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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It's so nice that we had to do it twice! Jon revived our first milestone episode (500 episodes ago!), but basically quadrupled it. He asked our former guests to come up with musical moments in non musical television shows and films, and 14 of them responded with various and very fun topics. Most of them were a trip down memory lane.
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Jon and Jayson thought it would be fun to watch and talk about this movie. However...
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Next episode: Musical Moments in Non Musical TV/Film, Vol. 2!
We're closing out AAPI Heritage Month with this little number that is...well...racist. Aaron did choose this one, and Jon had to cover it at some point. Hopefully the latest production that David Henry Hwang rewrote fixed a lot of the issues.
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Picture it: 1989, Long Island. A group of actors come together to create what could be the next big cult classic. Joined by writer/director/actor Joe Zaso, and cinephile Phil Ginley, Jon is introduced to a fantastic camp movie that everyone needs to see!
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Well, this was...a movie. Roland suggested this one as an episode and he and Jon were very mid on it. Lucille Bremer and Fred Astaire star in this movie where everything was just okay.
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Next episode: It's Only a Movie!
Surprisingly, we're finally doing this! Jon got in touch with fellow podcasters Martha Madrigal and Charles Tyson Jr. to discuss a revival of a musical theatre classic that Jon and Charles have never seen before, but they've definitely heard a lot of these songs. Also, Sutton Foster is a goddess.
Full Circle Podcast's Website: https://fullcirclethepod.com/
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We welcome new guest Kevin on the pod so he can basically plug a production RENT he's in that's now sold out. But he and Jon got to talk about their love for this show.
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Next episode: Anything Goes (2021 London Revival)!
We're talking about a Disney Dark Age movie that Jon has never seen before! Arianna introduces us to a new Disney magical nanny this episode who people think is an imaginary friend but is really a cute dragon. Also, Helen Reddy is a goddess.
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Jeremy Jordan teaches us about capitalism this episode. Jon is exhausted by watching these men dance, but is so happy to have both Steven and Mary on to take a bite out of this musical.
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Professor Aaron Choi is back to take us back to 1940s to learn more about internment camps. George Takei stars in this pseudo-biographical musical that both Jon and Aaron feel is almost perfect - it just needs some tweaks.
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Well, we're finally doing this for Tyler. He brought new guest of the pod Gibson along who is a Jesus Christ Super-Nerd. Be sure to check out the YouTube for some cut scenes from this long episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g5zQN20EPs).
Jesus Christ Superstar Zone: https://jesuschristsuperstar.net
Impressions of a Crucifixion (book) - https://jcsimpressions.altervista.org/
We did it. We knew we were going to have to do it at some point, and here it is.
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Next episode: Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)!
We conclude our Screen to Stage miniseries by adding one more Riverdale adjacent episode under Ashley's belt. She and Jon travel to 1990s New York City to debate whether or not Patrick Bateman is a serial killer. They also discuss the stage version and how much it took from the movie.
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We're heading to Main/Wisconsin this episode to talk about a sweet, lightly religious movie that was turned into an off-Broadway musical. Lauren was fortunate enough to have seen a production of this show, where she and Jon talk about the longevity of the show while hating on Nahum in the movie.
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Get ready to boogie! Jon and Colden head to ballet class this episode to check in on Billy Elliot. They talk about how this movie influenced dancers, discuss why it's difficult to put on this show, and Jon actually compliments a child actor.
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Marc's back, and he conned Jon to watch this classic film. They surprisingly share the same thoughts on the stage version even though one of them actually saw the show.
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Next episode: Billy Elliot (2000)!
We're kicking off a new series titled Screen to Stage with Stephen King's first book and first movie adaptation of his works with the iconic Carrie. Jon and Ashley get into their feelings of the characters throughout the franchise, discuss how the musical changed from 1988 to 2012, and, naturally, talk about Riverdale.
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We're finally doing Dreamgirls! The Dreamgirls will never leave you, as they sing. Jon can't get over the meta casting of Beyoncé, and Lauren is in love with this movie. And they both want Lauren to play Effie at some point, soon hopefully.
Lauren's Instagram/TikTok: @lxurengitis
Cinema Sistas Podcast Instagram: @cinemasistaspodcast
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This is what dreams are made of! Bestie Sam and new guest Julie are on the pod to bring us back to a simpler time of 2003 and this epic Disney show/movie that Jon has never seen before. Julie and Sam inform Jon on what he missed out from not watching the show, and the trio pitch their ideas for the canceled reboot series.
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Samantha’s Instagram: @samlb777
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Danielle wanted to torture Jon with this movie, but he actually kinda liked it. At least Danielle was able to answer some of Jon's questions, as well as bring to light some of the details that he missed in this film.
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Next episode: The Lizzie McGuire Movie!
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