Boozicals

Happy Holidays, listeners! In this jolly and somewhat spooky special, Raven and Campbell exchange gifts, talk about seasonal mass murder, and discuss appreciation versus appropriation in the 1993 animated musical, The Nightmare Before Christmas. We hope our Boozicals friends and family (that’s y'all) have a safe and happy holiday this season. Merry Crimus!   Jack’s La-mint Martini Recipe: - 1 cup...

Literally breathless from this movie. This week Raven and Campbell have so much love for this musical and each other. Together they discuss black excellence, The Supremes, and the incredible soundtrack from the 2006 musical film, Dreamgirls.   The Black Girl Magic Recipe: - 1.5 oz cold water - 1 oz chilled Hennessy - 0.25 oz grenadine - 0.25 oz blue curacao - 0.5 oz Alize - 0.5 oz peach vodka - fr...

We are the very model of the modern muddled millennial. We've information alcoholic, chemical, and musical. We know the greatest thespians, and quote their lines lyrical. From J2K to Chicago, in order categorical. This week Raven and Campbell discuss the collective power of orphans, the unyielding self-esteem of Ruth, and the impeccable talent of Linda Ronstadt in the 1983 film adaptation of The P...

We are going to make it BIG AND LOUD this episode. This week Raven and Campbell talk about what makes a good villain, bigotry in the film industry, and the powerhouse that is Natalie Cole in the 1997 animated musical, Cats Don’t Dance.   Darla Dimple Recipe: - 1 oz Grenadine - 2 oz Pink lemonade vodka - Soda water to top Garnish with lemon slices. Serve chilled with frosted animal crackers on the...

By far the horniest musical we have watched thus far (and we already covered The Muppet Movie). This week, Raven and Campbell are joined by Old Speckled Hen enthusiast, Cody! Together they discuss Arthurian legend, the logistics of celibacy fueled superpowers, and if Merlin was even real in the 1967 film adaptation of Camelot.   Camelot Drink: - English ale of choice   You can support us by donati...

Happy Halloween, listeners!! In this spooky special, Raven and Campbell were floored and gored, scared and scarred, amused and boozed while watching the 2008 Goth Horror Rock Opera (yes, that’s right), Repo! The Genetic Opera.   Corpse Reviver Recipe: - A few drops of Absinthe - ¾ ounce gin - ¾ ounce Lillet blanc - ¾ ounce orange liqueur - ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice Coat your glass with the absinth...

This week Raven and Campbell discuss the coming of age drama of Chiron and his struggles with his sexuality and identity….wait, shit….wrong movie. This week Raven and Campbell discuss their love of jazz, performative clapping, and the importance of “timing” in relationships in the 2016 musical film, La La Land.   Old Fashioned Recipe: -2 bar spoons of simple syrup -a few dashes of Angostura bitter...

SomeBODY once told me, 2008 was a wild time. This week Raven and Campbell are joined by comedian, composer, writer, actor, Shrek enthusiast, Matt Buechele!!! Together they try to figure out at what point the number of songs, characters, and movie quotes is too many in the Broadway show, Shrek the Musical.   Twitter: @mattbooshell Instagram: @mattbooshell Stream I Felt Insane wherever you listen to...

Okay y’all, this isn’t our best moment...This week Raven and Campbell torment the plight of orphans, relate probably a little too much with Miss Hannigan, and wonder what the f is wrong with literally every adult in the 1982 musical film, Annie.   Miss Hannigan’s Hooch: - 2 oz pear vodka - Juice from half a lime Pour over ice and top with ginger beer   You can support us by donating to: Education...

Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome, listeners! This week Raven and Campbell are joined by bird artist and cheese enthusiast, Kelly! Together they discuss the joys of absinthe, the horrors of dating, and the rise of white supremacy in 1930s Europe in the 1972 movie adaptation of Cabaret.   Cabaret Cocktail: - A few drops of absinthe - 1.5 oz dry gin - 1 oz dry vermouth - 0.5 oz Benedictine - 1 dash Ang...

This week Raven and Campbell are joined by their sound mixer first, friend second, Trevor and his music partner David. Together they discuss Mother Long Tongue origins, music inspirations, and what their creative process is like. You can listen to Mother Long Tongue wherever you stream music!   Follow them on Instagram @motherlongtongue, @daviidmay David’s other work: https://linktr.ee/firzan    ...

OKAY, SHARPAY WAS THE VILLAIN THIS TIME, DAVID. ARE YOU HAPPY? This week Raven and hot boy summer incarnate, Cristian, force Campbell to watch this war crime of a movie. Together they discuss reverse character development, exploitation of the working class, and unparalleled choreography in the 2007 movie, High School Musical 2.   Who cares anymore?: Hard seltzer and vodka (punishment fits the crim...

