Life's But A Song

Life's But A Song

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. https://linktr.ee/Butasongpod

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November 17, 2025 59 mins

What was a joke suggestion ended up becoming an actual episode. CB is back to talk about German group Kraftwerk, a group that Jon never heard of prior to this recording. So vibe out to the two talking about this vibe-y group.


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This movie broke Jon in the best way. Jayson's back to take us back to the '80s with a movie he watched a lot as a child, and this is Jon's first time watching this movie. It's wild!


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Next episode: Minimum-Maximum!

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Over a year later Dustin makes a triumphant return to the pod to continue with this series. He and Jon head back to East High to check in with the gang where they are putting up the spring musical, Beauty and the Beast. How are the new characters and new songs? Why did they remix "The Mob Song" to be a dance battle? Will we wait another year to do season 3?


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Ian's back to talk about his buddy John Carney's latest musical movie! We head back to Ireland this episode at an undisclosed time period where Jon and Ian are just in awe of this story. Who's looking forward to more John Carney musical films?


Ian's Socials: @ibrodski

Ian's Website: https://www.ianjbrodsky.com/


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Making her way through the movie musicals that the Archieverse did as musical episodes, Ashley is back to discuss JLo! She and Jon get into this musical that they both don't really know, but love this film! And JLo is a goddamn star!


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The dream team is back to close out yet another theme month on the pod! Kendra, Jon and Scott head to the 1930s to check in on some vampires in the South, and to praise Michael B. Jordan for playing two parts. The trio also speculate how the Academy Awards will go this year, and guess what this movie will be nominated for. Happy end to spooky season on the pod!


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Aaron's back to talk about another British filmed stage production of an American musical, however things don't go well.


Aaron's Socials: @trueaaronchoi


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Aaron's Twitch: @truechoistory


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Next episode: Sinners!

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Let's get into some historical fiction! Jon loses his mind because of the historical inaccuracies, and Colden is pleasantly surprised by Jon's reactions.


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A Marc Blitzstein Archive YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlitzsteinArchive


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Welcome back to Vivienne Medrano's version of Hell, but a different sector than the last time! Roland is back to talk about this great show, and gives us some insight to voice acting (and maybe some behind the scenes). Also: KESHA!


Roland's Instagram: @rolandrusinek


Helluva Boss: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-uopgYBi65HwiiDR9Y23lomAkGr9mm-S


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Tyler's back to revisit this cult musical that may or may not be the sequel/equal to Rocky Horror Picture Show. He helps Jon understand some of the details that Jon clearly missed, get into some more of Rocky Horror Shows His Heels, and the two rock out with this soundtrack that was shoehorned to fit this new script.


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We head down the Witches' Road by way of New Jersey this episode with Blanche! She and Jon get into the Marvel comics of it all, plus Jon has some wild theories (as per usual). And they spoil the crap out of this show, just a head's up.


Blanche's Instagram: @blanketjuice


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Out from the center square, Paul Lynde had a Halloween special starring Margaret Hamilton (the Wicked Witch of the West), Witchipoo, and KISS. John is back with this acid trip of a show that Jon doesn't know what he watched.


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It wouldn't be spooky season without representing Phantom of the Opera in some way, and we have Phantom expert Arianna back to talk about this Korean production of the Kopit/Yeston musical. Jon also has a personal story to share that he hopes y'all don't judge him too harshly after hearing it.


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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?"


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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: @whenscarymetstabby


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Hell Is A Musical Socials Instagram: @hiam_podcast


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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 productio...

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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?


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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: @sierrarein


Marquee Five: @marqueefive


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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."


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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.


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