Week 1 review and Week 2 preview Join April and Dom as they recap week 1 of the NFL season, and how they surprisingly both got their 'for sure' picks correct! There's discussion on the CGI panther in Carolina and the new games are back - with kind of new names - can you do better at home? Finally, a look ahead to week 2 and who could do well. Week 2 kicks off thursday night with the giants at Washington before the main slate as always Sunday at 6pm. Plus now you can find us as an individual podc...
Sep 15, 2021•39 min
Get ready to hear the music of Come From Away like never before! With an album of re-imagined covers from the bands and artists that inspired the musical’s beloved score, ‘Covers From Away’ is going to be a definite fan-favourite. Find out more in this week's #SpotlightOn ! Listen back to some of the other #SpotlightOn episodes mentioned in this podcast right here: Spotlight On... Come From Away: audioboom.com/7920389 Spotlight On... Schmigadoon: audioboom.com/7920385 Music credit: ‘Welcome to t...
Sep 12, 2021•7 min
We're back for a show covering two animated family films you can watch right now on Netflix, 'The Willoughbys' & 'The Mitchells vs. the Machines'. Also, with the 20th Anniversary of one of our absolute favourite films (and if you're anything like us, definitely one of your favourites too!) we couldn't help but talk about it so we chat about 2001's 'A Knight's Tale'. There's a lot of animated films out there to choose from and it's quite hard to separate some of the blander choices from the t...
Sep 08, 2021•49 min
Join April and Dom as they discuss off season news and injuries as well as previewing week 1. Also there's a few new games so see if you can do better at home, plus find out why Harry Kane has made it into the episode title!Week 1 kicks off thursday night/ friday morning at 1.20am and the full slate of games Sunday at 6pm as always (and as always a recommendation to watch REDZONE makes it into the show). Plus now you can find us as an individual podcast on apple podcasts and spotify just search ...
Sep 07, 2021•36 min
Wondering what it's like to go back to the theatre? Feeling a bit nervous? Or maybe just excited? Well, take a listen to this week's #SpotlightOn to find out exactly what it's like and hear more about the fabulous shows you can look forward to seeing here in Nottingham very soon! To find out what's on at the Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall , click here: trch.co.uk/whats-on...
Sep 05, 2021•11 min
This magical new musical is flying (quite literally) around the country and will soon be at a theatre near you! Take a listen to this week's #SpotlightOn to find out everything you need to know about Bedknobs and Broomsticks . Check out the full list of dates and venues here: bedknobsonstage.com/tour-dates And book your tickets for when it's in Nottingham right now: trch.co.uk/bedknobs-broomsticks-21 Want a taste of what to expect? Check out these production photos of the show on stage: whatsons...
Aug 29, 2021•7 min
Dom and Ciaran review the start of the season for both Notts County (GOOD) and Nottingham Forest (not so good). The boys go on debate Hughton's role at Forest and the East Midlands Derby!
Aug 28, 2021•30 min•Ep. 1
This Showtime cult classic is heading out on tour, so take a listen to this week's #SpotlightOn to find out how you can catch it at a theatre near you! Want a taste of the (utterly fabulous) music? Check out this playlist of the Original Cast Recording: youtube.com/BOOH And don't forget to book your tickets! Find all the relevant links, dates and venues here: batoutofhellmusical.com/uk-tour...
Aug 22, 2021•6 min
It’s been a big week for fans of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie ! Find out more in this week's #SpotlightOn ! Take a look at the latest trailer for the upcoming film version (out on 17th September): youtube.com/AXhpTZeG4eg See what songs will feature on the film’s soundtrack and get an early listen to one of the numbers: whatsonstage.com/ETAJ-movie-soundtrack And don’t forget to book your tickets to see the live show when it’s here in Nottingham next year: trch.co.uk/everybodys-talking-about-ja...
