The Cheese Wheel Podcast

BONUS: Tangled the Series #2 - Fitzherbert P.I./Challenge of the Brave

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're back atcha with more Tangled the Series, this time with 50% more Danny Trejo, so give it a listen and dive into the fun with us. Learn more abou...

#229 - The Little Mermaid (feat. Staged Right)

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Wish I could be, part of your world." Get your sea legs ready because this week we're joined by Kevin Morris of Staged Right to talk about Disney's m...

BONUS- Tangled the Series #1 - What the Hair/Rapunzel's Enemy

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our first official step into the world of Tangled the Series, Liz & Jess cover the first TWO episodes of the Tangled show: "What the Hair" featurin...

#228 - Blue's Clues Big City Adventure

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"You can do anything, that you wanna do." This week join us as we go into the scariest place in the world -- New York City. This week we're talking ab...

BONUS: Before Ever After

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For this Bonus episode, Jess & LIz Esten dive into Tangled the Series, starting with the movie Pilot: Tangled Ever After! Learn more about your ad cho...

#227 - Dreamgirls

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"We're your dreamgirls..." Join us to talk about the incredible musical Dreamgirls in what is our final episode with our wonderful Brianna Jones. So c...

BONUS: Top 10 Best Episodes of 2022 (feat. Juliet Antonio)

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For a special treat we are joined by our Keeper of the Cheese Juliet Antonio to talk about our best episodes of 2022! Come listen! Learn more about yo...

#226 - Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (2022)

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Sometimes you have to be a little bit Naughty" Grab your newt and magical powers because this week we're talking about the Netflix film adaptation of...

#225 - Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Ciao papa, mio papa..." Grab your wooden boy and ANTIFA commentaries because this week we're talking about the stop-motion animated film made by the...

#222 - Spirited (2022)

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"We're bringin' back Christmas..." Grab your Pop-songs and Tap-Shoes because this week we're talking about the BRAND NEW Apple TV+ Movie Musical Spiri...

#221 - Finding Neverland

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Turn the whole world upside-down And you’ll see, believe..." Grab your Pixie Dust and writing notebook because this week we're talking about one of...

BONUS - Fosse/Verdon Episode 8

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and Andrew are here to talk about the television SMASH Fosse/Verdon, where we chat about Bob Fosse, his history of theatre, and his personality. ...

#220 - Bedknobs and Broomsticks (feat. PushingUpRoses)

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Treguna Mekoides and Tracorum Satis Dee..." Grab your Spellbook and your Magic Bed because this week we're joined by the incredible PushingUpRoses to...

#219 - Across the Universe

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Nothing's gonna change my world..." Grab your "Help!" album and your Strawberries because this week we're diving into Julie Taymor's movie musical "A...

BONUS: Fosse/Verdon Episode 7

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and Andrew are here to talk about the television SMASH Fosse/Verdon, where we chat about Bob Fosse, his history of theatre, and his personality. ...

BONUS: A Chat with John Sanford - Home on the Range

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and Andrew got the chance to sit down with John Sanford, a director, Animator, and Artist known for their work on Home on the Range, The Proud Fa...

#218 - Disney's Home on the Range

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"It's left of Nebraska and over a crest On a little patch of heaven way out West..." Grab your cowboy hat because this week we're talking about the Di...

BONUS: Fosse/Verdon Episode 6

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and Andrew are here to talk about the television SMASH Fosse/Verdon, where we chat about Bob Fosse, his history of theatre, and his personality. ...

#217 - Ride the Cyclone

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"AND I’M ASKIN' WHY LORD IF THIS IS HOW I DIE, LORD WHY BE LEFT WITH NO FAMILY AND NO FRIENDS?" This week strap into your rollercoaster because this...

BONUS: Fosse/Verdon Episode 5

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and Andrew are here to talk about the television SMASH Fosse/Verdon, where we chat about Bob Fosse, his history of theatre, and his personality. ...

#216 - Goosebumps the Musical: The Phantom of the Auditorium

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"GOOSEBUMPS! GOOSEBUMPS! YOU’RE COVERED HEAD TO TOE IN GOOSEBUMPS!" Grab your candy corn and Phantom mask because this week we're talking about the ...

BONUS: Andrew Talks about Rock-A-Fire Explosion

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew got really hyper-fixated on the Rock-A-Fire Explosion in ways you would not believe, and I think ya'll are going to enjoy this chat. Learn more...

BONUS: Interview with Sean Snider - Kickstarter Update #3

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey guys, for every Friday that our Kickstarter is running we will be doing a Friday bonus podcast where we talk about MAKING the movie. Today I'm tal...

#215 - The Devil's Carnival & Alleluia! (feat. Laura Crone)

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"You're in the Devil's Carnival Come one, come two, come all..." Today we're joined by our good friend Laura Crone to talk about the two episode serie...

