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Life's But A Song
A podcast that lives in the land of musicals. I'm joined by a new guest each episode to discuss either musical movies, musical TV series, or the musical episode of a show. https://linktr.ee/Butasongpod
Episodes
Life's But A SongEp. 295 - Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (1977) (w/ Roland Rusinek)
Jon and Roland dive into a Henson property this episode by way of O. Henry. The two express their emotions (a lot of them) during the episode, talk about the…
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Ep. 294 - Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol (1962) (w/ Colden Lamb)
It wouldn't be a holiday season on this podcast if we didn't cover a version of A Christmas Carol. Enter bestie of the pod Colden - he introduces Jon to the…
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Ep. 293 - Frosty the Snowman (1969) (w/ Battles)
It's the holiday season, so of course we have our resident Rankin and Bass Correspondent come back on for a movie that Jon forgot had ONLY ONE SONG! But still…
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Ep. 292 - Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special (1988) (w/ John Flynn and Mark Rennie)
Mark and John are back this episode to take Jon to school. Literally. Jon learns a lot about Pee-wee's Playhouse, Grace Jones, and about the celebrities in…
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Ep. 291 - Dicks: The Musical (2023) (w/ Scott Kurland and Shady)
This is one of the best episodes Jon has done. He knew just from watching the trailer that putting these two besties of the pod together to talk about this one…
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Ep. 290 - Riverdale: "Chapter One Hundred Thirty-One: Archie the Musical" (w/ Ashley Evans)
All good things must come to an end. And so do the not-so-good things. Jon and Ashley break down the last musical episode of Riverdale on this very emotional…
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Ep. 289 - Cradle Will Rock (1999) (w/ Marc Bonanni)
Welcome to Theatre History, where your professors Jon and Marc talk about a specific moment in time - when the government tried to censor the Arts. Jon's new…
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Ep. 288 - Cinderella (2021) (w/ Diana DiCostanzo and Michelle DiCostanzo)
From the best Cinderella to a meh but entertaining Cinderella, Jon is joined by the DiCostanzo sisters to discuss the Camila Cabello led movie. The trio talk…
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Ep. 287 - Cinderella (1997) (SCT #22) (w/ Aaron Marsh)
Welcome to Cinderella week on the pod! Aaron is back to give the best version of the classic tale a Second Chance! He and Jon (who was sick at the time of the…
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Ep. 286 - Grease - Rise of the Pink Ladies (Part II) (w/ Dustin Holden)
Jon and Dustin get more into the world of the Pink Ladies by breaking down some of their favorite (and questionable) songs from the show. Hopefully there will…
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Ep. 285 - Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies (Part I) (w/ Dustin Holden)
#savethepinkladies Dustin's Socials: https://linktr.ee/DustinCanRead Podcast Socials - Email: butasongpod@gmail.com Facebook: @butasongpod Instagram…
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Ep. 284 - Sweet Charity (1969) (w/ Christian Garcia)
In another crossover podcasting event, Jon welcomes Christian Garcia to the pod, and Jon picked the classic Sweet Charity! The two discuss "The Rhythm of…
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Ep. 283 - South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999) (w/ Anthony Criswell and Joe Criswell)
Jon somehow managed to trick Joe and Anthony from the Beards and Sundries podcast without Jay (it really didn't take that much convincing). The three take a…
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Ep. 282 - Sound of Metal (2019) (w/ Kevin Sluder)
We get a little deep this episode. Kevin comes back to the pod with an outstanding movie that is not a musical, but is about music and sound - it won the 2021…
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Ep. 281 - Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) (w/ Tyler Henry)
Roger Ebert wrote this movie - let that sink in for a second. This is Jon's first time watching this bananas movie, so Tyler acts as his sherpa to help make…
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Ep. 280 - Stop Making Sense (1984) (w/ Scott Kurland and Lilz)
Scott and his Hell is a Musical co-host Lilz pop by this episode to teach Jon about Talking Heads. They all discuss this fantastic movie, get into the drama…
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Ep. 279 - Monster Mash: The Movie (1995) (w/ Michael Varrati)
We conclude spooky season with the scariest movie of them all: a musical movie based on the song "Monster Mash" starring Candace Cameron, and yes she does…
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Ep. 278 - Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) (SCT #21) (w/ Matt Koplik)
Matt's back to take a stab one of the best horror musicals ever! We head back to London to delve into Tim Burton's world of Sweeney Todd, and Matt actually has…
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Ep. 277 - Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 3 (2022) (w/ Shady)
Jon and Shady have it out this episode - Jon loves this movie, while Shady doesn't. However, they both agree that the choreography is spectacular and most of…
