39 episodes

This comedy podcast, hosted by Broadway music director Nate Patten, takes you behind the scenes of the theatre business featuring interviews with industry celebrities in New York City.

Patten Disregard Nate Patten and Cam Collins

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    • 4.5 • 46 Ratings

This comedy podcast, hosted by Broadway music director Nate Patten, takes you behind the scenes of the theatre business featuring interviews with industry celebrities in New York City.

    Patten Disregard - Lord Knows At Least I was with Paul Ford

    Patten Disregard - Lord Knows At Least I was with Paul Ford

    Nate speaks with legendary Broadway pianist Paul Ford. 

    • 32 min
    "The Self-Importance of Being Earnest" with Sarah O'Gleby

    "The Self-Importance of Being Earnest" with Sarah O'Gleby

    Can somebody tell me why every new show is announcing how important it is? We get to the bottom of this in our latest episode: THE SELF IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST. Featuring more wisdom from our resident therapist, Lisa Gajda, as well as an interview with Broadway choreographer fresh off of staging the Tony Awards, Sarah O’Gleby. 

    • 58 min
    "Training Day" with Madeleine Doherty

    "Training Day" with Madeleine Doherty

    Workplace safety training.
    Anti-bullying training.
    Mindfulness training.
    The list goes on and on….

    Can someone tell me why in order to work in the theatre you need more training than a pediatric neurosurgeon? Why I’ve spoken to more nameless HR representatives than I have actors? Why I’m developing carpal tunnel syndrome from clicking through corporate sensitivity awareness platforms? Let’s talk about why these mind-numbing trainings are actually making the workplace worse in our latest episode:

    TRAINING DAY

    • 1 hr 2 min
    "Nobody Owes You Shit" with Sergio Trujillo

    "Nobody Owes You Shit" with Sergio Trujillo

    Do you think you deserve to be on Broadway just because you have a degree in theatre? Do you think it’s ‘not fair’ you weren’t nominated for a Tony?
    Do you think you’re entitled to something just by making the decision to be an artist?
    Well, get ready for us to answer these questions in our latest episode: ‘NOBODY OWES YOU SHIT!!!’
    Featuring an interview with Tony award winning choreographer Sergio Trujillo as well as the state of theatre from our resident therapist, Lisa Gajda.

    • 42 min
    Patten Disregard: "The Roast of Broadway" Live at Green Room 42

    Patten Disregard: "The Roast of Broadway" Live at Green Room 42

    New Year, New Me. Just kidding. I’m not changing a goddamn thing. And neither are we. That’s why we are thrilled to release our final episode of Season 1 of ‘Patten Disregard’: The Roast of Broadway - LIVE! Recorded in front of a live audience and band, this episode features musical performances by Marc Shaiman, Rachelle Rak, Angie Schworer, and Ashley Blanchet. We also hear from our resident therapist, Lisa Gajda.

    • 38 min
    Patten Disregard: "The Show Must Go On" with Lisa Gajda

    Patten Disregard: "The Show Must Go On" with Lisa Gajda

    Patten Disregard Live: The Roast of Broadway, Dec 14, 2021 in NYC. Tickets and details at https://tinyurl.com/atdazfk6 Broadway's back to normal, right? Or is that just every other industry? Find out what's happening to the spirit of theater in: "The Show Must Go On"

    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
46 Ratings

46 Ratings

GarnishHFelt ,

Enlightening with a Side of Snarky

I look forward to each episode. Nate is brilliant and is not afraid of offending people by raising controversial topics. In a day and age where everyone toes the line (lest they get cancelled), his work may shock some people, but listen deeply, and you’ll be laughing and learning, too. Been following his career since CotW

VinceOrtega ,

The best podcast... ever!!!

I love this podcast so much. I literally get so excited when a new episode comes. I can’t get enough of the grateful status of the week!! I wish Nate did more of them. Although I worry Nate will read something stupid I wrote. It would be an honor!

But seriously, Nate is Witty, Smart, and Funny!!! This is such an amazing podcast for the theater fan or performer. I can’t say enough great things about it. Great job Nate!! I’m excited to hear more!! ❤️

tburks615 ,

Transphobic

Not going to support this podcast any longer after the multiple transphobic comments in the January 2020 episode. Disgusting.
I have listened to this podcast for a couple years so I know it’s problematic for many, many other reasons - but the openly transphobic opinions are the straw that broke this camel’s back.

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