The Roundtable with Robert Bannon
Performer Robert Bannon sits down with the best and brightest artists to have in-depth, fun, craft filled chats with stars of Broadway, Stage, Screen, and Social Media. It could be the Tony Winner of the Moment to a Tik Tok Star going viral, literally there is something for everyone! This show is not about gossip, scandal, or gotcha questions. This is a show about the journey, the craft, and a whole lot of fun! Join us for special Red Carpet Events from Broadway Openings, NY Galas, to The Tribeca Film Festival! We cover everyone and everywhere! We will be uploading new chats weekly, so make sure to subscribe and join us! Direct from over one million views on YouTube, "The Roundtable" makes its podcast debut with The Broadway Podcast Network! Follow us on on all Social Media- @RobertMBannon
Episodes
August 6, 2025 • 23 mins
Today on The Roundtable, we welcome a true icon of music and culture—Lisa Lisa! Celebrating an incredible 40 years in the industry, the queen of freestyle and frontwoman of Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam joins us to reflect on her groundbreaking career, the hits that defined a generation, and her powerful legacy as one of the first Latinas to break into mainstream pop and R&B.
From “Head to Toe” to “I Wonder If I Take You Home,” we dive int...
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August 5, 2025 • 30 mins
Beloved actor and voice-over star Michael-Leon Wooley stops by The Roundtable to share all the exciting news coming his way — and there’s plenty! He gives us the inside scoop on his fabulous new voice role in the upcoming animated movie Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-Shero and what it means to bring such a bold and joyful character to life.
We also look back at his unforgettable work in Disney’s The Princess and the Frog, his acclaimed ...
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August 4, 2025 • 21 mins
Polynesian (Māori) actress Te Ao o Hinepehinga joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk about her breakout role as Kupuohi in the highly anticipated Apple TV+ series Chief of War, premiering August 1, 2025. Te stars opposite Jason Momoa in this epic historical drama, which tells the true story of Ka‘iana and the unification of the Hawaiian Islands from an indigenous perspective. Filmed in Hawaii and featuring an all-star cas...
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August 3, 2025 • 15 mins
In this episode of The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, we welcome filmmaker, writer, and political strategist Ebs Burnough to discuss his powerful new documentary Kerouac’s Road: The Beat of a Nation. Known for his work in both the cultural and political arenas—including his time as White House Deputy Social Secretary under President Barack Obama—Burnough brings a uniquely thoughtful and intersectional lens to storytelling.
Followi...
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August 2, 2025 • 16 mins
He’s the ghost with the most, babe! Star of the national tour of Beetlejuice, Justin Collette joins us to talk about bringing this fan-favorite musical to life across the country—including its upcoming run at Detroit’s legendary Fisher Theatre. From donning the striped suit to commanding the chaos eight times a week, Justin shares what it takes to play Broadway’s most irreverent demon and why this tour is unlike anything fans have ...
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August 1, 2025 • 28 mins
Get ready for fashion, sustainability, and a whole lot of golden glam! Designer and eco-icon Zero Waste Daniel joins The Roundtable to chat about his viral, fabulous collaboration with The Golden Girls—yes, that Golden Girls—to commemorate the iconic show's 40th anniversary, now streaming on Hulu. With his signature zero-waste ethos, Daniel is turning scraps into style and honoring pop culture legends in the most creative way possi...
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July 31, 2025 • 21 mins
Nicole Burch, comedian, writer, and podcast host, joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon just before her highly anticipated live performance in New York City on August 1st at the Westside Comedy Club! With her razor-sharp wit, heartfelt stories, and stand‑up specials like MAMA DRAMA, Nicole brings truth, vulnerability, and unfiltered laughs.
We chat about:
Her upcoming one-night-only NYC show on August 1st
Her hit podc...
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July 30, 2025 • 28 mins
On this episode of The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, we welcome Alexander Diaz, the dynamic Executive Director of Bergen Performing Arts Center (BergenPAC), to spotlight their transformative arts education programming. From offering underserved students access to world-class arts training to cultivating the next generation of performers and arts lovers, Alexander shares how BergenPAC is making a lasting impact on the cultural land...
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July 29, 2025 • 25 mins
Playwright, performer, and producer Paul Oakley Stovall joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk about his deeply personal and powerful new play, Immediate Family, being directed by the legendary Phylicia Rashad. The story centers around a family gathering in Chicago that becomes a powder keg of secrets, identity, race, and acceptance when one brother brings his white partner home to meet his religious African American relat...
