Stage Combat The Podcast

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Rating
4.6
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218 reviews
This podcast has
49 episodes
Language
Explicit
Yes
Date created
2023/03/09
Latest episode
2025/11/24
Average duration
43 min.
Release period
32 days

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Stage Combat the Podcast is a powerful and eye-opening exploration of the dark side of the entertainment industry which also asks the question:  how can we make our workplaces better for everyone?  Hosted by attorney/advocate/actor Sean Hayden. In Seasons 1 and 2, Sean Hayden took the listeners into his own harrowing workplace nightmare in the style of a "true crime podcast."  Now, Stage Combat the Podcast, in Season 3, is a riveting platform for entertainment workers from everywhere to come together, to share their own stories and to advocate for themselves and for change.    Claim Your Story today. Season 4 premiering Spring 2026!

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BONUS: "The Thanksgiving Catch-Up Episode"
2025/11/24
Sean's back with an all-new Thanksgiving Catch Up Bonus Episode!  We're catching you up on all things Stage Combat the Podcast (BIG news about Season 4?). PLUS Sean's got some choice words about Actors' Equity Association and what it did (or didn't do) with the recently ratified Broadway contract which averted a strike!  And he's not holding back! Hear more of Sean's conversation at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON and his thoughts about whether Equity President Brooke Shield is the right leader for the union during these difficult times. patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast Hosted by Sean Hayden Editing and mixing by Alex Griffitt.   Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC. Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC. Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter at Landing Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com) Contact us with a DM at our instagram: Stage Combat 🎙️ The Podcast OFFICIAL ACCOUNT (@stagecombatthepodcastig) • Instagram photos and videos or email us at [email protected] Don't forget to rate and review us on your podcast platform! Sean Hayden is New York City based attorney, actor and advocate for workplaces that are safe, respectful and dignified.  As the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC, he produces Stage Combat the Podcast which exposes harmful practices in the entertainment industry and fosters conversations of how to make the workplace better for everyone.   
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"Walking Away From Broadway"
2025/02/24
SEASON 3 Season Finale! Episode Eighteen. "Walking Away From Broadway" Synopsis:   At the end of a season of incredible stories, Sean looks to the future and finds inspiration chatting with Bobby Steggert:  an actor who experienced a life-changing epiphany while working on a Broadway stage. Content warning: Strong language. Thank you to Bobby Steggert.   And thank you to YOU for your support for this Season 3 of the podcast!  We could not have done it without you.  Hear more of Sean's conversation with Bobby Steggert at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON. patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast And experience at Patreon our chat podcast series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD. Hosted by Sean Hayden Editing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish. Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC. Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC. Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter at Landing Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com) Contact us with a DM at our instagram: Stage Combat 🎙️ The Podcast OFFICIAL ACCOUNT (@stagecombatthepodcastig) • Instagram photos and videos or email us at [email protected] Don't forget to rate and review us on your podcast platform! Sean Hayden is New York City based attorney, actor and advocate for workplaces that are safe, respectful and dignified.  As the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC, he produces Stage Combat the Podcast which exposes harmful practices in the entertainment industry and fosters conversations of how to make the workplace better for everyone.    
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"The Court Watson Story Part Two"
2025/02/11
SEASON 3 Episode Seventeen. "The Court Watson Story Part Two" (Be sure to Listen to Ep 16 First: The Court Watson Story Part One") Synopsis:   Court Watson sets out to tell his story to the media and to hold his former employer accountable for what happened to him on Roanoke Island. Thank you to Court Watson.  Content warning: Content dealing with sexual harassment and sexual assault. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, help is available by contacting the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE. Help is also available at the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 24 hours a day by calling or texting 988.   Hear more of Sean's conversation with Court Watson at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON. patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast It's the companion to Season 3. And experience at Patreon our chat podcast series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD. Hosted by Sean Hayden Editing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish. Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC. Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC. Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter at Landing Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com) Contact us with a DM at our instagram: Stage Combat 🎙️ The Podcast OFFICIAL ACCOUNT (@stagecombatthepodcastig) • Instagram photos and videos or email us at [email protected] Don't forget to rate and review us on your podcast platform! Sean Hayden is New York City based attorney, actor and advocate for workplaces that are safe, respectful and dignified.  As the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC, he produces Stage Combat the Podcast which exposes harmful practices in the entertainment industry and fosters conversations of how to make the workplace better for everyone.   
