Wicked: For Good has arrived, dear listeners—but is it good? Geoff and Justin break down their mixed feelings about the adaptation, from Ariana Grande’s incredible performance to the verrrrrry centrist message it’s selling. The bois also chat about Charli’s upcoming film ‘The Moment’, watching ‘High School Musical’, and the 6 7 phenomenon terrorizing educators across the country. Much like G(a)linda and Elphaba, you will be changed FOR GOOD by this WICKEDly packed episode!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:17 Catch-Up

15:32 We Watched ‘High School Musical’ for the First Time

19:37 Teaser for Charli xcx’s ‘The Moment’

22:28 Are Memes Worse Now?

27:42 Ariana Grande’s ‘Eternal Sunshine’ Tour Is Her “Last Hurrah”

36:33 Wicked: For Good (Spoiler-Free)

43:39 *SPOILERS* for Wicked: For Good

01:12:51 Justin’s What’s Good: Common Side Effects

01:19:09 Geoff’s What’s Good: The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City

01:23:08 Outro

What’s Good:

Geoff: The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (Peacock)

Justin: Common Side Effects (HBO Max)

Links:

Bookshop

Jay Z Sounds Like Maya Angelou (TikTok)

High School Musical (Disney+)

The Moment Official Teaser (YouTube)

The ‘Great Meme Reset’ Is Coming (Wired)

Noah Glenn Carter (TikTok)

Ariana Grande Says Her ‘Eternal Sunshine’ Tour Is The “Last Hurrah” (Deadline)

BANTS! 30: Wicked! (and Gladiator II) (Apple Podcasts) (Spotify)

‘Wicked: For Good’ Opening To $150M (Deadline)

Credits:

Song: Sam Day - NEBRASKA (WITH YOU) [NCS Release]

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Creators & Producers: Geoff Taylor and Justin Benavidez

Show Art: Geoff Taylor

Audio Editor: Justin Benavidez

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