The Somewhat Happy Hour with Josh Vest: Recent Episodes
Joshua Vest
The most random podcast that will involve some of the most somewhat happy topics and my love for Theatre!
A somewhat happy hour with Julia Swann, we talk circus life, musical theatre and bond over our love for Cats the musical!
I'm Baaaack! After a long break (5 months), here is a little update! More episodes are coming soon!
Season 3, ep 1: Welcome to a new season with a new guest! On the season premiere, I welcome teacher friend: Lauren Girgash! We talk about teaching, pandemic teaching, the 2021-2022 school year, and her new career! You won't want to miss this!
The Somewhat Happy Hour is back! Here is the Pre-season, (that is a sports term for those of you who didn't know) of Season 3! I talk about circus life, new school, and more!
I went on a real vacation! In this episode I share my adventures in NYC, seeing iconic Broadway performers, the hotel situation, and much more!
Marissa Liotta joins the Somewhat Happy Hour discussing film work, Too Much About Nothing Podcast, Acting, life as a middle school theatre teacher and more!
Omnium Circus: A Bold New Circus owner Lisa Lewis joins me for the Somewhat Happy Hour! We talk all about creating Omnium, bringing the show to VA, the show's future, and more!
In this week's episode, I welcome Emma Gorg! We talk about Hamilton, life as a senior in college, and more! You don't want to miss this episode!
This week I welcome The Legendary Last Ringmaster of Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey The Greatest Show On Earth: Johnathan Lee Iverson. He is another circus performer I have had the honor of seeing perform over the last 20 years! We talk all things Ringling, life after Ringling, Musical Theatre, and about Omnium Circus!
Happy Holidays! In this episode, I talk about my favorite holiday movies, songs, and ties. I also talk all about my love for A Christmas Story.
In this episode I speak with my first stage wife, Julia Souza. We talk Machinal, comic timing, and musical theatre and much more!
Happy late Halloween! Here is a little up date on random topics! I also talk about meeting Alan Cumming for the 3rd time.
On this weeks episode I welceom Brad Bass. Born and raised in Virginia, later moved to NYC to appear in Memphis, Jersey Boys, oh and this little show Wicked!
This weeks guest is Grace Petro, a filmmaker based in LA. We talk horror films, filming in our hometown, and more!
In this episode, I speak with Broadway legend Mr. Chuck Wagner! This is an episode you don't want to miss! We talk Broadway shows such as: Les Mis, Three Musketeers, Jekyll and Hyde, Into The Woods and More!
The Somewhat Happy Hour is BACK!! Welcome to the first episode of season 2! Here I talk about Annie the musical, the beach, David Lairble, and my new school! I
Season 1 Finale!!! In this episode, I talk all about my summer blues. I also talk about the exciting new teaching job. Oh and I'm going on vacation!!
My guest on this episode is my wonderful director friend Kayla Schultz. They directed two productions that I was featured in, Machinal and Twelfth Night. In this week's podcast, we talk about my journey in those shows and how they helped guide me to success in them. There is even a Hazel Cameo! Make sure to follow Fun Theatre Collective on Instagram and Spotify!
After another small hiatus, I'm back! This time with my favorite comic actor and dear friend Claire Gardner!! In this episode, we talk about working on the plays Lysistrata and Twelfth Night.
In this episode, my guest is Eymard Cabling. We talk about growing up as Filipino Americans, our love for the Asian culture! We also discuss his long history with the musical Miss Saigon.
May is teacher appreciation month, so why not show appreciation by having some wonderful teachers on the show. This episode features GMU and AFYP's Mary Lecther. We talk about all things, education, theatre, and the bells on a dog's collar.
I'm baaaack! With the start of new episodes, this month will focus on Asian American and Pacific Islander appreciation month and Teacher appreciation month!
In this episode of the Somewhat Happy Hour, I got the chance to interview Ed Gero! A 4 time Helen Hayes Award winner, and my professor from GMU
This week I am sharing a very special bonus episode titled nasaktan. Nasaktan means hurt in tagalog. This week I am discussing the tragic event that happened in Atlanta and other Asian hate crimes and growing up to be a proud Filipino American.
On this Episode my best friend Elle joins me in conversation about teaching, education, theatre, and Gilmore Girls!
In the second part of the interview with the cast of The Women of Lockerbie, we talk costumes, meeting the playwright and more!
In this two part episode, I re-visit my final play at GMU with some of the cast members.
On this episode of the somewhat happy hour, Mark and Rachel join in on the fun and have a Somewhat Happy Dinner Party.
Oh wow I have my own podcast! Here is the trailer for the Somewhat Happy Hour with Josh Vest