The Cheese Wheel Podcast

BONUS: In Living Color (Season 1) | Carrey'd Away

04 Mar 2024

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...

#286 - Anything Goes

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"In olden days, a glimpse of stocking Was looked on as something shocking But now, God knows Anything goes..." Grab your disguises and poorly aged ste...

BONUS: "The Holiday" the Musical (feat. Bethany McDonald) - Make me a Musical #22

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Bethany McDonald, a British actor, singer and dancer from the small town of St. Helens in the nort...

#285 - Death Note the Musical (feat. Rachel Clare Chan)

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"The earth will shake The sky will scream Once they feel the power of the hurricane!" Grab your murder book and apples because this week we're joined ...

BONUS: Cinderella (2021) Commentary

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"If it's a million to one, I'm gonna be that one!" Buckle your seatbelts for a film nobody remembers -- Cinderella starring Camilla Cabello and James ...

#284 - Gutenberg the Musical (feat. Brent Black)

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Words, words, words!" Grab your different hats with names on it, and stunt casting because today we're joined by unofficial third host Brent Black to...

BONUS: Wicked (2024) Trailer Reaction

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and Andrew sat down to watch the new Wicked Trailer, and document their reactions for your listening pleasure! You ain't ready for our hot takes ...

#283 - Disney's Wish

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"So I look up at the stars to guide me..." Grab your wishing star and mediocre story because this week we're diving into the most recent Disney animat...

BONUS: Carrey'd Away The Dead Pool

05 Feb 2024

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...

#282 - Stephen Sondheim's Road Show

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"You're the best thing that ever has happened to me..." Grab your con man schemes and changing motivations because this week we're diving into Sondhei...

BONUS: Peggy Sue Got Married (feat. Caitlin Kinnunen & Isabelle Mccalla)

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a sneak peak at Jess and Liz's other podcast "Carrey'd Away" where they're joined Broadway's "The Prom" stars Caitlin Kinnunen and Isabelle Mc...

#281 - The Color Purple (2023)

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Like the color purple Where do it come from? Now my eyes are open Look what God has done..." Grab a slice of Huckleberry Pie and some great cinematic...

#280 - Six the Musical

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Divorced, Beheaded, Died, Divorced, Beheaded, Survived!" Grab your history books and girl pop albums because this week we're diving into the West End...

BONUS: AI DND # 2 - The Ballad of Whizzer the White

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and Andrew are using Ai Dungeon a musical theatre story in this new series! This episode asks, "What if Whizzer from Falsettos was a white horse?...

#279 - Damn Yankees!

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Whatever Lola Wants, Lola gets." Grab your baseball bat and contracts with the Devil because this week we're diving into the classic musical that bro...

BONUS: Ten Best Episodes of 2023! (feat. Juliet Antonio)

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're joined by the one and only keeper of the cheese Juliet Antonio to talk about their ranking of the top ten best episodes of Musicals with C...

#278 - Tár (2022)

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Apartment for sale Apartment for sale Your mother's buried deep!" We're starting 2024 on the weirdest of notes eh? This week we're talking about Todd...

BONUS: AI DND # 1 - Dear Connor Hansen

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're trying this new thing -- Jess and Andrew are using Ai Dungeon a musical theatre story in this new series! This episode asks, "What if Connor and...

#277 - Wonka (2023)

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"A world of your own A place to escape to..." Grab your chocolate candies and candy confections because this week we're diving into Paul King's 2023 f...

#276 - Olive the Other Reindeer & Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Grandpa's gonna sue the pants offa Santa!" Retrieve your long-lost memories and dust off those rudimentary animations because, in this week's episode...

#275 - Meet Me in St. Louis (feat. Laura Crone)

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Have yourself a merry little Christmas..." Grab your sisters and flour because this week we're joined by Laura Crone to talk about Meet Me in St. Lou...

BONUS: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (feat. Andrew Keenan-Bolger)

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey ya'll! As a little treat, here's a peak at Jess & Liz's other podcast "Carrey'd Away" where we talked about "The Grinch" with Andrew Keenan-Bolger...

274 - Eight Crazy Nights (feat. Schaffrillas Productions)

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Bum Biddi Biddi Biddi Bum Bum..." Grab your yarmulke and bad taste because we're talking about one of the few rare animated musicals about Hanukkah, ...

BONUS: Interview w/ Brittany Kay Taylor

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jess sits down with the HILARIOUS and kind Brittany Kay Taylor from the Disney+ hit "Encore!" They chat about so much, and honestly, you should listen...

273 - Mulan

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Who is that girl I see, staring straight back at me..." Grab your father's armor because this week we're talking about one of the most flawless Disne...

