Podcasts about hoppers

Welcome back to Hangin' at the Hangar Bar! This week, Scott and Candice explore the Disney experiences they were convinced they would dislike—only to discover that some of them eventually became favorites. From classic attractions and Pixar films to bourbon tastings and fireworks shows, this episode is all about keeping an open mind and letting Disney surprise you.In this episode:✨ Why Scott went from avoiding Carousel of Progress to calling it one of his favorite attractions in Walt Disney World—and how its storytelling, history, and connection to Walt Disney changed his perspective.

This week Mike reviews Pressure, starring Brandon Fraser and Andrew Scott. Taylor reviews Hoppers from Disney. 

Its the second rewatch recap of 2026, featuring The Wizard of Oz, Wayne's World, Hoppers, Predator, Sliver, Crash (1996), Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, and more!Podcast Details: Season 3, Episode 2Cinema5000.comBluesky: Cinema 5000YouTube: @cinema5000podcastPodcast artwork: James Merolla - Instagram: @far_away_fires

We explain how Pixar's Hoppers fits into the Pixar Theory! Filled with easter eggs and Pixar references, Hoppers adds an incredible amount to the Pixar Theory... or does it? Are these easter eggs an amazing gift or a sarcastic prank? Does Hoppers confirm the Pixar Theory ot make it a joke? Listen to hear our thoughts and comment your own down below! Leave your thoughts in a review on Apple Podcasts or comment on our YouTube or Instagram and we'll give you a shoutout in our next episode!For more Mouse Ears Movie Thoughts content, check out our Instagram, website, and YouTube:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mouseearsmoviethoughts?igsh=MTZjYW5ranE0MG0wdQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mouseearsmoviethoughts9688Website: https://memtpodcast.com/Magic Candle Company: https://magiccandlecompany.comIf you have any comments, questions, or episode ideas you would like to share with us, email us at memtpodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EPISODE #487-- Today we talk the Star Wars also ran and all around mess that is THE ICE PIRATES (1984), directed by Stewart Rafill. It's a bad movie! Don't watch it! It's bad in a way that makes me think "Hey, Black Hole, that was pretty good!" We als otalk about CUTTER'S WAY (1981, dir. Ivan Passer), THE TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY 3D (1991, dir. James Cameron), BLADE RUNNER (1981, dir. Ridley Scott), and HOPPERS (2026, dir. Daniel Chong). LINKS-- Join the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram @kislingwhatsit, and on Tiktok @kislingkino. You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in THEY LIVE TOGETHER. Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag  and Sef Joosten. The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter on Substack, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on Apple Podcasts, at dracularadio.podbean.com, and at the Long Beach Playhouse at https://lbplayhouse.org/show/dracula And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!

On this bonus episode, we're breaking down Hoppers, a weird, funny, and surprisingly unpredictable original that feels like a throwback to when Pixar wasn't afraid to experiment. It's not top-tier, but it's exactly the kind of risk-taking, offbeat storytelling we've been missing. Is this the direction Pixar should be heading in?____Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wwibofficialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whywasntitbetterLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/wwibpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwib_officialX: https://x.com/WWIBpodcastSubscribe! Rate! Review! Tell a friend!

Little Sister joins us this week as we talk about 1776, Bad Jokes, Outlander, Game of Thrones, Parade of Horribles, Crowns of Nyaxia, Romantacy, Mel Brooks, Minions, Animaniacs, The Man Who Died Seven Times, The Music Man, Hoppers, LitRPG, Darling of Fate, Iced Tea, Death Has Joined the Party, PlayStation Physical Media, Vegas, Project Phoenix on Kickstarter, and the Xbox layoffs. So get out your pen and call your mom, it's time for a GeekShock!

In today's episode, Haylie Pomroy welcomes back Dr. Melanie Hoppers of the Bateman Horne Center for a deep dive into post-exertional malaise, or PEM, the defining feature of ME/CFS that turns the conventional wisdom about exercise completely upside down. Dr. Hoppers explains why pushing through fatigue can cause lasting and sometimes permanent damage in patients with ME/CFS and long COVID. She breaks down what PEM actually is at the physiological level, how mitochondrial exhaustion limits the body's ability to produce energy, and why willpower has nothing to do with it. She also shares practical, real-world pacing strategies, including resting heart rate tracking, scheduled rest breaks, and how to stay within what she calls the energy envelope to protect the body's potential for healing. If you or someone you love has been told to just push through it, this episode will change how you think about energy, healing, and what your body actually needs. Tune in to Fast Metabolism Matters. If your body feels like it's running on empty, overburdened, or just not responding the way it used to, Haylie's latest book, Toxic Overload, tells you exactly what to do. Download your free digital copy today and start understanding what your body is trying to tell you. Free Download: Get Your Copy of Toxic Overload

We review Pixar's Hoppers! We share our favorite moments and scenes we wish were better from this hit movie! Listen to hear our ratings! Leave your thoughts in a review on Apple Podcasts or comment on our YouTube or Instagram and we'll give you a shoutout in our next episode!For more Mouse Ears Movie Thoughts content, check out our Instagram, website, and YouTube:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mouseearsmoviethoughts?igsh=MTZjYW5ranE0MG0wdQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mouseearsmoviethoughts9688Website: https://memtpodcast.com/Magic Candle Company: https://magiccandlecompany.comIf you have any comments, questions, or episode ideas you would like to share with us, email us at memtpodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to TV Break, where Pop Break's Director of Podcasting Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and TV Columnist Josh Sarnecky to talk about the happenings in television.Here's the format of the show:The Best Thing I Saw on TV Last Month  – Alex, Bill, & Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Prime Video's Spider-Noir, HBO Max's House of the Dragon and My Adventures with Superman, AppleTV's Widow's Bay and Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, and Disney Plus's The Bear, Not Suitable For Work, and X-Men ‘97. Newsbreak – This month, they are discussing the news that Comcast plans to spinoff NBCUniversal into a stand alone media corporation, potentially as a first step in a larger media merger.Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, & Josh each selected their top streamer of the month. Josh opted for Peacock on the strength of Love Island, as well as their being the exclusive streaming home of Super Mario Galaxy and Spanish Language World Cup coverage. Alex went all in on Tubi after it's parent company Fox purchased the to digital TV distributor and a key Tubi rival in the FAST market, Roku. Meanwhile, Bill handed it to Disney Plus after the historically high NBA Finals ratings, new season drops from The Bear and X-Men ‘97, and becoming the exclusive home of Hoppers and Avatar: Fire & Ash!New Series Spotlight  – This month Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss HBO's Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, a new series from Barack and Michelle Obama and Curb Your Enthusiasm's Larry David that attempts to answer the question, would the 90 historical kids cartoon Hysteria be better if it starred Larry David. 

Happy 4th of July! Brennan, Nicole & Mama K are on to catch-up on a whole bunch of 2026 movies and streaming shows: Toy Story 5, Disclosure Day, Obsession, Backrooms, The Sheep Detectives, Pressure, Hoppers, Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere, They Will Kill You, The Other Bennet Sister, Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2, Widow's Bay, Your Friends & Neighbors Season 2, His & Hers, Seinfeld

Kelsi and Trey discuss what they've been watching lately before diving deep into Toy Story 5 and the larger Toy Story franchise. We also talk about Hoppers as a Gen Z-coded environmental Pixar movie, Voicemails for Isabelle as one of the better traditional rom-coms (and Netflix originals) in years, and Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie as a chaotic miracle of DIY stunt filmmaking. Then we move into Toy Story 5, discussing why the franchise remains so emotionally elastic and what toys means for all audiences. We also get into Jessie's role as the emotional center of the new film, the movie's surprisingly thoughtful take on technology and digital childhood, Bonnie's cyberbullying storyline, and where Toy Story 5 ranks in the franchise.You can also sign up for our Patreon as a free member below to listen to free episodes with Toy Story (1995) now available for free members.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a member of The Extra Credits+ on Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: The Extra Credits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Extra Credits YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd: ⁠The Extra Credits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠@theextracredits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠@theextracredits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send requests, questions, and thoughts to our email: extracreditspod@gmail.com

Lori Alan is known for her voice work throughout the industry as Diane Simmons in Family Guy, Pearl Krabs in Spongebob Squarepants, and so much more. She joins Agents of Fandom to discuss her role as Bonnie's Mom in Toy Story 5, how she has been lucky enough to play a series of moms across Pixar films, and her favorite Toy Story films and characters.Check out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews!

This week on the Oakley Podcast, Jeremy Kellett sits with Michael and Leslie Hopper, a husband-and-wife team at Oakley Trucking, to share their late-career transition into trucking and eventual success as owner-operators. They walk through Michael's move from multi-unit management and daycare operations and Leslie's 31-year restaurant career into trucking in their late 40s, starting with carriers like Werner, Tyson, U.S. Xpress, and FedEx Custom Critical before buying their own trucks and ultimately landing at Oakley. The Hoppers explain how teaming works day vs. night, how they became a top revenue truck pulling an end dump, why they're now moving to pneumatics for longer miles and higher pay, and how trucking allowed them to buy a home, build retirement, and support a large blended family. Their key message: it's never too late to reinvent yourself, owner-operator trucking can be a powerful path to financial freedom, and companies like Oakley can make the leap from company driver to business owner much more achievable. Key topics in today's conversation include: Welcoming the Hoppers to the Show (0:42) Leslie's Restaurant Career and First Talk of Trucking (6:09) Michael's Corporate and Daycare Management Background (9:17) How They Met, First Date, and Long-Distance Relationship (13:18) Convincing Leslie to Change Careers and Go to Truck School (16:44) Training Together at U.S. Xpress and Becoming a Team (18:23) Why Teaming Works for Them, Day vs Night Driving, and Resets (23:44) Taking the Leap to Owner Operator and Early Panic With No Loads (26:35) Running FedEx Custom Critical and Department of Defense Freight (29:59) Leaving FedEx, Short Hazmat Stop, and Choosing Oakley (33:17) Deadheading, Emergency Loads, and Being a Top Revenue Truck (36:27) Leslie's Social Media, Oakley Community, and Dump Video Followers (41:01) Buying Their House on Five Acres And Building Late-Life Retirement (44:02) Moving From End Dump to Pneumatic and Chasing Higher Rates (47:32) Why It's Not Too Late to Start Trucking at 50 and Thrive (52:39) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bros dish on a recent theater experience, and some of the craziest documentaries of the year thus far. The Bros top 100 movie list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nunoib8wXZQITbGItRFx_ZnvDUwY6VtgrkGmzuGKqJY/edit#gid=0Keep up with the Bros at: https://broforcesquad.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCJML5XTKJl2OzGW5HWrJhwhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bro-force-squad/id1158546516?mt=2https://twitter.com/BroForceSquadStuff discussed in this episode includes Maternal Instinct, Hoppers, The Truth and Tragedy of Moira Wilson, Backrooms, Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill, Schindler's List, Toy Story, Blade II