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"The Court Watson Story Part One"
2025/02/10
SEASON 3 Episode Sixteen. "The Court Watson Story Part One" Synopsis:   Sean investigates what happened between Tony award-winning Broadway costume designer, William Ivey Long, and college student, Court Watson, on Roanoke Island some twenty years ago.  Thank you to Court Watson and Adam Stocker.  Content warning: Content dealing with sexual harassment and sexual assault.  If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, help is available by contacting the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE. Help is also available at the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 24 hours a day by calling or texting 988.   Hear more of Sean's conversation with Court Watson at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON. patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast It's the companion to Season 3. And experience at Patreon our chat podcast series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD. Hosted by Sean Hayden Editing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish. Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC. Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC. Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter at Landing Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com) Contact us with a DM at our instagram: Stage Combat 🎙️ The Podcast OFFICIAL ACCOUNT (@stagecombatthepodcastig) • Instagram photos and videos or email us at [email protected] Don't forget to rate and review us on your podcast platform! Sean Hayden is New York City based attorney, actor and advocate for workplaces that are safe, respectful and dignified.  As the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC, he produces Stage Combat the Podcast which exposes harmful practices in the entertainment industry and fosters conversations of how to make the workplace better for everyone.   
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"Franki Takes A Bow"
2025/01/28
SEASON 3 Episode Fifteen. "Franki Take A Bow" Synopsis:   Sean investigates whether the unsafe practices of a college theatre program contributed to a young woman's tragic mental health spiral. Special Guests: Franki Mastrone, Jessica Webb, Professor at Boston Conservatory at Berklee.  Content warning: Content dealing with sexual assault.  If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, help is available by contacting the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE. Help is also available at the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 24 hours a day by calling or texting 988.  That’s 988.  Coming up in 2 weeks: "The Court Watson Story."  In a special two-part episode, costumer Court Watson, in his first podcast interview, details his explosive allegations against Tony award winning costume designer William Ivey Long.  Hear more of Sean's conversation with Franki at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON. patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast It's the companion to Season 3. And experience at Patreon our all-new chat podcast series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD. Hosted by Sean Hayden Editing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish. Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC. Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC. Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter at Landing Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com) Contact us with a DM at our instagram: Stage Combat 🎙️ The Podcast OFFICIAL ACCOUNT (@stagecombatthepodcastig) • Instagram photos and videos or email us at [email protected] Don't forget to rate and review us on your podcast platform! Sean Hayden is New York City based attorney, actor and advocate for workplaces that are safe, respectful and dignified.  As the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC, he produces Stage Combat the Podcast which exposes harmful practices in the entertainment industry and fosters conversations of how to make the workplace better for everyone.   
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"Sean Has Questions for the Union"
2025/01/14
SEASON 3 Episode Fourteen. "Sean Has Questions For The Union." Synopsis:   After hearing the frustrations of listeners about the lack of action by the actors' union in many of the season's workplace stories, Sean goes looking for answers from the union. Special Guest: Abbey Crowley, Business Representative for the Division for Harassment and Discrimination. Special thank you to Abbey Crowley and Gabriela Geselowitz of Actors' Equity Association.  Additional thanks to Eddie Pendergraft, Brass Bass and Bret Shuford.  If you're being bullied, harassed or you're facing discrimination in a union theatrical production, contact the Actors' Equity Lighthouse hotline 1-833-550-0030.   You can also report anonymously www.lighthouse-services.com/actorsequity  or download the "Anonymous Reporting" App by Lighthouse Services.  You can contact Abbey Crowley directly by email at  [email protected] Coming up in 2 weeks: "Franki Takes A Bow" Did the unsafe practices of a college theatre program contribute to a young artist's tragic mental health spiral? Hear more of Sean's conversation with Abbey Crowley at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON. patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast It's the companion to Season 3. And experience at Patreon our all-new chat podcast series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD. Hosted by Sean Hayden Editing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish. Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC. Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC. Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter at Landing Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com) Contact us with a DM at our instagram: Stage Combat 🎙️ The Podcast OFFICIAL ACCOUNT (@stagecombatthepodcastig) • Instagram photos and videos or email us at [email protected] Don't forget to rate and review us on your podcast platform! Sean Hayden is New York City based attorney, actor and advocate for workplaces that are safe, respectful and dignified.  As the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC, he produces Stage Combat the Podcast which exposes harmful practices in the entertainment industry and fosters conversations of how to make the workplace better for everyone.   
