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Jodi Walker and Kate Halliwell discuss the recent recasting from Beanie Feldstein to Lea Michele in the &#039;Funny Girl&#039; revival. To fully flesh out the cultural significance of this Broadway drama, Jodi and Kate examine each actress’s career and connection to the iconic role of Fanny Brice.
Hosts: Jodi Walker and Kate Halliwell
Producers: Devon Manze

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Jodi covers pop culture, internet obsessions, and, occasionally, hot dogs. You can hear her on ‘We’re Obsessed,’ ‘The Morally Corrupt Bravo Show,’ and ‘The Prestige TV Podcast,’ and yelling into the void about daylight saving time.


Jodi Walker

In addition to her main role on the operations team, Kate Halliwell writes about pop culture and fandom, covering everything from K-pop to ‘The Great British Baking Show.’ She cohosted the ‘Tea Time’ and ‘Everything Is Cake’ podcasts and still pops up occasionally on ‘The Prestige TV Podcast' and 'Ringer Dish.' 

The ‘Funny Girl’ Revival Recasting | Pop Culture History Lesson

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