The Cheese Wheel Podcast is a weekly comedy show where we spin a wheel to determine our media obsessions. Join Jesse McAnally, Andrew DeWolf, and Liz Esten as they dive into whatever the wheel chooses next! Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.
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The Wreckage is a new narrative podcast from the American Jewish Historical Society chronicling the unique stories of Jewish Americans, from the years immediately following World War II through the end of the Cold War. In the aftermath of history’s most destructive war, American Jews mobilized through aid work, military service, and activism to help solve the largest refugee crisis in history. While fears of a resurgence of fascism were at the forefront, the very real threats of the spread o ...
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Uncanny Cinema is your home for the obscure, the bizarre, the unloved, the overlooked, and the underappreciated in film. We cover all genres but focus on films off the beaten path as we highlight oddities, champion obscurities, and marvel at the projects that somehow came to be. Discussions include spoilers, but the next cinematic treasure on our list is announced at the close of each episode, so feel free to follow along at home. Find additional podcasts, comedy articles, and more at robotb ...
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Go beyond the show and be in the know when you attend Theatre Lawrence. Each episode will feature behind-the-scene information and interviews relating to the show all to equip you to enjoy the production even more. Think of it like attending a personal pre-show talk, only you don’t have to leave your car, or the treadmill, or wherever you are listening. New episodes drop opening week of regular season Theatre Lawrence productions (and for some of our non-season events too!).
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From the creator of Hedwig & the Angry Inch comes a revolutionary podcast musical, written and composed by John Cameron Mitchell and Bryan Weller. Broke artist Ceann Mackay (Mitchell) starts an online telethon to crowdfund his survival. Cynthia Erivo, Glenn Close, Nakhane and Patti LuPone co-star in a darkly hilarious musical retelling of Ceann's life as he realizes what’s killing him may be the very thing that saves us all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A podcast to unite people who love and hate musicals
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Each month two old nerds both named John watch a movie they remember being good but haven't seen in years to determine whether or not it... holds up.
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SOMEONE ELSE’S MOVIE is just what it says on the label: Each week, an actor, director, screenwriter, critic or industry observer will discuss a film that he or she admires, but had no hand in making. Hosted as genially as possible by Norm Wilner.
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The OutCast is a frank, fun, and fascinating podcast featuring conversations with LGBTQIA+ creators, storytellers, and talent where they candidly discuss their work, their inspirations, and their challenges to be seen and heard in the entertainment industry. Hosted by filmmaker David Kittredge, each OutCast is a fun no-holds-barred conversation with accomplished and iconic creators and performers about what draws them to their projects, the rough-and-tumble of getting them made, and the lega ...
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The Laundronauts: A Potentially Untrue Tale Based on Actual Events: A fantasy adventure podcast series that answers the question: Where do the missing socks go? Episode One of this modern day fairytale launches February 28th and boasts 10 episodes, 12 original songs, and 5 hours of ear-to-ear entertainment. Written, directed, and executive produced by Colin MacKenzie Mitchell, the show stars the late great Ed Asner, in one of his final performances, and John Cameron Mitchell, creator and sta ...
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A podcast highlighting LGBTQ films through the years, hosted by Manish and David.
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Welcome to Musical Chairs! The podcast with Brighton based comics Jade Gebbie and Jen Ives where we discuss musicals... while sitting in chairs.
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Every Friday afternoon on Day to Day join WCBU's Nathan Irwin and Suzette Boulais, executive director of Arts Partners of Central Illinois for a look at current and upcoming art & cultural events across the region. Day to Day, weekdays at noon on WCBU.
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See Hear is a monthly podcast dedicated to the discussion of musically themed films - narratives or documentaries. Join hosts Tim, Bernie and Maurice as they tenuously connect .Hated: The GG Allin Story and Yellow Submarine.
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Every artist has that one piece of pop culture that ultimately became their catalyst for wanting to create in the first place. Who are we kidding, it’s way more than one, but let’s narrow it down a bit. In our show, we bring on guests in the entertainment industry to break down five pieces of pop culture that had an influence on them or helped shape them to become the creators and innovators that they are today. Join us as we get nostalgic, geek out about the things we love, and ultimately l ...
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Whether overtly or in subtext, movies are gay as hell! Queer cinema has existed since the advent of motion pictures, and continues to bring community and identity to audiences; whether they walk to their seats on a red carpet, or they arrive one by one to clandestine screenings. Check out, "This Movie is Gay!" with Corwyn and James as we watch LGBTQIA+ movies from low budget student slashers to major blockbuster hits.
