The Cheese Wheel Podcast
The Cheese Wheel Podcast is a weekly comedy show where we spin a wheel to determine our media obsessions. Join Jesse McAnally, Andrew DeWolf, and Liz Esten as they dive into whatever the wheel chooses next!
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BONUS: Photography: The Musical (feat. Marina Kondo) - Make me a Musical #21
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, dancer, and lyric translator.
Smiling Friends
We're diving into one of the most influential and polarizing adult cartoons of the 21st Century, Smiling Friends. We look into the impact of internet culture eventually becoming mainstream culture, different animation styles, and the impact this show will have in the future.
BONUS: Hamilton | Theatre in the D
Join us to wrap up ATG in Detroit's season with Lin Manuel Miranda's masterpiece Hamilton. Come listen as we compare to history, the shows role in theater canon, and more. Get tickets to Hamilton here!
BONUS: Atlantis: The Lost Empire the Musical (feat. Tammy Tuckey) - Make me a Musical #17
Today we're joined by performer and songwriter Tammy Tuckey, to turn the underrated Disney Animated film "Atlantis the Lost Empire" into a musical! To support Tammy, check out these links: Campaign Link: https://igg.me/at/tammytuckey/x/29181170#/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/singertammytuckey.
It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World
This film is the Avengers Endgame of comedy stars in the mid 20th Century. Every funny person has a role here, from Jerry Lewis to the Three Stooges. But does it hold up nearly a half century later? Will Andrew and Liz like Jess's hyper fixation from childhood?
BONUS: Make me a Musical - Michigan the Musical (feat. Hannah Shankman & Annaliese Wilbur)
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 Annaliese Wilbur. Since they both have deep Michigan connections we created a musical out of the State of Michigan!
Soma
Tonight we're covering one of Andrew's choices of a video game that asks what is the difference between a human and a robot? What is living? We've come a long way from a monkey throwing barrels.
BONUS: Rent (2005) Movie Commentary
🎊 Jess and Andrew sat down to watch the Chris Columbus directed film adaptation of Jonathan Larson’s Rent!
BONUS: Suffs | Theatre in the D
Join us for another wonderful episode of "Theatre in the D" where we talk about Shaina Taub's acclaimed musical "Suffs" currently playing at the Fisher theater! Get your Tickets to Suffs now!
Escape from Tomorrow (2015)
This week we're diving into the guerrilla indie film shot without permission at the Disney Theme Parks, yes we're finally talking about "Escape from Tomorrow." Be sure to get your cat flu vaccine, and to turn your pretension up to 11 because this is going to be a WILD ride.
BONUS: High School Musical 3 Commentary
It's time to graduate kids!!! We're talking about High School Musical 3 so we'll never have to do it again!
Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie
We're going to take you back to the past, to watch James Rolfe's first, and so far only, foray into feature filmmaking "Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie." Did the man who invented the "Angry Critic" trope that took over the internet in the late oughts turn out a great feature?
BONUS: & Juliet | Theatre in the D
Welcome to another episode of Theatre in the D where we dive into the world of Shakespeare through the lens of modern pop music. Yes the Broadway/West End Smash is now on tour, and you can see it at the Fisher Theater Right now!
BONUS: High School Musical 2 Commentary
Are we still all in this together? We have to find out together!
50 Shades of Grey (feat. Kate Sloan)
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 doing it right this time, because we brought an expert. We're joined by sex educator Kate Sloan to discuss all the book and film have to offer.
BONUS: High School Musical Commentary
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 so much more to come, so stay with us!
Theatre in the D | Mamma Mia!
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 Theater until March 29th so get your tickets here!
Weapons (2025)
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, and tear an old witch apart. This week we're talking about Weapons. Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Esten.
BONUS: Jess explains to Andrew the Colleen Ballinger situation
In this impromptu bonus episode, Jess explains Colleen Ballinger and the whole situation leading to the worst "apology video" in internet history. Come join the fun!
BONUS: The Lion King | Theatre in the D
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 thoughts and hear what we think, then go see "The Lion King" playing until March 24th!
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