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Thrash 'n Treasure

114 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratings

Juxtaposing Metal with Musicals - joined by iconic guests from the worlds of Music, Broadway, Hollywood, and more!

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Episodes

EP112 Hex and Violins w/ Manoel Felciano! (Broadway!)

February 16, 2024 12:11 - 1 hour - 53.9 MB

Attend the tale of Ma-no-el! Because this week, we're joined by Broadway's Heartthrob-turned-Daddy (his words) Manoel Felciano! (Say what?! *faints*) In this week's hilariously charming episode, the star of 2005's Sweeney Todd has a close shave with Amaranthe's album 'Helix', before we get up to mischief with 'Amelie' with the original Broadway recording. Plus, we chat scene partners, the Oz debate continues, puddle-jumping makes a return, we discuss Swedish music education, and AW ...

Ep111 Slippy the Welsh Kangaroo w/ Caroline Sheen! (West End!)

February 09, 2024 10:07 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

Winds in the east, there's a mist coming in, an episode's brewin', about to begin with none other than West End legend, Caroline Sheen! (Say what?! *faints*) This week, the superlatively fantaslistic Caroline joins AW and guest co-host, Jean-Paul Yovanoff, in A Perfect Circle with their hit album 'Mer de Noms' before conjuring up a wickedly good time with The Witches of Eastwick. Plus, we chat trips to Australia, Home and Away Vs Neighbours, Superhero Nannies, Animal Studies, and h...

Ep110 Cuck of the Walk w/ Peter Rowsthorn! (AUS)

February 02, 2024 12:21 - 1 hour - 74.3 MB

Look at us, Kimmy! Coz this week we're joined by Aussie comedy legend, Peter Rowsthorn! (Say what?! *faints*) Joining AW and Matt fresh from visiting Roxy at the Cook County Jail, the star of 'Kath and Kim', 'Crackers', and 'Chicago: the Musical' -currently touring Australia- brings his affable charms into our torture chamber for some Murderdolls' 'Women and Children Last', before we queue up to 'Ride the Cyclone' with the cult Canadian smash hit! Plus, we chat the current Chicago ...

Ep109 Thrashin' Ferals w/ MiG Ayesa! (SongDivision!)

November 27, 2023 12:11 - 1 hour - 83.5 MB

How do you measure... measure a guest? In AWESOMENESS, that's how! Because this week we're joined by a literal Thrashin' Treasure, the iconic MiG Ayesa! (Say what?! *Faints!*) In this episode, this rock star in excess of any who've joined us before chats with Mr J Wags and AW about Def Leppard's Pyromania, before jumping on a taxi and heading to the 'FAME' schoolsical with the original London cast. Plus, we chat The Ferals, RENT's fandom and social impact, the Original Aussie cast ...

Ep108 That Wascally Babbitt! w/ Joe DiPietro! (Broadway!)

November 23, 2023 10:59 - 1 hour - 63 MB

We love him, he's perfect, now change into your fanciest hat before we're joined by the legendary lyricist, Mr. Joe DiPietro! (say what?! *faints) In this week's EXTRA-special surprise Thanksgiving episode, the two-time Tony Award winning author of Memphis joins us to discuss his latest play, Babbitt, now playing at the powerhouse La Jolla Playhouse until December 10th, as well as his beloved long-running musical 'I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change'. (And we cover Rose Tattoo's...

Ep107 American Horror Spoily w/ Dominic Burgess! (Hollywood!)

November 19, 2023 11:17 - 1 hour - 64 MB

Tina! Bring me Agorax! Because we're joined by the Pride of Stoke, Mr. Dominic Burgess! (say what?! *faints*) This week, AW flies solo with this British-expat who delicately takes part in the ultimate music Feud with Incubus' S.C.I.E.N.C.E, against' the romantic chemistry of 'Gigi'.. Plus, we chat American Horror Story, Stoke-on-Trent, Character Actor Vs Actor, fan-favourite Standing Ovations, and which franchise does Dominic have urges to get involved with- amongst heaps more topic...

