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It's Jon's birthday week! And surprise: it's also Steven's birthday week! The two delve into the 2006 revival of Company because Jon loves this version of the show. Jon has a wild theory (again) and Steven has some notes (again).From the Top! link: https://linktr.ee/fromthetoppodcastPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: The Rugrats Movie!
Happy Presidents' Day! Jon brought Matt Koplik back to the pod to discuss this very dark and very funny Sondheim musical. They break down the show using the 2017 New York Off Center Encores production as a basis of this episode (don't worry how they watched it), but really talked about the show as a whole.Matt's Instagram: @mattkoplikPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Company (2006 Broadway Revival)!
Jon and Aaron head to 1950's Baltimore (by way of 1990) to discuss John Waters's big studio movie musical, and they have some thoughts on the tone of the movie, the unrealistic tears, and the gay squares.Aaron's Socials: @trueaaronchoiAaron's Twitch: @truechoistoryPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Assassins!
Jon decided to give Jayson a treat with this Jon's Picks episode! The two discuss New York City (a lot), go on rants about school for the arts/conservatories, and jam out to "Hot Lunch Jam."Jayson’s Instagram: @jaysonlkerrPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Cry-Baby!
We're finally doing this gem of a movie! Jon brought two of his besites on the pod this episode to talk about this '80s-tastic movie that has fire music but wild dialogue!Podcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Fame (1980)!
We're back, pitches! And we're going to the world a cappella competition with our favorite Bellas. Nick's back to lightly trauma dump this episode about his time in the collegiate a cappella field, as well as complain about the technical side of this movie.Nick's Instagram: @nickbombicinoPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Streets of Fire!
Roland's back to close out Second Chance Month with a revisit to German epic theatre that broke Jon the first time.Roland's Instagram: @rolandrusinekHelluva Boss: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-uopgYBi65HwiiDR9Y23lomAkGr9mm-SPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Pitch Perfect 2!
We persevere to record episodes even when Jon and the guest are sick! Plus, Lauren and Jon really just want to give more love to Emmet Otter.Lauren’s Instagram: @lagizz_sangsPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Pennies from Heaven (SCT #52)!
We head back to East High this episode to talk about the iconic DCOM High School Musical. New guest and Broadway star Danny Quadrino comes on the pod to talk about his connection to High School Musical, as well as have a fun time talking about the movie with Jon.Danny’s Instagram/TikTok: @dannyquadrinoPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodYouTube: @butasongpodNext episode: Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (SCT #51)!
Sam is back next episode to talk about a beloved period piece made by Disney movie about a magical nanny with music by the Sherman brothers and is based off a book, starring David Tomlinson.Samantha’s Instagram: @samlb777Podcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodYouTube: @butasongpodNext episode: High School Musical (SCT #50)!
Jon and Ashley really go deep into this movie by focusing on the psychology of the character Hedwig. And, as always, all roads lead to Riverdale when these two are together, so they of course try to rationalize why Riverdale chose this musical as an episode.Ashley's Instagram: @shleebaleePodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodYouTube: @butasongpodNext episode: Repo! The Genetic Opera (SCT #44)
We head back to Broadway this episode to audition with Alicia Newcom! She and Jon get into this movie versus the show, the choreography, and try to figure out what the show within the show these characters are auditioning for.Alicia's Instagram: @alicia_newcomAssembly Guide Instagram: @assemblyguidePodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodYouTube: @butasongpodNext episode: Hedwig and the Angry Inch (SCT #48)!
We check back in with the doctors of Seattle Grace this episode to learn that Calliope means music. As well as judge the cast members who sing and don't sing. Blanche joins us for the Second Chance of this topic with her own encyclopedic knowledge on this long running TV show, as well as some arguments for the song selection.Blanche's Instagram: @blanketjuiceThe Afictionados Links: https://linktr.ee/theafictionadosPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: A Chorus Line (SCT #47)!
It's time to revisit a classic MGM film where Jon gets to explore his complicated feelings about Gene Kelly with a new guest! Danielle Brown joins the pod family to talk about tap/choreography, her complicated feelings on "Broadway Melody," and how wonderful this film is.Danielle's Instagram (crafting): @treefortfivePodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Grey's Anatomy: "Song Beneath the Song" (SCT #46)
We head back into the world of Repo! The Genetic Opera as the beginning of our Second Chance Month. Arianna is back to talk about this movie that she's seen for the first time because of this recording. She has some notes about the movie, but has an interesting viewpoint on it.Arianna’s Socials -Instagram/TikTok: @ladyaria_Website: www.ariannaarmon.comPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Singin' in the Rain (SCT #45)
Well, Jon thought this would have been more of a fun bad movie instead of what it was. He and Ashley watched both the original 2000 movie and this unasked for remake without letting the other know, and decided to compare the remake to the original to see why it was made.Ashley's Instagram: @shleebaleePodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodYouTube: @butasongpodNext episode: Repo! The Genetic Opera (SCT #44)!
It's Christmas! But there was a time where Santa was behind on his mortgage and almost didn't happen. Jon and Lauren break down this movie that was another submission by Gary Kochey. Thanks Gary!Lauren’s Instagram: @lagizz_sangsPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Snow Day (2022)!
It wouldn't be the holiday season without having Battles! She's back to get into the Ryan Reynolds/Will Ferrell musical movie that takes a spin on A Christmas Carol.Battles’ Instagram: @embattzOur Bar Instagram: @ourbarnycCharms 4 Less Instagram/TikTok: @charms4lessseriesPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: The Christmas That Almost Wasn't!
Aaron came up with an idea to compare two versions of Babes in Toyland with bestie Jay. In this long episode (not sorry), the trio talk about the insanity of this story with two batshit crazy movies that each have their problems, but also moments of pure camp.But seriously, does anyone know how they did that water moment in the 1961 movie?Beards and Sundries Website: https://beardsandsundries.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf_PAqW-08AQuDRO8ocIF8wwYgQCaNOEnOLsJs-Nm5ASBJgDVT0nQl6LWmh6A_aem_fo66Huu5s0Ivb5kWPLSN4QAaron's Socials: @trueaaronchoiAaron's Twitch: @truechoistoryPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Spirited (2022)!
Apparently this holiday season we're covering a lot of holiday specials, and it's about damn time! A decade ago Bill Murray made a holiday special for Netflix which may or may not be a parody of holiday specials. Jon and Shady join forces again to talk about their other podcast (Movie Deja Vu), their love for Nicolas Cage, and Christmas in general. Oh, and they talk about this special at points.Shady's Socials: @cookieoshadyPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodYouTube: @butasongpodNext episode: DOUBLE FEATURE: Babes in Toyland (1961) and Babes in Toyland (1986)!






