Boozicals

Time to learn, fools. This week Raven and Campbell discuss the history and physics of the clarinet and violin with additional solo performances by yours truly.   Check out our episode on RENT to see what Raven was drinking this week and stay tuned (lol) for our next episode to see what Campbell drank because he doesn’t understand recording schedules and release dates.   Check out everything Doreen...

But who's feeding the horse?? In this bonus episode, Raven and Campbell discuss Gerard Butler's vocals, Christine's questionable choices, and Raven's controversial temperature preferences.   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 Op...

Campbell doesn’t understand the plot! This week Raven and Campbell discuss vengeful composing, stacked casts, and angsty instrumental choices in the 2004 film adaptation of Phantom of the Opera! Where to watch: YouTube, Prime Video, Fandango, Google Play Movies & TV, Apple TV   The Masquerade Recipe: - 1.5 oz whiskey or bourbon - 1.5-2 oz 100% black cherry juice - 0.5 oz black pepper simple sy...

Tell us something we don’t know! This week Raven and Campbell discuss chasing your dreams, building community, and together share deep dark secrets that y’all aren’t allowed to know anything about so don’t ask ....in the 2021 film adaptation of In the Heights! Where to watch: Disney+   La Piragua recipe: - 1 cup fruit - 1 cup sugar - 1 cup water - Silver rum of choice   Make the syrup (w/ the whol...

  'Matilda' is actually Latin for "never fucking ends". This week Raven and Campbell eat their drink while discussing intellectual property theft and incredibly talented children in the 2022 musical film, Matilda the Musical. Where to watch: Netflix   Ms. Trunchbull’s Hammered Throw: - chocolate cake* - 1 cup vodka - 1 cup cold whole milk - 1 (3.8 oz) package of chocolate pudding mix - 1 (8 oz) co...

Back again with a bite-sized treat for our dearest listeners! Tune in to hear Campbell and Raven's thoughts on Chalamet's performance, how to improve some of the musical numbers, and the factory applications of the Chocolate Cartel's vault design in the 2023 musical film, Wonka.   You can support us by donating to: Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/442371/#!/donation/checkout...

See, Annie (2014)? *This* is how you treat your orphans. This week Raven and Campbell discuss non-Newtonian fluids, mustachioed children, and what makes Wonka, Wonka while recapping the 2023 musical film, Wonka. Where to watch: MAX, YouTube, Hulu, Prime Video, Fandango, Google Play Movies & TV, Apple TV   A Big Night Out Milkshake Recipe: - 2 cups vanilla ice cream (more for a thiccer milkshak...

Hey listeners! This episode's discussion question segment was swapped with Jonathan's lovely game segment, Cabernet Cabaret. Tune in to hear our thoughts on how Jenna's affair works as a character arc, fun facts on employing babies on set, 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...

I don’t think this diner follows proper health code regulations... This week Raven and Campbell are joined by returning guest and game show host, Jonathan. Together they discuss medical malpractice, bemoan the plight of service workers, and play Cabernet Cabaret while recapping the 2023 stage recording of Waitress.   ***Content Warning: brief discussion of scene containing sexual harassment and in...

Don’t take crocodile tongues from strangers…or do. This week Raven and Campbell discuss Randy Newman composition, evil dynamic duos, and child manual labor in the 1996 animated(ish) film James and the Giant Peach. Where to watch: Disney Plus, Apple TV, Prime Video, Vudu, Google Movies & TV   Peach Pit Recipe: - 2 cups frozen peaches - 1 1/2 cups cooled green tea*** - 1 cup ice  - 4 oz light ru...

Hey listeners! Campbell and I had several more thoughts on Annie that we just had to share. Here's a quick peek at our thoughts on the overall tone of this version versus the 1982 film, turnaround time on internet meme production, and how we would go about kidnapping Annie if we were the fake parents (hint: our way is better). 

This whole movie feels like a commercial. This week, Raven and Campbell talk about wasted talents, modernization of musicals, and how technology removed any stakes in the 2014 version of Annie. Where to watch: Apple TV, Prime Video, Vudu, Google Movies & TV   Maybe (It Gets Better?) Recipe: - 2 oz dark rum - ½ oz lime juice - Ginger beer - 2 dashes of orange bitters (optional)   Add rum and ju...

If you wanted to get the role, you should have tried harder, Sheila. This week, Raven and Campbell discuss character development in musicals, terrible music transitions, and how much better Richie was than everyone else in the 1985 film adaptation of A Chorus Line. Where to watch: Apple TV, Prime Video, Vudu, Google Movies & TV   Manhattan Recipe: - 2 oz rye whiskey - 1 oz sweet vermouth - 2 d...

