Life's But A Song

It’s time for the word, have you heard? We welcome today Tommy Schwanfelder, a man who not only is a huge fan of Grease but is very knowledgeable of every iteration of the show! Jon and Tommy have a trivia off - Tommy wins - and share their passion for this movie…though there are some issues with it…we still love it. Tommy’s Socials - @spectropluto Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gm...

Today I’m joined with actress/influencer Dillon Greenberg to discuss Cinderella..the Brandy version. We look back into our childhoods to find out why we love it so much, as well as discuss other versions of the story. And we love Whitney’s and Brandy’s connection in this movie. Dillon’s Socials - Instagram: @dillon_greenberg Blog: www.behindthesceneswithdillon.com Marias: The Web Series:...

It’s that time again: Ashley comes back to discuss the Riverdale episode “Wicked Little Town.” We really break it down this episode, and give it some notes on how to make it better, even though the lyrics were nonsense to the episode. Although, it is the best the cast has ever sounded, vocally speaking. Ashley’s Socials - Instagram: @shleebalee Twitter: @ashley_fru Podcast Socials - Emai...

Ever wonder what my thoughts on SpongeBob are? Well don’t you worry: I’m joined by SpongeBob fanatic Derek Speedy to talk about the first SpongeBob movie. We also delve into the TV show and the Broadway show, and how we’re slightly disappointed in the fact that the SpongeBob movie isn’t more of a musical. Derek’s Instagrams:  @dspeeds23 @mcsommelier Podcast Socials - Email: butasong...

On today’s episode, Jon joins the 21st Century to do a very recent film: In the Heights! He’s joined by singer/songwriter Melody Cruz (who he found of TikTok), and they discuss their thoughts and feelings on the movie. Can Jon make it through the episode without crying? Melody’s Socials: @melodycruzsings Melody’s website: www.melodycruz.com Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com...

Opera singer and friend of the pod Maurio comes back on to discuss Carmen Jones. He and Jon fawn over Dorothy Dandridge, discuss why this movie is awesome, and Jon tries to pick at it with specific questions/choices that obviously Maurio cannot answer. Maurio’s Instagram: @hausofkumalo Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod TikTok: @butasongpo...

All Star Jayson comes back this episode to rip apart Disney’s attempt at discussing racism in the Wonderful World of Disney TV movie Polly. They're in agreement that Polly should be remade, and Jon wants more story and songs for Aunt Polly. Jayson’s Socials -  Facebook: Jayson Kerr Instagram: @jaysonlkerr Twitter: @jaysonlkerr Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @but...

Jon’s friend and fellow podcaster John Siedenberg asked to come on the podcast to talk about the Once Upon a Time episode “A Song in Your Heart.” He is/was a huge fan of the show and actually completed watching the whole series. This specific episode of the show is not the greatest choice, but at least John got to air a grievances he’s had with this episode for four years. The Anecdotal...

Friend of the pod Gabriella Green joins Jon today to discuss the classic Guys & Dolls, because she played Nicely-Nicely in a production at her college. They’re also annoyed at Marlon Brando for causing songs to be cut, and are still wondering why “Pet Me, Poppa” exists. Also, what happened to “Marry the Man Today”? DISCLAIMER: This episode is also not sponsored by Chicago theatre. Ga...

Diana comes back to the podcast to introduce to Jon to the long running show It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia with their first musical episode about Nightman. She’s a big fan of the show, and may have made Jon one thanks to this episode. Should we do The Wiz episode? Diana’s Socials -  Instagram: @dianastasia Twitter: @DianaLikesDogs Album: Matters of the Heart Book Ends A Musical...

In today’s episode we go under the sea with Christina Barnes to discuss her favorite Disney movie ever! We talk about how sexy Ursala is, Christina tells Jon about some backstories that did not make the original film but are in other sources, and we speculate what’s going to happen in the “live action” movie. Christina’s Socials -  Instagram: @tinanoelle Website: www.christinanoellebarne...

Jon is joined today with Samantha Blinn, who describes Evening Primrose as a mixture of Hitchcock and a taped musical. They try to decipher who the Dark Men are, discuss their anger and confusion over why they’re yelling at the end while hiding, and beg Stephen Sondheim to make this a longer stage version. Samantha’s Instagram: @samlb777 Tabling: The Podcast’s website - http://www.tablingthep...

