This week we bring you the Broadway and Pop music conversation featuring a pop music conversation on P!nk's ninth studio album TRUSTFALL, Caroline Polacheck's new album, and their thoughts on seeing TOVE LO and Slayyyter live. Then take a deep dive with them into Broadway's "Kimberly Akimbo." Our POP MUSIC DROP playlist has also been updated. Please follow the playlist here. Support the show If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review. Share your th...
Feb 17, 2023•31 min•Ep. 90
This week we bring you the Broadway and Pop music conversation featuring a deep dive into Broadway's "Between Riverside And Crazy " and "Pictures From Home". Plus a pop music conversation on Rebecca Black's debut album "Let Her Burn". Our POP MUSIC DROP playlist has also been updated. Please follow the playlist here. Support the show If 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: @halfho...
Feb 10, 2023•32 min•Ep. 89
This week we bring you the Broadway and Pop music conversation featuring a new pop album from Shania Twain, "Queen Of Me," and our predictions for winners at this year's Grammy Awards. We will also take a deep dive into Jinkx Monsoon in Chicago and our thoughts on the movie musical Matilda. Our POP MUSIC DROP playlist has also been updated. Please follow the playlist here. Support the show If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review. Share your thou...
Feb 03, 2023•33 min•Ep. 88
This week we bring you the Broadway and Pop music conversation featuring a deep dive into Manhattan Theatre Club's "The Collaboration". New pop albums: Sam Smith's "Gloria" and Ava Max's "Diamonds and Dancefloors" and lastly, the long-anticipated music video for Taylor Swift's "Lavender Haze." Our POP MUSIC DROP playlist has also been updated. Please follow the playlist here. Support the show If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review. Share your t...
Jan 27, 2023•32 min•Ep. 87
Happy 2023 everyone! New year, new episodes! We are excited to kick off the new season of Half Hour with a new look and format. Every week at 3pm ET on Friday, we will release our latest episode and highlight both Theatre and Pop topics of the week. This week we are featuring from Broadway: Ain't No Mo', Ohio State Murders, and Almost Famous, and from Pop Music: SZA. Support the show If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review. Share your thoughts w...
Jan 20, 2023•33 min•Ep. 86
Today's episode features a conversation on all Pop & Theatre entertainment we consumed in 2022. From Beyoncé to Taylor Swift, The Music Man to & Juliet, we give you rankings on some of our favorites. Please take a listen to hear what we think! We hope you enjoyed a fun year with us. 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: @halfhourpodcastOn TikTok: @halfhour...
Dec 26, 2022•33 min•Ep. 85
Today's episode features a conversation on the smash hit new musical "Some Like It Hot." Take a deep dive with Jeff and Richie as they discuss: The overall piece. What they liked and disliked in the show. And the changes from the movie to the stage. Does "Some Like It Hot" keep the movie-to-stage trend going? Please take a listen to hear what they think! 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...
Dec 16, 2022•33 min•Ep. 84
Today's episode features a conversation on the 3 one-person shows that graced the Broadway season this Fall. "Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man & The Pool," "Gabriel Byrne: Walking With Ghosts," and "A Christmas Carol" starring Jefferson Mays all brought a new level of storytelling to this broadway season. Jeff and Richie discuss each piece separately and then discuss how one-person shows hold up in large commercial Broadway Theaters. Will this be the start of more upcoming one-person shows to com...
Dec 09, 2022•31 min•Ep. 83
In this week's episode, Jeff & Richie discuss the chart-topping new musical & Juliet. & Juliet asks: What would happen next if Juliet didn't end it all over Romeo? Well, you'll have to see what happens at the show. Then dive deeper into the show with us as we also discuss the overall theme, likability, and legacy of the Max Martin music catalog since it is featured throughout the musical. We can't wait to hear what you think. Support the showIf you liked this episode, don't forget to...
Dec 02, 2022•35 min•Ep. 82
In this week's episode, Jeff & Richie discuss the 2022 Broadway revival of August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson." Samuel L. Jackson, Danielle Brooks, and John David Washington lead this haunting family drama at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Join us in this episode as we discuss plot points, character/actor performances, and how August Wilson's plays are timeless works in American theatre. Support the show If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review....
Nov 25, 2022•31 min•Ep. 81
This week's episode discusses one of our favorite genres, Holiday music. With the release of our new single, "Thank You, Santa" (Featuring Samantha Pauly) 11/18, along with upcoming "Christmas in Los Angeles" (featuring Kathryn Allison) 12/2 and "These Are the Special Times" (featuring Teddy Trice) 12/9, we sat down and discussed what REWORKED means to us. We also took a deep dive into the longevity of Holiday music every year and some of our favorite Holiday tunes from both the Broadway and Pop...
