Podcast appearances and mentions of Cynthia Erivo

The follow-up to last year's hit Wicked has arrived! We all enjoyed the first movie starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. We went into part 2, Wicked For Good with high hopes and expectations. In this pod, we talk about what we liked, what we didn't, and whether you should see it. Happy Holidays and enjoy this last pod of 2025. We'll be back in January!Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Instagram: @confidently_podYouTube: @confidentlywrongpodcastWebsite: confidentlywrong.simplecast.comCredits:Hosted by: Wesley Nakamura, Brian Redondo, Savon JonesEdited by: Wesley NakamuraTheme Music: Implied Authority by Bass ElfLink: https://soundcloud.com/bass_elf_music

The Oscars are moving to YouTube in 2029, and the Roundtable gives its perspectives — and the pros and cons — on the surprise news. Also, we pay tribute to the late acting and directing legend Rob Reiner. Later, “Wicked For Good” star Cynthia Erivo talks about hanging up the broomstick and why this was the most challenging production of her career. And “Song Sung Blue” director Craig Brewer talks about making his latest film and carrying on John Singleton's legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Idag ska vi bege oss in i filmens och sagornas värld för att titta närmare på hur man klär sagofigurer för bästa effekt. Inte minst de häxlika. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. I fantasyfilmmusikalen ”Wicked”, och uppföljaren, ”Wicked: For Good” har man inte sparat på krutet, utan tittarna bombarderas med den ena extravaganta och färgsprakande utstyrseln efter den andra.Även de som inte sett filmerna har antagligen inte kunnat undgå att se de två huvudrollsinnehavarna, Ariana Grande och Cynthia Erivo, posera på bilder under olika PR-evenemang för filmerna. För de har varit spektakulärt klädda, eller utklädda. Alltid i plagg som anspelar på deras karaktärer i filmerna, så kallad ”method dressing”.Och den konsekventa stilen har gett resultat. Inte minst i form av ökat intresse för de modehus som står bakom deras olika klänningar – som Schiaparelli, Thom Browne, Ralph Lauren, Versace, Prada och Givenchy.Häxans stil är en look som formats, förändrats och återskapats sedan skrockens begynnelse. Sanna Nyström har arbetat som kostymdesigner i 20 år och har bra koll på karaktärsbyggande genom kläder.Den moderna häxan hör inte bara hemma i populärkulturen och fiktionens värld. Hella Nathorst-Böös är författare och fotograf – och häxa. Hon håller bland annat kurser, leder stadsvandringar och ceremonier, med en tydlig mission: att sprida kunskap och inspiration om magi, häxhistoria och läkeväxter.Häxan Elphaba i Wicked kan kännas igen på sina långa och häxlika naglar, även skådespelaren bakom rollen, Cynthia Erivo, har uppmärksammats i intervjuer, och på röda mattan, för sina –om ännu mer – spektakulära nagelkreationer. Vi pratar med nagelkonstnären Danielle Lundgren om de långa naglarnas status i samtiden.

I finally had the chance to have Frances Hannon on the show and yes, you have heard from her by now, but I know there are some tid-bits you will learn from our talk... perhaps you haven't learned about John Chu's bespokeiridescent blue for his horses...? How would you like to get your hands on that creation? And for those of you who aren't besieged with Wicked in your feed, this may be the first time you are learning about Frances' process working with Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, John Chu on this epic adventure of WICKED and WICKED:FOR GOOD. Get full access to Look Behind The Look at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe

Golden Globe nominee Cynthia Erivo joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to chat about her ‘Wicked: For Good' journey, whether she was really prepared for everything required of her physically for the role, filming the number ‘For Good' last-minute with Ariana Grande, the ‘sex cardigan,' and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng analyze some of the Oscar shortlists, and we remember filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner, who died tragically over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send Kevin a Text MessageIn this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz welcomes Jon M. Chu on the opening day of Wicked: For Good, a film that generated exciting audience reactions during test screenings. From his family's Chinese restaurant in Silicon Valley to directing one of the most anticipated musicals in Hollywood history, Jon's journey reveals how generosity, gratitude, and respect for storytelling shape extraordinary movies.The Most Explosive Audience Reaction Ever (00:29): Kevin describes how Wicked test screenings produced reactions unlike anything he'd experienced. The Risk of Adapting a Broadway Phenomenon (03:57): After 20 years of failed attempts by other directors, Jon wasn't sure he should take on Wicked. But Elphaba's lyrics, "something has changed within me," convinced him to take on the project.The House of Stories: A Silicon Valley Restaurant (18:40): Jon's family restaurant, Chef Chu's (now 56 years strong), became "a house of stories,” an intersection where customers shared beginnings and endings while Silicon Valley engineers dreamed of the future.The Spielberg Meeting and the Costume Chest Pitch (29:52): After creating a musical short, Steven Spielberg saw it and invited Jon to Dreamworks. Jon describes the hilarious pitch meeting that included a trunk full of costumes.Finding Cynthia and Ariana: No Chemistry Read Required (41:15): When casting Wicked, Jon was guided by the saying, "It's about the girls, stupid." Cynthia Erivo brought vulnerability and dignity to Elphaba, while Ariana Grande proved to be the perfect choice.The Fiyero Tree Nest: What Cinema Is All About (46:10): Jon breaks down every intentional choice in the intimate scene between Elphaba and Fiyero.What's Next: From Dr. Seuss to Britney Spears (52:59): Jon's upcoming slate includes Oh, The Places You'll Go!,Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the Britney Spears biopic based on The Woman in Me, and a live-action Hot Wheels movie.The Sacred Space of Movie Theaters (56:11): Jon delivers a passionate defense of theatrical exhibition, "You have to put your phone down, sit in the dark with strangers and live through someone else's eyes for two hours.”Jon Chu shows how great art can come from a foundation of gratitude, generosity received and given forward, and unwavering commitment to stories that challenge us to become who we want to be. Host: Kevin GoetzGuest: Jon ChuProducer: Kari CampanoWriters: Kevin Goetz, Darlene Hayman, and Kari CampanoAudio Engineer: Gary Forbes (DG Entertainment)For more information about Jon M. Chu:Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_M._ChuIMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0160840/Instagram: For more information about Kevin Goetz:- Website: www.KevinGoetz360.com- Audienceology Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Audience-ology/Kevin-Goetz/9781982186678- How to Score in Hollywood: https://www.amazon.com/How-Score-Hollywood-Secrets-Business/dp/198218986X/- Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Substack: @KevinGoetz360- LinkedIn @Kevin Goetz- Screen Engine/ASI Website: www.ScreenEngineASI.com

Chelsea and producer Kristina Lopez catch up on the hottest pop culture tidbits, including new Olivia Nuzzi updates, the latest Taylor Swift discourse, the unexpected success of Heated Rivalry, Lily Allen's special “Madeline” performance on “SNL,” Rosalía's stunning album “Lux,” Cynthia Erivo's recent book snafu, and why “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” has taken a noticeably darker turn. A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including references to sexual assault. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Show Notes: Olivia Nuzzi's “Jailbait” song Olivia Nuzzi Memoir Episode Part 1 Olivia Nuzzi Memoir Episode Part 2 Cheryl Hines Memoir Episode Why Doesn't America Read Anymore? (NPR) White Paper: Purpose and Audience (Purude University's Online Writing Lab) Taylor Swift's Last Album Sparked Bizarre Accusations of Nazism. It Was a Coordinated Attack (Rolling Stone) Taylor Swift  - ANATOMY OF A NARRATIVE How Online Narratives Spread, Escalate, & Reshape Cultural Perception (GUDEA Report) Twitter Hate Accounts Targeting Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex (White Paper by Bot Sentinel) Targeted Trolling and Trend Manipulation: How Organized Attacks on Amber Heard and Other Women Thrive on Twitter (White Paper on anti-Amber Heard campaigns on Twitter from Bot Sentinel) Are you in TikTok's cat niche? What 121,000 videos reveal. (Washington Post) America Last: How Fuentes's Coordinated Raids and Foreign Fake-Speech Networks Inflate His Influence (Network Contagion Research Institute & Rutgers University Social Perception Lab) Who Trolled Amber? - Episode 3 “Into the dark” Jordan Firstman Still Wants Gay People to Like Him (Vulture) ‘Heated Rivalry' Stars Respond to Jordan Firstman's Critique of Show's Sex Scenes: ‘Is There Only One Way to Have Authentic Gay Sex on TV?' (Variety) Lily Allen “Madeline” (SNL Performance with Dakota Johnson) Rosalía - Lux (Spotify) (Apple)  Rosalía & the evolving definition of Latinidad Why does Rosalía cause so much controversy? Sean Combs: The Reckoning (Netflix Documentary) A ‘Wicked' superfan uncovered a problem in Cynthia Erivo's memoir (Washington Post) Wicked Costume Designer Defends Elphaba's ‘Sex Cardigan' from Intimate Scene with Fiyero Uma Thurman: The Texas abortion law is a human rights crisis for American women (Washington Post) This Is Why Uma Thurman Is Angry (The New York Times) Where to find our guest Kristina Lopez: Instagram *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Quince  - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's Tarp Find is about an incredible moment of kindness at the Grammy Awards between Taylor Swift & Wicked star Cynthia Erivo. Programming Note: Nothing is changing with Andrew's weekly interview episodes. Andrew's interview episodes will continue to be in your podcast feed every Thursday morning again once Season 14 launches on January 8th. 