Ep106 Simons are a Bert's Best Friend w/ Bert LaBonté and Simon Burke! (AUS)

October 10, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

Heelllooooo Chickens! It's Australia's own Harold Zidler- Simon Burke, and fellow Bohemian, Bert LaBonté! This week, we hop on the bullet-train to Montmartre... but in Melbourne... for a catch-up with these two affable stars of Moulin Rouge! The Musical - currently playing a final Encore Season at the Regent Theatre, Melbourne (and worldwide!) - where we dive into the Underworld with Symphony X, before we find out if these Gentlemen Prefer Blondes! Plus we chat Moulin Rouge! the Mus...

Ep105 Tanning the Willy w/ Adam Zwar! (AUS)

October 04, 2023 12:01 - 1 hour - 75.1 MB

Who's-a-good-boy?! Who's-a-good-boy?! We are! Because this week we're joined by Dog's best friend, Adam Zwar! (Say what?! *faints*) This week, AW and Matt are joined by Australian Television's most affable writer/producer/creator/actor/icon to march Forward Into Battle with some English Dogs, before celebrating Snoopy's 73rd Birthday with Snoopy!!! the Musical and an awkward cake! Plus, we chat the death of Aussie Sitcoms, Past TnT Guest Bert La Bonte, Wilfred, Famous Friends, Tanne...

Ep104 The Vampire Bat in the Hat w/ Andrew Keenan-Bolger! (Broadway!)

September 26, 2023 09:14 - 1 hour - 56 MB

Extra-Extra! We caught ourselves a Newsie! *Fangirls-out* And it's who, Sir? It's all who, Sir? It's Mr. Andrew Keenan-Bolger! (Say what?! *faints*) And he's here to take a bite out of some Heavy Metal with Faith No More's Angel Dust, before reliving the wubbulous world of Seussical the Meussical after it's floppulous run in 2000! Plus, we chat Andrew's latest play- Dracula: a Comedy of Terrors; Puppetry; Success; Fansies; Night of a Thousand Chips; Playing multiple characters in on...

Ep103 A Slice of WGA Strike w/ Tim Doyle! (Hollywood!)

September 17, 2023 07:08 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

[Redacted] In solidarity with the WGA writer's strike, there shall be no puns this week to welcome Mr. Tim Doyle back to the torture chamber- I had one written, but I just couldn't pick it. This week, our favourite Sitcom writer/producer/creator returns from 65 (million) episodes ago to flick on the Killswitch Engage album, As Daylight Dies... before hitting the club for A Slice of Saturday Night. Plus, this affable chap thoroughly explains the WGA Writer's Strike, what it means f...

Ep102 Naughty Camelot Puns w/ Asabi Goodman! (AUS)

September 09, 2023 09:43 - 1 hour - 83 MB

Spice it up for Mama, coz we're joined by Australia's hottest shooting-star, Asabi Goodman! Whilst in-transit between Baltimore and Chicago, this delectable expat diva joins host (and friend) Matt (in his debut as lead-host!) on the battlefield for 'Excalibur' by Grave Digger, before unearthing the 2023 Broadway revival of 'Camelot'. Plus, we chat Hairspray's recent Aussie tour, Chicago's upcoming Aussie tour, Pitch Perfect in real life, Asabi's "spontaneous" ANZAC memorial, baking,...

Ep101 Night of a Thousand Sinittas! w/ Sinitta! (West End!)

September 01, 2023 12:08 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB

So many questions... so little time with THE icon... THE Diva... THE Goddess... THE one and only Sinitta! (SAY WHAT?! *I would faint but I still don't believe it!*) This week, Britain's Got Fashun, Dahling, as this heavenly artist joins AW for a kiki about all things Mama Sin. But first, it's a Slaughter on 10th Avenue with Mick Ronson, before we let down our HAIR for the original broaday cast. Plus, we chat about the Attinis16, Sinitta Podtales, Shock Treatment, Queen Miquel Brown...