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For our Valentine's show, we look at one of the best musicals of all time and learn about the Origin of Love. So put on some makeup, turn on the tape deck, put the wig back on your head and join us. Panelists: Catie, ChrisBy Robot Butt
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College professors and other educators were among those targeted by anti-communists, but the search for Communist Party members in the U.S. education system began much earlier. The so-called “Red-ucators” were among the first deemed subversives, and Harvard University, City College of New York, and many other schools were rocked by hundreds of subp…
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Moritz Binder on The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
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45:32This week, Moritz Binder – the Oscar-nominated screenwriter of September 5 – joins us to celebrate Sergio Leone’s landmark Western The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, from the magnificently sweaty cast to the sun-blasted locations to Ennio Morricone’s iconic score. Your genial host Norm Wilner is still a Tuco guy, despite everything.…
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Hey guys -- in late 2019 we tried to do a spin off series of MWC about Disney stuff. It became obvious after a few episodes that this just wasn't working and the series became defunct. The episodes are we longer available to the public -- so we're giving them to YOU NOW! We'll upload these once a week until they're all living up here! Learn more ab…
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#27 - Hundreds of Beavers (feat. Schaffrillas)
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1:15:10You ready for a silent film pastiche? Well, grab your beaver costume and prepare for some killin' because this week we're joined by our ol' friend James from Schaffrillas Productions to talk about the indie darling "Hundreds of Beavers." Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Esten Podcast Edited By: Nathan Keelan Keeper of the Cheese…
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He broods magnificently in HBO’s Interview with the Vampire, but actor Jacob Anderson shows his looser side in Alice Lowe’s romantic comedy Timestalker, landing in US theaters and on demand this Valentine’s Day. And he’s here to share the gospel of Hot Rod, the 2007 comedy that brought Andy Samberg and his pals in The Lonely Island to the big scree…
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Hey guys -- in late 2019 we tried to do a spin off series of MWC about Disney stuff. It became obvious after a few episodes that this just wasn't working and the series became defunct. The episodes are we longer available to the public -- so we're giving them to YOU NOW! We'll upload these once a week until they're all living up here! Learn more ab…
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Jack finally gets her wish as we look at the Rian Johnson debut film Brick, the movie that asks the question "What if high school was actually interesting?" Panelists: Jack, DavidBy Robot Butt
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A shoot 'em up game? What's there to talk about?? More than you might think! This week we dive into Team Fortress 2. Explore the games, comics, lore, TV pilot, fanbase, and more. Get the kind of expertise that only comes from Andrew having put 6,600 hours into it (that would almost be a 6-digit salary at minimum wage)! Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnall…
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In November 1947, ten Hollywood writers and directors were cited for contempt of court for their refusal to testify before HUAC. Criminal charges were issued against the group that would become known as “the Hollywood Ten,” and the first systematic Hollywood blacklist had begun. Of the ten, six were Jewish - John Howard Lawson, Herbert Biberman, Al…
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As Sook-Yin Lee’s dramedy Paying for It rolls into Canadian theaters, the film’s editor Anna Catley – whose other credits include Things I Do for Money and We Forgot to Break Up – stops in to talk about the allure of Todd Haynes’ glam-rock reverie Velvet Goldmine, which introduced her to new methods of storytelling at exactly the right point in her…
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S2E5 - Sunday in the Park with George (in concert)
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21:47Sunday in the Park with George (in concert) Inspired by the painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by George Seurat, this Stephen Sondheim masterpiece celebrates and explores the challenges of art, life, and putting it together. This concert-style production with an on-stage orchestra includes the entire score and dialogue wit…
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This month The Johns forsake decorum, dignity and even Jesus Christ, himself, to watch the 90s Abel Ferrara directed Harvey Keitel bender: Bad Lieutenant. Will the madness live up to Nelson's memory? And will Longino inject this movie directly into his veins? Listen and and out! And stay tuned next month when we watch the pseudo sequel from Werner …
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In heaven, everything is cheese! This week we dive into David Lynch's surreal classic Eraserhead: a tale of fearing fatherhood, women, sex and hating Philadelphia. Initially opening to limited success after a tumultuous five-year production, Eraserhead soon found its audience and kickstarted one of the most singular careers in filmmaking history. C…
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Writer-director Lowell Dean has two movies coming out this year; the first, Dark Match, hits Canadian theatres and lands on Shudder in the US this Friday, January 31st. And to celebrate its arrival, he’s here to talk about Richard Donner’s 1978 blockbuster Superman: The Movie -- which defined superhero cinema, made instant stars out of Christopher …
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Hey guys -- in late 2019 we tried to do a spin off series of MWC about Disney stuff. It became obvious after a few episodes that this just wasn't working and the series became defunct. The episodes are we longer available to the public -- so we're giving them to YOU NOW! We'll upload these once a week until they're all living up here! Learn more ab…
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It's time for CRASH! No, not that one, the bad one! A 2-hour movie about racism, one of the most persistent issues in our country and the world, with absolutely nothing to say about it! Travel back to 2004, compliment the smell of your own farts, send a prayer to George W. Bush, and pat yourself on the back for watching Crash! Credits: Hosts: Jesse…
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The film, television, and theater industries were represented by some of the largest unions in the United States, and in the late 1940s, with the full cooperation of Screen Actors Guild President Ronald Reagan, organizations like the Motion Picture Alliance for the Preservation of American Values sought to root out what they deemed the communist th…
