BROADWAY BESTIES
The Broadway Besties Podcast with Carson Twitchell and Mark Kurian
Step into the world of Broadway with Carson Twitchell and Mark Kurian, two theater insiders bringing you behind the curtain of New York’s biggest shows, stars, and stories.
Carson, a Broadway performer with firsthand experience on stage, and Mark, a media and pop culture voice with a deep love for musical theater, deliver a dynamic mix of insider access, humor, and unfiltered conversation. Together, they break down everything happening on Broadway right now, from must-see shows and iconic performances to industry secrets and casting buzz.
Each episode of The Broadway Besties Podcast features conversations about Broadway shows, musical theater trends, and exclusive interviews with actors, creatives, and industry professionals. Whether you are a lifelong theater fan or just discovering Broadway, this podcast gives you a front-row seat to the drama, the talent, and the reality behind the spotlight.
Expect bold opinions, honest reviews, and the kind of backstage insight you will not find anywhere else.
If you love Broadway musicals, theater culture, and the stories behind the stage, The Broadway Besties Podcast is your go-to source for everything happening on Broadway and beyond.
Episodes
70 episodes
TONY NOMINATIONS!!!!!
This week on Broadway Besties, we are diving headfirst into the 2026 Tony Award nominations, the surprises, the shockers, the chaos, and of course…the snubs. From shows and performers we cannot believe were left out to the nominations that have...
Carson Takes Over 😱🎭 | Broadway BTS You Were NEVER Supposed to Know
This week on Broadway Besties, Mark makes a bold (and possibly regrettable) decision… he hands the reins over to Carson. And from that moment on, it’s chaos, comedy, and just a little bit of fear. 😳Carson takes us deep behin...
Recasting Broadway’s Biggest Shows… Did We Get It Right?
This week on Broadway Besties, Mark and Carson take on the ultimate theater lover debate… recasting some of Broadway’s most iconic shows. From Next to Normal to Les Misérables to Rent, nothing is off limits as they dream up their ideal cast...
Broadway Besties: Preston Taylor Is Taking Center Stage
This week on Broadway Besties, Mark and Carson sit down with the incredibly talented Preston Taylor for a conversation that’s equal parts inspiring, hilarious, and unapologetically real. From his journey into the world of theater t...
Carson Joins the Show… and Immediately Questions Everything
Broadway Besties welcomes Carson Twitchell as an official host this week, and the chaos begins instantly. Mark tests Carson with controversial Broadway takes, dream role debates, and some truly bizarre Mark logic that only this podcast coul...
Meet Carson Twitchell: Broadway Besties Enters a Bold New Era
It’s a brand new chapter for Broadway Besties. This week, Mark introduces listeners to Carson Twitchell, a passionate Broadway superfan, sharp opinion-holder, and the newest voice joining the show as co-host. From the shows that sh...
Broadway Hot Takes No Apologies
This week on Broadway Besties, we’re spilling our hottest Broadway opinions with zero filter. The shows we swear are overrated. The performances that deserve more love. The casting choices we still can’t understand. And yes, we’re ready to ...
Broadway Besties Curtain Up on a New Year
Broadway Besties is back and better than ever. A new year brings a new chapter and we are starting it by reliving the magic of last season. From unforgettable shows to backstage moments, we are recapping the experiences that defined our year. M...
Defying Gravity… Again: Wicked Part Two and Our Ragtime Dream Cast
This week on Broadway Besties, we are flying back to Oz and diving headfirst into every magical, chaotic, heart-stopping moment of Wicked Part Two. Mark has seen it, Amy has not, which means we unpack the twists, the tears, the tri...
Broadway Besties Take Manhattan
This week on Broadway Besties, we’re taking you inside our NYC Extravaganza! Six shows, countless laughs, and one unforgettable trip. From Ragtime to The Great Gatsby, Sunset Boulevard, Oh Mary, Death Bec...
