The Come Up

Dec 03 2024 30 ep. 63 mins 12
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The Come Up pulls back the curtain on the perpetual journey of “making it.” Artists and creatives share insights, stories, and truths about the reality of being a human being in show business, with actor and generalist Matt Rodin.

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Janine Harouni

Dec 03 2024 29 mins  
Matt sits down with comedian and actor Janine Harouni. Janine has been making waves in the comedy scene both in the UK and the US with her sharp wit and fearless storytelling. From her critically acclaimed stand-up specials to her rising presence on social media, Janine brings a fresh and candid perspective to the stage. During our conversation, Janine shares her journey from West

Ali Louis Bourzgui

Nov 19 2024 49 mins  
Matt sits down with actor, musician, and his ex-show-husband (from the national tour of COMPANY) Ali Louis Bourzgui. Known for his standout performance in the Broadway revival of The Who's Tommy, Ali shares how transitioning from the intense demands of Tommy to the camaraderie of COMPANY transformed his approach to both his work and personal life. They delve into the challenges of

Beth Leavel

Oct 22 2024 32 mins  
Matt Rodin sits down with Broadway royalty, Tony Award winner Beth Leavel. With a remarkable career spanning over four decades, Beth has become a true luminary in the theater world. She's celebrated for her Tony-winning performance in The Drowsy Chaperone and Tony-nominated roles in Baby It's You! and The Prom. Beth's résumé boasts 13 Broadway credits—including 42nd Street, Mam

Danny Kornfeld

Dec 19 2023 49 mins  
Danny and Matt have a candid conversation about nuance, perspective, growing up, and the new Broadway musical HARMONY. Danny Kornfeld played Young Rabbi in Harmony off-Broadway and makes his Broadway debut in this role. Select theater credits include: Aunt Caroline in Renascence (Transport Group), Sondheim On Sondheim (Kansas City Lyric Opera), Wringer (City Center), Mark Cohen in

Alex Brightman

Nov 07 2023 73 mins  
On this episode, a heartwarming, eye-opening, and candid conversation with two-time Tony Award nominee, writer, actor, and just all-around good dude, Alex Brightman. We go deep on everything from his relationship with mental health and medication over the last few years to what all the twists and turns of the entertainment business have taught him, and of course - The Shark is Brok

Arielle Jacobs

Oct 24 2023 73 mins  
Arielle and Matt have an honest and heartfelt conversation about HERE LIES LOVE, her Bells Palsy diagnosis, what it looks like to truly love yourself, and the incredible story of her family's journey to the United States. Arielle Jacobs, a first-generation Filipino-American actress, was last seen on Broadway starring as Princess Jasmine in the smash-hit Broadway musical Disney’s

Kevin Cahoon

Jun 02 2023 73 mins  
Kevin Cahoon, Tony Award Nominee, "The World's Youngest Rodeo Clown", writer, director, and seasoned Broadway veteran, sits down for a joy-full conversation about his almost 30 years in the industry, what he loves most about what we do, and how SHUCKED has changed him. Kevin currently plays Earl Clark on FOX’s “Monarch.” Broadway: The Who’s Tommy, The Lion King, The Rocky H

Jordan Donica

May 23 2023 72 mins  
Jordan Donica, Tony Award Nominee and a truly philosophical prince charming, sits down for a conversation about community, what makes things contemporary, the fun in the work, and what he's learning and leaning into. Jordan is currently starring as Sir Lancelot in the Lincoln Center Theater production of Camelot, for which he received a Tony nomination. He previously starred as Jor

Micaela Diamond

May 09 2023 63 mins  
Micaela Diamond, Tony Award nominee and culinary celestial sits down for a conversation about everything from validation and vocal breaks to partnership, pasta, and PARADE. On May 2nd, 2023, Micaela was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance as Lucille Frank in the Broadway revival of Jason Robert Brown's PARADE. This conversation was recorded in March 2023, just after open

Khris Davis

Apr 25 2023 58 mins  
Khris Davis, dedicated actor and star of the new movie BIG GEORGE FOREMAN, sits down for an honest conversation about his passion for the work, spirituality, and what he's learned along the way. Khris Davis made his NY stage debut starring in The Royale at Lincoln Center (winner of Obie, Drama Desk, Theatre World and Clive Barnes awards; Drama League nominee). Making his Broadway d