Best Doug Flynn Podcasts (2025)

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Markets Are Crazy: You Shouldn't Be! No Dumb Questions Podcast with Connell McShane and Doug Flynn, CFP. Ep. 10 20:23

2M ago20:23

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Send us a text In this special edition of the No Dumb Questions podcast, Connell McShane and Doug Flynn discussed the importance of financial literacy, long-term investing, and the cyclical nature of the market. They emphasized the need for portfolio rebalancing and diversification, the importance of separating short-term and long-term money, and t…

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How To Become Financially Literate In 4 Easy Steps! No Dumb Questions with Connell McShane and Doug Flynn, CFP. Ep. 9 24:19

3M ago24:19

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Send us a text Doug and Connell discussed the importance of financial literacy and basic steps to improve it, emphasizing the need to start early and take advantage of employer-matched retirement funds. They also highlighted the importance of managing credit card debt, building a retirement account, creating an emergency fund, and paying off debt s…

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Why the Democrats Lost... And What It Means For Your Money. No Dumb Questions with Connell McShane and Doug Flynn, CFP. Ep. 8 25:40

4M ago25:40

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Send us a text This podcast covered discussions on the changing political landscape and its impact on business and investment, particularly focusing on the shift in perception of the Democratic party and the influence of the tech industry on politics. The conversation also explored the mindset of successful business people, their political affiliat…

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Lessons from L.A. Check Your Insurance Coverage NOW! Property, Auto and Life Insurance Tips You Need to Know. No Dumb Questions with Connell McShane and Doug Flynn, CFP. Ep. 7 24:10

5M ago24:10

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Send us a text This podcast focuses on the importance of various types of insurance, with a particular emphasis on homeowners insurance and its coverage options. Discussions included the need for understanding policy basics, considering factors like deductibles and bundling for discounts, and following the 80% rule for adequate coverage. The conver…

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Cast Album Cage Match: EVITA vs. Billy Recce FLASHBACK 1:25:05

5M ago1:25:05

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originally released: December 22, 2021 9 recordings enter. Only 1 can leave. And it shall leave a champion. This is CAST ALBUM CAGE MATCH! Composer/lyricist Billy Recce joins Patrick to find the best cast album of one of their favorite shows: Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s EVITA! PLAY-IN ROUND - 1979 Disco Album v. 1996 Movie Soundtrack ROUND 1 -…

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401(k)s: Your Biggest Investment Asset. What You Need To Know. No Dumb Questions with Connell McShane and Doug Flynn, CFP. Ep. 6 27:45

5M ago27:45

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Send us a text Connell and Doug discussed the importance of early retirement planning, particularly through 401(k) plans, and the allocation of money in retirement plans. They also explored the challenges of retirement planning, comparing pensions and 401(k)s, and suggested ways to replicate a pension through investing. The conversation concluded w…

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Beth Amann / Wicked - Original Broadway Cast Recording (2003) FLASHBACK 55:52

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originally released: March 15, 2017 Actual grown-up Beth Amann channels her 13-year-old self and talks about the unstoppable force that is WICKED. Topics include Joel Grey, Norbert Leo Butz, and the immovable objects that are music theatre hipsters. Featured recordings: WICKED - Original Broadway Cast Recording (2003)DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS - Origi…

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Year-End Tax & Investing Tips. No Dumb Questions with Connell McShane and Doug Flynn, CFP. Ep. 5 29:08

6M ago29:08

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Send us a text Connell and Doug discussed year-end tax planning strategies, including the benefits of selling off "losers" in investment portfolios to save on taxes and setting up a self-employed retirement plan. They also emphasized the importance of considering tax implications when making investment decisions, such as selling stocks with gains t…

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Chris Adams & Holly Morgan / Bat Boy - Original Cast Recording (2001) FLASHBACK 1:09:34

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originally released: May 5, 2021 Two Guests for the price of one! Chris & Holly from the podcast Out for Blood: The Story of Carrie the Musical are here for a show they did at Edinburgh Fringe that bears more than a passing resemblance to said Stephen King musical. CW: sexual assault. Topics include: Holly as the lead, singing Wicked during Bat Boy…

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Trump 2.0 and Your Money: Investing during the Trump Presidency. No Dumb Questions with Connell McShane and Doug Flynn, CFP. Ep. 4 24:30

6M ago24:30

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Send us a text Connell and Doug discuss the potential impact of Donald Trump's presidency on the stock market and the economy, including the effects of lower corporate tax rates and tariffs. Trump's Presidency and Economic Impact Doug suggested that Trump's administration might lead to less regulation in energy and financial sectors, which could re…

