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The Roundtable with Robert Bannon

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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 who... more

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Recent Guests

Ismael Loutfi
Comedian, storyteller, subject of Heavenly Baba
Self / Performer
Episode: Ismael Loutfi Talks Heavenly Baba Coming To The Soho Playhouse!
Matt Dorado
Creator/Performer of Monster Party
Monster Party (Los Angeles production)
Episode: Step Inside The Madness Of MONSTER PARTY In LA!
Raegan Core
Singer-songwriter blending musical theatre and pop with campy, theatrical style
Raegan Core / Raegan Core EP
Episode: RAEGAN Brings Musical Theatre Pop To Life With “RAEGAN CORE”
Janet Jensen
Founder of the Jensen Project, advocacy leader
The Jensen Project
Episode: We Talk “THE RIGHT TRACK” A Powerful New Documentary!
Shareen Anderson
Award-winning producer-director
Jensen Project/Shareen's work
Episode: We Talk “THE RIGHT TRACK” A Powerful New Documentary!
Leslie Fields-Cruz
Executive Director, Black Public Media
Black Public Media
Episode: Leslie Fields-Cruz Tells Us About Black Public Media & It's Mission!
Jonny-James Kajoba
Actor in Spare Parts
Episode: Jonny-James Kajoba & Matt Walker Talk SPARE PARTS — A Bold New Play Exploring The Cost Of Immortality!
Matt Walker
Actor portraying a scientist in Spare Parts
Episode: Jonny-James Kajoba & Matt Walker Talk SPARE PARTS — A Bold New Play Exploring The Cost Of Immortality!
Lorin Latarro
Broadway choreographer and director
Choreography/Direction work on Chess and other productions
Episode: Choreographer Lorin Latarro Talks CHESS — Reinventing A Musical Classic For Today’s Stage!

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Robert Bannon
Host of The Roundtable, conversational interviewer focused on craft, journey, and industry insight in theater and related arts.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Waste of time

    Host clearly does not do research on his guests, speaks over them, is condescending and fails to have any sort of engaging conversation. Terrible waste of time. Someone confiscate this man’s microphone.

    Apple Podcasts
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    sel.m
    Australiaa year ago

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The show features strong Broadway guest rosters and insightful industry-focused chats.
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Content is generally centered on craft and career rather than gossip, which appeals to theater professionals and fans.
High-quality guests and topics around production, directing, and performance offer valuable insights for aspiring guests and sponsors.]

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Joshua Sapan & Miranda Lee Talk The Marvels of Media Festival!
Q: What can attendees expect from this year's lineup?
A diverse mix of animation, horror shorts, and a broad range of works; the festival emphasizes high-quality work that can stand on its own and showcases the varied perspectives of autistic creators.
Joshua Sapan & Miranda Lee Talk The Marvels of Media Festival!
Q: What is Marvel's Media Festival all about?
The festival celebrates autistic media makers across independent films, games, VR, and more, with screenings, discussions, exhibitions, and workshops to help emerging creators learn, connect, and be seen within both autistic and non-autistic communities.
Choreographer Joshua Bergasse Talks THE MUSIC MAN – And His Detroit Roots!
Q: What sparked your interest in dance and how did you decide to pursue it as a career?
Bergasse describes growing up around his mother's dance school, starting as a dancer, only later discovering a knack for choreography while teaching and staging recitals, which led him to pursue choreography more seriously as dancing became physically challenging.
Ismael Loutfi Talks Heavenly Baba Coming To The Soho Playhouse!
Q: What was the impetus to move the show from Edinburgh to Soho Playhouse in New York?
A fellow New York comedian connected him with the Soho Playhouse Booker, prompting a deal to bring the show to Off-Broadway; it was a calculated risk to expand from Edinburgh audiences to a New York audience and grow the show's scope.
Ismael Loutfi Talks Heavenly Baba Coming To The Soho Playhouse!
Q: How did you get the courage to start in this business?
Ismael explains that he is naturally introverted, uses stand-up to break out of his shell, and has learned to channel personal experiences—especially his family history—into performance, evolving his material over time from personal to more political or global themes.

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A conversation-driven show that centers on crafts, journeys, and the vibrant world of Broadway and performing arts. Episodes feature actors, directors, composers, and other creatives discussing their latest projects, behind-the-scenes process, and the life paths that led them to the stage. It often highlights Broadway openings, neighborhood storytelling, and inclusive casting, with guests ranging from Tony-worthy performers to emerging artists. The format is anchored by a singular host known for deep-dive chats, red-carpet flavor, and a focus on craft over gossip, making it a strong fit for listeners who value artistry, career trajectories, and insider perspectives within theater and allied arts.

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Recent guests on The Roundtable include:

1. Ismael Loutfi
2. Matt Dorado
3. Raegan Core
4. Janet Jensen
5. Shareen Anderson
6. Leslie Fields-Cruz
7. Jonny-James Kajoba
8. Matt Walker

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