BROADWAY BESTIES

Send us Fan Mail Broadway may look glamorous from the audience, but behind the curtain is a world of relentless auditions, rejection, financial uncertainty, career highs, heartbreaking lows, and incredible resilience. This week, we pull back the curtain to explore the realities of life as a Broadway performer, celebrating the triumphs, confronting the struggles, and honoring the dedication it take...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Broadway Besties, we're making a confession that might get us banned from the Gershwin Theatre: we think Wicked is overrated. Before the pitchforks come out, hear us out. Mark and Carson take on the impossible challenge of completely recasting and reimagining one of Broadway's biggest blockbusters. From dream Elphabas and Fieros to directors, designers, and...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Broadway Besties, Mark and Carson sit down with the incredibly talented Casey Garvin for a conversation that is funny, inspiring, heartfelt, and completely unforgettable. Known for his charisma, talent, and undeniable charm, Casey opens up about his journey, the challenges he has faced, and the experiences that have shaped both the performer and the person he is today...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Broadway Besties, Mark and Carson are diving headfirst into Broadway's biggest night: the 2026 Tony Awards! From the jaw-dropping performances and emotional acceptance speeches to the shocking snubs, surprise wins, and a few moments that left us scratching our heads, nothing is off limits. We break down Pink's debut as host, discuss whether Schmigadoon! dese...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Broadway Besties, we are diving headfirst into the 2026 Tony Award nominations, the surprises, the shockers, the chaos, and of course…the snubs. From shows and performers we cannot believe were left out to the nominations that have Broadway fans completely divided, we break down everything you need to know before theater’s biggest night. We debate who deserved more lo...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Broadway Besties , Mark makes a bold (and possibly regrettable) decision… he hands the reins over to Carson. And from that moment on, it’s chaos, comedy, and just a little bit of fear. 😳 Carson takes us deep behind the curtain, spilling the kind of Broadway secrets you definitely don’t hear about at the stage door. From backstage madness to the things performers real...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Broadway Besties, Mark and Carson take on the ultimate theater lover debate… recasting some of Broadway’s most iconic shows. From Next to Normal to Les Misérables to Rent, nothing is off limits as they dream up their ideal casts, make some bold choices, and probably spark a little controversy along the way. Expect strong opinions, unexpected picks, and a lot of “wait…...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Broadway Besties , Mark and Carson sit down with the incredibly talented Preston Taylor for a conversation that’s equal parts inspiring, hilarious, and unapologetically real. From his journey into the world of theater to the moments that shaped him as a performer, Preston pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to make it in Broadway and beyond. Expect behind-t...

Send us Fan Mail Broadway Besties welcomes Carson Twitchell as an official host this week, and the chaos begins instantly. Mark tests Carson with controversial Broadway takes, dream role debates, and some truly bizarre Mark logic that only this podcast could produce. By the time Mark reveals his own dream role, Carson’s reaction says it all. Welcome to Broadway Besties.

Send us Fan Mail It’s a brand new chapter for Broadway Besties . This week, Mark introduces listeners to Carson Twitchell, a passionate Broadway superfan, sharp opinion-holder, and the newest voice joining the show as co-host. From the shows that shaped him to the performers he worships (and the ones he definitely does not), Carson doesn’t hold back. The two dive into favorite musicals, controvers...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Broadway Besties, we’re spilling our hottest Broadway opinions with zero filter. The shows we swear are overrated. The performances that deserve more love. The casting choices we still can’t understand. And yes, we’re ready to defend every take. Grab your Playbill and buckle up, because friendships may be tested and theater fans may gasp. It’s hot takes, big laughs, a...

Send us Fan Mail Broadway Besties is back and better than ever. A new year brings a new chapter and we are starting it by reliving the magic of last season. From unforgettable shows to backstage moments, we are recapping the experiences that defined our year. Mark takes us inside his latest trip to New York with stories that feel too good to be true and a few surprises that will leave you in awe....

