Cast Offs with Ben and Daniel
Hosted by Ben Rimalower and Daniel Nolen, Cast Offs takes a look at Broadway, divas, and pop culture.
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GIANTS IN THE SKY #3 - Danielle Ferland, the Original Little Red Riding Hood
Introducing GIANTS IN THE SKY, a brand new podcast hosted by BEN RIMALOWER. The first first episodes will drop here, but make sure to follow the podcast everywhere you find your podcasts, or using http://bpn.fm/giantsinthesky.
GIANTS IN THE SKY #2 - Chip Zien, the Original Baker
Introducing GIANTS IN THE SKY, a brand new podcast hosted by BEN RIMALOWER. The first first episodes will drop here, but make sure to follow the podcast everywhere you find your podcasts, or using http://bpn.fm/giantsinthesky.
GIANTS IN THE SKY #1 - James Lapine, the Bookwriter and Original Director
Introducing GIANTS IN THE SKY, a brand new podcast hosted by BEN RIMALOWER. The first first episodes will drop here, but make sure to follow the podcast everywhere you find your podcasts, or using http://bpn.fm/giantsinthesky.
Episode 55: Great Twink Roles with John Hill
In this episode, Ben and Daniel are joined by John Hill (Hairspray, Andy Cohen: Live) to discuss the great twink roles of musical theater and each nominate their top 5 choices.
Episode 54: Mame with Jeffery Self
In their very first casting draft, Ben and Daniel are joined by actor and writer Jeffery Self! They talk all things Mame and discuss who they'd cast in each of their fantasy productions.
Episode 53: The Diva Draft
In this inaugural episode of Cast Offs, Ben and Daniel each rank their top 5 favorite divas!
Episode 52: Roses and Daffodils (Follies)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss the results of Roses and Daffodils: The Essential Follies Playlist. For this project, listeners voted weekly for their favorite versions of the Follies female solos, and "Friends of the Pod" appeared with Ben and Daniel on "Next Year, Some Year" to weigh in on the deeper cuts.
Episode 51: QuaranStreams (Girls5eva)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss the new Peacock comedy Girls5eva starring Sara Bareilles, Busy Phillips, Paula Pell, and Renée Elise Goldsberry. They also talk about Tina Fey, Andrew Rannells, Gavin Creel, Jennifer Simard, Bowen Yang, Vanessa Williams, Jean Smart, Dolly Parton, and Ann Dowd.
Episode 50: Roses and Daffodils (Gypsy)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss the results of Roses and Daffodils: The Essential Gypsy Playlist. For this project, listeners voted weekly and song-by-song for their favorite recorded Momma Rose.
Episode 49: QuaranStreams (A Love Letter to Liza)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss A Love Letter to Liza Minnelli, the 75th birthday all-star virtual tribute concert, which was presented by Daniel Nardicio, Sam Benedict, Club Cumming, and Scott Gorenstein.
Episode 48: QuaranStreams (Barbra in Concert 2006)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss Barbra Streisand's 2006 concert, filmed during her record setting tour, Streisand: The Tour. The concert was conceived and directed by Barbra Streisand and Richard Jay-Alexander, and includes guest appearances by Il Divo.
Episode 47: QuaranStreams (White Christmas)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss the 1954 musical film White Christmas. The film stars Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Danny Kaye, and Vera-Ellen, and features a number of famous songs by Irving Berlin.
Episode 46: QuaranStreams (Bells Are Ringing)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel watch and discuss the 1960 film "Bells Are Ringing," starring Judy Holliday and Dean Martin. The film is directed by Vincente Minnelli and is based on the hit 1956 Broadway musical with book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, and music by Jule Styne.
Episode 45: QuaranStreams (Patti LuPone Live from the West Side)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss Patti LuPone's recent virtual concert, Patti LuPone Live from the West Side: Women of Broadway. The concert was a co-production of Dallas Summer Musicals and Entertainment Benefits Group, with proceeds going to over 20 nonprofit arts presenters around the country.
