Podcasts about Pixar

This week, our MaxFun friends Tom Lum and Christian Duguay join Dave for lesser known Superman/Fantastic Four cohorts, Oasis and Green Day song trivia, and Pixar sequel pitches.Tom Lum would like to plug Let's Learn Everything and Our Findings and recommends A Guide to Making Friends in the Fourth Dimension Christian Duguay would like to plug Valley Heat and his upcoming live show at Largo and recommends Jennifer Coolidge in The White Lotus And finally Dave is on Bluesky! Dave would like to recommend Brenda DicksonFind us on Instagram and BlueskyWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join

Brit Cruise—educator, filmmaker, and producer of Pixar in a Box—takes us on a journey through the fusion of storytelling, science, and education. From his early days editing videos with dual VCRs to his innovative work at Khan Academy, Brit reveals how deep focus, analog creativity, and a love for explanation helped shape his approach to teaching complex subjects through immersive visuals. With storytelling as the core, he shares how each lesson in Pixar in a Box connects school-taught concepts like math and physics to the movie magic of Pixar, showing students that what they learn can have real, creative application. Throughout the conversation, Brit explores his philosophy that creativity is “the ability to deal with unknowns,” emphasizing iteration, structure, and the power of simplicity. He also gives us a glimpse into the upcoming storytelling curriculum at Pixar in a Box, where students will storyboard their own shorts from scratch. For filmmakers, educators, and curious minds alike, this episode is a masterclass in how to bring clarity, authenticity, and joy into the learning and creative process.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.

This fall marks the 30th anniversary of one of the most groundbreaking films ever. Toy Story debuted in 1995 to critical success and public adoration. Pixar's first film, and also the first fully computer animated production, is a masterpiece in every sense of the word. It also boasts the first time we saw the collaboration between Randy Newman and Pixar, who would later compose the scores for and write songs for many subsequent movies, including A Bug's Life and Monsters Inc. On this episode of Notably Disney, host Brett Nachman welcomes on podcaster Jonathan Goodman, host of the Music Behind the Magic podcast. It's a great podcast with conversations featuring composers, musicians, and those who study music, among other individuals. Today Jonathan and Brett deconstruct what makes Toy Story's music so special, in addition to where the film lands in their hearts. Check out the Music Behind the Magic podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about the podcast on its website. Follow Jonathan on Instagram (@musicbehindthemagic) and join the Music Behind the Magic community on Facebook. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Bluesky @drnachman and Instagram @drnachman, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com  New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Episode SummaryErin and Rachel discuss Bolt (2008), a lesser known film about a dog who thinks he's a super hero. Under new leadership, Disney Animation Studios starts to come out of their slump with this film that some people found boring (Erin) and others found heartwarming (Rachel). Episode BibliographyAmidi, A. (2006, December 18). Chris Sanders No Longer Directing American Dog. Cartoon Brew. https://www.cartoonbrew.com/disney/chris-sanders-no-longer-directing-american-dog-2407.htmlBolt. (n.d.). Box Office Mojo. https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl1531348481/Bolt (2008 film). (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolt_(2008_film)Catmull, E., & Wallace, A. (2014). Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration. Random House Publishing Group.Desowitz, B. (2008, December 4). The Digital Eye: How 'Bolt' Got Painterly. Animation World Network. https://www.awn.com/vfxworld/digital-eye-how-bolt-got-painterlyDonofrio, E. C. (2013). The wonderful world of gender roles: A look at recent Disney children's films [Honors thesis, Boston College]. https://core.ac.uk/reader/151481530DVD Deleted Scenes. (2024, October 7). Bolt (2008) | Behind the Scenes + Deleted Scenes. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsEyzc4FVZEEvry, M. (2020, February 13). Exclusive: Kiskaloo Movie Could Be Next for Chris Sanders! ComingSoon.net. https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1122952-exclusive-kiskaloo-movie-could-be-next-for-chris-sandersFleming, M. (2002, November 18). ‘Lilo' scribes stitch Disney package. Variety. https://variety.com/2002/scene/markets-festivals/lilo-scribes-stitch-disney-package-1117876239/Fritz, B. (2006, December 1). Disney lays off animators. Variety. https://variety.com/2006/digital/features/disney-lays-off-animators-1117954931/Fritz, B. (2007, March 27). Sanders joins DreamWorks. Variety. https://variety.com/2007/digital/markets-festivals/sanders-joins-dreamworks-1117961927/From the creator of LILO & STITCH our first look at AMERICAN DOG!!!! (2004, August 16). Ain't It Cool News. https://legacy.aintitcool.com/node/18156Hedrick, D. (2010). King Lear or Bolt: The entertainment unconscious from CalArts to Disney. Shakespeare Studies, 38, 37-47. Hill, J. (2007, February 12). Toon Tuesday : How Disney is fixing “American Dog”. Jim Hill Media. https://jimhillmedia.com/toon-tuesday-how-disney-is-fixing-american-dog/Howard, B., & Williams, C. (Directors). (2008). Bolt [Film]. Walt Disney Animation Studios.Hurt, L.S. (2014). Fuzzy toys and fuzzy feelings: How the “Disney” culture provides the necessary psychological link to improving animal welfare. Journal of Animal & Natural Resource Law, 10, 253-272.McCarthy, T. (2008, November 13). Bolt. Variety. https://variety.com/2008/digital/awards/bolt-3-1200472217/Ness, M. (2016, November 17). An Adorable Dog in an Unbelievable Premise: Disney's Bolt. Reactor. https://reactormag.com/an-adorable-dog-in-an-unbelievable-premise-disneys-bolt/Porter, P. (2009). Journeys toward an authentic self. Society and Animals, 17, 368-375. DOI: 10.1163106311109X12474622855345Rechtshaffen, M. (2008, November 13). Film Review: Bolt. The Hollywood Reporter. https://web.archive.org/web/20081216015641/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/film/reviews/article_display.jsp?JSESSIONID=prd6JhJJnvQL9cYrfRKSHVQjP6dRnLhLH4SZ1KQht3tfhVLxmjqn!-591095386&&rid=11956Robinson, T. (2008, November 20). Bolt. AV Club. https://www.avclub.com/bolt-1798205268Scott, A. O. (2008, November 20). Canine TV Action Star Discovers that Life is the Best Reality Show. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/21/movies/21bolt.htmlSeibert, P. (2008). Bolt: Review. TV Guide. https://web.archive.org/web/20120212213609/http://movies.tvguide.com/bolt/review/294809Springy. (2023, October 11). American Dog: everything I found in one neat thread. forums.lostmediawiki.com. https://forums.lostmediawiki.com/thread/12742/american-dog-neat-threadTuran, K. (2008, November 21). ‘Bolt' spices up Disney with a dash of Pixar. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-nov-21-et-bolt21-story.htmlWang, T. (2021). Bolt (2008): Journey to the authentic self. In S. M. Alegre (Ed.), Gender in 21st century animated children's cinema (pp. 86-87). https://ddd.uab.cat/pub/llibres/2021/236285/gen21cen_a2021.pdfWolff, E. (2009, February 5). Animated Oscar noms took long road. Variety. https://variety.com/2009/film/awards/animated-oscar-noms-took-long-road-1117999618/

