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DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell

Connor and Dylan MacDowell

Drama! Sit down with resident dramatics, Connor MacDowell & Dylan MacDowell, as they explore theatre, entertainment, pop culture, and the vibrance of love and life in New York City. Joined weekly by thrilling special guests, they have intimately casual conversations about the dramatic journey that brought them here. Oh that’s a gag, honey! Say no more… it’s DRAMA.

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49:32

“Hot Takes and Hyperpop” with Sophia Anne Caruso

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2026/10/07

Dylan and Connor are joined by Sophia Anne Caruso (Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, Beetlejuice). The first treat of spooky season is having this star join us for DRAMA! Sophia is currently starring in the late Duncan Sheik’s final musical, while simultaneously releasing her debut hyperpop album: ON ECSTATIC. Busy! Woman! We dive into Sophia’s original music, touching upon: inspiration, collaborators, and pioneers of the genre SOPHIE and Björk. Trust we get the tea on the duet with Sophia’s partner Sky

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54:28

"The Rocky Horror DRAMA Show" with Sherie Rene Scott,...

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2026/09/30

NEW SPECIAL EPISODE! Dylan sat down with the newest creatures of the night in The Rocky Horror Show. Listen as we get to know Sherie Rene Scott, Jake Shears, and Valentina for the first time (gaggy!), and reunite with returning guests Jimin Moon, Lorna Courtney, and George Salazar. These wildly wonderful stars spill the tea on Sam Pinkleton’s cult classic revival, audience callbacks, and their ideal Science Fiction/Double Feature. As a regular Frankie fan, Dylan got the scoop in this episode truly

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53:16

"Glinda's Godwinks" with Emma Flynn

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2026/09/23

Connor and Dylan are joined by Emma Flynn (Wicked, Clueless). It’s THE girl in the bubble, y’all! Emma is a true ray of sunshine, humor, and grace. She is making both her Broadway debut AND Glinda debut at the same. Gagged! These fast friends get to gabbing, recapping Dylan’s Chicago trip, Emma’s early professional theatre jobs upstate, and comparisons to Kristin Chenoweth. Hear about Emma’s road to Broadway, and her faith-fueled philosophy on the ups and downs through it all. She praises her green

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52:46

“Can You Spell PALOMA DIAMOND?” with Julian Sewell

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2026/09/16

Connor and Dylan are joined by Julian Sewell (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee). Y’all are in for a treat, as the content creator mastermind behind the viral character “Paloma Diamond” is here for some DRAMA. Julian, who is making his NYC stage debut as William Barfée, takes us on an international journey from his fascinating roots in Hong Kong, New Zealand, and beyond. He opens up about taking on the “Magic Foot”-wielding role, his rehearsal process, and memorable spellers who have

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53:23

“Deep Sea Puss-sea” with Constantine Rousouli

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2026/09/09

Dylan and Connor are joined by two-time Tony Award nominee Constantine Rousouli (Titanique, The Big Gay Jamboree). Five and a half years after his first appearance on the podcast, Connie is BACK for a truly gay ol’ time with the twins. As the star and co-writer of Titanique, Constantine spills on the musical comedy’s kooky crazy journey from an off-Broadway theatre (below a Gristedes) all the way to international stages and finally BROADWAY. The friendship forged between these three off-pod is on

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48:52

"New Money, Honey" with Naturi Naughton-Lewis

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2026/09/02

Dylan and Connor are joined by Naturi Naughton-Lewis (The Great Gatsby, 3LW). The pop star, actress, director, producer, and icon of our dreams is bringing y’all some DRAMA! Back on Broadway after a roaring 20 years, Naturi stars as Jordan Baker in The Great Gatsby. Iconic bob, pivotal pants, and new money, honey! Naturi speaks about being the first Black woman to play this role full-time on Broadway, returning to her roots as a singer, and the power of manifesting. This is a full circle moment for

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63:53

“Karma’s a Relaxing Thought” with Aydin Eyikan

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2026/08/26

Connor and Dylan are joined by Aydin Eyikan (MJ, The Music Man). Summer may be coming to a close, but not without a little DRAMA! Chances are you’ve seen Aydin shine onstage in MJ, Wicked, Bob Fosse’s Dancin’, and The Music Man, making his mark as a standout dancer. This multi-talented performer has taken the theatre community by storm, appearing in four Broadway shows in four years. Listen as Aydin reflects on beginning his dance journey at 7 years old (thanks to So You Think You Can Dance), key

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50:28

Fall 2026 Broadway Preview with Matt Koplik of...

