Life's But A Song
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A podcast that lives in the land of musicals. I'm joined by a new guest each episode to discuss either musical movies, musical TV series, or the musical episode of a show.
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It's officially spooky on the pod, and the Opera Boys are back with another not opera movie. But this one is set in an opera house. Dario Argento made a little giallo film that is as dramatic as operas can be, but Jon still has a lot of questions. Quote the ravens, "Huh?"Film Rage Socials: @filmrageyySacred Lore of Witchcraft Linktree: https://lnk.bio/StorybookPodcastPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Phantom: The Musical Live (2021)!
Scott's back for his 10,000th episode this year! He and Jon talk about the uncanny valley that is this movie while Scott regales us with stories from his childhood, and the two go off on numerous tangents that we lost count. Also: Madonna.When Scary Met Stabby Instagram: @whenscarymetstabbyWriter’s Bagel Basket Socials Instagram: @writersbagelbasketHell Is A Musical Socials Instagram: @hiam_podcastOld Men Yell at Cloud Instagram: @oldmenyellatcloudPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Opera (1987)!
Jon came super prepared for this one (for once). Joined by Lauren, the two delve into this beautiful story but are disappointed by the lack of singing by these singers. Luckily, Lauren was just in a production of the show and was able to answer some questions that this movie left Jon with. Jon also got in touch with Broadway star NaTasha Yvette Williams who was the first replacement for Sofia in the original Broadway production of The Color Purple to talk more about that character and hear NaTasha's journey with the show.Lauren's Instagram/TikTok: @lxurengitisCinema Sistas Podcast Instagram: @cinemasistaspodcastMum School: A Blue Podcast Instagram: @mumschoolpodNaTasha's Instagram: @natashayvettewilliamsPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Dick Tracy!
We're doing something different this episode! Colden is back to introduce us to a "docu-tainment" movie. It's a clip show of a lot of musical moments from MGM's first 50 years of musical films. Did your favorite make the cut?Colden's Social -Instagram: @coldenlambWebsite: www.coldenlamb.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColdenLambA Marc Blitzstein Archive YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlitzsteinArchivePodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: The Color Purple (2023)!
We're riding the Fred Astaire train this episode with Sierra! She and Jon listen to the best of the Gershwins, while watching dancing legends grace our screens with wonderful choreography featuring dancing on roller skates. And this isn't Top Hat because the feathers stay on the dress in this one.Sierra’s Instagram: @sierrareinMarquee Five: @marqueefivePodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: That's Entertainment!
Lauren takes us back to South Park this episode to delve into two episodes! She and Jon talk about how problematic Mr. Gueermo is in "Elementary School Musical," and laugh their ass off while discussing the subliminal messaging in "Broadway Bro Down."Lauren’s Instagram: @lagizz_sangsPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Shall We Dance (1937)!
Prepare yourselves for an emotional episode. As much as Jon and Roland love this musical, they both cry at it because of the events of 9/11. This show is truly a light on a dark day in American history.Roland's Instagram: @rolandrusinekHelluva Boss: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-uopgYBi65HwiiDR9Y23lomAkGr9mm-SPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: South Park: "Elementary School Musical"/"Broadway Bro Down"!
Aaron's back with a new British musical! It's based off a memoir of mouth artist and motivational speaker Henry Fraser, and how life can change in an instant. Aaron and Jon break down the music (that to Aaron all sounds the same), while praising this show and Henry's art. Henry Fraser's Website: https://henryfraserart.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadmczWTY5aIy8zVzR38PJIs0rg_MDCuC9Tx-XHHyPqFr7sI4-bHreA11r8YLw_aem_4aj_fll12hU76efebupShQAaron's Socials: @trueaaronchoiAaron's Drawing Instagram: @aaronsillustrationsinstaAaron's Twitch: @truechoistoryPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Come From Away!
We head to the West End this episode to check in on the citizens of Arendelle and Disney's new favorite princess (even though one is technically a Queen) - Anna and Elsa. Cullen is back to talk about his experience seeing the show on Broadway and what they changed, as well as exploring the new lore the show added to the movie. And Jon got in touch with one of the swings from the Broadway and touring companies of Frozen, Alicia Albright, who tells us some behind the scenes stories and how some of the technical stuff happened.Not My Fantasy's Instagram: @notmyfantasypodAlicia's Instagram: @aliciaalbrightPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodYouTube: @butasongpodNext episode: The Little Big Things!
