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The Conner & Smith Show
Join Matt and Stephen as they talk to artists, creative thinkers, discuss films, try craft projects, explore local lore, debate beloved holiday traditions and much more!
Episodes
The Conner & Smith ShowEpisode 26 - The Exorcist
We watch the director’s cut of the classic 1973 film, The Exorcist, pause the movie and comment every 20 minutes or so.
The Conner & Smith ShowEpisode 25 - Female Stranger Mastercut
The definitive edition of the Female Stranger.
The Conner & Smith ShowEpisode 24 - Short Attention Span Sunday - Clown Motel, Mannequin Hall, and the Wilhelm Scream.
Join us for a chat about several weird things. An eternal scream, a Clown Motel, and a place of Mannequins…
The Conner & Smith ShowEpisode 23 - The Legend of the Female Stranger - Part 3 - Live from Gadsby’s Tavern
Join us as we wrap up the Legend of the Female Stranger of Alexandria, by visiting all the spaces that she physically occupied in her short and tragic time in…
The Conner & Smith ShowEpisode 21 - The Pentagon UFO Report with Kevin Boyce of NASA
Join us for a chat with our go to guy on all things extraterrestrial, Kevin Boyce from NASA, where we talk about the latest Pentagon UFO Report, and the…
The Conner & Smith ShowEpisode 20 - Short Attention Span Sunday - Do Dogs See Ghosts? Giant Black Dogs, and Demon Cat of DC
We explore pet themed supernatural subjects today on Short Attention Span Sunday! https://connerandsmith.myspreadshop.com/
The Conner & Smith ShowEpisode 19 - A Haunting in Petersburg - Sean MacLaughlin
Join us for a chat with our very dear friend Sean MacLaughlin as he tells us about growing up in a Civil War Era House that was used as a hospital during the…
The Conner & Smith ShowEpisode 18 - Craig Spector
Join us for a chat with New York Times Best Seller Author Craig Spector, and journey through his beginnings as a roller skate messenger to the head of the…
The Conner & Smith ShowEpisode 16 - Short Attention Span Sunday
3 quick stories - 2 local, one that has gained worldwide internet fame - The Goatman, Chessie, the Chesapeake Bay Sea Serpent, and Black Eyed Kids…
The Conner & Smith ShowEpisode 15 - Unsettling Toy Removal and Rehoming
Join us for a chat with Brian and Sara with Unsettling Toy Removal and Rehoming based out of Portland, Oregon. https://unsettlingtoys.com…
The Conner & Smith ShowEpisode 14 - “Loving Our Dead” with Ashley Goff
Join us for a chat with Arlington Presbyterian Church’s Pastor Ashley Goff for a discussion about spirits. Whether in ghost form or in the memorial sense, we…
The Conner & Smith ShowEpisode 13 - The Ghosts of Alexandria with Author Michael Lee Pope
Join us for a further exploration of the other ghosts in Alexandria that Michael wrote about in his book. Contact Michael to purchase an autographed copy on…
The Conner & Smith ShowEpisode 12 - Short Attention Span Sunday - Memorial Bridge, Robert the Doll, Unsettling Toy Removal
Short Attention Span Sunday featuring the abandoned draw bridge control room under Memorial Bridge, Robert the Doll, and Unsettling Toy Removal and Rehoming…
The Conner & Smith ShowEpisode 11 - Witches; The Salem Witch Museum - Rachel Christ, Director of Education
Join us for a chat with the Salem Witch Museum’s Director of Education, Rachel Christ. We talk about (obvi) the Salem Witch Trials, but also the European Witch…
The Conner & Smith ShowEpisode 10 - The Legend of the Female Stranger of Alexandria, Virginia- Part 2
Join us for a more in depth examination of the Female Stranger legend with author and journalist Michael Lee Pope, who wrote The Ghosts of Alexandria. We delve…
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Episode 76 - Season 1 Bonus - Norman Korpi of The Real World Season 1 NYC
BONUS SEASON 1 EPISODE! We catch up with Norman Korpi from The Real World Season 1 - the first reality TV show ever, and recent star of the Paramount Plus Real…
The Conner & Smith ShowEpisode 9 - Short Attention Span Sunday - Escaped Zebras and Norwegian Spirals
Welcome in to Short Attention Span Sunday - escaped Zebras in Maryland and our “Ask Kevin” sequence featuring Kevin Boyce answering questions about the…
The Conner & Smith ShowEpisode 8 - The Legend of the Female Stranger of Alexandria, Virginia - Part 1
We explore the legend of the Female Stranger of Alexandria, VA in this episode, and make a trip to find her grave.
