{"podcast":{"title":"On The Voice","slug":"on-the-voice-7506005","podcast_index_feed_id":7506005,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/109555078/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://onthevoice.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/44415534/44415534-1757814513942-bc2831379e14.jpg","author":"Mackenzie Bykowski and Jenna Battipaglia","episode_count":20,"summary":"On The Voice is a podcast for professional voice users navigating vocal injury and recovery. One of us is a voice teacher. One of us is a speech-language pathologist. We’ve both lived through injury, rehabilitation, and reinvention. Each episode brings you raw stories from performers who’ve been there, insight from the doctors and clinicians who treat it, and tools from voice professionals that are changing the way we perceive it. Whether you’re in the thick of recovery, supporting a student, or simply curious about the real life behind the curtain — you’re not alone!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-01T16:19:34.015866+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-voice-7506005"},"episode":{"title":"Stephen Mark Lukas","slug":"stephen-mark-lukas","published_at":"2026-06-03T06:16:47+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-voice-7506005/stephen-mark-lukas","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-voice-7506005","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mackenzie-bykowski/episodes/Stephen-Mark-Lukas-e3k93qi","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/109555078/podcast/play/120933650/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-3%2F425413273-44100-2-bf466ba8fb7d5.m4a","summary":"In this episode of On The Voice, Stephen Mark Lukas joins hosts Mackenzie Bykowski, MM, and Jenna Battipaglia, MS, CCC-SLP, PAVA-RV, to share his story publicly for the first time - a nearly five-year vocal rehabilitation journey navigated entirely while continuing to perform at the highest level of his profession. Stephen Mark Lukas is a Broadway actor and musical theatre leading man whose career spans some of the most vocally demanding roles in the canon. He made his Broadway debut in The Book of Mormon as the standby for Elder Price, later performing the role in the show's Chicago sit-down production and on tour. He most recently appeared on Broadway in the critically acclaimed revival of Funny Girl, understudying Nick Arnstein opposite Lea Michele before going on to lead the North American tour in the role. He also originated the role of Gaston in Disney's 30th Anniversary production of Beauty and the Beast, currently touring across North America, and has appeared in leading roles at premier regional theatres including Paper Mill Playhouse, Goodspeed Opera House, and Ogunquit Playhouse, in productions including Oklahoma!, Camelot, South Pacific, and Damn Yankees. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional medical, legal, financial, or other advice. Views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts. Individual experiences and results may vary — always consult a qualified professional for guidance specific to your situation.","meta_description":"In this episode of On The Voice, Stephen Mark Lukas joins hosts Mackenzie Bykowski, MM, and Jenna Battipaglia, MS, CCC-SLP, PAVA-RV, to share his story pu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4325,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/on-the-voice-7506005/episodes/stephen-mark-lukas/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-voice-7506005/stephen-mark-lukas.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}