The Off-Book Club

1.10 Q&A Finale!

As another iconic duo once said... "WE WERE ON A BREAK!!!"
 
We know that we went a little radio silent for a bit...but it was for a good reason. One of our lovely cohosts is now MARRIED!! So first and foremost we want to thank you for your patience. And secondly, as a treat, we prepared a very special episode for you all!!!
 
We truly could not have made this happen without your participation. Your devoted listening, your online engagement, and your eagerness to submit questions astonishes us every day. So to say thank you, on this SEASON FINALE episode, please enjoy us just being us! 
 
xoxo, E&B

1.9 The Last Five Years

Where are we all gonna be five years from now?? Where were we five years ago? Did five years ago Me think that Future Me would be here now??? ALL great questions! And all questions I'm sure the characters in the show we're discussing this episode asked themselves many times over!
 
Let's review THE LAST FIVE YEARS. Sometimes looking back in time is scary, but what if you could see the past and the future all at once!! This show allows us to do just that. Are you confused yet? Well, allow us to attempt to shed some light! This episode Brady and Elle try to dive into the genius mind of Jason Robert Brown and one of his most heart breaking love stories. Spanning the course of a five year relationship, we'll ask the tough questions and get down to the nitty gritty of the pain that can come from falling in love.
 
Put on your #TeamJamie or #TeamKathy merch and venture with us through The Last Five Years!
xoxo E&B

1.8 Les Miserables

Did you take some pre workout?? Have you done your stretches?? Because we are strapping in for a MARATHON. If you've ever tried to condense a 1,4oo page novel, turned into a 3 hour musical, into a ONE HOUR (ish) PODCAST you will empathize with Brady and Elle this week.
 
We are tackling a MAJOR mega musical that is known, loved, and world renowned. Get ready to zip back to early 1800's France off-book clubbers, because we are diving into Les Miserables!! Many many people have held this show near and dear to their hearts for many many years, and we are no different. Join us as we traverse through the fastest and most entertaining history lesson of the French Revolution you can get your hands on!!
 
Brush up on your French, grab your big red flag, and tune into this REVOLUTIONARY episode!!
xoxo - E&B

1.7 Mamma Mia!

HERE WE GO AGAIN!! Back for another episode of The Off-Book Club! This episode we're jumping from stage to screen and gushing over the importance of jukebox musicals, specifically in movie musical form.
 
Extra points for anyone who can count how many lines we quote from the movie,  how often we get off track reminiscing, or the amount of times you can hear Elle's phone vibrating on the table....(my apologies, won't happen again).
 
Channel your inner Dancing Queens and Super Troopers folks, because it's time to ship off to the beautiful island of Kalokairi and dive into MAMMA MIA!
 
xoxo, E & B

1.6 A Streetcar Named Desire

Welcome back to another episode of THE OFF BOOK CLUB!! This episode we dive into an extreme classic. Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire. 
 
Listen, I think at this point, we've all ridden that streetcar named, but while delving into this play, we realize that not everything is as black and white as it may seem. That's the beauty of such well written art. And although we do our best to delve into it all, we would LOVE nothing more than to hear your thoughts on this classic of theatre literature.
 
Join us, Blanche, Stella, and Stanley on this bumpy ride on the Streetcar named Desire!
xoxo, E&B 

1.5 Shrek: The Musical

What do Pinnochio, a talking donkey, a beautiful princess, and a grumpy ogre have in common?? No No, this isn't your recent D&D campaign, it's SHREK the musical!!
 
Everyone knows and loves the cult classic film that brought us all to the swamp and released the ogres within us. But did you know that it was adapted into a thrilling and captivating big time broadway musical? We sure did! So journey with us to Duloc and find out what these band of misfits get into on their quest for true love and acceptance.
 
Hey now, you'd be an ALL STAR if you tuned in. I'M A BELIEVER that you won't regret it!
 
See you in the swamp,
xoxo E&B

1.4 The Sound of Music

The hills are aliiiiiiive with the sound of....THE OFF BOOK CLUB!
 
This episode, join Brady and Elle as they traverse through the lush Austrian hillside with a feisty governess, a tight military captain, and seven rambunctious children. This Rogers and Hammerstein classic is one that truly can't be missed. So whether you're joining us in your curtain drape play clothes, or rocking that nun habit, get ready to cozy on up in the world of Golden Age musical theatre.
 
As always, we love ya, you're all a few of our favorite things.
xoxo E&B

1.3 Significant Other

A wise poet once said, "a gay has his girls, just as a girl has her gay." And this could not ring more true for this week's show! Well...and for Elle and Brady...
 
We are dipping our size 12 forest green converse into something slightly different this week! A whole non-musical, no dancing, minimal singing, straight play! Join in with us as we discuss Significant Other by Joshua Harmon. We aren't sure how often we are going to stray from the musical theatre strata, but this fun funky fresh contemporary play felt right for us for episode 3.
 
We hope you feel SIGNIFICANT as you listen, and that we hold a space no OTHER podcast has in your heart!
xoxo - E&B

1.2 Heathers

What do corn nuts, slurpees, croquet mallets, and MURDER have in common??? HEATHERS the musical!
 
Join us as we discuss the popular power rangers themselves- the heathers, and Veronica Sawyer’s tumultuous journey with them.
 
THANK YOU for continuing on this journey with us as we learn and grow and make this podcast bigger and better!!
xoxo E&B
 
****CONTENT WARNING****
This show contains a lot of sensitive topics including murder, eating disorders, suicide, drugs, bombs, etc. Although we do our best to lead with grace and prepare everyone for these topics, we advise listener discretion. Love you all!!

1.1 Sunday in the Park with George

Places everyone! Curtain up! This is the first official Episode of the Off-Book Club podcast!!
 
We are so thrilled to begin this exciting adventure with all of you. And what better to get started, than the show that started our friendship to begin with.
 
Get excited. We know we are. Enjoy the first (hopefully of many) episode: Friday on the Pod with Elle and Brady!
xoxo - E&B