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Nods & PopsEpisode 166: Theatre LoversThis week, we're catching up on a LOT of theatre (again). We went to The Talented Mr Ripley & The Shiralee at Sydney Theatre Company, Orlando & Meow Meow's The Red Shoes at Belvoir St Theatre, True West at Ensemble Theatre, The Addams Family at Teatro Theatre, Chicken In A Biscuit at Old Fitz Theatre, The Witches Of Eastwick at Hayes Theatre, Calamity Jane at Sydney Opera House, Shirley Valentine at Theatre Royal & The Pajama Game at The Foundry Theatre.Want to support the show? Hit the follow button so you don’t miss an episode, leave us a ra...
2025-11-221h 10Nods & PopsEpisode 165: We Know It Quite IneptlyThis week, the buzz is all about the passing of Diane Keaton, The Greatest Showman Musical, Noah Mullins' West End debut, 13 Going On 30 Musical, Paddington The Musical, Casey Donovan's national tour, Beetlejuice coming to Brisbane, Prima Facie starring Matilda Ridgeway, Only Murders In The Building & Nobody Wants This renewed, Selena Gomez' wedding, G-Flip & Chrishell winning Halloween, the latest on Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni, Kim K on Call Her Daddy podcast, the song of the moment & our clip of the week. Phew! At the theatre, we went to Phar Lap at the Hayes Theatre & The Lovers at Theatre Royal...
2025-11-111h 27Nods & PopsEpisode 164: Love Is DeadThis week, the buzz is all about Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban. At the theatre, we went to Rent at Sydney Opera House & Menopause: The Musical at the State Theatre. On the small screen we’ve been watching The Assassin on Stan. On the big screen we saw Inter Alia. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get an update on two previous trials - Karen Read & Bryan Kohberger.Want to support the show? Hit the follow button so you don’t miss an episode, leave us a rating or a review and join our community on Patreo...
2025-10-171h 15Nods & PopsEpisode 163: Cut The Fat Somewhere ElseThis week, the buzz is all about the Emmy Awards, the Wicked: For Good movie trailer, Beetlejuice, Little Shop of Horrors, The Babysitters Club & our other fave podcast, Good Hang with Amy Poehler. At the theatre, we went to Bright Star at the Hayes Theatre & How To Plot A Hit In Two Days at Ensemble Theatre. On the small screen we’ve been watching The Hunting Wives on Stan & Unknown Number: The High School Catfish on Netflix. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get an update on the Menendez Brothers appeal & get the verdict in the Cardi B tr...
2025-10-031h 22Nods & PopsEpisode 162: The Fun AuntThis week, the buzz is all about Aunty Ellen on Tipping Point, Survivor: Australia vs The World, the diabolical Cluedo casting, Yve Blake's new show Mackenzie and the trailers for Wuthering Heights & Die My Love. At the theatre, we went to Kimberly Akimbo at Arts Centre Melbourne & Beetlejuice at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne. On the small screen we’ve been watching Happy Face on Prime Video. On the big screen, we saw The Roses. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get the verdict in the mushroom murder trial, we check in on CrimeCon & we learn about the...
2025-09-251h 29Nods & PopsEpisode 161: All The TheatreThis week, we're catching up on a LOT of theatre. We went to The 39 Steps at Sydney Opera House, Emerald City, Primary Trust & The Half-Life Of Marie Curie at Ensemble Theatre, Once On This Island, Tristan & Isolde and Silver Tongue at Hayes Theatre, Grief Is The Thing With Feathers & The Spare Room at Belvoir St Theatre, Circle Mirror Transformation at Sydney Theatre Company, Prima Facie at Carriageworks, Cats at Theatre Royal, Eureka Day at Seymour Centre & Annie at Capitol Theatre.Want to support the show? Hit the follow button so you don’t miss an episode, leave us...
2025-09-191h 17Nods & PopsEpisode 160: Our Forever JesusPamela Anderson & Liam Neeson, Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce, Elise McCann & Andy Karl. Jesus Christ Superstar. Waitress, Heathers & My Brilliant Career. Roslyn Packer Theatre upgrade. DMV, The Savant, The Girlfriend & The Paper. SNL. Anniversary, Swiped, Ella McKay, Good Fortune & After The Hunt. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner we talk about the explosive Bryan Kohberger sentencing hearing.Want to support the show? Hit the follow button so you don’t miss an episode, leave us a rating or a review and join our community on Patreon. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok and head to o...
2025-09-121h 00Nods & PopsEpisode 159: I Wanna Be In The MonotonyThis week, the buzz is all about Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl, Waiting for Godot on Broadway (with Keanu!), the death of actor Michael Madsen & first trailer for Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey. At the theatre, we went to The Lover & The Dumb Waiter at Ensemble Theatre & Mary Jane at the Old Fitz. On the small screen we’ve been watching The Better Sister & Babygirl, both on Prime Video. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner we learn about the Preppy Party murder trial.Want to support the show? Hit the follow button so you don’...
