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Down Once More Pod
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From Broadway showstoppers, to binge-worthy TV and the best movie musicals, Down Once More Pod is your casual space for all things entertainment! Whether you’re a theatre kid at heart, just love a good sing-along, or love binge watching a new series, join Matt each week as he chats about the songs, scenes, and stories that make us hit “replay.” Grab your popcorn and warm up those vocal cords – everyone’s welcome here! New episodes drop every Wednesday, so make sure to hit subscribe and join the fun!
Episodes
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Grow-a-Show Musical Workshop Recap & Hadestown Songs Draft
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Sage joins Matt on this week's podcast to recap the Lied Center and ASCAP's Grow-a-Show workshop, featuring two new musicals in-development (Lillyville and Killer Widows of Willow Grove), and take part in a 20 round draft of all the songs from the Hadestown...
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I Watched Shrek the Musical!
Send your thoughts or suggestions! After seeing and reviewing the revamped tour and falling in love with Who I'd Be in 2024, I finally watched the 2009 Shrek the Musical proshot, starring Brian d'Arcy James, Sutton Foster, Daniel Breaker, and Christopher Sieber, and give my thoughts on this…
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Recommendations, Requests, and Reflections
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Matt talks about some of the albums and songs that have been stuck in his head and reflects on the podcast recently, as well as gives previews for what's coming to the pod and Matt's Coffee Corner. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes:...
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I Watched the 1982 Proshot of Sweeney Todd!
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Matt talks about the origins of one of Stephen Sondheim's most well known musicals, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, and gives his take on the 1982 proshot with George Hearn and Angela Lansbury! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!...
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Love Island USA Season 8 Reunion and Final Thoughts ft. Seabs
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Matt is joined by Seabs for a special bonus episode discussing the Love Island USA Season 8 reunion, the season as a whole, and what we want to see in season 9. It wouldn't be an episode of Down Once More though without a fair amount of chaotic energy and bunny...
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What's New to Watch? September 2026 - Streaming & Theater Releases
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Matt gives a recap on what he's been watching lately and a preview of the best things coming to streaming and theaters in September! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Watch Report 09:47 - Netflix 15:19 - Apple…
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We Watched SIX the Musical! A Proshot Musical/Concert Film Review
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Sage is back this week to review the filmed proshot of SIX the Musical! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Our History with SIX 05:31 - The History of SIX the Musical 13:14 - Songs of SIX Draft 36:05 - Telling...
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The Bar Has Been Set! We Watched the Hadestown West End Proshot
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Sage joins the pod this week to review the filmed proshot of Anaïs Mitchell's Tony winning musical, Hadestown! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Hadestown History 07:21 - Our History with Hadestown and Initial...
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We Watched Rock-a-Doodle!
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Brad joins the podcast this week for the long promised review of the 1991 Don Bluth animated movie, Rock-a-Doodle! This movie was a staple of our childhood and it was about time to revisit it! You can watch the full movie for free on YouTube Movies & TV, Prime...
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The Treasons at Tumbleton: House of the Dragon Season 3 Finale (Ep. 8) Instant Reaction
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Instant reaction to the House of the Dragon season 3 finale, The Treasons at Tumbleton, which is maybe my favorite season finale of the series so far. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Follow us on Instagram for updates:...
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What's New to Watch? August 2026 - Streaming & Theater Releases and Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Matt reviews Spider-Man: Brand New Day (spoiler-free plus spoiler thoughts at the end), a preview of what's coming to streaming and theaters in August, plus Matt's watch report! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening…
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The Dragon in Winter: House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 7 Instant Reaction
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Instant reaction to House of the Dragon season 3, episode 7, The Dragon in Winter. A lot of moving pieces with a strong conclusion to this season's penultimate episode that sets up what promises to be an action filled finale. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like,...
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I Watched the Merrily We Roll Along 2024 Proshot! (plus Musical Proshot Rankings)
Send your thoughts or suggestions! After watching the Hadestown West End proshot, I've got proshots on the mind! This week I watched the proshot of the Tony winning revival of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along and rank all the proshots that I've seen! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like…
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Storyline Whiplash - House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 6 Instant Reaction
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Instant reaction to House of the Dragon season 3, episode 6, Faceless Men. Another episode that almost gives you whiplash, but sets up some key things for the last two episodes Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Follow us on Instagram for...
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Epics Are Back! I Watched Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey - Review & Bonus Streaming Releases
Send your thoughts or suggestions! I give my review on Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's Odyssey and highlight a few bonus items dropping on streaming that were announced after this month's preview! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act…
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Unbowed and Unbent - House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 5 Instant Reaction
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Instant reaction to House of the Dragon season 3, episode 5, Unbowed and Unbent. This was one of the most packed episodes of the season jumping back and forth between multiple key players. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Follow us on…
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The Art of Creation: I Watched the 2020 Proshot of [title of show]!
