WCUA Legacy Podcasts

Brandon and Sophie sit down with Sydney Beers, fellow Catholic U Alumna and Executive Producer of Roundabout Theatre Company in NYC and discuss her career from the halls of CUAdrama to working as an executive on one of the biggest non-profit Broadway and Off-Broadway companies in New York City.

Brandon and Sophie sit down with veteran Broadway and regional actor Ed Dixon and discuss his career ranging 15 Broadway shows, many National Tours, a Drama Desk Award as well as being an accomplished writer and composer.

This week Noelia reviews everything animated. She talks about the film Wolfwalkers and the new Adventure Time special episodes. This week's theme is "animated or else," and there is no book review this week.

Brandon and Sophie sit down with nationally acclaimed Broadway actor and educator Hunter Ryan Herdlicka and discuss his career performing with Broadway royalty as well as teaching at some of the most renowned institutions in the country.

Brandon and Sophie sit down with renowned DC actress and singer Tracy Lynn Olivera and discuss her career spanning from Catholic University to Broadway to the many seasons of Signature Theatre in Arlington, VA. Featuring advice and inspiration from one of DC's most beloved actresses and educators.

Brandon and Sophie sit down with multi-talented performers Caesar Samayoa and De'lon Grant of Come From Away on Broadway and discuss their careers in theatre and a theatre life during Covid-19 and beyond.

Christmas is Renee and Maureen’s favorite holiday so of course we had to devote an entire episode to Chrismas-y themed conversation. We talk about our favorite Christmas traditions, but as always we bring it back to a Christ-centered conversation with a discussion on Advent and its relevance to Christmas today.

This week, the Community Directors talk about when they would open Christmas presents, which Christmas mass they would attend, housing assignments being announced, Spring 2021 move-in, the transition for upperclass students, and the end of Season 1 of CD-Pod. Happy listening!

This week Noelia dives into Black Bear, Normal People, and Daisy Jones & The Six. She discusses the varied glimpses into toxic relationships and how these portrayals take new and different perspectives on the long-held Hollywood tradition of romanticizing unhealthy relationships.

Maureen and Renee return from a two-week break to talk about what's been going on in their lives recently, including the end of fall semester, big decisions for next year, mental breakdowns, and of course, the upcoming holiday season. We always want to be real with our listeners, and this week, we were feeling a little extra Scrooge-like, so we wanted to share that with you and bring you along thr...

Brandon sits down with Tony Award Winner and one of Broadway's biggest personalities, Debbie Gravitte and discuss her remarkable career spanning decades, including 8 Broadway shows, many concerts and cabarets, and her newly launched production company.

This week Noelia is joined by a guest host (her brother Diego) to talk about the television show Halt and Catch Fire and the ways hateable characters make for good television but loveable characters that seem hateable at first make for great television.

Brandon and Sophie sit down with Beverly Bass, trailblazing American Airlines captain and discuss her incredible aviation career, her portrayal in Come From Away, and how the theatre has changed her life.

This week, the Community Directors talk about their favorite Christmas songs, Community Director Frank's Engagement, and Thanksgiving. Happy listening!

Join Austin as he is joined by Renee and Maureen for Part 2 of the Fiat Stained Glassed Stories Collab. The episode covers the Faith Stories of the Fiat Podcasts Hosts, the balance between sacramental and spiritual faith, and devotions to Mary and the Saints.

Join Franchetta and Gaby as they sit down with Sophomore Michael Ippolito to discuss the porn industry and how it undermines human dignity.

Brandon and Sophie sit down with Michael Berkowitz and discuss his incredible career as a world renowned musician, conductor, and music director. Michael has worked on some of the world’s most famous stages, Broadway and with some of the biggest stars in theatre, music, and film.

Join Mike and Iggy for their last show before the New Year where they will discuss topics like the fight against COVID, home appliance safety, troop withdrawals from Afghanistan, and closures of public places in DC.

In this episode Austin sits down with Schola Eburuoh to talk about her faith story, devotions, all that Black Catholics bring to the Church, and that the Love of Christ knows no color.

This week, the Community Directors discuss Mickey and Minnie Mouse's birthdays, the debrief of Village of Lights, our favorite Christmas movies, Residence Life Recruitment, the Fall 2020 Residential Survey, Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, and Late Night Breakfast. Happy listening!

This week Renee and Maureen dive into devotions and talk about Novenas and the Rosary. We dive into the origins of these prayers, our favorite ways to pray them, and how they have changed our lives, and faith.

This week on Don’t Read into it! Noelia focuses on just a film and a book about journeys and people escaping their realities in order to find what they believe is their destiny.

Brandon and Sophie sit down with Broadway Stage Manager Arturo Porazzi. With a career spanning over 40 years, Arturo shares stories from his years in the field and offers stage advice to aspirating artists.

Join Brandon and Sophie this week as they sit down with Luis Salgado, a regional and international director, choreographer, performer (Broadway: In the Heights, On Your Feet, Rocky, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown), and founder of R.Evolución Latina and Salgado Productions.

In this episode, Renee and Maureen bring on special guests Austin and Matt from Stained Glass Stories to answer questions about being a Catholic guy. We talk about everything from marriage to discernment, to opinions on modesty.