Send us Fan Mail This week on Broadway Besties, we are flying back to Oz and diving headfirst into every magical, chaotic, heart-stopping moment of Wicked Part Two . Mark has seen it, Amy has not, which means we unpack the twists, the tears, the triumphs, and the tiny details you might have missed. Then we switch universes entirely and head to turn-of-the-century America as we dream-cast a full ci...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Broadway Besties, we’re taking you inside our NYC Extravaganza! Six shows, countless laughs, and one unforgettable trip. From Ragtime to The Great Gatsby , Sunset Boulevard , Oh Mary , Death Becomes Her , and Suffs — we saw it all. But which show stole our hearts this time? Tune in to hear our takes, surprises, and maybe a few tears. 🎭 It’s Broadway overload in the b...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Mark and Amy pull back the curtain and answer the most popular questions fans have asked on social media. From guilty pleasures to secret Broadway crushes, nothing is off limits — and some of the answers might just shock you. Even Mark, who thought he knew Amy inside and out, is left speechless. Expect laughter, surprises, and a few truths that even the best of besties...

Send us Fan Mail The Besties are heading back to the Big Apple — and this week, we’re spilling all the tea about our upcoming Broadway trip! From the shows we can’t wait to see (and yes, there are some surprises) to the restaurants topping our must-eat list, we’re taking you behind the curtain as we plan our next New York City extravaganza. We’ll share what we’re doing during our downtime, the hid...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Broadway Besties , we sit down with the dazzling Carrie St. Louis, fresh off her run as Dolly Parton in the brand-new Dolly musical. Carrie’s talent is undeniable, an accomplished Broadway actress with a powerhouse voice and a presence that lights up every stage. This conversation had Mark absolutely giddy as we dove into her journey, her time as Dolly, and what’s nex...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Broadway Besties , Mark is joined by special co-host Adam , a massive EDM fan with a surprising love for theater. Together, they explore the unexpected similarities between Broadway and EDM—from the shared build-ups and epic drops to the communal energy that fills theaters and dance floors alike. Get ready for laughs, music talk, and a few shocking crossovers you neve...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Broadway Besties, Amy and Mark go head-to-head as they reveal their top 12 Broadway songs of all time. From show-stopping ballads to toe-tapping numbers, the Besties curate the ultimate playlist every theater lover needs. Do you agree with their picks? And the real question—whose list do you vibe with more, Amy’s or Mark’s?

Send us Fan Mail This week, Mark welcomes back the incomparable Aaron Lazar to Broadway Besties! It’s a special conversation marking the one-year anniversary of his heartfelt album The Impossible Dream . Aaron reflects on the past year, shares the exciting news about launching his very own podcast, and within the first five minutes reveals something surprising that even longtime fans might not kno...

Send us Fan Mail Gerianne Pérez Spills the (Stage) Tea" This week, Broadway Besties welcome the incredible Gerianne Pérez, fresh from her show-stopping turn in Operation Mincemeat . We chat about her journey to the stage, behind-the-scenes secrets, and what it’s really like bringing this unique production to life. From hilarious backstage moments to heartfelt reflections, this is one conversa...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Broadway Besties , Amy and Mark take on the ultimate challenge—crowning the best of Broadway ever . From Best Musical to Best Actor and Actress, they go category by category and debate who truly deserves to win the Tony of all Tonys. But the final decision? That’s up to YOU. Tune in, cast your votes, and help decide who takes home the ultimate Broadway crown.

Send us Fan Mail This week on Broadway Besties , Mark flies solo without Amy — but fear not, because he's joined by a very special guest: Adam Kohn! Not only was Adam our very first follower ever , he’s also back for his second time co-hosting, and this one’s a Broadway birthday celebration. From unforgettable stage moments to star sightings, chaotic subway rides to way-too-many bagels, Mark...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re popping the confetti cannons and doing jazz hands of joy because… we hit 300K followers! 🎉 Whether you’ve been with us since day one or just hopped aboard the Broadway train, THANK YOU for trusting us with your theater-loving hearts. 💖 We get sentimental (just a little), reflecting on this amazing journey, and then dive headfirst into what’s happening on the Gre...

Send us Fan Mail The curtain has closed on Broadway’s biggest night, and Broadway Besties is here to break it all down—from the jaw-dropping performances to the eyebrow-raising snubs. Mark and Amy spill the tea on the most emotional speeches, the unexpected wins, the fashion that had us gasping (in a good and bad way), and the moments that had theater kids everywhere screaming at their TVs. Whethe...