Down Once More Pod
From Broadway showstoppers, to binge-worthy TV and the best movie musicals, Down Once More Pod is your casual space for all things entertainment! Whether you’re a theatre kid at heart, just love a good sing-along, or love binge watching a new series, join Matt each week as he chats about the songs, scenes, and stories that make us hit “replay.” Grab your popcorn and warm up those vocal cords – everyone’s welcome here! New episodes drop every Wednesday, so make sure to hit subscribe and join the fun!
Episodes
238 episodes
Unbowed and Unbent - House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 5 Instant Reaction
Instant reaction to House of the Dragon season 3, episode 5, Unbowed and Unbent. This was one of the most packed episodes of the season jumping back and forth between multiple key players.Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comm...
The Art of Creation: I Watched the 2020 Proshot of [title of show]!
This week I'm talking about the musical about two guys writing a musical about two guys writing a musical, [title of show]! I dive into the history of the show and talk about the 2020 live streamed proshot, available on Broadway HD!Don't...
A New Threat Emerges...House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 - Tumbleton - Instant Reaction
Instant reaction to House of the Dragon season 3, episode 4, Tumbleton, and Ormund Hightower is going to be a PROBLEM!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram....
Love Island USA Season 8 Finale (Ep.35) Instant Reaction
Instant reaction to the season finale of Love Island USA Season 8. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/downoncemorepodLinks to audio vers...
This Season Needs To Be Over - Love Island USA Season 8 Week 6 Reactions (Ep. 29-33)
Weekly bonus episode compiling my instant reactions from each episode of Week 6 of Love Island USA Season 8, featuring some of the most frustrating episodes of the season... Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!
2026 Favorites (So Far) - Movies, TV Shows, and Songs
On this week's episode I give my picks of movies, tv shows, and songs that I just haven't been able to get off my mind in the first half of the year!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Openi...
Rhaenyra Triumphant - House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 3 Instant Reaction
Bonus episode with my instant reaction to House of the Dragon season 3, episode 3, Rhaenyra Triumphant.Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/downoncemor...
Twerking, Movie Night, and a Massive Dumping - Love Island USA Season 8 Week 5 Reactions (Ep. 23-27)
Weekly bonus episode compiling my instant reactions from each episode of Week 5 of Love Island USA Season 8, featuring Megan Thee Stallion's twerking challenge and Movie Night! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!
What's New to Watch? July 2026 Streaming & Theater Release Preview
A preview of what's coming to streaming and theaters in July plus Matt's watch report!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening Act: News & Watch Report09:25 - Netflix14:...
Queen's Landing - House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 2 Instant Reaction
Bonus episode with my instant reaction to House of the Dragon season 3, episode 2, Queen's Landing.Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/downoncemorepod...
Wildest Casa Amor Week Ever? Love Island USA Season 8 Week 4 Reactions (Ep.17-21)
Weekly bonus episode compiling my instant reactions from each episode of Week 4 of Love Island USA Season 8, the Casa Amor week. This week started and ended with two of the most exciting episodes in Love Island history!Don't forget to Su...
We Watched Mamma Mia! (2008 Movie)
Sage is back on the podcast this week to talk the 2008 Abba jukebox musical movie, Mamma Mia! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening Act: Intro & Musical History06:05 - Movi...
The Battle of the Gullet is Here! House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1 Instant Reaction
House of the Dragon is back and I'm here to give my instant reactions to episode 1 of season 3, one of the best episodes in the series yet!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Follow us on Instagram for updates: h...
We Need Casa Shakeups BAD...Love Island USA Season 8 Week 3 Reactions (Ep. 11-15)
Weekly bonus episode compiling my instant reactions from each episode of Week 3 of Love Island USA Season 8.Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening Act: Intro to Week 300:48 - Episod...
Griddle Breakfast Chats (Sorry Audio Listeners)
Sorry to the audio listeners this week because this episode consists of me having a casual chat with you all while I improv breakfast on the griddle and make a travel espresso. Lots of randomness and some more tidbits on my origin story unlocke...
I'm Already Over This Season...Love Island USA Season 8 Week 2 Reactions (Ep. 5-9)
Weekly bonus episode compiling my instant reactions from each episode of Week 2 of Love Island USA Season 8.Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening Act: Intro to Week 201:12 - Episod...
79th Annual Tony Awards Recap
This week I'm getting back in the musical swing with a recap of Broadway's biggest night! Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening Act02:02 - Tony Awards Intro03:30 - Number o...
Love Island USA Season 8 - Week 1 Reaction Roundup
A compilation of my instant reaction videos to Love Island USA Season 8 posted nightly to YouTube. Spoilers for each episode and if you've watched along with the instant reactions you can skip this roundup episode! Don't forget to S...
What's New to Watch? June 2026 Streaming & Theater Release Preview
A preview of what's coming to streaming and theaters in June + Matt's watch report.Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening Act: Pod Updates & Watch Report15:37 - Netflix
I Watched In Pieces - Filmed at The Other Palace! Plus: Live Theatre Performances That Stuck With Me
This week I got to watch the filmed concert from Joey Contreras' new musical-in-progress, In Pieces, from it's sold out run at The Other Palace in London! I also talk about the musical artists that make me run to listen to a cast album, as well...
The Sunrise Episode - May Edition: Tony Noms, Story Time, and TED Talk
This week it's time for another sunrise episode! I talk Tony Award nominations, my latest brush with magic, give an impromptu TED talk with interview/job application advice, and throw in some bloopers at the end for good measure! Do...
We Saw Suffs the Musical! National Tour & PBS Great Performances Proshot Review
Sage joins Matt on this week's episode to review Shaina Taub's Tony Award winning Suffs the Musical! Join us in discussing the overall show, the inaugural national tour production, and the proshot airing on PBS Great Performances through July 3...
What's New to Watch? May 2026 Streaming & Theater Release Preview
A preview of what's coming to streaming and theaters in May, as well as Matt's watch report and some movie news/discussion!Don't forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment!Time Codes:00:00 - Opening Act: Watch Report08...
We Watched (and Debated) Mean Girls! - 2024 Musical Movie Edition
Matt's drinking haterade and Sage sees stars as we review the 2024 movie adaptation of the 2017 Broadway musical adaptation of the 2004 hit movie Mean Girls, originally adapted from the 2002 self-help book Queen Bees and Wannabes. One of our mo...
I Saw Something Rotten! (NCP Community Theatre Edition)
For this week's episode I saw Something Rotten at the Nebraska Communities Playhouse and dive into the history of this love letter to musical theatre, the story, and my thoughts on the production! Support your local community theatres, they wor...