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Lauren Halvorsen / The Wild Party - Original Cast Recording | A Decca Broadway Original Cast Album (2000) FLASHBACK 2:12:07

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part 1 originally released: January 10, 2018 Dramaturg Lauren Halvorsen is here for the first of our epic, two-part dive into both musical versions of THE WILD PARTY. Here we cover not only Andrew Lippa's off-Broadway take on Queenie, Burrs, Black, et al.; we also talk through Joseph Moncure March's novella-length poem upon which both musicals are …

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Amanda Zeitler / Starmites - Original Cast Members (1999) FLASHBACK 58:42

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originally released: October 26, 2016 Amanda introduces Patrick to a show he had not only never heard but never heard of. After a thorough plot synopsis things get personal, then philosophical, then pedagogical, then philosophical again, then paleontological. Featured recordings: STARMITES - Original Cast Members (1999) Featured websites: Starmites…

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The Election & Your Money. No Dumb Questions with Connell McShane and Doug Flynn, CFP. Ep. 3 22:26

7M ago22:26

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Send us a text Connell and Doug discussed the potential impact of the upcoming election on the stock market and investment strategies, emphasizing the importance of taking a long-term view. They also touched on the historical accuracy of presidential campaign promises, the potential effects of Trump's proposed trade policies, and the impact of tax …

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Doug Wilder / No Way to Treat a Lady - Original Cast Recording (1997) FLASHBACK 52:45

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originally released: June 28, 2017 Helen Hayes Award-winner Doug Wilder brings us our third Zeitler! A tiny, dark comedy musical about a serial killer and a cop and the woman the cop loves and the mother of the serial killer and also the cop's mother. Topics include: earnest love, montage theory, and DEATH TO SMOOCHY. Featured recordings: NO WAY TO…

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What We Wish We Knew When We Were 22! (About Money) No Dumb Questions with Connell McShane and Doug Flynn, CFP. Ep. 2 20:56

8M ago20:56

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Send us a text In Episode 2 of No Dumb Questions, Connell McShane and Doug Flynn, CFP, share practical tips for financial success that they wish they knew when they were 22! Learn why starting early is key to building wealth, the power of compound interest, and how small, consistent savings can lead to becoming a millionaire. They also break down h…

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Alexandra Silber / The Secret Garden - The Original Broadway Cast Album (1991) FLASHBACK 1:03:12

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originally released: September 18, 2019 Actor and author Alexandra Silber is currently appearing as Fraulein Sally Bowles in Olney Theatre Center's production of Cabaret. But she's here this week to talk about this beautiful Lucy Simon/Marsha Norman musical and so much more. Really, we get deep.__Topics include: living with grief, communing with na…

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Interest Rate Cut Implications for Your Money and Investments. No Dumb Questions with Connell McShane and Doug Flynn, CFP. Ep. 1 15:38

8M ago15:38

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Send us a text Join veteran journalist Connell McShane and veteran financial advisor Doug Flynn, CFP, as they discuss the recent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and their implications for consumers and investors, emphasizing the importance of financial literacy. They also explored the current interest rate environment and its implications…

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Kenny Neal / Starlight Express - The Original Cast Recording (1984) FLASHBACK 55:15

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originally released: March 29, 2017 Sound designer Kenny Neal comes by to talk about what he describes as “nobody’s favorite musical.” Topics include: “What?,” “Why?,” “Really?,” “He does?,” “They are?,” and “I don’t get it.” Featured recordings: STARLIGHT EXPRESS - The Original Cast Recording (1984) Twitter.com/OriginalCastPodFacebook.com/Original…

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Robert W. Schneider / La Cage Aux Folles - Original Cast Recording (1983) FLASHBACK 1:05:28

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originally released: June 10, 2020 Director/podcaster Robert W. Schneider is here for a musical whose legacy may be unfairly besmirched by an infamous Tony speech. Topics Include: George Hearn, staging the overture, cutting the entr’acte, and maybe revoking Rob’s gay card live on the air! Featured Recording: La Cage Aux Folles - Original Cast Recor…

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Logan Culwell-Block / Little Shop of Horrors - Original Cast Album (1982) FLASHBACK 59:50

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originally released: November 29, 2017 Playbill writer (now news editor) Logan Culwell-Block stops by ostensibly to talk about LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS but Patrick and he nerd out pretty fast. Topics include: How should a cast album be produced? Early versions of how Seymour killed the dentist. And why in the name of heavenly glory would you autotune…

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Rebecca Luker / Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Original Cast (1979) FLASHBACK 49:36

