Best Michael J Hall Podcasts (2025)

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Miriam Margolyes "Everybody needs a little teaspoon of love...and sometimes a lot" 54:27

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Nigel's guest today is Miriam Margolyes. Miriam is one of the most famous celebrities out there, having worked as an actress, performer, comedian, and voiceover artist for decades. A proud gay woman, Miriam has entertained millions with her talent and artistry, whether it be on our TV and cinema screens, on the theatre stage, at Fringe performances…

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Wrestling Omakase #256: NJPW G1 Climax 35 Preview, AEW All In Texas, DG Kobe World & DDT 7/13 Korakuen Reviews w/ Chris Samsa 4:12:15

6d ago4:12:15

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This week Wrestling Omakase is back for another packed show! John is joined by returning guest Chris Samsa (@TheChrisSamsa on Twitter) from the Sport of Pro Wrestling website for a long, thorough preview of this year's G1 Climax! John and Chris go wrestler-by-wrestler through all twenty competitors across both blocks breaking down everyone's most n…

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Cisco Reyes Talks Next Day Air, Omari Hardwick, Wood Harris, Bosch, Nipsey Hussle, And New Movies. 1:48:40

12d ago1:48:40

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Cisco Reyes was born and raised in New York and now resides as a working actor in Los Angeles. He is an Afro Latino of Puerto Rican and Trinidadian decent. Cisco has a BA in Film and Television from HBCU Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. He then went on to study acting at the Beverly Hills Playhouse under founder Milton Katselas, Rich…

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Wrestling Omakase #255: Traveling to Japan for Wrestling w/ Quinlan 3:28:14

14d ago3:28:14

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Wrestling Omakase returns for a special episode! John is joined by returning guest and longtime friend Bryan Quinlan (@Not_Quinlan on Bsky) for our podcast all about traveling to Japan to watch pro wrestling! After taking some quick little sideswipes at NJPW for their latest attendance bomb, we give a comprehensive look at all the elements involved…

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John Barrowman "My world shattered and everything changed for me" 1:44:03

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Nigel's guest today is John Barrowman. John is one of the most famous faces of stage and screen, having worked tirelessly for decades on stage in theatre productions like Miss Saigon, Sunset Boulevard, The Phantom Of The Opera and Hair and on TV shows like Dancing On Ice, Live & Kicking, This Morning and Desperate Housewives. He played one of the m…

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Baby Jade Talks Big Facts Podcast, Jeezy, Big Meech & BMF, Friendship With Birdman, And Overcoming Grief. 1:43:28

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Baby Jade co-hosts the Big Facts Podcast and works as an artist talent manager. She also serves as a partner with the Atlanta based talent competition ‘The Shit Show.’ She has worked as the head of management at Corporate Thugz Entertainment and Duct Tape Entertainment in Atlanta, GA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Wrestling Omakase #254: 2025 Mid-Year Awards w/ Paul, Velkej & Arametha 4:16:12

20d ago4:16:12

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We're back for another episode of Wrestling Omakase, and this time around John is joined by three recent guests for the return of an old favorite: the Mid-Year Awards! We present our picks for the best & worst of Japanese wrestling so far in 2025 in a ton of Wrestling Observer-style year end awards, along with some analysis on how likely these winn…

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Michael Perry "I threw porn out of the window so I didn't want to be gay" 1:12:01

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Nigel's guest today is celebrity gardener, podcast host, author, TV star and green-fingered guru Michael Perry, also known as Mr Plant Geek. Michael has appeared on many TV shows and at events worldwide talking about his love of seeds, plants, shrubs, bushes and all things garden. He has made it a subject cooler and sexier than ever before. Michael…

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Damion Hall On The Legacy Of Guy, Friction With Teddy Riley, New Edition, Beating Cancer, And New Album. 1:30:39

27d ago1:30:39

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Damion Hall, also known as Damion "Crazy Legs" Hall is an American R&B singer from The Bronx, New York. He is a member of the new jack swing group Guy and is the brother of Guy member, Aaron Hall. He has released one solo album, Straight to the Point, in 1994, which spawned one single, "Satisfy You", featuring Chanté Moore. That song managed to rea…

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Wrestling Omakase #253: NJPW Dominion 6.15 Review, STARDOM The Conversion Preview & Marigold 6/15-6/17 w/ Velkej Bracha 3:44:42

