We're back and starting a brand new miniseries. This time, we're looking at the so-called "eleven o'clock number" in a vairety of its permutations. First up, we have an archetypal example of the genre -- "Fifty Percent" from 1978's Ballroom. Trust us, you may now know the show, but you need to know the song. All clips are from 2022's A Strange Loop: Original Broadway Cast Recording featuring Jaquel Spivey as Usher and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary.  Buy/stream the album on Amazon!   Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify! Watch the clip on YouTube! Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

We're back and starting a brand new miniseries. This time, we're looking at the so-called "eleven o'clock number" in a vairety of its permutations. First up, we have an archetypal example of the genre -- "Fifty Percent" from 1978's Ballroom. Trust us, you may now know the show, but you need to know the song. All clips are from 2022's A Strange Loop: Original Broadway Cast Recording featuring Jaquel Spivey as Usher and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Strange-Loop-Original-Broadway-Recording/dp/B0B9QTYVNG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Buy/stream the album on Amazon!</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/24KobocqCOmxb12Q76YHkO?si=sTFj6DZiQaOOZeI8AOFNKw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">  Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify!</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BnuWJtAyMQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch the clip on YouTube!</a> Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Follow SMSTS on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/somuchstufftosing/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstufftosing</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:somuchstufftosing@gmail.com">somuchstufftosing@gmail.com</a>

Episode 79 - Fifty Percent

Our final title song is also our most recent. We're back to Michael R. Jackson's A Strange Loop, which has opened -- and closed -- on Broadway since we last discussed it, but not without winning the Best Musical Tony.  All clips are from 2022's A Strange Loop: Original Broadway Cast Recording featuring Jaquel Spivey as Usher and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary.  Buy/stream the album on Amazon!  Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

Our final title song is also our most recent. We're back to Michael R. Jackson's A Strange Loop, which has opened -- and closed -- on Broadway since we last discussed it, but not without winning the Best Musical Tony.  All clips are from 2022's A Strange Loop: Original Broadway Cast Recording featuring Jaquel Spivey as Usher and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Strange-Loop-Original-Broadway-Recording/dp/B0B9QTYVNG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Buy/stream the album on Amazon!</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/24KobocqCOmxb12Q76YHkO?si=sTFj6DZiQaOOZeI8AOFNKw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Follow SMSTS on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/somuchstufftosing/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstufftosing</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:somuchstufftosing@gmail.com">somuchstufftosing@gmail.com</a>

Episode 78 - A Strange Loop

Another title song, and this time it's a title song that opens the show and sets up the rest of the show. We're talking about In the Heights again, exploring how Lin-Manuel Miranda uses its opening number to set up both the main characters and most of the plotlines that we need to know. All clips are from 2021's  In the Heights: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack featuring Anthony Ramos as Usnavi and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary.  Buy/stream the album on Amazon!  Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

Another title song, and this time it's a title song that opens the show and sets up the rest of the show. We're talking about In the Heights again, exploring how Lin-Manuel Miranda uses its opening number to set up both the main characters and most of the plotlines that we need to know. All clips are from 2021's  In the Heights: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack featuring Anthony Ramos as Usnavi and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Heights-Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B092RJ235F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Buy/stream the album on Amazon!</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/24KobocqCOmxb12Q76YHkO?si=sTFj6DZiQaOOZeI8AOFNKw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Follow SMSTS on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/somuchstufftosing/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstufftosing</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:somuchstufftosing@gmail.com">somuchstufftosing@gmail.com</a>

Episode 77 - In the Heights

We're continuing with our title songs miniseries, and we're back with Kander and Ebb for the first time in a while. This time, we're talking about "Kiss of the Spider Woman," and Shannon makes a shocking confession about this song.  All clips are from 1993's Kiss of the Spider Woman: The Musical - Original Cast Recording featuring Chita Rivera as Aurora and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary.  Buy/stream the album on Amazon!  Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

We're continuing with our title songs miniseries, and we're back with Kander and Ebb for the first time in a while. This time, we're talking about "Kiss of the Spider Woman," and Shannon makes a shocking confession about this song.  All clips are from 1993's Kiss of the Spider Woman: The Musical - Original Cast Recording featuring Chita Rivera as Aurora and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kiss-Spider-Woman-Original-Recording/dp/B000003FFR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Buy/stream the album on Amazon!</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/24KobocqCOmxb12Q76YHkO?si=sTFj6DZiQaOOZeI8AOFNKw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Follow SMSTS on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/somuchstufftosing/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstufftosing</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:somuchstufftosing@gmail.com">somuchstufftosing@gmail.com</a>