Brian forces Nate to watch two new kids movie trailers... one from Pixar, and one from China. Pixar's new movie Elio flopped harder than anything that's come before. The top-grossing animated movie this year comes from China... it's Ne Zha 2, and it's made 2.2 billion (!) dollars. The guys talk about why Ne Zha 2's trailer is better than Elio's. But it still kinda stinks: The last couple years for children's animation has been very poor. Artificial Intelligence makes you dumber, but it will soon replace this level of bad production. Find out what an AI future might look like on this episode of Stories Are Soul Food.

Caroline and Conor discuss the latest and greatest in Disney news in this new mini-episode series.Recorded: July 12, 2025Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky, and TikTok for fun content and exciting new updates!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch the podcast!Join the Poor Unfortunate Fam, our Facebook Group for listeners who love the podcast and want to keep the discussions going!If you like what you're hearing, help us keep bringing you your favorite Disney content by making a donation to Poor Unfortunate Podcast today!*This podcast is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company.

What can Toy Story teach us about senior living? Find out on this episode of Bridge the Gap with Matthew Luhn, a former Pixar and Simpsons Story Artist who helped create the stories of classics like Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo, Ratatouille, and more. Learn everything from structuring stories to how to build trust, plus a few exciting details about future projects. This episode was recorded at the NHI Symposium. Produced by Solinity Marketing.Sponsored by Aline, NIC MAP, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInTikTokMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.

We're back with another entry in our Movies That Turn 30 in 2025 series!This time, Matt Lackey and I dive into Pixar's groundbreaking classic, Toy Story—the film that forever changed animation and launched a franchise (and plenty of tears).To pair with this nostalgic rewatch, we're trying Hardin's Creek Golden Origins Corn Whiskey from Jim Beam's experimental Hardin's Creek line. This limited release features a bold mashbill of 80% corn, 15% rye, and 5% malted barley, offering up notes of caramel corn, toasted oak, and a smooth finish that really surprised us.It's an elevated take on traditional corn whiskey with real Kentucky heritage. Grab a pour and join us for a deep dive into childhood memories, 90s animation breakthroughs, and an intriguing whiskey.

I'm back with part 2 of my list of things that didn't quite sit well with me in Toy Story   Support the show and get more episodes www.patreon.com/worldaroundewe

In this episode of PixMix, Patricia and Arun discuss about the 2025 Pixar animated film Elio. The film is about a young boy named Elio who feels alone and isolated because his aunt Olga, who works at the Air Force after his parents died in a car accident, is almost never around, and bullies pick on him for his dream of being abducted by aliens. Before being dropped off at a summer camp, he sends a message to a call from an unknown source from space to take him away from Earth. He is brought to the Commnuverse where he lies about being the leader of Earth and is made into an ambassador to maintain peace in the universe. An evil alien warlord named Lord Grigon wants to be an ambassador, but is rejected because of his harsh attitude. Elio promises the ambassadors of the Commnuverse to make a peaceful treaty with Lord Grigon, but ends up "kidnapping" his son Glordon in exchange of having him and his people go away. Glordon becomes good friends with Elio as they have similar backgrounds and doesn't want to be as evil as his father is. When the film premiered in theaters, it became Pixar's lowest grossing movie ever making $100 million dollars out of a $200 million dollar budget with mixed to positive reviews. It became even more controversial when an article from The Hollywood Reporter brought up that many themes were cut from the final product, the original co-writer and director left, and the story was rewritten and new directors took it over. How did the movie fare despite its production issues? What did Arun and Patricia think of the film? Listen and find out.

This week we break down the scene, you know the scene. The one that will make a grown man cry. Yes, that scene, the short film and post credit scene of Carl & Ellie's life together, accompanied by the song "Married Life". Wow, what a fantastic conversation. Join us! Enjoy! Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comments so we can interact with you and remember to subscribe to the channel if you like what you see. Follow us for more interaction and content: INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/deepdivefilmschool  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/deepdivefilmschool TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@deepdivefilmschool LETTERBOXD: https://letterboxd.com/adampalcher Join our growing community for new videos every week! #deepdivefilmschool #up #moviereview #movieessay #movie #film #filmreview #filmessay #filmreviews #moviereviews #filmessays #movieessays #movie #film #filmanalysis #movieaddict #upmovie #pixar #disney #scenanalysis #carlandellie

Antes de coger unas semanas de vacaciones, aunque el cine nunca descansa en la SER, sigue todo el verano con Elio Castro, ya nos vamos con la agenda preparada para la próxima temporada con las películas que veremos en el Festival de San Sebastián. En este episodio las repasamos, y además os contamos los estrenos de la semana, como lo nuevo de Pixar con 'Elio', una aventura espacial de un niño huérfano, con el Superman de James Gunn y con 'Tres amigas', una reescritura de la comedia romántica del Woody Allen francés. En 30 minutos os ponemos al día de todo el cine y las series