1M ago3:44:42

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John is back yet again for another long dive through the world of Japanese professional wrestling, and boy do they have a mixed bag to discuss this week! Returning guest Velkej Bracha (@Velkej_Bracha on X), host of the ActWres Stage podcast (here's their most recent episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqIHVjqO6_8) joins them and sta…

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Noel Sullivan "I have so much respect for people who know who they are" 1:09:00

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Nigel's guest today is performer Noel Sullivan. Noel is best known for being one fifth of the early noughties group Hear’Say who formed on the TV show Popstars and saw their first single Pure & Simple become the fastest selling number one single in the UK charts at the time. But despite the band’s albeit short-lived success Noel’s time as part of H…

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Ginger Minj "I do feel like I'm more comfortable with me than I've ever been before" 1:08:06

1M ago1:08:06

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Nigel's guest today is drag performer and recording artist Ginger Minj, one of the most loved and recognisable drag artistes around. Ginger is a Drag Race classic, having competed in many different seasons including the latest season of All Stars. She is a total one of a kind, but admits to being very much a work in progress. But one thing she know…

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Wrestling Omakase #252: 30 Under 30 (2025) w/ Paul Wedding & Fred Morlan 3:10:31

1M ago3:10:31

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John is back for another new episode of Wrestling Omakase (I know, already??) as we do a deep dive into VOW's annual 30 Under 30 list, which just came out a few days ago! They're joined by two voters for the 2025 list: host of VOW podcast The Good, The Bad & The Hungee Fred Morlan (can also check out Fred's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/fla…

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Wrestling Omakase #251: Natsu & Saory 10th Anniversary, STARDOM May Recap, NJPW BOSJ Wrap-Up, Marigold Shine Forever & King of DDT w/ Arametha 4:03:31

2M ago4:03:31

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You waited a month for another new Omakase (if you cared at all) but don't worry, because here's one that's over four hours long!! Wow! John is joined by first time guest and longtime listener Arametha as they spend the first half hour of this show embarrassingly weebing out together. Anime! Tokusatsu! Anime cons! Iowa city names, for some reason! …

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Hot Boy Turk Talks Hot Boy Reunion Tour, Squashing Beef With Birdman, Past Addiction, And Becoming An Ordained Minister. 53:56

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New Orleans bred rapper and Original Hot Beezy, Turk, was first discovered in 1996 when the owners of Cash Money Records (brothers Ronald "Slim" Williams and Brian "Baby" Williams) noticed the aspiring artist rapping and rhyming in the nearby Magnolia projects. Later that same year, Turk made his recording debut with a cameo on Juvenile's solo debu…

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Tom Aspaul "I should've had a slutty phase and I never did" 1:17:46

2M ago1:17:46

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Nigel's guest today is pop star Tom Aspaul. Tom is one of the most heralded independent singer songwriters on the music scene right now. As a songwriter he has written for stars like Kylie Minogue, Celeste and Becky Hill. And as a performer his success continues to grow with hit albums like Black Country Disco, Life In Plastic and the brilliant Cab…

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Dewey Da Don Talks Tech N9ne, Usher, Rich The Factor, Blood Affiliation, And Owning 2 Starbucks Stores. 1:48:38

2M ago1:48:38

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Hailing from Kansas City, Kansas, Dewey Da Don is a powerhouse in the Midwest rap scene known for his gritty lyricism, undeniable flow, and a sound that blends street authenticity with mainstream appeal. From a young age, Dewey developed a passion for music and a deep connection to the culture, which quickly translated into his raw, unfiltered styl…

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Courtney Act "Dad said that he lived with six drag queens back in the 70s" 45:00

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Nigel's guest today is drag sensation Courtney Act. Courtney is one of the most recognisable faces in the drag universe having stepped into the worldwide spotlight of fame after becoming runner up on Season 6 of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Her star has shone bright ever since with sparkling appearances on Celebrity Big Brother – which she won – and as part…

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Kevin McHale "I lost my virginity to a boy and a girl within six months" 1:05:05

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Nigel's guest today is actor and singer Kevin McHale. Kevin is known to the world for his role as Artie Abrams in the worldwide smash TV show Glee, for which he was nominated for countless awards. The programme made him a global star leading onto further successes on stage, TV and in the podcasting world. He has continued to shine on our television…

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Billy Porter "It's easy to fall into the shame, it's easy to feel alone" 44:13

