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Cody Pasby and Paul Ponte attempt to watch and discuss every movie musical ever made

Cody Pasby & Paul Ponte


    • Jan 29, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 27m AVG DURATION
    • 42 EPISODES


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    Episode 41 - The Lion King (1994)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 132:17


    Be prepared for our final episode of our Disney Renaissance month. We discuss one of the biggest animated movies of all-time, 1994’s The Lion King! Cody & Paul discuss how the film went from Disney’s forgotten project to the biggest movie in the studio’s history. Plus the guys talk about the Swedish pop stars who nearly wrote the music and determine which of the 4 movies they discussed this month has the best overall soundtrack. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemusicalpod! Follow Cody on Twitter @CodyPasby Follow Paul on Twitter @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 40 - Aladdin (1992)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 111:55


    This week we hop on our magic carpet and discuss 1992’s Aladdin. Cody & Paul enter the Cave of Wonders and talk about Robin Williams’ feud with Disney, how fast a magic carpet ride actually is and why Iago is the real criminal mastermind of the movie. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody on Twitter @CodyPasby Follow Paul on Twitter @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 39 - Beauty and the Beast (1991)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 119:24


    Disney Renaissance month continues with the tale as old as time, 1991’s Beauty and the Beast! Cody and Paul dig into the roller coaster production this film had, try to figure out Beast’s real name and discuss just how expensive 6 eggs are. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody on Twitter @CodyPasby Follow Paul on Twitter @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 38 - The Little Mermaid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 101:33


    Cody & Paul are back and kicking off 2021 with a deep dive into the Disney Renaissance! This week we talk about the one that started it all, 1989’s The Little Mermaid. The guys talk about the long and troubled history of Disney during the 80’s, their endless barrage of direct to video sequels in the 90’s and, of course, penis castles. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody on Twitter @CodyPasby Follow Paul on Twitter @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 37 - Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 73:34


    We continue our look at holiday musicals with a new Christmas classic, 2020’s Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey. Cody & Paul talk about the direction modern musicals are heading, all the musicals Keegan-Michael Key should star in and how Netflix suddenly turns into a rich man’s Hallmark channel every holiday season. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody on Twitter @CodyPasby Follow Paul on Twitter @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 36 - Eight Crazy Nights

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 94:16


    We continue our holiday season celebration with what might be the worst holiday movie of all time, 2002’s Eight Crazy Nights! Cody & Paul talk about how this abomination even made it to theaters, the history of Hanukkah movies & TV specials and a lot of shit (like literally, this movie is disgusting). Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody on Twitter @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 35 - The Nightmare Before Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 92:47


    We revisit spooky season to kick off the holiday season with one of the most beloved Christmas movies of all time, 1993’s The Nightmare Before Christmas! Cody & Paul talk about this movie’s massive leap in popularity during the early 2000’s, try to figure out how you actually get to Halloweentown and Cody faces his fear of all things Tim Burton. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody on Twitter @CodyPasby Follow Paul on Twitter @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 34 - State Fair (1945)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 85:05


    Grab some butter and get your hog ready, we’re heading to the State Fair! Cody & Paul discuss Rodger & Hammerstein’s 1st movie musical on the latest edition of That’s Podcasting! The guys talk about dangerous carnys, pigs in love and butter sculptures. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 33 - South Pacifc

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 107:27


    Join us on our island getaway as we discuss another Rodgers & Hammerstein classic, the 1958 film adaptation of South Pacific! Cody & Paul talk about weird color filters, the long list of Italian dudes who played a French character and a man named Stewpot. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemusicalpod! Follow Cody @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 32 - Oklahoma!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 108:09


    Oh, what a beautiful podcast! This month we discuss Rodgers & Hammerstein musicals starting with the grandaddy of them all, Oklahoma! Cody & Paul talk about the 1955 film adaptation of this classic musical and discuss how the stage version changed Broadway forever, which iconic actor nearly played Curly and why Paul had an out of body experience while watching the movie. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody on Twitter @CodyPasby Follow Paul on Twitter @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 31 - Little Shop of Horrors

