Episode 121: Singin’ in the Rain

No Story Is Sacred

In this episode we discuss the 1952 film Singin’ in the Rain. You can stream it on HBO Max or rent it from Amazon or YouTube.

Content warnings for strong language, Kat doing a terrible version of Lina Lamont’s accent, Pippin’s evil queer punnery laughter, and too many DREAM BALLETS.

We reference or spoil: “Be a Clown” by Cole Porter, Iron Man (2008), Apollo 13 (1995), A Clockwork Orange (1972), The Muppet Show (Gene Kelly hosts, episode 97, S05E01), Of Muppets and Men (1981), Wizard of Oz (1939), “And Write That Symphony” by cimorene, the “studio system”, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966), The Perfect PokéRap | Unraveled LIVE at PAX East 2019 by Brian David Gilbert, Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode “Once More with Feeling“, Our Flag Means Death, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia episode “The Gang Buys a Boat“, Oops All Berries! Captain Crunch cereal, The Shadow (1994), The Music Man (1962), My Fair Lady (1964), Mary Poppins (1964), “Friends, Romans, country men” speech from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar as performed by Jake Phillips, The Princess Diaries cinematic universe.

Also check out Kat’s The Minor Hours and Small Thoughts Magazine and Bren’s Select Start improv shows benefiting Arcade Comedy Theater.

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The transcript will be available soon on nostoryissacred.com.