In this episode, HJ takes Megan through the magical mystery tour that is the SpongeBob Musical: from its inception and unique composition, to its star studded cast and potential for a life beyond professional productions. What makes a musical good? What does SpongeBob's success bode for the future of musical theater?

Dear Fandom Episode 50 - SpongeBob the Musical, and why against all odds, it works

Dear fandom, we love you...for better or for worse.

We're your hosts, Megan and Hilary. Lifelong friends and passionate nerds, we want to explore the question: what does it mean to be a fan? Over the course of this podcast, we'll explore all sorts of our favorite media, from popular franchises to lesser known bodies of work, discussing what works - and what doesn't. Everything you like is terrible - and that's okay! So if you're a fan of anything and could use a laugh, join us! There's an episode for you, and if there isn't, we'll make one.

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Dear fandom, we love you...for better or for worse. We're your hosts, Megan and Hilary. Lifelong friends and passionate nerds, we want to explore the question: what does it mean to be a fan? Over the course of this podcast, we'll explore all sorts of our favorite media, from popular franchises to lesser known bodies of work, discussing what works - and what doesn't. Everything you like is terrible - and that's okay! So if you're a fan of anything and could use a laugh, join us! There's an episode for you, and if there isn't, we'll make one.

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Dear Fandom Episode 50 - SpongeBob the Musical, and why against all odds, it works

Dear Fandom Episode 50 - SpongeBob the Musical, and why against all odds, it works