NO HOPE, the podcast: Outcasts in the Arts

Tim Aumiller and Scott Schneider of NO HOPE share thoughts on musicals, culture and the 16+ year collaborative journey of their barely-on-life support writing careers and creative endeavors. They formed NO HOPE Productions in 2003 when they presented their first musical DOSE! at the East Village’s Kraine Theatre. Since, they have written five full-length musicals and presented more than a dozen evenings of new music including SIREN/KINGS and PULLING THE PLUG at the legendary Joe’s Pub and THE YEAR AFTER at The Green Room 42. Their musical HELLO, MY NAME IS BILLY was a Backstage Critic’s Pick and a FringeNYC award winner. On film, their song “Fools Like You” was featured in the acclaimed documentary ACTRESS; you can also find their music video “Evolution” featuring Siren on YouTube. The NO HOPE Songbook Volume I: 2003-2013, which includes their MAC Award nominated “So Many Reasons” can be purchased on their website nohopeproductions.com. Recently they received a Fruitie award for Outstanding One Act at the Fresh Fruit Festival for their first consensual cannibal musical, ONCE BEGUN.

Ep62 - Rewind! (But Did You Love Mike Faist?)

That's a WRAP! Season 3 comes to its stunning conclusion as Tim and Scott reach into the wacky grab bag of random information that has confounded or intrigued them at some point in the past twelve months to finally reveal the truth that is out there. Will you learn something? Remains to be seen. Will you be entertained? Unlikely. Remember, in the end, there is No Hope!

08-30
01:11:01

Ep61 - Pitchin' Bizzy: Conceived by Gemini

Bizzy Coy returns in the award-winning segment for the penultimate season episode. More musicals are either green-lit or rejected into the sewer of bad ideas all with the wit and hilarity of our most cherished guest.

07-26
01:20:51

Ep60 - I Got To Be Dream Curly (Kent, Part II)

The uber talented Kent Jenkins returns -this time to talk MUSICALS, of course! Love for SHREK and some gentle loathing for BRIGHT STAR.

07-12
42:58

Ep59 - It's The Leap (Kent, Part I)

Tim and Scott are joined by the uber talented multi-disciplinary artist Kent Jenkins (aka Snubby J) who shares his uniquely marvelous journey from an enthusiastic teenager building his own rimba tubes to appearing on ELLEN and traveling to the Edinburgh Fringe with his original show. Inspiration abounds.

06-25
01:16:23

Ep58 - He Lost To Donut Peaches (Hemesath, Part II)

Extraordinary artist Brian Hemesath returns to dish on musicals -loved and loathed. Gushes for the delightful and delightfullly obscure DAS BARBECU as well as ALW's STARLIGHT EXPRESS. Equal parts head shaking at the bizarre Broadway flop IN MY LIFE (which also happened to be Jonathan Groff's B-Way debut!).

06-14
55:00

Ep57 -The Path From Veterinarian To Costume Designer (Hemesath, Part I)

Tim and Scott welcome friend and extraordinary artist Brian Hemesath, 3-time Emmy Award winning costume designer of television, film and stage as he shares his journey from an Iowa dairy farm to Broadway to Rome to West Side Story.

05-10
01:17:27

Ep56 - A Weed Whacker Composed This Score

Part II continues the conversation of the wacky world of Frank Wildhorn and his wildly popular adaptation of JEKYLL AND HYDE. Guest Kyle Thomas Hemingway is here. We know you've been waiting.

03-29
51:21

Ep55 - Linda Eder is a Real Person

Inspired by the bountiful imagination of musical theatre pariah Frank Wildhorn, this action packed two-part episode features the triumphant and snarky return of guest Kyle Thomas Hemingway and our ridiculous deep dive into all things JEKYLL AND HYDE.

03-15
54:37

NEW MUSIC Bonus Track - Whispers Of War

"Whispers of War" Written by Scott Schneider and Tim Aumiller, featuring Dayna Dantzler and Nathan Lee Graham. With Murph Aucamp, Katherine Kyu Hyeon Lim, Scott Schneider, Jacob Shipley and Wick Simmons. Produced by Robert Maril. (C) 2023 Schneider and Aumiller, NO HOPE.

03-05
04:14

Ep54 -I Bought the T-Shirt and I Wear It Proudly (Dantzler, Part II)

Dantzler returns to talk musicals beginning with the recent stage to screen adaptation of THE COLOR PURPLE, followed by the disappointing feel good 70’s road trip party film turned stage musical ALMOST FAMOUS, an over-confident EVITA dance audition, and love for WICKED, PORGY AND BESS and RAGTIME.

03-02
44:05

Ep53 -5 years old. “The Greatest Love of All.” In the church. (Dantzler, Part I)

Tim and Scott welcome longtime friend, collaborator and extraordinary talent Dayna Dantzler to discuss her journey from Michigan to Broadway and why she's always going to be a performer and artist.

02-16
01:14:32

Ep52 -A Cruise Ship Musical Meets A Universal Studios Ride

This episode, Tim makes a 180 on the songwriting duo Pasek and Paul, bringing massive love to their multiple Tony winner DEAR EVAN HANSEN. Scott loathes the long running British megahit BLOOD BROTHERS.

01-19
01:18:14

Ep51 - The Little Engine That Could

The podcast returns to form with Scott surprisingly loving BRING IT ON and Tim loathing THE GREATEST SHOWMAN.

01-05
01:13:22

Ep50 - Aliens with Extraordinary Skills (Jacob, Part II)

Jacob returns! This time it's 100% musicals, as he challenges Scott's love for RAGTIME and Bizzy's loathing of JOSEPH.

11-24
54:51

Ep49 - I Love Playing "All Star" (Jacob, Part I)

Musician, singer/songwriter, actor, teacher and lovely human Jacob Shipley is the man of the hour on this special 2 part episode.

11-10
50:38

Ep48 - Pitchin' Bizzy: The One Hole That Links Us All

Tim and Scott invite friend and longtime NO HOPE collaborator, playwright and novelist Bizzy Coy, for a freewheeling catch up that culminates with the segment that has become an international fan favorite: PITCHING BIZZY!

10-27
01:18:59

Ep47 - Back To Barbie

The summer season wrap continues with Billy Joel at MSG, Joni Mitchell at Newport, Sweeney Todd on Broadway, West End theatre, camping out for Taylor Swift merch, and, of course, the hit movie of the summer -Barbie…

10-13
38:30

NEW MUSIC Bonus Track - Farewell September

"Farewell September" Written by Scott Schneider and Tim Aumiller, featuring Brittneyann Accetta, Max Crumm, Dayna Dantzler, Deon'te Goodman and Shanna Sharp. With Murph Aucamp, Katherine Kyu Hyeon Lim, Scott Schneider, Jacob Shipley and Wick Simmons. Produced by Robert Maril. (C) 2023 Schneider and Aumiller, NO HOPE.

09-29
05:44

Ep46 - We Just Heard From Barbra’s People

Tim and Scott embark on season three of their award-winning* podcast, bringing their unique critique to New York theater, of the moment movies, and everything & the kitchen sink of pop culture. Prepare yourself for more guests, more laughs -and of course more musicals, both loved and hated. (*this is a lie)

09-29
52:41

NEW MUSIC Bonus Track - Boundaries (Krystina Alabado)

"Boundaries" Written by Scott Schneider and Tim Aumiller, performed by Krystina Alabado. (C) 2023 Schneider and Aumiller, NO HOPE.

03-10
04:01

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