Thrash 'n Treasure

We've maxed out this week, with epically-talented composer Bobby Cronin in the studio to cheer us up with his brand-new musical, 'Mary and Max' - based on the cult Aussie Claymation film! Elsewhere, Bobby will relive his childhood with Quiet Riot's smash hit 'Metal Health', but did AW find it quiet, or a riot? You'll love this week's deep dive into the creation of Mary and Max with this charming B...

Rumi has it- that a brand new musical is coming to the West End! Luckily, we have co-creator, Nadim Naaman, in the studio to discuss his musical 'Rumi' and the show's upcoming premiere on the West End stage! Plus, we draw conclusions on the animated band Dethklok (there IS an L!) and their debut effort 'The Deth Album'... Plus we discuss marathons, trail-blazing, sharing pants with Hadley Fraser,...

Bless-my-soul, it's David Zippel! Joined this week by the iconic Tony and Olivier Award-winning lyricist of City of Angels, The Woman in White, Disney's Mulan AND Hercules- plus heaps more, the boy's review Twisted Sisters' classic album 'Stay Hungry', before journeying to Belleville so Evan can get to know Andrew Lloyd Webber's latest hit, Cinderella- now playing on the West End! www.twitter.com/...

We've got the golden debate: Is 'The Book of Mormon' considered racist in 2021? We're joined by Australia's original Mafala, Bert La Bonté, to discuss this hot-button topic, before exploring this incredible performer's variegated career. Plus, we'll go back to church with Ministry's album 'Psalm 69' - but does an album by any other name sound so sweet? www.twitter.com/bertlabonte https://www.theto...

It's the Muppet episode, with our very special guest Kirk Thatcher! YAAAYYYY! From E.T. to Star Trek, Gremlins to Star Wars, and more, Kirk Thatcher has had a literal-hand in puppetry, producing, acting, special effects, writing, directing, and even song writing on a gazillion of your childhood-favourites. Today, he's here to dig up some Muppet Treasure Island, open the toy-box on the Toy Dolls' d...

Hard Quizzers, ahoy! This week we're joined by the FABULOUS Adam Richard, the trail-blazing LGBTQ+ stand-up comedian who has appeared on pretty much every TV Show ever made in Australia, including Border Security. Probably. This multi-talented Aussie joins us to dissect Bat Boy the musical, but not before flipping the lid off ZZ-Top's classic album 'Eliminator'. Plus we chat about quiz shows- of w...

Not the catchphrase! This week, we're joined by Hollywood Sitcom Viagra, Tim Doyle, to explore his hilariously-stellar career on hit network shows such as Dinosaurs, Roseanne, Herman's Head, Schooled, The Big Bang Theory, Ellen, Grace Under Fire, *deep breath*, The Kids are Alright, Dr. Ken, and many more! Plus, Tim shares his love of the classic musical 'Guys and Dolls' with the 1992 Broadway Rev...

Tommy can we see ye? Nope! C-o-v-i-d strikes again! But not all is lost, this week, the boys are joined by the stunning Amy Lehpamer, star of Victorian Opera's upcoming (at some point) production of The Who's Tommy! Together, they'll review Iron Maiden's seminal seventh album, 'Seventh Son of a Seventh Son' before Amy bowls us over with her experience in Shane Warne the Musical! www.twitter.com/am...

Holy meat pies, Batman- IT'S MICHAEL CERVERIS! And need we say any more?! This week, the two-time Tony-winning Loose Cattle front man, Michael, serves up the Queensrÿche album, Operation Mindcrime, before celebrating The Who's Tommy- in the week before Tommy opens in AW's home city! What a thrill- '21 is CERTAINLY gonna be a good year! www.twitter.com/cerveris -- www.twitter.com/loosecattleband --...

Noni's number one, we're gonna have-some-fun! This week, the boys are joined by 'Chatterbox' Noni McCallum, to chat about her time with the world's biggest musical group for children- Hi-5, plus an arena-filled with subjects including Victorian Opera, the Am-Dram Mafia, Come From Away (typical!), awkward celebrity encounters, and MORE! Plus, AW will give Metallica a few licks, whilst Evan spends S...

AKA: Two dudes who have never met chat about anything-and-everything for 100 minutes. This week, we're joined by six-time Tony-eligible actor, Andrew Kober! Flying solo, AW drags this Broadway heartthrob through his old, dirty, thrash-y world of Melbourne Punk with the album 'World Against Reason' by who? No Idea! That's who! Also, they'll be 'Passing Strange' opinions on Stew's biographical music...

It doesn't suck to be us this week! Not only is past-guest, West End's Dave Muscat this week's special guest co-host, the boys are also joined by EXTRA-special guest, Broadway and West End star, Ann Harada! Together, they'll get the skinny on Thin Lizzy's final album 'Thunder & Lightning', as well as Ann's smash-hit musical comedy, 'Avenue Q'! www.twitter.com/annharada -- www.twitter.com/david...

For the first time in four... weeks or so, we're joined by another Disney Princess! FROZEN's Patti Murin gets her giggle on in our gauntlet of glam for Norwegian Glam Rock Night! First, we check out TNT, who exploded onto the scene with their debut, self-titled album; then we venture to Arendelle where Princess Anna herself will give us a personal tour! Elsewhere, Team Metal's newest General, Evan...

