Down Once More Pod
From Broadway showstoppers to binge-worthy TV and the best movie musicals, Down Once More Pod is your laid-back space for all things entertainment. Whether you’re a seasoned theater buff or just love a good sing-along, join us each week as we chat 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 every Wednesday – hit subscribe and join the fun!
Episodes
189 episodes
The Week of Concerts & What's New to Watch? - November 2025
Matt talks about his three concert week and previews what's releasing on streaming and in theaters this month!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening Act: The Week of Concerts17:04 -...
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Bad Theater Kids: A Look Behind the Scenes of the Theater ft. Amy
Matt is joined this week by listener and local theater veteran, Amy, to talk all about the work that goes on behind the scenes of a musical production, her favorite shows she's been a part of, and critiquing the podcast! Don't forge...
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Road Rage and Stage Fright - Stage Fright (2014) Review
Road rage story time, Broadway/musical news, and reviewing the 2014 horror/comedy/musical movie, Stage Fright, all on this week's pod!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening Act01:14...
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Simply the Best? Tina: The Tina Turner Musical 25/26 New National Tour Review (Plus! Everyone's Talking Tour Review)
Matt reviews the second show in his Broadway season, the new national tour of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical! This episode also features a bonus review/recap of All Time Low's Everyone's Talking tour!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share...
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Favorite Cover-to-Cover Musical Albums Draft
Matt is joined by new guest Sage on this week's episode for a draft of our favorite cover-to-cover musical albums!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening Act: Introducing Sage09:02 -...
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What's New to Watch? October 2025 Streaming & Theater Preview
Matt previews what's coming to streaming and theaters in October!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening Act - Wicked: For Good Final Trailer06:35 - Netflix12:45 - Apple TV+1...
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Let Me Entertain You! - Better Man Review
Brad joins Matt on this week's pod to discuss the Robbie Williams jukebox musical biopic, Better Man!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening Act: Bro Tanks01:25 - Better Man: Initial...
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Exploring "I Want" Songs in Musicals
This week's topics include exploring the "I Want" song trope in musicals, the podcast being on life support, the Emmys, and more!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Exploring "I Want" Songs<...
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All the Things: Vacation, Musicals, TV, and More!
Matt gives a recap of his vacation and talks the ultimate fair food, some musical news, and tv talk on this week's pod!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening Act: Preview & Plugs
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What to Watch: What's New to Streaming & Theaters - September 2025
Matt previews what's coming to streaming and theaters in September!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening Act01:16 - Netflix05:40 - Apple TV+08:35 - Amazon Prime Video12...
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Reviewing Frozen the Musical: Disney+ Proshot & Live Performance
This week's episode is all about Frozen the Musical, as Matt discusses some of the differences and new songs in the stage adaptation, and gives his brief review on the West End Proshot on Disney+ and the live performance to kick off the Lied Ce...
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Rambling Man
On this week's mini-episode Matt's talking some of the best new musical songs in different adaptations, malicious parking stories, and more! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening ...
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Best Fake Songs
This week Matt's talking about his favorite fake songs from movies and tv!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening Act: What's a "Fake" Song?01:32 - Matt's Favorite Fake Songs19:1...
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I Had to Re-Record This Episode...
This week Matt's bringing back a true grab bag style mini-episode talking Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl, Dexter, music, and more!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening Ac...
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What to Watch: What's New to Streaming & Theaters - August 2025 + Superman & Fantastic Four: First Steps Mini-Review
Matt previews what's new on streaming and in theaters in August and gives his spoiler-free mini-reviews of Superman & The Fantastic Four: First Steps!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - ...
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The Soul of a Musical - Sinners Review
Brad joins Matt for our July movie review of Ryan Coogler's Sinners, starring Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton, Hailee Steinfeld, and Wunmi Mosaku!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening A...
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Guide to Musicals Available on Streaming & EPIC: The Musical Sagas Tier Ranking
Matt gives his picks for some of the best musical movies and shows available on streaming platforms and does a tier ranking on the different sagas of EPIC: The Musical!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Code...
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Down on the Island: Love Island USA Season 7 Finale Recap/Reaction
Matt recaps the finale of Love Island USA Season 7 and gives his thoughts on how the season played out.Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Finale Recap26:35 - Full Season Thoughts
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Down on the Island: Love is Dead - Love Island USA Season 7 Week 6 Mega Recap
All of Matt's YouTube recaps from Week 6 of Love Island USA Season 7 grouped together in one mega episode for you! Episodes 30-34 recapped and Matt's vote for the winner revealed at the end of the episode!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like,...
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The Last Five Years: Revisited
Brad watched The Last Five Years for the first time so he's joining Matt on this week's episode to give his thoughts on the Jeremy Jordan and Anna Kendrick starring adaptation of Jason Robert Brown's musical!Don't forget to Subscribe, Li...
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Down on the Island: Most to Least & Crashing Out - Love Island USA Season 7 Ep. 27 & Ep. 28 Recap/Reaction
Matt's giving his recap/reaction on Love Island USA Season 7 Episodes 27 & 28 from vacation, so make sure to tune in and get your fix! *Released on YouTube July 4*Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!<...
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What to Watch: What’s New to Streaming & Theaters - July 2025
Matt previews what's new on streaming and in theaters this month!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening Act01:16- Netflix14:00 - Apple TV+15:58 - Amazon Prime Video22:09...
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Down on the Island: Messy, Messy, Messy - Love Island USA Season 7 Ep. 26 Recap/Reaction
Matt's here giving his recap/reaction on Love Island USA Season 7 Ep. 26, so make sure to tune in to see what moment got an "Oh Sh!t!" reaction!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening Ac...
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Down on the Island: The Chat Episode - Love Island USA Season 7 Ep. 25 Recap/Reaction
Matt's here giving his recap/reaction on Love Island USA Season 7, Episode 25!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening Act: Initial Thoughts01:52 - Monday (Ep. 25) Recap30:03 - Cu...
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Down on the Island: Gotta Love the Heartrate Challenge! - Love Island USA Season 7 Ep. 24 Recap/Reaction
Trying something new this week and recapping week 5 of Love Island USA Season 7 an episode at a time! Matt's here recapping and giving his reaction on Episode 24, featuring the fan favorite heart rate challenge!Don't forget to Subscribe,...
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