Oh boy. Jon really is torturing Kevin with his picks/suggestions. However, this one wasn't as terrible as the others - it has potential to be something if they were able to add extra oomph! But Sadie Sink and Kelvin Harrison Jr. are electric in this post apocalyptic fantasy YA story.Kevin's Link: https://linktr.ee/kevinwatchesmoviesPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical!
Jon really hates himself for picking this one. But he is glad he's in good company...even though he feels guilty for torturing Kendra and Scott (kinda).When Scary Met Stabby Instagram: @whenscarymetstabbyWriter’s Bagel Basket Socials Instagram: @writersbagelbasketHell Is A Musical Socials Instagram: @hellisamusicalCrushgasm's Links: https://linktr.ee/CrushgasmPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: O'Dessa!
It's time to seize the day with a new guest! Host of the Assembly Guide podcast, Alicia joins the pool of guests this episode with a banger of a movie! She and Jon talk a lot in this episode about choreography, bringing down The Man, and Christian Bale's accent work.Alicia's Instagram: @alicia_newcomAssembly Guide Instagram: @assemblyguidePodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodYouTube: @butasongpodNext episode: Newsies (1992)!
What would happen if you woke up and almost everyone in the world didn't know who The Beatles were? Well, this movie answers that question. And Jon brought back Sam after 413 episodes to break down this movie.Samantha’s Instagram: @samlb777Podcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodYouTube: @butasongpodNext episode: Newsies (1992)!
We head back to 1960s (via 1996) in this iconic film about a one hit wonder band that surprisingly has a lot of original songs in it. Just by looking at the title, do you hear the titular song?Marc's Instagram: @bwayghostlightMarc's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@broadwaybyghostlightPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Yesterday!
Jon joins the forces of Aaron and Jay to talk about this hidden gem that is also very problematic. In the episode, they discuss the stage version's changes, tap dancing elevator, and how Carol Channing is the A plot.Beards and Sundries (kick ass) 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: That Thing You Do!
Jon took a big swing with this pick - he's basing this off of How Did This Get Made. Joined with bestie Jayson, the two propose a stage version, go off on various tangents (unsurprisingly), and laugh their way through the episode.Jayson’s Instagram: @jaysonlkerrPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Thoroughly Modern Millie!
Jon thought he hit a home run with this selection - Roland plus Cole Porter, what could possible go wrong?Roland's Instagram: @rolandrusinekHelluva Boss: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-uopgYBi65HwiiDR9Y23lomAkGr9mm-SPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Rhinestone!
We kick off another month of Jon's Picks with a movie that we're all surprised hasn't been covered yet. Joined by bestie of the pod Arianna, Jon heads back to the Styne/Sondheim classic about a stage mom who may or may not have had some narcissistic tendencies, while everyone around her is trying to protect her in some way, shape, or form.Arianna’s Socials -Instagram/TikTok: @ladyaria_Website: www.ariannaarmon.comPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: De-Lovely!
Welcome back to the early 2000s, where comedy was weird, people don't understand the geography of New York City, and the era of Michael Cera. Scott brings his When Scary Met Stabby co-host CB onto the pod for the first time, and they with Jon discuss how this should have been a musical. Would it work on stage?When Scary Met Stabby Instagram: @whenscarymetstabbyWriter’s Bagel Basket Socials Instagram: @writersbagelbasketHell Is A Musical Socials Instagram: @hellisamusicalOld Men Yell at Cloud Instagram: @oldmenyellatcloudPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Gypsy (1993)!
Mary and Steven are back to talk more about Oklahoma! But this time it's the film version! They plus Jon have a very different read on the show because the movie felt very different - potentially because of the changes made...? But the trio liked the movie.From the Top! link: https://linktr.ee/fromthetoppodcastMisery Loves Movies Instagram: @miserylovesmoviespodPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist!
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