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Matching Minds with Sondheim: The Podcast

Barry Joseph & Broadway Podcast Network
Stephen Sondheim
Doyle Auction
Treasure Hunts
Musical Theatre
Theater Collectibles
Auction Memorabilia
City Center Treasure Hunt
Crossword Puzzles
The Last Of Sheila
Jigsaw Puzzles
Puzzle Design
Anthony Perkins
Hollywood Stars
Puzzle Making
American Musical Theater
Game Design
Library Of Congress
Broadway
Games and Puzzles Magazine
Puzzle Boxes

Matching Minds with Sondheim: The Podcast in an open invitation into the puzzle-loving, game-designing mind of Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim. Based on the acclaimed book by Barry Joseph, each episode uncovers the hidden world of Sondheim’s lifelong passion for treasure hunts, cryptic crosswords, parlor games, and more. Join Barry and his guests—puzzle-makers, game designers, and Sondheim aficio... more

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Join us as we unpack the 1973 murder mystery film The Last of Sheila, written by Stephen Sondheim and Anthony Perkins. The discussion features guest James McCusker, a 45-year fan of Sondheim and a college composition professor. They explore the movie... more

In It's Puzzling: The Power of Crosswords and Games, host Natan Last, author of the cultural history of crosswords, Across the Universe, moderates a discussion at the Brooklyn Book Festival with Barry Joseph, game designer and author of Matching Mind... more

Barry Joseph and guests walk through Sondheim’s final treasure hunt. Guests Kellian Adams Pletcher, a game designer at FableVision Studios, and Robert Lee, a faculty member and current chair of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts Graduate Musical Theatre... more

Barry Joseph and guest Andrew Parr page through Stephen Sondheim's passion for puzzle and game magazines. From Sondheim's early fascination with cryptic crosswords to his last major interview about puzzles, this episode uncovers how these collections... more

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Recent Guests

Juliana Pache
Creator of Black Crossword, a daily mini-puzzle emphasizing Black culture
Black Crossword
Episode: #10 - The Brooklyn Book Festival - It’s Puzzling: The Power of Crosswords and Games
Kellian Adams Pletcher
Game designer at FableVision Studios and immersive theater creator.
Episode: #09 - Sondheim and the 2013 City Center Treasure Hunt
Robert Lee
Book writer, lyricist, and faculty chair at NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
New York University's Tisch School of the Arts
Episode: #09 - Sondheim and the 2013 City Center Treasure Hunt
Andrew Parr
Puzzle enthusiast, interviewed Stephen Sondheim for Games World of Puzzles Magazine
Episode: #08 - Periodically Sondheim: His Puzzling Magazines
Grace O'Keefe
London-based musical theatre writer and Sondheim memorabilia enthusiast
Episode: #07 - Sondheim For Sale: The Doyle Auction
Michael Mitnick
Writer and ardent collector of Sondheim memorabilia
Episode: #07 - Sondheim For Sale: The Doyle Auction
Pat D'Amico
Chief marketing officer for a group of addiction and mental health treatment centers
Episode: #07 - Sondheim For Sale: The Doyle Auction
Michael Bittnick
A writer and collector of Sondheim memorabilia.
Episode: #05 - Order Out of Chaos: Sondheim and Jigsaw Puzzles
David Spira
Co-creator of roomescapeartist.com and Reality Escape Pod.
Episode: #05 - Order Out of Chaos: Sondheim and Jigsaw Puzzles

Host

Barry Joseph
Host and author focusing on the intersections of puzzles, games, and the Broadway legacy of Stephen Sondheim.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • Wonderful insight to Sondheim’s brilliant, creative mind!

    Each episode is engaging and feels like I’m hanging out with board game/puzzle enthusiasts friends listening to their stories about Sondheim. It’s a crossover I didn’t know I needed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Panjo!
    United States20 days ago

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#09 - Sondheim and the 2013 City Center Treasure Hunt
Q: Kellian, when did you first start getting interested in Treasure Hunts or Puzzle Hunts?
Kellian mentions that her family wasn't into board games or card games, but she developed a love for treasure hunts through the annual Franconia Outing Club Road Rally in New Hampshire.
#09 - Sondheim and the 2013 City Center Treasure Hunt
Q: Robert, can you tell us more about both your connection with Stephen Sondheim and perhaps with treasure hunts?
Robert recounts how he grew up intending to be a doctor but discovered musical theater in college. He wrote to Sondheim during that time, and they exchanged letters. He also shared an anecdote about receiving a critical letter from Sondheim regarding a lyric he didn't understand.
#04 - Seeking Sondheim in the Stacks: Mark Eden Horowitz
Q: What was it like to create something with him, about him?
The whole point of the interviews was to document his thoughts on his work for future researchers.
#04 - Seeking Sondheim in the Stacks: Mark Eden Horowitz
Q: How would you describe the current state of Sondheim Archives?
The collection finally arrived to us about three months ago, and we've been busily processing it.

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The podcast provides an engaging exploration of Stephen Sondheim's lesser-known interests, particularly his love for puzzles and games throughout his life. It features discussions on how these activities influenced his creative process, offering insights into Sondheim's personality and genius. Episodes include conversations with puzzle enthusiasts, game designers, and scholars, all centered around Sondheim's contributions to the world of theater and his unique approach to creativity through playful design and problem-solving. Listeners can expect a rich mix of personal anecdotes, expert analysis, and a celebration of Sondheim's legacy that extends beyond music into games and puzzles.

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2. Kellian Adams Pletcher
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7. Pat D'Amico
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