Life's But A Song

In today's episode we have a history lesson on the space race, but focusing on the Russian side. Aaron and Jon are introduced to Laika, and are immediately in tears. Both Jon and Aaron are kicking themselves for not seeing this spectacular show live. Aaron's Socials: @trueaaronchoi Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod N...

Jon and the Gismondi sisters are back to delve into some other batshit crazy episode where they can't get over the mechanics of these talking vegetables and fruits (A TOMATO IS A FRUIT!). We know who to blame for this one. Gabby's Instagram: @gabsgismondi Lauren’s Instagram: @lagizz_sangs Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butaso...

Even though Christmas is over, we all "Need a Little Christmas" always in our lives. Joined by our Lucille Ball Correspondent Michael Valvo, this long episode delves into the camp factor of this movie, and at the end Jon and Michael fan cast a revival. Michael's Instagram: @michaelvalvo1 The Old Souls Club Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Vah5gHSDVD30IfamnqXt3?utm_medium=share&utm_sourc...

This is another movie that should be made into a musical episode. Jayson is back to groove to some cool disco tunes while Jon wants to go to a roller rink to get his skate on. And Linda Blair is in this movie potentially possessed by a demon? Jayson’s Instagram: @jaysonlkerr Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next epi...

Welcome to the wonderful and opulent world of Florenz Ziegfeld...in a way. Sierra's back to discuss a movie that is a series of vignettes that stars almost every MGM big named actors. Sierra’s Instagram: @sierrarein Marquee Five: @marqueefive Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next episode: Roller Boogie!

Jon, Steven and Mary travel back to 1906 O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A where they discuss the birth of musical theatre, how Laurey acts around Jud and Curly, and praise this for being so forward thinking! From the Top! link: https://linktr.ee/fromthetoppodcast Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next episode: Ziegfeld Follies!

On today's episode is a movie that both Jon and Marc think is mediocre. They try not to only talk about Wonderful Town (or at least Marc tries; Jon doesn't remember it), while praising a man named Robert Fosse. Marc's Instagram: @bwayghostlight Marc's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@broadwaybyghostlight Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod...

We're heading back to DCOM's, and Jon is trying really hard to make up for Lauren from the last time she was on. They have more of a lively discussion this episode. Lauren's Instagram/TikTok: @lxurengitis Cinema Sistas Podcast Instagram: @cinemasistaspodcast Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next episode: My Sister E...

We did it - we did the musical versions of A Stars is Borns. Roland is back to heavily compare this one to the others (Jon does, too), but Roland watched the technically first remake with Janet Gaynor and has some interesting similarities to this remake. Roland's Instagram: @rolandrusinek Helluva Boss: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-uopgYBi65HwiiDR9Y23lomAkGr9mm-S Podcast Socials - Email...

HAPPY (almost) NEW YEAR! Aaron's back to talk about this odd Rankin and Bass movie, where Baby New Year is being bullied. We're conflicted, but we're also closing out our winter holiday themed movie until next December! Aaron's Socials: @trueaaronchoi Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next episode: A Star is Born (20...

To celebrate our 400th episode we had to do an equally epic movie to match this monumental milestone. Jon managed to get the standby witches on Wicked to discuss this phenomenal movie. What do you think will happen in Wicked: Part Two, or is it Wicked: For Good? Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongoid Next episode: Rudolph...

We finally conclude our coverage on the Lives with The Grinch. Jon and Colden both have emotional ties to this property but in different ways - Jon grew up with the animated movie, and Colden grew up watching the stage version. Spoiler alert: they both didn't like this. Colden's Social - Instagram: @coldenlamb Website: www.coldenlamb.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColdenLamb A Marc Blitzste...

We're joined by a new guest, Brent Watkins, who has strong ties to the touring stage version of A Christmas Story. He tells us some stories from his years with the show, and he and Jon somewhat talk about the live. Let's be real - we're here for the stories! Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next episode: Dr. Seuss'...

