No Days But Today: A Rent Retrosprective

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Sinopsis

Blake and Mandy Reilly team up to break down the 2005 musical Rent while comparing it to the original 1996 Broadway show and how it all has impacted pop culture.

Episodios

  • NDBT Special: RENT Live Recap (Special Guests: Robert E G Black & Emily Kastner)

    01/02/2019 Duración: 46min

    Rent was on FOX on January 25th and Blake is back for this special episode to discuss in with special guests Robert E G Black and newcomer Emily Kastner. The three of them break down the positives and negatives of the show, the injury news that plagued the show, whether the show could have been aired differently, who stood out from the cast, what made Blake cry and more. It's a fun talk and it may have convinced Blake to do a future project.

  • NDBT Episode 13: 12/24/90

    22/01/2019 Duración: 31min

    Blake finishes up Rent solo, breaking down everything from closing the door on the parents and homeless people (Voicemail #5, Finale A), Mark finally finishing his film, Roger finally finishing a song, Collins Robin Hooding and then Mimi fighting for her life. (Your Eyes) Then it's time to close things out in grand fashion (Finale B).

  • NDBT Episode 12: What You Own (Special Guest: Matt Tamanini)

    15/01/2019 Duración: 35min

    Blake welcomes Matt Tamanini from Broadway World to not only breakdown What You Own, they discuss Matt's dislike of the movie and then his thoughts on The Jonathan Larson Project and RENT Live!

  • NDBT Episode 11: 10/31/90 (Special Guest: Robert E G Black)

    08/01/2019 Duración: 45min

    It's Halloween and it's Angel's favorite holiday, so let's step into her funeral. Blake bring Robert Black onto the show to discuss the emotional funeral scene (I'll Cover You (Reprise)), Mark's cut song (Halloween), and the full version of Goodbye Love. Also Robert tells how it feels about the movie version vs. the Broadway show in general.

  • NDBT Episode 10: Without You (Special Guest: Liz Whitaker)

    01/01/2019 Duración: 43min

    It's time to get sad. Blake and Liz Whitaker from Mean Girls Minute talk about Without You and the depressing montage of events that happens during the song, including death, drugs and lying. Then after talking about Contact, they break the tension talking about other fun musicals.

  • NDBT Episode 9: Take Me or Leave Me (Special Guest: Liz Whitaker)

    25/12/2018 Duración: 36min

    Blake brings on Liz Whitaker from Mean Girls Minute to discuss one of the most popular songs in the movie, Take Me or Leave Me. They discuss the difference between the set up in the Broadway show, on Valentine's Day, and the move at the most over the top engagement party either of them has ever seen. All this and much much more.

  • NDBT Episode 8: 1/1/90 (Special Guest: Matt Polzin)

    18/12/2018 Duración: 57min

    It's New Years Rockin Eve and Blake brings in long time family friend Matt Polzin to talk about Mark's montage (Seasons of Love B), the history of Nobody Beats The Wiz and how much they both miss Happy New Year and the voicemails that were cut from the movie.

  • NDBT Episode 7: 12/26/89 (Part 2) (Special Guest: David Kincannon)

    11/12/2018 Duración: 01h16min

    Blake is back to continue breaking down Rent, after some changes behind the scenes. He brings in David Kincannon, from Podvocacy, to dive deep into the movie and the Broadway show. They look at the differences between the shows, especially the character of Joann, (We're Okay), and the story of Benny and Mimi being pushed later into the movie. Then, they look at Christmas Bells and what made the movie and how this is one of the hardest songs to learn as a fan. Finally we get to the Life Cafe for a party, romance and a riot, as they break down in detail, La Vie Boheme A, I Should Tell You and La Vie Boheme B.

  • NDBT Episode 6: December 26, 1989 (Part 1)

    28/09/2018 Duración: 34min

    It's the day after Christmas and Blake and Mandy are ready to discuss the meaning behind Will I?, the fun of Sante Fe and the romance in I'll Cover You.

  • NDBT Episode 5: 12/25/89 Part 2

    14/09/2018 Duración: 26min

    Returning from Summer break, Blake and Mandy return to discussing Mimi and Roger's stand out performances in Out Tonight and Another Day on the second half of December 25, 1989.

  • NDBT Episode 4: December 25, 1989 (Part 1)

    20/07/2018 Duración: 38min

    Merry Christmas Bitches! In this episode it's Christmas Day and Collins introduces us to Angel (Today 4 U), Mark and Joann bond over issues with Maureen (Tango: Maureen) and we show up to Life Support for the first time. As this and more as well as an announcement concerning the show for the rest of the summer.

  • No DAYS But Today Episode 3: December 24, 1989 (Part 2)

    06/07/2018 Duración: 23min

    It's the second half of December 24, 1989 where we break down Roger's flashback on the roof singing One Song Glory and then Roger and Mimi's meet cute in Light My Candle.

  • No DAYS But Today Episode 2: December 24, 1989 (Part 1)

    22/06/2018 Duración: 24min

    It's time to start the movie proper as it officially December 24, 1989. But before we do that, we look at how the Broadway show opens and how it sets up the world and then get into Rent and You'll See. The discussion goes through the questions how many candles can you possibly in their loft, how many posters does Maureen need to advertise her gig, why do they throw the fire out the window and do we agree with Benny's offer? It turns out that we may side with Benny more now as adults. Tune in and find out!

  • No DAYS But Today Episode 1: Seasons of Love

    16/06/2018 Duración: 38min

    After breaking down the production credits, Blake and Mandy talk about the history and legacy of Seasons of Love and then talk about the main cast of the movie.

  • No DAYS But Today Episode 0.5: Anthony Rapp Interview

    09/06/2018 Duración: 29min

    Before getting started on the movie next week, flashback to 2015 when Blake interviewed Anthony Rapp while he was on the If/Then tour. They discuss Rent from broadway to the screen and also discuss other shows like You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown and If/Then. Enjoy the interview and we will be back next week with the opening credits.

  • No DAYS But Today Episode 0

    02/06/2018 Duración: 10min

    Sit back and listen as your hosts Blake and Mandy introduce themselves and the concept of this new show talking about the musical Rent.