Thrash 'n Treasure

It's our own Rover's Return as we return from hiatus, and this time, we're joined by the Quintessential Queen of Corrie, Shobna Gulati! Say what?! Fresh from touring the UK in Little Voice -AND- today's chosen Musical, this sizzling star of stage and screen dives head-first into our torture chamber to check out The Quireboys, before sharing her experiences working on Everybody's Talking About Jami...

FINALLY! The aliens are coming to save us all from ourselves! Because this week, we're being invaded by the incredible Sci-Fi icon, Jane Badler, aka Queen Diana from Planet V- and you've not seen nothing like this mighty Queen! This week, Jane takes us on an adventure with Deep Purple's 'Shades of Deep Purple', before we all roll up our sleeves to catch a glimpse of Diana the Musical. Plus we chat...

Our Fairy Goddess Mama has returned, and she's brought along a virginal sacrifice with her! Muhaha! This week, the sensational Alison Fraser returns for another round on Team Metal whilst dragging her dear friend, cabaret artiste Ben Rimalower through our torture chamber. First up, Alison forces Team Musical to listen to Rammstein's 'Herzeleid', before our hosts kick back and listen to Ben's life-...

Bend your wrist, and snap your fingers, coz we're joined by Broadway Royalty- the one-and-only, Orfeh! (*faints again*) This week, the boys are joined by THE powerhouse Queen, who hits our court chamber to discuss 'Legally Blonde the Musical', as well as one of her childhood favourites, AC/DC's 'Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap'. Plus, after , Evan tries to smack AW, we chat about famous duos, Aussie p...

Awaken your springs, and manage your flamingo- if you can- because we're joined by Legendary singer/songwriter/composer/well-dressed man, Mr. Duncan Sheik! *screams and faints* This week, the former 90s pop stud joins the boys to welcome us to Alice Cooper's 'Welcome to my Nightmare', before we dive down the rabbit hole of Duncan's musical, Alice By Heart! Plus, we discuss offending Elton John, st...

The Doctor is in! And so is AW's first Newspaper editor, Gavin D. Andrew! Having graced Aussie stages in RENT, Miss Saigon, Les Mis, Chess, and more, Gavin joins us this week for our appointment with two Doctors- Feelgood and Zhivago! Plus we chat touring, musical disasters, cast recordings, alternate dimensions, auditions, and heeaaaps more! http://www.gavind.com.au/ (PS Gavin isn't on Social med...

There's a bear in there, and a guest as well! Because we're joined by Play School's legendary long-running host, Simon Burke- who can now be seen in Australia's production of Moulin Rouge! the Musical- And just because we can-can-can, we send this iconic Aussie off Surfing with the Alien, with their album 'Joe Satriani', whilst Simon returns serve with a spot of Tennis with the well-to-do as he se...

When we wished upon a star, we were joined by another Princess Anna! This week, the adorable Courtney Monsma defrosts herself from the Australian tour of Frozen the Musical- where she's winning hearts down under in Disney's hit musical- to promote her solo debut studio album, 'In The Light', featuring her exquisite self-penned track, "The Light That You Are". Meanwhile, our Musical war continues w...

We're happy little Vegemites this week to be joined by the wonderful British Stand-Up comedian, Tiernan Douieb! And with such a hilarious comedian in the studio, it's best we be Singin' in the Rain, with the 2012 West End version of the classic movie. Plus Evan sends AW some Anthrax- but sadly not the toxic powder. Plus we chat heckling, writer's block, surnames, the Oscar's slap, and heaps more!...

You've arrived on a rather special episode! Because this week we're joined by the thrilling Kristian Lavercombe, who has been seen in The Rocky Horror Show over 2,000 times worldwide! *Faints!* This week, Evan dives leg-first into a pair of fishnets for his first time EVER experiencing the absolute pleasure that is this cult classic musical, plus Aaron tries his luck with a Welsh band even Evan ha...

New age, what dis? It's a Wild Birthday Party! And we're joined by our very first Elphaba, Lady Julia Murney! *Faints* In this week's sweetly sassy, seriously insightful, and celebratory episode, we dive into Andrew Lippa's Wild Party, whilst tackling a Whitesnake eponymous album head-on. Plus we play a party game, chat about Elphaba, discuss more pet peeves, and AW edges closer to 40, d'oh! www.t...

We are wearing our finest hats- and trousers- this week, because we're joined by the immaculate Mary Testa! Say, what?! With this Broadway legend, the boys will take Van Halen's Women and Children for a test drive, plus revisit the William Finn classic, In Trousers- but has that parakeet learned to fly yet?! Plus we chat diplomacy, casting grievances, shattering wine glasses, and heaps more! Huge...

Hair hoppers, ahoy! We're joined by not one but TWO West End Divas today- Alfie Parker AND Lizzie Bea! Say WHAT?! This week, London's latest leading lady drags her beau with her through the torture chamber as we dish up a mega mix of topics such as Alice in Chains' album 'Dirt', the musical 'Heathers', disability access in theatres, the BLM movement, and more! Plus, find out what special surprise...