What happens when real friendship shows up on camera; bold, protective, and tender, and the internet can't decide whether to cheer or sneer? We take you inside the public bond between Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, from warm interview moments to a tense red carpet scare that sparked headlines, memes, and a tidal wave of comments. The story becomes a mirror: a culture that says women should support each other, then punishes the sight of that support when it looks unapologetically close.We unpack why visible affection between women draws suspicion, how maturity gets confused with emotional distance, and why a split-second act of protection can expose our own unmet needs. Along the way, we explore the difference between romantic safety and the distinct strength of platonic loyalty, the kind of ally who moves first without waiting for permission. You'll hear a candid look at hypocrisy online, the role of envy in our reactions, and the power of modeling solidarity in public without turning it into performance.If you've ever longed for a friend who reads your mind, finishes your thought, or stands in front when life surges, this conversation offers both language and a roadmap. We challenge the snark economy, argue for tenderness as a form of courage, and invite you to practice the gestures you want to receive: the check-in text, the steady hand, the quick defense when it counts. Listen, reflect, and share this one with the person who would leap for you, or the person you'd leap for. If the message resonates, follow the show, leave a rating, and tell me: what does real support look like in your life? *Watch the video of this podcast on Youtube 

Family, this week on Queer News Anna DeShawn continues to bring you the stories that matter most to our community. In top news, Trans Up Front Illinois received a big grant from Lady Gaga's foundation. In politics, we have a disappointing update on the U.S military ban. In culture and entertainment, Jason Collins shares that he has been diagnosed with stage four brain cancer, Cynthia Erivo makes Golden Globe history, and the Teen Vogue X GLAAD 20 under 20 list is out! Let's get into it. Want to support this podcast?

Josh is joined by Musical Theater Correspondents Katie Muniz and Maya Mosher to break down "Wicked: Ford Good." They discuss if the second film in as many years was smart in the ways it deviated from the second act of the play, if it was coherent in conveying the film's ties to the original Wizard of Oz story, the quality of the performances from Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and the rest of the cast compared to the 2024 film and much more!

Four times a year, Hot Date goes to the actual movies to bring you a film playing right now!  Vicky could not let the release of Wicked: For Good go by without discussing it so we bring you the continuing saga of Elphaba Thropp and Galinda Upland, Glinda the Good and The Wicked Witch of the West respectfully, of the Land of Oz.  Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Butero star along with Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum.  Also catch up on your hosts recently seen like Rental Family, Wake Up Dead Man: Knives Out, Zootopia 2, Caddo Lake, I Don't Understand You, Netflix series Adolescence, and NBC's DMV. Our socials:  hotdatepod.com FB:  Hot Date Podcast Twitter: @HotDate726 Insta:  hotdatepod

Meghan and Melisa review Jon M. Chu's film, WICKED: FOR GOOD, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Coming Attraction: MY SECRET SANTA Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? Apple  Spotify Subscribe to Don't Blame Me! Apple Spotify Call In for DBM - 310-694-0976 (3 minutes or less) Write In for DBM - meghanpodcast@gmail.com (300 words or less) DBM Submission Form Buy Our Merch https://crowdmade.com/collections/sister-sign Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/diamondmprint.productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a wild mix of culture, dedication, and true crime. We're breaking down the viral "quarter-zip movement" that's taken over TikTok and what it says about Gen Z's style and mindset . Then, we shift gears to the ultimate test of discipline: the physical and mental health benefits of marathon training. Is it the ultimate lifestyle upgrade?Stick around for our SPOILER review of "Wicked: For Good." Was splitting the Broadway hit into two movies a magical decision or a mercenary mistake? We'll discuss the stunning visuals, powerhouse performances from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, and why the film feels made for superfans.Finally, we analyze the disturbing and bizarre case of two North Texas men who were federally indicted for plotting to invade an island off Haiti. We look at the chilling details of their alleged plan to recruit a homeless militia and carry out horrific crimes.Business Inquiries DaDojoProduction@gmail.com Insta https://www.instagram.com/senseink/ Pod Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dadojocast/ Sports Page @IKINDAKNOWBALL

