitter Emily on Youtube Christi Socials Christi on Twitter Christi on Instagram Christi on Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

QUESTIONS! ADVICE! STORIES! THEATRE! On this week's episode, we are joined by puppeteer, comedian, and awesome human Cody Clark and his puppet friend Gerald! We talk the movie Hook, DND, and so much more! Donate to Black Lives Matter here Write us a Question Here! Inspired by Someone Else's Problem Podcast by Delaney Peterson & Erin Cholakain. Social Media: Dear Friends on Twitter Dear Friends on Instagram Email us at dearfriendspodcast@gmail.com Jess Socials Jess on Twitter Jess on Instagram Jess on Youtube Jess's other Podcast Emily Socials Emily on Instagram Emily on Twitter Emily on Youtube Christi Socials Christi on Twitter Christi on Instagram Christi on Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

QUESTIONS! ADVICE! STORIES! THEATRE! On this week's episode, we are joined by queer surrealist playwright and awesome human Hayley St. James! We talk celebrity encounters, sexual relationships, and so much more! You'll love it. Donate to Black Lives Matter here Write us a Question Here! Inspired by Someone Else's Problem Podcast by Delaney Peterson & Erin Cholakain. Social Media: Dear Friends on Twitter Dear Friends on Instagram Email us at dearfriendspodcast@gmail.com Jess Socials Jess on Twitter Jess on Instagram Jess on Youtube Jess's other Podcast Emily Socials Emily on Instagram Emily on Twitter Emily on Youtube Christi Socials Christi on Twitter Christi on Instagram Christi on Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

QUESTIONS! ADVICE! STORIES! THEATRE! On this week's episode, we are back to our original trio talking, life, creativity, and Billy Bigelow! You're going to have a blast! Welcome to the Dear Friends Podcast! A write-in advice podcast for the musical minded. Featuring the real-life friends: Christi Esterle, Emily Clark, and Jesse “Jess” McAnally are here to take your questions and turn them, into brilliant nuggets of wisdom, giving anecdotes, personal experiences, and depths of humor, honesty, and heaping helpings of empathetic sincerity in a cynical world. Donate to Black Lives Matter here Write us a Question Here! Inspired by Someone Else's Problem Podcast by Delaney Peterson & Erin Cholakain. Social Media: Dear Friends on Twitter Dear Friends on Instagram Email us at dearfriendspodcast@gmail.com Jess Socials Jess on Twitter Jess on Instagram Jess on Youtube Jess's other Podcast Emily Socials Emily on Instagram Emily on Twitter Emily on Youtube Christi Socials Christi on Twitter Christi on Instagram Christi on Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