2025-07-271h 18Nods & PopsEpisode 158: She’s Just So Casually A Bit NutsThis week, the buzz is all about Bachelor Girl, Squid Game Universe, Jamie Lloyd takes on The Wizard Of Oz, Jonathan La Paglia dumped from Australian Survivor, Tarzan The Musical, Samantha Jade is Pretty Woman & Building The Band. At the theatre, we went to Happy Days at Sydney Theatre Company & Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown at Hayes Theatre. On the small screen we’ve been watching Good American Family on Disney+ & Kinda Pregnant on Netflix. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner we get big news on the Bryan Kohberger trial.Want to support the...
2025-07-121h 21Nods & PopsEpisode 157: My Old Friend Darren CrissThis week, it's a super-sized buzz featuring all the moments from Cynthia Erivo's Tony Awards, our final visits to Titanique, Choose Your Own Musical Adventure with Queenie van de Zandt, The Lovers cast announcement, Evita previews on the West End, Katy Perry's Lifetimes tour, an update on the Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni battle and all the easter eggs in the Wicked: For Good trailer. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get the verdict in the Karen Read trial.Want to support the show? Hit the follow button so you don’t miss an episode, leave us a...
2025-07-041h 04Nods & PopsEpisode 156: Shots FiredThis week, the buzz is all about Patti LuPone & Audra McDonald, Variety Actors on Actors, The 39 Steps, The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping, Martha Stewart & Snoop Dogg, Suzy Miller's new play Inter Alia & the Hugh Jackman & Deborra-Lee Furness split. At the theatre, we went to Les Miserables The Arena Spectacular at the ICC & In The Next Room...Or The Vibrator Play at the New Theatre. On the small screen we’ve been watching Sirens on Netflix & Another Simple Favour on Prime Video. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we do a mini deep dive on the Karen Read...
2025-06-131h 23Nods & PopsEpisode 155: One Of These People Is Not Like The OthersThis week we're back for another bumper episode with our friend, the hilarious Scott Gainsburg. The buzz is all about the trailer for All's Fair, Bridgerton, Wild Things, Wicked: For Good, Deadwood returning with Virginia Gay, Reese Witherspoon & Harlen Coben, MJ The Musical on Sunrise, Cynthia Erivo in both Dracula & Prima Facie, Megan Mullally & Nick Offerman coming for Vivid & our favourite couple, Meryl & Marty. At the theatre, we went to The Wrong Gods at Belvoir & And Then There Were None at the Theatre Royal. On the small screen we’ve been watching The Four Seasons on Netflix & The Apprentice on...
2025-05-222h 05Nods & PopsEpisode 154: Even If The Show Was Amazing, I'd Be Going HomeThis week, the buzz is all about The Lovers, the Tony noms, Variety's Actors on Actors Broadway edition, Blake Lively at the Time 100 gala & the real life Conclave. At the theatre, we went to The Producers at the Hayes Theatre & Big Girls Don't Cry at Belvoir Theatre. On the small screen we’ve been watching Black Mirror on Netflix & G20 on Prime Video. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get the verdict in the Lori Daybell trial & hear all about the Karen Read - the retrial of the century.Want to support the show? Hit the...
2025-05-081h 38Nods & PopsEpisode 154: [Title]Want to support the show? Hit the follow button so you don’t miss an episode, leave us a rating or a review and join our community on Patreon. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok and head to our website where you can email us your viewing suggestions.
2025-05-051h 40Nods & PopsEpisode 153: What Kind Of Length Are You Talking About?This week, the buzz is all about Lady Gaga at Coachella, the Death Becomes Her Cast Recording, Ghosts Australia, SNL UK, the trailers for And Just Like That Season 3 & Four Seasons, Blake Lively on the Time 100 list, the all-female Monday morning space mission & the funniest story you'll see this year: Where Is Bed? At the theatre, we went to Fighting at the New Theatre & The Glass Menagerie at Ensemble Theatre. On the small screen we’ve been watching Dying For Sex on Disney Plus & Heretic on streaming. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get an update on the...
2025-04-241h 25Nods & PopsEpisode 152: You Really Put It In The StratosphereThis week, the buzz is all about the Olivier Awards, the Back To The Future Australian cast announcement, the Gaga tour confirmation we've all been waiting for & we preview Coachella. At the theatre, we went to Bloom at Sydney Theatre Company & Annie at the Capitol Theatre. On the small screen we’ve been watching The White Lotus on Binge (now Max) & Holland on Prime Video. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get an update on the Doomsday Mom trial & the Menendez Brothers court appeal.Want to support the show? Hit the follow button so you don’...
2025-04-171h 33Nods & PopsEpisode 151: This Performance Is A Piece Of ArtThis week, the buzz is all about Wicked: For Good at CinemaCon, The White Lotus cast, Lady Gaga on SNL, the Hadestown proposal, Robert Irwin for Bonds & Cynthia Erivo at the GLAAD Awards. At the theatre, we went to MJ: The Musical at Sydney Lyric Theatre & Aria at Ensemble Theatre. On the small screen we’ve been watching Adolescence on Netflix. On the big screen we saw Juror #2. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get an update on the Bryan Kohberger case, the Karen Read trial & the new Toxic Roommate murder trial.Want to support the...
