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Talk Musicals to Me

Talk Musicals to Me

The BLOOP Network

Talk Musicals to me is a new podcast which asks leading theatre industry figures the same 10 questions about the musicals which have shaped their lives and inspired their work. West End veteran Caroline Sheen is the host of the show and has a fair few theatre legends on speed dial to answer questions such as Which was the first Musical they ever saw/Which Musical would they make compulsory in schools/Which Musical have they seen the most? A celebration of how musicals can define careers and lives, Talk Musicals to me is your new “must-listen” theatre podcast!
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Talk Musicals to Me - Talking Musicals with... ROB MADGE!
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05/06/25 • 61 min

Episode Five - Talking Musicals with... ROB MADGE!

Rob Madge divulges to Caroline the awe they still have for the Disney magic behind the Mary Poppins musical, the joy of supporting one’s friends as they succeed in the West End and their fascination with the documentaries showing the behind the scenes machinations of some of our favourite musicals. Tune in to listen in to this 'supercalifragilistic' chinwag between a former Michael Banks and an ex-Mary Poppins!

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Rob: https://www.instagram.com/robmadge02

Caroline: https://www.instagram.com/carolinesheen/

Follow the show at https://www.instagram.com/talkmusicalstome/ -- https://www.x.com/talkmusicals2me -- https://www.threads.com/@talkmusicalstome

For Show Enquiries: [email protected]

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Talk Musicals to Me - Talking Musicals with… ADAM GUETTEL!
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04/22/25 • 49 min

Episode Two- Talking Musicals with... ADAM GUETTEL
Theatre Royalty Adam Guettel tells us about important lessons learnt from legendary directors, how he wouldn’t want to go for a beer with Sweeney Todd, and we introduce him to the phrase “Busman’s Holiday”. A deep dive into some legendary theatre pieces that will leave us all with some silver in our pockets.

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Adam: https://www.instagram.com/adamguettel/

Caroline: https://www.instagram.com/carolinesheen/

Follow the show at https://www.instagram.com/talkmusicalstome/ -- (more links to come!)

For Show Enquiries: [email protected]

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Talk Musicals to Me - Talking Musicals with... GEORGE STILES!
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04/29/25 • 73 min

Episode Four - Talking Musicals with... GEORGE STILES!
Ground-breaking British composer George Stiles has us in raptures with his stories of handshakes across the generations, amazing offers of assistance from a young impresario who now owns most of the West End, and the joy of working with one’s heroes.

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George: https://www.instagram.com/dawgsnaps

Caroline: https://www.instagram.com/carolinesheen/

Follow the show at https://www.instagram.com/talkmusicalstome/ -- https://www.x.com/talkmusicals2me -- https://www.threads.com/@talkmusicalstome

For Show Enquiries: [email protected]

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Talk Musicals to Me - Talking Musicals with… MARIA FRIEDMAN!
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04/22/25 • 72 min

Episode One - Talking Musicals with... MARIA FRIEDMAN

Actor/Director extraordinaire Maria Friedman tells us how her first West End show left her confused and baffled, we discover that her first audition wasn’t quite what you would expect from a 4 time Olivier Award winner, and how an autograph hunter left her and Stephen Sondheim in hysterics. This exploration of Maria’s musical memories will inspire and entertain in equal measure.

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Maria: https://www.instagram.com/mariafriedman/

Caroline: https://www.instagram.com/carolinesheen/

Follow the show at https://www.instagram.com/talkmusicalstome/ -- (more links to come!)

For Show Enquiries: [email protected]

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Talk Musicals to Me - Talking Musicals with... DEBBIE ISITT!
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05/13/25 • 65 min

Episode Six - Talking Musicals with DEBBIE ISITT!

Filmmaker and theatre practitioner Debbie Isitt has Caroline in awe of her first theatrical venture - aged 9, and she explains how improvisation keeps storytelling fresh and present and how much she respects the tenacity, commitment and character of actors who work in the musical theatre industry. Music(als) to our ears!

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Debbie: https://www.instagram.com/isittdebbie/

Caroline: https://www.instagram.com/carolinesheen/

Follow the show at https://www.instagram.com/talkmusicalstome/ -- https://www.x.com/talkmusicals2me -- https://www.threads.com/@talkmusicalstome

For Show Enquiries: [email protected]

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Talk Musicals to Me - Talking Musicals with... JOHN WEIDMAN!
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04/22/25 • 57 min

Episode Three - Talking Musicals with JOHN WEIDMAN

Longtime Sondheim collaborator JOHN WEIDMAN talks about the book writers of Broadway, his collaborations with Sondheim and how Zero Mostel was so memorable from the Mezzanine. An episode filled to the brim with gems of brilliance from a Broadway legend.

Caroline: https://www.instagram.com/carolinesheen/

Follow the show at https://www.instagram.com/talkmusicalstome/ -- (more links to come!)

For Show Enquiries: [email protected]

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Talk Musicals to Me - Talking Musicals with... GARY WILMOT!
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05/20/25 • 59 min

Episode Seven - Talking Musicals with GARY WILMOT!

British national treasure GARY WILMOT talks about his personal connection to the Lambeth Walk, his enduring love for Me and My Girl and an interesting discovery about the figures for football audiences compared to Musical audiences - and that’s just in the first few questions! An all round entertainer, you’ll love to hear him Talking Musicals!

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Gary: https://www.instagram.com/garywilmotactor/

Caroline: https://www.instagram.com/carolinesheen/

Follow the show at https://www.instagram.com/talkmusicalstome/ -- https://www.x.com/talkmusicals2me -- https://www.threads.com/@talkmusicalstome

For Show Enquiries: [email protected]

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FAQ

How many episodes does Talk Musicals to Me have?

Talk Musicals to Me currently has 7 episodes available.

What topics does Talk Musicals to Me cover?

The podcast is about Interview, Podcasts, Arts, Musical Theatre and Performing Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Talk Musicals to Me?

The episode title 'Talking Musicals with... DEBBIE ISITT!' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Talk Musicals to Me?

The average episode length on Talk Musicals to Me is 63 minutes.

How often are episodes of Talk Musicals to Me released?

Episodes of Talk Musicals to Me are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Talk Musicals to Me?

The first episode of Talk Musicals to Me was released on Apr 22, 2025.

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