Krysta Rodriguez – Matteo Lane & Nick Smith – I Never Liked You 127
Today we have Krysta Rodriguez on the podcast!! We talk about being on Broadway together, auditioning for spring awakening, and the most starstruck she’s ever been.
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0:00 Intro
1:33 Nick Auditioned For Roxie
3:55 Krysta Is So Talented
5:25 Being Overwhelmed in Rehearsal
6:20 Dropping in Vs Originating A Broadway Role
9:44 Laughing on Broadway
12:09 Do You Prefer Dropping Into A Show Vs Originating?
15:37 Both Lizas in One Place
18:29 Being A Part of Spring Awakening
20:48 What Are Broadway Auditions Like
24:41 Do You Know How Special Spring Awakening Was at the Beginning?
26:15 Would You Play Annie?
27:59 The Ladder
31:38 How’s It Been?
33:03 Nick’s Rapid Fire Questions
34:06 First Broadway Show You Ever Did
34:14 Favorite Broadway Show You Ever Did
34:39 Dream Role
35:14 Who Is Someone You Would Love to Design For
36:00 Most Starstruck You’ve Ever Been
37:02 TV Or Theatre?
38:01 Designing Broadway Dressing Rooms
41:01 Smash, Who Should Have Been Marilyn
42:02 Who’s a Better Liza?
43:30 Most Talented Costar
45:20 I Think Billy Is Gay
46:49 How Do You Feel About Our Studio?
48:28 How’s Chicago Going?
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July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
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@pixxiespit
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
Love you all, great podcast but… I would replace that Limestone Pasta Bowl with the “I Never Liked You” banner.
@bdsaints1986
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
PLEASE HAVE TRIXIE AND KATYA ON!!!
@riannonkostin1560
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
Everyone looks great in this episode but Nick looks incredible. Love the shirt.
@ScratchyGirlSpa
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
I had a dream Matteo was getting married in Italy. I was invited but then forget
My passport to
Go 😂😂😂
@andreaus.
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
18:50 – I collapsed. 😫🤦🏾♂️🙌🏾😆👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😂
@Talreno96
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
So much botox in this video
@chelseabklapwyk
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
We need a slow motion of Mateo’s face when he realizes Nicks hand was on his chair. 😂
@CakeboyRiP
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
Matteo's legs go on forver today. Slay queen! Wow!
@PalagiNika
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
You two are like when a toddler hands a damp cheese puff to the nearest adult, but instead of the toddler, Nick is the cheese puff
@ryanryza
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
That bow on the pig is perfectly placed for Kyrsta.😂😂😂
@kellyeveringham8724
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
Love, love love when you both do interviews xo 🎉
Break a leg 🎩❤ 🎙️
Krysta an absolute dreamboat & love listening to her speak of stage & screen xo 💋
@KathyButcher-fr7dw
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
We need more of Matteo impersonating Nick's singing!!!!! 😅
@AlBerto-sm2ob
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
Krysta from SMASH!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤
@regina_filange2.0
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
Krysta Rodriguez?! LET'S GO!🌱💜😊
@Ana-ns7ek
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
Krysta is clearly so seasoned at theatre. It sounds like she runs a tight ship and really leads by example, her work ethic goes offffff. I love the integrity to the craft.
@richardperkins3372
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
As usual, this was an absolutely thoroughly amazing episode. I hope Matteo has been bitten by the bug. He is really made for Broadway. Nick would do well also, seriously ❤🎉 Bravo all.
@r3al.3l
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
Mateo, your legs 😍
@coryb7311
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
I’ve followed Krysta ever since seeing her on Smash! Loved all your work since then. Also had your Smash hair for years!!! So happy for you and all your success!
@Gharial555
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
We get it Mateo, you have sculpted legs
@youmebiscuitsandtea
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
Wait, first he hires a STRAIGHT person to dress him & now he’s worried about a GAY walk?? Matteo what is going on here, stop that nonsense 😂
@CraftKaizen
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
Keep up the awesome work, Krysta, Matteo and. Nick. And, take care. 🥰
@kaylagonzalez1125
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
I saw you on Saturday. My daughter was the girl with the henna tattoos. You two were great
@myabrianne
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
“Well not Lea” NICK 😂😂😂😂
@dolladee5071
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
So proud of Matteo!
@mattpisano6697
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
❤❤❤
@linden5165
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
On behalf of the Autistic community I thank Nick for formally stepping into the role of spokesperson. Keep speaking up about the horrors of visiting the supermarket and clothing that is tight around the neck and role-modelling the joy of same-foods. 💛♾️😂
@ronaldwatson3862
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
Sitting across from Nick and Matteo makes Krysta look that much more amazingly beautiful.
@belatedly
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
Just bought my ticket to see y'all on the 11th! Matteo I'm so thrilled for you, and can't wait to see this chemistry live on stage
@yehudacavalli3927
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
Why Matteo’s legs are red-tanned and his face is not? Was that a makeup mismatch?
@lypsy5549
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
Not Nick sitting across from a legitimate Broadway star and somehow still managing to be the biggest diva in the room. 🤣
@godkingemperorpresidentceo
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
20:20 as an anti capitalist, I'm going to have to give you a slap on the tentacle for pitching insurance.
🦑👋
@godkingemperorpresidentceo
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
Happy Birthday Matteo sorry I forgot I'm sure you were really sad when I didn't wish you a happy birthday on your birthday. 😶😜
🎂🍰🎉🥳
@collin2049
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
38:48 That TV show with John Lithgow was hilarious. I wish Trial & Error ran longer!
@emilyisgreat808
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
This makes me so happy❤
@orielwiggins2225
July 4, 2026 at 2:29 am
This was such a fun episode. Love the deep dives and honest love for each other's performances. And Nick's rapid fire and Chris laughing is always the best. I only wish I could go see it or watch clips online.