Life's But A Song

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  Ep. 568 - Firebringer (w/ Kevin Jeezy) 06.08.2026 52mnt

  We're going way back in this one - 2016! Jon has brought Kevin back to talk about this Starkid musical that almost everyone knows by it's famous meme. But Jon and Kevin were entertained with this production and would like to see it done elsewhere.Kevin’s Instagram: @kjeezy87Hanging with the Halliwells Instagram: @hangingwiththehalliwellsWords of the Witches Instagram: @wordsofthewitchesPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodYouTube: @butasongpodNext episode: Pitch Perfect 3!
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  Ep. 567 - Starstruck (1982) (w/ Shady) 03.08.2026 1j 8mnt

  We're kicking off another month of Jon's Picks with this quirky Australian musical movie that both surprised Jon and Shady! Y'all should watch it!Shady's Socials: @cookieoshadyShady's Substack: https://www.substack.com/@cookieoshadyPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodYouTube: @butasongpodNext episode: Firebringer!
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  Ep. 566 - Ziegfeld Girl (1941) (w/ Roland Rusinek) 30.07.2026 59mnt

  We're closing out MGM month with Roland - it seemed fitting to have him bookend this month because of his love of old movies. Jon is convinced this movie is the basis of Jacqueline Susann's novel The Valley of the Dolls (which it is possible), but Roland is fawning over these women (and Jon is, too)!Roland's Instagram: @rolandrusinekPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Starstruck (1982)!
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  Ep. 565 - Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949) (w/ Sierra Rein) 27.07.2026 1j 14mnt

  It's summer! So Jon and Sierra decide to go to a ball game...in 190-something. Whilst there, they watch Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and Jules Munshin a few months before On the Town be the best part of this team. And Esther Williams basically dips her toe in a puddle.Sierra’s Instagram: @sierrareinMarquee Five: @marqueefivePodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Ziegfeld Girl!
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  Ep. 564 - Good News (1947) (w/ Aaron Choi) 23.07.2026 1j 7mnt

  Y'all. This one was super mid. And Jon and Aaron are over it. But there were some high points in the movie that they enjoyed, but not enough...Aaron's Socials: @trueaaronchoiAaron's Twitch: @truechoistoryPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Take Me Out to the Ball Game!
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  Ep. 563 - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) (w/ Danielle Brown and Christopher Brown) 20.07.2026 1j 13mnt

  Although it was not originally an MGM movie, it technically is one now so Jon decided to bend the rules of his own podcast (shocker) and added this into MGM month. Joined by Danielle and Chris, only one of this trio has seen this movie before and they all agree it is insane and very horny.When Scary Met Stabby Instagram: @whenscarymetstabbyOld Men Yell at Cloud Instagram: @oldmenyellatcloudDanielle's Instagram (crafting): @treefortfivePodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Good News!
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  Ep. 562 - Lovely to Look At (1952) (w/ Lauren Gismondi) 16.07.2026 1j 9mnt

  Lauren's here to celebrate MGM month with an all star cast and beautiful gowns. Loosely based on a book-turned-musical-turned-RKO-musical-movie, this version has a lot of beautiful images and fun musical numbers that come out of nowhere.Lauren’s Instagram: @lagizz_sangsPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!
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  Ep. 561 - Bathing Beauty (1944) (w/ Colden Lamb) 13.07.2026 50mnt

  Colden brought Esther Williams to the pod! He and Jon get into this movie that is filled with cameos that makes Jon wonder if this was a movie for the troops a la a USO show. Also, why is it called Bathing Beauty?Colden's Social -Instagram: @coldenlambWebsite: www.coldenlamb.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColdenLambA Marc Blitzstein Archive YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlitzsteinArchivePodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Lovely to Look At!
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  Ep. 560 - Kismet (1955) (w/ Arianna Armon) 09.07.2026 1j 4mnt

  We're not mad, just disappointed. Jon and Arianna head to a magical time via MGM studio sets where things are just fine, even though one of the directors checked out of this project. But there's Howard Keel.Arianna’s Socials -Instagram/TikTok: @ladyaria_Website: www.ariannaarmon.comPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Bathing Beauty!
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  Ep. 559 - Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) (w/ Jessica Catena) 06.07.2026 1j 4mnt

  We're finally doing this movie, which is surprising to Jon and a lot of other people. New guest Jessica Catena brought a banger for a first episode to the pod! She and Jon talk all things about Judy Garland, the World's Fair(s), and what Halloween was like in 1903.Jessica's Instagram: @jacatenaMusic Media Review's Instagram: @musicmediareviewPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Kismet!
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  Ep. 558 - Madam Satan (1930) (w/ Roland Rusinek) 02.07.2026 1j 3mnt

  We're ready for our closeups, Mr. DeMille! Roland kicks off MGM month with a film that he and Jon did not like, but did like some elements of the movie. Be careful of the Zeppelin!Roland's Instagram: @rolandrusinekPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Meet Me in St. Louis!
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  Ep. 557 - The Care Bears Movie (1985) (w/ Aaron Choi) 29.06.2026 1j 7mnt