BONUS - Adam Wachter Interview

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jess gets the opportunity to sit down with the incredible composer of Tarrytown-- Adam Wachter. They talk about so much, including the Musical Theatre...

272 - Elizabeth Das Musical

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Adieu, Sisi..." Grab your german to english translation book, and get your ghostly musical appetite wet because this week we're doing a terrible job ...

BONUS - Interview with Kim Katzberg

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jess interviews Award winning writer and performer Kim Katzberg! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

271 - The Book Thief (feat. LadyKnightTheBrave)

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Hello Stars, how brave of you to rise..." This week we're talking about the new London adaptation of "The Book Thief" with our friend LadyKnighttheBr...

BONUS: `To Free a Mockingbird

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jess & Liz dive into Grace Aki's incredible one person show -- "To Free a Mockingbird' -- give it a listen and watch Grace's show! Learn more about yo...

270 - A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Something for everyone a Comedy Tonight..." Grab your togas and raunchy comedy because this week we're talking about Sondheim's "A Funny thing Happen...

BONUS - Spring Awakening: Those You've Known

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jess is joined by our video editor Liz Esten to look at the new Spring Awakening Documentary "Those You've Known" currently on HBO Max. They talk abou...

BONUS - Company National Tour (feat. Miranda Moffat)

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You're in for a special treat, this week we're talking about the Company National Tour. Jess was supposed to see the Company National Tour, but sadly ...

#269 - 35mm: A Musical Exhibition

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"The party goes with you..." Grab your film developing liquid and dark fables because this week we're talking about Ryan Scott Oliver's 35mm A Musical...

#268 - The Rocky Horror Show

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"I see you shiver with antici-..." Grab your Frankenstein imagery and fishnets because this week we're diving into the counter culture cult classic mu...

BONUS - Avenue Q with Emily St James

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"It sucks to be me...." This week Jess sits down with the AMAZING journalist Emily Vanderwerff, and they talk about the way the show has aged, the imp...

BONUS: Photography: The Musical (feat. Marina Kondo) - Make me a Musical #21

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Marina Kondo, a multi-talented artist who seamlessly bridges two cultures as a singer, actor, danc...

#267 - Disney's Der Glöckner Von Notre Dame (feat. Sideways)

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Out there, strolling by the Seine Give me one day out there. Like ordinary men..." Grab your bells and christian imagery because this week we're join...

BONUS - Ratatouille the TikTok Musical (Revisited)

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Remy the Ratatouille, the rat of all our dreams!" Jess & Andrew take a look at the BRAND NEW TikTok Musical that just premiered this weekend! Take a ...

#266 - Nerdy Prudes Must Die

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"We're gonna bully the bully," Grab your Horror Pastiche and musical numbers because this week we're talking about the new StarKid Musical "Nerdy Prud...

BONUS - What is Dear Evan Hansen About?

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many are shocked to learn that Evan Hansen is not in fact a 'gay kid' but a monster human. In this weird bonus episode, Jess and Andrew try their best...

#265 - School of Rock (feat. Big Beak Entertainment)

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"You're in the band," Grab your drums and Cello because this week we're joined by Big Beak Entertainment to talk about Andrew Lloyd Webber's strange m...

BONUS - Top Ten Romcoms (feat. Grace Aki)

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grace Aki joins Jess this week in place of Elizabeth Esten who will return next week! Grace and Jess count down their top ten FAVORITE ROMANTIC COMEDI...

#264 - 36 Questions Podcast Musical

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Here me out..." Grab your Voice memo app and mountain of lies because this week we're talking about the Podcast Musical from Chris Littler and Ellen ...

BONUS - Interview with Kelli O'Hara

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a super special bonus episode this week, Jess interviews star of stage and screen Kelli O'Hara. They talk about her new show "The Gilded Age," Broa...

#263 - Grey Gardens (feat. Alexis Michelle)

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome aboard as we journey through the enchanting musical landscape of Grey Gardens, guided by none other than Alexis Michelle, Drag Superstar from ...

BONUS: Atlantis: The Lost Empire the Musical (feat. Tammy Tuckey) - Make me a Musical #17

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're joined by performer and songwriter Tammy Tuckey, to turn the underrated Disney Animated film "Atlantis the Lost Empire" into a musical! T...

BONUS: Make me a Musical - Michigan the Musical (feat. Hannah Shankman & Annaliese Wilbur)

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today for a special episode of Make me a Musical Jess is joined by two members of the cast of the Funny Girl National Tour Hannah Shankman and Annalie...

#262 - Brigadoon

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brace yourself as we dissect the rules governing Brigadoon, the peculiar village that has been Fiona's home since the 1700s. We discuss the mind-boggl...

#261 - Trail to Oregon

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Prepare to be transported to the hilarious and entertaining world of musical theatre as we, Jesse, Andrew, and Liz, share our admiration for Star Kid'...

