What's That From? : Exploring Musicals We Don't Know, But Probably Should
64 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsEach week two classic theatre-nerds, Kate and Josh, explore a popular musical they know nothing about. Together they analyze the plot, characters, music, and history of the show; presenting it in an easy way for people to learn as much as they can in under 30min. So if you need to learn a show quickly for an audition, school, (or if you also feel guilty you know nothing about The Pajama Game) we have the podcast for you! Check out our instagram for more information: @wtfbway
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Episodes
S2, Ep. 4 - Curtains
April 17, 2024 07:00 - 39 minutesGet your magnifying glass ready and join us in the 'curtains' of mystery! In this episode, we're sleuthing our way through the Kander and Ebb musical Curtains, uncovering clues, suspects, and killer tunes. So, grab your trench coat and fedora, because it's time to solve the ultimate musical mystery!
S2, Ep. 3 - Assassins
April 10, 2024 07:00 - 35 minutesGet ready to aim for a bullseye with our latest episode as we take a journey into the world of Stephen Sondheim's Assassins! Follow Kate and Josh as we aim to hit all the right points (and pronunciations) in the musical that turns history on its head. From presidential targets to killer tunes, we'll uncover the darkly comedic melodies that make Assassins a hit. So lock and load your listening devices, because this episode is sure to be a shot in the arm for musical theater lovers everywhere! ...
S2, Ep. 2 - Fun Home
April 03, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutesIs this show as fun as it sounds, or will we uncover some dark truths hidden behind closed doors? Join Kate and Josh this week as we enter the Fun Home! @wtfbway
S2, Ep. 1 - Damn Yankees
March 26, 2024 13:15 - 37 minutesWelcome back to What's That From?: A Podcast exploring musicals we don't know, but probably should! Join Kate and Josh as they head to the ballpark and slide into the classic Damn Yankees. Does this devilish show hit a home run or will it strike out? Play ball!! @wtfbway
Ep. 29 - Beetlejuice
June 10, 2021 01:00 - 38 minuteswtf....wtf....WTF!! Sounds like you've summoned Josh and Kate to help describe all you need to know about Beetlejuice the musical! It's Spooky Summer folks! @wtfbway
Beetlejuice
June 10, 2021 01:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBwtf....wtf....WTF!! Sounds like you've summoned Josh and Kate to help describe all you need to know about Beetlejuice the musical! It's Spooky Summer folks!
Beetlejuice
June 10, 2021 01:00 - 37 minuteswtf....wtf....WTF!! Sounds like you've summoned Josh and Kate to help describe all you need to know about Beetlejuice the musical! It's Spooky Summer folks!
Ep. 28 - Titanic
June 03, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutesThis week Kate and Josh dive into the epic Titanic! Unlike history, this classic musical rises to the top! Put on your life vest 'cause we're off to sea! @wtfbway
Titanic
June 03, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutesThis week Kate and Josh dive into the epic Titanic! Unlike history, this classic musical rises to the top! Put on your life vest 'cause we're off to sea!
Hello Again
May 26, 2021 23:00 - 36 minutesWell HELLO AGAIN! After a short hiatus Kate and Josh are back to explore the musical Hello Again. Buckle up as we jump through time and sexual relationships...
Ep. 27 - Hello Again
May 26, 2021 23:00 - 37 minutesWell HELLO AGAIN! After a short hiatus Kate and Josh are back to explore the musical Hello Again. Buckle up as we jump through time and sexual relationships... @wtfbway
City of Angels
April 29, 2021 00:00 - 39 minutesDetectives Josh and Kate are on the case! Follow along as they dive between the fictional and real worlds of 1940s film noir Los Angeles.
Ep. 26 - City of Angels
April 29, 2021 00:00 - 40 minutesDetectives Josh and Kate are on the case! Follow along as they dive between the fictional and real worlds of 1940s film noir Los Angeles. @wtfbway
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
April 21, 2021 23:00 - 41 minutesCan you spell "Obsessed"? How about if we use it in a sentence: "Josh and Kate are OBSESSED with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!" Listen as they discuss this goofy show.
Ep. 25 - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
April 21, 2021 23:00 - 42 minutesCan you spell "Obsessed"? How about if we use it in a sentence: "Josh and Kate are OBSESSED with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!" Listen as they discuss this goofy show. @wtfbway
Ep. 24 - "It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!"