BONUS: Make me a Musical - Caticorn the Musical (feat. Amy Quint)

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Make me a Musical is back and this week we are joined by Amy Quint to turn the Caticorn into a musical! Buy Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/...

BONUS - Interview with Gloria Koehler - Kickstarter Update #2

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey guys, for every Friday that our Kickstarter is running we will be doing a Friday bonus podcast where we talk about MAKING the movie. Today I'm tal...

#214 - Over the Garden Wall

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Oh, potatoes and molasses If you want some, oh, just ask us..." Grab your pumpkins and frog because this week Jesse McAnally and Andrew DeWolf are ta...

BONUS: Fosse/Verdon Episode 4

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and Andrew are here to talk about the television SMASH Fosse/Verdon, where we chat about Bob Fosse, his history of theatre, and his personality. ...

BONUS - Interview with Nathan Keelan - Kickstarter Update #1

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey guys, for every Friday that our Kickstarter is running we will be doing a Friday bonus podcast where we talk about MAKING the movie. If you'd lik...

#213 - Notre-Dame de Paris

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"From nowhere came the age of the cathedrals..." This week Jess and Andrew dive back into the world of European Theatre to talk about Notre Dame de Pa...

SUPPORT US ON KICKSTARTER! | DAUGHTERS OF THE DOMINO

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have launched a Kickstarter Campaign for a new project called "The Daughters of the Domino" a feature film from Jesse McAnally and we need yo...

BONUS: Fosse/Verdon Episode 3

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and Andrew are here to talk about the television SMASH Fosse/Verdon, where we chat about Bob Fosse, his history of theatre, and his personality. ...

#212 - Mozart, l'opéra rock

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Tatoue-moi sur tes murs..." Grab your emo vibes and angsty demeanor because this week Jess and Andrew dive into the world of European Musicals to tal...

BONUS: Fosse/Verdon Episode 2

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and Andrew are here to talk about the television SMASH Fosse/Verdon, where we chat about Bob Fosse, his history of theatre, and his personality. ...

#211 - A Very Potter Musical

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"I gotta get back to Hogwarts..." Grab your intellectual property paperwork because this week we're diving into the first StarKid show ever "A Very Po...

BONUS - Fosse/Verdon Episode 1

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and Andrew are here to talk about the television SMASH Fosse/Verdon, where we chat about Bob Fosse, his history of theatre, and his personality. ...

BONUS- Lulu Fall - Transform (Feat, Lulu Fall)

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jess is joined by the incredible vocalist, actress, and artist Lulu Fall to talk about her new EP "Transform" which is now available at www.lulu...

#210 - 13 the Musical (feat. Liz Esten)

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"It's the lamest place in the world But it just got a little bit better..." Grab your backpack and homework because this week Jesse McAnally and Andre...

PATREON PREVIEW: Camp Rock Commentary

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a full episode preview of what you'll get on Patreon if you join -- a FULL LEGNTH COMMENTARY on the Disney Channel Original Movie "Camp Rock!" ...

#209 - Once

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"I don't know you But I want you All the more for that..." Grab your guitar and piano because this week Jesse McAnally and Andrew DeWolf are talking a...

#208 - Mozart's The Magic Flute

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"The vengeance of Hell boils in my heart,." Grab your magic bells and magic flute because this week Jesse McAnally and Andrew DeWolf are talking about...

#207 - The Pirates of Penzance

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"It is, it is a glorious thing To be a Pirate King." Grab yer Booty and Treasure because this week Jesse McAnally and Andrew DeWolf are talking about ...

#206 Purple Rain (feat. Patrick H Willems)

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"I only wanted to see you Laughing in the purple rain..." Grab your motorcycle and microphone because this week we are honored to be joined by video e...

Touring a Show: The Musical (feat. Aaron Michael Ray, Nick Duckart & Steffi Didomenicantonio) - Make me a Musical #18

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're joined by three cast members from the National Tour of Come From Away: Aaron Michael Ray, Nick Duckart & Steffi Didomenicantonio to turn t...

#205 - Belle

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Lend me your voice..." Grab your IPhone and Avatar because this week Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf are talking about the new anime musical Belle! S...

BONUS: Encore #9

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Esten is back with us and we're doing a new mini-series -- we are now covering Encore on Disney+, and we spend the whole time simping over A...

#204 Spice World (feat. LadyKnightTheBrave)

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Slam it to the left If you're havin' a good time Shake it to the right If ya know that you feel fine..." Grab your tour bus and gucci dress because t...

BONUS: Encore #8

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Esten is back with us and we're doing a new mini-series -- we are now covering Encore on Disney+, and we spend the whole time simping over A...

