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  • Viral Sensations Kasaun & Amari Get REAL About Love, Life & Internet Fame on The Roundtable!

    Viral Sensations Kasaun & Amari Get REAL About Love, Life & Internet Fame on The Roundtable!
    Oct 11 2026
    The internet's favorite lovebirds join Robert Bannon for one of their first interviews, sharing the love, laughter, and real-life moments behind their growing social media phenomenon! They've captured hearts, made people laugh, and built a passionate online community by simply being themselves. Now, Kasaun & Amari are coming to The Roundtable! This week, Robert Bannon welcomes the viral social media couple for a special conversation that goes beyond the videos, the comments, and the cameras. Known for their hilarious relationship moments, playful chemistry, lifestyle adventures, and unapologetically authentic personalities, Kasaun & Amari have created an online world where love and laughter take center stage. From their Atlanta home base to audiences across social media, the couple has built a following that celebrates their chemistry, their humor, and their willingness to share their lives with the world. But who are Kasaun & Amari when the cameras stop rolling? In one of their first interview appearances, Robert gets to know the two personalities behind the viral moments. We're talking about their love story, how they found their audience, what it's really like to build a public platform as a couple, and how they balance their relationship with the demands of creating content. The conversation also explores the importance of visibility and representation, particularly as two Black gay men sharing their love story openly with the world. And, of course, there is plenty of laughter along the way! What makes their relationship work? How do they handle the attention that comes with internet fame? What's something fans would be surprised to learn about them? And what do they hope comes next? It's a chance to see another side of a couple so many people have come to know through their screens. Two personalities. One love story. A whole lot of laughs. Whether you've followed Kasaun & Amari from the beginning or you're just discovering them, this is a conversation about connection, authenticity, relationships, and finding joy in being exactly who you are. And we're thrilled to welcome them to The Roundtable family! WATCH & LISTEN TO THE ROUNDTABLE Catch The Roundtable with Robert Bannon on YouTube, BroadwayWorld, Broadway Podcast Network, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and wherever you enjoy great conversations! FOLLOW KASAUN & AMARI Find their videos, social platforms, and more at https://hoo.be/kasaunamari FOLLOW THE ROUNDTABLE Instagram: @RobertMBannonInstagram: @TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon Website: www.RobertBannon.com Great guests. Great conversations. Great entertainment. The best is yet to come! #KasaunAndAmari #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #ViralCouple #BlackGayLove #LGBTQCreators #LoveIsLove #RobertBannon #SocialMediaStars #CoupleGoals #ViralSensations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 min
  • Annalese Starzec & Blake Zelesnikar Talk Dirty Dancing: The Musical as the National Tour Heads to Detroit!

    Annalese Starzec & Blake Zelesnikar Talk Dirty Dancing: The Musical as the National Tour Heads to Detroit!
