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“One of my favorite podcasts! Every guest and every episode provides such a great insight into every recording they cover!”
Film Lover101 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/23
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“I usually get very excited about this show. Not today. If the host does not like the broadway show i think he should at least do a bit research before talking about it. It was obvious he did not do research or know the show but he certainly had his biases. The guest also didn’t seem to know the...”Read full review »
24601critic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/23
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“A Patreon worth supporting, a real resource.”
Improbable Schnabel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/22
“...I'm not really sure what's happening. More and more It seems like discussion of the cast recording is less and less the point and the focus is on what the guest is up to. Or, as in the case of the most recent episode, it was a discussion of the film soundtrack instead of the cast...”Read full review »
The Mad Bluebird via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/22
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“Averaging out my review from between a 4 from past me (for concept and depth of back catalogue) and a 2 from present me (for the balance of content moving more towards the guests/their projects than the actual cast albums at hand). Love a tangent or plug, but now more than half of each episode...”Read full review »
josephdroberts via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/07/22
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“I had the privilege of being a featured guest on The Original Cast several months ago, and I had an absolutely fantastic time. Patrick’s exuberance, ebullience, and warmth made it an even more fun experience. Listen to all of the other episodes—it’s so evident, and a ball of a time. Highly,...”Read full review »
ChailLatte Brotha via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/06/21
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“I have only started listening to this podcast recently & I love it! As a huge Broadway fan, getting to hear others who are just as in love with these shows breaking down the history of them is so exciting!”
Risseroni via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/03/21
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“Ummm….ummmm….like….needs…like….like….an editor badly. Also just another podcast that likes to take old school musicals but “review” with a 2021 lens and rip them apart about how “wrong” they are.
They take / took place in a different time….that’s how things WERE (right or wrong). Get over it...”Read full review »
ChuckyB12 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/02/21
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“I usually love the show, but the Adam Guettel episode left a bitter taste. Yes, his tweets were unintelligent, but should his tweets, wealth and the fact that he is a "privileged" white male deserve this cancel culture behaviour?”Read full review »
Chrranke via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/07/21
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“I really love this podcast. I have been bingeing some older episodes recently and they are so enjoyable, so much fun, and I’m learning a lot about some musicals I hadn’t known much about.”
Jimmy Gaspero via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/24/20
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“I adore this podcast and think Patrick is engaging and funny and sparkling, but sometimes it spends too much time digressing from the shows. Just listened to the Godspell episode, and it was maybe only like 20 percent about the show. Love knowing about the guests and their lives, but please...”Read full review »
Samantha Antics via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/20
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“I love this podcast- Patrick is a great host and interviewer.”
amity1976 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/20
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“Musical theater fans, you need this podcast in your life. If you don’t know where to start just scroll around and land on the musical that strikes your fancy that day. Patrick is an amazing host with encyclopedic knowledge, and there’s a range of interesting discussions that get funny and deep...”Read full review »
flyingtoast_4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/20
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“I wait for this podcast to be released each week, and it’s always an informative listen. Do I always love the musical? No. But I’ve learned a lot about the history of musicals, why musicals appeal to different audiences, and it’s always a treat to hear the host balance his opinion with the...”Read full review »
musicaltheatregirl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/20
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“I absolutely love this podcast, and it’s the only one where I’ll re-listen (!!) to previous episodes. Patrick is a great host who clearly loves this medium and really knows his stuff. I always end up learning something new. And since his guests choose the album to discuss, there’s little to no...”Read full review »
basedonmary via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/20
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“The format of this podcast is brilliant, and it’s one of the easiest podcasts to drop in and out of. My only problem is that some of the guests come across as self righteous and pretentious to the point that I have to turn it off.”
matt tierneyy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/20
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“As an avid theatre nerd I’ve always been searching for a fun and informative podcast about theatre that doesn’t seek to alienate the unfamiliar but also unapologetically welcomes the initiated. Patrick does a great job of both. I’m just waiting for the moment that this becomes even bigger than it...”Read full review »
SteveT_87 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/20
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“I listen to a lot of podcasts about musicals and I recently discovered this one. It is now in my top five favorites. The host knows what he’s talking about and he’s professional about it.”
sondheimboy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/19
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“This podcast is such a fun, well-made, informative deep-dive into the world and craft of musical theater. Patrick Flynn is a wealth of knowledge -- and one of the best hosts and editors out there. THE ORIGINAL CAST is truly something special.”
liz_maestri via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/19
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“Patrick Flynn clearly loves musicals. More than that, he does his homework and is exceptionally knowledgeable. He also has a varied group of guests (I'm proud to have been included), and the conversations are lively and informative. You may not agree with every opinion expressed here, but...”Read full review »
Doug Cohen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/19
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“The Original Cast is essential listening for the high school musical theatre nerd who still lives inside of me. I’ve been a fan from the very beginning and I’m amazed at how much I continue to learn from Patrick and his guests.”
