We Really Like Musicals

Episode 60 – The Last Five Years – Aleece’s Brother, Daniel, joins us to talk about one of his favorite musicals, The Last Five Years. See, he’s smiling when he thinks of this musical, but Jaymes might be more convinced that it’s a musical that nobody needs to know. Either way, we both hate Shiksa … More 60 – The Last Five Years

Episode 59 – Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. Andrew from @terribleadventurers joins us to talk about that cult classic written by Joss Whedon. Neil Patrick Harris and Nathan Fillion star in this short but sweet series. Episode 59 – Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog

Episode 58 – Something Rotten! Tap dancing eggs? Check. Cocky Bill Shakespeare? Check. A billion musical references? Check. Episode 58 – Something Rotten!

Episode 57 – Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812. The opera! The opera! This week we discover that if you ain’t Groban you ain’t livin’. Did we find this musical CHARMING, or irksome? Will we be playing the soundtrack IN MY HOUSE, or will we recommend it to NO ONE ELSE. Episode 57 … More 57 – Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812

Episode 56 – Hamilton.  Well guys, we did it! We’ve been doing this podcast for a year now, and we had some of our best friends join us to talk about Hamilton.  In this episode we rap (or try to), we reveal a new song for our “Rate” For It segment, and a special guest … More 56 – Hamilton: One Year Anniversary Episode

Episode 55 – Assassins.  Neil Triffett, writer and director of EMO: the Musical, joins us to talk about an often overlooked Sondheim musical. This dark comedy musical follows several of America’s famous assassins as they tell their story that leads to them attempting, and often succeeding, in killing some of America’s presidents. Episode 55 – … More 55 – Assassins

Welcome to our third BONUS EPISODE!  Our friend Nicole went to see The Lion King LIVE in Atlanta, and she’s here to talk to us about her experience. The Lion King – Bonus Episode

Easter 2018 has come and gone, and so has Jesus Christ Superstar Live on NBC.  Listen to what we thought about this interpretation of that classic Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice rock opera. Episode 54 – Jesus Christ Superstar Live

Andrew Lloyd Webber month continues with Evita! Oh, what a circus this episode is. Follow Eva to Buenos Aires (Big Apple).  Don’t cry for her Argentina! Episode 53 – Evita

In this special bonus episode, Aleece’s brother, Daniel, joins us to talk about their experience going to see the Phantom of the Opera live! What a great bonus episode to drop in the middle of our month of Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals! Bonus Episode – Phantom of the Opera

Episode 52 is all about that dreamy Joseph and his coat of many colors! We continue our month long look at Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals with this colorful classic. Episode 52 – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Jessica McKenna (@JessRMcKenna) and Zach Reino (@ZachReino) join us to rant and rave about CATS! They certainly made this episode purr-fect, and I’m not kitten around. Also, I’m sorry for those puns. This kicks off a month long look at Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals. Episode 51 – CATS

Episode 50 – Newsies. Pulitzer may own the World but he don’t own this episode.  Listen to what we thought about the live musical version of Disney’s Newsies (available on Netflix). Ain’t it a fine life when you watch Newsies!??! Episode 50 – Newsies

Episode 49 – Waitress. Sugar. Butter. Flour.  Get ready to stuff your pie hole full of pie metaphors.  Our friend Nathan Daugherty joins us to talk about Waitress. Did we love it like a table? Or was it the negative? Episode 49 – Waitress

Episode 48 – Emo the Musical. Ethan, an emo, meets Trinity, a Christian. He’s a punk who thinks suicide is cool.  She just wants him to go to church with her. Check out our review of this surprisingly delightful Australian high school comedy musical. Episode 48 – Emo the Musical

Boy! Boy! Crazy Boy.  It’s time for Episode 47 – West Side Story.  Smoke on your pipe and put that in! It’s Jets vs. Sharks in this modern day retelling of Romeo and Juliet. *Snap* We got rumbles.  We got mambos.  Just remember that everything’s free in America (for a small fee in America). Episode … More Episode 47 – West Side Story

Episode 46 is all about the Zach and the Jess, because we’re talking about Off Book, sleepy babies! What’s better than a completely improvised musical on a weekly basis? Nothing. So listen to us geek out over one of our favorite podcasts. Episode 46 – Off Book: The Improvised Musical Podcast

Episode 45 – Happy Groundhog Day! It’s February 2nd.  Is it a squirrel? Is it a beaver? Kinda both, but not quite either. Phil Connors (not Collins) is stuck in a time loop. This musical is hilariously entertaining, and not to mention lyrics by Minchin. Episode 45 – Groundhog Day

Episode 44 – The Lion King is here to end our month long celebration of Disney animated musicals.  We take a look at the Simba-lism in the plot, and play and all new game called Acapeloke (acapella karaoke).  If you listen to this episode you’ll have no worries for the rest of your days. Episode … More Episode 44 – The Lion King