He should have just killed the cats. Join Campbell, Raven, and environmental researcher extraordinaire, Alisa as they tackle cannibalistic Frenchmen, man-eating dogs, and harmful misrepresentation of AAPIs in the 1970 Disney animated musical, The Aristocats.   Creme de la Creme a la Alisa Recipe: 4 cups milk ¼ cup pure maple syrup 1 cinnamon stick ½ tsp freshly ground nutmeg 2 star anise 1 vanilla...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, listeners? Raven and Campbell are back with good friend, Jessica, to spread some holiday cheer during this unreasonably hot summer. Together they exchange gifts, discuss chosen families, and express their love of public domain holiday music in the 2020 Holiday Masterpiece, The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special.   Classic Dairy Free Eggnog recipe by the wonderful Peel...

We can’t stop thinking about those beignets. This week Raven and Campbell are joined by trivia daddy, Jonathan! Together they test their musical and cocktail knowledge, discuss hot food takes, and bemoan Lottie's terms of endearment in the 2009 animated musical, The Princess and the Frog.   Mint Julep Recipe: - 2 oz bourbon - 2 tsp water - 1 tsp powdered sugar - Fresh mint leaves Muddle mint, suga...

Tradition!!! This week Raven and Campbell are joined by former high school cast member of Fiddler on the Roof (and good friend), Patrick! Together they discuss haunting melodies, basics of reading music, and sappy dads in the 1971 classic, Fiddler on the Roof.   Transfusion Recipe: - 2 oz vodka - ½ oz ginger simple syrup - ½ oz fresh lime juice - 2 oz club soda - Grape juice ice cubes Shake vodka,...

To introduce our guest star. That's what I am here to do. So it really makes me happy to introduce to you *drumroll* CULLEN!!! This week Raven and Campbell are joined (unbeknownst to Raven) by one of Campbell’s oldest friends and melodica virtuoso, Cullen. Together they discuss the genius of Jim Henson, perfect character design, and dummy thicc chickens in the 1979 film, The Muppet Movie.   The “F...

It’s Raven and Campbell! Campbell and Raven! This week the dynamic duo discuss Elton John’s works, the exploitation of indigenous people, and the sexualization of animated female characters in the 2000 animated film, Road to El Dorado.   El Dorado Cocktail Recipe: - 2 oz gold tequila - 2 oz lemon juice - 1 tbsp honey Shaken and poured over ice. Garnish with lemon slice.   You can support us by don...

I am Moana from Motunui, you killed my father, prepare to die...wait...that’s not right. Anyway, this week Raven and Campbell are joined by workplace associate and lactose intolerant queen, Jessica, as they obsess over Te Vaka and more in the 2016 animated musical Moana. We are also happy to include resources to both Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation and the D’Addario Foundation. Listen in to how to b...

Good morning, Baltimore! (and I guess our other listeners). This week Raven and Campbell laud over (once again) Queen Latifah, criticize the ridiculous - albeit successful - trespassing plan, and speculate over the fate of Mr. Baltimore Crabs in the 2007 musical film adaptation of the 2002 Broadway show and 1988 film, Hairspray.   Beehive Buzz Recipe: - 2 oz gin - juice of half a lemon - ½ oz hone...

SHARPAY WAS NOT THE VILLAIN, DAVID. *sigh.* This week Raven and Campbell are joined by their sunshine best friend, David, and together they discuss the importance of a good teacher and sport choreography in the 2006 Disney Channel Original Movie, High School Musical.   High School Friends Recipe: - 2 oz bourbon - 1 oz hard lemonade Pour over crushed ice and stir.   You can support us by donating t...

The man, the myth, the John Legend. This week Raven and Campbell talk about Good Friday and the incomparable Sara Bareilles while Raven learns what emotions are in the 2018 live performance of Jesus Christ Superstar.   Blushing Angel Recipe: - 1.5 oz Campari - 1 splash cranberry juice Top with 5 ounces sparkling wine and add lemon twist to garnish   You can support us by donating to Education Thro...

This update episode, Raven and Campbell play trivia, looking back on previous episodes and most importantly, announce their partnership with Education Through Music!  We would not be who we are today without this lifelong passion of music. ETM partners with under-resourced schools to provide music as a core subject for all children, and utilizes music education as a catalyst to improve academic ac...

It finally happened. Someone was too incoherent to finish recording till the next day. This week Raven and Campbell talk about Avatar the Last Airbender, the descension of the horns (x10), and questionable liquor storage in the 2019 animated film, Frozen II.   Elsa’s Frozen Cocktail Recipe: - 0.5 oz Gin - 0.5 oz Vodka - 0.5 oz White rum - 0.5 oz Blue Curacao - 0.5 oz Tequila - 3 oz Lemonade - 2 oz...

Some of this plot is ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah, AGONY! This week, Raven and Campbell are joined by friend and fellow petty person, Matt, as they discuss the Brothers Grimm, incorrect wolf anatomy, and the bewitching Meryl Streep in the 2014 movie adaptation of Into the Woods.   Into the Woods Recipe: - 1.5 oz bourbon - 2 oz ginger beer - 2 oz hard cider - 3 dashes Angostura bitters (optional)   Comb...