    Oct 11 2026
    Nobody puts Baby in a corner! This week on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, we're having the time of our lives with Annalese Starzec and Blake Zelesnikar, the stars of the new North American tour of Dirty Dancing: The Musical! Annalese takes on the beloved role of Frances “Baby” Houseman, while Blake steps into the iconic shoes of Johnny Castle, bringing one of the most unforgettable love stories in movie history to the stage for a whole new generation. Based on the beloved 1987 film starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze, Dirty Dancing: The Musical transports audiences back to the summer of 1963 at Kellerman's resort, where a young woman's life changes forever through music, dancing, romance, and self-discovery. And now, Detroit is getting ready to have the time of its life! The national tour arrives at the historic Fisher Theatre October 13–18, 2026, bringing the unforgettable story and its legendary soundtrack to Motor City audiences. Robert sits down with Annalese and Blake to talk about stepping into two of cinema's most recognizable roles, finding their own chemistry as Baby and Johnny, the physical demands of the show's spectacular dancing, and what it means to introduce this timeless story to audiences who have loved it for nearly four decades. Annalese, a Georgia native making her national touring debut, brings a fresh perspective to Baby's journey of growing up and finding her voice. Blake, whose impressive theatrical credits include Mean Girls, The Phantom of the Opera, An American in Paris, and Flashdance, brings his extensive dance and stage experience to the legendary role of Johnny Castle. The production is directed by Lonny Price, who appeared as Neil Kellerman in the original film, with choreography by Darrell Grand Moultrie and a book by the film's original screenwriter, Eleanor Bergstein. And there's even more to celebrate! Annalese and Blake are set to make their Broadway debuts in Dirty Dancing: The Musical when the production begins performances at the Lena Horne Theatre in New York on February 12, 2027! From the unforgettable lift to the music that defined a generation, we're celebrating the magic of Dirty Dancing, the excitement of the national tour, and the incredible journey ahead for these two rising Broadway stars. Get ready for romance, nostalgia, laughter, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories! Because when it comes to Dirty Dancing... We've had the time of our lives! 🎭 DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL — DETROIT October 13–18, 2026Fisher Theatre — Detroit, Michigan Tickets and information: https://us.atgtickets.com/events/dirty-dancing-the-musical/fisher-theatre/ 🎙️ WATCH & LISTEN TO THE ROUNDTABLE Catch The Roundtable with Robert Bannon on YouTube, BroadwayWorld, Broadway Podcast Network, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and wherever you enjoy great conversations! 📲 FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION Instagram: @RobertMBannonInstagram: @TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon 🌐 www.RobertBannon.com Great guests. Great conversations. Great entertainment. The best is yet to come! #DirtyDancing #DirtyDancingTheMusical #AnnaleseStarzec #BlakeZelesnikar #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #BroadwayInDetroit #FisherTheatre #Broadway #RobertBannon #TheTimeOfMyLife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 min
  • Eric Comstock, Christopher Gines & Hilary Kole Celebrate “OUR SINATRA!” on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon

    Eric Comstock, Christopher Gines & Hilary Kole Celebrate “OUR SINATRA!” on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon
    Oct 10 2026
    Come fly with us! The timeless music, unforgettable style, and extraordinary legacy of Frank Sinatra take center stage as Eric Comstock, Christopher Gines, and Hilary Kole join Robert Bannon on The Roundtable to celebrate the return of OUR SINATRA: A Musical Celebration! More than 25 years after first bringing their love of Ol’ Blue Eyes to the legendary Oak Room at New York City's Algonquin Hotel, the original creators and performers are reunited for a special Off-Broadway revival at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater. What began as an intimate musical tribute became an Off-Broadway sensation, captivating audiences through more than 1,000 performances, national tours, and celebrated engagements across the country. Now, the magic is back! In this special conversation, Robert sits down with all three performers to revisit the show's remarkable journey, their shared passion for the Great American Songbook, and the enduring brilliance of Sinatra's music. From the swinging classics and romantic ballads to the heartbreak, humor, and storytelling that made Sinatra one of the greatest entertainers of all time, the trio shares what makes these songs just as meaningful today as they were decades ago. They also discuss the joy of reuniting, the artistry of interpreting these legendary standards without simply imitating Sinatra, and why this music continues to connect generations of listeners. Featuring more than 50 songs, OUR SINATRA is more than a tribute. It's a celebration of friendship, musical excellence, and the songs that have become part of the soundtrack of our lives. OUR SINATRA: A Musical Celebration is playing Off-Broadway at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater in New York City through November 29, 2026. For tickets and information, visit www.oursinatra.com. Join us for a wonderful conversation filled with music, memories, laughter, and a whole lot of Sinatra! The Roundtable with Robert Bannon brings you intimate, engaging, and entertaining conversations with some of the biggest names in Broadway, music, film, television, and entertainment. With more than 1,000 episodes and an audience of over 50,000 viewers and listeners each week, The Roundtable celebrates the artists, stories, and creative voices that inspire us. Watch and listen on: BroadwayWorld, Broadway Podcast Network, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more! Visit our website: www.robertbannon.com Follow us on Instagram:@RobertMBannon@TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon Subscribe, follow, and join us for more unforgettable conversations! The best is yet to come! #OurSinatra #FrankSinatra #EricComstock #ChristopherGines #HilaryKole #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #RobertBannon #OffBroadway #BroadwayWorld #GreatAmericanSongbook #BroadwayPodcastNetwork #Sinatra #MusicalTheatre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 min