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020


    We wrap up spooky season and kick off Halloween weekend with one of the most beloved musicals of all time, Little Shop of Horrors! Cody & Paul talk about the musical’s roots (heh), how one of the most impressive puppets in film history came to life and why it took nearly 30 years for audiences to see the movie as it was intended. Plus the guys share their thoughts on the upcoming remake of the film, which almost certainly won't have a cool puppet. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody on Twitter @CodyPasby Follow Paul on Twitter @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 30 - Cannibal! The Musical

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 63:43


    Our celebration of all things spooky, scary and in this case gory continues! This week we bite into another cult musical, 1993’s Cannibal! The Musical. Cody & Paul talk about the infamous Alferd Packer and his legacy in Colorado and look back at South Park mania of the late 90’s. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 29 - Phantom of the Paradise

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 81:47


    Our celebration of all things spooky continues with another cult classic, 1974’s Phantom of the Paradise! Cody & Paul talk about the ripple effect this movie had for the careers of Brian De Palma, Sissy Spacek and Daft Punk. Plus the guys discuss a big hunk of Beef and Canda’s seventh most populated municipality. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 28 - The Rocky Horror Picture Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 88:29


    It’s spooky season, so what better way to kick things off than with the 1975 cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Cody & Paul gush about Tim Curry’s iconic performance and discuss the film’s impact on pop culture. Plus Paul attempts to set a record for most Meat Loaf references in a single podcast. Follow us on Facebook & Twitter @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 27 - The Muppets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 109:48


    We wrap up Muppet month with the film that reintroduced the world to Kermit & the gang, 2011’s The Muppets! Cody & Paul talk about the rocky history of the Muppets in the Disney era, Chris Cooper rapping and why Whoopi Goldberg is at the center of a Muppet conspiracy. Plus we crown the champion of our Muppet Madness bracket. Follow us on Facebook & Twitter @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 26 - The Muppets Take Manhattan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 81:36


    We finish off our look at the original Muppet movie trilogy with 1984's The Muppets Take Manhattan! Cody & Paul talk about Muppets on Broadway, Muppet Babies and grown men in Muppet suits. Plus see who the guys picked to move on to the Muppet Madness finals. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 25 - The Great Muppet Caper

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 78:10


    We continue our celebration of all things Muppets with the sequel to The Muppet Movie, 1981’s The Great Muppet Caper! Cody & Paul talk about how Jim Henson and his team continued to push the boundaries for puppeteering and hot air balloon hijinks. Plus, Muppet Madness continues as the guys attempt to pick their final four. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 24 - The Muppet Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 92:11


    It’s Muppet month on That’s Podcasting! And what better way to kick things off than with the 1979 classic The Muppet Movie. Cody & Paul talk about what Jim Henson and his team went through to bring the Muppets to life on the big screen and the infamous government official who nearly starred in the movie. Plus the guys try to pick the greatest Muppet of all time “March Madness” style. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody on Twitter @CodyPasby Follow Paul on Twitter @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 23 - Brigadoon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 62:24


    We wrap up our deep dive into the films of the legendary Gene Kelly with 1954’s Brigadoon. Cody & Paul put on some terrible Scottish accents to talk about the movie that could’ve been and discuss why the town’s “blessing” to only appear every 100 years would very quickly turn into a curse. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 22 - Summer Stock

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 86:28


    This week Cody & Paul discuss the final on-screen team up of Gene Kelly & Judy Garland, 1950’s Summer Stock. The guys talk about Judy’s on and off screen struggles during production, her and Gene’s lifelong bond and tractors, lots of tractor talk. Links to donate: California Wildfire Relief Fund: https://www.calfund.org/wildfire-relief-fund/ Help Big Basin and Santa Cruz Redwoods Recover: https://sempervirens.org/big-basin-and-santa-cruz-redwoods-recovery-funds/ Justice for Jacob Blake: https://www.gofundme.com/f/justiceforjacobblake Donate to Milwaukee Freedom Fund & 70+ Community Bail Funds: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 21 - Anchors Aweigh

