Leroux Less Travelled: A Phantom of the Opera Recap Podcast

love this podcast and its hilarious, lively, likeable hosts who I call “the Rik Whisperers”

To say that this podcast is bringing me joy, would be a massive understatement. With the recent closing of the Broadway show, I have found myself returning to the fandom that first took route when I was a teenager back in the 90s. I have never had the opportunity to read any version of the text other than the publicly available version, and having a rich comedic discussion of the differences across interpretations of the tale is deliciously entertaining. I will gladly follow this nerd train wherever it goes! I vibe, ladies. I vibe. UPDATE: please consider reviewing top shelf content in the fandom (really superior FF that turns your crank and/or the shame factory that is Phantom of Manhattan. I’d die if you analyzed “Unsung” from AO3 or even Susan Kay’s novel, for all of its problems.) It could be really great to turn listeners onto additional content (and have a good laugh discussing it) given the plethora of stuff out there. I’m here for it!

The Broadway closure sparked my return to the Phandom and I am so happy I found your podcast. It has helped me get through the past six (!) months and I find myself replaying episodes when I’m extra sad. Y’all are both hilarious and I love the pop culture references sprinkled throughout. You’ve made an old book relatable to the modern audience.

Have been feeling some kind of way w/the Bway run coming to an end, stumbled onto this. These Gals had me chuckling right away, love the fun jokes and deep cut references to stories etc. Looking forward to more, great job! **I wrote this awhile ago but it never was posted, still loving this POD. I am ‘blessed and highly flavored’ whenever a new one comes out.