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“I discovered this show via the Raggedy Ann episode, and I’m so glad they happened to cover it because otherwise I wouldn’t have found one of my favorite podcasts!
I always enjoy how they cover many nuances and difficulties putting a musical together as their what-went-wrong segments aim to...”Read full review »
AspieNear via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/25/23
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“So witty, SO funny, and so informative. Who could ask for anything more?”
thekellefactor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/22
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“Hilarious and educational. What more could you want? Any fan of musicals will love Flop of the Heap!”
Tony Mow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/22
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“These two are absolutely wonderful and witty! Even though I haven’t seen these shows, I’m taken on a fabulous journey through the theater flops I never knew existed. John Bow’s voice is like heaven and brings me pure joy to hear.”
J62u via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/16/22
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“Great job on this hilarious and entertaining podcast! Always brightens my day!”
Cara km via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/22
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“I could listen to these two talk about anything, but especially musical theater history. You can hear how much they love combing through the research and choosing what to highlight for the listener. Like the best kind of nerdy deep dive. I promise you’ll be laughing.”
CB🥓 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/22
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“It’s so much fun to listen to these two explore a group of shows that are in danger of being lost to obscurity. They don’t take delight in destroying them-they instead look at them with empathy try to deconstruct what worked and what didn’t. However , if you’re looking for acidic humor, they...”Read full review »
McGettingreallyintopodcasts via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/21
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“I thought I’d only enjoy the episodes for shows I knew but I was dead wrong. Marla and John paint a great picture of these unfortunate entries into the Broadway canon. Such an enjoyable listen!”
Wee Ben via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/21
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“The presenters give a theater lover’s perspective on failed Broadway shows in a form of tough love that only family can provide.
As someone who doesn’t know much about theater, I always feel in on the joke. They do a wonderful job of keeping a listener in the loop with the bigger picture that...”Read full review »
Nils U. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/21
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“I get more info and retain what these two share better than the History of Musical Theatre class I took for my major. Bravo!”
Scootsbagoots via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/21
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“This is podcast is an absolute pleasure! It’s “fun & fancy free!” They are knowledgeable, clever, creative and thoroughly entertaining!!”
VillainousED via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/21
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“I absolutely love this podcast! It’s my go to on the drive to work. The hosts are a perfect blend of wot and information.”
hufflepuffs_heir via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/07/21
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“Just because a show has spectacularly died it doesn’t mean it’s not a great story. Two fantastic hosts dish all the gossip on some truly tragic productions. Enjoy!”
Detric19 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/21
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“Theatregoer’s and history buffs alike will fall in love with this delightful and hilarious deep dive into the musicals that didn’t quite make the grade. John Bow and Mark Alpert provide knowledge, humor and anecdotes that will wow even those who eat, sleep, and breath the art form. Between the...”Read full review »
Madeline Fansler via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/21
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“Interesting, informative and hilarious!!! I’m a fan and love a FLOP story! 🤩”
LaVieBoheme12 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/21
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“John Anker Bow has such a soothing voice!”
timnop via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/21
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“John and Mark are a musical theatre nerd’s dream. Check out these amazing stories that you never knew you needed to know about our beloved Broadway.”
musikakdiva via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/21
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“Hilarious and excellent content!”
cl1181 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/21
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“The best part of my mornings!”
lalabroadway via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/21
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“Love it! It’s interesting to learn about the full context of why a show flopped, I especially like understanding what other shows were playing on Broadway at the time of the flop!”
JMB from Nashville via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/21
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“This is a must listen if you have any Broadway running through your veins!”
armitchell36 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/21
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“These 2 are absolutely hysterical!”
FirstTimeInAustin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/21
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“Interesting info, funny banter, & an abundance of entertainment! Great podcast!!”
Nctjbdshcdgj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/20
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“Such a fun listen with amazing hosts! Bravo!”
Nicmino via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/20
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“Listening to Mark and John talk about these musicals is very educational to say the least. Musicals that flopped? Brilliant! It’s a niche that MANY think about but few truly seek out.
Mark and John delve into the outcome of these very interesting musicals. They also discuss how they would, in...”Read full review »
Deek16 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/20
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“John Bow is the funniest human on earth and I can listen to him for hours! Loving this podcast and exploring some of the greatest flops ever!”
Tumminells via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/20
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“This podcast is so informative and entertaining. I look forward to every new episode!!”
MonicaBan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/20
“This podcast is delightful. Not only does it touch on interesting and obscure musicals, but the hosts educate and present the facts, reviews, time line, and commentary with humor, insight and so much creativity!”
ZZooVA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/18/20
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“Excellent and what I expected from the talents of Mark Alpert and John Anker Bow. They keep you engaged and play off of each other exquisitely. Bravo, gents! Can’t wait for the next episode(s)!”
TBerk717 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/20
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“Mark Alpert and John Anker Bow have what every good podcast host team needs: chemistry, witty banter, and terrible musical numbers from terrible musicals. Mark and John both have incredible knowledge about musical theater, which is what makes listening to them as a “layman” so much fun - whenever...”Read full review »
madisonpugh07 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/11/20
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“I think this is going to be my new favorite podcast! The two hosts have nice chemistry together and know their stuff. It’s clear they’re not here just to bash bad shows, and they find a nice balance between their love and appreciation for theatre and the utter hilarious tragedy that is a FLOP....”Read full review »
K&57!?:5!&97 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/20
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