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Badger Bizarre61. Otis ReddingOn December 10th, 1967, a crowd was gathering outside of The Factory in Madison, as Otis Redding was scheduled to play 2 shows there that evening. The Factory was a newer venue in Madison, and Otis Redding was one of the fastest growing musical acts in the world, just coming off his renowned performance at the Monterey Pop Festival earlier in the year. Otis never played that night, and the tragedy of why will forever hover over the city of Madison like a shadow, also launching Otis into immortality. Scott and Mickey discuss what happened in Madison ov...
2026-02-232h 11
Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce GotliebMarc Shaiman - Never Mind the HappyMarc Shaiman - Never Mind the Happy
Tony, Emmy, Grammy Award winning Composer and Lyricist Marc Shaiman stops by Behind the Awards to give us a sneak peek into his Memoir Never Mind the Happy. Marc shares his path to success when a daydream turned into reality starring Bette Midler. Marc also recounts his time on SNL and meeting Billy Crystal and Martin Short, his many Movie credits including First Wives Club, When Harry Met Sally, Sister Act 2, and South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut which lead to his Broadway dreams coming true with Hairspray along side Scott Wi...
2026-01-2157 min
Badger Bizarre60. Portage House of HorrorsIn June of 2007, police in Portage, WI were following-up on a tip regarding a missing persons case from Florida, when they found a literal "House of Horrors" in a local rental property. The sheer amount of abuse and torture, ultimately culminating in murder, created headlines nationwide, and led to numerous states reviewing and ovverhauling state laws in regards to foster care and oversite. Although bodies buried in the back yard and tortured children locked in closets sounds like fodder for horror films, this was realty for a house in Portage. The investigation which unfolded, uncovered a ring o...
2026-01-121h 38
Badger Bizarre59. The 3rd Annual Halloween (Thanksgiving..?) ParaShare A collection of our conversations with others at the Great Lakes Paranormal Conference this past September. Interviews include owners of the Humbird Hotel Bar & Grill, Ghosts & Us, and 'friends of the show', Katie Skuban and Pat Haberman. The opening banter includes initial thoughts on the current happenings in the continuing saga of Morgan Geyser. Sit back and enjoy the conversations, here, on Episode 59 of Badger Bizarre, "The 3rd Annual Halloween (Thanksgiving..?) ParaShare." The Humbird Hotel Bar & Grill Ghosts and Us US Paranormal Research
2025-11-302h 26
Upland NationNew NAVHDA Gun Dog test: how, why, and why you should consider itGot a good hunting dog? Prove it by passing the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association's new Gun Dog Test. This is a practical exam in all things a journeyman hunting dog needs to master the field and water.
NAVHDA Director of Testing Dan Wittman outlines the origins of this test, replacing the Utility Preparatory Test, explaining the components and why it's become so popular in its first year. We'll cover every aspect, and how it differs from other tests in the NAVHDA system, then delve into some hunting and training tips.
We'll cover some...
2025-11-181h 02
Badger Bizarre58. 'Roaring' Dan Seavey Pirates are not usually associated with the Great Lakes, as most folklore and real historical seafaring adventures took place on the southern high seas, such as The Bahamas or the Carribean. That does not mean, however, that pirates did not exist in the Great Lakes region, because they most certatainly did. The most famous of which was "Roaring" Dan Seavey, whose playground was Lake Michigan and the port cities around her. Although not having a peg leg, a hook for a hand, or likely burying any treasure, Dan Seavey's escapades on and around...
2025-11-101h 37
DMPA ConversationsComposer and Lyricist Marc Shaiman and Lyricist Scott Wittman - Some Like it HotJoin Tony and Grammy Award-winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman and Tony and Grammy Award-winning lyricist Scott Wittman as they converse with Des Moines Performing Arts President and CEO Jeff Chelesvig about the writing process for the score of SOME LIKE IT HOT. The genius musical duo who also brought us catchy tunes from Hairspray, Catch Me If You Can and soon to come, Smash, share a few laughs and talk about the making of this HOT, HOT show!
2025-10-1614 min
Badger Bizarre57. Douglas DeanIn July of 1971, an unkown, incoherent teenager was found outside of St George Catholic Church in the town of Wilson in Sheboygan County. Presenting as conscious, but non-responsive when authorities were called, an investigation quickly began into his identity, and turned into one of the darkest days in Sheboygan's storied history. 5 lifeless bodies were found throughout the city, another previous death by alleged suicide was called into question, and Sheboygan was never again the same. Scott and Mickey discuss this case, its legacy, and the attempts of some to get a convicted mass mur...
2025-10-051h 55
Badger Bizarre56. Chandler Halderson In July of 2021, Bart and Krista Halderson, of suburban Dane County, were said to have gone up north to their cabin in Langlade County to celebrate the July 4th Holiday with friends. After days of no contact with their family back home in Windsor, WI, they were reported missing by their 23-year-old son, Chandler. When they were finally found by police, the shock and awe of what happened to Bart and Krista still has not worn off the small, tight-knit community north of Madison, as the story horrified the state and left a nat...
2025-08-271h 41
Badger Bizarre55. Haunted Fox CitiesThe Fox Valley has a rich history of paper barons and lumber kings who ushered in an era of opulence shining with steamboat excursions along the river, palatial mansions in plush neighborhoods and lavish hotels and movie houses. But before this, native tribes reigned supreme in the region, leaving behind signs of their long -time dominance as well in our landscape and culture. Could it be that those of these bygone eras never really left? What is the barrier between the present and the past? The living and the dead? Is there really...
2025-07-242h 15
Badger Bizarre54. James DuquetteIn June of 1988, the abducton of a 13-year-old girl in Massachussettes sent shockwaves through several communities in Wisconsin. The perpetrator of that crime, 30-year-old James Duquette Jr, was a native of Appleton, WI and had only just moved to Massachussettes months prior. A bombshell confession, not by Duquette himself, but by a friend, led police in Wisconsin to investigate Duquette for several cold cases, including the murders of 18-year-old Anne Preimesberger of Appleton and 14-year-old Tara Kassens of Cedarburg. A stunning life of crime was uncovered, the scope of which authorities in several states continue to...
2025-06-051h 34
Badger Bizarre53. Ghost Towns of WisconsinWisconsin was home to many towns throughout its history that, for various reasons, simply don't exist anymore. Whether bypassed by the railroad, faded away after a loss of industry, or disbanded by its own residents, the towns have been wiped from the modern-day landscape, some with visible ruins as reminders, and others have literally nothing existing other than stories. Those stories are largely unknown to most people today, but they are no less fascinating because of it. The unique history of Wisconsin is only further enriched when these stories are brought to light, including connections...
