Ariana Grande's Authentic Drive: From Pop to Wicked
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Resources & Recommendations
Films
- Best in Show - A Christopher Guest movie that Ariana Grande loves and that influenced her characterization of Jerry Fleck.
- Wicked 2 - The film adaptation of the musical, starring Ariana Grande, which was being released at the time of the podcast.
- Mommy Dearest - A film that Bowen Yang and Ariana Grande watched together.
- Focker in Law - A movie Ariana Grande is currently filming, starring Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro, directed by John Hamburg.
TV Shows
- Saturday Night Live (SNL) - The sketch comedy show where Bowen Yang is a cast member and Ariana Grande has hosted.
- The Voice - A singing competition show where Ariana Grande was a coach.
- The Twilight Zone - Specifically an episode ("Eye of the Beholder") referenced for a Halloween costume.
People Mentioned
- Ariana Grande - Featured guest, singer, and actress.
- Mariah Carey - Singer whom Ariana Grande has sung with and is inspired by.
- Bowen Yang (from SNL) - Friend of Ariana Grande and guest who provided questions for the interview.
- Matt Rogers - Co-host of the podcast "Las Culturistas" with Bowen Yang.
- Kristen - Bowen Yang's co-host on "Las Culturistas."
- Lorne Michaels - Creator and executive producer of Saturday Night Live.
- Cynthia Erivo - Co-star with Ariana Grande in "Wicked."
- Eric Vetro - Ariana Grande's vocal coach.
- Nancy Banks - Ariana Grande's acting coach.
- Jason Bateman - Host of an SNL episode where a memorable blooper involving a chimpanzee occurred.
- Ben Stiller - Actor starring in "Focker in Law."
- Robert De Niro - Actor starring in "Focker in Law."
- John Hamburg - Director of "Focker in Law."
- Beanie Feldstein - Actress in "Focker in Law."
- Jon M. Chu - Director of "Wicked."
- Lady Gaga - Artist mentioned for her male drag performances and collaboration on "Rain on Me."
- Rachel Dratch - Comedian and actress mentioned in the context of musicals.
- Eugene Levy - Actor whose character Jerry Fleck from "Best in Show" was impersonated by Ariana Grande.
- Judy Garland - Iconic singer and actress whom Ariana Grande admires.
- Frankie - Ariana Grande's brother.
- Marjorie - Ariana Grande's nonna (grandmother).
Podcasts
- Las Culturistas - Podcast co-hosted by Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers.
Musicals
- Wicked - The Broadway musical that Ariana Grande is starring in the film adaptation of.
- Annie - The musical mentioned as a favorite and for its song "Maybe."
- 13 - The musical Ariana Grande was in as a child.
Music
- "Rain on Me" - Song by Lady Gaga featuring Ariana Grande.
- "Obsessed" - Song by Mariah Carey, known for its music video where she performs in male drag.
Tools & Software
- Merlin App - A bird identification app that records bird sounds and identifies the species.
Other Resources
- Rummy-O - A card game played by Bowen Yang and Ariana Grande.