Send us a textJimmy and Ben interview Gina Teschke, a performer from Highlands, New Jersey. Gina talks about her upbringing as a performer, her decision to drop out of her college program, zodiac signs, and more. You can find Gina on Instagram, Tik Tok, and YouTube @ginateschke, and at her website ginateschke.com.Support the show

Send us a textJimmy and Ben catch up on their new contracts, discuss music directing, Patti LuPone, and the differences between American and British training.Support the show

Send us a textBen reflects on the difficulty of hyper-specific shows, and Jimmy talks about losing weight. The two then discuss muppet-themed sitcoms, broadway playlists, and favorite songs from musical soundtracks.Locations:Ben: Miami, FLJimmy: Chattanooga, TNSupport the show

Send us a Text Message.Jimmy and Ben interview Kevin T. Mazur, a Michigan St alum, former Arnold on the tour of Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System, and recent Bob Gaudio in Jersey Boys at Winnipesaukee Playhouse.Instagram: @kevintmazurWebsite: https://mazurkevin0.wixsite.com/kevintmazurSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Jimmy and Ben reason whether dance should be considered a sport.Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Jimmy and Ben discuss union and non-union contracts.Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Jimmy and Ben interview former classmate, social media manager, and current swing on the national tour of Mrs. Doubtfire, Luke Rands.Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Jimmy and Ben recap the 77th Annual Tony Awards! LocationsBen: Bountiful, UTJimmy: Spanish Fork, UTSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Jimmy and Ben talk about the use of 'spectacle' in musical theatre. LocationsJimmy: New York CityBen: Bountiful, UtahSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Ben and Jimmy interview Savannah Trotter, a CAP21 Grad from Iowa, previous Janet on the national tour of Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System, and current Poppy on the national tour of Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical.Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Jimmy and Ben swan dive into the mess that is High School theatre.LocationsBen: Bountiful, UTJimmy: Washington DCSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Jimmy and Ben talk shop.LocationsBen: Bountiful, UtahJimmy: Orlando, FloridaSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Ben and Jimmy interview Anna Holmes and Kiyla Chase from the national tour of Paw Patrol Live: Heroes Unite! They discuss Paw Patrol shenanigans and what they are looking for in a career in theatre. LocationsBen: Bountiful, UtahJimmy: Asheville, North CarolinaAnna and Kiyla: Saskatchewan, CanadaSupport the Show.

Jimmy and Ben reflect on their ancestral ties to theatre, and dive into society's relationship with comedy and satire. Locations Ben: Bountiful, Utah Jimmy: Metropolis, Illinois Support the Show.

Ben and Jimmy discuss the dreaded "day job". Locations Jimmy: Oxford, Mississippi Ben: Bountiful, Utah Support the Show.

Ben and Jimmy attempt to talk through controversial material on Broadway.  DISCLAIMER: We recognize we cannot adequately discuss these topics in a way that satisfies everyone. However, we love diving into difficult conversations like these and we welcome all perspectives. If you listen to this and you have additional thoughts or points of view on the topics we discuss, please DM us on Instagram @followspotpodcast and we will bring it up on a future podcast.  Locations Ben: Bountiful,...

Jimmy and Ben interview Tyler Hepler, a recent Penn St grad who just completed his tenure as Flippy in the first national tour of Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical. Locations: Ben: Bountiful, Utah Jimmy: Grand Rapids, Minnesota Tyler: New York City

Jimmy and Ben talk about how to perform comedy. Locations Ben: Bountiful, Utah Jimmy: Brighton, Michigan

Jimmy and Ben talk about getting into film and voiceover. Locations Ben: Bountiful, Utah Jimmy: Seattle, Washington

Jimmy and Ben recap their weekend at Disneyland and discuss what details to include on their resumes. Locations: Ben: New York City Jimmy: Salem, Oregon

Ben lays down another controversial opinion, this time about beloved Pixar film, Up. Meanwhile, Jimmy rants about people calling art 'weird'. Locations Ben: Orlando, Florida Jimmy: San Francisco, California

Jimmy and Ben discuss how they deal toxic theatre people, and do some improv for each other. Locations Ben: Bountiful, UT Jimmy: Williams, AZ

Ben shares his controversial opinions about the new Wicked movie trailer which prompts a discussion on Wicked and other stage-to-screen musical adaptations. Locations Ben: Bountiful, UT Jimmy: Kearney, NE

Jimmy and Ben reflect on old family traditions and the ways that performing affects relationships with extended family, and scratch the surface on sexy indifference. Locations Ben: Bountiful, UT Jimmy: Tulsa, OK