Best Adam Fayed Podcasts (2025)

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How can parents and children prepare for the age of AI? 36:51

7d ago36:51

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Simon has been expats since the early 90s when he left the UK to Thailand. He has been in management positions of multiple businesses in different countries over the last decades. 00:00 Intro 00:08 Simon’s expat journey starting in 1991 01:30 Thailand in the 90s and development since then 06:05 Moving to Hong Kong and then Singapore in 2001 08:03 M…

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Volleyball -->Gold Glove Defense, Defensive Positioning, Scoreboard Watching (w/ Joe Mack, Katie Krall) 39:59

7d ago39:59

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On this episode, we cover how playing volleyball helped a future minor league Gold Glover, got an explanation on how defensive positioning models are developed and talked about what stats belong on a baseball scoreboard. Joining Mark Simon, our first guest was Marlins prospect Joe Mack, who won a Gold Glove as a catcher last season. Joe talked abou…

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Matt Reviews REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, OLD FRIENDS and DEAD OUTLAW 1:50:32

7d ago1:50:32

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And a few other shows, actually... Matt saw a whole bunch of stuff. Not just what's in the title. He also saw WONDERFUL TOWN at Encores, the final performance of ZORBA at J2 Spotlight and had a second viewing of DEATH BECOMES HER. It's a lot! Maybe he said some coherent things? Let's see! Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel here!: https://d…

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Heal Your Energy and Get Better 34:51

9d ago34:51

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Maureen, originally from Argentina and currently based in KL, Malaysia, is a Reiki master teacher, hypnotherapist, and Johrei practitioner, helping her clients on their journey of self-discovery and transformation. 00:00 Intro 00:15 Maureen’s expat journey from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 04:27 From airline hostess to business…

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Tony Nominations are Here!!! (2025) w/ The Theater Lovers 2:47:42

12d ago2:47:42

2:47:42

"Where's the pudding at?!" The 2025 Tony nominations have arrived! And boy are there THOUGHTS. Joining Matt is Breakdown friends Rachael and Will Anderson aka The Theater Lovers!! Listen to their thoughts on the whole slew of nominations, Taylor Swift lore, and a new series of movies Matt plans to make. Enjoy! Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Ch…

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2025 Tony Nominations: FInal Predictions 1:38:03

15d ago1:38:03

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'Cause why the f**k not?! Let's be bold and brave with the Tony nominations before the big announcement day! Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here!: https://discord.gg/bbcbvZau Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Matt Koplik

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Matt Reviews FLOYD COLLINS, PIRATES! & JUST IN TIME 1:39:01

16d ago1:39:01

1:39:01

"This is IT!" Matt saw SOOOO much Broadway this week, he couldn't fit it all into one episode. So, he's chosen to cover LCT's revival of FLOYD COLLINS, Roundabout's revisal of PIRATES and 54 Below's...sorry, Broadway's JUST IN TIME. Listen! Discuss! Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel here!!! https://discord.gg/bbcbvZau Learn more about you…

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Fernando Tatis The Gymnast & Elly De La Cruz Brings The Joy (w/ Doug Glanville, Davy Andrews) 36:54

20d ago36:54

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On this episode, Mark Simon welcomes in ex-major leaguer Doug Glanville, FanGraphs writer Davy Andrews, and his SIS colleague, Mark Bricker. Mark and Doug talked about Doug's new baseball newsletter, Welcome To Glanville and Mark pitched 3 ideas about defense that Doug could write about (Fernando Tatis The Gymnast is one). From ideas for articles t…

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British/Malaysian Grandson of ex-Finance Minister speaks out! 41:38

21d ago41:38

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Nickolas is a digital content specialist, and a co-founder of Lensoe, a next-generation social media platform designed for photographers, videographers, models, stylists, makeup artists (MUAs), designers, and creative professionals. With Adam, he shared his story with the unique background of being a grandson of the Malaysian ex-finance minister an…

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2025 Tony Noms: Listener Predictions 1:16:14

21d ago1:16:14

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"And what do YOU think of pudding?" Matt scans the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel to get a sense of what listeners feel are likely to get nominated at the 2025 Tony Awards. And the responses are something!! Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here: https://discord.gg/FqnJwJrr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice…

