Jonathon Pernisek

The Musical Man

Arts EN ↓ 287 episodes

A podcast hosted by Jonathon Pernisek, The Musical Man aims to shed new light on the nominees and winners of the Tony Award for Best Musical. Come for the commentary, stay for the cameos by some of your favorite Broadway icons, from Sweeney Todd and Eliza Doolittle to Dolly Levi and the Phantom of the Opera. It’s gonna be quite the journey down 42nd Street, so be sure to subscribe today!

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: musicallmanpod.podbean.com

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Jonathon Pernisek

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234. Buena Vista Social Club 25.02.2026 1:14:40

En la que el Hombre Musical tarda 20 años en comprar dos gardenias para el carretero. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

233. Beautiful: The Carole King Musical 18.02.2026 1:11:52

In which the Musical Man throws off his chains and spends one fine day walking through the rain. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

232. Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies 28.01.2026 1:05:06

In which the Musical Man and the Satin Doll (who, generally speaking, don’t get around much anymore) take the “A” train to a land of solitude. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

231. Hallelujah, Baby! 21.01.2026 1:27:28

In which the Musical Man decides he is sick and tired of being good and that he will not wait another day because now’s the time to drink the witches’ brew. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

230. Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller 14.01.2026 1:12:29

In which the Musical Man is saved by Charlie Brown while shoppin’ for clothes on Broadway, the last refuge of the mythical Yakety Yak. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

229. Annie 31.12.2025 2:26:39

In which the Musical Man testifies that something was missing after his apartment on Easy Street was ransacked by a gang of little girls. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

228. Runaways 17.12.2025 1:24:24

In which the Musical Man locates the undiscovered son but is unable to ascertain the whereabouts of those people who did Hair. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

227. Fiorello! 10.12.2025 1:18:24

In which the Musical Man breaks out of a little tin box and fights on the side of angels against the forces of Gentleman Jimmy. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

226. Dancin' 03.12.2025 1:12:26

In which the Musical Man is hired to transcribe the recollections of an old dancer who was born in America and has fourteen feet. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

225. The Outsiders 26.11.2025 1:20:15

In which the Musical Man drives far away from Tulsa so he can spend Friday at the drive-in with his little brother, a veteran of the Hopeless War. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

224. Jersey Boys 19.11.2025 1:21:33

In which the Musical Man is visited by the Earth Angel and Fallen Angel while attempting to simultaneously walk like a man and balance a glass of sherry on his head. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

223. Two Gentlemen of Verona 12.11.2025 1:22:18

In which the Musical Man is kidnapped by his hot lover and taken to a mansion deep within the Land of Betrayal for the purposes of attending a dragon fight. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark (A Patreon Release) 05.11.2025 1:30:22

In which Brandon Shockney and the Musical Man become citizens of the D.I.Y. World by bouncing off the walls. Original Air Date: February 28, 2024. Interested in hearing all of our Bonus Episodes? Become a $1/month Patron today by visiting patreon.com/musicalmanpod!

222. Contact 29.10.2025 1:20:32

In which the Musical Man commands Sweet Lorraine and the simply irresistible Runaround Sue to put a lid on it. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

221. Mary Poppins 08.10.2025 1:35:42

In which the Musical Man chooses to feed the birds brimstone, treacle, and a spoonful of sugar while enjoying a jolly holiday on Cherry Tree Lane. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

220. The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee 01.10.2025 1:23:34

In which the Music Man inspires pandemonium by cutting off his magic foot. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

219. Beetlejuice 24.09.2025 1:22:58

In which the Musical Man gives a girl scout, the creepy old guy, and his dead Mom the fright of their lives for absolutely no reason at all. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

218. Falsettos 03.09.2025 1:49:22

In which the Musical Man is forced to pay for Jason's therapy, accept a marriage proposal, and attend both the chess game and the baseball game. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

217. Five Guys Named Moe 27.08.2025 1:06:06

In which the Musical Man attends a Saturday night fish fry with Messy Bessy while affirming that he is safe, sane, and single. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

216. Promises, Promises 20.08.2025 1:21:14

In which the Musical Man goes upstairs on Christmas Day to inform a young, pretty girl like you that she's half as big as life. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

215. Purlie 06.08.2025 1:26:33

In which the Musical Man promises to walk the new fangled preacher man up the stairs first thing Monday mornin’, but only if Purlie thinks he can do it. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

214. Tina - The Tina Turner Musical 30.07.2025 1:41:46

In which the Musical Man gives a matchbox to the hunter; orders his private dancer to shake a tailfeather; banishes a fool in love to Etherland; and welcomes Proud Mary with open arms. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

213. Happy End 23.07.2025 1:06:22

In which the Musical Man explains the heist to his trusted Lieutenants of the Lord while struggling to put time in a shot glass. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

212. In the Heights 16.07.2025 1:43:30

In which the Musical Man tells hundreds of stories and buys 96,000 bottles of champagne during a blackout at the club. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

211. The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical “Wonderful Wizard of Oz” 09.07.2025 2:03:14

In which the Musical Man is told to “be a lion” and “ease on down the road” while being torn apart by a tornado. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com