DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell

Connor and Dylan are joined by Emmy Award-winner Jeff Hiller (Widow’s Bay, Somebody Somewhere). The twins are celebrating 7 years of podcasting alongside America’s Sweetheart Jeff Hiller. This stage and silver screen icon is about to star in The Exhibitionist, a one-person show at Soho Playhouse. This month, he’s reading excerpts of his new book at Joe’s Pub AND appearing on TV shows on literally every streamer. Power. Gay. Jeff spills on his stage experiences, including the time RuPaul’s laugh threw him off, excitement to star alongside his pal Rachel Dratch in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown at NYCC, and Broadway ambitions. When will Oh, Mary give him a call? Jeff dishes on his book Actress of a Certain Age, recommends some favorite celebrity memoirs, and reflects on the beautiful experience of playing Joel in Somebody Somewhere. We get into Jeff’s big night at the Emmys, gay representation, and his “Ring of Keys” connection. Of course we gag for Widow’s Bay, and Jeff spills tea about how his character in Widow’s Bay was supposed to die in season one, but instead he became a series regular. Stick around as we chat about East of Eden, In the Heights at NYCC, and The Great British Baking Show. This is a very special episode, full of giggles and genuine connection. We love Jeff Hiller! Who doesn’t?

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Dylan and Connor are joined by Kyle Selig & Zach Kennedy (The Guild of Ghostly Grounds: A Podcast About Paranormal Pursuits). BOO! Join us, if you dare, for a very special spooky edition of DRAMA. No tricks, just a treat this Halloween season as friend of the pod Kyle Selig returns alongside his cousin Zach Kennedy to thrill and chill us with all the tea about their own podcast. These creative cousins have launched their own podcast, The Guild of Ghostly Grounds, where they uncover heirlooms, ghost stories, family secrets, and more. Now here’s a “Cautionary Tale” (Mean Girls reference) for all you scaredy cats: this episode gets into some strange and unexplained topics and tales. Of course we mention You Can See Everything, American Horror Story’s flop 13th season, and even The Real Housewives of Orange County. It's time to cover your eyes and open your ears!

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Dylan and Connor are joined by Nick Blaemire (A Few Good Men, Soon). In this brand new episode, the twins reunite with their pal Nick on the pod. A true multi-hyphenate, Nick is currently starring in A Few Good Men at Lincoln Center Theater, while his new original musical Soon is running off-Broadway at the Loft at St. Luke’s Theatre. We cover it all, including the newly dropped cast recording of Soon, Nick’s grand return to Broadway, and his co-stars Bradley Whitford, Tom Blyth, and two-time DRAMA guest Krysta Rodriguez. We get into Nick’s other musical works, including Safety Not Guaranteed (starring Taylor Trensch), the upcoming August Rush stage show, and the beloved Glory Days. We get into the legacy of the piece and the Keen Company presentation starring Derek Klena, Colton Ryan, Jordan Dobson, and George Salazar. Jonathan Larson is discussed in depth, from tick, tick… boom to The Jonathan Larson Project. But wait, there’s more! We talk about Nick's run in Godspell (with Uzo Aduba, Hunter Parrish, and Celisse Henderson), Lilli Cooper’s Spring Awakening RETURN, the music of Phoebe Bridgers, and the acting of Robert Pattinson. Nick Blaemire is warm, wonderful, and truly one of our greats!

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Connor and Dylan are joined by Carl Man (Wicked, & Juliet). Put on your tight white pants and grab a jumper, because we’re kicking off the fall with the most swankified Broadway star in town: Carl Man. Currently starring as Fiyero in Wicked on Broadway, Carl crossed the pond after leading the West End and U.K. Tour productions. We get into New York living, exploring the city, being among West End Pals (hi Sam Tutty!), and what he misses most about London. Carl shares his history in Amateur Dramatics, fondness for Oliver and Miss Saigon, and playing Aladdin at Disneyland Hollywood Adventure. You’ll gag for chatter about the story of Carl being promoted to Fiyero full-time, having the most fun ever in & Juliet, and why he gets to keep his British accent as Fiyero. Pop culture lovers will live for our extensive talk about The Traitors, The White Lotus, and Lost. Carl raves about his Wicked castmates Keri René Fuller, Emma Flynn, and Danny Quadrino, and tells us what makes the current Broadway cast so special. You’ve got six months left to see him dance through life at the Gershwin. Don’t miss out!

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Dylan and Connor are joined by Sophia Anne Caruso (Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, Beetlejuice). The first treat of spooky season is having this star join us for DRAMA! Sophia is currently starring in the late Duncan Sheik’s final musical, while simultaneously releasing her debut hyperpop album: ON ECSTATIC. Busy! Woman! We dive into Sophia’s original music, touching upon: inspiration, collaborators, and pioneers of the genre SOPHIE and Björk. Trust we get the tea on the duet with Sophia’s partner Sky Lakota-Lynch, their love story, and respective experiences with Broadway fandoms. Nothing is off the table as we discuss the dangers of going viral and the double edged sword of being the “Dead Mom Girl” while building a multi-faceted career. This performer, writer, painter, person also touches on rocking her short red hairstyle and why she shed her platinum blonde look to embrace a new era. These three connect over a love for Duncan Sheik, stories from Grey House on Broadway, celebrity-driven productions, and the gaggy Jeremy O. Harris viral interview. Head over to The Night Egg at The Culture Club to see Sophia star in Duncan Sheik’s powerful final musical, Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen.

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