The Load In

UNITED Theatre Podcast Network & Lee Metzger
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It's the Load-In! A show encapsulating all things going on in and around the UNITED Theatre in Westerly, RI. Host Lee Metzger has the scoop on upcoming shows, movies, concerts, live comedy, author talks and many others. Listen in on interviews with local and visiting artists, musicians, comedians and more! Make sure to subscribe to be the first to know what's going on at the U!

  1. 03/21/2025

    Ep. 145 - Clamming with Harry Rosenblum of Eating with the Ecosystem

    It's the Load In! Today Lee is in the wild hunting for clams, slipper limpets and more with Vice President of the Board of Directors for Eating with the Ecosystem. They talk responsible local eating, fishing policies and economics, and even get a sneak peak into what they will be serving at SoupyFest II on Arpil 11. If you missed out on tickets, make sure to submit your family's soupy for the chance to be selected for the live celebrity judging at SF II! Winners receive two free tickets for entry. More on supporting Eating with the Ecosystem: Website | Donate | Volunteer Don't forget to rate and review the show to help us grow! Make sure to check out the video feeds on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube and comment, like and subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when the next episode drops! We love hearing back from you and leaving a review or a comment on the video feed is the best way to let us know what you think! United Theatre Website Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube TikTok

    32 min

  2. 03/06/2025

    Ep. 144 - Windies With Emma Sills

    It's the Load-In! This week Lee is talking with Emma Sills about Windies and the 1926 Trattoria Pop-Up taking place in the 1926 Club on March 15 for the premiere of Westerly's Gold: Sweet Spicy and Full of Tradition. The Trattoria will be stocked with wonderful items that celebrate Calabrian Italian culture and heritage, while also featuring local artist and artisans' incredible handmade goods. While only being open in the 1926 Club on March 15, all these items will also be available at Windies for the entire run of Soupy Season, which concludes with SoupyFest II on April 12 (and maybe a little bit after as well). Don't forget to rate and review the show to help us grow! Don't forget to rate and review the show to help us grow! Make sure to check out the video feeds on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube and comment, like and subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when the next episode drops! We love hearing back from you and leaving a review or a comment on the video feed is the best way to let us know what you think! United Theatre Website Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube TikTok

    26 min

  3. 02/11/2025

    Ep. 143 - Kismet Improv with Rebecca Thorndike-Breeze & Tim Breeze-Thorndike

    It's the Load-In! This week Lee is talking with Rebecca Thorndike-Breeze and Tim Breeze-Thorndike, new owners of Kismet Improv in Pawtucket. Tim and Rebecca join the pod to talk about getting into improv, buying a theater, and stick around to play a round of "Kiss Me I'm Improv," ahead of Improv Night on March 1st at the UNITED. Don't forget to rate and review the show to help us grow! Make sure to check out the video feeds on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube and comment, like and subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when the next episode drops! We love hearing back from you and leaving a review or a comment on the video feed is the best way to let us know what you think! United Theatre Website Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube TikTok

    23 min

  4. 02/05/2025

    Ep. 142 - Paul Mecurio's Permission to Speak

    It's the Load-In! This week Lee is joined by comedian and writer Paul Mecurio (The Daily Show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) to talk about his upcoming show "Permission to Speak." An RI native, Paul returns to the UNITED to bring this fun and collaborative show to his home state. Relying on improvisation and earnest curiosity, Mecurio weaves a community-building narrative in this light hearted and meaningful evening. Get your tickets for what is sure to be a sold-out show! March 15 - Permission to Speak Don't forget to rate and review the show to help us grow! Make sure to check out the video feeds on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube and comment, like and subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when the next episode drops! We love hearing back from you and leaving a review or a comment on the video feed is the best way to let us know what you think! United Theatre Website Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube TikTok

    27 min

  5. 12/31/2024

    Ep. 141 - UNITED We Laugh with Comic Tyler Hittner

    It's the Load-In! This week Lee is joined by comic Tyler Hittner to talk stand up comedy, political correctness, and more on this edition of The Load-In (After Dark). Make sure to buy your tickets for UNITED We Laugh, the stand up comedy revue featuring local and national acts. This month will be hosted by Mark McGwin, featuring Tyler Hittner, with headliner Derek Furtado. Make sure to check out Tyler on socials and on his website, and get your ticket for the January 18th UNITED We Laugh today! Tyler's Website, Instagram UNITED We Laugh - Jan 18 United Theatre Website Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube TikTok Don't forget to rate and review the show to help us grow! Make sure to check out the video feeds on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube and comment, like and subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when the next episode drops! We love hearing back from you and leaving a review or a comment on the video feed is the best way to let us know what you think!

    20 min

  6. 12/12/2024

    Ep. 140 - Improv Night feat. Improv Jones with Jake Goldman

    It's the Load-In! This week Lee is joined by Jake Goldman of Improv Jones to talk Improv Night at the U! Jake has been performing comedy since 2005, from basement theaters run by communist cab drivers in NYC to terribly attended festivals in Montreal, and everywhere in between. As the longest running improv group in RI, Improv Jones brings a uniquely eclectic approach to the game, and we are excited to host them on January 11. Don't forget to rate and review the show to help us grow! Make sure to check out the video feeds on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube and comment, like and subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when the next episode drops! We love hearing back from you and leaving a review or a comment on the video feed is the best way to let us know what you think! United Theatre Website Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube TikTok

    19 min

  7. 12/04/2024

    Ep. 139 - Beyond the Jar: Connecting Food, Culture, and Creativity with Eric Dawson

    It's the Load-In! This week Lee is joined by Eric Dawson, the Director of Program Innovation of the Yellow Farmhouse Education Center, to talk Koji and fermentation ahead of the event at the UNITED on December 8th. Eric talks the history of fermentation, the intersection of science and art at the kitchen table, and then plays a fun game with Lee. Make sure to get your tickets now! Don't forget to rate and review the show to help us grow! Make sure to check out the video feeds on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube and comment, like and subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when the next episode drops! We love hearing back from you and leaving a review or a comment on the video feed is the best way to let us know what you think! United Theatre Website Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube TikTok

    2h 19m

  8. 11/11/2024

    Ep. 138 - Drawn Together Partner Portraits with John Tedeschi

    It's the Load-In! This week Lee is joined by local artist and educator John Tedeschi to talk about the upcoming Drawn Together Partner Portrait Night at the UNITED on November 5th. Get your tickets now! Don't forget to rate and review the show to help us grow! Don't forget to rate and review the show to help us grow! Make sure to check out the video feeds on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube and comment, like and subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when the next episode drops! We love hearing back from you and leaving a review or a comment on the video feed is the best way to let us know what you think! United Theatre Website Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube TikTok Music: Spring Gang / Always Pass It On / www.epidemicsound.com

    14 min
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It's the Load-In! A show encapsulating all things going on in and around the UNITED Theatre in Westerly, RI. Host Lee Metzger has the scoop on upcoming shows, movies, concerts, live comedy, author talks and many others. Listen in on interviews with local and visiting artists, musicians, comedians and more! Make sure to subscribe to be the first to know what's going on at the U!

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  • Creator
    UNITED Theatre Podcast Network & Lee Metzger
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 UNITED Theatre Podcast Network & Lee Metzger
  • Show Website
    The Load In