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Send us Fan Mail Brad joins Matt for a special bonus episode discussing Joey Contreras' In Pieces Musical concert film that's only available this week! Check out the concert on-demand now at the musical's website! In Pieces Musical Website: https://www.inpiecesmusical.com/ Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: What is In Pieces? 04:29 - Joe's Pub Concert Cast 05:07 - What We Loved 1...

Send us Fan Mail Brad joins Matt for this month's musical review of the 2024 West End pro shot version of the Tony & Pulitzer Prize award winning musical, Next to Normal! The pro shot is available for viewing on the PBS app as part of their Great Performances series. *Trigger Warning* This musical deals with intense subject matter including self harm, drug abuse, mental health treatment a...

Send us Fan Mail Matt gives his instant reaction/thoughts to the Season 2 Finale of The Last of Us, Convergence, and discusses why he feels the show is dumbing down and nerfing Ellie. Contains spoilers for Season 2 Episode 7! Spoilers for potential future portions of the show from the game noted in the Time Codes below. Time Codes: 00:00 - Intro  01:17 - Season 2 Finale Instant Reaction/Thoughts 2...

Send us Fan Mail Matt reviews The Angelica Tour of Hamilton and talks some new musical news and what's to come on the podcast! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 03:08 - The 2025 Angelica Tour Thoughts 15:33 - Musical News 18:09 - Curtain Call: What Comes Next? Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/downoncemorepod...

Send us Fan Mail Matt gives his instant reaction/thoughts to Season 2 Ep. 6, The Price and discusses why he feels the show adaptation is significantly less impactful and powerful than the game. Contains spoilers for Season 2 Episode 6! Spoilers for potential future portions of the show from the game noted in the Time Codes below. Time Codes: 00:00 - Intro  01:06 - Episode 6 Instant Reaction/Though...

Send us Fan Mail Brad joins Matt on the pod for a draft of the best villain songs from musicals! Throw in a bit of chaos, some American Pope talk and the reveal of this month's musical review and you're in for a great podcast episode! *brief spoilers for the plot of Heathers the Musical and The Last Five Years are mentioned in this episode* Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, an...

Send us Fan Mail Spores have finally made their way to the HBO adaptation of The Last of Us and Matt gives his instant reaction/thoughts to Season 2 Ep. 5, Feel Her Love. Contains spoilers for Season 2 Episode 5! Spoilers for potential future portions of the show from the game noted in the Time Codes below. Time Codes: 00:00 - Intro & Some Thoughts On Episodes 1 - 4 04:20 - Episode 5Instant Re...

Send us Fan Mail After 150 episodes and after cracking 100 YouTube subscribers Matt takes a look at some of the fun stats from the podcast history and reflects on the past 3+ years, as well as talking some new musical and pop culture news, and discussing some of his favorite music, musicals, movies, and tv shows! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening...

Send us Fan Mail Matt gives his instant reaction/thoughts to Season 2 Ep. 4 of The Last of Us, Day One. Contains spoilers for Season 2 Episode 4! Spoilers for future of the game noted in the Time Codes below. Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 01:06 - Instant Reaction/Thoughts 21:50 - Future Spoilers from the Game 24:25 - Final Thoughts  Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Follo...

Send us Fan Mail Matt previews what's coming to theaters and streaming this month and reviews the local Nebraska Communities Playhouse production of Next to Normal Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 01:31 - Netflix 09:30 - Apple TV+ 10:46 - Amazon Prime Video 12:22 - HBO/Max 18:04 - Hulu 22:27 - Disney+ 23:05 - Peacock 27:29 - Paramount+...

Send us Fan Mail Matt gives his instant reaction/thoughts to Season 2 Ep. 3 of The Last of Us, The Path. Contains spoilers for Season 2 Episode 3! Spoilers for future of the game noted in the Time Codes below. Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 01:20 - Instant Reaction/Thoughts 18:57 - Spoilers from the Game 23:45 - Final Thoughts  Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Follow us o...

Send us Fan Mail Matt goes through his completely subjective list for the top 20 musical duets! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 01:38 - The First 5 Songs 08:35 - Songs 6-10 14:16 - Songs 11-15 20:44 - Songs 16-20 25:48 - Honorable Mentions 32:30 - Curtain Call  Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/downoncemorepod Li...

