It feels like it's been 10 long years since we last co-hosted with Angelina Meehan, yet here we are discussing yet another Phantom content! Winner of 0 Tony awards, we dissect ALW's much maligned sequel to his greatest hit. Topics covered incl

07: Rent

1 May 19th, 2020 1h 6m

As if quarantine wasn't hard enough, Lindsay and Kaveh voluntarily watch a pro-shot version of Rent. God help us all.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in

06: Six

1 May 5th, 2020 50m 37s

Heads will roll as Lindsay and Kaveh finally return after hiatus to discuss Six the musical! Kaveh gets in touch with his inner 14-year-old girl and Lindsay travels back in time to the woke discourse of 2004 .See Privacy Policy at https://art

05: The Phantom of the Opera

Mar 31st, 2020 1h 11m

Lindsay and Kaveh are joined by guest host Angelina Meehan in their descent into the basement to explore the classic tale of a 50-year-old virgin/musical genius/entrepreneur who grooms a young opera singer before kidnapping her repeatedly and t

02: Frozen

1 Feb 18th, 2020 52m 7s

Very special guest and self-proclaimed "Frozenhead" Jenny Nicholson joins Lindsay and Kaveh to discuss the incredibly mediocre stage version of Disney's "Frozen." Kaveh does not know how to pronounce "Anna," and no one knows how to pronounce "K

01: Cats

1 Feb 4th, 2020 1h 11m

The inaugural episode in which Lindsay and Kaveh review the original stage musical Cats, as well as the 2019 Tom Hooper abomination. Lindsay says "cats" a lot and Kaveh gets angry. Good content!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy

O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Mar 16th, 2021 1h 16m

For this episode we embark on the odyssey of discussing the 2000 Coen Brothers classic. Harbinger of O, Death Lindsay makes the argument that this film is a musical, while Man of Constant Sorrow Kaveh struggles to define what a musical even is.

12: SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical

Aug 19th, 2020 53m 18s

By popular demand, Lindsay and Kaveh take a (virtual) trip to a pineapple under the sea, where they give bottom-feeding theater critics a bad review and reminisce about the good ol' Virgin Megastore days.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co

09: American Idiot

Jun 23rd, 2020 1h 5m

Lindsay and Kaveh pay their respects to Antifa by watching the punk rock musical written by none other than Green Day. You'll have the time of your life hearing Lindsay fawn over Billie Joe Armstrong's gigantic head while Kaveh tries to wrap hi

08: The King and I

Jun 9th, 2020 1h 2m

Lindsay and Kaveh, star of the international hit film Argo, get in way over their heads with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s extremely dated classic, the King and I.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht

04: Beetlejuice

Mar 17th, 2020 1h 3m

Our Broadway adventure continues with audience favorite Beetlejuice (or BJ as Lindsay likes to call it). Sorta based on the movie of the same name, the story follows a dead couple who try to haunt the new inhabitants of their former home. Could

03: Hadestown

Mar 3rd, 2020 59m 24s

Lindsay and Kaveh trek to New York to review the Tony-winning Hadestown, the tale of a beautiful singing idiot who travels to the Underworld to get his girlfriend back but accidentally starts a labor union instead. Lindsay 'splains about Greek

Sneak Preview: 500 Open Tabs!

Jan 10th, 2024 1h 8m

MusicalSplaining may be over but our former host's podcasting journey continues! Enjoy the first episode of Kaveh's new show 500 Open Tabs and head on over to their feed to hear more great CONTEN...lol jk.The first 3 episodes of 500 Open Tabs a

Cabaret (Series Finale!!)

Dec 26th, 2023 1h 33m

Former MusicalSplaining queen Lindsay Ellis joins us as we gather FOR THE LAST TIME to discuss the Fosse and Mendes versions about the goings on in Weimar Germany's Kit Kat Club. Musicals are discussed, thanks are given, and shows are ended.Get

Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)

Dec 12th, 2023 1h 6m

This week we are joined by video essayist Lady Emily in discussing John Cameron Mitchell's cult classic. Angie remembers her teenage punk years, Emily shops the Criterion Collection, and Kaveh ponders what kind of person went to the movies the

Notre Dame de Paris (1998)

Nov 28th, 2023 1h 34m

This week we are joined by best-selling author Amal El-Mohtar in discussing the world wide phenomenon adapted from the Victor Hugo classic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac

Gypsy (2015)

Nov 14th, 2023 1h 14m

This week we shoot for the stars with the 2015 West End revival starring Imelda Staunton as the iconic Rose. Angie fails her speed run summary and Kaveh finds an "I want" song he can get behind.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an

Newsies (2017)

Oct 31st, 2023 1h 10m

This week we discuss the 2017 pro-shot stage show based on the 1992 Disney movie of the same name. Angie does her best Transatlantic accent and Kaveh gives an impromptu TED Talk.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri

South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut

Oct 17th, 2023 1h 8m

This week we are joined by special guest Steven Ray Morris in revisiting the 1999 shock musical film loved by Sondheim himself. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se

Aladdin (Touring)

Oct 3rd, 2023 1h 12m

This week we return to the THEATER™ and see Disney's hit 2011 stage show based on the 1992 animated film. Angie demands her fellow audience members be more hype and Kaveh shares an interesting Persian term for beloved sons.See Privacy Policy at

Cinderella (1997)

Sep 19th, 2023 10m 54s

Special guest Princess Weekes is back for yet another adaptation of Cinderella, this time the 1997 Disney live-action classic starring Brandy and Whitney Houston. Angie hates on Gus Gus, Princess demands justice for the Aladdin TV series, and

Les Misérables (Touring)

Sep 5th, 2023 1h 15m

This week Lindsay Ellis returns to her old stomping grounds to discuss one of the most popular musicals ever made. Angie's sister bonds with her out of Phantom spite, Fate tries to prevent Lindsay from seeing the show, and Kaveh finally learns

Fiddler on the Roof (1971)

Aug 15th, 2023 1h 15m

This week we are joined by award-winning composer Austin Wintory in discussing the cross-cultural phenomenon and mainstay of the musical medium. Angie speed runs the summary, teenage Kaveh gets kicked out of a show for being too rowdy, and Aust

Cyrano (2021)

Aug 1st, 2023 1h 1m

This week we enter the friend zone as we discuss Joe Wright's 2021 musical adaptation of Edmond Rostand's 1897 play. Angie tries her best to restrain her love of Peter Dinklage and Kaveh finally gets to put his wife's screeners to use. Get 40%

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

Jul 18th, 2023 54m 46s

In this very special Freaky Friday episode, the roles are reversed as Kaveh 'splains to Angie about the Lonely Island's 2016 cult hit. Kaveh reminisces about the Ka-Blamo days and Angie faces her fear of having to read show notes on air.Go to h