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The podcast dedicated to your favorite musicals and why they're great (and why they suck). Hosted by Emily Schiavone and Brandtly Wheeler.
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Holy Moly! It's Spooky Season once again and we’re back from the dead? This time, Brandtly and Emily discuss the Off-Broadway musical Zombie Prom, an homage to high school, zombie movies, and nuclear power plants. But what did we think? Were we singing "Jonny Don't Go" or did it make us wonder "How Can I Say Goodbye"? So grab your best guy or gal (or undead pal), hop in your Studebaker, and cruise on down Route 666 to the Zombie Prom!Happy Halloween!This episode was recorded on October 25, 2026.Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpodPlease leave us a rating and review if you're enjoying the show!Patrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire:patrickduffymusic.comInstagramYouTube
It's Season 4, and we're back with a doozy! In a much anticipated episode, Emily and Brandtly are covering the longest running Broadway show of all time, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera! But what do they REALLY think about this undeniable musical smash? Does it soar higher than an E6 or does it need to go back to the sewers where it belongs? Slap on your half-mask, lock your girlfriend in your underground lair, grab your popcorn, and listen now!This episode was recorded on July 12, 2026.Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpodPlease leave us a rating and review if you're enjoying the show!Patrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire:patrickduffymusic.comInstagramYouTube
We're back! (And it's been a long summer.) Season 4 begins on September 14th, 2026. Until then, enjoy the Season 3 outtakes. See you soon!
It's the Season 3 Finale! This week, Emily and Brandtly explore the last work of the late great Stephen Sondheim, Here We Are. Do we sense some Hesitation? Or does this show really Shine?CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses death, loss, and suicidal ideation. This episode was recorded on December 28, 2025.Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpodPlease leave us a rating and review if you're enjoying the show!Patrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire:patrickduffymusic.comInstagramYouTube
It's time for another bonus episode! This month, Emily and Brandtly had the opportunity to see the proshoot of the 2023 revival of Merrily We Roll Along and boy did they have thoughts! This episode was recorded on December 13, 2025.Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpodPlease leave us a rating and review if you're enjoying the show!Patrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire:patrickduffymusic.comInstagramYouTube
Merry Christmas from the Greatest Show Pod! This week, Emily and Brandtly discuss the Irving Berlin holiday classic, White Christmas. Will this show have us Counting Our Blessings or Wishing We Were Back in the Army? Listen now!(PS: We got carried away singing parody songs at the end and forgot to rate the show #noregrets. It's an 8/10 for both of us.)This episode was recorded on December 21, 2025.Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpodPlease leave us a rating and review if you're enjoying the show!Patrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire:patrickduffymusic.comInstagramYouTube
BONUS EPISODE ALERT! Emily and Brandtly discuss the recent release of Wicked: For Good and how it holds up to the stage show and our expectations. Join us and share your thoughts! (And stay tuned for another bonus episode soon!)This episode was recorded on December 13, 2025.Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpodPlease leave us a rating and review if you're enjoying the show!Patrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire:patrickduffymusic.comInstagramYouTube
It's just Another Day of Sun! Or is it? Your hosts Emily and Brandtly discuss the award-winning musical film, La La Land, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, Did they have A Lovely Night, or did it make them want to Start a Fire? Listen now!This episode was recorded on December 13, 2025.Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpodPlease leave us a rating and review if you're enjoying the show!Patrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire:patrickduffymusic.comInstagramYouTube
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