Fast Forward
Claim This Podcastby MTF
Podcast Overview
<p><b>Fast Forward</b><b> is a podcast about the futures artists are already building.</b></p> <p>MTF equips artists to create musical stories as a collective force for justice, healing, and radical imagination.</p> <p class="p3">Produced by MTF, Fast Forward brings artists, thinkers, and cross-sector collaborators into conversation to explore how creative practice moves beyond traditional development pipelines and into the world at large.</p> <p class="p3">Each episode asks us to fast forward to a future where artists are seen as essential contributors to society, not just culture makers, but collaborators in fields like health, technology, education, and civic life. Through candid dialogue, lived experience, and real-world examples, the podcast examines what becomes possible when storytelling is invited into new spaces.</p> <p class="p3">Fast Forward is for artists, producers, and partners who believe that creative work can shape systems, expand belonging, and build more humane futures. It’s a space for curiosity, experimentation, and bold thinking about how artists live, work, and collaborate.</p> <p class="p3">Because the future of art isn’t coming later. It’s already in motion.</p> <p class="p3">Learn more about MTF at <a href="http://www.mtf.nyc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="color:#08cac2;">www.mtf.nyc</span></a>.</p>
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
2/13/2026
1 verified contact email on file for Fast Forward
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes
May 18, 2026
014: "Always" ft. Christina D. Eskridge
In the last episode of Season 1, Christina D. Eskridge sits down with Brisa Areli Muñoz to talk about how her public health background has elevated her artistry. Pun intended, because Christina is the founder and executive director of Elevate Theatre Company LLC in New York City. "Christina D. Eskridge, MPH grew up in Oakland, California. She performed all over the state in regional and community theater productions while studying for her Master’s in Public Health. After a few years of working full-time in Public Health, Christina moved to New York City to pursue performing arts full-time. She attended the CAP21 2-Year Professional Musical Theatre Training Program and began performing around the country in plays, musicals, readings for new shows, and in New York venues like Lincoln Center, 54 Below, Rockwood Musical Hall, and Don't Tell Mama NYC.Christina played Lisa in the North American Tour of the smash hit musical, Mamma Mia!, Lily Livingston in On Strivers Row and Joan in Fun Home. In 2018, Christina was seen performing in her own one-woman show, A Night at Sheridan Square in the New Ohio Theatre’s Up Close Festival. Christina is also the founder and executive director of Elevate Theatre Company LLC in New York City. Elevate creates space for audiences and artists to explore health and well-being through the art of storytelling." ------------ About MTFMTF equips artists to create musical stories as a collective force for justice, healing, and radical imagination. Stay in Orbit:Website: www.mtf.nycInstagram: @mtfmusicalsYouTubeGive Back ---------- CREDITS Produced by | MTF Musicals Hosted by | Brisa Areli Muñoz Featuring | Christina D. EskridgeElevate Theatre CompanyArts for Everybody Production Creative Director | Andrea Negrete DP | Andrew Young Editing | Andrew Young Sound Mixing | Falan Nuhring MTF Team Abigail Grubb | Director of Interdependence & Collective Care Andrea Negrete | Director of Access & Advocacy AriDy Nox | Director of Decolonization & Sustainability Brisa Areli Muñoz | Director of Artistic Innovation & Emergent Magic Brandon Powers | Artistic Innovation Lead Falan Nuhring | Coordinator of Connectivity & Systems Sidney Erik Wright | Artistic Programs Lead MTF Board of Directors Amy Goldwasser Ariel Estrada Catherine Pulley-Dennison Cheyenne Myrie Isabel Quinzaños Alonso M Von Nida Special Thanks To The MTF Community & MTF Makers Past and Present Kelindah Bee | Producer of Fast Forward Live Tapings Sol & Yue Productions Shakina Nayfack | Founding Artistic Director Mei Ann Teo | Former Artistic Director Walter MTF’s Institutional Support The Mellon Foundation Joseph F. Savage Jr. Charitable Foundation Howard Gilman Foundation The Jerome Foundation Fast Forward is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
May 9, 2026
013: MTF x Cheeyang Ng & Legendary
Cheeyang Ng and Brisa Areli Muñoz sit down to talk taking more risk, the creation journey of Legendary, celebrating the moment, & their relationship with MTF over 12 years. "Legendary: The Myth of Creation is a solo musical that reimagines the act of myth-making through a queer, diasporic lens. It follows the journey of the Narrator, a queer Asian immigrant living in the U.S., as they navigate the question: Should I have a child? Along the way, they confront what it means to belong: across borders, between binaries, and within family. This is not some imagined realm. It is our world, where ancient legends and dominant narratives have long failed to make space for queer bodies. The Narrator asks: Why have our stories excluded us? Why is the world so obsessed with either/or? Through personal