Life's But A Song

We're doing opera, and this time Colden picked something that was pretty straight forward. But is there more symbolism in this production than needed? Colden's Website: www.coldenlamb.com Colden's Instagram: @coldenlamb Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod TikTok: @butasongpod Twitter: @butasongpod Next episode: Cats Don't Dance!

Here we go again, again! Derek pops back on the pod to give a second chance to the sequel of Mamma Mia! (which was his choice) and...well...it's not good. But the two managed to talk for over an hour about it, so yay? Derek's Instagram: @dspeeds23 Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod TikTok: @butasongpod Twitter: @butasongpod Next episode: S...

In a truly unhinged (and lightly edited) episode, Jon and Matt discuss the movie Mamma Mia! Matt's Instagram: @mattkoplik Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod TikTok: @butasongpod Twitter: @butasongpod Next episode: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (SCT #18)!

On their way to talk about season two of Schmigadoon, Jon and guest Jaclyn found Schmicago, a grittier era in musical theatre where the type of shows were all over the place and darker, but also all have to deal with loss and finding oneself. Jon also talks to one of the associate choreographers and learns some more about their process. Michael Williams's Instagram: @mow26 Podcast Socials - Email:...

Shady has a lot to say about Teen Witch and Teen Wolf to the point that it might be an episode of Movie Deja Vu? Shady's Twitter: @cookieoshady Movie Deja Vu's Socials - Instagram: @moviedejavupod Twitter: @moviedejavu Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod TikTok: @butasongpod Twitter: @butasongpod Next episode: Schmigadoon: Season 2 (AKA - "...

It's still summer, so Jon is going back to camp with friend of the pod Scott. The two go to AdirondACTS to check in on Noah Galvin, Molly Gordon, and Ben Platt (especially his reaction to talk about "nepo babies"), and the very talented children in this movie, and how Joan, Still is going. Writer’s Bagel Basket Socials Instagram: @writersbagelbasket Hell Is A Musical Socials Instagram: @hellisamus...

It's time to ring them bells again because Jayson is back on the pod to talk about Liza with a Z (not Lisa with an S). He talked more about Fosse, gives Fred Ebb's rules to how to start a cabaret, and talks more about Liza and the times. Jayson’s Instagram: @jaysonlkerr Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod TikTok: @butasongpod Twitter:...

Oh Danny! Marc's back to talk about a not-so-subtle queer coded 1950s Western movie where he and Jon break down the "Secret Love" of it all as well as why Jon was so angry at this movie. Oh, and welcome back Bess Flowers! Marc's Instagram: @bwayghostlight Marc's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@broadwaybyghostlight Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @...

This episode we talk more about Gene Kelly but with the long overdue return of Rebecca! She and Jon run around Manhattan in record pace to talk more about the women of this movie, as well as the bananas the events are in this film. Rebecca's Instagram: @itsbeccaellen Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod TikTok: @butasongpod Twitter: @butason...

It's Christmas in July folks, and Battles is back to dive into Rankin and Bass's filmography to do the movie she initially wanted to do! From yellow-green eyes to other fantasy movies/books that are referenced in this movie to Sheigra, the two blast through this movie real quick. And to call it a musical is giving it too much credit. Battles’s Instagram: @embattz Battles's TikTok: @bodybybattles O...

Roland and Jon are off to...finally discuss The Wizard of Oz! Even though this is an amazing movies, the two talk in great lengths about their favorite moments, still have questions to how these filmmakers did things, and plug The Oz Vlog a lot. Jon also asks himself, Roland, and 30 special guests, "What does The Wizard of Oz mean to you?" Jon would love to hear from you! What does the Wizard of O...

We're staying in France this episode, but traveling back in time to the French Revolution. Lauren comes back to revisit Les Misérables because she wants to shed some light onto the show and to actually talk about moments in the movie that we may have not talked about in the First Chance. Also: Jon still hasn't seen the stage version. Lauren's Instagram: @lagizz_sangs Podcast Socials - Email: butas...

Shady's back and she picked a doozy! She and Jon dive deep into this movie to question what the symbolism of things mean, come up with wild theories as to what they watched, and Jon focuses on how creepy the dolls are while Shady loves them. And because this movie is fairly recent, huge spoilers ahead! Shady's Twitter: @cookieoshady Movie Deja Vu's Socials - Instagram: @moviedejavupod Twitter: @mo...

