Musical: The Movie: The Podcast
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Comedy
Dumb Fun
Comedy person Andy Fleming and theatre person Steph Smith have a LOT of thoughts about musicals, and they're all gonna come out as they talk about the best and worst musical film has to offer. Each episode tackles a different musical movie with guests from comedy, theatre, and more, including a proposed new song for every musical they watch! Only from the Dumb Fun family of podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Total 48 episodes
1
The Muppet Movie (1979) with Joe Fernandez and Matt Riggs
Comedy person Matt Riggs (30 Characters) and theatre/comedy person Joe Fernandez (Ugly) join Andy & Steph to talk about the Muppets feature film debut, The Muppet Movie! What is this, a crossover episode?? The 30 Characters energy is strong in this one, as this episode also features drop-ins from special guests like Jigsaw, Beaker and Bunsen, Buffalo Bill, and more! Steph kicks off the episode with an important logistical question about the Muppets, Andy tells us when Gonzo made him cry, Matt explains why he walked out of Scream 3, and Joe pitches us a Muppets/Gremlins crossover. check out our Patreon at patreon.com/dumbfuncheck our No Skips playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NWZ1ETlRqC9s7gcVIoTFW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02:05:2204/11/2024
Megalopolis (2024) with Andy & Steph
Andy and Steph hit record immediately after seeing Francis Ford Coppola's massive not-NOT-a-musical, Megalopolis. What makes it bad? Is there anything good about it?? Is ANYONE getting out of this unscathed?? Then, there's more thoughts on Joker: Folie a Deux and what the response to that movie has been like (heard any good jokes lately?), making this episode a certified Megalop-a-Deux! We'll be back with more full musical talk for our next episode, The Muppet Movie (1979).check out our patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun for more bonus content like this! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:26:3221/10/2024
Joker: Folie a Deux (2024) with Kent Carney and Vidalia Unwin
Comedy/theatre people Kent Carney ("Bat-Hamlet") and Vidalia Unwin ("The Curse of Blue Moose") join Andy & Steph to unpack everything they can remember about the world's first-ever superhero musical sequel, 2024's Joker: Folie a Deux!! Kent talks about how Joker and Harley Quinn and linked to his marriage forever! Vidalia tells us why she is not going to Batman's house! Steph speaks to how a different Joker movie entirely brought her to appreciate 2019's "Joker"! And Andy explains why he regrets his normal movie theater seat choices at both Joker movies. All this and a total movie-turg reading of 2024's weirdest blockbuster, Joker: Folie a Deux! check out our patreon at patreon.com/dumbfuncheck out our No Skips playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NWZ1ETlRqC9s7gcVIoTFW?si=e024be47a87d48f7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02:11:4607/10/2024
Mamma Mia! (2008) with Grace Bahler and Sammie Crowley
Comedy people Grace Bahler ("Live at Beauty Bar") and Sammie Crowley ("My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic") join Andy and Steph to unpack the gentlest piece of cinema that's ever existed: 2008's ABBA jukebox musical "Mamma Mia!" Grace walks us through her Mamma Mia-themed 11th birthday party; Sammie finds nothing but joy in this movie; Andy talks about watching this movie with a prison guard; and Steph once again brings up Baranski's BDE. check out our patreon at patreon.com/dumbfuncheck out our No Skips playlist on Spotify: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:48:2123/09/2024
Annette (2021) with Cassidy Kulhanek
Comedy person/art person Cassidy Kulhanek (@heavenlygrandpa) joins Andy & Steph for the WILDEST time at the movies this podcast has ever brought them: 2021's surrealist musical about comedy and-- well, we don't quite know what-- "Annette." Adam Driver! Marion Cotillard! And a new little puppet girl to join M3GAN in your nightmares! Cassidy talks about how her hatred of this movie led to her love of this movie! Andy has ISSUES with the stand-up comedy scenes! Steph can't quite remember why she was mad at Marion Cotillard?? Check out our patreon at patreon.com/dumbfunCheck out our No Skips playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NWZ1ETlRqC9s7gcVIoTFW?si=cea57319b5e445ce Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02:00:5609/09/2024
Cabaret (1972) with Josh McLane