Episode 518: Jurassic World Rebirth Review – Tyler starts off the episode by discussing the new Pixar film Elio! Pat shares his thoughts on the new MCU miniseries Ironheart. Tyler leads the discussion of the latest “Nerd News”...including The New York Times “100 Best Movies of the 21st Century!” The Nerds review the new Jurassic Park film Jurassic World Rebirth! They end the episode with a “Nerd Favorite”...various Jurassic Park questions?   Timestamps:   What we are Into: 14:19-41:16   Nerd News: 41:16-52:03   Jurassic World Rebirth Review: 52:03-1:17   Nerd Favorite: 1:17

Lightning McQueen is the protagonist of which 2006 Pixar film? Play. Share. Listen with Celebrity Memoir Book Club Co-host, Ashley Hamilton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sergio Pérez y Alma hablan de Superman, entrevistan a Jordi Oñate por Elio, Hazanavicius por La mercancía más preciosa, CelebriChic y Do-Re-Film.

It's week two of our inadvertent two-week celebration of the post-apocalypse on film. This time around, Danielle Deadwyler and Michael Greyeyes head up a family fighting to protect their land and their lives from murderously hungry intruders in 40 ACRES. NPR Pop-Culture Happy Hour's co-host Aisha Harris joins us to discuss this feature debut from RT Thorne.What's Good?Alonso - Making pignoli cookiesDrea - Wedge Live Cat TourAisha - Finally falling for Love Island USAKevin - Tinder Box by James Andrew MillerITIDICJohn M. Chu to direct Mattel's Hot Wheels movieBehind-the-scenes creative meddling on Pixar's ElioList of “Down on the Farm” Movie Quiz MoviesStaff PicksDrea - SovereignAlonso - Before We ForgetAisha - The Annihilation of FishKevin - The Girl with All the GiftsAll of Aisha's links can be found at AishaHarris.com  Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or LetterboxdWithKevin AveryDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

This was an awesome Thursday crossword, courtesy of Emily Biegas and Sala Wanetick (with Will Shortz, as always, at the helm). The were oodles of cunning clues, some of which were quite educational. Par example (as the French like to say), we had: 10D, Like Stonehenge vis-à-vis the Parthenon, OLDER (

In this episode the FilmBros discuss Superman critics scores and embargo lifting, Paul Walker joins fast X somehow, Elio is a disaster and why is Pixar failing and moreLeave a message on our socials! Twitter, TIktok, IG @FIlmBrosPodcastSupport the show

On this week's Keepin It Real, Cam and a client discuss employee retention issues and he shares and idea that may get you through any business turmoil that may lie ahead.  ----- On a call with an upcoming client this week I was discussing one of their challenges. They're having a hard time recruiting and retaining young talent. “But here's something we did recently,” my client said, “that may have some sort of impact. We added a snack pantry to the office kitchen and it's been a huge hit.” "Tell me more," I said. “Well,” she said. “Our young employees know they should have health insurance, and they do, and they know they should have a 401k, which they do. But neither of those items are very important to young people who seldom need those things right now. They're like a boxes that needs to be checked – and they are - but they aren't very fun. So, we decided to add something that our young employees could use right now. We added a snack panty and included a new refrigerator.” She said, “I fill the pantry each week with new and different snacks. Some healthy and some not healthy. They love it and have told me so.” Other than people happily snacking in the kitchen, I asked, has there been any other benefit? I mean a snack pantry and a new refrigerator is a high price to pay just to get happy snackers. “We invested in a fancy coffee maker,” she said. “It grinds the beans for each cup and it can make hot chocolate. It takes a moment or two to make each cup. In the kitchen we added an island. And while people are waiting for their coffee, they stand around the island and talk.” I reminded her that during the pandemic, a big complaint from corporate types was that creativity in the workplace was taking a hit due to a lack of spontaneous interactions. There are no spontaneous interactions over Zoom or on a Teams call. Bumping into someone and catching up often stimulates new ideas and there are buckets of business school case studies about this. The Pixar movie Toy Story, in fact, was supposed to be as good as it was due to Pixar people and Apple people chatting in common areas when they were making the movie and shared office space. They'd bump into each other and talk about the plot. “That's happening,” she said. “Around the island, they catch up with each other and discuss their work and projects. It's become an unexpected benefit of the snack kitchen. We'd be foolish to shoo them away or hurry them back to their desks.” Back in the day the tech companies offered pinball machines and foosball tables in break rooms? Remember this? I thought that was crazy. Could it be, though, that this iPhone in my hand was conceived by two workers standing next to each other at a foosball table discussing an idea that eventually led to this phone? And could it be that the next major business breakthrough comes from a pack of string cheese you put in the office fridge and then sent a Teams message that read “Free string cheese in the fridge. Please help yourself.” Worried about tariffs? Worried about a recession? Consider the potential of string cheese. It's an idea so powerful you'd think it originated in Washington DC. I'm Cam Marston and I'm just trying to Keep It Real.

Terminamos la temporada por todo lo alto, con un programa especial en la Academia de Cine con público y con invitados. En este episodio comentamos los estrenos de la semana y charlamos con sus protagonistas, entre ellos James Gunn y David Corenswet, los responsables del nuevo 'Superman'. También analizamos 'Elio' y la crisis de Pixar, y propuestas del cine de autor como 'Tres amigas'. Además, hacemos lista de lo mejor de la primera mitad del año y de cómo estrenar una película indie en medio de tanto taquillazo americano. En televisión, nos visitan Ingrid García-Jonsson y Secun de la Rosa, protagonistas de 'Superstar', la serie de Nacho Vigalondo para Netflix sobre el fenómeno del 'tamarismo'. Y también recibimos a la actriz Claudia Salas, una de las protagonistas de 'Furia', la serie de Félix Sabroso para HBO Max. El Cine en la SER sigue semanalmente durante todo el verano con Elio Castro.