The Conner & Smith ShowEpisode 7 - Dathan Auerbach
Join us for a chat with Author Dathan Auerbach, who wrote Penpal and Bad Man, both incredible horror novels, the first of which was started on Reddit’s No…
The Conner & Smith ShowEpisode 6 - A Haunting in Frederick - featuring Andrew Baughman.
Journey with us on a chat with Landless Theatre Company’s Artistic Director , Andrew Baughman, as he tells the tale of three haunted apartments that he and his…
The Conner & Smith ShowEpisode 5 - Short Attention Span Sunday - Oak Mites and Jet Pack Man
Where we talk about MANY things in short attention span times - Oak Mites, Jet Pack Man, Millionaire Space Launches, and more!
The Conner & Smith ShowEpisode 4 - ‘Oumuamua - The First Detected Interstellar Object
We change our local focus to “look up” at the stars around our campfire tonight, to see the first detected interstellar object that came into our solar system…
The Conner & Smith ShowEpisode 3 - The Black Aggie
We unravel the legend of Clover Adams, Henry Adams, The Black Aggie, Grief, and the Hay Adams Hotel in Washington, DC…
The Conner & Smith ShowEpisode 2 - The Bunnyman of Fairfax County, Virginia
In this episode, we explore the legend of Virginia’s Bunnyman, the actual case it was based on, and take a trip to the newly opened Bunnyman Brewing Company…
The Conner & Smith ShowEpisode 1 - The Snallygaster
Join us for a chat with the head of the American Snallygaster Museum, Sarah Cooper. https://www.snallygastermuseum.com
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Episode 75 - Season 1 Finale with The Super Friends
We round out our season 1 with The Super Friends and some fun games! It was a blast to finish our first Season with such hysterical fun! Enjoy, and we will be…
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Episode 74 - Laura Woyasz
Join us for a chat with fellow Shenandoah Alum, Laura Woyasz, who has appeared in Wicked on Broadway, and across the nation, as well as many other tours and…
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Episode 73 - Ryan Dean Halbrook
Join us for a chat with our bestie, Ryan Dean Halbrook, who we met at Shenandoah University in the mid 90’s, and has been a constant in our lives ever since!…
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Episode 72 - Paris Barclay
Two Time Emmy Award Winner (and 8 time nominee), Paris Barclay returns to do a better auditory experience with us. Talking about Monster, Glee, Smash, The West…
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Episode 71 - Jeff McCarthy
Join us for a chat with actor Jeff McCarthy, who has appeared in Urinetown on Broadway in the original production, as well as many others throughout the past…
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Episode 70 - Jamie Conrad
Join us for a chat with the Great Grandson of Frank Conrad, who’s life is the subject of our musical, On Air, which tells the story of the first radio station…
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Episode 68 - Adam Koch
Join us as we catch-up with set Designer Adam Koch and talk about his amazing designs, and his famous Instagram and TikTok page -Doll House Therapy!…
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Episode 67 - Paul Vogt
Join us for a catch-up with the amazing comedic actor, Paul Vogt. From Mad TV, Arrested Development, Hannah Montana, to many other TV appearances, Paul also…
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Episode 66- Nehal Joshi
Join us for a catch-up with our great pal, Broadway actor Nehal Joshi, as we discuss his career, Ice cream flavors, Madonna’s handshake, and the chaotic…
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Episode 65 - Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi
Join us for a chat with Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi, the “Ancient Jazz Priestess of Mother Africa”- Helen Hayes Award Winning Author, Helen Hayes Award Nominated…
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Episode 64 - Adam Gwon
Join us for a chat with one of the hottest new composers of Contemporary Musical Theater, Adam Gwon. He has worked on The Boy Detective Fails, Ordinary Days…
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Episode 63 - Dana P. Rowe
Join us for a chat with Olivier and Helen Hayes Nominated Composer Dana P. Rowe, who penned the scores to Zombie Prom, The Fix, The Witches of Eastwick…
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Episode 62 - Nova Payton
Join us for a chat with Nova Payton, Helen Hayes Award Winning Actress who has appeared in Hairspray, Dreamgirls, Xanadu, Caroline, or Change, and many more…
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Episode 61 - Polly Noonan
Join us for a chat with Polly Noonan, who you’ve seen in DC in Arena Stage’s production of “The Passion Play”, and Woolly Mammoth’s production of “Dead Man’s…
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Episode 60 - Michael John LaChiusa
