Ep. 402 - A Star is Born (2018) (w/ Roland Rusinek)

Jon, Steven and Mary travel back to 1906 O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A where they discuss the birth of musical theatre, how Laurey acts around Jud and Curly, and praise this for being so forward thinking!From the Top! link: https://linktr.ee/fromthetoppodcastPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Ziegfeld Follies!

On today's episode is a movie that both Jon and Marc think is mediocre. They try not to only talk about Wonderful Town (or at least Marc tries; Jon doesn't remember it), while praising a man named Robert Fosse.Marc's Instagram: @bwayghostlightMarc's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@broadwaybyghostlightPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Oklahoma (1999)!

We're heading back to DCOM's, and Jon is trying really hard to make up for Lauren from the last time she was on. They have more of a lively discussion this episode.Lauren's Instagram/TikTok: @lxurengitisCinema Sistas Podcast Instagram: @cinemasistaspodcastPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: My Sister Eileen!

We did it - we did the musical versions of A Stars is Borns. Roland is back to heavily compare this one to the others (Jon does, too), but Roland watched the technically first remake with Janet Gaynor and has some interesting similarities to this remake.Roland's Instagram: @rolandrusinekHelluva Boss: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-uopgYBi65HwiiDR9Y23lomAkGr9mm-SPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Descendants!

HAPPY (almost) NEW YEAR! Aaron's back to talk about this odd Rankin and Bass movie, where Baby New Year is being bullied. We're conflicted, but we're also closing out our winter holiday themed movie until next December!Aaron's Socials: @trueaaronchoiPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: A Star is Born (2018)!

To celebrate our 400th episode we had to do an equally epic movie to match this monumental milestone. Jon managed to get the standby witches on Wicked to discuss this phenomenal movie. What do you think will happen in Wicked: Part Two, or is it Wicked: For Good?Podcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongoidTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Rudolph's Shiny New Year!

We finally conclude our coverage on the Lives with The Grinch. Jon and Colden both have emotional ties to this property but in different ways - Jon grew up with the animated movie, and Colden grew up watching the stage version. Spoiler alert: they both didn't like this.Colden's Social -Instagram: @coldenlambWebsite: www.coldenlamb.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColdenLambA Marc Blitzstein Archive YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlitzsteinArchivePodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongoidTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Wicked: Part One!

We're joined by a new guest, Brent Watkins, who has strong ties to the touring stage version of A Christmas Story. He tells us some stories from his years with the show, and he and Jon somewhat talk about the live. Let's be real - we're here for the stories!Podcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical!

Marc is back to talk Christmas time with Jon by bringing the stop motion musical version of Elf. They talk about the recent (as of December 2024) revival of Elf, the original movie, and the wild style of the stop motion animation.Marc's Instagram: @bwayghostlightMarc's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@broadwaybyghostlightPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: A Christmas Story Live!

Diana is back to lightly inject Christmas into our Winter Holiday Season episodes. Jon has some strong points that he's not willing to budge on, but Diana luckily agrees with him...mostly.Diana’s Instagram: @dianastasiaDiana’s Facebook: @dianadicostanzoDiana’s Website: www.dianadicostanzo.comPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas!