Gillian Pensavalle
The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast
In this podcast about all things Hamilton, host Gillian Pensavalle speaks with guests, and sometimes co-host/all time husband Michael Paul Smith, about the innerworkings of the show, how it came together, what it takes to put on all around the world, finding Hamilton references in everyday life, and much more. The Hamilcast has played host to every member of the original creative team, aka "The Cabinet", including repeat visits from Hamilton creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda. The Hamilcast features interviews with cast members from every Hamilton tour, Broadway, and UK company--crew members, musicia...
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Jan 26, 2026
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#87: Lesli Margherita 25.09.2017 55:32
All hail Queen Lesli Margherita ( Matilda , Dames at Sea )! Lesli is Broadway royalty and also human royalty because she rules her own kingdom, you guys. Get inspired as Lesli talks all about what it means to rule your kingdom and how can make it happen. And, duh, we talk all about Hamilton! Lesli gets super emotional reminiscing about seeing Hamilton for the first time and conversations with her...
#86: Lauren Boyd // Hamilton Broadway 18.09.2017 42:22
Lauren Boyd is truly delightful, especially on a rainy day in New York City. Hamilton Broadway's Woman 1 and Peggy/Maria stopped by to chat Hamilton's LA opening, details about her roles (like how Woman 1 is Martha Washington and her insights into Maria Reynolds), why stagedooring is so important to her, and how she handles those occasional bad days we all deal with.
#85: Thayne Jasperson // Hamilton Broadway 11.09.2017 1:01:48
Hear ye, hear ye! His name is Thayne Jasperson and he originated the role of Samuel Seabury in Hamilton ! Yep, you read that right; Thayne. Jasperson. is on. the podcast. And the word of the day is FERVOR. Get ready for a full hour of #SeaburysFreeThoughts. Thayne really is as kind, energetic, and hilarious as he seems. In this super rapid fire and fun episode, we are all over the place and it is...
#84: Ian Weinberger // Hamilton Broadway // Part Two 04.09.2017 48:22
Ian Weinberger is back for another episode and you should probably be sitting down while you listen to this one... we turn our attention to the keyboard and YOU. ARE. NOT. READY. Ian plays us mind-blowing musical motifs from Hamilton, and we come to that conclusion that Alex Lacamoire really just can't help himself when it comes to being a genius. In other words, #LacsGonnaLac. We also do impress...
#83: Ian Weinberger // Hamilton Broadway // Part One 28.08.2017 50:50
Ian Weinberger, the Associate Musical Director of Hamilton on Broadway, is going to BLOW US ALL AWAY. Ian conducts the show, plays keyboard in the pit, and happens to be one of the nicest people on the planet. In this first episode, Ian tells us how he got involved in Hamilton ( Dear Evan Hansen is involved), confirms that Alex Lacamoire and Kurt Crowley are as nice as they are brilliant, and expl...
#82: Ted O'Gorman 21.08.2017 40:37
Raise a glass, friends! Welcome to another Emergency Podcast System. This week, Mike (you know Mike) and our friend and history enthusiast Ted O'Gorman help me recap August 12th's #HamiltonHappyHour, which was Ted's introduction to Hamilton and the Hamilton community. In case you missed it, Patrick Hinds of the Theater People Podcast, Broadway Backstory, and True Crime Obsessed hopped behind the b...
#81: Bryan Terrell Clark // Hamilton Broadway 14.08.2017 32:08
Bryan Terrell Clark (George Washington in Hamilton on Broadway) was kind enough to invite me to his dressing room to hang out on a very busy two show day! Spoiler alert: things get real emotional real quick as BTC tells me about how his first time singing "One Last Time" was when President Barack Obama was giving his Farewell Speech in Chicago. Bryan gives beautiful insight to GDubbs, explains why...
#80: James Monroe Iglehart // Hamilton Broadway 07.08.2017 1:06:46
James Monroe Iglehart is a kind, funny, generous, amazing bolt of energy and I am so proud to say that he is my guest this week. Fan favorite Ashley Graffeo is my co-host, making this episode extra special. James told us what it's like to play Lafayette/Jefferson in Hamilton on Broadway, how the role compares to his Tony winning portrayal of Genie in Aladdin, meeting the Freestyle Love Supreme cre...
#79: Hope Endrenyi // Hamilton 31.07.2017 42:52
Universal Swing Hope Endrenyi stops by and we had so much fun! Hope tells us how booking Hamilton was full of surprises, what it's like traveling between all three companies (the word "vagabond" was used), and why she loves the Sons of Liberty. Plus, Hope gives us excellent tips on what we can do to help the environment and how to live a more sustainable lifestyle.
#78: Kimberly Mark // Dresser for Hamilton Broadway 24.07.2017 36:48
Kimberly "Kimmie" Mark was gracious enough to invite me to the Richard Rodgers Theatre to tell me all about what it's like to be what is known as a Star Dresser on Broadway for 19 years, dressing stars like Alan Cumming, Raul Esparza, and Leslie Odom Jr. (who brought her to Hamilton ). Currently, Kimmie dresses George Washington and Aaron Burr and is easily one of the nicest, coolest people in the...
#77: Mandy Gonzalez // Hamilton Broadway 17.07.2017 39:40
Calling all #FearlessSquad members (aka #SquadKicks): We have the one and only Mandy Gonzalez on the podcast this week! Mandy talks all things #FearlessSquad, what it's like playing Angelica in Hamilton on Broadway, her experience as Nina in In The Heights , the importance of having a fight within you, and why the world is a better place with Lin-Manuel Miranda in it. You will feel so motivated by...
#76: Tyler Mount // Playbill 10.07.2017 39:13
Hey 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! Alllll the links from this...
#75: Gregory Treco // Hamilton Broadway // Part Two 03.07.2017 29:40
Make yourself another Burrgory Bay Breeze because Gregory Treco is back again this week! In addition to taking questions from our lovely Patreon Peeps, Gregory talks about his experiences as both an original Broadway cast member of Boy George's musical Taboo and a finalist on WB's Popstars . Gregory also goes in on his fantastic relationship with his ultra talented brother Mathenee (Mulligan/Madi...
#74: Gregory Treco // Hamilton Broadway // Part One 26.06.2017 35:38
Gregory Treco is in the room where the podcast happens, friends! As the cover for Burr/Washington (and now Lafayette/Jefferson!) in Hamilton on Broadway, Gregory has a unique perspective on the roles and tells us why they are equally challenging and rewarding. We also get some fun details like how G.Wash's sword has a mind of its own, how one scene in The Room Where It Happens occurs three times (...
#73: Zeke Stokes and Carrie-Rachel Dean // GLAAD 19.06.2017 35:38
Happy Pride! We are thrilled to announce that we are partnering with GLAAD to help spread pride, love, and awareness not just during Pride Month but everyday of the year! Friends of the show and past guests, Zeke Stokes (VP of Programming at GLAAD) and Carrie-Rachel Dean (Events Manager at GLAAD) drop knowledge about the Together Movement. Ya know those ampersand pins you saw everyone wearing at t...
#72: Gregory Haney // Part Two 12.06.2017 38:17
Gregory Haney is back this week talking about Snapchat filters, making us laugh about his Hamilton friendships, and swooning over his adorable pup Winston. He also gives great advice about stage door etiquette and how to present your best self at auditions - or in life.
#71: Gregory Haney // Part One 05.06.2017 45:42
Hamilton 's Gregory Haney is on the podcast this week and we are thrilled to have him! Gregory tells us what it's like playing some of the grimiest characters in the show: James Reynolds, Charles Lee, and George Eacker. We also talk to Gregory about his experience as La Cienega, Broadway's first transgender high school student in Bring It On, and he dishes about being in Grease Live! Not to men...
#70: Emergency Podcast System! Gillian and Mike went to Hamilton! 29.05.2017 1:15:04
In a completely unexpected turn of events, Gillian and Mike went to Hamilton again on May 23rd, 2017! We talk about how awesome standing room is, give a play-by-play of the cast, and talk about going backstage. We had a great time and we hope you enjoy our recap! Instagram story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IlNxxZW8ng
#69: Anthony Lee Medina // Hamilton Broadway // Part Two 22.05.2017 30:52
Anthony Lee Medina is back for another round tonight and we covered so much ground, it's crazy. Anthony tells us what it's like to die 16 times a week as Laurens/Philip on Broadway, how he did the role while battling E. coli (for real!), and our plans for a #HamPrayLove tour to see every single cast member perform every single track in every production of Hamilton. That shouldn't be too hard, rig...
#68: Anthony Lee Medina // Hamilton Broadway // Part One 15.05.2017 37:42
I said shout it to the roofTOPS! Anthony Lee Medina (John Laurens/Philip Hamilton in Hamilton on Broadway) is on the show this - and next - week! In the first part of our chat we do a quick recap of Gillian seeing Hamilton the night the incomparable Donald Webber debuted as Lafayette/Jefferson, and Anthony tells us what that was like behind the scenes. Anthony also talks backstage pranks (again!...
#67: Chernow Chapter 22: Stabbed in the Dark 08.05.2017 44:27
We dive into Cherpter 22: "Stabbed in the Dark." The hurricane is closing in on Alexander Hamilton and in addition to seeing more hatred from Thomas Jefferson aka Regina George, we also get a small glimpse into Ham's rivalry with Aaron Burr (sir). But mostly, we learn about how the haters tried to bring Hamilton down but he always seemed to come out on the up and up... for now. Our Patreon page: ...
#66: Shockwave // Freestyle Love Supreme // Part Two 01.05.2017 36:16
Shockwave is back again this week and gives us a beatbox lesson! We had so much fun and we hope you'll try to learn along with us while you listen. Shock was also kind enough to bring some old school Hamilton goodies from 2012 and tells us about his experience coming full circle with the show. www.shockwavebeatbox.com Shock And Awesome Lacamoire – The Room Where it *Happens* http://headgum.com/...
#65: Shockwave // Freestyle Love Supreme // Part One 24.04.2017 43:59
Beatboxer extraordinaire Shockwave hangs out this week and we enjoy some lovely conversation over a custom-made Shocktail. Want to know about his work on "An Open Letter" on The Hamilton Mixtape? Done. Curious how he got involved with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Freestyle Love Supreme ? Look no further. Wondering about Shock's origin story and the details on how he figured out he's a fantastic beatbo...
#64: Javier Muñoz // Hamilton // Part Two 17.04.2017 42:28
The kiki continues, y'all! Javier Muñoz is still hanging out and we're joined by listener favorite Ashley Graffeo! This week we're getting into Javi's activism, how he deals with haters and trolls on Twitter, and we rewiiiind to the beauty of Javi's Cafecito! From the days of the Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton ! And yes, we still reference *NSYNC and Destiny's Child and take even more question...
#63: Javier Muñoz // Hamilton // Part One 10.04.2017 54:17
Javier Muñoz is here! Yes, for real! This episode is packed, you guys. We sip on the custom-made Tom Cat cocktail as Javi tells us about his relationship with Lin-Manuel Miranda starting with In the Heights and how that impacts his experience in Hamilton , the importance of connecting with every cast member on stage, and his favorite parts of playing Hamilton . We also talk Harry Potter and remin...
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