The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast

Brandon Victor Dixon joins me to discuss his time as Burr on Broadway, takes us back to his early workshop audition, tells how he later came to be part of the show just weeks after closing his Tony nominated performance in Shuffle Along, and Brandon dissects Burr's Judas complex. We Are Foundation Heaven Help Us All - Stevie Wonder Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert I'll Cover You (reprise) - Brandon Victor Dixon I Will Vote Vote Riders When We All Vote The Big Send Mi Familia Vota Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

In part three with Jared Dixon we go into overtime as he shares some of the books that helped him change his outlook on life, discuss the complexities of Hamilton and the country he helped create, and how those reflect in the world we live in today.   Washington Post: He’s touring in his dream role in ‘Hamilton.’ Here’s how this actor keeps himself going. I Will Vote Vote Riders When We All Vote The Big Send Mi Familia Vota We Are Foundation Jared Dixon on Instagram Panda McDixon on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps       Gillian Pensavalle c/o The Hamilcast PO Box 1945.  New York, NY 10021

In part two Jared Dixon talks about the musical influences in his life, takes us further down the Hamilton rabbit hole, and tells the story of meeting Nik Walker, who he would later take over the role of Burr for, at another job they shared. Inside Amy Schumer 2Pac - Hail Mary Cabinet Battle 3 Demo #BARS Musical Medley  clipping. - Taking Off Jared Dixon - Summer Feels Jared Dixon on Instagram Panda McDixon on Instagram I Will Vote Vote Riders When We All Vote The Big Send Mi Familia Vota We Are Foundation Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

Philip tour's Aaron Burr, Jared Dixon sits down to talk about what it was like to join the cast just months before shows were halted, explains why waiting for it worked in his favor, and reflects on some of his craziest full circle moments.   Make Them Hear You  The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess: New Broadway Cast Recording Nik Walker on The Hamilcast  Jared Dixon on Instagram Panda McDixon on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

In part three Alex Horwitz discusses his role being in the room where it happens, explains why the heart of documentary and scripted film are one in the same, and takes more questions from the Patreon Peeps. Whitey: United States of America V. James J Bulger Paradise Lost on HBO To Life: Vanessa's Wedding Suprise Fraunces Tavern The Thing on Hulu Jaws on Hulu Strange-Case Hamilton's America Wants You to Vote I Will Vote Vote Riders When We All Vote The Big Send Mi Familia Vota We Are Foundation Alex Horwitz on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

In part two of my conversation with "Hamilton's America" director Alex Horwitz: Alex takes us on location to Mount Vernon, The White House, and Central Park with Hamilton cast and creatives—and answers some questions from the Patreon Peeps. Rose Garden Freestyle feat. Lin-Manuel Miranda George Washington's Diamond Eagle Autonomy on Amazon Prime Hamilton's America Wants You to Vote I Will Vote Vote Riders When We All Vote The Big Send Mi Familia Vota We Are Foundation Alex Horwitz on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

Alex Horwitz, director of Hamilton's America, joins me to discuss how the documentary came to be, the great companion it  makes to the Hamilfilm, and how his friendships with the creative team helped make a more honest documentary. Hamilton's America Wants You to Vote I Will Vote Vote Riders When We All Vote The Big Send Mi Familia Vota We Are Foundation ALICE JACOBS IS DEAD PBS LEARNING MEDIA: HAMILTON'S AMERICA  Flickerlab Alex Horwitz on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

In part three with Jonah Moran, we wrap up our conversation with questions from the Patreon Peeps, Jonah tells us about some of his favorite shots from the cutting room floor, and breaks down how they finished the film in time for an early release on Disney+ during a global pandemic. Hamilton on Disney+ #HamiltonCHI on The Hamilcast Little Voice on Apple TV+ I'll Be Gone In The Dark on HBO Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory on HBO Mars on Netflix Fosse/ Verdon on Hulu Jonah Moran Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

In part two of my conversation with #Hamilfilm editor Jonah Moran: Jonah discusses the natural cinematic language of Hamilton, gives us a peek at how the audio was mixed, and tells which number required so much attention it had to be edited before everything else. Hamilton on Disney+ Jason Crystal on The Hamilcast Andy Blankenbuehler on The Hamilcast Lin-Manuel Miranda on The Hamilcast Jonah Moran Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

Editor of the #Hamilfilm, Jonah Moran, sits down with me to discuss how he got the gig, the process of putting the film together, and how each member of The Cabinet worked with him throughout. Hamilton on Disney+ In The Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams Fosse/Verdon on Hulu The Sopranos Andy Blankenbuehler on The Hamilcast RENT: Live on Broadway     Jonah Moran Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

In part two of my conversation with Joseph Morales, our friend Nik Walker sends some love, we discuss his final show and how things changed as theaters began shutting down, and Joseph takes questions from the Patreon Peeps.   Nik Walker on The Hamilcast Joseph on YouTube Joseph on Twitter Joseph on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

In part one of two with Hamilton CHI & Philip tour's Joseph Morales, he tells how he booked the role of A. Ham, shares his love of great food, traveling, and friendships, and how it all adds up to make some truly incredible vlog footage.   Joseph on YouTube Ducan: A Doggie Vlog Rise Up, A Benefit For Puerto Rico! Hamilton Philip Tour: Florida   Joseph on Twitter Joseph on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

Director of We Are Freestyle Love Supreme Andrew Fried takes us inside the 15 year journey that led to the film we see on Hulu today. Andrew tells how passion, friendship, persistence, and collaboration helped capture the essence of what this group has been putting on stages before and after Hamilton, and how they've stayed true throughout. We Are Freestyle Love Supreme on Hulu Boardwalk Pictures "Everyday has the potential..." from TeeRico Chef's Table on Netflix In The Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams on PBS Lin-Manuel Miranda on The Hamilcast Black Lives Matter: Ways to Help Andrew Fried on Twitter Boardwalk Pictures on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

In part two of my conversation celebrating the release of #Hamilfilm on Disney+ with Lin-Manuel Miranda: Lin takes questions from the Patreon Peeps, talks a bit about his upcoming projects, shares some advice for writers, and performs a previously unheard draft of Hamilton's final duel a cappella. Hamilton on Disney+ Lin-Manuel Miranda on The Hamilcast (2017-2020) Andy Blankenbuehler on The Hamilcast (2020) The Cabinet on The Hamilcast (2017-2020) D.O.A. - JAY-Z Word Crimes - Weird Al Yankovic Find The Key - Jonathan Larson On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft The Empty Bowl 'Ten Dollar Tobi' shirt Lin-Manuel on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

Lin-Manuel Miranda makes his first return to The Hamilcast to celebrate the release of the #Hamilfilm on Disney+. In part one, we reflect on what led us to this moment, Lin shares how he is feeling now that most of the world has access to Hamilton, he takes us on the journey of getting the film ready in time to release 15 months early, and we share a lot of laughs as Lin recalls some of his favorite moments on stage with the original Broadway cast.   Hamilton on Disney+ Lin-Manuel Miranda on The Hamilcast (2017-2020) Andy Blankenbuehler on The Hamilcast (2020) Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast (2017-2020) The Cabinet on The Hamilcast (2017-2020) GMA Announcement Into The Unknown: Making Frozen 2 The Time Philip Seymour Hoffman Stood Up for Patrick Fugit While Making ‘Almost Famous’ We Are Freestyle Love Supreme  Walking My Baby Back Home At the Ballet Dance at the Gym Lin-Manuel on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

In part three of our conversation with Chris Jackson he takes us behind the scenes of the original cast reunion surprise for Some Good News, shares what it's like to work for Sesame Street, and tells us what comes next.   Sesame Street: Change The World Have A Nice Day SGN: Episode 2 Ready to Die - Biggie     Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 97] Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 98] Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 222] Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 223]     Chris on Twitter Chris on Instagram Michael Paul Smith on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

We're back for part two with Broadway's original George Washington, Chris Jackson. This week C-Jack is taking questions from the Patreon Peeps, tells us about recording the One Last Time 44 Remix with President Obama, and explains what is running through Washington's mind as he observes Alexander during Say No To This.     One Last Time - 44 Remix Believe in Chris Jackson collection Shirty McShirtFace     Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 97] Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 98] Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 222]     Chris on Twitter Chris on Instagram Michael Paul Smith on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

In part one of three, Mike and I catch up with Hamilton's original George Washington, Chris Jackson. He tells us what life has been like in the years since we last sat down to record The Hamilcast in 2017, brags on the creative team, and shares some quarantine tips.     Black Lives Matter: Ways You Can Help Plan on Being an Ally   John Adams on HBO Hamilton Town Hall Drunk History Andy Blankenbuehler on The Hamilcast Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 97]  Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 98]     Chris on Twitter Chris on Instagram Michael Paul Smith on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram   Join the Patreon Peeps  

In part two of my conversation with Jason Crystal we are talking about what it takes to deliver quality sound for a Broadway show when you don't know what will happen next, and Jason gives all the best tips and tricks for good sound and recording while you are spending time at home. Sony MDR-7506 Headphones Audacity GarageBand Will Wells on The Hamilcast

Tomorrow I have an awesome episode headed your way, and that is part two of my conversation with Jason Crystal, but today I need take a moment to use the platform and privilege I have to denounce police brutality.  So here’s my statement. I have an obligation as a white person to use my voice to speak truth and use the tools I have at my disposal for change. Mike and I are both life long New Yorkers, and the pain we see in the streets of this city right now is much like the pain seen all through our nation.  Systemic racism uses silence as a tool to further harm the black men, women, children, and trans people who are already being harmed and killed every day in this country for the color of their skin, with little to no justice. I want you to know we are with you in the fight to see justice is served. After years of deep diving in a show like Hamilton, I have a responsibility to put the lessons we have learned from it to good use. Nothing comes from no one knowing where you stand.  We need to say these thing