logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2020
57m 15s

Leslie Odom Jr. of Hamilton

Pushkin Industries
About this episode

Leslie Odom Jr., best known for playing Aaron Burr in Hamilton, speaks to Bruce Headlam about his career on stage and in music and also his new Christmas album. The Christmas Album is Leslie's second crack at a holiday album but his first time not having to do it on a budget. They also discuss Leslie's favorite Christmas music, what it was like playing a Founding Father as a Black Man, and lessons he learned from the incomparable talents of Nat King Cole and Sammy Davis Jr.

Subscribe to Broken Record's YouTube channel to hear old and new interviews, often with bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/brokenrecordpodcast

You can also check out past episodes here: https://brokenrecordpodcast.com/

You can find some of our favorite holiday songs + Leslie's new album HERE — enjoy!


Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up next
Jul 8
Mike Shinoda
Mike Shinoda took a bold step last fall when he reintroduced Linkin Park with a new lineup featuring drummer Colin Brittain and singer Emily Armstrong as lead vocalist—taking on the role once held by Chester Bennington, who died by suicide in 2017. Mike, who co-founded Linkin Par ... Show More
50m 56s
Jul 1
Jesse Malin
Jesse Malin quite literally came of age onstage in the gritty clubs of New York City. At just 12 years old, he fronted Heart Attack—one of the earliest hardcore punk bands. After the band broke up in ‘84, Jesse went on to play in other groups, including Hope, and later co-founded ... Show More
1h 8m
Jun 24
Haim
The youngest Haim sister, Alana, started playing music with her older sisters, Danielle and Este, when she was just four years old. Back then, the three of them were part of their family band, Rockinhaim, playing charity gigs all over L.A. and the San Fernando Valley where they g ... Show More
54m 10s
Recommended Episodes
Dec 2019
Favorite Xmas Songs
J. Anthony Brown is a Man In The Streets and he asks people what their favorite Christmas songs are. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info ... Show More
1m 44s
Dec 2021
Bobby talks to Josh Turner on New Christmas Album + Lunchbox Has Theory About The Rock + Our Last Favorite Movies We Watched
We talk to Josh Turner about his new Christmas album, life at home with 4 boys and the anniversary of his song + album “Your Man”. Lunchbox shares the crazy theory he has about his arch nemesis, The Rock after he did something really nice for a vet. We all share the last favorite ... Show More
1h 5m
Aug 2020
Larry Gold
This is a very special episode of Questlove Supreme. The episode takes us to Philadelphia where we recorded in Milkboy Studios formerly known famously as "The Studio" which was owned by one of the true musical treasures of Philadelphia, Larry Gold. Larry is an anomaly in the sens ... Show More
1h 21m
Dec 2023
The Mystery Behind Jingle Bell Rock with Annie Zaleski
Some Christmas songs aren’t as merry or bright as they seem. Annie Zaleski uncovers the mystery and drama behind Bobby Helms’ 1957 holiday hit, “Jingle Bell Rock.”🔗ANNIE’S LINKS: This Is Christmas, Song by Song: The Stories Behind 100 Holiday HitsWebsiteNewsletterInstagram Faceb ... Show More
31 m
May 2021
Fool #2's Blues Songs
In honor of the RRHOF, J. Anthony Brown has some songs that did not get the recognition that they deserved and here is where they get their highlight. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyf ... Show More
3m 19s
Dec 2020
Mariah Carey—“All I Want for Christmas Is You”
Rob explores Mariah Carey’s modern classic Christmas anthem “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by discussing the transcendent vocalist’s tumultuous early life and career, her oft-overlooked songwriting prowess, and how the song builds on the long canon of Christmas music.This epis ... Show More
44m 27s
Dec 2020
Steve Sangs Christmas Carols
Uncle Steve brings us his lounge style as he sangs his favorite Christmas songs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
7m 4s
Jun 2021
QLS Classic: Sheila E.
The legendary Queen of Percussion Sheila E. talks about the secrets of her craft, sneaking her brother into Marvin Gaye's band, having Michael Jackson on speed dial and lessons learned from working with Prince. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork. ... Show More
2h 21m
Jun 2021
QLS Classic: Randy Jackson
Randy Jackson rehashes what it was like being the youngest brother of the musical dynasty that was The Jacksons. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
2h 10m
Dec 2020
Branford Marsalis
In the words of Questlove our guest for this special episode, is "a part of one of THE most important musical dynasty's in music". His touch has been pivotal to the evolution of jazz, but that's not all folks! Branford Marsalis' contributions to the culture can be seen and heard ... Show More
1h 50m