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Theater Nerds

Rachel & Taylor

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Frequency: 1 episode/6d. Total Eps: 190

Theater Nerds is a weekly podcast where hosts Rachel Jones & Taylor Read will explore all aspects of theater, musicals, and everything in between. Come Nerd Out with Us!

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - performingArts
14/06/2025
#100
🇬🇧 Great Britain - performingArts
13/06/2025
#79
🇬🇧 Great Britain - performingArts
12/06/2025
#52

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https://www.theaternerdpod.com/
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https://www.threads.net/@theaternerdpod
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http://www.theaternerdpod.com
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https://www.instagram.com/theaternerdpod
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https://www.instagram.com/rjsinger
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https://www.instagram.com/thetayread
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Episode 161: 2025 Tony’s Reactions

Season 4 · Episode 161

Monday, June 9, 2025 • Duration

Straight from their living rooms after the show, listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss the 78th Tony Awards and all the thrills and chills from last nights ceremony.

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SOCIALS:

Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast

Rachel: @rjsinger

Taylor: @thetayread

Website:

www.theaternerdpod.com

CONTACT US:

hello@theaternerdpod.com

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Episode 160: 2025 Tony’s Predictions

Season 4 · Episode 160

Friday, June 6, 2025 • Duration

We’ve finally made it! Tony season is coming to a close and Rachel & Taylor are here to predict every category before for the 78th Tony Awards! Hear them at the beginning give a synopsis for each nominated show and then, of course, predict each category with a special guest.

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SOCIALS:

Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast

Rachel: @rjsinger

Taylor: @thetayread

Website:

www.theaternerdpod.com

CONTACT US:

hello@theaternerdpod.com

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What’s the Buzz - Leslie Odom Jr. coming back to Hamilton, Titanique closes, and our thoughts on MISCAST 25

Friday, April 18, 2025 • Duration

Back with our Buzz and so much to discuss. Hear Rachel & Taylor discuss Leslie Odom Jr. rejoining Hamilton, MISCAST 2025, remembering William Finn, and Rachel’s opinion on Tik-Tokers reviewing previews!

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SOCIALS:

Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast

Rachel: @rjsinger

Taylor: @thetayread

Website:

www.theaternerdpod.com

CONTACT US:

hello@theaternerdpod.com

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Episode 89: CATS Deep Dive

Season 2 · Episode 89

Monday, October 23, 2023 • Duration 01:20:25

It’s Rachel’s turn for a Deep Dive this week, and we are talking about the one, the only, the musical that Rachel’s been waiting to discuss since the beginning, it’s CATS. Hear them discuss CATS origins, the real meaning behind the show, and the infamous Tom Hooper movie.

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MENTIONS:

Rob Madge “Out of Time" Galinda: https://www.tiktok.com/@rob_madge_/video/6963178578091527430?_r=1&_t=8gjHcjQGqek

CATS in full musical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbqP0FaRiHo

“A Newbies guide to the Jellicals”: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/12/9053165/what-are-jellicle-cats-from-the-musical

SOCIALS:

Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast

Rachel: @rjsinger

Taylor: @thetayread

Website:

www.theaternerdpod.com

Episode 88: Parent Pairs

Season 2 · Episode 88

Monday, October 16, 2023 • Duration 01:31:44

This week on the show, Rachel & Taylor discuss all the best, worst, and unlikely parent pairs throughout theater history! Hear them also discuss allll the buzz from the week!

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MENTIONS:

Parenting Styles in Musicals Prezi: https://prezi.com/lcc21qv7nvnm/parenting-styles-in-musicals/

SOCIALS:

Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast

Rachel: @rjsinger

Taylor: @thetayread

Website:

www.theaternerdpod.com

CONTACT US:

hello@theaternerdpod.com

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Episode 87: The Business of Broadway

Season 2 · Episode 87

Monday, October 9, 2023 • Duration 01:20:56

“There’s no business like showBUSINESS!” This week on Theater Nerds is an episode that has been long awaiting for hosts and listeners alike, we’re talking the Business of Broadway! Hear them discuss the elements of broadway business and the importance of talking about the business side of broadway.

