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Life's But A Song

Jon
Broadway
The Pajama Game
Sara Bareilles
The Wiz Live
Across the Universe
Musical Theater
1950s Labor Rights
Waitress: the Musical
The Sound Of Music
The Beatles
Back To the Beach
Nostalgia In Film
Beauty and the Beast
Harvey Fierstein
Kenny Leon
Grease Live
Jesus Christ Superstar
Beach Party Films
Bob Fosse
Abusive Relationships

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. linktr.ee/Butasongpod

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Recent Guests

Russell Pirkle
Co-host of Getting Down & Wordy Podcast
Getting Down & Wordy
Episode: Ep. 523 - Rock-a-Doodle (1991) (w/ Russell Pirkle)
Kevin Sluder
Guest on today's episode
Independent podcast guest/ critic
Episode: Ep. 522 - The Muppet Movie (1979) (w/ Kevin Sluder)
Jayson L Kerr
Special guest with insights on the film's impact
Episode: Ep. 517 - Fame (1980) (w/ Jayson Kerr)
Tim Thistleton
Friend and guest on the podcast
Episode: Ep. 516 - Streets of Fire (1984) (w/ Ron Grimshaw and Tim Thistleton)
Ron Grimshaw
Friend and guest on the podcast
Episode: Ep. 516 - Streets of Fire (1984) (w/ Ron Grimshaw and Tim Thistleton)
Danny Quadrino
Broadway actor with a background in community theater
Episode: Ep. 512 – High School Musical (2006) (SCT #50) (w/ Danny Quadrino)
Samantha Blinn
Bestie of John and passionate about musical films.
Episode: Ep. 511 - Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) (SCT #49) (w/ Samantha Blinn)
Sabrina Carpenter
Pop artist and star of A Nonsense Christmas
Entertainment industry
Episode: Ep. 498 - The Judy Garland Holiday Special (1963)/A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter (2024) (w/ John Flynn)
Judy Garland
Legendary actress and singer known for her work in The Wizard of Oz
Entertainment industry
Episode: Ep. 498 - The Judy Garland Holiday Special (1963)/A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter (2024) (w/ John Flynn)

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Jon

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
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    The bedknobs and broomsticks episode broke me. The host knows nothing about the movie or its history but keeps crapping all over it. I felt so bad for the guest.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ccins11
    United States2 years ago
  • Fun little chat

    Enjoyable to listen to the fun bantering about musicals! Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaydanielr
    United States3 years ago
  • Hi

    You should review crazy ex girlfriend please

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ntrik
    United States3 years ago
  • Loved being a guest! Ty!

    So fun to do and even better to listen to! Thanks Jon!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Not Battles
    United States4 years ago
  • Love this podcast!!!

    Love this podcast!!! Great insight into musicals.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gatsbyj
    United States5 years ago

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Ep. 512 – High School Musical (2006) (SCT #50) (w/ Danny Quadrino)
Q: Can you explain to the good people why you wanted to talk about this?
I was obsessed with High School Musical when it came out; it had a huge influence on my journey into theater.
Ep. 483 - Agatha All Along: Season 1 (w/ Blanche Daly)
Q: Do you think this series is really about the ending of a toxic relationship that should have ended centuries ago?
Yes, they don't really belong together, though they are fun to watch as a couple.
Ep. 476 - Shall We Dance (1937) (w/ Sierra Rein)
Q: Did you pick this because of the tap dancing skate moment?
I remembered midway when I suddenly saw people roller skating in the distance while they were walking with their sunglasses in Cognito.
Ep. 473 - The Little Big Things (2024) (w/ Aaron Choi)
Q: Would you add in the songs to your life's playlist?
No, I don't remember the music well enough to include it in my playlist; however, I did enjoy some of the uplifting songs like 'The World Is Waiting'.
Ep. 473 - The Little Big Things (2024) (w/ Aaron Choi)
Q: How did you hear about this show?
I heard about this from my friends who are theater tech talkers and on TikTok.

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Engaging with the rich world of musicals, the discussions often revolve around musical films, television series with musical components, and specific musical episodes of shows. Each episode features a different guest, allowing for a diverse array of insights that highlight both nostalgic reflections and critical analyses of various productions. Topics frequently include classic and contemporary musicals, their cultural impacts, character dynamics, and music's role in storytelling. This format not only appeals to devoted fans of the genre but also invites new listeners to explore the versatility of musicals across different media, making it a unique space for both reflection and celebration of the art form.

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2. Kevin Sluder
3. Jayson L Kerr
4. Tim Thistleton
5. Ron Grimshaw
6. Danny Quadrino
7. Samantha Blinn
8. Sabrina Carpenter

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