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S10 · E209
Monday · 44 min
SSMT — Our Shenandoah Summers
🎭 Episode 209: SSMT — Our Shenandoah Summers ☀️ Welcome back to The Conner & Smith Show! This week, Matt, Ryan, and Stephen continue our American Summer series with Episode 209: SSMT — Our Shenandoah Summers. For all three of us, summer and Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre are forever intertwined. Across many years, we each found our way to Winchester, Virginia, and the stage at Shenandoah—performing, working, learning, laughing, and becoming part of a summer theatre tradition that helped shape who we were as artists and people. From Fiddler on the Roof, Hello, Dolly!, Damn Yankees, State Fair, The Wizard of Oz, Footloose, Oliver! and many, many more, SSMT gave us summers filled with music, rehearsals, performances, friendships, backstage adventures, and memories that have lasted long after the final curtain came down. In this episode, the three of us look back at our shared history with SSMT: the shows we remember, the people we worked alongside, the experiences that still make us laugh, and what it was like spending those formative summers immersed in musical theatre. There was something extraordinary about being young, spending an entire summer making theatre, and knowing that tomorrow you got to wake up and do it all over again. For us, SSMT wasn’t simply a place where we performed. It was part of growing up. So join Matt, Ryan, and Stephen as we head back to Winchester and revisit the shows, stories, friendships, and unforgettable summers we spent at Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre. 🎭☀️🎶🇺🇸🎙️ Join us as we continue celebrating the people, places, history, entertainment, food, and traditions that make up the American Summer. — Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan Visit SGS Video Vault on eBay: 👉 https://ebay.us/m/tDk6
S10 · E208
August 9 · 45 min
Ice Cream Sunday
🍦 Episode 208: Ice Cream Sunday 🍦 Welcome back to The Conner & Smith Show! This week, Matt, Ryan, and Stephen continue our American Summer series with Episode 208: Ice Cream Sunday. What would an American summer be without ice cream? From the unmistakable sound of the ice cream truck coming down the street to childhood trips to the ice cream shop, favorite flavors, cones and sundaes, and all the different ice cream phases we’ve gone through over the years, we’re scooping up a lifetime of frozen memories. We look back at the ice creams we loved as kids, the flavors and treats we discovered as we got older, and the ones we still can’t resist today. Along the way, we somehow discover that we have a lot more to say about ice cream than we ever imagined. Because ice cream isn’t just dessert—it’s nostalgia. It’s chasing down the ice cream truck with a few dollars in your hand. It’s summer nights, family traditions, vacations, boardwalks, birthday parties, and that first bite before the whole thing starts melting down your arm. So grab a cone, a cup, a sundae—or just a spoon and the entire carton—and join us for a deliciously nostalgic conversation about one of America’s quintessential summer traditions. 🍦☀️🍨🚚🇺🇸🎙️ Join us as we continue celebrating the people, places, history, entertainment, food, and traditions that make up the American Summer. — Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan Visit SGS Video Vault on eBay: 👉 https://ebay.us/m/tDk6
S10 · E207
July 29 · 33 min
American Heroes
Welcome back to The Conner & Smith Show! This week, Matt, Ryan, and Stephen continue our American Summer series with Episode 207: American Heroes. Who are America’s heroes? The answer goes far beyond superheroes in capes. From Captain America and other comic book icons to military heroes, civil rights leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, pioneering NASA legends Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson from Hidden Figures, and countless everyday people whose courage has shaped our nation, we explore the many faces of heroism. Along the way, we share our favorite fictional heroes, reflect on the real people who changed history, and celebrate the qualities that inspire us to be better ourselves. It’s a thoughtful, entertaining conversation about courage, sacrifice, imagination, and the extraordinary impact that both famous and unsung heroes have had on America. So grab your favorite summer beverage and join us for an episode celebrating the people who remind us that heroism can take many forms—and that every generation has its champions. ☀️🇺🇸🦸⭐🎙️ Join us as we continue celebrating the people, places, history, entertainment, and traditions that make up the American Summer. — Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan Visit SGS Video Vault on eBay: 👉 https://ebay.us/m/tDk6