2025-05-042h 11
Badger BizarreThe Racine Dismemberment MurdersFrom the early 1970's through 1990, Racine was the site of several brutal homicides, shocking the community and creating fear and panic in its residents. Helen Sebastian, Eric Hansen, and John Michael Madden were all found murdered within only a few miles of each other, several years apart. Although the murders were similar, as all were dismembered, were they committed by the same offender? Or was something even more nefarious going on? Does the 1973 murder of Tina Davidson, in the same city, leave any clues to who may have committed such horrible crimes. Scott and Mickey di...
2025-04-071h 33
Badger Bizarre51. When the Waves Turn the Minutes to Hours: The Edmund FitzgeraldOn November 9th, 1975, the ore freighter, Edmund Fitzgerald, once known as the "Queen of the Great Lakes" left the Burlington Railroad Loading Dock No 1, in Superior, WI. Loaded with over 26,000 tons of iron ore, "Big Fitz" was to arrive at Zug Island, MI 46 hours later, as it had done many times over. As recalled in Gordon Lighfoot's famous song, "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald," the ship never completed the journey, ending up on the bottom of Lake Superior, taking her crew of 29 men with her. Scott and Mickey discuss the Fitzgerald, the ship's beginnings al...
2025-03-082h 06
Backstage BabbleScott WittmanToday, I’m thrilled to announce my episode with Scott Wittman, who is the lyricist of Broadway’s newest sensation SMASH. Tune in to hear some of the stories of his amazing career, including why CATCH ME IF YOU CAN appealed to him as a follow-up to HAIRSPRAY, putting together MATTERS OF THE HEART with Patti LuPone, why CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY was at its best in workshops, his experiences with Dame Edna and Elaine Stritch, watching Disney animators at work during MARY POPPINS RETURNS, being influenced by John Waters, how Matthew Lopez convinced him to adapt SOME LIKE...
2025-02-2356 min
Badger Bizarre50. Wisconsin UFOlogyAlthough not usually thought of as a state steeped in UFO history, Wisconsin lays claim to some of the most influential and important names in the field, dating back to the beginnings of the study itself. From the founding of the oldest and largest civilian research organizations in the world, to 3 different towns claiming to be the "UFO Capitol of the World," to some of the strangest reported sightings in our nation's history, Wisconsin certainly has left, and continues to leave, an indelible mark in UFO lore. Scott and Mickey discuss Wisconsin's place in UFOlogy...
2025-02-152h 26
Badger Bizarre49. What Happened to Kayla Berg?On August 11th, 2009, 15-year-old Kayla Berg, after a fairly unremarkable day of hanging out with friends, went out with a trusted family friend, named Kevin Kielcheski. Although Kevin was 9 years older, Kayla had known Kevin virtually her entire life, was somewhat of a 'protective older brother-type,' and there was nothing unusual about them spending time together, according to her friends and family. Kayla has never returned home. After 16 years of investigations and searches, authorities have been unable to find her. Kevin, who is the last person known to be with her, reports he dropped h...
2025-01-162h 16
Broadway Drumming 101Podcast #86 - Nate PattenIn this special episode of Broadway Drumming 101, we step out of the drum chair and into the conductor’s podium with Nate Patten, a celebrated music director, writer, and comedian based in New York City. With a resume spanning eight Broadway shows—including Company, The Prom, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Catch Me If You Can—Nate brings a wealth of knowledge and humor to our discussion.Currently conducting Elf, the holiday musical lighting up Broadway through January 7, 2024, Nate shares the secrets of his success, from networking and building genuine relationships to fostering curiosity and ta...
2024-12-231h 01
Badger Bizarre48. INTERVIEW: Wisconsin Legends for KidsScott and Mickey talk with Jeff Finup, of Badgerland Legends and the Wisconsin Legends Podcast, about his newly published children's book, "Wisconsin Legends for Kids." The book is a wonderful piece to stir your child's ever-inquisitive mind and sense of wonder, as well as learn about the rich cultural heritage of our state. 10 tales of Wisconsin history are featured, some fact, some maybe up for debate, but all with a flair of enchantment. "Beneath the farm fields and rolling hills lies a darker side of Wisconsin. Mysterious creatures including werewolves, ghostly phantoms, and ev...
2024-12-131h 27
Badger Bizarre47. The Smiley Face KillersFrom 1997-2010, a rash of drownings in the Mississippi River in La Crosse were mostly blamed by police on the culture of alcohol in Wisconsin. The deaths being attributed to people becoming inebriated, wondering down by the river, and ultimately falling in, unable to find their way out of the rushing or icy waters before succumbing. However, a pattern soon began to appear, as all of the victims were college-aged young men, athletic, popular, good-looking, good students, were drinking, and ended up in the river. All of these deaths were the result of a culture of marriage...
2024-12-032h 17
Badger Bizarre46. Halloween ParaShare IIWe celebrate Halloween again this year by bringing you stories collected at the 2nd Annual Great Lakes Paranormal Conference. Real people telling us their real paranormal experiences, in their own voice. Happy Halloween, everyone. We hope your week is frightful... Facebook Twitter Website Email us: badgerbizarre@outlook.com Opening Trailer: Ed Gein Sound Byte : "Hard Copy" - Paramount Domestic/CBS Televsion Frank Lloyd Wright and Jeffery Dahmer Sound Byte - WISN 12 News - Milwaukee, WI Jeffery Dahmer Quot...
2024-10-282h 11
Badger Bizarre45. Margaret AndersonOn the night of December 26th, 1983, friends Margaret Anderson and Terry Apfel entered a Green Bay bar named the Back Forty, at 618 Bodart Way, during a night out. The Back Forty was owned by a member of the Drifters Motorcycle Club, and known as a popular hangout for Drifters members, and members of other motorcycle clubs as well. Clubs like the DC Eagles, thought by some to be a more menacing, renegade motorcycle gang. The motorcycle club subculture was prominent in NE Wisconsin at the time, and still holds a steady influence today in the re...
2024-10-011h 42
Badger Bizarre44. Kenny Ray & NancyIn October of 1978, Adams County was rocked by the brutal murder of 20-year-old Nancy Potts, a nurse practitioner at Adams County Memorial Hospital, who was supposed to be married on the very day her body was found. The killing of this seemingly innocent would-be bride opened up unhealed wounds around past violent crimes in the area, including an unsolved double murder with ties to Nancy's fiancee, Kenny Ray Reichhoff. Reichhoff was actually associated with several other deaths over previous years, which impacted his reputation in the community, shocking locals when the truth of Potts's murder was finaly re...
2024-08-261h 35
Badger Bizarre43. Rosemary KennedyIn 1949, St. Coletta of Wisconsin, a non-profit organization in Jefferson providing residential services for people with disabilities, accepted a new resident. This resident had a unique history, however, and the facility would need to implement very specific arrangements. Her name was Rosemary Kennedy, the 30-year-old sister of the current senator from Massachussettes, and future President of the United States, John F. Kennedy. Rosemary's life to that point was one of both privelage and hardships, as physical and intellectual disabilities led to her being bounced around between numerous group homes and boarding schools, as...
