the social distance
the social distance
james & ashley
a podcast by an unemployed couple in isolation.
The Mayor of Broadway.
We interview Gerry "Mac" McIntyre, the choreographer of Berkshire Theatre Group's latest theatre production, which happens to be the only equity-sanctioned live show in existence. Spacing takes on a whole new meaning as his unequaled prowess and style enable this streamlined 10-person Godspell musical to garner rave reviews and sold out shows amidst the greatest pandemic of the past century. To top off such intriguing conversation, we talk about the latest virtual musical "A Killer Party" featuring Broadway's best before winding down with our niche cult-hit CD-ROM game of 1992: King's Quest VI.
Aug 12, 2020
30 min
Unsocial media.
Today we talk with workaholic professional Lauren Flack about the ins and outs of media production's comeback during the recent phase 4 loosening of restrictions in NYC. Then we briefly discuss Ashley's early commercial success, one terrible movie featuring overpaid celebrities, one cult classic featuring Keanu passing as an actor, plus some side banter about bathing.
Jul 28, 2020
25 min
It takes two names.
Today we chat with Broadway's kindest southern belle Ginna Claire about her experience with the industry pause as well as her affection for our in-house Ashley Arcement. Then we update with our personal experience of NYC's sensationalized street crime and a fitting movie (except that it's based in Boston): The Departed. Do you know how many movies Leo dies in? We did some 3 second Google investigation to find out.
Jul 20, 2020
22 min
Pop starship enterprise.
Today we chat with Clay Ostwald who made music with Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound machine for decades, culminating in work on the Broadway show On Your Feet! and an upcoming musical featuring the music of Britney Spears. Then we babble on about pop star instagram, Hamilton, with tangents on rodent-destroying dogs battling the NY rat problems, my suspicions on Bloomy's alternate intentions, an impromptu melody we now call "My Puppy Life," even some dull conversation about baseboards.
Jul 14, 2020
26 min
Escape to New York.
Our travels conclude with a return to New York after a brief hiatus in Arkansas complete with tick bites, blood donation mishaps, and a bike crash. After chatting with our favorite Broadway agent/thirst trap Eddie Rabon, we rest easy in the alternate universe Hell's Kitchen with its new cast of sidewalk characters (they aren't tourists). Oh, and Love Life on HBO Max is pretty good.
Jul 7, 2020
16 min
No touching.
We talk in-person with our friend and colleague Tommy McDowell about his career and his teen fling with Ashley, followed by a climactic follow-up for our antibody tests, finishing off with a 1991 indie flick featuring a young upcoming star.
May 28, 2020
29 min
Casting call.
We chat with Meg from Big Brother fame about reality show casting during the pandemic, then segue to a debate on the ins and outs of "sliding into the DM's" before remembering that we watched the already-old new Netflix movie "El Camino."
May 18, 2020
24 min
Like, my fire.
We chat with an FDNY friend about his current reallocation within the department, meanwhile challenging Ashley to stop saying "like" so much, then finish on a discussion about two mediocre movies.
May 12, 2020
19 min
Turtle power.
In this eclectic episode we chat with two medical professionals about how COVID-19 is affecting their work, then we speak on several tangents before wiping out on a radical movie from 1990. Cowabunga.
May 8, 2020
19 min
Going catfishing.
We speak with a musician friend about how he's staying so busy when we have so little to do. Next, Ashley makes an impromptu presentation about tequila. Then we dive into the deep end by turning segment 3 into embarrassing stories from our youth.
Apr 30, 2020
30 min
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