Catching up (01:27)Netflix/Warner Brothers merger (07:51) Justin Lin set to direct Hell Divers (34:19)Scarlett Johansson in The Batman sequel?!? (49:24)Quentin Tarantino controversy/ Kill Bill in Fortnite (55:14) Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa RIP (01:03:58)Ryan Stegman defends art (01:10:22)The Infernal Hulk #1 (01:20:57)Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande memes (01:28:12)Ending (01:35:25)

It's cold out there but warm in the hearts of your hosts Chris and Neil. First, after the intro, they venture back into earlier this year with Materalists- Celine Song's newest one with Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans. Then, after a news segment they talk the big sexy part 2 of Wicked with Wicked: For Good starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jeff Goldblum. Does Dakota Johnson make up for Madame Web? Is Wicked: For Good good enough? They give their opinion. If you want to hear it, listen, If not, tell them they're dumb. They don't care. Oh yeah , if you want a 100% free sticker (we even pay postage) send us a message! www.moviesthatdontsuck.net https://w2mnet.com/category/podcasts/movies-that-dont-suck-and-some-that-do www.patreon.com/moviesthatdontsuck https://www.bonfire.com/movies-that-dont-suck-and-some-that-do-logo/ FB: facebook.com/moviesthatdontsuckpodcast Bluesky: @moviesthatdontsuck.bsky.social Instagram: @MTDSpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@moviesthatdontsuckpodcast

It's cold out there but warm in the hearts of your hosts Chris and Neil. First, after the intro, they venture back into earlier this year with Materalists- Celine Song's newest one with Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans. Then, after a news segment they talk the big sexy part 2 of Wicked with Wicked: For Good starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jeff Goldblum. Does Dakota Johnson make up for Madame Web? Is Wicked: For Good good enough? They give their opinion. If you want to hear it, listen, If not, tell them they're dumb. They don't care. Oh yeah , if you want a 100% free sticker (we even pay postage) send us a message! www.moviesthatdontsuck.net https://w2mnet.com/category/podcasts/movies-that-dont-suck-and-some-that-do www.patreon.com/moviesthatdontsuck https://www.bonfire.com/movies-that-dont-suck-and-some-that-do-logo/ FB: facebook.com/moviesthatdontsuckpodcast Bluesky: @moviesthatdontsuck.bsky.social Instagram: @MTDSpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@moviesthatdontsuckpodcast

This week I caught up with Winnie Manyang, a Melbourne-based model and creator. We got into everything — from her journey with content to the weird energy between Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo on their press tour.We also talked about the sudden urge for Aussie women (especially our Black girlies) in their late 20s to pack up and move overseas, whether we should start being a little mean to men, and why pulling up to someone's house unannounced needs to end. We also dived into mother–daughter dynamics and the types of friends to look out for.This conversation went everywhere in the best way.FOLLOW THIS WEEK'S GUESTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/winnniy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@winniym

Last year's Wicked: Part One, despite its shortcomings, was bolstered by infectious energy, powerhouse performances, and bop-worthy songs. Can this year's followup, For Good, pull off the same magic trick again? Once again, our resident Wicked fan faces off with the two laymen of the podcast to review the second half of the hit adaptation.

Cynthia Erivo was honored at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival with the Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film, recognizing her impact on the industry. On the red carpet, KCSB's Emerson Good spoke with both Erivo and the director of Wicked, Jon M. Chu.

Nominations for the Golden Globe Awards 2026 are in - effectively kicking off a film awards season that will last until the Oscars in March. Leonardo DiCaprio film One Battle After Another has swept up with nine nominations, whilst Netflix drama series Adolescence and Hamnet actor Paul Mescal are among the other nominees.Other Hollywood heavyweights recognised for their work include Timothee Chalamet for Marty Supreme, Emma Stone for Bugonia, and George Clooney for Jay Kelly. But there was shock, as Wicked: For Good was snubbed from the category of Best Picture - Musical or Comedy - though leads Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo made history by being the first two actors from the same film to be consecutively nominated for their respective roles as Glinda and Elphaba.The Standard's Commissioning Editor and Culture Writer Vicky Jessop is here with the latest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En pleine promotion de Wicked 2 : For Good, Cynthia Erivo, qui joue Elphaba, se retrouve victime de misogynoir et est prise pour cible par une vague de moqueries virales sur X et TikTok. Mais le sujet de la misogynoir est loin d'être nouveau. Déjà en juillet 2023, l'organisme britannique Glitch, qui lutte contre la haine en ligne, a publié un rapport : The Digital Misogynoir Report. Celui-ci s'appuie sur l'analyse d'un million de messages postés sur différents réseaux sociaux et les résultats sont saisissants. 20% des contenus sont déshumanisants envers les femmes noires. D'où vient ce terme ? Comment se manifeste la misogynoire ? Quelles en sont les conséquences ? Écoutez la suite de cet épisode de "Maintenant vous savez". Un podcast Bababam Originals, écrit et réalisé par Maële Diallo. Première diffusion : août 2023 À écouter aussi : ⁠Comment combattre les micro-agressions ?⁠ ⁠ Qu'est-ce que le mouvement Black Lives Matter ?⁠ ⁠Qu'est-ce que le féminisme ? Retrouvez tous les épisodes de "Maintenant vous savez". Suivez Bababam sur Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for Part 2 of one of the biggest Complete Works events in history, where two of our subjects are in the same movie together! Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh both return to their roles from last year's WICKED as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and Madame Morrible alongside Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and more! It's time for us to talk about WICKED: FOR GOOD!