Send your thoughts or suggestions! This week I'm talking about the musical about two guys writing a musical about two guys writing a musical, [title of show]! I dive into the history of the show and talk about the 2020 live streamed proshot, available on Broadway HD! Don't forget to Subscribe,...
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A New Threat Emerges...House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 - Tumbleton - Instant Reaction
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Instant reaction to House of the Dragon season 3, episode 4, Tumbleton, and Ormund Hightower is going to be a PROBLEM! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/downoncemorepod Links to…
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Love Island USA Season 8 Finale (Ep.35) Instant Reaction
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Instant reaction to the season finale of Love Island USA Season 8. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/downoncemorepod Links to audio versions, YouTube, & all social accounts:...
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This Season Needs To Be Over - Love Island USA Season 8 Week 6 Reactions (Ep. 29-33)
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Weekly bonus episode compiling my instant reactions from each episode of Week 6 of Love Island USA Season 8, featuring some of the most frustrating episodes of the season... Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act:...
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2026 Favorites (So Far) - Movies, TV Shows, and Songs
Send your thoughts or suggestions! On this week's episode I give my picks of movies, tv shows, and songs that I just haven't been able to get off my mind in the first half of the year! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 01:02 - Favorite Movies…
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Rhaenyra Triumphant - House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 3 Instant Reaction
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Bonus episode with my instant reaction to House of the Dragon season 3, episode 3, Rhaenyra Triumphant. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/downoncemorepod Links to audio versions,...
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Twerking, Movie Night, and a Massive Dumping - Love Island USA Season 8 Week 5 Reactions (Ep. 23-27)
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Weekly bonus episode compiling my instant reactions from each episode of Week 5 of Love Island USA Season 8, featuring Megan Thee Stallion's twerking challenge and Movie Night! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act:...
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What's New to Watch? July 2026 Streaming & Theater Release Preview
Send your thoughts or suggestions! A preview of what's coming to streaming and theaters in July plus Matt's watch report! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: News & Watch Report 09:25 - Netflix 14:06 - Apple TV 15:17 - Prime Video 18:08 - HBO Max...
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Queen's Landing - House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 2 Instant Reaction
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Bonus episode with my instant reaction to House of the Dragon season 3, episode 2, Queen's Landing. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/downoncemorepod Links to audio versions…
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Wildest Casa Amor Week Ever? Love Island USA Season 8 Week 4 Reactions (Ep.17-21)
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Weekly bonus episode compiling my instant reactions from each episode of Week 4 of Love Island USA Season 8, the Casa Amor week. This week started and ended with two of the most exciting episodes in Love Island history! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share…
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We Watched Mamma Mia! (2008 Movie)
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Sage is back on the podcast this week to talk the 2008 Abba jukebox musical movie, Mamma Mia! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Intro & Musical History 06:05 - Movie Thoughts 34:03 - Debating Who's the Father &...
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The Battle of the Gullet is Here! House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1 Instant Reaction
Send your thoughts or suggestions! House of the Dragon is back and I'm here to give my instant reactions to episode 1 of season 3, one of the best episodes in the series yet! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Follow us on Instagram for updates:...
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We Need Casa Shakeups BAD...Love Island USA Season 8 Week 3 Reactions (Ep. 11-15)
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Weekly bonus episode compiling my instant reactions from each episode of Week 3 of Love Island USA Season 8. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Intro to Week 3 00:48 - Episode 11 (Sunday June 14) 08:01 - Episode...
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Griddle Breakfast Chats (Sorry Audio Listeners)
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Sorry to the audio listeners this week because this episode consists of me having a casual chat with you all while I improv breakfast on the griddle and make a travel espresso. Lots of randomness and some more tidbits on my origin story unlocked. Let me know if...
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I'm Already Over This Season...Love Island USA Season 8 Week 2 Reactions (Ep. 5-9)
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Weekly bonus episode compiling my instant reactions from each episode of Week 2 of Love Island USA Season 8. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Intro to Week 2 01:12 - Episode 5 (Sunday June 7) 21:38 - Episode 6...
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79th Annual Tony Awards Recap
Send your thoughts or suggestions! This week I'm getting back in the musical swing with a recap of Broadway's biggest night! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 02:02 - Tony Awards Intro 03:30 - Number of Wins Per Show 04:53 - Full Show Recap &...
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Love Island USA Season 8 - Week 1 Reaction Roundup
Send your thoughts or suggestions! A compilation of my instant reaction videos to Love Island USA Season 8 posted nightly to YouTube. Spoilers for each episode and if you've watched along with the instant reactions you can skip this roundup episode! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and...
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What's New to Watch? June 2026 Streaming & Theater Release Preview
Send your thoughts or suggestions! A preview of what's coming to streaming and theaters in June + Matt's watch report. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Pod Updates & Watch Report 15:37 - Netflix 24:15 - Apple TV 25:30 - Prime Video 27:38 - HBO...
