Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Being Lizard Boy with Justin HuertasMay 14, 2023In this episode, Jayke is joined by playwright, actor, and musician, Justin Huertas to talk about his show, 'Lizard Boy', coming to off-broadway! A Seattle based creator, Huertas shares his artistic process in creating musicals, and what it's like to perform in his own works. He also touches on his experience as a queer Filipino man in the theater industry, and how his upbringing in Seattle has affected his life's work.
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Hotcha, Whoopee, Corn! with Christine CornishMay 7, 2023In this episode, Jayke is joined by Broadway performer, Christine Cornish, to talk about being in the Broadway revivals of Chicago The Musical, Kiss Me Kate, My Fair Lady, and CATS. Christine shares her experience growing up in the dance community, and participating in the fancy choir at CCM. She also talks about her artistic process of creating a character, and what it's like to teach dance in New York City.
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Finishing the Cat with Leslie Blake WalkerApril 30, 2023Jayke is joined by Funny Girl Broadway's Leslie Blake Walker to talk all about taking part in this incredible revival. Leslie discusses her artistic process in creating choreography, her background as a dancer, and performing in countless regional shows, including a production of CATS at age 10. Leslie also shares her experience performing alongside incredible performers like Jane Lynch, Ramin Karimloo, and Lea Michele.
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Good Night, Oscar, Good Morning, Alex WyseApril 23, 2023Oh My Pod U Guys, this week Jayke is joined by Broadway actor, writer, and producer, Alex Wyse, to talk about playing opposite Sean Hayes in the new play, Good Night, Oscar, on Broadway! Alex chats about his experience directing his own films and shorts, Summoning Sylvia and Indoor Boys, and shares what it was like co-creating the off-broadway musical comedy, A Commercial Jingle for Regina Comet. He also touches on being openly queer, and how that has informed how he approaches creating and producing new works.
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Lesli Margherita: Like the Pizza, Not the DrinkApril 16, 2023In this episode, Jayke is joined by Broadway star, Lesli Margherita, to talk all things Matilda, tap dancing in a gold tuxedo on a Broadway stage, and performing on the West End. Lesli shares her experience of doing a one woman show off Broadway, and performing regionally all over the country. She even touches on working with legends like Randy Skinner.
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Thank Goodness! It's Carrie St. LouisApril 9, 2023 This week, Jayke is joined by Broadway's Carrie St. Louis to talk about her incredible theatrical career, including her time as Glinda in Wicked. Carrie shares her experience playing Sherrie in Rock of Ages, and how much she loved playing Lauren in Kinky Boots. We also talk about how much fun she is having starring as Rose in the off-broadway production of Titanique, currently running at the Daryl Roth Theater.
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Bikini Bottom Babe, Abby C. SmithApril 2, 2023Oh my pod, u guys! This week Jayke is joined by Broadway performer, Abby C. Smith, to chat about her experience originating the role of Mrs. Puff in The Spongebob Musical on Broadway. Abby touches on how having musical parents influenced her life as a musician and artist. She also speaks on being an ally to the queer community, and how she loves the art form of drag.
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Being Mother (Literally) with Rachel SchurFebruary 26, 2023Look mom, I’m on BroadwayWorld! On the latest episode of Oh My Pod You Guys, Jayke shares the hottest Broadway news in their new segment, The BroadwayWorld Recap. Then Jayke chats with Rachel Schur about being in Chicago on Broadway, honoring what your body is telling you, and being mother (literally).