Comedy/music person Josh McLane (HEELS) comes by to help Steph and Andy unpack ev-e-ry-thing about 1972's iconic musical about theater, abortion, and Nazis, Cabaret! We got Liza! We got Basil Exposition! Joel Grey's accent! Get your popcorn for this one, we were havin' a good ol' time and we went a lil bit long. Josh talks about how being a former strip club DJ helps him connect to this movie. Andy is furious about a couple of the Oscars this movie won over The Godfather. Steph calls it: Liza is manic pixie dream girling and, simultaneously, eating. PLUS Josh brings an original song from HEELS to add to this movie (and lots of tangents)!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02:59:3126/08/2024
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006) with Hobert Thompson and Laura Petro
Comedy and podcast people Hobert Thompson ("Please Make This") and Laura Petro ("YA, We Read It!") join Andy & Steph to dig into the dumbest movie we've ever talked about: "Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny." We talk about the current status of Tenacious D and our hot takes on what went down between Kage and Jables; Andy tells us which cast member from this movie he needled with questions about the plot; Hobert talks about his disconnect with Tenacious D; Laura is shocked to find out this band exists; and Steph details why this movie led to a huge event in her and Andy's lives. Seriously, this movie is so dumb that there's fart jokes both before it even starts and after it ends. check out our No Skips playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NWZ1ETlRqC9s7gcVIoTFW?si=580d97ccd4ae4e3eCheck out our patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:45:1112/08/2024
In the Heights (2021) with Annam Choudhry and Annie Russell
Comedy people/New York people Annie Russell (Killing Jokes) and Annam Choudhry (@annamlaughs) join Andy & Steph to talk about the movie adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's very first play, "In The Heights"! It's our first Lin!! We try to figure out what it is about Lin-Manuel Miranda that's so.... Lin-Manuel Miranda. Steph talks about how this movie made Lin-Manuel Miranda DM her! Andy talks about how Annie's opinions on "Scream" help him like this movie! Annam thought this was West Side Story! And Annie exposes the truth about the war between Mr. Softee and piragueros. Really fun ep! check out our No Skips playlist on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NWZ1ETlRqC9s7gcVIoTFW?si=661af98c02e94d95check out our patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02:01:1229/07/2024
Pitch Perfect (2012) with Chelsea Hood and Lee Stovall
Comedy person Chelsea Hood (CW's "Eye Opener") and music person Lee Stovall (Fundamentally Sound) join Andy and Steph to talk about 2012's instant classic Pitch Perfect! Lee brings his actual aca-expertise to reveal juicy tidbits about the reality of this movie! Chelsea talks about the natural transition from choir to stand-up comedy! Steph has indeed heard of David Guetta! And Andy talks about a surreal experience playing the Cup Game. All this plus we try to figure out how this comedy about a capella has endured for a decade despite being just the most 2012 movie that's ever existed. Check out our No Skips playlist here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NWZ1ETlRqC9s7gcVIoTFW?si=0f12ef0f1e9b402dCheck out our Patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:44:2115/07/2024
Walk the Line (2005) with Sarah Perry and Petr Favazza
Comedy person Sarah Perry (stand-up comedy) and theater person Petr Favazza ("Come Blow Your Horn") join Andy and Steph to talk about James Mangold's 2005 Johnny Cash biopic "Walk the Line." Petr tells us all about his multiple auditions for this movie! Sarah just thinks Joaquin is hot! Andy's got some Memph-splaining to do! Steph wishes country music were folksier! And Joaquin Phoenix has a frog coming out of his head. Check out our No Skips playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NWZ1ETlRqC9s7gcVIoTFW?si=0f12ef0f1e9b402dCheck out our Patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:45:1401/07/2024
Aladdin (1992) with Genevieve Rice and Maddie Ross
Comedy person Genevieve Rice (Bird City Comedy Festival) and theatre person Maddie Ross ("Metamorphoses") join renowned street rats Andy & Steph to talk about a movie so dated that Disney Plus warns you about racism before you watch it: 1992's OG "Aladdin." Our first dip into the Disney renaissaince! Together, we discuss what Patrick Stewart and Steve from Full House had to do with this movie, unpack the Robin Williams contract fiasco, figure out the root of Maddie and Steph's snake phobias, and demand the release of the Jafar tapes. RELEASE THE JAFAR TAPES!!Check out our patreon at patreon.com/dumbfunCheck out our No Skips playlist on Spotify!: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NWZ1ETlRqC9s7gcVIoTFW?si=31320fc18c6f4b95 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02:13:1617/06/2024
Fame (1980) with Sean Keller