Ep100 Flavour Variations - Now inc/ Miss Peppermint! (Broadway!)

August 24, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 83.9 MB

HAPPY #TNT100! *Phone rings, door chimes* in struts the phenomenal superstar, Miss Peppermint (say what?! *faints) and we are HERE. FOR. IT! Fresh from her divine performance in 'A Transparent Musical' in LA, this deliciously talented Queen joins us for our EPIC 100th episode- and they said we'd never last! This week, the trail-blazing Miss Pepper Longstocking runs away with some 'Purple' Stone Temple Pilots', before scrubbing up and looking -inward- for a surprise party with some...

Ep99 There's Something About Eisenhower w/ John Rubinstein! (Broadway!)

July 14, 2023 07:48 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

Leave your cheese to sour, because we're joined by the legendary Prince-turned-President of Broadway- Mr. John Rubinstein! (Say what?! *faints*) This week, the OG Pippin ventures into the torture chamber as we hunt Ghost's album Prequelle- before hopping on the right track so Spencer can go on his first journey with Pippin- the much-beloved Broadway hit! Plus, we chat Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground, the Friends finale, lose our heads over Angel, inspiring our past guests, acting v...

Ep98 There's Something About Meat Loaf w/ W. Earl Brown! (Hollywood!)

July 09, 2023 13:11 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

Hot patootie bless-my-soul, you're in for a surpriiise, Sidney! Because this week, we're joined by the iconic W. Earl Brown (*SCREAM!* *Faints*) just in time for the 25th Anniversary of There's Something About Mary! In this incredible episode, AW and Earl sail up the Big River for some Meat Loaf, before whipping out the franks and beans to hear gobsmacking anecdotes from AW's favourite movie 'Scream', working with Wes Craven, country music, 'Something About Mary' controversies, Earl...

Ep97 There's Something About 'Murica w/ Robbie Rozelle! (Broadway!)

July 04, 2023 11:36 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

Today... is the day... that we celebrate... OUR INDEPENDENCE DAY! Yaaaayyy! So we're joined by NYC Cabaret sensation, Robbie Rozelle, to help Mama America blow out the candles and open up her presents- which are thankfully the Grateful Dead classic hit, 'American Beauty', plus the hilarious Tony Award winning Musical, 1776 (or 1332 if you're that way inclined)... Plus we chat venues, venue menus, reboots/revivals/sequels, travel USA by map, and heaps more in this true-blue American...

Ep96 Witches Are Doin' It For Themselves w/ Dianne Pilkington! (West End!)

June 21, 2023 07:50 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB

Come out, come out wherever you are for some jolly good fun with the Wickedest Witch of the BEST kind- Lady Dianne Pilkington! (Say what?! *faints* This week, this beautiful Dame joins AW and Matt to mend a Stitched Up Heart with their debut effort, 'Never Alone', before kicking off a match of 'The Beautiful Game', Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's 2000 West End musical. Plus, we chat The 2023 West End revival of The Wizard of Oz, shades of Green, Witchy Charity Singles, 2023 Spice Girls, E...

Ep95 West Side Score-y w/ David Newman! (Hollywood!)

June 15, 2023 13:56 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

Shh! Don't tell Mom the babysitter's DEAD-EXCITED to be joined by renowned film composer, David Newman! (Say What?! *faints*) This week, AW and Spencer are enthralled by this magical maestro's menagerie of movie scores including Matilda, Serenity, The Nutty Professor, The Mighty Ducks, The Sandlot, and heaps more favourites! This week we're getting our Kix with their album 'Hot Wire', before leaping into West Side Story to find out about Dave's orchestral contributions to Steven Spi...

Ep94 Come... Fall in Love w/ Irvine Iqbal! (West End!)

