Episode 102: History of Black Theatre Part 14: The Green Pastures

In this episode K and Warren discuss the 1936 film The Green Pastures and come away from it very mixed. Is this a subversive piece of art or a product of it’s time? We also cover the late Rex Ingram and his contributions to the history of film and K gets us DCMA’d

Promo: Book of Lies the Podcast

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Episode 101: History of Black Theatre Part 13: Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges

CW: Discussions of the brutality of slavery in Pre-Revolution Haiti.

It’s Black History Month and K is back with some knowledge for Warren about Black contributions to theatre!

In our first installment of this year’s Black Theatre History series, K and Warren talk about Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Learn about a man who fought to be the best at everything he did and find out why the French Republican Calendar is an absolute mess in this episode of Tone Deaf!

Promo: Black History Buff Podcast

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Minisode 6: The Aviatrix: A New Musical

Thank you Lily Dwoskin for telling us about this!!

K and Warren watched The Aviatrix, and it soared right into our hearts and was the queen of our skies! Check out our review of The Aviatrix Musical as K and Warren discuss this amazing show as well as virtual theatre and why it is amazing, hyperfixations, shattering glass ceilings, and cockpits.

Because it isn’t a non-February episode of Tone Deaf if there isn’t at least SOME Richard Humor.

The Aviatrix runs virtually until February 2, 2021. Get your tickets at https://vimeo.com/ondemand/theaviatrixmusical/ Learn more about the show at https://www.theaviatrixmusical.com/

Episode 100: The Second Annual Warren Awards

This is a rebroadcast of the Second Annual Warren Awards. This episode contains mature content, strong language, electrical disturbances, nudity, knife throwing, gun fire, explosions,  general mayhem, and demonic possession. Listener discretion is advised.

Welcome to the second annual Warren Awards! Tonight, Warren reveals what truly was the good, the bad, and the ugly in the shows that we watched in the 2020 Season. Listen to find out who will take home the coveted Golden Warren!

Special Guests: Shea, Alixandria Young-Jui, Cortland, Tyler and Nate, David S Dear, Jas and Steven LaFond Isaiah Frizzelle,  Eddie Louise, and Chip Michael

Promos: Those Guys Over There
Sage and Savant
Pomegranates and Pitchforks
Private Island Presents: Up All Night
Listen Rinse Repeat
Animorphingtime
A Ninth World Journal
Witchever Path
The Bird Brain Podcast

Tone Deaf 2021 Theme, The Eliminator Theme Adagio, The Eliminator Theme Lento, and We Stand Erect Composed and performed by K
Sound effects from freesound.org

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Minisode 6: K, Warren, and Rudolph’s Shiny New Year

You didn’t think we would let the New Year come without a mini episode, did you?

In this minisode, K unearths some repressed childhood memories as they re-introduce Warren to Rudolph’s Shiny New Year – one of the weirdest Rankin-Bass specials out there! The creation of Baby New Years is discussed, K gets sauced, and we get a reunion with some old friends in this final episode of 2020!

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Episode 99: We Miss Chadwick – Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

This one is a doozy. We watched Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom on Netflix and needless to say we felt some things.

K discusses a brief history of August Wilson and Chadwick Boseman, the curse of the witch strikes again, and Warren and K come up with creative solutions to deal with racists in this week’s episode.

Promos: One Mic Black History Podcast and Young Santa Claus and the Winter Solstice Audio Play

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Episode 98: How the Grinch Scarred K and Warren for Life

K and Warren of Tone Deaf saw the Grinch on NBC

And it’s something they truly wish they could unsee.

Find out all about furries and Dr. Seuss Lore

We hope that this episode won’t be a bore.

And please remember, this is just two folks view

And maybe this version means something to you.

From K and from Warren, the nerd and the spouse,

We hope you have joy and cheer throughout your house.

 

(Also, K realized that, yes, Cindy Lou Who is at the end of the book, but their point still stands)

 

Promos: Young Santa Claus and the Winter Solstice Audio Play

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Episode 97: Waiting for Cubby – The Guys on Ice episode feat. Ned Donovan

This week, K and Warren are joined by the amazing Tone Deaf Alumnus, Ned Donovan of Encounter Party, Charging Moose Media, and The Hunted: Encore to cover the charming Wisconsin tradition, Guys on Ice!

K scars Ned for life, we talk about the best way to earn an actor’s equity card, discuss small town theatre, and Warren makes an odd proposition! It will be a rooty-toot-toot-tooty-tooty-toot-good time!

Promos: Young Santa Claus and the Winter Solstice Audio Play

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Episode 96: Why You Shouldn’t Watch Carrie before watching The Prom

Watching Carrie before watching The Prom was a mistake.

K and Warren went in fresh with the Netflix adaptation of “The Prom” and it nearly broke K! Find out if a musical number in a mall can change the hearts of homophobes and find out our opinions on the casting of this movie in this episode of Tone Deaf!

Promos: Young Santa Claus and the Winter Solstice Audio Play and Animorphing Time

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Episode 95: Thank God This Movie is under 25 Minutes: The Poky Little Puppy’s First Christmas Experience

We blame Courtland from Up All Night for this one. Go chug-chugga-lug-chugga-check out his show.

K and Warren check out the obscure animated musical, Poky Little Puppy’s First Christmas. It’s … an experience. Learn about how skunks and dogs can’t be friends (but not for the reason you think) and ponder with us as we question THE BOOT in this week’s episode!

Promos: Young Santa Claus and the Winter Solstice Audio Play (Coming soon!) and Private Island Presents: Up All Night!

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