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originally released: July 22, 2020 • updated intro: December 23, 2020 Three-time Tony-nominee Rebecca Luker is here for a walk through her career and the show Sheldon Harnick calls our “greatest American opera.” Topics Include: getting an agent out of town, auditioning for Hal Prince, balancing your work and your life, and of course we talk about T…

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Amy Oestreicher / In Trousers - Original Cast (1979) FLASHBACK 1:09:53

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originally released: June 17, 2020 • updated intro: April 9, 2021 Writer/performer/amazing human Amy Oestreicher comes to us with us to complete the Falsettos trilogy (by going back to Part 1). Topics Include: Bill Finn calling on the phone, convincing teachers to let you do your own version of the assignment, tap dancing so hard you need surgery, …

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Douglas J. Cohen / Sondheim: A Musical Tribute - Original Broadway Cast Recording (1973) FLASHBACK 49:29

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originally released: May 8, 2019 Composer/lyricist (and former subject of this podcast), Doug Cohen is here for the first-ever Sondheim tribute. Topics include: cut songs, Ethel Merman, Sondheim's singing voice, the glorious Nancy Walker, and drowning your babies. Featured recordings: Sondheim: A Musical Tribute - Original Broadway Cast Recording (…

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Liz Callaway / Company - Original Broadway Cast (1970) FLASHBACK 58:45

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originally released: June 30, 2021 Tony nominee and favorite of this podcast, Liz Callaway is here for the first show she saw on Broadway at 9, a decade before she’d appear on the same stage in a show by the same creative team. Topics include: the Mets, reunion concerts, auditioning for Sondheim without knowing it, demos, and luck. Liz Callaway Dot…

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IT'S THE 2024 TONYS!!!!!! 2:18:07

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It's TONYS TIME!! Patrick, Lauren Halvorsen (Nothing for the Group), and Robbie Rozelle (Center Stage Records) break down this incredibly overpacked Tony season. Who will win? Who will lose? Who won't show up? Who wasn't invited? Which version of The Wild Party should've been on Broadway 24 years ago? We cover it all! Patrick's magic 2024 Tonys You…

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507: Unlocking Business Succession: The Power of ESOPs with Keith Butcher 24:48

12M ago24:48

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In an interview with Jason Hartman, Keith Butcher, founder of Butcher Joseph, discusses business succession and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). With many business owners approaching retirement, ESOPs offer a tax-efficient way to transition ownership to employees. This model enhances employee retention and loyalty, providing long-term retire…

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Elegy: Joanna McKee 1:12:42

12M ago1:12:42

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Friend of the podcast, repeat guest, and genuine ray of sunshine Joanna McKee passed away today and I’m at a loss. Listen to her talk about the musical Anastasia and hear the joy in her heart. originally released: March 25, 2020 original notes: Joanna works in the Education Department at the Kennedy Center and she is here to take us to school about…

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Robbie Rozelle / Mame - Original Broadway Cast (1966) FLASHBACK 55:47

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originally released: October 3, 2018 Designer, record producer, performer, and talent-whisperer Robbie Rozelle is here to bring some joy into Patrick's life (he says). Topics include: Jerry Herman's pros, Jerry Herman's cons, Jerry Herman's women, and the movie version of Mame which is just the worst. Featured recordings: Mame - Original Broadway C…

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Roddy Flynn / Anyone Can Whistle - Original Broadway Cast (1964) FLASHBACK 48:07

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originally released: June 22, 2016 Roddy is the Executive Director for the U.S. House of Representative’s LGBT Caucus. He is also our first guest drawn “from the house” and Patrick’s brother. Roddy and Patrick gab about Angela Lansbury, intermissions, and the unbearable heaviness of this show’s plot. Featured recording: ANYONE CAN WHISTLE - Origina…

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Kari Ginsburg / Gypsy - The Original Broadway Cast (1959) FLASHBACK 1:05:53

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originally released: October 12, 2016 Actor and director Kari Ginsburg is here to talk about one woman’s fall from grace as she facilitates the rise of her daughter from the front of a cow to the greatest stripper in the history of the world. Featured recordings: GYPSY - The Original Broadway Cast (1959) Twitter.com/OriginalCastPodFacebook.com/Orig…

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Glen Weldon / My Fair Lady - Original Cast (1958) FLASHBACK 1:20:42

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originally released: April 21, 2021 NPR’s Glen Weldon is here for the musical that (according to him) made him gay. Topics include: Herb Alpert (not the dirty one), Charles Emerson Winchester III, Doolittle as a father, Nathan Lane chewing scenery, Eliza’s agency, keeping media fresh, and why album covers are important. Glen Weldon’s Profile on NPR…

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