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It's the Greatest Show, Man!

Emily Schiavone and Brandtly Wheeler

The podcast dedicated to your favorite musicals and why they're great (and why they suck).

Hosted by Emily Schiavone and Brandtly Wheeler.

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S4 · E1
Tuesday · 1 hr 54 min
The Phantom of the Opera
It's Season 4, and we're back with a doozy! In a much anticipated episode, Emily and Brandtly are covering the longest running Broadway show of all time, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera! But what do they REALLY think about this undeniable musical smash? Does it soar higher than an E6 or does it need to go back to the sewers where it belongs? Slap on your half-mask, lock your girlfriend in your underground lair, grab your popcorn, and listen now! This episode was recorded on July 12, 2026. Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpod Please leave us a rating and review if you're enjoying the show! Patrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire: patrickduffymusic.com Instagram YouTube
September 7 · 23 min
Season 4 Teaser
We're back! (And it's been a long summer.) Season 4 begins on September 14th, 2026. Until then, enjoy the Season 3 outtakes. See you soon!
S3 · E10
January 13 · 2 hr 24 min
Here We Are
It's the Season 3 Finale! This week, Emily and Brandtly explore the last work of the late great Stephen Sondheim, Here We Are. Do we sense some Hesitation? Or does this show really Shine? CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses death, loss, and suicidal ideation. This episode was recorded on December 28, 2025. Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpod Please leave us a rating and review if you're enjoying the show! Patrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire: patrickduffymusic.com Instagram YouTube
Dec 30, 2025 · 28 min
BONUS: We Saw the Proshoot of Merrily We Roll Along
It's time for another bonus episode! This month, Emily and Brandtly had the opportunity to see the proshoot of the 2023 revival of Merrily We Roll Along and boy did they have thoughts! This episode was recorded on December 13, 2025. Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpod Please leave us a rating and review if you're enjoying the show! Patrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire: patrickduffymusic.com Instagram YouTube
S3 · E9
Dec 24, 2025 · 1 hr 19 min
White Christmas
Merry Christmas from the Greatest Show Pod! This week, Emily and Brandtly discuss the Irving Berlin holiday classic, White Christmas. Will this show have us Counting Our Blessings or Wishing We Were Back in the Army? Listen now! (PS: We got carried away singing parody songs at the end and forgot to rate the show #noregrets. It's an 8/10 for both of us.) This episode was recorded on December 21, 2025. Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpod Please leave us a rating and review if you're enjoying the show! Patrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire: patrickduffymusic.com Instagram YouTube
Dec 20, 2025 · 19 min
BONUS: We Saw Wicked: For Good
BONUS EPISODE ALERT! Emily and Brandtly discuss the recent release of Wicked: For Good and how it holds up to the stage show and our expectations. Join us and share your thoughts! (And stay tuned for another bonus episode soon!) This episode was recorded on December 13, 2025. Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpod Please leave us a rating and review if you're enjoying the show! Patrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire: patrickduffymusic.com Instagram YouTube
S3 · E8
Dec 16, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
La La Land
It's just Another Day of Sun! Or is it? Your hosts Emily and Brandtly discuss the award-winning musical film, La La Land, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, Did they have A Lovely Night, or did it make them want to Start a Fire? Listen now! This episode was recorded on December 13, 2025. Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpod Please leave us a rating and review if you're enjoying the show! Patrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire: patrickduffymusic.com Instagram YouTube
S3 · E7
Nov 24, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min
Starship
Do you wanna be a Starship Ranger? If you answered yes, then do we have the show for you! This week, Brandtly and Emily tackle the high-flying space adventure, Starship by Team StarKid. Does this sci-fi epic keep the Status Quo or do we need to Kick It Up a Notch? Listen now! This episode was recorded on November 22, 2025. Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpod Please leave us a rating and review if you're enjoying the show! Patrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire: patrickduffymusic.com Instagram YouTube
S3 · E6
Nov 12, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
Wicked
Nobody in all of Oz (no wizard that there is or was) is ever gonna bring us down this week! Brandtly and Emily discuss the hit Broadway musical Wicked ahead of the new movie release. Will this episode be Popular? Or will it be Something Bad (aka the most skippable track on the album)? Listen now! This episode was recorded on November 7, 2025. Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpod Please leave us a rating and review if you're enjoying the show! Patrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire: patrickduffymusic.com Instagram YouTube
S3 · E5
Oct 27, 2025 · 1 hr 36 min
Heathers
Shut up, Heather! The newest episode of the Greatest Show Pod is out now! This time, Brandtly and Emily cover the Off-Broadway cult classic, Heathers: The Musical. Is it Big Fun, or will it make you want to Freeze Your Brain? (Also, Happy Musical Reveal Week to all who celebrate! We hope you find the hints for the 2026 Spring show!) This episode was recorded on October 4, 2025. Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpod Please leave us a rating and review if you're enjoying the show! Patrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire: patrickduffymusic.com Instagram YouTube
S3 · E4