2025-04-101h 31Nods & PopsEpisode 150: Just Plain ThirstyThis week, the buzz is all about The Oscars - that start, the host, the fashion & of course the winners. At the theatre, we went to The Pirates of Penzance at the Hayes Theatre & Song Of First Desire at Belvoir St Theatre. On the small screen we’ve been watching Running Point & Back In Action, both on Netflix. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get an update on the Bryan Kohberger case.Want to support the show? Hit the follow button so you don’t miss an episode, leave us a rating or a review and jo...
2025-03-131h 19Nods & PopsEpisode 149: A Dainty Nosey RingThis week, the buzz is all about SNL 50, the trailer for A Simple Favor 2 & some quickies (including the moment where we butcher The White Lotus theme song). At the theatre, we went to Hadestown at the Theatre Royal. On the small screen we’ve been watching Apple Cider Vinegar on Netflix. On the big screen we saw Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy & Conclave. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get an update on Luigi Mangione & the Karen Read trial.Want to support the show? Hit the follow button so you don’t miss an episod...
2025-03-071h 39Nods & PopsEpisode 148: Academy Awards PredictionsHe's back! We couldn't do this very special Oscars prediction episode without our friend Scott Gainsburg. This week, the buzz is all about the BAFTAs & the SAG Awards - how much did those results affect our choices? Then we work our way through the big six categories - Best Actor, Actress, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Director & Best Picture - and share who we think was robbed of a nomination, who should win & who will win. Want to support the show? Hit the follow button so you don’t miss an episode, leave us a rating or a rev...
2025-02-281h 08Nods & PopsEpisode 147: It's All Sort Of, Whatever, A Bit SexyThis week, the buzz is all about awards season - The Grammys, the AACTAs & Critics Choice Awards - plus this Wicked trend (obsessed). At the theatre, we went to Peter & The Starcatcher at the Capitol Theatre & 4000 Miles at Sydney Theatre Company. On the small screen we’ve been watching new Aussie comedy Optics & Netflix movie Carry-On. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get an update on the upcoming Bryan Kohberger trial.Want to support the show? Hit the follow button so you don’t miss an episode, leave us a rating or a review and join o...
2025-02-201h 15Nods & PopsEpisode 146: Do You Think Anyone Would See The Sequel?This week, the buzz is all about the latest in the Blake Lively v. Jason Baldoni legal battle, we break down the Oscar nominations, we countdown to 50 years of SNL & we touch on the resurgence of Spencer & Heidi Pratt amid the LA wildfires. At the theatre, we went to A Model Murder at Sydney Festival & Wuthering Heights at Roslyn Packer Theatre. On the small screen we’ve been watching Missing You on Netflix. On the big screen we watched Better Man. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get an update on the Karen Read trial.Want...
2025-02-111h 21Nods & PopsEpisode 145: Awards Movie Preview EditionWe're thrilled to welcome back our friend Scott Gainsburg for this very special episode where we preview the movies wracking up awards nominations! The buzz is all about the Golden Globe winners & the rescheduled dates for all the upcoming awards ceremonies. On the big screen, we watched Anora, Emilia Pérez, A Real Pain, The Room Next Door & Sing Sing.Want to support the show? Hit the follow button so you don’t miss an episode, leave us a rating or a review and join our community on Patreon. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Tik...
2025-01-232h 00Nods & PopsEpisode 144: We Watched It AllThis week we countdown our top 5 musicals, plays, TV shows & movies of 2024. Listen now & find out what made our list!Want to support the show? Hit the follow button so you don’t miss an episode, leave us a rating or a review and join our community on Patreon. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok and head to our website where you can email us your viewing suggestions.
2025-01-161h 18Nods & PopsEpisode 143: She Just Has An Angelistic VoiceThis week, the buzz is all about the Blake Lively v. Jason Baldoni legal battle, Variety's Actors on Actors series & the Critics Choice Awards noms. At the theatre, we went to Sydney Theatre Company's Dear Evan Hansen & Belvoir Theatre's August: Osage County. On the small screen we’ve been watching A Man on the Inside on Netflix & My Old Ass on Prime Video. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get an update on the Sydney Powell case & delve into the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.Want to support the show? Hit the follow button so y...
2025-01-091h 23Nods & PopsEpisode 142: She Just Eludes GreatnessThis week, the buzz is all about A (Very) Musical Christmas, MJ The Musical, Wicked at home & Patti LuPone at Sunset Blvd. At the theatre, we went to Elf & Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. On the small screen we’ve been watching Only Murders In The Building on Disney+ & Wolfs on Apple TV+. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we check in on the Black Swan murder trial & Boyfriend in the Suitcase Trial.Want to support the show? Hit the follow button so you don’t miss an episode, leave us a rating or a review and join o...