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2026/08/19

Dylan and Connor are joined once again by Matt Koplik (Broadway Breakdown) for a preview of the fall 2026 Broadway season! It’s always a delight to share the mic with this brilliant, opinionated, and hilarious fellow theatre podcaster. The boys discuss their most anticipated productions coming to NYC (on and off Broadway) this fall, including the spooky shows haunting NYC: Paranormal Activity and 2:22: A Ghost Story, as well as the celebrity-led revivals of Other Desert Cities, The Imaginary

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38:02

"Come Alive, Mama!" with Connor & Dylan MacDowell

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2026/08/12

It’s a post-Rosie pod, and you better believe we’re gonna talk about it! Connor and Dylan deliver a classic TWIN TALKS episode that runs the gamut: theatre gossip, casting rumors, and Broadway tea honey! Did the Nobu come through? Will future Frank-N-Furters don a suitable wig? What’s the tea on Ariana G? We have a lot to cover, y’all! We get into the alleged title of the stage show version of The Greatest Showman, Quidam Cirque du Soleil, Three Days of Rain starring David Corenswet and Francois

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64:55

"Queen of the Fools" with Emma Sofia

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2026/08/05

Connor and Dylan are joined by Emma Sofia (Cats: The Jellicle Ball). The twins bring it to you every ball, and this week is no exception! The show-stopping Emma Sofia stops by the pod during her final week serving double the feline fun in Cats: The Jellicle Ball as the iconic Skimbleshanks the Railway Cat and Cassandra. We get into ballroom culture and history, powerful wigs, and how the audience’s energy fuels every performance. Emma Sofia drops some GAGGY reveals about castmates, guest judges, and

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60:44

"See You Tomorrow" with Dez Duron

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2026/07/29

Connor and Dylan are joined by Dez Duron (Maybe Happy Ending). Prepare to swoon as Broadway’s resident crooner makes his DRAMA. debut! Dez, who stars as Gil Brentley in Maybe Happy Ending, celebrates the record-breaking summer at the Belasco Theatre. These three download highlights from the Maybe Happy Ending journey, such as Dez sneaking onstage at the Tony Awards, setting his character’s keys in the show, and how he keeps it fresh after nearly 700 performances. How did Maybe Happy Ending go from

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63:34

"Rosie's Turn" with Rosie O'Donnell

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2026/07/22

Dylan and Connor are joined by eleven-time Emmy and Tony Award winner Rosie O’Donnell. In this exclusive conversation, the twins sit down with this iconic talk show host, movie star, and show business legend! This prolific star is returning to the New York stage this summer with her 75 minute one-woman show “Common Knowledge,” which covers moving to Ireland, raising her autistic child, and the eternal grief of losing her mother when she was 10 years old. Nothing is off the table in this chat! We

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51:22

“Bring the Mask Home” with Austin Colby

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2026/07/15

Connor and Dylan are joined by Austin Colby (Masquerade, The Great Gatsby). He’s here… the Phantom of Masquerade in NYC! Before welcoming this sweet man into the conversation, the twins chat about Love Island USA ahead of its finale. Connor roots for #Brinity and Dylan crushes on Caleb of course! Austin, also known as Mr. Caroline Bowman, brings his charm, wit, and authenticity to the pod. Currently starring in Masquerade, the immersive Phantom of the Opera experience in New York City, Austin pulls