Can we get an Eamonn? No, we got ourselves a Daniel instead! Because we're joined by the wonderful Daniel Franzese! The star of Mean Girls/Bully/Looking- and tonnes more- joins the boys for some Christian Metal, in the form of Demon Hunter, but will the album slay, or turn to dust? Then, Mr. Evan and Mr. Franzese both deep-dive into the pockets of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" for...

In every generation there is a chosen one, he alone is here to SLAY, MAN! Coz we've got the handsome Haaz Sleiman in the studio this week! Joining us to celebrate his ground-breaking role in Marvel's 'Eternals', Haaz spills the tea on all things MCU, THAT Eternals kiss, his off-Broadway debut in today's chosen musical, 'Venice', and we find out which Marvel villain Haaz would want to be quarantine...

And the winner of Asgardian Idol is... FABULISA! Otherwise known as Amali Golden! Who music fans would know as GOLDS, but Australian Idol fans would know as little, spunky Amali Ward from Season 2! This week, we're joined by this remarkable talent to celebrate her blossoming career which has seen her singing for her car insurance, to appearing in Thor: Ragnarok! Plus, we'll try out some TOOL, befo...

Get your game of Knifey-Spoony ready, because this week we're joined by writer/producer/showrunner/fast-food critic extraordinaire, Mr. Bill Oakley! In this EXTRA-D'ohlightful episode, we take a detour to Springfield to gossip about America's most-dysfunctional family, The Simpsons, and the complaints Bill received with their infamous trip to Australia! Plus, we give KISS a lick, and chow down on...

Leslians Assemble! We're joined by the Queen of Broadway... Nutcases, THE stunning Lesli Margherita! This week, the star of Broadway's Matilda joins us as things get tantalizing once AW drops 101 fart puns... Plus we discuss Hellion, Zorro, Matilda, and heaps, heaps more in one of our silliest episodes yet! www.twitter.com/queenlesli https://www.thetonastontales.com/listen -- https://www.patreon.c...

It's time to whip open our maps of Tassie because this week we're joined by Aussie theatre star, John Xintavelonis! YAAAYYY! And he's bringing along some Tasmanian Thrash Metal! D'OH! In this looney episode, we'll chat about his stints as Pumbaa, the Cowardly Lion, AND Mr. Braithwaite; plus, we find out what happened when Rafiki got stoned... *Dramatic Music!* www.twitter.com/johnxactor -- instagr...

Dig a hole under another hole, because we're joined by none-other-than David Yazbek! The GENIUS composer/lyricist of the Tony/Emmy/Grammy-Winning hits such as today's musical - The Band's Visit, plus Tootsie, The Full Monty, and more. In our raunchiest, silliest episode yet, we'll chat about all-things Broadway, Led Zeppelin's 'IV', Winning Awards, Losing Awards, and what would a 'Yazbek' Jukebox...

This episode is dedicated to Al Larson, and Betty White. RIP. This week, we're joined by the Original Joanne Jefferson- Ms. Fredi Walker-Browne! In our New Year's celebration, we sit down with Fredi to discuss RENT, its impact, RENT + Race; PLUS we close our eyes and make a Nightwish, with their album 'Century Child' - and find out just how-well Andrew Garfield did as Jonathan Larson in 'Tick, Tic...

Merry Christmas! In the second of our Chrissy Double Feature, we're joined by Broadway Beauty Anastasia Barzee for a celebration of all things Christmas! With this darlin' diva, we'll chill-out to Halford's 'Winter Songs', and the original cast recording of 'White Christmas', plus we chat all things TV, Film, Theatre, and Angela Lansbury! www.twitter.com/anastasiabarzee Check out Lisa Humber on Sp...

This is Hallowe'en AND Christmas, because we're joined by the one-and-only, Sir Jack Skellington himself, also-known-as Mr. Chris Sarandon! Say what?! In the first of our epic Christmas Double-Feature, this iconic, Oscar-nominated Hollywood (and Broadway) legend dishes the deadly nightshade on his much-beloved Disney hit, 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'; plus dives skull-first into August Burns R...

Look at this guest, isn't he neat? Because we're joined this week by Broadway/Film/TV Lyricist, Glenn Slater! Together, the Boys and Glenn will dive head-first into a Devil Driver album, so 'Pray for Villains' because Mr. Slater requested something "Heavy"- but did Evan deliver? Plus we chat Star Quality, Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon, Circus, and more! www.twitter.com/slaterlyrics https://www.theton...

Trigger Warning: This week's episode contains frank and raw discussion of suicide. This week, AW is flying solo as he sits down with the Queen of Aussie, West End, AND Broadway Theatre, THE Caroline O'Connor! In this honest and frank discussion, Caroline opens-up in ways that no guest has ever before on this silly little show whilst also sharing her thoughts on the Aussie theatre industry, her tim...