  • Miu Sato Talks “To Let Me Be Me,” Identity, Belonging & Finding Her Voice

    Miu Sato Talks “To Let Me Be Me,” Identity, Belonging & Finding Her Voice
    Oct 9 2026
    What does it mean to truly be yourself when you've spent your life moving between different cultures, countries, and identities? On this episode of The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, Japanese composer, songwriter, producer, and orchestrator Miu Sato joins Robert to spotlight her deeply personal new EP, To Let Me Be Me, released September 18 on Joy Machine Records. Born in Singapore and raised across Taiwan, Hong Kong, and New York, Miu has spent much of her life navigating what it means to belong. Those experiences are at the heart of her latest musical project, which explores identity, self-discovery, acceptance, and the courage to embrace every part of who we are. With songs including “Who Do I Wanna Be” and “Hold On,” Miu brings together intimate storytelling, beautiful musical arrangements, and a message that resonates with anyone who has ever felt caught between worlds. Beyond her work as a recording artist, Miu has built an impressive career composing and orchestrating music for screen and stage. Her credits include composing the theme music and original score for Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order, as well as performing her original song “Home” at a tribute honoring Disney Legend Alan Menken. Join us as we explore Miu's musical journey, the inspiration behind To Let Me Be Me, and the importance of finding your own voice in a world that often tries to define who you should be. It's a celebration of music, individuality, and the freedom to simply be yourself. The best is yet to come! Subscribe to The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for conversations with the biggest names and exciting new voices in music, Broadway, film, television, and entertainment. Visit www.robertbannon.com for more episodes, interviews, and updates. #MiuSato #ToLetMeBeMe #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #RobertBannon #NewMusic #SingerSongwriter #MusicInterview #FindingYourVoice #OriginalMusic #JoyMachineRecords #MusicAndIdentity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 min
  • Justin Guarini Talks CENTER STAGE CONFIDENCE, Broadway, American Idol & Finding Your Voice!

    Justin Guarini Talks CENTER STAGE CONFIDENCE, Broadway, American Idol & Finding Your Voice!
    Oct 8 2026
    Justin Guarini is taking center stage once again, and this time, he's helping others find the confidence to do the same! The singer, actor, Broadway star, television personality, and now author joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for a conversation about his extraordinary journey through show business and the release of his new book, Center Stage Confidence: How to Own Your Story and Command Any Room, available October 6, 2026. Millions first fell in love with Justin during the inaugural season of American Idol, where his incredible voice, charisma, and unforgettable performances made him a household name. But that was only the beginning of a career that would take him from recording studios and television sets to some of Broadway's biggest stages. Justin reflects on his musical journey, the opportunities and challenges that followed American Idol, and the importance of continuing to grow as an artist. With nearly 25 years in the entertainment industry, he's learned a thing or two about navigating success, embracing change, and finding new ways to share his talents. Broadway fans know Justin from his impressive theatrical career, including seven Broadway productions: Good Vibrations, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, American Idiot, Romeo and Juliet, Wicked, In Transit, and Once Upon a One More Time. From rock musicals to beloved Broadway favorites, Justin has demonstrated remarkable versatility as a performer. Now he's bringing those experiences together in Center Stage Confidence, a new book that explores what it really means to believe in yourself, communicate authentically, overcome fear, and own your story. Drawing on lessons from his years in entertainment and his work coaching professionals, Justin shares practical insights about building confidence from within. The book also features conversations with accomplished performers and leaders, including Michael Bublé, Jordan Fisher, Amber Ruffin, and Russell Brunson. This episode celebrates the many sides of Justin Guarini: the singer audiences discovered on television, the Broadway performer who continued to challenge himself, the entertainer who has reinvented his career, and the author encouraging others to step into their own spotlight. Whether you've followed Justin since American Idol, seen him on Broadway, or are discovering his work for the first time, this is a conversation about music, passion, perseverance, and realizing that your next great chapter may still be ahead. Join Robert Bannon and Justin Guarini for an inspiring and entertaining edition of The Roundtable! Pick up Center Stage Confidence: How to Own Your Story and Command Any Room, available now wherever books are sold. For more interviews, exclusive conversations, and entertainment news, visit www.RobertBannon.com or follow @RobertMBannon on Instagram. The best is yet to come! #JustinGuarini #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #CenterStageConfidence #AmericanIdol #Broadway #Wicked #Music #BroadwayStars #NewBooks #RobertBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 min
  • Timothy L. Michuda Talks TURING!

