Life's But A Song

Apr 10 2025 431 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. 430 - Descendants 2 (2017) (w/ Lauren Guyton)

Apr 10 2025 58 mins  
Oh Kenny Ortega, you let us down. Lauren is back to continue on our Descendants journey with this sequel that Jon had high hopes for, but was very disappointed in.Lauren's Instagram/TikTok: @lxurengitisCinema Sistas Podcast Instagram: @cinemasistaspodcastPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Danc

Ep. 429 - Emilia Pérez (2024) (w/ Kevin Sluder)

Apr 07 2025 69 mins  
**deep sigh** It had to be done. And unfortunately for Kevin he was chosen to be the guest on this episode, where he and Jon try to figure out why this won so many awards.Kevin's Link: https://linktr.ee/kevinwatchesmoviesPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Descendants 2!

Ep. 428 - Free to Be...A Family (1988)/Designing Women: "Mamed"

Apr 03 2025 64 mins  
In a first for this podcast (428 episodes later and there are still "firsts") we're doing a double feature! Tommy comes back with two very different topics, but each were important in their own special ways.Tommy's Socials: @spectroplutoPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Emilia Pérez!

Ep. 427 - My Little Pony: The Movie (2017) (w/ Blanche Daly)

Mar 31 2025 60 mins  
Welcome back to Equestria! We're going backwards in in the Ponies filmography and discussing how friendship is magic! Plus, Jon and Blanche talk about the Ponies franchise, Sia, and plan out future episodes.Blanche's Instagram: @blanketjuiceThe Afictionados Links: https://linktr.ee/theafictionadosPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butason

Ep. 426 - The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny (2007 Los Angeles Opera production) (w/ Colden Lamb)

Mar 27 2025 65 mins  
Two people come together for a podcast recording to discuss a Los Angeles Opera performance of The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny. Things get tense. Both people are mad at Jon's neighbors.Colden's Social -Instagram: @coldenlambWebsite: www.coldenlamb.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColdenLambA Marc Blitzstein Archive YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlitzsteinArchiveP

Ep. 425 - Oliver & Company (1988) (w/ Battles)

Mar 24 2025 61 mins  
Welcome to NYC in the late '80s! Jon and Battles take a hit of nostalgia to discuss Disney's version of Oliver Twist but with singing anthropomorphized animals. And Billy Joel.Battles’ Instagram: @embattzOur Bar Instagram: @ourbarnycCharms 4 Less Instagram/TikTok: @charms4lessseriesPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads:

Ep. 424 - Thank God It's Friday (1978) (w/ Jayson Kerr)

Mar 20 2025 53 mins  
Jayson is stuck in the '70s and dragged Jon to a disco that closes at midnight (weird). In this another not a musical movie but is centered around music, Jon and Jayson take a deep dive into it and are living to for the Academy Award winning song from this movie that will shock you.Jayson’s Instagram: @jaysonlkerrPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpod

Ep. 423 - Bugsy Malone (1976) (w/ Arianna Armon)

Mar 17 2025 61 mins  
Arianna brings to us a film Jon has heard about for a while, and is happy this is the first time he's watched it. Children playing gangsters but in a serious way. Cream pies as weapons. And Paul Williams as the singing voice for some of the kids. Wild.Arianna’s Socials -Instagram/TikTok: @ladyaria_Website: www.ariannaarmon.comPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]:

Ep. 422 - The Greatest Showman (2017) (w/ Steven Hrubes and Mary Williams)

Mar 13 2025 91 mins  
We're finally doing this Pasek and Paul masterpiece. Jon, Steven and Mary delve into the life of P.T. Barnum and discuss how wrong this movie is, however they are in awe of the musical numbers. They talk about the proposed stage version, as well as the deluxe album that got Clarksoned.From the Top! link: https://linktr.ee/fromthetoppodcastPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]

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: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: The Greatest Showman!