S10 · E206
July 22 · 25 min
The Boston Tea Party
Welcome back to The Conner & Smith Show! This week, Matt and Stephen continue our American Summer series with Episode 206: The Boston Tea Party…or at least our best attempt to remember it after having a drink. Armed with confidence, questionable memories, and absolutely no history books, we set out to recount one of America’s most famous acts of rebellion. Unsurprisingly, we eventually realize we should probably fact-check ourselves, so we hit pause, look up what really happened, and keep the conversation going—with a little more historical accuracy. It’s part history, part comedy, and all the fun of three friends trying to separate fact from folklore in real time. So grab your favorite summer beverage and join us for an episode filled with laughs, surprising discoveries, and a fresh look at one of America’s most legendary moments. ☀️🇺🇸🫖🍻😂 Join us as we continue celebrating the people, places, history, entertainment, and traditions that make up the American Summer. — Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan Visit SGS Video Vault on eBay: 👉 https://ebay.us/m/tDk6
S10 · E205
July 16 · 42 min
Summer Blockbusters
Welcome back to The Conner & Smith Show! This week, Matt, Ryan, and Stephen continue our American Summer series with Episode 205: Summer Blockbusters—a celebration of the movies that turned summer into Hollywood’s biggest season and became the soundtrack of our vacations, school breaks, and childhood memories. In this episode, we dive into the history of the summer blockbuster, exploring how films like Jaws changed the movie industry forever and ushered in an era of event filmmaking that continues today. Along the way, we share the blockbuster films that defined our own summers, discuss unforgettable trips to the movie theater, and reminisce about the excitement of standing in line for opening weekend, giant buckets of popcorn, and the shared experience of seeing a movie with a packed audience. From sharks and spaceships to superheroes, dinosaurs, adventurers, and aliens, we explore the films that have become part of America’s summer tradition and examine why certain movies continue to capture our imaginations decades later. We also reflect on how summer blockbusters have evolved, what makes a true blockbuster, and the special place these films hold in our own lives. Whether you’re revisiting a favorite classic, discovering a new summer tradition, or simply remembering the thrill of escaping into an air-conditioned theater on a hot July afternoon, this episode is filled with nostalgia, laughter, and a celebration of the movies that have made summer unforgettable. 🎬🍿☀️🦈🦖🚀👽🎟️ Join us as we continue celebrating the people, places, traditions, food, entertainment, and memories that make up the American Summer. ⸻ Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan Visit SGS Video Vault on eBay: 👉 https://ebay.us/m/tDk6
S10 · E204
July 7 · 31 min
The 4th & 5th of July
Welcome back to The Conner & Smith Show! This week, Matt and Stephen continue our American Summer series with Episode 204: The Fourth and 5th of July—a celebration of two back-to-back holidays that have always felt like one big weekend in Stephen’s life: America’s birthday on July 4th and his own birthday on July 5th. In this episode, Ryan, Matt, and Stephen explore the unique connection between Independence Day celebrations and birthday traditions, sharing stories about backyard barbecues, fireworks, birthday cakes, family gatherings, parades, sparklers, patriotic music, and the little rituals that have made the first weekend of July so memorable over the years. From neighborhood cookouts and spectacular fireworks displays to blowing out birthday candles just hours after celebrating America’s birthday, we reflect on how these two occasions naturally intertwine. Along the way, we discuss favorite Fourth of July traditions, childhood memories, summer vacations, hometown celebrations, and the nostalgia that comes with one of the most iconic weekends of the year. Whether you’re planning your annual cookout, watching fireworks with friends, celebrating a birthday, or simply soaking up everything that makes early July feel like the heart of summer, this episode is filled with laughter, memories, and appreciation for the traditions that bring us together year after year. ☀️🇺🇸🎆🎇🎂🎉🍔🌭🍉🍦 Join us as we continue celebrating the people, places, traditions, food, entertainment, and memories that make up the American Summer. ⸻ Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan Visit SGS Video Vault on eBay: 👉 https://ebay.us/m/tDk6
