Episodes

Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Friends don’t lie, and neither do we when we say: this is a great episode. Jonathan Hogue ("Stranger Sings") stops by to talk about the suspicious Netflix series “Stranger Things,” what it takes to write a parody musical, and puppet sentience. Then, Josh Groban’s Greying Beard joins us to discuss all it brings to the famous performer’s plate.
00:00:00 - Hellos and Headlines
00:02:21 - Jonathan Hogue
00:21:16 - Josh Groban's Greying Beard is here!
00:33:24 - We play "Stranger Things or Strange Thing"
Jonathan Hogue: @jthogue2
Kendall Davis: @hahakendalldavis
Zach Raffio: @zachraffio
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The Broadway Beat Podcast is created, produced, and hosted by Zach Raffio. It is produced and engineered by HaleyJane Rose, with additional contributions by associate producer Edward Precht. The theme song is composed by JaKe Rose and sung by Patti Lupone.

Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
The wonderful Patti Murin (many, many princesses) joins the pod to talk daytime TV drink choices, showtime rituals, and to teach us a little something about laughter. Then, "The Search for Elle Woods" contestant Bekka stops by to discuss her time on the hit MTV competition. Plus, a round of the fan favorite game Ain’t Nothin’ Satiric About These Lyrics.
00:00:00 - Hello and headlines
00:01:56 - Patti Murin
00:21:30 - Bekka joins the pod
00:36:27 - We play "Ain't Nothin' Satiric About These Lyrics!"
Patti Murin: @pattimurin
Natalie Ortega: @nataliegraceortega
Zach Raffio: @zachraffio
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The Broadway Beat Podcast is created, produced, and hosted by Zach Raffio. It is produced and engineered by HaleyJane Rose, with additional contributions by associate producer Edward Precht. The theme song is composed by JaKe Rose and sung by Patti Lupone.

Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Fun! The extraordinary Dylan MarcAurele ("Pop Off, Michelangelo!") and Olivia Miller ("Bloody Mary LIVE!") join us to chat Real Housewives, parody musicals, wigs and more. Then, the one an only Bloody Mary stops by to discuss her triumphant live show, history’s untold tales, and peasants.
00:00:00 - Hello and headlines
00:02:36 - Dylan and Olivia
00:22:35 - Bloody Mary joins us!
00:36:22 - We play "'Real Housewives' Quote or Rejected 'Bad Cinderella' Tagline"
Dylan MarcAurele: @dylanmarcaurele
Olivia Miller: @thatoliviamiller / @bloodymaryliveshow
Zach Raffio: @zachraffio
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The Broadway Beat Podcast is created, produced, and hosted by Zach Raffio. It is produced and engineered by HaleyJane Rose, with additional contributions by associate producer Edward Precht. The theme song is composed by JaKe Rose and sung by Patti Lupone.

Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Andrew Kober ("Audra Gypsy," "The Queen of Versailles") joins this week’s ep (short for episode) to talk "Beetlejuice," his annual income, French hairstyles and more. Then, The Guy Who Didn’t Quite Get “Suffs” joins to discuss what he learned at the Tony-winning musical “Suffs."
00:00:00 - Hello and Headlines
00:02:41 - Andrew Kober
00:23:37 - The Guy Who Didn't Quite Get "Suffs"
00:38:02 - Can We Count to 20 Please!?
Andrew Kober: @andrewkober
Jennifer Haining: @itsraininghaining
Zach Raffio: @zachraffio
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The Broadway Beat Podcast is created, produced, and hosted by Zach Raffio. It is produced and engineered by HaleyJane Rose, with additional contributions by associate producer Edward Precht. The theme song is composed by JaKe Rose and sung by Patti Lupone.

Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
GOOGELLL ME! Steven Boyer ("Kimberly Akimbo," "Hand to God") joins us to discuss standup catchphrases, the NBC sitcom "Trial & Error," and the brand new Kimberly Akimbo video game. Then, Elphaba joins us to reveal a juicy detail omitted from "Wicked."
00:00:00 Hello and headlines
00:01:48 Steven Boyer
00:19:27 Elphaba is here!
00:34:53 The Government Issued Kimberly Akimbo Anagram Slam
Steven Boyer: @steveboyer5000
Rachael Burke: @rachael_burke
Zach Raffio: @zachraffio
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The Broadway Beat Podcast is created, produced, and hosted by Zach Raffio. It is produced and engineered by HaleyJane Rose, with additional contributions by associate producer Edward Precht. The theme song is composed by JaKe Rose and sung by Patti Lupone.

Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
It’s opening night! The wonderful Joe Iconis ("Be More Chill," "The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical") joins our very first episode to discuss haunted scripts, Joe’s death in “Waitress,” and Hunter S. Thompson blowin’ things up. Then, lounge singer Analise Ivories stops by to discuss music, martinis, and being trapped on top of a piano. Finally, porn playwright Neil Semen lifts the curtain behind such master(batory)pieces as "The Odd Cumple," "Laughter on the 69th Floor," and more.
00:00:00 What is this podcast?
00:01:19 Broadway news this week
00:23:01 Analise Ivories, lounge singer
00:32:30 Neil Semen, porn playwright
00:44:05 Everybody’s favorite game: ”Be More Chill or Be Less Chill”
Joe Iconis: @mrjoeiconis
HaleyJane Rose: @haleyisfamous
Edward Precht: @pertoltprecht
Zach Raffio: @zachraffio
Follow the Broadway Beat on:
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TikTok: @thebroadwaybeat
thebroadwaybeat.com
The Broadway Beat Podcast is created, produced, and hosted by Zach Raffio. It is produced and engineered by HaleyJane Rose, with additional contributions by associate producer Edward Precht. The theme song is composed by JaKe Rose and sung by Patti Lupone.