Bob is joined once again by resident musical theatre brain Brittney Brown to bring their Wicked movie series in for a landing with Wicked: Part Two. Fresh out of the theater (and a little shot out of a cannon), they unpack whether Act Two really is weaker than Act One, how the film handles “For Good,” and if splitting the story into two movies was bold storytelling…or a glittery cash grab.
They dive into:
Why “Defying Gravity” might still break the show’s structural rules—and why that’s okay
The emotional (and structural) heavy lifting of Act Two, including “No Good Deed” and “As Long As You’re Mine”
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s performances, chemistry, and Oscar potential
The animals, Bach’s transformation, and what the film fixes (or fumbles) from the stage show
Rewatchability, double-feature vibes, and what this adaptation means for future movie musicals
Stick around to the end as Bob and Brittney talk about that final Grimmerie moment, the future of the “Wicked-verse,” and why big, earnest movie musicals like this still feel a little bit like magic.
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Bob is joined once again by resident musical theatre brain Brittney Brown to bring their Wicked movie series in for a landing with Wicked: Part Two. Fresh out of the theater (and a little shot out of a cannon), they unpack whether Act Two really is weaker than Act One, how the film handles “For Good,” and if splitting the story into two movies was bold storytelling…or a glittery cash grab.
They dive into:
Why “Defying Gravity” might still break the show’s structural rules—and why that’s okay
The emotional (and structural) heavy lifting of Act Two, including “No Good Deed” and “As Long As You’re Mine”
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s performances, chemistry, and Oscar potential
The animals, Bach’s transformation, and what the film fixes (or fumbles) from the stage show
Rewatchability, double-feature vibes, and what this adaptation means for future movie musicals
Stick around to the end as Bob and Brittney talk about that final Grimmerie moment, the future of the “Wicked-verse,” and why big, earnest movie musicals like this still feel a little bit like magic.
Episode 289: The Bear Season 4 – Chaos, Dissonance, and Burnout in the Kitchen
We’re back, chefs. Season 3 of The Bear was one of our most downloaded episodes last year—so naturally, Adam Franchuch and Paulina Schemanski return to the studio to dissect Season 4. They bring the heat (and the industry cred) as a sous chef and GM of one of Michigan’s top restaurants.
This time, we talk:
🍽️ The theme of dissonance—and how it bled into both the plot and our patience
👩🍳 Sydney, Sugar, and Richie as the true heart of the show
⏱️ Why every second counts… until you see one more panic attack
👶 The overlooked emotional depth of co-parenting and restaurant family dynamics
🥂 The realism (or lack thereof) of Sweeps’ wine journey
🥖 Whether the show has moved from culinary drama to art-house filler
💔 And of course, Carmy: the trauma, the talent, the tiny green sweatshirt
As the series veers from grounded industry storytelling to existential loops, we ask: has The Bear lost the joy of cooking?
Tune in for spicy takes, subtle brilliance, and one killer hamburger helper.
The Analysis: A Movie and TV Podcast
Bob is joined once again by resident musical theatre brain Brittney Brown to bring their Wicked movie series in for a landing with Wicked: Part Two. Fresh out of the theater (and a little shot out of a cannon), they unpack whether Act Two really is weaker than Act One, how the film handles “For Good,” and if splitting the story into two movies was bold storytelling…or a glittery cash grab.
They dive into:
Why “Defying Gravity” might still break the show’s structural rules—and why that’s okay
The emotional (and structural) heavy lifting of Act Two, including “No Good Deed” and “As Long As You’re Mine”
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s performances, chemistry, and Oscar potential
The animals, Bach’s transformation, and what the film fixes (or fumbles) from the stage show
Rewatchability, double-feature vibes, and what this adaptation means for future movie musicals
Stick around to the end as Bob and Brittney talk about that final Grimmerie moment, the future of the “Wicked-verse,” and why big, earnest movie musicals like this still feel a little bit like magic.
