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CUZ I HAVE TO...when living your dream is the only option - with JULIE SLATER and JASON FRIDAY.122 - GILLIAN PENSAVALLE - PODCAST QUEEN: CREATOR/HOST OF THE HAMILCAST PODCAST, CO-HOST OF TRUE CRIME OBSESSED (PART TWO)CUZ I HAVE TO PODCAST...when living your dreams is the only option...This week Hosts Julie Slater and Jason Friday chat with the podcast queen Gillian Pensavalle. She is the creator/host of the Hamilcast podcast (all about the Broadway show Hamilton), co-host of True Crime Obsessed (with Patrick Hinds), and other pods My So Called Podcast, and Let the Women Do The Work. She also works with her husband Michael Paul Smith on the podcast Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into Microphones and is in the web series The Residuals - a comedic series about actors who d...2023-02-2137 minCUZ I HAVE TO...when living your dream is the only option - with JULIE SLATER and JASON FRIDAY.121 - GILLIAN PENSAVALLE - PODCAST QUEEN: CREATOR/HOST OF THE HAMILCAST PODCAST, CO-HOST OF TRUE CRIME OBSESSED (PART ONE)CUZ I HAVE TO PODCAST...when living your dreams is the only option...This week Hosts Julie Slater and Jason Friday chat with the podcast queen Gillian Pensavalle. She is the creator/host of the Hamilcast podcast (all about the Broadway show Hamilton), co-host of True Crime Obsessed (with Patrick Hinds), and other pods My So Called Podcast, and Let the Women Do The Work. She also works with her husband Michael Paul Smith on the podcast Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into Microphones and is in the web series The Residuals - a comedic series about actors who d...2023-02-1443 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#225: Lin-Manuel Miranda Returns! // Part OneLin-Manuel Miranda makes his first return to The Hamilcast to celebrate the release of the #Hamilfilm on Disney+. In part one, we reflect on what led us to this moment, Lin shares how he is feeling now that most of the world has access to Hamilton, he takes us on the journey of getting the film ready in time to release 15 months early, and we share a lot of laughs as Lin recalls some of his favorite moments on stage with the original Broadway cast. Hamilton on Disney+ Lin-Manuel Miranda on The Hamilcast (2017...2020-07-061h 16
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#224: Christopher Jackson // C-Jack Returns! // Part ThreeIn part three of our conversation with Chris Jackson he takes us behind the scenes of the original cast reunion surprise for Some Good News, shares what it's like to work for Sesame Street, and tells us what comes next. Sesame Street: Change The World Have A Nice Day SGN: Episode 2 Ready to Die - Biggie Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 97] Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 98] Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 222] Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 223] 2020-06-2949 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#223: Christopher Jackson // C-Jack Returns! // Part TwoWe're back for part two with Broadway's original George Washington, Chris Jackson. This week C-Jack is taking questions from the Patreon Peeps, tells us about recording the One Last Time 44 Remix with President Obama, and explains what is running through Washington's mind as he observes Alexander during Say No To This. One Last Time - 44 Remix Believe in Chris Jackson collection Shirty McShirtFace Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 97] Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 98] Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 222] ...2020-06-2251 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#222: Christopher Jackson // C-Jack Returns! // Part OneIn part one of three, Mike and I catch up with Hamilton's original George Washington, Chris Jackson. He tells us what life has been like in the years since we last sat down to record The Hamilcast in 2017, brags on the creative team, and shares some quarantine tips. Black Lives Matter: Ways You Can Help Plan on Being an Ally John Adams on HBO Hamilton Town Hall Drunk History Andy Blankenbuehler on The Hamilcast Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 97] Ch...2020-06-1551 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#221: Jason Crystal // Associate Sound Designer // Part TwoIn part two of my conversation with Jason Crystal we are talking about what it takes to deliver quality sound for a Broadway show when you don't know what will happen next, and Jason gives all the best tips and tricks for good sound and recording while you are spending time at home. Sony MDR-7506 Headphones Audacity GarageBand Will Wells on The Hamilcast2020-06-0144 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton PodcastA StatementTomorrow I have an awesome episode headed your way, and that is part two of my conversation with Jason Crystal, but today I need take a moment to use the platform and privilege I have to denounce police brutality. So here’s my statement. I have an obligation as a white person to use my voice to speak truth and use the tools I have at my disposal for change. Mike and I are both life long New Yorkers, and the pain we see in the streets of this city right now is much like the...2020-05-3101 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#220: Jason Crystal // Associate Sound Designer // Part OneIn my first recording of quarantine I am talking with Jason Crystal, associate sound designer and sound supervisor for Hamilton. We get an in depth look at what it takes to make Hamilton sing, Jason tells us how the tours manage to be ready for new venues just days after being on stage at the last, and we learn the art of making sure you always hear the conversations on stage you should, and none of the ones you shouldn’t. Anna-Lee Craig on The Hamilcast Ian Weinberger on The Hamilcast Jaso...2020-05-2557 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#219: Andy Blankenbuehler // Part ThreeIn part three of my conversation with Andy Blankenbuehler, Andy is taking your questions. He digs deep into his favorite moments of the show, reveals more Easter eggs, and Andy reflects on the moments of Hamilton we never saw that were staged--but later cut. Gone With The Wind scene Bandstand Kate Nash The Cabinet on The Hamilcast Andy on Twitter Andy on Instagram 2020-05-181h 07
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#218: Andy Blankenbuehler // Part TwoI'm back with Andy Blankenbuehler for part two of our incredible conversation. This week we are talking about some of Andy's proudest moments in the show, and the sky's the limit. We talk about having no chill whatsoever, we learn what makes a moment feel like morning, Andy talks Fosse and his date night Gwen Verdon! Mr. Bojangles - Andy Blankenbuehler PORCUPINE RACETRACK The Sopranos: The Knight in White Satin Armor The Cabinet episodes on The Hamilcast2020-05-111h 17
