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  • 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

  • S10 · E189
    February 12 · 17 min

    Things We Love: Stephen Schwartz

    Episode 189 — Things We Love: Stephen Schwartz Welcome back to The Conner & Smith Show! This week we’re diving into one of the writers who shaped us — Stephen Schwartz. From the shows that formed us as young theatre artists to the songs that continue to guide our work as creators, we unpack the craft, the heart, and the theatrical DNA that keeps pulling us back to his music. We talk about inspiration, influence, and the way a single songwriter can quietly map the course of a career. And the timing couldn’t be better: Snapshots, the musical scrapbook built from Schwartz’s catalog, opens tonight at Creative Cauldron, directed by Matt. We share what makes this piece so personal, how these beloved songs become a brand-new story, and why this production feels like a full-circle moment. If you love musical theatre, artistic origin stories, or hearing two lifelong fans trace the breadcrumbs of their creative lives — 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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