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 77:39


    Cody & Paul are back this week to discuss another Gene Kelly classic, 1945’s Anchors Aweigh. The guys talk about Kelly and Frank Sinatra’s long rumored beef and which cartoon character was originally set to be featured in the film’s most famous scene. Plus, Cody finds too many excuses to wax poetic about Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 20 - Singin’ in the Rain

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 92:18


    It's Gene Kelly month on That's Podcasting! Cody & Paul kick things off with arguably the greatest movie musical of all time, 1952's Singin' in the Rain. The guys talk about all the pain & torture the cast went through to make this classic, why this film stands the test of time and why Cody thinks one scene in this movie inspired the animated series Animaniacs. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 19 - Purple Rain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020


    Purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka and listen to the latest episode of That's Podcasting! This week Cody and Paul discuss Prince's blockbuster 1984 musical Purple Rain. The guys talk about Prince's taste in TV, Morris Day's cackle and the history of the "Parental Advisory" sticker. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 18 - Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 111:30


    Join us on a Magical Mystery Tour as Cody & Paul discuss the 1978 cult classic Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band starring Peter Frampton & The Bee Gees! The guys discuss the unstoppable brothers Gibb, pretentious 70’s rock critics and how much The Beatles hated this movie. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody on Twitter @CodyPasby Follow Paul on Twitter @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 17 - Tommy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 107:56


    Rock & Roll month continues as Cody and Paul discuss 1975's Tommy, based off The Who's album of the same name. The guys discuss cults, giant Doc Martens and the long list of superstars who almost appeared in this movie. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Bonus Episode - Hamilton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 41:16


    Join Paul and Cody in the room where it happened as they discuss Hamilton on Disney+! The guys discuss what stood out as they watched the original cast performance for the first time and if more streaming services will try to snatch up the rights to other major stage musicals. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemuscialpod Follow Cody @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 16 - Can’t Stop the Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 100:35


    It's Rock & Roll month on That's Podcasting! And what better way to kick things off than with a disco musical! Paul and Cody discuss the 1980 Village People musical "Can't Stop the Music". The guys talk about disco's demise, Steve Guttenberg's overalls and why this movie should be remade. Follow us on Facebook & Twitter @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 15 - 1776

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 105:51


    Come see fireworks! Come see the pageant and pomp and parade! Come hear a special 4th of July edition of “That’s Podcasting!” where Cody & Paul discuss the 1972 film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical 1776. The guys talk about horny Presidents, why getting hammered on Independence Day is a patriotic duty and ponder what the country would be like if the turkey was the national bird of the United States. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody @Cody Pasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 14 - Take Me Out to the Ball Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 85:41


    Baseball is back! So what better time to discuss 1949’s Take Me Out to the Ball Game starring Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra. Cody and Paul discuss the former ballplayer who nearly starred in this movie, old timey baseball facts and Cody lists his baseball musical starting lineup. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 13 - On the Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 87:33


    This week, Paul and Cody discuss the 1949 classic On the Town starring Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra. The guys talk about old Hollywood’s troubled censorship history, Frank Sinatra’s pancake ass and how The Simpsons helped them discover this movie. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody on Twitter @CodyPasby Follow Paul on Twitter @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 12 - Funny Face

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 72:19


    Cody and Paul wrap up Fred Astaire month with 1957's "Funny Face" starring Audrey Hepburn. The guys discuss Astaire's ever growing age disparity with his love interests, egg shaped cars and why they are no officially Dovima stans. And please make sure to keep up the fight against racism and police brutality by visiting the links below to donate, sign petitions and more: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/?fbclid=IwAR3d1VboowqLwMaFvlpA1qW5v7u_3PeZDN5e_FSu3kPn-bN_nCY2_tIrcbA Follow us on Twitter and Facebook @moviemusicalpod Follow Cody on Twitter @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 11 - The Band Wagon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 75:56