El cine internacional es el protagonista en la cartelera y en De Película, a dónde llegan dos de las superproducciones más esperadas, Superman de James Gunn, su gran homenaje a la película de 1978, protagonizada por David Corenswet como Superman y Rachel Brosnahan como Lois Lane. La otra es Elio, la última película de Pixar y en la que participa el animador español Jordi Oñate, con él hemos charlado de la historia de este pequeño que trata temas tan importantes como la autoestima, la soledad y la familia. Nos detenemos en con Köln75 un Thriller europeo dirigido por Ido Fluk, que recoge la historia real detrás de uno de los discos de jazz en directo más vendidos de todos los tiempos, The Köln Concert, por de película ha pasado su protagonista y la mujer en la que está inspirada, Vera Brandes. De La Acusación el Thriller social con una carga emocional importante que llega a salas y pone el foco en el sistema educativo francés, charlamos con nuestra colaboradora Ángeles González Sinde. Todo esto además de las series con Pedro Calvo y las secciones habituales.Escuchar audio

Sergio Pérez entrevista al dibujante español Jordi Oñate que ha participado en la película Elio tras hacerlo en otros títulos Pixar como Del Revés.

Content is King. Aber Flimmerfreunde sind Antiroyalisten, sind der Aufstand, befördern die Revolution. Weiterhin gilt: Es ist Sommer und es ist heiß. Oft. Kinos sind kühl. Meistens. Außerdem, Kolja Podkowik, Musiker (zB. Antilopen Gang), Podcaster und Autor ist unser Gaststar. Denn wir und das Kino bringen die Menschen zusammen und am zusammensten dort wo sie den kleinsten gemeinsamen Nenner suchen in Form von Blockbustern. Für Deinen Platz, mittig in Reihe 4, sprechen wir über F1 - DER FILM, der Runden Bestzeiten an den Kinokassen macht, Brad Pitt beim Pitstopp, Box Office aus der Boxengasse. Und dann, the Horror, the Horror und noch so viel mehr in 28 YEARS LATER, etwa die größten Zombie-Penisse seit Rocco Siffredis Ruhestand. ELIO ist Disney, ist Pixar für Kinder. Und Eltern, die gerne Drogen nehmen. Blau mit dem Auto fahren, ungeil, blau fliegen, besser, SUPERMAN, DC im Reboot Modus. Wrestler Superman Kostüm und Richard Donner Vibes inbegriffen. Stumpf fortgesetzt, JURASSIC WORLD - DIE WIEDERGEBURT, 32 Jahre später und auf der Höhe der Zeit? Mit Kolja sprechen wir ausführlich über den Alex Cox Klassiker SID & NANCY, erstmalig völlig ungeschnitten in der BRD und die SEX PISTOLS im Allgemeinen. Hört Flimmerfreunde, seid gut bewaffnet für die Meinungsfront.

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Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey continue their Toy Story series with a deep dive into the franchise's merchandising legacy—and how a scrappy unknown toy company landed the rights that Mattel and Hasbro turned down. From the earliest Thinkway figures to today's collector's items worth thousands, they explore how Toy Story became one of the most profitable and collectible Disney properties of all time. Plus, Jim shares a personal behind-the-scenes story about the original vision for Toy Story 4, including his lost interview with John and Nancy Lasseter—and how a Valentine turned into something very different. Why Thinkway got the Toy Story license when everyone else passed What Barbie's deleted scene tells us about Pixar's early struggles The rise of collector culture—and what a boxed Buzz goes for now Jim's first-day-of-release trip to MGM Studios and the Toy Story parade The real story behind the development and derailment of Toy Story 4 How John Lasseter's personal life reshaped the film and Pixar's future From Sid's backyard to $10,000 auctions, this episode is packed with nostalgia, controversy, and stories you won't hear anywhere else. Unlocked Magic Unlocked Magic, powered by DVC Rental Store and DVC Resale Market, offers exclusive Disney & Universal ticket savings with TRUSTED service and authenticity. With over $10 MILLION in ticket sales, use Unlocked Magic to get the BIGGEST SAVINGS. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Keegan King joins me to review the new Disney/Pixar movie, Elio in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, we talk about A Minecraft Movie. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Keegan - 02:11 Screening in Indy - 04:43 News Before the Reviews - 08:18 Feature Review Elio (2025) - 23:03 Spoiler - 59:01 Secondary Review A Minecraft Movie (2025) - 1:26:25 Potpourri Keegan: The Bear - 1:59:19 Matt: Spaceballs & The Naked Gun - 2:03:23   Closing the Ep - 2:05:48 Patreon Clip - 2:06:46   Related Links The Waiting Game is screening in Indianapolis July 10 at 7p at the beautiful Kan-Kan Theater! Denis Villeneuve's ‘Dune 3' Gets Official Title, Will Be Shot With Imax Cameras AMC Theatres to Offer 50% Off Tickets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs' and ‘Kill Bill' Actor, Dies at 67 AMC Theatres Is Putting More Commercials Before Screenings. It Cheapens the Moviegoing Experience and Hurts the Film Business Introducing The Last of Us Part II Remastered Chronological Experience, out today Heartland Film - IndyShorts International Film Festival   Keegan's Letterboxd   My 2025 Podcast and Writing Archive Patreon Special - 28 Days Later (2002) at Alamo Drafthouse - May 23, 2025 Immediate Reaction - Clown in a Cornfield (2025) - May 16-21, 2025 Immediate Reaction - The Life of Chuck (2025) - May 29, 2025 Patreon Companion Episodes Collection Companion Ep - OV477 - Final Destination 1-5 Retrospective - May 24-25, 2025 Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews   Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse Indy Kan-Kan  Living Room Theaters Keystone Art  Flix Brewhouse   Ways to Support Us Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content Official OV Merch Buy Me A Coffee Obsessive Viewer Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS   Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny's Letterboxd   Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.4) Keegan: Amazon Basics Microphone via Google Meet   Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV482   Next Week on the Podcast OV483 - Superman (2025) & M3GAN 2.0 (2025)  