2025-01-031h 23Nods & PopsEpisode 141: The Wicked Movie EditionWe're holding space (a whole episode in fact) for this very special Wicked edition - because a film this epic deserves its own dedicated episode. (Also, as our editor pointed out, we have so much to say on this subject that this ep is almost as long as the film itself without any additional segments!)This week, the buzz is all about Sarah talking Wicked on ABC NewsRadio, Gladiator II jumping on the Wicked bandwagon on SNL, the infamous Wicked "Holding Space" interview plus the iconic interview about the interview & the Golden Globe nominations (including four for...
2024-12-132h 18Nods & PopsEpisode 140: It Was So Nostalgic & Yet FreshThis week, the buzz is all about Michael Cassel Group's A (Very) Musical Christmas. Melanie Tait's new play A Model Murder on sale, Conan O'Brien announced as host of the Oscars & we break down the legal drama plaguing Sean "Diddy" Combs*. At the theatre, we went to the opening nights of Jesus Christ Superstar (watch a taster here) & Six The Musical. On the small screen we’ve been watching Monsters: The Lyle & Erik Menendez Story* & Woman of the Hour, both on Netflix. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we check in on the Boyfriend in the Suitcase Trial, the...
2024-11-281h 36Nods & PopsEpisode 139: The Buzziest BuzzSorry for the delay! We're doing things a bit differently this week because there's so much buzz to catch up on! The Wicked Premieres: Tune in to Sentimental Men & the Emsolation podcasts then check out the cast socials, especially Cynthia Erivo, who features some excellent interview snippets in her Reels. The reviews are in for Sunset Blvd. on Broadway, The Devil Wears Prada has opened on the West End, the 13 Going on 30 musical (or Suddenly 30 if you're in Australia) will hit theatres in 2025 & The Book of Mormon Australia new tour cast has been revealed. Couple alerts: Hugh...
2024-11-2155 minNods & PopsEpisode 138: This Is All Happening Too FastThis week we have a very special guest joining us to discuss all things pop culture: Scott Gainsburg! The buzz is all about the Hadestown Australian cast reveal, the Sydney opening of Dear Evan Hansen & the death of One Direction member Liam Payne. At the theatre, we went to Titanique. On the small screen we’ve been watching It's A Sin on Stan. On the big screen we saw The Substance. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we hear the latest on the Boyfriend in the Suitcase Trial.Want to support the show? Hit the follow butt...
2024-10-251h 54Nods & PopsEpisode 137: I Think I'll Say This Off The CuspThis week, the buzz is all about the Hollywood friendships we're loving: Lily Collins & Ashley Park and Patti LuPone & Aubrey Plaza, Hayden Panettiere and we react to the Disclaimer & Babygirl trailers. At the theatre, we went to Unplanned Melodies - Musical Multiverse, Gospo Collective & The Fig Tree. On the small screen we’ve been watching Nobody Wants This on Netflix & Killer Heat on Prime Video. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we check in on the Boyfriend in the Suitcase Trial & get an update on the Alec Baldwin Rust case.Want to support the show? Hit the...
2024-10-101h 28Nods & PopsEpisode 136: I'm Scared Of Writing Things That Aren't FunnyThis week, the buzz is all about the Emmy Awards, Anna Delvey, Rebel Wilson's big month, Nicole Scherzinger's Broadway debut & the sad passing of Gavin Creel & Maggie Smith. At the theatre, we went to The Queen's Nanny at Ensemble Theatre & we were thrilled to talk to playwright Melanie Tait. On the small screen we’ve been watching Emily In Paris & The Union on Netflix. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we hear about the Deadly Daughter Murder Trial & we preview the Boyfriend in the Suitcase Trial.Want to support the show? Hit the follow button so you...
2024-10-031h 29Nods & PopsEpisode 135: I'm Sure It's Just A BlimpThis week, the buzz is all about Rachel Zoe's divorce, William & Kate's Hollywood short film, new musicals Why Am I So Single? & Clueless, the passing of legendary performer James Earl Jones & we preview the Emmy Awards. At the theatre, we went to two of the biggest shows in town: Sunset Boulevard at Sydney Opera House & Sister Act at the Capitol Theatre. On the small screen we’ve been watching The Perfect Couple of Netflix. On the big screen we watched Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we learn about the TikTok star murder trial & get an upda...
2024-09-281h 34Nods & PopsEpisode 134: The Movie BuckThis week, the buzz is all about our Hamilton lottery win, Siegfried & Roy: The Unauthorised Opera, the new Wicked movie trailer, the renewal of Only Murders In The Building, Anna Delvey (and her ankle bracelet) on Dancing With Stars & Justin Bieber's baby baby baby. At the theatre, we went to The Turn Of The Screw at the Hayes Theatre & Gaslight at Roslyn Packer Theatre. On the small screen we’ve been watching The Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance Of Sherri Papini on Disney Plus (if you want to skip the spoilers, jump ahead to 1.01.08 when we get past the sh...
