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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

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01:25:41

Ep. 534 - Carrie (1976) (w/ Ashley Evans)

Life"s But A Song ·

2026/04/09

We're kicking off a new series titled Screen to Stage with Stephen King's first book and first movie adaptation of his works with the iconic Carrie. Jon and Ashley get into their feelings of the characters throughout the franchise, discuss how the musical changed from 1988 to 2012, and, naturally, talk about Riverdale.Ashley's Instagram: @shleebaleePodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodYouTube: @butasongpodNext episode: Dirty

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01:11:31

Ep. 533 - Dreamgirls (2006) (w/ Lauren Guyton)

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2026/04/06

We're finally doing Dreamgirls! The Dreamgirls will never leave you, as they sing. Jon can't get over the meta casting of Beyoncé, and Lauren is in love with this movie. And they both want Lauren to play Effie at some point, soon hopefully.Lauren's Instagram/TikTok: @lxurengitisCinema Sistas Podcast Instagram: @cinemasistaspodcastMum School: A Blue Podcast Instagram: @mumschoolpodPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext

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01:15:17

Ep. 532 - The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003) (w/...

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2026/04/02

This is what dreams are made of! Bestie Sam and new guest Julie are on the pod to bring us back to a simpler time of 2003 and this epic Disney show/movie that Jon has never seen before. Julie and Sam inform Jon on what he missed out from not watching the show, and the trio pitch their ideas for the canceled reboot series.Julie's Instagram: @jshelton16Samantha’s Instagram: @samlb777Podcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads:

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00:51:59

Ep. 531 - The Triplets of Belleville (2003) (w/...

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2026/03/30

Danielle wanted to torture Jon with this movie, but he actually kinda liked it. At least Danielle was able to answer some of Jon's questions, as well as bring to light some of the details that he missed in this film.Danielle's Instagram (crafting): @treefortfivePodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: The Lizzie McGuire Movie!

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01:00:22

Ep. 530 - Frank (2014) (w/ Christopher Brown)

Life"s But A Song ·

2026/03/26

Christopher takes Jon on a journey to follow a man in a papier-mâché head. Jon learns a lot about bands, while Christopher is just vibing.When Scary Met Stabby Instagram: @whenscarymetstabbyOld Men Yell at Cloud Instagram: @oldmenyellatcloudPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: The Triplets of Belleville!

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01:05:48

Ep. 529 - Goldilocks and the Three Bares (1963) (w/...

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2026/03/23

This came about when Jon and Jim discussed The First Nudie Musical however many episodes ago, and they discovered this film during that episode. The ten minute horseback riding scene didn't save this movie.Film Rage Socials: @filmrageyyPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Frank (2014)!

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01:09:10

Ep. 528 - Barnum (1986) (w/ Colden Lamb)

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2026/03/19

We're going back to the circus this episode! Colden joins Jon on discussing the first musical based on P.T. Barnum's life starring the one and only Michael Crawford. They get into how this influenced theatre, Jon brings up some things he didn't like, and the two compare it to The Greatest Showman (because you have to).Colden's Social -Instagram: @coldenlambWebsite: www.coldenlamb.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColdenLambA Marc Blitzstein Archive YouTube:

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01:16:03

Ep. 527 - Finian's Rainbow (1968) (w/ Jayson Kerr)

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2026/03/16

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Jayson is back to talk about one of his favorite musicals to celebrate the day! He and Jon discuss Susan the Silent, blackface, and Fred Astaire moving like he was in his 20s.Jayson’s Instagram: @jaysonlkerrPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Cry-Baby!

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01:29:45

Ep. 526 - Wuthering Heights (2003) (w/ Shady)

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2026/03/12

Because Wuthering Heights is back in the zeitgeist, Shady challenged Jon to watch the 2003 MTV "musical" adaptation. It was...yeah...Shady's Socials: @cookieoshadyShady's Blog: https://www.bookieauntcookie.blogPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodYouTube: @butasongpodNext episode: Finian's Rainbow!