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#217: Andy Blankenbuehler // Part OneAndy Blankenbuhler is joining me for the next three episodes. In part one Andy takes us back to some of the most important moments in his process of creating what we see on stage. He tells us about all-nighters, the moments it clicked, seeing the numbers and, in a moment I’ve waited years for, a step by step breakdown of Yorktown. Episode #110: Stephanie Klemons Sing, Sing, Sing White Nights The Cabinet on The Hamilcast2020-05-041h 02
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#216: Alex Brightman // Beetlejuice the Musical // Part TwoAlex Brightman tears down the walls as we wrap up in part two of our conversation. We dote on David Korins, discuss why it is so important to bring everything you've got to every show you do, and Alex takes questions from the Patreon Peeps. Must Dearly Depart the Winter Garden Theatre Rory O'Malley Beetlejuice Broadway Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Performance 2019 The Whole Being Dead Thing Doug Loves Movies Alex on Twitter2020-04-271h 03
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#215: Alex Brightman // Beetlejuice the Musical // Part OneThings start real and they keep getting realer as Alex Brightman and I talk what it was like to navigate Tony season alongside the cast of Hamilton, learning from those you believe to be better than you, and we catch a glimpse of the other side as we check in on Beetlejuice on Broadway. Original Cast Album: Co-Op When I Climb to the Top of Mount Rock - School of Rock OBCR Tuvan Throat Singing Beetlejuice Animated Series Fright of Their Lives - Beetlejuice OBCR Follow Alex on Twitter2020-04-201h 02
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#214: Andrew Bancroft // Freestyle Love Supreme // Part ThreeThis week we are wrapping up with Jelly D of Freestyle Love Supreme! In part three of our conversation Andrew is answering questions from the Patreon Peeps, through which we learn some ways to use freestyle as a tool for storytelling and how uplifting fellow artists and creating safe spaces of support help breed creativity. FLS Academy Michael Arthur on Twitter2020-04-131h 04
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#213: Andrew Bancroft // Freestyle Love Supreme // Part TwoIn part two with Andrew Bancroft, Mike joins us as we take a deeper look at where he started. Jelly tells us about his creative beginnings at Wesleyan, we hear what it was like to become a part of the official FLS family as Hamilton was being workshopped and original Broadway cast members are sleeping on the couch. Funkmaster Flex - Nuttin' But Flavor (Instrumental) Eminem - Lucky You (Feat. Joyner Lucas) Ludacris - Southern Fried Intro/Blow It Out Sagat - Funk Dat2020-04-0652 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#212: Andrew Bancroft // Freestyle Love Supreme // Part OneAndrew Bancroft aka Jelly Donut of Freestyle Love Supreme is hanging out with me for three super fun episodes! In this episode we rewind FLS's run on Broadway, talk what it feels like to create in the moment, and go all the way back to Jelly's first cassette tape. We hear the incredible story of how his parents met and fell in love, and it's a little bit me, a little bit Andrew on being weird kids who love The Monkees. Andrew on YouTube TO MY FATHER I LOVE MY MOM YOU THE BEST MAINE F...2020-03-3057 min
The Hamilcast: by the fansHamilcast:for the fans// episode 9: Un deux trois quatre Cinq six sept huit neufWow! A great song! It’s so promising and full of character. We’ll go into it in this new episode of the Hamilcast!2020-03-2902 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#211: Nik Walker and Sarah Joyce // Nikky Burr Sir Returns! // Part ThreeThis week as we wrap up with Nik Walker and Sarah Joyce we dive into what brings joy and fulfillment into each of their lives, both in the day to day and creatively. Sarah tells us some ways we can write our legacy by leaving less behind, Nik shares a word on picking up the pen, and we all check in on how important it is to take a break. Come with us as we venture through the Disney Parks, put on your sorting hats, it's the final episode of date night!2020-03-2345 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#210: Nik Walker and Sarah Joyce // Nikky Burr Sir Returns! // Part TwoWe're back with Nik Walker and Sarah Joyce for part two of our three part double date! This week Nik and Sarah answer questions from the Patreon Peeps, tell us where to find the best pizza in the country and how touring gave him a chance to better know his literary hero. Nik tells us about learning to say goodbye to Burr and we listen as Nik and Sarah tell us the personal stories and deep roots of racism in America. Avengers during Nik's final bow Misbehavin’ from The Righteous Gemstones2020-03-1659 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#209: Nik Walker and Sarah Joyce // Nikky Burr Sir Returns! // Part OneNikky Burr, Sir is back for the first double date of the pod! This week Mike and I sit down with Nik Walker and his wife, Sarah Joyce to talk what it's like to say I do while taking your first spin on the turntables, the ins and outs of tour life, why Nik loves the stage door, and of course the battle continues with #NoMoreJobsForJames HIGHLIGHTS! Tweet to Kelly AuCoin Kelly’s response Sarah’s #IgnoreNikWalker vid De'Adre Aziza Javi’s video taunting James Anthony...2020-03-091h 07
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#208: Hannah Cruz // Eliza in The Angelica Company // Part TwoThis week Hannah and I finish up our two part conversation by going IN on who lives, who dies, and who tells your story. We delve into Eliza’s blues as Hannah brings us on her journey Uptown. We talk where she is, where she started, and the flames that fed her Eliza to have such burning passion. Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Schuyler, 20 July 1780: “You would love even my weaknesses…” Hannah on Instagram Hannah on Twitter2020-03-0259 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#207: Hannah Cruz // Eliza in The Angelica Company // Part OneHannah Cruz peels off the mask to take us on her journey into Eliza. In part one of our two part conversation, we talk the worlds you keep creating in your mind, grappling with forgiveness, and what it’s like living in the greatest city in the world. We both let it go as we take a note from The Cabinet™ that you can always find something new and I LOSE MY MIND OVER SOMETHING I’VE NEVER HEARD ABOUT BEFORE! TeeRico HER ROSE’S TURN IN HIIIIIGH SCHOOL I CAN’T Alone by...2020-02-2452 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#206: Deon'te Goodman // Hamilton Broadway // Part TwoThis is the second half of my chat with Hamilton Broadway's Deon'te Goodman (Ensemble and cover for George Washington/Hercules Mulligan/James Madison/and Aaron Burr). We go in even more in his Hamilton journey, and then take deep dives into EACH of the characters he plays. You do not want to miss this. Enjoy!!2020-02-1755 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#205: Deon'te Goodman // Hamilton Broadway // Part OneThis week is my first episode with Hamilton Broadway's Deon'te Goodman (Ensemble and cover for George Washington/Hercules Mulligan/James Madison/ and Aaron Burr)! We talk about his training in classical music, how he chooses roles that lead to important conversations, his audition process for Hamilton, and so much more! Come hang!!2020-02-101h 29
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#204: Jennie Harney-Fleming // Hamilton Broadway // Part TwoThis week wraps up my completely joyous chat with Jennie Harney-Fleming (Hamilton Broadway's Angelica/Eliza/Peggy cover)! We go in on how she prepares to play each sister, working with Carvens Lissaint on his Target Practice album, and of course... more Bob's Burgers! Come hang!!2020-02-0339 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#203: Jennie Harney-Fleming // Hamilton Broadway // Part OneThis week kicks off my INCREDIBLE episodes with Jennie Harney-Fleming (Hamilton Broadway's Angelica/Eliza/Peggy standby)! This week we talk about her Brooklyn roots and passion for teaching, making her debut in Hamilton on Broadway and then immediately being flown out to San Fransisco, and her journey to making her Broadway debut in The Color Purple! Enjoy!!2020-01-2752 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton PodcastWith love to Gregory Treco, in memory of Rich AffannatoGregory Treco (Hamilton Broadway/CHI) recently lost his husband Rich Affannato. Rich was a wonderful person and Mike and I are sending all of our love to Greg during this time. This short announcement has all of the information from Gregory Treco himself, and below are resources and ways you can help.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-support-of-gregory-treco https://www.facebook.com/gregorytreco/videos/10157320012743743/
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Obituary-Producer-Rich-Affannato-Dies-202001132020-01-2306 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#202: Kyle Scatliffe // Hamilton Bway and Philip Company // Part ThreeThis weeks wraps up my series with Kyle Scatliffe (Former Hamilton Broadway and Philip Tour's Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson) and we close out by continuing our deep-dive into all things Hamilton, how he came to join the cast, and what the transition was like from the Philip Tour to Broadway.2020-01-2056 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#201: Kyle Scatliffe // Hamilton Bway and Philip Company // Part TwoThis week is episode two of my chat with Kyle Scatliffe (Former Hamilton Broadway and Philip Tour's Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson). We talk vocal health, working with John Doyle on The Color Purple, and yes; we finally get into the Hamilton of it all. Enjoy! This episode was recorded way back in September, when FLS was still on Broadway. Their last performance (for now) was on 01/12/20 but please keep following them on socials to see what comes next! Twitter: @freestylelove Instagram: @freestylelovesupreme2020-01-131h 04
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#200: Kyle Scatliffe // Hamilton Bway and Philip Company // Part OneKyle Scatliffe (Former Hamilton Broadway and Philip Tour's Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson) is on the pod for three INCREDIBLE episodes! This week we discuss how he grew up playing basketball, playing Jud Fry in 5th Avenue Theatre's production of Oklahoma!, and what it was like being nominated for an Olivier for his performance in The Scottsboro Boys.2020-01-061h 08
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#199: Year in Review // What Comes Next?What an incredible year this has been!! In the last episode of 2019, we talk everything from BroadwayCon to Freestyle Love Supreme, peep meets to opening night parties, and so much more! Plus we answer your questions about what happens behind the scenes and what's to come!
Thank you so much to all of the listeners, peeps, and every single person I've interviewed this year for all of your support. This podcast would not happen without you and I am so so grateful. Now LEZ GO 2020!2019-12-161h 14
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#198: Aneesa Folds // Freestyle Love Supreme // Part ThreeThis week we wrap up my incredibly fun and inspiring chat with Aneesa Folds (Freestyle Love Supreme). We go in on the the Broadway run of FLS, performing with UTK on his debut, being one of two women to join the company for the first time, and so much more! Enjoy!2019-12-0952 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#197: Aneesa Folds // Freestyle Love Supreme // Part TwoThis. is. episode. TWO of my chat with Aneesa Folds of Freestyle Love Supreme!! We talk about the first time she was asked to perform with FLS, her bananas audition process for the Broadway production, and the extreeemely brief rehearsal process!2019-12-0252 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#196: Aneesa Folds // Freestyle Love Supreme // Part OneYOUNG NEES IS ON THE TRACK AND IT'S ABOUT TO BE CRAZY! This is part one of my chat with Aneesa Folds (Freestyle Love Supreme) and it was an absolute blast. This week we talk about the FLS academy, being a fan of Hamilton since the White House performance, opening night of Freestyle Love Supreme, and so much more!2019-11-2554 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#195: Kaila Mullady // Freestyle Love Supreme // Part TwoI absolutely loved my chat with Kaila Mullady (Kaiser Roze in Freestyle Love Supreme), she is just unreal. We talk about Lightship, a program that Kaila and her boyfriend Mark created that uses beatboxing as a tool for speech therapy, plus Kaila gives Mike (you know Mike) and I a beatboxing lesson!! Enjoy!2019-11-181h 05
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#194: Kaila Mullady // Freestyle Love Supreme // Part OneKaila Mullady (Kaiser Roze in Freestyle Love Supreme) is seriously out of this world. This week we talk about how she broke onto the beatbox scene, her audition process for Freestyle Love Supreme, and what it was like to get the call (from Shockwave!) that she would be making her broadway debut!2019-11-111h 04
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#193: Mike Anthony // Richard Rodgers Bar Manager // Part ThreeIn part three of my epic trilogy with Mike Anthony (Bar Manager at the Richard Rodgers) and Mike (you know Mike) we discuss how butterflies have become a very specific symbol in M.Ant's life, the horribleness that is people selling fake tickets to Hamilton, and how Hamilton invokes an emotional reaction in people unlike any other show he's ever seen. And of course so much more! PART THREE LEZ GO! Derren Brown: Secret https://derrenbrownsecret.com/ This Official Hamilton Cocktail Recipe Is the Next Best Thing to Scoring Tickets: https://people.com/fo...2019-11-0448 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#192: Mike Anthony // Richard Rodgers Bar Manager // Part TwoIn the second episode of my hang with Mike Anthony (Bar manager at the Richard Rodgers) and Mike (you know Mike) we talk about M.Ant seeing Hamilton for the first time, how the Richard Rodgers is most definitely haunted, plus we get pretty emotional when talking about grief and mediumship. It gets real, but we have fun too I promise. Here we go! Got Milk? Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLSsswr6z9Y #100: Grind to the rhythm as we wine and dine: https://www.thehamilcast.com/episode-100-grind-to-the-rhythm-as-we-wine-and-dine/ ...2019-10-2847 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#191: Mike Anthony // Richard Rodgers Bar Manager // Part OneMike Anthony (Bar Manager at the Richard Rodgers) truly encapsulates the meaning of "built palaces out of paragraphs" in the first episode of our epic three part series! This week Mike shares how he came to be the bar manager at the Rodgers, why he refers to Lin-Manuel Miranda as "the cup guy", and the difficulties of being face to face with the elected officials of our current administration. We also discuss how lovely and warm the Obamas are and how M.Ant met President Obama while going to get ice for the bar! Mike Anthony on Fa...2019-10-211h 11
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#190: Austin Scott // Hamilton Broadway // Part TwoPart Two of my hang with Austin Scott (Hamilton Broadway's Alexander Hamilton) is here! Austin is taking a deep dive into Alexander Hamilton himself: was he really a womanizer? How did it all change between Hamilton and Burr? What is going through his mind during the final duel? Not to mention Eliza's final moment! We also talk Austin's appearance on FX's Pose, how crystals and meditation are his self care, and how much he loves the stage door.2019-10-1450 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#189: Austin Scott // Hamilton Broadway // Part OneAustin Scott (Hamilton Broadway's Alexander Hamilton) is on the pod this and next week! This week we're talking all about the Cabinet Battles, we show love for Andy Blankenbuehler and Thomas Kail, and learn why people at the Richard Rodgers confuse Austin for Nik Walker. We also have a super real conversation about slavery and the many flaws of The Founding Fathers.2019-10-0759 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#188: Ashley Graffeo // Recapping Her #HamiltonWestEnd Experience // Part TwoHere's the second half of my most recent chat with Ashley Graffeo (listener favorite, NYC teacher, EduHam participant, and 🎤my best friend! 🎤). Ash gives more details about #HamiltonLDN, we totally geek out about history, and we have a great and vital conversation about queer visibility in the classroom. And yes, the dogs are still there. SWOON.2019-09-3048 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#187: Ashley Graffeo // Recapping Her #HamiltonWestEnd Experience // Part OneAshley Graffeo (listener favorite, NYC teacher, EduHam participant, and 🎤my best friend! 🎤) is back on the pod after returning from a solo trip to London to tell me how much she loved seeing the West End production of Hamilton. We also talk about all the Harry Potter fun she had all the way across the sea, and if you haven't seen Documentary Now!'s Original Cast Album: Co-Op episode... now seems like a good time. And Pete and Alfie (DOGS!) were present! This was so, so much fun.2019-09-2359 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#186: Horatio Sanz // Saturday Night Live // Hamilton First-TimerLive from New York, it's Sunday afternoon! I introduced my dear friend Horatio Sanz (Saturday Night Live) to Hamilton by taking him to a Sunday matinee in the middle of a heatwave. Then we met up with Mike and talked about Raj's (Horatio's nickname) experience. Spoiler: he loved it! There's laughing, there's singing, there are non-sequiturs, there's a lot going on. This episode is off the rails from the very beginning. Enjoy!2019-09-161h 03
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#185: #HamiltonCHI Part Five // Last Round of Partying with Cast Members!Thank you for coming to the #HamiltonCHI party! This is the third episode of the party recording but the fifth and final episode of my series covering my Chicago Adventure. Mike and I were joined by Dylan Hoffinger (Man 1), Akron Watson (Aaron Burr), Tamar Greene (George Washington), and Justin Bryant (Man 3). I hope you had a blast! Get home safe!2019-09-0942 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#184: #HamiltonCHI Part Four // More Partying with Cast Members!Welcome to the #HamiltonCHI party! This is the second episode of the party recording but the fourth episode of my series covering my Chicago Adventure. Mike and I were joined by Dylan Hoffinger (Man 1), Akron Watson (Aaron Burr), Tamar Greene (George Washington), and Justin Bryant (Man 3). I hope you're having a great time!2019-09-0258 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#183: #HamiltonCHI Part Three // Partying with Cast Members!Welcome to the #HamiltonCHI party! Mike and I were joined by Ebrin Stanley (Mulligan/Madison), Nikki Renee Daniels (Angelica Schuyler), Dylan Hoffinger (Man 1), Akron Watson (Aaron Burr), and Tamar Greene (George Washington). Have fun and stay tuned a different crew of guests next week!
Lin-Manuel Miranda on The Hamilcast:
https://www.thehamilcast.com/lin-manuel-miranda/2019-08-2655 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#182: #HamiltonCHI Part Two // Miguel CervantesMiguel Cervantes (#HamiltonCHI’s Alexander Hamilton) was generous enough to find some time to record and we had such a great time. From the story of asking Gillian to be a stand in (seriously), to breaking down the role of Alexander Hamilton, to playing trivia with the listeners, we covered a lot of ground.