Send us Fan Mail Matt gives his instant reaction/thoughts to Season 2 Ep. 2 of The Last of Us, Through the Valley. Contains spoilers for Season 2 Episode 2! Spoilers for future of the game noted in the Time Codes below. Time Codes: 00:00 - S2 Ep. 2 Instant Reaction/Thoughts 30:14 - Future Spoilers from the Game 34:36 - Curtain Call  Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Follow...

Send us Fan Mail Matt is joined by Brad (a New Testament PhD Candidate) on this week's pod to discuss the 1973 movie adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice's rock opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, just in time for Easter! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 01:48 - The History of the Show 07:53 - Initial Thoughts on the 1973 Mo...

Send us Fan Mail Matt gives his instant reaction/thoughts to the Season 2 premiere of The Last of Us, Future Days. Contains spoilers for Season 2 Episode 1! Spoilers for future of the game noted in the Time Codes below. Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 01:50 - Instant Reaction/Thoughts 15:51 - Easter Eggs from the Game 20:15 - Spoilers from the Game 22:46 - Final Thoughts  Don't forget to Subs...

Send us Fan Mail Matt lists his Top 20 Broadway songs that hit you in the feels/hook you. Please note, this list is completely subjective! Let us know what your picks would be! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 03:22 - The First 5 Songs 12:56 - Songs 6-10 23:58 - Songs 11-15 35:30 - Songs 16-20 44:59 - Honorable Mentions 50:31 - Curtain Call ...

Send us Fan Mail *Originally released on YouTube March 12, 2023* Matt gives his *full spoiler* initial reaction thoughts on the Season Finale of The Last of Us. Make sure you're subscribed to be notified when our video on things we want to see in Season 2 from the game is up! (whenever Matt finishes his replay of Part II) Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Follow us on...

Send us Fan Mail Matt previews what's coming to theaters and streaming this month and reviews The Barricade Boys: Broadway Party! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 02:15 - Netflix 08:14 - Prime Video 11:43 - Apple TV+ 12:38 - HBO/Max 18:33 - Disney+ 21:07 - Hulu 24:58 - Peacock 31:21 - Paramount+ 32:17 - Theater Releases 38:24 - The Barr...

Send us Fan Mail *Originally released on YouTube March 5, 2023* Matt gives his instant reactions to Episode 8, some of the changes from the game, and some easter eggs for game & show fans alike! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/downoncemorepod Links to audio versions, YouTube, & all social accounts: http...

Send us Fan Mail Matt reviews the new original rock opera musical movie O'Dessa (streaming now on Hulu) and the Annie National Tour. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 02:39 - O'Dessa Review 11:30 - O'Dessa Spoilers 13:48 - O'Dessa Review Continues 19:02 - Intermission: Storytime & The Last of Us S2 24:57 - Annie Histor...

Send us Fan Mail *Originally released on YouTube February 26, 2023* Matt gives his initial thoughts after just watching Episode 7: Left Behind. Lots of video game to show discussion on this one as HBO continues to nail this adaption. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/downoncemorepod Links to audio versions &...

Send us Fan Mail Matt recaps the 24/25 Glenn Korff Broadway Series and previews what's coming up in the 25/26 Series so you know what reviews will be joining the ranks of Shrek and Dear Evan Hansen on the pod in the coming year! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 03:21 - 24/25 Broadway Series Recap 15:17 - 25/26 Broadway Series & Futu...

Send us Fan Mail *Originally released on YouTube February 19, 2023* Matt takes a look at Kin, the sixth episode of The Last of Us and discusses some of the key ways this episode differs from the game and a couple of easter eggs thrown in there. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/downoncemorepod Links to audio vers...

Send us Fan Mail Matt reviews the national tour of Beetlejuice The Musical The Musical The Musical and talks the best musical adaptations of non-musical movies! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: My History with Beetlejuice 03:27 - The Beetlejuice Musical Backstory 10:18 - Key Movie vs Musical Differences 14:14 - Highlights of the Show 17:22...

Send us Fan Mail *Originally released on YouTube February 10, 2023* Matt takes a look at this week's early release episode of The Last of Us, Endure and Survive. Matt discusses some of the differences in the show vs. game storyline for Henry & Sam, as well as some of the easer eggs that the creators included in this episode. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Follow...