    Timothy L. Michuda Talks TURING!
    Oct 7 2026
    On this episode of The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, Robert welcomes musical theatre writer, composer, lyricist, and violinist Timothy L. Michuda for a conversation about his powerful new musical, TURING. Co-written by Michuda and Benjamin Ward, TURING tells the true story of Alan Turing, the brilliant British mathematician whose work was instrumental in cracking Nazi Germany’s Enigma code during World War II — and who was later prosecuted by the British government because he was gay. Rather than tell Turing’s life as a conventional chronological biography, the musical unfolds across three parallel timelines, introducing audiences to Turing as a boy struggling to find his place in the world, as the brilliant young man whose groundbreaking work helped change the course of World War II, and as an adult facing devastating persecution because of his sexuality. The result is a musical about far more than mathematics and history. TURING examines identity, love, loneliness, genius, acceptance, injustice, and the human being behind one of the most consequential minds of the twentieth century. Michuda joins Robert to talk about why Alan Turing’s story called to him, the challenge of transforming such a complicated life into musical theatre, and how he and Ward found the show’s distinctive three-timeline structure. They also discuss creating a contemporary theatrical score that incorporates orchestral, jazz, and electronic influences and finding the emotional life underneath a story many audiences may think they already know. The conversation comes at an exciting moment for the project. TURING has already received Best Musical honors at the Theatre on the Verge New Musicals Festival and received a full staging in Chicago. Now, the show takes another step forward with the release of the official TURING concept EP on October 9, 2026. Michuda also shares his own journey from a classically trained violinist to a musical theatre creator. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and BerkleeNYC, he holds undergraduate degrees in Violin Performance and Civil Engineering as well as a master’s degree in Writing and Design for Musical Theater. His work also includes the family musical Take A Quack At It!, which has reached audiences internationally, including productions in Taiwan. It is a conversation about the responsibility of telling a real person’s story, the importance of preserving LGBTQ+ history, and how musical theatre can take a figure we know from history books and reveal the complicated, vulnerable human being behind the accomplishments. Three stories. One man. One extraordinary life. Hear Timothy L. Michuda tell the story behind TURING on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon. Visit RobertBannon.com for more episodes and follow @RobertMBannon on Instagram. The best is yet to come. #TimothyLMichuda #TURING #TURINGMusical #AlanTuring #MusicalTheatre #NewMusical #Broadway #Theatre #LGBTQHistory #LGBTQTheatre #ConceptAlbum #BerkleeNYC #TheRoundtable #RobertBannon #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 min
  • Kristian McKay Talks KILL TRIP, Texas-Sized Terror & Independent Filmmaking

    Kristian McKay Talks KILL TRIP, Texas-Sized Terror & Independent Filmmaking
    Oct 6 2026