Episode 76 - Kiss of the Spider Woman

We're back with a new miniseries! We're tackling title songs over the course of the next four episodes, and we're starting with the one that you're probably thinking of already. We're back to Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein, but we're starting with their first show together. It's the beginning of the Golden Age of musicals, and the moment everything changed for the art form: it's time for 1943's Oklahoma!. All clips are from soundtrack to the 1955 film version of Oklahoma! featuring Gordon MacRae as Curly, Shirley Jones as Laurey, and the ensembles and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary.  Buy/listen to the musical on Amazon!  Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

We're back with a new miniseries! We're tackling title songs over the course of the next four episodes, and we're starting with the one that you're probably thinking of already. We're back to Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein, but we're starting with their first show together. It's the beginning of the Golden Age of musicals, and the moment everything changed for the art form: it's time for 1943's Oklahoma!. All clips are from soundtrack to the 1955 film version of Oklahoma! featuring Gordon MacRae as Curly, Shirley Jones as Laurey, and the ensembles and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Assassins-2022-Off-Broadway-Cast-Recording/dp/B09TFV8QN2/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=assassins+2022+off+broadway+cast+recording&amp;qid=1684058900&amp;sprefix=assassins+2022+off+br%2Caps%2C251&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Buy/listen to the musical on Amazon!</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/24KobocqCOmxb12Q76YHkO?si=sTFj6DZiQaOOZeI8AOFNKw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Follow SMSTS on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/somuchstufftosing/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstufftosing</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:somuchstufftosing@gmail.com">somuchstufftosing@gmail.com</a>

Episode 75 - Oklahoma!

It's the end of our annual Sondheim birthday celebration, and our last murder ballad. This episode, we're back with Assassins looking at "The Ballad of Guiteau." Charles Guiteau is a thorny historical figure, but Erik and Shannon do their best to try to make some sense of him, his song, and this entire show.  All clips are from Assassins: The 2022 Off-Broadway Cast Recording featuring Ethan Slater as The Balladeer and Will Swenson as Charles Guiteau and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary.  Buy/listen to the musical on Amazon!  Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

It's the end of our annual Sondheim birthday celebration, and our last murder ballad. This episode, we're back with Assassins looking at "The Ballad of Guiteau." Charles Guiteau is a thorny historical figure, but Erik and Shannon do their best to try to make some sense of him, his song, and this entire show. All clips are from Assassins: The 2022 Off-Broadway Cast Recording featuring Ethan Slater as The Balladeer and Will Swenson as Charles Guiteau and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Assassins-2022-Off-Broadway-Cast-Recording/dp/B09TFV8QN2/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=assassins+2022+off+broadway+cast+recording&amp;qid=1684058900&amp;sprefix=assassins+2022+off+br%2Caps%2C251&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Buy/listen to the musical on Amazon!</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/24KobocqCOmxb12Q76YHkO?si=sTFj6DZiQaOOZeI8AOFNKw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Follow SMSTS on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/somuchstufftosing/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstufftosing</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:somuchstufftosing@gmail.com">somuchstufftosing@gmail.com</a>

Episode 74 - The Ballad of Guiteau

We're continuing our Sondheim birthday miniseries, this time focusing on his murder ballads, and we're moving on to a show that is dominated by murder ballads -- 1991's Assassins. Join us as we look at "The Ballad of Booth"and try to pick apart both this extremely rich song and the show's message.  Audio note: It was raining when we recorded this episode, and you will occasionally hear the rain striking Shannon's air conditioner. We hope it won't distract too much from your enjoyment of the episode.  All clips are from the 1991 Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording of Assassins featuring Patrick Cassidy as The Balladeer and Victor Garber as John Wilkes Booth and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary.  Buy/listen to the musical on Amazon!  Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

We're continuing our Sondheim birthday miniseries, this time focusing on his murder ballads, and we're moving on to a show that is dominated by murder ballads -- 1991's Assassins. Join us as we look at "The Ballad of Booth"and try to pick apart both this extremely rich song and the show's message.  Audio note: It was raining when we recorded this episode, and you will occasionally hear the rain striking Shannon's air conditioner. We hope it won't distract too much from your enjoyment of the episode. All clips are from the 1991 Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording of Assassins featuring Patrick Cassidy as The Balladeer and Victor Garber as John Wilkes Booth and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Assassins-Original-Off-Broadway-Cast-Recording/dp/B00138H67S" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Buy/listen to the musical on Amazon!</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/24KobocqCOmxb12Q76YHkO?si=sTFj6DZiQaOOZeI8AOFNKw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Follow SMSTS on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/somuchstufftosing/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstufftosing</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:somuchstufftosing@gmail.com">somuchstufftosing@gmail.com</a>

