Jon is joined by returning guest Arianna and we jump back in time to talk about Hollywood’s favorite movie: Singin’ in the Rain! We love this movie so much that it’s hard to poke holes in it, except for the thirteen minute dance. Plus, Arianna tells us about a stage production she saw back in the day and how they did things.Arianna’s Instagram: @ladyaria_Dead Man’s Toe Productions Instagram: @dmt.prodPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: The Flash - “Duet”!

Jayson returns to the pod to discuss the 2014 version of Annie because Jon made him! Jayson soon questions why he’s friends with Jon and was debating coming on to talk about this movie. But he does, and he’s so angry about it and very unapologetically about it.Jayson’s Instagram: @jaysonlkerrJay & A Are Gay: https://www.liinks.co/jayanda_aregayPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Singin’ in the Rain!

Surprise! Shady's back to finish talking about Galavant! This time we're laser focused on season two and how we could have fixed it. Plus, Kylie Minogue, John Stamos, and other guest stars are talked about on today's episode. We also speculate on how to do either season three or a spin-off.Shady’s Twitter: @cookieoshadyMovie Deja Vu: https://linktr.ee/MoviedejavupodPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Annie (2014)!

Friend of the pod Shady returns for a two-episode arc to discuss the shortly lived show Galavant. Today we (try to) focus on season one of the show. We spoil some things, so if you were wanting to watch it, don’t listen to the episode just yet. But spoiler: Alan Menken wrote the music for the show.Shady’s Twitter: @cookieoshadyMovie Deja Vu: https://linktr.ee/MoviedejavupodPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Galavant: Season 2!

Grease 2 expert Ryan Struppa joins me today to talk about that movie, and how horny he is for Michael. He also gives Jon tips on how to straddle a ladder, and agrees with Jon on how gross “Do It For Our Country” is and how doesn’t need to be in the movie. Also, Jon tries to blow Ryan’s mind with some trivia from IMDb and Wikipedia - does he succeed?Ryan’s Instagrams -Personal: @moulinryeRadical Retro Rewind: @radicalretropodcastBrunch with the Halliwells: @brunchwiththehalliwellsPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Galavant: Season 1!

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 - @spectroplutoPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Grease 2!

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_greenbergBlog: www.behindthesceneswithdillon.comMarias: The Web Series: @marias_thewebseriesPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Grease!

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: @shleebaleeTwitter: @ashley_fruPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Cinderella (1997)!

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@mcsommelierPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Riverdale: “Wicked Little Town”!

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: @melodycruzsingsMelody’s website: www.melodycruz.comPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004)!

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: @hausofkumaloPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: In the Heights!

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 KerrInstagram: @jaysonlkerrTwitter: @jaysonlkerrPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Carmen Jones!

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 Dote - Instagram: @theanecdotaldotehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anecdotal-dote/id1459781347Podcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Polly!

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.Gabriella’s Socials - Instagram: @gabbygreeenTwitter: @gabbygreeenTikTok: @gabbygreeenWebsite: www.gabriellagreen.netYouTube: www.youtube.com/gabriellagreen26Podcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Once Upon a Time: “A Song in Your Heart”!

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: @dianastasiaTwitter: @DianaLikesDogsAlbum: Matters of the HeartBook Ends A Musical Journey: @bookendsimprovPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Guys & Dolls!

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: @tinanoelleWebsite: www.christinanoellebarnes.comPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia - “The Nightman Cometh”!

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: @samlb777Tabling: The Podcast’s website - http://www.tablingthepodcast.comPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: The Little Mermaid!

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 EvansInstagram: @shleebaleeTwitter: @ashley_fru“Short People”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_QaZCJVPggPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Evening Primrose!

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: @kjeezy87Hanging with the Halliwells Instagram: @hangingwiththehalliwellsWords of the Witches Instagram: @wordsofthewitchesPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Riverdale - “Chapter Fifty-One: Big Fun”!

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: @tonyguerrero5678Podcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog!

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: @anthonysstillhereSymphony Space: www.symphonyspace.orgArts and Drafts Instagram: @artsanddraftsgramPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodFacebook: @butasongpodNext episode: West Side Story

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_sangsDead Man’s Toe Production's Instagram: @dmt.prodPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Buffy the Vampire Slayer - “Once More, With Feeling”!

