Episodes

  • Episode 11: Loni Anderson Took Him To The Cleaners
    Sep 27 2024

    Join Gretchen and Randall this week as they discuss the merits of camping vs haunted houses, why cauliflower is the devils playtoy and no one should eat it, ever, and once again Leslie Jones finds a place in the broadway cannon courtesy of Celebricast. This episode also features the great Don Stitt sharing the myriad of ways in which one can not only be injured while performing, but also manage to bring down the house at the same time. Don shares stories spanning a very long and successful career as a Broadway Performer as well as a commercial actor. Don't miss out on all the fun!

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    49 mins
  • Episode 10: The Loopiest Of Holes
    Sep 20 2024

    Join Gretchen and Randall this week as they debut their new Would You Rather segment, Gretchen tries to think of her preferred Pokemon for use when battling others, as well as whether or not Lesilie Jones could pull off Ms. Lovett. This weeks special guest is Cory Goodrich, who shares her stage disasters during Brigadoon & The Sound Of Music, and the possible need for an off stage handler specifically at Drury Lane Oakbrook. All this and more on this weeks episode of Stagetastrophies!

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    45 mins
  • Episode 9: When You Think Of Ants, You Think Of Kathy Becker
    Sep 13 2024

    Join Gretchen and Randall this week with special in studio guest Kathy Becker, as they discuss the severity and danger of ant sized horses, the anyone can do it fun of fantasy football, the magic created when swings go on mid-show, and how it will always be an adventure when doing a show with Kathy Becker, so you should probably keep your head on a swivel when doing a show with her! Join them for all this and more on this hilarious episode of Stagetastrophies!

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    56 mins
  • Episode 8: Pick A Little, Talk A Little
    Sep 6 2024

    Join Gretchen and Randall this week as they discuss Gretchens love of Josh wine, say goodbye to the savesies segment, and follow along as Gretchen learns that Val Kilmer was not, in fact, in Young Guns. With special visits from Mark Aldrich and more from Angela DeAngelo, as well as a special nod to Tarra Conner-Jones, there is so much to enjoy!

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    44 mins
  • Episode 7: When In Doubt, Ball-Change It Out
    Aug 30 2024

    Listen in as Gretchen and Randall decide if Hot Air Balloons can be used to smuggle drugs, discuss the finer points of 1800's illumination, and Gretchen tries to decipher if Angela Lansbury is British (she most definitlely is). With special guest Callie Schouten who shares why it's always ok to yell hold, and how if you have to tip in heels, make sure the stage is solid and not rolling up and down. Check it out!

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    45 mins
  • Episode 6: So Cool and Duluth
    Aug 23 2024

    Join Randall and Gretchen as they mourn the end of Olympic season, discuss the merits of Judy Garland over Kristen Bell, and visit with their first in studio guest! They enter the danger zone with this weeks stagetastrophies, and learn the merits of avoiding fire and projectiles whenever possible. Join Randal and Gretchen with special guest Keith Henninger for an all new episode of Stagetastrophies!

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    46 mins
  • Episode 5: He's In The Balcony
    Aug 16 2024

    Join Gretchen and Randall this week as they discover the magic of unlocked bathrooms, why questionable casting leads to magic sometimes, and the joys of dog toys gone horribly wrong. Listen in to special guests Ric Iverson and Annmarie Macry, as well as more juicy tidbits from Angela D'Angelo, as they share the chaos of Yeston/Kopit's Phantom, and why you never take the elevator. Ever. Enjoy!

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    52 mins
  • Episode 4: I Declined The Bucket
    Aug 9 2024

    This week join Randall and Gretchen as they discuss average people competing in the Olympics, the invention of Phantom Cats, as well as why Charis Leos is a national treasure, along with Julie Andrews, and should be treated as such. Join in as Andrew Zahn and Angela DeAngelo share tales of missed entrances, dog bonding, and questionable bucket placement.

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    52 mins