April 13, 2021 21:00 - 35 minutesIt's a Bird...It's a Plane... It's.... a musical? Will Josh and Kate uncover the mystery of the infamous Superman musical? Listen to Episode 24 to find out! @wtfbway
"It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!"
April 13, 2021 21:00 - 34 minutesIt's a Bird...It's a Plane... It's.... a musical? Will Josh and Kate uncover the mystery of the infamous Superman musical? Listen to Episode 24 to find out!
Ep. 23 - Honeymoon In Vegas
April 07, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutesDo you hear that? That's the sound of wedding bells and dice rolling. No it's not Guys and Dolls. It's Honeymoon in Vegas! Or as we like to call it "Honeymoon in Vegas, Act two in Hawaii!" Listen as Kate and Josh explore this goofy, high energy show! @wtfbway
Honeymoon In Vegas
April 07, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutesDo you hear that? That's the sound of wedding bells and dice rolling. No it's not Guys and Dolls. It's Honeymoon in Vegas! Or as we like to call it "Honeymoon in Vegas, Act two in Hawaii!" Listen as Kate and Josh explore this goofy, high energy show!
Side Show
March 31, 2021 21:00 - 32 minutesDon't worry... you aren't seeing double. It's Side Show week! Join your hosts Violet and Daisy - Oops! I mean Josh and Kate as they explore the heart breaking story of the belting conjoined sisters.
Ep. 22 - Side Show
March 31, 2021 21:00 - 33 minutesDon't worry... you aren't seeing double. It's Side Show week! Join your hosts Violet and Daisy - Oops! I mean Josh and Kate as they explore the heart breaking story of the belting conjoined sisters. @wtfbway
Lysistrata Jones
March 24, 2021 21:00 - 26 minutesIt's March Madness time!! On the field we've got two touchdowns and a goalie up to bat.... Well what do we know about sports - we're theatre kids! Listen as Josh and Kate explore the quirky musical Lysistrata Jones!
Ep. 21 - Lysistrata Jones
March 24, 2021 21:00 - 27 minutesIt's March Madness!! On the field we've got two touchdowns and a goalie up to bat.... Well what do we know about sports - we're theatre kids! Listen as Josh and Kate explore the quirky musical Lysistrata Jones! @wtfbway
Ep. 20 - The Boy From Oz Ft. Brian J Marcum
March 16, 2021 20:00 - 44 minutesWell Toto.... we're in both OZ and KANSAS this week with the one and only Brian J. Marcum. We are SO excited to be celebrating our 20th anniversary by exploring The Boy from Oz with our VERY special guest. Brian is a Broadway veteran with credits including (but not limited to) Spamalot, The Drowsy Chaperone, 42nd Street, and of course The Boy from Oz with Hugh Jackman. He is now an esteemed Director/Choreographer/Teacher and the Artistic Director of Music Theatre Wichita. Listen to the album,...
The Boy From Oz
March 16, 2021 20:00 - 43 minutesWell Toto.... we're in both OZ and KANSAS this week with the one and only Brian J. Marcum. We are SO excited to be celebrating our 20th anniversary by exploring The Boy from Oz with our VERY special guest. Brian is a Broadway veteran with credits including (but not limited to) Spamalot, The Drowsy Chaperone, 42nd Street, and of course The Boy from Oz with Hugh Jackman. He is now an esteemed Director/Choreographer/Teacher and the Artistic Director of Music Theatre Wichita. Listen to the alb...
Ep. 19 - Wonderful Town
March 09, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutesTwo girls pack their bags and head to the big apple to follow their dreams, only to be faced by rejection, chaos, and jazz. Their names were Josh and Kate. Listen as they discuss the classic Wonderful Town! @wtfbway
Wonderful Town
March 09, 2021 23:00 - 30 minutesTwo girls pack their bags and head to the big apple to follow their dreams, only to be faced by rejection, chaos, and jazz. Their names were Josh and Kate. Listen as they discuss the classic Wonderful Town!
Ep. 18 - LaChiusa's The Wild Party
March 05, 2021 01:00 - 43 minutesLove! Drugs! Drama! Belting! Listen as Josh and Kate explore The Wild Party! (Not that one, the other one!) @wtfbway
LaChiusa's The Wild Party
March 05, 2021 01:00 - 42 minutesLove! Drugs! Drama! Belting! Listen as Josh and Kate explore The Wild Party! (Not that one, the other one!)
