034: the wicked scene that destroyed us (+ why ghost still makes us cry 35 years later)

This Halloween, we're taking a break from traditional scares and talking about the movie moments that truly haunt us. Arns dives into the 1990 classic Ghost, starring Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze, and Whoopi Goldberg, exploring grief, love, and what we'd give for one more moment with the people we've lost. Nins revisits Wicked, the beloved Broadway-musical-turned-blockbuster-film starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, and unpacks the emotional Ozdust Ballroom scene that captures what it means to finally be seen, accepted, and loved. Along the way, we talk about friendship, vulnerability, loss, belonging, and the powerful ways that actions often communicate more than words ever can. In this episode: Why the pottery scene in Ghost became iconic The heartbreaking final goodbye between Sam and Molly The Wicked dance scene that left us crying in theaters Elphaba, Glinda, and the longing to be accepted Grief, friendship, and love that changes us forever Why two completely different movies ended up telling the same emotional story Grab your witch hats and your tissues because it's about to get spooky. Content warning: grief, death 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:13 - Nins surprises Arns with a birthday gift (!!) 00:08:44 - Why Arns cried about Ghost 00:31:34 - Why Nins cried about Wicked 01:00:57 - Outro Referenced in this episode: 1990 film Ghost "Cinemas Greatest Scenes: The Pottery Scene From Ghost (1990)" by Robert Horvat for Rearview Mirror "Demi Moore dances with her dead lover" (Molly & Sam dance scene) 2024 film Wicked "Elphaba and Glinda's Emotional Dance (Ozdust Ballroom Scene)" Join the brb crying community—a heartfelt, cozy comedy podcast about friendship, vulnerability, emotional storytelling, and all the movies, books, music, and life experiences that leave us in tears. Follow us: » Instagram: @brbcrying.podcast » TikTok: @brbcrying.podcast » YouTube: @brbcrying.podcast Want episode recaps, behind-the-scenes/community updates, and occasional emotional damage delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our newsletter at brbcryingpodcast.com. Have a sob story or cry recommendation that absolutely wrecked you? We'd love to be wrecked, too. Submit your story at brbcryingpodcast.com or email us at [email protected]. brb crying—hosted by longtime best friends Nins & Arns—is a podcast where we explore the songs, books, TV shows, films, pop culture moments, and personal stories that help us laugh, cry, heal, and feel a little less alone. Crying is our superpower, and by sharing what makes us cry in a way that makes us laugh, we show how crying helps us connect with ourselves and each other.