Episode 73 - The Ballad of Booth

To quote Shannon, "Murder! Murder! Murder!"   Yes, we're carrying on with this year's Sondheim theme of murder ballads, and we're carrying on with Sweeney Todd. This episode, we discuss the sort of duet, but not really, "My Friends."  All clips are from the 2002 production of Sweeney Todd in Concert featuring George Hearne as Sweeney Todd and Patti Lupone as Mrs. Lovett and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary.  Buy the DVD on Amazon!  Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

To quote Shannon, "Murder! Murder! Murder!"  Yes, we're carrying on with this year's Sondheim theme of murder ballads, and we're carrying on with Sweeney Todd. This episode, we discuss the sort of duet, but not really, "My Friends."  All clips are from the 2002 production of Sweeney Todd in Concert featuring George Hearne as Sweeney Todd and Patti Lupone as Mrs. Lovett and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sweeney-Todd-Concert-George-Hearn/dp/B0000648Y0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Buy the DVD on Amazon!</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/24KobocqCOmxb12Q76YHkO?si=sTFj6DZiQaOOZeI8AOFNKw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Follow SMSTS on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/somuchstufftosing/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstufftosing</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:somuchstufftosing@gmail.com">somuchstufftosing@gmail.com</a>

Episode 72 - My Friends

Sweeney Todd

It's Sondheim time again -- the most wonderful time of the year here at SMSTS. This year, Shannon got her pick of themes, and she chose Sondheim's murder ballads. So, y'know, buckle up. We're starting off with the opening of 1979's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street appropriately named "Prelude/The Ballad of Sweeney Todd." Attend the tale. All clips are from the 1979 Original Broadway Cast Recording of Sweeney Todd featuring Len Cariou as Sweeney Todd and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary.  Buy/stream the album on Amazon!  Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

It's Sondheim time again -- the most wonderful time of the year here at SMSTS. This year, Shannon got her pick of themes, and she chose Sondheim's murder ballads. So, y'know, buckle up. We're starting off with the opening of 1979's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street appropriately named "Prelude/The Ballad of Sweeney Todd." Attend the tale. All clips are from the 1979 Original Broadway Cast Recording of Sweeney Todd featuring Len Cariou as Sweeney Todd and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sweeney-Todd-Original-Broadway-Recording/dp/B01C6YV96Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Buy/stream the album on Amazon!</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/24KobocqCOmxb12Q76YHkO?si=sTFj6DZiQaOOZeI8AOFNKw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Follow SMSTS on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/somuchstufftosing/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstufftosing</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:somuchstufftosing@gmail.com">somuchstufftosing@gmail.com</a>

Episode 71 - The Ballad of Sweeney Todd

We conclude our look at inspirational songs with "I Know Where I've Been" from Hairspray, the 2002 Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman musical based on the John Waters film of the same name. It's been a few years since we talked about the show's propulsive and endlessly optimistic closing number, so how does this song -- coming just before the final sequence and featuring a darker, if still optimistic tone -- sit within the show? And what's Erik's Grand Unified Theory of songs of inspiration?   All clips are from the 2002 Original Broadway Cast Recording of Hairspray featuring Mary Bond Davis and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary.  Buy/stream the album on Amazon!  Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

We conclude our look at inspirational songs with "I Know Where I've Been" from Hairspray, the 2002 Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman musical based on the John Waters film of the same name. It's been a few years since we talked about the show's propulsive and endlessly optimistic closing number, so how does this song -- coming just before the final sequence and featuring a darker, if still optimistic tone -- sit within the show? And what's Erik's Grand Unified Theory of songs of inspiration?  All clips are from the 2002 Original Broadway Cast Recording of Hairspray featuring Mary Bond Davis and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hairspray-2002-Original-Broadway-Cast/dp/B00006AALQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Buy/stream the album on Amazon!</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/24KobocqCOmxb12Q76YHkO?si=sTFj6DZiQaOOZeI8AOFNKw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Follow SMSTS on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/somuchstufftosing/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstufftosing</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:somuchstufftosing@gmail.com">somuchstufftosing@gmail.com</a>

Episode 70 - I Know Where I've Been

A podcast about the American Musical.Hosted by Shannon in New York and Erik in Prague; twice monthly.