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 - coming soonPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: The Prom!

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: @jaysonlkerrPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: A Little Night Music!

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: @openafingbookPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Little Shop of Horrors!

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: @itsbeccaallenYoung Artists Concerts: @youngartists.concertsPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Little Shop of Horrors!

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 Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Hairspray!

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: @shleebaleeTwitter: @ashley_fruPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: The Slipper and the Rose!

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: @bwayshoSho’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/bwaySHOPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Riverdale: “Chapter Thirty-One: A Night to Remember”!

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 Coordinator and Navy Band Social Media Specialist.”Check out The Commodores: @usnavybandAnd here’s a fun article about women in the Navy bands: http://usnavyband.blogspot.com/2011/01/marie-mclean-townsend-pioneer-of-navy.htmlPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Schitt’s Creek - “Life is a Cabaret”!

Jon tries so hard not to shit on today’s guest’s - Diana DiCostanzo - heart about today’s movie…but he has some thoughts and feelings about this productions’s concept. However, they find a mutual understanding at some of the points because even Diana can see fault in the movie. Will they butt heads all episode, or somehow will Jon make Diana laugh? Also, will Diana listen to this episode on Easter?Diana’s Twitter: @dianalikesdogsDiana’s Instagram: @dianastasiaDiana’s Facebook: @dianadicostanzoDiana’s Website: www.dianadicostanzo.comDivas On Tap Instagram: @divas_on_tap_NYCPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: On the Town!

Jon forced special guest Maurio Hines to watch a terrible version of Porgy & Bess on YouTube and they rip it to shreds. Also, they throw down a lot of trivia about the making of the movie as well as the show. But really: how did Sportin’ Life survive the hurricane?Maurio’s Personal Instagram: @mauriokumaloMaurio’s Doll Instagram: @hausofkumaloPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Jesus Christ Superstar (2000)!

Today’s guest Kimberly Abrams chose to talk about Burlesque. Need I say more?Kimberly’s Instagram: @kimabramsKimberly’s YouTube: YouTube.com/kimberlyanneabramsPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Porgy & Bess!

Joined with his bestie Lauren, Jon accidentally destroys her childhood by ripping apart this movie from the first minute. But they do laugh their way though the episode, so it's all good. Also: who doesn't love a delicious baritone?Lauren's Instagram: @lagizz_sangsDead Man's Toe Productions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDPLBbiILB21j0ckS5-iAuQDead Man's Toe Productions Instagram: @dmt.prodPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Burlesque!

Jon and this episode's guest Jayson travel to the Isle of Naboombu to fight Nazis. That's what happens in this movie, right? And everything is totally different from this movies predecessor Mary Poppins. Yep. Not the same at all.Jayson's Instagram: @jaysonlkerrJayson's Twitter: @jaysonlkerrPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers!

Dimplehuggins (Jon) and Munkustrap (Dan) delve into this masterpiece of film history to try and make sense of their choices. Also, Dan teaches Jon of the stage version because Jon is an uncultured swine and hasn't seen it yet.Dan's Twitter: @dan_jhoywww.buildingblockstudios.orgPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Bedknobs and Broomsticks!

Jon dragged his Movie Deja Vu co-host onto this side project, and they gleefully discuss Scrub's musical episode. Though they both have history with the show, does it really hold up?Shady's Twitter: @cookieoshadyMovie Deja Vu is available wherever you get your podcastsPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Cats!

Being joined by Fanny Brice go-to gal, Jon and Kimberley break down how Fanny's life is more interesting than the movie. Stay until the end for a surprise from Kim!Kim's Websites -www.fabulousfannybriceshow.comwww.kimberleyfayegreenberg.comPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Scrubs - "My Musical"!

Rebecca comes back to finish discussing Smash, focusing on season two; she's Team Bombshell, and Jon is Team Hit List. Can they get along and produce a better ending than what happened in the series?Rebecca's Socials -Instagram: @itsbeccaellenTwitter: @itsbeccaellenTikTok: @itsbeccaellenPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Funny Girl!