Pod4Ham - Every song from the musical Hamilton

The start of it all. How does a bastard, orphan, son of a whore and a Scotsman end up as the ten-dollar founding father? Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, and subscribe on iTunes or via RSS. "Alexander Hamilton" Chip Sudderth with Lex Friedman, Deborah Stanish, Monty Ashley and Andy Ihnatko Show Notes & Links "Alexander Hamilton" (Genius) Lin-Manuel Miranda at the White House "Alexander Hamilton" by Ron Chernow "Hamilton" Original Broadway Cast Recording

Alexander Hamilton arrives in New York and meets Aaron Burr, Lafayette, Hercules Mulligan, and John Laurens. "Aaron Burr, Sir" Brian Hamilton with Rachel Donner, Michael B. Johnson and Elsa S. Henry Referenced Works Hamilton [Amazon] Show Notes & Links This week’s participants: Michael B. Johnson, better known as “Dr. Wave,” has worked at Pixar Animation Studios for more than 20 years and is on the board of directors of the Cartoon Art Museum. Elsa S. Henry is a feminist scholar, disability rights activist, and burlesque historian. She writes at Feminist Sonar. Rachel Donner is the co-host of the Hockey Feels podcast and is a Doctor Who fan, hockey player, and NASA geek. Brian Hamilton appears on many podcasts, including ADR, Garrulous, and many Incomparable podcasts. "Aaron Burr, Sir" on Genius Elsa's piece about the show

In contrast to Aaron Burr’s talk-less-smile-more approach, Alexander Hamilton gets overexcited and shoots off at the mouth. "My Shot" Jason Snell with Serenity Caldwell, David J. Loehr and Monty Ashley Referenced Works Hamilton [Amazon] Show Notes & Links Piano intro performed by Christopher Breen. "My Shot" on Genius

A drinking song sung by comrades in a revolution, with a tip of the hat to “Les Misérables.” "The Story of Tonight" Serenity Caldwell and David J. Loehr with Michael B. Johnson and Rachel Donner Referenced Works Hamilton [Amazon] Show Notes & Links "The Story of Tonight" on Genius

Introducing the Schuyler sisters: Angelica, Eliza… and Peggy. Aaron Burr isn’t going to get in their way. "The Schuyler Sisters" Shannon Sudderth with Moisés Chiullán, Cecily Walker and Orli Nativ Show Notes & Links This week’s panelists: Cecily Walker is a librarian in Vancouver, British Columbia. She’s @skeskali on Twitter. Orli Nativ is a freelance costume and media designer based in Brooklyn. She’s @ballatetta on Twitter. Moisés Chiullan is a writer and podcaster, and impresario of the Electric Shadow podcast network. He’s @moiseschiu on Twitter. Shannon Sudderth is an educator in North Carolina and the co-host of the Audio Guide to Babylon 5. She’s @starfury10 on Twitter. "The Schuyler Sisters" on Genius

A loyalist broadside is rigorously refuted by Alexander Hamilton, who would rather be divisive than indecisive. "Farmer Refuted" Monty Ashley with Andy Ihnatko, Elsa S. Henry and Lex Friedman Referenced Works Hamilton [Amazon] Show Notes & Links Groff shows Colbert his King Walk "Farmer Refuted" on Genius Samuel Seabury (Wikipedia)

A message from the King! George III makes an appearance to remind the colonies of what they risk if they go it alone. "You'll Be Back" Jason Snell with Serenity Caldwell, Monty Ashley and David J. Loehr Referenced Works Hamilton [Amazon] Show Notes & Links (This episode was recorded in January; Serenity has since seen “Hamilton” in person.) "You'll Be Back" on Genius

Here comes the General! Hamilton meets George Washington, and a long relationship is formed. "Right Hand Man" Chip Sudderth with Andy Ihnatko, Monty Ashley, Deborah Stanish and Lex Friedman Referenced Works Hamilton [Amazon] Show Notes & Links "Right Hand Man" lyrics on Genius

1780, a winter’s ball, and Burr and Hamilton are boasting about their reliability with the ladies. "A Winter's Ball" Andy Ihnatko with Casey Barber, Ashlee Clark Thompson, Scott Knaster and Marko Savic Referenced Works Hamilton [Amazon] Show Notes & Links This week’s panelists: Ashlee Clark Thompson is a senior associate editor at CNET and author of the book “Louisville Diners.” She’s @ashleeeats on Twitter. Casey Barber is a food writer and photographer, and the creator of Hamiltines on Etsy. She’s @goodfoodstories on Twitter and Instagram. Marko Savic is the cofounder of FunnelCake. He’s @markosavic on Twitter. Scott Knaster is a Silicon Valley veteran with stints at Apple and Google, among other places. He’s @scottknaster on Twitter. "A Winter's Ball" on Genius

