DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell

Connor and Dylan MacDowell
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Drama! Sit down with resident dramatics, Connor MacDowell & Dylan MacDowell, as they explore theatre, entertainment, pop culture, and the vibrance of love and life in New York City. Joined weekly by thrilling special guests, they have intimately casual conversations about the dramatic journey that brought them here. Oh that’s a gag, honey! Say no more… it’s DRAMA.

  1. "Who's Afraid, Mawma?" with Connor & Dylan MacDowell

    4D AGO

    "Who's Afraid, Mawma?" with Connor & Dylan MacDowell

    Your favorite twins are talk, talk, talking again! Y’all, the amount of theatre, pop culture, love, and life that is discussed in this episode is truly limitless. Buckle up. We fully break down Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl announcement, guess what the songs will be about, analyze her appearance on her boyfriend (fiancé by the time of release!) Travis Kelce’s podcast, and debate whether or not we’re true Swiftie stan. Spoiler alert: we are. Connor continues to be obsessed with Sabrina Carpenter, and can’t wait for Man’s Best Friend, while Dylan waxes poetic about the chilling, intense, and extraordinary Netflix miniseries Adolescence. But that’s not all. There is theatre casting news out the wazoo! June Squibb and Cynthia Nixon in Marjorie Prime, Carrie Coon in Bug, Jasmine Amy Rogers in Spelling Bee, Sherie Rene Scott in Queen of Versailles, oh my! Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball, Laurie Metcalf’s allegiance to Scott Rudin, and so much more. Love, light, and showgirl life, y’all. Stream Jason Schmidt’s original music btw! Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & Tiktok Follow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & Instagram Follow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & Instagram Subscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway! Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

    42 min
  2. "The Life of a Showgirl (Marisha's Version)" with Marisha Wallace

    AUG 20

    "The Life of a Showgirl (Marisha's Version)" with Marisha Wallace

    Dylan and Connor are joined by two-time Olivier Award-nominee Marisha Wallace (Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Guys and Dolls). On the album release day of Marisha Wallace: Live in London, The Toast of Mayfair joined the twins for a good ol’ kiki! This incredible concert recording features all the gaggiest hits from Marisha’s career so far, including Guys & Dolls, Dreamgirls, Waitress, Hairspray, Oklahoma, and of course Cabaret. She opens up about the creative process for this one night only concert, the importance of sharing her story, and relying on the kindness of strangers along the way. Marisha currently stars at Sally Bowles in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club opposite Billy Porter, bringing the house down with “Maybe This Time” and the titular number (both of which are on the album!). We learn about Marisha’s cosmic connection to Beyoncé, watching Cowboy Carter beside Tina Knowles, being embraced by the British public, and finding Miss Adelaide with Nicholas Hytner. Hear iconic stories from her time in the Celebrity Big Brother house with Sharon Osborne and Louis Walsh, such as learning of her Olivier nomination live on television, as well as meeting Camila Parker Bowles and King Charles at Buckingham Palace. See Marisha in Cabaret in New York City, and go get her new album today! Follow Marisha on Instagram Check out Marisha Wallace: Live in London Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & Tiktok Follow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & Instagram Follow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & Instagram Subscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway! Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

    57 min
  3. “Cruel Theatre Girlie Summer” with Chiara Aurelia

    AUG 13

    “Cruel Theatre Girlie Summer” with Chiara Aurelia

    Dylan and Connor are joined by Chiara Aurelia (John Proctor is the Villain, Dilaria). It’s a cruel, theatre girlie summer, y’all! The twins are GAGGED to be joined by Chiara, who is currently making her Broadway debut as Shelby Holcomb in John Proctor is the Villain. We discuss the hit play, how she went from seeing her childhood friend Sadie Sink in the show to finding herself starring in it within a matter of months, and what goes DOWN in the cast group chat. After binging the TV series Cruel Summer all week, Connor and Dylan are eager to chat with Chiara about her experience on the show. From gaggy costars Olivia Holt, Sarah Drew, and Froy Gutierrez, to filming three timelines in one day, to the shocking twist ending, Chiara mentions it ALL. She just finished making her off-Broadway debut in Dilaria, alongside Ella Stiller and friend of the pod Christopher Briney. We also discuss Pretty Little Liars, Happy Gilmore 2, Weapons, and Hysteria. You’re going to love this chat with Chiara. Don’t miss her running for the green light in John Proctor is the Villain through September 7 only. Follow Chiara on Instagram Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & Tiktok Follow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & Instagram Follow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & Instagram Subscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway! Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

    48 min
  4. "Very Scooby Doo" with Burke Swanson

    AUG 6

    "Very Scooby Doo" with Burke Swanson

    Dylan and Connor are joined by Burke Swanson (Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Back to the Future the Musical). Burke is currently starring as James Hopper Jr., AKA young David Harbour, in the stage play origin story of Netflix’s hit TV series Stranger Things. So yeah, you’re gonna be GAGGED! 100 performances into the play, Burke shares what his return to Broadway has been like, his favorite moments onstage with his costars, and how this show is flipping the script on what entertainment looks like on Broadway in 2025. Theatergoers across the country will know Burke from his portrayal of George McFly in Back to the Future the Musical (keep listening for a reenactment of his iconic character voice), as well as his New York stage debut in The Rose Tattoo opposite Marisa Tomei. He shares stories from his time PA’ing for Ralph Fiennes in The Menu, and how he’s stayed creatively engaged and fulfilled through the last few years. We talk fashion, Ryan Phillipe, Glass House Tavern, social life while onstage 8x a week, BJJ’s Purpose, David Corenswet as Superman, and moms. It’s a chat you will not want to miss. We’re so happy to welcome Burke into the DRAMA fam and guarantee that you are going to fall in love with him during this chat. Follow Burke on Instagram Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & Tiktok Follow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & Instagram Follow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & Instagram Subscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway! Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

    1h 8m
  5. "The Summer I Vined" with Christopher Briney

    JUL 30

    "The Summer I Vined" with Christopher Briney

    Connor and Dylan are joined by Christopher Briney (The Summer I Turned Pretty, Dilaria). It’s here, y’all: the summer you turned UP your volume and listened to your favorite twins chat with television’s Conrad Fisher: Chris Briney. Chris is currently starring in Dilaria, the new off-Broadway play by Julia Randall. Hear all about his New York onstage debut, his costume of a slutty rugby tee and Calvins, and his costars Ella Stiller, Chiara Aurelia, and Tessa Albertson. From himbo Noah in Dilaria to high school heartthrob Aaron Samuels the Mean Girls movie musical, we get into Chris’ memories from North Shore High, working with Tina Fey, and why he gives major kudos to the film’s dancers. We of course discuss The Summer I Turned Pretty, including the storyline he’s most proud of, the show’s music budget, and his connection to the piece and his costars. Spoiler: he played basketball with one of them the day before this interview. But wait, there’s more! Chris talks about his favorite theatrical memories from his time at PACE. We also break down Bravo’s Next Gen NYC, the anniversary of Taylor Swift’s “folklore” album, and the musical of Alex G. Oh, and the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s Late Show. You’re going to fall in love with Chris (if you haven’t already). Don’t miss him in Dilaria at the Daryl Roth Theater 2 and on Amazon’s The Summer I Turned Pretty. Follow Chris on Instagram Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & Tiktok Follow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & Instagram Follow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & Instagram Subscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway! Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

    46 min

  6. JUL 25

    "Just a Bunch of Ohio Boys" with Zach Adkins

    Originally released November 13, 2019. Connor and Dylan are joined by special guest Zach Adkins (Anastasia, Kinky Boots) as they break down the drama of their shared Ohio roots, being a Broadway heartthrob in Anastasia, writing and releasing the personal EP “January to June,” Zach’s equally personal journey with his abs, and the one and only Moose. Follow Zach on Instagram Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & Tiktok Follow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & Instagram Follow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & Instagram

    44 min

  7. JUL 25

    "Ana Vargas: Broadway.com Audience Award Winner" with Krysta Rodriguez

    Originally released November 6, 2019. Connor and Dylan premiere DRAMA. with their special guest Krysta Rodriguez (‘Smash,” The Addams Family, Spring Awakening) as they dive into the “hard knock life'‘ of Broadway, soaring in silks as Ana Vargas, doing chemo and tech at the same time, Connor’s crush on Nate Archibald from “Gossip Girl,” and the great equalizer. Oh yeah, and the tea on “Smash” is spilled, honey! Follow Krysta on Twitter & Instagram Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & Tiktok Follow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & Instagram Follow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & Instagram Subscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway! Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

    1h 7m
  8. "My Favorite Joke" with Natasha Hodgson

    JUL 23

    "My Favorite Joke" with Natasha Hodgson

    Connor and Dylan are joined by Olivier Award winner and three-time Tony Award nominee Natasha Hodgson (Operation Mincement). It all started with a podcast… oop! Not this podcast, but Natasha’s hit musical Operation Mincemeat came to her by listening to a pod, so maybe this episode will inspire the next theatrical smash! This Manchester lass is taking New York by storm as part of the cast and writing team behind Operation Mincemeat. Listen in to hear about tea about the journey from the UK to Broadway, the Tony Awards, Broadway Barks, the West End, and MORE. How did she find her Ewen Montagu voice? What musicals influenced their writing (hint: omigod you guys…)? And who was the first person to ever sing “Dear Bill” for an audience? We also get into the art of comedy, Emmy nominations, The White Lotus, Black Doves, cult podcasts, Haim, and MORE. The twins absolutely fell in love with Tash and you will too, whether it be after this episode or after seeing Operation Mincemeat. Catch her and the incredible company now on Broadway. Follow Natasha on Instagram & Substack Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & Tiktok Follow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & Instagram Follow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & Instagram Subscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway! Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

    56 min
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Drama! Sit down with resident dramatics, Connor MacDowell & Dylan MacDowell, as they explore theatre, entertainment, pop culture, and the vibrance of love and life in New York City. Joined weekly by thrilling special guests, they have intimately casual conversations about the dramatic journey that brought them here. Oh that’s a gag, honey! Say no more… it’s DRAMA.

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