Everything you never knew you wanted to know about the gall bladder, and Florida Man's face tattoo, then the q shaman's lawyer says the quiet part out loud.C. Jay Cox

It starts when Dommy describes C. Jay as looking "like an Old Wes Craven" Apparently Wes Craven, who has been dead for years, still looks better than C. Jay. We talk about movie stars who were big deals in the 80's, but only for about 15 minutes. Then we meander our way to John Cox's run for governor of California in the upcoming recall election an…

Sometimes we long for the good old days when we didn't talk about poor or politics. This episode is the reason. We go there. But first Dart explains the Shop Vac. Ernest Hemmingway takes us on a brief tour of the strap on and then we do a deep dive into possibly the most Florida Man story yet! Brace yourselves.…

We start off well enough, with Dart teaching us something and talking about Ted Nugent getting COVID, but dear god things take a turn!C. Jay Cox

How did we even get into 80's aerobics movies? Julie live streams her 2nd vaccination dose from Dodger Stadium. Florida brings us a two-fer this week and Dommy introduces us to the long forgotten story of Gussie De Souza.C. Jay Cox

We get into the odd story of Liv and Steven Tyler. We learn about "Innoculatio" and talk about POS Matt Gaetz.C. Jay Cox

We get together over zoom to discuss staying creative during the pandemic, overview their careers in theater and in particular talk about their experiences performing in The Lion King.C. Jay Cox

We learn why you shouldn't keep your bag full of drugs in a bag labeled "bag full of drugs", we learn a new term no one has ever heard of, and we try and shame Dart into getting the vaccine so we can do the podcast in person again!C. Jay Cox

In this episode we proudly go 1:30 seconds before talking about poop! There are a couple stories about Monkeys, and sharks and LL Cool J. Then we dream of vaccinations!C. Jay Cox

We get into stories of acceptance and rejection from surprising corners.C. Jay Cox

We discuss the usual nonsense, but then get into a discussion of the current allegations against Joss Whedon (Buffy, Firefly, Avengers, etc.) Is this a case of cancel culture of or are some people in Hollywood, just a$$holes who shouldn't be in charge of people?C. Jay Cox

I talk to musical theater star Valerie Perri about her background, her career and her family. I also speak to her sons, twin composers Jack and Benny Lipson, and we hear a selection from their song cycle "Brainstorm" performed at a recent Musi-Cal.C. Jay Cox

In this episode I talk to Broadway Legend Kay Cole. We discuss her upbringing & training, her long and varied career, and her creative process. We also dig down into her participation in the creation of A CHORUS LINE. I also go upstairs prior to FNAM'S Musi-Cal where I talk to composing team Landon Ashworth and Jason Pelsey about astronaut training…

I talk to writing team Zach Marsh & Ari Wojiech about their 1 act musical "The Dinner Party." We also discuss Zach's work for The Miracle Project which creates theater for performers on the autism scale. Then I talk to former Disney Channel Star Ryan McCartan about learning the ropes of the business through the Disney process, what it was like to w…

In this episode, I interview students who have written ten minute musicals as part of FNAM's PATHWAY PROGRAM. I also talk to actor Eric B. Anthony about how growing up in community theater and the instructors who influenced him all contributed to him going from a rough neighborhood it Baltimore to Broadway. We also hear a song Eric performs at FNAM…

Laura Watkins & Nicholas David Brandt talk about how current events inspired their musical "Glass Ceilings." They also talk about their previous presentation at Musi-Cal, "Comi-Con: The Musical" and give us their "nerd credentials." Actor/Singer Eurimas Losada talks about coming of age doing theater in Miami and how his background as a Cuban-Americ…

Composer ZACH SPOUND talks about the Johnny Mercer Songwriter's workshop and his musical LEAP; SOMETHING ROTTEN star AUTUM HURLBERT discusses her role as Portia in the Tony nominated musical and going on tour with a toddler.C. Jay Cox

Dr. Ed Trimis and students talk about the Foundation's PATHWAY program. Composer Divya Maus presents a number and talks about her new musical The Mollyhouse created with writing partner Richard Hansen.C. Jay Cox

In the green room prior to our Musi-Cal showcase, I'll talk to Cole Porter award winning composer Brett Ryback. Then I talk to film/TV & stage actress, Jean Louisa Kelly about growing up in theater, appearing on Broadway in the Original Cast of Into The Woods, and about her approach to singing Sondheim music.…

An interview with actor, singer and Tony-nominated director, MICHAEL ARDEN. We talk about his influences, and his career, especially his work with Deaf-West Theater, with shows such as BIG RIVER and SPRING AWAKENING. We also go into the green room before MUSI-CAL, and talk to screenwriter CINCO PAUL (DESPICABLE ME, THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS) about hi…

Broadway Audition Coach and author of the book "Audition Freedom: The Irreverent Wellness Guide for Theatre People," VP BOYLE talks about his background, career and tips for up-and-coming and aspiring musical theater professionals. From the Musi-Cal green room, talk about their song cycle, based on Chekov, "We Three Sisters."…

Backstage at FNAM's bi-monthly showcase, MUSI-CAL. Jeff L-E & Matt Savarese talk about meeting in college, writing and producing a webseries on a tight deadline, and their new musical, ACES. Jonah Platt talks about growing up doing musicals and the demands of doing 8 shows a week on Broadway.C. Jay Cox