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Stage Combat The Podcast

Haywood Productions, LLC
Stage Combat The Podcast
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  • Stage Combat The Podcast

    "Heated Rivalry and How Do Actors Portray S-x Scenes"

    10/05/2026 | 40 mins.
    Season 4, Episode 3. 
    With Heated Rivalry, the steamy Canadian TV show about gay hockey players, still on everyone's minds, Sean and intimacy director Nicole Perry are answering your questions about how actors perform sex scenes on stage and in tv and film.
    Contains adult content.
    Nicole Perry, MFA, CLMA, CID/C is an award-winning movement professional, working as an intimacy director, an intimacy coordinator on the SAG registry, and a dance choreographer. She was the intimacy coordinator for the new series, “M.I.A.”, now streaming on Peacock.  Career highlights include 3 Broward County Artist Investment Grants for KINesphere (site-inspired dance), intimacy coordination for God Forbid (Hulu), and a Carbonell nomination for the intimacy direction of To Fall in Love (Theatre Lab).   She is the author of the book Care-full Creativity in Theatre and Dance Education: Consent-Forward, Trauma-Informed, Psychologically Safe Movement Pedagogy. 
    Hear more of Sean's conversation with Nicole Perry plus our "Sean Off Script" mini episode about the making of this episode at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON 
    patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast

    Hosted by Sean Hayden
    Editing by Alex Griffitt. Mixing by Justin Gerrish.  
    Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.
    Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.

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    Grateful acknowledgement for fair use news clips from CBS Morning; them; Abigail Jenses/Rat Girls Podcast.
    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 Queen of Versailles on Broadway: What The Hell Did We Learn?"

    03/05/2026 | 39 mins.
    Season 4, Episode 2. Synopsis:  Now that the construction dust has settled, can we learn anything from Broadway’s 23M flop, The Queen of Versailles starring Kristen Chenoweth?  Sean and Matt Koplik, host of Broadway Breakdown, have thoughts about the controversies and the social phenomenon surrounding The Queen of Versailles.
    Contains strong language.
    Special thanks to Matt Koplik.  Be sure to listen to Matt's podcast, Broadway Breakdown:
    Broadway Breakdown - Podcast - Apple Podcasts
    Support this podcast and listen to our extended interview with Matt Koplik (plus our "Sean Goes Off Script" segment where Sean dives deeper into the episode) at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON 
    patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast

    Hosted by Sean Hayden
    Editing by Alex Griffitt. Mixing by Justin Gerrish.  
    Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.
    Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.

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    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.   
    Grateful acknowledgement for fair use news clips from Good Morning America, "On Stage" Spectrum NY1, Theatre Mania, Two on the Aisle, and MickeyJo Theatre.
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    "Aaron Lazar: Healing With ALS"

    26/04/2026 | 32 mins.
    Season 4, SEASON PREMIERE. 
    Synopsis:  Sean talks with Broadway star Andrew Lazar, a veteran of 11 Broadway shows, about his journey of “healing with ALS” and thriving through adversity.
    Special thanks to Aaron Lazar and The Skin Deep card game. 
    Contains strong language. 
    Support this podcast and listen to bonus content and insider information at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON 
    patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast
    Watch Aaron Lazar's Impossible Dreams Podcast
    Aaron Lazar: Impossible Dreams - YouTube

    Hosted by Sean Hayden
    Editing by Alex Griffitt. Mixing by Justin Gerrish.  
    Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.
    Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.

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    *This podcast episode does not constitute medical or legal advice. Please consult with your own medical and legal professionals. 

    Aaron Lazar has starred on Broadway 11 times from his debut in Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera to Sting and John Logan's The Last Ship. Other highlights include: the first and only revival of Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music, the world premiere of Impressionism, and The Light in the Piazza at Lincoln Center. On film, Aaron has worked for legendary directors Martin Scorcese in The Wolf of Wallstreet, Clint Eastwood in J.Edgar, Shawn Levy in This is Where I Leave You, the Russo brothers in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame and the Daniels on  Best Picture Academy Award Winning, Everything, Everywhere All at Once.  Aaron received the Essey Spotlight Award from The ALS Network for his commitment to raise global awareness of ALS which he continues to do today. 
     
    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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    BONUS: "5 Eye Opening Stage Combat The Podcast Moments"

    12/04/2026 | 34 mins.
    SEASON 3 BONUS: While we're preparing the premiere of Season 4 of Stage Combat the Podcast, Sean's looking back on 5 Eye Opening Moments from Season 3.   Listen and let us know what was our most impactful moment of the podcast for you!
    This episode is dedicated in loving memory of actor Bret Shuford.  Special thanks to McKey Carpenter, Jessica Webb, Bobby Steggert and "Laura" for sharing their stories with us.
    Support this podcast and listen to bonus content and insider information at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON 
    patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast

    Hosted by Sean Hayden
    Editing by Alex Griffitt. Mixing 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)

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    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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    BONUS: "The Thanksgiving Catch-Up Episode"

    24/11/2025 | 28 mins.
    SEASON 3 BONUS: 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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About Stage Combat The Podcast
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 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 premieres April 27, 2026!
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