Comedian/performing arts school person Sean Keller joins Andy and Steph for a wild convo about a wild movie, 1980's "Fame"! Andy, Steph, and Sean unpack their worst audition stories before getting into auditions for High School for the Performing Arts, and, ultimately, Coco's nightmare audition. Plus Leeroy's 20 knives, Monty's apartment next to a Kenny Rogers' Roasters, Bruno's dad spoiling the title song by just playing it from his cab, and of course, Ralph's journey into stand-up (yes Andy has opinions-- mostly PTSD but also opinions). It's the least musical-iest musical we've ever talked about on the show, and we covered "RRR!" Ring the bell, school's in!check out our patreon at patreon.com/dumbfuncheck out our No Skips playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NWZ1ETlRqC9s7gcVIoTFW?si=dc93039205534b1d Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02:02:1903/06/2024
Tommy (1975) with Stephanie Weber and Matt Silar
Comedy/film person Stephanie Weber and theatre person Matt Silar join Andy & Steph to dig into The Who's psychedelic trip of a pinball musical, Tommy! They try to figure out what the hell Jack Nicholson's doing here, what pinball has to do with this story at all, and you KNOW these lil snowflakes try to figure out if Tommy is ableist!! Put a quarter in, we're having a multi-ball!Check out our No Skips playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NWZ1ETlRqC9s7gcVIoTFW?si=2ab15428250d4d67Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02:13:2520/05/2024
West Side Story (1961) with Deanna Ortiz and Mike Degnan
Comedy people Deanna Ortiz and Mike Degnan join Andy and Steph to take a big one off the board: 1961's OG "West Side Story"! It's a stone cold classic... but is it?? We can't tell, so let's unpack it. Is the way Puerto Ricans are presented in this movie cool? or is it crazy? CRAZY? COOL? GO! We talk about how a man fired from the set goes on to win an Oscar for directing the movie. Deanna's obsession with "Romeo and Juliet" keeps us on task (kind of) for links to Willy Shakes. Mike tells us how the Jerky Boys helped get him into this film when he was but a boy. Steph talks tritones! And Andy's just like, "remember that Gap ad?" the No Skips playlist on spotify (not one overture so far!!): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NWZ1ETlRqC9s7gcVIoTFW?si=e25b86e4a05a48a6check out our Patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02:00:1906/05/2024
A Star Is Born (1954) with Beckett Kenny
Comedy person/theatre person Beckett Kenny joins Andy & Steph to talk about the first of three musical A STAR IS BORNs, "A Star Is Born: The Judy Garland One!" Andy can't stop doing the James Mason voice, Beckett can't stop doing the Judy Garland voice, and Steph can't stop because she's contractually obligated to be here. One more thing....... I just wanted to get another look at you.Check out our patreon at http://patreon.com/dumbfunCheck out our No Skips playlist at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NWZ1ETlRqC9s7gcVIoTFW?si=19e2352a97ef42fc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02:09:2122/04/2024
Wonka (2023) with Adam Burke
Comedy person Adam Burke ("Wait Wait.. Don't Tell Me!") joins Andy and Steph to profess his unabashed love for 2023's "Wonka." They talk about if Timmy Chalamet pulls this off, discuss the life and times of Hugh Grant, and learn how to do a Rowan Atkinson impression. Stay tuned for a new song from Andy for ""Wonka"! No Skips playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NWZ1ETlRqC9s7gcVIoTFW?si=487d01a1967b41abcheck out our patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02:03:5708/04/2024
March Musical Madnesss with Andy & Steph
In honor of March Madness, Steph and Andy take on a bracket of their own: a bracket of songs from movies covered in season one of Musical: The Movie: The Podcast! Together, they figure out if "Scuttlebutt" is really better than "Shipoopi," if CATS can out-scratch the competition, and if Idina Menzel will meet Adele Dazeem. Who will win??Check out our No Skips playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NWZ1ETlRqC9s7gcVIoTFW?si=e1eda9e51db4403cand check out our Patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
38:4925/03/2024
Les Miserables (2012) with Mallory Bradford and Tina Hoff
Comedy person Mallory Bradford (Chicago Underground Comedy) and theatre person Tina Hoff ("Les Miserables") join Andy and Steph to talk about Tom Hooper's 2012 "Les Miserables" film! We talk about Tina and Steph's roles in Les Mis, how in-your-face (literally) this movie gets, and how easy it would be to sell Amanda Seyfried's eyes. check out our No Skips playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NWZ1ETlRqC9s7gcVIoTFW?si=1f6b990f372949a3Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02:02:2211/03/2024
Dreamgirls (2006) with Ashli Wade
