What A Cartoon!
279 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★ - 388 ratingsFrom the creators of Talking Simpsons comes What A Cartoon!, an audio exploration of every cartoon ever! Join hosts Henry Gilbert and Bob Mackey (as well as several guests) for an in-depth look at a different episode of a different cartoon every week!
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What A Cartoon! - Smiling Friends "Enchanted Forest"
August 08, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBWho are these garish characters and why are they screaming at me from inside the television? Why, that's just Smiling Friends, Adult Swim's latest hit and the subject of this month's episode of What a Cartoon (brought to you by premium patron Professor Gascan). This hilarious series mixes pop culture references, observational humor, and the chaotic spirit of internet cartoons for an "anything goes" animated show like no other. So listen in as we tell the tale of Pim and Charlie on their Grea...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Beauty and the Beast
August 01, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 75.9 MBAnother month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1991's Beauty and the Beast! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!
What A Cartoon! - Transformers: Beast Wars "Code of Hero"
July 11, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 134 MBListeners, maximize! Yes, it's time for us to chat about the mid-'90s Transformers series as chosen by our premium patron Devin! A bit of a sequel to our Reboot podcast, learn how the Autobots became Maximals via a Vancouver-based animation studio, as well as how this sequel/prequel was more than meets the eye. Then we dive deep into the most celebrated episode of the show that immortalized Dinobot. Now, let the battle be joined! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by vis...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for The Little Mermaid
July 04, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MBAnother summer begins on the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we're again doing the Disney Renaissance Summer on our What A Cartoon Movie podcast! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1989's The Little Mermaid! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!
What A Cartoon! - Roger Rabbit Shorts/Cancelled Sequels
June 13, 2022 05:00 - 3 hours - 210 MBIf you enjoyed our loooooong What A Cartoon Movie podcast about Who Framed Roger Rabbit, you're probably left wondering what happened to Roger after the big hit of 1988. Well, we go super in-depth this time not only into the many attempts to make a Roger Rabbit sequel in the last 33 years, but ALSO the three theatrical Roger Rabbit shorts that exist! Learn a ton about hospitals, roller coasters, and fire safety in this deep dive podcastt! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episod...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Toy Story 3
June 06, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBAnother month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2010's Toy Story 3! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!
What A Cartoon! - Welcome to Eltingville
May 09, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 145 MBChosen by premium Patreon subscriber Professor Gascan, we're digging into the career of Evan Dorkin and his Adult Swim pilot, Welcome to Eltingville! How did this series jump from the comic page to the TV screen? Why didn't Adult Swim order more than one episode? How accurate is all the trivia in this show? And how accurately does it reflect the nerd culture of the late '90s? Listen now before we argue more about Boba Fett! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting ...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Who Framed Roger Rabbit
May 02, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 113 MBAs we reach the end of April we at the Talking Simpsons Network, are covering a film we always hoped to deconstruct! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1988's Who Framed Roger Rabbit! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!
What A Cartoon! - Saturday Morning All Star Hits! With Scott Gairdner!
April 11, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 171 MBIt's time for our zuzzy and zazzy April Fool's tradition on the podcast of covering a live-action cartoon, and we're joined by a special guest! We're covering Saturday Morning All Star Hits (aka S.M.A.S.H.) with one of the executive producers, Scott Gairdner (aka our pal from Podcast: The Ride)! Scott tells all about how he and the rest of the team made this amazing comedy throwback, we dig into its deep lore, and finally, we dive deep into the first episode, School! So grab some subs and gi...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Pinocchio
April 04, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 63.4 MBAnother month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1940's Pinocchio! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!
What A Cartoon! - Berserk "The Band of the Hawk"
March 14, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBThanks to the generosity of premium patron Devin, this week we're taking a look at the first animated adaptation of Kentaro Miura's acclaimed dark fantasy manga, Berserk! Despite its slightly silly name, Berserk weaves a grim tale of destiny, betrayal, and revenge, and made its bleak, violent medieval backdrop a smash-hit with audiences nearly a decade before A Game of Thrones. On this episode, join us as we discuss the history of this Japanese comic series that spanned more than 30 years, i...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut
March 07, 2022 06:00 - 44 minutes - 57.8 MBDon't blame Canada that another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network! That means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1999's South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut! Listen now to learn some history this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole five hours and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up t...
What A Cartoon! - Adventures of Sonic The Hedgehog "Zoobotnik" With Ian Jones-Quartey!
February 14, 2022 06:00 - 2 hours - 148 MBJust as we did for Sonic SatAM, we're again joined by the awesome creator of OK K.O. Ian Jones-Quartey for more classic Sonic toons! We chat about how the weirdest Sonic animated series came to be, its endearing strangess, and the exceptionally weird ep "Zoobotnik." Plus we chat about the cool new Blu-ray release of the full series from Discotek and so much more, so grab a chili dog and listen! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons an...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
February 07, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 53.7 MBAnother month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1998's The Lion King II: Simba's Pride! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!
Bonus New Year's Episode - TalKing of the Hill "Meet the Manger Babies"
January 10, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBThe Talking Simpsons Network is taking a week off for the holiday season, so to fill the content gap, we've decided to post an episode of our Patreon-exclusive TalKing of the Hill podcast miniseries! If you like this episode and want to hear the other 23 (with more to come every month), head over to Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and sign up at the $5 level. Once you do, you'll have immediate access to all of our limited miniseries, covering animated shows like Futurama, Mission Hill, The Criti...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Millennium Actress
January 03, 2022 06:00 - 44 minutes - 103 MBAnother month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2001's Millenium Actress from the legendary Satoshi Kon! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!
What A Cartoon! - Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas
December 27, 2021 06:00 - 2 hours - 123 MBOur big-time December podcast plans roll on, as we have another holiday classic we've long meant to cover, Dr. Seuss and Chuck Jones' adaptation of The Grinch! We talk about its creation, its many unsung heroes, its broadcast history, and the story of Xmas not being bought in a store that sold millions of things bought in stores! So listen to this podcast atop of Mount Crumpit, just please don't use your smartphone to dump it! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiti...
Spider-Man: No Way Home Spoilercast With Matt McMuscles
December 19, 2021 03:07 - 1 hour - 191 MBSpecial surprise podcast for listeners who love when we talk about comics! Henry is going solo this week with special guest/Spidey fan Matt McMuscles because they both have lots of thoughts on the brand new Spider-Man film, No Way Home. Obviously, this whole podcast is FULL of SPOILERS, so only listen if you've seen the film. Henry and Matt have tons of hardcore Spider-Thoughts on this event film, so listen along if you want to hear our fun reactions to it while the film is brand new!
What A Cartoon! - Frosty The Snowman
December 13, 2021 06:00 - 2 hours - 128 MBHappy birthday! Last week we covered the stop-motion Rankin-Bass classic Rudolph, now we're digging into their first 2D animated Xmas classic, Frosty The Snowman! Also based on a hit pop song, this Xmas tale of death and rebirth is a beloved one, and it's directed by one of the living legends of Japanese animation. Learn all about that and also about how evil magicians are in this week's podcast! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons ...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
December 06, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBAnother month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1964's Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!
The Talking Simpsons Network Schedule is Changing in 2022!
December 01, 2021 16:00 - 7 minutes - 11.5 MBHey folks, This info will be included in November's episode of Talk to the Audience?!?, but we've decided to give it to you one week early so both patrons and non-patrons are all on the same page. Anyhow, here's a breakdown of everything we talk about in this brief audio update: The main points: What a Cartoon will now be a monthly podcast. TalKing of the Hill will now be a monthly Patreon-exclusive miniseries, joining Talking Futurama as our second monthly exclusive podcast. Talkin...
What A Cartoon! - The Brak Show "President Dad"
November 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBBrak emerged from the depths of a crummy action cartoon of the 60s, became one of the Cartoon Network's biggest stars 30 years later, and had less than a decade under his belt before fading back into obscurity. And the tail-end of Brak's brush with fame brought The Brak Show, a send-up of lousy sitcoms meant to be the shining star of Cartoon Network's new late-night lineup. This week, join us as we look at this Adult Swim classic, as well as the phenomenon behind the whimsical cat-boy known ...
What A Cartoon! - Garfield's Thanksgiving
November 08, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBFirst, we covered Garfield's Halloween toon in 2018, then we did A Garfield Christmas in 2020, and now it's time to finish the trilogy! Yes, we're doing Garfield's Thanksgiving! Somehow turkey day ends up being spent on a vet-enforced diet for Garfield, all while Jon gets worried about his big date with Liz, and somehow the day is saved by the return of the rockin' Grandma Arbuckle. All that plus Odie blowing a whistle a lot in this week's thankful podcast! Support this podcast and get doz...
A Free Preview of Blabbin' Bout Batman: The Animated Series!
November 01, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 55.1 MBHey folks, we've got a new exclusive miniseries for all of our $5 and up subscribers at Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons! Every Friday through the end of 2021, we'll be launching a brand-new episode of Blabbin 'Bout Batman: The Animated series—which will cover our ten favorite episodes of this legendary cartoon. And if you're curious as to what this Patreon-exclusive miniseries is like, we're giving you a free sample of our first Blabbin 'Bout B:TAS podcast, all about the classic episode, "Joker'...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Batman Beyond: Return of The Joker
November 01, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 110 MBAnother month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2000's Batman Beyond: Return of The Joker! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today! (And if you like this Batman chat, be su...
Blabbin 'Bout Batman: The Animated Series is Here!
October 29, 2021 16:00 - 50 seconds - 1.32 MBIt's that time of the year again, which means that a new exclusive miniseries is hitting the Talking Simpsons Patreon. That's right, if you sign up at the $5 level or higher at Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons, you'll get to hear ten episodes of Blabbin 'Bout Batman: The Animated Series as they launch every Friday through the end of 2021! We're selecting our ten favorite episodes of this legendary cartoon take on the Caped Crusader, and discussing them with the same in-depth research and clips yo...
What A Cartoon! - Big City Greens "Barry Cuda"
October 25, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBThanks to premium patron Duckmeat, this week we're looking at a recent Disney Channel hit that's equal parts heartwarming and hilarious. Based on the real-life story of its creators, The Houghton Brothers, Big City Greens tells the tale of a family of transplants pulled out of the country and plopped down in the big city—specifically, the Big City. And for our podcast discussion, we're highlighting one of the funniest episodes to date, in which a Billy the Big Mouth Bass clone drives most of...
What A Cartoon! - Danny Phantom "Mystery Meat"
October 11, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 129 MBChosen by premium Patreon subscriber Professor Gascan, it's our first-ever podcast on the controversial Butch Hartman and his sophomore series, Danny Phantom! How did this action series make it onto Nick in 2004? What is its online legacy with fans? And what about mocking vegetarians? All of that in one big podcast, so go ghost and listen now! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow our official ...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for The Road to El Dorado
October 04, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBAnother month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2000's The Road to El Dorado! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!
What A Cartoon! - Laverne & Shirley In The Army "Invasion of the Booby Hatchers"
September 27, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBThe day long promised by our guest (and one of our top Patreon supporters), Devin, has finally arrived! We cover one of the silliest and most banal animated shows of all time, Hanna-Barbera's adaptation of the Gary Marshall classic, Laverne & Shirley. We chart how the success of the Happy Days universe of shows in the 1970s led to this Saturday morning cartoon in 1981, plus some interesting facts about how this odd show came to be. So get ready to enlist alongside a pig in this week's podcas...
What A Cartoon! - Mortal Kombat: The Journey Begins With Matt McMuscles!
September 13, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 134 MBChosen by premium Patreon subscriber Royce, we're covering perhaps the worst cartoon we've ever seen, with special guest expert, the fantastic Matt McMuscles! How did this super crappy first Mortal Kombat cartoon arrive alongside the 1995 movie? How was this marketed to kids? How well did early digital animation and motion capture age? The answers won't surprise you, so test your might with this week's podcast! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/T...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for The Lion King
September 06, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 111 MBThe Talking Simpsons Network ends its summer of Disney Renaissance films in stirring fashion with the biggest film of that era, The Lion King. In this extended preview, we dig into how this film came to be over a veeeerry complicated development, how it is entwined with the career of Jeffrey Katzenberg, and much more. Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon ...