QUESTIONS! ADVICE! STORIES! THEATRE! On this week's episode, we are joined by the amazing Erin Cholakian and Delaney Peterson to talk about driving, creativity, and this Podcast's roots. Welcome to the Dear Friends Podcast! A write-in advice podcast for the musical minded. Featuring the real-life friends: Christi Esterle, Emily Clark, and Jesse “Jess” McAnally are here to take your questions and turn them, into brilliant nuggets of wisdom, giving anecdotes, personal experiences, and depths of humor, honesty, and heaping helpings of empathetic sincerity in a cynical world. Donate to Black Lives Matter here Write us a Question Here! Inspired by Someone Else's Problem Podcast by Delaney Peterson & Erin Cholakain. Social Media: Dear Friends on Twitter Dear Friends on Instagram Email us at dearfriendspodcast@gmail.com Jess Socials Jess on Twitter Jess on Instagram Jess on Youtube Jess's other Podcast Emily Socials Emily on Instagram Emily on Twitter Emily on Youtube Christi Socials Christi on Twitter Christi on Instagram Christi on Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Advice! Intrigue! Carnage! THEATRE! On this week's episode, we are joined by the amazing Jeff Scot Carey to talk about new relationships, job security, and directing your friends. Welcome to the Dear Friends Podcast! A write-in advice podcast for the musical minded. Featuring the real-life friends: Christi Esterle, Emily Clark, and Jesse “Jess” McAnally are here to take your questions and turn them, into brilliant nuggets of wisdom, giving anecdotes, personal experiences, and depths of humor, honesty, and heaping helpings of empathetic sincerity in a cynical world. Donate to Black Lives Matter here Write us a Question Here! Inspired by Someone Else's Problem Podcast by Delaney Peterson & Erin Cholakain. Social Media: Dear Friends on Twitter Dear Friends on Instagram Email us at dearfriendspodcast@gmail.com Jess Socials Jess on Twitter Jess on Instagram Jess on Youtube Jess's other Podcast Emily Socials Emily on Instagram Emily on Twitter Emily on Youtube Christi Socials Christi on Twitter Christi on Instagram Christi on Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Advice! Intrigue! Carnage! THEATRE! On this week's episode, we dive into how to deal with unwanted attention at work, breaking hearts, vocal training exercises, how to start out in internet content creation,  Welcome to the Dear Friends Podcast! A write-in advice podcast for the musical minded. Featuring the real-life friends: Christi Esterle, Emily Clark, and Jesse “Jess” McAnally are here to take your questions and turn them, into brilliant nuggets of wisdom, giving anecdotes, personal experiences, and depths of humor, honesty, and heaping helpings of empathetic sincerity in a cynical world. Donate to Black Lives Matter here Write us a Question Here! Inspired by Someone Else's Problem Podcast by Delaney Peterson & Erin Cholakain. Social Media: Dear Friends on Twitter Dear Friends on Instagram Email us at dearfriendspodcast@gmail.com Jess Socials Jess on Twitter Jess on Instagram Jess on Youtube Jess's other Podcast Emily Socials Emily on Instagram Emily on Twitter Emily on Youtube Christi Socials Christi on Twitter Christi on Instagram Christi on Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, we dive into recontextualizing history for children, what defines the book of a musical, burnout, and being nude on stage. It's a fun episode where we get into some hilarious topics. Welcome to the Dear Friends Podcast! A write-in advice podcast for the musical minded. Featuring the real-life friends: Christi Esterle, Emily Clark, and Jesse “Jess” McAnally are here to take your questions and turn them, into brilliant nuggets of wisdom, giving anecdotes, personal experiences, and depths of humor, honesty, and heaping helpings of empathetic sincerity in a cynical world. Donate to Black Lives Matter here Write us a Question Here! Inspired by Someone Else's Problem Podcast by Delaney Peterson & Erin Cholakain. Social Media: Dear Friends on Twitter Dear Friends on Instagram Email us at dearfriendspodcast@gmail.com Jess Socials Jess on Twitter Jess on Instagram Jess on Youtube Jess's other Podcast Emily Socials Emily on Instagram Emily on Twitter Emily on Youtube Christi Socials Christi on Twitter Christi on Instagram Christi on Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, we dive into the complicated world of pornography while being in a committed relationship, how to handle total disgust with Potato salad, and marijuana. It's a fun episode where we get into some hilarious topics. Welcome to the Dear Friends Podcast! A write-in advice podcast for the musical minded. Featuring the real-life friends: Christi Esterle, Emily Clark, and Jesse “Jess” McAnally are here to take your questions and turn them, into brilliant nuggets of wisdom, giving anecdotes, personal experiences, and depths of humor, honesty, and heaping helpings of empathetic sincerity in a cynical world. Donate to Black Lives Matter here Write us a Question Here! Inspired by Someone Else's Problem Podcast by Delaney Peterson & Erin Cholakain. Social Media: Dear Friends on Twitter Dear Friends on Instagram Email us at dearfriendspodcast@gmail.com Jess Socials Jess on Twitter Jess on Instagram Jess on Youtube Jess's other Podcast Emily Socials Emily on Instagram Emily on Twitter Emily on Youtube Christi Socials Christi on Twitter Christi on Instagram Christi on Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, we dive into the complicated world of Parasocial relationships, the best Sondheim songs, and of course farting. You're going to love this episode, I just know it! Welcome to the Dear Friends Podcast! A write-in advice podcast for the musical minded. Featuring the real-life friends: Christi Esterle, Emily Clark, and Jesse “Jess” McAnally are here to take your questions and turn them, into brilliant nuggets of wisdom, giving anecdotes, personal experiences, and depths of humor, honesty, and heaping helpings of empathetic sincerity in a cynical world. Donate to Black Lives Matter here Write us a Question Here! Inspired by Someone Else's Problem Podcast by Delaney Peterson & Erin Cholakain. Social Media: Dear Friends on Twitter Dear Friends on Instagram Email us at dearfriendspodcast@gmail.com Check out this week's Spotify Playlist! Jess Socials Jess on Twitter Jess on Instagram Jess on Youtube Jess's other Podcast Emily Socials Emily on Instagram Emily on Twitter Emily on Youtube Christi Socials Christi on Twitter Christi on Instagram Christi on Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, we introduce ourselves, we dive into the world of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, we dive into Christmasses without family, and of course, we talk about a bunch of musical songs. You're going to LOVE it! Welcome to the Dear Friends Podcast! A write-in advice podcast for the musical minded. Featuring the real-life friends: Christi Esterle, Emily Clark, and Jesse “Jess” McAnally are here to take your questions and turn them, into brilliant nuggets of wisdom, giving anecdotes, personal experiences, and depths of humor, honesty, and heaping helpings of empathetic sincerity in a cynical world. Donate to Black Lives Matter here Write us a Question Here! Inspired by Someone Else's Problem Podcast by Delaney Peterson & Erin Cholakain. Social Media: Dear Friends on Twitter Dear Friends on Instagram Email us at dearfriendspodcast@gmail.com Listen to this week's Spotify Playlist Jess Socials Jess on Twitter Jess on Instagram Jess on Youtube Jess's other Podcast Emily Socials Emily on Instagram Emily on Twitter Emily on Youtube Christi Socials Christi on Twitter Christi on Instagram Christi on Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Dear Friends Podcast! A write-in advice podcast for the musical minded. Featuring the real-life friends: Christi Esterle, Emily Clark, and Jesse “Jess” McAnally are here to take your questions and turn them, into brilliant nuggets of wisdom, giving anecdotes, personal experiences, and depths of humor, honesty, and heaping helpings of empathetic sincerity in a cynical world. Donate to Black Lives Matter here Social Media: Dear Friends on Twitter Dear Friends on Instagram Email us at dearfriendspodcast@gmail.com Jess Socials Jess on Twitter Jess on Instagram Jess on Youtube Jess's other Podcast Emily Socials Emily on Instagram Emily on Twitter Emily on Youtube Christi Socials Christi on Twitter Christi on Instagram Christi on Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices