Way Too Seriously is a weekly podcast in which Jan and Paul Moffett talk about the implicit biases, the assumptions, and the thematic implications of kids' movies with exactly the appropriate level of seriousness.
On this episode we're deciding whether Cinderella is better than Tangled, or the other way around. I hope you like it!
On this episode we’re deciding whether Cinderella is better than Tangled, or the other way around. I hope you like it!
We're arguing about Beauty and the Beast vs The Jungle Book. Which is better? Only we can decide!
We’re arguing about Beauty and the Beast vs The Jungle Book. Which is better? Only we can decide!
In this Disney Showdown minisode we're pitting Frozen 2 against Robin Hood and things get contentious!
In this Disney Showdown minisode we’re pitting Frozen 2 against Robin Hood and things get contentious!
In this special episode of WTS Moana and The Little Mermaid go head to head, and only one can emerge victorious! Which will it be? You have to listen to find out!
In this special episode of WTS Moana and The Little Mermaid go head to head, and only one can emerge victorious! Which will it be? You have to listen to find out!
It's another Disney Showdown minisode! On this episode Sleeping Beauty goes toe to toe with Aladdin. Which will come out victorious? Listen to see!
It’s another Disney Showdown minisode! On this episode Sleeping Beauty goes toe to toe with Aladdin. Which will come out victorious? Listen to see!
Hello Patrons! Welcome to a new WTS Disney showdown bracket minisode. This time we're talking Pocahontas vs Frozen, and only one will advance to the next round! We've given our children codenames (or rather, they've chosen codenames for themselves): Eldest is Potato, and youngest is Pineapple.
Hello Patrons! Welcome to a new WTS Disney showdown bracket minisode. This time we’re talking Pocahontas vs Frozen, and only one will advance to the next round! We’ve given our children codenames (or rather, they’ve chosen codenames for themselves): Eldest is Potato, and youngest is Pineapple.
This is the first in a series of quarantine-inspired minisodes! We've invited our kids on to WTS to join is in a Disney Movie Bracket showdown. This week it's Mulan Vs The Emperor's New Groove, and only one will move on to the next round!
This is the first in a series of quarantine-inspired minisodes! We’ve invited our kids on to WTS to join is in a Disney Movie Bracket showdown. This week it’s Mulan Vs The Emperor’s New Groove, and only one will move on to the next round!
On this episode of WTS we're talking about Frozen 2! We talk about women-led movies, queer-baiting, and the future of colonialism.
On this episode of WTS we’re talking about Frozen 2! We talk about women-led movies, queer-baiting, and the future of colonialism.
Hello everyone! This is an introductory episode of Poplar Opinion: A Call the Midwife Podcast! We are very excited about this new podcast, and we hope you will like it too!
Hello everyone! This is an introductory episode of Poplar Opinion: A Call the Midwife Podcast! We are very excited about this new podcast, and we hope you will like it too!
This is another in our occasional series about Pixar Shorts. In this episode we talk about One Man Band, Lifted, Presto, Partly Cloudy, and Day & Night.
This is another in our occasional series about Pixar Shorts. In this episode we talk about One Man Band, Lifted, Presto, Partly Cloudy, and Day & Night.
We took an unexpected hiatus, but here it is, our one hundredth episode! Yay! On this celebratory 100th episode of WTS we look back, answer some listener questions, and think a bit about our future. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you like it!
We took an unexpected hiatus, but here it is, our one hundredth episode! Yay! On this celebratory 100th episode of WTS we look back, answer some listener questions, and think a bit about our future. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you like it!
In this episode we're talking about Detective Pikachu! We talk about the Bechdel Test, Japanese imports, and whether Pokemon are edible. Enjoy! This is our 99th episode. That means that our next episode will be our 100th! We'd love to read and respond to feedback on that 100th episode. If you have questions or anything you'd like us to talk about be sure to let us know soon! Enjoy!
In this episode we’re talking about Detective Pikachu! We talk about the Bechdel Test, Japanese imports, and whether Pokemon are edible. Enjoy! This is our 99th episode. That means that our next episode will be our 100th! We’d love to read and respond to feedback on that 100th episode. If you have questions or anything you’d like us to talk about be sure to let us know soon! Enjoy!
On this episode of WTS we talk about Hayao Miyazaki's Howl's Moving Castle. We cover old age, pacifism, and storytelling conventions. This is our 98th episode. That means that in just two episodes we'll be at 100! We'd love to read and respond to feedback on that 100th episode. If you have questions or anything you'd like us to talk about be sure to let us know soon! Enjoy!
On this episode of WTS we talk about Hayao Miyazaki’s Howl’s Moving Castle. We cover old age, pacifism, and storytelling conventions. This is our 98th episode. That means that in just two episodes we’ll be at 100! We’d love to read and respond to feedback on that 100th episode. If you have questions or anything you’d like us to talk about be sure to let us know soon! Enjoy!
On this episode we talk about The Lego Movie 2, adolescence, good parenting, and whether people can change. I hope you like it!
On this episode we talk about The Lego Movie 2, adolescence, good parenting, and whether people can change. I hope you like it!
On this episode we talk about King Arthur, protecting the innocent, and Brexit. Enjoy!
On this episode we talk about King Arthur, protecting the innocent, and Brexit. Enjoy!
On this episode we talk about our second batch of Pixar Shorts. We're talking Geri's Game, For the Birds, Mike's New Car, Boundin', and Jack Jack Attack. We talk about whether senility is funny, body shapes, how to care for babies, and why comedy depends on punishment. I hope you like it!
On this episode we talk about our second batch of Pixar Shorts. We’re talking Geri’s Game, For the Birds, Mike’s New Car, Boundin’, and Jack Jack Attack. We talk about whether senility is funny, body shapes, how to care for babies, and why comedy depends on punishment. I hope you like it!
We're back from our break, and this week we're talking about Labyrinth! We're talking about adolescence, adventures for girls, and tight-fitting pants on rock stars. I hope you like it!
We’re back from our break, and this week we’re talking about Labyrinth! We’re talking about adolescence, adventures for girls, and tight-fitting pants on rock stars. I hope you like it!
On this episode we are talking about The Adventures of André & Wally B, Luxo Jr., Red's Dream, Tin Toy, and Knick-Knack. We talk about whether bad people can make good art, whether women are objects, and why humans are so creepy.
On this episode we are talking about The Adventures of André & Wally B, Luxo Jr., Red’s Dream, Tin Toy, and Knick-Knack. We talk about whether bad people can make good art, whether women are objects, and why humans are so creepy.
On this episode we talk about Strong Female Characters, what the generic person looks like, and mainstream consumerism. I hope you like it!
On this episode we talk about Strong Female Characters, what the generic person looks like, and mainstream consumerism. I hope you like it!
On this episode we talk about racial stereotypes, and Aunt May and Doc Ock's romantic history, and what it means to adapt to fit the world. I hope this is the universe where you enjoy it!
On this episode we talk about racial stereotypes, and Aunt May and Doc Ock’s romantic history, and what it means to adapt to fit the world. I hope this is the universe where you enjoy it!
On this episode of WTS we're talking about ecological propaganda, colonialisms, and unattractive love interests.
On this episode of WTS we’re talking about ecological propaganda, colonialisms, and unattractive love interests.
On this episode of WTS we're talking about archetypes of teen girls, the jungle as a site of colonialist imagination, and respect for endangered animals.
On this episode of WTS we’re talking about archetypes of teen girls, the jungle as a site of colonialist imagination, and respect for endangered animals.
On this episode we talk about representing systemic misogyny, yellow-eyed villains, and liking what you see in the mirror.
On this episode we talk about representing systemic misogyny, yellow-eyed villains, and liking what you see in the mirror.
On this WTS we are stepping away from our bread and butter and talking about a hockey game instead of a movie. We cover toxic masculinity, ritualized aggression, and overpaid coaches.
On this WTS we are stepping away from our bread and butter and talking about a hockey game instead of a movie. We cover toxic masculinity, ritualized aggression, and overpaid coaches.
We're talking about The Sword in the Stone on this episode of WTS. We cover American accents and why solitaire is for witches, and we ask who will speak on behalf of the wolves.
We’re talking about The Sword in the Stone on this episode of WTS. We cover American accents and why solitaire is for witches, and we ask who will speak on behalf of the wolves.
On this episode of WTS we're talking about Storks. We cover why all babies are not alike, a woman's role, and where babies come from.
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