If you could hang out with any Disney character while riding your favorite rides, who would they choose? Ric and Gina are taking on a “who would you ride with?” challenge set at Disney's Hollywood Studios. They're each picking their dream Disney, Pixar, Marvel, or Star Wars character companion for the park's popular attractions!Enjoy episode 230 of Spill the D!Spill the D is the official podcast of 407&Beyond Vacation Co., start your Disney vacation at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.407vacations.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all your Disney Parks news from the official 407 Blog at https://407vacations.com/blog/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/spillthedpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIDM7wNqmxY

For episode 247, I'm joined once again by my co-host Myles Hughes, with producer Steve Prusakowski behind the scenes working on Emmys coverage and the new season of TV Topics, both of which are in abundance on the site currently. This time around, we're going old school and dedicating a significant portion of the episode to a single topic. Yes, we're talking Superman, since my embargo has lifted and Myles has seen the film. My rave review is here, so definitely check that out. We also talk about some of the internet discourse about the embargo lift, which was...not great (and I wrote about earlier today on the site here). Myles also has caught up with Elio, so we get into that, as well as the news about Pixar's hand in the making of the movie (my review is here). Plus, your questions are answered, as always, including a tribute to Michael Madsen...As always my friends and faithful listeners/readers, I do hope you all enjoy the latest episode of the Awards Radar Podcast, our 247th one to date (here's to many more). Of course, feel free to revisit the previous installments by clicking the Podcast tab (here) on the top of the page. Plus, listen to us on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Spotify, and other platforms. More to come each and every single week, so from the bottom of my heart, thank you for listening! 

Calling weirdos from every galaxy, this week, the siblings are beaming into the unknown with Pixar's cosmic coming-of-age tale, ELIO. It's time for intergalactic diplomacy, misunderstood Earthlings, and out-of-this-world parenting! Contains spoilers. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh is joined by Pixar Correspondent Joe Morgan to talk about the studio's latest original film, "Elio"! They discuss whether the film felt visually distinct from other Pixar films in its setting/character design, if the central relationship between the title character and his aunt was a believable as it needed to be, if the movie struck the right tonal balance in being humorous but also centering on a troubled child, their favorite supporting character Glordon and much more!

Tread Perilously Summer Grab Bag continues with an episode of Automan called "Ships in the Night." When a number of American businessmen go missing in the Central or South American island country of San Cristobal, Lt. Jack Curtis and Roxanne are dispatched to get to the bottom of one particular disappearance. But when Automan connects to the Bureau computer and learns about the other missing persons on the island, he and Walter book it down south. There, they discover a predictably corrupt government. But will Lt. Jack Curtis's history with the ringleader of the operation spell disaster for all involved? Erik and Justin finally encounter an episode of Automan they find "almost charming." Chuck Wagner once again proves to be the show's MVP while Desi Arnaz Jr. continues to be its weakest link ... although Erik makes a case for the removal of Lt. Jack Curtis. Justin recalls when Helen Mirren specialized in nude magic. Erik doubts the production went outside of Los Angeles county to create San Cristobal. A difference in recent Pixar movies is identified. Robert Evans joins the chat as a key business on San Cristobal seems missing. Palmolive dish soap takes on outsized importance and the pair learns the truth about "The Tide is High."

New York's favorite couple Erika & Scott are back on the show this week!! They talk to Drew about crying in Pixar movies, making fan videos for the Jonas Brothers, in-depth Halloween costumes, Drew getting stung by a jellyfish, and so much more.  Erika IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikapriscilla/?hl=en Erika Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erikaxpriscilla?lang=en Scott Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scottyiz?lang=en Follow The Comment Section on IG! https://www.instagram.com/thecommentsection/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vinnie admits Sting never touched him, and Sarah apologizes to Pixar.

Get started with AG1 Next Gen for less than $3 a day when you subscribe! http://drinkag1.com/carlin Elio is finally here—and with it, a ton of new Pixar Theory questions! How do aliens fit into the timeline? Why didn't they help Earth during the WALL-E era? And did we just uncover the true origin of the Cars universe?? Join J as he breaks down every clue, connection, and Easter egg Elio gives us and how it fits perfectly into the grand Pixar timeline. From space junk to golden records to a Giulia cameo from Luca, Elio might be the missing link between WALL-E, Onward, and… Car Clones?! Buckle up, it's about to get galactic.

Join hosts Ernesto Santos and Matt Diaz as we discuss the latest entertainment news including Denis Villeneuve directing the next James Bond film, Jon Bernthal reprising his role as The Punisher in Spider-Man: Brand New Day & Mel Brooks, Bill Pullman & Rick Moranis all returning for Spaceballs 2 in 2027. We'll then chit-chat about our recently watched movies and tv shows in a fun segment we like to call “Whatcha Watchin'” including our thoughts on Pixar's newest film Elio & Apple TV+'s The Studio. Later, we'll give you our SPOILER REVIEW of F1: The Movie, from director Joseph Kosinski and starring Brad Pitt. Time Stamps:06:55 - Entertainment News01:02:29 - Whatcha Watchin'01:59:46 - F1: The Movie Review

Send us a textKatie and Bridget make bug jokes as they re-watch the Pixar classic: A Bug's Life! Come along as we meet Flik, an ant with Rick-Moranis-inventor-dad energy who puts his already enslaved ant colony in more danger by losing all of the gathered food for their evil overlords - aka the grasshoppers (not crickets, which we're still confused by the two). When Hopper, a character that would do great in our current administration with how evil he is, demands they gather twice as much food, Flik sets out to find "warrior bugs" to fight them off and save the colony. Well he doesn't really find that, but he does come across the bug circus filled with bug talents and more - you guessed it - bug jokes. Will the ants be able to be upstanders and defeat the grasshoppers once and for all? Did Katie and Bridget need to do excessive amounts of Googling bug facts during this episode!? Released in 1998, it stars Kevin Spacey, Dave Foley, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hayden Panettiere, Phyllis Diller, Richard Kind, Denis Leary, Bonnie Hunt, John Ratzenberger, David Hyde Pierce, and Brad Garrett. 