The Hamilcast Goes to Las Vegas
https://www.thehamilcast.com/tag/las-vegas/
CURE Epilepsy
https://www.cureepilepsy.org/
Kelly Cervantes
https://twitter.com/KellyGC4112019-08-1943 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#181: #HamiltonCHI Part One // Gillian and Mike Talk all the ThingsI went to Chicago and Mike met me there and we had a bit of a weekend! It kicked off with a #PitSit on Thursday, which means I GOT TO SIT IN THE PIT WITH THE MUSICIANS DURING A PERFORMANCE AND THE WORLD WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. The rest of the weekend involved #HamiltonCHI, #HamEx, an amazing listener meetup, and recording with cast members! Hamilton is the best. The end.2019-08-121h 08
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#180 // Will Wells // Hamilton's Electronic Music Producer // Part TwoWelcome, folks! TO WILL WELLS' STUDIO?! Part Two of my hang with Will Wells (Hamilton's Electronic Music Producer) takes place in his studio where he shows me all the details of the samples he made and worked on for the Hamilton album.
Episode #128: Alex Lacamoire Part Three:
https://www.thehamilcast.com/episode-128-and-im-tryin-not-to-cry-cause-theres-nothing-that-your-mind-cant-do-part-three/
Nikki Yanofsky | Little Secret
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFl9SwnItj02019-08-051h 12
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#179 // Will Wells // Hamilton's Electronic Music Producer // Part OneWill Wells is Hamilton’s Electronic Music Producer and is responsible for #HipHopHorse (aka #RoboWhinny), those badass rhythmic bullets, and a ton of other samples you love so much. In his first episode, Will talks about how he got this rad job and his journey with The Cabinet™. WILL WELLS IN THE BUILDING!2019-07-291h 03
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#178 // Karl Queensborough // Hamilton West End // Part TwoIn the second half my hang with Karl Queensborough (Alexander Hamilton cover in London) and Mike (you know Mike) we have some authentic New York City desserts, speak in a bunch of different accents, and have a full on Hamilton love fest. WE LOVE THIS SHOW SO MUCH, YOU GUYS.2019-07-2244 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#177 // Karl Queensborough // Hamilton West End // Part OneKarl Queensborough (Alexander Hamilton cover in London) came from all the way across the sea to hang out with me and Mike! We give Karl his very first slice of New York City pizza, hear about his Hamilton journey, and some of the craziest things that have happened to him on stage while performing the show in the West End.2019-07-1559 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#176 // Abby Jaros (and pup Ernie) // Hamilton's Philip Company // Part TwoAbby Jaros (Hamilton's Philip Company) and her dog Ernie are back for another episode! In part two of our hang we talk about Ernie as Hamilton roles, hard lessons Abby learned while in Hamilton, and of course... Ouidad.
Abby’s SNL appearance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QD-8NYF0jg2019-07-081h 02
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#175 // Abby Jaros (and pup Ernie) // Hamilton's Philip Company // Part OneAbby Jaros (Ensemble, Hamilton’s Philip Company) brought her dog Ernie over for a super fun chat about Hamilton and all the things! Mike joins us as we talk about Abby’s manifestation abilities, how dancing chose her, and a behind-the-curtain look into that tour life. We haven't seen Abby since she was on the big Vegas recording so it was great to hang with her again. DID I MENTION ERNIE THE DOG WAS THERE TOO?!2019-07-011h 08
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#174 // Patrick Vassel // Hamilton's Associate & Supervising Director // Part ThreePatrick Vassel, Hamilton's Associate & Supervising Director, rounds out his episodes with details about those scary work sessions we've heard about from so many actors (finally), fills us in on The Character Constitution, and talks about the upcoming productions in Australia and Hamburg, Germany.2019-06-2453 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#173 // Patrick Vassel // Hamilton's Associate & Supervising Director // Part TwoPatrick Vassel, Hamilton's Associate & Supervising Director, is back this week to talk moving from The Public to Broadway, the joy and misery of tech, and how The Cabinet (Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, Alex Lacamoire, and Andy Blankenbuehler) established and continue to keep an extraordinary amount of trust among eeryone working on the show. Oh! And PDV raps cut lyrics from two songs, with explicit permission from Lin-Manuel, who texted us during the recording.2019-06-171h 00
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#172 // Patrick Vassel // Hamilton's Associate & Supervising Director // Part OnePatrick Vassel, Hamilton's Associate & Supervising Director, stops by for an extremely deep dive into how Hamilton runs smoothly as it continues to expand all over the world. In his first episode PDV talks about how he landed this badass job, explains how he does it, and shows all the love for director Thomas Kail.
Paul Tazewell's 2016 Tony Acceptance Speech:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD_6MdscV1E
Patrick Vassel Notre Dame Commencement 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJ_jhr15yjs2019-06-1048 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#171 // Rory O'Malley // Hamilton's King George IIIHello! A message from the King! (Get it? Because Rory O'Malley has been in both The Book of Mormon *and* Hamilton). Join me as I hang out with the kind, funny, warm, and super talented Rory O'Malley! Rory talks about what it's like to be a brand new father, he tells me his Hamilton story and his experience playing King George III on Broadway and the first national tour, and we bond over podcasting. Plus, we talk The Book of Mormon including sage advice about King George III from Andrew Rannells, what KGIII and Elder McKinley have in common, a...2019-06-031h 00
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#170 // Arthur Lewis aka Arthur the Geniuses of Freestyle Love Supreme // Part TwoArthur Lewis (Freestyle Love Supreme's Arthur the Geniuses) back! This week we're taking an even DEEPER dive into the inner workings of Freestyle Love Supreme and the power of practice, practice, practice. Arthur also talks about the moving improvised tribute FLS did for him during a recent show, what's like knowing Lin-Manuel Miranda for almost your entire life, and yes he tells The Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Story™. All links available at thehamilcast dot com.
http://arthurthefourth.com/2019-05-271h 16
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#169 // Arthur Lewis aka Arthur the Geniuses of Freestyle Love Supreme // Part OneArthur Lewis (Freestyle Love Supreme's Arthur the Genius) is here talking FLS, his journey as a musician, and his favorite music of the moment. Arthur's insight into how and why Freestyle Love Supreme works so well is eyeopening and inspiring. Full show notes and links at thehamilcast dot com.
http://arthurthefourth.com/
Twitter: @arthurlewis
Instagram: @arthurlewis
Twitter: @freestylelove
Instagram: @freestylelovesupreme2019-05-201h 03
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#168 // Anthony Veneziale aka Two Touch of Freestyle Love Supreme // Part ThreeAnthony's third episode opens with an emotional story involving Freestyle Love Supreme's own Arthur Lewis (Arthur the Geniuses), a significant loss, and how the crew grieved together live on stage during FLS' most recent run. After a pizza break, Anthony answers more questions from the Patreon Peeps including how his daughters reacted to seeing him at FLS, how much he loves being in a classroom, and a new way to sing "Your Obedient Servant." (links at thehamilcast dot com)2019-05-1352 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#167 // Anthony Veneziale aka Two Touch of Freestyle Love Supreme // Part TwoAnthony Veneziale (aka Two Touch) kicks off his second episode with his Hamilton experience, from Lin-Manuel Miranda calling him as Hercules Mulligan to seeing it in previews at The Public. We also have a therapy session about why freestyling seems so terrifying and why people (especially women) have been hardwired to think that way. Plus, Anthony explains how Freestyle Love Supreme stays positive in this political climate. And then Mike comes home and we order pizza! (links at thehamilcast dot com)2019-05-0659 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#166 // Anthony Veneziale aka Two Touch of Freestyle Love Supreme // Part OneAnthony Veneziale (Freestyle Love Supreme's Two Touch) is here and oh mannnnnn did we have one hell of a conversation. In his first episode Anthony talks about the FLS origin story (including freestyling with Tommy Kail on a road trip, getting Cool Points from Chris Jackson, and working on In The Heights), the brain science behind improvisation, and the importance of bringing women and people of color into the space he's created.
(full show notes at TheHamilcast dot com)2019-04-291h 21
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#165 // Marc delaCruz - Hamilton Broadway // Part ThreeWrapping up my hangout with Marc delaCruz we take questions from the Patreon Peeps, talk about the massive impact of Hamilton around the world, and the importance of telling your story.2019-04-2230 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#164 // Marc delaCruz - Hamilton Broadway // Part TwoIn Marc’s second episode, Marc talks about how it still doesn’t feel real that he’s in Hamilton. He also tells me about the pressure and responsibility of playing Hamilton on Broadway and we have a long and meaningful conversation about the importance of representation. Marc opens up about growing up as an Asian-American and how the lack of representation played a large role in how he saw himself and others.2019-04-1558 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#163 // Marc de la Cruz - Hamilton Broadway // Part OneMarc de la Cruz recently made history as the first ever Asian American actor to play the role of Hamilton on Broadway. After falling in love with In the Heights and realizing what was possible on Broadway, he wondered if he’d ever get the chance to work with The Cabinet and SPOILER it’s happening!! In Marc’s first episode, we talk about his journey to Broadway and his experiences with High School Musical, If/Then, and Allegiance2019-04-0858 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#162 // Mike Moise - Hamilton’s Assistant Conductor // Part ThreeMike Moise’s third episode covers a LOT of ground. In addition to lots more Hamilton goodness Mike talks about playing softball with the cast and crew of Hamilton in the Broadway Show League, why A Winter’s Ball into Helpless is one of the most satisfying (heyooo!) parts of the show to conduct, and we go INNNNNNNNN on Leonard Bernstein and West Side Story.2019-04-0143 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#161 // Mike Moise - Hamilton's Assistant Conductor // Part TwoIn Mike Moise’s second ep, we really get into the #TeamMusic of it all. From what he does for his pre-Hamilton piano warmup, to diving into the amazingness of What’d I Miss and The Room Where It Happens, to how he taught himself to play Ableton tracks and saving the show by playing them during a performance, Mike has stories for days! Not to mention the story about Chris Jackson that starts at a Marshalls and ends on the golf course.2019-03-2555 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#160 // Mike Moise - Hamilton's Assistant Conductor // Part OneMike Moise, Hamilton’s Assistant Conductor, is super fun and full of energy. He started his music career at four years old by plunking out Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera BY EAR and by the end of his first episode Mike tells us the story of playing Andy Blankenbuehler’s Cats for ALW himself. But before that, Mike tells the story of how he had lived in NYC for less than a week before Sir Alex Lacamoire called him in to audition for Hamilton.2019-03-181h 06
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#159 // Scott Wasserman - Hamilton's Ableton Programmer // Part ThreeIn this episode, Scott Wasserman (Hamilton's Ableton Programmer) shows love for #HamiltonPR, talks his podcast Song Salad, and goes in on his experience working on Lin-Manuel Miranda's 21 Chump Street.
https://flamboyanartsfund.org/
https://hispanicfederation.org/
https://www.teerico.com/
Song Salad:
http://www.songsaladpodcast.com/
Shockwave on the basic beat:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fPnU2FZZmQ
21 Chump Street:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELBGa6-uOhc2019-03-1154 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#158 // Scott Wasserman - Hamilton's Ableton Programmer // Part TwoScott Wasserman, Hamilton's Ableton Programmer, is back this week and on this episode we REALLY dive into how Ableton is used in the show. Scott breaks down how Ableton is used in Ten Duel Commandments, the rewind in Satisfied, The Reynolds Pamphlet, and more! We also talk about musical gems in Wait For It, Non-Stop, and Blow Us All Away.2019-03-0454 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#157 // Scott Wasserman - Hamilton's Ableton Programmer // Part OneScott Wasserman is Hamilton's Ableton Programmer, and one of the nicest and most fun people around. Scott has been with Hamilton since the beginning and in this first episode he talks about how he helped create the sounds and effects not played by the (incredibly talented) orchestra. We talk the Vassar workshop, where you can (and can't!) still hear the original Broadway cast in current tour productions, and Lin-Manuel Miranda's amazing #HamiltonPR sitzprobe thread.2019-02-251h 03
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#156 // Euan Morton - Hamilton Bway's KGIII // Part TwoEuan Morton (KGIII in Hamilton Broadway) is back again this week! We talk Taboo, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Doctor Who, and tons of Hamilton stories including forgetting King George III's crown (twice!) and how Euan will occasionally fangirl over his fellow castmates at the stage door.