    This week Cody and Paul discuss Fred Astaire's final MGM film, 1953's The Band Wagon. The guys talk about Michael Jackson's obsession with Astaire and Cody finds an excuse to bring up Randy Newman's Faust. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemusicalpod! Follow Cody @ CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 10 - Royal Wedding

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 69:36


    This week Cody and Paul discuss one of Fred Astaire’s most iconic performances, 1951’s Royal Wedding. The guys discuss Astaire’s amazing gravity defying dance on the ceiling, expensive hatracks, and why we’re about to be flooded with 50 different Betty Boop movies. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook @moviemusicalpod! Follow Cody on Twitter @CodyPasby Follow Paul on Twitter @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 9 - Easter Parade

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 70:15


    This week begins a month long look at the film’s of one of the biggest movie musical stars of all time, Fred Astaire. Cody and Paul kick things off with the 1948 smash hit Easter Parade also starring Judy Garland. The guys discuss the stunning similarities between this movie and another Garland musical, the amazing career of Ann Miller and the skateboarding career of Fred Astaire. Follow us on Twitter @moviemusicalpod! Follow Cody @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 8 - The Harvey Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 70:12


    Cody and Paul wrap up their month long look at the films of Judy Garland and discuss the 1946 Western musical “The Harvey Girls”. The guys talk about the movie’s spectacular musical numbers and how gross living in the old West must’ve been.

    Episode 7 - Meet Me in St. Louis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 67:31


    This week, Cody and Paul continue their month long celebration of Judy Garland and discuss Meet Me in St. Louis! Judy was never more elegant and Halloween was never more frightening! Follow us on Twitter @moviemusicalpod! Follow Cody @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 6 - For Me and My Gal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 74:31


    Cody and Paul continue their month long look at the life and times of Judy Garland. This week, the guys discuss Gene Kelly’s screen debut in the 1942 MGM classic “For Me and My Gal”. Follow us on Twitter @moviemusicalpod! Follow Cody @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 5 - The Wizard of Oz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 86:17


    This week, we start a month long look at the life and career of musical legend Judy Garland. First up, we travel down the Yellow Brick Road and discuss the all-time classic from 1939 "The Wizard of Oz". Listening to this and Dark Side of the Moon simultaneously is not recommended. Follow us on Twitter @moviemusicalpod! Follow Cody @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 4 - Sing Street

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 80:07


    Break out the eyeliner and pour yourself a Guinness as Cody and Paul discuss John Carney's ode to 80's music, the 2016 coming of age musical "Sing Street". Follow us on Twitter @moviemusicalpod! Follow Cody @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 3 - Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 70:12


    This week, Cody and Paul enter a world of pure imagination and discuss the 1971 Gene Wilder classic "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory". Tune in to hear about how we have Quaker Oatmeal to thank for this movie and what a 90's remake starring Adam Sandler might have sounded like. Follow us on Twitter @moviemusicalpod! Follow Cody @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 2 - Carousel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 74:42


    Cody and Paul continue to discuss their personal favorite musicals, and this week the guys discuss the 1956 film adaptation of Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Carousel". Follow us on Twitter @moviemusicalpod! Follow Cody @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

    Episode 1 - The Hunchback of Notre Dame

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 91:59


    Join Cody Pasby and Paul Ponte as they begin their deep dive in the movie musical genre. The guys begin their journey with a discussion of Disney's 1996 animated musical "The Hunchback of Notre Dame". The guys ask if this is the darkest film Disney has ever produced and wonder if it's necessary to have a gargoyle version of George Costanza in this movie. Follow us on Twitter @moviemusicalpod! Follow Cody @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

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