The King and I
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In this episode, Clare and Ellen unpack The King & I, in all it's complicated glory! Tune in to hear all the hot takes, and to learn (maybe too much?) about the British monarchy. Also to learn about about another one of Clare's pet peeves/this week's sponsor. Show notes: , from NPR, March 4, 2024
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Hairspray
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In this episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen chat about the 2007 movie musical Hairspray (and a bit about the 1988 version which, turns out, is NOT a musical). Come along for the ride as they talk big, blonde, and Baltimore! Episodes notes/reads: , from Mental Floss, June 2016 , from the New York Times, July 2007 - from YouTube (turns out, you can't be wrong!) - from SNL, via YouTube , Slashfilm.com, July 2023
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There's No Business Like Show Business
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In this episode of Sing it, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss the 1954 film "There's No Business Like Show Business" starring Ethel Merman, Marilyn Monroe, Donald O'Connor, and some other folks! Come along for the ride as they chat about vocal work, off screen beefs, and all things show - plus the music of Irving Berlin. Notes for this ep: by Angelica Jade Bastién, Oct 1, 2022
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Across the Universe
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In this episode of Sing It, Sister(s)! Clare and Ellen discuss 2007's Across the Universe, and embarrass themselves with their lack of Beatles knowledge. Apologies for the lack of soundtrack tunes, Apple changed how things work :( Follow us on Instagram @singitsisterpod
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The Greatest Showman
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In this episode of Sing It, Sister! Ellen and Clare are back at it, this time talking about 2017's The Greatest Showman. Listen to them unpack the problematic character of P.T. Barnum before getting into all the fun stuff like the music, the dancing, and Zac Efron's face. Show Notes: - Smithsonian Magazine, December 22, 2017 - YouTube, December 31, 2017 - YouTube, December 19, 2017
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Spirited
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In this holiday episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss the new Apple movie Spirited. Come along for the LONG (but fun) ride! And have a good afternoon and happy holidays!
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Little Shop of Horrors
Sing It, Sister!
In this episode of Sing it, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss Little Shop of Horrors, which they had previously never seen! Listen in to hear if they enjoyed it (spoiler: they did!) and their takeaways. No gardening tips here, just fun facts, random thoughts, and some bops. Happy (belated) Spooky Season! Show Notes:
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Guys & Guys: Finals
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And the winner is...listen to find out! Clare and Ellen announce the winners of Guys & Guys from the Elite 8 all the way up to the champion! Thanks to those who filled out brackets, voted in our Insta stories, or generally just followed along and enjoyed!
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Guys & Guys: Sweet Sixteen
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In this brief ep Clare and Ellen reveal the winners of the Sweet 16 round of Guys & Guys and the Elite 8 match-ups! . Follow along and vote in the next round on Instagram @singitsisterpod!
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Guys & Guys: Round 1
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In this episode, Clare and Ellen reveal the first round of winners in the Guys & Guys bracket challenge. If you want to play along and haven't filled out your bracket yet, please do that before you listen. , just make a copy and listen to hear if your guy wins! Follow us on Instagram @singitsisterpod for more info!
info_outlineOn this episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss the movie musical Chicago. And…Clare doesn’t love it. But it’s still a great discussion filled with trivia about the movie, the Broadway play, AND the city of Chicago. Big takeaway? We NEED to see Kate Winslet cast in a musical, like, yesterday.
Show Notes:
Jack Black, Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly sing at the Oscars
9 Fun and Interesting Facts About Chicago, Mahwesh Fatima, May 9 2019, theculturetrip.com
Making a murderess: The true stories behind hit musical Chicago, Nancy Pellegrini, October 29 2018, timeout.com
Ugly Prey’ Tells Story of First Woman Sentenced to Hang in Chicago, by Evan Garcia, June 21, 2017