Musical Lyrical Lingo
We're Musical Lyrical Lingo!
Join Tim and Lj who delve deep into the wonderful world of musical theatre and more importantly the lessons they have learned from different musicals.
Join them as they explore some of the greatest musicals ever created, from the classics to the new and exciting shows that continue to teach us something new.
So whether you're a seasoned fan of the stage or a newcomer, this podcast is for you.
So sit back, relax and get ready to immerse yourself in the world of musical theatre.
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Episodes
122 episodes
Jack Frost At The MAC
A twig for a tree, a guilty love of bad Christmas movies, and the sound of a dog “tap dancing” set a playful scene before we dive into the real star: a brand-new Christmas musical called Jack Frost at The MAC Belfast. We sit down with writer Al...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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33:51
Wicked For Good Reviewed
Defying gravity is easy. Living with the aftermath is the hard part. We sat down after a packed Friday screening of Wicked For Good to trade notes on what soared, what sagged, and why the second act chooses substance over spectacle. From the fi...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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46:29
Pippin, Season 3 EP33
A week of pure theatre joy collided with our favourite kind of head-scratching: we cheered the Wicked concert on telly, melted over Paddington the Musical’s adorable staging, then rolled up our sleeves for a frank, funny tour of Pippin’s brilli...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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43:52
Be more chill 😎
What happens when holiday cheer meets hard theatre truths and a cult teen sci‑fi musical? We kick off with real updates fans care about: Evita’s Palladium recording hits digital, Kiss of the Spider Woman announces eye‑catching leads, and The Gr...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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48:42
Carrie, Cult Flop To Fan Favourite
Prom night with pyro, pig’s blood, and a descending staircase that almost took out a Broadway legend—Carrie The Musical isn’t just theatre, it’s folklore. We trace how Stephen King’s telekinetic teen went from RSC curiosity to five-performance ...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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56:45
Theatre, History, Mysteries, And The Human Heart
What if the best musical trivia isn’t trivia at all, but a map to why stories outlive us? We bring Professor and Theatre History and Mysteries host Dr John Bruschke into the studio to trace the hidden corridors between myth, history, and the sh...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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1:00:33
The Devil Wears Prada
Take one of the most stylish stories of the 2000s, add Elton John on the keys, and you get a cast album guaranteed to stir debate. We open with quick theatre news—Megan Hilty heading to Drury Lane, a Sweeney Todd revival in Birmingham, and Rob ...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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53:38
On the Town
This week we unpack how Jerome Robbins, Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden and Adolph Green expanded a 1944 ballet into a full-throttle Broadway musical that felt like champagne after years of rationing. George Abbott’s decision to cut overt war t...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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50:39
Kiss of the spider woman. Cellblock Fantasies and Fedoras.
What happens when fantasy becomes your only means of survival? This week, we dive deep into Kiss of the Spider Woman, the powerful 1992 Tony Award-winning musical that remains one of Broadway's most underappreciated masterpieces.Set in ...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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48:14
Curtain's Peak: The Art of Act One Finales
The curtain falls, the house lights come up, and you're left sitting in your seat, utterly stunned by what you've just witnessed. That's the power of a perfect Act One finale in musical theatre – a moment that leaves you counting the seconds un...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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49:47
The Spelling Bee: Misfit Champions and Life's Pandemonium
Ever wondered what makes a musical about spelling competitions so captivating? The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee might seem like an unlikely subject for Broadway magic, but as we discover in this episode, it's a masterclass in finding ...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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55:15
Legally Blonde: The Elle Woods Effect.
What makes a pink-powered musical about a sorority girl resonate so deeply with audiences worldwide? That's what we're unpacking as we dive into Legally Blonde: The Musical, the show that taught us to embrace our authentic selves while defying ...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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53:53
Delicate, their musical. Taylor Swift meets Greys Anatomy.
Meet the creative minds behind "Delicate," a groundbreaking new musical emerging from Belfast that's already making waves across the UK theatre scene. In this captivating conversation, teachers-turned-playwrights Dermot and Victoria share their...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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53:07
Sunset Boulevard's Rise and Fall
Reuniting after summer hiatus, we dive into the glittering yet troubled world of Sunset Boulevard, Andrew Lloyd Webber's haunting masterpiece about faded glory and Hollywood's darkest corners.This beloved musical took a staggering two d...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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1:11:25
Seizing the Day: Newsies
Step back in time to 1899 New York City where a band of scrappy young newspaper sellers took on publishing titans Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst in a David-versus-Goliath battle that changed labor history. Our deep dive into "Newsi...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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1:00:27
Funny Girl
From troubled production to Broadway triumph, Funny Girl's journey mirrors the resilience of its protagonist, Fanny Bryce. We unpack the fascinating story behind this semi-biographical musical that catapulted Barbara Streisand to stardom while ...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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48:20
Hamilton: Genius, Immigrant, Revolutionary part 2
Ever wondered how a founding father most Americans couldn't identify became the subject of Broadway's most revolutionary musical? Join us as we dive deep into the genius of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton, uncovering the fascinating historical tr...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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1:10:28
The Hamilton Phenomenon part 1
From obsessive teenage viewing marathons to Broadway's biggest box office records, Hamilton has revolutionized musical theatre in ways almost impossible to measure. This special family episode peels back the curtain on Lin-Manuel Miranda's mast...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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40:28
Whistle Down the Wind: Finding Faith in Unexpected Places
Faith can be a powerful force, especially when seen through a child's eyes. When Swallow, a young girl mourning her mother, discovers a mysterious stranger in her barn exclaiming "Jesus Christ!", she believes she's found the Messiah himself. Se...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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55:24
Ghost: Love Beyond Death
Ever watched a show that left you hyperventilating with emotion as you exited the theatre? That's exactly what happened to Tim after experiencing Ghost the Musical at London's Piccadilly Theatre. Join us as we unpack this spectacular adaptation...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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51:07
Celebrating 100 Episodes with a Green Hero SHREK!
Pour yourself a glass of swamp water and join us for our monumental 100th episode celebration! We're marking this milestone by diving deep into the surprisingly profound world of Shrek the Musical, a show that beneath its green exterior contain...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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51:10
Top Hat: Tap shoes and Memories.
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers dance across time in this nostalgic exploration of Top Hat, the 1935 film musical that defined an era and continues to captivate audiences today. We dive into Irving Berlin's extraordinary score, writ...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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48:25
Hello! My Name is Elder Podcast- Book of Mormon.
Step into the irreverent, controversial, and surprisingly heartwarming world of The Book of Mormon as we unpeel the layers of this boundary-pushing musical phenomenon. From the creative minds behind South Park and Avenue Q emerged a show that s...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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1:00:27
Carousel: A Tragic Love Story Set to Sublime Music
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel remains one of musical theatre's crown jewels, a tragic love story that's both heartbreaking and uplifting. After the groundbreaking success of Oklahoma!, the legendary duo took a risk with this darker tale of...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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55:37
Footloose: Dancing Is Not a Crime
Kick off your Sunday shoes as we dive into the rebellious world of Footloose, the musical that taught a generation about standing up for what they believe in. This beloved show, inspired by actual events in Elmore City, Oklahoma, brings to life...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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49:08