2024-08-021h 40
Badger Bizarre42. The Murder of Rev. Alfred KunzOn March 4th, 1998, the small town of Dane, WI awakened to the shocking news that the Rev. Alfred Kunz, the priest at St Michael's Catholic Church had been murdered in a brutal scene in the elementary school. Found as teachers began to arrive for the school day, Father Kunz was lying in a pool of blood in a hallway, a gaping wound in his throat, which was slit by an edged weapon. In the 26 years years since the homicide, the investigation into Kunz's murder has been the most extensive and expensive in Dane County's history, fe...
2024-07-091h 43
Local Officials: Stronger, Together PodcastEpisode 34: Communicating During a Crisis: A Local Official’s PrimerIn this episode, Scott visits with a public relations/communications expert about what a city or other local government official should know about communicating with the public and media during a crisis. Be it severe weather, an act of violence, or any other catastrophic event, elected officials, city managers, and city attorneys need to know the basics. This episode also mentions the Pool’s new qualifying crisis incident coverage, which can provide the services of a crisis management firm to assist Risk Pool Members during a qualifying crisis that leads to intense media scrutiny.Further Information...
2024-06-2811 min
Badger Bizarre41. Stevie Ray VaughanOn August 25th and 26th, 1990, Alpine Valley Music Festival hosted 2 sold-out shows featuring headliner Eric Clapton, along with special guests, Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble, and the Robert Cray Band. Both shows played to 40,000 strong, and the second show ended with one of the most legendary collections of guiratists on one stage at the same time, when Clapton was joined on stage by Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robert Cray, Jeff Healy, Buddy Guy, and Stevie's brother, Jimmie Vaughan. The concert turned out to be Stevie Ray's final show, as by the end of the night he...
2024-06-141h 44
Badger Bizarre40. INTERVIEW: Unlock the Unknown; Keys to the ParanormalAuthors Heather Bourget and Kristin Menth have conducted paranormal investigations in some of the most haunted places in the nation, all part of continuing their quest to discover the true answers to the questions of the unexplained. In their book, "Unlock the Unknown; Keys to the Paranormal," Heather and Kristin document their investigations in many of these locations, including numerous places right here in the great Badger State. The book details their experiences while in these famous ghostly haunts, including methods and techniques, equipment utilized, as well as the dedication it takes to conduct proper research, validation...
2024-05-251h 37
Badger Bizarre39. Wisconsin's Legendary Haunted RoadsWisconsin's thoroughfares are steeped in paranormal legend, often times having multiple roads being named in the nation's "Most Haunted" directories. Murder victims, bloody brides, phantom cars, family tragedies, and lynched witches all make up some of the colorful stories of our highways, byways, and bridges, some having endured for many generations, others having been born of more recent events. Scott and Mickey discuss a number of these legendary haunted roads, attempting to locate possible origins of the legends and the meanings behind them, while understanding that some of these are stories born from actual events...
2024-05-071h 41
Badger Bizarre38. The Ballad of Ruben BorchardtOn Easter morning, 1994, 40-year-old Ruben Borchardt was murdered in his own home by 2 intruders. Ruben was a life-long resident of Jefferson County, well-known, liked and respected in his community. Ruben was a loving father and also a widower, losing his wife and mother of two of his children in a tragic car accident in front of the home that he built by himself for their family. The investigation into Ruben's murder would shatter sercrets of a seemingly happy family, ripping open old wounds clearly still unhealed, and would become storyline material for scripted TV series...
2024-04-121h 37
Badger Bizarre37. Legends of Devil's LakeThe land on which Devil's Lake State Park sits on displays some of the oldest illustrations of human occupation in all of North America. The landscape still bares the work of hands of over a thousand years ago, and the legends and rich mythology of the Native Americans have lasted the test of time. Is it posssible that some of what modern civilization has attributed to native mythology is actually very real, and affecting our world today? Scott and Mickey discuss these legends of Devil's Lake, and stories passed down through centuries, along with some...
2024-03-251h 45
Movie News - Movies and Musicals with Aedín GormleyMarc Shaiman and Scott Wittman interviewAedín Gormley meets the award-winning songwriting duo Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman in New York. With a string of acclaimed hits including the Tony winning musical Hairspray and more recently Some Like It Hot, which just last month took home the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, the duo have had the careers most songwriters dream of.
2024-03-231h 16
Badger Bizarre36. The Lost DauphinIn the summer months of 1789, during the public uprisings that would eventually turn into the French Revolution, the backlash against the French Royal family turned bloody as the family is captured and imprisoned in the medieval tower known as The Temple. King Louis XVI, Queen Marie-Antoinette, and their adolescent children, daughter Marie-Therese and son (and heir to the throne, or "the dauphin") Louis-Charles were kept mostly separated and fearing for their lives. Eventually, the King and Queen are executed by guillotine, leaving Louis-Charles the new king of France, at 8 years-old. Remaining held in captivity, beaten...
2024-02-291h 59
Badger Bizarre35. The Exorcism of Anna EcklundThe Exorcism of Anna Ecklund is known today as the most documented case of supposed demon possession and exorcism in American history. Although occurring over several months in the small town of Earling, IA, the main players in the story - Anna Ecklund and the exorcist priest - were both Wisconsinites. The exorcism is famous today for its grueling and brutal sessions, which resulted in Anna becoming emaciated from refusing to take in food, and seemingly supernatural occurrances of her body withstanding contortions and disfigurement, vomiting impossible amounts of fluids, and scaling room walls. Actual conversations had...
2024-02-061h 58
Badger Bizarre34. Barbara HoffmanOn Chirstmas Day, 1977, 31-year-old Jerry Davies walked into the Madison Police Department and reported information that culminated in the most highy publicized trial in Wisconsin's history to that point. Just hours prior, Jerry participated in burying a human body in a frozen snowbank on the outskirts of Madison, and initiated an investigation that blew the lid off of Madison's secret underground Red Light District, hiding for years under the guise of massage parlors, 'health spas,' and burlesque clubs. Trafficking in sex, drugs, and an antidote for lonliness, the scene provided the backdrop of one...
2024-01-101h 45
Badger Bizarre33. The Rubber Stamp MurdererIn January of 1927, a large crowd of onlookers was gathering in a secluded woods outside of Platteville in an area where a search party had recently ensued for a missing person. Something had indeed been found, but just what was it that the crowd was hoping to see? The story of how authorities were led to this place, and the macabre scene in the woods, would again put Wisconsin on the front page of newspapers throughout the nation for reasons of the bizarre and the unbelieveable. Mickey and Scott discuss this case, which...
