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

Come From Away

Jul 4th, 2023 50m 36s

This week we travel to The Rock to discuss the pro-shot version of the hit 9/11 musical. Angie's earnestness spidey-sense tingles and Kaveh learns what happens at the end of the Robert Pattinson film Remember Me.Get 40% off an annual subscripti

Some Like It Hot (2022)

Jun 20th, 2023 54m 40s

This week return to the THEATER to discuss 2023's most Tony-nominated show. Angie markets a new tap dancing duo and Kaveh mixes up his Broadway Lopezs.The first 100 people who sign up at wren.co/start/musicalsplaining will have 10 extra trees p

Rocketman (2019)

Jun 6th, 2023 1h

We're still standing this week as we dive into the 2019 Elton John musical biopic. Angie creates a plane movie rating system and Kaveh remembers an original Disney fan video from the 80s.The first 100 people who sign up at wren.co/start/musical

Bad Cinderella

May 23rd, 2023 59m 31s

This week we throw caution to the wind and engage with our BAD sides with special guest Princess Weekes in discussing ALW's doomed production that no one asked for. Angie, Princess, and Kaveh all agree that Prince Charming is really, really, ri

Shrek The Musical

May 2nd, 2023 58m 52s

This week we take a deep dive into the swamp with special guest Big Joel in discussing Dreamworks's sole foray into an animated movie musical adaptation. Big Joel tries to create a loving space free of judgment, Angie repents for her past anti-

Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812

Apr 18th, 2023 1h 7m

This week we are joined by Emily St. James in unpacking the War & Peace based critical darling performed by the Shotgun Players in Berkeley, CA. Angie and Emily share musical tattoo stories and Kaveh learns what an egg is.Get 40% off an annual

Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022)

Apr 4th, 2023 1h 3m

This week we dive into the popular 2022 film adaptation of the successful stage musical based on the beloved children's book. Angie relives her epic Friday nights at Borders and Kaveh laments having to become a grown-up.Protect your privacy and

Mean Girls (Touring)

Mar 21st, 2023 1h 2m

This week we try to make fetch happen by heading to San Francisco to see the touring production based on the 2004 film of the same name. Angie tries her best to be a Cool Mom who understands the Youth™ and Kaveh wears pink on a Wednesday. Angie

Diana: The Musical

Mar 7th, 2023 57m

We're back for the new season with our discussion of the notorious 2019 dumpster fire! Angie wonders if musical theater was a mistake and Kaveh moonlights as a studio executive.Protect your privacy and save with exclusive discounts at nordvpn.c

The Muppet Christmas Carol

Dec 20th, 2022 1h 3m

For our season finale, we are visited by the ghost of Christmas past in discussing the revered 1992 fan favorite of Charles Dickens's novella. Angie opens herself up to earnestness and Kaveh learns about the Once-Ler phenomenon. Get CuriositySt

Book of Mormon (Touring)

Dec 6th, 2022 1h

This week we are joined by Mormon royalty and cat lady extraordinaire Hannah Hillam in discussing the 2011 smash hit. Angie Mormonsplains, Kaveh begrudgingly gets every musical reference, and Hannah wonders if half the people in the show are ac

Across the Universe (2007)

Nov 22nd, 2022 59m 32s

This week we dip into the Julie Taymor oeuvre to discuss the 2007 jukebox musical based on the songs of some band we've never heard of. Angie recalls when she first first discovered Cinema and Kaveh files a lawsuit on behalf of our boy Miloš.Ge