Oh My Pod U Guys

Jayke Workman
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Oh My Pod U Guys

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. She's The Moment, She's The Face with Bianca Leigh

    2 DAYS AGO

    She's The Moment, She's The Face with Bianca Leigh

    U Guys, Bianca Leigh is here! In this episode, she shares her journey from performing in small venues to making her Broadway debut. She discusses the significance of her role in 'Oh, Mary!' and the importance of representation for queer and trans individuals in theater. Bianca reflects on the essence of theater, the joy of performing, and the need for diverse roles that go beyond traditional narratives. The discussion highlights the evolution of queer art in mainstream theater and the personal experiences that shape an artist's journey. In this engaging conversation, Bianca and I explore the intricacies of performance in theater, focusing on the dynamics of collaboration, the importance of chemistry between actors, and the evolution of their roles throughout the rehearsal process. They discuss the balance between comedy and character development, the trust required between scene partners, and the necessity of laughter in performance. Bianca shares her experiences and insights on navigating the complexities of acting, emphasizing the significance of contributing to the bigger picture while ensuring that each actor shines in their own right. Bianca also shares her unique insights into the world of acting, comedy, and personal growth. She discusses the unexplainable choices that actors make, the dynamics of being a straight man in comedy, and her journey of self-discovery as a trans actress. Bianca reflects on the realities of acting training, the importance of experience, and offers heartfelt advice to her younger self, emphasizing the significance of perseverance and self-acceptance. Bianca is truly one of the best, U don’t wanna miss this episode! Follow Bianca on Instagram: @Bianca_leigh2000 Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 16m
  2. Living Out Loud In The Middle of Nowhere with Peter Smith

    DEC 9

    Living Out Loud In The Middle of Nowhere with Peter Smith

    U Guys, performer and director, and current cast member of the smash hit play Oh, Mary!, Peter Smith is here! This week's BroadwayWorld Recap has all the latest Bway updates, including some crazy closing announcements. Then I am joined by actor and director Peter Smith to talk about her amazing career. A midwestern native, Peter made her Broadway debut understudying multiple roles in the critically acclaimed revival of Macbeth starring Daniel Craig. She shares her experience as a trans artist, currently understudying two cis men in the Cole Escola-led Broadway play, Oh, Mary!, having also served as Assistant Director for the show. We talk about what inspires her as an artist, and her road to the world of theater and the arts. Peter has also been seen in tv/film appearances in shows like Shrill and Girls5eva, and movies like Fire Island. Peter is such a hilarious delight, U don't wanna miss this episode! Follow Peter on Instagram: @ptrsmth Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min
  3. Watch and Learn with Dylis Croman

    DEC 2

    Watch and Learn with Dylis Croman

    U Guys, Fosse legend Dylis Croman is on the pod! This week's BroadwayWorld Recap has all the latest Bway updates, including my official review of the Wicked film. Then I am joined by a true Broadway veteran with an incredible career, Dylis Croman. Fresh off of performing the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway, we chat in her dressing room between shows about her history with the show, and the world of Fosse. Having met Anne Reinking at 14 years old and coming up through the ranks as a dancer, Dylis has always been a force in the world of dance. She made her Broadway debut in FOSSE, taking on one of the most iconic pieces of choreography, Bob Fosse's Trumpet Solo. She worked closely alongside Anne Reinking helping set the first national tour of the show, before going into the Broadway company. Dylis shares about her experience in shows like Sweet Charity, A Chorus Line, Oklahoma!, and the most recent revival of Dancin'. We talk about what it takes to maintain the longevity of a career on the stage, and she opens up about how the most impactful thing she has come to know as a performer is the ability to watch and learn from your peers. Dylis is a true gem, U don't wanna miss this episode! Follow Dylis on Instagram: @dycro33 Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    56 min
  4. Pam Goldberg Is Available with Phillip Taratula

    NOV 18

    Pam Goldberg Is Available with Phillip Taratula

    U Guys, performer and creator Phillip Taratula is here! This week’s BroadwayWorld Recap has all the latest Bway news, including a special tribute to the 28th Anniversary of Chicago The Musical on Broadway! Then I am joined by Bway performer Phillip Taratula to chat all about his amazing career. Fresh off of closing the off-broadway run of The Beastiary at Ars Nova, Phillip shares about his experience working on a plethora of developmental works in New York City and beyond. We chat about how we first met, working together on A Wrinkle In Time at the New York Stage and Film Festival. Prior to this, Phillip had already been seen on the First National Tour of What The Constitution Means To Me, and on Broadway in The Skin of Our Teeth at Lincoln Center. Phillip has also been seen on multiple tv/film spots, including And Just Like That, and High Maintenance opposite Martha Stewart. One of my favorite elements of Phillip’s career is the creation of his original character, Pam Goldberg, with which he has produced multiple solo shows and performances. Stick around to the end of the episode, Pam might just make an appearance! Phillip is a delight, U don’t wanna miss this episode. Follow Phillip on Instagram: @ptaratula Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 1m
  5. Always Make The Positive Choice with Janine LaManna

    NOV 11

    Always Make The Positive Choice with Janine LaManna

    U Guys, a true triple threat, and Seussical's original Gertrude McFuzz, Janine LaManna is here! This week's BroadwayWorld Recap is a short and sweet little roundup of Bway news. Then I am joined by a true Bway legend, Janine LaManna! From standing by for Chita Rivera in Kiss of the Spider Woman, to originating the role of Gertrude McFuzz in Broadway's Seussical, Janine has truly done it all. She made her Broadway debut as Evelyn Nesbit in Ragtime alongside the original company, and eventually went on to work with such legends as Anne Reinking and Harold Prince. She shares about her experience of being the wife of a military officer and traveling the country with her family living in new places, simultaneously being a mother and continuing to work as a performer. We talk about her time playing Nickie in the Broadway revival of Sweet Charity with Christina Applegate, as well as replacing Bway star Sutton Foster as Janet Van De Graaff in the original Broadway production of The Drowsy Chaperone. Her other Bway credits include Swing!, Kiss Me, Kate, and The Look of Love. A true triple threat, Janine's talent is only matched by her grace, humility, and humor. U don't wanna miss this episode! Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 6m
  6. Julie Jordan Is Gay with Marty Lauter aka Marcia Marcia Marcia

    NOV 4

    Julie Jordan Is Gay with Marty Lauter aka Marcia Marcia Marcia

    U Guys, RuPaul's Drag Race Star and Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club's Marty Lauter is here! This week's BroadwayWorld Recap has all the latest Bway news, including some very exciting announcements about new Broadway-bound musicals. Then I am joined by Broadway performer and drag artist, Marty Lauter, also known as Marcia Marcia Marcia! A graduate of the Boston Conservatory, Marty made their Broadway debut as a vacation swing in Kinky Boots, eventually going on to launch to stardom on season 15 of the hit reality tv drag competition show, RuPaul's Drag Race as their drag persona, Marcia Marcia Marcia. We talk about the intersection of drag and theater, and their personal experience with gender identity in the world of the arts. Marty also shares about their drag journey, and their experience playing Victor and understudying The Emcee in Broadway's Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. We also touch on their regional work and National Tour debut with the 1st Nat'l company of Hello, Dolly! with Carolee Carmello. Marty is so lovely, U don't wanna miss this episode! Follow Marty/Marcia on Instagram: @marciax3nyc Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min
  7. It's Giving Camp with Anthony Murphy

    OCT 21

    It's Giving Camp with Anthony Murphy

    U Guys, straight from the off-broadway hit Titanique, Anthony Murphy is here! This week's BroadwayWorld Recap has all the latest Bway news brought to you by BroadwayWorld.com! Then I am joined by performer, choreographer, and director Anthony Murphy to talk all about his amazing career! Straight off of graduating from Otterbein University with a degree in directing, Anthony booked the role of the Genie in the first national tour of Aladdin, eventually going on to join the international touring company in Australia. He was also seen on Broadway in Diana The Musical after the re-opening of Broadway post pandemic. Most recently he was seen in the Broadway revival of The Wiz, while simultaneously making his NYC choreography debut with the off-broadway production of Fowl Play, directed by Tye Blue. He is currently performing in the off-broadway hit Titanique, covering multiple roles! Anthony is a true multi-hyphenate, and we touch on his journey from collegiate directing to Broadway performance. He is such a delight, U don't wanna miss this episode! Follow Anthony on Instagram: @stanthonysings Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 hr
  8. It's Just Jaquez

    OCT 14

    It's Just Jaquez

    U Guys, Chicago on Broadway's current Fred Casely, Jaquez is here! This week's BroadwayWorld Recap has all of the latest Bway updates! Then I am joined by Jaquez, a Broadway performer whose talent knows no bounds. Jaquez currently plays Fred Casely in Chicago on Broadway, and has previously been seen in King Kong, Mrs. Doubtfire, Bad Cinderella, and Motown. We talk about his upbringing in Chicago (the city, not the musical), and how roller skating led him to a career in dance and performance. We touch on his experience studying at NYU, and his life on tour with Matilda. He shares about the ups and downs of a life on Broadway, and how it pays to be kind. Jaquez is simply the best, U don't wanna miss this episode! Follow Jaquez on Instagram: @justjaquez Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    59 min
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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 - 2024
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Jayke Workman
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