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"Loving Someone Traumatized By The Industry"
2024/12/31
SEASON 3 Episode Thirteen. "Loving Someone Traumatized By The Industry" Synopsis:   Sean's investigating the mental health ripple effect that occurs when an employee is traumatized by an employer.  Actor Eddie Pendergraft (the actor from Wicked in Ep 10 "Another Wicked Story"), Eddie’s husband Tony and clinical psychologist Dr. Michelle Sherman are all on board to share their insights. Special thank you to Eddie Pendergraft, Tony Mansker, and Dr. Michelle Sherman.  And Carole and Ian. Order Dr. Michelle Sherman's book "Loving Someone With A Mental Illness Or A History of Trauma" here: Loving Someone with a Mental Illness or History of Trauma: Skills, Hope, and Strength for Your Journey: Sherman, Michelle D., Sherman, DeAnne M.: 9781421450506: Amazon.com: Books Coming up in 2 weeks: "Sean Has Questions For The Union” Hear more of Sean's conversation with Eddie and Dr. Sherman at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON. patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast It's the companion to Season 3. And experience at Patreon our all-new chat podcast series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD. Hosted by Sean Hayden Editing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish. Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC. Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC. Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter at Landing Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com) Contact us with a DM at our instagram: Stage Combat 🎙️ The Podcast OFFICIAL ACCOUNT (@stagecombatthepodcastig) • Instagram photos and videos or email us at [email protected] Sean Hayden is New York City based attorney, actor and advocate for workplaces that are safe, respectful and dignified.  As the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC, he produces Stage Combat the Podcast which exposes harmful practices in the entertainment industry and fosters conversations of how to make the workplace better for everyone.   
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"The 2nd Annual Stage Combat Holiday Special!"
2024/12/17
SEASON 3 Episode Twelve. "The 2nd Annual Stage Combat Holiday Special!" Synopsis:  Sean's reuniting with some of our guests from Season 3 for the holidays to ask probing questions such as "Would you choose The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree or the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree?" Special thank you to Bret Shuford, Brad Bass, Pamela Bob, McKey Carpenter, Kaylin Seckel, Chryssie Whitehead, Alex Griffith and Justin Gerrish.  And Ian.  Coming up in 2 weeks: Ep 13 "Loving Someone Traumatized By the Industry" At STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON Sean is getting some mental health tips for the holidays from friend to the podcast, Dr. Michelle Sherman. patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast It's the companion to Season 3. And experience at Patreon our all-new chat podcast series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD. Hosted by Sean Hayden Editing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish. Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC. Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC. Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter at Landing Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com) Contact us with a DM at our instagram: Stage Combat 🎙️ The Podcast OFFICIAL ACCOUNT (@stagecombatthepodcastig) • Instagram photos and videos or email us at [email protected] Sean Hayden is New York City based attorney, actor and advocate for workplaces that are safe, respectful and dignified.  As the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC, he produces Stage Combat the Podcast which exposes harmful practices in the entertainment industry and fosters conversations of how to make the workplace better for everyone.   
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"Revealing Your Darkest Secret: ABC News' Matt Gutman"
2024/12/03
SEASON 3 Episode Eleven. "Revealing Your Darkest Secret: ABC News' Matt Gutman" Synopsis:  Thinking about the power of disclosing our secrets causes Sean to revisit his 2023 interview with ABC News' Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman.  Special thank you to Matt Gutman, LaQuet Sharnell Pringle and Amelia Morse. Coming up in 2 weeks: It's the Stage Combat Holiday Special! Hear more of Sean's conversation with LaQuet and Amelia at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON. patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast It's the companion to Season 3.  And experience at Patreon our all-new chat podcast series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD. Hosted by Sean Hayden Editing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish. Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC. Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC. Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter at Landing Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com) Contact us with a DM at our instagram: Stage Combat 🎙️ The Podcast OFFICIAL ACCOUNT (@stagecombatthepodcastig) • Instagram photos and videos or email us at [email protected] Sean Hayden is New York City based attorney, actor and advocate for workplaces that are safe, respectful and dignified.  As the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC, he produces Stage Combat the Podcast which exposes harmful practices in the entertainment industry and fosters conversations of how to make the workplace better for everyone.   
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"Another Wicked Story: Eddie"
2024/11/19
SEASON 3 Episode Ten. "Another Wicked Story: Eddie" Synopsis:   Another actor from Wicked on Broadway comes forward to tell Sean his story about the toxic work environment he experienced there and how it traumatized him for years. Special thank you to Eddie Pendergraft. Hear Wicked actor Brad Bass' account of what he called "witch hunts" backstage at Wicked at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON. patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast It's the companion to Season 3.   Plus "Sean Goes Off Script" to dive deeper into this episode. And experience at Patreon our all-new chat podcast series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD. Hosted by Sean Hayden Editing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish. Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC. Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC. Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter at Landing Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com) Contact us with a DM at our instagram: Stage Combat 🎙️ The Podcast OFFICIAL ACCOUNT (@stagecombatthepodcastig) • Instagram photos and videos or email us at [email protected] Sean Hayden is New York City based attorney, actor and advocate for workplaces that are safe, respectful and dignified.  As the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC, he produces Stage Combat the Podcast which exposes harmful practices in the entertainment industry and fosters conversations of how to make the workplace better for everyone.     
