{"podcast":{"title":"The Roundtable with Robert Bannon","slug":"the-roundtable-with-robert-bannon-6608267","podcast_index_feed_id":6608267,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/theroundtable","website_url":"https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/the-roundtable-with-robert-bannon/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/7f357bf2-4304-11ee-9246-875cc43af2af/image/f62d811e131ac053e5ee8fdfe051ef9f.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Broadway Podcast Network","episode_count":1007,"summary":"Performer Robert Bannon sits down with the best and brightest artists to have in-depth, fun, craft filled chats with stars of Broadway, Stage, Screen, and Social Media. It could be the Tony Winner of the Moment to a Tik Tok Star going viral, literally there is something for everyone! This show is not about gossip, scandal, or gotcha questions. This is a show about the journey, the craft, and a whole lot of fun! Join us for special Red Carpet Events from Broadway Openings, NY Galas, to The Tribeca Film Festival! We cover everyone and everywhere! We will be uploading new chats weekly, so make sure to subscribe and join us! Direct from over one million views on YouTube, \"The Roundtable\" makes its podcast debut with The Broadway Podcast Network! 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