Bad Movies, Worse Musicals

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Bad Movies, Worse Musicals

Portland, OR based actors and singers, Norman Grey and Heidi Davis discuss bad films they have watched and perform original parody musicals based on them. Tune in for over-the-top comedy and acting deserving of these terrible movies. Also, because the internet is hard, Grey's other podcast, Recordmendations, will be hosted here as well. Grey and guests trade, then discuss albums. A great place to discover new music!Grey writes the scripts and contributes to the improvised musical numbers, while Heidi plays and performs the majority of the songs. As prolific actors in the local theatre scene, the duo have a wide variety of impressions and characters that can fill up a whole cast list on their own.Please like us on Facebook (fb.me/bmwmpodcast) and Twitter (@BadMusicals), and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform!

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    Recordmendations: Ross Hammer

    Following and likely preceding a long break between episodes, Grey is visited by their pal, Ross. This episode focused on albums from their youth that they particularly enjoyed during summer. Ross offered up Stone Temple Pilots’ Purple, and Grey suggested System of a Down’s manic Mesmerize. Thanks for listening!

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    Recordmendations: Mary Kirchberger

    Tune in this time to hear Grey say “uh” an unprecedented amount of times while talking to Mary about two crooning singers. Mary suggested David Bowie’s classic album, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars; meanwhile, Grey offered up Type O Negative’s ever-so-spooky, October Rust. EXPLICIT CONTENT.

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    Recordmendations: Yael Niccum

    Join Grey and fellow podcaster, Yael, as they discuss two wildly different musicals. Yael offers up Elton John’s modernized take on Verdi’s romantic tragedy, Aida. Meanwhile, Grey couldn’t help but share their love for the cult classic, Hedwig and the Angry Inch. If you ever wanted to hear two podcasters ramble as if they’d never … Continue reading Recordmendations: Yael Niccum →

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    Recordmendations: Loren Thompson ft. Jesse Prow

    Loren joins Grey “in studio” to discuss Mr. Gnome’s indie rock trip, Madness in Miniature, as well as Pantera’s darkest chapter, The Great Southern Trendkill. Also joining them is Jesse, who couldn’t have missed an episode on this Pantera masterpiece. Tune in for laughs, bad jokes, and some of the heaviest, most experimental music you’ve … Continue reading Recordmendations: Loren Thompson ft. Jesse Prow →

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    Recordmendations: Paul Logan

    Joining Grey in studio this time around is their friend Paul, who was in the local Rocky Horror Shadowcast with them. They get together to discuss Meat Loaf’s mega-hit, Bat Out of Hell, as well as Gordon Lightfoot’s folk masterpiece, Sundown.

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    Recordmendations: Heidi Davis

    Writing scripts is hard and takes a lot of mental focus, so Grey is doing something easier for a while. Grey is joined by their lovely fiancee, Heidi, to discuss No Doubt’s eclectic hit, Tragic Kingdom, as well as Disturbed’s dark thrasher, Indestructible.

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    Frankenstein Island Outtake

    Due to illness and setbacks related to opening our latest show (The Jolly Riot), we will be delayed in releasing The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, but fear not! We will be back on schedule next week. In the mean time, check out this song that didn’t make it into last episode. Here is “The Real … Continue reading Frankenstein Island Outtake →

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    Episode 4: Frankenstein Island

    The first in our next batch of episodes. Complete with sound effects and special guest, Jesse Baldwin! It’s Frankenstein Island! Four guys (and a dog) crash land on a mysterious island and face mad scientists, zombie Joe Pescis, and too many pop culture references. Heidi and Jesse deliver masterful improvised songs, and Grey’s… getting there! … Continue reading Episode 4: Frankenstein Island →

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    Episode 3: Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla

    Heidi and Grey take on this Polynesian fever dream of a film from 1952. It’s got a Martin and Lewis rip-off, monkeys, apes (they’re different), and at least one Draculas. Tune in for the usual half-baked characters, masterful music by Heidi, and Grey trying to figure out how musical improv works! We have a quality … Continue reading Episode 3: Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla →

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    Episode 2: Plan 9 From Outer Space

    We’re back! Tune in to the infamous Plan 9, directed by the incomparable Ed Wood. Known for its outlandish plot, cheap set, and as the final film of beloved actor, Bela Lugosi, this 1959 disasterpiece has aliens, zombies, and plenty of cardboard! Like us on Facebook (fb.me/bmwmpodcast), Twitter (@BadMusicals), and please subscribe on whatever platform … Continue reading Episode 2: Plan 9 From Outer Space →

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Portland, OR based actors and singers, Norman Grey and Heidi Davis discuss bad films they have watched and perform original parody musicals based on them. Tune in for over-the-top comedy and acting deserving of these terrible movies. Also, because the internet is hard, Grey's other podcast, Recordmendations, will be hosted here as well. Grey and guests trade, then discuss albums. A great place to discover new music!Grey writes the scripts and contributes to the improvised musical numbers, while Heidi plays and performs the majority of the songs. As prolific actors in the local theatre scene, the duo have a wide variety of impressions and characters that can fill up a whole cast list on their own.Please like us on Facebook (fb.me/bmwmpodcast) and Twitter (@BadMusicals), and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform!

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