Boozicals

Misogyny aside, pretty fun musical. This week Raven and Campbell discuss Crayola Crowns, seasoning mac and cheese, and naming children in the 1954 musical film, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. June Jam Recipe: -2 oz gin -½ oz fresh lemon juice -1 tbsp jam Place all ingredients in a shaker. Shake well with ice to break up the jam then pour into a glass.   You can support us by donating to: Educati...

You didn’t have to draw Ms. Toad like that…This week Raven and Campbell discuss crying Tik Tok dances, cartoon animal feminization, and the ugliest dog in movie history in the 1994 animated film, Thumbelina. The Nymph Recipe: -0.75 oz creme de violette -0.5 oz lime juice -1 oz vodka Seltzer to top Combine ingredients in a glass with ice and stir. Top with seltzer of your choosing.   You can suppor...

15 year engagement is actually criminal. This week Raven and Campbell discuss fight scenes, mobster names, and eggs for some reason in the 1955 musical film Guys and Dolls. The Thousandaire Recipe: 2 ounces bourbon 3/4 ounce Grand Marnier 1/4 ounce absinthe 1/2 ounce grenadine 1/2 ounce egg white (or 2 tbsp aquafaba) 1/2 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed Garnish: nutmeg, freshly grated Add alcoh...

Ok so there isn’t an evil wizard in this one. This week Raven and Campbell return to a classic and discuss costume design, favorite maps, and again just how awful the 1999 version is in the 1956 musical film, The King and I. Young Lovers Recipe: -Thai basil leaves -1 oz coconut simple syrup -2 oz spiced rum In a rocks glass, lightly muddle basil leaves in the simple syrup. Add rum and fill the gla...

“Sam the Eagle is lowkey daddy to me” - Raven 2026. This week Raven and Campbell watch something actually good and discuss Raven’s coworkers as Muppets, Spongebob finding buried treasure, and Miss Piggy's exploits in the 1996 musical film, Muppet Treasure Island. 2 Gold Doubloons Recipe: -2 oz spiced rum -¾ oz fresh lemon juice -1 oz rosemary simple syrup -2 tbsp aquafaba Shake ingredients with NO...

Happy Arbor Day!! Go plant a tree and DON’T watch this horrible movie. In this environmental special, Raven and Campbell discuss environmental racism, a mismatched soundtrack, and the Parent Trap for some reason in the 2012 animated musical film, The Lorax. The Wood Sprite Recipe: - 1.5 oz rye - 0.75 oz green chartreuse  - 0.5 oz ginger simple syrup - A few dashes of Angostura bitters - squeeze of...

Spoiler, we hate The Greatest Showman. This week Raven and Campbell make a Letterboxd account and review over 100 musicals discussed on the podcast and revisit past cocktails.   You can support us by donating to: Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/442371/#!/donation/checkout The D’Addario Foundation: http://www.daddariofoundation.org/about/donate   Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation...

Redemption time. This week Raven and Campbell actually enjoy their time together while discussing background art, Spongebob guess who, and villain design in the 1950 animated musical film, Cinderella. Sweet Dream Recipe: 1.25 oz vodka 1.25 oz blue curacao 0.5 oz campari 0.5 oz lime juice  Soda water of choice White granulated sugar Use the sugar to rim a flute or tumbler. Combine all ingredients i...

People should be arrested for this movie. This week Raven and Campbell are joined by F-tier musical enjoyer, Shannon, and together they stomach through horrible fashion designs, mismatched song choices, and James Corden in the 2021 jukebox musical film, Cinderella. The Massacre Recipe: -1 oz brandy -1 oz campari -1.25 oz sweet vermouth -0.5 oz black cherry juice -dash of angostura bitters Combine...

What is literally everyone’s problem in this movie? This week Raven and Campbell discuss plot holes, bad educators, and possibly the worst dialogue known to humankind in the 2022 musical film, The Magic Flute. Queen of the Night aria used for the playtime segment was performed by Rainelle Krause with the English National Opera for a 2023 run of The Magic Flute. Listen on your own at Queen of the N...

“Women be shopping” - Raven 2026. This week Raven and Campbell return to the Barbie Cinematic Universe and discuss classical music, reused character models, and feudal Barbieland in the 2006 animated film, Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses. Rest in Peace Catherine O’Hara. Pink Dream Recipe: -1.5 oz Empress 1908 Gin -0.5 oz elderflower liqueur -0.75 oz blueberry and bay leaf syrup -0.5 oz lime ju...

Again, listeners….leave him. This week Raven and Campbell discuss performance disasters, duetting your own record, and no good men in the 1975 musical film, Funny Lady.   Laugh and a Half Recipe: -0.5 oz creme de violette -0.75 oz lemon juice -0.75 oz vodka -Soda water Combine liquors and juice in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a martini or coup glass and top with soda water.  ...

2022, the year of Pinocchio. This week, Raven watched the wrong movie (hahaha). With Campbell, they discuss personhood, Italian music, and the million iterations of this story in the 2022 animated film, Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio. Wood and Whiskey Recipe: -2-3 oz whiskey -Smoking wood chips of choice Smoke your glass with whatever wood chips of choice and pour in whiskey. Enjoy!   You can supp...