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MENTIONS:

The Business of Broadway: https://www.thebusinessofbroadway.com/

Bryan the Business Analyst: https://www.tiktok.com/@bryantheba/video/7286178882326383918?_t=8gFyEo8mjkM&_r=1

“The Economics of Broadway”: https://thehustle.co/the-economics-of-broadway-shows/

SOCIALS:

Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast

Rachel: @rjsinger

Taylor: @thetayread

Website:

www.theaternerdpod.com

CONTACT US:

hello@theaternerdpod.com

Episode 86: Tony’s Rewind 1977

Season 2 · Episode 86

Monday, October 2, 2023 • Duration 02:16:46

Does the American Theater Wing always get it right? This week on Theater Nerds, hear Rachel & Taylor rewinddd the clock and discuss the 1977 Tony awards. Hear then discuss the odd musicals nominated and how much they love the little orphan Annie!

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MENTIONS:

1977 Tony Awards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrGrkPyMGfg

Rene Rapp Interview: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Interview-Rene-Rapp-Wants-to-EGOT-20230928

SOCIALS:

Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast

Rachel: @rjsinger

Taylor: @thetayread

Website:

www.theaternerdpod.com

CONTACT US:

hello@theaternerdpod.com

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Episode 85: Fall Theater Preview

Season 2 · Episode 85

Monday, September 25, 2023 • Duration 01:04:55

We know that the PSL debuted a month ago, but by solstice we’re correct, so give us a break ;) We’re back with our quarterly episode, and Rachel & Taylor are jumping full steam ahead and discussing all the fun fall theater shows premiering on broadway, touring, and in our own areas. Check out these and shows in your own area!

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MENTIONS:

Broadway -

Purlie Victorious: https://purlievictorious.com/

JaJa’s African Hair Braiding: https://www.manhattantheatreclub.com/shows/2023-24-season/jajas-african-hair-braiding/

Mellisa Ethridge - My Window https://melissaetheridge.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwvL-oBhCxARIsAHkOiu1VP-mhIi_j-6T9cl1OMQDVPBGW4hZHqyEpcfbtOdr2kHlSdL7dbX0aAvFVEALw_wcB

Gutenberg! The Musical: https://gutenbergbway.com/

Merrily We Roll Along: https://merrilyonbroadway.com/

I Need That: https://www.roundabouttheatre.org/get-tickets/2023-2024-season/i-need-that/

Harmony: https://harmonyanewmusical.com/

Spamalot: https://spamalotthemusical.com/

How to Dance in Ohio:

Episode 84: Playback (A Midsummer Night’s Dream)

Season 2 · Episode 83

Monday, September 18, 2023 • Duration 01:26:30

This weak, Rachel & Taylor introduce a new series on the show called Playback in which they the respect plays deserve. Hear them discuss one of Shaespeare’s most popular comedies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. They gab all about the bard, the modern context of the play, and all the adaptations since its conception.

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SOCIALS:

Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast

Rachel: @rjsinger

Taylor: @thetayread

Website:

www.theaternerdpod.com

CONTACT US:

hello@theaternerdpod.com

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Episode 83: Set Design

Season 2 · Episode 83

Monday, September 11, 2023 • Duration 01:18:53

Rachel & Taylor are pulling out their carpentry and graphic design skills to discuss set design! Hear them discuss the importance of scenic design, their expectations for sets when seeing a show, and their favorite sets from shows.

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MENTIONS:

Funny Girls Final Bows “My Man”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSrtWzN4rsM

Kristen Chenoweath wedding photos: https://people.com/kristin-chenoweth-wedding-photos-to-josh-bryant-7965737

NYT articles:

Minimalist Sets: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/t-magazine/broadway-minimalist-sets.html

Sets: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/19/theater/broadway-set-design-tonys.html

Turntable Tik Toks:

Newsies: https://www.tiktok.com/@j00ciejackie/video/7271753760567790891?_t=8fWd7gEnzis&_r=1

Heathers: https://www.tiktok.com/@j00ciejackie/video/7276158083028618538?_r=1&_t=8fWdAMRmlGU

Spring Awakening: https://www.tiktok.com/@j00ciejackie/video/7274755608778132778?_r=1&_t=

Designing Broadway Article: https://newyorktheater.me/2022/09/18/designing-broadway-how-derek-mclane-and-other-acclaimed-set-designers-create-the-visual-world-of-theatre/