Aug 15, 2021•9 min
Come From Away is one of Showtime ’s favourite musicals – and it’ll soon be available to watch from the comfort of your own home! Take a listen to this week’s #SpotlightOn to find out more. Check out this trailer, courtesy of WhatsOnStage : youtube.com/5Imp0pEvA Music credit: Irene Sankoff & David Hein (‘Welcome To The Rock’, Come From Away – Original Broadway Cast Recording, 2017). Copyright: Molly Records LLC, under exclusive license to The Musical Company LLC. Distributed by Concord Music...
Aug 08, 2021•11 min
The BBC Proms are back for the summer and there are some incredible concerts set to come – including The Golden Age of Broadway which you can watch on BBC iPlayer now. Find out more in this episode of #SpotlightOn ! See what music is included in The Golden Age of Broadway here: bbc.co.uk/events/BroadwayProm And check out the whole summer programme for the BBC Proms to see what other incredible concerts might be of interest: bbc.co.uk/proms/calendar2021...
Aug 08, 2021•5 min
The cult favourite about America’s most famous outlaws is back for one night only, with the original Broadway stars too! Find out everything you need to know about Bonnie & Clyde in this #SpotlightOn ! Get your tickets booked here: lwtheatres.co.uk/bonnie-clyde-the-musical-in-concert Update: please note an extra date has been added for the concert, so you can now book tickets for Monday 17th & Tuesday 18th January 2022. And for a taste of the show’s music, check out the Original Broadway...
Aug 08, 2021•5 min
Ever wondered what it would be like to live in a movie musical? Well look no further! Find out everything you need to know about Apple TV+’s new musical TV show #Schmigadoon in this episode of #SpotlightOn ! Want a taste of the show? Check out this trailer . See behind the scenes and meet the cast here . And give the soundtrack a listen in this playlist . Still can’t make up your mind? Read WhatsOnStage ’s review here ....
Aug 08, 2021•23 min
The cast recording for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella is now here, with highlights taken from the brand new West End show and featuring some fabulous celebrity guest stars! Take a listen to this #SpotlightOn to find out more 🎭 Hear the new album for yourself right here Act 1: youtube.com/ALWCinderella_Act1 Act 2: youtube.com/ALWCinderella_Act2 And why not check out these glorious production shots too: whatsonstage.com/cinderella-first-look For further information on the show, including how to...
Aug 08, 2021•6 min
Alex, Benji and Dom discuss the other half of the Round of 16 fixtures.
Jul 05, 2021•33 min
Alex, Benji and Reece discuss the major stories of the Last 16.
Jul 05, 2021•32 min
This sensational and emotionally-charged play explores the life of the renowned singer Edith Piaf and features some of her most famous songs, including La Vie en Rose , Hymne à l’amour and Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien . It is playing live and in-person at the Nottingham Playhouse until the 17th July, but it will also be streamed online for one night only on Wednesday 14th July - and you do not want to miss it! Take a listen to this week's #SpotlightOn to find out more. To book tickets for the livest...
Jul 04, 2021•5 min
Alex Duke is joined by Cameron, April and Benji, to discuss a fascinating few days of sport. April and Cameron dissect another comfortable win for Max Verstappen at the Styrian Grand Prix, whilst Benji and Cameron discuss Novak Djokovic's slight scare in the Wimbledon first round. Alex also revisits the Rugby Premiership Final, and how Harlequins were able to undo the six-time consecutive finalists Exeter in an enthralling match.
Jul 02, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Get your flatmates round and break open the microwave popcorn for our streaming special! We're in the studio and over Skype for a lovely little episode on some films released to streaming over during lockdown: Palm Springs & Love and Monsters! We're also chatting about School of Rock & Do The Right Thing which you can watch right now on Netflix (as you absolutely should). Bill Murray & Andie MacDowell or Andy Samberg & Cristin Milioti? Who wins in the battle of the time-loop twos...
