Top Shelf: Disney Animation Studios Library (Ghost-Hat Network)
62 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsTwo guys sit and watch every single theatrically released Disney Animation Studios movie from “Snow White” to “Ralph Breaks the Internet”!
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#57: Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)
December 19, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBUnfrozen from their deep sleep hibernation next to Walt himself, Jeff and TC have returned to review the newest entry in the "Disney Animation Studios" library: #57 "RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET," the sequel to the 2012 film "Wreck-it, Ralph!" What did the guys think about their second sequel in the series? Does it act as a good successor to the first film? What role did Alan Tudyk play? This and more on this week's (or year's) episode.
Finale (Wrap-Up Episode)
May 16, 2018 11:30 - 2 hours - 119 MBWe’ve done it, everyone! This is the final episode of Top Shelf Disney Animation Studios Library! On this wrap-up episode, Jeff and TC talk about the show as a whole, discuss their final Top 10 movies from the whole series, answer numerous listener questions, and discuss their thoughts on how these films are all connected! […]
Finale-For-Now (Wrap-Up Episode)
May 16, 2018 11:30 - 2 hours - 119 MBWe've done it, everyone. This is the final episode (for now) of Top Shelf Disney Animation Studios Library. On this wrap-up episode, Jeff and TC talk about the show as a whole, discuss their final Top 10 movies from the whole series, answer numerous listener questions, and discuss their thoughts on how these films are all connected.
#56: Moana (2016)
May 09, 2018 11:30 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBWe’ve done it, everyone! This week Jeff & TC watched #56 (the final film on our list!) 2016’s “MOANA”. Find out what they thought about the final film, the music, its ranking in their final list of 10, and more!
#55: Zootopia (2016)
May 02, 2018 11:30 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBWhat do you get when you cross anthropomorphic animals with an 80s/90s cop drama? 2016's "ZOOTOPIA" is what. Listen as Jeff and TC dive into this film and discuss its tonal difference to those that came before it, the subtle references to race discrimination, and whether or not a full-fledged "The Godfather" spoof should have been present.
#54: Big Hero 6 (2014)
April 25, 2018 11:30 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBThe guys have returned for another week of Disney movies, with the 2014 film "BIG HERO 6". What did they think of Disney's first (and only!) animated Marvel movie? Is it better than last week's "FROZEN"? Is Disney able to produce an action movie in line with the Marvel Cinematic Universe?. Is Baymax cute or annoying? Find out this and more on this week's episode.
#53: Frozen (2013)
April 18, 2018 11:30 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBThe guys are back again to discuss easily one of the most divisive films in the library: 2013’s “FROZEN”. Yep, they watched FROZEN, and they both have lots to say about it, but where do they land on the spectrum of Frozen fans? Froz-ans?… Froznatics?… Listen and find out!
#52: Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
April 11, 2018 11:30 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBJeff and TC throw their quarters in and hit the 2-Player button while they watch the 2012 animated film “WRECK-IT RALPH”. What did they think of this video game referencing, nostalgia-inducing film? How does it fit within the Revival Era? Does it continue the trend that TANGLED perfected? How many references can you count?!
#51: Winnie the Pooh (2011)
April 04, 2018 11:30 - 1 hour - 54.1 MB“Winnie the Pooh. Winnie the Pooh. Chubby, little cubby all stuffed with fluff. He’s Winnie the Pooh, Winnie the Pooh, Willy, nilly, silly old bear.” We watched #51, 2011’s ‘Winnie the Pooh’. Yep…
#50: Tangled (2010)
March 28, 2018 11:30 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBThis week we've reached Disney Animation Studios' 50th animated feature film, 2010's "TANGLED". How does it hold up as the 50th film? Where do we place it on our list of 10? Who is Rapunzel's mom? Why do we keep making episodes that get longer and longer each time? All this and more (well, maybe not that last question) in this week's episode.
#49: The Princess and the Frog (2009)
March 22, 2018 11:30 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBNo, your eyes do not deceive you, we're back this week with our longest episode yet talking about 2009's return to 2D Animation, "THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG". What was it like revisiting the abandoned 2D animation? Did legendary duo Musker and Clements return to form? Was Timon actually right about what stars in the sky are!? Find out this and more in this week's fun-filled episode.
#48: Bolt (2008)
March 14, 2018 11:30 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBIn what we're calling the "New Revival" of Disney animated films, come along with us as we watch the 2008 CG film "BOLT" starring Danny Zuko and Hannah Montana as they recreate "The Homeward Truman Bound Show". Despite this description, you might be surprised by what we think about this film, but you'll have to listen to find out more.
#47: Meet the Robinsons (2007)
March 08, 2018 12:30 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBThis week we're back (only a day late), with the #47 film "MEET THE ROBINSONS" from 2007. It's a movie that includes sci-fi action, humor, heart, and Jeff's favorite: TIME TRAVEL. What did we think about it? How well did Lasseter do in his foray as the head of the "Disney Animation Studios"? This and more on this week's episode.
#46: Chicken Little (2005)
February 28, 2018 12:30 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBThe sky is falling, and the podcast is airing. We watched Disney's first fully CG film ("Dinosaur" doesn't count; the backgrounds were real), 2005's "Chicken Little". What did we think of Disney's first full-foray into 3D animated films? Is Penny Marshal Gary Marshal's daughter or sister? These and more important questions are on this week's episode.
#45: Home on the Range (2004)
February 21, 2018 12:30 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBThis week Jeff and TC attempt to wrangle up a few thoughts on the 2004 “HOME ON THE RANGE”. A film that tries being a combination of Chuck Jones, Dreamworks, and Pixar without any of the desire, care, or any actual talent!
#44: Brother Bear (2003)
February 14, 2018 12:30 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBThis week, we watch the 2003 animated film “BROTHER BEAR”, the movie that teaches us…uh…the only way for a boy to become a man is to become a bear?! Find out what we think about this movie, Phil Collin’s songs, #Inudeiat, and more!
#43: Treasure Planet (2002)
February 07, 2018 12:30 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBHop aboard everyone, as we journey through the stars in the not really all the cold vacuum of space to find a planet full of treasure as we watch this week’s movie, 2002’s “TREASURE PLANET”!
#42: Lilo & Stitch (2002)
January 31, 2018 12:30 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBWe're back checking out the first of two 2002 films, "LILO and STITCH". A movie so full of love, comedy, and dark, and tender moments that it emotionally broke Jeff. No lie...it did. Never bring up the "Lost" moment from the film. Listen and find out more.
#41: Atlantis – The Lost Empire (2001)
January 17, 2018 12:30 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis week Jeff & TC dive deep beneath the ocean surface to find out whether “ATLANTIS: THE LOST EMPIRE” is a great movie or not! Michael J. Fox, ancient language, adventure action…and Jim Varney. He snuck in there somehow.
#40: The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)
January 10, 2018 12:30 - 1 hour - 124 MBWe’re back for our 40th Disney animated movie, “THE EMPEROR’S NEW GROOVE” (2000)! And with this, we reach the end of our 4th set of 10 ranked films. Where does it hold up against the previous nine movies? Did we remotely enjoy this film? (SPOILERS: Yes, yes we did.)
#39: Dinosaur (2000)
January 03, 2018 12:30 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBIn a land before time (not that land before time), we follow a group of dinosaurs (not those dinosaurs), as they make their way across the land recently ravished by a meteor (not that meteor movie), all while a loan outcast finds love in a species of his own (not that outcast). Wow, this movie […]
#38: Fantasia 2000 (2000)
December 20, 2017 12:30 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBJeff and TC take a dive back into the second “sequel” (of sorts) on the list, “FANTASIA 2000”. Another (albeit short) dive into the animated orchestral world. What did we think? How does it hold up to the original? Is it better? Should they make another one? All this and more on this week’s episode!