2024-09-131h 19Nods & PopsEpisode 133: What A PairThis week, the buzz is all about the many, many announcements at Disney's D23, all the drama between Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni, the long-speculated Bennifer divorce announcement & Sarah's favourite rumour of the week. At the theatre, we went to The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-time at Belvoir & Uncle Vanya at Ensemble Theatre. On the small screen we’ve been watching My Lady Jane on Prime Video. On the big screen we saw the movie of the moment: It Ends With Us. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get an update on the trial you can...
2024-09-051h 29Nods & PopsEpisode 132: I Know This Is A Lame Question, But What Does Sustained Mean?This week, the buzz is all about the theatre & some trailers that got us excited: Six, Hamilton, The Queen's Nanny, Titanique, Dear Evan Hansen, Hadestown & Annie plus the upcoming Uglies, All's Fair & The Good Half. At the theatre, we went to The Woman In Black at the Seymour Centre. On the small screen we’ve been watching Dirty Pop on Netflix, Presumed Innocent on Apple TV+ & Mother Of The Bride also on Netflix. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get an update on the trial you can't look away from & hear about the bizarre new trial boyfriend in t...
2024-08-2848 minNods & PopsEpisode 131: You're Not Gonna Mess With The FormulaThis week, the buzz is all about Snoop Dogg at the Olympics, the iconic trio of Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds & Hugh Jackman, the latest on Bennifer, plus we preview the new seasons of The Last Of Us, The White Lotus & Squid Game. At the theatre, we went to In The Heights at Sydney Opera House & Little Women at the Hayes Theatre. On the small screen we’ve been watching Fake on Paramount Plus & Hit Man on Netflix. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get an update on three trials: the Rust case, the Black Swan case & the Appl...
2024-08-231h 02Nods & PopsEpisode 130: It's Not Horrendous, But In Some Ways It IsThis week, the buzz is all about the Hayes Theatre Festival of New Work, the upcoming seasons of Bridgerton, And Just Like That & Euphoria, The Olympics opening ceremony, the Deadpool premiere and a couples update on Sofia & Joe and Bennifer. At the theatre, we went to Sunset Strip at the New Theatre. On the small screen we’ve been watching Eric on Netflix & Mother's Instinct on Prime Video. On the big screen, we saw Deadpool & Wolverine. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get the lowdown on a new case - The Black Swan murder trial.Want...
2024-08-011h 08Nods & PopsEpisode 129: Spoiler Alert - At One Point He Became NakedThis week, the buzz is all about the Emmy nominations, the poop at Goop, an update on Joe Manganiello & Sofia Vergara's breakup, Jonathon Groff's new musical, The Lovers Original Cast Recording, the loss of Shannen Doherty & Bob Newhart & the latest on Bennifer. At the theatre, we went to Cost Of Living at Sydney Theatre Company. On the small screen we’ve been watching Simone Biles: Rising on Netflix & Anyone But You on Prime Video. On the big screen, we saw Twisters. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get an update on four cases: Alec Baldwin, Bryan Kohberger, Kare...
2024-07-251h 27Nods & PopsEpisode 128: Can We Do Minus Zero Nods?This week, the buzz is all about Gypsy Rose Blanchard's surprise pregnancy, the latest on Bennifer, Hadestown casting, Sunset Boulevard's woes, our experience at the final Australian performance of & Juliet, the controversy surrounding Rebel's Wilson's film The Deb & our very first blind item. At the theatre, we went to Master Class at Ensemble Theatre. On the small screen we’ve been watching Deadloch on Prime Video, Dark Matter on Apple TV+ & A Family Affair. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we do a deep dive on the unexpected ending to the Alec Baldwin trial.Want to supp...
2024-07-181h 26Nods & PopsEpisode 127: That's Me On A Saturday NightThis week, the buzz is all about the Beckhams sliding back into their wedding outfits, Ellen DeGeneres cancelling tour dates, Australian casting news for Dear Evan Hansen & Jesus Christ Superstar, two very different cabarets - Blue: The Songs of Joni Mitchell & Bernie Dieter's Club Kabarett plus the latest on Bennifer. At the theatre, we went to Death Of A Salesman & Dracula. On the small screen we’ve been watching Colin From Accounts Season 2 on Binge & I Am: Celine Dion on Prime Video. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get an update on the trial you can't look away...
2024-07-111h 09Nods & PopsEpisode 126: The Storylines Are Cuckoo-CrazyThis week, the buzz is all about the Tony Awards, Idina Menzel returning to Broadway in Redwood, Smash The Musical, real-life Baby Reindeer Martha suing Netflix & Justin Timberlake's arrest. At the theatre, we went to the Opening Night of Chicago & watched American Signs. On the small screen we’ve been watching Palm Royale on Apple TV+. On the big screen, we watched Inside Out 2. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get the lowdown on the trial you cannot look away from.Want to support the show? Hit the follow button so you don’t miss an epi...
2024-07-041h 15Nods & PopsEpisode 125: Do They Just Get Exponentially Hotter?This week, the buzz is all about Em Rusciano's interview with Jemma Rix on her Emsolation podcast, Kala Gare in My Brilliant Career, Catherine Laga‘aia in the live action Moana, our night with Queen Patti Lupone & we get the latest on Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez. At the theatre, we watched Ulster American at Sydney Theatre Company. On the small screen we’ve been watching Bridgerton & Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, both on Netflix. On the big screen, we watched Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we check in on Gypsy Rose Blanchard & previe...
2024-06-271h 29Nods & PopsEpisode 124: Final Destination The MusicalThis week, the buzz is all about Jemma Rix returning to Wicked after a nine year hiatus, the latest on Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez, Hadestown coming to Australia, Sunset Boulevard's Melbourne opening, Audra McDonald in Gypsy, Dolly Parton's newly announced bio-musical, new reality show The Baldwins & Sarah's trip to see Amy Poehler featuring a sneak peek of Inside Out 2. At the theatre, we watched Switzerland at Ensemble Theatre & Ride The Cyclone at the Hayes Theatre. On the small screen we’ve been watching Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal & Atlas, both on Netflix. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we f...
2024-06-131h 19Nods & PopsEpisode 123: Well That's A Huge No NoThis week, the buzz begins with a Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez update, then we talk about Kelly Rowland at Cannes, the full trailer for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, filming Season 3 of And Just Like That & the trailer for the new doco I Am: Celine Dion. At the theatre, we watched The Great Divide at Ensemble. On the small screen we’ve been watching Hollywood Con Queen on Apple TV+. On the big screen we watched The Idea Of You & Women Talking*, both on Prime Video. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get the latest on the Chad Daybell trial....
2024-05-3057 minNods & PopsEpisode 122: We Did Not Come To See The Drunk Audience Singing KaraokeThis week, the buzz is all about Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez, the full Wicked movie trailer, the Six Australian cast announcement, the new production of Frankenstein and our night at That Other Art Fair & Lola's Piano Bar. At the theatre, we watched Parade at the Seymour Centre. On the small screen we’ve been watching A Friend Of The Family on 7 Plus & Abducted In Plain Sight on Netflix. On the big screen we saw Challengers & If. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we catch up on the Chad Daybell trial and the long-running Bryan Kohberger case.Want...
2024-05-231h 07Nods & PopsEpisode 121: She Thought It Was Such An Innocent CommentThis week, the buzz is all about the Met Gala, Audra McDonald in Concert, the trailers for new movies Twisters & Trap and a heap of upcoming TV release dates. At the theatre, we watched Tell Me On A Sunday at the Hayes. On the small screen we’ve been watching Baby Reindeer on Netflix. On the big screen we saw Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire & The Fall Guy. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we catch up on the Chad Daybell trial.Want to support the show? Hit the follow button so you don’t miss an episode, leave...
2024-05-161h 02Nods & PopsEpisode 120: I Missed That Cause I Was AsleepThis week, the buzz is all about Bridgerton in Bowral, Saturday Night Live, Bethenny Frankel's Just B Divorced pod & the launch of the Pyrmont Festival. At the theatre, we watched Outhouse Theatre Company's A Case For The Existence Of God & Sydney Theatre Company's The President. On the small screen we’ve been watching Boy Swallows Universe & My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, both on Netflix. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get the verdict in the Rust movie trial & get an update on Chad Daybell.In this episode we mention the SNL-inspired fictional book Romantic Comedy by Cu...
2024-04-251h 08Nods & PopsEpisode 119: Ricky Got ExcitedThis week, the buzz is all about Ricky Martin enjoying Madonna's concert, Wicked at CinemaCon, the trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux & ABBA's 50th anniversary celebration. At the theatre, we watched two Sydney Theatre Company productions: Into The Shimmering World & No Pay? No Way! On the small screen we’ve been watching Population 11 on Stan plus Last Stop Larrimah & Scoop on Netflix. In Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get the verdict in the Apple River trial.Want to support the show? Hit the follow button so you don’t miss an episode, leave us a rating or a review...
2024-04-181h 05Nods & PopsEpisode 118: He's Been In One ThingThis week, the buzz is all about Rebel Wilson's new autobiography Rebel Rising, Brooke Shields' doco Pretty Baby & stars at the theatre supporting Sarah Snook in The Picture of Dorian Gray & Sarah Paulson in Appropriate. At the theatre, we watched two of the biggest shows in town: & Juliet and Grease. On the small screen we’ve been watching The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live on Stan & Nyad on Netflix. In Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we hear about juror selections in the Chad Daybell trial & a new case, the Apple River trial.Want to support the show...