Grand Canyon Trust
https://www.grandcanyontrust.org/2019-02-181h 21
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#155 // Euan Morton - Hamilton Bway's KGIII // Part OneEuan Morton, Hamilton Broadway's current King George III stops by for some conversation, cocktails, and general mischief. We laugh our way through everything from his Hamilton audition to Wayne Newton. Enjoy part one!
Iain Loves Theatre's Rewrite of Hamilton performed by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Leslie Odom Jr: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yqXlN7NdG4
Wayne Newton - Danke Schoen (1968) Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRPILZS1hc82019-02-1157 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#154 // The Hamilcast Goes to #HamiltonPR // Part TwoGreetings from Puerto Rico! Again! Well not really, but Mike and I went to PR to see Hamilton and we had so much to say that I had to split our recording into two episodes. We tell you about our full #HamiltonPR experience from meeting listeners, to hanging with Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast backstage, and of course the performance itself. We also tell you about the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, and the many reasons you should visit!
https://flamboyanartsfund.org/
https://hispanicfederation.org/2019-02-041h 11
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#153 // The Hamilcast Goes to #HamiltonPR // Part OneGreetings from Puerto Rico! Well, not really, but Mike and I went to PR to see Hamilton and we had so much to say that I had to split our recording into two episodes. We tell you about our full #HamiltonPR experience from meeting listeners, to hanging with Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast backstage, and of course the performance itself. We also tell you about the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, and the many reasons you should visit!
https://flamboyanartsfund.org/
https://hispanicfederation.org/2019-01-281h 13
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#152 // Kurt Crowley, Hamilton Broadway's Music Director // Part ThreeThe theme of Kurt Crowley's third episode (and all of his episodes, really) is "beautifully nerdy." We talk Kurt's impeccable mashups, conducting big moments in the show (the big WAITs in "Wait For It" and that final moment with Eliza), and Kurt gives advice for anyone who wants to be a Broadway musician.2019-01-2158 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#151 // Kurt Crowley, Hamilton Broadway's Music Director // Part TwoKurt Crowley is back for round two and this week we're talking about how Hamilton has its very own Department of the Treasury (aka the music department) and how they are - still! - constantly making sure the music is on the up and up. Kurt also gives insight into the rehearsal process now that HamFans are being cast in the show and they have to unlearn the album, which is a lot harder than you may think. AND! Kurt goes in on the "Toronto/Company Screams in Chaos" part of "The Room Where it Happens."2019-01-141h 07
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#150 // Kurt Crowley, Hamilton Broadway's Music Director // Part OneKurt Crowley, Hamilton Broadway's music director, kicks of 2019 with three mindblowing episodes. In this first episode Kurt pulls back the curtain on the #SNOB tradition (Saturday Night on Broadway), tells stories from the earliest days of Hamilton, goes in on his friendship/working relationship with Alex Lacamoire, and plays tons of motifs and musical gems because OF COURSE I MADE SURE THE KEYBOARD WAS PRESENT!2019-01-071h 28
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#149 // Attilio and Barbara Pensavalle // Gillian's ParentsWelllllll it happened! After countless requests from listeners, my parents Attilio and Barbara Pensavalle are on the pod! We talk about how they recently (finally!) saw Hamilton, their thoughts on the podcast, and lots of love for Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tommy Kail, and Alex Lacamoire. Mike joins us (with a great cocktail) and the pups Pete and Alfie were in the room as well. Enjoy!2018-12-1754 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#148 // ...In That Big Ol' Room // Part ThreeYOU GUYS LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA DJ'D DEANNA'S WEDDING AND SHE TELLS THE WHOLE STORY AND IT'S AMAZING. We also talk about Deanna's fantastic problem solving skills, how to balance work and friendship, and The Naked Wall™ (yes it's a thing and yes you get all the details!).2018-12-1038 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#147 // ...In That Big Ol' Room // Part TwoHamilton Broadway's assistant stage manager, Deanna Weiner, is back again with more stories from the early development stages of the production. From Lin-Manuel Miranda padding around in his slippers to the importance of a Burger King crown for director Tommy Kail, Deanna was actually in the room where it happened.2018-12-031h 03
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#146 // ...In That Big Ol' Room // Part OneDeanna Weiner, the assistant stage manager for Hamilton on Broadway, is here to blow your mind. Deanna has been with the show since the early workshop days at The Public (we're talking 2013, fam) and has so much intel it's crazy. This episode covers Deanna's journey to Hamilton (oh hai Meryl Streep and Brian Cox and Stephen Sondheim and Ariana Grande to name a few) and how being randomly assigned to work on reading of a little thing called The Hamilton Mixtape changed her life.2018-11-2646 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#145: The sky's the limit // Part TwoMorgan Marcell is back this week with lots of Bandstand/Andy Blankenbuehler love! We also talk Moulin Rouge, performing at The White House for the Obamas, and that now legendary Ham4Ham when Morgan performed My Shot (as Alexander Hamilton!) with the ladies of Hamilton: An American Musical.
HAMILTON Ham4Ham 1/3/16 with The Ladies of HAMILTON by Howard Sherman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbfws-YZQu42018-11-1944 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#144: The sky's the limit // Part OneMorgan Marcell is a force, you guys. From OBC Hamilton (and OBC Bandstand!), to working on The Fosse/Verdon Project with The Cabinet™, to making her directorial debut with Sharing Our Stories: The Eliza Project (plus TON of other projects), Morgan will inspire the hell out of you. Morgan's first episode covers her journey to Hamilton, love for Thomas Kail, and a story about paRTYING WITH PRINCE!!! WHAT ON EARTH?!2018-11-1246 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#143: It's time to take a shot! // Part TwoMy lovefest with Hamilton Broadway's Lexi Garcia this week! Lexi goes IN on Woman 2, you guys are going to love it. It's such a technical track and Lexi gives so many great details from props to choreography. We also talk EduHam, falling on stage, the true awe of being in Hamilton: An American Musical.2018-11-0536 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#142: It's time to take a shot! // Part One*This episode contains a brief conversation about bulimia around 17:45 and lasts roughly two minutes.*
Hamilton Broadway's Lexi Garcia is a gem and this episode is a front row seat to the bonding that happened between us during this recording. Lexi talks about her deep love for powerful women and tells her story from not being able to afford the Hamiltome to being cast in Hamilton on Broadway.