#203 - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (feat. Joseph Evans Green)

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Go Go Go Joseph" Grab your Coat and Corn because this week Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf are joined by high tier patron Joseph Evans Green to talk a...

BONUS: Encore #7

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Esten is back with us and we're doing a new mini-series -- we are now covering Encore on Disney+, and we spend the whole time simping over A...

#202 - Popeye (LIVE FROM BROADWAYCON)

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"I Yam what I Yam..." Grab your Spinach and Pipe because this week Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf are LIVE FROM BROADWAYCON where they perform in fron...

BONUS: Encore #6

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Esten is back with us and we're doing a new mini-series -- we are now covering Encore on Disney+, and we spend the whole time simping over A...

#201 - Sweet Charity (feat. Thanks)

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"I'm a brass band, I'm a harpsichord..." Get your top hat and cane because this week Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf joined by Ben Martin and Andrew Gr...

BONUS: Encore #5

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ADAM WACTHER RETURNS! Jess and Liz return to Encore coverage as they go to Florida with all the crazies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

#200 - The Sound of Music

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"The Hills are alive..." Grab your guitar and Edelweiss because this week for our 200th episode SPECTACULAR we are covering the Rodgers and Hammerstei...

BONUS: Encore #4

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Esten is back with us and we're doing a new mini-series -- we are now covering Encore on Disney+, and we spend the whole time simping over A...

#199 - Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Adaptation (feat. Grace Aki)

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Winnie The Pooh, Winnie The Pooh Chubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff..." Grab your red shirt and honey pot because we're joined by one of our ...

BONUS: AI DND # 6 - Harold Hill in the Apocalypse

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and Andrew are using Ai Dungeon to create a musical theatre story in this new series! This episode asks, "What if Harold Hill tried to make a Boy...

BONUS: A Conversation About "Parade" (feat. LadyKnightTheBrave)

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jess is joined by the incredible videomaker LadyKnightTheBrave to talk about the Jason Robert Brown Musical "Parade." It's a fun discussion and enligh...

#198 - Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Everyone's a hero in their own way..." Grab your Evil Goggles and Evil Gloves because this week we're talking about the 2008 cult classic "Dr. Horrib...

BONUS: AI DND # 5 - Willy Wonka's Killing Spree

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and Andrew are using Ai Dungeon to create a musical theatre story in this new series! This episode asks, "What if Willy Wonka sold his soul to th...

#197 Victor/Victoria

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"There was once a shady dame from Seville..." Start your vocal warm-ups and toxic masculinity because this week we're talking about Blake Edward's inc...

BONUS: AI DND # 4 - Rent: Finding Benny's Dog

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and Andrew are using Ai Dungeon to create a musical theatre story in this new series! This episode asks, "What if Benny started a proper investig...

#196 "Tick... Tick... BOOM!" 2021 (feat. Sideways)

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"They're singing, "Happy birthday" You just wanna lay down and cry..." Grab your birthday candles and your piano because this week we're joined by our...

#195 - Nine

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Be Italian Live today as if it may become your last..." Grab your wife, ex-wife, and mistress because this week we're talking about the Yeston/Kopit ...

BONUS: Encore #3

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Esten is back with us and we're doing a new mini-series -- we are now covering Encore on Disney+, and we spend the whole time simping over A...

BONUS - Encore #2

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Esten is back with us and we're doing a new mini-series -- we are now covering Encore on Disney+, and we spend the whole time simping over A...

Mushrooms the Musical (feat. Elizabeth Teeter) - Make me a Musical #16

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're joined by the star of Beetlejuice the Musical, Elizebeth Teeter, to turn the concept of "Mushrooms" into a musical! Learn more about your ...

#193 - First Date

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"But that's just a first impression I could be totally wrong..." Grab your glass of beer and small talk because this week we're talking about the 2013...

BONUS - Encore #1

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Esten is back with us and we're doing a new mini-series -- we are now covering Encore on Disney+, and we spend the whole time simping over A...

#192 - Funny Girl

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Life's candy and the sun's A ball of butter..." Grab your roller skates and liver because this week we're talking about the Classic Streisand stage s...

#191 - Cyrano (feat. Hayley St. James)

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"I’d give anything for someone to say..." Grab your letters and sword because this week we're joined by the incredible Hayley St. James to talk abou...

BONUS - Noelle

02 May 2022

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...

#190 - Singin' in the Rain

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"You are my lucky star..." Grab your umbrella and and tap shoes because this week we are covering the Gene Kelly Jukebox musical "Singin' in the Rain....

BONUS - WICKED MOVIE A TWO PARTER?!

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"I hope you're happy, that you're choosing this..." Jess and Andrew share their thoughts on the recent announcement that the Wicked movie will be a T...

