Uncommon Sense: The 11 O'Clock Number

Charnopher talks Broadway, Back to the Future, and Behind-the-Scenes with Alyssa Carol.

This week, Uncommon Sense welcomes Broadway star and *Back to the Future: The Musical tour cast member Alyssa Carol! Hosts Christopher Smith and Charna Lopez take a nostalgic journey through Alyssa’s rise from a dedicated student to a professional performer. From her early days in musical theatre at OCSA to tackling the intense demands of Broadway swings and understudies, Alyssa shares the challenges, triumphs, and hilarious behind-the-scenes moments of life on the road. She dives into her time with Bad Cinderella, the audition process that changed everything, and the whirlwind of performing eight shows a week. Plus, ever wondered what happens when a crucial prop breaks mid-performance? Alyssa spills on tour mishaps, her creative process for keeping performances fresh, and why staying artistically engaged beyond the show is key. This episode is packed with Broadway insight, inspiring stories, and, of course, plenty of laughs. Tune in and visit uncommonpod.com for more! Subscribe wherever get your podcasts and please like and subscribe on YouTube [https://youtube.com/@uncommonpod]. Stay in touch with us on IG @charnopherofficial [https://instagram.com/charnopherofficial] Want some Merch?! Or do you just want to know more about us? Head over to Uncommonpod.com [https://uncommonpod.com/] and check it out!!

Charnopher talks Reality TV

Tune in for an exciting episode of The Real Lives of Charnopher. Well, maybe not quite a reality Podcast eposide, but Reality TV is the topic of the day. From The Real World, to The Bachelor and The Real Housewives of (insert any city here) Charnopher discusses the evolution of reality TV. Can you guess who is a sucker for this type of entertainment? Is is Charna? Is it Christopher? Or...is it Charnopher?  Subscribe wherever get your podcasts and please like and subscribe on YouTube [https://youtube.com/@uncommonpod]. Stay in touch with us on IG @charnopherofficial [https://instagram.com/charnopherofficial] Want some Merch?! Or do you just want to know more about us? Head over to Uncommonpod.com [https://uncommonpod.com/] and check it out!!

Charnopher talks New Years

Welcome to 2025, Uncommon Sense style! In this episode, Christopher Smith and Charna Lopez ring in the New Year with a hilarious deep dive into global traditions, quirky superstitions, and pop culture moments from 2024. From eating grapes under a table (thanks, TikTok) to breaking plates in Denmark, they uncover the wildest ways people welcome the New Year. Plus, a fast-paced pop culture quiz reveals just how much—or how little—they know about last year’s biggest headlines. Did Sharna predict the right color underwear for good luck? Did Christopher finally get on the Barbie bandwagon? Tune in for fun, laughs, and maybe a resolution or two that won’t last past January! Subscribe wherever get your podcasts and please like and subscribe on YouTube [https://youtube.com/@uncommonpod]. Stay in touch with us on IG @charnopherofficial [https://instagram.com/charnopherofficial] Want some Merch?! Or do you just want to know more about us? Head over to Uncommonpod.com [https://uncommonpod.com/] and check it out!!

Charnopher talks White Elephants (and much more...)

What exactly does Charnopher consider a White Elephant Gift Exchange? Silly gifts? Spending limit? Should it be usable? And par for the course - charnopher also discusses Secret Santas, Ugly Sweater Contests, gift giving and #yourenotJesus. It's everything "Christmasy" wrapped into one action-packed episode. Grab your egg nog and some cookies and settle in Charnophanz.   Subscribe wherever get your podcasts and please like and subscribe on YouTube [https://youtube.com/@uncommonpod]. Stay in touch with us on IG @charnopherofficial [https://instagram.com/charnopherofficial] Want some Merch?! Or do you just want to know more about us? Head over to Uncommonpod.com [https://uncommonpod.com/] and check it out!!

Charnopher talks Wicked Part 1 (Part 2)

The Wicked journey continues! Charnopher is joined by returning guest Tyler Jenkins to dive deeper into Wicked Part 1, tackling its storytelling choices, choreography, and musical changes. They explore memorable moments like Elphaba’s childhood, Defying Gravity’s cinematic reimagining, and a controversial tap-dancing wizard scene. The trio debates standout performances, including Michelle Yeoh’s turn as Madame Morrible and Jeff Goldblum’s portrayal of the Wizard. With plenty of laughs, hot takes, and behind-the-scenes tidbits, this episode is a must-listen for fans of the musical and its cinematic adaptation. Subscribe wherever get your podcasts and please like and subscribe on YouTube [https://youtube.com/@uncommonpod]. Stay in touch with us on IG @charnopherofficial [https://instagram.com/charnopherofficial] Want some Merch?! Or do you just want to know more about us? Head over to Uncommonpod.com [https://uncommonpod.com/] and check it out!!