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MusicalSplaining

MusicalSplaining

82 Episodes • By Lindsay Ellis and Kaveh Taherian • art19.com/shows/musicalsplaining...
A podcast to unite people who love and hate musicals
Arts Comedy Music
MusicalSplaining
MusicalSplaining
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Sneak Preview: 500 Open Tabs!
MusicalSplaining may be over but our former host's p... more
Jan 10 2024 1h 8m
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Cabaret (Series Finale!!)
Former MusicalSplaining queen Lindsay Ellis joins us... more
Dec 26 2023 1h 31m
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
This week we are joined by video essayist Lady Emily... more
Dec 12 2023 1h 6m
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Notre Dame de Paris (1998)
This week we are joined by best-selling author Amal ... more
Nov 28 2023 1h 32m
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Gypsy (2015)
This week we shoot for the stars with the 2015 West ... more
Nov 14 2023 1h 12m
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Newsies (2017)
This week we discuss the 2017 pro-shot stage show ba... more
Oct 31 2023 1h 7m
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South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut
This week we are joined by special guest Steven Ray ... more
Oct 17 2023 1h 4m
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Aladdin (Touring)
This week we return to the THEATER™ and see Disney's... more
Oct 3 2023 1h 10m
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Cinderella (1997)
Special guest Princess Weekes is back for yet anothe... more
Sep 19 2023 1h 1m
Adaptations and Versions of Cinderella
Chapter 1 6 mins
1997 Cinderella Film Adaptation Discussion
Chapter 2 10 mins
Cinderella TV Musical With Brandy & Whitney
Chapter 3 7 mins
Comparing Different Versions of Cinderella
Chapter 4 11 mins
Exploring Cinderella's Character and Adaptations
Chapter 5 3 mins
Cinderella Casting and Media Representation Discussion
Chapter 6 4 mins
Color-Blind Casting in Disney Movies
Chapter 7 7 mins
Making Cinderella Movie
Chapter 8 7 mins
Cinderella's Cultural Impact Discussion
Chapter 9 1 min
Upcoming Exciting Video and Announcements
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Les Misérables (Touring)
This week Lindsay Ellis returns to her old stomping ... more
Sep 5 2023 1h 12m
Chapter 1 3 mins
Henson Shaving and Nebula Promotion
Chapter 2 6 mins
Musical Spinning Podcast Discusses Les Miserables
Chapter 3 7 mins
Discussion on Les Misérables
Chapter 4 11 mins
Impact and Critiques of Les Misérables
Chapter 5 11 mins
Les Misérables and Adaptation Differences
Chapter 6 7 mins
Discussion on Les Misérables Adaptations
Chapter 7 9 mins
Relevance and Misinterpretation of Les Misérables
Chapter 8 7 mins
Les Misérables Adaptations and Victor Hugo
Chapter 9 9 mins
Tom Hooper's Cinematic Techniques and Les Mis
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Fiddler on the Roof (1971)
This week we are joined by award-winning composer Au... more
Aug 15 2023 1h 11m
Movie
Chapter 1 6 mins
Fiddler on the Roof and Musical Influences' (Unable to Simplify to 6 Words)
Chapter 2 7 mins
John Williams and Fiddler On
Chapter 3 6 mins
Fiddler on the Roof Film Reflection
Chapter 4 10 mins
Analyzing Movie Musical Fiddler on Roof
Chapter 5 7 mins
Tevia's Relationship With His Daughters
Chapter 6 10 mins
Fiddler on the Roof Musical Components
Chapter 7 12 mins
Broadway Fusion and Musical Traditions
Chapter 8 6 mins
John Williams' Orchestration in Fiddler
Chapter 9 5 mins
"Fiddler on the Roof" Discussion and Upcoming Projects
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Cyrano (2021)
This week we enter the friend zone as we discuss Joe... more
Aug 1 2023 1h 1m
Chapter 1 7 mins
Discussion of the Film "Sierra No"
Chapter 2 12 mins
Discussion of Movie "Serrano" and Director
Chapter 3 9 mins
Discussion on French Film Sierra No
Chapter 4 9 mins
Play Adaptation Performances Discussion
Chapter 5 6 mins
Mixed Feelings About Film and Music
Chapter 6 7 mins
Actress Who Played Roxanne in Movie
Chapter 7 9 mins
Critiquing Music and Film Casting
Chapter 8 1 min
Fantastic Comic Con Experience
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Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
In this very special Freaky Friday episode, the role... more
Jul 18 2023 54m
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Come From Away
This week we travel to The Rock to discuss the pro-s... more
Jul 4 2023 50m
Broadway Show and Canadian Musical
Chapter 1 5 mins
Exploring the Musical 'Come From Away
Chapter 2 8 mins
"Come From Away" Musical and 9/11 References
Chapter 3 10 mins
"Musical Impact
Chapter 4 7 mins
Critique of "Come From Away" Musical