memories, Chinese mythology, and a fractured relationship with their father, they begin to deconstruct what legacy, lineage, and love truly mean. This is not a passive performance. Through circle singing, call and response, and shared storytelling, the audience becomes a vital part of the experience, co-authors of a new myth. By the end of the evening, together, we create a new story: one where queer people don’t just exist in the margins of myth, but are central to its creation. Legendary is not just a retelling; it’s a reimagining. A communal ceremony. A collective act of reclamation." ------------ About MTFMTF equips artists to create musical stories as a collective force for justice, healing, and radical imagination. Stay in Orbit:Website: www.mtf.nycInstagram: @mtfmusicalsYouTubeGive Back ---------- CREDITS Produced by | MTF Musicals Hosted by | Brisa Areli Muñoz Featuring | Cheeyang Ng, Legendary Production Creative Director | Andrea Negrete DP | Andrew Young Editing | Andrew Young Sound Mixing | Falan Nuhring MTF Team Abigail Grubb | Director of Interdependence & Collective Care Andrea Negrete | Director of Access & Advocacy AriDy Nox | Director of Decolonization & Sustainability Brisa Areli Muñoz | Director of Artistic Innovation & Emergent Magic Brandon Powers | Artistic Innovation Lead Falan Nuhring | Coordinator of Connectivity & Systems Sidney Erik Wright | Artistic Programs Lead MTF Board of Directors Amy Goldwasser Ariel Estrada Catherine Pulley-Dennison Cheyenne Myrie Isabel Quinzaños Alonso M Von Nida Special Thanks To The MTF Community & MTF Makers Past and Present Kelindah Bee | Producer of Fast Forward Live Tapings Sol & Yue Productions Shakina Nayfack | Founding Artistic Director Mei Ann Teo | Former Artistic Director Walter MTF’s Institutional Support The Mellon Foundation Joseph F. Savage Jr. Charitable Foundation Howard Gilman Foundation The Jerome Foundation Fast Forward is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
May 1, 2026
012: MTF x Melliot
In this episode, Brisa Areli sits down with writing duo Melliot (Mel Hornyak & Elliot Valentine) of Makers Cohort IV! We get into the joy & importance of Queer/Trans art, speculative fiction as a genre, and how they're writing their communities directly into their art. Listen in and learn more about the various project Melliot has been cookin' up! ------------ About MTFMTF equips artists to create musical stories as a collective force for justice, healing, and radical imagination. Stay in Orbit:Website: www.mtf.nycInstagram: @mtfmusicalsYouTubeGive Back ---------- CREDITS Produced by | MTF Musicals Hosted by | Brisa Areli Muñoz Featuring | Melliot Production Creative Director | Andrea Negrete DP | Andrew Young Editing | Andrew Young Sound Mixing | Falan Nuhring MTF Team Abigail Grubb | Director of Interdependence & Collective Care Andrea Negrete | Director of Access & Advocacy AriDy Nox | Director of Decolonization & Sustainability Brisa Areli Muñoz | Director of Artistic Innovation & Emergent Magic Brandon Powers | Artistic Innovation Lead Falan Nuhring | Coordinator of Connectivity & Systems Sidney Erik Wright | Artistic Programs Lead MTF Board of Directors Amy Goldwasser Ariel Estrada Catherine Pulley-Dennison Cheyenne Myrie Isabel Quinzaños Alonso M Von Nida Special Thanks To The MTF Community & MTF Makers Past and Present Kelindah Bee | Producer of Fast Forward Live Tapings Sol & Yue Productions Shakina Nayfack | Founding Artistic Director Mei Ann Teo | Former Artistic Director Walter MTF’s Institutional Support The Mellon Foundation Joseph F. Savage Jr. Charitable Foundation Howard Gilman Foundation The Jerome Foundation Fast Forward is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
14 total episodes available
Deep-dive analytics for Fast Forward
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is Fast Forward?
<p><b>Fast Forward</b><b> is a podcast about the futures artists are already building.</b></p> <p>MTF equips artists to create musical stories as a collective force for justice, healing, and radical imagination.</p> <p class="p3">Produced by MTF, Fast Forward brings artists, thinkers, and cross-sector collaborators into conversation to explore how creative practice moves beyond traditional development pipelines and into the world at large.</p> <p class="p3">Each episode asks us to fast forward to a future where artists are seen as essential contributors to society, not just culture makers, but collaborators in fields like health, technology, education, and civic life. Through candid dialogue, lived experience, and real-world examples, the podcast examines what becomes possible when storytelling is invited into new spaces.</p> <p class="p3">Fast Forward is for artists, producers, and partners who believe that creative work can shape systems, expand belonging, and build more humane futures. It’s a space for curiosity, experimentation, and bold thinking about how artists live, work, and collaborate.</p> <p class="p3">Because the future of art isn’t coming later. It’s already in motion.</p> <p class="p3">Learn more about MTF at <a href="http://www.mtf.nyc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="color:#08cac2;">www.mtf.nyc</span></a>.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.