June 09, 2023 13:38 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB

Don't just sit there slack-jawed, buggy-eyed, because we're joined by THE West End Sultan- Mr. Irvine Iqbal! (Say what?! *faints) This week, AW flies solo as this royally outspoken British stage star joins the torture chamber to see if they can accept the Spectre- one of India's finest metal bands with their album 'Now or Never', before settling in for some 'Bombay Dreams', with the 2002 London cast! Plus, we chat South Asian representation, knee-jerk reactions, misbehaving at scho...

Ep93 Psycho Drag Race Party w/ Charles Busch! (Broadway!)

May 29, 2023 12:21 - 1 hour - 72.2 MB

Shantay, you trail-blaze! Because we're joined by legendary Actor/Playwright/Drag Diva, Queen Charles Busch! (Say what?! *faints*) This week, the writer/star of Psycho Beach Party joins our torturous luau for the rompin', stompin' living legends, Twisted Sister- who 'Come Out and Play' - before we sail back in time for the classic flop, Ankles Aweigh! Plus, we chat Dying in Oz, Drag Race dream casting, the dumbarse Anti-Drag movement, American Horror Story, and we find out what bril...

Ep92 Craig Bierko's Mother's Day w/ Pat Campbell! (His Mom!)

May 14, 2023 07:38 - 2 hours - 93.4 MB

Happy Mother's Day! And here's a gift for all the Mama's out there: Hollywood hunk/Broadway babe/mommy's boy, Craig Bierko- AND his Mom, Pat! (Say whaaaat?!) *Faints* This week, AW flies solo and is joined by past guest Craig, and his adorable Mom- the artist formally known as Punky Distillator- to check out her namesake band, Distillator (now Cryptosis) with their debut album 'Revolutionary Cells', before Craig shares with us why 'Mame' is such a personal show for him and his mom. ...

Ep91 Alma Mater's Day w/ Colette Mann! (AUS)

May 09, 2023 12:19 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Guilty! As charged for the crime of being joined by LEGENDARY actress, Colette Mann! (Say what?! *faints) This week, AW and Mr J Wags are joined by this iconic star of stage, screen, and print to go to church with Lordi's 'Skeletric Dinosaur', before setting sail on the HMS Pinafore! Plus, we chat Neighbours, Prisoner, acting in soaps, ageism over beauty, Eurovision, and we find out that one of our hosts has a strange connection to Colette- plus heaps, heaps more! https://twitter....

Ep90 Supercat Lives! w/ Zack Stentz! (Hollywood!)

April 20, 2023 12:09 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

It's a bird... it's a plane... no, it's Super-Rexy! Because we're joined by the super-specksy King of the SuperNerds, Mr. Zack Stentz! Say what?! *Faints!* Fresh from the final season *sniff* of Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, this genius writer/producer/teacher/dino doctor/puppy papa joins the Torture Chamber for a round of 'CHESS', before giving us a Piece of Iron Maiden's Mind! Also this week, AW is joined by Musical Theatre Radio's host/founder, Jean-Paul Yovanoff, who steps i...

Ep89 Piranha 4D: The Musical: On Ice: In 3D! w/ Josh Stolberg! (Hollywood!)

April 14, 2023 07:29 - 1 hour - 72.4 MB

The rules of our game have been made very clear- drag the world's coolest artists through our Torture Chamber, so this week, we're joined by the WONDERFULLY sick-and-twisted, Mr. Josh Stolberg! (*Wilhelm Scream!*) This week, the co-writer of SPIRAL: From the Book of Saw, Sorority Row, Jigsaw, Piranha 3D, Saw X- plus many other comedy/horror hits- joins AW and Spencer for A Killer (Birthday) Party, plus we voyage into the daggy depths of Eurovision to run the 'Ghost Mile' with Voyage...

Ep88 Running Naked Thru Hamer Hall w/ Martin Crewes! (AUS)

April 03, 2023 13:11 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Mamma mia! Let the sunshine in, because we're joined by Australia's Resident Hero, Martin Crewes! (Say what?!) *faints* In our latest episode, this rugged Aussie star of Resident Evil joins AW and Matt for a bit of Sabotage on the Black Sabbath, before checking out the Woman in White- in which Martin starred in on the West End! Plus, we continue our ongoing discussion about Aussie Musicals, as well as Video Games, the original Resident Evil film, Nudie runs, more Standing Ovation re...