2023-12-211h 24
Badger Bizarre32. SlendermanIn May of 2014, two young girls lured a third girl into the woods in a park in Waukesha and proceeded to set in motion one of the world's most talked about true crime stories of the last 2 decades. Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier's attempted murder of their friend Peyton Leutner sent shockwaves through Wisconsin, and shed light on the dark side of internet culture, "Creepypastas," and one icon in particular named, Slenderman. Although sensationalistic media focused on Slenderman's influence in the crime, the more important aspects of the story were mainly missed, such as teen...
2023-11-241h 42
Badger Bizarre31. Halloween ParaShare We celebrate Halloween this year by sharing your stories told to us at the Great Lakes Paranormal Conference this past September. Many of you shared with Scott and Mickey your personal paranormal experiences, and we share them here, in your own words. Wisconsin has often been referred to as the most haunted state in America, and this episode will demonstrate exactly why that is. Enjoy, and Happy Halloween. Sleep with one eye open! Facebook Twitter Website Email us: badgerbizarre@outlook.com ...
2023-10-302h 12
Badger Bizarre30. The Milton HouseThe institution of slavery is the darkest stain on our nation. Wisconsin's role, in both its implentation and end, is not usually thought of as significant, though history tells a different story. As early as the 1830's, abolitionists in Wisconsin were building a network of resources to aid in shielding freedom-seekers from those who sought to steal their God-given right to life and self-determination. By 1854, The Badger State, by then only 6 years in the Union, was leading the charge in defying federal slave laws, creating a domino effect followed by other states, and stoking the...
2023-10-061h 32
Badger Bizarre29. Sennett & WinslowOn a cold, unseasonably snowy November night in Madison in 1947, two unsuspecting co-eds found themselves thrown into what has since become known as one of the most heinous crime sprees in our state's history. 25-year-old Carl Carlson and his 19-year-old sister-in-law, Janet Ann Rosenblatt, had met in Madison to attend the Badger vs Michigan football game the next day, as Rosenblatt was a student at UM, while Carlson was a pre-med student at Madison. What transpired that night has gone down in the annals of Wisconsin True Crime and the resulting abductions, rape, and murder a...
2023-09-151h 18
Breaking Broadway with Kerry ButlerTake It Up A Step, with Marc Shaiman & Scott WittmanBrilliant award winning song writing team Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman are my guests. Currently they are represented on Broadway in the smash hit Some Like it Hot. I had the privilege of working with them on Hairspray and Catch Me If You Can. You also may know their music from the tv show Smash. We talk about their incredible careers, and they give advice on how to audition. Can you take their music and make it your own? To riff or not to riff, that is the question.Learn more about Marc at marcsh...
2023-08-2442 min
Badger Bizarre28. Mineral Point: Legends of the Gray GoldLead mining is one of the oldest industries in Wisconsin, and with it, comes some of the oldest tales and stories of the strange and bizarre. Mineral Point, and the hills of southwestern Wisconsin, is home to some of our most unique architecture, beautiful landscapes, as well as apparent centuries-old paranormal happenings. Although today this area is an artist's haven, in the early decades of the 19th century, it was a rough and tumble region rife with miners, gamblers, and drifters, where crime was prevalent, and law enforcement was not. Lead mining led to an...
2023-08-211h 46
Stage Door JonnyMarc Shaiman & Scott WittmanLegends alert. This week Jonny’s guests are the creme de la creme of Broadway musical composing, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Their music for the current Broadway smash Some Like It Hot is still on heavy rotation in the Stage Door household and they’re the musical force behind Hairspray, Catch Me If You Can, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Sister Act, Oscar-nominated songs by the bucketload, Tonys, Grammys - the whole nine. But what lives too! Take them from being madly gifted theatre-obsessed kids from unlikely backgrounds yearning to get to New York to their first meeting in Mari...
2023-08-011h 17
Badger Bizarre27. The Bay View MassacreOn May 5th, 1886, a standoff between state militia and strikers protesting working conditions came to a climax outside of the Bay View Rolling Mills on Milwaukee's South side. After a hail of bullets, 9 people lie dead, and a state - and in due time, a country - would be forever changed. Scott and Mickey talk about this incident, known as the Bay View Massacre, (or the Bay View Tragedy) its causes, immediate aftermath, and legacy, which effects every current American worker today. The challenges of accurately telling the full story in context, with all its nuances, in t...
2023-07-281h 36
Badger Bizarre26. Legends of the Kettle MoraineThe Kettle Moraine State Forest is one of the crown jewels of our state. Roughly 60,000 acres of some of the most unique landscape in the world, molded and carved out by the last ice age. While its reputation for some of the best outdoor recreation in the country is well known, the Kettle Moraine has a much more mysterious side as well. For decades, thousands of eyewitnesses have reported sightings of creatures seemingly unknown to our sciences roaming these woods. Half-man, half-wolf beasts, goatmen, UFOs, witches, ghostly hauntings, and even a possible vortex have followed hundreds of y...
2023-07-051h 52
Badger Bizarre25. The Summer of 1987In episode 25, Scott and Mickey discuss the events of the tumultuous summer of 1987, when violent crime was rampant, and numerous women were abducted and later found dead throughout the state. We focus our attention on the murders of 3 women from the south-central region - Angela Hackl, Barbara Blackstone, and Linda Nachreiner. When the bodies of these 3 women were found naked and dumped in wooded areas, within weeks of each other, the similar nature of the crimes led many to believe a serial killer was terrorizing the Wisconsin Dells area, abducting young, attractive women and dotting our state...
2023-06-151h 28
Thesis on JoanMeghan & Harrow Return to the ShubertHosts Harrow and Meghan discuss Some Like It Hot and White Girl in Danger. Hear the response from Meghan on the representation(s) of her namesake (but not her spelling) and thoughts on how queerness, gender, race, and identity are represented in these two very different productions. It’s also time for Pride and there are many queer festivals, shows, and actions to take in June to support and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community!Show Discussions:
Some Like It Hot
Book by Matthew López and Amber Ruffin, music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Sco...
2023-05-3152 min
Badger Bizarre24. The Monfils 6In episode 24, Scott and Mickey discuss the somber case of the "Monfils 6," a high-profile trial of six men charged with the murder of their co-worker. On November 22nd, 1992, the body of Tom Monfils was found in a pulp vat at the James River Paper Company, where he had been employed for the previous 10 years. In what seemed like it should've been a fairly clear-cut homicide case in a closed space with limited access, police had more than their share of trouble piecing together just what happened to the 35-year-old Monfils. After an almost 3 year investigation, p...
2023-05-231h 38
Badger Bizarre24. The Monfils 6In episode 24, Scott and Mickey discuss the somber case of the "Monfils 6," a high-profile trial of 6 men charged with the murder of their co-worker. On November 22nd, 1992, the body of Tom Monfils was found in a pulp vat at the James River Paper Co., where he was employed for the previous 10 years. In what seemed like it should've been a fairly clear-cut homicide case in a closed space with limited access, police had more than their share of trouble piecing together just what happened to the 35-year-old Monfils. After an almost 3 year investigation, prosecutors brought t...