We're going back to the '80s and revisiting The Wedding Singer with Mr. Second Chance Theatre DSpeeds! He and Jon delve more into the stage musical this time around, as well as talk more about the Adam Sandler of it all while trying to define this movie's genre. Derek's Instagram: @dspeeds23 Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod TikTok: @buta...

In an epic cross-over event, two podcasts come together to discuss one of Disney's meh movies from their Renaissance Period - Hercules. Jon and the hosts of the podcast Not My Fantasy recorded over three hours of content that talks about the lore of Hercules, the Disney-fication of it, and the music, focusing mostly on the latter on this podcast. Be sure to check out their episode to get the full...

Matt comes back to do his first Second Chance Theatre episode, and he picked a banger of a movie to discuss. He schools Jon (and maybe you) on his knowledge on the history of the show and the movie, while also loving the lightning that Rob Marshall caught in a bottle. This movie is perfect. Matt's Instagram: @mattkoplik Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagra...

This episode is not sponsored by Jon's memories and stories of his time working at Stagedoor Manor, though it may seem like that. Fellow podcaster Dustin chose a movie that ends our Pride month episodes, but also brings out some of Jon's memories. They do talk about the movie at points, but mostly Jon and Dustin have a conversation around the movie and where this hit them in their lives. Dustin's...

Host Jon got in touch with Hedwig expert (his words, not the guest's) Jon Parker to break down this cult classic. The two get in deep with the movie, their thoughts on the psychology of Hedwig (the character), and Jon (the host) found a new favorite musical! It's a long episode, y'all, but totally worth every minute! Jon Parker's Instagram: @itscatinaturner Hedwig Inch by Angry Inch Website: https...

As we continue with our Pride episodes, Jon forces Gary and Chris to watch a questionable early 2000s gay movie after they invited him onto their podcast to talk about a masterpiece. The three get angry at this movie at various points of the episode, and don't understand the title. Oh, and there are songs in this movie. The Horror. Cult. Trash. Other. Podcast's Linktree: linktr.ee/horrorculttrasho...

We're kicking off our Pride episodes with Dame Julie Andrews conning the people of 1930s Paris to believe that she is playing a man who is (in modern terms) a drag queen. Jon and friend of the pod Roland break down this movie by discussing gender, their relationships with this movie/stage version, and the importance of this movie. Roland's Instagram: @rolandrusinek Podcast Socials - Email: butason...

Jon brings on a new guest (Kevin Sluder) to accidentally torture him with this sequel that no one asked for. The two drag this movie through the mud while asking, "Why were you made?" On the up side: the music is fire (as the kids say). Kevin's Link: https://linktr.ee/kevinwatchesmovies Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod TikTok: @butasongp...

We got the band back together and remembered this movie very differently. Jon, Sam and Matan, after a series of tangents, break down the iconic moments of the classic The Blues Brothers, while questioning some choices that Dan Aykroyd made, but also wanting to read his original script. And the three can't help but bring up The Fast and the Furious a lot. Lost in Blockbuster's Instagram: @lostinblo...

This is the dawning of this podcast finally covering Hair! Returning guest Tyler stepped away from talking about Maxwell Caulfield, and comes back on to discuss his background and knowledge of the musical Hair with Jon. They kind of talk about the movie, but each share personal stories. Because of Hair. Tyler's Instagram: @tylerhenryactor Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @b...

We're doing Christopher Guest again this episode! Jon with Ian from Glee *clap emoji* Aggressive delve into the world of folk music and discuss the zany character and character choices these actors made, while defining what folk music is. Glee *clap emoji* Aggressive Socials: @gleeaggressive Ian's Instagram: @ibrodski Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram:...

Kendra's back to dive under the sea to discuss the Disney remake of The Little Mermaid. Do we want this to be part of our world? Are we in wild uncharted waters with this new version? What's the scuttlebutt on those poor unfortunate souls who hated this movie? Jon and Kendra might answer these questions in the episode, or Jon was just having fun with the song titles. Who knows fathoms below? Crush...