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From the creators of Talking Simpsons comes What A Cartoon!, an audio exploration of every cartoon ever! Join hosts Henry Gilbert and Bob Mackey (as well as several guests) for an in-depth look at a different episode of a different cartoon every week!

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    The What A Cartoon! podcast is a must-listen for any fan of animation. Hosted by Bob and Henry, this podcast offers in-depth discussions and analysis of various cartoons. One of the best aspects of this podcast is the amount of research that goes into each episode. Bob and Henry delve into the production history, contextual surroundings, and even the voice actors and animators involved in each cartoon. This level of detail provides listeners with a rich understanding of the cartoons being discussed.

    In addition to the thorough research, the hosts also bring on great guests who offer their own insights and perspectives. This adds an extra layer to the discussions and keeps things fresh and interesting. The wide variety of shows covered on this podcast is also commendable. From classics like Daffy Duck to more recent shows like Boondocks, there's something for everyone.

    While there are many positives to The What A Cartoon! podcast, there are a few minor downsides worth mentioning. Some listeners may find it overwhelming or excessive to have such long episodes (ranging from an hour and a half to two hours). Additionally, while the hosts do offer insightful analysis, there are moments where personal opinions or jokes may overshadow the content.

    Overall, The What A Cartoon! podcast is highly recommended for animation enthusiasts. With its well-researched discussions, interesting guests, and wide range of shows covered, it offers a unique and enjoyable listening experience. Whether you're looking to learn more about your favorite cartoons or discover new ones, this podcast has you covered.



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    Latest episodes from What A Cartoon!

    PREVIEW: What A Cartoon Movie - Looney Tunes: Back in Action

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 48:44


    Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10 Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2003's Looney Tunes: Back in Action! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today! Our guest for the history segment: Thad Komorowski, animation historian and author of Sick Little Monkeys: The Unauthorized Ren & Stimpy Story

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    What A Cartoon! - Red Dwarf "Gunmen of the Apocalypse"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 185:08


    A whole decade before Futurama wowed Fox viewers with its masterful mix of sci-fi and comedy, BBC Two launched Red Dwarf, an outer space version of The Odd Couple set three million years in the future. And, over the course of the last 30-plus years, this cult hit evolved beyond its simple sitcom premise and has seen plenty of planet-hopping adventures, alternate realities, doppelgangers, computer simulations, and GELFs. On this episode of What A Cartoon, join us as we hop 'cross the pond and explore Red Dwarf: the series that embiggened our vocabularies with words like "smeg," "goit," and "gimboid." Support this podcast and get over 200 full-length bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod!

    PREVIEW: What A Cartoon Movie - An American Tail

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 45:30


    Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10 Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1986's An American Tail! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!

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    What A Cartoon! - Wander Over Yonder "The Cartoon" and "The Bot"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 130:51


    Thanks to premium patron ToonJay, we're continuing our coverage of all things Craig McCracken with a look at his short-lived series, Wander Over Yonder. Listen in as we explore two distinctly different episodes of this colorful, snappy cartoon: one that sends up the worst period of TV animation, and another that depicts the possible rehabilitation of an evil robot via the power of friendship (and floppy sun hats). Support this podcast and get over 200 ad-free bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod, not to mention Bluesky and Instagram!

    PREVIEW: What A Cartoon Movie - How to Train Your Dragon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 46:35


    Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10 Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2015's How to Train Your Dragon! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!

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    What A Cartoon! - The Powerpuff Girls "Bubblevicious" and "The Bare Facts"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 158:09


    Our first regular What A Cartoon of 2025 showcases a huge part of US animation history: Craig McCracken's The Powerpuff Girls! On this episode, we chart the growth of Townsville's favorite kids from dorm room shorts to early Hanna-Barbera pilots to Cartoon Network's eternal cash cow. So listen in and help us celebrate two of our favorite episodes from the first season—both of which feature the greatest villain, Mojo JoJo! Support this podcast and get 200+ bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod!

    PREVIEW: What A Cartoon Movie - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 44:40


    Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10 Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1937's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!

    Bonus Holiday Podcast - What A Cartoon Movie - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 340:45


    Happy New Year! In case you didn't know, every month we release the premium podcast, What A Cartoon Movie. And, as we take a week off to rest and recharge, we're giving all of our listeners a chance to hear a free sample of this Patreon-exclusive series. So please, enjoy our ultra-long look at Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)! And if you'd like to hear 70 more episodes of What A Cartoon Movie—with a new one to come every month—simply head on over to the Talking Simpsons Network and sign up at the $10 level. If you enjoy hearing us talk about cartoons, you'll be glad you did!  

    Bonus New Year's Episode - TalKing of the Hill "Pretty, Pretty Dresses"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 100:56


    The Talking Simpsons Network is taking a week off for the holiday season, so to fill the content gap, we've decided to post an episode of our Patreon-exclusive TalKing of the Hill podcast miniseries! If you like this episode and want to hear the rest (with more to come every month), head over to Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and sign up at the $5 level. Once you do, you'll have immediate access to all of our limited miniseries, covering animated shows like Futurama, Mission Hill, The Critic, and Batman: The Animated Series. So visit Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and sign up today!

    PREVIEW: What A Cartoon Movie - Frozen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 46:41


    Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10 Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2013's Frozen! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!

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    What A Cartoon! - A Beavis and Butt-Head Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 127:40


    The holiday season is upon us once again, which means it's time to discuss a Christmas cartoon that doesn't suck. This year, we're looking at the second Beavis and Butt-Head yuletide episode—the first with actual animation—where the two troubled teens find themselves in delightful and at times disgusting parodies of A Christmas Carol and It's a Wonderful Life. So pause your favorite holiday porno, because it's time to hear about our two favorite eternal adolescents trying their hardest to figure out the true meaning of Christmas. Support this podcast and get 180+ bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod!

    PREVIEW: What A Cartoon Movie - Eight Crazy Nights

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 52:16


    Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10 Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2002's Eight Crazy Nights! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!

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    What A Cartoon! - Beetlejuice "Mr. Beetlejuice Goes to Town"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 136:14


    When the family-unfriendly Tim Burton horror/comedy Beetlejuice ended up being a big hit with kids, Warner Bros. made the strange decision to shove their undead deviant into the ever-changing landscape of children's programming. The result? A 94-episode animated series that depicts Lydia and Beetlejuice as best (platonic) buds whose adventures bring them to the depths of the Neitherworld and back. So does the pun-based, gross-out humor hold up 30 years later? Listen in and find out! Support this podcast and get 180+ bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod!

    A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Hotel Transylvania

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 50:08


    Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2012's Hotel Transylvania! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!

    What A Cartoon! - Rocko's Modern Life "To Heck and Back" and "Zanzibar"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 120:56


    Chosen by our premium patron Andrew, we're returning to our favorite Nicktoon, Rocko's Modern Life! This time we're straddling eras of the show. First, we're covering a season one trip to Heck as we learn about factory farming and codependence. Then, we start some "spring cleaning" in Autumn with a beloved musical tribute to sappy (but well-meaning) environmentalism. So listen now before Mother Nature kicks your butt! Support this podcast and get 180+ bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod!

    A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Bee Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 52:12


    Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2007's Bee Movie! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!

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    What A Cartoon! - Batman: Caped Crusader "The Killer Inside Me"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 143:56


    A little over 30 years after it premiered, Batman: The Animated Series is back! (Kind of.) Caped Crusader takes the form of a spiritual sequel to WB's hit '90s series, though one closer to Bruce Timm's original pitch. This time around, the cartoonish qualities are replaced with pure noir, making this a more subtle, moody, and adult series. On this episode of What A Cartoon, join us as we explore this newest iteration of Batman and see if it can possibly escape the shadow cast by what came before. Support this podcast and get 180+ bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod!

    A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Tarzan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 49:55


    Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1999's Tarzan! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!

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    What A Cartoon! - X-Men '97 "To Me, My X-Men"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 140:08


    It's time for us to cover something recent that's also all about the 1990s: It's time for X-Men '97! Learn how the fan-favorite Marvel adaptation ended up as a Disney streaming series, and how many of the original people involved returned. Then we deconstruct the series premiere, with all the deep comic references properly explained. So hop in your Blackbird jet and listen now! Support this podcast and get 150+ bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod!

    A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Pocahontas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 47:43


    Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1995's Pocahontas! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!

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    Bonus Episode - Talking Futurama "Insane in the Mainframe"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 91:25


    The Talking Simpsons Network is taking a week off, so to fill the content gap, we've decided to post an episode of our Patreon-exclusive Talking Futurama podcast miniseries! If you like this episode and want to hear the rest (with more to come every month), head over to Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and sign up at the $5 level. Once you do, you'll have immediate access to all of our limited miniseries, covering animated shows like King of the Hill, Mission Hill, The Critic, and Batman: The Animated Series. So visit Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and sign up today!

    Bonus Episode - Blabbin 'Bout Batman: The Animated Series "Mad Love"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 108:01


    The Talking Simpsons Network is taking a week off, so to fill the content gap, we've decided to post an episode of our Patreon-exclusive Blabbin 'Bout Batman: The Animated Series podcast miniseries! If you like this episode and want to hear the other 20 installments, head over to Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and sign up at the $5 level. Once you do, you'll have immediate access to all of our limited miniseries, covering animated shows like King of the Hill, Mission Hill, The Critic, and Futurama. So visit Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and sign up today!

    A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Mulan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 46:09


    Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1998's Mulan! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!

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    WAC - Inhumanoids "The Evil That Lurks Within Ep 3"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 134:25


    A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Bender's Big Score

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 42:37


    Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2005's Chicken Little! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!

    What A Cartoon! - Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends "Bus the Two of Us"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 141:28


    Chosen by premium patron ToonJay, we're doing another mid-'00s classic, this time one of the biggest hits on Cartoon Network that pushed digital animation forward on a TV budget. As we explore how Craig McCracken and Lauren Faust built Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, we dig into both of their careers and how Foster's changed them. Then, we dig into the season 4 ep about bus theft, lying, mattresses, and deep Star Wars references. Grab your correct change for the toll road and listen now! Support this podcast and get 150+ bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod!

    A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 49:48


    Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1990's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!

    What A Cartoon! - The Kids in the Hall "Season 3, Episode 14"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 191:49


    Welcome once again to live-action month on What A Cartoon, where YOU are the fool. (An April Fool, if you will...) In our sixth podcast about a live-action show that has very cartoony qualities, we're digging into the classic Canadian sketch comedy program, Kids in the Hall. This collection of maple-leaf misfits helped define alternative comedy in just five short years and a surprising amount of episodes. And, thanks to frequent Comedy Central reruns, their cult show gradually built up enough of a fanbase to go on regular tours, produce new shows, and even reboot their old series 25 years after the original run reached its natural conclusion. So sit back and recall your last average weekend as we explore this highly influential comedy series that both delighted and warped us throughout the '90s. Support this podcast and get 150+ bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod!

    A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Chicken Little

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 47:31


    Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2005's Chicken Little! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!

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    What A Cartoon! - Invincible - "It's About Time"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 139:37


    Chosen by premium patron Andrew, we're covering the modern hit comic book adaptation, Invincible! Learn why it took almost 20 years for Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley's super series to get a cartoon, how it changed from page to screen, and more about how it pioneered in both style and format. Then hear us chat about the hourlong first episode (including the shocking twist) on a podcast that really is Invincible (imagine the title card just splashed on your screen)! Support this podcast, hear this ad-free, and get 150+ bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod!

    A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Porco Rosso

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 46:51


    Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1992's Porco Rosso! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!

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    Rebecca Sugar Bonus Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 19:25


    We hope you enjoyed our recent Selma's Choice podcast as much as we did, and we decided to share even more of our chat with our amazing guest, the creator of Steven Universe, Rebecca Sugar! Hear almost 20 more minutes of conversation with Rebecca about her new album, Spiral Bound, (out now!), as well as some new details on how some Simpsons productions compared to Steven Universe, what classic Simpsons says about gender, more of Sugar's thoughts on her Simpsons-inspired comic "Don't Cry For Me, I'm Already Dead," and so much more! Support this podcast and get over 150 bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod!

    What A Cartoon! - Avatar: The Last Airbender - "The Blind Bandit"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 169:27


    Chosen by premium patron ToonJay, it's time for us to cover one of the most influential animated series of the last 20 years, Avatar: The Last Airbender! When it debuted on Nick in 2005, it introduced a whole generation of kids to anime-style action, a lore-filled linear adventure, and enough ships to drown the internet. All that, plus a discussion of a fan-favorite story that's full of pro wrestling references. So grab a cabbage and listen! Support this podcast and get 100+ bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod!

    A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Bambi

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 45:01


    Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1942's Bambi! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!

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    Bonus Holiday Podcast: What A Cartoon Movie! - The Incredibles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 361:07


    Happy New Year! In case you didn't know, every month we release the premium podcast, What A Cartoon Movie. And, as we take a week off to rest and recharge, we're giving all of our listeners a chance to hear a free sample of this Patreon-exclusive series. So please, enjoy our ultra-long look at Pixar's The Incredibles! And if you'd like to hear 60 more episodes of What A Cartoon Movie—with a new one to come every month—simply head on over to the Talking Simpsons Network and sign up at the $10 level. If you enjoy hearing us talk about cartoons, you'll be glad you did!

    Bonus New Year's Episode - Talking Futurama "Where No Fan Has Gone Before" With Andrew Jupin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 152:48


    The Talking Simpsons Network is taking a week off for the holiday season, so to fill the content gap, we've decided to post an episode of our Patreon-exclusive Talking Futurama podcast miniseries! If you like this episode and want to hear the rest (with more to come every month), head over to Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and sign up at the $5 level. Once you do, you'll have immediate access to all of our limited miniseries, covering animated shows like King of the Hill, Mission Hill, The Critic, and Batman: The Animated Series. So visit Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and sign up today!

    A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for The Emperor's New Groove

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 44:33


    Another month (and YEAR) has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2000's The Emperor's New Groove! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!

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    What A Cartoon! - TV Funhouse - "Christmas Day"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 145:33


    Our holiday cartoon podcast tradition continues, and this time we're covering one of the cult classics of pre-9/11 Comedy Central. Not only do we go into the career of Robert Smigel that led to his unlikely position as a big-time animation writer, but we also show how one cheap dog puppet led to an empire of TV Funhouse. Then learn about the many holiday classics parodied in this 2000-era sketch show full of filth and Jesus Christ, along with a healthy dose of Christmas tension. So grab your tail and listen! Support this podcast and get 150+ bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod!

    A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for The Muppet Christmas Carol

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 46:27


    Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1992's The Muppet Christmas Carol! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!

    What A Cartoon! - SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron - "A Bright And Shiny Future"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 131:39


    Chosen by premium patron Andrew, we're returning to the '90s for a furry cult classic, SWAT Kats! Created in Montreal, developed in Burbank, and animated in Tokyo, it's an international action toon about a pair of vigilantes in a jet, and we explore how it burned brightly if briefly. Then we discuss the second season ep about a dark future, all with hot hairy characters to entertain anyone in this high-speed, explosive Hanna-Barbera hit! Support this podcast and get 150+ bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod!

    A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Project A-ko

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 46:31


    Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1986's Project A-ko! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!

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    What A Cartoon! - Phineas And Ferb - "Dude, We're Getting the Band Back Together"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 135:17


    Chosen by premium patron ToonJay, it's time for us elder millennials to learn about Gen Z's favorite cartoon stepbrothers, Phineas and Ferb! Yes, we dig into the history of the 104 days of summer vacation and the careers of the show's creators. Then, it's time for some rock history as we discuss one of the most beloved eps, Dude, We're Getting The Band Back Together. Do get ready for a mix of backyard adventures and platypus spy action in this week's podcast! Support this podcast and get 150+ bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod!

    A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Corpse Bride

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 46:51


    Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2005's Corpse Bride! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!

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    What A Cartoon! - Daria "Fire!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 168:26


    It's been over five years since we last covered Daria, and while little has happened in terms of the show's potential reboot, that doesn't mean we've expended all of our possible thoughts on this beloved MTV cartoon. (Which may be why this podcast is nearly three hours long.) Last time, we examined an episode where the series outgrew its "Daria owns the normies" formula, and this time, we're looking at the show evolve into something with a lot more continuity, as the love triangle plot kicks off and threatens to tear Daria and Jane apart. So listen in, and join us as we embrace the apathy of the '90s and discuss our favorite cynical teens of the era! Support this podcast and get 150+ bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod!

    A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Cars

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 45:04


    Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2006's Cars! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!

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    See Us LIVE at PAX West 2023!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 2:04


    It might be hard to believe, but we haven't had a live show at PAX in four years. Why? We honestly couldn't say. But in 2023, we're making our grand return to the famed video game convention to celebrate the 28th anniversary of Mortal Kombat: The Journey Begins! And frankly, we'd love to see you there. Check out the details below: When: Saturday, September 2nd at 7:00pm  Where: PAX West, The Monarch Theatre And here's the panel description, straight from the PAX website: Shortly before the first Mortal Kombat movie violenced its way into theaters the world got a brief preview of this cinematic event with The Journey Begins. This direct-to-video commercial gave fans a taste of the upcoming film's first act rendered in cut-rate 2D animation and CGI scenes that make Reboot look like Pixar. And it only cost $19.99! On this panel, join your pals at the What A Cartoon podcast as they give you a tour of the highs and lows of this piece of MK media so you don't have to suffer through the whole thing yourself. As a new Mortal Kombat looms ever closer GET OVER HERE and see how far we've truly come!

    What A Cartoon! - Spider-Man 1994 "Mutant's Revenge"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 110:04


    In the year of the wonderous webcrawler's return to the Spider-Verse, we're also returning to his classic Saturday morning TV series for the second half of the epic two-parter meeting mutants. Yes, we're returning to the second season of the 1994 Spider-Man Animated Series for his crossover with the X-Men, which has origins in both comic books and newspaper pages. Learn all about that, Henry's love for Hank McCoy, a whole bunch of silly voice acting over budget-minded animation, and tons more on the spider-sensible podcast! Support this podcast and get 150+ bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod!

    A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for A Bug's Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 48:23


    Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1998's A Bug's Life! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!

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    What A Cartoon! - Duckman "The Once and Future Duck"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 135:29


    What if Everything Everywhere All at Once starred a foul-mouthed, perverted, yellow duck? We've all kept ourselves up at night mulling over that question, ignorant of the fact that Duckman answered it in 1996! On this episode of What A Cartoon, join us as we dip back into Duckman and explore "The Once and Future Duck," a season three episode that shows how high-concept this short-lived USA series could truly get. Plus, bonus facts about Rhonda Shear! Support this podcast and get 150+ bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod!

    A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for The Incredibles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 54:32


    Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2004's The Incredibles! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!

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    What A Cartoon! - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles "Shredder & Splintered"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 153:26


    This month's subject is long overdue, as we're covering one of the biggest toy commercials/cartoons of the 1980s, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Your hosts were the exact demographic this 1987 show was aimed at, so we have tons of pizza-powered memories of the green machine as we go over the history of the first miniseries while watching one of the best-looking episodes of the original run. All that, plus we count how many times "cowabunga" is said, so let's kick some shell together (in podcast form)! Support this podcast and get 150+ bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsonsand becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod!

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