The Cheese Wheel Podcast
Episodes
50 Shades of Grey (feat. Kate Sloan)
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Get set to get wet because this week we're soaking like the mormons in E.L James's classic piece of erotic Literature 50 Shades of Grey. But we're doi...
Theatre in the D | Mamma Mia!
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jess and Miranda are diving into the ABBA inspired musical about three dad in Greece -- Mamma Mia! The show is playing at the Fisher Theate...
Weapons (2025)
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we're diving into the Oscar Winning horror film from the lead actor in Miss March Zach Cregger. Come join us as we run like an anime character...
BONUS: The Lion King | Theatre in the D
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
RAWR! In this extra special episode of "Theatre in the D" Jess and Miranda went out to see "The Lion King" at the Detroit Opera House. Hear their thou...
Joker (2019)
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're diving into one of the worst films we've ever covered on this podcast. This try-hard comic book adaptation that wants to be so much mo...
Pitch Perfect (2012)
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your cups, because we're going to be slapping them all around to impress our relatives. That's the lasting legacy of Pitch Perfect! The series th...
The Outsiders | Theatre in the D
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jess and MIranda talk about the National Tour of "The Outsiders" based on S.E. Hinton's novel of the same name. You can see the show at the ...
Sabrina Carpenter's "Man's Best Friend"
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're diving into the kinkiest artist to come from the Disney Channel, Sabrina Carpenter. Her newest album is full of goofy sexy fun, so com...
Space Cop (2016)
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
His name Space Cop. He's a Cop, but in Space. To celebrate the film's tenth anniversary, we're diving into the most recent RedLetterMedia feature film...
Mulholland Drive (2001)
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You ready for some dreamy conversations about whether something is real or imagined, or whether this is literally happening or just a metaphor. Also L...
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Much like Elmo, we lost our blanket down a trashcan where a bunch of multicolored misanthropes live. Come join us to talk about Mandy Patinkin's least...
The Phantom of the Opera National Tour | Theater in the D
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Phantom of the Opera returns to Detroit, and this is the version you want to see. A tour based on Hal Prince's original direction with expanded be...
Merrily We Roll Along (2025)
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Merrily we roll along, roll along... Bursting with dreams! This week we're diving back into musical theater and looking at the new filmed version of t...
BONUS: Spamalot | Theater in the D
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Theater in the D, Jesse and his fiancée Miranda review Monty Python's Spamalot. She hated the movie. He’s a lifelong fan. So, di...
Cars 2 (2011)
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The titular Cars from the movie Cars (2006) are back and they're on a spy mission for some reason. Yes Mater is here to save the day, and he's getting...
#76 - I Saw the TV Glow
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We're diving into the wildest and most thought provoking response to Buffy the Vampire Slayer yet, Jane Schoenbrun's magnum opus "I Saw the TV Glow." ...
#76 - Our Friend Martin (1999)
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We're diving into the world of 1990's educational entertainment, we're talking about a star studded television special "Our Friend Martin" which tells...
Evita (2025 London Revival)
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Evita has once again waltzed back into our lives, and this time it has a hard to understand plot with a rock environment. Rachel Zegler Shines, and we...
#73 - RRR (2022)
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We're starting 2026 on a high note, we're diving into one of the most acclaimed films of the 2020's with the Bollywood action masterpiece "RRR" as a P...
BONUS: Shucked the Musical
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Theatre in the D Jess is joined by Miranda Moffat to talk about the national tour of the musical "Shucked." Do you want to h...
#72 - Love Actually (2003)
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Holiday-mas! Today the Cheese gang are ringing in the holiday spirit by talking about the most insane Holiday Classic that if it were made today...
#71 - The Santa Clause 2 (feat. Big Beak Productions)
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ya better watch out, ya better not cry, you better not expect a concise episode because we're joined by our friend Big Beak Entertainment to talk abou...
BONUS: The Star Wars Holiday Special Commentary
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a special Patreon Preview -- Andrew and Jess's commentary for the iconic flop: The Star Wars Holiday Special! Come join the fun, and give it a ...
#70 - Christmas Special Battle Royale!
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're ringing that Holiday feeling by talking about four Christmas Specials and ranking them. Each of our hosts bring a special to the table, and one ...
BONUS: Hell's Kitchen | Theatre in the D
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this extra special episode of "Theatre in the D" Jess is joined by his good friend Mnemosyne Chirolla to talk about the Alicia Keys Musical "Hell's...
#69 - Wicked For Good (2025)
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who can say that I've been changed for the better? Yes we've finally covered both halves of one Wicked movie. We talk about the character assassinati...
