Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast

Author: Mackenzie Horner

Welcome to Before the Downbeat, a podcast hosted by Mackenzie Horner alongside cohosts Scott Hurst and Maris Lyons! Together on a bimonthly basis they will be talking all a musical and its creative team and production history, the host's favourite songs and songs they'd either skip or remove entirely, the show's societal impact and where it stand in our current cultural landscape. Enjoy!
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Language: en

Genres: Arts, Performing Arts

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Bonus Episode- How to Fix Wicked: For Good
Thursday, 9 July, 2026

Fellow Ozians, it's time to revisit Wicked: For Good! Join host Mackenzie and returning special guest Jessica Maxwell as they take a deep dive into the Oscar snubbed film; breaking it down scene by scene to discuss its biggest triumphs, its missed opportunities, and the changes they believe could have made the adaptation soar. From bizarre and unexpected twisters of fate to proving that no good deed goes unpunished, they dissect every major creative choice—from new songs and expanded storylines to character arcs, pacing, and the politics of Oz.All of this and one final journey before we're "changed for good" in this 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.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