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Connor & Dylan MacDowell
Drama! Sit down with resident dramatics, Connor MacDowell & Dylan MacDowell, as they explore theatre, entertainment, pop culture, and the vibrance of love and life in New York City. Joined weekly by thrilling special guests, they have intimately casual conversations about the dramatic journey that brought them here. Oh that’s a gag, honey! Say no more… it’s DRAMA.
“Young Henry is Trade” with Carson McCalley
Dylan and Connor are joined by special guest Carson McCalley (The Inheritance) for an in depth and very gay chat about The Inheritance Parts 1 AND 2, its chic cast, his secret YouTuber past, Fire Island, getting a bloody toe onstage, SJP, Connor and Carson’s SoulCycle connection, Hillary Rodham Clinton attending the play, bartending on Watch What Happens Live, Troye Sivan, and why his Instagram handle only has one “C” in it. Follow Carson McCalleyInstagram: @carsonmcalleyFollow us!@thedramapodcast@ConnorMacDowell@dylanmacdowellEdited by Maggie MontaltoPlease rate us 5 stars and subscribe on Apple Podcasts!
53:3618/03/2020
"Subway Fish Reputation" with Alexis Michelle
Dylan and Connor are joined by special guest Alexis Michelle (RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9) for an extravaganza discussing all things Drag Race, coming out twice, the first DRAMA. mention of Coronavirus, life lessons learned from Into the Woods, the legend of Kelly Bishop’s nude leotard in A Chorus Line, a very delayed Big Little Lies discourse, her drag daughter Jan on season 12 of Drag Race, and her snatch game performance as Lina Minnelli.Follow Alexis MichelleTwitter & Instagram: @alexislivesFollow us!@thedramapodcast@ConnorMacDowell@dylanmacdowellEdited by Maggie MontaltoPlease rate us 5 stars and subscribe on Apple Podcasts!
43:1611/03/2020
"Broadway Bachelorettes" with Hayley Podschun
Dylan and Connor are joined by special guest Hayley Podschun (Hairspray, Chaplin, Hello, Dolly!) for a literal breakdown of every Bachelor and Bachelorette season EVER, “Stupid Love” by Lady Gaga, being in Hairspray on Broadway AND the 2007 film, going to Amanda Bynes’s 21st birthday party, getting tattoos in the Barrymore Theater, wearing a hat that says LEAVE ME ALONE, her weekly recap show The Broadway Bachelorette, a shoutout to our straight male listeners, and finding love via Insta DM.Follow Hayley PodschunTwitter: @hayleypodschunInstagram: @hayley_podschunFollow us!@thedramapodcast@ConnorMacDowell@dylanmacdowellEdited by Maggie MontaltoBe sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe on Apple Podcasts!
55:3704/03/2020
"Do I Look Ill?" with Nic Rouleau
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Nic Rouleau (The Book of Mormon, Hello, Dolly!) for a delightful conversation about doing over 2500 shows as Elder Price, Cheer, Demi on the Grammys, Nick’s dog and fiancé, meeting RuPaul, Jenifer Lewis, and more icons backstage, Ben Platt, trading spaces with Gavin Creel, putting on his Sunday clothes in Hello, Dolly!, overcoming negativity in the business, The Wedding Singer, a deep dive into Legally Blonde the Musical, early Tonys predictions, and an audition gone… cracked.Follow Nic RouleauTwitter & Instagram: @nicrouleauFollow us! @thedramapodcast @ConnorMacDowell@dylanmacdowellEdited by Maggie MontaltoPlease rate us 5 stars and subscribe on Apple Podcasts!