Chapter 5 10 mins
Critiquing Minority Characters and Lack of Conflict
Chapter 6 8 mins
Critique of Come From Away Musical
Chapter 7 28 sec
New Chapter and Chaos Continues
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Some Like It Hot (2022)
This week return to the THEATER to discuss 2023's mo... more
Jun 20 2023 54m
Musical Adaptation of a Subversive Movie
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Rocketman (2019)
We're still standing this week as we dive into the 2... more
Jun 6 2023 1h
Elton John Biopic and Director Connections
Chapter 1 6 mins
Reviewing Rocket Man
Chapter 2 9 mins
Rocketman Film Discussion
Chapter 3 4 mins
Movie Favorites and Climate Change Solutions
Chapter 4 10 mins
Rocketman Biopic Discussion
Chapter 5 11 mins
Analyzing the Set Pieces in Rocketman
Chapter 6 3 mins
Acting and Singing in Rocketman
Chapter 7 8 mins
Analyzing the Music in Rocketman
Chapter 8 3 mins
Appreciating Rocketman's Low Budget Success
Chapter 9 1 min
San Diego Comic Con Announcement
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Bad Cinderella
This week we throw caution to the wind and engage wi... more
May 23 2023 59m
Discussion About a TV Show
Chapter 1 7 mins
Special Guest Talks 'Bad Cinderella' Musical
Chapter 2 5 mins
Critical Review
Chapter 3 11 mins
Bad Cinderella Musical Review
Chapter 4 6 mins
A Review of "Cinderella" Musical Adaptation
Chapter 5 6 mins
Cinderella Musical Plot Review
Chapter 6 8 mins
Critique of Cinderella Adaptations
Chapter 7 5 mins
Critiquing Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella
Chapter 8 6 mins
Reviewing Bad Cinderella Musical
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Shrek The Musical
This week we take a deep dive into the swamp with sp... more
May 2 2023 58m
The Greatness of Shrek Musical
Chapter 1 6 mins
Exploring Shrek
Chapter 2 8 mins
Discussing the Shrek the Musical Recording
Chapter 3 9 mins
Shrek the Musical Analysis
Chapter 4 1 min
Reviewing the Shrek Musical
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Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812
This week we are joined by Emily St. James in unpack... more
Apr 18 2023 1h 7m
The Traumatizing Tony Award Upset
Chapter 1 12 mins
Natasha Pierre and Comet
Chapter 2 10 mins
Impact of Dear Evan Hansen
Chapter 3 11 mins
The Struggles of Love in 1812
Chapter 4 11 mins
The Criticisms of War and Peace
Chapter 5 3 mins
Exploring Identity and Love
Chapter 6 7 mins
Love Story of War and Peace
Chapter 7 9 mins
Broadway Musical Music
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Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022)
This week we dive into the popular 2022 film adaptat... more
Apr 4 2023 1h 3m
Character-Driven Storytelling in Matilda
Chapter 1 9 mins
Matilda Musical and Wordsmithing
Chapter 2 9 mins
Matilda
Chapter 3 7 mins
Exploring Matilda and the Human Body
Chapter 4 9 mins
Matilda and Miss Honey's Story
Chapter 5 4 mins
Childhood and Growing Up
Chapter 6 10 mins
The Artistry of Musical Films
Chapter 7 9 mins
Evocative Lyrics in Rolf Doll Adaptations
Chapter 8 51 sec
The Benefits of Being a Nerd
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Mean Girls (Touring)
This week we try to make fetch happen by heading to ... more
Mar 21 2023 1h 2m
Being a Cool Mom
Chapter 1 7 mins
Mean Girls
Chapter 2 9 mins
Mean Girls Musical Impact
Chapter 3 5 mins
Exploring Mean Girls
Chapter 4 12 mins
Katie and Mean Girls Musical
Chapter 5 6 mins
Finding Appreciation in Genre-Mixing
Chapter 6 8 mins
Mean Girls the Musical
Chapter 7 4 mins
Adapting Movie to Musical
Chapter 8 7 mins
Projection Mapping Sets in Musicals
Chapter 9 1 min
Supporting the Theater Scene
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Diana: The Musical
We're back for the new season with our discussion of... more
Mar 7 2023 57m
Love for Iconic Costumes
Chapter 1 4 mins
The Impact of Lady Diana's Death
Chapter 2 9 mins
Princess Diana's Impact on Pop Culture
Chapter 3 11 mins
Understanding VPN Benefits
Chapter 4 11 mins
Biography of Princess Diana
Chapter 5 5 mins
Exploring the Narrative of Diana's Life
Chapter 6 8 mins
The Thematic Struggles of Musical Biopics
Chapter 7 4 mins
Pros and Cons of Musical
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The Muppet Christmas Carol
For our season finale, we are visited by the ghost o... more
Dec 20 2022 1h 3m
Different Versions of a Christmas Carol
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Book of Mormon (Touring)
This week we are joined by Mormon royalty and cat la... more
Dec 6 2022 1h
Broadway and How to Enjoy It
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Across the Universe (2007)
This week we dip into the Julie Taymor oeuvre to dis... more
Nov 22 2022 59m
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