2024-04-111h 14Nods & PopsEpisode 117: It Was Funny In SeinfeldThis week, the buzz is all about Gypsy Rose Blanchard's marriage split, Rent headed back to Broadway, Challengers world premiere in Sydney, Beyonce's Cowboy Carter album drop & the trailer for the new flick Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story. At the theatre, we watched Frame Narrative at the Old Fitz Theatre & The Lehman Trilogy at the Theatre Royal. On the small screen we’ve been watching Prime Video's Expats & Downhill on Disney Plus. In Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get an update on the ongoing Bryan Kohberger case.In this week's pod, we mention the hilarious Loewe ad starr...
2024-04-041h 00Nods & PopsEpisode 116: What's An Audition?This week, the buzz is all about the Hamilton cast announcement, Nine Perfect Strangers season 2 (who knew!) & the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice teaser trailer. At the theatre, we watched Zombie! The Musical at the Hayes Theatre & Rent in Newcastle. On the small screen we’ve been watching Apples Never Fall on Binge & Upgraded on Prime Video. In Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we hear about the Doomsday Prophet murder trial of Chad Daybell.Want to support the show? Hit the follow button so you don’t miss an episode, leave us a rating or a review and join our communi...
2024-03-281h 07Nods & PopsEpisode 115: It's Trashy As HellThis week, the buzz is all about the winners, the presenters & the peformances at The Academy Awards. At the theatre, we watched a reading of the new Australian musical Mary Mary. On the small screen we’ve been watching All The Light We Cannot See on Netflix and The Price Of Glee & No Hard Feelings on Binge. In Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we check in on the trial of high school shooter dad James Crumbley & get an update on Bryan Kohberger.Want to support the show? Hit the follow button so you don’t miss an episode...
2024-03-211h 01Nods & PopsEpisode 114: You Know I Love A CultThis week, the buzz is all about hot new couple Lupita Nyong'o & Joshua Jackson, the steamy trailer for Zendaya's new movie Challengers & Andrew Scott's new Netflix series Ripley. At the theatre, we watched Alone It Stands at Ensemble Theatre. It's cult week on the small screen, and we’ve been watching Escaping Twin Flames & Keep Sweet: Prey and Obey plus Mea Culpa, all on Netflix. In Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get the verdict in Hannah Gutierrez-Reed's Rust movie trial.Want to support the show? Hit the follow button so you don’t miss an episode, leave u...
2024-03-1356 minNods & PopsEpisode 113: Swear Words Can Be FunThis week, the buzz is all about the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Netflix and the new Bridget Jones movie. At the theatre, we watched The Swell at the Old Fitz Theatre. On the small screen, we’ve been watching Mr & Mrs Smith. On the big screen, we watched Wicked Little Letters & Wonka. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get an update on the Rust movie trial and the Bryan Kohberger case.In this week's pod, we mention the fabulous Facebook account we highly recommend following -- Fashion Critical.Want to support the show...
2024-03-0855 minNods & PopsEpisode 112: What's In The Briefcase?This week, the buzz is all about Taylor Swift mass hysteria in Sydney, the BAFTA Film Awards & JLo's This Is Me...Now. At the theatre, we watched They're Playing Our Song at the Hayes Theatre. On the small screen, we’ve been watching One Day on Netflix. On the big screen, we watched All Of Us Strangers & Drive-Away Dolls. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we hear about Day 1 of the Rust movie trial.In this week's pod, we reference Mia Freedman's Mamamia blog about the Taylor Swift experience.Want to support the show? Hit t...
2024-02-2957 minNods & PopsEpisode 111: Oh My Meme!This week, the buzz is all about The Taylor Swift Show (aka the Superbowl) & the Wicked trailer. At the theatre, we watched A Fool In Love & RGB: Of Many, One both at Sydney Theatre Company. On the small screen, we’ve been watching Colin From Accounts on Binge. On the big screen, we watched buzzy award-darling Poor Things. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we hear about the manslaughter trials stemming from Alec Baldwin's Rust movie set & we get a new update on the Bryan Kohberger trial. In this week's pod, we talk about JLo & Ben Affle...
2024-02-221h 04Nods & PopsEpisode 110: I Was Also Moved...To SleepThis week, the buzz is all about the Grammy Awards featuring Taylor Swift & Celine Dion & the trailer for A Quiet Place: Day One. At the theatre, we watched Tiny Beautiful Things at Belvoir St Theatre. On the small screen, we’ve been watching Griselda on Netflix & And Just Like That on Binge. On the big screen, we watched Mean Girls: The Movie Musical & back on the small screen, we watched The Greatest Night In Pop on Netflix. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get an update on the Bryan Kohberger trial & hear about the controversial verdict in the...
2024-02-151h 48Nods & PopsEpisode 109: Taylor Swift Will Be The President Of The United StatesThis week, the buzz is all about the Justin Timberlake & Britney Spears feud, the new season of The White Lotus & the passing of Chita Rivera plus we check in on the Groundhog Day opening, Margot Robbie, Hijack, Squid Game: The Challenge & Expats. At the theatre, we watched The Hello Girls at the Hayes Theatre and attended the Sydney Theatre Awards at the Seymour Centre. On the small screen, we’ve been watching The Crown & Ricky Gervais: Armageddon on Netflix. On the big screen, we watched May December & Argylle. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we talk about the Alex...
