The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast

In part two of my conversation celebrating the release of #Hamilfilm on Disney+ with Lin-Manuel Miranda: Lin takes questions from the Patreon Peeps, talks a bit about his upcoming projects, shares some advice for writers, and performs a previously unheard draft of Hamilton's final duel a cappella. Hamilton on Disney+ Lin-Manuel Miranda on The Hamilcast (2017-2020) Andy Blankenbuehler on The Hamilcast (2020) The Cabinet on The Hamilcast (2017-2020) D.O.A. - JAY-Z Word Crimes - Weird Al Yankovic Find The Key - Jonathan Larson On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft The Empty Bowl 'Ten Dollar Tobi' shirt Lin-Manuel on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

Lin-Manuel Miranda makes his first return to The Hamilcast to celebrate the release of the #Hamilfilm on Disney+. In part one, we reflect on what led us to this moment, Lin shares how he is feeling now that most of the world has access to Hamilton, he takes us on the journey of getting the film ready in time to release 15 months early, and we share a lot of laughs as Lin recalls some of his favorite moments on stage with the original Broadway cast.   Hamilton on Disney+ Lin-Manuel Miranda on The Hamilcast (2017-2020) Andy Blankenbuehler on The Hamilcast (2020) Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast (2017-2020) The Cabinet on The Hamilcast (2017-2020) GMA Announcement Into The Unknown: Making Frozen 2 The Time Philip Seymour Hoffman Stood Up for Patrick Fugit While Making ‘Almost Famous’ We Are Freestyle Love Supreme  Walking My Baby Back Home At the Ballet Dance at the Gym Lin-Manuel on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

In part three of our conversation with Chris Jackson he takes us behind the scenes of the original cast reunion surprise for Some Good News, shares what it's like to work for Sesame Street, and tells us what comes next.   Sesame Street: Change The World Have A Nice Day SGN: Episode 2 Ready to Die - Biggie     Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 97] Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 98] Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 222] Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 223]     Chris on Twitter Chris on Instagram Michael Paul Smith on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

We're back for part two with Broadway's original George Washington, Chris Jackson. This week C-Jack is taking questions from the Patreon Peeps, tells us about recording the One Last Time 44 Remix with President Obama, and explains what is running through Washington's mind as he observes Alexander during Say No To This.     One Last Time - 44 Remix Believe in Chris Jackson collection Shirty McShirtFace     Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 97] Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 98] Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 222]     Chris on Twitter Chris on Instagram Michael Paul Smith on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

In part one of three, Mike and I catch up with Hamilton's original George Washington, Chris Jackson. He tells us what life has been like in the years since we last sat down to record The Hamilcast in 2017, brags on the creative team, and shares some quarantine tips.     Black Lives Matter: Ways You Can Help Plan on Being an Ally   John Adams on HBO Hamilton Town Hall Drunk History Andy Blankenbuehler on The Hamilcast Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 97]  Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 98]     Chris on Twitter Chris on Instagram Michael Paul Smith on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram   Join the Patreon Peeps  

In part two of my conversation with Jason Crystal we are talking about what it takes to deliver quality sound for a Broadway show when you don't know what will happen next, and Jason gives all the best tips and tricks for good sound and recording while you are spending time at home. Sony MDR-7506 Headphones Audacity GarageBand Will Wells on The Hamilcast

Tomorrow I have an awesome episode headed your way, and that is part two of my conversation with Jason Crystal, but today I need take a moment to use the platform and privilege I have to denounce police brutality.  So here’s my statement. I have an obligation as a white person to use my voice to speak truth and use the tools I have at my disposal for change. Mike and I are both life long New Yorkers, and the pain we see in the streets of this city right now is much like the pain seen all through our nation.  Systemic racism uses silence as a tool to further harm the black men, women, children, and trans people who are already being harmed and killed every day in this country for the color of their skin, with little to no justice. I want you to know we are with you in the fight to see justice is served. After years of deep diving in a show like Hamilton, I have a responsibility to put the lessons we have learned from it to good use. Nothing comes from no one knowing where you stand.  We need to say these thing

In my first recording of quarantine I am talking with Jason Crystal, associate sound designer and sound supervisor for Hamilton. We  get an in depth look at what it takes to make Hamilton sing, Jason tells us how the tours manage to be ready for new venues just days after being on stage at the last, and we learn the art of making sure you always hear the conversations on stage you should, and none of the ones you shouldn’t.   Anna-Lee Craig on The Hamilcast Ian Weinberger on The Hamilcast Jason Crystal on Instagram

In part three of my conversation with Andy Blankenbuehler, Andy is taking your questions. He digs deep into his favorite moments of the show, reveals more Easter eggs, and Andy reflects on the moments of Hamilton we never saw that were staged--but later cut.   Gone With The Wind scene  Bandstand Kate Nash The Cabinet on The Hamilcast   Andy on Twitter Andy on Instagram  

