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OMG!!!!! Its the very first episode of What Makes U Sing with Larry Owens! Larry introduces the listener request segment with a baffling Simon and Garfunkel ballad, as always, accompanied by James Harvey. Comedic superstar Bennito Skinner, better known as @BennyDrama7, drops by for a POP divafilled ep of true gay iconography. We talk Larrys recent breakup, comedy showcases, character comedy vs drag, WIGS, and Antoni from Queer Eye stops by! We sing Hilary Duff, Gaga, but never Christinaand discuss a fan theory surrounding Britney Spears as Benjamin Button. Larry ends the ep by vanity singing a song from The Wiz. Tune in next week :) Also: like, rate, subscribe, tweet and insta!!!! P.S. TICKETS GO ONSALE FOR LARRYS BIG BLACK QUEER MUSICAL AT PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS TODAY!!!! USE DISCOUNT CODE:LOOPCOM. Buy today before they sell out. Tickets will go fast. Get them HERE! Have you watched James Harvey's show, James Harvey: The Bald-Faced Truth? Watch it HERE! Credits: James Harvey (Accompanist), Henry Koperski (Theme Song), Andrew McGuire (Session Producer), Vicky Leta (cover art). --- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. WHAT MAKES U SING? is a Forever Dog Podcast https://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/what-makes-u-sing/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listener of the pod, Chip Miller, joins us this week on What Makes U Sing?! Chip talks with Larry about his favorite episodes, sings some obscure music, and tells Larry what he would make him sing. --- Listen to Larry Owens on the cast album of A Strange Loop HERE! Have you watched James Harvey's show, James Harvey: The Bald-Faced Truth? Watch it HERE! Credits: James Harvey (Accompanist), Henry Koperski (Theme Song), Andrew McGuire (Session Producer), Vicky Leta (cover art). --- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. WHAT MAKES U SING? is a Forever Dog Podcast https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/what-makes-u-sing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The Unofficial Expert" herself, Sydnee Washington, joins us in the stood this week to tell us exactly What Makes Her Sing?! Sydnee and Larry sing everything from Mary J to Britney and she even revisits the song she sang at her talent show in elementary school. --- Listen to Larry Owens on the cast album of A Strange Loop HERE! Have you watched James Harvey's show, James Harvey: The Bald-Faced Truth? Watch it HERE! Credits: James Harvey (Accompanist), Henry Koperski (Theme Song), Andrew McGuire (Session Producer), Vicky Leta (cover art). --- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. WHAT MAKES U SING? is a Forever Dog Podcast https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/what-makes-u-sing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shayna Blass joins us again this week to join Larry in singing iconic duets from popular shows including "Wicked," "Little Shop of Horrors," and "Company!" Enjoy! --- Listen to Larry Owens on the cast album of A Strange Loop HERE! Have you watched James Harvey's show, James Harvey: The Bald-Faced Truth? Watch it HERE! Credits: James Harvey (Accompanist), Henry Koperski (Theme Song), Andrew McGuire (Session Producer), Vicky Leta (cover art). --- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. WHAT MAKES U SING? is a Forever Dog Podcast https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/what-makes-u-sing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Singer and friend of the pod, Shayna Blass, tells us exactly what makes her sing on this week's ep! Shayna and Larry find riffs in a lawless place plus sing songs from "West Side Story" and "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!" --- Listen to Larry Owens on the cast album of A Strange Loop HERE! Have you watched James Harvey's show, James Harvey: The Bald-Faced Truth? Watch it HERE! Credits: James Harvey (Accompanist), Henry Koperski (Theme Song), Andrew McGuire (Session Producer), Vicky Leta (cover art). --- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. WHAT MAKES U SING? is a Forever Dog Podcast https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/what-makes-u-sing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're joined by Spike Einbinder in the studio for this week's What Makes U Sing?! Spike and Larry sing songs from "Singing in the Rain," Lady Gaga and Tears for Fears. Listen now! --- Listen to Larry Owens on the cast album of A Strange Loop HERE! Have you watched James Harvey's show, James Harvey: The Bald-Faced Truth? Watch it HERE! Credits: James Harvey (Accompanist), Henry Koperski (Theme Song), Andrew McGuire (Session Producer), Vicky Leta (cover art). --- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. WHAT MAKES U SING? is a Forever Dog Podcast https://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/what-makes-u-sing/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have actor and activist, Shakina Nayfack, in the studio to talk about the music that