Best Bare Pop Opera Podcasts (2025)

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BONUS - Kyla Jade Make me a Musical 42:09

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4d ago42:09

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In this special episode of Make Me A Musical, host Jesse McAnally sits down with the powerhouse vocalist and performer Kyla Jade, who’s taking on not one, but two iconic roles — Aunt Em and Evillene — in the upcoming production of The Wiz at the Fisher Theatre, running June 17–29, 2025. Buy tickets at BroadwayinDetroit! Learn more about your ad cho…

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#44 - Little Italy 1:01:48

6d ago1:01:48

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Mamma Mia! Two Canadians are in love but can't be together because their parents own rival Pizza places! How will they ever make it work! Yes, have you ever wondered whether Anakin Skywalker and Julia Roberts niece could make a romance work? Well, Little Italy is the romantic comedy for you. Please send complaints directly to Elizabeth Esten! Hosts…

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BONUS: The Dead Pool | Carrey'd Away 47:00

11d ago47:00

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This week, join us for our episode of "Carrey'd Away" to talk about the first (but not last) time Jim Carrey would play a small role in a Clint Eastwood Vehicle. This episode dives into Eastwood's role in Boomer iconography, Dirty Harry as a character, and just all the strange things within the final Dirty Harry film "The Dead Pool" Learn more abou…

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#43 Candyman 1:03:44

14d ago1:03:44

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Alright folks, buckle up! We are genuinely SO excited for today's episode because we're talking about what might just be one of the absolute best films we'll ever cover on this show. We're diving into Clive Barker's chilling urban legend masterpiece – Candyman. You know the one: grad students poking the hornet's nest of folklore, getting in terrify…

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BONUS: Peggy Sue Got Married (feat. Caitlin Kinnunen & Isabelle Mccalla) | Carrey'd Away 58:32

18d ago58:32

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Broadway's "The Prom" stars Caitlin Kinnunen and Isabelle Mccalla join us to unravel the chameleon-like career of Jim Carrey, sharing laughs as we reminisce on his metamorphosis from rubber-faced comedian to a thespian of depth. Today we're talking about the forgotten Coppola romantic comedy called "Peggy Sue Got Married," where Jim Carrey plays th…

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BONUS: Chasing Chasing Amy (feat. Sav Rodgers) 1:07:11

21d ago1:07:11

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This is an extra special treat, we were given an opportunity to speak with filmmaker Sav Rodgers about his experience making the incredible documentary Chasing Chasing Amy, analyzing his relationship with the film, and the film's relationship with culture. We discuss how difficult it is to put yourself out there in a documentary, awkward interviews…

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#42 - Chasing Amy 59:14

21d ago59:14

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Hey Kids we're taking a time machine back to the 90's where every film had so many slurs and straight white men were the only folks allowed to tell queer stories. Yes we're diving into the fragile male ego with Kevin Smith's film Chasing Amy Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Esten Podcast Edited By: Nathan P. Keelan Keeper of the…

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BONUS: Once Bitten (1985) | Carrey'd Away 49:03

24d ago49:03

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A Jim Carrey Vampire film?! It's more likely than you think. This is the first film with Jim Carrey in a leading role, where he is allowed to expand his wings and deliver his more effective comedic persona. This film also has a ton of fun character actors hamming it up to high heaven. Come join us as we dive into the 1985 cult classic Once Bitten. …

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#41 - The Cat in the Hat 1:13:00

28d ago1:13:00

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WE ARE DIVING INTO INSANEY TOWN BECAUSE IT IS TIME TO TALK ABOUT MIKE MEYERS IN THE CAT IN THE HAT! Is it good? No! Is it fun to watch? YES! I will die on this freaking hill, the film is a surrealist masterpiece! You should watch it, but after watching this episode, that's the most important, it's always the most important thing. Credits: Hosts: Je…

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BONUS: Next to Normal West End Proshot 56:41

1M ago56:41

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We're diving into the brand-new Proshot of the West End production of Next to Normal — and yes, it's a major upgrade from the original Broadway version. It deserved a Broadway run, no doubt, but this beautifully captured performance is a fantastic consolation prize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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BONUS: The Duck Factory (1984) | Carrey'd Away 52:24

1M ago52:24

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Join us as we hop into the time machine and rewind to 1984, where we reminisce about Jim Carrey's first lead role in the quirky TV sitcom "The Duck Factory." This conversation unwraps the layers of the show, from its hopeful beginnings as a mid-season replacement to its untimely demise. Listen in as we explore the role Carrey played as Skip Tarking…

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#40 - Josie and the Pussycats 1:02:20

1M ago1:02:20

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Hey kids we got a new episode coming at ya today! Because of Liz Esten we're diving into the world of Riverdale to talk about the comedy flop "Josie and the Pussycats." Truly we recorded this two weeks ago and I cannot remember anything about it aside from Alan Cumming. So come for the Cumming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…

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BONUS: Drunk History Christmas Special | Carrey'd Away 32:34

1M ago32:34

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This is a deep pull, but we can't NOT cover it! This week we're diving into the Drunk History internet special where Jim Carrey joined Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes in a retelling of The Night Before Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network