We return to Annie, a show we last talked about a few years back with Miss Hanigan's delicious villain song. This time, however, we're taking a look at the show's signature tune --and one of the most recognizable musical theater songs of all time -- "Tomorrow." Is it inspirational or an example of what's wrong with America?  Buckle up.  All clips are from 1977's Annie - Original Braodway Cast Recording featuring Andrea McArdle and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary.  Buy/stream the album on Amazon!  Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

We return to Annie, a show we last talked about a few years back with Miss Hanigan's delicious villain song. This time, however, we're taking a look at the show's signature tune --and one of the most recognizable musical theater songs of all time -- "Tomorrow." Is it inspirational or an example of what's wrong with America? Buckle up. All clips are from 1977's Annie - Original Braodway Cast Recording featuring Andrea McArdle and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Annie-Original-Broadway-Cast-Recording/dp/B0043ZF940" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Buy/stream the album on Amazon!</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/24KobocqCOmxb12Q76YHkO?si=sTFj6DZiQaOOZeI8AOFNKw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Follow SMSTS on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/somuchstufftosing/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstufftosing</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:somuchstufftosing@gmail.com">somuchstufftosing@gmail.com</a>

Episode 69 - Tomorrow

Some great shows have a few mediocre songs, and some great songs come from otherwise mediocre shows. Such is the case with this episode's selection -- or is it? Join us as we continue our journey of inspiration with "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" from Man of La Mancha.   All clips are from 2002's Man of La Mancha: The New Broadway Cast Recording featuring Brian Stokes Mitchell and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary.  Buy/stream the album on Amazon!  Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

Some great shows have a few mediocre songs, and some great songs come from otherwise mediocre shows. Such is the case with this episode's selection -- or is it? Join us as we continue our journey of inspiration with "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" from Man of La Mancha.  All clips are from 2002's Man of La Mancha: The New Broadway Cast Recording featuring Brian Stokes Mitchell and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Man-Mancha-Broadway-Cast-Recording/dp/B0013AYA0W" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Buy/stream the album on Amazon!</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/24KobocqCOmxb12Q76YHkO?si=sTFj6DZiQaOOZeI8AOFNKw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Follow SMSTS on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/somuchstufftosing/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstufftosing</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:somuchstufftosing@gmail.com">somuchstufftosing@gmail.com</a>

Episode 68 - The Impossible Dream

Welcome to 2023! As we enter a new year, we could all do with some inspiration, so we're starting the year off with a miniseries of inspirational songs. First up, we look at The Sound of Music for the first time, with "Climb Ev'ry Mountain." The last Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein collaboration, this 1959 musical is one of the best known and best loved of all Broadway -- and film -- musicals.   All clips are from 2103's The Sound of Music: Music from the NBC Television Event and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary.  Buy/stream the album on Amazon!  Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

Welcome to 2023! As we enter a new year, we could all do with some inspiration, so we're starting the year off with a miniseries of inspirational songs. First up, we look at The Sound of Music for the first time, with "Climb Ev'ry Mountain." The last Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein collaboration, this 1959 musical is one of the best known and best loved of all Broadway -- and film -- musicals.  All clips are from 2103's The Sound of Music: Music from the NBC Television Event and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Music-NBC-Television-Event/dp/B00FGGN7LW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Buy/stream the album on Amazon!</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/24KobocqCOmxb12Q76YHkO?si=sTFj6DZiQaOOZeI8AOFNKw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Follow SMSTS on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/somuchstufftosing/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstufftosing</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:somuchstufftosing@gmail.com">somuchstufftosing@gmail.com</a>

Episode 67 - Climb Ev'ry Mountain

It's the most wonderful time of the year! For our third annual holiday special, we're being the rules a bit and looking at a festive movie musical -- namely, 1992's The Muppet Christmas Carol starring Michael Caine and the Muppets. We talk about the meloncholy air surrounding the making of the movie, the performances, and, of course, all of the songs written for the film by the great Paul Williams. Happy Holidays! See you in 2023!  All clips are from 1992's The Muppet Christmas Carol: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary.  Buy/stream the album on Amazon!  Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

It's the most wonderful time of the year! For our third annual holiday special, we're being the rules a bit and looking at a festive movie musical -- namely, 1992's The Muppet Christmas Carol starring Michael Caine and the Muppets. We talk about the meloncholy air surrounding the making of the movie, the performances, and, of course, all of the songs written for the film by the great Paul Williams. Happy Holidays! See you in 2023! All clips are from 1992's The Muppet Christmas Carol: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Muppet-Christmas-Carol-Muppets/dp/B000008IQA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Buy/stream the album on Amazon!</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/24KobocqCOmxb12Q76YHkO?si=sTFj6DZiQaOOZeI8AOFNKw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Follow SMSTS on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/somuchstufftosing/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstufftosing</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:somuchstufftosing@gmail.com">somuchstufftosing@gmail.com</a>

Episode 66 - The Muppet Christmas Carol

The second and final part of our look at songs that escaped the shows they were written for brings us to arguably one of the greatest songs never to be performed on Broadway -- "Meadowlark" from the ill-fated Stephen Schwartz musical The Baker's Wife. The show may be forgettable, but the song certainly is not.  All clips are from Lindsay Mendez's 2017 performance of "Meadowlark" at Feinstein's/54 Below and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. Watch Lindsay Mendez perform "Meadowlark" at 54 Below.  Buy/stream the album on Amazon!  Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

The second and final part of our look at songs that escaped the shows they were written for brings us to arguably one of the greatest songs never to be performed on Broadway -- "Meadowlark" from the ill-fated Stephen Schwartz musical The Baker's Wife. The show may be forgettable, but the song certainly is not. All clips are from Lindsay Mendez's 2017 performance of "Meadowlark" at Feinstein's/54 Below and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHAPQsnzrrU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch Lindsay Mendez perform "Meadowlark" at 54 Below.</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bakers-Wife-Members-1976-Original/dp/B00006AWJM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Buy/stream the album on Amazon!</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/24KobocqCOmxb12Q76YHkO?si=sTFj6DZiQaOOZeI8AOFNKw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Follow SMSTS on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/somuchstufftosing/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstufftosing</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:somuchstufftosing@gmail.com">somuchstufftosing@gmail.com</a>

Episode 65 - Meadowlark

And now for something completely different. We're embarking on a mini-mini-series: a 2-part look at songs that managed to have a life even if they shows they came from didn't. First up, it's "You've Got Possibilities" from the almost totally forgotten 1966 musical "It'sa Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman". A score by Charles Strouse and Lee Adams -- and production and direction by Hal Prince -- didn't save this show from being the biggest flop in Broadway history at the time, but somehow this song managed to find a place for itself. We discuss why.   All clips are from the 1966 Orignal Broadway Cast Recording of "It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman" featuring Linda Lavin and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary.  Buy/stream the album on Amazon!  Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

And now for something completely different. We're embarking on a mini-mini-series: a 2-part look at songs that managed to have a life even if they shows they came from didn't. First up, it's "You've Got Possibilities" from the almost totally forgotten 1966 musical "It'sa Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman". A score by Charles Strouse and Lee Adams -- and production and direction by Hal Prince -- didn't save this show from being the biggest flop in Broadway history at the time, but somehow this song managed to find a place for itself. We discuss why.  All clips are from the 1966 Orignal Broadway Cast Recording of "It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman" featuring Linda Lavin and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bird-Plane-Superman-Musical-Comedy/dp/B001NM6D5U" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Buy/stream the album on Amazon!</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/24KobocqCOmxb12Q76YHkO?si=sTFj6DZiQaOOZeI8AOFNKw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Follow SMSTS on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/somuchstufftosing/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstufftosing</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:somuchstufftosing@gmail.com">somuchstufftosing@gmail.com</a>

Episode 64 - You've Got Possibilities

We conclude our tour of musical theater blindspots with Jason Robert Brown's 2014 The Bridges of Madison County and the sweeping love duet "One Second and a Million Miles." Will Shannon persuade Erik that this score deserves to be known far and wide, or will his cold, stony heart be unmoved?  All clips are from the 2014 Orignal Broadway Cast Recording of The Bridges of Madison County featuring Steven Pasquale and Kelli O'Hara and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary.  Buy/stream the album on Amazon!  Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

We conclude our tour of musical theater blindspots with Jason Robert Brown's 2014 The Bridges of Madison County and the sweeping love duet "One Second and a Million Miles." Will Shannon persuade Erik that this score deserves to be known far and wide, or will his cold, stony heart be unmoved? All clips are from the 2014 Orignal Broadway Cast Recording of The Bridges of Madison County featuring Steven Pasquale and Kelli O'Hara and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bridges-Madison-County-Jason-Robert/dp/B00JM5CAHA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Buy/stream the album on Amazon!</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/24KobocqCOmxb12Q76YHkO?si=sTFj6DZiQaOOZeI8AOFNKw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Follow SMSTS on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/somuchstufftosing/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstufftosing</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:somuchstufftosing@gmail.com">somuchstufftosing@gmail.com</a>

Episode 63 - One Second and a Million Miles

We're trying to take care of musical theater blindspots, and this time it's Shannon's turn to introduce Erik to something new. So, how will he respond to "I Believe" from 2011's The Book of Mormon? Will he be converted, or will he slam the door in her face? All clips are from the 2011 Original Broadway Cast Recording of The Book of Mormon featuring Andrew Rannells and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary.  Buy/stream the album on Amazon!  Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