Toy Story 5 just hit theaters, so it seemed like a good time to revisit our episode from last summer where we discussed YOUR picks for the greatest Pixar films of all time. Thousands of you voted, and we've got the results.If you want to hear about other Pixar films we loved, listen to our episodes about:Nature needs a little help in the inventive Pixar movie ‘Hoppers''Turning Red' paints teenage feelings in rich, vibrant colors'Inside Out 2' is a Pixar sequel worth celebratingConnect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:Letterboxd / FacebookOur weekly newsletterSupport Pop Culture Happy Hour+See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

This week, the New York Knicks win their first championship in over 5 decades, and fans are angry at Elmo, Mel recaps the marketplace she recently participated in, Andrew gives his thoughts on Hoppers, sadly, we lost two members of the Disney community, Porsche reveals their Toy Story collaborations and we wonder whether Disney/Pixar should be worried over the Netflix/Skydance partnership. Listen now at: https://www.podketeers.com/626 or watch this episode at: YouTube.com/Podketeers   Our most frequently requested links can be found at: https://www.podketeers.com/links/   Help us make a difference!  Teamboat Willie is the official charity team of the Podketeers Podcast. For more information on the charity that we're currently supporting, head to: http://www.teamboatwillie.com   Check out our series of Armchair Imagineering episodes here:  https://www.podketeers.com/armchair-imagineering/ --- Join the FGP Squad Family! Support for Podkeeters is provided by listeners and viewers like you! We like to call our supporters our Fairy Godparents (they call themselves the FGP Squad). You can find more info on how to become part of the FGP Squad family by going to:  https://www.podketeers.com/fgp --- We're on Discord! Join other members of our community and us on our Discord server! Use the invite link below to join us: https://discord.gg/gG8kJ2a ---

In Disney's Toy Story 5, Jessie, Woody, and Buzz are back to confront a new threat – screen time. When their kid Bonnie gets a new tablet called Lilypad, she forgets about the rest of her toys. But Jessie is determined to win Bonnie back, even after a series of events separates them. Toy Story 5 features a familiar and beloved voice cast with Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack reprising their roles. Are you a fan of all things Pixar? Check out these episodes!Top 5 Pixar movies, ranked by listeners Nature needs a little help in the inventive Pixar movie ‘Hoppers' Connect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:Letterboxd / FacebookOur weekly newsletterSupport Pop Culture Happy Hour+See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

The Gents crash on a deserted island and assert their dominance and watch the dark comedy Send Help! :24 - Movies We've Seen (Backrooms, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, Obsession, Disclosure Day, Keeper, Masters of the Universe, All The Marbles, The Sheep Detectives) 24:35 - TV Shows We've Seen (Jury Duty: Company Retreat, She-Ra and the Princess of Power, Margo Has Money Troubles, Widow's Bay) 34:34 - Send Help (2026) Get bonus episodes on our Patreon! Next episode: Hoppers (2026)

This week it's just Steven and Devon holding down the fort while Ben is away, which means the conversation somehow manages to jump from guitar maintenance to Star Wars collectibles to post-apocalyptic murder mysteries without missing a beat. Real Life Devon spent part of the week giving some attention to an old Kelly-style guitar that had been fighting him for years. After wrestling with the floating tremolo system, he explains the joys and frustrations of guitar intonation and why getting everything properly adjusted can feel more like engineering than music. With the guitar finally behaving itself, he's been spending time learning Vivaldi's Summer, proving once again that classical music can be every bit as metal as heavy metal. Meanwhile, Steven returned from a Disney trip with a collection of souvenirs that may or may not require their own dedicated shelf. The haul includes a Spira gift card, a BB-series droid, a C-series droid head popcorn bucket, a Grand Holocron, a new Star Wars font hat, and nearly every Kyber crystal available. Unfortunately, despite collecting the entire rainbow, none of the elusive secret crystals made their way home. Such is the way of the Force. Future or Now Devon dives into Paradise on Hulu, starring Sterling K. Brown. What initially appears to be a political thriller quickly reveals itself to be something much stranger. Without spoiling too much, the series combines a whodunit mystery with a post-apocalyptic setting and some surprisingly deep character development. The show's vision of "The American Dream Underground" becomes one of the most fascinating aspects of the story, and Devon argues that the character work is what truly elevates the series above similar mystery shows. The conversation also briefly touches on Hoppers, now available on Disney+. The verdict? It's definitely strange. Whether that strangeness is good or bad may depend entirely on your tolerance for Pixar-style weirdness. There may also be connections to the Pixar Theory, but there simply isn't enough time to open that particular can of worms. Steven brings an interesting study examining the real-world effects of popular GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound. Researchers analyzing Fitbit data discovered that while patients successfully lost weight after starting the medications, many also became less physically active. Daily step counts and exercise levels declined, raising concerns because these drugs can reduce muscle mass alongside fat loss. The findings highlight an important reminder: losing weight and maintaining physical fitness aren't necessarily the same thing, and preserving strength remains a critical part of long-term health. Links Paradise (IMDb): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27444205 Weight-loss medication activity study: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260614011841.htm   This episode covers everything from guitar maintenance and Disney loot to dystopian mysteries and the surprising relationship between weight loss and physical activity. Just another normal week on Science Faction.

Genetically-engineered Korean boybands, lonely people talking to KITT knockoffs, the tedium of self-appointed internet superheroes, eating the rich, Ed saves a cat from her owner's stupidity, the surprising Pixar movie Hoppers and Ed and Liana share their chilling experience watching a movie in a theatre full of overstimulated Gen Alphas.

Jim Hill and Drew Taylor look at a packed week in animation, from the box office surprises around Disclosure Day and Obsession to the latest honors for Aardman's founders. They also preview Pixar's Gatto, salute Floyd Norman's upcoming Academy Honorary Award, and remember Tinker Bell reference model Margaret Kerry. The main event is Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch 2, with Chris Sanders returning to write and direct a brand-new story for everyone's favorite blue alien experiment. NEWS • Disclosure Day opens big for Universal while Obsession continues its remarkable box office run. • Jim and Drew talk physical media, Hoppers on Disney+, and Best Buy's exit from DVDs and Blu-rays. • Aardman founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton receive knighthoods as the studio celebrates with a Royal Mint coin. • Pixar's Gatto gets a closer look, including its Venice setting, painterly style, and voice cast. • Floyd Norman is set for an Academy Honorary Award, while Jim and Drew remember Margaret Kerry's legacy as Tinker Bell's live-action reference model. FEATURE • Disney moves ahead with live-action Lilo & Stitch 2 for May 2028. • Chris Sanders returns to write and direct after voicing Stitch in both the original animated classic and the 2025 live-action remake. • Jim and Drew discuss how Angel, Stitch's pink counterpart from the animated series, may factor into the sequel. • The conversation connects Sanders' busy slate, from The Wild Robot to Lilo & Stitch, with Disney's long-running affection for Experiment 626. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X: @JimHillMedia, Instagram: @JimHillMedia • Drew Taylor - X: @DrewTailored, Instagram: @drewtailored FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR If a Disney or Universal trip is on your radar for 2026, UnlockedMagic.com helps you lock in great ticket prices without the stress. Head to UnlockedMagic.com to grab the best ticket deals and make that future trip just a little more magical. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Hill and Drew Taylor look at a packed week in animation, from the box office surprises around Disclosure Day and Obsession to the latest honors for Aardman's founders. They also preview Pixar's Gatto, salute Floyd Norman's upcoming Academy Honorary Award, and remember Tinker Bell reference model Margaret Kerry. The main event is Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch 2, with Chris Sanders returning to write and direct a brand-new story for everyone's favorite blue alien experiment. NEWS • Disclosure Day opens big for Universal while Obsession continues its remarkable box office run. • Jim and Drew talk physical media, Hoppers on Disney+, and Best Buy's exit from DVDs and Blu-rays. • Aardman founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton receive knighthoods as the studio celebrates with a Royal Mint coin. • Pixar's Gatto gets a closer look, including its Venice setting, painterly style, and voice cast. • Floyd Norman is set for an Academy Honorary Award, while Jim and Drew remember Margaret Kerry's legacy as Tinker Bell's live-action reference model. FEATURE • Disney moves ahead with live-action Lilo & Stitch 2 for May 2028. • Chris Sanders returns to write and direct after voicing Stitch in both the original animated classic and the 2025 live-action remake. • Jim and Drew discuss how Angel, Stitch's pink counterpart from the animated series, may factor into the sequel. • The conversation connects Sanders' busy slate, from The Wild Robot to Lilo & Stitch, with Disney's long-running affection for Experiment 626. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X: @JimHillMedia, Instagram: @JimHillMedia • Drew Taylor - X: @DrewTailored, Instagram: @drewtailored FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR If a Disney or Universal trip is on your radar for 2026, UnlockedMagic.com helps you lock in great ticket prices without the stress. Head to UnlockedMagic.com to grab the best ticket deals and make that future trip just a little more magical. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Slightly younger versions of Earth's mightiest heroes team up because the one hero's brother, who would later also become one of Earth's mightiest heroes and then ... fix time? Or break it? ... anyway, he's got these space worms, and ... you know what, it's Avengers, you know what it's about. Listen to us revisit the first great team-up of the MCU!Plus, we'll talk about DISCLOSURE DAY, continue the ongoing evaluation of BACKROOMS and OBSESSION, drop in on SCARY MOVIE, HOPPERS, SWAPPED and more!

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Earlier this month, Disney released Pixar's latest animated movie, "Hoppers" on Disney+ around the world.  The movie  The wildly imaginative animated adventure follows animal lover Mabel as she uses a groundbreaking technology to "hop" her consciousness into a lifelike robotic beaver, uncovering a hidden animal world shaped by its own rules. Alongside charismatic beaver King George and an unforgettable community of local wildlife, Mabel embarks on an action-packed mission that invites audiences to experience nature like never before. Recently, I got to speak with the film's director, Daniel Chong and producer, Nicole Paradis Grindle, where we spoke about the movie's release on Disney+ and what they are hoping for it.  You can find "Hoppers" available to stream now on Disney+. Did you check out "Hoppers" on Disney+? Let me know on social media!

Earlier this month, Disney released Pixar's latest animated movie, "Hoppers" on Disney+ around the world.  The movie  The wildly imaginative animated adventure follows animal lover Mabel as she uses a groundbreaking technology to "hop" her consciousness into a lifelike robotic beaver, uncovering a hidden animal world shaped by its own rules. Alongside charismatic beaver King George and an unforgettable community of local wildlife, Mabel embarks on an action-packed mission that invites audiences to experience nature like never before. Recently, I got to speak with the film's director, Daniel Chong and producer, Nicole Paradis Grindle, where we spoke about the movie's release on Disney+ and what they are hoping for it.  You can find "Hoppers" available to stream now on Disney+. Did you check out "Hoppers" on Disney+? Let me know on social media!

Earlier this month, Disney released Pixar's latest animated movie, "Hoppers" on Disney+ around the world.  The movie  The wildly imaginative animated adventure follows animal lover Mabel as she uses a groundbreaking technology to "hop" her consciousness into a lifelike robotic beaver, uncovering a hidden animal world shaped by its own rules. Alongside charismatic beaver King George and an unforgettable community of local wildlife, Mabel embarks on an action-packed mission that invites audiences to experience nature like never before. Recently, I got to speak with the film's director, Daniel Chong and producer, Nicole Paradis Grindle, where we spoke about the movie's release on Disney+ and what they are hoping for it.  You can find "Hoppers" available to stream now on Disney+. Did you check out "Hoppers" on Disney+? Let me know on social media!

Earlier this month, Disney released Pixar's latest animated movie, "Hoppers", on Disney+ around the world.  The movie  The wildly imaginative animated adventure follows animal lover Mabel as she uses a groundbreaking technology to "hop" her consciousness into a lifelike robotic beaver, uncovering a hidden animal world shaped by its own rules. Alongside charismatic beaver King George and an unforgettable community of local wildlife, Mabel embarks on an action-packed mission that invites audiences to experience nature like never before. Recently, I got to speak with the stars, Piper Curda and Bobby Moynihan, where we spoke about the movie's release on Disney+ and what they are hoping for it, plus their shocking reaction to finding out about their characters' avatars being available within Disney+. You can find "Hoppers" available to stream now on Disney+.    #DisneyPlus  VISIT ONLINE -  http://www.WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com If you enjoy my content, please consider supporting me by becoming a YouTube Channel Member for as little as $2 a month and get access to exclusive content and much more.  

Earlier this month, Disney released Pixar's latest animated movie, "Hoppers", on Disney+ around the world.  The movie  The wildly imaginative animated adventure follows animal lover Mabel as she uses a groundbreaking technology to "hop" her consciousness into a lifelike robotic beaver, uncovering a hidden animal world shaped by its own rules. Alongside charismatic beaver King George and an unforgettable community of local wildlife, Mabel embarks on an action-packed mission that invites audiences to experience nature like never before. Recently, I got to speak with the stars, Piper Curda and Bobby Moynihan, where we spoke about the movie's release on Disney+ and what they are hoping for it, plus their shocking reaction to finding out about their characters' avatars being available within Disney+. You can find "Hoppers" available to stream now on Disney+.    #DisneyPlus  VISIT ONLINE -  http://www.WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com If you enjoy my content, please consider supporting me by becoming a YouTube Channel Member for as little as $2 a month and get access to exclusive content and much more.  

Earlier this month, Disney released Pixar's latest animated movie, "Hoppers", on Disney+ around the world.  The movie  The wildly imaginative animated adventure follows animal lover Mabel as she uses a groundbreaking technology to "hop" her consciousness into a lifelike robotic beaver, uncovering a hidden animal world shaped by its own rules. Alongside charismatic beaver King George and an unforgettable community of local wildlife, Mabel embarks on an action-packed mission that invites audiences to experience nature like never before. Recently, I got to speak with the stars, Piper Curda and Bobby Moynihan, where we spoke about the movie's release on Disney+ and what they are hoping for it, plus their shocking reaction to finding out about their characters' avatars being available within Disney+. You can find "Hoppers" available to stream now on Disney+.    #DisneyPlus  VISIT ONLINE -  http://www.WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com If you enjoy my content, please consider supporting me by becoming a YouTube Channel Member for as little as $2 a month and get access to exclusive content and much more.  

Have you ever wondered what makes those little balls of froth, popularly known as “cuckoo spit”, that you find on plant stems during the summer? Blow gently on the froth and you'll find your answer. Inside the frothy mass you'll find one or more yellow-green insect nymphs

This is our NEW RELEASE review podcast, ONE HOT TAKE.In an era where even very good Pixar films can feel overlooked, Hoppers deserves better. It's funny, warm, inventive and packed with heart. Synopsis:A 19-year-old animal lover uses technology to place her consciousness into a robotic beaver to uncover mysteries in the animal world beyond her imagination.DREW TAYLOR is a reporter for The Wrap. He has written for The New York Times, Vulture, Vanity Fair, The Playlist, and Collider. He also wrote The Art of Onward, which gives an inside look at the making of the 2020 Pixar film. The book is available to purchase here. He also co-hosts a weekly podcast about animation called Fine Tooning, which is available on all podcast platforms.Follow Drew:Twitter: @drewtailoredInstagram: @drewtailoredPodcast: Light the FuseOne Heat Minute ProductionsWEBSITE: oneheatminute.comTWITTER: @OneBlakeMinute & @OHMPodsMERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/en-au/stores/one-heat-minute-productionsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Horn Signal is proudly brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. Join hosts John Snell and Preston Shepard as they interview horn players around the world.  Today's episode features David Cooper, associate principal horn of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. About David: David Cooper is recognized as one of the best horn players of his generation, known for his lyrical phrasing and exceptional technique. He was appointed Principal Horn of the New York Philharmonic in May 2026 by Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel. Cooper's orchestral career began as Acting Principal Horn with the Victoria Symphony and Co-Associate Principal Horn of the Fort Worth Symphony. He then served as Principal Horn of the Dallas Symphony (joining as Third Horn in 2011 and becoming Principal Horn in 2013), Solo Horn of the Berlin Philharmonic,  Principal Horn of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Associate Principal Horn of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He has won Principal Horn positions with the National Symphony Orchestra (2013) and the San Francisco Symphony (2023), and has been guest Principal Horn with numerous orchestras worldwide, including the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Hong Kong Philharmonic, Seoul Philharmonic, Sinfónica de Minería in Mexico, Liceu Opera in Barcelona, London Symphony Orchestra, Utopia Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Baltimore Symphony, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. He joined the Oslo Philharmonic on its 2024 European Tour as Principal Horn under Chief Conductor Klaus Mäkelä. Cooper maintains an active schedule as an international soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, and festival orchestra performer. He has also participated in numerous film and TV soundtracks, including the most recent Superman, Moana 2, Hoppers, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and The Mandalorian and Grogu. Dedicated to inspiring and cultivating the next generation of musicians, Cooper coaches and presents masterclasses internationally. He founded Horns for Hope, Inc., a non-profit supporting young musicians in underserved communities, and served as Artist Faculty at Roosevelt University and the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. Born in Lansing, Michigan, into a musical family, Cooper began horn studies with Dr. Dale Bartlett and joined the Michigan State University Orchestra while in high school. He received his Bachelor's degree from The Curtis Institute of Music, where he received a Tanglewood Fellowship, and spent three summers at Marlboro Music Festival. His primary instructors are Jerome Ashby and Eric Ruske. Cooper's discography includes the album "Berkeley, Brahms, Leshnoff: Horn Trios" with violinist Alexander Kerr and pianist Orion Weiss, and two solo albums, "Impressions" and "A French Horn and Piano Collaboration" with pianist Cary Chow. These are available on all streaming platforms.

Summer often exposes a quiet reality in many churches: some members begin shopping for a new congregation. In this episode, Josh and Sam address why this happens and how leaders should respond. If you've faced it, you are not alone. Every long-tenured pastor has. The post The Reality of Church Hoppers: A Pastor’s Honest Perspective appeared first on Church Answers.

This episode is sponsored by Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/SCB to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period.  A single chalkboard scene in Hoppers appears to reveal the origins of some of Pixar's most important technologies, including talking dog collars, WALL-E, MO, scream canisters, and possibly even the secret behind Cars itself. Today we're breaking down every clue, every Easter egg, and every connection to discover how Hoppers fits into the Pixar Theory timeline. #pixar #Hoppers #SuperCarlinBrothers

This week on The Gospel Jubilee Chip & Denny will be playing music by The Hoppers, Jonathan Wilburn, The Dunaways, Chris Hester, The Binions, and their mystery artist of the week.   Here are all of the ways you can listen to the Gospel Jubilee On your Echo device say, Alexa, play the Gospel Jubilee on Apple podcast. For a direct download go to: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/72439551/download.mp3   Ocean Waves Radio ... every Wednesday at 5:00 PM Eastern time., www.OceanWavesRadio.com   Thursday afternoons at 4:00 PM and Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM  EST on Southern Branch Bluegrass Radio, www.sbbradio.org   Playlist:   Artists |Song Title   01. The Isaac's -Hallelujah Turnpike   02. The Promise - Praise   03. The Hopper's - Yahweh   04. Master's Voice - Love Remembers   05. Jonathan Wilburn -   The Right Side Of The Dirt   06. The Gaither Vocal Band - Jesus Gave Me Water   07. Jim & Melissa Brady -- The Little Things   08. The Dunaway's - Blank Page   09. Tribute Quartet - It was him   10. Ronnie Booth & The Blackwood Brothers - Where Could I Go But To The Lord   11. Chris Hester - Empty Handed   12. The Nelons - 3 Nails Instead   13. Our mystery artis of The week Delivered From the hands of Pharaoh   14. Poet Voices - I Know   15. Phillips & Banks - Living Proof   16. The Ferguson Family - He'll MOVE Heaven & earth   17. The Binion's - Come To The Table   18. Mark Bishop - Pick Your Own Corn   19. Tribute Quartet - Glory   20. Gold City - My child enter in   21. Westward Road - Strong Defender   22. The Taylors - God, Do It Again   23. The Mark Trammel Quartet - I'LL Take It To The Grave   24. The Browns - A place in the choir   - 25. Greater Vision - Rolled Back Stone Carrol and Donna Roberson – Happy Trails  

Find support in therapy! Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/SUPER. Is Mabel from Hoppers secretly the mother of Russel from Up? Today J dives into the ever-expanding Pixar Universe find out!  From their love of the outdoors, door-to-door enthusiasm, and relationship with the elderly, these 2 have a lot in common.  They may have both encountered the villainous Charles Muntz as well… #pixar #Hoppers #SuperCarlinBrothers

Jeremy Clarkson bought a farm! He needs a Lamborghini tractor. ‘Hoppers' is now on streaming. Scott Pelley has been fired from CBS. This director has no problem speaking ill of the dead when it's Val Kilmer. Kristin Cavallari talks about her weird run-in with an A-lister. Want to see if any of us are outfit repeaters? Watch Sarah and Vinnie on YouTube! Fitting back into your skinny pants? You could sell your old stuff. You'd be amazed at how fast you adapt. It's Global Running Day! A vandalized Ronald McDonald is selling big on eBay.

Hour 1: Come play Bridge The Gap with us! SarahandVinnie@audacy.com. Peabo Bryson, the Grammy-winning soul singer, has passed away at 75. It reminds Matty of his days making emotional mixtapes. It's a good day for a music tangent. Owain Rhys Davies passed away suddenly. An attempted murder reminds Vinnie of the gang's new favorite show. Would you go to a party celebrating a boob job reveal? A story about a guy with a leaf blower. Hour 2: Jeremy Clarkson bought a farm! He needs a lamborghini tractor. ‘Hoppers' is now on streaming. Scott Pelley has been fired from CBS. This director has no problem speaking ill of the dead when it's Val Kilmer. Kristin Cavallari talks about her weird run-in with an A-lister. Want to see if any of us are outfit repeaters? Watch Sarah and Vinnie on YouTube! Fitting back into your skinny pants? You could sell your old stuff. You'd be amazed at how fast you adapt. It's Global Running Day! A vandalized Ronald McDonald is selling big on eBay. Hour 3: It's time to Bridge The Gap! Jason, our favorite wine bar owner, is back for GenX. He's taking on Reverend Josh for the Zillennials. This might be our toughest battle yet. Vinnie wants the Sharks to get better so he can go to games. There's a new grocery store drama. Ew! Barry's been everywhere, and he says NEVER leave the house without these 5 things. Plus, try this weird travel hack for cheap food and a new experience! Hour 4: Reality star Spencer Pratt moves forward in the mayoral race. Vinnie asks a hypothetical question that breaks Bob: Taylor Swift and your mom are getting married on the same day, and you're invited to both. What are you attending? A 21-year old got the surprise of a lifetime at a live performance of La La Land when the conductor asked if anyone could sight read the piano. 4th of July is just around the corner. Consider these new favorite snacks for your picnic. Plus, How Old Is That Guy?

Drew Taylor and Jim Hill dive into one of the busiest weeks in animation and entertainment news, from early reactions to Pixar's Toy Story 5 and its surprisingly Jessie-focused story to major developments involving Rick & Morty, X-Men '97, Jorge Gutierrez, and Netflix animation. Along the way, they unpack box office surprises, discuss the end of Disney Twenty-Three magazine, and explore what the future may hold for some of animation's biggest franchises. This episode also includes Drew's thoughts after seeing the first 45 minutes of Toy Story 5 and a look at why Pixar may have another blockbuster on its hands. NEWS • Early box office projections suggest Toy Story 5 could set a new franchise opening weekend record. • Pixar's Hoppers arrives on home video as the film continues its strong theatrical run. • Universal launches major Minions & Monsters promotion ahead of the film's July debut. • D23 members react to the discontinuation of Disney Twenty-Three magazine. • Rick & Morty's President Curtis is getting his own Adult Swim spin-off series. FEATURE • Drew shares impressions after seeing the first 45 minutes of Toy Story 5. • New details reveal a deeper continuation of Jessie's story from Toy Story 2. • The film revisits one of the franchise's most emotional storylines in an unexpected way. • Could Toy Story 5 set the stage for even more adventures beyond the fifth film? HOSTS • Jim Hill - X: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com • Drew Taylor - X: @DrewTailored | Instagram: @drewtailored | drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: @jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - StrongMindedAgency.com SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by UnlockedMagic.com, the go-to source for great deals on Disney and Universal theme park tickets. If a 2026 theme park vacation is on your radar, their team can help you save money while making the planning process easier. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Jim Hill Media Sponsorship Information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drew Taylor and Jim Hill dive into one of the busiest weeks in animation and entertainment news, from early reactions to Pixar's Toy Story 5 and its surprisingly Jessie-focused story to major developments involving Rick & Morty, X-Men '97, Jorge Gutierrez, and Netflix animation. Along the way, they unpack box office surprises, discuss the end of Disney Twenty-Three magazine, and explore what the future may hold for some of animation's biggest franchises. This episode also includes Drew's thoughts after seeing the first 45 minutes of Toy Story 5 and a look at why Pixar may have another blockbuster on its hands. NEWS • Early box office projections suggest Toy Story 5 could set a new franchise opening weekend record. • Pixar's Hoppers arrives on home video as the film continues its strong theatrical run. • Universal launches major Minions & Monsters promotion ahead of the film's July debut. • D23 members react to the discontinuation of Disney Twenty-Three magazine. • Rick & Morty's President Curtis is getting his own Adult Swim spin-off series. FEATURE • Drew shares impressions after seeing the first 45 minutes of Toy Story 5. • New details reveal a deeper continuation of Jessie's story from Toy Story 2. • The film revisits one of the franchise's most emotional storylines in an unexpected way. • Could Toy Story 5 set the stage for even more adventures beyond the fifth film? HOSTS • Jim Hill - X: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com • Drew Taylor - X: @DrewTailored | Instagram: @drewtailored | drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: @jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - StrongMindedAgency.com SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by UnlockedMagic.com, the go-to source for great deals on Disney and Universal theme park tickets. If a 2026 theme park vacation is on your radar, their team can help you save money while making the planning process easier. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Jim Hill Media Sponsorship Information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ encourages viewers to be better stewards of the planet. But the messages (and the comedy) fall a little flat. Read the full review. If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Preview for Later Today: Doug Messier describes NASA's innovative mission using robotic hoppers to survey the lunar South Pole, seeking water and potential sites for a future moon base through high-resolution imaging in the moon's environment.MAY 1952

It's a lot like Avatar. This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins jack in to watch the Pixar movie about nature with somehow the most and least to say, Hoppers. They nitpick the beavers, the humans, and of course the ants.   Recommendations DJ - Oz the Mentalist, Debunked (video), R.I.P. Comedy Roasts (article) Diggins - Widow's Bay (series), The Sheep Detectives (movie) Nando - Exit 8 (movie), Dead as Disco (video game), Widow's Bay (series), Game Changer (series)   Plugs Mostly Nitpicking on Bluesky The Nando v Movies Discord Roses and Rejections Diggins' Substack - A Little Perspective All of Nando's Links   Mostly Nitpicking theme by Nick Porcaro Logo by Michelle Chapman

Reviews: The Boys s5​, Daredevil Born Again s2​, Invincible s4, Mating Season s1​, Rick and Morty s9e1, Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord s1, Stranger Things: Tales from '85, Hoppers​, The Punisher: One Last Kill, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Jimmy watched some good TV/film over the past couple of months so he thought he'd share his thoughts on them. Another great review catch-up! 

For this week's episode, host Daniel Raimi is joined by Lauren Dunlap, a project manager at the University of California, Los Angeles, Luskin Center for Innovation—and a former staff member at Resources for the Future. Dunlap describes exciting developments in electrification policy in California, where heat, pollution, and energy costs make the issue as topical as ever. A piece of legislation in California known as Senate Bill 1221 addresses the high financial costs of home electrification jointly with emissions reductions. The bill is novel, Dunlap notes, because it engages a cost-effective solution that directs savings from gas pipelines toward funding electrification. Implementation of the bill will involve efforts to support communities in navigating the unknowns of electrifying a home and aims to help mitigate issues at the intersection of climate change and energy infrastructure. References and recommendations: “Understanding Neighborhood Decarbonization in California: What Do We Know About Senate Bill 1221?” by Sooji Yang, Lauren Dunlap, and Gregory Pierce; https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/publication/understanding-neighborhood-decarbonization-in-california-what-do-we-know-about-sb-1221/ “California Has a Neighborhood Decarbonization Law. How Does It Work?” by Sooji Yang, Lauren Dunlap, Elias van Emmerick, and Gregory Pierce; https://legal-planet.org/2026/04/08/california-has-a-neighborhood-decarbonization-law-how-does-it-work/ “Streamlining Home Electrification in the Gateway Cities” by Lauren Dunlap, Sooji Yang, and Gregory Pierce; https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/publication/streamlining-home-electrification-in-the-gateway-cities/ “Impacts of Household Electrification on Energy Affordability in Los Angeles” by Lauren Dunlap, Rachel Sheinberg, Will Callan, Samantha Smithies, and Gregory Pierce; https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/publication/impacts-of-household-electrification-on-energy-affordability-in-los-angeles/ The Los Angeles Residential Energy Transition Tool (LA RESET Tool) from the Luskin Center for Innovation; https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/the-los-angeles-residential-energy-transition-tool/ “Avoiding Gas Distribution Pipeline Replacement Through Targeted Electrification in California” by Sean Smillie, Dan Alberga, Aryeh Gold-Parker, and Dan Aas; https://www.ethree.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Gas-Decommissioning-Fact-Sheet-2024-06-18.pdf “California Burning” by Katherine Blunt; https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/670012/california-burning-by-katherine-blunt/ “Hoppers” movie; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoppers_(film) Subscribe to stay up to date on podcast episodes, news, and research from Resources for the Future: https://www.rff.org/subscribe/

Rick Fisher explores the militarization of the Moon, citing Chinese interest in lunar radar and "moon hoppers" for resource discovery. He describes a technological competition with the U.S. involving nuclear power plants, lasers, and satellite constellations intended for both peaceful research and potential offensive or defensive combat. (12/16)1945 TRUMAN ON WILHELMSTRASSE TOUR BERLIN

Beavers are having a moment, thanks to the new Pixar movie “Hoppers.” Amid some body-swapping shenanigans, the film is about humans coexisting with wildlife—particularly oversized rodents capable of reworking landscapes in profound ways.  The beaver science consultant on “Hoppers,” Emily Fairfax, joins Flora to talk about beavers' brilliant, chaotic landscape engineering, and how the creatures show up in the movie. Then, reporter Zac Ziegler walks Flora through a successful beaver-centric engineering project in Oregon.  Guests:  Emily Fairfax is an assistant professor of geography at the University of Minnesota. She was a science consultant for the Pixar movie “Hoppers.” Zac Ziegler is a reporter at KLCC in Eugene, Oregon. Other episodes you may enjoy: How The Humble Beaver Shaped A Continent Beavers Build Ecosystems Of Resilience Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Want SciFri gear? Check out our new shop! Subscribe to this podcast. Follow our show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky @scifri and sign up for our newsletters. Got a science question that's keeping you up at night? Call us: 877-4-SCIFRI

Jim Hill and Drew Taylor return with a packed episode that jumps from a galaxy far, far away to the runways of a surprise box office hit. They break down the evolving strategy behind Disney's theatrical releases, spotlight a full-circle Star Wars character comeback, and dig into the unexpected success of a long-awaited sequel. Along the way, they explore new animation experiments, streaming debuts, and what's next for both studios and theaters as summer heats up. HIGHLIGHTS • “The Devil Wore Prada 2” stuns with a $236 million global opening weekend, far exceeding expectations • Strong ongoing demand suggests the sequel has real staying power beyond its debut • Disney's $80 million marketing push helps turn the film into a true theatrical event • “The Mandalorian & Grogu” positions itself as a lower-risk, high-upside Star Wars release • Rotta the Hutt returns in a full-circle moment from Dave Filoni's earliest Star Wars work • “Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord” continues expanding the Disney+ storytelling universe • Disney experiments with ASL storytelling via “Songs in Sign Language” featuring Encanto, Frozen 2, and Moana 2 • Pixar's “Hoppers” crosses $375 million globally and shows strong post-theatrical life on digital • Annecy 2026 lineup teases the next wave of global animation talent and projects HOSTS • Jim Hill (@JimHillMedia) – jimhillmedia.com • Drew Taylor (@DrewTailored) – drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by UnlockedMagic.com – your go-to source for great deals on Disney and Universal theme park tickets. Whether you're planning ahead or finally ready to book that 2026 trip, their team helps you save money and skip the stress so you can focus on the fun. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices