MusicalSplaining

We are back from hiatus with new co-host Angelina Meehan to discuss the newest installment in the Lin-Manuel Mirandaverse, 2021's Tick, Tick...Boom! Angelina finds inspiration in a pile of dog vomit and Kaveh holds onto the possibility that he can still be named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive. Get a free 30 day Audible trial by visiting audible.com/SPLAIN or text SPLAIN to 500-500 Get CuriosityStream + Nebula for only $2.99 per month or $14.99 for a full year, by visiting CuriosityStream...

This week we discuss the 1999 film version of the ALW classic starring Donny Osmond and his perfect jawline. Angelina recounts middle school horror stories and Kaveh learns about YouTube poops. Get CuriosityStream + Nebula for only $2.99 per month or $14.99 for a full year, by visiting CuriosityStream.com/musicalsplaining See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our first Sondheim deep dive of the year begins with a discussion of the beloved 1986 anti-fairy tale fairy tale. Angelina inevitably brings it back to Phantom and Kaveh goes down a therapy rabbit hole. Get a free 30 day Audible trial by visiting audible.com/SPLAIN or text SPLAIN to 500-500 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jekkies rejoice as we make our way into the world of this 1990 cult classic. Angelina childhood judginess is finally vindicated and Kaveh makes a case for the importance of casting. Get CuriosityStream + Nebula for only $2.99 per month or $14.99 for a full year, by visiting CuriosityStream.com/musicalsplaining See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we wade into the waters of Oscar glory with our discussion of the 1961 original and 2021 remake. Angelina finds a newfound respect for Michael Bay and Kaveh does a little filmsplaining. Get a free 30 day Audible trial by visiting audible.com/SPLAIN or text SPLAIN to 500-500 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shred is not dead as we travel back in time to the glory days of the Sunset Strip to discuss the 2012 box office bomb. Angelina contemplates the proper nomenclature for 80s metal and Kaveh coins a counter to Wine Moms: the Jack Daniels Dad. Get CuriosityStream + Nebula for only $2.99 per month or $14.99 for a full year, by visiting CuriosityStream.com/musicalsplaining See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For a special Easter surprise, we are joined by Vox critic-at-large Emily St. James as we dive into ALW's 1971 breakout hit. Lindsay and Emily discuss their early experiences with the story of Jesus and Kaveh makes an Iranian diva connection. Get a free 30 day Audible trial by visiting audible.com/SPLAIN or text SPLAIN to 500-500 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we are joined by Sarah Zed as we drink to the 2006 Broadway production of Sondheim's 1970 breakout hit. Angelina recounts her days as a child director, Sarah ponders the queer subtext, and Kaveh feels personally attacked by the show about a guy in his mid 30s who has dragged his feet on getting married. Get a free 30 day Audible trial by visiting audible.com/SPLAIN or text SPLAIN to 500-500 Get CuriosityStream + Nebula for only $2.99 per month or $14...

We are joined by film and TV editor Josie Azzam to discuss the 1979 classic musical film, widely considered to be one of the best in the genre. Angie makes a Danny McBride connection, Josie defends Grease 2, and Kaveh succumbs to referencing Phantom. Get a free 30 day Audible trial by visiting audible.com/SPLAIN or text SPLAIN to 500-500 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we discuss John Huston's classic 1982 adaptation in honor of the film's 40th anniversary. Angelina indulges in her love of orphan themed media and Kaveh pitches a musical for another orphan Annie that lives on Tatooine. Get CuriosityStream + Nebula for only $2.99 per month or $14.99 for a full year, by visiting CuriosityStream.com/musicalsplaining See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.