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Big White Elephants
Director and Choreographer Rob Marshall once said, ”The thing about movie musicals is that there have been some brilliant ones, but when they’re bad, they’re really bad - big white elephants.” On this podcast, Grace and Scott discuss a range of Movie Musicals, from classics to DCOMs and everything in between to analyze what makes them work or why they’re Big White Elephants!
Episodes
Big White Elephants69. Dicks: The Musical (2023)
For episode 69 what else could we cover but Dicks: The Musical? Based on Josh Sharp and Aaron Jackson's 2015 UCB Show 'Fucking Identical Twins', Dicks: The…
Big White Elephants68. The Phantom Of The Opera (2004) with Sequoia Sellinger
Sing, my angel of podcast! For the final episode of Cellulloyd Webber month, Grace and Scott are joined by musical theater composer Sequoia Sellinger to talk…
Big White Elephants67. Cats (2019)
The best Jellicle Choice you can make is listening to this episode about Cats (2019)! To continue our Cellulloyd Webber month, Grace and Scott are joined by…
Big White Elephants66. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1999) with Kev
On Episode 66 Grace and Scott are joined by returning guest Kev for week three of Cellulloyd Webber Month: The Films of the Musicals of Andrew Lloyd Webber…
Big White Elephants65. Evita (1996)
Cellulloyd Webber month keeps rollin' rollin' rollin' on out with our discussion of Evita (1996). Grace and Scott try to understand 20th century Argentinian…
Big White Elephants64. Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) with Clarence
Big White Elephants Presents 'Cellulloyd Webber: The Films of the Musicals of Andrew Lloyd Webber'. We're kicking things off with Norman Jewison's 1973…
Big White Elephants63. My Fair Lady (1964)
Oi, guvnah! We gots a new episode for ya, we has. I tell ya it's a good one too, I reckon! We talk about Professor 'enry 'iggins and all the mean things 'e…
Big White Elephants62. Les Misérables (2012)
For episode 62, Grace and Scott are headed to the barricade! It's time to talk about Tom Hooper's Les Misérables (2012). Why is Russell Crowe singing? Why is…
Big White Elephants61. Josie and the Pussycats (2001) with Morgan Roberts
For episode 61, Grace and Scott are joined by Morgan Roberts to talk about Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont's Josie and the Pussycats (2001). We talk early…
Big White Elephants60. The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas (1982)
To honor the life and career of the great Dolly Parton, we're heading down south to visit the Best Little Whorehouse In Texas! We talk about dancing college…
Big White Elephants59. Theater Camp (2023)
Well, it's the final week of Camp BWE month and we're closing things out with Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman's Theater Camp (2023) We talk about mockumentary…
Big White Elephants58. Camp Rock 3 (2026)
It's the third week of Camp BWE and morale is starting to dip. We're covering new brand new lega-sequel Camp Rock 3 (2026). This time around Connect 3 is…
Big White Elephants57. Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010)
Alright, Rockers, it's another week at Camp BWE. This time we're heading back to Camp Rock to see what Mitchie and the gang get up to at camp the summer after…
Big White Elephants56. Camp Rock (2008) with Brittany Spanos
Welcome to Camp BWE! A month-long podcast event where we exclusively cover movie musicals set at summer camps. And by that, we mean all three Camp Rock movies…
Big White Elephants55. One Touch Of Venus (1948) and The Odyssey (2026)
For episode 55, Grace and Scott can't help themselves but go long on their thoughts about the new Christopher Nolan film, The Odyssey—even though it's not a…
Big White Elephants54. O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2001)
Everyone's talkin' about The Odyssey, so for episode 54, Grace and Scott give the people what they want: a discussion of the Coen Brothers' 2001 musical…
Big White Elephants53. La La Land (2016) with Ryan and Sean
It's the one-year anniversary of the Big White Elephants Podcast! And to celebrate, Grace and Scott are joined by returning guest Ryan Pak and first timer (and…
Big White Elephants52. 1776 (1972)
It's our 52nd episode and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration Of Independence, so Grace and Scott are heading down to Philadelphia for a…