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Matt Saw Broadway's Expensive Shows, But... 1:19:40

26d ago1:19:40

1:19:40

...were they worth it? Matt went and saw GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, STRANGER THINGS, GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK and OTHELLO and talks briefly about all of them, but more importantly what their very existence means for Broadway. Plus! Two Off-Broadway musicals that might've restored his faith. *Might* have. Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel here!:…

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Matt Reviews PURPOSE & JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN 1:11:49

30d ago1:11:49

1:11:49

"To quote Taylor Swift..." Matt sees the latest work by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins, PURPOSE, as well as the Broadway premiere of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN. Was JOHN *actually* Matt's nightmare? Which actor in PURPOSE gave Matt life? Find out!! Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here!: https://discord.gg/QssGH9KE Learn more about your ad choi…

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Matt Reviews SMASH 1:02:48

1M ago1:02:48

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"Fade in on a girl..." Matt has returned from SMASH and is here to talk about what he thought did and didn't work about the new Comedy about a Musical! Enjoy! Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here! https://discord.gg/QssGH9KE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Matt Koplik

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The 'All-Scrapes Team' and Breaking Down MLB's Japanese Pitchers (w/Hannah Keyser & Brandon Tew) 41:31

1M ago41:31

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On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by national baseball writer Hannah Keyser and SIS operations analyst Brandon Tew. Hannah, who formerly wrote for Yahoo Sports, introduced us to her thrice-weekly baseball newsletter, The Bandwagon, which she co-authors with Zach Crizer. She shared what early-season baseball happenings surprised her and 'confirm…

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Why Successful Men Struggle with Mental Health 55:20

1M ago55:20

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Professor Maurizio Rosini is a founder of MyMasterMan, a coaching platform for men’s mental well-being. Mauri has been living in Italy, UK, Japan, USA, Colombia and now in Malaysia, serving his clients all around the world. 00:00 highlight 00:23 Intro 00:53 Maurizio’s story 05:34 What is “My Master Man”? 7:15 Why successful men struggle and How Mau…

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Matt Reviews BOOP & THE LAST 5 YEARS 1:14:59

1M ago1:14:59

1:14:59

"I can do better than that..." Matt goes to see the new comic musical BOOP and has a *lot* of suggestions, plus the first Broadway production of THE LAST 5 YEARS and...well, has thoughts on that as well. Take a listen! (L5Y review starts around 40:00 ) Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel (and the Tony fun) Here: https://discord.gg/QssGH9KE …

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New 2025 Tony Award Predictions w/ Half Hour 2:01:30

1M ago2:01:30

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"OK, now we know..." It's been two months since Matt made some bold predictions for the 2025 Tony nominations. So it's time to make some new ones!! Matt is joined by Richie Grasso and Jeff Maline (Half Hour) to discuss the latest of the season and where everyone sees nominations heading this year. Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here!: …

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Matt Reviews: LOVE LIFE & THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY 56:24

2M ago56:24

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"I would give my soul for that..." Matt took a trip back to Encores to see the little-known LOVE LIFE and saw one of the final previews for THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY! What did Matt think of the weird Lerner/Weill show often cited as the "first concept musical"? And did Matt agree or disagree with Jesse Green abut DORIAN GRAY's screens? Let's find …

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Birthday Breakdown: Answering Your Questions 3:01:59

2M ago3:01:59

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It's Matt's birthday! 35! And now that he's old enough to play Bobby in COMPANY, he's celebrating by doing a Good Ol' Fashioned Q&A. Make sure to join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here!: https://discord.gg/QssGH9KE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Matt Koplik

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Structured Products for Capital Protection, Income and Growth 22:48

2M ago22:48

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Debbie is a Global Account Manager at IDAD UK, a structured product powerhouse providing various structured deposits and plans for financial advisors and their clients. Timestamp: 00:00 Highlight 00:23 Intro 00:33 Expat Childhood in Bermuda 1:50 Back to the UK 2:15 Leaving the UK for good 3:42 Bahrain vs Dubai 5:20 What made you choose Dubai? What’…

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Predictions & Analysis, Minor League Hitting Coach Life + a Women's History Month Baseball Lesson (ft. Chelsea Janes, Amanda Kamekona, Myra Faye Turner) 42:26

