Life's But A Song

By Jon

A podcast that lives in the land of musicals. I'm joined by a new guest each episode to discuss either musical movies, musical TV series, or the musical episode of a show.

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The podcast currently has 536 episodes available.

Life's But A Song episodes:

April 13, 2026 Ep. 535 - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) (w/ Marc Bonanni)
Marc's back, and he conned Jon to watch this classic film. They surprisingly share the same thoughts on the stage version even though one of them actually saw the show.

Marc's Instagram: @bwayghostlight
Marc's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@broadwaybyghostlight

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Next episode: Billy Elliot (2000)!
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1h 5min
April 09, 2026 Ep. 534 - Carrie (1976) (w/ Ashley Evans)
We're kicking off a new series titled Screen to Stage with Stephen King's first book and first movie adaptation of his works with the iconic Carrie. Jon and Ashley get into their feelings of the characters throughout the franchise, discuss how the musical changed from 1988 to 2012, and, naturally, talk about Riverdale.

Ashley's Instagram: @shleebalee

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Next episode: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)!
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1h 26min
April 06, 2026 Ep. 533 - Dreamgirls (2006) (w/ Lauren Guyton)
We're finally doing Dreamgirls! The Dreamgirls will never leave you, as they sing. Jon can't get over the meta casting of Beyoncé, and Lauren is in love with this movie. And they both want Lauren to play Effie at some point, soon hopefully.

Lauren's Instagram/TikTok: @lxurengitis

Cinema Sistas Podcast Instagram: @cinemasistaspodcast

Mum School: A Blue Podcast Instagram: @mumschoolpod

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Next episode: Carrie (1976)!
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1h 12min
April 02, 2026 Ep. 532 - The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003) (w/ Samantha Blinn, Julie Shelton-Grimshaw)
This is what dreams are made of! Bestie Sam and new guest Julie are on the pod to bring us back to a simpler time of 2003 and this epic Disney show/movie that Jon has never seen before. Julie and Sam inform Jon on what he missed out from not watching the show, and the trio pitch their ideas for the canceled reboot series.

Julie's Instagram: @jshelton16

Samantha’s Instagram: @samlb777

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Next episode: Dreamgirls (2006)!
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1h 16min
March 30, 2026 Ep. 531 - The Triplets of Belleville (2003) (w/ Danielle Brown)
Danielle wanted to torture Jon with this movie, but he actually kinda liked it. At least Danielle was able to answer some of Jon's questions, as well as bring to light some of the details that he missed in this film.

Danielle's Instagram (crafting): @treefortfive

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Next episode: The Lizzie McGuire Movie!
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52min
March 26, 2026 Ep. 530 - Frank (2014) (w/ Christopher Brown)
Christopher takes Jon on a journey to follow a man in a papier-mâché head. Jon learns a lot about bands, while Christopher is just vibing.

When Scary Met Stabby Instagram: @whenscarymetstabby

Old Men Yell at Cloud Instagram: @oldmenyellatcloud

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Next episode: The Triplets of Belleville!
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1h 1min
March 23, 2026 Ep. 529 - Goldilocks and the Three Bares (1963) (w/ Jim Evans)
This came about when Jon and Jim discussed The First Nudie Musical however many episodes ago, and they discovered this film during that episode. The ten minute horseback riding scene didn't save this movie.

Film Rage Socials: @filmrageyy

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1h 6min
March 19, 2026 Ep. 528 - Barnum (1986) (w/ Colden Lamb)
We're going back to the circus this episode! Colden joins Jon on discussing the first musical based on P.T. Barnum's life starring the one and only Michael Crawford. They get into how this influenced theatre, Jon brings up some things he didn't like, and the two compare it to The Greatest Showman (because you have to).

Colden's Social -
Instagram: @coldenlamb
Website: www.coldenlamb.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColdenLamb

A Marc Blitzstein Archive YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlitzsteinArchive

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Next episode: Goldilocks and the Three Bares!
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1h 10min
March 16, 2026 Ep. 527 - Finian's Rainbow (1968) (w/ Jayson Kerr)
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Jayson is back to talk about one of his favorite musicals to celebrate the day! He and Jon discuss Susan the Silent, blackface, and Fred Astaire moving like he was in his 20s.

Jayson’s Instagram: @jaysonlkerr

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Next episode: Cry-Baby!
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1h 17min
March 12, 2026 Ep. 526 - Wuthering Heights (2003) (w/ Shady)
Because Wuthering Heights is back in the zeitgeist, Shady challenged Jon to watch the 2003 MTV "musical" adaptation. It was...yeah...

Shady's Socials: @cookieoshady

Shady's Blog: https://www.bookieauntcookie.blog

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Next episode: Finian's Rainbow!
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1h 30min

FAQs about Life's But A Song:

How many episodes does Life's But A Song have?

The podcast currently has 536 episodes available.