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I Watched In Pieces - Filmed at The Other Palace! Plus: Live Theatre Performances That Stuck With Me
Send your thoughts or suggestions! This week I got to watch the filmed concert from Joey Contreras' new musical-in-progress, In Pieces, from it's sold out run at The Other Palace in London! I also talk about the musical artists that make me run to listen to a cast album, as well as the live…
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The Sunrise Episode - May Edition: Tony Noms, Story Time, and TED Talk
Send your thoughts or suggestions! This week it's time for another sunrise episode! I talk Tony Award nominations, my latest brush with magic, give an impromptu TED talk with interview/job application advice, and throw in some bloopers at the end for good measure! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like,...
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We Saw Suffs the Musical! National Tour & PBS Great Performances Proshot Review
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Sage joins Matt on this week's episode to review Shaina Taub's Tony Award winning Suffs the Musical! Join us in discussing the overall show, the inaugural national tour production, and the proshot airing on PBS Great Performances through July 31! Don't forget to...
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What's New to Watch? May 2026 Streaming & Theater Release Preview
Send your thoughts or suggestions! A preview of what's coming to streaming and theaters in May, as well as Matt's watch report and some movie news/discussion! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Watch Report 08:03 - Netflix 15:04 - Apple TV 16:45…
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We Watched (and Debated) Mean Girls! - 2024 Musical Movie Edition
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Matt's drinking haterade and Sage sees stars as we review the 2024 movie adaptation of the 2017 Broadway musical adaptation of the 2004 hit movie Mean Girls, originally adapted from the 2002 self-help book Queen Bees and Wannabes. One of our most fun episodes in...
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I Saw Something Rotten! (NCP Community Theatre Edition)
Send your thoughts or suggestions! For this week's episode I saw Something Rotten at the Nebraska Communities Playhouse and dive into the history of this love letter to musical theatre, the story, and my thoughts on the production! Support your local community theatres, they work to make theatre...
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I Watched Bat Out of Hell: The Musical...
Send your thoughts or suggestions! For this week's podcast I went in almost completely blind to this fever-dream of a musical featuring the music of Jim Steinman. This over-the-top proshot of the 2025 UK tour on BroadwayHD features a number of Meat Loaf's classic songs, as well as some Steinman...
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Q1 Review: Best Shows & Movies of 2026 So Far
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Look back on the first three months of 2026 with Matt's picks for the best shows and movies of the year so far that you should be checking out! Stay until the end for Matt's list of the songs that have gotten stuck in his head this year! Don't forget to…
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What's New to Watch? April 2026 Streaming & Theater Preview
Send your thoughts or suggestions! A preview of what's coming to streaming and theaters in April, as well as Matt's watch report and some movie news/discussion! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act: Movie News & Watch Report 06:52 - Netflix 14:36 -...
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The Sunrise Episode
Send your thoughts or suggestions! This week's episode was recorded outside with the sunrise as a backdrop, no notes, and all the random outdoor topics. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 03:28 - Outdoor Musical Talk 12:03 - Dueling Broadway Tour...
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A-Z Best Musical Songs
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Matt does the A-Z song challenge to name the best musical songs that start with each letter of the alphabet! Head over to our linktree for the playlist! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 01:21 - A to Z Favorite...
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We Can't Stop Singing Shipoopi! All Things The Music Man (1962 Movie & 2026 National Tour Thoughts)
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Amy joins Matt on this week's pod to talk all things Meredith Willson's The Music Man! Amy talks about her experience as a pick-a-little lady, Matt gives his thoughts on the current National Tour production, and then the conversation focuses on the musical as a...
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What's New to Watch? March 2026 Streaming & Theater Preview
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Matt gives a recap on what he's watched lately, previews what's coming to streaming and theaters in March, and reveals what he'll be seeing for the Lied Center 26/27 Broadway Series! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00…
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The Adventure of the Century! - The Emperor's New Clothes (1987) Review
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Brad joins Matt to review a nostalgic movie from their childhood, the underrated 1987 musical comedy adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, The Emperor's New Clothes! You can watch the movie for free on Tubi or with your Amazon Prime Video or MGM+...
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Let's Get Personal
Send your thoughts or suggestions! This week's episode is a little bit different as Matt covers a bit of musical news and topics and then gets a bit personal and gives a life update for the past year and reveals more about last week's episode from the hospital. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like,...
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Best Angry Musical Songs
Send your thoughts or suggestions! Matt is back with another list of his favorite musical songs, this time focusing on “angry” songs! Let us know what was missed! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment! Time Codes: 00:00 - Opening Act 03:08 - Best Angry Musical Songs 20:53…
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From Broadway showstoppers, to binge-worthy TV and the best movie musicals, Down Once More Pod is your casual space for all things entertainment! Whether you’re a theatre kid at heart, just love a good sing-along, or love binge watching a new series, join Matt each week as he chats about the songs, scenes, and stories that make us hit “replay.” Grab your popcorn and warm up those vocal cords – everyone’s welcome here! New episodes drop every Wednesday, so make sure to hit subscribe and join the fun!
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