48:3826/02/2020
"Fizzy the Janitor" with Taylor Iman Jones
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Taylor Iman Jones (Head Over Heels, Scotland, PA, Devil Wears Prada) for a kiki about growing up in the Bay, the RuPaul’s Drag Race season 12 cast, making her Broadway debut in Groundhog Day, manifesting the life you want for yourself, the celebratory space of Head Over Heels, Connor almost buying Jay Armstrong Johnson’s mattress, preparing to play Andy in the musical version The Devil Wears Prada, and establishing confidence in one’s self and in one’s soul.Note: due to technical drama, this episode might sound different than usual, as one of the microphones had a fit. We have fixed this for future recordings! Follow Taylor Iman JonesTwitter & Instagram: @taylorimanjonesFollow us! @thedramapodcast @ConnorMacDowell@dylanmacdowellEdited by Maggie MontaltoHave you subscribed and rated us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts? Do it!
39:4719/02/2020
"Crossroads of Love" with Ben Moss
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Ben Moss (Spring Awakening, The Hello Girls, Head Over Heels) for an incredible conversation over a decade in the making about being a music director on Broadway, his days at Harvard, his 30 day song-writing challenge, Miss Americana, Little Women and Florence Pugh, Ben and Dylan’s shared English major history, Maggie Rogers, Cheyenne Jackson (and his jean shorts) in Xanadu, and “Torn” by Natalie Imbruglia.Follow Ben Moss Twitter & Instagram: @benkmossYouTube: www.youtube.com/user/bkm0905Follow us! @thedramapodcast @ConnorMacDowell@dylanmacdowell Edited by Maggie Montalto We’d love for you to subscribe/rate us on Apple Podcasts!
01:02:4612/02/2020
“Lil Coopz with a Z” with Lilli Cooper
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Tony® nominee Lilli Cooper (SpongeBob SquarePants, Tootsie, Spring Awakening) for a gorgeous chat about growing up with Times Square as her backyard, Brandi and Whitney Houston in Cinderella, bullying, SpongeBob’s relevance, Demi Lovato’s consistent vibrato, going to LaGuardia aka the Fame high school, Ethan Slater, watching Bachelor in Paradise on two show days, waking up a Tony nominee, The Good Fight, having a hot Irish boyfriend, and pondering how people are still being Catfished.Follow Lilli CooperTwitter: @lillicooper Instagram: @lilcoopzFollow us!@thedramapodcast@ConnorMacDowell@dylanmacdowellEdited by Maggie MontaltoDon’t forget to subscribe/rate us on Apple Podcasts!
55:3505/02/2020
"The A Train Warning" with Krystina Alabado
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Krystina Alabado (Mean Girls, Spring Awakening, The Mad Ones) for a fabulous conversation about traveling the country in Spring Awakening, Totally Trucked videos, her beginnings in Phoenix, AZ as a biracial actress, Daphne Rubin Vega being her New York mom, belting during matinees, Tina Fey, Mean Girls: The Musical: The Movie, vomit in the mezzanine, the correlation between being tired and successful, Cheer on Netflix, and a deep dive into Connor and Dylan’s 8th grade class trip to Washington DC.Follow Krystina Albado:Twitter & Instagram: @krystinaalabadoFollow us!@thedramapodcast@ConnorMacDowell@dylanmacdowellEdited by Maggie MontaltoMake sure to subscribe/rate us on Apple Podcasts!
40:3429/01/2020
"Perched in a Yurt" with Alexandra Silber
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Alexandra Silber (Fiddler on the Roof, After Anatevka, Master Class) for a soulful chat covering the Fiddler on the Roof multi-verse, Connor's past as a career intern, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the lessons of Into the Woods, opening one's self up to love, Al's pilgrimage to Siberia, her two beautiful books, pondering who/what Bear Grylls is, the "I Wish" concert series, Murder She Wrote, and Connor gives a dramatic line reading.Follow Al Silber:Twitter & Instagram: @alsilbsFollow Tatiana (Al’s cat):Instagram: @ifeelkittyFollow us!@thedramapodcast@ConnorMacDowell@dylanmacdowellEdited by Maggie MontaltoPlease subscribe/rate us on Apple Podcasts!
