Going Off Book

Switched on Pop

Vox Media Podcast Network

Music Interviews, Music History, Music, Music Commentary

4.6 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 31 December 2024

⏱️ 91 minutes

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Summary

On this very special episode, we join forces with the hilarious podcast OFF BOOK. When our powers combine, Zach and Jess of Off Book, plus their killer backing band of Scott, Dana and Brett create an improvised musical, while Nate and Charlie break down the sound and structure of a Broadway show. Stay tuned for deep thoughts about what separates pop music from musicals, wild speculation about the origin of the word “vamp,” and an ENTIRE FREAKING MUSICAL COMPOSED FROM SCRATCH that will make you laugh your face off. This is not one to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	How much money do you make?
0:02.5	My name is Vivian 2, better known as your rich BFF and your favorite Wall Street
0:06.6	Girlie.
0:07.1	My podcast, Networth and Chill, is back and better than ever for season two.
0:10.7	We've got finance experts and your favorite celebs answering all those taboo money questions
0:15.1	you've been too afraid or too embarrassed to ask.
0:17.6	With new episodes dropping every Wednesday, you can watch or listen.
0:23.9	Sit back and relax and get ready to Net Worth and chill.
0:37.6	Hey, it's Charlie.
0:41.9	The other night I saw the most spectacular comedy show I've ever seen, I think.
0:43.7	It's not even fair to call it a comedy show.
0:49.1	I saw Offbook the improvised musical hosted by Jessica McKenna and Zach Reno.
0:51.6	These two are masters of their craft. They do a full, completely improvised musical
0:54.5	with like a three-act structure, with plot,
0:57.8	alongside a live band.
1:00.6	They understand the ins and outs of the musical so well
1:03.9	that they are able to make one up on the spot.
1:06.5	And a few years ago, we spoke with Offbook,
1:09.1	and they showed us how to make an improvised musical in this studio.
1:13.4	It is truly one of the creative highlights of my music journalism career.
1:18.5	And I want to share that story with you again today because, frankly, I had so much fun at Offbook the other night.
1:23.0	I think you'll really enjoy hearing from Jessica McKenna and Zach Reno as well.
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