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The Hang with Ramin Karimloo
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The Hang with Ramin Karimloo

This podcast gives you a front row seat to inside conversations between Ramin Karimloo and his guests. In the world of theatrical performers, Ramin Karimloo is known as one of the most formidable talents in the industry. Heralded for his portrayal of leading roles Jean Valjean in Les Miserables and the Phantom in Phantom of the Opera, Karimloo is a musical force unlike any other.

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Hanging with Andrew Kober (yes, for a yet another episode!)

Hanging with Andrew Kober (yes, for a yet another episode!)

He started season 3 so Ramin found it fitting for him to end season 3 too and thus welcome Andrew Kober back yet again.

54 mins
7/5/23
Hanging with Jonathan Roxmouth

Hanging with Jonathan Roxmouth

This smooth talker hails from South Africa, where he dove deep into the musical theater world. He may be best known for his role as the Phantom in several productions of The Phantom of the Opera, including the world tour.

49 mins
6/27/23
Hanging with Thomas Jones

Hanging with Thomas Jones

Thomas M. Jones is a psychotherapist, author, musician, and founder of an innovative technique, The Paradox Process. The process employs negative thoughts in order to produce a perception polarization essentially showing how to change your life by learning to direct your mind.

45 mins
6/20/23
Hanging with Johanna Moise

Hanging with Johanna Moise

Originally on track to become a cardio thoracic surgeon our season 3 finale guest, Johanna Moise, is not throwing away her shot. She is now starring in Hamilton on Broadway due to the fact that her childhood dance lessons to correct being born pigeon toed sparked a love for performing, and has just recently added to her resume by becoming a Wilhelmina Model!

48 mins
5/9/23
Hanging with Thalia Ranjbar and Kat Cartusciello

Hanging with Thalia Ranjbar and Kat Cartusciello

If you're wondering who the next generation of Broadway musical creators will be, look no further. We've found two of the best for you!

37 mins
5/1/23
Hanging with Alan Markley & Sergio Ortega (The Broadgrass Band) | The Hang podcast

Hanging with Alan Markley & Sergio Ortega (The Broadgrass Band) | The Hang podcast

Alan Markley and Sergio Ortega are Ramin's bandmates who comprise "Ramin Karimloo and The Broadgrass Band". Broadgrass's unique trademark is an earthy sound which organically developed over time. Ramin and the band breathed some Bluegrass into Broadway and brought some Broadway to Bluegrass.

45 mins
4/18/23
Hanging with Alec Varcas

Hanging with Alec Varcas

Alec is buff as sh*t. Let's face it. He is Ramin's personal trainer and part time therapist, owner of Get Rippt, and dancer in Moulin Rouge on Broadway. Their relationship goes back a long time, and they're always pushing each other to get better physically and mentally.

42 mins
4/10/23
Hanging with Jared Grimes

Hanging with Jared Grimes

Jared Grimes is a quadruple threat in the world of the arts where he is heavily making his mark in singing, dancing, acting, and choreographing -- he is currently starring alongside Ramin in Funny Girl on Broadway.

59 mins
4/3/23
Hanging with Kerry Butler

Hanging with Kerry Butler

Is it safe to say that Kerry Butler is Broadway royalty? Ok, so now we're saying it. Ramin and Kerry hang for the first time together, recorded live for the podcast - and discuss all things that keep them motivated and happy in their careers.

40 mins
3/27/23
Hanging with Josh Davis

Hanging with Josh Davis

Most recently seen in the Broadway production of Paradise Square, Josh Davis also spent a fun amount of time in Beautiful The Carole King Musical as well as the national tour of Les Misérables. Ramin is meeting Josh for the first time live in this episode, and the two of them have a wonderful hang.

44 mins
3/20/23
Hanging with Laird Mackintosh

Hanging with Laird Mackintosh

Little did he know, but Ramin often warms up to music sung by Laird Mackintosh. Ramin used to stage door in Canada and met Laird a long time ago when, by chance, Laird asked Ramin to hang after a show!

60 mins
3/13/23
Hanging with Rachael Worthington

Hanging with Rachael Worthington

Rach was born and raised in a military town on the east coast of North Carolina. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Art and Vocal Performance from UNC Chapel Hill, where her professional career began with PlayMakers Repertory Company.

50 mins
3/6/23
Hanging with Will Swenson (and Andrew Kober!?)

Hanging with Will Swenson (and Andrew Kober!?)

It's the return of #KoberLoo! This episode is a special threesome hang with Will Swenson, Andrew Kober, and Ramin. Will Swenson is currently starring as Neil Diamond (Then) in A Beautiful Noise, on Broadway.

35 mins
2/27/23
Hanging with Pooya Mohseni

Hanging with Pooya Mohseni

This episode contains language and topics that may not be suitable for younger listeners. Listener discretion is advised. An Iranian/American actor, writer and activist, Pooya was born and raised in Tehran, Iran, based in New York City.