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#39 - To Kill a Mockingbird 1:12:06

1M ago1:12:06

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Brush off your English Major degree because we're flashing back to high school Literature class to talk about one of the greatest novel turned to films ever written -- Harper Lee's "To Kill A Mockingbird." Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Esten Podcast Edited By: Nathan P. Keelan Keeper of the Cheese: Juliet Antonio This show is…

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BONUS: A Christmas Carol (2009) | Carrey'd Away 42:22

2M ago42:22

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Buckle up children because this week we're diving into the god awful 2009 Disney adaptation of A Christmas Carol starring Jim Carrey. Shockingly, this may be one of least positive episodes so far, and we have so far to go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network

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#38 - The Peanuts Comics (feat. Big Beak Entertainment) 1:23:02

2M ago1:23:02

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Hooo boy this is a long one. We're joined by our best friend in the whole world Big Beak from Big Beak entertainment to talk about Charles Schulz's loveable creation of "The Peanuts." I hope you're a Snoopy fan because we're diving into Snoopy. Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Esten Podcast Edited By: Nathan P. Keelan Keeper of …

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BONUS: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (feat. Andrew Keenan-Bolger) | Carrey'd Away 1:00:14

2M ago1:00:14

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Guess who's coming to town this holiday season? No, it's not Santa, it's Jim Carrey's iconic Grinch from the 2000 film, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" We had the pleasure of bantering with Broadway's Andrew Keenan-Bolger, who once donned green fur as JoJo and young Max in the stage rendering of this tale. We strolled down memory lane, reminiscin…

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#37 - The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3D 58:33

2M ago58:33

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PUT ON YOUR THREE DEE GLASSES KIDS BECAUSE WE'RE GOING TO PLANET DROOL TO DEAL WITH SOME WHACKY DREAMS OR SOMETHING. Could you believe that a short 20 years ago, this could pass as a ""movie"" to be released in cinemas? You will believe that a Sharkboy could sing, and that a Lavagirl could cry. You will also believe that you wasted your parents mon…

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BONUS: Finders Keepers (feat. Alex Brightman) | Carrey'd Away 1:00:28

2M ago1:00:28

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Prepare for a delightful trip down memory lane as we take a comedic deep dive into the 1984 film, Finders Keepers. This hidden gem features a young and not-yet-famous Jim Carrey, and we have the charismatic Broadway star Alex Brightman with us to share the fun. We'll unravel the scam artist plot that involves swindling, a coffin, and a pretend sold…

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BONUS: Broadway in Detroit Season Breakdown (feat. Amber Rasho) 43:13

2M ago43:13

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We've got a treat for you, in this very special BONUS episode Jess is Joined by Broadway in Detroit's Public Relations Coordinator Amber Rasho to discuss what's coming up in their upcoming season, what you can get with a Season pass, and so much more. If you want to get a Season pass, or learn more about Broadway in Detroit, click here! Learn more …

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#36 - Twin Peaks Season 1 (feat. Nathan P. Keelan) 1:16:30

2M ago1:16:30

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Hey kids! We're diving into the iconic first season of Twin Peaks, the groundbreaking series created by David Lynch and Mark Frost. It’s such an essential piece of television history that we had to bring in a special guest—our very own editor, Nathan P. Keelan. That’s right, now you can finally put a voice to the name! If you want us to cover more …

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BONUS: The Sex and Violence Family Hour | Carrey'd Away 42:40

2M ago42:40

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Get ready to carve out some laughs this Thanksgiving with Carrey'd Away! In this episode, we dive into the hilariously cringe-worthy TV special, 'The Sex and Violence Family Hour.' Brace yourself for a parade of unimaginative and uninspiring acts, punctuated by gratuitous female nudity. From the eyebrow-raising 'Big Salami' to the questionable 'Bra…

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#35 Starkid's Cinderella Castle 1:12:49

2M ago1:12:49

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Yeah, we're dipping our toes back into the Starkid pool to talk about their brand new musical "Cinderella's Castle." Somehow their darkest and most morbid musical interpretation, yet feels the least mature compared to a lot of their previous work. Yes we're of three minds about this one. Is it their most divisive musical to date? Probably. Come alo…

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BONUS: All in Good Taste | Carrey'd Away 1:00:52

2M ago1:00:52

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Welcome to yet another fascinating episode of Carrey'd Away. Today, we're embarking on a deep exploration of the peculiar 'nudie film' that featured Jim Carrey in the silent role of a Photographer. This film stands as a unique piece in Carrey's early career and admittedly, it hasn't aged too gracefully. So join us as we immerse ourselves in the int…

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#34 - Kingdom Hearts 1:22:46

3M ago1:22:46

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WHEN YOU WALK AWAY, YOU DON'T HEAR ME SAY, PUHLEEEEZE OH BABY DON'T GO! This week we're doing it, the extra special video game episode where we talk about Kingdom Hearts! The Final Fantasy/Disney crossover. Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Esten Podcast Edited By: Nathan P. Keelan Keeper of the Cheese: Juliet Antonio This show i…