If you had told us a year ago that this summer would include installments of Jurassic World, Mission Impossible, Fantastic Four, Superman, John Wick, Lilo & Stitch, How To Train Your Dragon, and Megan, as well as original Pixar, Celine Song, and Brad Pitt movies...we would have told you it would be a MONSTER summer.More than halfway through it... it's anything but.Join Carl and Eitan as they explore how things are looking and where things might have gone wrong.

Real Life Ben took a family trip down to San Diego just in time for the other fireworks night—turns out, there are often more fireworks on the 3rd of July than the 4th. Devon also caught a local 3rd-of-July fireworks show, which has started to feel like the real deal instead of just a warm-up. Ben: “More fireworks on the 3rd than the 4th, easily.” The trend continues. While Ben and Devon were oohing and aahing at sky explosions, Steven stayed home and got some solid mini painting in while the family was off in LA. No notes, just vibes. He and Ben also snuck in a round of Walkabout Minigolf on the Raptor Cliffs course—it's like someone built a coastal campground-theme park hybrid, then casually added actual dinosaurs. Possibly the greatest putt-putt theme of all time. Meanwhile, Ben's been hooked on Watch Duty, an incredibly useful app that tracks wildfires and public safety alerts—especially important during peak summer heat. And no, Devon is nowhere near the Texas flooding that made national headlines on the 4th. Tragic and preventable, if we hadn't gutted infrastructure funding and climate prep years ago. Steven got a chance to run Daggerheart, the new RPG system by Critical Role (yes, spelled right this time). The system leans into storytelling with hope and fear dice—2d12 that keep every roll interesting. He nearly lost a copy to a chaotic-good Barnes & Noble employee, but ultimately triumphed. Future or Now Devon's existential pick this week? A study suggesting that the universe might start collapsing... in only 7 billion years. Here's the article. The researchers—drawing on data from the Dark Energy Survey and the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument—predict we could be headed for a Big Crunch by year 33.3 billion. Honestly, we barely understand time and space now. Let's not even get into how to measure it. Steven brought the yeast: scientists have bioengineered yeast to glow and produce billions of peptide-based drugs. It's green tech, it's fast, it's like if a lava lamp could cure cancer. Glowing drug factories made of yeast. We love science when it gets weird and useful. Ben's deep in the sleep zone again—this time biohacking naps. Apple Watches, dream journals, and the fact that napping might make you literally see the world differently. Ben's fully ready to enter his lucid dream coding era. Book Club Next week's pick is Isaac Asimov's classic: The Last Question. You can also watch it here if you prefer the audio-visual route. It's short, sharp, and cosmic in scale—perfect for a group read before the universe crunches itself into a cosmic raisin. This week, we tackled movies and memories. A great Patreon comment from Renee about the new Pixar-ish flick Elio: "My kids liked Elio, it just kept reminding me of Flight of the Navigator. Not exactly, and I haven't seen it in a long time, but enough that I was like hmm... this kind of reminds me of something. Also, in the beginning, Elio stumbles into a museum place and there's a speaker talking about Voyager and whatnot. I turned to my husband and was like, wait—is that Kate Mulgrew? And he said, 'I have no idea who that is.' Sigh, being married to a non-nerd. But yea, they had Capt. Janeway voice a section about the NASA Voyager program." Chef's kiss. Quick movie reviews: Elio (Steven): ★★★¾ — good sci-fi intro for younger audiences. Flight of the Navigator (Devon): Still fun, though we forgot it has a 12-year time jump. How to Train Your Dragon (Ben & Devon): Ben called it a “competently done action movie,” Devon praised the depth and pacing—especially that final battle. Independence Day (Ben): It's still a banger. Devon's stunned Steven hasn't watched it more. Jurassic World: Rebirth (Steven): Don't. Just... don't. Not even for hate-watching. And lastly: an original Technicolor print of Star Wars—yes, pre-Lucas tinkering—was recently screened in the UK. It's official: Han shot first. If you're curious, the best fan restorations are the Despecialized Edition and 4K77, sourced from original 35mm prints. The Force is real, and so is the grainy, unedited magic. Let us know if you watched fireworks on the 3rd, if you've played Daggerheart, or if you're Team Nap or Team Yeast in the great future wars. And if you're watching Elio, listen closely—you might just hear Janeway.

In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor dig into a packed slate of animation and entertainment news—including box office wins, deep animation history, and Broadway updates: Universal celebrates a huge opening for Jurassic World Rebirth with $318M globally, while How to Train Your Dragon crosses the half-billion mark. Disney's Lilo & Stitch nears the billion-dollar club, expected to cross the threshold by the time Fantastic Four: First Steps hits theaters later this month. Pixar's Elio struggles at the box office, with $96M worldwide after three weekends and its Disney+ debut now supposedly slated for September. “Boop the Musical” to close on Broadway, while Disney's Frozen the Musical West End run hits Disney+ with a professionally filmed version. Ward Kimball's The Mouse Factory – Jim revisits Disney's forgotten answer to The Muppet Show, cancelled after just two seasons to protect the studio's Sunday night ratings. Plus: Updates on Camp Cretaceous: Chaos Theory, the retirement of animation legend Tom Sito, changes at Cartoon Brew, and the long-awaited arrival of The Cat in the Hat—now with Things 1 through 18. A jam-packed episode filled with history, industry insight, and a look ahead at what's next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Is that supposed to mean something to me?" - Riri Williams   Welcome to episode 229! Infinity Bros Isaac, Max and Mark break down the new Pixar film Elio, and then do a deep dive into the weeds with our Ironheart SPOILER review! Max and Mark are back to true form, exploring every nook and cranny of the show and the future implications for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Max gushes about a top Pixar film for him in Elio, Isaac ponders what projects make him more excited for the MCU, and Mark drags everyone down into the weeds to indulge his Marvel conspiracies and postulations! It's a full spoiler episode, so make sure you watch Ironheart before listening!   Join us for a fantastic, fun-filled conversation!   Check out the Infinity Bros Patreon for EXCLUSIVE content, including unedited episodes, exclusive podcasts, and more!   Infinity Bro Robbie has gone SOLO with his MTG career! Check out his new profile here: Robert Red Beard MTG   Want to connect with the Infinity Bros Universe? Click this link --> https://linktr.ee/infinitybros   Hear our reviews of 'Thunderbolts*' and 'Sinners' on episode 226 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE!   Check out our review of 'Daredevil: Born Again' on episode 225 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE!   Listen to our review of season 2 of 'Severance' on episode 223 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE!   Hear our review of 'Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man' on episode 221 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE!   Check out our 'Captain America: Brave New World' review on episode 220 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE!   Listen to our 2024 StanLee Awards show where we ranked our Top 6 Movies and TV Shows of 2024 HERE!   Get 15% off your HyperX order by using code: INFINITYBROS!   Get some delicious coffee or tea from Many Worlds Tavern here, and get 10% off by using code THEINFINITYBROS!   Order your favorite character's Funko Pop at Entertainment Earth here, and get 10% off by using code INFINITY!   Check out all of RIPT Apparel's awesome t-shirt designs here!   Cover Art Artist: Jack Baumert (@Jack_baumertart on Instagram)

