Sing It, Sister!

This podcast is hosted and created by Clare Brooks and Ellen Brooks. We chat about movie musicals: favorite songs, favorite characters, fun facts, occasionally some historical or social commentary. Generally we just amuse ourselves and hope to amuse those listening.

Celebrating Clare! 08/13/2024

Celebrating Clare! For her 40th Birthday friends and family from all around shared some beautiful thoughts for and about our wonderful Clare. Enjoy...and HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLARE! /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/32553687

1776 07/01/2024

1776 Ahead of the July 4 holiday Clare and Ellen discuss the 1972 musical 1776. Listen in as they discuss the room where it happened. Show notes: , a Harvard University Declaration Resources Project webpage from 2017 , a timeline from the Library of Congress /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/31953882

The Pajama Game 06/24/2024

The Pajama Game Get comfy and listen to Clare and Ellen discuss the 1957 classic The Pajama Game. This was a first-time watch all around so tune in to hear the takeaways. Show notes: /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/31859472

Tick, Tick...Boom! 06/09/2024

Tick, Tick...Boom! In this episode of Sing It, Sister! (which is definitely NOT one of the shortest) Clare and Ellen discuss the movie about a play about a play, 2021's Tick, Tick...Boom! Show notes: , documentary on YouTube Slate article, November 19, 2021 /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/31670992

The King and I 05/07/2024

The King and I 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 /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/31166817

Hairspray 04/21/2024

Hairspray 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 /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/30918678

There's No Business Like Show Business 04/07/2024

There's No Business Like Show Business 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 /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/30710513

Across the Universe 03/24/2024

Across the Universe 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 /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/30518678

The Greatest Showman 06/04/2023

The Greatest Showman 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 /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/27040194

Spirited 12/25/2022

Spirited 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! /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/25428168

Little Shop of Horrors 11/06/2022

Little Shop of Horrors 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: /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/24920541

Guys & Guys: Finals 06/12/2022

Guys & Guys: Finals 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! /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/23402036

Guys & Guys: Sweet Sixteen 06/05/2022

Guys & Guys: Sweet Sixteen 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! /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/23331128

Guys & Guys: Round 1 05/30/2022

Guys & Guys: Round 1 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! /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/23264342

Guys & Dolls 05/25/2022

Guys & Dolls Hello! This episode of Sing It, Sister! was recorded WAY back in March 2021. Please enjoy Clare and Ellen discussing (and dragging) Guys & Dolls and also tune in for an interactive experience...Guys & Guys, our version of March (May) Madness featuring men from musicals! Show notes: /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/23219342

My Fair Lady 05/16/2022

My Fair Lady Hey fans, friends, and fam! This episode of Sing It, Sister! was recorded WAY back in the before times, circa fall 2018. The audio resurfaced thanks to a very thoughtful former co-worker of mine. Enjoy the throwback! /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/23120855

The Lure 04/13/2022

The Lure For this episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen and honorary Brooks Sister Tim Mazurek discuss a Polish horror comedy musical film called The Lure. There's not much more to say besides...enjoy the ride! Show notes: /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/22768352

Sing It, Sister! Is Back! 04/10/2022

Sing It, Sister! Is Back! Dear family, friends, and fans! This is just a quick hello to let you know that we'll be getting some new episodes out in the near future, starting with a very special episode that will be released this Wednesday, April 13th featuring our good friend Tim and a really weird Polish musical movie called The Lure. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/22744907

The Muppet Christmas Carol 12/23/2020

The Muppet Christmas Carol Happy Christmas listeners! Please enjoy this special Christmas episode all about The Muppet Christmas Carol. Clare and Ellen close out 2020 (thank god!) with this family favorite. All the usual stuff like favorites, quizzes, Clare's unpopular opinions PLUS a good deal of singing. Enjoy and best wishes for 2021! /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/17302031

The Rocky Horror Picture Show 10/31/2020

The Rocky Horror Picture Show In this episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen dig into the 1975 cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. 2020 truly feels like a time warp. /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/16626542

TV Musicals 08/09/2020

TV Musicals In this episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen pick a winner from their Instagram sweepstakes and talk about their favorite musical TV shows and moments. There is also some gossip about Lea Michele, Ellen DeGeneres, and more! /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/15541004

Funny Face 05/17/2020

Funny Face In this episode of, Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss the Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire musical, Funny Face! /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/14457293

Mamma Mia with Mom 05/10/2020

Mamma Mia with Mom In this Mother's Day special edition of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen chat with their own mom, Brigid, about Mamma Mia! The feelings are strong in this one! Apologies to our listeners who are fans of the movie; you may want to skip this one...or hate-listen! /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/14359664

SIS Survival Guide, V3 05/01/2020

SIS Survival Guide, V3 In this bonus episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss their favorite Instagram follows. Listen along to learn about some fun accounts that may bring a smile to your face! /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/14244950

The Producers 04/26/2020

The Producers In this episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss the many versions of The Producers, with an emphasis on the 2005 film! From the page to the screen, to the stage, to the screen again, it's all covered. Also included, deep discussions about humor and about Jason Alexander. Not included but did take up a chunk of our recording time...what is the correct possessive plural of Brooks??????? /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/14154446

Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 04/12/2020

Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat On this episode of Sing It, Sister!, Clare and Ellen discuss the ANDREW Lloyd WEBBER and Tim Rice musical, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Ellen tries to teach Clare how Spotify works and they both discussed their cultural catholicism. Tune in to hear favorites, least favorites, TWO games, and some history lessons! /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/13955159

Mamma Mia! 04/08/2020

Mamma Mia! Clare and Ellen discuss the 2008 movie musical, Mamma Mia! Likes, dislikes, tans, hair, it's all covered. /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/13897406

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 03/30/2020

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang In the first episode of Sing It, Sister! Season 3, Clare and Ellen discuss Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the winner of Musical March Madness. It's Dick Van Dyke! It's flying cars! It's a horror movie?! You must listen! /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/13755095

SIS Survival Guide, V 2 03/25/2020

SIS Survival Guide, V 2 In this second installment of the Sing It, Sister! Survival Guide, Clare and Ellen catch you up on all things Sing It, Sister...and give you some movie news and thoughts on attentions spans that you didn't know you needed! Then they take some silly Buzzfeed quizzes! Enjoy and stay tuned! /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/13698869

SIS Survival Guide 03/19/2020

SIS Survival Guide Hello friends! Clare and Ellen are here to offer you some distraction in these strange times. On this special episode they discuss musical movies that are currently streaming so that you know what to watch - and what to maybe skip. Listen as Clare and Ellen find out in real-time that Funny Girl is different than Funny Face! And listen ALL the way to the end to find out how you can participate in Musical March Madness! /episode/index/show/brooksbabbles/id/13615904

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