The journey continues on the road to Before the Downbeat's holiday movie musical review. Join host Mackenzie as he dives into the official trailer which premiered on Good Morning America. In this review Mackenzie gives his thoughts on the trailer, how this trailer builds on the teaser trailer, and how he thinks the marketing campaign is going thus far. Head over to our YouTube page to watch part 2 of this review where Mackenzie does a shot by shot break down of this trailer.

Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast

West Side Story (2021) Official Trailer Review

After a brief hiatus from our regular programming it's the season 4 premiere of Before the Downbeat! So Mackenzie and Autumn along with long time guest of the podcast Lynn defy gravity and take to the western skies to explore the Wizard of Oz prequel musical Wicked! This trio breaks down the relationship between Glinda and Elphaba and if both parties are sincere in their sentiments featured in their final duet 'For Good'. They debate whether or not this musical lives up to the potential the messaging of the show promotes and Mackenzie goes on the defence and makes his case for why Glinda has the best character journey between the two heroines.  All of this plus lunch with kindly goat professor on this Friday's all premiere episode! Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages. Facebook Instagram Twitter

44. Wicked

Next Friday it's the season premiere episode of season 4 of Before the Downbeat! So to kick off the season Autumn, Mackenzie and friend of the podcast Lynn Slotkin are heading to the realm of Oz and discussing the musical about happened before Dorothy arrived Wicked! Hear them explore the character of Glinda and if she can trusted. Find out if they think both Glinda and Elphaba have been changed 'For Good'. Plus discover why Lynn is not this musicals biggest fan.     All of this plus a pack of flying monkeys on next Friday's all new episode!   Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages. Facebook Instagram Twitter

Wicked Promo

After a fun summer of remastering, live movie musical commentaries, and Schmigadoon reviews we have one more instalment (for now) in our Remastered Episodes project before season 4 begins next week! So journey back to the end of season 1and enjoy our now reedited and remixed instalment of Season 1-Episode 14: Little Shop of Horrors!  Plus do our end of the season 3 survey and you enter your chance to win a prize! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H6LQNR6 Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages. Facebook Instagram Twitter

Remastered-Ep.14: Little Shop of Horrors

Enjoy our last instalment (for now) of our episode by episode review miniseries of the new hit musical comedy show 'Schmigadoon!'. In this season finale episode, Mackenzie gives his thoughts on whether the show stuck the landing and provided a satisfying conclusion to the season or if there is more to be desired. Also find out if Mackenzie thinks if Keegan-Michael Key's big song lives up to the hype that this season built it up as. Plus he continues to point out the various connections to the golden age musicals that inspired songs of this episode. Enjoy!

Schmigadoon! Ep. 6 Review

Enjoy our latest instalment in our episode by episode review miniseries of the new hit musical comedy show 'Schmigadoon!'. In this episode 5, Mackenzie gives his thoughts on whether Jane Krakowski's Countess is necessary or if she is a tragically wasted opportunity and if this penultimate episodes sets audiences up for a gratifying finale. Plus he continues to point out the various connections to the golden age musicals that inspired songs of this episode. Enjoy!

Schmigadoon! Ep. 5 Review

Enjoy our latest instalment in our episode by episode review miniseries of the new hit musical comedy show 'Schmigadoon!'. In this episode 4 Mackenzie gives his thoughts on whether this episodes plot should have been split into two episodes and if these new couplings pose a really threat to Josh and Melissa reconciling. Plus he continues to point out the various connections to the golden age musicals that inspired songs of this episode. Enjoy!

Schmigadoon! Ep. 4 Review

Here we are with the next instalment in our episode by episode review miniseries of the new hit musical comedy show 'Schmigadoon!'. In this episode 3 Mackenzie gives his thoughts on the character of Florence Menlove and he gives insights on how this episode not only covers a lot of plot points but also shows how it balances the genuine emotions of the characters and cheeky humour to pokes fun at this era of Broadway musicals. Plus he continues to point out the various connections to the golden age musicals that inspired songs of this episode. Enjoy!

Schmigadoon! Ep. 3 Review

Here we are with the next instalment in our episode by episode review miniseries of the new hit musical comedy show 'Schmigadoon!'. In this episode 2 Mackenzie gives his thoughts on the characters Betsy and Mayor Menlove and he deep dives into all the easter eggs that can be found in the 'Oklahoma!' inspired basket auction scene. Plus he continues to point out the various connections to the golden age musicals that inspired songs of this episode. Enjoy!

Schmigadoon! Ep. 2 Review

Tune in and enjoy our review of the pilot episode of the new hit musical comedy show 'Schmigadoon!'. In this episode Mackenzie breaks down the various connections to the golden age musicals that inspired this show and he sings the praises of writers who've done a great job laying a solid foundation for the show to build on. Stay tune for more episode reviews!     Plus do our end of the season survey and you enter your chance to win a prize! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H6LQNR6

Schmigadoon! Ep. 1 Review

This week we have another instalment in our Remastered Episodes project! Don't worry Season 4 is coming sooner than you think! In the meantime, enjoy another dive back into one of our earliest episodes that has now been reedited and has had the sound quality fixed too. For this latest instalment enjoy Season 1-Episode 11: Evita!  Plus do our end of the season survey and you enter your chance to win a prize! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H6LQNR6 Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages. Facebook Instagram Twitter

Remastered-Ep.11: Evita

Surprise! After the resounding success from our first batch of Remaster Episodes Autumn and Mackenzie have decided to release a few more as they continue to prepare for Season 4 during this brief hiatus! So enjoy another dive back into their earliest episodes that have now been reedited and have had the sound quality fixed too. For latest instalment enjoy Season 1-Episode 5: Jesus Christ Superstar!  Plus do our end of the season survey and you enter your chance to win a prize! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H6LQNR6 Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages. Facebook Instagram Twitter

Remastered-Ep.5: Jesus Christ Superstar

As Autumn and Mackenzie continue to prepare for season 4 they decide to have you wonderful listeners submit some questions that you might have about the podcast. So sit back and enjoy this fun peak behind the curtain as Mackenzie reveals the mysterious origins of Autumn's nicknames and discover which early episode Mackenzie and Autumn would like to revisit and potentially rerecord.  Don't forget to do our end of the season survey! For participating  you are entered for your chance to win a prize! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H6LQNR6 Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages. Facebook Instagram Twitter

Special Q&A Hiatus Episode

As Autumn and Mackenzie are preparing for Season 4 during this brief hiatus they've embarked on a large and exciting Remastering Project! They are diving back into their earliest episodes and they reedit the episode and fix the sound quality too. For this last instalment for the being enjoy Season 1-Episode 13: Company!  Plus do our end of the season survey and you enter your chance to win a prize! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H6LQNR6 Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages. Facebook Instagram Twitter

Remastered-Ep.13: Company

As Autumn and Mackenzie are preparing for Season 4 during this brief hiatus they've embarked on a large and exciting Remastering Project! Enjoy as they dive back into their earliest episodes and they reedit the episode and fix the sound quality too. This time it's Season 1-Episode 12: Annie!  Plus do our end of the season survey and you enter your chance to win a prize! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H6LQNR6 Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages. Facebook Instagram Twitter

Remastered-Ep.12: Annie

Welcome to Before the Down Beat. On this podcast we will be talking all about musicals. What are our favourite songs, which songs do we skip, should this musical be revived today. All these topics will give you the most in-depth looks at musical theatre. Enjoy!