Episode 44: QuaranStreams (Bette Midler Diva Las Vegas)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk about Bette Midler's 1997 HBO special Diva Las Vegas, filmed at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. They also discuss Barbra Streisand, Patti LuPone, Liza Minnelli, Elaine Paige, Tyne Daly, Angela Lansbury, and Gypsy.
Episode 43: QuaranStreams (The First Wives Club)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk about the 1996 hit movie The First Wives Club. In addition to their lengthy, in-depth analysis of the comedic talents of Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, and Diane Keaton, they also discuss Eileen Heckart, Sarah Jessica Parker, Stockard Channing, Elizabeth Berkley, Timothy Olyphant, Victor Garber, Bronson Pinchot, Dan Hedaya, Lea Delaria, Debra Monk, J.K.
Episode 42: Dublin_Zoetrope (Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel are joined by Instagram sensation @dublin_zoetrope to discuss the 2016 HBO documentary Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds.
Episode 41: QuaranStreams (Jackie's Back!)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk about the 1999 Lifetime TV movie Jackie's Back, starring legendary actress Jenifer Lewis.
Episode 40: Cole Escola (Bernadette Peters Live from Royal Festival Hall)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to actor and comedian Cole Escola about Bernadette Peters Live from Royal Festival Hall in London. In this concert, Bernadette performs favorite songs from her career as well as many from the Sondheim catalogue, including numbers from Gypsy, Follies, Into the Woods, Passion, and more.
Episode 39: Andréa Burns (In the Heights)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to Broadway star Andréa Burns about the Tony-winning musical In the Heights, in which she originated the iconic role of Daniela. They also discuss Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton, Disney+, Kate McKinnon, Patti LuPone, Jason Robert Brown, John Cameron Mitchell, Evita, and Seth Rudetsky.
Episode 38: QuaranStreams (An Evening with Diana Ross)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk about Diana Ross's 1976 one-woman show, An Evening with Diana Ross, for which Diana won a special Tony Award after the show's run at the Palace Theater on Broadway. The show includes classic Diana hits as well as a surprising number of songs from A Chorus Line.
Episode 37: Billy Stritch (Liza at Radio City)
In this very special QuaranStreams, Ben and Daniel talk to Grammy-winning composer, musical director, and performer Billy Stritch about Liza Minnelli's 1992 concert at Radio City Music Hall, for which he arranged the music.
Episode 36: QuaranStreams (Liza in New Orleans)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss Liza Minnelli's 1980 concert in New Orleans. They also talk about Halston, Judy Garland, Lorna Luft, Kander and Ebb, Harry Nilsson, Melissa Manchester, Barry Manilow, Bill LaVorgna, and Leslie Kritzer.
Episode 35: QuaranStreams (Ain't Misbehavin')
In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss the 1982 broadcast of the Tony-winning musical Ain't Misbehavin', starring Nell Carter, André DeShields, Armelia McQueen, Ken Page, and Charlayne Woodard.
Episode 34: Richard Jay-Alexander (Hey, Mr Producer!)
In this very special QuaranStreams, Ben and Daniel talk to Broadway producer and director Richard Jay-Alexander about "Hey, Mr. Producer!" the 1998 concert honoring Cameron Mackintosh.
Episode 33: QuaranStreams (Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss the 1992 concert, Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall.
Episode 32: QuaranStreams (Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk about Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration.
Episode 31: Betty Buckley (Bravo Profiles: Betty Buckley)
In this very special QuaranStreams, Ben and Daniel talk to Tony-winning star Betty Buckley about the 1999 episode of Bravo Profiles, Betty Buckley: In Performance and in Person. Betty also tells stories from her career and talks about her time spent with fellow theater legends.
Episode 30: QuaranStreams (Jerry Herman's Broadway)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss the 1993 concert Jerry Herman's Broadway at the Hollywood Bowl.