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"The 'F' Word"
2024/11/03
SEASON 3 Episode Nine. "The 'F' Word" Synopsis:   Sean investigates whether there's a problem with using the "family" word in our workplaces. Special thank you to Bret Shuford, Michael McGurk, Nicole Perry, CorBen Williams, Jeanine Bruen, Michael Passaro, Kirsti Carnahan, Greg Roderick, Juliet Lambert Pratt, Mia Scarpa and Frank Mastrone.  Stage Combat The Podcast is member supported programming.  If you believe in what we are doing, why not support us by becoming a member at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON? patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast It's the companion to Season 3.  Listen to bonus content from this episode:   Broadway stage manager Michael Passaro talks about how working at McDonald's shaped his entire career in the theatre. Plus "Sean Goes Off Script" to dive deeper into this episode. And experience at Patreon our all-new chat podcast series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD. Hosted by Sean Hayden Editing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish. Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC. Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC. Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter at Landing Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com) Contact us with a DM at our instagram: Stage Combat 🎙️ The Podcast OFFICIAL ACCOUNT (@stagecombatthepodcastig) • Instagram photos and videos or email us at [email protected] Sean Hayden is New York City based attorney, actor and advocate for workplaces that are safe, respectful and dignified.  As the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC, he produces Stage Combat the Podcast which exposes harmful practices in the entertainment industry and fosters conversations of how to make the workplace better for everyone.   
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"Putting It Out There"
2024/10/21
SEASON 3 Episode Eight. "Putting It Out There: Your Mental Health Story On the Stage" Synopsis:   Sean meets two very different performers who claimed their mental health stories by creating their own one-person solo shows: Legendary drag queen Varla Jean Merman aka Jeff Roberson and Broadway actor Chryssie Whitehead.  Content warning:  Content about suicide. Dial or text 988 24/7 to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are in crisis. Follow Varla Jean Merman on Instagram at @varlajeanmerman and online at varlajean.com. Follow Chryssie on Instagram at @ChryssieWhitehead and @imolctheshow and online at ChryssieWhitehead.com. Stage Combat The Podcast is member supported programming.  If you believe in what we are doing, why not support us by becoming a member at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON? patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast It's the companion to Season 3.  Listen to bonus content from this episode:   Jeff Roberson talks about the political attacks on drag from the right and Chryssie recalls being a part of the 2008 A Chorus Line documentary "Every Little Step."  Plus "Sean Goes Off Script" to dive deeper into this episode. And experience at Patreon our all-new chat podcast series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD. Editing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish. Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC. Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC. Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter at Landing Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com) Contact us with a DM at our instagram: Stage Combat 🎙️ The Podcast OFFICIAL ACCOUNT (@stagecombatthepodcastig) • Instagram photos and videos or email us at [email protected] Sean Hayden is New York City based attorney, actor and advocate for workplaces that are safe, respectful and dignified.  As the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC, he produces Stage Combat the Podcast which exposes harmful practices in the entertainment industry and fosters conversations of how to make the workplace better for everyone.   
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“You’re Under Investigation: Laura's Story"
2024/10/07
SEASON 3 Episode Seven. "You're Under Investigation: Laura' Story" Synopsis:   After hearing Sean's story about the botched workplace investigation at the Goodspeed Opera House, listener Laura shares her own bonkers workplace investigation story that ended with devastating consequences. Content warning: Content about suicide. Dial or text 988 24/7 to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are in crisis. Special thank you to attorney Mark Carey. Stage Combat The Podcast is member supported programming.  If you believe in what we are doing, support us by becoming a member at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON! patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast It's the companion to Season 3. Listen to bonus content from this episode:   Sean and attorney Mark Carey get real about employers and HR departments and "Sean Goes Off Script" to dive deeper into this episode. PLUS experience our all-new chat podcast series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD. Editing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish. Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC. Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC. Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter at Landing Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com) Contact us with a DM at our instagram: Stage Combat 🎙️ The Podcast OFFICIAL ACCOUNT (@stagecombatthepodcastig) • Instagram photos and videos or email us at [email protected] Sean Hayden is New York City based attorney, actor and advocate for workplaces that are safe, respectful and dignified.  As the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC, he produces Stage Combat the Podcast which exposes harmful practices in the entertainment industry and fosters conversations of how to make the workplace better for everyone.   