2024-02-081h 26Nods & PopsEpisode 108: She's Having A MomentThis week, the buzz is all about the Academy Awards noms & snubs and the latest on Sophia & Joe and Ariana & Boq. At the theatre, we watched Jailbaby at Griffin Theatre and Beauty & The Beast at the Capitol Theatre. On the small screen, we’ve been watching Wolf Like Me on Stan & American Nightmare on Netflix. On the big screen, we watched The Color Purple & Force of Nature: The Dry 2. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get an update on the Bryan Kohberger case.Want to support the show? Hit the follow button so you don’t miss...
2024-02-011h 14Nods & PopsEpisode 107: She Came In Through A Back DoorThis week, the buzz is all about awards season & the piping hot tea from the Golden Globes plus the untimely passing of musical director trailblazer Kellie Dickerson. At the theatre, we watched Bananaland at Riverside Theatre & Tiddas at Belvoir St. On the small screen, we’ve been watching Squid Game: The Challenge & Fool Me Once, both on Netflix, plus the super buzzy film Saltburn on Prime Video & Lift on Netflix. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get an update on Bryan Kohberger & the boy in the box trial, plus we talk about the world’s most famous recent...
2024-01-261h 37Nods & PopsEpisode 106: Actual FactualThis week we have a very special guest: Emmy-Award winning editor JJ Jamieson! The buzz is all about MJ The Musical coming to Australia & the Nicole Kidman’s new limited series, Expats, coming to Prime Video. At the theatre, we watched Murder For Two: Christmas Edition at the Hayes, Sydney Theatre Company’s The Dictionary Of Lost Words & Ensemble Theatre’s Midnight Murder At Hamlington Hall. On the small screen, we’ve been watching Lessons In Chemistry on Apple TV & two movies on Netflix: The Family Switch & Leave The World Behind. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get an upd...
2024-01-181h 26Nods & PopsEpisode 105: Wicked ExtravaganzaThis week, the buzz is all about Wicked The Musical’s 20th anniversary on Broadway, Opera Australia’s Sunset Boulevard announcement & Hamilton’s return to Australia. At the theatre, we watched The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Hayes, An Evening(ish) in Oz with Gary Janetti & a little show called Wicked. On the small screen, we’ve been watching Beckham on Netflix. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get an update on Bryan Kohberger’s attempt to get all charges dropped.In this week's pod, we mention two other great podcasts:This Podcast...
2024-01-111h 09Nods & PopsEpisode 104: Lez Mizeral or Les MisérablesThis week, the buzz is all about Groundhog Day The Musical coming to Australia, Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce and the untimely passing of Cal Wilson & Jacqui Dark . At the theatre, we watched Packemin Productions’ Les Misérables and Hayes Theatre’s Murder For Two plus we preview Ensemble Theatre & Sydney Theatre Company’s 2024 seasons. On the small screen, we’ve been watching The Newsreader on ABC, Gogglebox Australia on Binge & The Pez Outlaw on Netflix. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we’re introduced to CrimeCon & the boy in the box case, plus we get the verdict in the Sydney Powel...
2024-01-041h 22Nods & PopsEpisode 103: I Believe in Hugh JackmanThis week, the buzz is all about a rumour Dear Evan Hansen is (finally) coming to Australia and the unexpected split of Joe Jonas & Sophie Turner. At the theatre, we watched Sydney Theatre Company’s Constellations and went to Opening Night of Elvis: A Musical Revolution. On the small screen, we’ve been watching Highjack on Apple TV+ and the M. Night Shyamalan’s Old. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we check in on Bryan Kohberger & learn all about Lisa’s latest courtroom binge - the Sydney Powell case.Want to support the show? Hit the follow...
2023-12-2854 minNods & PopsEpisode 101: This is Nods & PopsIn the very first episode of Nods & Pops, hosts Sarah & Lisa recall how they became pop culture junkies, how they met and how the pod got its name.This week, the buzz is all about Wicked Australia rehearsals, the Wonka trailer and the demise of Sofia Vergara & Joe Manganiello’s marriage. At the theatre, we watched Darlinghurst Theatre’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 and Sydney Theatre Company’s On The Beach. On the small screen, we’ve been watching three Apple TV series - Morning Wars (The Morning Show), Silo and Little Voice plus the new Auss...
2023-12-281h 11Nods & PopsEpisode 102: Game Of Thrones The TrilogyThis week, the buzz is all about Ariana Grande & Boq on the Wicked movie set, the Jonas Brothers touring Australia & NZ for the first time and the trailer for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. At the theatre, we watched Tooth & Sinew’s The Turn of the Screw and new Australian play Tim, based on Colleen McCullough’s novel. On the small screen, we’ve been watching The Diplomat on Netflix and The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart on Prime Video. On the big screen, we did the Barbenheimer double - Barbie & Oppenheimer. And in Lisa’s True Cri...
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