    What happens when the trip of a lifetime becomes the ride from hell? Writer, director and producer Kristian McKay joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk about his new horror thriller KILL TRIP, a Texas-set nightmare that takes a group of festival-bound friends and sends their road trip in a terrifying direction. On their way to a music festival in Austin, a group of carefree travelers accepts a ride from a magnetic stranger. What should be the beginning of an unforgettable weekend quickly turns sinister as members of the group begin disappearing. With their numbers dwindling and danger seemingly everywhere, getting to the festival is no longer the priority — staying alive is. Written and directed by McKay, KILL TRIP stars Tate Christensen, Diletta Guglielmi, Stelio Savante, Corin Nemec, Samaire Armstrong, Todd Jenkins, Brittany McVicker, John Ford Coley and more. The film was shot in Texas and blends the road-trip movie with horror and thriller elements for a story where nobody — and nothing — is quite what it seems. Kristian sits down with Robert to talk about creating the world of KILL TRIP, writing and directing his own material, assembling the film’s eclectic cast, shooting on location in Texas, and finding the balance between suspense, character and all-out horror. He also opens up about his life as an independent filmmaker, the challenges of getting a movie from an idea on the page to the screen, and why he remains passionate about telling stories his own way. KILL TRIP is now available digitally and on VOD from Quiver Distribution. Don’t miss this conversation with filmmaker Kristian McKay — and whatever you do, be careful who you hitch a ride with. Watch The Roundtable with Robert Bannon on YouTube and listen wherever you get your favorite shows, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio and the Broadway Podcast Network. For more interviews, visit www.RobertBannon.com or follow @RobertMBannon on Instagram. The best is yet to come! #KristianMcKay #KillTrip #Horror #HorrorMovies #Thriller #IndependentFilm #SamaireArmstrong #CorinNemec #StelioSavante #QuiverDistribution #RobertBannon #TheRoundtable Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 min
  • The Cast & Creatives of FISH Are at The Roundtable!

    The Cast & Creatives of FISH Are at The Roundtable!
    Oct 5 2026
    We’re heading Off-Broadway as WP Theater’s Producing Artistic Director Lisa McNulty, director Tatiana Pandiani, and stars Alyssa May Gold and Yasmin Ranz-Lind join The Roundtable to take us inside the world premiere of Melis Aker’s FISH! Set in London in 2016, FISH follows 17-year-old Karya as she struggles with the unresolved disappearance of her brother. When a theory from her mother begins to gain traction, Karya and her best friend create a twisted online experiment to search for answers — and soon find themselves venturing into much darker territory than they ever expected. It’s a sharp, funny and tender coming-of-age story about grief, girlhood, family, friendship and games that go too far. Women's Project Theater We talk with Lisa McNulty about WP Theater and its continued commitment to developing and producing work by Women+ artists; Tatiana Pandiani about directing this timely new work; and Alyssa May Gold and Yasmin Ranz-Lind about finding Libby and Karya and bringing this complicated friendship and story to life onstage. Alyssa returns to WP after appearing in the acclaimed world premiere of Our Dear Dead Drug Lord, with credits that also include the Broadway revivals of How I Learned to Drive and Arcadia. Yasmin makes her WP and Signature Theatre debut as Karya, following work including Smile Off-Broadway and productions at Actors Theatre of Louisville. Women's Project Theater FISH is a co-production of WP Theater and Signature Theatre, in association with New Light Theater Project, with Noor Theatre as consulting producer. It runs through October 25 at WP Theater, with opening night set for October 11. Women's Project Theater 🎟️ Tickets and more information from WP Theater For more from The Roundtable, visit RobertBannon.com or follow @RobertMBannon on Instagram. The best is yet to come. ❤️ #FISH #WPTheater #AlyssaMayGold #YasminRanzLind #TatianaPandiani #LisaMcNulty #MelisAker #TheRoundtable #RobertBannon #OffBroadway #NYCTheater #NewYorkTheatre #SignatureTheatre #NewPlays #Theatre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 min