2M ago42:26

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On this episode, Mark Simon welcomes Washington Post national baseball writer Chelsea Janes, Cleveland Guardians minor league assistant hitting coach Amanda Kamekona, and children’s book author Myra Faye Turner, who gave us a Women’s History month baseball lesson. Mark and Chelsea discussed the best defensive teams entering 2025, underachievers in …

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Matt Reviews: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB and OPERATION MINCEMEAT 1:16:26

2M ago1:16:26

1:16:26

"We do what we can..." Matt had a nice week of theatre before flying to judge the Florida State Thespian Festival. First: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB and the Tony chances of Natalie Venetia Belcon. Next: OPERATION MINCEMEAT and whether it's "Too British" or if Matt liked it better on Broadway. For those who don't want spoilers: BUENA VISTA review start…

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Ranking Tony Winners: An Experiment (and What I Learned) 3:59:32

2M ago3:59:32

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Matt took to social media to try something out...what IS the legacy of a Tony winner? Find out! Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Here! https://discord.gg/QssGH9KE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Matt Koplik

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Kareem Messawer from Lenovo: Cloud, AI, and Advice from an Industry Veteran 30:29

2M ago30:29

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In this episode, we sit down with Kareem Messawer from Lenovo to discuss cloud, AI applications, the future of technology, and how young professionals should get started in the industry. We'll explore public vs. private clouds, hybrid solutions, and how businesses are leveraging cloud technology. The tech world is constantly changing!…

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4 TIMES higher PROFIT margin in a year with EOS 41:14

2M ago41:14

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John has started his business in advertising in Russia and had great success working with clients such as Google, Renault and Lego. At one point, he and his business partners felt stuck but managed to multiply the profit margin 4 times with the help of Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) implementers. Since then, John became a fan of EOS and now…

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ANGELS IN AMERICA (Final Episode) w/ Robert W. Schneider 2:07:09

2M ago2:07:09

2:07:09

"I wish I was an octopus..." We've come to the end of ANGELS IN AMERICA and, as it happens, Grab Bag!! Friend of the pod Robert W. Schneider (Broadway Bound) stops by the Breakdown to discuss his history with the play, the weirdness of the 1993 Tony Awards, and which character Matt's ex could play. REJOICE! Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Chann…

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Bonus! SIX w/ Kelsie Watts 1:09:38

2M ago1:09:38

1:09:38

"You can build me up, you can tear me down..." Oooohhh It's a March BONUS episode! SIX's new Jane Seymour, Kelsie Watts, stops by the Breakdown to do a mini-deep dive on the British pop sensation that's still rocking it on Broadway. Matt and Kelsie talk about the complexity of 16th century womanhood, navigating vocal challenges, and re-introducing …

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ANGELS IN AMERICA (2nd Episode) w/ Ali Gordon 3:04:45

2M ago3:04:45

3:04:45

"Nothing's lost forever..." We're back with some more ANGELS! Podmother Ali Gordon returns to the Breakdown to discuss with Matt why Joe Pitt is her favorite character, her undying friendship with Matt, and why love needs to be in all dramatic scenes. LET'S DO IT! Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here!: https://discord.gg/QssGH9KE Learn …

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ANGELS IN AMERICA (1st Episode) w/ Alex Weisman 2:52:12

3M ago2:52:12

2:52:12

"F**k you, I'm a Prophet!" We're wrapping up GRAB BAG with the Big One. A play so big we can't possibly contain it to one episode. So friend Alex Weisman (HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD) comes back to the Breakdown to talk all things ANGELS IN AMERICA. The two also discuss the repetition of history, the privilege of self-preservation and being s…

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Investing in wine with the help of algorithms with Amphora Portfolio Management 43:09

3M ago43:09

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David is a director of the bespoke wine investment business Amphora Portfolio Management (APM) based in London. He is an enthusiastic wine expert as you can see and hear from this episode! Adam spoke with David to get insight into wine/champagne in general, and fine wine investment for private investors. 00:00 highlight 00:29 Intro 00:34 Starting o…

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Black History Month: Missouri Head Baseball Coach Kerrick Jackson & Black Play-By-Play Broadcaster & Scholarship Fund Founder & Recipient, Adam Giardino and Grayson Singleton 29:28

