Smash Season 1, Episode 13 - ”Tech” with Connor and Dylan MacDowell from DRAMA

2025-05-21

Season 1, Episode 13 is all about “Tech,” and Margaret is joined by Connor and Dylan MacDowell of Drama the Podcast to revisit one of the most infamous—and meme-worthy—episodes of Smash. Yes, we’re talking about that proposal during tech rehearsal and all the offstage drama that somehow made it to the stage. Together, they unpack the tension between Karen and Dev, the return of Ivy’s scheming, and whether Rebecca Duvall (played by Uma Thurman) ever really had a shot at pulling off Marilyn.

Season 1, Episode 13 is all about “Tech,” and Margaret is joined by Connor and Dylan MacDowell of Drama the Podcast to revisit one of the most infamous—and meme-worthy—episodes of Smash. Yes, we’re talking about that proposal during tech rehearsal and all the offstage drama that somehow made it to the stage.

Together, they unpack the tension between Karen and Dev, the return of Ivy’s scheming, and whether Rebecca Duvall (played by Uma Thurman) ever really had a shot at pulling off Marilyn.

The conversation touches on the realities of Broadway casting, producer power plays, and whether Smash’s original network constraints held it back from reaching its full potential. With their combined industry experience and long-time love of Smash, Connor and Dylan offer insight, critique, and just the right amount of nostalgia.

This episode was recorded in late 2024, prior to the official Broadway debut of Smash.

Follow @thedramapodcast to hear more from Dylan and Connor

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