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
177 episodes
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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1:11:05
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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Down on the Island: I Hated Casa Amor - Love Island USA Week 4 Recap
Casa Amor is here and Matt's back with a bonus episode recapping Week 4 of Love Island USA!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Intro & Sunday (Ep. 18) Recap11:30 - Monday (Ep. 19) Re...
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The Time's They Are A-Changin' - A Complete Unknown Review
Brad joins Matt on this week's pod to review the Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening Act: Love Island & Bro Tanks03:11 - A Complete Unkno...
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1:01:44
Down on the Island: Hurricane Huda - Love Island USA Week 3 Recap
With Love Island becoming peak television this season, Matt's back with a bonus episode breaking down a chaotic Week 3 and Hurricane Huda's landfall!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Openi...
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1:31:55
Down on the Island: Leather, Lace, and Drama - Love Island USA Week 2 Thoughts
Matt gives his thoughts on the chaotic week 2 of Love Island USA Season 7! Don't worry, there is some musical content thrown in at the end for good measure!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 ...
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48:21
All the Important Things - The Tony Awards, Wicked: For Good, Love Island USA, and More!
This week has a little bit of everything as Matt recaps the highlights of the 78th Annual Tony Awards, and gives his thoughts on the Wicked: For Good trailer, EPIC: The Musical, Week 1 of Love Island USA S7, and More!Don't forget to Subs...
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43:34
What to Watch: What’s New to Streaming & Theaters - June 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 Act: Sneaky Links02:26 - Netflix07:22 - Apple TV+09:10 - Amazon Prime...
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36:54
You Need to See This! Discussing the In Pieces Musical Concert Film
Brad joins Matt for a special bonus episode discussing Joey Contreras' In Pieces Musical concert film that's only available this week! Check out the concert on-demand now at the musical's website!In Pieces Musical Website: https://www.in...
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I Love You As Much As I Can - Next to Normal Review (West End 2024 Pro Shot)
Brad joins Matt for this month's musical review of the 2024 West End pro shot version of the Tony & Pulitzer Prize award winning musical, Next to Normal! The pro shot is available for viewing on the PBS app as part of their Great Performanc...
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That's How We're Going to End It?! - Instant Reaction/Thoughts: The Last of Us Season 2 Finale
Matt gives his instant reaction/thoughts to the Season 2 Finale of The Last of Us, Convergence, and discusses why he feels the show is dumbing down and nerfing Ellie. Contains spoilers for Season 2 Episode 7! Spoilers for potential future porti...
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32:50
One *More* Time - Hamilton: The Angelica Tour (2025) Review
Matt reviews The Angelica Tour of Hamilton and talks some new musical news and what's to come on the podcast!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening Act03:08 - The 2025 Angelica Tour...
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He's Back & I Have Problems - Instant Reaction/Thoughts: The Last of Us Season 2 Ep. 6 - The Price
Matt gives his instant reaction/thoughts to Season 2 Ep. 6, The Price and discusses why he feels the show adaptation is significantly less impactful and powerful than the game. Contains spoilers for Season 2 Episode 6! Spoilers for potential fu...
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