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To honor the life of David Lynch, whose death last week left a hole in world cinema, here's an episode from September 2017 featuring actor Rick Roberts on discovering the director’s first feature, the undefinable Eraserhead, and becoming a lifelong fan. Your genial host Norm Wilner just wants to lose himself in art right about now, you know?…
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BONUS: Bridgerton, Christian Hamilton, and Copyright (feat. Emily Clark)
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40:45Jess sits down with Emily Clark to talk about IP's and Musical theatre, with a focus on the Bridgerton controversy and the Christian Hamilton Lawsuit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network
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The Giver is a great book. The movie is ... certainly a movie. And it is definitely giving something. It's giving BAD. Join us this week as we form a united front to give The Giver a piece of our mind, and explore this weird little moment in film history when every IP was trying to be the next Hunger Games. Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew D…
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Native Gardens Sometimes fences make for the best neighbors. In this hilarious and thought-provoking play, young couple Pablo and Tania are living the American dream when they move into an upscale neighborhood next to longtime residents Virginia and Frank. But a disagreement over a long-standing fence line soon spirals into an all-out war of taste,…
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With their bachelor-party nightmare Birdeater in theaters and on demand in the US and en route to Canada, Australian filmmakers Jack Clark and Jim Weir drop by to share their love for Akira Kurosawa’s relentless 1963 crime drama High and Low, starring Toshiro Mifune as an executive whose scheme to take over his own company is derailed when a kidnap…
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Join Jesse McAnally, Andrew DeWolf, Elizabeth Esten, and Brianna Jones as they talk about all the adventures they went on in the Big Apple! From Broadway Shows to theft accusations we talk about it all! Come join the fun! Social Media: Our WEBSITE Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Musicals W/ Cheese on Instagram Email us at musicaltheatrelives@gmail.…
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This week we take a trip to the Moon for the same reason humanity has always looked to the stars - cheese. This classic Wallace and Gromit short is a masterclass in visual storytelling. It's sure to warm hearts and inspire the animator in us all. Where there's a Wensleydale there's a way! Join our Patreon! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram! Credit…
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In 1938, as fascism continued to spread across Europe and Asia, the Dies Committee was formed to investigate “subversive activities” within the United States. The committee, headed by Texas Democrat Martin Dies, was tasked with targeting Nazi sympathizers, but soon shifted its primary focus to rooting out those they believed to have communist ties,…
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José Avelino Gilles Corbett Lourenço on Wayne's World
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52:09His delightful first feature Young Werther opens across Canada this Friday, so writer-director José Avelino Gilles Corbett Lourenço is here to kick off the new year by being entirely worthy of Mike Myers’ 1992 blockbuster-slash-breakout Wayne’s World, directed by Penelope Spheeris. Your genial host Norm Wilner is happy to kick off 2025 riding shotg…
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BONUS: The Heathers Pro-Shot (feat. Christi Esterle)
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49:59Jess is joined by the incredible Christi Esterle to talk about the new Heathers Pro-Shot on the Roku Channel! Come listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network
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This week we are diving into the Star Wars trilogy as told by the Fox animated comedy Family Guy. This was a weird moment for both properties and truly misguided on all fronts. Let us dive into it anyway! Come join us for the outdated jokes, and Star Wars puns. Join our Patreon! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram! Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & A…
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Happy New Year! The Johns ring in 2025 with Hedwig and the Angry Inch! Will this early 2000's tale of gender fluidity prove a story for all time, or does it belong in the past? Listen and find out!By John Longino
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With his new documentary The Last Republican making its US theatrical premiere at the Film Forum in New York this Friday, writer-director Steve Pink takes a break to dive into the tangled loyalties and murky morals of Luc Besson’s 1990 breakout La Femme Nikita. Your genial host Norm Wilner cannot wait to put 2024 behind him … so Happy New Year, eve…
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BONUS: 10 Horror Films that SHOULD be Musicals (feat. Joel Arnold)
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1:13:03In this week's BONUS episode Jess is joined by the incredible Joel Arnold has stepped in to talk horror and musicals. This week we're counting down the top ten horror films that SHOULD be musicals. It's a lot of fun, give it a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network
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"… And I think it's gonna be a long, long time 'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to find..." Grab your eccentric clothing and crazy songs and boring film because this week we're diving into Ewan Cassidy's Patreon request "Rocketman." I'm sure it is a ton of fun if you like Elton John. Join our Patreon! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram! Credit…
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BONUS: Top Five Holiday Movies (feat. Christi Esterle & Emily Clark)
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59:23For an extra special treat this week you are getting a HOLIDAY COUNTDOWN where Jess, Emily, and Christi count their favorite Holiday Movies! There's tons of surprises and I hope some new classics you'll love! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network
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BONUS - Top Five Holiday TV Specials (feat. Emily Clark & Christi Esterle)
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56:43For an extra special treat this week you are getting a HOLIDAY COUNTDOWN where Jess, Emily, and Christi count their favorite Holiday Television Specials! There's tons of surprises and I hope some new classics you'll love! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network
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