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Spirits and Chat with Jon and Matt
by Matthew Pohlman
"Spirits and Chat with Jon and Matt" is a podcast hosted by real-life married couple Jonathan Emerson and Matthew Pohlman. Each week they watch an episode of a classic television show where a character is involved in a play (like the time Marge Simpson was in "Oh Streetcar!" or when Jackie Harris was an understudy to lead role in "Cyrano de Bergerac") and break down what the show got right and wrong about life in the theater.
Episodes
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Friends: The One with the Screamer
I'll be there for you...to talk about this very theatrical episode of the 90's hit "Friends." Even though Joey doesn't always behave in a professional manner, this episode portrays a refreshingly accurate look of what it's like working on an off-broadway show. Also Phoebe spends the entire…
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Seinfeld: The Understudy
What is the deal with this podcast? We watch the classic episode of "Seinfeld" that combines three things every gay man loves: Broadway, Bette Midler, and Tonya Harding!
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Sister, Sister: Kid In Play
Don't you just hate when you land the lead role in a play and then your twin steals the part? That's what happens to poor Tamera Landry in this season two episode of "Sister, Sister." We sip on some Captain Morgan rum and have a 90s throwback while discussing high school theater, why Tim Reid and...
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The Simpsons: The Star of the Backstage
We're back talking about another episode of "The Simpsons"! This one reunites Marge with her high school classmates to revive their senior high school play, "Y2K: The Musical." We discuss why Marge would make the perfect stage manager, reminisce about the 90s and the actual Y2K crisis, and...
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The Nanny: Yetta's Letters
Who should have won the Best Musical Tony in 1999: Fosse, Parade, or Yetta's letters? This week we sip on refreshing Fresca (which Jonathan "absolutely" recommends with a splash of delicious Absolute Vodka for a quick Summer cocktail) and then fall in love with everything Yetta on The Nanny. Join...
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Family Guy: The King Is Dead
If you were ever looking for a cartoon that could touch on pretty much all of theater's tropiest tropes, look no further than Family Guy. This week we sip on Spice Professors' delicious golden starfruit tea (our first non-alcoholic beverage featured on the show. Also apparently we are loose leaf...
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Buffy The Vampire Slayer: The Puppet Show
In every generation there is born two snarky gay men to talk about your favorite television episodes where the characters "put on a play." We are talking about ourselves of course! This week we the we sip on Blue Moon (which was delicious and has not turned us into neanderthals...yet) and chat...
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Saved By The Bell: Snow White and the Seven Dorks
We're going back to the 90s this week and watching that episode of "Saved By The Bell" where the kids put on a rap version of "Snow White and Seven Dwarves" and Jessie and Zack may or may not have feelings for each other. We sip on Svedka and Sprike (something that Zack may have concocted while...
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The Office: Andy's Play
In this week's episode the boys deep dive The Office and in particular the episode that explores the Scranton, PA community theater scene. We start off by tasting the classic cocktail the 7&7 (made with the delicious Tullamore Dew Irish Whisky we found in the locked bottom drawer of Meredith's...
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The Golden Girls: The Actor
Jon and Matt discuss that episode of "The Golden Girls" where the ladies are in a production of Picnic (er, or a play that is loosely kinda based on Picnic. Let's call it Not-Picnic) with super handsome womanizer Patrick Vaughn. From Sophia in an adorable pirate costume to a familiar love…
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Roseanne: Communicable Theater
Jackie Harris faces the classic actor's nightmare of having to go onstage without knowing any of your lines in this season three episode of Roseanne. The guys sip on Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (something Roseanne and Dan might enjoy on a night out at the Lobo) and discuss Cyrano De Bergerac, the...
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The Simpsons: A Streetcar Named Marge
On the season three premiere, Jon and Matt discuss the classic Simpsons episode where Marge is cast as Blanche Dubois in a musical version of A Streetcar Named Desire. From passive aggressive directors, to non-existent fight calls, to leads that are cast solely on their looks, this episode goes...
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Season 3 Trailer
An update about season three, which will feature Jon and Matt reviewing episodes of class tv shows where a character is in involved in theater.
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Among The Seaside Shadows
Jon and Matt chat with Courtney Reardon (Travel Channel's Portals to Hell and Ghost Adventures) and Andrew Hill from Seadside Shadows Haunted Tours in Mystic, CT. Courtney describes her experiences growing up in an actual haunted house and what led her to create the tour company, and Andrew…
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Behind the Behind with Sidney and Nicole Prado
This week we speak with Sidney Prado (host of the podcast "Behind the Behind") and his wife Nicole to discuss their individual and shared paranormal experiences.
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Season 2: BONUS Holiday Episode
We wrap up this nightmare of a year by talking about the darker figures in holiday lore (such as Krampus, Belsnickel, and La Befana), the Christmas films that gave us chills, and why Home Alone is the most disturbing movie of all time.
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All in the (Ghostly) Family: A Haunting Discussion with Monique Sanchez
Matt and Jon speak with the lovely and talented Monique Sanchez (host of "Another F*cking Horror Podcast") about her love of horror films and her own paranormal experiences.
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Season 2: BONUS Halloween Episode
Happy Halloween! Jon and Matt take a break from their normal format to discuss their favorite horror films of all time.
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Witch Hunting in Salem, MA
This week we are joined by Nancy Mades-Byrd. Nancy is a tour guide with Salem Historical Tours in Salem, MA and host of the podcast "Witch Hunt." We discuss with her the history of witch persecution in the United States and also her personal paranormal experiences while leading tours. For more...
