{"podcast":{"title":"Broadway Breakdown","slug":"broadway-breakdown-224933","podcast_index_feed_id":224933,"rss_url":"https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/5180103.rss","website_url":"https://bwaybreakdown.substack.com/podcast","image_url":"https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/5180103/51fb47cc9d6a6b1047d753f00e814b08.jpg","author":"Matt Koplik","episode_count":333,"summary":"Matt Koplik is the most opinionated, foul-mouthed, and passionate theatre geek with access to a mic. Every week, Matt and a guest explore Broadway history by diving into the careers of the artists who shaped it.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/broadway-breakdown-224933"},"episode":{"title":"2026 Tony Awards: Big Swings, Loud Pleas and Final Predictions","slug":"2026-tony-awards-big-swings-loud-pleas-and-final-predictions","published_at":"2026-05-03T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/broadway-breakdown-224933/2026-tony-awards-big-swings-loud-pleas-and-final-predictions","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/broadway-breakdown-224933","url":"https://bwaybreakdown.substack.com/p/2026-tony-awards-big-swings-loud","audio_url":"https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/196259429/65fe5b8f17a8a08cdba14828b7941a66.mp3","summary":"Matt gathers a panel of trusted Tony obsessives for one last, no-holds-barred conversation before nominations: big swings, chaotic predictions, and the kinds of industry narratives that can quietly shape outcomes. Together, they unpack how momentum, perception, and voter psychology are colliding in a particularly unpredictable season—where no category feels fully locked. It’s part strategy session, part group therapy, and part theatrical wish-casting, as everyone makes their case for what should happen… and what actually might. Important Links * Broadway Breakdown Live! Green Room 42 Tix * Broadway Breakdown: Discord * Broadway Breakdown: Substack * Broadway Breakdown: Youtube Guest Info Comedian and podcaster Casey Balsham ( It’s Broadway Bitch ), theater commentator Juan Ramirez (Theatrely), awards analyst Sam Eckmann (GoldDerby), and critics/content creators Connor MacDowell and Dylan MacDowell ( Drama w/ Connor and Dylan ) join Matt to break down the race from every angle—industry insight, fan perspective, and pure gut instinct. Timestamps * 0:00 – Intro * 4:33 – Casey Balsham * 20:16 – Juan Ramirez * 59:18 – Sam Eckmann * 1:24:13 – Connor and Dylan MacDowell Listener Discussion Questions * “ What’s your personal ‘big swing’ prediction this season—something unlikely that you think could genuinely happen? ” * “ Do you think Tony voters tend to play it safe, or are they more willing to surprise us than we give them credit for? ” * “ Which category feels the most wide open to you right now, and what narrative do you think will ultimately decide it? ” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bwaybreakdown.substack.com","meta_description":"Matt gathers a panel of trusted Tony obsessives for one last, no-holds-barred conversation before nominations: big swings, chaotic predictions, and the ki…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":7007,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/broadway-breakdown-224933/episodes/2026-tony-awards-big-swings-loud-pleas-and-final-predictions/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/broadway-breakdown-224933/2026-tony-awards-big-swings-loud-pleas-and-final-predictions.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}