Phillip and Eric are back from their Thanksgiving hiatus to break down one of the hottest comics of the year, Absolute Batman by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta, one of the flagship titles of DC's Absolute line. They discuss Snyder's reimagining of billionaire Bruce Wayne as an angry and brutal middle-class engineer, the series influences from Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns and Year One, and Cynthia Erivo's tweets about black American culture.

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions, this week we talk about: Advent calendars, the discourse surrounding Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande on the Wicked press tour, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week!

EP.607The boys are back from their so called “holiday break,” and surprise, surprise chaos didn't take a vacation. Rumors are flying faster than private jets to Little St. James: whispers that Hillary and Bill Clinton might be splitting up. Apparently, Hillary's not thrilled to see Bill's name pop up in the Epstein files who knew?Meanwhile, over in La-La Land, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are… something. Friends? Lovers? A PR dream team? Nobody knows, but everyone's pretending they do. One thing's for sure Ariana's looking startlingly fragile, and the internet's collectively pretending not to notice.And speaking of transformations Jelly Roll's slimmed down faster than America's attention span. But now the question is: who's his audience? The tattooed, beer can crushing outlaws who saw themselves in him… or a newer, cleaner crowd that's into “reformed bad boy chic”? Losing weight might be the healthiest thing he's ever done career wise, maybe not.All that and more as the boys return in truly classic form: unfiltered, unbothered, and ready to offend anyone with Wi-Fi. Listen at your own risk.

Dre was high on adrenaline from headlining his toronto show, that he forgot he was supposed to edit this episode but we got him on track, hence why its a little late. This week we talk about Burna boy being in hot water, Cyntia Erivo being Demi Curious, asking your partner to be in a relationship in 2025 and more.Leave a comment or send us a Fam Mail HEREFollow the podcast - https://flow.page/backyardbantspodcastEmail - Thetalkativex@gmail.com(8:25) - Toronto Show Recap(16:45) - A couple of Strippers(23:38) - Burna Boy in Hot Water(31:07) - Cynthia Erivo x Ariana Grande(36:27) - The neighbor and the effort(41:28) - Basic Ugandan English(43:44) - Hali Ban Taliban(54:20) - Will you be by girlfriend?(1:20:26) - Dj beef !!!

It’s December, it’s cold af, and so we’re stuck in front of the TV. The Diddy doc got Rory and Mal in shock, and Mal wants to know what’s next once this chapter is over? Meg Thee Stallion makes a statement winning her lawsuit. You can’t be making sh*t up about people and getting away with it. Mal wants Demaris to explain what’s going on with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo ‘cause it doesn’t feel right. Plus, you won’t catch Rory and Mal swapping jerseys outside the club, and we give you our Spotify Wrapped. #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's 12.5.25 show Chidi joins us for Chidi's Tweets, new research about gas, Santa Con in Hayward is happening this weekend,  Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were in the Bay Area, Netflix is acquiring Warner Bros, major donation alert, Stanley Roberts returns to the Bay Area, we play our Chug Wheel game and more!

In this episode, Ryan reviews "Wicked: For Good" with the same crew as the review for "Wicked" Part 1 last year, Justin (from "Foolish Mortals and Happy Haunts"), Andy, and Michael Schwartz (previously of NextBestPicture). The gang describes how they experienced the film's interpretation of Act II of the source material, the acting from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the film's reaction from critics, and the film's Oscar potential. Ryan lists his top five favorite moments from "Wicked: For Good" and describes how Part 1 and "For Good" should be viewed as one complete movie and story. The Underrated Act II Ryan's Top Five Moments Critics Response Ariana and Cynthia The Flaws Scream 7 Trailer Thoughts Oscar Potential "One Battle After Another" Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS on Instagram, Facebook, and X. 