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Ep. 276 - Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 2 (2020) (w/ Shady)
Welcome back to Seabrook, where Addison feels lost because of her hair, we re-learn American history because the history books are "surprisingly" wrong, and…
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Ep. 275 - Z-O-M-B-I-E-S (2018) (w/ Shady)
We're going down a different path for spooky season - Jon and Shady team up for the next few episodes to deconstruct the not-so-subtle metaphors in the…
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Ep. 274 - Scared Stiff (1953) (w/ Sierra Rein)
Jon messed up again. Thinking that this might be a fun movie to do with Sierra without watching it before assigning it, Jon would like to apologize (again) to…
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Ep. 273 - A Very Potter Senior Year (2013) (w/ Steven Hrubes and Mary Williams)
To kick off our Halloween-y episodes Jon is joined with fellow podcasters Steven and Mary to finish the Starkid Harry Potter trilogy almost a year after they…
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Ep. 272 - My Fair Lady (1964) (w/ Lauren Gismondi)
Oof! Buckle up kids! Jon is not happy but doesn't try to rain too much on Lauren's parade. Even though the two agree that there are problems in this movie, the…
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Ep. 271 - The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) (w/ Roland Rusinek)
We're going back to France, and this time Jon's computer didn't get an STI! Roland introduced to Jon this French "opera" where it's a trope-y love story but…
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Ep. 270 - Kiss Me, Kate (1953) (w/ Marc Bonanni and Rebecca Edmunds)
This episode Jon paired Marc Bonanni and Rebecca Edmunds to tackle Kiss Me, Kate. The three share a personal memory/memories to this movie and/or show, as well…
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Ep. 269 - The Legend of the Stardust Brothers (1985) (w/ Chris Barker and Gary Cruise)
We're branching out into international musical movies this episode by heading to 1980s Japan! Jon twisted Chris's and Gary's arms (not really) to rewatch the…
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Ep. 268 - Mary Poppins Returns (2018) (w/ Colden Lamb)
She's back! And so is Mary Poppins! Colden joins us this episode to delve into the world of the Banks family in the 1930s - can you imagine that? There's…
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Ep. 267 - Mary Poppins (1964) (w/ Diana DiCostanzo)
Everyone welcome back to the podcast: Diana DiCostanzo! She and Jon go back in time to talk about a nanny who is gifted and helps the father and his children…
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Ep. 266 - Great Performances: "Leonard Bernstein's Candide, a Comic Operetta in Two Acts" (2005) (w/ Jayson Kerr)
We're going on an adventure so Jayson must be the guest! He and Jon break down the 2005 Lincoln Center performance of Candide, which is the only version Jon…
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Ep. 265 - It's Always Fair Weather (1955) (w/ Sierra Rein)
We're tapping back to Sierra and Gene Kelly this episode, but in fun and interesting ways! From traditional, to roller-skates, to garbage can lids, this…
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Ep. 264 - Rent (2005) (SCT #20) (w/ Sam Smit and Matan Schahar)
This episode takes a hard turn as a twist is revealed within the first five minutes - one of the guests hasn't seen Rent before! In this episode, Jon basically…
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Ep. 263 - Lisztomania (1975) (w/ Jim Evans)
Oh Ken Russell, you did it again. Jim comes back to discuss this work of art - there's no other way to describe it. He and Jon break down the elements that are…
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Ep. 262 - Tommy (1975) (SCT #19) (w/ Tyler Henry)
Tyler's back to talk about another trippy movie that both he and Jon just love, and how can you not? The two explore further into the potential symbolism that…
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Ep. 261 - All That Jazz (1979) (w/ John Flynn and Mark Rennie)
Fosse's back, but this time it's "not Fosse." Jon, John, and Mark dive into the semi-autobiopic of Bob Fosse discussing his muses (Ann Reinking! Leland…
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Ep. 260 - Street Scene (2018 Teatro Real Production) (w/ Colden Lamb)
We're doing opera, and this time Colden picked something that was pretty straight forward. But is there more symbolism in this production than needed? Colden's…
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Ep. 259 - Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) (SCT #18) (w/ Derek Speedy)
Here we go again, again! Derek pops back on the pod to give a second chance to the sequel of Mamma Mia! (which was his choice) and...well...it's not good. But…
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Ep. 258 - Mamma Mia! (2008) (SCT #17) (w/ Matt Koplik)
In a truly unhinged (and lightly edited) episode, Jon and Matt discuss the movie Mamma Mia! Matt's Instagram: @mattkoplik Podcast Socials - Email…
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Ep. 257 - Schmigadoon!: Season 2 (w/ Jaclyn Reilly; Special Guest: Michael Williams)
On their way to talk about season two of Schmigadoon, Jon and guest Jaclyn found Schmicago, a grittier era in musical theatre where the type of shows were all…