Nov 18, 2022•32 min•Ep. 80
In this week's episode, Jeff & Richie discuss the new Broadway musical KPOP. Coming in hot from the Off-Broadway production, KPOP launches at Circle in the Square. Tune in and hear what Jeff & Richie think about the overall show and how the performance compares to the K-pop industry. 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: @halfhourpodcastOn TikTok: @halfhou...
Nov 11, 2022•32 min•Ep. 79
Topdog/Underdog, the first Broadway Revival of Suzan-Lori Parks' Pulitzer Prize-winning Drama has arrived on Broadway. In this episode, Jeff and Richie discuss how impactful this play was 20 years ago and how meaningful it is 20 years later as well. From discussions on the superb acting of Corey Hawkins and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, to how the text resonates with audiences, Jeff and Richie take you on a journey through the piece to discover how this play resonates with audiences of today. Support t...
Nov 04, 2022•32 min•Ep. 78
Todays episode features a conversation on the latest Broadway Revival of 1776 from Roundabout Theatre Company. Jeff and Richie discuss what worked (and what didn’t work) with this latest production, and go into a deeper conversation on the future of revivals and how revivals are adapting to our current world.(Show was seen on Wednesday, October 19th, 2022) 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 th...
Oct 28, 2022•33 min•Ep. 77
In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie bring you an episode featuring: Taylor Swift and Carly Rae Jepsen. Take a dive with Jeff & Richie as they discuss Taylor's 10th studio album MIDNIGHTS and Carly's 6th studio album THE LONELIEST TIME. The conversation will feature overall thoughts on the album and what hype means in the current pop music industry. (Follow the POP PLAYLIST here). New Music of the week includes: (Follow the NEW ARTIST PICKS PLAYLIST here)Meghan Trainor - "Made You Look" ...
Oct 21, 2022•34 min•Ep. 76
In this episode, Jeff & Richie sit down and discuss the 2022 Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman". The acclaimed West End production makes its way to the Hudson Theatre and is starring Wendell Pierce and Sharon D Clarke. Tune in and hear Jeff & Richie's thoughts on the overall production, how a new twist on this show works in today's theatre, and a deep dive into Arthur Miller's works. (Show was seen on Monday, September 26th, 2022) Support the showIf you liked this ...
Oct 13, 2022•31 min•Ep. 75
In this latest episode, Jeff and Richie discuss the latest Broadway production of Tom Stoppard's new play LEOPOLDSTADT playing at the Longacre Theatre. Featuring a cast 30+ Actors, this chilling play takes Jeff & Richie's conversation to new levels as they discuss a difficult subject matter being portrayed on stage. This conversation includes thoughts on the play as a whole, as well as how important a play like this still is today. *This podcast will include spoilers*(Show was seen on Wednes...
Oct 07, 2022•33 min•Ep. 74
This latest episode features a second discussion about the 2022 Broadway Revival of FUNNY GIRL, this time starring LEA MICHELE in the leading role of Fanny Brice. Jeff and Richie take a trip back to the August Wilson Theater 5 months after seeing the original cast, and discuss what is different, what is the same, and how the change of one person in one role can really take a show in a different direction. This is an episode you will not want to miss!*This episode will include spoilers*(Show was ...
Sep 30, 2022•36 min•Ep. 73
In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie bring you an episode featuring: A spotlight on Rina Sawayama. Take a dive with Jeff & Richie as they discuss Rina's sophomore studio album Hold The Girl and Rina's overall artistry in the industry so far. Jeff & Richie then move the discussion over to KEY CHANGES in pop music, a conversation on the beauty of a KEY CHANGE and some of their favorites. (Follow the POP PLAYLIST here). New Music of the week include: (Follow the NEW ARTIST PICKS PLAYLIS...
Sep 23, 2022•34 min•Ep. 72
Today's episode focuses on the latest Broadway Play to hit the 2022-2023 Broadway season, COST OF LIVING. Presented through the Manhattan Theatre Club at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, COST OF LIVING looks at what care means to people and who cares for people in our modern world. Written by Martyna Majok and Directed by Jo Bonney, COST OF LIVING won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2018. Listen on, as Jeff and Richie dive into the complexity of the stories being told, and how we all want and/or ...
Sep 17, 2022•33 min•Ep. 71
In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie bring you an episode featuring: The 2022 SUMMER MUSIC RECAP. Take a dive with Jeff & Richie as they discuss Billboards official song of the summer and what their favorite songs, albums, and artists were this summer. Jeff & Richie then move the discussion over to PAST SUMMER HITS a conversation on the songs that once dominated the summer charts and what makes the perfect summer song. (Follow the POP PLAYLIST here). New Music of the week include: (F...