Ep87 Twice Upon Our Jocks w/ Lyall Brooks! (AUS)

March 23, 2023 12:11 - 1 hour - 72.4 MB

And we're live... from Planet Earth, with the hunky, spunky Lyall Brooks! Yayyy! This week, AW completely humiliates himself in front of our EXTRA-special guest by reliving an embarrassing story INVOLVING Mr. Brooks! *Fail Music* Also in this super-campy episode, the dudes oil-up with some Men-o-War for Manowar's Kings of Metal, before discussing the Thing About Men with the hit Off-Broadway musical. Plus we chat finding the "Aussie voice" in theatre, Lab Kelpie Productions, Midnigh...

Ep86 Harp Trekkin' Across the Universe! w/ Erin Hill! (Broadway!)

March 14, 2023 12:11 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

We're plucked-as-a-harp this week! Coz we're joined by the darn-gorgeous, super-talented, Harpist-extraordinaire, Lady Erin Hill! Yaaayyy! This week, this vivaciously multi-dimensional artist joins AW- and returning co-host, Matt the Quizmaster, to take a trip with David Bowie's 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars' - before the boys discover if The Fantasticks is really as fantastic as its long-run would suggest! Plus we chat Horror Movies, How Harps Work,...

Ep85 Beyond the Valley of the Genies w/ James Monroe Iglehart! (Broadway!)

March 05, 2023 12:11 - 1 hour - 87.7 MB

Hey, clear the way in the old Bazaar, coz this week it's Genies to the front, Satyrs to the nasty-side, because we're joined by the Tony-Award winning Genie- and Blaxploitation icon, Mr. James Monroe Iglehart! Say whaaat?! *cricks neck and faints* In our most-AWEsome episode yet, our wishes come true, as James joins the boys fresh from training Hercules on Mount Olympus to go heavy with Our Last Night's 'Disney Goes Heavy' - before we prove our worth by hanging out with Aladdin and...

Ep84 Best in Dough: Celebreadies in Knead! w/ Adam Richard! (AUS)

February 25, 2023 12:11 - 1 hour - 100 MB

He's baaa-aack! And we couldn't be prouder because this week, Mr. The Fabulous Adam Richard re-joins us to celebrate the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras! In this knee-slappingly funny episode, these three stooges hack into some Screaming Trees' 'Sweet Oblivion', before Adam brings his comedic expertise to reviewing Mr. Saturday Night. But will we have the night of our lives, or end up with a hangover? Plus, we chat Fandoms, Writing Comedy for Broadway, MCU running its course, Hole...

Ep83 Attack of the Jonathans!!! w/ Jonathan X! (Hollywood!)

February 16, 2023 12:11 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

And the winner is... Us! Because we're joined by our much-beloved past guest, Jonathan X- PLUS we welcome brand-new co-host, Mr JWags! Fresh from the Oscars Nominations, the boys review The Hunchback of Notre Dame, followed by Frenzal Rhomb's Coughing Up a Storm- before a fascination chat about live TV production, Awards ceremonies, televised political conventions, sports, aaaaaaand Lions... Jonathan X - https://www.twitter.com/jxdirector -- https://www.instagram.com/jonathanx.tbhc...

Ep82 Honesty w/ Heart w/ Melanie La Barrie! (West End!)

February 10, 2023 12:29 - 1 hour - 51 MB

70 Guests, 70! This week, we're joined by our 70th guest (70th!!!)- West End (and now Broadway) icon, Melanie La Barrie! Together, we 'Follow the Leader' to shuck some Korn, before having a Ragtime with the Original Broadway Cast album- to discuss Melanie accidentally making her West End debut in the London production! Plus we chat about & Juliet, Lateness, A Strange Loop, Boring shows, Youth Theatre in Trinidad and Tobago, and heeeaaps more! https://twitter.com/melanielabarrie -- ...