made her. Shakina and Larry sing songs from "Rent," "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," and "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." --- Listen to Larry Owens on the cast album of A Strange Loop HERE! Have you watched James Harvey's show, James Harvey: The Bald-Faced Truth? Watch it HERE! Credits: James Harvey (Accompanist), Henry Koperski (Theme Song), Andrew McGuire (Session Producer), Vicky Leta (cover art). --- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. WHAT MAKES U SING? is a Forever Dog Podcast https://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/what-makes-u-sing/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry sings songs from the popular Sondheim musical, "Follies," as James plays thousands of millions of notes to keep up with him on the keys. --- Listen to Larry Owens on the cast album of A Strange Loop HERE! Have you watched James Harvey's show, James Harvey: The Bald-Faced Truth? Watch it HERE! Credits: James Harvey (Accompanist), Henry Koperski (Theme Song), Andrew McGuire (Session Producer), Vicky Leta (cover art). --- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. WHAT MAKES U SING? is a Forever Dog Podcast https://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/what-makes-u-sing/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ziwe Fumudoh joins us in the studio this week singing Brandy, Britney and Billie plus songs from "Grease," "A Star is Born," and "Les Mis!" And they don't sing Sean Paul. --- Listen to Larry Owens on the cast album of A Strange Loop HERE! Have you watched James Harvey's show, James Harvey: The Bald-Faced Truth? Watch it HERE! Credits: James Harvey (Accompanist), Henry Koperski (Theme Song), Andrew McGuire (Session Producer), Vicky Leta (cover art). --- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. WHAT MAKES U SING? is a Forever Dog Podcast https://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/what-makes-u-sing/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have songwriter and comedian, Marcia Belsky, joining us in the studio singing everything from "Hairspray" to Green Day! Plus, Marcia tells us how to perfect the riff in Beyonc's "Halo!" --- Listen to Larry Owens on the cast album of A Strange Loop HERE! Have you watched James Harvey's show, James Harvey: The Bald-Faced Truth? Watch it HERE! Credits: James Harvey (Accompanist), Henry Koperski (Theme Song), Andrew McGuire (Session Producer), Vicky Leta (cover art). --- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. WHAT MAKES U SING? is a Forever Dog Podcast https://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/what-makes-u-sing/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have Arti Gollapudi in the studio this week speaking about her relationship with music and Edgar Allen Poe! Larry and Arti sing Florence + The Machine, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs! Listen now! --- Listen to Larry Owens on the cast album of A Strange Loop HERE! Have you watched James Harvey's show, James Harvey: The Bald-Faced Truth? Watch it HERE! Credits: James Harvey (Accompanist), Henry Koperski (Theme Song), Andrew McGuire (Session Producer), Vicky Leta (cover art). --- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. WHAT MAKES U SING? is a Forever Dog Podcast https://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/what-makes-u-sing/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have comedian AND novelist, Aaron Jackson, joining us in the studio this week! He shares the difference in music between driving with his mom or with his dad and sings us songs from "Into the Woods," Queen and the suicide song from "Les Mis." Plus, Larry graces us with his rendition of "The Brady Bunch" theme song! --- Listen to Larry Owens on the cast album of A Strange Loop HERE! Have you watched James Harvey's show, James Harvey: The Bald-Faced Truth? Watch it HERE! Credits: James Harvey (Accompanist), Henry Koperski (Theme Song), Andrew McGuire (Session Producer), Vicky Leta (cover art). --- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. WHAT MAKES U SING? is a Forever Dog Podcast https://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/what-makes-u-sing/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have one of our favorite guests, Rachel Sennott, back in the studio to tell us all about her current projects and she and Larry address their "fight" at the live show. Plus, we sing songs from "Cats" and "Rent." --- Listen to Larry Owens on the cast album of A Strange Loop HERE! Have you watched James Harvey's show, James Harvey: The Bald-Faced Truth? Watch it HERE! Credits: James Harvey (Accompanist), Henry Koperski (Theme Song), Andrew McGuire (Session Producer), Vicky Leta (cover art). --- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. WHAT MAKES U SING? is a Forever Dog Podcast https://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/what-makes-u-sing/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have actress and singer, Kuhoo Verma, in the studio this week singing all things