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Nigel's guest today is actor, singer and performer, the fashion-fabulous Billy Porter. Many will possibly know Billy best for his role in the iconic TV drama Pose. Or maybe his work on the theatre stage in shows like Kinky Boots and Cabaret. Or maybe from dancing to one of his glorious bops. Or possibly from Billy's jaw-dropping, gender-blurring in…

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Wrestling Omakase #250: NOAH 5/3 Sumo Hall & NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 5/3 & 5/4 w/ Paul & Will 3:08:13

2M ago3:08:13

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Wrestling Omakase is back with another new episode! John is joined by returning guest Paul Volsch from the Emerald FlowShow (@EmeraldFlowShow on Twitter & Bsky) and first time guest Will Young from VOW and his Creative Control PW blog (@CreativeControlPW on Bsky) to break down three big shows from Japan! But first, John gives an update on the curre…

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Jerry Mitchell "I've found myself not really interested in telling heterosexual stories" 1:07:53

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Nigel's guest for this episode is theatre director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell. Jerry is a powerhouse of the theatre world having delighted audiences around the globe with his work on productions like Kinky Boots, La Cage Aux Folles, Legally Blonde, The Devil Wears Prada and many more. He created and directed the saucily incredible and totally…

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Roy Scott (Part 2) Talks Leaving The Streets Of KC, Becoming A Tech Founder, Healthy Hip Hop, And Pitching To Shark Tank. 40:33

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Roy Scott, CEO and founder of Healthy Hip Hop, was heavily influenced by hip-hop culture growing up. After graduating high school, he passed on a promising college basketball career to become a rapper. Years later, Roy picked up his four-year-old son, Justus, from school and noticed him repeating his explicit lyrics word for word. That’s when he kn…

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Roy Scott (Part 1) Talks Trading D1 Scholarship To Rap, Meeting Dyamund Shields, Old Tech N9ne Rap Beef, And Losing Deal With Sony Records. 1:07:15

3M ago1:07:15

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Roy Scott, CEO and founder of Healthy Hip Hop, was heavily influenced by hip-hop culture growing up. After graduating high school, he passed on a promising college basketball career to become a rapper. Years later, Roy picked up his four-year-old son, Justus, from school and noticed him repeating his explicit lyrics word for word. That’s when he kn…

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"Coached by the Captain" by Sara Jane Hope 20:04

3M ago20:04

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"Coached by the Captain: A Management Philosophy for Success", by Sara Jane HopeBy TogiNet Radio

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Joe McElderry "Somebody hacked me and did a full coming out statement" 43:50

3M ago43:50

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Nigel's guest today is Joe McElderry, one of the most recognisable faces in the world of showbusiness. Joe became famous when he won The X Factor in 2009 and his debut single The Climb topped the charts. Joe is a gay man and came out to the world shortly after his win. He was immediately thrust into the spotlight regarding his sexuality - a lot for…

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Fizz Sinclair "I'm a trans woman but for so long I felt really scared to claim that word" 1:07:12

3M ago1:07:12

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Nigel's guest today is Fizz Sinclair. Fizz is an actor, comedian, writer, model and content creator with a massive social media following. Fizz grew up in Cheshire as a gay man but knew that her journey wasn’t quite complete. Now living as a trans woman she is determined to break down doors of prejudice and misunderstanding about her gender and als…

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Wrestling Omakase #249: Tetsuya Naito Leaves NJPW & STARDOM 2025 Primer w/ Beth & Velkej 3:13:15

3M ago3:13:15

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Wow, TWO new episodes of The Most Active Podcast in History™ in one month?! Aren't you lucky?? Yes, John is back again this time with a special double-sized episode of Omakase that's essentially two episodes in one! For the first half, John is joined by Beth (@lovesongwriter on X) as the two longtime Tetsuya Naito superfans talk about the shocking …

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Nathaniel J Hall "My queerness is my superpower" 1:21:13

3M ago1:21:13

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Nigel's guest today is Nathaniel J Hall - theatre-maker, film-maker, writer, performer, director, producer and HIV activist. Nathaniel’s life took a hideous and unexpected turn when he contracted HIV from his first sexual partner, aged 16. He faced a world of stigma and battled with societal shame. His diagnosis and how he dealt with it is a journe…

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Tom Hugo "I found a word called hetero-flexible" 1:06:56

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Nigel's guest today is Tom Hugo. Tom is a singer, songwriter and musician from Norway who has found fame as a solo artist but also as one third of Eurovision stars KEiiNO who nearly won the fabulous song contest back in 2019 with the anthemic Spirit In The Sky. With a new album ready to go and packed performances across Europe the band are still pr…