  Happy Pride! Two bears talk about The Care Bears Movie from 1985, which was Aaron's childhood. Aaron threatened Jon to not ruin this movie for him.Aaron's Socials: @trueaaronchoiAaron's Twitch: @truechoistoryPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Madam Satan!
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  Ep. 556 - Prey for Rock & Roll (2003) (w/ Sheila Blanche Daly) 25.06.2026 50mnt

  Sheila's back (new name, same person) where she talks about her new love Gina Gershon! She and Jon guess what the stage version was like as well as what year this movie takes place in. They do talk about the serious moments in the show, but also get into the banger music.Also: Happy Pride!Sheila's Instagram: @blanketjuiceThe Afictionados Links: https://linktr.ee/theafictionadosPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: The Care Bears Movie (1985)!
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  Ep. 555 - The Commitments (1991) (w/ Christopher Brown and Danielle Brown) 22.06.2026 1j 4mnt

  We're heading to Ireland this episode to make a soul band! Christopher and Danielle join forces to talk about the crazy ride this band goes on, and Christopher shares some stories about how this movie mimics his life in a way. And this movie is all about the song selection!When Scary Met Stabby Instagram: @whenscarymetstabbyOld Men Yell at Cloud Instagram: @oldmenyellatcloudDanielle's Instagram (crafting): @treefortfivePodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Prey for Rock & Roll!
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  Ep. 554 - White Nights (1985) (w/ Lauren Guyton) 18.06.2026 49mnt

  Even though it's not a musical, Jon pitched a few ideas in order to make this into one. And he and Lauren are lusting after the dance moves from Gregory Hines and Mikhail Baryshnikov.Lauren's Instagram/TikTok: @lxurengitisCinema Sistas Podcast Instagram: @cinemasistaspodcastMum School: A Blue Podcast Instagram: @mumschoolpodPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: The Commitments!
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  Ep. 553 - Sunday in the Park with George (1986) (w/ Scott Kurland) 15.06.2026 1j 6mnt

  Scott's back this episode to talk about one of his favorite musicals of all time, while Jon keeps plugging the Sondheim Disco Album and questions reality.When Scary Met Stabby Instagram: @whenscarymetstabbyWriter’s Bagel Basket Socials Instagram: @writersbagelbasketHell Is A Musical Socials Instagram: @hellisamusicalPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: White Nights!
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  Ep. 552 - Silk Stockings (1957) (w/ Sierra Rein) 11.06.2026 1j 6mnt

  Sierra is back to talk about a Fred Astaire movie...wait, no, it's a Cyd Charisse movie featuring Fred Astaire! Jon is confused (as per usual) and Sierra is here to be his sherpa. Also, welcome to the Cold War.Sierra’s Instagram: @sierrareinMarquee Five: @marqueefivePodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Sunday in the Park with George!
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  Ep. 551 - Suffs (w/ Jenna Bainbridge) 08.06.2026 1j 17mnt

  Jon managed to get one of the actors from the musical Suffs, Jenna Bainbridge, to come on the pod to talk about the show. He was able to get his interviewer fantasy on this episode, while Jenna shared her story with the show and some fun behind the scenes stories. Keep marching on.Jenna's Instagram: @bainbridgejennaConsultAbility website: https://www.consultability.org/Podcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Silk Stockings!
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  Ep. 550 - Musical Moments in Non-Musical TV/Film, Vol. 2 (Various Guests) 04.06.2026 2j 55mnt

  It's so nice that we had to do it twice! Jon revived our first milestone episode (500 episodes ago!), but basically quadrupled it. He asked our former guests to come up with musical moments in non musical television shows and films, and 14 of them responded with various and very fun topics. Most of them were a trip down memory lane.Feel free to jump to different segments. This is a long episode, and we're not sorry about it. And be sure to watch it on our YouTube page!(00:00) Intro(01:36) The Office: “Andy’s Play”(12:39) Who Framed Roger Rabbit?(25:03) The First Wives Club(36:43) Stranger Things: “Chapter Eight: The Battle of Starcourt”(50:03) Step Brothers(59:39) Barbie(1:13:43) Jaws(1:23:35) Hail, Caesar!(1:31:56) Phineas & Ferb: “Rollercoaster: The Musical”(1:44:34) Happy Gilmore(1:58:26) Veronica Mars - “Clash of the Tritons”(2:07:51) The Mask(2:20:49) The Golden Girls: “Henny Penny - Straight, No Chaser”(2:33:49) Parks and Recreation: “Li’l Sebastian”(2:45:12) Plugs/Outro(2:55:19) Post credit scenePodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Suffs!
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  Ep. 549 - Sparkle (1976) (w/ Jayson Kerr) 01.06.2026 56mnt

  Jon and Jayson thought it would be fun to watch and talk about this movie. However...Jayson’s Instagram: @jaysonlkerrPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Musical Moments in Non Musical TV/Film, Vol. 2!