We're trying to take care of musical theater blindspots, and this time it's Shannon's turn to introduce Erik to something new. So, how will he respond to "I Believe" from 2011's The Book of Mormon? Will he be converted, or will he slam the door in her face? All clips are from the 2011 Original Broadway Cast Recording of The Book of Mormon featuring Andrew Rannells and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a> Buy/stream the album on Amazon!</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/24KobocqCOmxb12Q76YHkO?si=sTFj6DZiQaOOZeI8AOFNKw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Follow SMSTS on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/somuchstufftosing/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstufftosing</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:somuchstufftosing@gmail.com">somuchstufftosing@gmail.com</a>

Episode 62 - I Believe

We just couldn't stay away from the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Time Rice songbook as we cover our musical theater blind spots. This time, it's Evita with Patti Lupone singing "Don't Cry for Me Argentina." What will Shannon make of this truly strange show that she'd never experienced before?  All clips are from the 1978 Original Broadway Cast Recording of Evita featuring Patti Lupone and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary.  Buy/stream the album on Amazon!  Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

We just couldn't stay away from the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Time Rice songbook as we cover our musical theater blind spots. This time, it's Evita with Patti Lupone singing "Don't Cry for Me Argentina." What will Shannon make of this truly strange show that she'd never experienced before? All clips are from the 1978 Original Broadway Cast Recording of Evita featuring Patti Lupone and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Evita-1978-Original-Broadway-Cast/dp/B000002ORP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Buy/stream the album on Amazon!</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/24KobocqCOmxb12Q76YHkO?si=sTFj6DZiQaOOZeI8AOFNKw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Follow SMSTS on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/somuchstufftosing/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstufftosing</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:somuchstufftosing@gmail.com">somuchstufftosing@gmail.com</a>

Episode 61 - Don't Cry for Me Argentina

We're back after our brief end of summer hiatus, and we've got a new miniseries in store. We all have our blind spots -- shows that we feel as if we should know, but don't. In this miniseries, we're trying to clear up some of those blind spots -- 2 from each host -- and we're starting with a biggie. Join us as we talk about one of the greates roles in musical theater: yes, it's time for 1959's Gypsy and "Everything's Coming up Roses."  All clips are from the 2015 London Cast Recording of Gypsy featuring Imelda Staunton and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. Buy/stream the album on Amazon! Watch Imelda Staunton perform the song.  Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

We're back after our brief end of summer hiatus, and we've got a new miniseries in store. We all have our blind spots -- shows that we feel as if we should know, but don't. In this miniseries, we're trying to clear up some of those blind spots -- 2 from each host -- and we're starting with a biggie. Join us as we talk about one of the greates roles in musical theater: yes, it's time for 1959's Gypsy and "Everything's Coming up Roses." All clips are from the 2015 London Cast Recording of Gypsy featuring Imelda Staunton and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gypsy-Imelda-Staunton/dp/B00VPTVAQI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buy/stream the album on Amazon!</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Eh7oj4DJzU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch Imelda Staunton perform the song.</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/24KobocqCOmxb12Q76YHkO?si=sTFj6DZiQaOOZeI8AOFNKw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Follow SMSTS on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/somuchstufftosing/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstufftosing</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:somuchstufftosing@gmail.com">somuchstufftosing@gmail.com</a>

Episode 60 - Everything's Coming up Roses

A podcast about the American Musical. Hosted by Shannon in New York and Erik in Prague; twice monthly.

So Much Stuff to Sing

Erik and Shannon voyage to Anatevka to discuss the opening number to end all opening numbers: "Tradition" from Fiddler on the Roof by Bock &amp; Harnick. There is much love for sad dancing, Zero Mostel, and, well, tradition. All clips are from the Original Broadway Cast Recording and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. Listen on Spotify. Buy/Listen on Amazon. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

Erik and Shannon voyage to Anatevka to discuss the opening number to end all opening numbers: "Tradition" from Fiddler on the Roof by Bock &amp; Harnick. There is much love for sad dancing, Zero Mostel, and, well, tradition. All clips are from the Original Broadway Cast Recording and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/3P9bGIKbCzZhnPg3bJU9VQ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on Spotify</a>. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fiddler-Roof-Original-Broadway-Recording/dp/B001VRDRHE/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=fiddler+original&amp;qid=1580422056&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buy/Listen on Amazon</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

Episode 3 - Tradition

Welcome, welcome to Moscow! Erik and Shannon visit Russia during the Napoleonic Wars for Dave Malloy's Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 and its sly, sarcastic opening number, "Prologue." Along the way, they discuss complicated Russian novels, classical sculpture, and "the opera." All clips are from the Original Cast Recording and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. Listen on Spotify. Buy/Listen on Amazon. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

