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It's the Greatest Show, Man!Mean GirlsSO FETCH! Please come sit with us for the end of Season 2 as we discuss the Mean Girls stage musical! Content warning: Emily didn't bleep the language as it pertains to lyrics of songs. (If you don't like that, maybe skip this one.) Everything else is censored as usual.This episode was recorded on November 26, 2024. (Yeah, yeah, it was supposed to come out in January. We've been busy. Sorry.)Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpodPatrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire:patrickduffymusic.comInstagramYouTubeWe'll be back for Season 3 later this year...2025-07-011h 38
It's the Greatest Show, Man!Once Upon a One More TimeOh baby, baby, have we got a show for you. This week, Emily and Brandtly are back to spill some tea about Britney...s music and its use in this "Crazy" musical, Once Upon a One More Time. Is it "Toxic" or were they screaming "Gimme More?" Either way, you can be sure that it is one hell of a "Circus!”Content warning: Emily didn't bleep the language as it pertains to titles of songs. (Mostly Work B*tch. If you don't like that, maybe skip this one.) Everything else is censored as usual.This ep...2025-04-181h 46
It's the Greatest Show, Man!Journey to BethlehemMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all (ahem, both) of us at It's the Greatest Show, Man! Our Christmas special is a little late, but we hope you still have some holiday spirit and will join us for our discussion of Journey to Bethlehem. Grab some hot cocoa, pull up Netflix, and enjoy some time away from your family! This episode was recorded on November 25th, 2024. Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpodPatrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire:patrickduffymusic.comInstagramYouTube2024-12-303h 03
It's the Greatest Show, Man!The Sound of MusicQuit twirling around the Alpine countryside and pay attention! This week, it's the timeless classic, The Sound of Music. Listen in as we discuss the merits of Rodgers and Hammerstein, the challenges of producing dark parts of history on stage, and how this is definitely not a holiday show (no matter what ABC Family told you). This episode was recorded on July 30, 2024. If you like our show, please give a us a rating and review and tell your friends about us! (Shout out to all our friends in State College who have been listening!)2024-12-063h 01
It's the Greatest Show, Man!Starlight ExpressBrace yourselves for the total train wreck that is Starlight Express! This week we cover the (inexplicably) beloved 80s mega-musical on roller skates and we think it's our best episode yet! If you like it, please give us a rating and review in your favorite podcast app.This episode was recorded on July 23, 2024.Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpodInstagramYouTubePatrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire:patrickduffymusic.comInstagramYouTube2024-11-222h 03
It's the Greatest Show, Man!Reefer MadnessWARNING: This episode contains mature content, particularly around drug use and violence. (Maybe skip this one, kids.) Listener discretion advised. This episode was recorded on July 9, 2024.Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpodInstagramTwitterYouTubePatrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire:patrickduffymusic.comInstagramYouTube2024-11-081h 59
It's the Greatest Show, Man!Mary PoppinsWe've taken a Jolly Holiday but now we're back with a brand new episode! Is this show Practically Perfect or Good for Nothing? Listen now to find out! This episode was recording on June 26, 2024.Rest in peace to our dream cast favorite and Broadway legend, Gavin Creel.Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpodInstagramTwitterYouTubePatrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire:patrickduffymusic.comInstagramYouTube2024-10-253h 03
It's the Greatest Show, Man!The Great American Trailer Park MusicalWelcome back, y'all! We have some strong opinions about this forgotten Off-Broadway piece. Was our time in Armadillo Acres the greatest or worst? Listen now!Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpodInstagramTwitterYouTubePatrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire:patrickduffymusic.comInstagramYouTube2024-09-272h 06
It's the Greatest Show, Man!BONUS: We React to Merrily We Roll Along at the Tony AwardsWe reacted to how Merrily did at the 2024 Tony Awards! (Let us know if we should have a watch party for the Merrily proshoot. Eeeeeee!)Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpodInstagramTwitterYouTubePatrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire:patrickduffymusic.comInstagramYouTube2024-09-2009 min