Jun 30, 2021•49 min
Conceived and written by New York Times best-selling novelist Jodi Picoult and playwright Timothy Allen McDonald, with music and lyrics from five different song-writing teams, Breathe is an unprecedented musical chronicling an unprecedented time. It's also available to stream online right now! Find out more in this week's #SpotlightOn ... For tickets head to: breathemusical.com Check out this trailer for a taste of the show: youtube.com/BreatheMusical Hear a sneak peek of one of my favourite son...
Jun 27, 2021•5 min
We're back with a fun one this week! We've got a rundown of the Oscars Ceremony & whether anybody in the Academy actually knows what they're doing and a trip back in the eons to the long distance 90s to chat about some of our favourites to get away from the awards fatigue! On this week's show: 'Titanic' deserves so much more respect than it gets and we should stop Tarantino from writing his own films just so he can do something as great as 'Jackie Brown' again. We're also stanning Brendan Fr...
Jun 23, 2021•52 min
Our very own Izzy Felton interviews Liam from Retro Video Club! They take about their music inspirations and their new single Cloud Nine!
Jun 21, 2021•16 min
The film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda 's incredible musical is out in cinemas now, but what do we think of it? Ella is here with everything you need to know: the pros, the cons, the highs, the lows - and whether In The Heights is really worth the fuss... Find out more in this week's #SpotlightOn ! For a little taste of the film, check out this extended opening: youtube.com/InTheHeights And to see Lin-Manuel Miranda's apology in relation to the colourism criticisms of the film, just click her...
Jun 20, 2021•17 min
For this final episode of the year I spoke to Salwa and Raissa who talked to me all about the diverse cultures of Somalia, Kenya and Rwanda. If you're ever thinking about travelling to any of these countries then give this episode a listen because it will want to make you go there even more!!
Jun 20, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 5
1988. Soho. His last night on earth. Based on a true story, Cruise follows Michael Spencer on what he thinks is his last night alive. Set against a backdrop of irresistible 80s music, we watch as he travels to his old haunts, says fond farewells, and prepares to leave the earth behind. Written and performed by Jack Holden , directed by Bronagh Lagan and featuring live music from John Elliott , Cruise is a celebration of queer culture that will make you laugh, make you cry, and which inspires us ...
Jun 13, 2021•4 min
MCC Theater ’s annual Miscast gala is one of the most exciting and unique events in town, as Broadway's biggest stars have a go at performing songs from roles they wouldn't traditionally be cast in. The gala may be virtual this year, but the performances are bigger and better than ever, so take a listen to this week's #SpotlightOn to find out more! To view all of the performances from Miscast 2021, click here: youtube.com/MISCAST21 And find out more about MCC Theater's work and the Miscast gala ...
Jun 06, 2021•5 min
Join Pavan and Ciaran for a LIVE episode of Chatting Like Champions! In this week's show, your two favourite pilots reflect on an engrossing Champions League Final and look ahead to a busy summer.
Jun 06, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Get ready for an all-star line up of West End shows performing live in celebration of theatres re-opening! You really don't want to miss it so take a listen to week's #SpotlightOn to find out more. The concert will broadcast for free on YouTube at 7pm on Sunday 6th June. Find the video here: youtube.com/8_3FoYTqVL8 And for more information about the show (and to see which musicals are involved) just head to: theshowmustgoonlive.com...
May 30, 2021•5 min
10 countries performed for your votes. Now the winner can be crowned. Ella is here with the full results for #URNivision2021 so take a listen now to find out who this year's champion is! The contestants: Spain - Zorro 'Baila Me' (Zorro - Original Cast Recording, 2008; composers: Gipsy Kings, John Cameron & Stephen Clark; label: First Night Records) Italy - Chess 'Nobody's Side' (Jessica Vosk - Wild and Free, 2018; composers: Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus & Tim Rice; label: Broadway Reco...
May 30, 2021•20 min
You thought the glib joke last episode about crossing a bridge with 70 mates wasn't serious, huh? In between some chat about weather related topics, there is finally some action in the final instalment of this series of Slap the Chicken. Woohoo!
May 26, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 7
