Boozicals

I think it's as simple as you're one kind of man, I'm another. And what kind are you? One that doesn't have to prove it - To myself, or anyone. This week Raven and Campbell discuss queerness, gender, and slapstick comedy in the 1982 musical film, Victor/Victoria. Where to watch: YouTube, Prime Video, Fandango, Apple TV, Google Play   Classic Absinthe Drip recipe: - 1 oz absinthe - 3 oz cold water...

Why is a raven like a writing-desk? This week Raven and Campbell descend into madness and discuss nightmare fueled costumes, favorite nonsensical poems, and orange mushroom milk in the 1983 PBS Great Performances recording of the 1982 Broadway stage performance of Alice in Wonderland. Where to watch: YouTube   The White Rabbit Recipe: - 2 oz orange liqueur - 1 oz vodka (mushroom vodka if you have...

Some might say, we’re released, pushing daisies, deceased, but we all know the worms must be fed. This week Raven and Campbell discuss favorite amusement park rides, lament and ballad differences, and the unrelenting threat of mortality in the 2016 off-Broadway performance of Ride the Cyclone. Where to watch: YouTube   The Cyclone Recipe: - 2 oz light rum - 2 oz dark rum - 1 oz lime juice, freshly...

Television at its finest? This week Raven and Campbell surprise each other with vampire slayers and victimized simians. Together they talk about narrative parallels, motion capture animation, and give an emotion filled rendition of the “DK Rap” while discussing Once More, With Feeling - Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Kong for a Day - Donkey Kong Country. Rest in Peace Michelle Trachtenberg Where to...

Hey Listeners! Here are a few outtakes from our Funny Girl episode where Campbell and Raven wax on ever-changing beauty standards, Streisand's vocal talent, and Nicky's many red flags.   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 F...

Listeners, leave him. This week Raven and Campbell fawn over Barbra Streisand and discuss comfort in performance, Subway™ tuna melt sandwiches, and gambling as a “profession” in the 1968 film adaptation of Funny Girl. Where to watch: YouTube, Prime Video, Fandango, Apple TV, Google Play   The Giggle Juice recipe: - 2 oz gin - ½ oz lemon juice - ½ oz orange liqueur - ½ a vanilla bean (or ~1 ½ tsp o...

....Ok, we had a LOT of thoughts on this movie. Check out these outtakes for even more discussion on Kenny Ortega's magnum opus, including: Basketball Dad's merits as a father, HSM doesn't understand how college works, and everyone sucks except Sharpay!   You can support us by donating to: Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/442371/#!/donation/checkout The D’Addario Foundation:...

The boys (and Raven) are back! In these outtakes we offer our thoughts on dynamic choreography,  constantly resetting character arcs, and which real musicals we'd like to see the High School Musical cast perform instead of...whatever this was.   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...

It’s graduation time, Wildcats!!! This week Raven and Campbell are joined once again by David and Cristian. As a team, they discuss impactful teachers and higher production value while trying to figure out why 3 movies in, there is still the same exact conflict in the 2008 musical film, High School Musical 3. Where to watch: Disney+, YouTube, Prime Video, Fandango, Apple TV, Google Play   The Time...

Good thing we don’t have celebrity fanatics and stalkers in real life. This week Raven and Campbell discuss drugging turtles, the Ed Sullivan show, and the lawless town of Sweet Apple, Ohio in the 1963 musical film, Bye Bye Birdie. Where to watch: YouTube, Prime Video, Fandango, Apple TV, Google Play   One Last Fizz recipe: - 2 oz Gin - 1 oz lemon juice - 1 egg white (or 2 tbsp aquafaba) - 1 oz si...

We are proud fans of the Itty Bitty Ditty Committee on this podcast. This week Raven and Campbell discuss their favorite Bob’s Burgers episodes, the art of voice acting, and desire for more music in the 2022 animated musical film, The Bob’s Burgers Movie. Where to watch: Hulu, YouTube, Prime Video, Fandango, Apple TV, Google Play   The Bloody Belcher Recipe: - 2 oz vodka (We used a mushroom vodka)...

Light the lamp, not the rat!!! Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas, listeners!! This week Raven and Campbell first exchange gifts then recount possibly the best Christmas movie of all time? Together they discuss holiday traditions, character design, and how one should treat a puppet, with reverence and respect, in the 1992 musical classic, The Muppet Christmas Carol. Where to watch: Disney+ (extend...