It's the Greatest Show, Man!Merrily We Roll AlongHere's to us! This week, your favorite old friends discuss Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along! Join us for our longest episode ever as we dig deep into this notorious flop-turned-hit and the impact it's had on the musical theatre world.That Sondheim Interview Emily Won't Stop Yapping About (YouTube)Tunick's Two Cents on Orchestrations (Playbill)Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpodInstagramTwitterYouTubePatrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire:patrickduffymusic.comInstagramYouTube2024-09-133h 28
It's the Greatest Show, Man!GreaseIt's Season 2 and Grease is the word! Join Emily and Brandtly as they discuss this classic American musical and whether it's the greatest (or worst) show, man! This episode was recorded on June 6, 2024,Disclaimer: a small portion of this episode is uncensored due to an academic discussion of lyrics. Listener discretion is advised.Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpodInstagramTwitterYouTubePatrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire:patrickduffymusic.comInstagramYouTube2024-08-302h 39
It's the Greatest Show, Man!Trailer 2We're back! Get ready for a brand new season of the musicals we love (and hate). We'll see you on August 30, 2024 for the official premiere of Season 2!Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpodInstagramTwitterYouTubeTheme song by Patrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire:patrickduffymusic.comInstagramYouTube2024-08-1602 min
It's the Greatest Show, Man!HadestownIt's the last episode of our first season! Please enjoy how obvious it is that we recorded Season 1 out of order. (This episode was recorded in June 2023.)Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpodInstagramTwitterYouTubePatrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire:patrickduffymusic.comInstagramYouTube2024-01-051h 33
It's the Greatest Show, Man!She Loves MeThis episode was recorded in August 2023.Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpodInstagramTwitterYouTubePatrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire:patrickduffymusic.comInstagramYouTube2023-12-222h 51
It's the Greatest Show, Man!BarnumThis episode was recorded in July 2023.Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpodInstagramTwitterYouTubePatrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire:patrickduffymusic.comInstagramYouTube2023-12-082h 18
It's the Greatest Show, Man!Baker StreetNOTE: We would like to respectfully acknowledge the passing of both Jerome Coopersmith and Inga Swenson shortly after the initial recording of this episode. We recognize their contributions to the creation of this show and our thoughts go out to their surviving family and friends.This episode was recorded in July 2023.Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpodInstagramTwitterYouTubePatrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire:patrickduffymusic.comInstagramYouTube2023-11-241h 37
It's the Greatest Show, Man!The Little MermaidThis episode was recorded in July 2023. Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpodInstagram (click to see what Emily texted Brandtly while recording)TwitterYouTubePatrick Duffy of ITGSM Theme Song fame:patrickduffymusic.comInstagramYouTube2023-11-172h 08
It's the Greatest Show, Man!Across the UniverseThis episode was recorded in June 2023..Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpodInstagramTwitterYouTubePatrick Duffy of ITGSM Theme Song fame:patrickduffymusic.comInstagramYouTube2023-10-271h 21
It's the Greatest Show, Man!Bat BoyDISCLAIMER: We're giving this episode an R rating for mature content. Kids, please skip this one.This episode was recorded in August 2022.Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpodInstagramTwitterYouTubePatrick Duffy of ITGSM Theme Song fame:patrickduffymusic.comInstagramYouTube2023-10-131h 16
It's the Greatest Show, Man!Big FishThis episode was recorded in August 2022.Find us all over social media @greatestshowpodInstagramTwitterYouTubeTheme song by Patrick Duffy:WebsiteInstagramYouTube2023-09-291h 25
It's the Greatest Show, Man!CompanyThis episode was recorded in July 2022.Find us all over social media @greatestshowpod Instagram Twitter YouTubeTheme song by Patrick Duffy: Website Instagram YouTube2023-09-151h 20
It's the Greatest Show, Man!Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatThis episode was recorded in July 2022.Find us all over social media @greatestshowpod Instagram Twitter YouTubeTheme song by Patrick Duffy: Website Instagram YouTubeJoseph's Meme Coat: https://twitter.com/JosephsMemecoat2023-09-011h 25
It's the Greatest Show, Man!TrailerThe new musical theatre podcast dedicated to your favorite shows and why they're great (and why they suck). Hosted by Emily Schiavone and Brandtly Wheeler. Episode 1 drops on September 1. 2023. Find us all over social media @greatestshowpod.2023-08-2803 min