2023-05-231h 38
Theology for the ChurchInseparable Operations with Tyler WittmanIn this episode Caleb discusses the trinitarian doctrine of inseparable operation with Tyler Wittman (PhD, University of St. Andrews) assistant professor of theology at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. This doctrine teaches that all three persons of the Trinity are at work in every action outside of the Trinity’s life. This conversation explores definitions, scriptural warrant, historical and theological arguments for inseparable operations, as well as the practical implications it has for our understanding of the gospel and salvation.
Resources:
Biblical Reasoning: Christological and Trinitarian Rules for Exegesis by Tyler Wittman and Bo...
2023-05-1645 minBadger Bizarre23. St. NazianzIn Episode 23, Scott and Mickey discuss the mystery that is St. Nazianz, in Manitowoc County, WI. Founded in 1854 by a German immigrant priest claiming to have mystical powers bestowed upon him by The Almighty, St, Nazianz went on to become one of the most important communities in the nation in regards to Catholicism. After Father Oschwald's unexpected death in 1873, the Salvatorian's from Rome took over the property, modernized it, and built what at that time was known to be the most modern and best equipped Catholic Seminary in the nation, the Salvatorian Seminary. After ceasing o...
2023-05-011h 25
Badger Bizarre22. Ed Edwards: The Sweetheart MurdersIn episode 22 of Badger Bizarre, Scott and Mickey discuss the crime-ridden life of Edward Wayne Edwards and how he forever impacted a small community in southeast Wisconsin. In August of 1980, a young teenage couple in Fort Atkinson went missing and were later found murdered. For 30 years, their murder went unsolved, until a surpring tip was called in to Jefferson County authorities in 2009, leading to the arrest of their killer, Ed Edwards. The arrest would open a Pandora's Box of other crimes Edwards committed, including confessions to several other murders. As his life of crime came t...
2023-04-161h 39
The Broadway Show: UncutScott Foley! Plus, D'Arcy Carden. And Marc Shaiman & Scott WittmanWe've got something to be thankful for. It's the brand new comedy-satire from Native American Playwright, Larissa Fasthorse. On this episode, Tamsen talks to the star of The Thanksgiving Play, Scott Foley (Scandal, Felicity). And we'll hear from Scott's co-star in the play, D'Arcy Carden (The Good Place, Barry). And, Paul Wontorek sits down with the Tony Award-winning songwriting duo behind the new comedy-musical, Some Like It Hot, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Plus, Marc performs the title track from that musical.
2023-04-0342 minBadger Bizarre21. The Reign of King StrangScott and Mickey discuss the very bizarre story of James Jesse Strang, founder of the now-defunct city of Voree, WI in Walworth County. Strang claimed to be the rightful heir to the leader of the Church of Latter-Day Saints, after its founder, Joseph Smith, was gunned down in 1844. After claiming he was shown where to find buried ancient texts in Voree by visions of angels, Strang amassed a following of thousands who praised him as a prophet of God and eventually crowned him as their king - in the only royal coronation ever held on American soil....
2023-03-241h 45Badger Bizarre20. Fond du Lac County Jane DoeThe 2008 gun deer season was unlike any other in recent memory, with 3 human bodies being found in the woods by hunters throughout the state. Two of them were rather quickly identifed, while one, found in a frozen creek in Fond du Lac County, would lead investigators on a murder mystery they are still attempting to solve yet today. Hear the heartbreaking tragedy of the young girl who came to be known only as the 'Fond du Lac County Jane Doe.' By the end, a name and a face will be added, but her story...
2023-03-031h 27Badger Bizarre19. The Lake Michigan TriangleScott and Mickey discuss the legend of the Lake Michigan Triangle, a section in the Great Lake that has been the site of many mysterious disappearances of ships, planes, and people for centuries. Generally defined as an area between Ludington, MI, Benton Harbor, MI, and Manitowoc WI, since the middle of the 19th century, countless strange events have occurred in this region of Lake Michigan, leading to the growth of the legend, and leaving researchers searching for answers. Disappearing ships, downed planes, UFOs, and people who have seemingly vanished off the face of the earth have only a...
2023-02-112h 06
Little Known Facts with Ilana LevineEpisode 334 - Scott WittmanTony, Grammy, and Olivier Award winning lyricist, director, writer, and conceiver, Scott Wittman co-wrote the lyrics for the hit musical Hairspray (Tony, Grammy, Olivier Award winner) with creative partner Marc Shaiman. Wittman also served as an executive producer on the hit film starring John Travolta. Scott was nominated for a Golden Globe, Grammy, and two Emmy Awards for the original songs on NBC’s musical drama Smash. While working on the show, he co-wrote songs for Jennifer Hudson, Uma Thurman, Bernadette Peters, and Liza Minnelli. Shaiman and Wittman’s original score for the Marilyn Monroe musical Bombshell was r...
2023-01-2337 minBadger Bizarre18. Harry Hebard: Teenage Mass MurdererOn February 18th, 1963, a quiet rural neighborhood in Green Bay, WI became the scene of one of the most horrific crimes in our state's history. 16-year-old Green Bay West HS student Harry Hebard came home early from school, gathered up weapons, and methodically killed every member of his household. Dead were his father, Jack Hebard, (37) his step-mother Joyce Hebard, (35) and his step-siblings, John (15) and twin sisters Judy & Janice. (11) It became the first documented instance of progency mass murder (a child killing thier parents and family) in the history of Wisconsin. Mickey and Scott...
2023-01-171h 52Badger Bizarre17. Laurie "Bambi" Bembenek: Part 2Scott and Mickey discuss the fascinating saga of Laurie Bembenek and the murder of Christine Schultz. The trial in which Bembenek was convicted of the crime was one of the most prominent murder trials in history, creating an international media sensation before the days of OJ Simpson or cable television. Her subsequent escape from prison only added to its legacy and entered "Bambi" into folk hero status, while at the same time leaving a grieving family even more pain to endure. Join us as we discuss "Part 2" and the conclusion of this unforgettabe chapter in ou...
2022-12-241h 07Badger Bizarre16. Laurie "Bambi" Bembenek: Part 1Scott and Mickey discuss the fascinating saga of Laurie Bembenek and the murder of Christine Shultz. The trial in which Bembenek was convicted of the crime was one of the most prominent murder trials in history, creating an international media sensation before the days of OJ Simpson or cable television. Her subsequent escape from prison only added to its legacy and entered "Bambi" into folk hero status, while at the same time leaving a grieving family even more pain to endure. Join us as we discuss "Part 1" of a 2-part series on this unforgettabe chapter in...