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"Charlie at the Crossroads"
2024/09/23
SEASON 3 Episode Six. "Charlie At the Crossroads" Synopsis: Sean meets Charlie, a 23-year-old Boston theatre program student.  Two months before his graduation, Charlie has an unfiltered conversation with Sean about his hopes, his dreams, his frustrations and how Stage Combat the Podcast has affected him personally as he sits at the crossroads of his life.   Strong language. Thank you to Charlie Zuckerman. Stage Combat The Podcast is member supported programming.  If you believe in what we are doing, support by becoming a member at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON! patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast Enjoy our companion content to Season 3: Listen to bonus content of Sean's conversation with the students of Boston Conservatory and Sean's personal post-show wrap up of the episode. PLUS experience our original series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD. Become part of the Stage Combat at Patreon community today! Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter at Landing Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com) Contact us with a DM at our instagram: Stage Combat 🎙️ The Podcast OFFICIAL ACCOUNT (@stagecombatthepodcastig) • Instagram photos and videos or email us at [email protected] Hosted by Sean Hayden. Editing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and sound design by Justin Gerrish. Written and directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC. Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC. Sean Hayden is New York City based attorney, actor and advocate for workplaces that are safe, respectful and dignified.  As the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC, he produces Stage Combat the Podcast which exposes harmful practices in the entertainment industry and fosters conversations of how to make the workplace better for everyone.   
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"Somebody's Going to Get Hurt"
2024/09/09
SEASON 3 Episode Five. "Somebody's Going to Get Hurt" Synopsis:   Sean asks whether theatre audiences actually understand the dangers that actors face when it comes to staged combat sequences on stage.  And do the actors themselves fully understand the risk they are taking on with every performance. Guests:  Actor/fight instructor McKey Carpenter; Broadway actor Kaylin Seckel; Boston Conservatory at Berklee fight instructor Angie Jepson.  If you're only listening to Stage Combat the Podcast, you're only getting half the Stage Combat experience.  Check out STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON! patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast Listen to bonus content from this episode:   More of Sean's conversation with the Boston Conservatory fight instructor Angie Jepson and Sean's personal post-show wrap up of the episode. PLUS experience our companion series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD. Your support at Patreon enables us to continue to do our work at Stage Combat the Podcast. Become part of the Stage Combat at Patreon community today! Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter at Landing Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com) Contact us with a DM at our instagram: Stage Combat 🎙️ The Podcast OFFICIAL ACCOUNT (@stagecombatthepodcastig) • Instagram photos and videos or email us at [email protected] Hosted by Sean Hayden. Editing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and sound design by Justin Gerrish. Written and directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC. Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC. Sean Hayden is New York City based attorney, actor and advocate for workplaces that are safe, respectful and dignified.  As the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC, he produces Stage Combat the Podcast which exposes harmful practices in the entertainment industry and fosters conversations of how to make the workplace better for everyone.   
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4.6 out of 5
218 reviews
Artist #88675309 2026/01/24
Locked in from 1 episode!!
This review is off the Looking for Jeff episode alone, so fascinated with this series!
Bwaybaloo 2025/11/11
Behind the curtain
It is always nice to sit in a theatre and get lost in the show on stage. But so often the audience has no idea what’s going on backstage. This was a v...
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Emily Griffin 2025/06/05
I hope there is a season 4!
You’re an amazing storyteller!
EvanSternNYC 2025/02/13
A gripping listen
Since its first seasons, which chronicled Sean Hayden’s nightmare experience working what should have been a dream job, Stage Combat has always been a...
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Ron Rogell 2025/01/04
Everyone in the “biz” should listen to this
I came across this podcast because a friend of mine was in an episode about a horrible experience he had. It was such a great episode that I went back...
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MGE123! 2025/01/04
Insightful and a podcast for change!
A well done and insightful podcast! This stuff happens all the time and should talked more. This podcast helps people get their stories out there to ...
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urbanscribe19 2024/11/15
Shines a Light on Mental Health Issues in the Theatre
If you care about theatre and mental health, then this is the podcast for you! I binged the entire first season over a few days while I was sick and i...
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singingcynic 2024/09/26
Breaking the silence
STAGE COMBAT is a riveting, life-changing listen for anyone who’s ever been involved in theatre, and eye-opening for anyone curious about the lives of...
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ituneswtf 2024/09/25
Great for theatre professionals like me, enlightening for anyone
If you’re in the theatre industry, the first two seasons are straight TEA with a little dessert too. I would listen to this podcast and then record su...
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AdAstraPA 2024/09/13
A story that needs to be told
A captivating dive into the ugly inner workings and mismanagement of personnel at a renowned Tony Award-winning theatre, its dangerous effects on empl...
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