Life's But A Song

Marc's back, and he conned Jon to watch this classic film. They surprisingly share the same thoughts on the stage version even though one of them actually saw the show. Marc's Instagram: @bwayghostlight Marc's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@broadwaybyghostlight Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next episode: Billy...

We're kicking off a new series titled Screen to Stage with Stephen King's first book and first movie adaptation of his works with the iconic Carrie. Jon and Ashley get into their feelings of the characters throughout the franchise, discuss how the musical changed from 1988 to 2012, and, naturally, talk about Riverdale. Ashley's Instagram: @shleebalee Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com...

We're finally doing Dreamgirls! The Dreamgirls will never leave you, as they sing. Jon can't get over the meta casting of Beyoncé, and Lauren is in love with this movie. And they both want Lauren to play Effie at some point, soon hopefully. Lauren's Instagram/TikTok: @lxurengitis Cinema Sistas Podcast Instagram: @cinemasistaspodcast Mum School: A Blue Podcast Instagram: @mumschoolpod Podcast Socia...

This is what dreams are made of! Bestie Sam and new guest Julie are on the pod to bring us back to a simpler time of 2003 and this epic Disney show/movie that Jon has never seen before. Julie and Sam inform Jon on what he missed out from not watching the show, and the trio pitch their ideas for the canceled reboot series. Julie's Instagram: @jshelton16 Samantha’s Instagram: @samlb777 Podcast Socia...

Danielle wanted to torture Jon with this movie, but he actually kinda liked it. At least Danielle was able to answer some of Jon's questions, as well as bring to light some of the details that he missed in this film. Danielle's Instagram (crafting): @treefortfive Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next episode: The Li...

Christopher takes Jon on a journey to follow a man in a papier-mâché head. Jon learns a lot about bands, while Christopher is just vibing. When Scary Met Stabby Instagram: @whenscarymetstabby Old Men Yell at Cloud Instagram: @oldmenyellatcloud Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next episode: The Triplets of Belleville...

This came about when Jon and Jim discussed The First Nudie Musical however many episodes ago, and they discovered this film during that episode. The ten minute horseback riding scene didn't save this movie. Film Rage Socials: @filmrageyy Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next episode: Frank (2014)!

We're going back to the circus this episode! Colden joins Jon on discussing the first musical based on P.T. Barnum's life starring the one and only Michael Crawford. They get into how this influenced theatre, Jon brings up some things he didn't like, and the two compare it to The Greatest Showman (because you have to). Colden's Social - Instagram: @coldenlamb Website: www.coldenlamb.com YouTube: h...

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Jayson is back to talk about one of his favorite musicals to celebrate the day! He and Jon discuss Susan the Silent, blackface, and Fred Astaire moving like he was in his 20s. Jayson’s Instagram: @jaysonlkerr Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next episode: Cry-Baby!

Because Wuthering Heights is back in the zeitgeist, Shady challenged Jon to watch the 2003 MTV "musical" adaptation. It was...yeah... Shady's Socials: @cookieoshady Shady's Blog: https://www.bookieauntcookie.blog Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod YouTube: @butasongpod Next episode: Finian's Rainbow!

Even though Jon and Robyn use a specific production Jon found online as a jumping off point for this episode, they end up talking about the show as a whole. And Robyn tells some stories when she was in a production of the show (coincidentally the same year as this specific production that Jon isn't going to narc on). The Afictionados' Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theafictionados Robyn's Instagram:...

John wrote a musical parody and Jon gets to live his Oprah/Barbara Walters fantasy! It's a fun time! John's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/johnflynn99?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=fe3657de-b941-4ca6-97cd-56cd0d46c45d Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next episode: The Mystery of Edwin Drood!

We have a new guest this episode! Russell Pirkle, co-host of the Getting Down & Wordy Podcast, brings us to Don Bluth's animated farm where Jon has a lot of questions. And Russell is seeing this movie as an adult for the first time. Getting Down & Wordy Socials: @gettingdownandwordy Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @buta...

Jon is hoping that this pick was a good one for Kevin because he's been choosing really bad ones. The two get into the Henson of it all while praising the technological advances this movie did for puppeteering. Also, "Rainbow Connection." Kevin's Link: https://linktr.ee/kevinwatchesmovies Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butaso...

Jon invited back Kendra to revisit our Millennial childhoods with this Nickelodeon movie that serves as a way to introduce a new character to the Rugrats world. They talk a lot about the music and how this soundtrack was important to kids at the time, and Kendra makes a good point about the decline of children's entertainment trusting the comprehension skills of their audience. Crushgasm's Links:...

It's Jon's birthday week! And surprise: it's also Steven's birthday week! The two delve into the 2006 revival of Company because Jon loves this version of the show. Jon has a wild theory (again) and Steven has some notes (again). From the Top! link: https://linktr.ee/fromthetoppodcast Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpo...

Happy Presidents' Day! Jon brought Matt Koplik back to the pod to discuss this very dark and very funny Sondheim musical. They break down the show using the 2017 New York Off Center Encores production as a basis of this episode (don't worry how they watched it), but really talked about the show as a whole. Matt's Instagram: @mattkoplik Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @buta...

Jon and Aaron head to 1950's Baltimore (by way of 1990) to discuss John Waters's big studio movie musical, and they have some thoughts on the tone of the movie, the unrealistic tears, and the gay squares. Aaron's Socials: @trueaaronchoi Aaron's Twitch: @truechoistory Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next episode: As...

Jon decided to give Jayson a treat with this Jon's Picks episode! The two discuss New York City (a lot), go on rants about school for the arts/conservatories, and jam out to "Hot Lunch Jam." Jayson’s Instagram: @jaysonlkerr Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next episode: Cry-Baby!

We're finally doing this gem of a movie! Jon brought two of his besites on the pod this episode to talk about this '80s-tastic movie that has fire music but wild dialogue! Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next episode: Fame (1980)!

We're back, pitches! And we're going to the world a cappella competition with our favorite Bellas. Nick's back to lightly trauma dump this episode about his time in the collegiate a cappella field, as well as complain about the technical side of this movie. Nick's Instagram: @nickbombicino Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butas...

Roland's back to close out Second Chance Month with a revisit to German epic theatre that broke Jon the first time. Roland's Instagram: @rolandrusinek Helluva Boss: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-uopgYBi65HwiiDR9Y23lomAkGr9mm-S Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next episode: Pitch Perfect 2!

We persevere to record episodes even when Jon and the guest are sick! Plus, Lauren and Jon really just want to give more love to Emmet Otter. Lauren’s Instagram: @lagizz_sangs Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next episode: Pennies from Heaven (SCT #52)!

We head back to East High this episode to talk about the iconic DCOM High School Musical. New guest and Broadway star Danny Quadrino comes on the pod to talk about his connection to High School Musical, as well as have a fun time talking about the movie with Jon. Danny’s Instagram/TikTok: @dannyquadrino Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod T...

Sam is back next episode to talk about a beloved period piece made by Disney movie about a magical nanny with music by the Sherman brothers and is based off a book, starring David Tomlinson. Samantha’s Instagram: @samlb777 Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod YouTube: @butasongpod Next episode: High School Musical (SCT...