Life's But A Song

Welcome to the Dust Bowl era of American history, where two kids become famous for robbing banks to stick it to the man! Edward makes his triumphant return to the pod to talk about this little gem of a musical, and he and Jon get into some history. Edward's Instagram: @edwardmiskie Buy Edward's Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cancer-musical-theatre-other-chronic-illnesses-edward-miskie/1142...

Roland is back to go back in time to 1930s Germany where he and Jon examine the origin of the 1982 classic Victor/Victoria. Jon makes some bold statements, while the two can't get over how important this film is to film history. Roland's Instagram: @rolandrusinek Helluva Boss: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-uopgYBi65HwiiDR9Y23lomAkGr9mm-S Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Fa...

"Cover is not the book/So open it up and take a look"...wait, wrong property. Aaron is back to bring us some more live theatre, and this time it's the 2022 Off-Broadway show Between the Lines. It's a fantastical tale that Jon and Aaron try to fix for future productions. Aaron's Socials: @trueaaronchoi Aaron's Twitch: @truechoistory Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasong...

Welcome to the mashup you never thought of: Gene Kelly and Hanna-Barbera! Sierra is back to check one more credit off of Gene Kelly's filmography to talk about the children's TV movie he directed and starred in where he sang and danced with animated creatures. Hello early days of green screen technology! Sierra’s Instagram: @sierrarein Marquee Five: @marqueefive Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpo...

Lars von Trier made a "musical" movie starring Björk, and she also wrote the music. That's all you need to know. Film Rage Socials: @filmrageyy Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next episode: Jack and the Beanstalk (1967)!

Oh Kenny Ortega, you let us down. Lauren is back to continue on our Descendants journey with this sequel that Jon had high hopes for, but was very disappointed in. Lauren's Instagram/TikTok: @lxurengitis Cinema Sistas Podcast Instagram: @cinemasistaspodcast Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next episode: Dancer in th...

**deep sigh** It had to be done. And unfortunately for Kevin he was chosen to be the guest on this episode, where he and Jon try to figure out why this won so many awards. Kevin's Link: https://linktr.ee/kevinwatchesmovies Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod TikTok: @butasongpod Twitter: @butasongpod Next episode: Descendants 2!

In a first for this podcast (428 episodes later and there are still "firsts") we're doing a double feature! Tommy comes back with two very different topics, but each were important in their own special ways. Tommy's Socials: @spectropluto Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next episode: Emilia Pérez!

Welcome back to Equestria! We're going backwards in in the Ponies filmography and discussing how friendship is magic! Plus, Jon and Blanche talk about the Ponies franchise, Sia, and plan out future episodes. Blanche's Instagram: @blanketjuice The Afictionados Links: https://linktr.ee/theafictionados Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threa...

Two people come together for a podcast recording to discuss a Los Angeles Opera performance of The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny. Things get tense. Both people are mad at Jon's neighbors. Colden's Social - Instagram: @coldenlamb Website: www.coldenlamb.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColdenLamb A Marc Blitzstein Archive YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlitzsteinArchive Podcast Soc...

Welcome to NYC in the late '80s! Jon and Battles take a hit of nostalgia to discuss Disney's version of Oliver Twist but with singing anthropomorphized animals. And Billy Joel. Battles’ Instagram: @embattz Our Bar Instagram: @ourbarnyc Charms 4 Less Instagram/TikTok: @charms4lessseries Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongp...

Jayson is stuck in the '70s and dragged Jon to a disco that closes at midnight (weird). In this another not a musical movie but is centered around music, Jon and Jayson take a deep dive into it and are living to for the Academy Award winning song from this movie that will shock you. Jayson’s Instagram: @jaysonlkerr Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @b...

Arianna brings to us a film Jon has heard about for a while, and is happy this is the first time he's watched it. Children playing gangsters but in a serious way. Cream pies as weapons. And Paul Williams as the singing voice for some of the kids. Wild. Arianna’s Socials - Instagram/TikTok: @ladyaria_ Website: www.ariannaarmon.com Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpo...

We're finally doing this Pasek and Paul masterpiece. Jon, Steven and Mary delve into the life of P.T. Barnum and discuss how wrong this movie is, however they are in awe of the musical numbers. They talk about the proposed stage version, as well as the deluxe album that got Clarksoned. From the Top! link: https://linktr.ee/fromthetoppodcast Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook:...

Aaron is back with yet another British version of a very American musical. He and Jon get into the Sondheim of it all, the alleged movie version, and accents. Aaron's Socials: @trueaaronchoi Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next episode: The Greatest Showman!

So...Jon just hit record and blacked out. Hope you all enjoy this super special (and very long) episode! Bryan's Instagram: @bryandanielporter Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next episode: Merrily We Roll Along (2013)!

New guests the Rigano Brothers (David and Paul) come on the pod to talk about their virtual show, plug their upcoming show, and Jon praises them for probably being one of the first composers to make original musicals to be produced virtually. The Riganos' Socials: @riganosongbook Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Nex...

We close off Jon's Picks with a long and weird musical movie starring Rex Harrison, so naturally Jon picked bestie Colden to talk about this movie (which Jon assumed Colden has seen already). The two get into this movie as much as the props designer did with the Great Pink Sea Snail. Thank you to Gary Kochey for suggesting this one. Colden's Social - Instagram: @coldenlamb Website: www.coldenlamb....

There is one specific reason why Jon picked Sierra to do this one and it's to make up for the last Jon's Picks episode that she was on! But the two also discuss this movie in length, or as much as they can because the film has a fast runtime. Sierra’s Instagram: @sierrarein Marquee Five: @marqueefive Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Thre...

Jon chose the opera boys of the podcast to talk about this not opera movie. The internet lied to Jon calling this a musical, but the trio still had some things to talk about. Film Rage Socials: @filmrageyy Sacred Lore of Witchcraft Linktree: https://lnk.bio/StorybookPodcast Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next epis...

On this very special episode, Jon shares why he chose to do this episode with special guest Tommy. The two talk about the TV film but also the show as a whole and their love for it. Plus: Fosse. Tommy's Socials: @spectropluto Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next episode: Carmen (2022 - the one with Melissa Barrera)...

Valentine's Day is near, and Jon wanted to do this crazy movie. He enlisted SLee (in her first solo episode!) to talk about Kenneth Branagh's creation to a Shakespeare comedy that isn't that well known. But love is in the air in this crazy romp. SLee's Socials - @justcallmeslee Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next...

Jon comes on to Matt's podcast...wait... Matt's Instagram: @mattkoplik Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next episode: Love's Labour's Lost!

Jon is really excited to do this movie because he loves the style, the music, and the cast. And who better to do this with than our own Scott - Scott Kurland! Writer’s Bagel Basket Socials Instagram: @writersbagelbasket Hell Is A Musical Socials Instagram: @hellisamusical When Scary Met Stabby Instagram: @whenscarymetstabby Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Inst...

We're kicking off Jon's Picks Vol. 2 with this Australian indie film that takes a look at two different high school cliques: the emos and the Christians. It's Romeo & Juliet with some dark comedy that Jon and Blanche try to make sense of. Blanche's Instagram: @serpentsharklady The Afictionados Links: https://linktr.ee/theafictionados Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @bu...