Episode 29: QuaranStreams (Showstoppers: The Best of Broadway)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss the 1982 concert Showstoppers: The Best of Broadway.
Episode 28: QuaranStreams (My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss the 1998 Carnegie Hall concert, My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies.
Episode 27: Charles Busch (Yentl)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to Tony-nominated playwright and actor Charles Busch about the soundtrack to the 1983 film Yentl.
Episode 26: Michael Arden (Joni Mitchell's Blue)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to actor and director Michael Arden about Joni Mitchell's 1971 album, Blue. They also discuss Audra McDonald, Ricky Ian Gordon, Follies, Imelda Staunton, Alexandra Silber, Indigo Girls, Sara McLachlan, Shawn Colvin, The Phantom of the Opera, Gillian Lynne, Ben Folds, Maggie Rogers, Lestat, Robyn, and Jan Maxwell.
Episode 25: Nathan Lee Graham (Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to actor and singer Nathan Lee Graham about Lena Horne's 1981 live album, Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music.
Episode 24: Alison Fraser (A New York Romance)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to two-time Tony nominee Alison Fraser about her 1996 album, A New York Romance.
Episode 23: Drew Droege (Sylvester's All I Need)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to actor and comedian Drew Droege about Sylvester's 1982 album All I Need. They also discuss Audra McDonald, Eddie Murphy, Sandra Bernhard, Diana Ross, Har Mar Superstar, Robyn, Chloë Sevigny, Annette Funicello, John Waters, Sinead O’Connor, Melissa McCarthy, RuPaul, Jane Fonda.
Episode 22: Marilyn Maye (Step To The Rear)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to cabaret superstar and musical theater actress Marilyn Maye about her 1967 album Step To The Rear.
Episode 21: Lena Hall (Guns N' Roses' Appetite for Destruction)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to Tony-winning actress and singer Lena Hall about Guns N' Roses' 1987 debut album Appetite for Destruction.
Episode 20: Judy Kuhn (Joni Mitchell's Blue)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to four-time Tony nominee Judy Kuhn about Joni Mitchell's landmark 1971 album Blue. They also discuss Laura Nyro, Neil Young, Carole King, Bob Dylan, Mary Beth Piel, Betty Buckley, and Yul Brynner.
Episode 19: Miss Richfield 1981 (Free To Be... You And Me)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to drag performer and national treasure Russ King (aka Miss Richfield 1981) about the 1972 album Free To Be... You And Me.
Episode 18: Varla Jean Merman (The Mad Show)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to actor, singer, and drag legend Jeffery Roberson (aka Varla Jean Merman) about the 1966 cast recording of The Mad Show.
Episode 17: Linda Eder (My Name is Barbra)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to singer and actress Linda Eder about Barbra Streisand's 1965 album My Name is Barbra.
Episode 16: Pixie Aventura (Whitney Houston's Greatest Hits)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to actor and drag star Cesar Villavicencio (aka Pixie Aventura) about Whitney Houston's Greatest Hits. They also discuss Freddie Mercury, Queen, Chita Rivera, Judy Garland, Bohemian Rhapsody, and RuPaul's Drag Race.
Episode 15: Faith Prince (Liza with a Z)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to Tony-winning Broadway star Faith Prince about Liza Minnelli's 1972 live album Liza with a Z. They also discuss Tina Landau, Fanny Brice, Funny Girl, Jule Styne, Judy Holliday, Mary Rodgers, Gwen Verdon, Fosse/Verdon, Scott Frankel, Comden and Green, and Marilyn Maye.
Episode 14: Carolee Carmello (Godspell)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to three-time Tony nominee Carolee Carmello about the soundtrack to the 1973 film adaptation of Godspell.
Episode 13: Kevin Adams (Jesus Christ Superstar)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to four-time Tony-winning lighting designer Kevin Adams about the soundtrack to the 1973 film Jesus Christ Superstar.