2022-12-191h 36Badger Bizarre15. The Pyramids of Rock LakeIn 1900, strange rock formations were found in the middle of Rock Lake, a lake directly bordering Lake Mills, and 4 miles from the ancient Native village of Aztalan. For well over a century, these formations have been debated by scientists and resarchers about who built them, how, and if they are manmade at all - or even extraterrestrial. Scott and Mickey discuss these possibilites, and get into a deeper discussion about the present-day popularity of alternative history shows, such as Ancient Aliens and the Curse of Oak Island, and whether this line of research not based in the...
2022-11-231h 38Badger Bizarre14. Wisconsin's Most Haunted: Part 2Halloween is here and Scott and Mickey are celebrating by discussing Part 2 of the top 10 Most Haunted Wisconsin Sites, as collected by the most popular "Top 10 " lists. A compilation of haunted sites are discussed, including Summerwind Mansion, Hotel Hell, Shakers Cigar Bar, the Pfister, and more. The history of the various places is discussed, where the legends of the hauntings derived from, and whether, in our opinion, they have any validity whatsoever and why these ghost stories, real or not, matter. So, grab your pumpkin spice latte, cozy up and listen to the best in W...
2022-10-312h 00Badger Bizarre13. Wisconsin's Most Haunted: Part 1The Halloween season is upon us and Scott and Mickey are celebrating by discussing the top 10 Most Haunted Wisconsin Sites, as collected by the most popular "Top 10 " lists. A compilation of haunted sites are discussed, including Summerwind Mansion, Hotel Hell, Shakers Cigar Bar, the Pfister, and more. The history of the various places is discussed, where the legends of the hauntings derived from, and whether, in our opinion, they have any validity whatsoever. So, grab your pumpkin spice latte, cozy up and listen to the best in Wisconsin true crime and paranormal happenings - Badger B...
2022-10-211h 23Badger Bizarre12. Randall Woodfield - A Killer NFL Draft PickScott and Mickey have a passionate discussion about the case of Randall Woodfield, the former draft pick of the Green Bay Packers who went on to become the infamous "I-5 KIller," one of the most notorious American serail killers in history. His time in Wisconsin is examined, including his time with the Packers in 1974 as well as with the semi-pro football team, the Manitowoc Chiefs. How did somebody who seemingly had it all: a superstar athlete with a stable, loving family, an upper class upbringing, and a chance to live his NFL dream, fall so...
2022-09-261h 48Badger Bizarre11. The Sterling Hall BombingScott and Mickey discuss the anti-war protests during the Vietnam War as they occurred on the campus of UW-Madison. During the tumultuous 1960's, anti-war protests and demonstrations rocked college campuses across the nation, none moreso than those that happened in Madison. The Dow Day Riots are discussed, along with the act of domestic terror, the bombing of Sterling Hall. Facebook Twitter Website Email us: badgerbizarre@outlook.com Opening Trailer: Ed Gein Sound Byte : "Hard Copy" - Paramount Domestic/CBS Televsion F...
2022-09-091h 34
Scene to SongScene to Song Episode 79: Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Mark O’Donnell, and Thomas Meehan’s HairsprayIn this episode, director, producer, and podcast host David Armstrong discusses Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Mark O’Donnell, and Thomas Meehan's 2002 musical Hairspray on its 20th anniversary. We also talk about the song "Big, Blonde and Beautiful" from Hairspray.
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2022-08-151h 13Badger Bizarre10. Northwoods ViceScott and Mickey discuss the general history of organized crime in Wisconsin's beautiful Northwoods, specifically Hurley and its link to the Chicago Crime Syndicate. Familiar names in American True Crime synonomous with the Northwoods are examined, as well as one very familiar name known throughout the world that you likely may not have known was ever thought to be in the area. Tune in to find out who... Its a tale you'll only hear on America's Scaryland - Badger Bizarre! Facebook Twitter Website Email us: ba...
2022-08-131h 17Badger Bizarre09. The Demise of Summerwind/Paranormal PeshtigoScott and Mickey are joined by Jim Cooper from the Midwestern Paranormal Investigative Network to talk about the paranormal angle to Peshtigo, WI. Scott and Jim conducted an investigation several years ago in Peshtgo, the site of the deadliest fire in American history. Scott and Mickey also chat with Craig Nehring of the Fox Valley Ghost Hunters, who is the foremost expert of Summerwind Mansion, about the mystery of how the mansion burned down. Grab a drink, turn out the lights, and listen in to a casual conversation with Scott, Mickey and Jim about their...
2022-07-191h 48
Badger Bizarre08. The Peshtigo Fire: Part 2In the 2nd of a 3 part series, Scott and Mickey discuss one of the most infamous dates in American history, October 8th, 1871. Of course, that is the date of the Great Chicago Fire, maybe the most famous fire in our nations history. Though on that very same day, and burning at the very same hour, was another fire 250 miles north, in the forests of Peshtigo, WI. And although after the flames were out, the city of Chicago received all of the nation's attention, its sympathy, its aid, the people in and around the town of...
2022-07-031h 10Badger Bizarre07. The Peshtigo Fire: Part 1In the first of a 3 part series, Scott and Mickey discuss one of the most infamous dates in American history, October 8th, 1871. Of course, that is the date of the Great Chicago Fire, maybe the most famous fire in our nations history. Though on that very same day, and burning at the very same hour, was another fire 250 miles north, in the forests of Peshtigo, WI. And although after the flames were out, the city of Chicago received all of the nation's attention, its sympathy, its aid, the people in and around the town of...
2022-06-271h 06Badger Bizarre06. The Legend of HaunchyvilleScott and Mickey talk about the urban legend of Haunchyville, a supposed secret community of little people living in the woods outside of Muskego, in Waukesha County. What begins as a discussion about a tall tale, hard to believe on its surface and embellished by generations of teenagers, turns into an emotional telling of our own state's complicity in our shortcomings in how we look at and treat each other, and the unfortunate effects one of our most celebrated industries may have had on those attitudes today. Facebook Twitter Website
2022-05-311h 48Badger Bizarre05. The Kunz Family MurdersScott and Mickey have a longform discussion about one of the most bizarre and talked about murders in our state's history: The murder of the reclusive Kunz Family. On the night of July 4th, 1987, somebody walked into the Kunz household, killed 4 members of the family, while Helen Kunz, a 70- year-old mother and sister to the murdered, went missing. The murders, however, were only half of this story, as the lifestyle and shocking secrets of the Kunz Family, revealed to the world during the investigation, became almost a bigger point of attention. Tune...
2022-05-111h 47
Badger Bizarre04. Walter E. Ellis: The Milwaukee North Side StranglerFor 21 years, a serial killer terrorized a north side neighborhood in Milwaukee, often times working right under the nose of the Milwaukee Police Department. Suspected of killing at least 10 women, ultimately convicted of 7, Walter E. Ellis stalked those living in the seedy underbelly of the Cream City, preying on those often most vulnerable, struggling themselves to make a life. Beginning in 1986, young women began turning up murdered in numerous abandoned properties, most of them strangled, in a two mile radius in north Milwaukee, leading to the residents of the area to suspect a serial killer...