S10 · E203
June 23 · 21 min
American Summer: All’s Fair in the Summer
Welcome back to The Conner & Smith Show! This week, Matt and Stephen continue our American Summer series with Episode 203: All’s Fair in the Summer — a celebration of county fairs, state fairs, world’s fairs, midway games, Ferris wheels, funnel cakes, corn dogs, elephant ears, prize booths, and all the sights, sounds, smells, and memories that make fair season one of the most magical parts of summer. In this episode, Matt and Stephen take a nostalgic trip through their favorite fair experiences, sharing stories from county fairs and state fairs, discussing the history and wonder of world’s fairs, and reminiscing about the rides, games, food, attractions, and traditions that have captivated generations of Americans. From the glow of carnival lights against a summer sky to the sound of laughter, music, barkers, and screaming riders on the midway, fairs create a unique world that appears almost overnight and disappears just as quickly a week later. We explore why these temporary celebrations leave such a lasting impression and why they continue to be such an important part of the American summer experience. Whether you’re a Ferris wheel enthusiast, a funnel cake devotee, a blue-ribbon competitor, or someone who simply loves the excitement of the midway, this episode is packed with memories, stories, and appreciation for one of America’s great summer traditions. ☀️🇺🇸🎡🎠🎟️🌭🍿🍋 Join us as we continue celebrating the people, places, traditions, food, entertainment, and memories that make up the American Summer. ⸻ Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan Visit SGS Video Vault on eBay: 👉 https://ebay.us/m/tDk6
S10 · E202
June 7 · 29 min
American Summer Kick Off
Welcome back to The Conner & Smith Show! This week, Matt, Ryan, and Stephen kick off an all-new summer-long series: American Summer — a celebration of Americana in honor of America’s 250th anniversary year. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be exploring everything that makes summer in America unique: blockbuster movies, summer foods, state fairs, road trips, songs of the summer, American history, pop culture traditions, and the people, places, and memories that have shaped generations of American summers. In this kickoff episode, Matt, Ryan, and Stephen introduce the series, share some of their favorite summer memories, discuss what “Americana” means in 2026, and preview the topics they’ll be covering throughout the season. Whether you’re nostalgic for drive-ins, county fairs, baseball games, beach vacations, backyard cookouts, summer soundtracks, or simply love exploring American culture, this series is for you. ☀️🇺🇸🎡🍔🎬🎶 Join us as we spend the summer celebrating the people, traditions, entertainment, food, music, history, and memories that make America uniquely American. ⸻ Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan Visit SGS Video Vault on eBay: 👉 https://ebay.us/m/tDk6
S10 · E201
May 23 · 43 min
Giant
Welcome back to The Conner & Smith Show! This week, Ryan Dean Halbrook and Stephen conclude their James Dean trilogy series with George Stevens’ epic 1956 masterpiece Giant — the final film James Dean completed before his tragic death. Widely considered one of the great American epics, Giant explores wealth, power, racism, class, family legacy, and the changing identity of Texas across generations. Ryan and Stephen dive deep into Dean’s fascinating and unconventional performance as Jett Rink, alongside the legendary work of Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and the film’s extraordinary ensemble cast. They also discuss the massive scope of the production, Dean’s transformation across decades of the character’s life, the film’s themes of prejudice and social change, and why Giant remains one of the most ambitious and important Hollywood films of the 1950s. As the final chapter in Dean’s short but legendary career, Giant stands as both a cinematic landmark and a haunting glimpse of what might have been. If you love classic Hollywood, sweeping American dramas, film history, and larger-than-life performances, this episode is for you. 🤠🌵🎬 ⸻ Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan Visit SGS Video Vault on eBay: 👉 https://ebay.us/m/tDk67
S10 · E200
May 17 · 21 min
Rebel Without a Cause