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54:29

“Like a Drunk Chita Rivera” with Javier Muñoz

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2026/07/08

Connor and Dylan are joined by Javier Muñoz (Into the Woods, Hamilton). Summertime is in full effect, and Javier is spending his on the cape! Currently playing the Baker in The Cape Playhouse’s production of Into the Woods, Javier is stepping into the spotlight with a little Sondheim. As it's a favorite musical of all three fellas, they excavate lyrics, characters, and themes of this incredible piece. Javier speaks about the importance of Latin representation onstage, and what this moment means for

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54:55

“Delicious New York Moments” with Andréa Burns

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2026/07/01

Connor and Dylan are joined by Andréa Burns (A Walk on the Moon, In the Heights). Before chatting with this Broadway legend, the boys reflect on moving to NYC exactly 10 years ago in June of 2016. Andréa, an iconic New Yorker herself, currently stars in the original musical A Walk on the Moon. She ruminates on portraying the Jewish matriarch of a family of strong women in the summer of 1969, the experience of working with female creatives, and starring alongside Talia Suskauer, Sam Gravitte, and

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47:40

"Gay Audacity" with Jimin Moon

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2026/06/24

Connor and Dylan are joined by Jimin Moon (Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody, Sunset Boulevard). Our Pride Month celebrations continue as this star comes to the cottage… aka the pod! Jimin stars as Shane Hollander in the off-Broadway musical parody of Heated Rivalry (alongside double DRAMA diva Jay Armstrong Johnson as Ilya Rozanov). We go into the locker room of this cultural phenomenon-turned-stage show as Jimin speaks about creating their own version of Shane, their relationship to

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51:10

“DL Cowboy Trade” with Harrison Ball & Jack Cameron Kay

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2026/06/17

Connor and Dylan are joined by Harrison Ball & Jack Cameron Kay (Brokeback Mountain). Just in time for Pride, the stars of Brokeback Mountain at Chicago Shakespeare Theater join the twins for a gay ol’ chat. On opening night of their play, Harrison and Jack speak about embodying Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist onstage. Of course the boys cover the essential three C’s: cowboys, cigarettes, and crocheting. Harrison and Jack dish on getting naked onstage, working with the Brokeback Mountain film’s

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45:21

“Twins Talking 2026 Tony Awards” with Connor and...

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2026/06/08

YEE-HONK! It’s the day after the Tony Awards and the twins are TALKING. Buckle up as they break down the night’s big winners, thrilling performances, and gitchie gitchie Squibby June. They gag over Joshua Henry, Shoshana Bean, and Caissie Levy’s overdue Tony wins, share their surprise delight for Ali Louis Bourzgui (and his incredible speech!), and discuss the showdown between Cats: The Jellicle Ball and the Best Revival of a Musical winner: Ragtime. Rosie O’Donnell’s face snatch, Julianne Hough and

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50:41

“And I’m Just a Girl” with McKenzie Kurtz

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2026/06/03

Dylan and Connor are joined by McKenzie Kurtz (Schmigadoon, Heathers). It’s time for a second helping of McKenzie on DRAMA. as this diva makes her podcast return! McKenzie has been up to a lot since she last sat down with the twins: departed Wicked, originated the role of Cassandra in The Heart of Rock and Roll, slayed as Heather Chandler off-Broadway, and is now starring in Schmigadoon! This Drama Desk nominee spills on finding her version of Betsy, pulling funny faces onstage, and being given the

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48:21

“Give Them the Gag” with Layton Williams

DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell ·

2026/05/27

Connor and Dylan are joined by Olivier Award winner Layton Williams (Titanique, Cabaret). Well YES! Y’all knew we’d have a true kiki with this West End diva, who has crossed the pond to take Broadway by storm. Actually, by iceberg, b*tch! Layton spills on being nominated for a Tony Award for his turn in Titanique, reprising the same role for which clinched an Olivier. He speaks candidly about receiving the offer for the role in the West End, as well as how his transfer to Broadway came to be. We gab

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