BONUS: Annie 2: A Royal Adventure Commentary

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and Andrew dove into the non musical TV sequel of the musical Annie starring Ellie from "The Last of Us" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

#260 - Bye Bye Birdie

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us, Jesse and Andrew, on a fascinating tour of the iconic musical, Bye Bye Birdie. We guarantee you an enlightening journey as we trace the music...

BONUS: The Films of Andrew Lloyd Webber

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gather and hear the tale of Andrew Lloyd Webber and the attempts to translate his stage work to film. We talk the good, the bad, the very bad on this ...

BONUS - Let's Look at Broadway Commercials

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jess & Andrew take a look at the strange world of Broadway Commercials! Join us for the insanity! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

#259 - The Pee-Wee Herman Show

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"On your mark, get ready, get set now go go go go! It's time for the Pee Wee Herman Show!" Grab your gray suit and red bow tie because this week we're...

#258 - Ride: A New Musical

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Just Ride! Leave the Past behind you..." Grab your bicycle and tragic backstory because this week we're talking about the West End sensation "Ride: A...

BONUS: Rent (2005) Movie Commentary

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

🎊 Jess and Andrew sat down to watch the Chris Columbus directed film adaptation of Jonathan Larson’s Rent! 🎊 Learn more about your ad choices....

#256 - Elvis

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Wise men say Only fools, only fools rush in..." Grab your pink suit and whacky haircut because this week we're talking about Baz Luhrmann's 2022 box ...

#255 - Mamma Mia (feat. Brianna Jones)

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Mamma mia, here I go again..." Join us this week to take a look at one of the most popular musicals to ever exist, and one we have a deep history wit...

#254 - Trouble in Tahiti

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Mornin' sun kisses the windows, kisses the walls Of the little white house..." Grab your marital strife and movie tickets because this week we're tal...

BONUS: High School Musical 3 Commentary

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to graduate kids!!! We're talking about High School Musical 3 so we'll never have to do it again! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

#253 - The Light in the Piazza (feat. Grace Aki)

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Love if you can And be loved May it last forever..." This week we're joined by an all time favorite guest Grace Aki to talk about Adam Guettel's musi...

BONUS: High School Musical 2 Commentary

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are we still all in this together? We have to find out together! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#252 - The Fantasticks

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Try to remember the kind of September..." This week one of our own Patrons Monica Theroux joins us to talk about one of the most popular and longest ...

BONUS: High School Musical Commentary

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Guys, we finally did it. We did a commentary on the Disney Channel Original Movie "High School Musical." All for you wonderful People, and we've got s...

BONUS: Jess explains to Andrew the Colleen Ballinger situation

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this impromptu bonus episode, Jess explains Colleen Ballinger and the whole situation leading to the worst "apology video" in internet history. Com...

#251 - Kimberly Akimbo

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"I like the way you see the world I like your point of view..." Grab your skates and candy necklace because this week we're talking about the Tony dar...

The Music Man (2003) Commentary

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want us to dive into the wildest Music Man adaptation there is, join us to talk about Disney's 2003 adaptation starring Matthew Broderick. Learn more ...

#250 - Newsies

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Now is the time to Seize the day..." for our 250th episode spectacular -- we're talking about our most requested Musical of all time Newsies. Come li...

BONUS: A Goofy Movie Commentary (feat. Sideways)

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're going to a POWERLINE CONCERT and a FATHER SON ROAD TRIP. Today we're lucky to be joined by Ethan from Sideways to watch along and make goofy com...

#248 - KHAN!!! The Musical! A Parody Trek-Tacular (feat. Brent Black)

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"I want my sweet true vengeance!" Join us as we dive into SPACE the FINAL FRONTIER to talk with Brent Black about his new Off-Broadway musical "Khan!!...

#247 - Ken Hill's Phantom of the Opera

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"While floating high above, I hear, you speak my name." We end Phantom May not with a bang but with a whimper. We are talking about the musical that i...

#246 - Dario Argento's Phantom of the Opera

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Your female smell flows through my veins like the melody of the rolling ocean." Yeah this one... I don't think it needs introduction. At long last we...

#245 - The Phantom of the Opera (1925) feat. Musical Hell

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"insert title card here" join us this week to talk about what can barely be considered a musical in the 1925 silent film adaptation of The Phantom of ...

#244 - Phantom of the Opera (1989)

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Your eyes see but my shadow My heart is overflowing..." Grab your Freddy Kruger gloves and your skinned victims because this week we're talking about...

#243 - Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge (feat. Amanda Hunt)

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Is there a Phantom in the Mall? Folks are bound to ask!" Grab your face mask and cheesy horror tropes because this week we're joined by the incredib...

#242 - Phantom of the Paradise

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"All my dreams are lost and I can't sleep..." Grab your bird imagery and plunger because this week Jess and Andrew are talking about Brian DePalma's i...

BONUS: The Wicked Movie Conspiracy!

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this extra special bonus episode, Jess posits a conspiracy theory about the upcoming Wicked Movie, and what the recent announcements could mean as ...

#241 - Catch Me If You Can

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Yes I'm live in living color Life ain't lived in black and white..." Get your money and fake checks together because we're breaking the law and talki...

BONUS - Tangled #11 - Beyond the Corona Walls Pt 1/2 & The Return of Quaid

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with Season 2 of Tangled the Series, and we're talking about some pretty cool episodes! You will have a blast! Learn more about your ad cho...

#240 - Mame (feat. Robbie Rozelle)

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"You charm the husk right off of the corn, Mame..." Dance your shoes off because this week we're joined by fan favorite guest Robbie Rozelle to talk a...

BONUS - Tangled the Series - Season One Recap!

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and Liz are here to recap the entire first season of Tangled the Series and see what we liked, disliked, and so on! So be sure to listen! Learn m...

#239 - Sister Act

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Take me to heaven! Take me to ecstasy!" This week we're talking about the Alan Menken stage adaptation of "Sister Act!" Get your habit on and start p...

BONUS - Tangled #10 - The Quest for Varian/The Alchemist Returns/The Secret of the Sundrop

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are in SEASON FINALE TERRITORY! Jess and Liz talk about the Varian trilogy that ends the first season and wraps up all our arcs in a neat little bo...

#238 - Dick Tracy

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Sooner or later you're gonna be mine..." Join us this week to take a look at Warren Beatty's expensive passion project with original songs from the o...

BONUS - Tangled the Series #9 - Painters Block/Not in the Mood

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and Liz are back at it to talk about Tangled, we're back to reality with a normal story about Painting and a less normal story about drugging you...

#237 - You're A Good Man Charlie Brown (Feat. Big Beak Entertainment)

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"You're a Good man Charlie Brown..." Get your football and kite ready because this week we're joined by Big Beak Entertainment to talk about the conce...

BONUS - Tangled the Series #8 - The Way of the Willow/Queen for a Day

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Things are getting tense in the world of the "beer name" town from Tangled. We have Jane Krakowski aunt visiting in one episode, and the literal near ...

#236 - The Blues Brothers

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Twist it! shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it baby!" Get your sunglasses and suits because this week we're raising money and punching Nazi's in "T...

BONUS - Tangled the Series #7 - The Wrath of Ruthless Ruth/Max's Enemy

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and Liz are back at it with Tangled the Series, and we're talking about Horse envy and OOKY SPOOKY GHOSTS! You're going to love it. Go listen! Le...

#235 - Mr. Saturday Night

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"I still got it You can choke on all the its that I got" This week we're joined by the incredible Grace Aki to talk about the Billy Crystal lead Broad...

#234 - The Frogs

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Gods of the Theatre Smile on Us..." It's been years in the making but this week we're finally talking about the ill fated Sondheim musical "The Frogs...

BONUS - Tangled the Series #6 - Pascal's Story/Big Brothers of Corona

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jess & Liz are back to talk about a sad story of chameleon abandonment, and a story of how thieving is bad (again). Come join the fun! Learn more abou...

#233 - Beauty and the Beast (feat. Dreamsounds)

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Tale as old as time." This week the cheeseheads are joined by Marlene Bellissimo, host and creator of Dreamsounds, to talk about the many versions of...

BONUS - Tangled the Series #5 - Under Raps/One Angry Princess

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jess & Liz are back to talk about a romantic episode with Cass and a new guy, and some other fun stuff. Come join the fun! Learn more about your ad ch...

#232 - The Music Man 2022 Revival

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Well ya got trouble my friends..." This week we return to the world of Iowa Stubbornness to talk about the most recent revival of The Music Man, star...

BONUS - Tangled the Series #4 - In Like Flynn/Great Expotations

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jess & Liz are back to talk about Tangled the Series! Today we're talking about an episode that feels like Rapunzel isn't allowed to participate, and ...

#231 - Anastasia

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Well, starting now, I'm learning fast On this journey to the past..." Grab your vodka and iffy politics because this week we're talking about the scr...

BONUS - Tangled the Series #3 - Cassandra v. Eugene/The Return of Strongbow

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jess & Liz are back to talk about a sad story of chameleon abandonment, and a story of how thieving is bad (again). Come join the fun! Learn more abou...

#230 - A Star is Born (All of Them)

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"I'm off the deep end, watch as I dive in I'll never meet the ground..." Grab your microphone and booze because this week we're talking about EVERY AD...