October 10, 2016

EP. 9 — Yvette Nicole Brown: Heart, Comedy, History

Yvette Nicole Brown (The Odd Couple, Community) has been friends with Leslie Odom Jr. for over a decade. If that’s not enough to make you jealous, how about the fact that she was in the audience for Hamilton’s opening night on Broadway? She tells Travon why the show made her want to learn more about rap and why she admires Angelica’s strength of character. Plus, you really don’t want to miss Yvette singing along to “Alexander Hamilton.” Take note, Hamilheads: our next episode will drop on Tuesday, October 18th.

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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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