Episode 12: Laura Benanti (Tori Amos's Little Earthquakes)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to Tony-winning Broadway star Laura Benanti about Tori Amos's 1992 album Little Earthquakes. They also discuss Patti LuPone, Arthur Laurents, Joni Mitchell, Elaine Stritch, Liza Minnelli, Marni Nixon, Lizzo, Brandi Carlile, and Julie Andrews.
Episode 11: Scott Wittman (Sinatra at the Sands)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to Tony-winning lyricist and director Scott Wittman about Frank Sinatra's 1966 live album, Sinatra at the Sands. They also discuss Bette Midler, Patti LuPone, Sammy Davis Jr, Edie Beale, Christine Ebersole, Count Basie, Barbara Cook, Dusty Springfield, Ute Lemper, and Bridget Everett.
Episode 10: Natalie Douglas (Nina Simone's Forbidden Fruit)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to cabaret superstar Natalie Douglas about Nina Simone's 1961 album Forbidden Fruit. They also discuss The Eagles, "South Pacific," Mitzi Gaynor, Roberta Flack, Barbra Streisand, Karen Mason, Joe Williams, and Dolly Parton.
Episode 9: Michael Musto (Diana Ross & The Supremes Sing and Perform Funny Girl)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to legendary writer and New York nightlife fixture Michael Musto about the 1968 album Diana Ross and The Supremes Sing and Perform Funny Girl.
Episode 8: Luann de Lesseps (Madonna: The First Album)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to Real Housewives of New York City star Luann de Lesseps about Madonna's first album, Madonna. They also discuss Stevie Nicks, Natalie Cole, Desmond Child, Richard Jay Alexander, Billy Stritch, and Liza Minnelli.
Episode 7: Telly Leung (Patti LuPone Live!)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to Broadway star Telly Leung about the 1993 live album Patti LuPone Live! They also discuss Betty Buckley, Mandy Patinkin, 1776, The Baker's Wife, cabaret, cell phones in the theater, Rent, Into the Woods, and Tower Records.
Episode 6: Michael R. Jackson (Tori Amos's Under the Pink)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to playwright, composer, and lyricist Michael R. Jackson about Tori Amos's 1994 album Under the Pink. They also discuss Liz Phair, Joni Mitchell, Mariah Carey, alt rock, Fiona Apple, Show Boat, William Finn, In Trousers, Raisin, Sondheim, Company, Rent, and Passing Strange.
Episode 5: Bridget Everett (Prince's Purple Rain)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to actress and singer Bridget Everett about Prince's legendary 1984 album Purple Rain. They also discuss Bread, Barry Manilow, Bette Midler, Patti LuPone, Little Richard, Lillias White, The Life, Tina Turner, Kiki & Herb, Murray Hill, Allison Janney, Brooks Ashmanskas, RuPaul, karaoke, lowbrow brilliance, and finding solace in music.
Episode 4: Santino Fontana (Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to Tony-winning actor Santino Fontana about Stevie Wonder's 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life. They also discuss Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, Ragtime, Anthony Newley, Joanna Gleason, Julie Halston, Anyone Can Whistle, Yul Brynner's dressing room decor, and Ben's love for Dickinson's Witch Hazel Cleansing Wipes.
Episode 3: Stephen Schwartz (Judy Collins' Wildflowers)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to Tony, Grammy, and Academy Award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz about Judy Collins' 1967 album Wildflowers. They also discuss Joni Mitchell, Laura Nyro, The Supremes, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Motown, Bye Bye Birdie, and Leonard Cohen.
Episode 2: Cole Escola (Judy at Carnegie Hall)
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to actor and comedian Cole Escola about Judy Garland's beloved 1961 Grammy-winning live album Judy at Carnegie Hall. They also discuss Bernadette Peters, Liza Minnelli, Barbara Cook, and Marin Mazzie.
Episode 1: Mary Testa (Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs & Englishmen)
In this very first episode, Ben and Daniel talk to Broadway star Mary Testa about Joe Cocker's 1970 live album Mad Dogs & Englishmen.
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