3M ago29:28

29:28

For our 5th annual episode with a connection to Black History Month, Mark Simon is joined by Missouri head baseball coach Kerrick Jackson, and Adam Giardino and Grayson Singleton of the Black Play-By-Play Broadcaster & Scholarship Fund. Kerrick is the first Black head baseball coach in SEC history. He shared the story of his career path and influen…

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THE WIZ (Movie) w/ Kaisha Huguley 1:16:06

3M ago1:16:06

1:16:06

"Don't nobody bring me No. Bad. News." We're starting to close out Grab Bag and so we're bringing on a new friend, Kaisha Huguley (@kaishacreates) to come on and discuss the last musical selected: THE WIZ. The Movie, that is. Matt and Kaisha discuss their ties to the movie as well as to The Wizard of Oz lore, plus what makes a movie musical work an…

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Matt Reviews: REDWOOD 42:12

3M ago42:12

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"Just me...and the trees." Idina Menzel is BACK on BROADWAY baby! In a musical about a tree! And trauma! And stuff. So what did Matt think of it? Find out! TRIGGER WARNING: This musical discusses difficult subject matter like mental health, substance abuse and s*icide. Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here: https://discord.gg/VRdR4bvZ Le…

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LIVE: BroadwayCon 2025 (w/ Grey Henson) 59:30

3M ago59:30

59:30

"It's live!!!" Broadway Breakdown was at BroadwayCon and did another Grab Bag with Miss Sally Bowl. Grey Henson (ELF, MEAN GIRLS) comes along to pick a musical and gab for a whole hour. Which musical? Find out!! Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here: https://discord.gg/VRdR4bvZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…

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Investing in litigation finance and why it is a multibillion-dollar industry! 32:50

3M ago32:50

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Louisa Klouda, CEO of Fenchurch Legal, set up the business in 2020 after identifying a gap in the market for additional small ticket litigation funders. Adam spoke to Louisa about litigation finance, and why many expats and high-net-worth individuals globally are investing in that space. Find out what litigation finance is and whether it is worth u…

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Matt Reviews: Betty Gilpin in OH MARY & URINETOWN at Encores 53:08

3M ago53:08

53:08

"I see a river..." OH MARY has a new leading lady! Encores has begun its latest season! How do they fare? Matt is here to talk about it. And what makes acting ridiculous so hard. Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here: https://discord.gg/VRdR4bvZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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COME FROM AWAY w/ Lauren Nicole Chapman 2:01:32

3M ago2:01:32

2:01:32

"Welcome to the Rock..." GRAB BAG continues with the Tony winning Canadian Feel Good Musical COME FROM AWAY. Good friend and gal Lauren Nicole Chapman (FROZEN, KINKY BOOTS) joins the Breakdown to discuss the wonderfulness of intermissionless shows, married life, and the controversial play Matt saw on a second date. Join the Broadway Breakdown Disco…

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Matt Reviews: ENGLISH, TEETH, ALL IN and Something DIfferent... 1:26:37

4M ago1:26:37

1:26:37

"Expand what you think you know..." Matt sees the first new Broadway show of 2025: ENGLISH and discusses how the Pulitzer winning play fares at Roundabout. Plus, a post-mortem on TEETH, a look back on ALL IN and a fascinating one man show that's still in development... Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here!: https://discord.gg/96eFupmY L…

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Baseball Hall of Fame Analysis With Mike Cameron & Tom Tango 27:02

4M ago27:02

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On this episode of the Sports Info Solutions Baseball Podcast, we devote the entire episode to exploring the Baseball Hall of Fame from different angles. - Former Mariners outfielder Mike Cameron shares the story of how Ichiro Suzuki made him a better defensive center fielder. - MLB senior database architect, book author, and inventor of baseball s…

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Brian Fay from Tanium on Unlocking Endpoint Security 44:26

4M ago44:26

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In this episode, Bennet and Maddie dive into the world of endpoint security, breaking down key tech terms and sharing insights from industry expert Brian Fay of Tanium. Brian brings over 20 years of experience in endpoint management and cybersecurity, offering invaluable career advice for young professionals navigating the tech industry. From under…

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2025 Tony Awards: WAY Too Early Predictions (w/ David J. Lynch) 3:08:43

4M ago3:08:43

3:08:43

"Think of the Pudding" Producer and friend of the Breakdown David Lynch is back to do WAY too early predictions for the 2025 Tony Awards. Matt and David discuss what can make a Featured Actor/Actress break through, who you don't bet against, and what musicals are rising to the top. Follow the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here: https://discord…

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Matt Revisited GYPSY: Now What? 1:04:50

4M ago1:04:50

1:04:50

"What did I do it for...?" Matt went back to see how GYPSY has changed since the reviews all came out. And the answer might surprise you...or maybe it won't. Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord HERE: https://discord.gg/WZQsq2vq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Matt Koplik

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Broadway 2024-2025 (So Far): Rankings and Tony Noms 1:59:31

5M ago1:59:31

1:59:31

"Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025...you're the same season." Matt recaps the Broadway season so far as well as some of his thoughts on productions this past year and what he's looking forward to in 2025. Plus Matt goes into what he'd personally nominate for Tony Awards! And there are SHOCKERS! You can still watch Matt's play YOURS, TRULY here: https://www.…

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Matt Reviews CULT OF LOVE and EUREKA DAY 51:20

5M ago51:20

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"She's very open minded. We met her at Burning Man..." Matt saw CULT OF LOVE and EUREKA DAY and has now seen EVERY production of the 2024-2025 season so far! Matt talks about how both shows are quite alike and what they can also learn from each other. Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel here!: https://discord.gg/5NBMyymB Learn more about yo…

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NINE w/ Kevin Duda 3:44:12

5M ago3:44:12

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"Be Italian..." The music...the fashion...the women...the plot...? We're talking NINE! Kevin Duda (BOOK OF MORMON, BEAUTIFUL) returns after a long absence to discuss with Matt all things Maury Yeston, Tommy Tune and Anita Morris. The two discuss why the movie adaptation failed, being too seduced by the musical's glamour, and some tumultuousness wit…

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What We'll Remember With Center Fielder Kevin Kiermaier and Pebble Hunting's Sam Miller 45:03

5M ago45:03

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We close out 2024 by asking two people what they'll remember. First we ask recently-retired (and new father) Kevin Kiermaier about the defensive plays he'll most remember from his career. He's the overall leader in Defensive Runs Saved by a center fielder. We also talked to Kevin about what it was like to play for the Dodgers and got a specific exa…

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Matt Reviews GYPSY 1:06:52

5M ago1:06:52

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"I had a dream..." Matt has wanted this to happen for years. And now it's finally here: GYPSY. Directed by George C. Wolfe. Choreographed by one of his favorite current choreographers, Camille A. Brown. Starring the one and only AUDRA. But...is it what he dreamed it would be? Hoped it would be? Or is it...something else? Join the Broadway Breakdown…

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Davitt Potter with Cyderes on Cybersecurity and Career Development 34:56

5M ago34:56

34:56

In this episode, we'll chat with Davitt Potter, a leader from Cyderes, about key tech concepts in cybersecurity. Davitt is an experienced solutions architect, who shares insights from his 25+ year career in IT. Highlights include his journey from field services engineer to leadership roles, his advice for navigating a tech career, and the importanc…

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THE WOMEN w/ Adam Elsberry 2:28:53

5M ago2:28:53

2:28:53

"JUNGLE RED!!!!" Ooooooohhh it's a juicy catfight at the Breakdown as Guncle of the Pod Adam Elsberry returns to discuss the 30's hit THE WOMEN. Matt and Adam discuss the legacy of a play that is both quotable, iconic...and not very good? And a movie version that is even more quotable, more iconic...and actually QUITE good? The two also discuss dra…

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So. Let's Talk WICKED (PART 1) w/ Joel Guerrero-Sparks 2:10:14

5M ago2:10:14

2:10:14

"It just says 'Road' to me..." I don't know if you heard...but the WICKED movie came out! And after much discussion on the Discord Channel, Matt has agreed to cover it. But not without his trusty friend: Joel Guerrero-Sparks! Matt and Joel tackle all the questions from the Broadway Breakdown Discord, as well as share their origins with the stage mu…

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