In this episode of Ur Typical Podcast, Donnie sits down with the Founding Artistic Director of National Queer Theater and the Obie Award–winning Criminal Queerness Festival, Adam Odsess-Rubin.

Adam is a queer community organizer and artistic leader advancing performance as a tool for global LGBTQ+ advocacy. He has produced work with Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York Theatre Workshop, HERE Arts Center, MCC Theater, NYC Pride, and PAC NYC, positioning queer artists on major U.S. stages.

In this episode Donnie and Adam discuss the origin story of National Queer Theater, how art can be used as a form of activism, and the importance of intentionality when working towards inclusion in theater. This conversation highlights the impact of seeing your own and others' stories told in theater, and the push to learn more that such works can evoke.

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Donnie and guest co-host Mikhail Sokoloff are back breaking down Episodes 4 and 5 of Survivor 50, and let’s just say… the Survivor wounds are starting to open 🩸 SPOILER ALERT 🚨

In Episode 4, the cracks are forming early—and they’re loud. The duo dives into Christian Hubicki’s big 3..2..1 move and whether it was a smart play or the beginning of his downfall , while Ozzy finds himself left out of the vote—and has a full-on meltdown 😤🔥. RIP Mike White 🪦

Meanwhile, Episode 5 quickly turns into the Rizo show 🎭. With new alliances forming—including a unexpected connection with Cirie Fields (we’re calling it CIRZO)—Rizo becomes the center of the narrative… but for how long?

Plus, Donnie and Mikhail break down the double tribal chaos , Charlie’s emotional gameplay crash-out 💥, and Angelina’s jacket makes a special appearance 🧥✨

Join Donnie and Mikhail as they unpack the strategy, the chaos, and all the moments that prove this season is just getting started. MR. BEAST IS COMING!!!

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In this episode of Ur Typical Podcast, Donnie sits down with award-winning music director and conductor Heidi Joosten to explore how creativity, collaboration, and conversation fuel great art.

Heidi, originally from small-town Wisconsin, has built a remarkable career in theater and live performance, conducting productions inspired by titles like Avatar: The Last Airbender and Barbie.

Together, Donnie and Heidi dive into how limitations can spark creativity, why “scrappy” theater often leads to the most authentic storytelling, and what it really takes to grow as an artist. Whether you’re a performer, a creative, or simply someone who loves live storytelling, this conversation is a reminder that art flourishes when artists connect, share ideas, and collaborate.

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