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The Roundtable with Robert Bannon

Broadway Podcast Network

Performer Robert Bannon sits down with the best and brightest artists to have in-depth, fun, craft filled chats with stars of Broadway, Stage, Screen, and Social Media. It could be the Tony Winner of the Moment to a Tik Tok Star going viral, literally there is something for everyone! This show is not about gossip, scandal, or gotcha questions. This is a show about the journey, the craft, and a whole lot of fun! Join us for special Red Carpet Events from Broadway Openings, NY Galas, to The Tribeca

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33:43

Ruby Garnet Brings the Wild West to The Roundtable...

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon ·

2026/09/02

Ruby Garnet is doing it ALL!The actress, writer, producer, director, and Marine veteran joins Robert on The Roundtable to talk about her new Western, Dogwood! Ruby stars as Harriet Beckwith, a widowed mother fighting to protect her family and her future in the aftermath of the Civil War. The film also stars Eric Roberts and James Storm. Ruby talks about creating the film, stepping both in front of and behind the camera, bringing this Western to life, and the wild journey that took her from

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24:50

Jay Wahl Talks Women+ on the Edge of Democracy!

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2026/08/31

What happens when some of the world’s most celebrated playwrights are asked to put American democracy onstage?Jay Wahl, Executive Director of Vermont’s historic Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, joins Robert Bannon on The Roundtable to talk about Women+ on the Edge of Democracy, an ambitious new playwright commission bringing together 36 female-identifying writers from around the world — from Pulitzer, Tony and Emmy winners to Olivier and Oscar nominees — to explore democracy through original

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25:19

John Harney Takes Us Somewhere, Virginia!

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon ·

2026/08/30

What happens when the political world you built your life around suddenly changes—and you’re forced to figure out who you are without it? Playwright John Harney joins Robert Bannon on The Roundtable to talk about his timely new play, Somewhere, Virginia, making its world premiere September 8–12 as part of Theater for the New City’s 14th Dream Up Festival. The drama follows Clare, an ambitious congressional chief of staff who abruptly walks away from Washington following the 2024 election and

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20:05

Amy Rodriguez Can’t Stop the Beat! Hairspray Comes to...

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2026/08/29

You can’t stop the beat — and Amy Rodriguez is ready to bring Tracy Turnblad back to life! Amy Rodriguez joins The Roundtable to talk about starring as Tracy in OFC Creations’ upcoming production of Hairspray. After previously taking on the iconic role on the national tour, Amy is stepping back into Tracy’s dancing shoes for a brand-new production in Rochester, New York. We talk about returning to a character she knows so well, what Tracy means to her now, the joy (and stamina!) of Hairspray, and

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22:40

Sean Cw Johnson Is Cracking the Case!

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2026/08/28

It’s morphin’ time… but this time, there’s a mystery to solve! Sean C.W. Johnson, beloved by fans as Carter Grayson, the Red Lightspeed Ranger on Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue, joins us at The Roundtable as he gets ready to hit the New York stage with Cristi’s Case Crackers.Sean has built a career that goes far beyond the Ranger suit, with credits including My Little Eye, CSI: Miami, JAG, 7th Heaven, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch and more. Now he’s jumping into the outrageous world of Cristi’s Case

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14:16

Julia Sweeney & Rowan Haber Ask: Who Is Pat? In A New...

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon ·

2026/08/27

For years, one question followed one of Saturday Night Live’s most recognizable characters: “Is Pat a man or a woman?”More than 30 years later, We Are Pat is asking a much bigger question. Julia Sweeney, who created and played Pat on SNL, and director Rowan Haber join Robert on The Roundtable to talk about the documentary and the complicated legacy of a character that became a pop-culture phenomenon. Rowan brings together trans and nonbinary voices to examine Pat through a contemporary lens,

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22:19

Dyllón Burnside Is in Full Bloom With Genesis!

