This week's episode brings us to a discussion on SIX: THE MUSICAL. After not being in a Broadway theatre for 19 months, Jeff & Richie are finally back in the room where it happens. Tune in to this brand new episode where they discuss the new Broadway Smash SIX. Hear about what they loved, their favorite songs, and their overall verdict on the show. After you listen, let us know what you love about SIX over at out Instagram account - @halfhourpodcast*This podcast will include spoilers*Thanks ...
Oct 11, 2021•31 min•Ep. 30
This week's episode brings us to a discussion on the DEAR EVAN HANSEN 2021 Film. Discussed in this episode are the changes that went into this film from the original Broadway Production, as well as the similarities and differences observed. Richie and Jeff comment on the casting decisions they did (and maybe did not) care for, as well as what worked versus what they may have liked to have seen done differently on film. This is a conversation you will not want to miss*This podcast will include sp...
Oct 06, 2021•32 min•Ep. 29
In this episode of HALF HOUR, Jeff & Richie discuss the 74th Annual Tony Awards ceremony. Listen in as they discuss the new format, the winners and snubs, the performances, and so on. This is an episode you don't want to miss. *This podcast will include spoilers*Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review if you love our Theatre & Pop conversations. Follow us on Instagram: @halfhourpodcastVisit our website: www.twoworldsentertainmentllc.com Support the showIf you liked this episode, d...
Sep 27, 2021•30 min•Ep. 28
Today's episode kicks off the Fall 2021 season, as we converse about the latest Amazon Prime film Everybody's Talking About Jamie. From the original story and score, to its stellar cast and production design, Jeff and Richie dive deep into this fabulous film. Join them as they discuss how this piece is so perfect for all to see. "It's a hit"! *This podcast will include spoilers*Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review if you love our Theatre & Pop conversations. Follow us on Instagram:...
Sep 17, 2021•31 min•Ep. 27
In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie discuss:Schmigadoon! (Episode 6) and the Season Finale (Watch on AppleTV)RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 6 (Episode 9) and Ra'Jah O'HaraRuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 6 (Episode 10) and Silky GanacheNew Pop/Theatre Music Highlights (Playlist):Ben Platt "I wanna love you but I don't"Lizzo & Cardi B "Rumors"Iggy Azalea "Iam The Stripclub"*This podcast will include spoilers*Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review if you love our Theatre & Pop conve...
Aug 20, 2021•29 min•Ep. 26
In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie discuss:The careers of two of their favorites Barbra Streisand and Kelly Clarkson.Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review if you love our Theatre & Pop conversations. Follow us on Instagram: @halfhourpodcastVisit our website: www.twoworldsentertainmentllc.com Support the showIf you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review. Share your thoughts with us on this episode below:On Instagram: @halfhourpodcast...
Aug 13, 2021•33 min•Ep. 25
In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie discuss:Billie Eilish "Happier Than Ever" RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 6 (Episode 8) and Ginger Minj This Is Pop - "Hail Britpop" (Episode 5) (Watch on Netflix) Schmigadoon! (Episode 5) and Jane Krakoski (Watch on AppleTV)New Pop/Theatre Music Highlights (Playlist):Cynthia Erivio "Alive"Jordy "Till It Hurts"Bleachers "Stop Making This Hurt" Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga "I Get A Kick Out Of You"*This podcast will include spoilers*Thanks for listening! Plea...
Aug 06, 2021•33 min•Ep. 24
In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie discuss:Schmigadoon! (Episode 4) (Watch on AppleTV)This Is Pop - "Country Goes Pop" (Episode 4) (Watch on Netflix) Alek Sandar "Me, You, & The Moon" High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (Final)RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 6 (Episode 7)*This podcast will include spoilers*Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review if you love our Theatre & Pop conversations. Follow us on Instagram: @twoworldsent Visit our website: www.twoworldsentertainm...
Jul 30, 2021•32 min•Ep. 23
In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie discuss:Actors' Equity (Open Access Changes) Schmigadoon! (Episode 3) (Watch on AppleTV)RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 6 (Episode 6) This Is Pop - "Stockholm Syndrome" (Episode 3) (Watch on Netflix) Normani featuring Cardi B "Wild Side" Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow "Industry Baby"*This podcast will include spoilers*Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review if you love our Theatre & Pop conversations. Follow us on Instagram: @twoworldsent Visit our web...
Jul 23, 2021•32 min•Ep. 22
In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie discuss:This Is Pop - "Auto-Tune" (Episode 2) (Watch on Netflix) Rebecca Black "Worth It for the Feeling" ElyOtto "SugarCrash"Schmigadoon! (Episode 1 & 2) (Watch on AppleTV)RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 6 (Episode 5) *This podcast will include spoilers*Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review if you love our Theatre & Pop conversations. Follow us on Instagram: @twoworldsent Visit our website: www.twoworldsentertainmentllc.com Support the show...
