High School Musical

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In this episode, we’re going back 20 years to 2006 to rewatch a movie that defined a generation of Disney Channel kids: High School Musical. Joining host Luke Ferris are two Wildcats who were there at the beginning—returning guest Eliza McInnis and first-time guest Kloey Ramey.

We’ll dive into:

• The Musical Magic: From the "Start of Something New" on New Year's Eve to the championship-winning final number, we explore the songs and choreography that made this a global phenomenon.
• Wildcat Fever: We talk about the iconic cliques of East High—from the drama kids and brainiacs to the jocks and skaters.
• The "Sliding Doors" of Pop Culture: We discuss the alternate reality where this was Grease 3 starring Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake, and how the mid-2000s would have looked vastly different if Drew Seeley had remained the "voice" of Troy Bolton.
• What's Happening with the Boltons: We break down the dynamics of the Bolton family and their financial situation.
• Best of 2006: We revisit the most nostalgic moments, featuring the mounting evils of cell phones, basketball jerseys with shoulder pads, and the absolute peak of the ironic t-shirt era.
• 2000s Fashion Snapshot: From Ryan’s nine different hats to teenagers wearing blazers and fashion belts, we crown the outfits least likely to come back into style.

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Sources for this episode:

• High School Musical - Official Trailer
• Royalty-free music and sound effects via Artlist.com

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