Welcome, welcome to Moscow! Erik and Shannon visit Russia during the Napoleonic Wars for Dave Malloy's Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 and its sly, sarcastic opening number, "Prologue." Along the way, they discuss complicated Russian novels, classical sculpture, and "the opera." All clips are from the Original Cast Recording and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/13KaDQuC5ih70Ovjm2iFrM" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on Spotify</a>. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Natasha-Pierre-Great-Original-Recording/dp/B07577CV4H/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=natasha+pierre+original+cast&amp;qid=1581714555&amp;sr=8-2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buy/Listen on Amazon</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

Episode 4 - Prologue

Get ready for some conflict over, of all things, "A Weekend in the Country" from Stephen Sondheim and Hal Prince's A Little Night Music as we begin out next arc, focusing on Act 1 finales from Sondheim shows. It's gonna be quite a ride! All clips are from the 1973 Original Broadway Cast Recording and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. Listen on Spotify. Buy/Listen on Amazon. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

Get ready for some conflict over, of all things, "A Weekend in the Country" from Stephen Sondheim and Hal Prince's A Little Night Music as we begin out next arc, focusing on Act 1 finales from Sondheim shows. It's gonna be quite a ride! All clips are from the 1973 Original Broadway Cast Recording and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1hAYVjuDebvOLiighJvL4Z" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on Spotify</a>. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Little-Night-Music-Original-Broadway/dp/B002X0GDHY/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buy/Listen on Amazon</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

Episode 10 - A Weekend in the Country

Shannon and Erik conclude their first foray into closing numbers with the final song from Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years "Goodbye Until Tomorrow / I Could Never Rescue You." They talk about beginnings in endings, endings in beginnings, and being young and stupid. All clips are from the 2015 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (take it up with Shannon!) and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. Listen on Spotify. Buy/Listen on Amazon. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

Shannon and Erik conclude their first foray into closing numbers with the final song from Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years "Goodbye Until Tomorrow / I Could Never Rescue You." They talk about beginnings in endings, endings in beginnings, and being young and stupid. All clips are from the 2015 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (take it up with Shannon!) and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/6VZ5lJSFcHOKkpVZrxu8ie" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on Spotify</a>. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack-Explicit/dp/B076YKLFXT/ref=ntt_mus_dp_dpt_1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buy/Listen on Amazon</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

Episode 9 - Goodbye Until Tomorrow / I Could Never Rescue You

In this episode we move from the imagined, candy-colored early 60s to the real, tumultuous, "hairy" late 60s. Shannon and Erik continue their mini-series on closing numbers with "The Flesh Failures (Let the Sunshine In)" from the landmark 1968 musical Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical. Yes, that is its full title. All clips are from the 1968 Broadway Cast Recording and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. Listen on Spotify. Buy/Listen on Amazon. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

In this episode we move from the imagined, candy-colored early 60s to the real, tumultuous, "hairy" late 60s. Shannon and Erik continue their mini-series on closing numbers with "The Flesh Failures (Let the Sunshine In)" from the landmark 1968 musical Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical. Yes, that is its full title. All clips are from the 1968 Broadway Cast Recording and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4zKWrHLN229PZ9nbaKdSoo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on Spotify</a>. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hair-American-Love-Rock-Original-Broadway/dp/B000002W1S/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=hair+1968&amp;qid=1586870231&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buy/Listen on Amazon</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

Episode 8 - The Flesh Failures (Let the Sunshine In)

But, what if I *want* to stop the beat? Turns out, it can't be done! Join Shannon and Erik as they continue their mini-series on closing number and ride the rocket ship that is "You Can't Stop the Beat" from 2002's Hairspray. Along the way, they talk about integration, staggered breathing, and smashing the patriarchy--all while dancing crazy! (Not really.) All clips are from the 2002 Broadway Cast Recording and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. Listen on Spotify. Buy/Listen on Amazon. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

But, what if I *want* to stop the beat? Turns out, it can't be done! Join Shannon and Erik as they continue their mini-series on closing number and ride the rocket ship that is "You Can't Stop the Beat" from 2002's Hairspray. Along the way, they talk about integration, staggered breathing, and smashing the patriarchy--all while dancing crazy! (Not really.) All clips are from the 2002 Broadway Cast Recording and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/3XPjEfpawBvohxBMDXwXXW?autoplay=true&amp;v=L" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on Spotify</a>. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hairspray-Original-Broadway-Cast-Recording/dp/B00136RW2Y/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=hairspray+original+broadway+cast&amp;qid=1585606679&amp;sr=8-2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buy/Listen on Amazon</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