Sep 09, 2022•33 min•Ep. 70
In this latest episode, Richie and Jeff revisit THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA on Broadway! Take a listen as they discuss their thoughts on the show as a whole, why they think it is so popular, and if they think the show will ever close! Currently the longest running musical in Broadway History, this is an episode of HALF HOUR you will not want to miss!Share with us, your thoughts, on Phantom of the Opera on our Instagram and TikTok page. @halfhourpodcastThanks for listening! Please leave us a review ...
Aug 26, 2022•34 min•Ep. 69
In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie bring you an episode featuring: A spotlight on Lady Gaga. Take a dive with Jeff & Richie as they discuss Lady Gaga's sixth studio album Chromatica and her current tour The Chromatica Ball. Jeff & Richie then move the discussion over to POP MUSIC SAMPLES a conversation on the beauty of a sample in POP MUSIC. (Follow the POP PLAYLIST here). Tracks discussed include: Madonna - "Hung Up" / Abba - "Gimme!, Gimme!, Gimme!" Destiny's Child - "Bootyliciou...
Aug 19, 2022•32 min•Ep. 68
Netflix premieres its latest movie musical this summer with Jason Robert Brown’s 13: The Musical! Dive into this latest episode as Jeff and Richie discuss attending the special NYC screening of this hit film at the Paris Theater in NYC; along with their thoughts on the film, and why more stories like this should be told about the youth of today, (and played by the youth of today!)Share with us, your thoughts, on 13: The Musical on our Instagram and TikTok page. @halfhourpodcastThanks for listeni...
Aug 12, 2022•32 min•Ep. 67
In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie bring you an episode featuring: A spotlight on Lizzo and Beyoncé. Take a dive with Jeff & Richie as they discuss their new releases Special by Lizzo and Renaissance by Beyoncé. Jeff & Richie then move the discussion over to BROADWAY POP, a conversation on the the current trends happening with pop music in the Broadway space. (Follow the POP PLAYLIST here). Tracks discussed include: Dove Cameron - "Boyfriend" Reneé Rapp - "In The Kitchen"Cynthia Er...
Aug 05, 2022•34 min•Ep. 66
Based on the best selling novel, THE KITE RUNNER makes its Broadway debut this summer, following its successful West End Run. Jeff and Richie explore how this novel translates to the stage, and how a story and message like this really belongs on a Broadway stage today.Share with us, your thoughts, on The Kite Runner on our Instagram and TikTok page. @halfhourpodcastThanks for listening! Please leave us a review with what you think about the podcast. Follow us on Instagram: @halfhourpodcastFollow...
Jul 29, 2022•32 min•Ep. 65
In this weeks episode, we bring you the New York City Center ENCORES! Production of Into The Woods. Join Jeff & Richie as they discuss in detail their thoughts on the overall production, the star studded cast, and how important this show is still today. Share with us, your thoughts, on Into The Woods on our Instagram and TikTok page. @halfhourpodcast Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review with what you think about the podcast. Follow us on Instagram: @halfhourpodcast Follow us on Tik...
Jul 15, 2022•32 min•Ep. 64
In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie bring you an episode featuring: Charli XCX! Take a dive with Jeff & Richie into the world of Charli XCX as they have a casual conversion on her fifth studio album CRASH, what it means to be a Popstar in the industry, and her new single with Tiësto "Hot In It". Jeff & Richie then move the discussion over to HOUSE POP, a conversation on the influence of House Music in the current Pop Music space. (Follow the POP PLAYLIST here). Tracks discussed incl...
Jul 08, 2022•31 min•Ep. 63
It’s all about THE MINUTES in this latest episode! Written by Tracy Letts and Directed by Anna D. Shapiro, this Steppenwolf Production brings Jeff and Richie on a roller coaster ride of discussion! From the design elements, to the plot and of course that ending, we dive into the world of what this show means to our modern society and how this TONY-Nominated play really stands out as a lesson to all about what has come before us, and what will come after.Share with us, your thoughts, on The Minut...
Jul 01, 2022•35 min•Ep. 62
In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie bring you a PRIDE! episode featuring: MUNA and their self-titled third album MUNA. Take a dive with Jeff & Richie into the world of MUNA as they have a casual conversion on what it means to go from a major record label to an indie label, create music in the LGBTQ+ space, and see what they think MUNA's longevity in the industry is. Jeff & Richie then move the discussion over to DRAG POP, a conversation on Drag Queens that are owning the 2022 Drag P...
Jun 24, 2022•34 min•Ep. 61