#37: Tarzan (1999)
December 13, 2017 12:30 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBWe’re back! On this week’s episode, Jeff & TC check out the last of the second Disney Renassaince films “TARZAN” from 1999. How does it hold up and where do the guys rank it on their lists? Will you be in our hearts? No matter what you say.
Bonus Episode #3
December 06, 2017 16:59 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBJeff is out for the week, but that won't stop us from giving the listeners a brand-new Bonus episode. T.C. is joined by geek guru Jim Burzelic and one of the fine members of the League of Jeffs, Jeff Citron, to take on Vol. 2 of the Top Shelf Wizards Duel. Who will be crowned the sorcerer supreme? The incantator extraordinaire? The most magnificent magic user?
#36: Mulan (1998)
November 29, 2017 12:30 - 1 hour - 120 MBAfter a quick week off (and some much deserved holiday food), Jeff & TC are back again for their review of the 1998 film “MULAN”. What does this film have in store for us? Is Eddie Murphy annoying in it? Are the songs even good? Did Desmond Child write any of them?! Find out the […]
#35: Hercules (1997)
November 15, 2017 12:30 - 1 hour - 114 MBBack again, this week checking out the 1997 film “HERCULES”. With all the fantastic voice work, amazing backgrounds, and gospel sounding sounds, what do the guys think of it? You’ll have to listen to find out!
#34: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
November 08, 2017 12:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBJeff and TC return to watch the 1996 animated film “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”. The dark…dark…DARK movie with some absolutely amazing songs and gorgeous visuals!
#33: Pocahontas (1995)
November 01, 2017 11:30 - 54 minutes - 78 MBBack again for another Disney film! We checked out the 1995 movie “Pocahontas” and talked the music, the gorgeousness that is the film, and whether it’s…well…good. Listen now to find out more!
#32: The Lion King (1994)
October 25, 2017 11:30 - 1 hour - 91 MBBack to review the 1994 film “The Lion King”, even while Jeff is sick. Listen to TC hold the entire show this week while Jeff sits quietly.
#31: Aladdin (1992)
October 18, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBBack again, TC and Jeff are no longer in the same room, but that won’t stop them from talking at length about 1992’s film “ALADDIN”, their love of the voice acting, the jokes, and of course the late Robin Williams.
Bonus Episode #2
October 11, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBTaking the week off to recover from completing our 30th film in the library, T.C. flies solo once again to catch up on listener comments, questions, tweets, and retorts.
#30: Beauty and the Beast (1991)
October 04, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBJeff & TC are back again for Disney’s 30th Animated Feature: “Beauty and the Beast”. The two discuss the film, the animation, the legacy it continued, and Jeff’s undying love for the movie. Also, a wrap up of the duo’s third “Top 10 List” and where it ranks!
#29: The Rescuers Down Under (1990)
September 27, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBJeff and TC are back at it again, in the same room, watching the first official Disney sequel “The Rescuers Down Under”! And boy does John Candy and Joanna steal the show!
#28: The Little Mermaid (1989)
September 20, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBJeff and TC are back again in the same room to talk about the start of the new Disney renaissance with “The Little Mermaid” from 1989. Oh, the feels…all the feels…and the music! Gahhh!
#27: Oliver & Company (1988)
September 13, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBAfter a brief time away from the show, Jeff & TC are back again to watch the 1988 film “Oliver & Company”. A move chocked full of big named 80’s New Yorkian celebrities…just what little kids want in their film.
#26: The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
August 30, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBJeff & TC are back again for easily the best-animated version of Sherlock Holmes out there…which includes an animated version of Sherlock Holmes! We watched “THE GREAT MOUSE DETECTIVE” from 1986, discuss the goings-on behind the scenes while production was happening, our love of Vincent Price, and more!
