Welcome to *drum roll* episode 50 of 2 Grooms 1 Plot! A podcast where two life-long storytellers talk about stories!

Today we took a look at one of the most anticipated movies of the year (and in recent memory), Wicked! Wicked is a 2024 musical fantasy film based on the musical of the same name. Wicked takes place decades before the events of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and follows the story of Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) before they become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good, respectively. Wicked was directed by Jon M. Chu with music by Stephen Schwartz, with the film covering just the first act of the musical’s story.

Moments of the Week!:

Colin: 0:49 - 3:55 - “Somebody Somewhere”

Pavi: 3:55 - 5:43 - “Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” (video game)

Your Hosts:

Pavi Proczko is an audiobook narrator (Defiance of the Fall, Edens Gate), Writer (Brugum’s Labyrinth, The Nightly), Actor and Singer (Chicago Shakespeare theater, Paramount Theater, Chicago Fire), and Game Master (D&D).

Colin Funk is a Childhood Development Expert (Erikson Institute), Teacher (Stages Chicago), Actor and Singer (Porchlight Music Theater, Metropolis Theater), and Crafter (knitting, cross stick, Embroidery, watercolors).

“With our unique lenses, we talk about a specific piece of storytelling each episode: What works? What doesn’t? And the magic moments of story!”

Pavi & Colin are married and live in Chicago. ❤️

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Welcome to episode 49 of 2 Grooms 1 Plot! A podcast where two life-long storytellers talk about stories!

Today, we took a look at the 2024 version of the film ‘Speak No Evil.’ Speak No Evil is a psychological thriller starring James McAvoy. In the film, while vacationing in Italy, American couple Louise, Ben, and their daughter Agnes meet and bond with a friendly British family, Paddy, Ciara, and their son, Ant. When the Daltons receive an invitation to Paddy and Ciara’s remote farmhouse in Devon, they hope the getaway will be a refreshing escape from their troubles back home. However, strange incidents and the unsettling behavior of their hosts soon turn the visit into a tense and chilling experience. As the Daltons try to understand what’s happening, they find themselves trapped in a situation far darker than they could have imagined, fighting to protect their family from escalating dangers.

Moments of the Week!:

Colin: 0:40 - 5:30 - Always Sunny Season 13 finale (Mac’s Dance)

Pavi: 5:30 - 8:25 - Baldur’s Gate Video Game

Your Hosts:

Pavi Proczko is an audiobook narrator (Defiance of the Fall, Edens Gate), Writer (Brugum’s Labyrinth, The Nightly), Actor and Singer (Chicago Shakespeare theater, Paramount Theater, Chicago Fire), and Game Master (D&D).

Colin Funk is a Childhood Development Expert (Erikson Institute), Teacher (Stages Chicago), Actor and Singer (Porchlight Music Theater, Metropolis Theater), and Crafter (knitting, cross stick, Embroidery, watercolors).

“With our unique lenses, we talk about a specific piece of storytelling each episode: What works? What doesn’t? And the magic moments of story!”

Pavi & Colin are married and live in Chicago. ❤️

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Welcome to episode 48 of 2 Grooms 1 Plot! A podcast where two life-long storytellers talk about stories! On today’s episode, we break down the new movie “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” the sequel to the original film and the 2nd movie in the Franchise. “Bettlejuice Beetlejuice” picks up in 2024 where Lydia Deetz hosts a supernatural TV talk show, ‘Ghost House’, but her life takes a dark turn when she hallucinates Betelgeuse, the demon who tried to marry her 36 years earlier. Soon after, Lydia learns her estranged father has died, leading her and her daughter Astrid to return to their hometown for his funeral. As Astrid discovers her psychic abilities and befriends a ghost named Jeremy, Lydia reluctantly summons Betelgeuse to rescue her daughter from the Afterlife. A chaotic battle ensues, involving vengeful spirits and a twisted marriage plot, ultimately forcing Lydia to confront Betelgeuse once again. Moments of the Week!: Pavi: 01:05 - 02:26 - “Pink Pony Club” by Chappell Roan. Colin: 02:31 - 06:07 - Eugene Levy and Steve Martin moment in the new season of “Only Murders in the Building” Your Hosts: Pavi Proczko is an audiobook narrator (Defiance of the Fall, Edens Gate), Writer (Brugum’s Labyrinth, The Nightly), Actor and Singer (Chicago Shakespeare theater, Paramount Theater, Chicago Fire), and Game Master (D&D). Colin Funk is a Childhood Development Expert (Erikson Institute), Teacher (Stages Chicago), Actor and Singer (Porchlight Music Theater, Metropolis Theater), and Crafter (knitting, cross stick, Embroidery, watercolors). “With our unique lenses, we talk about a specific piece of storytelling each episode: What works? What doesn’t? And the magic moments of story!” Pavi & Colin are married and live in Chicago. ❤️ Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW us for more! @2Grooms1Plot