pop AND broadway! We're covering Mariah, Rihanna, and Ariana plus "Newsies," "Phantom," and "13." Listen now! --- Listen to Larry Owens on the cast album of A Strange Loop HERE! Have you watched James Harvey's show, James Harvey: The Bald-Faced Truth? Watch it HERE! Credits: James Harvey (Accompanist), Henry Koperski (Theme Song), Andrew McGuire (Session Producer), Vicky Leta (cover art). --- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. WHAT MAKES U SING? is a Forever Dog Podcast https://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/what-makes-u-sing/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have whistle tones in the studio this week all thanks to Matteo Lane! Matteo is gracing us with songs by all the greatest divas, including Barbra, Mariah, and Liza. Plus, Larry covers Dave Matthews Band and "Follies." --- Listen to Larry Owens on the cast album of A Strange Loop HERE! Have you watched James Harvey's show, James Harvey: The Bald-Faced Truth? Watch it HERE! Credits: James Harvey (Accompanist), Henry Koperski (Theme Song), Andrew McGuire (Session Producer), Vicky Leta (cover art). --- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. WHAT MAKES U SING? is a Forever Dog Podcast https://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/what-makes-u-sing/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're paying tribute to William Finn in this week's episode with the help of our superstar guest, Amanda Savan! We're singing "Hitchhiking Across America," "14 Dwight Drive," "Mister Choi and Madame G," and other story songs. --- Listen to Larry Owens on the cast album of A Strange Loop HERE! Have you watched James Harvey's show, James Harvey: The Bald-Faced Truth? Watch it HERE! Credits: James Harvey (Accompanist), Henry Koperski (Theme Song), Andrew McGuire (Session Producer), Vicky Leta (cover art). --- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. WHAT MAKES U SING? is a Forever Dog Podcast https://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/what-makes-u-sing/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a a gift to all of our listeners, here's a special episode just in time for the holidays! Larry sings all your favorite Christmas songs from "O Holy Night" to "You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch." Happy holidays! --- Listen to Larry Owens on the cast album of A Strange Loop HERE! Have you watched James Harvey's show, James Harvey: The Bald-Faced Truth? Watch it HERE! Credits: James Harvey (Accompanist), Henry Koperski (Theme Song), Andrew McGuire (Session Producer), Vicky Leta (cover art). --- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. WHAT MAKES U SING? is a Forever Dog Podcast https://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/what-makes-u-sing/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our last episode of the year, Larry and James discuss their favorite episodes, sing "The Wiz," Rihanna, and Stevie Wonder. Enjoy! --- Listen to Larry Owens on the cast album of A Strange Loop HERE! Have you watched James Harvey's show, James Harvey: The Bald-Faced Truth? Watch it HERE! Credits: James Harvey (Accompanist), Henry Koperski (Theme Song), Andrew McGuire (Session Producer), Vicky Leta (cover art). --- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. WHAT MAKES U SING? is a Forever Dog Podcast https://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/what-makes-u-sing/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Our first live episode! Larry Owens and music director James harvey are joined by a live orchestra and singers Nora Palka and Shayna Blass for this musical comedy podcast epic! Guests include Jo Firestone (Fallon) and Ayo Edebiri (Dickinson). The episode concludes with a life spanning Sondheim medley with Natalie Walker (Vulture). Join the sold out crowd by listening to this rocket ship of joy RIGHT NOW. --- Listen to Larry Owens on the cast album of A Strange Loop HERE! Have you watched James Harvey's show, James Harvey: The Bald-Faced Truth? Watch it HERE! Credits: James Harvey (Accompanist), Henry Koperski (Theme Song), Andrew McGuire (Session Producer), Vicky Leta (cover art). --- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. WHAT MAKES U SING? is a Forever Dog Podcast https://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/what-makes-u-sing/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with Dulc Sloan again this week for part two of last week's episode! Dulc and Larry sing "The Greatest Showman," "Mame," and of course some more "Ragtime." Listen now! --- Listen to Larry Owens on the cast album of A Strange Loop HERE! Have you watched James Harvey's show, James Harvey: The Bald-Faced Truth? Watch it HERE! Credits: James Harvey (Accompanist), Henry Koperski (Theme Song), Andrew McGuire (Session Producer), Vicky Leta (cover art). --- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. WHAT MAKES U SING? is a Forever Dog Podcast https://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/what-makes-u-sing/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices