Smash episode 4, “The Cost of Art”, featured special guest star Nick Jonas. The Smash Chat hosts chime in with their thoughts about the hyped up episode!

-Coty had a bad cough this week, but was able to tough it through for his love of Smash!

-Starting with the episode recap, Ivy is being a grade-A diva to Karen!

-There was a Dan Radcliffe “How To Succeed” poster in Eileen’s office-did ya catch it?

-Coty begins to howl every time Ivy’s name is mentioned

-For the first time on Smash, we get to see Debra Messing in a more comedic situation with the convo about Tom’s date

-We analyze the differences between actresses like Karen and Ivy

-Tom handles Ivy with care; Jess explains

-Stemming from the mention in the Smash episode, Mitch makes a comparison between Ivy’s storyline and Roxy’s in “Chicago”

-Jessica explains what the whole “points” system in the entertainment business is all about that Lyle and Eileen discuss

-What’s this we heard about Tom and Derrick being best friends at one point?!

-And just how old is Lyle supposed to be? 12, 15, or what?

-The news covers a lot of exciting stories, including an announcement of the length of season 1, a very special guest star that has been casted as someone’s daughter, and much MUCH more! It was a busy news week!

Bonus: hump week is discussed, and Coty names his co-hosts wolf names