Theatre person Ashli Wade ("The Lion King") joins Andy & Steph to talk about 2006's smash hit Dreamgirls! They discuss how this is a grown folks' movie, what parts of this film remind Andy of Spider-Man, and of course, the Beyonce of it all.No Skips playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NWZ1ETlRqC9s7gcVIoTFW?si=69c2c6e7941a4067check out our Patreon at http://patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:50:5726/02/2024
Moulin Rouge! (2001) with Sean Smith and Leanne Dinverno
Comedy person Sean Smith ("You Don't Look Funny") and theatre person Leanne Dinverno ("The Coil Project Variety Hour") join Andy & Steph to unpack Baz Luhrmann's incredibly 2001 jukebox musical "Moulin Rouge!" Together, the gang unpacks the wild choices this movie makes, talk about how Courtney Love forced late production changes, and explore the secrets of Le Chocolat. check out our Bop of the Week playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NWZ1ETlRqC9s7gcVIoTFW?si=1e5650157e084e29check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:48:1512/02/2024
Mean Girls (2024) with Beckee Birger and Amanda Crowley
Theatre people/nice girls Amanda Crowley and Beckee Birger join Andy & Steph to unpack Mean Girls (2024) as a movie, remake, and-- brace yourself-- a generational text. We talk about the decades-long journey of Mean Girls, the Evanston of it all, and pretty much can't stop talking the whole time about how hot everyone in this movie is.Check out our patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:44:2129/01/2024
Grease (1978) with Kristen Toomey and Mandee McKelvey
THE BOYS ARE BACK!! Comedy people Kristen Toomey ("Mother. F*cker.") and Mandee McKelvey (Character Assassination) help Steph and Andy unpack everything about the movie Grease! The gang talks 35-year-old high schoolers, sitcom logic, the difference between Sissy Spacek and Stockard Channing, and what it was about this movie that made Kristen drop out of high school. that one tiktok: https://www.instagram.com/p/CxHAD-WJD7M/Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:57:3415/01/2024
Summer Blockbuster: The Movie: The Podcast!
Spider-verses! Dials of Destiny! Missions impossible! BARBENHEIMER!! Andy and Steph saw em all and a whole lot more, and they're here with their guide to the 2023 summer blockbuster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:17:2207/08/2023
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) with Blender Bluid and Chris Vititoe
Music/comedy person Blender Bluid (Supervillain Talk Radio) and comedy person/good boy Chris Vititoe (Big Howell & Possum) join Andy and Steph to unwrap the everlasting gobstopper that is Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory! They figure out if Willy Wonka is a villain, talk about why this movie feels British, and unpack the virtues of good vs. wild. Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:36:5224/07/2023
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) with Vidalia Unwin and Natalie Grace Alford
Theatre/comedy person Vidalia Unwin and music/art person Natalie Grace Alford join us to unpack the wild ride that is Hedwig and the Angry Inch! We talk about this film having the worst release date in human history, how the ideas in Hedwig hold up today, and trade stories of terrible Bilgewater gigs. check out our patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:33:3403/07/2023
The Little Mermaid (2023) with Jessica Mance and Hunter Roberts
Comedy people Jessica Mance (Key Klub) and Hunter Roberts (Disney After Dark) join Andy and Steph for a deep dive (lol) into 2023's live-action Little Mermaid! We unpack Disney's thirst for the live-action reboot, theorize why some animals can talk and some can't, and talk about which voices in this movie us uncomfortable (hint: it rhymes with a brand of water). All this plus Andy's new song the Little Mermaid, "PWAB," performed live at the Paper Machete!check out our patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:36:1812/06/2023
Chicago (2002) with Beckett Kenny and Lauren Lonergan
Theatre and comedy people Beckett Kenny ("The Big Finish" podcast) and Lauren Lonergan (Real Housewives of Improv) join Andy & Steph to deep dive into 2002's Best Picture-winning film Chicago! Beckett walks us through the nine Roxies, Lauren helps us break down the Zellweggerishness, and the gang basks in Christine Baranski's BDE. Put a pickle on it! THAT's Chicago!check out our patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:34:0829/05/2023
Newsies (1992) with Mallory Bradford and Tina Hoff
Comedy person Mallory Bradford (Chicago Underground Comedy) and theatre person Tina Hoff ("Arsenic and Old Lace") help Andy and Steph unpack Kenny Ortega's directorial debut, "Newsies." We talk about the charisma of Christian Bale, the forearms of Robert Duvall, and that Bill Pullman smile that you just wanna crawl into. Plus Andy debuts a new song for Newsies! check out our patreon at Patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:18:1215/05/2023
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020) with Stephanie Weber and Kaitlin Butler
Comedy person Stephanie Weber and Eurovision person Kaitlin Butler join Steph and Andy to unpack all things Eurovision, from all of our favorite actual Eurovision songs to that Will Ferrell Eurovision movie we all watched during the pandemic! Is this film a musical? Could America take part in Eurovision? ARE ELVES REAL??Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/dumbfunKaitlin's Eurovision playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwgkhk3GcMxPCN61zHdvdLQyQ5m5d16ic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:29:4601/05/2023
Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) with Amanda DeWitt and Brannon Hoff
Podcast people Amanda DeWitt ("Mom and Pop Culture") and Brannon Hoff (New Nintendo Podcast XL") join Steph and Andy to unpack all the important issues relating to Norman Jewison's 1973 film of "Jesus Christ Superstar," like whether Ted Neely is an alien, why Judas runs like the QWOP guy, and if Catholics are allowed to like this movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:51:1717/04/2023
RRR (2022) with Sonal Aggarwal and Kent Carney
Music and theatre people Sonal Aggarwal and Kent Carney join Andy & Steph to unpack one of the WILDEST movies ever made, 2022's breakaway Tollywood hit RRR! We talk about subs vs. dubs, why this movie is pro wrestling, and whether there's more than meets the eye to Ram and Bheem's relationship. check out our patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:58:0003/04/2023
The Music Man (1962) with Howell Dawdy and Bridget Duffy-Ulrich
Comedy person Howell Dawdy (Howell Dawdy's Fast Track) and theatre person Bridget Duffy-Ulrich ("The Music Man") join Andy and Steph to unpack 1962's The Music Man! Together they try to figure out if the music man is actually a scammer or if he's just... good at his job? Featuring a bonus song by Kent Carney! Oscars: The Movie: The Podcast on Patreon now! Check out patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:44:2813/03/2023
Across the Universe (2007) with Laura Holt and Meagan Bleach
Comedy person Laura Holt (Game Day) and theatre person Meagan Bleach ("The Importance of Being Earnest") join Andy and Steph as they have a fight nearly four years in the making: is "Across the Universe" good? Steph and Andy deep dive into the Beatles musical that was not legally allowed to be called a Beatles musical with the two people with whom they saw this movie in theatres, and try to figure what it is exactly Julie Taymor is trying to tell us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:44:1427/02/2023
Oscars: The Movie: The Podcast on Patreon now!
Hey MTMTP-heads, we had some troubles getting an episode together this week, so instead, Steph and Andy recorded a bonus episode all about the Oscars available exclusively at our Patreon! Check it out if you enjoy the Little Gold Men as much as we do!patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:0820/02/2023
The Last Five Years (2014) with Meaghan Trainor and Jamie Shriner
Comedy person Jamie Shriner ("The Big Finish") and theatre person Meaghan Trainor ("Mack and Mabel") for the time-travelling anti-love story "The Last Five Years." They discuss how a play that ran for five months became one of the biggest cult classics of the musical theatre world, the harsh realities of summer-stock theatre, and if there was ever a way to make this movie work.check out our Patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:44:5906/02/2023
La La Land (2016) with Mike O'Keefe and Leanne Dinverno
Comedy person Mike O'Keefe (Sirius XM) and theatre person Leanne Dinverno ("The Coil Project Variety Hour") join Andy and Steph to talk about 2016's smash hit La La Land. Together they unpack the tough questions, like if this movie is actually good, if tap-dancing is actually real, and why JK Simmons is actually here.Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:32:3223/01/2023
Rent (2005) with Sean Smith and Amanda Crowley
Comedy person Sean Smith ("You Don't Look Funny") and theatre person Amanda Crowley ("Les Miserables") help Andy and Steph pay the ultimate price: Rent. Together they unpack why so much of this movie makes no sense, the changes from stage to screen, and what kind of music Roger would ACTUALLY be making in 1990. All capped off with a new song! check out our Patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02:01:1009/01/2023
Frozen (2013) with Kent Carney and Amanda DeWitt