Oct 13, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min
Tarzan
Hold on to your loin cloths, because this week we are swinging on vines and yelling about Tarzan! Emily and Brandtly discuss the fascinating choices that were made when this musical was produced for Broadway. Will this show be in our hearts? Or is it just to Different for us to love? #justicefortantor This episode was recorded on August 9, 2025. Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpod Please leave us a rating and review if you're enjoying the show! Patrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire: patrickduffymusic.com Instagram YouTube
S3 · E3
Sep 29, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
The Civil War
The greatest tragedy in American history... or just the greatest tragedy to befall Broadway? Join us this week as Brandtly and Emily discuss this Frank Wildhorn flop. Should I Tell My Father about this show, or will it Never Pass This Way Again? Listen now! This episode was recorded on July 30, 2025. Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpod Please leave us a rating and review if you're enjoying the show! Patrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire: patrickduffymusic.com Instagram YouTube
S3 · E2
Sep 15, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
Sunset Boulevard
Are you ready for our close up? Look at Sunset Boulevard, Andrew Lloyd Webber's best(?) musical. Will Brandtly and Emily fall in love With One Look? Or will they wish they said goodbye a long time ago? This episode was recorded on July 27, 2025. Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpod Please leave us a rating and review if you're enjoying the show! Patrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire: patrickduffymusic.com Instagram YouTube
S3 · E1
Sep 1, 2025 · 2 hr 14 min
Les Miserables
Happy Season 3! We're back with the granddaddy of all mega-musicals, Les Miserables! Join us as we critique this show and answer the age old question: are nineteenth century French men deserving of love? (Friendly reminder that Cameron Mackintosh probably scammed some old ladies for this.) Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpod Please leave us a rating and review if you're enjoying the show! Patrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire: patrickduffymusic.com Instagram YouTube
Aug 25, 2025 · 6 min
Season 3 Trailer
The Greatest Show Pod is coming back soon! Check out these bonus clippy clips from the first two seasons to tide you over until next week. Season 3 premieres on Monday, September 1st! Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpod Patrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire: patrickduffymusic.com Instagram YouTube
S2 · E10
Jul 1, 2025 · 1 hr 38 min
Mean Girls
SO FETCH! Please come sit with us for the end of Season 2 as we discuss the Mean Girls stage musical! Content warning: Emily didn't bleep the language as it pertains to lyrics of songs. (If you don't like that, maybe skip this one.) Everything else is censored as usual. This episode was recorded on November 26, 2024. (Yeah, yeah, it was supposed to come out in January. We've been busy. Sorry.) Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpod Patrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire: patrickduffymusic.com Instagram YouTube We'll be back for Season 3 later this year! See you then!
S2 · E9
Apr 18, 2025 · 1 hr 46 min
Once Upon a One More Time
Oh baby, baby, have we got a show for you. This week, Emily and Brandtly are back to spill some tea about Britney...s music and its use in this "Crazy" musical, Once Upon a One More Time. Is it "Toxic" or were they screaming "Gimme More?" Either way, you can be sure that it is one hell of a "Circus!” Content warning: Emily didn't bleep the language as it pertains to titles of songs. (Mostly Work B*tch. If you don't like that, maybe skip this one.) Everything else is censored as usual. This episode was recorded on August 2, 2024. Rest in peace to our favorite, Gavin Creel. We would've loved to see you as Prince Charming. Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpod Patrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire: patrickduffymusic.com Instagram YouTube
S2 · E8
Dec 30, 2024 · 3 hr 3 min
Journey to Bethlehem
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all (ahem, both) of us at It's the Greatest Show, Man! Our Christmas special is a little late, but we hope you still have some holiday spirit and will join us for our discussion of Journey to Bethlehem. Grab some hot cocoa, pull up Netflix, and enjoy some time away from your family! This episode was recorded on November 25th, 2024. Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpod Patrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire: patrickduffymusic.com Instagram YouTube
S2 · E7
Dec 6, 2024 · 3 hr 1 min
The Sound of Music
Quit twirling around the Alpine countryside and pay attention! This week, it's the timeless classic, The Sound of Music. Listen in as we discuss the merits of Rodgers and Hammerstein, the challenges of producing dark parts of history on stage, and how this is definitely not a holiday show (no matter what ABC Family told you). This episode was recorded on July 30, 2024. If you like our show, please give a us a rating and review and tell your friends about us! (Shout out to all our friends in State College who have been listening!) Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpod Instagram YouTube Patrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire: patrickduffymusic.com Instagram YouTube
S2 · E6
Nov 22, 2024 · 2 hr 3 min
Starlight Express
Brace yourselves for the total train wreck that is Starlight Express! This week we cover the (inexplicably) beloved 80s mega-musical on roller skates and we think it's our best episode yet! If you like it, please give us a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. This episode was recorded on July 23, 2024. Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpod Instagram YouTube Patrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire: patrickduffymusic.com Instagram YouTube

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