The pod’s Riverdale correspondent returns to discuss “Big Fun” - the Riverdale Heathers episode. Jon loses his damn mind because he’s seen this episode about seventeen thousand times, conservatively, so he knows every micro detail of it, while Ashley is still working on her statue to Lili Reinhart. Ashley’s Socials - Facebook: Ashley Lynn Evans Instagram: @shleebalee Twitter: @ashley_fru “Sho...

Jon goes back into the Whedonverse with Words of the Witches podcast host Kevin and delve into Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. They speculate as to what the stage version of the web series will be, and kinda shit on Captain Hammer’s song “Man’s Gotta Do.” Kevin’s Instagram: @kjeezy87 Hanging with the Halliwells Instagram: @hangingwiththehalliwells Words of the Witches Instagram: @wordsofthewi...

Tony Guerrero comes on the pod to gush over West Side Story. Yes, it’s flawed (which we talk about in Sharp and Flat) but we love this movie! The dancing! The costumes! Rita Moreno! We love it all, and go deep with the logic of the placement of the songs. Tony’s Instagram: @tonyguerrero5678 Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @b...

Anthony Colon stops by to fangirl with me over Buffy the Vampire Slayer!! Jon loves the show and binges it every year; but they only discuss (as best as they can) about the “Once More, With Feeling.” They get on about the gay agenda and chose who they’d play in the stage version (and it’s not what you think). Anthony’s Instagram: @anthonysstillhere Symphony Space: www.symphonyspace.org A...

Lauren comes back to discuss our controversial thoughts and feelings on The Prom. We shit on about James Corden being cast, hate on Nicole Kidman’s accent, and cry over “Unruly Heart.” Yes, we run through all of the emotions. Lauren’s Socials: @lagizz_sangs Dead Man’s Toe Production's Instagram: @dmt.prod Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @b...

In today's episode Jon dies and goes to Broadway heaven because he's joined by D'Jamin Bartlett, the woman who originated the role of Petra in A Little Night Music. Dee was such a great guest and she spills some tea with stories of how "The Miller's Son" has followed her around her life. We somewhat discuss the movie version (available on YouTube), but who cares! Confessions of a Retired Witch - c...

Jayson comes back to the pod pussyfooting about with Jon about Babes in Toyland! We each give our thoughts on how they did the technological elements of the movie, and Jon picks it apart because he didn’t have an emotional connection to this movie. But Jayson still loves this movie. Jayson’s Socials: @jaysonlkerr Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Insta...

Jon today is joined by a fellow podcaster Kevin Young (Open a F*cking Book), and the two praise the genius that is Little Shop of Horrors. They speculate over the future for this movie as well as dig deep into the Dentist’s character, and break down our love for this movie. Open a F*cking Book Instagram/Twitter: @openafingbook Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasong...

Rebecca Edmunds returns to talk about how she got to play her dream role: Tracy Turnblad, while discussing the 2007 musical movie version of the show. We do talk about the movie at times, but really it’s a trip down memory lane for her. Rebecca’s Instagram/TikTok: @itsbeccaallen Young Artists Concerts: @youngartists.concerts Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpo...

Special guest Arianna Armon decided we’d visit a Cinderella movie today, but not the Rogers and Hammerstein version - the Sherman Brothers version. We sat through three hours (SNORE!) of beautiful costumes, some great songs, and what is surprisingly a story where Cinderella is a secondary storyline. Also, Jon surprises Arianna with some news. Arianna’s Instagram: @ladyaria_ Podcast Socia...

I’m so happy to have found my Riverdale buddy in Ashley Evans! She joins me today to discuss the Carrie episode and also doesn’t know how to pronounce either Madelaine Petsch’s or Mädchen Amick’s names. She also re-casts Carrie - sorry Chuck Clayton. Ashley’s Socials -  Instagram: @shleebalee Twitter: @ashley_fru Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod...

Jon is joined by BwaySHO herself, Shoshana, to discuss the season five finale of Schitt’s Creek! Don’t you fret - Slimbo does make a few appearances in this episode! But Jon challenges you (and Sho) - is this really a musical episode of a TV show? Also, be sure to check out Jon on The SHO Must Go On…Line! Today at 5pm EST/2pm PST!! Sho’s Instagram: @bwaysho Sho’s YouTube: https://yo...

I’m joined by Musician First Class Kristine Hsia as we discuss the famous tap dancing sailor movie On the Town! We rip into it, dissect almost every second of the movie, and somehow come out liking it. Also, we may have come up with a concept for a remake? Stay tuned! Also, from Kristine, “When I’m not singing, I work as the Navy Band Commodores Tour Manager, Assistant Conference Co...