Episode 7 -You Can't Stop the Beat

Wait...so, are you saying that anything goes? Erik and Shannon find themselves on an ocean liner in the 1930s as they begin their cycle of closing numbers with Cole Porter's "Anything Goes" from the show of the same name. As they try not to sound condescending about a show that is just FUN, they discuss Sutton Foster's vowels, Erik talks about how he stopped worrying and learned to love tap, and Shannon throws serious shade. All clips are from the 2011 Broadway Cast Recording and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. Listen on Spotify. Buy/Listen on Amazon. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

Wait...so, are you saying that anything goes? Erik and Shannon find themselves on an ocean liner in the 1930s as they begin their cycle of closing numbers with Cole Porter's "Anything Goes" from the show of the same name. As they try not to sound condescending about a show that is just FUN, they discuss Sutton Foster's vowels, Erik talks about how he stopped worrying and learned to love tap, and Shannon throws serious shade. All clips are from the 2011 Broadway Cast Recording and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/2W6W4PeMFlKUhf6lDKiVg0" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on Spotify</a>. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Anything-Goes-Broadway-Cast-Recording/dp/B076YJMXRX/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=anything+goes&amp;qid=1584282990&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buy/Listen on Amazon</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

Episode 6 - Anything Goes

Next stop, River City, Iowa! Erik and Shannon head to the American Midwest in the the early part of the 20th Century to discuss "Rock Island," the bizarre and wonderful opening number from Meredith Wilson's perennial favorite The Music Man.  Station stops include Erik's origin story, Shannon's love of trains, and a lot of talk of cracker barrels. All clips are from the Original Broadway Cast Recording and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. Listen on Spotify. Buy/Listen on Amazon. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

Next stop, River City, Iowa! Erik and Shannon head to the American Midwest in the the early part of the 20th Century to discuss "Rock Island," the bizarre and wonderful opening number from Meredith Wilson's perennial favorite The Music Man.  Station stops include Erik's origin story, Shannon's love of trains, and a lot of talk of cracker barrels. All clips are from the Original Broadway Cast Recording and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4O0zo2ULebkZ7PKZpFdPLJ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on Spotify</a>. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Music-Man-Original-Broadway-Cast/dp/B001AVNDFW/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+music+man+original+broadway+cast&amp;qid=1583068991&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buy/Listen on Amazon</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SoMuchStuffPod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@somuchstuffpod</a> Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

Episode 5 - Rock Island

Shannon and Erik begin their exploration of opening numbers with a shocking, sexy, and seedy cry of liberation: "All That Jazz," from the Kander &amp; Ebb classic Chicago, touching on Fosse, Verdon, and Chita...always Chita. All clips are from the Original Broadway Cast Recording, and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. Listen on Spotify.  Buy/Listen on Amazon. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com (Apologies for Erik's audio. He has since been rescued from the bottom of the well he recorded from.)

Shannon and Erik begin their exploration of opening numbers with a shocking, sexy, and seedy cry of liberation: "All That Jazz," from the Kander &amp; Ebb classic Chicago, touching on Fosse, Verdon, and Chita...always Chita. All clips are from the Original Broadway Cast Recording, and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4BhJZEZHcPJZfnJH8Y5An3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on Spotify.</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chicago-Musical-Vaudeville-Original-Album/dp/B0010YB6EY/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=chicago+original+cast+album&amp;qid=1579031969&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Buy/Listen on Amazon.</a> Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Email the show: <a href="mailto:somuchstufftosing@gmail.com">somuchstufftosing@gmail.com</a> (Apologies for Erik's audio. He has since been rescued from the bottom of the well he recorded from.)

Episode 2 - All That Jazz

Join Erik and Shannon as they embark on a new podcast about the American musical. In their first episode, they discuss "Our Time" from the Stephen Sondheim classic/flop Merrily We Roll Along.  All clips are from the Original Broadway Cast Recording, and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary.  Buy/stream the album on Amazon. Or on Spotify. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Email ths who: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

Join Erik and Shannon as they embark on a new podcast about the American musical. In their first episode, they discuss "Our Time" from the Stephen Sondheim classic/flop Merrily We Roll Along.  All clips are from the Original Broadway Cast Recording, and are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Merrily-Along-Original-Broadway-Recording/dp/B004VWXUDM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Buy/stream the album on Amazon</a>. <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/3KZq3isCTbYMzGvnXkTfNr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Or on Spotify</a>. Follow the show on Twitter: @somuchstuffpod Email ths who: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

Episode 1 - Our Time

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