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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July 10, 2025 83 mins

We're doing it. Ashley is back to get into a deep discussion about mental health and musical theatre. This is Jon's first time seeing the show, but the Riverdale episode is pretty close to this show's plot, right?


Ashley Evans: @shleebalee


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Next episode: Bob's Burgers - "Art Crawl"/"Topsy"!

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We're doing something a little different this episode: Jon got in touch with comedian Emily Wilson about her special, and got to live his Oprah fantasy and interview her about the making of her special, her time on The X Factor, and somehow kept his composure the whole time (not really).


Emily's Website: https://www.therealemilywilson.com/


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The movie title lies - it is not the first nudie musical. However, it is somewhat funny (1970s comedy, everyone - grain of salt). Jim is back to talk about dongs, boobs, and potential parody.


Film Rage Socials: @filmrageyy


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Next episode: FIXED: How I Got REJECTED by Reality TV!

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Jon and Roland are confused about this not biopic. They love the historic figure of Hans Christian Andersen and Danny Kaye is an amazing actor outside of this movie, just something was off and the two were feeling very meh about this movie.


Roland's Instagram: @rolandrusinek


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


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Scott's back to talk about the Peter Dinklage led Cyrano. He's more interested in talking about The National, while Jon is more interested in the historical figure.


Writer’s Bagel Basket Socials Instagram: @writersbagelbasket


Hell Is A Musical Socials Instagram: @hellisamusical


When Scary Met Stabby Instagram: @whenscarymetstabby


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We're heading to Ponyland this episode (not Equestria)! Blanche is back to finish the My Little Pony movie trilogy (sort of) to talk about G1 Ponies. Jon has some theories about this movie, and the two discuss one annoying Pony that the movie focused too much on.


Blanche's Instagram: @serpentsharklady


The Afictionados Links: https://linktr.ee/theafictionados


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Happy milestone episode, everyone! Sierra and Pete came up with this idea to live react while watching a movie, and they picked a very historical film that unfortunately the colorized print does not exist anymore. However, the show must go on and with Jon they had a blast doing this.


If you want to watch the video episode here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wN1Z_rqHbE


Sierra’s Instagram: @sierrarein


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We're heading back to musical biopics this episode, but with a serious one told in a not so serious manner. Jon and Shady can't get over the CGI chimp in this movie, and also realize they know Robbie Williams's music more than they initially thought.


Shady's Socials: @cookieoshady


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We head back to 1960s New York City to check in on Judy Holliday and this part that was written specifically for her. Marc educates Jon on some of the Easter eggs in this movie/show, while Jon didn't do his homework.


Marc's Instagram: @bwayghostlight

Marc's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@broadwaybyghostlight


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Jon is on his path of redemption with Kevin because of the last episode he was on. However, the two giggle throughout this episode and movie because it's just so damn funny. They discuss "Weird Al's" discography, the cast of this movie, and how stupid this movie is.


Kevin's Link: https://linktr.ee/kevinwatchesmovies


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We're finally doing this! Jon is so excited and cannot shut up about the 2011 Broadway revival he saw even though we're here to talk about the 2017 West End revival. And of course Aaron has thoughts.


Aaron's Socials: @trueaaronchoi


Aaron's Twitch: @truechoistory


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Next episode: Weird: The Al Yankovic Story!

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We're heading back to Ireland this episode to talk about Once, and to promote Ian's new album. Ian and Jon discuss Ian's bestie John Carney, have issues with the IMDb summary, and talk about creating an album.


Ian's Socials: @ibrodski

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


Self Indulgent Musical Podcast (SIMP) Instagram: @simpcasters


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Jon managed to convince another podcast to do a crossover episode of Voyage of the Rock Aliens. Bestie of the pod Mary joins us with her husband/co-host/new guest Tyler to get into one of Jon's new favorite movies. Jon tries to help them makes sense of this film.


Misery Loves Movies Instagram: @miserylovesmoviespod


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It's the long Cinderella. Edward is back to get into the history and politics involved with this movie, but also the pretty costumes and the beautiful songs (well, most of them).


Edward's Instagram: @edwardmiskie


Buy Edward's Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cancer-musical-theatre-other-chronic-illnesses-edward-miskie/1142386300?ean=9798987044704


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Jon and Robyn head back to this new Disney classic film this episode. They try to figure out what the hypothetical stage version of this would be, while upset that Idina Menzel (not her character Nancy, but Idina herself) does not have a song in this movie.


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Order in the court! Judge Colden Lamb is putting Jon on trial for the First Chance of Mrs. Santa Claus. Is Jon guilty of being the worst podcast host? Is this a one sided argument? Is "Avenue A" actually good?


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


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Tyler makes his triumphant return back to the podcast to discuss another weird cult musical movie that Jon really didn't properly appreciate in the First Chance. Please enjoy the Second Chance of The Apple. (BIM!)


Tyler's Instagram: @tylerhenryactor


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Next episode: Mrs. Santa Claus (SCT #37)!

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We can't seem to leave the Dust Bowl era just yet. Battles is back to take us on a very famous quest that Jon only read the Wikipedia page, that allegedly the Coen brothers did not even read but a lot of things match up - Homer's The Odyssey. But they also talk about the movie in general.


Battles’ Instagram: @embattz


Our Bar Instagram: @ourbarnyc


Charms 4 Less Instagram/TikTok: @charms4lessseries


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Scott's back to go on a road trip back to 1995 where we revisit A Goofy Movie. Do Scott and Jon see "I2I"? How many times will they refer to the documentary Not Just a Goof? Goofy's name is really Goofy Goof?


Writer’s Bagel Basket Socials Instagram: @writersbagelbasket


Hell Is A Musical Socials Instagram: @hiam_podcast


When Scary Met Stabby Instagram: @whenscarymetstabby


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Shady's back to take us to the West Side of NYC circa 1957, where we're stepping into Steven Spielberg's first musical movie and a remake to boot. She and Jon just love this movie! Also, Jon managed to get one of the Shark girls as a special guest to tell us how she got cast and some fun stories from set.


Shady's Socials: @cookieoshady


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