Big White Elephants51. Girltrash: All Night Long (2014)
On episode 51, Grace and Scott dive into the world of Girltrash!, a 2007 lesbian crime web series created by Angela Robinson (D.E.B.S., The L Word, Herbie…
Big White Elephants50. Rent (2005)
For our 50th episode, we're covering the theatre kid classic Rent (2005). Grace and Scott go deep on Jonathan Larson's adaptation of Puccini's opera La Boheme…
Big White Elephants49. Golden Eighties (1986)
With Scott back from vacation, he and Grace go on their own trip to Belgium for Chantel Akerman's shopping mall musical, Golden Eighties (1986). Is it a…
Big White Elephants48. Ricki and the Flash (2015) with Clarence
While Scott is out on vacation, Grace's co-host from the Sounds Of Silvestri podcast Clarence fills in to talk about Jonathan Demme's final film, Ricki And The…
Big White Elephants47. Kiss Me Kate (1953)
For episode 47, Grace and Scott discuss the 1953 film adaptation of Cole Porter's musical Kiss Me Kate, starring Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel, Ann Miller, and…
Big White Elephants46. Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002)
We've made it to the final week of Big Bad Elephants month, and it's a big one: Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie. For each week of Big Bad Elephants Month, we let…
Big White Elephants45. Into The Woods (2014)
Big Bad Elephants Month continues with Rob Marshall's Into The Woods (2014). For each week of Big Bad Elephants Month, we let the Omni-Wheel randomly select…
Big White Elephants44. Top Secret! (1984)
Big Bad Elephants Month continues with Top Secret! (1984). For each week of Big Bad Elephants Month, we let the Omni-Wheel randomly select which film to cover…
Big White Elephants43. The Little Mermaid (1989) with Jamie Roderick
Welcome to Big Bad Elephants Month, where we cover movie musicals our listeners suggested would be Big White Elephants, aka bad movie musicals! Randomly…
Big White Elephants42. Enchanted (2007)
On episode 42, Grace and Scott travel from the magical land of Andalasia, do some chores with cockroaches, and dream of true love's kiss while discussing…
Big White Elephants41. The Last Five Years (2014)
To mark the 25th anniversary of Jason Robert Brown's musical The Last Five Years, Grace and Scott cover the 2014 movie adaptation. Except Scott talks about it…
Big White Elephants40. Spinout (1966)
For episode 40, Grace and Scott pop up their camping tents in the woods, rev their engines, and try to avoid getting married while talking about Elvis's car…
Big White Elephants39. The Prince Of Egypt (1998) with JoeJazzy
Chag Pesach Semeach! Grace and Scott are joined by JoeJazzy to travel back to Egypt, free the enslaved, and part the red sea while talking about The Prince Of…
Big White Elephants38. Across The Universe (2007) with Katherine Mohr
Grace and Scott get by with a little help from their friend. Namely, Katherine Mohr, co-host of This Is The Greatest Song I've Ever Heard In My Entire Life…
Big White Elephants37. Hello, Dolly! (1969)
Put on your Sunday clothes and ride the train from Yonkers down to the 14th street parade! It's time to discuss the film that arguably killed the big Hollywood…
Big White Elephants36. The Gay Divorcee (1934)
Grace and Scott fly down to a fancy resort to be caught in flagrante delicto while discussing their first Fred and Ginger movie, The Gay Divorcee (1934) Plus…
Big White ElephantsThe First Annual Ivory Elephant Awards
The Oscars may have been last night, but Awards Season isn't done quite yet! Introducing: The Ivory Elephant Awards. Our very own award show to celebrate the…
Big White Elephants35. Sinners (2025)
Grace and Scott close out the Big Gold Elephants series with the film nominated for more Academy Awards than any film in history, Ryan Coogler's Sinners…
Big White Elephants34. KPop Demon Hunters (2025) with Ryan Pak
Grace and Scott are joined by the host of Soundtrack Your Life Ryan Pak to become a trio of pop singers, fight some demons, and seal the honmoon for this…
Big White Elephants33. Dreamgirls (2006)
On episode 33, Grace and Scott continue the Big Gold Elephants journey of Oscar Winning movie musicals by tightening up their three part harmonies and telling…
Big White Elephants32. Mary Poppins (1964) with Emma J
Grace and Scott are joined by Emma J to jump into a sidewalk chalk painting, take a spoonful of sugar to make the medicine go down, and fight for women's…