57:5222/01/2020
"Sexy Problems" with Tyler Hanes
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Tyler Hanes (Cats, A Chorus Line, Sweet Charity) for an incredible conversation about Tyler’s experience being Rum Tum Tugger on Broadway, learning to deal with rejection, booking Fosse/Verdon with a sock puppet, Michelle Williams, the revival of A Chorus Line, the Ryan Murphyverse, Marco Polo-ing with Kristin Chenoweth, Britney Spears’ near-Broadway debut, and his long-term relationship with actor Van Hansis.Follow Tyler Hanes:Twitter & Instagram: @TheTylerHanesFollow us!@thedramapodcast@ConnorMacDowell@dylanmacdowellEdited by Maggie MontaltoDon't forget to subscribe/rate us on Apple Podcasts!
59:2715/01/2020
"Georgia Girl Goes West" with Aisha Jackson
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Aisha Jackson (Frozen, Waitress, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) who chat about being a black Disney princess on Broadway, New Year's Declarations, missed connections with Sara Bareilles, The Proud Family theme song, why you should stay ready so you don't have to get ready, Connor's (un) surprising crush on Forty in "You" on Netflix, the Cats film, and keeping it positive.Follow Aisha Jackson: Twitter: @starringaisha Instagram: @gifted2singFollow us!DRAMA. @thedramapodcast@ConnorMacDowell@dylanmacdowellDon't forget to subscribe/rate us on Apple Podcasts!
51:4208/01/2020
"Chillin’… the Regrets" with Heath Saunders
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Heath Saunders (Alice by Heart, Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812) to discuss fan encounters on the subway, Zoe Kravitz, the twins’ initial introduction to drag, the Saunders family X Factor experience, Jesus Christ Superstar (Live!), identity, writing musicals, and Dylan and Heath’s shared oboist past. Follow Heath Saunders:Twitter & Instagram: @feeltheheathFollow us!DRAMA. @thedramapodcast@ConnorMacDowell@dylanmacdowellPlease subscribe/rate us on Apple Podcasts! Happy New Year!
52:0101/01/2020
"She DESERVES that Chance (to Fly)!" with Jackie Burns
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Jackie Burns (Wicked, If/Then, Hair) to have a wickedly wonderful conversation about being the longest-running Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway, Britmas and the Holy Spear-it, LA vs New York, If/Then moments in life, crushing on Ashley Parker Angel, choosing between two Broadway show job offers, and living what you love. Note: due to technical drama, this recording might sound different than usual. We feel it adds to the loose, cozy chicness of our convo with Jackie.Follow Jackie BurnsTwitter & Instagram: @jackieburnsnycFollow us!DRAMA. @thedramapodcast@ConnorMacDowell@dylanmacdowellPlease subscribe/rate us on Apple Podcasts! Happy Holidays!
53:2125/12/2019
"Calm the F*CK DOWN!" with Matt Doyle
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Matt Doyle (Company, Spring Awakening, Sweeney Todd) to have a very intimate conversation about attending Eugene O’Neill High aka Spring Awakening, his coming out experience, the Golden Globe nominations, the In the Heights movie trailer, dating in the theatre community, being an OG Renthead, his role of “Jamie” in the gender-blind production of Company, and the realities of this business… and Twitter.Follow Matt DoyleInstagram: @MattfdoyleFollow us!DRAMA. @thedramapodcast@ConnorMacDowell@dylanmacdowellPlease subscribe/rate us on Apple Podcasts!
01:15:4718/12/2019
"Fantine with Obamacare" with Robbie Rozelle
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Robbie Rozelle (Songs From Inside My Locker, Broadway Records) to spill all the tea about his weekly talk show "Tuesdays at 54," why he has Debbie Allen's number in his phone, early takes on The Politician, Judy Garland's impact, Connor and Dylan's psychic grandmother, and why he is THE Diva Robbie. Follow Robbie RozelleTwitter & Instagram @divarobbieFollow us!DRAMA. @thedramapodcast@ConnorMacDowell@dylanmacdowellDon't forget to subscribe/rate us on Apple Podcasts!