Episode 43 – Aladdin! I can show you the world in this episode! You ain’t never had a friend like the Genie. So let’s all pretend we’re royalty as we try to destroy Jafar and his parrot, Iago. Ring bells, bang the drums, because you’re gonna love this guy. Should we call him Al? Or … More Episode 43 – Aladdin

Episode 42 – Mulan is here to make a man out of you! You’ll bring honor to us all by listening to this episode. Our friend Kayla joins us to talk about that classic Disney movie. When Eddie Murphy plays an animated lizard, you gotta love it.  Sorry, not lizard. Dragon. He doesn’t do that … More Episode 42 – Mulan

Episode 41 – The Greatest Showman. This episode is going to totally rewrite the stars…whatever that means. Follow us to the other side as Hugh Jackman teaches us how to come alive! Episode 41 – The Greatest Showman

Episode 40 – We start off our month long celebration of Disney Animated Musicals with the one that takes us under the sea! The Little Mermaid! Did Ursula scare us when we were kids? Who should play Prince Eric in the upcoming live action version? Which characters do we identify with the most? Find out … More Episode 40 – The Little Mermaid

Episode 39 – Mary Poppins is here! Kick your knees up! If you love to laugh, then spend a jolly holiday with Mary. This Disney classic is as sweet as a spoonful of sugar. Come find out what some of our favorite songs are. And always remember to… feed the birds. Episode 39 – Mary … More Episode 39 – Mary Poppins

Well, here it is.  Our first BONUS EPISODE.   Aleece went to go see Little Shop of Horrors LIVE. So, we thought we’d do an episode discussing what she thought about that experience. ENJOY! Oh, and here’s the merch link we talk about in the episode. Bonus Episode – Little Shop of Horrors

It all comes down to Christmas in Episode 38 – A Christmas Story Live! Ralphie wants a Red Ryder BB Gun, but even thinks he’s gonna shoot his eye out.  He’s in a sticky situation, but I guess that’s what happens when you’re a wimp. That’s sounded meaner than I meant for it to. I’m … More Episode 38 – A Christmas Story Live!

I’m singing. Episode 37 is here, and I’m singing! Time to follow Buddy the Elf from the North Pole to New York City! Does nobody care about Santa? Well the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear! Or maybe just by being sparklejollytwinklejingley. Episode 37 – Elf: Buddy’s Musical … More Episode 37 – Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas

Bing! Bing! Bing! It’s time for a holiday showdown. White Christmas vs. Holiday Inn. Which movie will win? Which movie has the better version of the song White Christmas? Episode 36 – White Christmas vs. Holiday Inn

Episode 35 – What’s this? An episode about The Nightmare Before Christmas?! It’s time to kidnap the Sandy Claws with a little help from the Pumpkin King! This is a great way to start off our month look at Christmas Musicals. Is this a Halloween movie? Is this a Christmas movie? Will we end this … More Episode 35 – The Nightmare Before Christmas

Bonjour! Bonjour! It’s Episode 34! Take a break from your provincial life, and listen to us rant about 2017’s Beauty and the Beast. Do we want this movie to be our guest, or do we say to screw this movie to the sticking place? Also, please rate and review us before the last petal on … More Episode 34 – Beauty and the Beast

It’s springtime for Hitler in this week’s episode. We welcome our friends Jacob and Alexa to talk about Mel Brooks’ offensive (but hilarious) musical, The Producers. We’ve got nazis. We’ve got little old lady dancers. We’ve got Gay Hitler. Need I say more? Episode 33 – The Producers

This episode is sure to be Popular, because we’re talking about WICKED. Shiz. Elphaba. Galinda. Boq. Idina. Chenoweth. Is this all gibberish? Not if you know anything about WICKED. Let’s all dance through life together until we defy gravity! That means we’re gonna fly!!!! Shiz… I just had to type Shiz one more time. Episode … More Episode 32 – Wicked

Are you feeling groovy? Well, then it’s time to hail to the king, baby. Ash is here with a hoard of Kandarian demons. They want you to join them, but resist their temptations and bad puns!! This is what happens when you combine a spooky cabin in the woods with a silly soundtrack. Find out … More Episode 31 – Evil Dead the Musical

We continue October Horror Musicals with CORPSE BRIDE. We’re going to have a wedding! But will it be between the living or the dead? We’ve got singing maggots. We’ve got dancing skeletons. And of course, it’s all done in that wonderful Tim Burton style. Huzzah! If every think goes according to plan, you should really … More Episode 30 – Corpse Bride

Take your medicine. Stay inside. Listen to this week’s episode about Repo! The Genetic Opera. The Opera is tonight. So, focus your mechanical eyes on the wonder’s of the world of GENE CO. The whole gang is here. Rotti, Pavi, Marni, Mags, Shilo… and Nathan. Rep-Oh Yeah! Episode 29 – Repo! The Genetic Opera  