You Think You Know Us? Think Again!
This week, Mark and Amy pull back the curtain and answer the most popular questions fans have asked on social media. From guilty pleasures to secret Broadway crushes, nothing is off limits — and some of the answers might just shock you. Eve...
Broadway Besties Take Manhattan: Planning Our Next NYC Adventure
The Besties are heading back to the Big Apple — and this week, we’re spilling all the tea about our upcoming Broadway trip! From the shows we can’t wait to see (and yes, there are some surprises) to the restaurants topping our must...
🌟 Carrie St. Louis: From Broadway to Dolly 🌟
This week on Broadway Besties, we sit down with the dazzling Carrie St. Louis, fresh off her run as Dolly Parton in the brand-new Dolly musical. Carrie’s talent is undeniable, an accomplished Broadway actress with a powerhouse voice an...
🎭✨ Broadway Meets the Beat: When Showtunes Go EDM
This week on Broadway Besties, Mark is joined by special co-host Adam, a massive EDM fan with a surprising love for theater. Together, they explore the unexpected similarities between Broadway and EDM—from the shared build-u...
The Ultimate Broadway Playlist
This week on Broadway Besties, Amy and Mark go head-to-head as they reveal their top 12 Broadway songs of all time. From show-stopping ballads to toe-tapping numbers, the Besties curate the ultimate playlist every theater lover needs. Do you ag...
✨ Aaron Lazar Returns: One Year of The Impossible Dream & A New Chapter Begins ✨
This week, Mark welcomes back the incomparable Aaron Lazar to Broadway Besties! It’s a special conversation marking the one-year anniversary of his heartfelt album The Impossible Dream. Aaron reflects on the past year, s...
Gerianne Pérez Spills the (Stage) Tea
Gerianne Pérez Spills the (Stage) Tea"This week, Broadway Besties welcome the incredible Gerianne Pérez, fresh from her show-stopping turn in Operation Mincemeat. We chat about her journey to the stage, behind-the-scenes secrets...
The Ultimate Tonys: Broadway’s Best of All Time
This week on Broadway Besties, Amy and Mark take on the ultimate challenge—crowning the best of Broadway ever. From Best Musical to Best Actor and Actress, they go category by category and debate who truly deserves to win the ...
Subways, Showtunes & Birthday Shenanigans: Mark & Adam Take Manhattan
This week on Broadway Besties, Mark flies solo without Amy — but fear not, because he's joined by a very special guest: Adam Kohn! Not only was Adam our very first follower ever, he’s also back for his second time c...
Hitting 300K Followers & Curtain Calls: A Broadway Celebration!
This week, we’re popping the confetti cannons and doing jazz hands of joy because… we hit 300K followers! 🎉 Whether you’ve been with us since day one or just hopped aboard the Broadway train, THANK YOU for trusting us with your theater-l...
tony Tea: Standing O’s, Snubs & Slays
The curtain has closed on Broadway’s biggest night, and Broadway Besties is here to break it all down—from the jaw-dropping performances to the eyebrow-raising snubs. Mark and Amy spill the tea on the most emotional speeches, the unexp...
Dez Duron: Charm, Talent, and a Few Shocking Confessions
Synopsis:This week on Broadway Besties, we’re joined by the effortlessly talented, incredibly humble, and ridiculously handsome Dez Duron, currently starring in Maybe Happy Endings. From swoon-wort...
Patti Problems & Tony Talk
This week on Broadway Besties, we have something to say about Patti LuPone—and it’s not a standing ovation. Mark and Amy dive into the latest drama surrounding the legendary diva and dish on why Broadway Twitter is ablaze. But...
Curves, Courage & Curtain Calls: A Chat with Jack Noseworthy
This week on Broadway Besties, Mark and Amy sit down with the dashing and dynamic Jack Noseworthy, producer of the Tony-nominated musical Real Women Have Curves. Jack takes us behind the scenes of bringing this empoweri...