Sing and Be Happy, Dammit!

Jodi & Mike
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Sing and Be Happy, Dammit delves into the history, trivia, context, and reviews of musical movies – one film at a time. For musical lovers and loathers alike, it’s easier to be on this f*ed up planet when we can Sing and Be Happy, Dammit!

  1. 1d ago

    Sing and Be Happy, Dammit! #16: Annie

    Send us Fan Mail Tomorrow, tomorrow...no, today! Today's the day we explore Annie. WC Fields famously advised that actors should "never work with children or animals," but Carol Burnett holds her own as the hilariously hapless Miss Hannigan in this romp from director John Huston (yes, really!). Support the show

    1h 6m

  2. 4d ago

    Sing and Be Happy, Dammit! #15: Oliver!

    Send us Fan Mail Shani Wallis just appeared on Britain's Got Talent this year, singing her song "As Long as He Needs Me" from Oliver!. She was 92, almost 93 at the time. She sounded amazing! If the musical can be as endearingly wonderful as Shani (and there may be some argument for that) then it's one not to be missed. Support the show

    1h 34m

  3. May 28

    Sing and Be Happy, Dammit! #14: Chicago

    Send us Fan Mail Fascination with scandal and murder didn't begin with Dateline NBC or My Favourite Murder. Join us while we explore the true stories that inspired the musical. We also discuss why we can't help but be drawn to those murderous molls Roxy and Velma. They're just so sassy! They're sassmasters. Support the show

    1h 10m

  4. May 25

    Sing and Be Happy, Dammit! #13: Funny Girl

    Send us Fan Mail Well hello Barbra! How has it taken us this long to get to Barbra, queen of the musicals??? We fawn and fuss over this fabulous, funny Fanny with some very fulsome flattery. Too much? Aw, fuzz off. We flippin' love her!  Support the show

    1h 13m

  5. May 21

    Sing and Be Happy, Dammit! #12: La La Land

    Send us Fan Mail Recipient of the Oscar for "Biggest Snafu at the Oscars", La La Land can be a divisive film. Is it visionary? Is it boring? Is it a revelation? Is it boring? So many questions. We'll give you our answers. They are varied. Support the show

    48 min

  6. May 18

    Sing and Be Happy, Dammit! #11: Singin' in the Rain

    Send us Fan Mail Is this the best movie musical of all time? Many critics say so. It definitely has a lot going for it — outstanding dancing, wink-and-nod humour, very passable singing, and great songs. And that's just on the screen! Behind the scenes there was blood, sweat, tears, and some tricky situations. So let's kick some water and get into it! Support the show

    40 min

  7. May 14

    Sing and Be Happy, Dammit! #10: Into the Woods

    Send us Fan Mail We can never get enough Sondheim (or Tracey Ullman, for that matter)!! This fairy tale can get a bit grim(m), but the songs soar. Bringing up thoughts on loss, grief, motherhood, infertility, and the reckoning of broken dreams, the discussion turns to tragedy, tribulations, tropes, triumphs, and a trove of traps and trysts. Try it! Support the show

    1h 3m

  8. May 11

    Sing and Be Happy, Dammit! #9: Cats

    Send us Fan Mail Yes! We are starting Season 2 with the much-maligned Cats! Tune in to hear our surprising take (is this a future cult classic?). With an amazing and varied cast list (JHud? Dame Judi? Ray Winstone? Jason Derulo? Sir Ian?) and jarring CGI effects (fuzzy faces and creepy cat crotch) it is a difficult-to-define phenomenon! Support the show

    48 min
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Sing and Be Happy, Dammit delves into the history, trivia, context, and reviews of musical movies – one film at a time. For musical lovers and loathers alike, it’s easier to be on this f*ed up planet when we can Sing and Be Happy, Dammit!

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  • Creator
    Jodi & Mike
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Sing and Be Happy, Dammit!
  • Show Website
    Sing and Be Happy, Dammit!