I GOT…..a new Boozicals episode!! After a doctoral hiatus, Raven and Dr. Campbell discuss rhythm orgies, predatory relationships, and the Ɛ>~*art of dance*~<3 in the 1951 musical film, An American in Paris. Where to watch: Apple TV, Prime Video, Vudu, Google Movies & TV   Pas de Deux Recipe: - 1 oz gin - 1 oz Chambord (or black raspberry liqueur) - 0.5 oz sweet vermouth - 0.5 oz lemon ju...

Garbage! The Musical, coming soon to an imaginary stage near you. This week Raven and Campbell discuss recent cocktail experimenting and possible musical adaptations we would want to see. We will be on hiatus until 2024, Campbell needs to finish grad school and have his life again!   The Citrus Kickflip Recipe: -¾ oz vodka -¾ oz Soju -½ ounce fresh lime juice -1 oz peach schnapps -1 oz jalapeño si...

Folks roamed the Earth like big rolling kegs, they had two sets of arms and two sets of legs - sign us up! This week Raven and Campbell discuss predatory relationships, stage presence, and stylistic storytelling in the 2001 film adaptation of Hedwig and the Angry Inch.   The Angry Inch shooter recipe (makes 2): - 2 oz vodka - 1 oz triple sec - ½ ounce fresh squeezed lime juice - 1 oz jalapeño simp...

We are not Englishmen! Despite that fact, Raven and Campbell spend this episode discussing issues of social mobility, fun facts about the Royal Navy, and the antics of Lil Buttercup in the 1982 made-for-tv production of HMS Pinafore or, The Lass Who Loved a Sailor.   The High Seas cocktail recipe: - 2.5 oz spiced rum - 1 oz lemon juice, fresh squeezed - 2 oz pineapple juice - 0.75 oz blue curacao...

Hey listeners! This week Campbell and I had a few deeper discussions that lend some further insight to our thoughts on Dear Evan Hansen. Want to hear us break down a weirdly specific musical detail from the first act? Go ahead and give this bonus episode a listen!   You can support us by donating to: Education Through Music at https://p2p.onecause.com/boozicals   The D’Addario Foundation: http://w...

***CONTENT WARNING: Due to the nature of the story, this episode contains discussion of suicide from throughout. There’s a reminder in the audio as well, so feel free to skip if you’d like. Happy listening!*** Hello, fellow youths. Tis I, a normal looking high schooler. This week Raven and Campbell discuss casting choices and teenage bullies while watching the worst lie in the world spiral and spi...

Some movies have a “direct-to-video” look, and that’s okay. This week Raven and Campbell learn no valuable lessons and talk about instrumentation choices and animation discrepancies between sequels in the 2000 animated musical, Joseph King of Dreams.   The Miracle Child Recipe: - 2 oz rye whiskey (or brown liquor of choice) - ¾ oz elderflower liqueur - ¾ oz fresh lemon juice - 1 oz cold water - 3...

As the French say, xianx alize. This week Raven and Campbell rank their top 10 favorite Phineas and Ferb songs, discuss the physics of flying around the world, and enjoy a new favorite summer drink during the 2010 special, Phineas and Ferb: Summer Belongs to You.   The Drink Around the World-inator Recipe: - 2 oz sake - ½ oz St Germaine - ½ oz orange liqueur  - 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice - ½ oz f...

Ease on down the road. More like sprint on down the road. Damn, Miss Ross. This week Raven and Campbell discuss fantastical costuming, character arcs, and nightmarish subways in the 1978 musical film, The Wiz.   Silver Martini Recipe: - 1 oz gin - 0.75 oz dry vermouth - 0.5 oz simple syrup - orange bitters, to taste - Optional edible glitter for sparkle effect   Combine in shaker with ice and stra...

Come together, right now, over we (That’s a Beatles reference, Raven). This week Raven and Campbell discuss not-so solid character introductions, psychedelic induced visuals, and the music-invasive species known as The Beatles in the 2007 musical film, Across the Universe.   Strawberry Jams Recipe: - 1.5 oz vodka - Fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon) - 10 Fresh strawberries or frozen - Granulat...

Hey folx! Campbell and I once again got carried away with our discussion, but wanted to share a few extra nuggets of our thoughts on the 2007 musical film Across the Universe. Give these outtakes a quick listen for a few more laughs and perhaps even a hot take or two.   You can support us by donating to: Education Through Music at https://p2p.onecause.com/boozicals   The D’Addario Foundation: http...

Da werld iz ur erster. And don’t you forget it. This week Raven and Campbell discuss the power of collective bargaining, modern breakthroughs in set design, and the overuse of slang (lookin at you 'papes') in the 2017, partly original Broadway cast filmed stage production of Newsies.   Boilermaker Recipe: - 1 ale - 1 shot of whiskey   Either shoot the whiskey and chase with the beer or “bomb” it,...