Jul 16, 2021•31 min•Ep. 21
In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie discuss:Waitress (Musical) Revival + Sara Bareilles "She Used To Be Mine"Big Red Machine featuring Taylor Swift "Renegade" Music VideoThis Is Pop - "The Boys ll Men Effect" (Episode 1) (Watch on Netflix) Guys and Dolls (Remake Announcement) Genera+ion Season Finale (Watch on HBOMAX) RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 6 (Episode 4) *This podcast will include spoilers*Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review if you love our Theatre & Pop conversations. ...
Jul 09, 2021•33 min•Ep. 20
In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie discuss:Anthony Ramos "Lose My Mind" Music Video Ben Platt "Yoü and I" Music Video Ed Sheeran "Bad Habits" Music VIdeo Broadway Bares "Twerk At Home" Olivia Rodrigo "Sour Prom" YouTube Concert Schmigadoon! Trailer RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 6 (Episode 3) *This podcast will include spoilers*Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review if you love our Theatre & Pop conversations. Follow us on Instagram: @twoworldsent Visit our website: www.twoworlds...
Jul 02, 2021•32 min•Ep. 19
In this weeks "SCOOP", Jeff & Richie discuss Doja Cat's new music, reimagined Broadway by Jennifer Nettles, Britney Spears #FREEBRITNEY, and a new season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. Rapid Fire Topics:Chicken and Biscuits (Broadway) Scooter BraunBruce Springsteen Spice Girls WANNABE25 - EPThanks for listening! Please leave us a review if you love our Theatre & Pop conversations. Follow us on Instagram: @twoworldsent Visit our website: www.twoworldsentertainmentllc.com Support the sho...
Jun 25, 2021•31 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, Richie and Jeff dive into a discussion on the latest summer blockbuster film IN THE HEIGHTS, based on the Broadway Musical of the same name. Richie and Jeff discuss how the film relates to the original stage production, how this piece transformed for the modern day, and how this film sets the scene for the future of mega movie musicals. Support the showIf you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review. Share your thoughts with us on this ...
Jun 18, 2021•32 min•Ep. 17
In this weeks "SCOOP", Jeff & Richie discuss the Mega-Concert planned for NYC, the new PRIDE anthem from Tom Goss, Trevor: A New Musical, and the launching of Spatial Audio on Apple Music. Rapid Fire Topics:Jimmy FallonLorde Matilda Musical FilmKeshaThanks for listening! Please leave us a review if you love our Theatre & Pop conversations. Follow us on Instagram: @twoworldsent Visit our website: www.twoworldsentertainmentllc.com Support the showIf you liked this episode, don't forget to ...
Jun 11, 2021•32 min•Ep. 16
In this weeks "SCOOP", Jeff & Richie discuss Vincint taking the pop music scene, a new album coming from Barbra Streisand, the Grammy Awards announce new changes, and the Fosse famous "Dancin'" revival is announced. Rapid Fire Topics: "Once Upon A One More Time" The Kennedy Center Honors Adam Lambert "The Play That Goes Wrong" Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review if you love our Theatre & Pop conversations. Follow us on Instagram: @twoworldsent Visit our website: www.twoworldse...
Jun 04, 2021•30 min•Ep. 15
In this weeks "SCOOP", Jeff & Richie discuss the Tony Awards new broadcast format, Olivia Rodrigo's pop music domination, diversifying the Hadestown orchestra, and becoming a viral sensation on TikTok. Rapid Fire Topics:Ann Dowd LordeWinnie the PoohBTSThanks for listening! Please leave us a review if you love our Theatre & Pop conversations. Follow us on Instagram: @twoworldsent Visit our website: www.twoworldsentertainmentllc.com Support the showIf you liked this episode, don't forget t...
May 28, 2021•32 min•Ep. 14
In this weeks "SCOOP", Jeff & Richie discuss the brave soul of Billy Porter, Malia Civetz breaking into the pop scene, Ogunquit Playhouse and Pittsburgh CLO's outdoor summer theatre plans, and the debate on OnZoom Virtual Events.Rapid Fire Topics:Olivia Rodrigo - New Album Dear Evan Hansen - Movie TrailerRespect - Movie TrailerEverybody's Talking About Jamie - Movie Trailer Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review if you love our Theatre & Pop conversations. Follow us on Instagram:...
May 21, 2021•30 min•Ep. 13
In this weeks "SCOOP", Jeff & Richie discuss the reopening of BROADWAY, the new album from ALY & AJ, a new CINDERELLA heading to Amazon Prime, and ALLY BROOKE's experience in Fifth Harmony. *This podcast will include spoilers*Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review if you love our Theatre & Pop conversations. Follow us on Instagram: @twoworldsent Visit our website: www.twoworldsentertainmentllc.com Support the showIf you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to this po...
