Down Once More Pod
From Broadway showstoppers, to binge-worthy TV and the best movie musicals, Down Once More Pod is your casual space for all things entertainment! Whether you’re a theatre kid at heart, just love a good sing-along, or love binge watching a new series, join Matt each week as he chats 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 drop every Wednesday, so make sure to hit subscribe and join the fun!
Episodes
250 episodes
I Watched the 1982 Proshot of Sweeney Todd!
Matt talks about the origins of one of Stephen Sondheim's most well known musicals, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, and gives his take on the 1982 proshot with George Hearn and Angela Lansbury!Don't forget to Subscribe, L...
Love Island USA Season 8 Reunion and Final Thoughts ft. Seabs
Matt is joined by Seabs for a special bonus episode discussing the Love Island USA Season 8 reunion, the season as a whole, and what we want to see in season 9. It wouldn't be an episode of Down Once More though without a fair amount of chaotic...
What's New to Watch? September 2026 - Streaming & Theater Releases
Matt gives a recap on what he's been watching lately and a preview of the best things coming to streaming and theaters in September!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening Act: Watch Rep...
We Watched SIX the Musical! A Proshot Musical/Concert Film Review
Sage is back this week to review the filmed proshot of SIX the Musical!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening Act: Our History with SIX05:31 - The History of SIX the Musical13:1...
The Bar Has Been Set! We Watched the Hadestown West End Proshot
Sage joins the pod this week to review the filmed proshot of Anaïs Mitchell's Tony winning musical, Hadestown!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening Act: Hadestown History07:21 - Ou...
We Watched Rock-a-Doodle!
Brad joins the podcast this week for the long promised review of the 1991 Don Bluth animated movie, Rock-a-Doodle! This movie was a staple of our childhood and it was about time to revisit it! You can watch the full movie for free on YouTube Mo...
The Treasons at Tumbleton: House of the Dragon Season 3 Finale (Ep. 8) Instant Reaction
Instant reaction to the House of the Dragon season 3 finale, The Treasons at Tumbleton, which is maybe my favorite season finale of the series so far.Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Follow us on Instagram for...
What's New to Watch? August 2026 - Streaming & Theater Releases and Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review
Matt reviews Spider-Man: Brand New Day (spoiler-free plus spoiler thoughts at the end), a preview of what's coming to streaming and theaters in August, plus Matt's watch report!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!...
The Dragon in Winter: House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 7 Instant Reaction
Instant reaction to House of the Dragon season 3, episode 7, The Dragon in Winter. A lot of moving pieces with a strong conclusion to this season's penultimate episode that sets up what promises to be an action filled finale.Don't forge...
I Watched the Merrily We Roll Along 2024 Proshot! (plus Musical Proshot Rankings)
After watching the Hadestown West End proshot, I've got proshots on the mind! This week I watched the proshot of the Tony winning revival of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along and rank all the proshots that I've seen!Don't forget t...
Storyline Whiplash - House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 6 Instant Reaction
Instant reaction to House of the Dragon season 3, episode 6, Faceless Men. Another episode that almost gives you whiplash, but sets up some key things for the last two episodesDon't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!...
Epics Are Back! I Watched Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey - Review & Bonus Streaming Releases
I give my review on Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's Odyssey and highlight a few bonus items dropping on streaming that were announced after this month's preview!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time C...
Unbowed and Unbent - House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 5 Instant Reaction
Instant reaction to House of the Dragon season 3, episode 5, Unbowed and Unbent. This was one of the most packed episodes of the season jumping back and forth between multiple key players.Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comm...
The Art of Creation: I Watched the 2020 Proshot of [title of show]!
This week I'm talking about the musical about two guys writing a musical about two guys writing a musical, [title of show]! I dive into the history of the show and talk about the 2020 live streamed proshot, available on Broadway HD!Don't...
A New Threat Emerges...House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 - Tumbleton - Instant Reaction
Instant reaction to House of the Dragon season 3, episode 4, Tumbleton, and Ormund Hightower is going to be a PROBLEM!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram....
Love Island USA Season 8 Finale (Ep.35) Instant Reaction
Instant reaction to the season finale of Love Island USA Season 8. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/downoncemorepodLinks to audio vers...
This Season Needs To Be Over - Love Island USA Season 8 Week 6 Reactions (Ep. 29-33)
Weekly bonus episode compiling my instant reactions from each episode of Week 6 of Love Island USA Season 8, featuring some of the most frustrating episodes of the season... Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!
2026 Favorites (So Far) - Movies, TV Shows, and Songs
On this week's episode I give my picks of movies, tv shows, and songs that I just haven't been able to get off my mind in the first half of the year!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Openi...
Rhaenyra Triumphant - House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 3 Instant Reaction
Bonus episode with my instant reaction to House of the Dragon season 3, episode 3, Rhaenyra Triumphant.Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/downoncemor...
Twerking, Movie Night, and a Massive Dumping - Love Island USA Season 8 Week 5 Reactions (Ep. 23-27)
Weekly bonus episode compiling my instant reactions from each episode of Week 5 of Love Island USA Season 8, featuring Megan Thee Stallion's twerking challenge and Movie Night! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!
What's New to Watch? July 2026 Streaming & Theater Release Preview
A preview of what's coming to streaming and theaters in July plus Matt's watch report!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening Act: News & Watch Report09:25 - Netflix14:...
Queen's Landing - House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 2 Instant Reaction
Bonus episode with my instant reaction to House of the Dragon season 3, episode 2, Queen's Landing.Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/downoncemorepod...
Wildest Casa Amor Week Ever? Love Island USA Season 8 Week 4 Reactions (Ep.17-21)
Weekly bonus episode compiling my instant reactions from each episode of Week 4 of Love Island USA Season 8, the Casa Amor week. This week started and ended with two of the most exciting episodes in Love Island history!Don't forget to Su...
We Watched Mamma Mia! (2008 Movie)
Sage is back on the podcast this week to talk the 2008 Abba jukebox musical movie, Mamma Mia! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening Act: Intro & Musical History06:05 - Movi...
The Battle of the Gullet is Here! House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1 Instant Reaction
House of the Dragon is back and I'm here to give my instant reactions to episode 1 of season 3, one of the best episodes in the series yet!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Follow us on Instagram for updates: h...