PATREON PREVIEW - Shrek (2001)
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a preview of our Shrek series which you can hear every episode of now on our Patreon Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
#68 - Peter Pan & Wendy
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Faith trust and WOKE NONSENSE. We are wrapping up our Peter Pan month with the most recent film adaptation of Peter Pan, Walt Disney's Peter Pan & Wen...
5 Best Stephen Schwartz Musicals
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dear Friends are back with you and ready to talk our TOP FIVE FAVORITE STEPHEN SCHWARTZ MUSICALS! What will take the top spot, Wicked? Children of...
#67 - Pan (feat. Sideways)
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone remembers where they were the day Pan (2015) was released. We all have a favorite character, favorite song, favorite set piece. Embellishing ...
#66 - Peter Pan
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Peter Pan Month continues with - and you're gonna never believe this - Peter Pan! This 2003 adaptation centers Wendy as the main character, and fe...
#65 - Hook - feat. Tammy Tuckey
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're kicking off our Peter Pan month with a special guest! Tammy Tuckey joins us to discuss Steven Spielberg's divisive film Hooked. We discuss chaot...
Back to the Future The Musical | Theatre in the D
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare your Flux Capacitor because this week on a special bonus episode of "Theatre in the D" we're talking about the musical adaptation of the 1985 ...
#64 - Scooby Doo on Zombie Island
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RUH ROH RAGGY! This week for our extra special Halloween episode we're diving into the animated world of Scooby-Doo to talk about their trip to the ti...
#63 - The Fly
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spooky time has arrived, and we're talking about one of the goopiest films to ever grace the cinematic screens with David Cronenberg's body horror cla...
BONUS: Masquerade NYC (feat. Juliet Antonio)
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week for an extra special bonus episode, we're joined by the Keeper of the Cheese themselves Juliet Antonio to talk about the limited run immersi...
#62 - The Shadow Over Innsmouth
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back at you with another Whacky Cheese Wheel episode. Yes, Andrew is making us talk about Lovecraft again for Halloween. We mix the two best thi...
BONUS: Beauty and the Beast National Tour | Theatre in the D
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jess and Miranda of "Theatre in the D" for their review of the new national tour of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. They discuss the show's spect...
#61 - KPop Demon Hunters (feat. Grace Aki)
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your Soda Pop because this week we're feeling pretty GOLDEN because this week we're joined by Your Idol Grace Aki to talk about KPop Demon Hunter...
#60 - Lisa Frankenstein
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're kicking off the spooky times with a modern cult classic from Zelda Williams, it's Lisa Frankenstein. We talk about modern comedies, m...
BONUS - Caleb McArthur | Make Me A Musical
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week for a very special episode of Make Me a Musical we're joined by University of Michigan Alumn who you can currently see in the National Tour ...
#59 - Stardew Valley
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your Nintendo Switch because we're taking a trip to Stardew Valley and Liz Esten is at the wheel. You get ready for some fun, because we ramble a...
#58 - The Music Man (feat. Jon Matteson)
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, join us for a harrowing trip into the dark world of The Music Man, a terrifying tale of a supernatural being (Harold Hill) and his attempt ...
#57 - The Shape of Water (feat. Musical Hell)
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A special episode this week as we're joined by Christi of Musical Hell to discuss The Shape of Water! Join us for a great discussion on Guillermo Del ...
#56 - Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes (feat. ThereWillBeFudd)
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're joined by Kevin from the incredible YouTube channel "ThereWillBeFudd" to discuss the COVID-era indie masterpiece, Beyond the Infinite...
#55 - Oh, Mary!
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oh, Jesse! He had strong thoughts about this one! Join us for a great discussion of the popular play, Oh, Mary!, created by and staring Cole Escola. O...
BONUS: The Final Destination Films RANKED
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey kinfolk. Hope you haven't seen your own death recently because this week Jess and Liz dive into the WHOLE FINAL DESTINATION SERIES to review and r...
54. Too Many Cooks
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It takes a lot to make a stew! Yes we're diving into the Adult Swim fake informercial about a serial killer who stalks an 1980's Television intro. Thi...
BONUS: "Gypsy" starring Audra McDonald
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Curtain up! Light the lights! Fresh from the theatre, Jess and his partner Miranda Moffat bring you raw, immediate reactions to the recently closed p...
BONUS: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective w/ James Monroe Iglehart | Carrey'd Away
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ALLRIGHTY THEN! Now we're gettin' to the good stuff! This week we're joined by Broadway treasure James Monroe Iglehart to talk about Jim Carrey's firs...
#53 - The Master of Disguise
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes in life, you watch something that fails so succinctly its actually impressive. This sums up Dana Carvey's career altering flop "The Master o...
BONUS: In Living Color Seasons 3-5 | Carrey'd Away
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're wrapping up our discussion on Jim Carrey's tenure on "In Living Color" with the final three seasons. We talk about the show's influence on cultu...
