The Fletchcast

You are cordially invited to a recap of Floélle's 10 Year Wedding Anniversary Weekend Celebration. Please be advised that this episode contains off-key singing, champagne fraud, pecan pitching, and a whole bunch more! If you like what you hear, please SHARE, subscribe, and review! Instagram: @the_fletchcast Facebook: @thefletchcast Email us at thefletchcastpod@gmail.com -- we'd love to hear from you! Leave us a message about this episode, and we just might play it on air: https://anchor.fm/thefletchcast/message

This time on the Fletchcast, Alex sits down with Don Marrazzo. Don has served as an invaluable mentor to Alex and many, many people. His career in music began when he unexpectedly gained admission to the Curtis Institute of Music after high school, and since then, he's embarked on a purpose-driven journey to teach, nurture and mentor. His tenure as Director of Casting & Artistic Operations at Glimmerglass Opera (now The Glimmerglass Festival) was defined by a unique ability to scout talent and identify potential. PLUS Alex shares an update on his controversial passion for bringing coffee mugs into cars, and showcases the talents of a young aspiring voice actor. If you like what you hear, please SHARE, subscribe, and review! Instagram: @the_fletchcast Facebook: @thefletchcast Email us at thefletchcastpod@gmail.com -- we'd love to hear from you! Leave us a message about this episode, and we just might play it on air: https://anchor.fm/thefletchcast/message

The Fletchcast roars back from an inadvertent hiatus with the legendary Anne Ford-Coates (AFC). In addition to just being good peeps, AFC has had an amazing career as a hair and makeup designer. After decades of work in the opera world (starting when she was 16!), Anne added Broadway to her resume starting in 2015. Since then, she's been the Makeup and/or Hair Designer for shows like "On The Twentieth Century", "A Bronx Tale", "Oklahoma!", and yes, Disney's "Frozen." Pour yourself something tasty and kick back for a great conversation. If you like what you hear, please SHARE, subscribe, and review! Instagram: @the_fletchcast Facebook: @thefletchcast Email us at thefletchcastpod@gmail.com -- we'd love to hear from you! Leave us a message about this episode, and we just might play it on air: https://anchor.fm/thefletchcast/message

During a routine breast self-exam, Mandy Brown found a lump. Age 33, with no family history of breast cancer or abnormal genes, Mandy was diagnosed with stage 2A breast cancer in October, 2020. On today's Fletchcast, Mandy discusses her diagnosis and treatment journey, and how, in the face of immense challenges, she has continued to lift others up through her words, actions and initiatives. If you like what you hear, please SHARE, subscribe, and review! Instagram: @the_fletchcast Facebook: @thefletchcast Email us at thefletchcastpod@gmail.com -- we'd love to hear from you! Leave us a message about this episode, and we just might play it on air: https://anchor.fm/thefletchcast/message

David Moody joins Alex for a conversation about his life in music, always striving to do your best, and why sometimes, waking your kids up at 3 AM is good for them. PLUS Alex recaps a wild week on Taustin Lane with nary a drop of gasoline to be found and many a cicada exoskeleton underfoot. If you like what you hear, please SHARE, subscribe, and review! Instagram: @the_fletchcast Facebook: @thefletchcast Email us at thefletchcastpod@gmail.com -- we'd love to hear from you! Leave us a message about this episode, and we just might play it on air: https://anchor.fm/thefletchcast/message

Alex & Kristen talk mental health, favorite podcasts, and break down their beloved Bravo series Vanderpump Rules, Southern Charm and Summer House. PLUS Alex is confronted with a tequila shot (has alcohol been discussed on every episode so far?) and talks about his big travel weekend. If you like what you hear, please SHARE, subscribe, and review! Instagram: @the_fletchcast Facebook: @thefletchcast Email us at thefletchcastpod@gmail.com -- we'd love to hear from you! Leave us a message about this episode, and we just might play it on air: https://anchor.fm/thefletchcast/message

Emboldened by a general “I didn't hate it” reaction from the public, Alex presses forward to interview his most challenging guest yet: his spouse. Joélle Harvey discusses her early musical life, competing in beauty pageants, and her experience with vocal injuries and the stigma around them. PLUS Alex issues a long overdue apology to former intern Trevor “Trevsy” Kaplan-Newman, and checks in from western New York. If you like what you hear, please SHARE, subscribe, and review! Instagram: @the_fletchcast Facebook: @thefletchcast Email us at thefletchcastpod@gmail.com -- we'd love to hear from you! Leave us a message about this episode, and we just might play it on air: https://anchor.fm/thefletchcast/message

Mark Williams brings his burnished baritone to the Fletchcast for a conversation about lying on clarinet practice sheets, equity and community-building in the arts, mixology, and puppy-parenting. PLUS Alex offers a ranking of snacking cereals and a big reveal about his past. If you like what you hear, please SHARE, subscribe, and review! Instagram: @the_fletchcast Facebook: @thefletchcast Email us at thefletchcastpod@gmail.com -- we'd love to hear from you! Leave us a message about this episode, and we might just play it on air: https://anchor.fm/thefletchcast/message

In the inaugural episode, Alex welcomes PR guru and supermensch Michael Solomon. They talk about Michael's childhood in Texas, his unique and multifaceted career, and an unusual experience that changed Michael's life and how he looks at the world. PLUS, Alex rambles about coffee mugs in cars and previews episode 2 — available NOW! If you like what you hear, please SHARE, subscribe, and review! Instagram: @the_fletchcast Facebook: @thefletchcast Email us at thefletchcastpod@gmail.com -- we'd love to hear from you! Leave us a message about this episode, and we might just play it on air: https://anchor.fm/thefletchcast/message

Alex Fletcher hosts a mental staycation centered around human connection, laughter and levity. Instagram: @the_fletchcast Facebook: @thefletchcast Email us at thefletchcastpod@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!