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Ep. 256 - Teen Witch (1989) (SCT #16) (w/ Shady)
Shady has a lot to say about Teen Witch and Teen Wolf to the point that it might be an episode of Movie Deja Vu? Shady's Twitter: @cookieoshady Movie Deja Vu's…
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Ep. 255 - Theater Camp (2023) (w/ Scott Kurland)
It's still summer, so Jon is going back to camp with friend of the pod Scott. The two go to AdirondACTS to check in on Noah Galvin, Molly Gordon, and Ben Platt…
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Ep. 254 - Liza with a Z (1972) (SCT #15) (w/ Jayson Kerr)
It's time to ring them bells again because Jayson is back on the pod to talk about Liza with a Z (not Lisa with an S). He talked more about Fosse, gives Fred…
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Ep. 253 - Calamity Jane (1953) (w/ Marc Bonanni)
Oh Danny! Marc's back to talk about a not-so-subtle queer coded 1950s Western movie where he and Jon break down the "Secret Love" of it all as well as why Jon…
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Ep. 252 - On the Town (1949) (SCT #14) (w/ Rebecca Edmunds)
This episode we talk more about Gene Kelly but with the long overdue return of Rebecca! She and Jon run around Manhattan in record pace to talk more about the…
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Ep. 251 - The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (1985) (w/ Battles)
It's Christmas in July folks, and Battles is back to dive into Rankin and Bass's filmography to do the movie she initially wanted to do! From yellow-green eyes…
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Ep. 250 - The Wizard of Oz (1939) (w/ Roland Rusinek; Featuring A Panel of Special Guests)
Roland and Jon are off to...finally discuss The Wizard of Oz! Even though this is an amazing movies, the two talk in great lengths about their favorite…
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Ep. 249 - Les Misérables (2012) (SCT #13) (w/ Lauren Gismondi)
We're staying in France this episode, but traveling back in time to the French Revolution. Lauren comes back to revisit Les Misérables because she wants to…
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Ep. 248 - Annette (2021) (w/ Shady)
Shady's back and she picked a doozy! She and Jon dive deep into this movie to question what the symbolism of things mean, come up with wild theories as to what…
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Ep. 247 - The Wedding Singer (1998) (SCT #12) (w/ Derek Speedy)
We're going back to the '80s and revisiting The Wedding Singer with Mr. Second Chance Theatre DSpeeds! He and Jon delve more into the stage musical this time…
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Ep. 246 - Hercules (1997) (w/ Cullen Callaghan and Hannah Sylvester)
In an epic cross-over event, two podcasts come together to discuss one of Disney's meh movies from their Renaissance Period - Hercules. Jon and the hosts of…
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Ep. 245 - Chicago (2002) (SCT #11) (w/ Matt Koplik)
Matt comes back to do his first Second Chance Theatre episode, and he picked a banger of a movie to discuss. He schools Jon (and maybe you) on his knowledge on…
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Ep. 244 - Camp (2003) (w/ Dustin Holden)
This episode is not sponsored by Jon's memories and stories of his time working at Stagedoor Manor, though it may seem like that. Fellow podcaster Dustin chose…
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Ep. 243 - Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) (w/ Jon Parker)
Host Jon got in touch with Hedwig expert (his words, not the guest's) Jon Parker to break down this cult classic. The two get in deep with the movie, their…
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Ep. 242 - Were the World Mine (2008) (w/ Gary Cruise and Chris Barker)
As we continue with our Pride episodes, Jon forces Gary and Chris to watch a questionable early 2000s gay movie after they invited him onto their podcast to…
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Ep. 241 - Victor/Victoria (1982) (w/ Roland Rusinek)
We're kicking off our Pride episodes with Dame Julie Andrews conning the people of 1930s Paris to believe that she is playing a man who is (in modern terms) a…
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Ep. 240 - Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) (w/ Kevin Sluder)
Jon brings on a new guest (Kevin Sluder) to accidentally torture him with this sequel that no one asked for. The two drag this movie through the mud while…
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Ep. 239 - The Blues Brothers (1980) (w/ Sam Smit and Matan Schahar)
We got the band back together and remembered this movie very differently. Jon, Sam and Matan, after a series of tangents, break down the iconic moments of the…
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Ep. 238 - Hair (1979) (w/ Tyler Henry)
This is the dawning of this podcast finally covering Hair! Returning guest Tyler stepped away from talking about Maxwell Caulfield, and comes back on to…
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Ep. 237 - A Mighty Wind (2003) (w/ Ian Brodsky)
We're doing Christopher Guest again this episode! Jon with Ian from Glee *clap emoji* Aggressive delve into the world of folk music and discuss the zany…
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Ep. 236 - The Little Mermaid (2023) (w/ Kendra Beltran)
Kendra's back to dive under the sea to discuss the Disney remake of The Little Mermaid. Do we want this to be part of our world? Are we in wild uncharted…