#52 - Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story & Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're never going to stop never stopping walking hard! Join us for a special comparison episode, featuring Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story an...
BONUS: Itsy Bitsy Spider (1992) | Carrey'd Away
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wow! 1992 was a big year for Jim, doing TV movies, garbage comedy skit films, animated voice roles, all alongside his full time gig at In Living Color...
#51 - Rebecca Black's Friday (feat. Sideways)
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Gotta get DOWN on Friday!" This week we're joined by our wonderful friend Ethan from the Youtube channel Sideways to talk about the iconic music vide...
#50 - Suburban Knights | 50TH EPISODE!
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We made it to 50 episodes without imploding altogether! And you beautiful people are still here with us. This has been a long requested one after our ...
BONUS: Make Me a Musical | Matt Kurzyniec
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Make Me a Musical,' we welcome the multitalented Matt Kurzyniec, an actor, director, bartender, and lighting designer currently on...
BONUS: In Living Color (Season 2) | Carrey'd Away
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey kids, we're back at you with a brand spankin' new episode on the second season of the sketch comedy show "In Living Color" Learn more about your a...
#49 - Fant4stic (2015)
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every ten years we gotta get another Fantastic 4 movie, but before we look at Pedro Pascal's beautiful face on a big screen, we gotta look back at the...
BONUS: High Strung (1992) | Carrey'd Away
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back at you with one of the strangest things we've covered so far (and that's saying something), from the mind of Kung Pow's Steve Oedekerk we h...
#48 - Superman: The Movie
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Up there! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Margot Kidder doing slam poetry for Christopher Reeve! In Richard Donner's Superman: The Movie, we see the b...
BONUS: In Living Color (Season 1) | Carrey'd Away
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Remember when a bunch of the most talented and charismatic comedians of the 20th Century started a comedy variety show in the late 20th Century?! This...
#47 - Howl's Moving Castle (feat. Angelina Starceski)
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The fire talks, the house moves, and we're on a ride! This week we're joined by animator and filmmaker Angelina Starceski to dive into the whacky worl...
BONUS: Pink Cadillac | Carrey'd Away
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you think ROMANCE who are the first two actors you think of? I mean, the first people I think of are Clint Eastwood and Bernadette Peters of cour...
#46 - Inside Llewyn Davis
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
UH OH! This week the Coen Brothers take us into the folk scene of 1960s Greenwich Village. Equally hilarious and depressing, Inside Llewyn Davis follo...
BONUS: Mike Hammer: Murder Takes All | Carrey'd Away
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that Stacy Keach had a wild recurring Detective Character called Mike Hammer, who would pop onto Prime Time television periodically to en...
#45 - Modern Times
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Charlie Chaplin takes us 90 years into the past to visit Modern Times! Boy, wouldn't it be nice if this movie wasn't still relevant? Chapli...
BONUS - Kyla Jade Make me a Musical
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Make Me A Musical, host Jesse McAnally sits down with the powerhouse vocalist and performer Kyla Jade, who’s taking on no...
#44 - Little Italy
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mamma Mia! Two Canadians are in love but can't be together because their parents own rival Pizza places! How will they ever make it work! Yes, have yo...
BONUS: The Dead Pool | Carrey'd Away
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, join us for our episode of "Carrey'd Away" to talk about the first (but not last) time Jim Carrey would play a small role in a Clint Eastwo...
#43 Candyman
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alright folks, buckle up! We are genuinely SO excited for today's episode because we're talking about what might just be one of the absolute best fi...
BONUS: Peggy Sue Got Married (feat. Caitlin Kinnunen & Isabelle Mccalla) | Carrey'd Away
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Broadway's "The Prom" stars Caitlin Kinnunen and Isabelle Mccalla join us to unravel the chameleon-like career of Jim Carrey, sharing laughs as we rem...
BONUS: Chasing Chasing Amy (feat. Sav Rodgers)
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is an extra special treat, we were given an opportunity to speak with filmmaker Sav Rodgers about his experience making the incredible documentar...
#42 - Chasing Amy
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Kids we're taking a time machine back to the 90's where every film had so many slurs and straight white men were the only folks allowed to tell qu...
BONUS: Once Bitten (1985) | Carrey'd Away
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Jim Carrey Vampire film?! It's more likely than you think. This is the first film with Jim Carrey in a leading role, where he is allowed to expand h...
#41 - The Cat in the Hat
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WE ARE DIVING INTO INSANEY TOWN BECAUSE IT IS TIME TO TALK ABOUT MIKE MEYERS IN THE CAT IN THE HAT! Is it good? No! Is it fun to watch? YES! I will di...
BONUS: Next to Normal West End Proshot
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're diving into the brand-new Proshot of the West End production of Next to Normal — and yes, it's a major upgrade from the original Broadway vers...
BONUS: The Duck Factory (1984) | Carrey'd Away
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we hop into the time machine and rewind to 1984, where we reminisce about Jim Carrey's first lead role in the quirky TV sitcom "The Duck Fa...
#40 - Josie and the Pussycats
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey kids we got a new episode coming at ya today! Because of Liz Esten we're diving into the world of Riverdale to talk about the comedy flop "Josie a...
BONUS: Drunk History Christmas Special | Carrey'd Away
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a deep pull, but we can't NOT cover it! This week we're diving into the Drunk History internet special where Jim Carrey joined Ryan Gosling an...
#39 - To Kill a Mockingbird
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brush off your English Major degree because we're flashing back to high school Literature class to talk about one of the greatest novel turned to film...
BONUS: A Christmas Carol (2009) | Carrey'd Away
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up children because this week we're diving into the god awful 2009 Disney adaptation of A Christmas Carol starring Jim Carrey. Shockingly, this...
#38 - The Peanuts Comics (feat. Big Beak Entertainment)
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hooo boy this is a long one. We're joined by our best friend in the whole world Big Beak from Big Beak entertainment to talk about Charles Schulz's lo...
BONUS: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (feat. Andrew Keenan-Bolger) | Carrey'd Away
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guess who's coming to town this holiday season? No, it's not Santa, it's Jim Carrey's iconic Grinch from the 2000 film, "How the Grinch Stole Christma...
#37 - The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3D
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PUT ON YOUR THREE DEE GLASSES KIDS BECAUSE WE'RE GOING TO PLANET DROOL TO DEAL WITH SOME WHACKY DREAMS OR SOMETHING. Could you believe that a short 20...
BONUS: Finders Keepers (feat. Alex Brightman) | Carrey'd Away
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare for a delightful trip down memory lane as we take a comedic deep dive into the 1984 film, Finders Keepers. This hidden gem features a young an...
BONUS: Broadway in Detroit Season Breakdown (feat. Amber Rasho)
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've got a treat for you, in this very special BONUS episode Jess is Joined by Broadway in Detroit's Public Relations Coordinator Amber Rasho to disc...
#36 - Twin Peaks Season 1 (feat. Nathan P. Keelan)
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey kids! We're diving into the iconic first season of Twin Peaks, the groundbreaking series created by David Lynch and Mark Frost. It’s such an ess...
BONUS: The Sex and Violence Family Hour | Carrey'd Away
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to carve out some laughs this Thanksgiving with Carrey'd Away! In this episode, we dive into the hilariously cringe-worthy TV special, 'The ...
#35 Starkid's Cinderella Castle
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yeah, we're dipping our toes back into the Starkid pool to talk about their brand new musical "Cinderella's Castle." Somehow their darkest and most mo...
BONUS: All in Good Taste | Carrey'd Away
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to yet another fascinating episode of Carrey'd Away. Today, we're embarking on a deep exploration of the peculiar 'nudie film' that featured J...
#34 - Kingdom Hearts
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WHEN YOU WALK AWAY, YOU DON'T HEAR ME SAY, PUHLEEEEZE OH BABY DON'T GO! This week we're doing it, the extra special video game episode where we talk a...
BONUS: Copper Mountain | Carrey'd Away
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you put Jim Carrey, Alan Thicke, and a Club Med in a blender? You get the bizarre cocktail that is the 1983 movie, "Copper Mountain....
#33 - Muppet Vision 3D
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to play the music! It's time to light the lights! It's time to visit Muppet Vision 3D with us! Join us this week as we dive into the Disney ...
BONUS - Stephen Sondheim: In Memoriam (feat. Christi Esterle & Emily Clark)
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Jess is joined by Emily Clark and Christi Esterle to talk about the loss of the late great Stephen Sondheim, his impact on us, our favorites of ...
BONUS: Rubberface | Carrey'd Away
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the premier episode of Carrey'd Away, where we, Jesse McAnally, Alan Seales, and Liz Esten, embark on a journey through the filmography of ...
#32 - Pokémon 3: The Movie (feat. Il Neige)
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So many Pokémons to talk about, this week we're diving into the third and best(?) Pokémon theatrical outing with out good Garrett aka Il Neige! This...
BONUS: Kimberly Akimbo | Theatre in the D
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Theatre in the D where Jess will chat with Miranda Moffat about theatre currently playing on National Tours and lo...
#31 - Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n' Sweet
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Please Please Please don't prove I'm right!' Get your sparkly make up on and get ready to shake that 'Ess' for the child actress turned pop sensation...
BONUS - Emperors New Groove
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey guys -- in late 2019 we tried to do a spin off series of MWC about Disney stuff. It became obvious after a few episodes that this just wasn't wor...