On this episode we review the new film Wicked: For Good starring Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey & more! We talk about how this film compares to the first movie, and if it's better or worse than Wicked. Before our review, we also chat about some celeb news including Hugh Jackman's relationship and Ellie Goulding's pregnancy. We also touch on some shows we are watching like The Paper, Death By Lightning and Selling the OC! Follow the show on social media!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow our YouTube Channel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastSilver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jared⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Katie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Be sure to rate and review the show wherever you listen!

Paul Tazewell is the award-winning costume designer behind the magical world of Wicked and Wicked: For Good. In this episode, Who What Wear Senior Fashion and Social Editor Tara Gonzalez sits down with Tazewell to celebrate the release of the highly anticipated finale of Elphaba and Glinda's story. He discusses all of the thoughtfully detailed costume choices and Easter eggs you might miss during your first viewing and shares his design process for some of the standout pieces from the movie, including Glinda's glamorous wedding dress and Dorothy's iconic crystal shoes. Plus, he tells us how it felt to make history as the first Black man to win an Oscar for Best Costume Design for his work in Wicked Part 1.Listen to Paul's episode on Wicked Part 1 here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gen Z is known for doing some pretty stupid stuff. Well, the newest thing coming from them is the lack of capitalization when writing stuff out.Thor comes back from paternity leave swinging! His first rant back takes on the weird stuff going on with the press tours following Wicked and Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.We know that Kevin's hotel stay in Home Alone 2 would cost a lot back then but how about if it were in today's economy? Well someone did the math and it's not good...

Thor is back and he brought us a good one! While acknowledging the risk of criticizing these two, Thor goes all in on Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo and how weird they have become since they started working on Wicked and watching their press tours

Paul Tazewell is the award-winning costume designer behind the magical world of Wicked and Wicked: For Good. In this episode, Who What Wear Senior Fashion and Social Editor Tara Gonzalez sits down with Tazewell to celebrate the release of the highly anticipated finale of Elphaba and Glinda's story. He discusses all of the thoughtfully detailed costume choices and Easter eggs you might miss during your first viewing and shares his design process for some of the standout pieces from the movie, including Glinda's glamorous wedding dress and Dorothy's iconic crystal shoes. Plus, he tells us how it felt to make history as the first Black man to win an Oscar for Best Costume Design for his work in Wicked Part 1.Listen to Paul's episode on Wicked Part 1 here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wicked's Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo explained their real relationship and it's confusing. RHOA's Kandi divorce may have included a shared girlfriend while Porsha hard launched her lesbian girlfriend. Rebel Wilson is in a crazy lawsuit with similarities to Blake vs. Justin. Secret Lives of Mormon Wives get peed on. A RHSLC's was arrested. PDiddy Doc is out and so much more! So Juicy! Enjoy! -Reverse hair loss with @iRestorelaser and unlock HUGE savings on the iRestore Elite with the code JUICY at https://www.irestore.com/JUICY !  -Take proactive care of your health and head to ⁠https://OPositiv.com/JUICYSCOOP⁠  or enter JUICYSCOOP at checkout for 25% off your first purchase.  -To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to https://NakedWines.com/JUICYSCOOP and use code JUICYSCOOP for both the CODE AND PASSWORD  -Don't miss NOBL's biggest Sale of the Year! Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for up to 58% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad  -Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at ⁠https://on.auraframes.com/JUICYSCOOP⁠. Promo Code JUICYSCOOP Subscribe to my new show Juicy Crimes!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/juicycrimes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stand Up Tickets and info: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heathermcdonald.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Subscribe to Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald and get extra juice on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/JuicyScoopPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/juicyscoop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the Juicy Scoop On YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JuicyScoop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop Juicy Scoop Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://juicyscoopshop.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Me on Social Media: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/heathermcdonald⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@heathermcdonald⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HeatherMcDonaldOfficial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Script Apart, we're off to see the wizards – the wonderful storytelling wizards, that is, behind the first ever musical we've covered on the show. In the early ‘00s, New York-born-and-raised playwright Winnie Holzman was, like the rest of the city, still reeling from the September 11 attacks that claimed 2977 lives. It wasn't just the attacks themselves that haunted her – it was the division they wrought too. Racial minorities – America's Muslim population, specifically – were scapegoated and othered. All of a sudden, a war stood on the horizon. And so, Winnie got to work with composer Stephen Schwartz on a musical that would subtly grapple with the skyrocketing racism of that moment. Soon, something Wicked was to come our way.Inspired by a book of the same name by author Gregory Maguire, Winnie and Stephen's Broadway extravaganza took one of the defining stories in cinematic history – the Wizard Of Oz – and invited audiences to look at it a little differently. What if the so-called Wicked Witch Of The West in that film – all green skin and shrill cackle – wasn't actually the terroristic threat that Dorothy and viewers thought her to be? What if there was a more tender truth to this woman, who lest we forget, in that 1939 movie, was just trying to retrieve the ruby slippers worn by her dead sister, crushed by Dorothy's house when it's transported via tornado to Oz? Chances are you know what happened next. Forbes Magazine estimates that 65m people have seen Wicked since it hit Broadway in 2003, quickly expanding around the globe. It's the fourth longest-running play in Broadway history. And now, it's a blockbuster smash too. Last year, Winnie's screen adaptation of the musical, written with my other guest today, Dana Fox, of Cruella fame, began its emerald takeover of movie theatres. That first film, simply titled Wicked and covering the first half of the stage play, was a smash. Now, Wicked For Good is here, bringing this tale to the end of its yellow brick road, and Winnie and Dana are full of emotion and reflection. In the spoiler conversation you're about to hear, they tell me about the strangeness of this movie arriving in this particular political moment. I don't know about you guys at home, but the sight in Wicked and Wicked For Good of marginalised groups – munchkins and animals – rounded up and forced from their homes in a year of ICE raids and anti-immigrant anger, struck a really heartbreaking chord for me. It's not all politics, though, I promise! We also get into the prisons of perception that Elphaba and Glinda, played by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande respectively, both exist in and have to break free of in this story. And you'll also hear the pair's reflections on the huge differences between this story about the Gregory Maguire original, which saw Elphaba join an underground terror cell. Script Apart is hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek. Follow us on Instagram, or email us on thescriptapartpodcast@gmail.com.To get ad-free episodes and exclusive content, join us on Patreon.Get coverage on your screenplay by visiting ScriptApart.com/coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beluga Sevruga! In this bonus D-Brief episode, Conor and Caroline are giving their thrillifying, (largely) unedited, frank analysis of 2025's box-office smash, Wicked: For Good. Go down the yellow brick road with them as they obsessulate over every detail that brought to life the emotional, epic conclusion of one of the most beloved musicals and formative books for our delightful duo. Grab your brooms and bubbles (and tissues) because it's time to be changed for good!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky, and TikTok for fun content and exciting new updates!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch the podcast!Join the Poor Unfortunate Fam, our private community for listeners who love the podcast and want to connect to keep the discussions going! On Discord | On FacebookIf you like what you're hearing, help us keep bringing you your favorite Disney content by making a donation to Poor Unfortunate Podcast today!*This podcast is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company.