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July 28, 2025 • 22 mins
Bubba Weiler and director Jack Serio join The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to discuss their debut Off‑Broadway play WELL, I’LL LET YOU GO, a powerful portrait set in a small Midwestern town facing crisis. Written by actor-turned-playwright Bubba, and directed by Obie-winner Jack Serio, the play explores grief, memory, and the unraveling of the American Dream—shifting through time with intimacy and expansive emotional scope. With a...
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July 27, 2025 • 25 mins
Morgan James joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to celebrate her bold new studio album Soul Remains the Same (out August 8!)—a soul‑infused reimagining of iconic heavy rock and metal classics. With her powerhouse vocals and horn‑driven arrangements, Morgan transforms tunes from AC/DC, Soundgarden, Metallica, Black Sabbath, and more into something fresh, fierce, and undeniably soulful. She opens up about the creative journey be...
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July 26, 2025 • 11 mins
Lou Diamond Phillips joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for a dynamic and wide-ranging conversation, touching on everything from his latest film ET TU to his remarkable, decades-long career. In ET TU, Lou takes on the role of a stage director spiraling into madness while staging a production of Julius Caesar, in a darkly comedic thriller that blurs the lines between theatre and reality. But the film is just one chapter in a st...
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July 25, 2025 • 15 mins
In this soul-stirring episode of The Roundtable, Robert Bannon welcomes Grammy-winning gospel powerhouse Tasha Cobbs Leonard to share the heartfelt story behind her brand-new studio album, Tasha, set for release on July 25, 2025.
Known for chart-toppers like “Break Every Chain” and collaborations with Lecrae, John Legend, Chandler Moore, and Kirk Franklin, Tasha has crafted a deeply personal and genre-blending collection. From the...
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July 24, 2025 • 23 mins
Today on The Roundtable, we’re joined by one of musical theatre’s most powerful new voices—composer, storyteller, and orchestrator Jaime Lozano. Dubbed “the next big thing on Broadway” by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jaime returns to talk about his deeply personal new project, Songs by an Immigrant Vol. 3, and the upcoming all-star live concert at Sony Hall on August 25.
Jaime shares the heart and inspiration behind the “Songs by an Immigr...
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July 24, 2025 • 13 mins
Robert Bannon welcomes filmmaker Adam Finberg, the director and writer of the new sci-fi thriller Star People. The film is set during the 1997 Phoenix Lights UFO phenomenon and follows Claire, a photographer haunted by a childhood encounter, as she returns to the Arizona desert with her UFO-obsessed boyfriend and estranged brother. What begins as a search for truth turns into a journey through heat, mystery, and human connection.
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July 23, 2025 • 36 mins
Today on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, Brazilian-born writer, performer, and producer Darwin Del Fabro (she/her) joins us for an intimate and powerful conversation about her return to the stage in her deeply personal solo play, LILI/DARWIN. Premiering at The Tank in New York City this August, the genre-defying piece explores Darwin’s journey through gender transition, interwoven with the story of transgender pioneer Lili Elbe,...
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July 22, 2025 • 26 mins
Today on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, the radiant and soulful Shanice joins us for a powerful and wide-ranging conversation. Known for her iconic hit “I Love Your Smile,” Shanice opens up about her journey through music, love, motherhood, and resilience—sharing candid insights into life on and off the stage.
In this heartfelt chat, Shanice talks about returning to concerts—and she’s bringing that magic live on tour with stop...
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July 21, 2025 • 22 mins
The Roundtable with Robert Bannon welcomes the incomparable Eric Roberson—Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, producer, and one of the leading voices in independent soul music—for a soulful and heartfelt conversation. With a career spanning over two decades, Eric has written and collaborated with icons like Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, Dwele, and DJ Jazzy Jeff, while carving out his own legendary path as a solo artist.
He joins u...
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July 19, 2025 • 27 mins
On this episode of The Roundtable, Robert is joined by the extraordinary cast of The Weir from Irish Repertory Theatre—John Keating, Sean Gormley, and Dan Butler. These acclaimed actors dive into the eerie beauty and emotional depth of Conor McPherson’s beloved play, sharing stories from the rehearsal room, the unique connection they feel to the material, and the power of live storytelling rooted in Irish tradition.
Get a behind-t...
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July 18, 2025 • 19 mins
On this episode of The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, we’re diving into the world of indie filmmaking with the team behind the bold and unforgettable new feature, Iconic. Joining Robert are three creative forces who brought this film to life: star Alyssa Anthony, writer-director Matthew Freiheit, and producer/makeup artist Carisa Arellano. From its unique visual style to its emotionally raw performances, Iconic is quickly becoming ...
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