Join us for a conversation with Drama Desk, Tony, and Grammy Nominee Michael John LaChiusa, one of the most prolific writers for the American Musical Stage in…
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Episode 59 - Tom Goss
Join us for a chat with LA Based singer-songwriter Tom Goss, who has released 7 albums, many additional singles, music videos, and has also scored films…
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Episode 58 - Kevin Stea
Join us for a conversation with Kevin Stea, a multifaceted artist who has danced on stages with Madonna, Michael Jackson, Prince, Janet Jackson, David Bowie…
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Episode 57 - Laura Michelle Kelly
Join us for a chit chat with the Practically Perfect in every way, Laura Michelle Kelly - the original stage Mary Poppins! Laura has also appeared as Hodel in…
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Episode 56 - Andre Comeau from The Real World Season 1 - New York City
Join us for a chat with Andre Comeau from MTV’s Real World Season 1, but dive deeper into his music and lyrics. A true musician/artist/poet. His new single…
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Episode 55 - Meg Gillentine
Join us for a chat with Meg Gillentine- an amazing performer in the DMV, Broadway, Film and TV, and beyond. She also embarked on 2 “Kindness Tours” across the…
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Episode 54 - Sam Harris
Join us for a FANTASTIC chat with Sam Harris, as we talk Equality, Writing, Inspiration, and much more. Sam is one of Stephen’s personal Idols, so this was a…
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Minisode 15 - The Cicada Episode - Featuring - Brood X (17 year reunion)
Join us for some Cicada Chat as we ask Brood X some serious questions regarding their distinct different sounds depending on time of the day. Also, we haven’t…
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Episode 53 - Pastor of the Arlington Presbyterian Church, Ashley Goff
Join us for a fascinating chat about Religion and Pride and where they intersect. We loved this discussion with Ashley. https://arlingtonpresbyterian.org
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Episode 51 - Fred Schneider - B -52’s
Join us for a chat with Fred Schneider of the B-52’s! Also his latest band, The Superions! https://www.theb52s.com https://thesuperions.com
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Episode 50 - Producing Artistic Director of Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma - Michael Baron
Join us for a fun time with our old pal, Michael Baron, as he talks about his journey through show biz and life, through Signature to Oklahoma City, and his…
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Episode 49 - Joe Barros
Join us for a chat with Joe Barros, Artistic Director of the New York Theatre Barn. http://www.joebarros.com https://www.nytheatrebarn.org
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Episode 48 - Billy Bustamante
Join us for a chat with Broadway Barkada’s Billy Bustamante! We have a fun talk about where we met amongst the spinach funk at Toby’s Dinner Theatre to where…
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Episode 47 - Luke Frazier
Join us for a chat with the conductor of the American Pops Orchestra, Luke Frazier. We talk about his work with APO, his dedication to bringing music to those…
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Episode 46 - Jade Jones
Join us for a chat with out Lesbian Musical Theatre Darling/ Rapper Jade Jones. https://dcmetrotheaterarts.com/2020/08/07/jade-jones-as-rapper-litty-official-de…
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Episode 45 - Carolyn Cole and the Super-Friends!
Join us for a loose chat with Helen Hayes Award winner Carolyn Cole and our bestie friends, Kara Tameika Watkins, Nicole Ruthmarie, Chris Sizemore, and Ryan…
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Episode 44 - Wayne Duvall
Join us for a chat with actor Wayne Duvall, appearing in the upcoming films A Quiet Place 2, and Werewolves Within, as he discusses working in past iconic…
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Minisode 14 - The Dog Fart Episode
Join us for a chat on dog farts and all things low brow on this Minisode with Matt, SGS, and Ryan…
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Episode 43 - Ally Currin
We caught up with our pal, Ally Currin, who wrote the book to The Silver Belles, available through Broadway Licensing, and also talked about her journey, her…
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Episode 42 - Joe Palka - Palka Party Weekend Finale!
We had a great and multi-faceted discussion with Joe Palka regarding radio, tv, theatre, politics, and our current political climate. A fascinating and…
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Episode 41 - Sue Palka - Fox 5 Chief Meteorologist
Join us for a weather geek out session with Fox 5 Chief Meteorologist, Sue Palka as our Palka Party Weekend continues!