53 mins
2/20/23
Hanging with Andrew Kober (again)

Hanging with Andrew Kober (again)

Andrew Kober is (still) an American actor who has worked in many musicals, most recently in the phenomenal Beetlejuice, the Musical (check out season 1 for my first interview with Andrew).

47 mins
2/13/23
Hanging with Samantha Barks

Hanging with Samantha Barks

For the final episode of this series Ramin is hanging with star of stage and screen, Samantha Barks. Samantha is one of the West End’s most talented and versatile leading ladies.

44 mins
4/7/22
Hanging with Crash Buist and Lauren Senechal

Hanging with Crash Buist and Lauren Senechal

This episode sees Ramin hanging with the incredibly talented couple, Crash Buist and Lauren Senechal. Crash and Lauren are both writers, actors, directors, producers and have created many projects together from scratch.

48 mins
3/14/22
Hanging with Killian Donnelly

Hanging with Killian Donnelly

This week Ramin hangs with another member of the Les Misérables alumni and current West End Phantom, Killian Donnelly. This episode really shows how diverse and crazy the life of an actor can be and Killian and Ramin discuss everything from performing at the Oscars to simply being a Dad working in the industry.

46 mins
2/28/22
Hanging with Nadim Naaman

Hanging with Nadim Naaman

In this week's episode of 'The Hang', Ramin chats to actor, singer and writer, Nadim Naaman. Nadim is both British and Lebanese in heritage and he and Ramin discuss their experiences of being Middle Eastern in a Western world - some shared, some very different.

52 mins
2/14/22
Hanging with Bradley Jaden

Hanging with Bradley Jaden

This week Ramin is hanging with one of British Musical Theatre’s rising stars, Bradley Jaden. Bradley is quickly making a name for himself as one of the West End’s most talented leading men.

52 mins
1/31/22
Hanging with Preston Konrad

Hanging with Preston Konrad

In this episode Ramin hangs with lifestyle expert and brand builder, Preston Konrad. Preston has become one of the most influential names in the world of brand development starting with his own company that has quickly become a huge success.

42 mins
1/18/22
Hanging with Natalie Paris

Hanging with Natalie Paris

Ramin kicks off this new season of The Hang with Natalie Paris. As the longest-reigning queen of the hit musical Six, they discuss the phenomenon of the show and it’s growing success, the responsibility of social media and what life after Jane Seymour looks like for Natalie.

39 mins
12/8/21
Hanging with Jeanine De Bique

Hanging with Jeanine De Bique

Today we are hanging with Jeanine De Bique. Described as a "revelation” and “breath-taking from start to finish” (NRC, Netherlands), Trinidadian soprano Jeanine De Bique is recognized as an artist of “dramatic presence and versatility” (Washington Post, USA) with a “voice full of fire and cream in equal measure” (musicomh.com).

1 h 5 mins
9/21/21
Hanging with Tim Rogan

Hanging with Tim Rogan

Today we are hanging with my buddy, American actor, Tim Rogan. Tim is one hell of a guy. He has a big heart and is always looking at the positive side of things. He is a great testament to putting your energy into what you can control and letting go of what you can not.

54 mins
9/14/21
Hanging with The Dives

Hanging with The Dives

Today we are Hanging with one of my favorite bands, and whose members happen to be three of my favorite people, The Dives. The Dives are Mike, Jimmy and Sergio. In this Hang, we look how the Band have had to adapt to our restricted times and figure out ways to still grow, create and plan as a band.

52 mins
9/7/21
Hanging with Rachel John

Hanging with Rachel John

Rachel is a British Actress who has played roles in Memphis, The Bodyguard and originated the role of Angelica in the west end production of Hamilton. Rachel and I also got to work together on concert versions of Godspell and recently we did a version of Songs For a New World which we all recorded remotely from our own homes.

46 mins
8/31/21
Hanging with Emily Squibb

Hanging with Emily Squibb

Emily Squibb is a British actress. Emily has certainly been able to get through these tough times with a focus, as goal and a determination. I found that really inspiring and encouraging knowing how Emily had to figure out how she was to navigate herself during these times, not be idle and also not have her future be in the hands of the events of this year.

40 mins
8/24/21
Hanging with James Brown III

Hanging with James Brown III

James Brown III is a friend of mine whom I'm known for a few years now. He's one of the most prolific people I know with a plethora of accomplishments and accolades. I have a lot of respect for James and his work ethic, dedication and artistry.

52 mins
8/17/21
Hanging With Ken Mcgraw

Hanging With Ken Mcgraw

Ken is a great friend of mine who is one of a kind. He is one of the kindest and funniest guys I know. He's an extremely talented writer, actor and improviser. Ken was on season 5 of UCB house team characters welcome and is also a co-host of Liquid Courage which is every first Saturday of the month at UCB Hell's Kitchen.

