Life's But A Song

Mar 10 2025 422 ep. 65 mins 3

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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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Ep. 421 - Merrily We Roll Along (2013) (w/ Aaron Choi)

Mar 10 2025 75 mins

Aaron is back with yet another British version of a very American musical. He and Jon get into the Sondheim of it all, the alleged movie version, and accents.Aaron's Socials: @trueaaronchoiPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: The Greatest Showman!

Ep. 420 - Reefer Madness - The Movie Musical (SCT #31) (w/ Dan Student and Bryan Daniel Porter)

Mar 06 2025 113 mins

So...Jon just hit record and blacked out. Hope you all enjoy this super special (and very long) episode!Bryan's Instagram: @bryandanielporterPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongoidTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Merrily We Roll Along (2013)!

Ep. 419 - Get the Duchess (2022) (w/ David Rigano and Paul Rigano)

Mar 03 2025 85 mins

New guests the Rigano Brothers (David and Paul) come on the pod to talk about their virtual show, plug their upcoming show, and Jon praises them for probably being one of the first composers to make original musicals to be produced virtually.The Riganos' Socials: @riganosongbookPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butas

Ep. 418 - Doctor Dolittle (1967) (w/ Colden Lamb)

Feb 27 2025 60 mins

We close off Jon's Picks with a long and weird musical movie starring Rex Harrison, so naturally Jon picked bestie Colden to talk about this movie (which Jon assumed Colden has seen already). The two get into this movie as much as the props designer did with the Great Pink Sea Snail.Thank you to Gary Kochey for suggesting this one.Colden's Social -Instagram: @coldenlambWebsite: www

Ep. 417 - The Lady Objects (1938) (w/ Sierra Rein)

Feb 24 2025 60 mins

There is one specific reason why Jon picked Sierra to do this one and it's to make up for the last Jon's Picks episode that she was on! But the two also discuss this movie in length, or as much as they can because the film has a fast runtime.Sierra’s Instagram: @sierrareinMarquee Five: @marqueefivePodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @buta

Ep. 416 - Carmen (2022) (w/ Jim Evans and Aaron Marsh)

Feb 20 2025 54 mins

Jon chose the opera boys of the podcast to talk about this not opera movie. The internet lied to Jon calling this a musical, but the trio still had some things to talk about.Film Rage Socials: @filmrageyySacred Lore of Witchcraft Linktree: https://lnk.bio/StorybookPodcastPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTw

Ep. 415 - Pippin (1982 Canadian production) (w/ Tommy Schwanfelder)

Feb 17 2025 71 mins

On this very special episode, Jon shares why he chose to do this episode with special guest Tommy. The two talk about the TV film but also the show as a whole and their love for it. Plus: Fosse.Tommy's Socials: @spectroplutoPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Carmen (2022 -

Ep. 414 - Love's Labour's Lost (2000) (w/ SLee)

Feb 13 2025 64 mins

Valentine's Day is near, and Jon wanted to do this crazy movie. He enlisted SLee (in her first solo episode!) to talk about Kenneth Branagh's creation to a Shakespeare comedy that isn't that well known. But love is in the air in this crazy romp.SLee's Socials - @justcallmesleePodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasong

Ep. 413 - Carousel (1956) (w/ Matt Koplik)

Feb 10 2025 73 mins

Jon comes on to Matt's podcast...wait...Matt's Instagram: @mattkoplikPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Love's Labour's Lost!

Ep. 412 - Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) (w/ Scott Kurland)

Feb 06 2025 72 mins

Jon is really excited to do this movie because he loves the style, the music, and the cast. And who better to do this with than our own Scott - Scott Kurland!Writer’s Bagel Basket Socials Instagram: @writersbagelbasketHell Is A Musical Socials Instagram: @hellisamusicalWhen Scary Met Stabby Instagram: @whenscarymetstabbyPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @buta