Cast Offs with Ben and Daniel

Apr 13 2024 59 ep. 84 mins 316
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Hosted by Ben Rimalower and Daniel Nolen, Cast Offs takes a look at Broadway, divas, and pop culture.

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May 10 2023 68 mins  
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GIANTS IN THE SKY #2 - Chip Zien, the Original Baker

May 10 2023 69 mins  
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GIANTS IN THE SKY #1 - James Lapine, the Bookwriter and Original Director

May 10 2023 40 mins  
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Episode 55: Great Twink Roles with John Hill

Aug 15 2022 44 mins  
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 54: Mame with Jeffery Self

Jul 18 2022 70 mins  
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 53: The Diva Draft

Jun 27 2022 104 mins  
In this inaugural episode of Cast Offs, Ben and Daniel each rank their top 5 favorite divas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 52: Roses and Daffodils (Follies)

Jul 10 2021 168 mins  
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. For the male solos, a panel of Follies aficionados were asked to c

Episode 51: QuaranStreams (Girls5eva)

May 16 2021 66 mins  
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 50: Roses and Daffodils (Gypsy)

Apr 12 2021 129 mins  
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. After comparing these results with their own personal choices, Ben and Daniel compile the master playlist. They deep dive into each Gypsy album and break down tracks by Ethel Merma