Chat Del Barrio - A LinFam Podcast

@chatdelbarrio

A biweekly podcast dedicated to talk about Lin-Manuel Miranda's projects! Hosted by Stefs (@stefsteixeira) and Sara (@sockstar_). Produced by Paul Rojo.

  1. 08/17/2025

    🎙Ep #042 - Chatting with Daniel Pollack-Pelzner - Author of Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist

    Shakespeare scholar, teacher, and cultural critic Daniel Pollack-Pelzner joins Chat Del Barrio to talk about his forthcoming biography Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist. Daniel shares what he learned from over 150 interviews with Lin’s family, friends, and collaborators, as well as a lot of laughs, wonderful stories from Lin’s childhood, and the serendipitous Hamilton connections that trace back to Daniel’s own college theater days. He recalls discovering how foundational Lin’s mother, Dr. Luz Towns-Miranda, was to nurturing his sensitivity and creativity, teaching him that every feeling is “all grist for the mill”, and early influences such as Meredith Summerville, who first encouraged Lin to direct. We explore Lin’s habit of reworking early failures into later triumphs, from high school musicals to Hamilton motifs hidden in Warriors, and discuss the parallels between Lin and Shakespeare as artists, wordsmiths, and cultural figures, with a look ahead to what comes next. Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist is out on September 9th in the US, 11th internationally, and is available to pre-order now. Instagram: @danielpollackpelzner Where you can find the book Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist // Lin-Manuel Miranda's Instagram page Lin-Manuel Miranda's Latest Work // Socials: Insta:  @chatdelbarrio / Stefs @stefsteixeira  / Sarah @sockstar  / Paul @tactus1972 X (Twitter): @chatdelbarrio  / Stefs @stefshiddles  / @tactus72 YouTube: @stefshiddles Email: chatdelbarrio

    1h 5m
  2. 06/06/2025

    🎙Ep #041 - Town-Hall: Something to Shout About! With Trisha McKethan

    In this long-awaited episode, co-hosts Sarah and Stefs are joined by special guest Trisha McKethan, who brings us behind the scenes of the unforgettable Town Hall tribute concert held on May 19, 2025, honoring the one and only Lin-Manuel Miranda.This exclusive event celebrated Lin’s groundbreaking impact on theater, music, and community, culminating in his acceptance of the Town Hall Vanguard Award. Trisha, one of the lucky VIP attendees, shares all the details—from the chic rooftop pre-party and star-studded red carpet to the jaw-dropping performances and Lin’s emotional speech. Expect tea on: Surreal mashups featuring Hamilton, In the Heights, Freestyle Love Supreme, and Lin’s concept album WarriorA heart-melting moment when Lin was nearly speechless accepting his awardThe unexpected “afterparty” (spoiler: cupcakes only)A live auction twist that landed Trisha tickets to Hamilton’s ultra-exclusive 10th anniversary showWhat’s coming up at LinFam Fest 2025 and a peek at the Miranda Family’s latest creative efforts at Tribeca Film Festival Whether you're a diehard Lin stan or a fan of musical theater magic, this episode is a joyful, behind-the-scenes love letter to the ever-expanding Lin-Manuel Miranda universe. Tune in, and prepare to float out on a cloud of Broadway bliss. // Lin-Manuel Miranda's Instagram page Lin-Manuel Miranda's Latest Work // Socials: Insta:  @chatdelbarrio / Stefs @stefsteixeira  / Sarah @sockstar  / Paul @tactus1972 X: @chatdelbarrio  / Stefs @stefshiddles  / @tactus72 YouTube: @stefshiddles Email: chatdelbarrio

    36 min

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A biweekly podcast dedicated to talk about Lin-Manuel Miranda's projects! Hosted by Stefs (@stefsteixeira) and Sara (@sockstar_). Produced by Paul Rojo.