AND! Lexi shares a gorgeous story about a woman named Ruth and I have to find her! #FindRuth2018-10-2948 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#124: You simply must meet Thomas. Thomas! // Part OneYou simply must meet Thomas. Thomas! Tommy Kail and I are naturally at 1.5 speed, so that's fun! Tommy tells me all about the upcoming Hamilton exhibition in Chicago, and how the job of a director changes (or doesn't) as a production evolves. We bond over It's a Wonderful Life, Tommy reminds cast members/alums of The Hamilcast that he *does* hear the stories they tell, and Tommy confirms that he is not in fact Alex Lacamoire. OR IS HE??? (He's not, you guys, they just both have really fantastic hair. )2018-06-2552 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#119: When you knock me down I get the fuck back up again // Part TwoAndrés Forero is back and we kick off Part Two with questions from Sir Alex Lacamoire himself! We talk a LOT about Yorktown (and Rage Against the Machine, believe it or not), and many of the other tracks on which Andrés made his mark or how Andrés' puts it: “it’s a tiny fingerprint on a little tiny piece of a masterpiece.” And for the first time in the history of The Hamilcast... there are outtakes!2018-05-2150 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#100: Grind to the rhythm as we wine and dineIn honor of my 100th episode I threw a #HamiltonHouseParty with some of my friends from Hamilton on Broadway: Lexi Lawson, Jevon McFerrin, Eddy Lee, Lauren Boyd, Anna-Lee Craig, and Emily Roney. Michael Paul Smith joins me as we host this fun, scrappy, and rowdy recording. Thank you so much for taking this journey with me for my first 100 episodes – I’m just getting started! Stick around to the end to hear from some past alums of The Hamilcast who wanted to send some love for this milestone.2018-01-081h 11
Theater PeopleGillian Pensavalle of "The Hamilcast" On that time Lin-Manuel Miranda Came To Her Apartment, Got Drunk, and Did a 4-hour InterviewYOU GUYS!!! I am completely obsessed with today's guest, Gillian Pensavalle. Not only is the creator, producer, editor, and host of "The Hamilcast," but she is ALSO Patrick's podcast soulmate and ch-host of "True Crime Obsessed," their comedy / true crime podcast (which you should all be listening to!). Today, Gillian shares the story of how "The Hamilcast" came to be and tells us EVERYTHING about getting Lin-Manuel Miranda hammered in her living room and doing a 4-hour interview with him which resulted in FOUR EPISODES of the "The Hamilcast." Take a listen and find "The Hamilcast" wherever you get your...2017-10-2333 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#76: You could never back down, you never learned to take your timeHey Queens it’s The Hamilcast with your boo Tyler! Tyler Mount of Playbill’s The Tyler Mount Vlog talks everything from Hamilton, to how he got into the Broadway scene, to his vlog, to Tito’s vodka, and then back to Hamilton again. Friends, we were all over the map but we went in on so much Hamilton and answered all the questions from our Patreon Peeps. Join the party!2017-07-1039 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#51: Master the element of surprise // Part TwoIn Part Two of Michael Luwoye's chat, we hear some behind the scenes Hamilton stories including backstage pranks, being surprised onstage, and how Javier Munoz almost played King George III. Fascinated by Michael’s voice? Us too! He tells us why he takes being as clear as possible so seriously, especially with Hamilton. Michael also talks about his time in Invisible Thread and blows us all away by saying some very lovely things about what The Hamilcast means to the Hamilton community.2017-01-1626 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#42: The Hamilcast moves UptownThe Hamilcast moves uptown to interview the one and only Patrick Hinds of Theater People Podcast in – wait for it – HAMILTON HEIGHTS! Patrick spills behind the scenes info from his interviews with Hamilpeeps such as Lin-Manuel Miranda, Phillipa Soo, Renee Elise Goldsberry, and Tommy Kail. Get the inside scoop on his brand new podcast, Broadway Backstory, a documentary style podcast about the making of Broadway shows you love. The show featured in the first two episodes? The one and only In The Heights.2016-11-1446 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#37: What time is it?! Show time!If The Hamilcast could get more Hamilton, we managed to accomplish it in this episode. Mike joins us to tell us about seeing Hamilton for the first time, Bianca talks about how her boyfriend Dan liked the show, and we gush over the new cast. But wait! There’s more! We discuss Spamilton, Jeff Wilser’s book Alexander Hamilton’s Guide to Life, our experience speaking at the Dalton School about Alexander Hamilton, and we describe ourselves in #3HamiltonCharacters. See? It’s quite a HamilEpisode!2016-10-1052 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#13: Emergency Hamilcast! We saw Hamilton this week!Look around, look around, at how lucky we are to be alive right now! Thanks to total strangers moved to kindness by Gillian's story of never seeing Hamilton, IT HAPPENED! With backstage access! The very same night Lin-Manuel Miranda won the Pulitzer Prize!!! We are so overwhelmed with excitement and gratitude we bumped our previously scheduled episode to next week and recorded an emergency podcast so we could tell our stooooorrrryyyy.2016-04-2557 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#1: Okay, so we're doing this.In the inaugural episode of The Hamilcast, Gillian and Bianca discuss how “Hamilton” reignited their friendship and explain what to expect in upcoming episodes. Hint: Chernow2016-01-3129 min
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast#1: Welcome to The Hamilcast In the inaugural episode of The Hamilcast, Gillian and Bianca discuss how "Hamilton" reignited their friendship and explain what to expect in upcoming episodes. Hint: Chernow. "My Shot" instrumental provided by Bao Vu.2016-01-3129 min