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The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast

In this podcast about all things Hamilton, host Gillian Pensavalle speaks with guests, and sometimes co-host/all time husband Michael Paul Smith, about the innerworkings of the show, how it came together, what it takes to put on all around the world, finding Hamilton references in everyday life, and much more. The Hamilcast has played host to every member of the original creative team, aka "The Cabinet", including repeat visits from Hamilton creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda. The Hamilcast features interviews with cast members from every Hamilton tour, Broadway, and UK company--crew members, musicians, creatives, and the hard working people behind-the-scenes that keep the production alive. Plus: historians, super fans, celebrity Hamilton enthusiasts, and group cast recordings! When I started this podcast in January of 2016, I could not have imagined the incredible community that has grown around the show and the amazing experiences that have come my way. Thank you to everyone who has listened, appeared on the show, contributed, or reached out in any way. This podcast is for you and I absolutely love making it. If you have any great Ham stories or funny references that you've come across, let me know! Email TheHamilcast [at] gmail [dot] com, or contact me on social media @TheHamilcast. I also have a Patreon that has given rise to the loveliest corner of the internet, ever. You can learn more about how to be a part of that lovely corner, and how to submit questions to guests, and to be part of my monthly AMA's at https://www.patreon.com/TheHamilcast
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Now displaying: October, 2019
Oct 28, 2019

In the second episode of my hang with Mike Anthony (Bar manager at the Richard Rodgers) and Mike (you know Mike) we talk about M.Ant seeing Hamilton for the first time, how the Richard Rodgers is most definitely haunted, plus we get pretty emotional when talking about grief and mediumship. It gets real, but we have fun too I promise. Here we go!

Got Milk? Commercial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLSsswr6z9Y

#100: Grind to the rhythm as we wine and dine:
https://www.thehamilcast.com/episode-100-grind-to-the-rhythm-as-we-wine-and-dine/

Mike Anthony’s Facebook post about his friend Rasik: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10158523362854692&set=a.273755529691&type=3&theater

Mike Anthony on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/mikeanthony91

Aladdin’s Hamilton Parody
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1rmKYaflq4

 

Oct 21, 2019

Mike Anthony (Bar Manager at the Richard Rodgers) truly encapsulates the meaning of "built palaces out of paragraphs" in the first episode of our epic three part series! This week Mike shares how he came to be the bar manager at the Rodgers, why he refers to Lin-Manuel Miranda as "the cup guy", and the difficulties of being face to face with the elected officials of our current administration. We also discuss how lovely and warm the Obamas are and how M.Ant met President Obama while going to get ice for the bar! 

 Mike Anthony on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/mikeanthony91

Brandon Victor Dixon and the cast of Hamilton address VP-Elect Mike Pence:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0gDpscFucI

Acceptance Speech: Lin-Manuel Miranda - Best Book of a Musical (2016):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jehrbUGdlE

Rory O’Malley on The Hamilcast:
https://www.thehamilcast.com/171-rory-omalley-hamiltons-king-george-iii/

President Obama at New York City Fundraiser:
https://www.c-span.org/video/?400120-2/president-obama-york-city-fundraiser

Yes We Can Obama Song by will.i.am:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fZHou18Cdk

The First Lady Delivers Remarks at "Hamilton at the White House" Workshop:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTrF1MyAjYA

 

Oct 14, 2019

Part Two of my hang with Austin Scott (Hamilton Broadway's Alexander Hamilton) is here! Austin is taking a deep dive into Alexander Hamilton himself: was he really a womanizer? How did it all change between Hamilton and Burr? What is going through his mind during the final duel? Not to mention Eliza's final moment! We also talk Austin's appearance on FX's Pose, how crystals and meditation are his self care, and how much he loves the stage door.

Oct 7, 2019

Austin Scott (Hamilton Broadway's Alexander Hamilton) is on the pod this and next week! This week we're talking all about the Cabinet Battles, we show love for Andy Blankenbuehler and Thomas Kail, and learn why people at the Richard Rodgers confuse Austin for Nik Walker. We also have a super real conversation about slavery and the many flaws of The Founding Fathers.

“They Found Hell”
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5113926/

“Prep School”
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2577668/

Does the Dog Die?
https://www.doesthedogdie.com/

Freestyle Love Supreme now on Broadway!
https://freestylelovesupreme.com/

The Reynolds Pamphlet
https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-21-02-0138-0002

Hamilton’s “Best of Wives, Best of Women” letter
https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-26-02-0001-0248

As plantations talk more honestly about slavery, some visitors are pushing back via The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2019/09/08/plantations-are-talking-more-about-slavery-grappling-with-visitors-who-talk-back/

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