Oh My Pod U Guys

Jayke Workman
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Musical Theater and pop culture chat show where I interview your favorite broadway performers, photographers, designers, makeup artists, and creatives and discuss all things art!

  1. #122 Making Rent with Tim Weil

    FEB 9

    #122 Making Rent with Tim Weil

    U Guys, original Music Director of RENT, Tim Weil is here! First, we dive into all the latest bway news in the BroadwayWorld Recap, brought to you by BroadwayWorld.com! Then, Tim Weil, a renowned composer and music director, discusses his journey in the world of Broadway, particularly focusing on his upcoming book 'Making Rent'. He shares insights into the role of an arranger, the impact of Jonathan Larson's legacy, and the artistic journey that led him to work on the iconic musical RENT. We touch on the longevity of the show and its significance in the theater community, and how Jonathan Larson's artistry will influence decades to come. Tim is so wonderful, U don't wanna miss this episode! Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    56 min
  2. #121 Those Pipes, These Legs with Keely Beirne

    JAN 5

    #121 Those Pipes, These Legs with Keely Beirne

    U Guys, from Broadway's Aladdin and Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Keely Beirne is here! First, I give you all the latest Bway updates, and a few personal New Year insights in this week's BroadwayWorld Recap. Then, I am joined by performer Keely Beirne to talk all things Bway. From the stamina it takes to dance in the ensemble and cover principle roles on Broadway, to knowing when it's time to honor yourself and take a break, Keely shares her insights on maintaining her career on the stage. We talk about her upbringing being surrounded by the arts, and how her queer identity has shaped and informed her career. She talks about her time in the ensemble of Frozen on Broadway, and what it takes to work in a huge ensemble show. We also touch on her experience of having a partner who is also a Broadway performer, and how limiting yourself can hinder your experience as an artist. Keely is simply hilarious, U don't wanna miss this episode! Follow Keely on Instagram: @keel_b Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min
  3. #120 Picnic At Hanging Rock with Tatianna Cordoba

    12/15/2025

    #120 Picnic At Hanging Rock with Tatianna Cordoba

    U Guys, from Broadway's Real Women Have Curves, Tatianna Cordoba is here! First I give you all the latest Bway updates in the BroadwayWorld Recap, brought to you by my pals at BroadwayWorld.com. Then I am joined by performer Tatianna Cordoba to talk about her upcoming Off-bway project, Picnic At Hanging Rock. Tatianna shares about her experience making her Broadway debut as Ana in the original cast of Real Women Have Curves, and the intricacies of navigating a career in theater as a Latin-American woman. We talk about her upbringing surrounded by art and culture, and how it led to her studying musical theater at Boston Conservatory before moving to NYC and working on almost exclusively new works. Tatianna is such a delight, U don't wanna miss this episode! Also, catch her starring in the upcoming Off-bway run of Picnic At Hanging Rock, running at the Greenwich House Theater, December 16th to January 17th. Follow Tatianna on Instagram: @tatiannasophia Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min
  4. #119 Girl, I'm Golfing with Billie Aken-Tyers

    11/10/2025

    #119 Girl, I'm Golfing with Billie Aken-Tyers

    U Guys, this week’s BroadwayWorld Recap has all the latest Bway tea! Then I am joined by Billie Aken-Tyers, as she shares her journey from performer to director, discussing her recent appointment to the position of Resident Director for SIX The Musical. We chat about her experience as Associate Director to Tye Blue on the Off-Broadway hit, Titanique, as well as directing Laura Benanti in her own original biographical musical.  Billie reflects on her artistic background, having also performed in multiple Off-Broadway and out of town productions like Fairycakes and Hood, before making the switch to directing. She shares the challenges of navigating the theater industry, and the importance of personal growth, as well as insights from her time at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and her aspirations for the future. Billie is simply the loveliest, U don’t wanna miss this episode! Follow Billie on Instagram: @billieakentyers Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 7m
  5. #118 Giggling Schoolgirls with Michael Di Liberto

    09/29/2025

    #118 Giggling Schoolgirls with Michael Di Liberto

    U Guys, from Broadway's Wicked and the Off-Broadway hit Titanique, Michael Di Liberto is here! First, I give you all the latest Bway tea in this week's BroadwayWorld Recap! Then I am joined by TV actor and Broadway performer Michael Di Liberto to talk all about his amazing life in the theater! From playing roles on shows like The Gilded Age and The Blacklist, to performing in the Broadway and National Touring companies of Wicked, Michael's talents are as broad as his smile. He shares about his experience in the egregiously short run of the original Broadway production of Tammy Faye, and finding the balance between artistry and commercial success on Broadway. We touch on his time playing Ruth in the Off-Broadway run of Titanique, and the origins of his incredible sense of humor, both onstage and off. Michael truly one of the best, U don't wanna miss this episode! Follow Michael on Instagram: @michaeldi_li Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min
  6. #117 Actually and Factually with Olivia Valli

    09/22/2025

    #117 Actually and Factually with Olivia Valli

    U Guys, Olivia Valli is here! In this episode, I give you all the latest Bway news in the BroadwayWorld Recap! Then, Olivia shares her journey through the world of musical theater, discussing her experiences in various roles, from Vivian in the first National Tour of Pretty Woman, to Elphaba in the National Tour of Wicked. She reflects on the importance of self-advocacy, the challenges of performing, and the joy of gardening in New Jersey. Olivia also touches on her family legacy, having played her very own grandmother in Off-Broadway’s Jersey Boys! She talks about the lessons learned from leading multiple national tours, and the significance of teamwork in theater. Olivia is a true gem, U don’t wanna miss this episode!  Follow Olivia on Instagram: @oliviafvalli  Follow the Pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min
  7. I'm Important, I'm a Clown! with Julian Manjerico

    09/01/2025

    I'm Important, I'm a Clown! with Julian Manjerico

    U Guys, Julian Manjerico is here! First, I give you all the latest Bway tea in this week’s BroadwayWorld Recap. Then I am joined by stage and screen actor, Julian Manjerico, to talk about everything from playing a clown opposite Tom Hanks, to playing Abraham Lincoln opposite Tony-winner Cole Escola in Broadway’s Oh, Mary! A Delaware native, Julian studied musical theater at Boston University, and has made appearances in multiple films and tv shows, from Bird in Hand, to Hulu’s Adults. Julian shares about his queer identity and how it has helped shape his career, and we touch on the experience of coming up in the industry working with stars we have revered. Julian is an absolute delight, U don’t wanna miss this episode!   Follow Julian on Instagram: @jmanjerico Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min
  8. #115 James Ortiz is the Puppet Master (Literally)

    08/11/2025

    #115 James Ortiz is the Puppet Master (Literally)

    U Guys, Drama Desk and OBIE Award-winning puppet designer and director, James Ortiz is here! From his enormous, OBIE Award-winning, dinosaur puppets in Lincoln Center's The Skin of Our Teeth, to the creation of fan favorite Milky White the cow in the Broadway Revival of Into The Woods, James Ortiz's work is as imaginative as it is impactful. A graduate of the acting program at SUNY Purchase, James has worked as a designer, director, and performer in reputable regional houses all over the country, like The MUNY, Hartford Stage, Papermill Playhouse, Yale Rep, and Ars Nova. Most recently his work was seen onstage at Arena Stage in the world premiere of Heather Christian's musical adaptation of A Wrinkle In Time. You can also catch James in the upcoming original feature film, Project Hail Mary, opposite Ryan Gosling in the spring of 2026. In this episode, James shares insight on the world of puppetry and its importance onstage, and we touch on how his work has impacted people across the globe. On top of it all, James is simply the loveliest. U don't wanna miss this episode! Follow James on Instagram: @jortface Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 5m
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Musical Theater and pop culture chat show where I interview your favorite broadway performers, photographers, designers, makeup artists, and creatives and discuss all things art!

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  • Creator
    Jayke Workman
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    126
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jayke Workman
  • Show Website
    Oh My Pod U Guys

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