EP 27: Studio Recordings and Publication
Listen to the final studio recordings of PRESS START as Denver and Brian narrate the last chapter of creating this original musical.
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20 of 28 episodesEP 26: LIVE Full Read-Through of PRESS START!
Listen to Denver and Brian read and sing through the entire 45-minute first draft of PRESS START!
EP 25: Script Adjustments Before First Read-Through
Brian and Denver prepare the script for a full live read-through to be published next week!
EP 24: The Hero Song and Sidekick Song
Brian and Denver are back with completed drafts of the hero song and the sidekick song.
Baby Update
Brian gives an update on the reason for the brief hiatus.
EP 23: 8-Bit Opening Number Goodness
Listen to a draft of the opening number orchestrated with 8-bit synthesizers, plus Brian and Denver chat about updates they've been making t...
EP 22: First Draft? Done.
Brian and Denver talk through some news scenes as they complete the first draft of the show.
EP 21: Update on Script Work
Revising Scene 2, adding a new character, and fleshing out Off-Camera Moment #3.
EP 20: Working Out Scene 2
Working out the new Scene 2 in which the characters come up with the idea to put on a musical fundraiser.
EP 19: Let's Talk About "Tut, Tut!"
Denver chats about another musical in development at Beat by Beat, TUT, TUT!, plays some exclusive musical clips from the show.
EP 18: Short Update on Script Work
Denver gives an update on a new show element and a small adjustment to Toadstool's heroic moment.
EP 17: Rewrite, Rewrite, Rewrite
Inspired by Red Nose Day, Denver and Brian rewrite the outline and clarify the message of the show.
EP 16: The Heroes' First Number
Brian and Denver talk through their process of creating the first hero song.
EP 15: The Villain Song and New Sidekicks
Listen to the first draft of the Villain Song and the new Sidekick characters. Plus, writer's block!
EP 14: A New Opening Number
Listen to a live performance of the complete opening number by Denver and Brian. Plus a chat about all 18 characters in the show, and writer...
EP 13: Pop Music vs. Musical Theatre - What Happened?
Denver and Brian explore how and why musical theatre left the mainstream music scene, plus Denver's experience in Nashville. And how much do...
EP 12: The Pac Man Song
Listen to the Pac Man song grow from a few rough lyrics to a full 8-bit vocal recording. Plus a comedy monologue for Karate Guy/Girl.
EP 11: Pitching the Show to Hollywood Producer Jason Koffeman
Writer and Producer Jason Koffeman listens to Denver and Brian pitch the show so far, gives notes on the outline, and chats about common pit...
EP 10: Deus Ex Machina (say what?)
Listen to a draft of the new opening number, discover how Denver and Brian deal with the deus ex machina (contrived plot device), find out h...
EP 09: Interview with Writer & Lyricist Betina Hershey
Denver chats with writer and lyricist Betina Hershey about her start as a musical theatre performer, the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop, and h...