Musicals: ad-free version
Sep 2, 2026 · 1h 5m
Summary
Ben apologizes for missing a Times Square billboard offer and discusses Ben Fogle naming his ducks after the show. Henry reveals he wrote jokes for a Western musical, while Mike shares a disastrous story about a Spider-Man and U2 musical that caused chaos in Manhattan. The trio also debates the economics of Broadway IP and the dangers of flushable wet wipes.
Topics discussed
Welcome back and recording studio issues
Discussion on the metal music scene
Pompidou section and metaphorical rollercoaster
Ben Fogle's ducks and social media followers
Missed opportunity for Times Square billboard
Bean Machine website and security certificate issues
Debate on flushable wet wipes
Jigsaw puzzle and Faraday cages
Musical costumes and potato jokes
Henry's experience writing for a musical
Musicals as financial behemoths and pre-existing IP
Emails and British idioms for American listeners
Promoting Henry's new show 'Pencil Case'
The harrowing of the Sean Bean lounge
Whale song outro and sign-off
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