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Nods & 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 07