DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell

Connor and Dylan are joined by Brandon Flynn (Data, 13 Reasons Why). You already know and love him, but prepare to fall deeper after this truly good hang. Fresh from recently opening the new play Data at the Lucille Lortel, Brandon talks about the preview process, developing his character Jonah, and his chilly walk to work in the West Village from his East Village apartment. Brandon gets honest about his coming out story, the radic...

Dylan and Connor are joined by Grammy Award nominee Nichelle Lewis (Ragtime, The Wiz). Snuggle in during the winter snow storm for a gorgeous and cozy chat with the twins and Nichelle, who is currently starring in the critically acclaimed revival of Ragtime at Lincoln Center Theater. Hot on the heels of Oscar nominations, they dive into the amazing day for Sinners, debate how scary the film is, and list off their top hottest Michae...

Connor and Dylan are joined by John-Andrew Morrison (Oh, Mary!, A Strange Loop). It’s a new year, which means the twins and their guests can’t get enough of one thing and one thing only – The Traitors. Candiace, Rinna, and Rob, oh my! Listen in for spirited chatter on the latest season of the reality show (so far). Then make way for the King of the Lyceum Theatre, Mr. John-Andrew Morrison! “JAM” dishes on his journey with the hit p...

Connor and Dylan are kicking off 2026 with their personal picks of theatre they’re most excited for in 2026. Listen in for hot takes on the shows coming to Broadway, off-Broadway, and BEYOND. Buzz words: Celine Dion, Jane Fonda, cult-classic revivals, felines, Jamie Lloyd, and MORE. They’re also reacting to the Golden Globes – from the jokes of Nikki Glaser, former Timothée Chalamet obsessions, and lots of Amy Poehler chatter. Does...

Dylan and Connor are joined by Alison Jaye (Stranger Things: The First Shadow). It’s the final pod of 2025, y’all! Get ready for a cozy, upbeat, seasonal, and seamless conversation between the twins and Alison. Topics covered include: Stranger Things: The First Shadow (on Broadway!), Jamie Campbell Bower’s surprise Broadway debut as Henry Creel, discourse on I Love LA and Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, as well as the impac...

Happy Christmas Eve to all, but especially our day-of-drop listeners! May this Twin Talk accompany our dear listeners during holiday travels, last minute present wrapping, or when you’re hiding in the bathroom during a tense family gathering. Awards season comes along with the most wonderful time of year, so listen in for a chat about films in the 2026 Oscars race. We cover Sentimental Value, Jacob Elordi, and even more Wicked: For...

Dylan and Connor are joined by Drew Droege (Messy White Gays, Titanique). The twins are elated to be joined by this celebrated comedian, writer, and performer, who is currently starring in his off-Broadway play Messy White Gays. Get ready for a chat packed with behind-the-scenes tea, casting tidbits, playwriting secrets and inspirations, and MORE. Drew takes us through some career highlights, including his viral Chloë Sevigny impre...

Dylan and Connor are joined by Hannah Cruz (Chess, Suffs). Game. Set. Match… made in heaven y’all! We are in love with Hannah, who’s currently starring as Svetlana in the highly-anticipated revival of Chess on Broadway. Ahead of the crazy holiday schedule, we caught up with Hannah on her Chess journey - from her early love of the show to her audition, rehearsals, and opening on Broadway. Prepare to be riveted by her incredible pre-...

Connor and Dylan are joined by Britani Bateman (The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Miss Saigon). Clink your glass! We have an announcement. Britani Bateman, breakout STAR of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, is on the pod! From “Friend Of” the Housewives to “Friend of the Pod” we could not be more gagged. Ahead of her cabaret debut at 54 Below, Britani is here to tease the musical moments, special guests, and gaggy surpris...