Marc is back to talk Christmas time with Jon by bringing the stop motion musical version of Elf. They talk about the recent (as of December 2024) revival of Elf, the original movie, and the wild style of the stop motion animation. Marc's Instagram: @bwayghostlight Marc's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@broadwaybyghostlight Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Ins...

Diana is back to lightly inject Christmas into our Winter Holiday Season episodes. Jon has some strong points that he's not willing to budge on, but Diana luckily agrees with him...mostly. Diana’s Instagram: @dianastasia Diana’s Facebook: @dianadicostanzo Diana’s Website: www.dianadicostanzo.com Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads:...

We continue our Winter Holiday Season episodes with a movie that new guest Casey thinks is the better in the franchise: Frozen II. She and Jon discuss the queer "undertones," try to figure out the timeline, and are listening to Panic! At The Disco's version of "Into the Unknown" on repeat. The Afictionados' Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theafictionados Casey's Letterboxd/Twitter/Serialzied: @caseywa...

Happy winter time! And we're finally covering that icy princess who accidentally killed her sister (twice?) with guest Robyn Jeffrey of The Afictionados Podcast in her first solo episode. And we will not let it go. The Afictionados' Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theafictionados Robyn's Instagram: @robynejeffrey Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butason...

We're going to court, but not like the one in Chicago. Jon and Sierra here to figure out who's lying, decipher what type of affairs are happening in this movie, and they try to figure out how to remake this movie and make it more musical. Oh, and Gene Kelly is here. Sierra’s Instagram: @sierrarein Marquee Five: @marqueefive Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Inst...

We got the band back together to talk about a variety show's house band that is one of the legendary bands that existed...in the world of the Muppets. Writer’s Bagel Basket Socials Instagram: @writersbagelbasket Hell Is A Musical Socials Instagram: @hellisamusical When Scary Met Stabby Instagram: @whenscarymetstabby Shady's Instagram/Twitter: @cookieoshady Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmai...

Hee-haw! We're going out West! Battles and Jon join the Mousekewitz family to follow a new dream but with the same beats as the first movie. Are you Team "Dreams to Dream" or Team "Somewhere Out There"? Battles’ Instagram: @embattz Our Bar Instagram: @ourbarnyc Charms 4 Less Instagram/TikTok: @charms4lessseries Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butas...

In a very special episode, Jon got in touch with the director of this docu-film, Shannon Walsh, to discuss that this isn't a musical but should be a musical. It's truly a movie about love, and Shannon gives some behind the scenes stories about the process of making this film. And we got SLee on the pod! Shannon's Links: https://linktr.ee/shannondawnwalsh?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid...

Colden brings us a long forgotten by most people (not Colden, obviously) epically long Disney movie about an eccentric millionaire in Philadelphia who owned alligators. That's a better summary than the one on IMDb in our opinion. Colden's Social - Instagram: @coldenlamb Website: www.coldenlamb.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColdenLamb A Marc Blitzstein Archive YouTube: https://www.youtube.c...

Jon got two-thirds of The Love of Cinema Podcast to talk about this epic movie! Jeff and John share personal stories they have associated with this movie, and the three keep giving the Coen brothers and Roger Deakins love for their brilliance The Love of Cinema Socials: https://linktr.ee/theloveofcinema Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod T...

Not a musical, but still very important to talk about. Jon gets on his Judy soapbox, while Tommy tries to reel him in to discuss the movie. Also, this is one of Jon's favorite novels, so he brings it up a lot. Like, A LOT. Tommy's Socials: @spectropluto Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram: @butasongpod Threads: @butasongpod Next episode: O Brother, Where...

We're heading back to the early days of television to visit I Love Lucy. Michael returns to talk about all things Lucille Ball beyond this episode, while Jon tries to remember what is happening in this episode. Michael's Instagram: @michaelvalvo1 The Old Souls Club Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Vah5gHSDVD30IfamnqXt3?utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree Podcast Socials - Email: butaso...