Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this insightful and witty interview, actress Aya Cash joins Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko to discuss her latest role in the Broadway play, 'Giant'. Cash explores the play's themes, which include the complex legacy of Roald Dahl and the "art vs. artist" debate.
She also takes a trip down memory lane, discussing her iconic roles in The Boys and You're the Worst, while revealing the hilarious truth behind some of her most intense scenes. Plus, she shares her love for the New York theater scene, her favorite local haunts, and the "Salmon Jump" that every The Boys fan needs to see!
0:00 Aya Cash’s “Badass” 'The Boys' Demo
0:15 Transitioning from TV to Broadway in ‘Giant’
1:21 Finding the Humor in Shakespeare and Serious Roles
2:24 The Difference Between American and British Humor
4:05 Exploring the Legacy of Roald Dahl in ‘Giant’
5:18 The “Art vs. Artist” Debate
6:40 The Controversial Edits of Roald Dahl’s Stories
7:49 Playing Against a “Bully” Character
8:27 The Joy of Stepping into a Theatrical Playland like 'Giant'
9:06 Separating Reality from Playing Stormfront on 'The Boys'
10:07 Handling Complicity and Speaking Out
11:15 The Danger of Social Media and Algorithms
12:24 Letting the Audience Decide
13:38 How the News Impacts Each Performance
14:26 Why Theater is a Long-Term Relationship
15:32 Aya Cash's Romance With Theater
16:26 Aya Cash’s Broadway Recommendations
18:06 From Law & Order to Broadway
19:50 The Reality of “Flying” in ‘The Boys’
20:15 The “Salmon Jump” Tutorial
22:16 Aya Cash’s Favorite New York Spots
23:18 Why Being a TV Star Helps in Theater
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In this insightful and witty interview, actress Aya Cash joins Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko to discuss her latest role in the Broadway play, 'Giant'. Cash explores the play's themes, which include the complex legacy of Roald Dahl and the "art vs. artist" debate.
She also takes a trip down memory lane, discussing her iconic roles in The Boys and You're the Worst, while revealing the hilarious truth behind some of her most intense scenes. Plus, she shares her love for the New York theater scene, her favorite local haunts, and the "Salmon Jump" that every The Boys fan needs to see!
0:00 Aya Cash’s “Badass” 'The Boys' Demo
0:15 Transitioning from TV to Broadway in ‘Giant’
1:21 Finding the Humor in Shakespeare and Serious Roles
2:24 The Difference Between American and British Humor
4:05 Exploring the Legacy of Roald Dahl in ‘Giant’
5:18 The “Art vs. Artist” Debate
6:40 The Controversial Edits of Roald Dahl’s Stories
7:49 Playing Against a “Bully” Character
8:27 The Joy of Stepping into a Theatrical Playland like 'Giant'
9:06 Separating Reality from Playing Stormfront on 'The Boys'
10:07 Handling Complicity and Speaking Out
11:15 The Danger of Social Media and Algorithms
12:24 Letting the Audience Decide
13:38 How the News Impacts Each Performance
14:26 Why Theater is a Long-Term Relationship
15:32 Aya Cash's Romance With Theater
16:26 Aya Cash’s Broadway Recommendations
18:06 From Law & Order to Broadway
19:50 The Reality of “Flying” in ‘The Boys’
20:15 The “Salmon Jump” Tutorial
22:16 Aya Cash’s Favorite New York Spots
23:18 Why Being a TV Star Helps in Theater
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#theboys #podcast #comedy #interview #broadway #ayacash #giantbroadway #roalddahl #newyork #saymore