Tim discusses Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo's disturbing physical appearance for the Wicked movies, what Thanksgiving in a divorced family is like, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy telling air travelers to 'dress nice', Kash Patel potentially losing his job, and why young people need to stop trying to live the lives they see on social media.  American Royalty Tour

Apparently in movie history, there are only 2 actors to have 3 Number 1 films in a year. This sounds crazy! So Movie Mike investigates to find out if that is actually true and breaks down what actors he thinks have had the single best year run in movies from his research. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Wicked: For Good. Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, she'll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself, and all of Oz, for good. Mike shares why he felt it could have been one movie, Arianda Grande and Cynthia Erivo difference in performances, how it compares to the Broadway musical but why he loves what the franchise has done for the movie theater experience. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about Super Mario Galaxy starring Chris Pratt and Anya Taylor-Joy. He shares why he thinks about the new voice actors joining the cast and where it ranks on his list of most anticipated video game movies and his favorite Super Mario games. New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're dancing through life with a wickedly good choreographer! Jenna and Kevin hang out with their pal, the exceptionally talented choreographer Christopher Scott! They discuss the joy of witnessing his journey from "Glee" to "So You Think You Can Dance" and the "Wicked" movies. They also learn the fun way he found out he was going to work on "Wicked," the emotions he felt watching Cynthia Erivo's audition, witnessing Jeff Goldblum becoming the Wizard in real time, Jonathan Bailey's take on Fiyero, which helped inspire some of the choreography, and seeing director Jon M. Chu build the world of Oz! Plus a deep dive into his creative process and inspiration for certain scenes, the dance break that didn't make it to the screen, and some fun memories from working on Glee! For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes clips, follow us on Instagram @andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod & TikTok @thatswhatyoureallymissed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megyn Kelly kicks off the Anaheim tour stop of "Megyn Kelly Live" with The Fifth Column hosts to talk about Marjorie Taylor Greene's abrupt resignation amid her feud with Trump, what happens when you get on the wrong side of Trump, the Trump-Mamdani bromance meeting at the White House, Mamdani's political skills, the falsity of politics, and more. Then Jillian Michaels joins to talk about the disaffected young white boys who came to Nick Fuentes because they were trashed by society and the left, the way Charlie Kirk showed the light to this demographic, the wokeness still infecting America's schools, the tide turning on the "trans" craze as even Joy Reid admits the truth, and more. Then Maureen Callahan joins to talk about Meghan Markle's absurd new splashy profile, the truth about her "11-year-old letter" story, the bizarre Wicked press tour between Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the "body positivity" movement coming to an end, and more. Cozy Earth: Luxury shouldn't be out of reach. Go to https://cozyearth.com/MEGYN for up to 40% off.First Liberty Institute: Explore why religious liberty is the first freedom tyrants target—and get your free copy of America's First Freedom at https://FirstLiberty.org/Megyn.Lean: Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com for 30% offFirecracker Farm: Visit https://firecracker.FARM & enter code MK at checkout for a special discount!  Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the release of Wicked: For Good, spectacle is back in theaters and back on the press circuit: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are again “holding space” along with each other's individual fingers and other quirks they picked up along the way. This is, apparently, how movies are promoted now. Guest: Michael Schulman, staff writer at The New Yorker and the author of Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the release of Wicked: For Good, spectacle is back in theaters and back on the press circuit: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are again “holding space” along with each other's individual fingers and other quirks they picked up along the way. This is, apparently, how movies are promoted now. Guest: Michael Schulman, staff writer at The New Yorker and the author of Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Something Wicked this way comes as Dana, Steve, and guest host Dan Kois gather round their proverbial cauldrons for an all-movie edition of the Gabfest. First up, of course, is Wicked: For Good the green/pink-hued conclusion to the alternative history of Oz. This sequel, which reunites Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as witch besties/mortal enemies, goes to surprisingly dark places. Next, they discuss Train Dreams, the contemplative and grandeur-filled adaptation of Denis Johnson's novella directed by Clint Bentley. Finally, they sit down for a long, rich conversation between friends in Peter Hujar's Day, a chamber piece by Ira Sachs about art, friendship, and how much can happen in a single day. In our bonus episode for Slate Plus subscribers, Julia hops on the call to continue our recap series of Pluribus. The hosts get into all the details of Pluribus episode 5 “Got Milk.” We're still taking submissions for our call-in show. If you've got a burning cultural question or topic you'd like our hosts to tackle, call and leave us a message at:  347-201-2397 Endorsements: Dan: Matching Minds with Sondheim by Barry Joseph, a whole book about Stephen Sondheim's love of puzzles. Steve: The jazz album Mal/4 by Mal Waldron Trio and Tim (Let it Bleed Edition) by the Replacements. Dana: The Broadway production of Waiting for Godot that reunites none other than Bill and Ted with stars Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter. Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com.  Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the release of Wicked: For Good, spectacle is back in theaters and back on the press circuit: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are again “holding space” along with each other's individual fingers and other quirks they picked up along the way. This is, apparently, how movies are promoted now. Guest: Michael Schulman, staff writer at The New Yorker and the author of Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Stiller talks about his new Apple TV+ documentary about his actor/comedian parents Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. In the ‘60s and ‘70s, they were famous as the comedy duo, Stiller and Meara. Ben talks about growing up in a showbiz family, where there was no separation between work and personal lives. Also, we hear from Cynthia Erivo. She stars in ‘Wicked: For Good,' reprising her role as Elphaba. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Wicked was a smash hit that earned Oscar nominations for Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo–but that was only the first half of the story. Wicked: For Good has more songs, more magic, more extravagant production design, and more belting. But can it match the impact and live up to the hype of the first film?Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopcultureLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

At last, the brilliant force of nature, Cynthia Erivo, joins us for a deeply personal, mind-blowing, and heart-swelling conversation about dignity and belonging. We discuss:  - How to survive betrayal and learn to fully trust again;  - How to build a circle of people who will always get on the broom with you;  - How Cynthia chooses and prepares for roles like Elphaba—and why she doesn't believe in method acting; and - How to find light, joy, and creativity in our darkest moments.  Hold onto your witch hats, Pod Squad. This conversation is a ride—and an offering. Enjoy.  About Cynthia:  Cynthia Erivo is a Grammy Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress, singer and producer. She burst onto West End and Broadway stages in THE COLOR PURPLE and has since taken the world by storm. Erivo most recently starred as Elphaba opposite Ariana Grande's Glinda in Part 1 of the record-breaking film adaptation of the hit musical WICKED. WICKED: For Good is being released THIS WEEK on November 21st. And Erivo's brand new book SIMPLY MORE is available today.   Follow We Can Do Hard Things on: Youtube — @wecandohardthingsshow   Instagram — @wecandohardthings TikTok — @wecandohardthingshow

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