#189 - A Little Night Music

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Where are the clowns? Send in the clowns..." Grab your revolver and clown shoes because this week we're talking about the Classic Sondheim/Wheeler/Pr...

#188 - The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"I burn for you..." Grab your gossip column and fancy clothes because this week we're talking about the Grammy winning Album "The Unofficial Bridgerto...

#187 - Back to the Future the Musical

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"The power of love is a curious thing..." Grab your flux capacitor because this week we're talking about the new West End musical "Back to the Future....

#186 - David Byrne's American Utopia (feat. Joan Milburn)

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"I dance like this, Because it feels so damn good..." Grab your suits and percussion because this week we're lucky enough to be joined by actress and ...

BONUS: MWC March Madness Breakdown Part 2

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jess is joined by our video editor Liz Esten to break down the current March Madness Bracket on our Twitter page! Listen and play along with us! Learn...

#185 - The Who's Tommy (feat. Laura Crone)

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"He's a pinball wizard There has got to be a twist..." Grab your beans and pinballs because this week we're joined by the hilarious and brilliant Laur...

BONUS - Assassins 2022 Cast Recording (feat. Grace Aki)

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You're in for a treat today! Jess is joined by fan favorite guest Grace Aki to talk about Broadway Records new Cast Recording of Stephen Sondheim's As...

#184 - Tanz Der Vampire

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Garlic garlic, when times are tough and grave Garlic garlic, it's a remedy we crave" Grab your Garlic and wood steaks because this week we dive into ...

BONUS - All That Jazz

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey folks This week Jess and Liz talk about Jess' favorite movie of all time "All that Jazz!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

#183 - Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"The goodness will surely follow you As long as there is love..." Grab your dentures and poorly aged jokes because this week we're talking about the B...

BONUS: MWC March Madness Breakdown

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jess is joined by our video editor Liz Esten to break down the current March Madness Bracket on our Twitter page! Listen and play along with us! Learn...

#182 - Daddy Long Legs (feat. Sammi Lopez)

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"I've discovered The secret of happiness is Learning how to glide..." Grab your pens and envelopes because this week we're joined by High Tier Patron ...

#181 - The Nightman Cometh (feat. NandoVMovies)

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Dayman, fighter of the Nightman..." Grab your troll toll and cat eyes because this week we're joined by Matt of NandoVMovies to talk about the "Alway...

BONUS - Original Cast Album: Co-op (2019)

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and Liz are back at it with Patreon with Cheese and we're here to talk about John Mulaney and Seth Meyers parody of the Company Cast Recording vi...

#180 - A Chorus Line (feat. Traci Thomas)

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"I hope I get, I hope I get it..." This week, we were lucky to be joined by the host of "The Stacks" podcast and great human Traci Thomas to talk abou...

BONUS - Everybody's Talking About Jamie (2021 Movie)

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Valentines day because Liz and Jess are back at it again with a full discussion about the wonderful "Everybody's Talking about Jamie" film adapt...

#179 - By Jeeves

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Banjo boy, banjo boy, you're the musical sun..." Grab your pig mask and banjo because this week we're talking about the terrible Andrew Lloyd Webber ...

#178 - The Producers (feat. Kate Sloan)

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"I want to be a Producer..." Grab your ex $2 Million and Old Ladies because this week we're joined by the hilarious and brilliant Kate Sloan to talk a...

Wordle the Musical - Make me a Musical #15

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jess is joined by composer Joel B New to turn the online community challenge "Wordle" into a musical!  Link to Joel's Website Buy Tickets to T...

#177 - High Society (feat. Robbie Rozelle)

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" Grab your ex husband and fancy china because this week we're joined by Robbie Rozelle from Broadway Records to talk a...

BONUS - Andrew & Meat Loaf- What Happened?

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So here's the full story about what happened between the Rock singer Meat Loaf and our co-host Andrew. It's fun! Donate to Black Lives Matter here S...

#176 - Titanic the Musical (feat. Ayanna Prescod)

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Farewell, farewell Godspeed, Titanic..." Grab your first class tickets and life vests because this week we're joined by Ayanna Prescod from "What's U...

DEAR FRIENDS PREVIEW: "The Music Man & Golden Age Revivals"

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is an episode of the new and improved Dear Friends Podcast featuring Emily Clark, Christi Esterle, and Jesse McAnally. We're trying new things in...

#175 - Pokémon Live (feat. Il Neige)

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"You and me and Pokémon..." Grab your Poke-balls and training cards because this week we're joined by Garrett Snook aka Il Neige to talk about Pokém...

150th Episode Trivia Contest! (feat. Emily Clark & Brent Black)

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of my favorite recording sessions of 2021, where Emily Clark quizzed the Musicals with Cheese team with Brent Black to see who really knows the mo...