55:2111/12/2019
"Young Troy Bolton Energy" with Antonio Cipriano
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Antonio Cipriano (Jagged Little Pill) to discuss making his Broadway debut this season in Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill, being a breakout star from the iconic Jimmy Awards, the true reason he watched the Les Misérables movie, how Derek Klena has become a big brother to him, Vanessa Hudgens, and, shockingly, sports.Follow Antonio CiprianoTwitter: @AntonioCip_Instagram: @AntonioCipriano_Follow us! DRAMA. @thedramapodcast @ConnorMacDowell @dylanmacdowellPlease subscribe/rate us on Apple Podcasts!
57:5504/12/2019
"For. The. GIRLS!" with Allie Trimm
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Allie Trimm (13, Bye Bye Birdie, The Evolution of Mann) to give thanks and dish on her Broadway debut as a teenager in 13 the Musical by Jason Robert Brown, being members of Bachelor Nation, a world beyond Instagram, Max Crumm, Kendra Kassebaum's impact, Dylan's familial connection to The Chippendales, being redheads, and queen Kristin Chenoweth.Follow Allie TrimmTwitter & Instagram: @AllieTrimmFollow us!DRAMA. @thedramapodcast@ConnorMacDowell@dylanmacdowellPlease subscribe/rate us on Apple Podcasts! Happy Thanksgiving!
01:03:4127/11/2019
"Still on the Boat" with Blaine Krauss
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Blaine Krauss ("Pose," The Cher Show) to spill tea on taking it to the runway in Bob Mackie fashions, New York City nightlife, working with Billy Porter, the mystery of Sasha Fierce, the upcoming West Side Story revival, therapy, and being on the boat.Follow Blaine Krauss:Twitter: @BlaineKraussInstagram: @ blainekrFollow us!DRAMA. @ thedramapodcast@ConnorMacDowell@dylanmacdowellPlease subscribe/rate us on Apple Podcasts!
01:05:1720/11/2019
"Just a Bunch of Ohio Boys" with Zach Adkins
Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Zach Adkins (Anastasia, Kinky Boots) as they break down the drama of their shared Ohio roots, being a Broadway heartthrob in Anastasia, writing and releasing the personal EP “January to June,” Zach’s equally personal journey with his abs, and the one and only Moose. Follow Zach Adkins:@zachmadkinsFollow us!DRAMA. @thedramapodcast@ConnorMacDowell@dylanmacdowellPlease subscribe/rate us on Apple Podcasts!
44:0113/11/2019
"Ana Vargas: Broadway.com Audience Award Winner" with Krysta Rodriguez
Connor and Dylan premiere DRAMA. with their special guest Krysta Rodriguez (‘Smash,” The Addams Family, Spring Awakening) as they dive into the “hard knock life'‘ of Broadway, soaring in silks as Ana Vargas, doing chemo and tech at the same time, Connor’s crush on Nate Archibald from “Gossip Girl,” and the great equalizer. Oh yeah, and the tea on “Smash” is spilled, honey!Follow Krysta RodriguezTwitter: @KRYSTAR0DRIGUEZInstagram: @krysta_rodFollow us!DRAMA. @thedramapodcast@ConnorMacDowell@dylanmacdowellPlease subscribe/rate us on Apple Podcasts!
01:07:2806/11/2019
Drama!
Drama! Sit down with resident dramatics, Connor MacDowell and Dylan MacDowell, as they explore theatre, entertainment, pop culture, and the vibrance of love and life in New York City. Joined weekly by thrilling special guests, they have intimately casual conversations about the dramatic journey that brought them here. Oh that’s a gag, honey! Say no more… it’s DRAMA.Tune in every Wednesday for more DRAMA!Follow @thedramapodcast on Twitter and Instagram.Drama is hosted by @ConnorMacDowell and @dylanmacdowell. Follow them too!This episode was edited by Maggie Montalto.
01:1030/10/2019