Spotlight on: Brad Forenza’s Podcast AROUND THE SUN

I was contacted a bit ago by Mr. Forenza’s publicist about his new podcast, which I gave a listen to. It has a variety of interesting topics and super interesting guest participants, so I wanted to spotlight it so you can check it out!

Here’s the scoop:

Award-Winning ‘Around the Sun’ Anthology Audio Drama Podcast Series
Announces Season 3 Premiere Date, EGOT-Winning Cast

Listen to the 60-second trailer here

[JERSEY CITY, NJ — October 23, 2023] The third season of Around the Sun, the award-winning radio series, premiered today via the Broadway Podcast Network. The seven-episode season, entitled Around the Sun: Pinecones, was written, directed, and produced by actor/writer Brad Forenza, and features anEGOT-winning ensemble of performers. Episodes 1 and 2 are now available, with new episodes being released regularly until January 3.

“Around the Sun is a scripted, episodic audio drama that explores human connections, made and missed, with an existential flare,” explains Forenza, who created the podcast during the 2020 pandemic. “Whether consumed together or independently, each episode presents a mix of comedy, tragedy, and soul, embracing one character’s assertion that ‘We’re never alone… even if it feels like the opposite is often true.’”

Around the Sun’s season three cast includes François Clemmons (Grammy Award for Porgy and Bess), Robert Funaro (The Irishman, The Sopranos), Judy Gold (Emmy Awards for The Rosie O’Donnell Show), Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Tony Award, Rent), Terry Hu (Disney’s first non-binary lead: Zombies 3), Cady McClain (Emmy Awards for playing three unique roles across daytime television), Estelle Parsons (Academy Award for Bonnie and Clyde), Jai Rodriguez (Emmy Award for the original Queer Eye), and series creator Brad Forenza. Previous seasons feature numerous iconic award-winning actors, including B.D. Wong, Vincent Pastore, Richard Kind, Marsha Mason, and Piper Laurie in her final credited role. Click here for quotes from the Around the Sun: Pinecones cast. Around the Sun: Pinecones is set in a snowy mountain region, where the absence of a matriarch forces one family to adapt, grow, and evolve with the times. “Unlike previous seasons, the characters are integrated from one story to the next,” Forenza notes. “Think of it more as a miniseries with self-contained episodes.” Forenza is eager for season three to expand the audience for Around the Sun. “I’m excited to see this cast tug at listeners’ heartstrings with their beautiful and nuanced performances.” As for himself, he hopes his work on the series will lead to further opportunities as a writer and performer of socially impactful content. “I’d love to be staffed on a TV comedy or drama,” Forenza says. “I’m right at home in every aspect of the creative process, and the awesome privilege of reflecting humanity back on itself.”

Brad Forenza Bio: Brad (IMDB here) is an award-winning New York-based writer and performer. His artistic style blends observational humor and existential contemplation. Brad’s original films include: Awakening Arlene, Breaking Points, and The Lady Yang. His plays have been presented in New York and Los Angeles. He is the author of over 100 articles, editorials, and speeches. Brad’s anthologized publications include: Long Ways Home (plays in one act), The Public Figure Songbook (a concept album), Reagan Babies (a collection of personal essays), and Vignettes (a compendium of short plays comprising Around the Sun, an episodic audio drama). As an actor, Brad has appeared in roles for all mediums.