Eliza meets Alexander, and the sky’s the limit. "Helpless" Brian Hamilton with Rachel Donner, Elsa S. Henry and Michael B. Johnson Referenced Works Hamilton [Amazon] Show Notes & Links This week’s participants: Michael B. Johnson, better known as “Dr. Wave,” has worked at Pixar Animation Studios for more than 20 years and is on the board of directors of the Cartoon Art Museum. Elsa S. Henry is a feminist scholar, disability rights activist, and burlesque historian. She writes at Feminist Sonar. Rachel Donner is the co-host of the Hockey Feels podcast and is a Doctor Who fan, hockey player, and NASA geek. Brian Hamilton appears on many podcasts, including ADR, Garrulous, and many Incomparable podcasts. "Helpless" on Genius

Angelica rewinds to the first meeting of Alexander and Eliza and shows it from a very different perspective. (And be sure to listen past our own rewind for a discussion of parallels between “Hamilton” and “Jesus Christ Superstar.”) "Satisfied" Shannon Sudderth with Moisés Chiullán, Cecily Walker and Orli Nativ Referenced Works Hamilton [Amazon] Show Notes & Links "Satisfied" on Genius

They’re just doing the same song again! Is that cheating, or what? "The Story of Tonight (reprise)" Monty Ashley with Elsa S. Henry, Lex Friedman and Andy Ihnatko Referenced Works Hamilton [Amazon] Show Notes & Links "Story of Tonight (reprise)" lyrics at Genius "Hamilton's" Prince tribute

Aaron Burr takes center stage and narrates his own story, for a little while. "Wait For It" Serenity Caldwell with David J. Loehr, Rachel Donner and Michael B. Johnson Referenced Works Hamilton [Amazon] Show Notes & Links (Ren and Michael saw the show a little while after this episode was recorded. Woo!) "Wait For It" on Genius

Things are getting tough in the Revolution, and General Charles Lee becomes a problem. "Stay Alive" Andy Ihnatko with Marko Savic, Ashlee Clark Thompson, Casey Barber and Scott Knaster Referenced Works Hamilton [Amazon] Show Notes & Links This week’s panelists: Ashlee Clark Thompson is a senior associate editor at CNET and author of the book “Louisville Diners.” She’s @ashleeeats on Twitter. Casey Barber is a food writer and photographer, and the creator of Hamiltines on Etsy. She’s @goodfoodstories on Twitter and Instagram. Marko Savic is the cofounder of FunnelCake. He’s @markosavic on Twitter. Scott Knaster is a Silicon Valley veteran with stints at Apple and Google, among other places. He’s @scottknaster on Twitter. "Stay Alive" lyrics (Genius) Tyranny of Style: Costumes of "Hamilton"

This episode tries to set the record straight with an analysis of the codes of dueling. We hope this will provide you with the satisfaction you demand. "Ten Duel Commandments" Moisés Chiullán with Shannon Sudderth, Rachel Donner, David J. Loehr and Windy Bowlsby Referenced Works Hamilton [Amazon] Show Notes & Links "Ten Duel Commandments" on Genius "Ten Crack Commandments" by Notorious B.I.G. on Genius "Shut Em Down" by Public Enemy on Genius

The duel is over, but George Washington’s arrival means that Hamilton’s trouble is just beginning. "Meet Me Inside" Jason Snell with Elsa S. Henry, Brian Hamilton and Kathleen Schowalter Referenced Works Hamilton [Amazon] Show Notes & Links "Meet Me Inside" on Genius "Stop the Planet of the Apes, I Want to Get Off!"

Alexander returns home to Eliza, who is pregnant, and asks him not to go back to the war. "That Would Be Enough" Chip Sudderth with Andy Ihnatko, Orli Nativ and Sophie Brookover Referenced Works Hamilton [Amazon] Show Notes & Links "That Would Be Enough" on Genius

Lafayette brings aid from France to help defeat the British at Yorktown, and Hamilton is finally given a chance to lead in battle. "Guns and Ships" Monty Ashley with Cecily Walker, Alison Baker and Christina Grace Referenced Works Hamilton [Amazon] Show Notes & Links "Guns and Ships" on Genius

Before battle, George Washington speaks to Hamilton. "History Has Its Eyes On You" Moisés Chiullán with Andy Ihnatko and Kamille Washington Referenced Works Hamilton [Amazon] Show Notes & Links "History Has Its Eyes On You" on Genius

Hamilton reconnects with Lafayette as they prepare for the Battle of Yorktown, the decisive battle of the Revolutionary War. (Posted early in honor of the Tony Awards.) "Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)" Monty Ashley with Brian Hamilton, Elsa S. Henry and Paul Smith Show Notes & Links "Yorktown" lyrics on Genius