The Cheese Wheel Podcast

#173 - Encanto

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"We don't talk about Bruno..." Grab your arepas and candle because this week we're talking about the Disney animated musical Encanto! It's a blast, an...

BONUS - Tick Tick BOOM!

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jess & Liz are back to talk about "Tick Tick BOOM!" -- give it a listen and welcome to 2022! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

#172 - West Side Story

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"There's a place for us..." Grab your chains and lipstick because this week we're talking about West Side Story -- both the musical and the movies! It...

BONUS - Top Ten 'Musicals with Cheese' Episodes (feat. Juliet Antonio)

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're joined by our KEEPER OF THE CHEESE Juliet Antonio, who ranks the Top Ten episodes of Musicals with Cheese. It's a blast, and you can compa...

#171 - The Little Match Girl (feat. Pearl Rhein)

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Oh, it's Christmas time, mistletoe and wine..." Grab your matches because this week we're joined by Pearl Rhein to talk about the Little Match Girl 1...

#170 - A Muppet Christmas Carol (feat. Joel Arnold)

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"In all the places you find love It feels like Christmas..." Whip out your felt and humbugs because this week we're joined by Joel Arnold to talk abou...

BONUS - Muppet Family Christmas

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this BONUS episode Jess & Andrew take a look at the Muppet's Christmas special, "A Muppets Family Christmas!" Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Introducing TWITS In Love, a new radio play comedy

11 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Starring Micheal Urie, Christian Borle, Mary Testa, Lillias White, James Monroe Iglehart, Ann Harada, and tons more of your favorite theatrical genius...

#169- Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Yes I'm bad Cinderella I will not say goodbye..." Whip out your spray paint and botox because this week we're to talking about the new Andrew Lloyd W...

BONUS - The Great Muppet Caper

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and Andrew take a look at the funniest Muppet film as of yet (don't @ us) "The Great Muppet Caper" in this bonus episode! Learn more about your a...

#168- Jane Eyre (feat. Kate Robinson)

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"For as sirens call the sailors she calls me now.." This week joined by the hilarious and brilliant Kate Robinson to talk about the musical adaptation...

#167 - Tarzan the Musical (feat. Sideways)

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Son of man, look to the sky Lift your spirit, set it free.." This week ANDREW RETURNS and we're joined by the hilarious Ethan from Sideways to talk a...

BONUS - Muppets Haunted Mansion (feat. Joel Arnold)

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded during Liz's Hiatus so stepping in in her place is fan favorite guest Joel Arnold! Joel joins Jess to talk about the brand new SPOOKY Disney+...

BONUS - Broadway Conspiracies (feat. Robbie Rozelle)

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a treat for all of you, today Jess is joined by the hilarious and talented Robbie Rozelle to chat about conspiracy theories in your favorite m...

BONUS - Wicked Movie Predictions (feat. Emily Clark & Christi Esterle)

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Clark and Christi Esterle join Jess to talk about Wicked movie and what we may see! Give it a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

BONUS - Love Never Dies Revist (feat. Brianna Jones)

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Let hopes pass, let dreams pass, let them die..." Grab your half masks because this week Jess and Bree dive into the Phantom Sequel once again! It's...

#166 - Diana the Musical

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"It's the "Thrilla in Manila" But with Diana and Camilla!." Grab your 'feck you' dress and royal family because this week Jess/Andrew/Bree dive into t...

BONUS - Mouth Dreams by Neil Cicierega

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this older episode of Patreon with Cheese, Jess and Andrew talk about Mouth Dreams by Neil Cicierega. and how great the album is! Learn more about ...

#165 - Little Shop of Horrors Revisit

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Little Shop, Little Shop of Horrors..." Grab your bloodthirsty plant and frozen dinners because this week Jess/Andrew/Bree dive into the hilarious an...

BONUS: Cinderella (2021)

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jess & Liz dive into the garbage truck of a movie musical "Cinderella" starring Camila Cabello, James Corden, and Idina Menzel! Learn more about your ...

#164 - Bat Boy (feat. Brent Black)

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Let me walk among you..." Grab your cows and Christian Charity because this week Jess/Andrew/Bree are joined by our reigning guest champion Brent Bla...

BONUS - Schmigadoon Breakdown #6

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jess is joined by our incredible video editor Liz Esten to break down the ENTIRE Schmigadoon series. Here's our coverage of the FINAL episode, it's a ...

#163 Dear Evan Hansen (2021)

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"I'm Tap TAP TAPPING on the glass..." Grab your cast and apples because this week Jess/Andrew/Bree dive into the musical that haunts them to this day...

BONUS - Schmigadoon Breakdown #5

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jess is joined by our incredible video editor Liz Esten to break down the ENTIRE Schmigadoon series. Here's our fifth episode, it's a blast and Liz is...

#162 - Alice By Heart

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Down and down we fall..." Grab your shrinking cake and caterpillar pipes because this week Jess/Andrew were given the Patreon request to cover Duncan...

BONUS - Schmigadoon Breakdown #4

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jess is joined by our incredible video editor Liz Esten to break down the ENTIRE Schmigadoon series. Here's our fourth episode, it's a blast and Liz i...

#161 - Ragtime

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"And we will ride On the wheels of a dream..." Grab your Model-T's and moving picture books because this week Jess/Andrew were given the Patreon reque...

BONUS - Schmigadoon Breakdown #3

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jess is joined by our incredible video editor Liz Esten to break down the ENTIRE Schmigadoon series. Here's our third episode, it's a blast and Liz is...

#160 - Starlight Express

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Grab your roller-skates and neon lights because this week Jess/Andrew were given the Patreon request to cover Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Starlight Express...

#159 - The Apple (feat. Matt Baume)

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Hey Hey Hey! Bim is the way!" Grab your face stickers and loincloths because we're joined by the incredible Matt Baume to talk about cult rock musica...

BONUS - Schmigadoon Breakdown #2

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jess is joined by our incredible video editor Liz Esten to break down the ENTIRE Schmigadoon series. Here's our second episode, it's a blast and Liz i...

#158 - Annette (feat. Grace Aki)

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"So may we start?" Grab your puppet daughter and abusive behavior because this week we're joined by the amazing Grace Aki to talk about "Annette" whic...

Rango the Musical - Make me a Musical #14

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're turning the classic animated western "Rango" into a musical! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#157 - Rebecca (feat. Blake Ross)

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Rebecca, wherever you are your heart is restless like the wild and open sea..." Grab your burning staircase and litigation papers because this week w...

BONUS: Schmigadoon Breakdown #1

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jess is joined by our incredible video editor Liz Esten to break down the ENTIRE Schmigadoon series once a week. Here's our first episode, it's a blas...

#156 - Head Over Heels (feat. Tom Alan Robbins & Alan Seales)

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"'Cause we got the beat We got the beat We got the beat, yeah" Grab your royal crown and your Go-Go's album because we're joined by Tom Alan Robbins a...

BONUS: AI DND # 3 - Wicked: The Crimes of Elphaba

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and Andrew are using Ai Dungeon a musical theatre story in this new series! This episode asks, "What if Elphaba had much darker ambitions, and un...

#155 - Moulin Rouge the Musical

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"My gift is my song, and this one's for you!" Grab your Can-Can bloomers and your Pop Songs because we're talking about the musical adaptation of Baz ...

#154 - A Killer Party

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"First a boom Then a shout Then a crash Then a squeak" Grab you magnifying glass and coat because this week we're talking about the digital mystery mu...

#153 - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (feat. Rachel Chan)

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Though in school we seem strange At the bee, we seem better.." Grab your juice box and magic foot because this week we're joined by one of our favori...

#152 - Follies

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"You said you loved me Or were you just being kind? Or am I losing my mind?" Grab you nostalgia goggles and bucket of regrets because this week we're ...

#151 - The Aristocats Kids (feat. Mikey Neumann)

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Everybody wants to be a cat..." Prepare your scales and arpeggios because this week we're joined by Mikey Neumann of FilmJoy to talk about "The Aris...

#150 - Cabaret

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"What good is sitting alone In your room? Come hear the music play." Grab your fur coat and don't tell mama because this week we're talking about EVE...

#149 - Footloose the Musical (feat. Adam Tinius)

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Tonight I gotta cut Loose, Footloose Kick off your Sunday shoes" Grab your Sunday Shoes because this week we're joined by Adam Tinius of "Entertain t...

#148 - In the Heights

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Lights up on Washington Heights, up at the break of day" Grab your Piragua and hairspray because this week we're talking about the musical "In the He...

#147 - A Strange Loop (feat. Cam Blackwell)

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"We wanna be free We wanna belong We wanna unearned love or validation" Grab your introspective brain because this week we're joined by Detroit Playwr...

"The Office" the Musical - Make me a Musical #13

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're turning the classic comedy mockumentary "The Office" into a musical despite us not really watching the show. Join the chaos! Learn more ab...

#146 - La Cage Aux Folles (feat. Emily Clark)

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"I am what I am,,," Grab your mascara and wig because this week we're joined by the HILARIOUS Emily Clark to talk about the Jerry Herman musical "La C...

#145 - In Trousers (feat. Hayley St. James)

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Women sit like angels Men like vultures..." Happy Pride! Grab your trousers and breakfast because this week we're joined by Queer Surrealist Playwrig...

Catfishing the Musical - Make me a Musical #12

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're creating a musical out of the act of Catfishing -- no, not that kind -- the literal sport of Catfishing. It's such a charming idea too, gi...

#144 - The Lion King

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"He Lives in you! He lives in me!" Hakuna Your Tata's because this week we're talking about Julie Taymor's brilliant stage adaptation of Disney's The ...

Mamma Mia 3/Cruella - Make me a Musical #11

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're creating a musical out of the new film Cruella, and pitching a THIRD Mamma Mia Movie! Donate to Black Lives Matter here Social Media: Our...

#143 - Violet (feat. Pearl Rhein)

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"I'm on my way!" Grab your M&M's and your Card Deck because this week we're joined by the incredible Pearl Rhein to talk about Violet! We talk about J...

Bonus EP: "In the Heights" Exclusive Interviews!

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our BPN Podcasters bring you exclusive interviews with cast and creatives from In the Heights, in theaters on June 11 2021. Watch the video version of...

#142- Carmen Jones (feat. Princess Weekes)

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"You go for me and I’m taboo But if you’re hard to get, I’ll go for you" Get ready to have a blast because this week we're joined by the INCREDI...

#141 - Dancer in the Dark (feat. Adam Johnston of YMS)

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"No one minds it at all If I'm having a ball This is a musical!" Get set to get depressed because this week we're joined by Adam Johnston of YMS to ta...

Fight Club the Musical - Make me a Musical #10

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're turning the classic David Fincher critique of Capitalism "Fight Club" into a musical! Donate to Black Lives Matter here Social Media: Our...

#140 - The Lightning Thief

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"I didn't wanna be a half-blood!" Whip out your teen angst and magic lightning bolts because this week we're to talking about the Young Adult Fantasy ...

The Haunted Mansion the Musical - Make me a Musical #9

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're turning the classic Disneyland Dark-Ride "The Haunted Mansion" into a musical! Donate to Black Lives Matter here Social Media: Our WEBSIT...

#139 - Tangled: The Musical (feat. Joel Arnold)

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"At last I see the light!" Whip out your frying pans and magic hair because this week we're joined by the amazing Joel Arnold to talk about the Disney...

Funerals the Musical - Make me a Musical #8

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're turning the concept of Funerals into a musical in less than 30 minutes. It's a BLAST! We're starting a spin off podcast within a podcast c...

#138 - Spring Awakening (feat. Grace Aki)

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Touch me, just like that!" Pull out your microphones and get set to get edgy because this week we're joined by the amazing Grace Aki to talk about th...

Squirrels the Musical - Make me a Musical #7

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're turning the concept of Squirrels into a musical in less than 30 minutes. It's a BLAST! We're starting a spin off podcast within a podcast ...

#137 - Thoroughly Modern Millie (feat. Schaffrillas)

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Gimme Gimme!" Cut your hair and prepare to cringe because this week we're joined by the amazing James from Schaffrillas to talk about Thoroughly Mode...

Pee-Wee's Big Adventure the Musical - Make me a Musical #6

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're turning the classic cult comedy "Pee Wee's Big Adventure" into a musical! We're starting a spin off podcast within a podcast called "Make ...

#136 - Godspell

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Prepare Ye the way of the Lord!" Grab your Superman T-shirt and your clown makeup because we're talking about the Classic tribe musical on the Christ...

Super Mario the Musical - Make me a Musical #5

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're turning the classic video game "Super Mario Bros" into a musical! We're starting a spin off podcast within a podcast called "Make me a Mu...

BONUS - Avvatar the Musical

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Avvatar is a new musical premiering at the Hellinger theatre! Check out more information here: http://avataronbroadway.com/ Donate to Black Lives Mat...

#135 - The Prince of Egypt (feat. Sideways)

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Deliver us!" Set that bush a burnin' because this week we're joined by the HILARIOUS Ethan from Sideways to talk about the stage adaptation of the cl...

Rugrats in Paris the Musical - Make me a Musical #4

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're turning the classic early 2000's film "Rugrats in Paris" into a musical! We're starting a spin off podcast within a podcast called "Make ...

#134 - Camelot

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Camelot: Camelot..." Grab your sword and round table, this week we talk about the classic musical "Camelot" where we discuss whether the show has age...

Bean Farming the Musical - Make me a Musical #3

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're starting a spin off podcast within a podcast called "Make me a Musical" where we try to turn EVERYTHING into a musical, and it's a blast! Today ...

#133 - Pride & Prejudice the Musical (feat. Katelyn Robinson)

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"I'm headstrong..." Grab your Jane Austen books because we are joined by the hilarious Katelyn Robinson to talk about the wonderful new musical by Pau...

The Keto Diet Musical - Make me a Musical #2

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're starting a spin off podcast within a podcast called "Make me a Musical" where we try to turn EVERYTHING into a musical, and it's a blast! Today ...

#132 - The Wizard of Oz (feat. Maggie Mae Fish)

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Somewhere over the rainbow..." Grab your dog and ruby slippers because we are joined by the hilarious Maggie Mae Fish to talk about the classic MGM f...

Inception the Musical - Make me a Musical #1

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're starting a spin off podcast within a podcast called "Make me a Musical" where we try to turn EVERYTHING into a musical, and it's a blast! Today ...

#131 - Emojiland (feat. Hayley St. James)

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Sometimes it's even hard for me to even speak, 'cause I'm Sad on the inside..." Cross your bones and hope to die we are joined by playwright Hayley S...

#130 A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder (feat Mina Moniri)

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"I am standing here with poison in my pocket..." Buckle your seatbelts for love and Murder Jess & Andrew are joined by high tier Patron Mina Moniri to...

#129 The Greatest Showman

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"So tell me do you wanna go? Where it's covered in all the colored lights..." This week Jess & Andrew take a look at your mom's favorite musical "The ...

#128 Amelie

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"They say times are hard for dreamers, But they won't be hard for me...." This week Jess & Andrew take a look at the european romantic musical Amelie,...

BONUS - Fosse/Verdon Patreon Coverage #1

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is life a cabaret when you cheat on you wife? Find out here in the first episode of our Patreon coverage of Fosse/Verdon. Learn more about your ad cho...

#127 Groundhog Day (feat. Brent Black aka brentalfloss)

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Tomorrow there will be sun. But if not tomorrow, perhaps the day after..." This week Jess & Andrew are joined by our unofficial third host Brent Blac...

#126 The Wild Party (Lippa & LaChiusa)

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Queenie was a blonde..." This week Jess & Andrew talk about both of the musical adaptations of "The Wild Party" in what may be our most serious discu...

BONUS: Introducing "The Dear Friends Podcast"

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here is the first episode of Jess' new podcast "Dear Friends" which premiered last week on the Broadway Podcast Network. If you liked this and want to...

#125 First Daughter Suite (feat. Adam Wachter)

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"In a house that will never be a home..." This week Jess & Andrew are joined by Adam Wachter of Encore on Disney+ and composer of Tarrytown to talk ab...

#124 Fame: The Musical (feat. Brendon Henderson)

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"FAME! I'm going to live forever..." This week Jess & Andrew are joined by Brendon Henderson of Wait in the Wings to talk about the crazy stage musica...

#123 Last Night a DJ Saved My Life (feat. Allison Pregler)

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"We're no strangers to love..." This week Jess & Andrew are joined by Allison Pregler of Movie Nights to talk about the crazy Jukebox musical "Last Ni...

#122 - The Prom (feat. Princess Weekes)

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"One thing's universal, life's no dress rehearsal..." Merry Christmas! This week Jess & Andrew are joined by the hilarious and wonderful Princess Week...

#121 Rent Revisited (feat. Kelly Lin Hayes)

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"No other road, no other way, no day but today..." Merry Christmas! This week Jess & Andrew are joined by set designer and podcaster Kelly Lin Hayes t...

#120 A Christmas Story the Musical

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"It's almost nearly getting close to counting down to Christmas Day..." This week Jess & Andrew talk about the heartwarming adaptation of the 1980's C...

#119 Jagged Little Pill (feat. Alan Seales)

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"'Cause I've got one hand in my pocket..." This week Jess & Andrew are joined by the incredible Alan Seales from The Theatre Podcast to talk about the...

BONUS - Jess/Andrew "36 Question" Bond-a-Thon

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and Andrew decide to get super emotional, and they try to figure out if they're each other's soul mate. Are they? You'll have to listen to find o...

#118 Aida (feat. James from Schaffrillas)

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"Is it written in the stars..." This week Jess & Andrew are joined by the incredible James from Schaffrillas to talk about the first original Disney S...

#117 Peter Pan

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"I won't grow up!" This week Jess & Andrew talk about the wonderful children's musical with a few "Yikes"-moments -- Peter Pan. They talk about the Na...

#116 Avenue Q

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"It's a fine fine line..." This week Jess & Andrew talk about the Tony Award winning Puppet Musical Avenue Q, and how we all walk through life without...

#115 How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"How to... How to... SUCCEED!" This week Jess & Andrew talk about the most sexist Pulitzer Prize winning musical "How to Succeed in Business Without R...

#114 The Band's Visit

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"Welcome to Nowhere! With a B..." This week Jess & Andrew cover the charming hug of a musical "The Band's Visit." This surely has been a week, and I t...

#113 The Addams Family (feat. Brent Black aka brentalfloss)

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"When you're an Addams..." This week Jess & Andrew are joined by the amazing Brent Black to cover the spooky comedy musical by Andrew Lippa "The Addam...

#112 Dracula the Musical

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"Life After Life, you won't need flowers on your grave You won't need prayers, you have no mortal soul to save..." This week Jess & Andrew cover the F...

#111 REPO! The Genetic Opera (feat. Christi Esterle of Musical Hell)

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"It's a thankless job, but somebody's gotta do it..." This week we're joined by the incredible Christi of Musical Hell to talk about the gorey black c...