44 mins
8/10/21
Hangin with Sam Yo

Hangin with Sam Yo

Sam is an interesting individual who has spent his life studying his two passions: fitness and the arts. Adding to the mix, Sam took time out from all the noise and became a monk and get in touch with his roots.

58 mins
8/3/21
Hanging with Andrew Kober (Part 2)

Hanging with Andrew Kober (Part 2)

Andrew Kober is an American actor who has working in many musicals. In this episode Andrew and I finally catch up as it’s been a while since we’ve seen each other and we talk about spending time at home during the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown.

20 mins
7/27/21
Hanging with Andrew Kober (Part 1)

Hanging with Andrew Kober (Part 1)

Andrew Kober is an American actor who has working in many musicals. In this episode Andrew and I finally catch up as it’s been a while since we’ve seen each other and we talk about spending time at home during the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown.

33 mins
7/27/21
Hanging with DNA

Hanging with DNA

Darren and Andrew who are better known as the mind-reading double act, DNA. They exploded on our screens when they impressed the nation as well as the judges on Britain’s Got Talent with their act and became finalists in 2017 with their telepathy ability.

46 mins
7/20/21
Hanging With Sierra Boggess (Part 2)

Hanging With Sierra Boggess (Part 2)

Sierra Boggess is a Laurence Olivier nominated American stage actress with a soprano voice like no other. Sierra has starred in The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, It Should Have Been You, School of Rock, Masterclass, The Little Mermaid and Les Miserables.

41 mins
1/12/21
Hanging With Sierra Boggess (Part 1)

Hanging With Sierra Boggess (Part 1)

Sierra Boggess is a Laurence Olivier nominated American stage actress with a soprano voice like no other. Sierra has starred in The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, It Should Have Been You, School of Rock, Masterclass, The Little Mermaid and Les Miserables.

29 mins
1/5/21
Hanging With Victoria Hamilton-Barritt

Hanging With Victoria Hamilton-Barritt

Victoria Hamilton-Barritt is a British stage actress knowing for many roles in the West End of London. We met during the U.K. premier of Murder Ballad where Victoria was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award.

43 mins
12/30/20
Hanging with Dynamo

Hanging with Dynamo

Dynamo is a world renowned Magician. He is truly ahead of his game and is creating a legacy that will go down in history. In this Hang we talk about his new 3 part Documentary called 'Beyond Belief'. We talk about his creative process and how he overcomes a career and life threatening illness.

57 mins
10/6/20
Hanging with Earl Carpenter

Hanging with Earl Carpenter

Earl Carpenter is a renowned British actor who was worked all around the world. I've had the privilege of working with Earl on several occasions. I've known Earl for many years and he is a fascinating man.

41 mins
9/29/20
Hanging with Lucie Jones

Hanging with Lucie Jones

Lucie Jones is a Welsh born singer, actress and model. We have been friends since we both we part of the 25th Anniversary of Les Miserables. Lucie has starred in several shows after starting her career out as a finalist on the X-Factor.

32 mins
9/23/20
Hanging with Eliza Jackson

Hanging with Eliza Jackson

Eliza Jackson born and bred in Sydney, Australia but now is based in London, UK. Trained at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts and has worked extensively as a singer, actress and writer.

26 mins
9/15/20
Hanging with Simon Bailey (Part 2)

Hanging with Simon Bailey (Part 2)

Simon Bailey has been a great friend of mine for many years now. He's had an incredible amount of experience on the stage. Simon was one of the founding members of Teatro, the world's fastest selling musical theatre super-group.

41 mins
9/8/20
Hanging with Simon Bailey (Part 1)

Hanging with Simon Bailey (Part 1)

Simon Bailey has been a great friend of mine for many years now. He's had an incredible amount of experience on the stage. Simon was one of the founding members of Teatro, the world's fastest selling musical theatre super-group.

41 mins
9/1/20
Hangin With Hadley Fraser (Part 2)

Hangin With Hadley Fraser (Part 2)

Part 2 - Hadley Fraser has carved himself a prolific and diverse career. From actor, musician to writer. From stage to screen. We have known each other for close to 20 years now. We could chat for hours about anything and everything.

26 mins
8/11/20
Hangin With Hadley Fraser (Part 1)

Hangin With Hadley Fraser (Part 1)

Part 1 - Hadley Fraser has carved himself a prolific and diverse career. From actor, musician to writer. From stage to screen. We have known each other for close to 20 years now. We could chat for hours about anything and everything.

47 mins
8/4/20
Hanging with Lambert Jackson Productions

Hanging with Lambert Jackson Productions

Lambert Jackson is a new, exciting and passionate producing duo. Jamie Lambert and Eliza Jackson hang with and we talk about how they began producing. We talk about what's important to them as producers and what they feel they want to bring to our industry with regards to diversity and finding new talent.

28 mins
7/28/20

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