Bridger Winegar

When it comes to musical theater, everyone has an opinion. And Bridger Winegar, host of the very funny podcast I Said No Gifts!, is no exception. In the paradoxical tradition of Bridger's podcast, Charlie and Nate have brought a series of gifts in the form of a sonic smorgasbord: a tour through musical theater's finest offerings, from Les Miserables to Spring Awakening.Check out Bridger's podcast I Said No Gifts! here.For more on movie musicals, check out this episode of Vox's Today Explained.Sign up for the Switched On Pop NewsletterSongs discussed: Brian Johnson, Gideon Glick, John Gallagher Jr., Jonathan B. Wright, Jonathan Groff, Skylar Astin – The Bitch Of Living – Original Broadway Cast Recording/2006 Duncan Sheik – Barely Breathing Thee Oh Sees – The Dream Liars – Mr Your On Fire Mr The Electric Prunes – I Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night) Ariana Grande – yes, and? Robyn – Call Your Girlfriend Randy Graff – I Dreamed a Dream Ali Stroker – I Cain't Say No Josh Groban, Annaleigh Ashford, Stephen Sondheim, Sweeney Todd 2023 Broadway Company – My Friends Frank Sinatra – Send In The Clowns Billy Bragg, Wilco – California Stars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bridger Winegar, writer and host of I Said No Gifts!, talks about being closeted until 26 and his experience being raised Mormon. They also discuss swimming with pigs in the Bahamas, car culture and pronunciations, bad roommate experiences, favorite date spots, and their desire to live in a hotel.

Comedian Andrew T lends his humor as co-host alongside Bridger Winegar, known for his podcast I Said No Gifts. They dive into the absurdity of Las Vegas's private equity takeover, exploring how it's transformed casino culture. The duo tackles workplace bathroom anxiety, revealing why one in three Gen Z workers fears using office restrooms, and chat about campaigns promoting poop positivity. Bridger shares his quirky joy in simple buys, while the hosts riff on unexpected celebrity romances, offering laughs and insight throughout.