Ep. 17 - A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
February 24, 2021 22:00 - 38 minutesDo you like the musical Chicago? How about the play Noises Off? Listen to Josh and Kate explore the murder mystery love child of those two shows! @wtfbway
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
February 24, 2021 22:00 - 37 minutesDo you like the musical Chicago? How about the play Noises Off? Listen to Josh and Kate explore the murder mystery love child of those two shows!
Ep. 16 - The Life
February 17, 2021 22:00 - 32 minutesDo you wanna have fun? Hows about a few.... laughs? Listen as Josh and Kate dive into The Life of grimy NYC in the '80s! @wtfbway
The Life
February 17, 2021 22:00 - 31 minutesDo you wanna have fun? Hows about a few.... laughs? Listen as Josh and Kate dive into The Life of grimy NYC in the '80s!
Something Rotten!
February 10, 2021 00:00 - 31 minutesShakespeare, Musicals, and Eggs oh my! This week Josh and Kate explore the musical Something Rotten!
Ep. 15 - Something Rotten!
February 10, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutesShakespeare, Musicals, and Eggs oh my! This week Josh and Kate explore the musical Something Rotten! @wtfbway
Ep. 14 - 110 in the Shade
February 05, 2021 22:00 - 29 minutesIs it hot in here or is it just us? The thermometer says its 110 in the Shade! Listen as Kate and Josh explore this golden age underdog. @wtfbway
110 in the Shade
February 05, 2021 22:00 - 28 minutesIs it hot in here or is it just us? The thermometer says its 110 in the Shade! Listen as Kate and Josh explore this golden age underdog.
13 the Musical
January 27, 2021 00:00 - 29 minutesThis week Josh and Kate had a little more homework to do... learn 13 the musical! Listen to us dive into the OG middle school musical.
Ep. 13 - 13 the Musical
January 27, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutesThis week Josh and Kate had a little more homework to do... learn 13 the musical! Listen to us dive into the OG middle school musical. @wtfbway
Ep. 12 - Grey Gardens
January 19, 2021 21:00 - 29 minutesNo flowers blooming here, only corn. Check out Kate and Josh as they explore the musical Grey Gardens! @wtfbway
Grey Gardens
January 19, 2021 21:00 - 28 minutesNo flowers blooming here, only corn. Check out Kate and Josh as they explore the musical Grey Gardens!
Ep. 11 - Mack and Mabel
January 12, 2021 23:00 - 29 minutesLights, Camera, Bernadette, and..... heroin? Josh and Kate explore the musical Mack and Mabel! @wtfbway
Mack and Mabel
January 12, 2021 23:00 - 28 minutesLights, Camera, Bernadette, and..... heroin? Josh and Kate explore the musical Mack and Mabel!
A New Brain
January 05, 2021 21:00 - 27 minutesThis episode we lose our minds. You can too! Listen to Josh and Kate explore the musical A New Brain!
Ep. 10 - A New Brain
January 05, 2021 21:00 - 28 minutesThis episode we lose our minds. You can too! Listen to Josh and Kate explore the musical A New Brain! @wtfbway
Mame
December 22, 2020 22:00 - 24 minutesYou can't beat Mame. There's nothing more to say... except listen to Josh and Kate explore this classic!
Ep. 9 - Mame
December 22, 2020 22:00 - 25 minutesYou can't beat Mame. There's nothing more to say... except listen to Josh and Kate explore this classic! @wtfbway
Ep. 8 - The Prom ft. Brendon Stimson!
December 09, 2020 02:00 - 46 minutesThis week we have a special guest! Kate and Josh explore The Prom with the Associate Choreographer of the new Netflix film adaptation - Brendon Stimson. Listen as we discuss the difference between Broadway and Movie musicals, the filming process, and working with stars such as Ryan Murphy and Meryl Streep! @wtfbway
The Prom ft. Brendon Stimson!
December 09, 2020 02:00 - 45 minutesThis week we have a special guest! Kate and Josh explore The Prom with the Associate Choreographer of the new Netflix film adaptation - Brendon Stimson. Listen as we discuss the difference between Broadway and Movie musicals, the filming process, and working with stars such as Ryan Murphy and Meryl Streep!