I'm back with Andy Blankenbuehler for part two of our incredible conversation. This week we are talking about some of Andy's proudest moments in the show, and the sky's the limit. We talk about having no chill whatsoever, we learn what makes a moment feel like morning, Andy talks Fosse and his date night Gwen Verdon!   Mr. Bojangles - Andy Blankenbuehler PORCUPINE RACETRACK The Sopranos: The Knight in White Satin Armor The Cabinet episodes on The Hamilcast

Andy Blankenbuhler is joining me for the next three episodes. In part one Andy takes us back to  some of the most important moments in his process of creating what we see on stage. He tells us about all-nighters, the moments it clicked, seeing the numbers and, in a moment I’ve waited years for, a step by step breakdown of Yorktown. Episode #110: Stephanie Klemons Sing, Sing, Sing White Nights   The Cabinet on The Hamilcast

Alex Brightman tears down the walls as we wrap up in part two of our conversation. We dote on David Korins, discuss why it is so important to bring everything you've got to every show you do, and Alex takes questions from the Patreon Peeps. Must Dearly Depart the Winter Garden Theatre Rory O'Malley Beetlejuice Broadway Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Performance 2019 The Whole Being Dead Thing Doug Loves Movies Alex on Twitter

Things start real and they keep getting realer as Alex Brightman and I talk what it was like to navigate Tony season alongside the cast of Hamilton, learning from those you believe to be better than you, and we catch a glimpse of the other side as we check in on Beetlejuice on Broadway. Original Cast Album: Co-Op When I Climb to the Top of Mount Rock - School of Rock OBCR Tuvan Throat Singing Beetlejuice Animated Series Fright of Their Lives - Beetlejuice OBCR Follow Alex on Twitter

This week we are wrapping up with Jelly D of Freestyle Love Supreme! In part three of our conversation Andrew is answering questions from the Patreon Peeps, through which we learn some ways to use freestyle as a tool for storytelling and how uplifting fellow artists and creating safe spaces of support help breed creativity. FLS Academy Michael Arthur on Twitter

In part two with Andrew Bancroft, Mike joins us as we take a deeper look at where he started. Jelly tells us about his creative beginnings at Wesleyan, we hear what it was like to become a part of the official FLS family as Hamilton was being workshopped and original Broadway cast members are sleeping on the couch.   Funkmaster Flex - Nuttin' But Flavor (Instrumental) Eminem - Lucky You (Feat. Joyner Lucas) Ludacris - Southern Fried Intro/Blow It Out Sagat - Funk Dat

Andrew Bancroft aka Jelly Donut of Freestyle Love Supreme is hanging out with me for three super fun episodes! In this episode we rewind FLS's run on Broadway, talk what it feels like to create in the moment, and go all the way back to Jelly's first cassette tape. We hear the incredible story of how his parents met and fell in love, and it's a little bit me, a little bit Andrew on being weird kids who love The Monkees.   Andrew on YouTube TO MY FATHER I LOVE MY MOM YOU THE BEST MAINE Freestyle Love Supreme @jellyd on twitter @mcjellyd on instagram The Monkees Valleri Plesant Valley Sunday Your Auntie Grizelda Episode clip pulled from "Monkee Mayor"

This week as we wrap up with Nik Walker and Sarah Joyce we dive into what brings joy and fulfillment into each of their lives, both in the day to day and creatively. Sarah tells us some ways we can write our legacy by leaving less behind, Nik shares a word on picking up the pen, and we all check in on how important it is to take a break. Come with us as we venture through the Disney Parks, put on your sorting hats, it's the final episode of date night!

We're back with Nik Walker and Sarah Joyce for part two of our three part double date! This week Nik and Sarah answer questions from the Patreon Peeps, tell us where to find the best pizza in the country and how touring gave him a chance to better know his literary hero. Nik tells us about learning to say goodbye to Burr and we listen as Nik and Sarah tell us the personal stories and deep roots of racism in America.   Avengers during Nik's final bow Misbehavin’ from The Righteous Gemstones

Nikky Burr, Sir is back for the first double date of the pod! This week Mike and I sit down with Nik Walker and his wife, Sarah Joyce to talk what it's like to say I do while taking your first spin on the turntables, the ins and outs of tour life, why Nik loves the stage door, and of course the battle continues with #NoMoreJobsForJames HIGHLIGHTS!   Tweet to Kelly AuCoin Kelly’s response Sarah’s #IgnoreNikWalker vid De'Adre Aziza Javi’s video taunting James Anthony Ramos taunting James Kevin Conroy (Batman) Schuyler sisters against James  

This week Hannah and I finish up our two part conversation by going IN on who lives, who dies, and who tells your story. We delve into Eliza’s blues as Hannah brings us on her journey Uptown. We talk where she is, where she started, and the flames that fed her Eliza to have such burning passion.   Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Schuyler, 20 July 1780: “You would love even my weaknesses…”   Hannah on Instagram Hannah on Twitter