Life's But A Song

We're not mad, just disappointed. Jon and Arianna head to a magical time via MGM studio sets where things are just fine, even though one of the directors checked out of this project. But there's Howard Keel. Arianna’s Socials - Instagram/TikTok: @ladyaria_ Website: www.ariannaarmon.com Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongp...

We're finally doing this movie, which is surprising to Jon and a lot of other people. New guest Jessica Catena brought a banger for a first episode to the pod! She and Jon talk all things about Judy Garland, the World's Fair(s), and what Halloween was like in 1903. Jessica's Instagram: @jacatena Music Media Review's Instagram: @musicmediareview Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebo...

We're ready for our closeups, Mr. DeMille! Roland kicks off MGM month with a film that he and Jon did not like, but did like some elements of the movie. Be careful of the Zeppelin! Roland's Instagram: @rolandrusinek Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next episode: Meet Me in St. Louis!

Happy Pride! Two bears talk about The Care Bears Movie from 1985, which was Aaron's childhood. Aaron threatened Jon to not ruin this movie for him. Aaron's Socials: @trueaaronchoi Aaron's Twitch: @truechoistory Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next episode: Madam Satan!

Sheila's back (new name, same person) where she talks about her new love Gina Gershon! She and Jon guess what the stage version was like as well as what year this movie takes place in. They do talk about the serious moments in the show, but also get into the banger music. Also: Happy Pride! Sheila's Instagram: @blanketjuice The Afictionados Links: https://linktr.ee/theafictionados Podcast Socials...

We're heading to Ireland this episode to make a soul band! Christopher and Danielle join forces to talk about the crazy ride this band goes on, and Christopher shares some stories about how this movie mimics his life in a way. And this movie is all about the song selection! When Scary Met Stabby Instagram: @whenscarymetstabby Old Men Yell at Cloud Instagram: @oldmenyellatcloud Danielle's Instagram...

Even though it's not a musical, Jon pitched a few ideas in order to make this into one. And he and Lauren are lusting after the dance moves from Gregory Hines and Mikhail Baryshnikov. Lauren's Instagram/TikTok: @lxurengitis Cinema Sistas Podcast Instagram: @cinemasistaspodcast Mum School: A Blue Podcast Instagram: @mumschoolpod Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod...

Scott's back this episode to talk about one of his favorite musicals of all time, while Jon keeps plugging the Sondheim Disco Album and questions reality. When Scary Met Stabby Instagram: @whenscarymetstabby Writer’s Bagel Basket Socials Instagram: @writersbagelbasket Hell Is A Musical Socials Instagram: @hellisamusical Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagra...

Sierra is back to talk about a Fred Astaire movie...wait, no, it's a Cyd Charisse movie featuring Fred Astaire! Jon is confused (as per usual) and Sierra is here to be his sherpa. Also, welcome to the Cold War. Sierra’s Instagram: @sierrarein Marquee Five: @marqueefive Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next episode:...

Jon managed to get one of the actors from the musical Suffs, Jenna Bainbridge, to come on the pod to talk about the show. He was able to get his interviewer fantasy on this episode, while Jenna shared her story with the show and some fun behind the scenes stories. Keep marching on. Jenna's Instagram: @bainbridgejenna ConsultAbility website: https://www.consultability.org/ Podcast Socials - Email:...

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. Feel free to jump to different segments. This...

Jon and Jayson thought it would be fun to watch and talk about this movie. However... Jayson’s Instagram: @jaysonlkerr Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod 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. Aaron's Socials: @trueaaronchoi Aaron's Twitch: @truechoistory Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod...

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! Phil's Instagram: @avantemoji Joe's Instagram: @cafehimbo Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butas...

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. Roland's Instagram: @rolandrusinek Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod 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/ Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmai...

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. Kevin's Instagram: @krjactor81818 Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod 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. Arianna’s Socials - Instagram/TikTok: @ladyaria_ Website: www.ariannaarmon.com Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram...

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. From the Top! link: https://linktr.ee/fromthetoppodcast Misery Loves Movies Instagram: @miserylovesmoviespod Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @b...

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. Aaron's Socials: @trueaaronchoi Aaron's Twitch: @truechoistory Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpo...

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.or...

We did it. We knew we were going to have to do it at some point, and here it is. Blanche's Instagram: @blanketjuice The Afictionados Links: https://linktr.ee/theafictionados Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod 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. Ashley's Instagram: @shleebalee Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @...

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. Lauren’s Instagram: @lagizz_sangs Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod...

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. Colden's Social - Instagram: @coldenlamb Website: www.coldenlamb.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColdenLamb A Marc Blitzstein Archive YouTube: https://w...