The most polarizing episode yet. This week, Raven loses her mind and Campbell deeply worries about her taste. Together they discuss animal companions, “comic” relief, and an unbelievable cast in the 1998 animated musical film, Quest for Camelot. The Adventurer Recipe: 1 oz herb-infused whisky 0.25 oz lavender syrup 8 oz brown ale Combine all ingredients in a pint glass and gently stir to mix. Garn...

There’s snow business like snow business (derogatory). For this festive episode, Raven and Campbell share presents and cookie boxes, gush over Rosemary Clooney, and try to make sense of the writing choices in the 1954 Holiday Musical Film, White Christmas. The Snow Cap Recipe: 4 to 5 cups ice 4 ounces ginger simple syrup 4 ounces white rum 1 ounce lime juice Garnish with sugar coated cranberries*...

Raven’s fears came true…a straight romance subplot. This week Raven and Campbell discuss Nessa’s speedy policy making, literally dozens of ballads, and the ultimate villain that is the Cowardly Lion in the 2025 musical film Wicked: For Good. The Good Witch Recipe: 0.75 oz vodka 0.5 oz lemon juice 0.5 oz strawberry simple syrup 1.5 tsp raspberry puree Sparkling wine or champagne brown sugar Rim a g...

We are baaAAaAAaack! In the Season 3 opener, Raven and Campbell discuss changes to the source material, how to be a grade A hater, and what it means to be Good in the 2024 musical film, Wicked.  The Elphaba Thropp Recipe: - 2 tsp matcha powder - 2 oz vodka - ¾ oz lavender simple syrup - 0.5 oz vanilla liqueur - black sesame milk* Whisk matcha powder and vodka until smooth. Pour into a shaker with...

EPISODE 100 WOOOOOOH!!! Literally cannot believe it. This week Raven and Campbell recap their Boozicals NYC weekend trip, Pirates! A Penzance Musical on Broadway, Season 2 highs and even highers, and together they discuss plans for Season 3. We will be back sometime in the fall. Stay tuned ;)   Campbell’s Craving Recipe: - 4 oz cooled tea - 1 oz rum, spiced or gold - ¾ oz simple syrup (went with a...

Surprise, surprise, men are terrible. In their penultimate episode of the season, Raven and Campbell discuss farmer’s markets, infectious songs, and anticlimactic endings in the second act of the 1968 musical film, Oliver! Where to watch: Hulu, YouTube, Apple TV   The Oom-Pah-Pah Recipe: - 1.5 oz gin - 0.75 oz orange liqueur - 0.5 oz aperitif - 1-2 tsp activated charcoal - orange bitters   Combine...

Voice dubbing. When does it work? When does it not? This week Raven and Campbell discuss classic literature, how to make alcoholic gruel, and musical orphans in the first act of the 1968 musical film Oliver! Where to watch: Hulu, YouTube, Apple TV   Oliver’s Twist Recipe: - 2 oz gin  - 1 oz fresh lemon juice - ¾ oz earl grey, black pepper syrup* - ¾ oz orange liqueur   Combine ingredients in a sha...

Welcome to the 2025 Steven Universe Soundtrack Draft!! This week, Raven and Campbell are joined by three-peat guest, Jonathan, and together they rank the best Steven Universe songs, explore the Mohs hardness scale, and gush over this stacked cast in the 2019 television musical film, Steven Universe: The Movie. Where to watch: Hulu, YouTube, Apple TV   The Pink Diamond Recipe: - 1 oz gin  - ½ oz fr...

Brunch, vacations in Spain, Sewer Boys, classic gay culture. This week, Raven and Campbell discuss nightmare creatures, quodlibet, as well as wheels, gears, and teeny tiny brushes in the 2023 musical comedy film, Dicks: The Musical. Be sure to check out our mimosa induced quartet performance! Where to watch: Max, Hulu, Sling TV, The Roku Channel, Prime Video, YouTube TV, Google Play Movies & T...

Fun trips but terrible friends. This week, Raven and Campbell are joined by the incredible, incomparable, joy-incarnate, Anisha!!! Together they discuss the joys of traveling, cross-cultural communication, and this banger of a drink in the 2011 Hindi-language, musical comedy film, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Where to watch: Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV   The Bagwathi Recipe: - 2 oz tamarind concen...

Hyuck!! This week Raven and Campbell discuss animated food, road trips, and possibly the best soundtrack from the 90s in the 1995 animated film, A Goofy Movie. Where to watch: Disney+   The Goof Recipe*: - 1 3oz packet orange colored jello - 1 3oz packet yellow colored jello - 1 3oz packet red colored jello - 1.5 cups vodka - 3 cup boiling water - 1.5 cups cold water   *Each packet makes 1-2 dozen...

Hankering for another scrumptious bite of conversations on gender bending and the odd world of film casting? Join Campbell and Raven as we devour these delectable outtakes.   You can support us by donating to: Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/442371/#!/donation/checkout The D’Addario Foundation: http://www.daddariofoundation.org/about/donate   Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation: h...