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon ·

2026/08/27

You know Dyllón Burnside from his unforgettable work as Ricky on the groundbreaking series Pose — but this time, Dyllón is telling his own story. Dyllón joins Robert on The Roundtable for a candid conversation about his debut album, Genesis, and the deeply personal journey behind the music. At the center of the conversation is “Garden,” the album’s bold lead single. Written from Eve’s perspective in the Garden of Eden, the song takes imagery that has been used for generations to talk about

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24:40

Laura Benanti Gets Candid About Nobody Cares,...

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon ·

2026/08/26

Sometimes an interview becomes something more than an interview. Tony Award winner Laura Benanti joins Robert Bannon on The Roundtable for a chat that is equal parts hilarious, vulnerable, thoughtful, and wonderfully unfiltered.Benanti is bringing her acclaimed one-woman comedy show, Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, to George Street Playhouse for a limited engagement August 26–30 at the Elizabeth Ross Johnson Theater in New Brunswick. Following an acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run and two sold-out

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22:49

Julia Antonelli Celebrates Outer Banks Here On The...

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon ·

2026/08/25

For five seasons, Outer Banks has taken viewers on one wild ride — treasure hunts, family drama, romance, danger, and enough twists to keep fans guessing until the very end. Now, as the Netflix hit wraps its run, Julia Antonelli joins Robert on The Roundtable to celebrate the show that became a global phenomenon. The fifth and final season arrived August 20, bringing the adventure to a close after a run that Netflix says generated nearly 200 million views across its first four seasons.Julia has

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36:10

Daniella Rabbani is Making Yiddish Cool Again!

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon ·

2026/08/25

Half Sephardic, half Ashkenazi, a third-generation Holocaust survivor, and raised Modern Orthodox on Manhattan’s West Side, Daniella Rabbani has built a career where Jewish tradition meets a thoroughly modern artistic life. From studying at the Stella Adler Studio and being encouraged by Adler’s grandson Tom Oppenheim to carry forward the legacy of Yiddish theater, to appearances in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Ocean’s 8, to performing at Lincoln Center and The Town Hall—Daniella’s journey has

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16:36

JEFF RYAN IS A “MOOCH!”

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon ·

2026/08/24

Someone once told Jeff Ryan he was going to fail in life because he was a “mooch.” So naturally... he made a movie about it. Jeff Ryan joins Robert Bannon at The Roundtable to talk about Mooch, the new New Jersey-set crime comedy he wrote, directed and stars in — and yes, the title comes from a very real insult that somehow stuck with him long enough to inspire an entire film! Jeff plays Shane, a struggling almost-30 caddie who gets caught stealing from a wealthy nightclub owner. Instead of

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36:52

Dan Kuramoto Talks HIROSHIMA, a One-of-a-Kind Musical...

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon ·

2026/08/23

For more than 50 years, HIROSHIMA has created a sound unlike anyone else—blending jazz, R&B, pop, soul and traditional Japanese instrumentation into music that has reached audiences around the world.On The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, we sit down with HIROSHIMA co-founder Dan Kuramoto for a conversation about the band’s incredible journey, creating a sound and identity all their own, the influence of Japanese culture on their music, and what has kept HIROSHIMA going for more than five

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20:06

Meriem Sakrouhi Talks Mon Taxi, Grief, Family &...

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon ·

2026/08/22

Filmmaker Meriem Sakrouhi joins Robert Bannon on The Roundtable to talk about her deeply personal new short documentary, Mon Taxi, which made its world premiere at the 2026 Tribeca Festival. Inspired by Meriem’s relationship with her late father, Mon Taxi turns an everyday ritual — a phone call home — into a moving exploration of grief, memory, family, migration, and the ways we continue talking to the people we love even after they’re gone. Meriem talks about transforming something so personal

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23:44

Jonathan Judge-Russo Talks Music City, Acting,...

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon ·

2026/08/21

Jonathan Judge-Russo is doing a little bit of everything — and doing it all with a whole lot of heart.He joins Robert on The Roundtable to talk about starring as Drew in the acclaimed Off-Broadway musical Music City, now playing at St. Luke’s Theatre. Set inside the world of an East Nashville honky-tonk, the show mixes a gritty story of brothers chasing a music career with songs from multi-platinum, Billboard chart-topping songwriter J.T. Harding, whose hits have been recorded by Keith Urban,

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27:05

Grammy-Winning Saxophonist Kirk Whalum Joins The...

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon ·

2026/08/20

There are saxophone players — and then there is Kirk Whalum.The Grammy Award-winning artist joins Robert Bannon on The Roundtable for a conversation celebrating a career filled with soul, jazz, gospel, and unforgettable collaborations. From his acclaimed solo work to sharing the stage and studio with some of the biggest names in music, Whalum has spent decades creating a sound that is unmistakably his own. Of course, millions know that saxophone too — Kirk delivered the unforgettable solo on

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20:49

Joe Azzopardi Talks Enola Holmes 3, Malta & Joining...

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon ·

2026/08/19

The Maltese actor joins Robert Bannon to talk playing Mikiel Mizzi, working alongside Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Helena Bonham Carter, and bringing a piece of Malta’s history to the Enola Holmes universe.Actor Joe Azzopardi pulls up a chair at The Roundtable to talk about stepping into the wildly popular world of Netflix’s Enola Holmes 3! Azzopardi stars as Mikiel Mizzi, a member of the Partito Anti-Riformista fighting for a free Malta who becomes an important part of Enola’s latest

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21:42

Lizzy Tucker Talks “Mean Girls” in the Cape!

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon ·

2026/08/19

The Mean Girls star joins The Roundtable to talk bringing the hit musical to Cape Cod, life on stage, and making the iconic show her own!It’s about to get SO FETCH in the Cape! 💕🎭 Lizzy Tucker joins Robert on The Roundtable to talk all things MEAN GIRLS and bringing the beloved musical to audiences on Cape Cod! Lizzy takes us inside the world of the show — the comedy, the music, the characters we all know and love, and what it takes to keep that famous Mean Girls energy fresh every night. We

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44:22

Singer-Songwriter Ivory Layne Talks New Music,...

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon ·

2026/08/18

Sometimes an interview turns into a conversation, and sometimes that conversation goes completely off the rails in the BEST possible way! Singer-songwriter Ivory Layne joins Robert Bannon on The Roundtable for a chat that is equal parts music, storytelling and absolute hilarity.Ivory is a true multi-hyphenate — an artist, songwriter and producer who has built a career between Nashville and London while developing a pop sound that is completely her own. She has collaborated with acclaimed writers

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19:18

Ellen Greene Unpacks 40 Years of Audrey and LITTLE...

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon ·

2026/08/18

Broadway iconEllen Greenejoins The Roundtable withRobert Bannonfor a rare and unforgettable conversation celebrating 40 years of Little Shop of Horrors. As she travels across the country meeting fans and revisiting one of the most beloved musicals of all time, Ellen looks back on the role that made theatre history.How did she discover Audrey? What inspired her unforgettable voice, mannerisms, and heart? What was it like collaborating with legendary creativesHoward Ashman,Alan Menken,Frank Oz,Jim

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24:16

Actor Tadhg McMahon Talks MGM+’s The Westies on The...

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon ·

2026/08/17

Tadhg McMahon joins Robert Bannon to talk about stepping into the gritty world of Hell’s Kitchen, playing Cliffie, and being part of MGM+’s new crime drama The Westies. We’re heading straight into 1980s Hell’s Kitchen for this one! Actor Tadhg McMahon joins Robert on The Roundtable to talk about his role as Cliffie in the new MGM+ crime drama The Westies. Created by Narcos creator Chris Brancato and Michael Panes, The Westies dives into the world of the infamous Irish-American gang that ruled a

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