Connor and Dylan are joined by Lencia Kebede (Wicked, Hamilton). Closing out their 6 year podcast anniversary month, the twins are thrillified to welcome Wicked on Broadway’s reigning Elphaba to the podcast! Lencia is making HISTORY as the first full-time Black Elphaba on Broadway. Recorded during Wicked: For Good’s release week, the trio discuss their favorite moments, Ariana Grande’s POWER, and the two very special screenings Len...

Connor and Dylan are joined by Kevin Csolak (The Outsiders, Audra Gypsy). Live from the Bernard B. Jacobs… it’s Kevin! Having been introduced by beloved 2x DRAMA. guest Solea Pfeiffer, the twins are so delighted to finally chat with this star. Kevin, who’s currently starring as Bob in The Outsiders on Broadway, speaks on his journey with the Tony-winning Best Musical: from workshops to now playing a principal role full-time. You kn...

Dylan and Connor are joined by Morgan Dudley (Hadestown, Descendants: The Rise of Red). She takes us on the road that led her to this moment: starring as Eurydice in Hadestown on Broadway. We get into backstage (and onstage!) antics, Morgan’s show diary, what it’s like performing “Flowers” each night, the eight-show-a-week grind, and audience reactions. Which former Eurydices gave Morgan some advice? And what helpful direction did ...

Dylan and Connor are joined by drag superstar Plasma (RuPaul’s Drag Race). This week it’s just family. Literally, as the twins (mostly Connor) are often told they share a strong resemblance to this week’s guest! We get into it! It’s a rip roaring, hilarious time with this breakout star of Drag Race’s 16th season as they celebrate the release of her new album “Is Miss Thing On?” Plasma regales the boys with Elaine Stritch musings, m...

Connor and Dylan are joined by theatre writer, screenwriter, and songwriter Zack Zadek (Deathless, The Turning). Y’all are going to love this breezy, entertaining chat with Zack, who is celebrating the release of his musical album Deathless. This recorded version features Jeremy Jordan, Kevin Atwater, Maia Reficco, Nicolette Robinson, and more stars! Hear about the inception of the musical itself, the nearly a decade-long road that...

Dylan and Connor are joined by Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme (RuPaul’s Drag Race, The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show). We’re kicking off the 6th year of DRAMA. with this truly iconic duo, just in time for the happiest season! This legendary pair of global drag superstars sat down with the twins to spread holiday cheer in honor of their own milestone 8th annual iteration of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show. The queens reminisce o...

Connor and Dylan are joined by Rodd Cyrus (Ragtime, The Light in the Piazza). It was the music of a podcast beginning… wig… Rodd shares stories about starring as Harry Houdini, his favorite Ahrens & Flaherty songs to hear every night, and what it’s been like bringing Ragtime for New York City Center to Broadway. Rodd discusses being part of “the loop group” on The Gilded Age, shooting an episode of Elsbeth, his journey from the...

This week the twins are yapping their little pod mics off about all of the hottest hot button topics in pop culture and in the theatre world at large. Jane Krakowski’s starring turn in Oh, Mary, Betsy Wolfe in Death Becomes Her, Bat Boy at New York City Center, the musicians strike drama, and MORE. Listeners, friends, and lovers submitted juicy topics to get into, so we mention it all. There’s a power ranking breakdown of The Real ...

Dylan and Connor are joined by Jay Armstrong Johnson (I Put a Spell on You, Moulin Rouge the Musical). Jay is BACK on the pod. Thankfully no one had to wait 300 years for a virgin to light the Black Flame Candle… I Put a Spell on You, Jay’s Halloween extravaganza, returns to Webster Hall on October 20th for its 10th anniversary celebration benefiting the Ali Forney Center. The twins catch up with Jay on all things Winifred Sanderso...

The twins are giving you a Twin Talk AND an interview with Jasmine Forsberg (I & You, Six) all packed into one fabulous episode. First, listen to Connor and Dylan break down the juiciest hot topic on the planet: Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl album. Immediate reactions, whether or not their title predictions match the song content, and a dissection on all things Taylor. Speaking of Showgirls, we’re ALSO chatting with Jas...