Let’s do the Time Warp again! It’s Episode 28, and we’re following Brad and Janet into the strange world of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. There’s murder. There’s cannibalism. What a great musical to start our month long look at horror musicals. Episode 28 – The Rocky Horror Picture Show

It’s Episode 27, and we’re heading back to Hogwarts to talk about A Very Potter Musical. Did someone say Draco Malfoy? No. It’s time to dance again, but watch out for Granger danger and Cho Chang, y’all. Oh, and rate and review our podcast, or else we’ll give you and Indian Burn Hex. Episode 27 … More Episode 27 – A Very Potter Musical

Time to bet your bottom dollars one which movie adaptation of Annie we thought was the best. Will the winner be 1982, 1999, or 2014? I think I’m gonna like this episode. No matter who wins, the sun will come out tomorrow. Maybe. Don’t forget to rate and review us on iTunes! Episode 26 – … More Episode 26 – Annie v Annie v Annie

You’ve got a golden ticket for Episode 25. Willy Wonka is here to give you candy (and nightmares). This episode is full of pure imagination, and a special guest! Thanks to Kevin from We Talk About Movies. Check out him and his wife on their movie review podcast! It’s so great it’ll make you jump … More Episode 25 – Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

If you’ve dreamed a dream of a Les Miserables episode then there is a podcast on a cloud just for you. Look down, click the play button, and suddenly you’ll have a heart full of love. The episode goes out to all the masters of the houses and the lovely ladies out there. Episode 24 … More Episode 24 – Les Miserables

GREASE is the word. You’re the listener I want, because we go together like rama lama lama ka dinga da dinga dong. Hop in Greased Lightnin’, and do the hand jive with us. If you like this episode, tell me more. Tell me more. Rate and Review us, because we’re hopelessly devoted to you. Episode … More Episode 23 – Grease

Lights up on Washington Heights. Lin-Manuel Miranda is here to say hey y’all, good morning. We got ice cold piragua for you in today’s episode. So, if you feel like times are tough in your bodega, just have paciencia y fe. I learned that from my abuela (she’s not really my abuela). By the end … More Episode 22 – In the Heights

Good morning, Baltimore, and welcome to the 60s. I can hear the bells telling me that this episode is a good one. John Travolta’s in drag, and looking big, blond and beautiful. What could go wrong? This episode is brought to you by Ultra Clutch Hairspray. Episode 21 – Hairspray

Hello young lovers, and welcome to Siam (and our 20th episode)! Join us as we join Anna as she joins the King, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera. Do you believe in snow? Do you like American stories of slavery told by a group of ladies all married to the same man? Well then this … More Episode 20 – The King and I

Consider yourself ready for Episode 19 – OLIVER! Our good friend Rodney joins us to discuss the disturbing consequences of that little boy that just wanted more food, glorious food. It’s a fine life when we bust out our attempts at British accents, but we’d do anything for you guys. Oom-pah-pah! Episode 19 – Oliver!

Follow us to Vulgaria as we discover the demented world of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Time to blow on your toot sweets, and dance with your ol’ bamboo. Get ready for some weird facts about the movie, and try to beat Aleece in a round of “What Song Is That From?” Episode 18 – Chitty … More Episode 18 – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Dear friends and family friends, today’s going to be a good podcast, and here’s why. We’re talking about Dear Evan Hansen! This musical won the 2016 Tony for best musical. So, bust out your Connor Murphy pins, break in your gloves, and rub your nipples. But remember, the only man that I love is my … More Episode 17 – Dear Evan Hansen

Stop staring at the edge of the water. Episode 16 is here and it’s shiny! Follow us into the realm of monsters as we discuss coconuts, Lin Manuel Miranda, and what it would sound like if Kendrick Lamar had been Maui. You’re welcome. Remember to rate and review. We love you all. Episode 16 – … More Episode 16 – Moana

It’s 7-7-17, and you know what that means! It’s time to bless your beautiful hide with an episode dedicated to Seven Brides for Seven Brothers! So, if you’re feeling like a lonesome polecat, don’t worry. We’re here to keep you company. Or you could just go kidnap a woman and force her to marry you. … More Episode 15 – Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Ya gotta get’cha head in the game, and get’cha ears on this episode (whatever that means). Everyone one loves to rate things. So, we decided to rate all the High School Musical movies! We’re not sticking to the status quo in this episode. It’s time to bop to the top with our favorite basketball player/singer/golf … More Episode 14 – High School Musical

Here we go again! It’s Episode 13, and we wanna know who our daddy is. Could it be Harry, Bill, or James Bond? Or maybe it’s one of the two dudes from ABBA. No matter who our dad is, we’re gonna jiggle our butts, because we’re a bunch of dancing queens this week. Don’t forget … More Episode 13 – Mamma Mia!