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A podcast by Gillian Pensavalle (She/Her) https://thehamilcast.com
Jennifer Simard is back for round two and I do not at all regret to inform you that this is now a First Wives Club fan podcast. 😂
As she takes questions from the Patreon Peeps!
You truly don’t want to miss this amazing episode with the legendary Jennifer Simard!
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PAGING HAMILTON CASTING 📟
From Jennifer Simard’s initial introduction to Hamilton (hi Schuyler Sisters) to this irresistible casting pitch for KG3– it’s safe to say you don’t want to miss this weeks episode with THE JENNIFER SIMARD 🌟
She also takes us behind the scenes of Death Becomes Her—from first reading to opening night—and shares her gratitude for the incredible team bringing the campy magic to life every night. 🌟
Part 1 with Jennifer Simard is live!
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This week, Jennifer shares her Hamilton story, dishes on the chaos and beauty of Tony season, recalls the panic of realizing she had onstage seating for Great Comet, and makes a hilarious case for why she should play King George III.
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The brilliant Jennifer Simard is on the pod! Can you believe?! The three-time Tony nominee, Broadway star of Death Becomes Her, and TikTok sensation was so generous with her time that we’ve got two episodes!
13.10.2025 18:51 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Daniel gives us a generous look into his new book Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist with story after story that will not only blow your mind but make you deeply appreciate the journey of any artist’s history and education— especially hearing how even the greats get push back!
10.10.2025 18:03 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0If you haven’t listened to our 3 part conversation with @danielpollackpelzner yet… you MUST! 🌟
10.10.2025 18:03 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Daniel’s book Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist gives us an intimate and captivating exploration of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s artistic journey, revealing how he found his unique voice through bold collaborations, redefining the world of musical theater— and Daniel offers us an inside look.
03.10.2025 17:41 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Imagine casually chatting with Sondheim during your lunch period?? 🤯🤯
This week, I welcome Daniel Pollack- Pelzner back to the pod for round 2 and boy did it NOT disappoint! Story after story has us all hanging on the edge of our seats.
Among other things Daniel talks about what *he* learned while writing the book, the power of a great cliffhanger (seriously, you’ll get chills!), and the importance of finding your field of other people in bee costumes.
You do NOT want to miss Part 2 ⬇️ thehamilcast.com/486-daniel-p...
Daniel Pollack-Pelzner, cultural omnivore and author of Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist, is back for round ✌️
This week, Daniel tells us all about the time Sondheim visited Lin’s HS dished the dirt about West Side Story with a room full of teenage theatre kids.
Chatting with Danie Pollack Pelzner this week has truly been incredible. His eps are filled to the brim with story after story of his own career + the deep inspiration of his new book, Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist.
Trust me, you will not want to miss any of this!
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But if you think this is a boring stop on a press tour, think again! Daniel has been a Peep of pod since 2018 and after years of writing about Hamilton’s cultural impact and then talking to over 150 people about LMM for this book, he has 3 amazing episodes packed with story after story after story.
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Daniel Pollack-Pelzner is an award winning author, educator, and bonafide fan of culture, Shakespeare, musicals, and artists. His new book, Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist, is part biography, part deep dive, and part oral history.
22.09.2025 14:07 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Not pictured is my dear friend Fergie Philippe who couldn’t make this party, but who is a pod favorite frequent flier and incredible friend!
AND, GUESS WHAT I STILL DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH MY ARMS ALL THESE YEARS LATER 💀
Having the incredible Tyler McKenzie on the pod these past 3 wks inspired a serious case of nostalgia!
From 2017 to VEGAS for my first ever group recording with the Philip Company— as I look back on almost a decade of The Hamilcast, it continues to be an embarrassment of riches and core memories!
This week wraps up an epic 3 part conversation, welcoming back, Tyler McKenzie to the pod! What an absolute joy to catch up and reflect on 8 incredible years with Hamilton— especially as Philip, Tyler’s home, came to a close.
Thank you Tyler for coming back and so generously sharing with all of us!
Wrapping up our 3 part conversation with the incredible Tyler McKenzie this week! 🌟 An amazing reflection on his 8 year journey with Hamilton and beyond! Don’t miss it!
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Let’s raise a glass to this legendary tradition by @mpsmithnyc.bsky.social! Which one do you want details on next?
Recipe:
2 parts Whiskey
2 parts iced coffee
1 part hazelnut schnapps.
1 tsp maple syrup (suggested to use pure maple syrup)
First up: The Dark Knight Rises Up (Episodes 60 & 61) — whiskey, iced coffee, maple syrup, hazelnut schnapps. Inspired by Nik Walker love of Batman and shared between laughter, stories, and plenty of pranks.
12.09.2025 19:45 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0What started as Mike’s quick fix for early tech troubles turned into one of The Hamilcast’s most beloved traditions: original cocktails crafted for each guest.
As we wrap up the show, we’re celebrating by sharing more of Mike’s brilliant creations from his Reynold’s Pamphlet–style cocktail book.
8 years with Hamilton, but for @tylrmckenzie — Philip was always home. 🌟
What a blast to welcome Tyler back to the pod to celebrate, reflect, and share his tremendous journey with Hamilton. From Broadway to Philip, and beyond.
Part 1 + 2 are live! Enjoy 🌟
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Today’s the day! Hamilton is officially in movie theaters!
It was a BLAST to be at the NYC premiere this week and to feel the incredible energy all over again 🌟
Sound off here— who’s going this weekend?! 👇🏻
In honor of this weeks repeat of episode 1 of Lintoberfest, amazing Peep Natalie sent these iconic collages made of the Peeps that correspond with all 5 of the episodes! Incredible memories. Incredible community. Incredible episodes. And INCREDIBLE POPCORN! 🍿🍿🍿
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Thank you @playbill.com for helping announce this incredible moment!
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And, boy are our ears BLESSED by this clip of his One Last Time sound check that quickly took the internet by storm. 👏👏👏
Episodes #480 + #481 are live! Don’t miss them 🌟
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