#25: The Black Cauldron (1985)
August 23, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBThis week, Jeff and TC dive into the thick of the “Disney Dark Ages” with the 1985 cult classic ‘THE BLACK CAULDRON’, a movie so dark it almost got an R-Rating. True story!
#24: The Fox and the Hound (1981)
August 16, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBBack again for another week of the Disney “Dark Ages”, we watched the 1981 film “THE FOX AND THE HOUND” and-HOLY CRAP ALL THE FEELS! THE FEELINGS OF… AND THE EMOTIONS OF…. WHY CAN’T… WHERE IS SHE TAKING HIM? AHHHHH I NEED MY MOMMY!
#23: The Rescuers (1977)
August 09, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBA secret mouse run organization set out to find a missing orphan. How is this a Disney movie?! Find out our thoughts on this week’s movie “THE RESCUERS” from 1977!
#22: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)
August 02, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBJeff and TC are back and talking “Winnie the Pooh” on today’s episode! We remember fond memories of our childhood, talk theories about who the characters represent, and more! Also, who’s crazy hungry for honey now?
#21: Robin Hood (1973)
July 26, 2017 11:30 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBJeff and TC are back again after a small break with the 1973 animated film “ROBIN HOOD”! Anthropomorphic animals, fantasy, more Phil Harris, and more Western actors than you can shake a stick at!
Bonus Episode #1
July 13, 2017 00:25 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBIn this bonus episode of The Disney Animation Studios podcast that totally won’t throw off the numbering of the episodes, while Jeff is off on some business, T.C. flies solo and catches up on comments and tweets from our first 20 shows. And don’t forget to vote for the newest tournament: The Wizards Duel. Who […]
#20: The Aristocats (1970)
July 05, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBBack from a week off, Jeff and TC finish round 2 of their Top 10 list of movies while discussing the 1970 film “The Aristocats”! At the end of the Walt influenced era, we prepare for the next 20 years of “dark ages” and a new list!
#19: The Jungle Book (1967)
June 21, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBJeff and TC are back on different sides of the country again for this week’s episode “THE JUNGLE BOOK” from 1967. This week, they discuss whether the film feels like a film from its era, the two’s thoughts on the movie as a whole, and where it ranks on their Top 10. Also, their opinions […]
#18: The Sword in the Stone (1963)
June 14, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBOn this week’s episode, Jeff and TC are in the same room recording! It’s amazing what no delay can do for an episode. This time around, it’s THE SWORD AND THE STONE from 1963 complete with many deep conversations about life and love!
#17: 101 Dalmatians (1961)
June 07, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBJeff and T.C. are back from a month off to talk about a movie so filled with dog’s that they had to put a cat in it just to keep it from feeling like too much! We talked about the 1961 animated film “101 DALMATIANS”, read some listeners comments, and talk about what’s been happing […]
#16: Sleeping Beauty (1959)
May 10, 2017 12:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBDespite having countless technical issues with this week’s episode, we’re back to talk about 1959’s “SLEEPING BEAUTY”. We cover our thoughts about the three fairies, our theories about Maleficient, and fan comments/questions!
#15: Lady and the Tramp (1955)
May 03, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBAnother week, another episode! This week, TC & Jeff breakdown the movie “LADY AND THE TRAMP”, praise it’s beauty and fantastic storytelling, as well as catch up on a few theories from last week’s episode of “PETER PAN”!
#14: Peter Pan (1953)
April 26, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBThis week’s episode we watch the 1953 version of “PETER PAN” and talk its affect on the population, whether it’s the darkest film we’ve watched so far, and why people prefer the 1991 film “HOOK” over this!
#13: Alice in Wonderland (1951)
April 19, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBBack again to watch another classic Disney movie, we watched the 1951 animated film “Alice in Wonderland”! We discuss the craziness this film is, competitions, the true meaning behind what we see, and whether or not it deserves the attention it gets! What? I know! Drama!