MusicalSplaining

Lindsay Ellis and Kaveh Taherian

A podcast to unite people who love and hate musicals

  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Sneak Preview: 500 Open Tabs!

    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 are available now!

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    10 January 2024, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 31 minutes
    Cabaret (Series Finale!!)

    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.

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    26 December 2023, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)

    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 week of 9/11.


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    12 December 2023, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 32 minutes
    Notre Dame de Paris (1998)

    This week we are joined by best-selling author Amal El-Mohtar in discussing the world wide phenomenon adapted from the Victor Hugo classic.

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    28 November 2023, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    Gypsy (2015)

    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.

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    14 November 2023, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Newsies (2017)

    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.

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    31 October 2023, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut

    This week we are joined by special guest Steven Ray Morris in revisiting the 1999 shock musical film loved by Sondheim himself.

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    17 October 2023, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    Aladdin (Touring)

    This week we return to the THEATERâ„¢ 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.

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    3 October 2023, 2:30 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Cinderella (1997)

    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 Kaveh considers the possibility of a Good Cinderella.

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    19 September 2023, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    Les Misérables (Touring)

    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 to correctly apply musical terminology.

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    5 September 2023, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Fiddler on the Roof (1971)

    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 Austin tries his best to tie everything back to Buffy: The Musical.

    (LISTENER NOTE: Austin's mic had some issues in the beginning of pt 2 so he's missing for the first few minutes)

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    15 August 2023, 10:00 am
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