Welcome back to The Conner & Smith Show! This week, Ryan Dean Halbrook and Stephen continue their James Dean trilogy series with Nicholas Ray’s groundbreaking 1955 classic Rebel Without a Cause. Often considered James Dean’s most powerful and iconic performance, Rebel Without a Cause captured teenage alienation, vulnerability, anger, and longing in a way audiences had never seen before — and its influence can still be felt in films today. Ryan and Stephen dive deep into Dean’s unforgettable performance as Jim Stark, the incredible supporting work from Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, and the rest of the cast, the film’s stunning Cinemascope cinematography, and why this movie became one of the defining films of American cinema. They also explore how countless movies that followed borrowed from Rebel Without a Cause, cementing its place as one of the most influential films ever made. If you love classic Hollywood, film history, emotionally raw performances, and movies that changed cinema forever, this episode is for you. 🚗🔥🌃 ⸻ Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan Visit SGS Video Vault on eBay: 👉 https://ebay.us/m/tDk67
S10 · E199
May 10 · 31 min
East of Eden
Welcome back to The Conner & Smith Show! This week, Ryan Dean Halbrook and Stephen begin a brand-new three-part series exploring the complete film career of one of our favorite actors of all time — James Dean. We start where it all began with East of Eden, Elia Kazan’s emotionally explosive 1955 adaptation of the John Steinbeck novel that introduced James Dean to the world and instantly changed movie acting forever. Raw, vulnerable, rebellious, and deeply human, Dean’s performance as Cal Trask still feels startlingly modern — and this episode dives deep into why his work continues to resonate decades later. This is the first chapter in our James Dean trilogy series, where over the next three weeks we’ll also explore Rebel Without a Cause and Giant — the only three films Dean completed before his tragic death at just 24 years old. If you love classic Hollywood, intense performances, film history, and actors who changed cinema forever… this episode is for you. 🌾🚂🔥 ⸻ Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan Visit SGS Video Vault on eBay: 👉 https://ebay.us/m/tDk67
S10 · E198
April 30 · 7 min
Pre-Emily Check-In
Episode 198 — Pre-Emily Check-In (On Our Way to the Arts Club) Welcome back to The Conner & Smith Show! This week, we’re dropping in with a quick, real-time check-in — because tonight is a big one. After recently workshopping The House of Booth, we’re now just hours away from presenting the very first material from our brand-new Emily Dickinson project, tentatively titled Emily. You can hear the excitement (and a little chaos) in our voices. Tonight, we’re heading to the Arts Club of Washington, where Susan Derry performs selections from the piece. Stephen Gregory Smith joins her on stage, Matt Conner reads stage directions and explores the poetry with us, all accompanied by the brilliant pianist Alex Tang. We recorded this just hours before leaving — a quick moment to share where we are, what’s coming, and how much this new work means to us. We’ll be back next week with more regular episodes. For now, we’re sending our love and taking you right to the edge of something new. ⸻ Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan Visit SGS Video Vault on eBay: 👉 https://ebay.us/m/tDk67a
S10 · E197
April 18 · 42 min
Popeye the Movie
Episode 197 — Popeye (A Very Strange Movie We Love Anyway) Welcome back to The Conner & Smith Show! This week, we dive into one of the strangest big-budget films ever made — Popeye — a movie that somehow shouldn’t work… and yet, for us, absolutely does. Equal parts baffling, brilliant, and bizarre, this episode is a full-on exploration of a true cinematic oddity that has quietly become a guilty pleasure favorite. Joined by our producer Ryan Dean Halbrook, we unpack the wild story behind the making of the film — from its famously chaotic, cocaine-fueled production to the fully practical seaside town built on the coast of Malta (which, incredibly, still exists today). We talk about: • 🎬 Why Popeye feels so unlike any other movie ever made • 🌊 The surreal, hand-built world of Sweethaven and its lasting legacy in Malta • 🎭 Why this might be one of Robin Williams’ most fascinating performances • 💄 Shelley Duvall as Olive Oyl — and why this may be her perfect role • 🎶 The comic-strip-inspired score that somehow feels both spot-on and completely unhinged • 🤔 How the film walks the line between cult classic, misfire, and misunderstood masterpiece This is a fun, weird, and surprisingly affectionate deep dive into a movie that we can’t quite explain — but definitely love. If you enjoy behind-the-scenes chaos, bold creative swings, and celebrating films that don’t fit neatly into any box… this episode is for you. 🍃🥬⚓ ⸻ Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan Visit SGS Video Vault on eBay: 👉 https://ebay.us/m/tDk67a
S10 · E196
April 10 · 30 min
Science Talk
Episode 196 — Science Talk Welcome back to The Conner & Smith Show! This week, we boldly go where we are wildly unqualified to go… science. In Science Talk, two people with absolutely no scientific credentials attempt to unpack some of the biggest (and weirdest) things in the universe right now — including the return of Artemis II, dinosaurs on Netflix, and yes… Melania Trump’s truly baffling press conference that somehow brought the Epstein files roaring back into public consciousness. We talk about: • 🚀 The Artemis II mission — including the very real question of… space farts (yes, seriously, and yes, apparently it matters) • 🦖 The Netflix dinosaur special that genuinely made Matt emotional (we did not see that coming) • 🧠 What it feels like to try to understand science when your brain is more musical theatre than NASA • 🤯 And the absolute chaos of pop culture, politics, and science all colliding in one very strange week This episode is unfiltered, unscientific, and completely unhinged in the best way. If you’ve ever tried to sound smart about science while secretly having no idea what you’re talking about — this episode is for you. 🚀🦖💫 ⸻ Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan Visit SGS Video Vault on eBay: 👉 https://ebay.us/m/tDk67a
S10 · E195
March 29 · 21 min
Easter Week
Episode 195 — Easter Week Welcome back to The Conner & Smith Show! This week, we celebrate Easter Week — looking at the holiday through both a personal and historical lens. From childhood memories to deeper traditions, we explore what Easter has meant to us over time and how it continues to evolve today. In this episode, we talk about: • 🐣 Our favorite Easter memories — past and present • ✝️ The historical and religious significance of Easter • 🌸 The cultural traditions we associate with the holiday (and how they’ve changed) • 🐰 The blend of sacred and secular — from resurrection to rabbits • 🎭 And how storytelling, ritual, and community shape the way we experience Easter today This episode is reflective, a little nostalgic, and full of the kinds of tangents and insights you’ve come to expect from us. If you love diving into the meaning behind holidays, sharing stories, and finding connections between history and modern life — this episode is for you. 🐣🌷✨ ⸻ Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan Visit SGS Video Vault on eBay: 👉 https://ebay.us/m/tDk67a
S10 · E194
March 18 · 15 min
Exploring Emily
Episode 194 — Exploring Emily Welcome back to The Conner & Smith Show! This week, we step inside the world of Emily Dickinson as we begin shaping our newest theatrical project — and prepare for our upcoming presentation at the Arts Club of Washington. Exploring Emily is our first public glimpse into a piece that has been quietly evolving behind the scenes, and in this episode, we pull back the curtain on how it’s all coming together. We talk about: • 🎭 How we’re structuring the show using only Dickinson’s poetry and letters • 🧠 The creative challenges of turning her inner life into theatrical storytelling • ✍️ What we’ve discovered about Emily as both a writer and a character • 🎶 How music, movement, and text are beginning to intersect in the piece • 🤝 And some exciting (and very fun) crowdsourcing ideas we’re exploring to help shape the project moving forward This is a foundational episode — part behind-the-scenes, part creative brainstorm, and part invitation to join us in the process. If you love new musical development, poetic storytelling, and getting in on the ground floor of something in the making — this episode is for you. 🎭📜✨ ⸻ Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan Visit SGS Video Vault on eBay: 👉 https://ebay.us/m/tDk67a
S10 · E193
March 10 · 22 min
Revisiting Sondheim: Merrily We Roll Along (2025)
Episode 193 — Revisiting Sondheim: Merrily We Roll Along Welcome back to The Conner & Smith Show! This week we return to our ongoing Stephen Sondheim deep dive series with a long-overdue update — inspired by the extraordinary filmed stage version of Merrily We Roll Along. For years, Merrily has been known as the fascinating “problem child” of the Sondheim canon — a brilliant score paired with a notoriously difficult structure. But the recent filmed Broadway production, directed by Maria Friedman, offers a revelatory take on the show that made both of us fall in love with it all over again. In this episode we talk about: Why Merrily We Roll Along has had such a complicated history How smart direction can solve the storytelling challenges of the show’s reverse timeline Why this particular production finally makes the emotional arc land The power of Sondheim’s score when the story is clearly staged and grounded And why this filmed version might be the definitive way many people experience the show We also revisit our earlier thoughts about the piece from our original Sondheim series and discuss how seeing this production shifted our perspective. If you love Stephen Sondheim, musical theatre history, and the rare revival that truly cracks the code of a difficult show — this episode is for you. 🎭🎙️✨ ⸻ Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan Visit SGS Video Vault on eBay: 👉 https://ebay.us/m/tDk67a
S10 · E192
March 2 · 21 min
March Madness
Episode 192 — March Madness (Spring Fever with Matt & Stephen) Welcome back to The Conner & Smith Show! This week we’re embracing a different kind of March Madness — the joyful, slightly unhinged excitement that comes with the beginning of spring. We’re talking about all the things we look forward to this time of year: longer days, open windows, fresh air, the re-emergence of the color green, and that unmistakable feeling that something new is about to begin. From made-up holidays and seasonal rituals to creative resets and spring-inspired projects, this episode is a celebration of renewal — and the small, delightful things that make this season feel electric. We talk about why spring feels like possibility, how seasonal shifts impact our creativity, and the little traditions (real or invented) that mark the turning of the year for us. Whether you’re ready for sunshine, blooming flowers, or just a fresh start — consider this your invitation to lean into the madness of March. If you enjoy seasonal nostalgia, creative tangents, and celebrating life’s subtle transitions — this one’s for you. 🌷🎙️✨ ⸻ Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan Visit SGS Video Vault on eBay: 👉 https://ebay.us/m/tDk67a
S10 · E191
February 21 · 30 min
New Loves
Episode 191 — New Loves (Pop Culture Discoveries with Matt & Stephen) Welcome back to The Conner & Smith Show! This week we’re falling in love all over again — but not with people. Instead, we’re sharing our new loves: the pop culture discoveries, creative obsessions, and unexpected finds that have recently captured our attention. From films and documentaries to music, podcasts, books, and delightful rabbit holes, this episode is a curated peek inside what’s inspiring us right now — the things we can’t stop thinking about and immediately want to recommend to you. We talk about why discovering something new can feel electric, how inspiration fuels our own creative work, and the joy of sharing those “you have to see this” moments with each other (and now with you). Whether you’re looking for your next watch, listen, or artistic spark — consider this your invitation to fall in love with something new. If you enjoy recommendation episodes, creative tangents, and the excitement of discovery — this one’s for you. 🎙️✨ Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan Visit SGS Video Vault on eBay: 👉 https://ebay.us/m/tDk67a
S10 · E190
February 14 · 23 min
Valentine’s Day
Episode 190 — Valentine’s Day with Matt & Stephen Welcome back to The Conner & Smith Show! This week we’re celebrating all things Valentine’s Day. From the strange and surprising history behind the holiday to the ways love shows up in our own lives, we explore romance, friendship, partnership, and the traditions that make February 14th feel a little magical (and occasionally a little ridiculous). We talk origin stories, favorite memories, theatrical love stories, and what a day devoted to love means to two people who build a life making art together. Whether you’re a grand romantic, a history nerd, happily coupled, or proudly anti-prix-fixe — this episode has something for you. If you love heart-shaped holidays, personal storytelling, and hearing us laugh our way through memory lane — this one’s for you. 🎙️💘 Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan Visit SGS Video Vault on eBay: 👉 https://ebay.us/m/tDk67a

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