Theatre person Amanda DeWitt ("Mom and Pop Culture") and comedy person Kent Carney (Character Assassination) join Andy and Steph to talk about the cultural phenomenon that is Disney's Frozen! Amanda talks about life as a parent in the Frozen era, Kent chimes in on how much this is an X-Men movie, and Andy & Steph debut the new song "Fire Makes Me Melt."Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:28:2726/12/2022
White Christmas (1954) with Ashley Leisten and Maddie Smith
(*AUDIO FIXED*) Comedy person Ashley Leisten ("Boyband: The Musical") and theatre person Maddie Smith (Pitches and Notes) join Andy & Steph to dive into the highest-grossing movie of 1954, "White Christmas!" They talk about snow, mule sickness, snow, the time Steph and Maddie dressed as characters from this film, and, of course, snow. Then Andy debuts his new song for the next version of White Christmas!Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:25:5312/12/2022
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) with Stephanie Weber and Lauren Kapinski
Comedy person Stephanie Weber ("Fanny Falls: Demon Hunter") and theatre person Lauren Kapinski (Summer Shakespeare) join Andy & Steph to talk about the spooky cult classic holiday movie "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas!" They talk Hot Topic, Kingdom Hearts, yoked Danny Elfman, and try to figure out if Oogie Boogie is problematic. Then they debut the new song "MF Halloween!"Check out our patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:16:5028/11/2022
The Wizard of Oz (1939) with Daryn Robinson and Dani Pike
Comedy person Daryn Robinson (Baby Wants Candy) and theatre person Dani Pike (Little Shop of Horrors) join Andy & Steph to talk about the third-best Wizard of Oz-based musical, "The Wizard of Oz." They talk about horrific making of this movie, the seedy underbelly of Munchkinland, and, yes, Pink Floyd.Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:32:1914/11/2022
Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) with Deanna Ortiz and Matthew Silar
Comedy person Deanna Ortiz ("Crushes") and theatre person Matthew Silar ("Hairspray") join Steph and Andy for a deep dive into the 1975 cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." They also talk about Andy's attempts at Rocky Horror-themed drag and Matt and Deanna's time together in Christian Youth Theatre!Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:42:0531/10/2022
The Phantom of the Opera (2004) with Sarah Shockey and Tina Hoff
Keep your hand at the level of your eye! Andy and Steph welcome in comedy person Sarah Shockey ("Marty and Sarah Love Wrestling") and theatre person Tina Hoff ("Phantom of the Opera" costume department) for a deep dive into the Fun Dip-filled waters of Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber's "The Phantom of the Opera." Support M:TM:TP for as little as $2 at our Patreon, patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:57:2917/10/2022
Sweeney Todd (2007) with Clark Jones and Jamie Shriner
Theatre/comedy people Clark Jones ("Classic Black Dude") and Jamie Shriner ("Wife Material") join Steph and Andy to deep-dive into all things Tim Burton's Stephen Sondheim's "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," from Johnny Depp's singing voice, to the human red flag Antony, to takes on Patti LuPone that make musical theatre twitter go off. Support M:TM:TP for as little as $2 at our Patreon, patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:26:1603/10/2022
Dear Evan Hansen (2021) with Beckett Kenny and Kerry Dubay
Comedy person Beckett Kenny ("Sashay") and theatre person Kerry Dubay ("Godspell") join Steph and Andy to deep-dive into the film adaptation of "Dear Evan Hansen," including problematic Ben Platt opinions and Beckett's harrowing tale of auditioning for the touring company of this play. Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:34:1919/09/2022
Little Shop of Horrors (1986) with Marz Timms and Tina Hoff
Comedy person Marz Timms ("Easy") and theatre person Tina Hoff ("The Best Christmas Pageant Ever") join Steph and Andy to talk all things Little Shop of Horrors: puppetry, all-white high school productions, and, for some reason, fertility.Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:14:2205/09/2022
The Sound of Music (1965) with Howell Dawdy and Maddie Smith
Comedy person Howell Dawdy ("Fast Track") and theatre person Maddie Smith ("The Sound of Music" basement edition) join Andy and Steph to break down the only three-hour musical about fighting Nazis, building a family, and collecting spiders. Support the show at patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:31:3722/08/2022
Cats (2019) with Adam Burke and Tina Hoff
Comedy person Adam Burke ("Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me") and theatre person Tina Hoff ("Richard III") join Andy and Steph to attempt to figure out exactly what it is jellicles do. Check out our patreon at patreon.com/dumbfun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:27:4508/08/2022