Ep. 499 - How Murray Saved Christmas (2014) (w/ Marc Bonanni)

We're doing an epically big milestone episode! Jon gathered some besties of the pod to discuss one of his past times - reacting to Reddit stories. But, Jon found some theatre related Reddit stories to read, and everyone gave their unsolicited opinions to these internet strangers. Be sure to check out out YouTube channel to watch the episode, as well as tto check out some other stories that are YouTube exclusives!Chapters:(00:00) Theme song!(01:05) Introductions!(05:10) “Costumes that are out of comfort zone?"https://www.reddit.com/r/Theatre/s/SAxNoiEBR0(18:28) “How do I tell my parents I want to study musical theatre at university?"https://www.reddit.com/r/Advice/comments/p9iqnf/how_to_tell_my_parents_i_want_to_study_musical/(28:03) “Current partner hates me doing theatre.”https://www.reddit.com/r/Theatre/s/Q6tb2cPxVZhttps://www.reddit.com/r/Theatre/s/5vlEdgwnxR(35:53) “AITA for telling my best friend she cannot be any type of actor?”https://www.reddit.com/r/AITAH/comments/1h5egoj/aitah_for_telling_my_best_friend_she_cannot_be/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=2&utm_term=1(42:02) “My girlfriend (29f) gets upset because I (30m) play a part that says "I love you" in comedy theatre?”https://www.reddit.com/r/relationship_advice/comments/1fpgx9c/my_girlfriend_29f_gets_upset_because_i_30m_play_a/(53:55) “AITA for refusing to not accept a role because it makes my boyfriend uncomfortable?”https://www.reddit.com/r/Theatre/comments/1k62psx/aita_for_refusing_to_not_accept_a_role_because_it/(1:02:26)“How to support your partner while in rehearsals? Plz help :)”https://www.reddit.com/r/Theatre/s/HD95plAgr4(1:12:50) “You’re taking a friend to see their first ever musical. What’s the worst possible introduction to musical theatre?”https://www.reddit.com/r/musicals/s/jxNPZHfDzb(1:26:27) Plugs!(1:31:31) Outro!Arianna's Instagram: @ladyaria_Lauren’s Instagram: @lagizz_sangsJayson's Instagram: @jaysonlkerrSierra's Instagram: @sierrareinPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodYouTube: @butasongpodNext episode: How Murray Saved Christmas!

Santa gets an understudy this episode, and it's not the movie you think it is. Marc is back to celebrate with another animated musical that is based off a book this time! He and Jon head to Stinky Cigars to see what's going on with the holidays, and how this guy Murray saves the day.Marc's Instagram: @bwayghostlightMarc's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@broadwaybyghostlightPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Theatre Reddit (EPISODE 500!!!)!

What's a holiday without a musical special? John is back to delve into the early days of holiday specials with Judy Garland and her family, as well as a modern day holiday special with Sabrina Carpenter and her friends! John and Jon compare the two specials in this one episode to see how the holiday special evolved, and pitch their own future special (someone give them producer credit for it).John's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/johnflynn99?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=fe3657de-b941-4ca6-97cd-56cd0d46c45dPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: How Murray Saved Christmas!

It's the start of the holiday season! Lauren is back to venture into some of the Bob's Burgers holiday episodes, where two out of the three of them that she and Jon discuss are actual musical episodes!Lauren’s Instagram: @lagizz_sangsPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: The Judy Garland Holiday Special/A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter!

We're heading back to the '80s with this beloved jukebox musical! Steven joins us on his first solo episode to not only talk about this bananas movie (in a fun way) but also about the show because as of the recording he was in a production of it! He and Jon complain about how many named actors are in this movie, rock out to the songs, and wonder why they changed so much.From the Top! link: https://linktr.ee/fromthetoppodcastPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Bob's Burgers Christmas Episodes (Part 1?)!

After much strong arming, Blanche got her wish and here we are. Jon is not a fan of this one (shocker) but Blanche tries really hard to change his opinion.Blanche's Instagram: @blanketjuiceThe Afictionados Links: https://linktr.ee/theafictionadosPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Rock of Ages!

We take a stroll down film and theatre history this episode with Marc, riding the show boat through time. Jon had a lot of questions about the stage version and Marc readily answered them. Also, Jon had a surprise for Marc this episode!Marc's Instagram: @bwayghostlightMarc's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@broadwaybyghostlightPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Mufasa: The Lion King!

What was a joke suggestion ended up becoming an actual episode. CB is back to talk about German group Kraftwerk, a group that Jon never heard of prior to this recording. So vibe out to the two talking about this vibe-y group.When Scary Met Stabby Instagram: @whenscarymetstabbyOld Men Yell at Cloud Instagram: @oldmenyellatcloudPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Show Boat (1936)!

This movie broke Jon in the best way. Jayson's back to take us back to the '80s with a movie he watched a lot as a child, and this is Jon's first time watching this movie. It's wild!Jayson’s Instagram: @jaysonlkerrPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Minimum-Maximum!

Over a year later Dustin makes a triumphant return to the pod to continue with this series. He and Jon head back to East High to check in with the gang where they are putting up the spring musical, Beauty and the Beast. How are the new characters and new songs? Why did they remix "The Mob Song" to be a dance battle? Will we wait another year to do season 3?Dustin's Socials: https://linktr.ee/DustinCanReadPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodYouTube: @butasongpodNext episode: The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking (1988)!