2022-04-201h 13
OFF 2 BROADWAYSHAIMAN & WITTMAN - Episode 84We're back this week with another instalment of our composer series! Tara and Stefania take on their first composing duo, as they discuss the Broadway careers of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. A truly perfect marriage of talents, Shaiman and Wittman are the brains behind Hairspray, Catch Me If You Can, and countless hits from Smash. Hop in!
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"Welcome to the 60's" - Hairspray (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
"You Can't Stop the Beat" - Hairspray (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
"Good Morning Baltimore" - Hairspray (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
"Without Love" - Hairspray (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
"Ladies Choice" - Hairspray...
2022-04-041h 14
Badger Bizarre03. Wisconsin Death TripMichael Lesy's 1973 book Wisconsin Death Trip examines the harsh lives of many Wisconsinites during the years leading up to, and just after the turn of the twentieth century. Murder, suicide, disease, and madness devoured the state, though the era was seemingly mysteriously forgotten until, in 1968, Lesy came across the work of former Black River Falls photographer Charles Van Schaick, and newspaper articles of the day, to paint a truly horrific period of our state's and nation's history. Combined into an art, and quasi-history book, Wisconsin Death Trip has since become one of the most iconic "...
2022-03-301h 19
Badger Bizarre02. Summerwind MansionKnown since the 1970's as the "most haunted house in Wisconsin," Summerwind Mansion's ghostly legends have dominated the Badger State's folklore for decades. Built in 1914 as West Bay Lake Fishing Lodge, it was converted into a summer home by Robert Patterson Lamont and his family in 1916. Lamont was a wealthy businessman and steel industry tycoon who later became Secretary of Commerce under President Hoover in 1929. Their time at the mansion was fairly quiet, according to the lack of written records and verbal accounts of the time, until the 1930's, when legend says Lamont was so startled by a...
2022-03-281h 20Badger Bizarre01. Murder at Frank Lloyd Wright's TaliesinOn August 15th, 1914, while Frank Lloyd Wright was away on business, an unspeakably horrific event occurred at his home, Taliesin, in Spring Green, WI. Frank's mistress, Mamah Borthwick, her 2 children, Martha (8) and John (12) were killed, along with 4 draftsmen and laborers, in a hatchet attack by a live-in house servant, Julian Carlton. In 1903, Frank, by then a world-renowned architect and married to Catherine (Kitty) Wright, was commissioned by a neighboring couple in Oak Park, IL, a suburb of Chicago, to design their new home. The couple, Edwin and Mamah Cheney, were looking to move just over to the north side...
2022-03-081h 37
The Great Broadway Game Show Competition, hosted by Todd Graff and Andrew LippaAnnaleigh, Liz, Annie, Marc and ScottWatch and listen as Annaleigh Ashford, Liz Larsen and Marc Shaiman square off against Andrew Lippa, Annie Golden, and Scott Wittman. The nasty words come out, the championship rings are bragged about, and no one can seem to remember the lyrics to 'Whatever Lola Wants'!? HELP US, BROOKS ASHMANSKAS!This episode is brought to you by THE HUMANS, now in theaters and streaming on Showtime. Watch the trailer here.Please learn more and consider donating to the following charities represented in this episode:
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2021-12-021h 09
Patten DisregardPatten Disregard: "The Broadway Con" with Scott WittmanDo you love the arts AND crippling debt? Does being on stage in order to delay deciding what to do with your life appeal to you? Do you have $800,000 to spare? Well, you might be an excellent candidate for a college degree in theatre. Click below to find out more in: Episode 4: The Broadway Con Featuring more actor therapy from Lisa Gajda and an interview with Tony Award winning writer/director Scott Wittman
2021-11-1846 min
Musicals Taught Me Everything I KnowCharlie and the Chocolate Factory with Joshua Moore & LawsonThis week we talk with Joshua Moore & Lawson from the upcoming production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Phoenix Ensemble about which of life's lessons can be learned from this chocolate confection of a musical!BOOK TICKETS TO THE SHOW: https://phoenixensemble.com.au/portfolio-items/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory/Don’t expect a sugar rush from “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” the new musical that opened at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater on Sunday. This latest adaptation of Roald Dahl’s winningly sinister children’s story from 1964 is — thank heaven — no sweeter than t...
2021-02-041h 02
Talkin Smash!Episode 1.12 PublicityEpisode 112 Publicity
Guys, it’s the episode with the Bollywood number! We also discuss Dev’s growing resentment of Karen having a life, how good Ellis looks, and we Kent Test everyone’s favorite stage manager-Linda, played by Ann Harada! You can follow Ann Harada on Twitter at @annharada
Scarf Count: 32! A new record!
Publicity
Directed by Michael Mayer
Written by Therea Rebeck
NBC.com Synopsis: Karen finds herself seduced by the glamorous life of new BFF Rebecca Duvall… but can Rebecca be trusted?
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2020-06-261h 06
Cast Offs with Ben and DanielEpisode 11: Scott Wittman (Sinatra at the Sands)In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to Tony-winning lyricist and director Scott Wittman about Frank Sinatra's 1966 live album, Sinatra at the Sands. They also discuss Bette Midler, Patti LuPone, Sammy Davis Jr, Edie Beale, Christine Ebersole, Count Basie, Barbara Cook, Dusty Springfield, Ute Lemper, and Bridget Everett. Scott talks about playing "cocktail lounge" growing up, and how his love for live albums influenced his career in theater and cabaret. Scott has worked on a number of successful Broadway shows such as Hairspray, Catch Me If You Can, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, as well as the TV...
2019-12-021h 14Talkin Smash!Episode 1.10 UnderstudyLike Elizabeth Warren, Ivy has a plan! Julia and an off-screen Frank commit various parenting no-nos. Tony Award winner Christian Borle finally gets a full blown musical number. Tina’s lifelong crush Terrence Mann guest stars! Eileen and Nick’s mature flirtation blossoms into a full blown make-out session. Our love for Wesley Taylor and Ann Harada continues. Derek and Dev are trash. We question whether the show failed to properly credit who played the drama teacher.
Scarf Count: 12
Understudy
Directed by Adam Bernstein
Written by Jerome Hairston
NBC.com Synopsis:
2019-06-121h 41Talkin Smash!Episode 1.09 Hell on EarthWe discuss Ellis’s bisexuality, the heartbreak of learning Lawyer John (Neal Bledsoe) is a Republican, Ivy’s confusing cocktail of medication, Derek is still a whiny baby, Ivy & Karen confront each other, the Julia/Michael adultery song, male anger, and physical violence.