It's almost universally believed that tech guru Steve Jobs floated into mega success with Apple, the company he co-founded with Steve Wozniak.Job's first go-around at Apple didn't end well in 1985, when he was forced out. His next effort wasn't a home run either, yet Jobs put his head down like a fullback and plowed ahead. Next up for him was founding Pixar and finally, more than a decade after his humiliating exit from Apple, Jobs returned there as CEO and revolutionized the way people interacted with computers.Writing about him after his death, Jason Demur said that, “Steve Jobs is lasting evidence that you should never count somebody out—even yourself.” In other words, even if someone pushes you back, you have to keep moving forward. Believe it or not a fellow tech icon, Bill Gates, also had to learn the hard way. His first venture with business partner Paul Allen was a complete failure, but Gates said many times in the years since that learning from failures leads to success, and Microsoft is proof of that.Christian Ministry leader Jo Walls has some interesting things to say to Christians who have perhaps grown too comfortable in their faith, and she addresses herself first. She says, “God's been talking to me lately about being too comfortable. He's challenging me in some ways that I'm not real thrilled about. He's pushing me to grow,” and in fact, He's telling her to ‘cheer up buttercup—life can be a grind,' and that's when we need to push through.Even though it can sometimes sting when someone tells us to chin up, it's ultimately for our good. And let's face it—most of us know it feels good to overcome something really difficult.Psalm 46:1 says, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” When your life is spent following Jesus, fear disappears in the light of God's reassuring love. He has a plan for you, and you don't have to walk in the shadows when God's got your back. Every moment of every day is brighter knowing our Heavenly Father watches over us.The unknown doesn't have to be cause for worry. It's an opportunity for God to work on your behalf. Hand the details over to Him and wait patiently and faithfully for His good plan to come to fruition. The joy of knowing we can always depend on God is a message worth sharing.Let's pray.Lord, we need your strength every single day. We know that some things just don't come easy. Thank you for bringing us along the way you do. We pray and believe. It feels good to emerge from difficulty and realize that the strength you gave us pulled us out of despair. In Jesus' name, amen.  Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.

Today, one man's hope for the future after 25 years in prison. And jokes bring joy to the men at San Quentin. Then, a Pixar animator takes on her inner critic. 

In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor dig into a packed slate of animation and entertainment news—including box office wins, deep animation history, and Broadway updates: Universal celebrates a huge opening for Jurassic World Rebirth with $318M globally, while How to Train Your Dragon crosses the half-billion mark. Disney's Lilo & Stitch nears the billion-dollar club, expected to cross the threshold by the time Fantastic Four: First Steps hits theaters later this month. Pixar's Elio struggles at the box office, with $96M worldwide after three weekends and its Disney+ debut now supposedly slated for September. “Boop the Musical” to close on Broadway, while Disney's Frozen the Musical West End run hits Disney+ with a professionally filmed version. Ward Kimball's The Mouse Factory – Jim revisits Disney's forgotten answer to The Muppet Show, cancelled after just two seasons to protect the studio's Sunday night ratings. Plus: Updates on Camp Cretaceous: Chaos Theory, the retirement of animation legend Tom Sito, changes at Cartoon Brew, and the long-awaited arrival of The Cat in the Hat—now with Things 1 through 18. A jam-packed episode filled with history, industry insight, and a look ahead at what's next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Film Rats are here to find their super suits, silence Bruno, choose their own fates, just keep swimming, put that thing back where it came from or so help them, and go to infinity and beyond as they create a Tier List for the 29 Pixar films. 02:03 Toy Story04:34 A Bugs Life06:40 Toy Story 209:38 Monsters, Inc.14:21 The Incredibles17:58 Cars20:40 Ratatouille23:59 WALL-E26:43 Up29:30 Toy Story 331:28 Cars 233:00 Brave34:42 Monsters University38:19 Inside Out41:23 Good Dinosaur43:13 Finding Dory45:18 Cars 347:02 Coco49:56 Incredibles 253:50 Toy Story 456:50 Onward01:00:08 Soul01:03:33 Luca01:08:58 Turning Red01:12:26 Lightyear01:14:42 Elemental01:17:22 Inside Out 201:21:50 Elio

