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Jacob Ben-Shmuel and Robert Colvin are a couple of actors traveling the world with a hit Broadway Musical. They see a lot of places. Here are a few of them.

Places! A Travel Podcast with Theatre People Jacob

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 43 Ratings

Jacob Ben-Shmuel and Robert Colvin are a couple of actors traveling the world with a hit Broadway Musical. They see a lot of places. Here are a few of them.

    Dream Destinations

    Dream Destinations

    Well, friends, we are coming up on our FORTIETH EPISODE, and we can hardly believe it! Thanks to all our listeners out there, new and old. We couldn't have done it without you.

    On today's episode (how have we never done this before??), we chat about our dream destinations!! Since we cannot travel (or Jacob can't, at least), we dream as though we can. What far off, fantastical places would we visit if we had the chance and the unlimited resources to do so?

    Check in next Monday for our big 40th. We love y'all. Stay safe.

    • 34 min
    Rome (Part 2) - Still for Real

    Rome (Part 2) - Still for Real

    Hello dear friends! Do you like what you hear and want to hear more of it? Then head on over to https://www.patreon.com/theplacespodcast and consider giving us a helping hand!

    tThis week on Places! we continue to explore Rob's adventures in Rome, including an actual for reals live performance! We also talk a little entertainment news, including the sad passing of Chadwick Boseman. Rest in Power.

    Thanks as always for listening. 

    New Episodes every Monday!

    We have an Instagram! You should follow it! @theplacespodcast

    Oh, and follow us too if ya want: @jacob_benshmuel and @robertcolvin_

    • 32 min
    Rome (Part 1) - Yes for real

    Rome (Part 1) - Yes for real

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    What's that...? The Places Podcast is talking about...a PLACE?!? Is this 2019??? NAY!
    Your ears and eyes do not deceive you. Rob actually visited some places (he social distanced!), and we are going to talk about them. We know, folks. It feels like a miracle to us, too. 

    There's a lot more Italy to come, and at one point...we talk about...LIVE THEATRE!

    Thanks as always for listening. 

    New Episodes every Monday!

    We have an Instagram! You should follow it! @theplacespodcast

    Oh, and follow us too if ya want: @jacob_benshmuel and @robertcolvin_

    • 37 min
    Dream Roles (Part 2) Plus an ITALIAN TEASE

    Dream Roles (Part 2) Plus an ITALIAN TEASE

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    Rob is out of town this week, so we recorded some extra stuff last week so we could be sure to have this episode to you all on time!
    This is part 2 of our Dream Roles episode, in which Rob and I talk about roles we hope to play when we're a bit older, as well as some parts we wish we could play together. In addition, at the end of this episode you'll hear a little sneak peak into Rob's ongoing trip to Italy, which we plan to cover in MUCH more detail on upcoming episodes. We hope you enjoy!

    Thanks as always for listening. 

    New Episodes every Monday!

    We have an Instagram! You should follow it! @theplacespodcast

    Oh, and follow us too if ya want: @jacob_benshmuel and @robertcolvin_

    • 31 min
    Dream Roles

    Dream Roles

    Come join the Patreon! It would mean the world to us.
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    This week on Places...the age-old Actor's question... "How do I look?" Only slightly less well-known: "What are your dream roles?" Well, on this week's episode we aim to answer that second question (because let's face it, the answer to the first is obvious: Rob looks hideous).

    Look out for part 2 next week, along with a little preview of Rob's upcoming trip to Italy! That's right, we're going to talk about some PLACES on the PLACES PODCAST! A Coronavirus miracle!

    Thanks as always for listening. We hope you enjoy!

    New Episodes every Monday!

    We have an Instagram! You should follow it! @theplacespodcast

    Oh, and follow us too if ya want: @jacob_benshmuel and @robertcolvin_

    • 35 min
    Rob and Jacob's First Impressions

    Rob and Jacob's First Impressions

    Hello dear friends! We apologize for the late upload of this episode. Rob has taken ill (NOT COVID, don't worry), so he hasn't been up for recording the past few days. Luckily, he was able to pull through for a bit so we could record this for you!

    For today's episode, we wanted to go back to our roots a bit and chat about our time on tour, and, more specifically, our first impressions of each other. There are those who are surprised that we ever became as close as we are now, so we wanted to talk about it!

    Come join the Patreon! This week we have TWO bonus episodes! You don't want to miss it!
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    New Episodes every Monday!

    We have an Instagram! You should follow it! @theplacespodcast

    Oh, and follow us too if ya want: @jacob_benshmuel and @robertcolvin_

    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
43 Ratings

43 Ratings

sandpeat ,

Nice easy flow

I enjoyed listening to the experiences and overall impression of your visit to Monterrey. All the better coming from guys who have no aires about themselves. They’re making the most of life and apparently have a good friendship and mutual respect.

CSJ-BIG FAN! ,

Love this!!!

So funny and true! Great glimpse into the touring world. Love these guys!!!

leya VD ,

Awesome!!

Awesome podcast. If you want the behind the scenes life of a performer then this is the podcast for you AND you get to hear about fun cities in the US!

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