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The Ghosts of The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
In this episode we welcome season two's very first guest, Miriam Cole. Miriam is a tour guide at the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston, WV and shares with us the history of the asylum as well as her first hand experience with its ghosts.
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Bloody Mary: Scary Lady and Scary Good Cocktail
This week we're discussing the legendary cocktail named after a terrifying ghost, the Bloody Mary! Jon starts off the show by serving up the drink, which doesn't exactly go according to plan (Spoiler alert: it tasted terrible). Then we discuss the legendary ghoul herself, including Matt's...
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The Case of the Haunted Teddy Ruxpin
Jon and Matt kick off their brand new season by serving up the vodka gimlet, one of the many drinks used to treat scurvy in the 19th century (seriously what as up with all the scurvy in the 1800s?). Then Jon tells not one, but two frightening stories from his childhood. One involving a Teddy…
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Season Two Preview
Here's a sneak peek of season two of "Spirits and Chat with Jon and Matt"! This season we will be shifting gears a bit and focusing on the world of the supernatural. Have you ever had a ghostly encounter or witnessed something supernatural? If so we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at...
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Episode 14: The Bronx
In our season finale we mix up the drink named after the NYC borough with the best zoo, The Bronx! Then we discuss the eighties Jim Henson/David film Labyrinth. Dance Magic Dance!
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Episode 13: The Manhattan
We're in a New York state of mind this week as we serve the classic Manhattan. Next up we interview Brette Morningstar to discuss her life as a working actress in NYC. Finally we geek out over everyone's favorite Marvel super hero group, the X-Men!
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Episode 12: The Screwdriver
This week we rummaged through our supplies and only came up with vodka and orange juice, so we combined them and made the delightful brunch cocktail known as the Screwdriver (which oddly enough is an iconic drink in LGBTQ history thanks to Miss Anita Bryant). Then it's time to discuss WarPaint, a...
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Episode 11: The Mint Julep
This week the boys turn on their southern charm to serve up the delightful bourbon cocktail known as the mint julep. Next up, they discuss the ways in which they're dealing with anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally it's time to discuss the Netflix sensation that everyone and their mother...
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Episode 10: The Daiquiri
SACWJAM is back after a brief hiatus to serve up the delicious Cuban sensation known as the daiquiri. Next up the guys discuss the trials and tribulations of dog ownership and answer the one question that is on everyone's mind...what breed of dog is the gayest? Then it's time to go back to gritty...
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Episode 9: The Grasshopper
It’s a very green themed week at “Spirits and Chat” as we mix up the emerald concoction known as the grasshopper. Next we are shocked, SHOCKED I tell you, to learn that former congressman Aaron Schock finally came out of the closet. Then we ease on down the road to the Emerald City to discuss our...
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Episode 8: The Old Fashioned
Jon and Matt mix up the classic Old Fashioned, only to discover that it’s basically just bourbon with a whole lotta sugar. Next up they are joined by actress and director Christina Sheehan to talk about her work as a theater artist in NYC and to discuss her next project, “Pippin” (which also...
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Episode 7: The Martini
The boys are serving up the classiest drink out there, the martini (shaken not stirred of course). Next they discuss the problems that gay men face in regards to body issues and self esteem. Finally they wrap up the episode by gushing over the best animated movie of all time, “How to Train Your...
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Episode 6: The Long Island Iced Tea
Jon and Matt welcome their very first in-studio guest Joseph Sebring to discuss life as a television director while sipping on the most potent of cocktails, the Long Island Iced Tea! Then it’s time to dance into the danger zone and gush over “Flashdance”!
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Episode 5: The Margarita!
In their very first episode of 2020 the boys serve up everyone’s favorite tequila based sensation, the margarita! Next they chat about the complications of traveling as an out gay couple in the Caribbean. Then they dish about every gay man’s favorite sitcom, The Golden Girls!
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Episode 4: The Mai Tai
In their last episode of 2019 Matt and Jon brew up everyone’s favorite tropical drink, the Mai Tai! They are then joined by professional lightning designer Michael Cole to discuss theater, growing up in Texas, and life as a gay geek in NYC. Finally they end the show by discussing the BEST VIDEO...
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Episode 3: Eggnog!
In this very merry holiday episode the boys discuss everyone’s favorite (or least favorite) holiday drink...eggnog! Then they discuss their favorite holiday traditions such as cooking for friends, finding Christmas magic NYC, and everything that is wonderful and weird about the Radio City…
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Episode 2: The Tom Collins
Jon and Matt serve up the Tom Collins while discussing its complicated history and perform some really bad improv along the way. Then they are joined by the fabulous La Tatoya Lewis to discuss what it was like growing up in NYC, life as an opera singer, and lessons learned while playing a nun…
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Episode 1: The Cosmo
In their premier episode Matt and Jon serve up the classic cosmo and discuss its lengthy and disputed history. Then they are joined by the talented and hilarious Bloo Rodriguez to discuss theater, life in Texas, and explain what exactly a Katdashian is. Finally the boys geek out over Netflix’s…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
"Spirits and Chat with Jon and Matt" is a podcast hosted by real-life married couple Jonathan Emerson and Matthew Pohlman. Each week they watch an episode of a classic television show where a character is involved in a play (like the time Marge Simpson was in "Oh Streetcar!" or when Jackie Harris was an understudy to lead role in "Cyrano de Bergerac") and break down what the show got right and wrong about life in the theater.
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Matthew Pohlman
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"Spirits and Chat with Jon and Matt" is a podcast hosted by real-life married couple Jonathan Emerson and Matthew Pohlman. Each week they watch an episode of a classic television show where a character is involved in a play (like the time Marge Simpson was in "Oh Streetcar!" or when Jackie Harris...
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