May 14, 2021•31 min•Ep. 12
In this weeks "SCOOP", Jeff & Richie discuss the reopening of BROADWAY, the return of MUSIC FESTIVALS, 'PASS OVER' the new play by Antoinette Nwandu, and the debut album 'IF I COULD MAKE IT GO QUIET' by Girl In Red . *This podcast will include spoilers*Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review if you love our Theatre & Pop conversations. Follow us on Instagram: @twoworldsent Visit our website: www.twoworldsentertainmentllc.com Support the showIf you liked this episode, don't forget ...
May 07, 2021•32 min•Ep. 11
How does a film created in 1937 create such a lasting impact on multiple generations for close to 100 years? A STAR IS BORN has been created into feature films 4 times (1937 GAYNOR, 1954 GARLAND, 1976 STREISAND and 2018 GAGA) and each one comes with its changes, recreations, and timeless story-telling. In this episode, Jeff and Richie dive into discussing all 4 feature films, including what changes worked, what may have not worked, and what carried throughout all 4 versions. A STAR IS BORN is co...
Feb 26, 2021•32 min•Ep. 10
The classic Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA is brought to life in this groundbreaking and magical 1997 made for TV special starring BRANDY and WHITNEY HOUSTON! Richie and Jeff discuss the history of this musical, how impactful this 1997 version has been on a new generation, and what the future of TV musicals may be! Ever since Disney released this version onto their streaming platform in February of 2021, hundreds of people around the world have fallen in love again with this modern classic...
Feb 19, 2021•30 min•Ep. 9
After the buzz of the latest NY Times Documentary episode “Framing Britney Spears”, Jeff and Richie sat down to discuss all things related to the latest news on the pop singer. Jeff and a Richie not only discuss the latest regarding the #freebritney movement, but also dive deeper into the singers past, her music, and how her career so far has evolved, changed and grown. What is in store for Britney Spears in the future? How has she broken new ground for future pop singers? How has media and the ...
Feb 12, 2021•32 min•Ep. 8
A Finalist for the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Heidi Schreck's brilliant American play WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME is the topic of this next podcast episode. Jeff and Richie dive deep into the meaning of the piece, why it was created for the theatre, and how the Constitution personally affects everyone. As does the play, our podcast also ends with the question "Should the Constitution be abolished or kept?"*This podcast will include spoilers*Thanks for listening! Please leave us a revie...
Jan 15, 2021•31 min•Ep. 7
From the Broadway stage, right into our living rooms, Disney+ brings the filmed stage production of Hamilton to audiences around the globe. In this episode, Jeff and Richie dive into the similarities and differences of seeing the original cast live on stage in 2016 vs. seeing them in this filmed version. Discussing favorite moments, and how groundbreaking this show is, Jeff and Richie take you on a journey through the piece and what it means to our society today.*This podcast will include spoile...
Jan 08, 2021•30 min•Ep. 6
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is the new 2020 Netflix film based on the stage play of the same name. This episode explores not only the history of the play and who Ma Rainey was in history, but also dives into the themes, plot and characterization of this moving work. Richie and Jeff discuss how moving the performances are in the film, as well as why creating the film production of this play is important in today’s society. *This podcast will include spoilers* Thanks for listening! Please leave us a ...
Dec 18, 2020•32 min•Ep. 5
Once a 2018 Broadway Production, THE PROM from Netflix and Ryan Murphy, adapts the Award winning Broadway Musical into a feature film, complete with Broadway and Film Stars. In this episode, Jeff and Richie explore the similarities and differences of the Broadway and new film adaption, while also highlighting the themes of the story, which include acceptance, diversity, love, and hope for the future.*This podcast will include spoilers*Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review if you love ou...
Dec 11, 2020•30 min•Ep. 4
With folklore being Taylor Swifts 8th Studio album (and pandemic project), Jeff and Richie dive deep into the songs, choices and meanings behind Taylor's latest creation. From both listening to the album, as well as viewing the new Disney+ film of the same name, Jeff and Richie discuss what works for them, how this latest project is one unlike any other, and how Taylor is just beginning to break ground in a new way for the future of the music industry.*This podcast will include spoilers*Thanks f...
Dec 04, 2020•32 min•Ep. 3
Today's episode kicks off the holiday season as we converse about the latest Netflix film Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey. From its original story and score, to its stellar cast and production design, Jeff and Richie dive deep into the joys and magic that this film provides for people of all ages! Join them as they discuss how this piece both fits in and stands out among the large catalogue of Holiday films, and how people for years to come may be returning to this modern classic.*This podcas...
Nov 27, 2020•32 min•Ep. 2
This conversation explores the similarities and differences between the 2018 Broadway Production and the 2020 Netflix Film of The Boys In The Band, both involving the same Director and Cast. Jeff & Richie dive into character, director choices, themes and overall thoughts on this latest piece of entertainment. Join them for a fun and creative discussion on how this piece spoke to them, and how triumphant it has been to the arts and LGTBQIA+ communities in American Theatre/Film History. *This ...
Nov 20, 2020•32 min•Ep. 1