Big White Elephants31. Fame (1980)
Grab your leg warmers and get ready to dance on a car, Grace and Scott continue the Big Gold Elephants series by heading to New York's High School of…
Big White Elephants30. West Side Story (1961)
Welcome to the first episode of our Big Gold Elephants series, celebrating movie musicals that have won Academy Awards! Grace and Scott kick things off by…
Big White Elephants29. John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch (2019) with Austin Danger Podcast
For Episode 29, Grace and Scott are joined by Kev and McKenzie of Austin Danger Podcast to talk about their greatest fears and the songs and sketches in John…
Big White Elephants28. The Legend Of The Stardust Brothers (1985)
On episode 28, Grace and Scott travel to 80s Japan to witness the rise and fall of two singers who aren't brothers (but actually maybe they are?) in Makota…
Big White Elephants27. Teen Spirit (2018)
On Episode 27, Grace and Scott travel to the Isle Of Wight, douse themselves in pink and blue lighting, and join a singing competition to discuss the Elle…
Big White Elephants26. The Testament Of Ann Lee (2026) w Alejandra Martinez
On Episode 26, Grace and Scott are joined by Austin-based film critic Alejandra Martinez to practice abstinence, defy religious persecution, and shake with the…
Big White Elephants25. High School Musical (2006) with Katie
What Team? WILD CATS! What Team? WILD CATS! What Team? WILD CATS! WILD CATS, GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME We're celebrating the new year with the start of…
Big White Elephants24. White Christmas (1955)
Merry Christmas from your Big White Elephant friends! To celebrate, we went back to 1955 with some of our old army buddies to fall in love, put on a show, and…
Big White Elephants23. Spirited (2022)
Who haunts the haunters? Can we ever really be redeemed for our sins? Does a movie musical work if the main characters are bad at singing? These questions and…
Big White Elephants22. 42nd Street
Put your tap shoes on and make sure you've got a sugar daddy because for Episode 22 Grace and Scott and shuffling off to Buffalo to talk about 1933's 42nd…
Big White Elephants21. Moulin Rouge! (2001)
One woman dares to speak her mind and the pitchforks come out! After Grace's brave 1-star first time log of Moulin Rouge! on November 17th, her friends and…
Big White Elephants20. Wicked: For Good (2025)
For our 20th episode, Grace and Scott round out Emerald City Month with one last trip to Oz. This time they put on their sex cardigans, free the flying…
Big White Elephants19. Wicked (2024) with Sammy
Good news, she's dead! Emerald City Month continues with Grace and Scott being joined by Sammy to talk about Jon M. Chu's Wicked Part 1 (2024). Fascism against…
Big White Elephants18. The Wiz (1978)
Emerald City Month continues with Grace and Scott easing on down the road and bringing no bad news to talk about Sydney Lumet's adaptation of The Wiz (1978)…
Big White Elephants17. The Wizard Of Oz (1939)
Welcome to Big Emerald Elephants, a month-long journey to the land of Oz! Grace and Scott put on their ruby red slippers and follow the yellow brick road to…
Big White Elephants16. Little Shop Of Horrors (1986) with Kev
On Episode 16, Grace and Scott are joined by Austin Danger Podcast's Kev to celebrate Halloween. We go down to Skid Row, dream of somewhere that's green, and…
Big White Elephants15. Stormy Weather (1943)
On Episode 15, Grace and Scott go back to 1943 to discuss 20th Century Fox's showcase of incredible African American talent, Stormy Weather, starring Bill…
Big White Elephants14. Kiss Of The Spider Woman (2025)
On Episode 14, Grace and Scott discuss escapism, fascism, and whether it's ok to see soiled underwear on screen for Bill Condon's Kiss Of The Spider Woman…
Big White Elephants13. The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
On Episode 13, Grace and Scott lace up their corsets, practice their audience call-outs, and do the Time Warp again for the 50th anniversary of The Rocky…
Big White Elephants12. Joyful Noise (2012)
On episode 12, Grace and Scott put on their choir robes, check their high blood pressure, and pray to beat children in competition while they discuss Joyful…
Big White Elephants11. Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
On Episode 11, Grace and Scott put on their blonde wigs, lift up their hands, and tear down the Berlin Wall to talk about John Cameron Mitchell's Hedwig and…