Speed, Camera, Rolling! This week, AW and his EXTRA-special guest co-host, Aria Jackson, are joined by Tony Award winning actress, Tonya Pinkins, to chat about Jelly's Last Jam, Iggy Pop's Raw Power, Tonya's directorial-debut, Red Pill, plus a whole lot more! twitter.com/tonyapinkins -- twitter.com/redpillmovie2020 -- and check out Aria's work at www.ariajackson.net! https://www.thetonastontales.c...

Yaaayyy! It's Josh Lamon!!! With Gareth out of the studio, AW takes over the steering wheel... well... in theory. Joined by the returning Jonathan X as an EXTRA-special guest co-host, this week's albums are Miracle City (Live Australian Cast) and Skyhooks' Hits 'n Riffs! Be sure to check out Josh's podcast, Josh Swallows Broadway- available where you get your podcasts. www.twitter.com/joshlamon --...

Today, the boys are joined by a Metal AND Musical Perthonality as Vin Trikeriotis, from West-Australian band Tempest Rising, joins in the fun and frivolity... well, up until Hurricane Twiggy hits the studio again! Tune into the most useless, most hilariously-stupid rant about scaffolding that you ever did hear as Gareth attempts to crucify Jesus Christ Superstar, whilst AW deals with his Korn Issu...

An EPIC guest plus two EPIC albums call for one EPIC episode! In this special two-hour chat, the boys are joined by rising Broadway star, F. Michael Haynie, fresh from co-hosting our equally-epic episode with Joanna Gleason! Topics include: NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live!, Holler If Ya Hear Me, Carrie, Broadway, Australia, Metallica, the (M)orons, and much, MUCH more! Albums reviewed: Symphony...

Oh boy, are we excited this week! Not only does Gareth make his triumphant (?) return to the studio, we're also joined by the actor whose performance as Buddy Holly inspired AW to join acting class, Mr. Jeremy Stanford, in 1994! Together, they'll take their time dissecting the classic RUSH album, 'A Farewell to Kings', as well as the 2005 Broadway recording of Sweet Charity! twitter.com/storyboxgu...

Holy guacamole, we're overloaded with talent this week! With Gareth out of the studio, Broadway's F. Michael Haynie joins us from the future to help interview the legendary, Tony Award-winning, powerhouse Joanna Gleason! Together, the talented duo- and AW- will shine a light on the 2010 recording of Finian's Rainbow, as well as Holy Diver, by 80s-rockers Dio. Plus, we discuss bootlegs, Boogie Nigh...

It's Caligula's REVENGE this week as Jim Grey (whom AW reviewed in episode 5) rides in on his 'Destrier' - whilst subjecting AW to Agent Fresco's album of the same name. Meanwhile, AW returns fire, by forcing Jim and Gareth to compete in the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, by show-favourite, William Finn! The Torture Chamber Musical Comedy Smack-Down reaches EPIC levels this week! www.twit...

Welcome back to the rock, we have another Come From Away! Today, the fellas are joined by the (nicest) Big Bad Wolf of Canada theatre- professional stage manager, Lisa Humber! Lisa stops by to shed some 'Skin' (say what?!) to celebrate the release of her upcoming single! Also, Gareth has Lisa and AW tied up over Slipknot's 'We Are Not Your Kind', whilst Lisa fires back with 'the Sound of Music' in...

GOOD GRIEF! After weeks of being pushed, poked, and prodded (without dinner first) Aaron finally snaps and gangs up on Gareth with our FIRST Broadway Composer- the one-and-only Andrew Lippa! In our most hilaaarious episode thus far, Aaron and Andrew send Gareth searching for a Big Fish, whilst Gareth has AW and Mr. Lippa awake at Sixx:A.M. for some 'Prayers for the Damned'! Dramatists Guild Founda...

In this week's extra special birthday episode, we're joined by Doug Hansell from Australia's tour of 'Come From Away' as we set sail on the Titanic. Meanwhile, Gareth forces AW and Doug to take a Lamb of God for a walk on a treadmill. https://www.thetonastontales.com/listen -- https://www.patreon.com/bloomingtheatricals - https://twitter.com/thrashntreasure https://linktr.ee/thrashntreasure *****...

This week, Gareth hops into bed with The Pajama Game, but did he fall in love, or is it knives out? Meanwhile, Aaron takes a trip down Parkway Drive- but did he end up at Reverence, or repulsion? https://www.thetonastontales.com/listen -- https://www.patreon.com/bloomingtheatricals - https://twitter.com/thrashntreasure https://linktr.ee/thrashntreasure ***** Help support Thrash 'n Treasure and kee...

Gareth hosts again as the boys have a round-table discussion about Monty Python's Spamalot, whilst Aaron becomes Keeper of the Seven Keys on Helloween! The Torture Chamber Musical Comedy Podcast continues with another round of absurd nonsense! https://www.thetonastontales.com/listen -- https://www.patreon.com/bloomingtheatricals - https://twitter.com/thrashntreasure https://linktr.ee/thrashntreasu...