November 7, 2016

EP. 13 — Hasan Minhaj: Hamilton’s Tupac Factor

Comedian and actor Hasan Minhaj (The Daily Show, Homecoming King) is here to remind you that America itself is an immigrant story. He and Travon discuss why dissonance is patriotic and ponder how to make Hamilton tickets more accessible to black and brown families. Plus, they dissect why the Hamilton-Burr feud shares similarities with the beef between Jay Z and Nas.

This week’s question is for our international listeners: given that Hamilton is a musical about U.S. history, what turned you into a Hamilhead? Give us a call at 937-9MYSHOT.

This episode is brought to you by Berklee and Tribeca Shortlist.

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Writer and actress Mara Wilson (Matilda, Where Am I Now?) joins Travon and Mike onstage at the New York City Podcast Festival to talk about meeting Lin-Manuel Miranda backstage at Hamilton and how acting in films as a child shaped her writing as an adult. Plus, they belt out “What Comes Next” with the live audience and riff on ideas for a new musical starring Cookie from Empire. Travon and Mike also announce their plans to take a break. While they’re away, please call in to share your current favorite Hamilton song at 937-9MYSHOT.  

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