Danielle Mohlman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/19
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“I just listened to the Millie episode, and out of the entire hour long episode, they talked about Mille for a total of 10 minutes. I used to love this podcast but lately, they talk about anything but cast recordings. Plus, it seems that any “opinions” expressed are made out to be the end all, be...”Read full review »
elizabethjeanwhite via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/19
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“I was a casual listener for a while but eventually unsubscribed when I tired of the tendency of the host and the guests to pass off trivia/minutia as knowledge and opinions as facts. Every opinion is expressed with a cadence of “its not just my opinion, it’s the *only* valid opinion.” It gave me...”Read full review »
Gareth Lane via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/05/19
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“Expanding my musical theatre knowledge and as a farm raised kentucky boy who never got to go to broadway or nyc growing up, I’ve got a lot of catching up to do! Thank you!”
zach_lcct via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/26/19
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“I started listening to this podcast and selected only the shows I knew or loved. After listening to those I sent back and have been listening to all of them! I enjoy the overview of the plots and the little bits of songs to give a sense of the overall musical. I especially love the other...”Read full review »
queenbeemarian1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/19
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“I really like this.”
taphapy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/19
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“I’m new to this podcast and have been catching up on episodes and love it. I love Patrick’s style and the discussion and analysis that he and his guests engage in. I’ve listened even to episodes for shows I’ve never heard of or seen and enjoyed them. It’s funny and intelligent without being...”Read full review »
Lizzie_bennett1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/19
“The Original Cast is rapidly becoming required to listening for Washington DC area theater buffs. Patrick Flynn is a terrific interviewer. The format of this podcast—talking to actors about original cast albums that shaped them— is a wonderful framework that gives away to some fascinating and...”Read full review »
Sky from above via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/18
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“Love this podcast! Great to have a bit of a nerd-out during the week and learn about some shows I've never seen/heard before.”Read full review »
Insomniacoustics via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/10/18
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“I'm going to be honest with you: I HATE musical theater, and I only listened to this podcast (initially) because my good friend is involved in it. I'm glad I did: despite my dislike of musical theater, I LOVE "The Original Cast." Let me tell you why.
In an era when the...”Read full review »
Dr. Paul Kahan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/18
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“If you are obsessed with musicals, this is the podcast for you. It’s like having a conversation about your favorite thing with strangers (or sometimes people you know, if you’re a DC local!). I’ve also learned about SO many musicals I didn’t know existed and now am downloading all of these new...”Read full review »
Amanda Zeitler via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/18
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“This is the perfect combination of my love of musical theater and my love of deconstructing songs. Patrick is an excellent host. Thank you so much for the exciting and insightful chats in every episode.”
KFray0403 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/17
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“Started listening because a friend of ours was on an episode (we're all a bunch of theater nerds) and then just kept going. Patrick is so, so good at having an entertaining, flowing conversation. He knows his stuff, too. Great job, we've subscribed and are looking forward to future...”Read full review »
Decomposition Brad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/17
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“Not much else to say, my favourite is the Into the Woods episode 😌😄👍”
Wrancr0ft via Apple Podcasts ·
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07/14/17
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“I have listened to cast albums for years and found that quite often the music or lyrics expressed something I was unable to voice. I don't know a lot of the guests on the podcast but they share this experience. I enjoy the enthusiasm and insight they bring to these works of art.”Read full review »
pzar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/17
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“This is one of the best podcasts that I've ever listened to. It's theater professionals discussing what they love, without ever falling into gushy fan-boy (girl) hystrionics. Each episode and its subject seem to be well though out and researched and I learn so much more and gain new...”Read full review »
brozzerb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/17
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“I have always wanted a podcast just like this to exist.”
Fdghwes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/17
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“This is show is exceptional in its knowledge of theatre, the pieces discussed, and Patrick Flynn is a gold mine of knowledge.”
TieCarlton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/17
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“Great insight into musical theatre with wonderful, expert hosts. The Book of Mormon episode in particular was so enlightening and meaningful. Thank you!”
megs2017 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/17
“Fun and informative podcast regardless of your musical theatre knowledge”
Playwrightsteve via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/17
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“Either this podcast is exhaustively researched or the host's theater trivia knowledge is astounding. In any case it has been entertaining, even for discussion of shows I don't know well. Consistently enjoyable, I'm looking forward to see where it goes.”Read full review »
RBB80 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/17
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“I listened to "Live from the Flying V Awesome-a-thon" and found Patrick and the cast of You, or Whatever I Can Get," to be very funny, likeable, and thought-provoking as they sang and chatted their way through the creation of their show. Well done, everyone!”Read full review »
MsSuzanneE via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/17
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“This podcast has made commuting to my day job as easy, breezy, and beautiful as a CoverGirl commercial filmed on an episode of early America's Next Top Model! The authenticity that comes from artists and art-appreciators talking about cast albums from their adolescence, shows they then...”Read full review »
RWesterkamp1987 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/17
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“This is a theater nerd's dream.
Dive deep into the cast albums you live and the ones you've never heard of. Enjoy insight from the professionals who love and work in this business.
Great show that I look forward to every week.”Read full review »
Jsbuddy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/16
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“This podcast just gets better. I thought I knew musicals, but Patrick KNOWS musicals. This is the theatre podcast I've been looking for.”Read full review »
mtnrd2016 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/16
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