Ep81 The Black Avengers of Broadway! w/ Caseen Gaines! (USA)

February 04, 2023 12:35 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB

We're back! Fresh from Summer hiatus, AW and Spencer are joined by rising pop-culture literary star, Caseen Gaines to discuss his upcoming book, 'When Broadway Was Black: The triumphant story of how an all-Black Broadway cast and crew changed musical theatre—and the world—forever- which dives into today's chosen musical, 'Shuffle Along' - plus, we juxtapose this classic, ground-breaking musical, with the equally classic, ground-breaking album, 'Body Count' by Body Count! Plus we disc...

Ep80 American Musical Story w/ Tim Minear! (Hollywood!)

December 21, 2022 08:04 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

What's the 4-1-1 on the 9-1-1? We're about to find out as we're joined by LEGENDARY writer/director/producer/executive producer/muse, Mr. Tim Minear! Fresh from the front-lines of show-running 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Lone Star, Mr. Minear joins the boys to check out some Farmer Boys 'Till the Cows Come Home', before Dainty June carts the boys off to the Orpheum circuit for today's chosen musical, 'Gypsy'! Plus we chat the 9-1-1 Franchise, Bottle Episodes, Needle-Drops, Firefly, Angel, Star ...

Ep79 Evan's Last Hurrah w/ Andrew Leeds! (Hollywood!)

December 10, 2022 12:50 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

3 dudes are in a room bitchin' as we're joined by Mr. Andrew Leeds - who's gone from strength-to-strength since debuting on Broadway as a 6-year-old! (Say what?!) This week, we bid fare-thee-well to Evan with the final part of the Falsetto's trilogy, Falsettoland, as well as Adalitas Way and their self-titled album. Plus we chat the Falsettos movie that never was, Mandy Patinkin, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist- and other titles, Groundlings, as well as gender-swap the characters in M...

Ep78 Full Metal Jazzhands! w/ Adam Baldwin! (Hollywood!)

November 15, 2022 03:55 - 1 hour - 54.5 MB

Holy Mother of Animal, Batman! The iconic Adam Baldwin is in the studio this week, and he's bringing the Fullest, Metalest Jazzhands! In this extra-special 2nd Anniversary episode, AW sits down with this rebellious legend, who's clocked-in well-over 100 Film/TV/Game credits- as well as a few early stage appearances, including today's chosen musical, Bye Bye Birdie! We chat Megadeth's Countdown to Extinction, Firefly, Chuck, Full Metal Jacket, ambition, bad trips at concerts, inspirin...

Ep77 Black and White, and Read to Filth w/ Chris Gattelli! (Broadway!)

November 02, 2022 12:09 - 1 hour - 54.6 MB

Read all about it! No, wait, LISTEN all about it! Coz we're joined by Newsieses Tony Award-winning Choreographer, Chris Gattelli! (Or Christopher if he's in trouble) In our latest issue, this insanely-talented dancer joins us to slam into some Punk with The Exploited's Punk's Not Dead, before making headlines with the beloved Disney classic, Newsies! Plus we chat Instagram, Reality TV, Standing Ovations, Non-Nazi Skinheads, Dance injuries, and we find out if the rumours are true abo...

Ep76 Trombones Led the Episode w/ Craig Bierko! (Hollywood!)

October 24, 2022 12:02 - 1 hour - 81.5 MB

Frizzle your fries and go berserker coz we're joined by the one-and-only Mr. Craig Bierko! This week, Craig joins these two Aussie stooges for our MOST EPIC episode EVAH where we discuss The Music Man, Primus' 'Frizzle Fry', along with topics such as: Red Dwarf, Scary Movie 4, Cinderella Man, Tolerance, Sticking up for Artists, The 'FRIENDS' that was never meant to be- PLUS find out why Craig ISN'T going to see the current Broadway revival of The Music Man! (as well as way-too-much-...

Ep75 A Mini City of Angels Reunion! w/ Anastasia Barzee and David Zippel! (Broadway!)

October 20, 2022 02:08 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

Put yo' hands in the air, coz it's everybody's favourite crime-fighting duo, David Zippel and Anastasia Barzee! This week, Broadway Spy Spencer joins AW and two of our favourite guests who are returning for a second go at the chamber, with these two illustrious Broadway legends trying on some Devilskin with their debut album 'Rise Up'; before hitting sunset boulevard for the musical 'City of Angels'! Plus we chat an eventful week on Broadway, childhood reminders, Hercules, Bad Cinder...

Ep74 Turning the Tables o/ Nelson Aspen! (Hollywood!)

October 13, 2022 02:49 - 1 hour - 55 MB

Top o' the mornin' news to ya! Coz we're joined by Nelson Aspen, THE iconic, award-winning, Entertainment reporter (plus actor-singer-author-fitness guru)! Who joins us- fresh from clearing the table of Breakfast TV- to share stories from the stars' dressing rooms with his own ultimate rock star rider. Plus, we dig into some Cherry Pie by Warrant, before Nelson introduces the boys to The Boy Friend, but is he a keeper?! That's for Evan to decide! Plus, we chat press junkets, childhoo...

Ep73 Everybody's Talkin' About Shobna! w/ Shobna Gulati! (West End!)

September 03, 2022 13:16 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB

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 Jamie. Plus, we discuss trusting directors, Sean Bean's awkward comments, Drag King names, ...

Ep72 An EXTRA Special Surprise f/ Jane Badler! (V: the Planet)

July 20, 2022 22:50 - 1 hour - 70 MB

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 pageant prowns, aliens, embarrassing moments with fans, and in our most-EPIC moment ye...

Ep71 Alison Fraser Returns w/ Ben Rimalower! (Broadway!)

July 16, 2022 13:56 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB

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-long journey with the Falsettos trilogy! Plus, we discuss Dolly Parton, Sondheim's compa...

Ep70 Legally Punned w/ Orfeh! (Broadway!)

July 01, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

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 phrases, teen idols, cuddling puppies, and heaps more! www.twitter.com/official_orfeh --...

Ep69 Hot Alice-On-Alice Action! w/ Duncan Sheik! (Broadway!)

June 24, 2022 21:34 - 1 hour - 77.2 MB

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, star quality, new music genres, what makes Duncan rant- and we hear about the Grammy Award...

Ep68 Cold Doctor-On-Doctor Action! w/ Gavin D. Andrew! (AUS)

June 20, 2022 05:06 - 1 hour - 89.1 MB

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 media) https://www.thetonastontales.com/listen -- https://www.patreon.com/bloomingtheatri...

Ep67 Rock Around the Rocket Clock w/ Simon Burke! (AUS)

May 28, 2022 22:36 - 1 hour - 83.6 MB

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 searches for A Little Night Music. Plus we chat Play School, Playing Judi Dench's toy-boy,...

Ep66 The Star That She Are w/ Courtney Monsma! (AUS)

May 15, 2022 07:52 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

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 with the Foo Fighters' Colour and the Shape, plus Evan loses his head over Six the Musica...

Ep65 The Great Vegemite Sting w/ Tiernan Douieb! (UK)

May 07, 2022 19:35 - 1 hour - 78.1 MB

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! https://twitter.com/TiernanDouieb -- www.tiernandouieb.co.uk https://www.thetonastont...

Ep64 The Rocky Horror Virgin Show w/ Kristian Lavercombe! (NZ)

May 02, 2022 02:19 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

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 hasn't heard of, with Tredegar's self-titled effort. Plus we chat cult cinema, audience p...

Ep63 Elphabarton Fink w/ Julia Murney! (Broadway!)

April 14, 2022 13:29 - 1 hour - 74.7 MB

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.twitter.com/juliamurney -- www.instagram.com/pepamama https://www.thetonastontales.com/...

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