Scarf Count: 10
Hell on Earth
Originally aired 4/2/2012
Directed by Paul McGuigan
Written by Scott Burkhardt
NBC.com synopsis:
The team begins their pursuit of a marquee star, as Eileen charges Tom and Julia with finding a title for the newly reinvigorated musical.
Pop Cult...
2019-04-251h 16Talkin' Smash!Episode 1.09 Hell on EarthWe discuss Ellis’s bisexuality, the heartbreak of learning Lawyer John (Neal Bledsoe) is a Republican, Ivy’s confusing cocktail of medication, Derek is still a whiny baby, Ivy & Karen confront each other, the Julia/Michael adultery song, male anger, and physical violence.
Scarf Count: 10
Hell on Earth
Originally aired 4/2/2012
Directed by Paul McGuigan
Written by Scott Burkhardt
NBC.com synopsis:
The team begins their pursuit of a marquee star, as Eileen charges Tom and Julia with finding a title for the newly reinvigorated musical.
Pop Cult...
2019-04-251h 16
ABC Television NetworkMarc Shaiman and Scott Wittman on the Oscars 2019 All Access Red CarpetWatch Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman on the Oscars 2019 red carpet talking about their Music (Original Song) nomination for MARY POPPINS RETURNS. See more highlights from the 2019 Oscars All Access: Red Carpet Live on Oscar.com and in the ABC app!
2019-02-2502 min
UnderScoreCatching Up: Mary Poppins ReturnsToday Marty & Will get together for an unedited chat over one of their favorite pieces of recent film music - the songs & score to Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman's <b>Mary Poppins Returns</b>.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ORF7DVtbTco/XHF-1RKok6I/AAAAAAAAA0E/hjiUruocR6sIaWdiimyNt93p2u7z7...
2019-02-2349 min
The Non-Toxic Fanboys Podcast43: Fourth Annual Oscar Preview – Best Original Score 2018Glenn and Scott are back in the Oscar vault, on time and as expected! They're breaking down the nominees for the Best Original Score Oscar: Black Panther by Ludwig Göransson, If Beale Street Could Talk by Nicholas Britell, BlacKkKlansman by Terence Blanchard, Isle of Dogs by Alexandre Desplat, and Mary Poppins Returns by Marc Shaiman. Best Original Score is one of the categories that's actually being awarded on the broadcast this year, so you know it's a big one. There are major digressions aplenty in this outing, including your dose of Hamilton hot takes!
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2019-02-121h 05
The Akiyama Brothers' Song to Screen Podcast28: Mary Poppins Returns - Marc Shaiman & Scott WittmanSHOW NOTES:
Welcome to the anniversary episode of the Song to Screen Podcast! Marc and Landon chat about the return of Mary Poppins to the big screen - a film that was one of their biggest childhood influences - in Mary Poppins Returns. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com.
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Mary Poppins Returns (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Songs: Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman; Music Score by Marc Shaiman
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2019-01-241h 14
The Akiyama Brothers' Song to Screen Podcast28: Mary Poppins Returns - Marc Shaiman & Scott WittmanSHOW NOTES:
Welcome to the anniversary episode of the Song to Screen Podcast! Marc and Landon chat about the return of Mary Poppins to the big screen - a film that was one of their biggest childhood influences - in Mary Poppins Returns. Find out more at AkiyamaMusic.com.
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Mary Poppins Returns
Mary Poppins Returns (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Songs: Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman; Music Score by Marc Shaiman
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2019-01-2400 min
OutQ Radio On SiriusXMAna Gastayer honors Shaiman and Wittman.SNL alum, actress, singer, Ana Gastayer, takes a moment to chat with Sirius XM's Keith Price at the Primary Stages Gala , honoring Marc Shaiman and scott Wittman. She talks about her love of the writing duo, as well as, some of her upcoming projects, including Grease Live.
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2015-11-2603 min
OutQ Radio On SiriusXMTom Wopat joins the Primary Stages gala honoring Marc Shaiman & Scott WittmanStage and Screen star, Tom Wopat, takes a few moments to chat with Sirius XM's Keith Price at the Primary Stages Gala honoring Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. He talks about working with the lyricist/composer duo, his career, and his upcoming Christmas album with former Dukes of Hazzard co star, John Schneider.
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2015-11-2501 min
OutQ Radio On SiriusXMAaron Tveit honors Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, and he prepares for GREASE Live!Actor Aaron Tveit takes some time to chat with Sirius XM OUT Q's Keith Price at the Primary Stages Benefit Gala honoring Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, He talks about working with Marc and Scott, as well as, his upcoming role in Fox's Grease Live.
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2015-11-2002 min
OutQ Radio On SiriusXMBilly Porter comes to honor Marc Shaiman And Scott Wittman, while he says goodbye to Kinky BootsTony and Grammy Award winning actor, Billy Porter, comes to honor Marc Shaiman And Scott Wittman, while he says goodbye to Kinky Boots. He takes a few moments to chat with Sirius XM OUT Q's Keith Price about it.
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2015-11-1903 min
OutQ Radio On SiriusXMAnnie Golden honors her friends Marc and Scott. "They came up together"Stage/TV actress, Annie Golden, is celebrating her pals, Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman, at the Primary Stages Benefit Gala. She chats with Sirius XM OUT Q's Keith Price to about her love for them, and what they did for her. She also gives her secret to being so vivacious and fabulous.
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2015-11-1903 min
OutQ Radio On SiriusXMVictoria Clark honors Shaiman and Wittman and talks about her latest ventures.Tony Award winning actress, Victoria Clark, joins the celebration in honoring Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman. She takes some time to chat with Sirius XM OUT Q's Keith Price, about the gala and the things that she is working on now.
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2015-11-1902 min
OutQ Radio On SiriusXMScott Wittman celebrates his birthday, being honored, and keeps moving forward.Tony Award winning Composer/Lyricist, Scott Wittman, takes some time to chat with Sirius XM OUT Q's Keith Price at the Primary Stages Gala Benefit that honored him and his work partner, Marc Shaiman. He tells Keith about being honored and his upcoming projects.
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2015-11-1803 min
54 Below PodcastEp.2 - Patti Lupone and Scott Wittman54 Below visits Broadway legend Patti LuPone and Tony award-winning lyricist, Scott Wittman in the rehearsal studio as they prepare for LuPone's new cabaret act that will debut on the club's opening night - June 5th, 2012.
2012-06-2318 min
CUNY TV's Theater TalkShaiman and Wittman on "Catch Me If You Can"The musical team behind the new Broadway hit Catch Me If You Can, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, stop by to perform a new song from the show.
2011-05-0126 minCUNY TV's Theater TalkMarc Shaiman and Scott WittmanComposer/lyricist Marc Shaiman and lyricist Scott Wittman of “Hairspray” discuss their recent involvement in the controversy over California's Proposition 8, which is being debated all over the country.
2008-12-0725 min