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01:15:23

Ep. 525 - The Mystery of Edwin Drood (w/ Robyn Jeffrey)

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2026/03/09

Even though Jon and Robyn use a specific production Jon found online as a jumping off point for this episode, they end up talking about the show as a whole. And Robyn tells some stories when she was in a production of the show (coincidentally the same year as this specific production that Jon isn't going to narc on).The Afictionados' Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theafictionadosRobyn's Instagram: @robynejeffreyPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram:

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01:01:53

Ep. 524 - It: A Musical Parody (2019) (w/ John Flynn)

Life"s But A Song ·

2026/03/05

John wrote a musical parody and Jon gets to live his Oprah/Barbara Walters fantasy! It's a fun time!John's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/johnflynn99?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=fe3657de-b941-4ca6-97cd-56cd0d46c45dPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: The Mystery of Edwin Drood!

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01:15:20

Ep. 523 - Rock-a-Doodle (1991) (w/ Russell Pirkle)

Life"s But A Song ·

2026/03/02

We have a new guest this episode! Russell Pirkle, co-host of the Getting Down & Wordy Podcast, brings us to Don Bluth's animated farm where Jon has a lot of questions. And Russell is seeing this movie as an adult for the first time.Getting Down & Wordy Socials: @gettingdownandwordyPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodYouTube: @butasongpodNext episode: It: A Musical Parody!

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01:03:30

Ep. 522 - The Muppet Movie (1979) (w/ Kevin Sluder)

Life"s But A Song ·

2026/02/26

Jon is hoping that this pick was a good one for Kevin because he's been choosing really bad ones. The two get into the Henson of it all while praising the technological advances this movie did for puppeteering. Also, "Rainbow Connection."Kevin's Link: https://linktr.ee/kevinwatchesmoviesPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodYouTube: @butasongpodNext episode: Rock-a-Doodle!

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01:06:10

Ep. 521 - The Rugrats Movie (1998) (w/ Kendra Beltran)

Life"s But A Song ·

2026/02/23

Jon invited back Kendra to revisit our Millennial childhoods with this Nickelodeon movie that serves as a way to introduce a new character to the Rugrats world. They talk a lot about the music and how this soundtrack was important to kids at the time, and Kendra makes a good point about the decline of children's entertainment trusting the comprehension skills of their audience.Crushgasm's Links: https://linktr.ee/CrushgasmPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram:

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01:15:55

Ep. 520 - Company (2006 Broadway Revival) (w/ Steven...

Life"s But A Song ·

2026/02/19

It's Jon's birthday week! And surprise: it's also Steven's birthday week! The two delve into the 2006 revival of Company because Jon loves this version of the show. Jon has a wild theory (again) and Steven has some notes (again).From the Top! link: https://linktr.ee/fromthetoppodcastPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: The Rugrats Movie!

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01:33:40

Ep. 519 - Assassins (2017 New York City Off Center...

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2026/02/16

Happy Presidents' Day! Jon brought Matt Koplik back to the pod to discuss this very dark and very funny Sondheim musical. They break down the show using the 2017 New York Off Center Encores production as a basis of this episode (don't worry how they watched it), but really talked about the show as a whole.Matt's Instagram: @mattkoplikPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Company (2006 Broadway Revival)!

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01:03:51

Ep. 518 - Cry-Baby (1990) (w/ Aaron Choi)

Life"s But A Song ·

2026/02/12

Jon and Aaron head to 1950's Baltimore (by way of 1990) to discuss John Waters's big studio movie musical, and they have some thoughts on the tone of the movie, the unrealistic tears, and the gay squares.Aaron's Socials: @trueaaronchoiAaron's Twitch: @truechoistoryPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Assassins!

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01:08:30

Ep. 517 - Fame (1980) (w/ Jayson Kerr)

Life"s But A Song ·

2026/02/09

Jon decided to give Jayson a treat with this Jon's Picks episode! The two discuss New York City (a lot), go on rants about school for the arts/conservatories, and jam out to "Hot Lunch Jam."Jayson’s Instagram: @jaysonlkerrPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Cry-Baby!

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01:04:10

Ep. 516 - Streets of Fire (1984) (w/ Ron Grimshaw and...

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2026/02/05

We're finally doing this gem of a movie! Jon brought two of his besites on the pod this episode to talk about this '80s-tastic movie that has fire music but wild dialogue!Podcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Fame (1980)!

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01:07:51

Ep. 515 - Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) (w/ Nick Bombicino)

Life"s But A Song ·

2026/02/02

We're back, pitches! And we're going to the world a cappella competition with our favorite Bellas. Nick's back to lightly trauma dump this episode about his time in the collegiate a cappella field, as well as complain about the technical side of this movie.Nick's Instagram: @nickbombicinoPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Streets of Fire!

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