Enigmatically distant and fashionably late. This week Raven and Campbell first have a debrief on the new Wicked movie before discussing conflicting song styling, 15th century simps, and cricket vaginas in the 2021 movie adaptation of Cyrano. Where to watch: Youtube, Prime Video, Fandango, Apple TV, Google Play   The Romancer Recipe: - 1.5 oz Chambourd - 1.5 oz red wine - 0.5 oz herb and berry simp...

Boozicals Returns 2! False British accents, Emily Blunt's astounding performance, fun facts about time and time-keeping, and more!   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: https://www.mhopus.org/donate/     Email us...

Spooky season's over? Not on our watch. Check out these outtakes on additional symbolism and easter eggs, and enjoy Campbell's ukulele cover of Ms. Langtree's Lament from the musical miniseries Over the Garden Wall.   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/abou...

Still practically perfect in every way. This week Raven and Campbell trip a little light fantastic and discuss whimsical yet soul crushing music, admire the variety and creativity of animation art, and build a Mary Poppins dungeons and dragon character in the 2018 musical film, Mary Poppins Returns. Where to watch: Disney Plus, Youtube, Prime Video, Fandango, Apple TV, Google Play   Lovely London...

Ain’t that just the way. This spooky season, Raven and Campbell dive into the unknown and discuss possibly the best piece of media ever (at least to fellow clarinetist/bassoonist, Campbell). Together they read Raven’s future, dissect Dante’s Inferno, and try to find the perfect milkshake name for the 2014 animated, musical mini-series, Over the Garden Wall.   Where to watch: Hulu, Prime Video   Po...

All Boozicals listeners to the gymnasium immediately! ....We've got more content for you, babes. Tune in for some never-before-heard discussions on Regina's character motivations, Cady's plot changes, and overly simplistic lyricism that were cut from the 2024 Mean Girls episode.   You can support us by donating to: Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/442371/#!/donation/checkout...

It's a revenge party! This week Campbell and Raven wax philosophical on the stunning performances, hit-or-miss comedic beats, and creative storytelling that make up the 2024 musical film, Mean Girls.   Where to watch: Paramount+, Prime Video, YouTube, Philo, Google Play TV & Movies   The Burn Book Recipe: 1.75 oz mezcal 1.5 oz strawberry simple syrup 0.75 oz aquafaba or egg white 0.75 oz Apero...

Back for another round! During The Color Purple episode, Campbell, Raven, and Brenden had a few extra thoughts that Raven just couldn't bear to cut out. Tune in for some little chats about Celie's sexuality, Fantasia's version of Celie vs Whoopi Goldberg's, the mesmerizing beauty of great vocals, and more!   You can support us by donating to: Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/...

Fantasia Barrino. That’s it. This week Raven and Campbell are joined by the incredible Brenden! Together they discuss terrible pacing and stunning performances and try to figure out what are the standards for movie musical adaptations in the 2023 musical film adaptation of The Color Purple.   **Trigger Warning - sexual assault (referenced throughout but discussed specifically in 00:23:57 - 00:24:3...

AAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RAVEN!!!! This week Campbell wishes Raven another Very Boozicals Birthday by concocting her perfect drink and attempting to play Happy Birthday on the violin (doesn’t go well). Interested in learning proper bowing technique? Neither was Campbell but tune in to an all Raven all Radical Birthday Episode!   The Blackbird Recipe: - 1.5-2 oz bourbon - 1...

Shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots - JUST CAMPBELL! This week Raven wishes Campbell a Very Boozicals Birthday by crafting a signature cocktail and "serenading" him with the tune of 'Happy Birthday' on his signature instrument - the clarinet! Join us for a beginner-friendly woodwind lesson and Campbell's thoughts on his favorite instruments, musicals, and more!   Campbell's Craving: - 4 oz co...

Whoops! Raven forgot to publish an episode. Check out these excerpts from our Oklahoma episode for some fun state facts, an in-depth discussion of the musical's narrative structure, and more!   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...

This is our biggest fight yet. Not sure if the friendship can recover. This week Raven (with wrong opinions) and Campbell (with correct opinions) discuss plot pacing, box socials, and Hugh Jackman in the 1998 West End Revival of Oklahoma! Trigger Warning for brief discussion around suicide (44:54 - 46:05)  Where to watch: Tubi, Youtube, Google Play Movies & TV, Fandago, Apple TV   Oklahoma Hel...