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Strange Music CEO Travis O'Guin (Part 3) Calls Out Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, Talks Multi-Million Dollar Strange Land Compound, And Strange Almost Signing Doja Cat. 1:06:04

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A successful businessman in the furniture and real estate industries, O'Guin recognized that Tech N9ne's talent was being mismanaged and partnered up with him to form Strange Music around 2000. A believer in the Japanese business philosophy that the middleman should be cut out, O'Guin built a Strange Music studio and started making all merch in-hou…

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Wrestling Omakase #248: Live from Japan! NJPW Sakura Genesis 2025, STARDOM, Sendai Girls, WAVE & Secret Base w/ Joel 2:09:03

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We're back for our first new episode of Wrestling Omakase in quite a while, as John is once again coming to you live from Japan! First, they're joined by Joel from the Super J-Cast for a full review of the NJPW Sakura Genesis 2025 show, with John giving you the live perspective from the front row of Sumo Hall. Lots of talk about NJPW's current book…

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Strange Music CEO Travis O'Guin (Part 2) Talks Signing Brotha Lynch Hung, Suge Knights Business Tactics, And Working With Jell Roll. 1:10:15

4M ago1:10:15

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Strange Music's built an empire over the years. Tech N9ne alongside his partner Travis O'Guin essentially helped build the template for independent rappers on the grind. Since 1999, they've approached the industry on their own accord, both musically and business wise. However, they definitely faced their fair share of adversities while trying to ma…

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Limahl "The realisation came with an immense amount of fear. Am I one of those?" 1:09:13

4M ago1:09:13

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Nigel's guest today is Limahl, lead singer of 80s pop icons Kajagoogoo and one of the most recognisable faces - and hairdos - of the 1980s. Limahl blasted into the spotlight of fame with the band’s first hit single, the chart-topping Too Shy and subsequent singles and a hit album White Feathers followed. But Limahl was suddenly and surprisingly fir…

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Travis O'guin (Part 1) Talks Growing Up In Kansas City, Traumatic Childhood, Meeting Tech N9ne And Starting Strange Music. 54:47

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Strange Music's built an empire over the years. Tech N9ne alongside his partner Travis O'Guin essentially helped build the template for independent rappers on the grind. Since 1999, they've approached the industry on their own accord, both musically and business wise. However, they definitely faced their fair share of adversities while trying to ma…

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Stephen Bailey "I kissed a girl and I didn't like it. Sorry Katy Perry" 1:04:29

4M ago1:04:29

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Nigel's guest today is comedian, actor and TV presenter Stephen Bailey. Over the last few years Stephen has been a regular on our TV screens, hosting shows like Celebs On The Farm and Takeshi’s Castle as well as featuring on everything from Love Island: Aftersun and House Of Games to Celebrity Mastermind. Born in Denton, Manchester, Stephen always …

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Matthew Pateman "I came out at 19 and then at 21 I was literally shoved back in the closet" 1:24:23

4M ago1:24:23

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Nigel's guest is singer Matthew Pateman, formally a member of 90s boy band Bad Boys Inc whose hits included More To This World, Don't Talk About Love and Walking On Air. These days Matthew is a member of Let Loose and also The Fizz (formerly known as Bucks Fizz) and has found a place where he is happy in the spotlight. But his journey has been one …

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Lance Bass "I don't know one queer person that has come out that has not been happy about that decision" 41:47

4M ago41:47

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Nigel's guest today is Lance Bass. Lance found fame as one fifth of the iconic boy band NSYNC selling 70 million records worldwide and being the poster boy for a generation of adoring female fans. But Lance knew he was gay and carried the shame of hiding his sexuality from the outside world for fear of ruining his career. Something had to change. T…

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Bentley Kyle Evans (Part 2) On Being Co-Creator Of The Jamie Foxx Show, His Role As "You So Almondy" On "Martin" And Co-Writing "A Thin Line Between Love And Hate" 49:17

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Bentley Kyle Evans made his acting debut in the 1990 film House Party. He is most notable as the show runner on several sitcoms, among them Martin (1992–1997) on FOX, The Jamie Foxx Show (1996–2001) on The WB, and Love That Girl! (2010–2014) on TV One. Evans is also the creator of Love That Girl! and the co-creator of The Jamie Foxx Show. Outside o…