Len Testa and Jim Hill tackle a packed show, from new Eat to the Beat concert acts and Test Track Lightning Lane changes to a survey that hints at Disney bundling sports vacations with ESPN and Adventures by Disney. Then in the main segment, Jim unpacks the wild story behind the Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise—including how one clever Imagineer added a cursed treasure twist to the ride years before it hit the big screen, and why Michael Eisner insisted on a subtitle that technically made no sense. New Eat to the Beat lineup adds Bowling for Soup, Jordin Sparks, and The Beach Boys Disney files plans for the Monsters Inc. Door Coaster building—yes, it's a real land ESPN and ABD surveys tease premium sports-based vacation packages What really happened to Pixar's Elio, and how politics may have changed the movie Behind the scenes of Curse of the Black Pearl: casting, rewrites, and a fake curse Plus, Len pitches a villains-themed restaurant where customer service is intentionally bad, and Jim explains why Tower of Terror on TV paved the way for Jack Sparrow in theaters. SHOW NOTES Support Our Sponsors DVC Resale Market Thinking about joining Disney Vacation Club or selling your contract? DVC Resale Market is the leader in the secondary market, with over 70,000 satisfied DVC members. Their expert team of 21 former DVC Cast Members brings unparalleled knowledge and experience to every transaction, making buying or selling DVC simple and stress-free. Learn More DVC Rental Store Dreaming of deluxe Disney accommodations at a fraction of the cost? The DVC Rental Store connects guests with incredible savings on Disney Vacation Club resorts. Whether you're a DVC member looking to rent your points or a guest looking to stay in style, the DVC Rental Store offers a seamless process for both. Don't forget—they also offer exciting point swaps for unforgettable experiences like cruises and adventures! Learn More Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Disney vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Len Testa and Jim Hill tackle a packed show, from new Eat to the Beat concert acts and Test Track Lightning Lane changes to a survey that hints at Disney bundling sports vacations with ESPN and Adventures by Disney. Then in the main segment, Jim unpacks the wild story behind the Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise—including how one clever Imagineer added a cursed treasure twist to the ride years before it hit the big screen, and why Michael Eisner insisted on a subtitle that technically made no sense. New Eat to the Beat lineup adds Bowling for Soup, Jordin Sparks, and The Beach Boys Disney files plans for the Monsters Inc. Door Coaster building—yes, it's a real land ESPN and ABD surveys tease premium sports-based vacation packages What really happened to Pixar's Elio, and how politics may have changed the movie Behind the scenes of Curse of the Black Pearl: casting, rewrites, and a fake curse Plus, Len pitches a villains-themed restaurant where customer service is intentionally bad, and Jim explains why Tower of Terror on TV paved the way for Jack Sparrow in theaters. SHOW NOTES Support Our Sponsors DVC Resale Market Thinking about joining Disney Vacation Club or selling your contract? DVC Resale Market is the leader in the secondary market, with over 70,000 satisfied DVC members. Their expert team of 21 former DVC Cast Members brings unparalleled knowledge and experience to every transaction, making buying or selling DVC simple and stress-free. Learn More DVC Rental Store Dreaming of deluxe Disney accommodations at a fraction of the cost? The DVC Rental Store connects guests with incredible savings on Disney Vacation Club resorts. Whether you're a DVC member looking to rent your points or a guest looking to stay in style, the DVC Rental Store offers a seamless process for both. Don't forget—they also offer exciting point swaps for unforgettable experiences like cruises and adventures! Learn More Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Disney vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode the boys debate on what the greatest Pixar scene of all time is, do a would you rather, embark on a Would you Rather, and bring back Trivia!

Happy birthday to Bruce! Jaws turns 50 this year and we our love sinking our teeth into the celebrations. We talk Jaws and all the movies that came from it on an aquatic episode of Enjoy Stuff! 50 years ago Steven Spielberg released a movie that would change the landscape of cinema forever. It's a blockbuster episode so take a bite outta cake.   News Back to the Future and Jaws get some fantastic new Hot Wheels cars Videoheaven is a new documentary about one of our favorite hangouts in the 80s; video rental stores Original Blue's Clues host Steve Blum starts a new podcast for adults Mel Brooks has a pilot ready for a Young Frankenstein prequel on FX Andy Weir's novel Project Hail Mary is coming to theaters and we have a trailer   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Shua highly recommends the newest Pixar movie Elio. IT's a touching tale of a boy that desperately wants to be abducted by aliens. Think a cute, modernized version of The Last Starfighter. See it in theaters now. On his way to visit Shua in person, Jay stopped at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It's an exciting museum of some of our favorite performers over the years. Such a great history of how our culture has changed because of music. You can find it in Cleveland, OH.     Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay goes back into space with Vin Diesel in the 2013 film Riddick. If you're looking for some fun sci-fi with a ton of action, this would be a great choice. Join our hero in his ‘space western' series and find out how he saves the day. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Jaws!  In 1975, seeing a movie was a little more of a laid back experience than it is today. That is, until Jaws was released. Adapted from a novel by Peter Benchley, Steven Spielberg took on the challenge of filming this movie an the actual ocean with a not-actual shark. It was an overnight success and moviegoers lined up around the block to get terrified of going to the beach. Plus, it spawned a ton of sequels and knock-offs. After this, movies changed forever. And so did Spielberg's career. Let's take a look at Jaws and what came after it.    When did you see Jaws? Were you afraid to go into the water afterwards? First person that emails me with the subject line, “We're gonna need a bigger podcast” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com 

Jen and Noam take a (slight) break from discussing politics to talk about internet drama. We go over the reveal that everyone's favorite topic of discussion, Zohran Mamdani, identified as African on his application to Columbia, the Ethan Klein lawsuits and if they will set a precedent for what counts as fair use, Robert O'Neil's grifter heel turn, the latest Pixar flop, and the value of just letting quirky characters be quirky without tying it to a trendy identity. 

Professor Joan C. Williams joins the show to discuss her book Outclassed: How the Left Lost the Working Class and How to Win Them Back. She explains how the decline of unions, elite cultural codes, and a failure to value stability over novelty have fueled resentment. Mike also examines Pixar's box office collapse, the rise of “bean mouth” animation, and whether John Lasseter's departure was Me Too's costliest ouster. Produced by Corey Wara Production Coordinator Ashley Khan Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠GIST INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow The Gist List at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pesca⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack