Special Episodes

• 4 November 2019Episodes, Other, Season 4, Special Episodes

  67 The Backstage Roadshow 2

  En route to another theatre interview (to be aired next week), Glen and Jim are at it again for another Backstage Roadshow. This time, they discuss representations of various transportation types on stage. Visit our website at backstage.link, where you can buy Backstage Show merch to help support the show. You… [ More ]

• 28 October 2019Episodes, Holiday Specials, Season 4, Special Episodes

  66 Mystery Shows (Halloween Special)

  Once upon a midnight dreary, two hosts pondered, weak and wearyOver many a staged mystery, from recently and long ago—While they babbled, nearly ranting, so exhausted, nearly panting,From their banter, their banter on The Backstage Show.“Hi, I’m Glen,” one muttered. “And I’m Jim” the other, Lo!—“And welcome to The Backstage… [ More ]

• 3 June 2019Episodes, Interviews, Season 3, Special Episodes

  54 Community Theatre vs. Independent Film (Part 2)

  Glen and Jim sit down with independent filmmaker Steve Niles (S&N Films), who’s also involved with community theatre, to discuss the similarities and differences he’s found between the two.

• 27 May 2019Episodes, Interviews, Season 3, Special Episodes

  53 Community Theatre vs. Independent Film (Part 1)

  Glen and Jim sit down with independent filmmaker Steve Niles (S&N Films), who’s also involved with community theatre, to discuss the similarities and differences he’s found between the two.

• 29 April 2019Episodes, Interviews, Season 3, Special Episodes

  49 Dramateurs at the Barn Interview (Part 2)

  Glen and Jim invite you along as they explore a theatre where they’ve both spent some time working, “The Barn” (as it’s colloquially known) in Jeffersonville, Pennsylvania. Joining them on their journey is Steve DiNenno, frequent collaborator, friend, and Barn board member.

• 22 April 2019Episodes, Interviews, Season 3, Special Episodes

  48 Dramateurs at the Barn Interview (Part 1)

  Glen and Jim invite you along as they explore a theatre where they’ve both spent some time working, “The Barn” (as it’s colloquially known) in Jeffersonville, Pennsylvania. Joining them on their journey is Steve DiNenno, frequent collaborator, friend, and Barn board member.

• 1 April 2019Episodes, Holiday Specials, Season 3, Special Episodes

  45 Playing the Fool (April Fool’s Day Special)

  Because there’s not enough fooling around on this podcast already, Jim and Glen let out all the stops for an episode dedicated to the theatrical fool, exploring its past, discussing its present, and presenting its future in a three-act, four-hour radio play. If you like our podcast, please share us… [ More ]

• 31 December 2018Episodes, Holiday Specials, Season 2, Special Episodes

  37 Looking Back on 2018 (New Year’s Eve Special)

  As the year comes to a close, Jim and Glen reflect on the start of their podcast, changes they’ve made, and thoughts on what lies ahead. There’s also a discussion of their 2018 theatre experiences… and the usual tangents.

• 24 December 2018Episodes, Holiday Specials, Season 2, Special Episodes

  36 Chestnut Roasting (Christmas Eve Special)

  Glen and Jim pull out all the stops on this Christmas Eve extravaganza, featuring everything from carols to roasting a chestnut. Bear witness to what may become our holiday tradition!

• 10 December 2018Episodes, Interviews, Season 2, Special Episodes

  34 Roundtable 2 with Steve and Renée Schulz

  In a more loose, “(almost) anything goes” format, Jim and Glen welcome their longtime theatre friends Steve and Renée for a conversation about their experiences with community theatre throughout the years.