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New Video! Little Shop, Big Talent: How Howard Ashman Conquered Broadway and Disney
Aug 11, 2024 0
Sewers of Paris: What Makes You Stand Out (Ep 480 - The Little Mermaid/Terry Blas)
As you may have heard, I have a new YouTube video coming this weekend about Howard Ashman, the lyricist behind The Little Mermaid among many other works. So for this week’s episode, we’re diving into the Sewers archives to revisit my 2016 interview with artist Terry Blas. Terry was inspired to becom
Aug 8, 2024 0 11
Bonus Video! All of the amazing actresses who almost played Ursula
You would not BELIEVE some of the actresses they considered for Ursula in The Little Mermaid, and for this week's bonus video we're taking a look at some of the most surprising. Mrs. Garrett from The Facts of Life?!?!?! Also -- take a gander at Pat Carroll (who eventually landed the role) in this am
Aug 4, 2024 0
Bonus Video! How One Disney Executive Nearly Ruined The Little Mermaid
Hello there! For this week's bonus video, Ollie and I have a story for you about the time Jeffrey Katzenberg nearly ruined The Little Mermaid, and how Howard Ashman fought tooth and nail to stop Disney execs from making one of the worst calls in movie history. Plus! A montage of New Yorkers absolute
Jul 28, 2024 0 1
Bonus Video! The Little Mermaid's Humble Origins in a Broadway Flop
Hello there! I just got back from my big trip to New York & Toronto and boy are my arms tired. I got a TON of great research done in some performing arts archives, and I'll share some highlights with you here: The original flyer for Little Shop of Horrors, a picture of Lucille Ball getting eaten by
Jun 16, 2024 0 1
Sewers of Paris: A World of Wolves (Ep 434 - The Little Mermaid/Scott)
My guest on this week's Sewers of Paris is Scott Mainprize, a two-spirit author, lawyer, and instructor based in Ottawa. Scott’s been walking in multiple simultaneous worlds his whole life, and he’s always found himself drawn to stories of characters doing the same — starting with a childhood intere
Sep 21, 2023 0 1
Cozy Pants 26: Smize Cream
What on Earth is Tyra Banks' new ice cream venture? We speculate about possible flavors this week on the podcast, and also reflect on the casting of a new Little Mermaid. James shares some news you can use about rickets, we learn a thing or two about Harvey Fierstein and Popeye, and exploding skirts
Jul 9, 2019 0 1