What A Cartoon! - Sealab 2021 "Bizarro"
August 23, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBAdam Reed and Matt Thompson have been living large thanks to 11 seasons of Archer, but it all started nearly a decade before that with their inaugural Adult Swim show, Sealab 2021. With its absurdist, Gen X remix of a "classic" Hanna-Barbera series, Sealab fit perfectly into the original lineup of Adult Swim, entertaining both stoned and non-stoned college students alike for 52 episodes. On this installment of What A Cartoon, we examine one of the most popular and self-indulgent episodes of ...
What A Cartoon! - The Muppet Show "The Stars of Star Wars"
August 09, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 136 MBChosen by premium Patreon subscriber Phil, we're breaking format to talk about a show that we love that may as well have been animated, The Muppet Show! We reflect on a childhood love of Muppets, the career of Jim Henson that led to the creation of the biggest show in the world (for the time), and then look at the now-eerie Star Wars tie-in episode with special guest star, Mr. Mark Hamill, yaaaay!!! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpso...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for The Hunchback of Notre Dame
August 02, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 60.3 MBAnother month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1996's The Hunchback of Notre Dame! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!
What A Cartoon! - The Gumby Show "Moon Trip"
July 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBThanks to the generous patronage of James Eldred, we're taking a look at the cartoon that defined stop-motion animation on TV: Gumby! Art Clokey's animated chunk of clay delighted Baby Boomers during the earliest decades of TV, and returned in the late '80s to delight their children before completely dropping off the face of the earth. This week, listen in as we explore the truly interesting life of Gumby's creator, and dig into one of his earliest, trippiest shorts. Why should you care? He'...
What A Cartoon! - Future Boy Conan With Rebecca Sugar and Ian Jones-Quartey!
July 12, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 148 MBThis week we've got two huge guests: Returning favorite (and creator of OK K.O.) Ian Jones-Quartey along with new guest (and creator of Steven Universe) Rebecca Sugar! And they're joining us to talk about one of their all-time favorite cartoons, Future Boy Conan! How did Hayao Miyazaki get to direct his first series? How many artists did it influence globally for the last four decades? Why is it so hard to see in the US? We discuss all that plus the second episode "The Journey" all on this w...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Hercules
July 05, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 53.2 MBWe're starting our summer of Disney Renaissance films with 1997's Hercules! And this is your sample of June's premium podcast for the Talking Simpsons Network! Meanwhile, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to go the distance and hear the full thing! After you hear this free extended preview of the tale of Zeus' famous son, consider subscribing at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts! Sign up today!
What A Cartoon! - Sailor Moon R "Mirror, Mirror On The Wall"
June 28, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBChosen by premium Patreon subscriber Alex, we're returning to the one named Sailor Moon, only this time we're focusing on the North American English dub of the '90s. We're digging deep into the Canadian accents of Serena, Amy, Raye, Lita, Mina and the rest. Then we discuss the fun and silly episode Mirror Mirror On The Wall. Fight evil by moonlight and listen now! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please...
What A Cartoon! - Capitol Critters "Hat and Mouse"
June 21, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 133 MBChosen by premium Patreon subscriber Professor Gascan, this week we're covering one of the infamous prime time toons that came out in the wake of Bartmania, Capitol Critters! How did Hanna-Barbera combine with the Hill Street Blues creators to try and fail to make a politics-meets-talking-animals toon? How quickly was it canceled? We'll cover all of that and more with this forgotten piece of pop culture! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingS...
What A Cartoon! - Donald Duck "Der Fuehrer's Face"
June 14, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBChosen by premium Patreon subscriber Loki, we're approaching a very historically important but controversial cartoon starring Donald Duck (and if you're not in the mood to hear about nazi atrocities, we understand). First, we explore Donald's 1934 debut, how he was at the height of his popularity just as global war was breaking out. Then we talk about Disney's WWII propaganda, this Oscar-winning attack on history's greatest monster, the long legacy since its release in 1943, and more! Supp...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Cool World
June 07, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 64.8 MBAnother month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1992's Cool World! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. Sign up today!
What A Cartoon! - The Owl House "The Intruder"
May 31, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBChosen by premium Patreon subscriber Duckmeat, we're chatting about one of Disney's best recent cartoons, The Owl House! We first cover the career of series creator Dana Terrace and the show's many interesting inspirations. Then we cover the fourth episode of the series which is full of excitement and lore. So give a hoot and listen! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow our official Twitter ac...
What A Cartoon! - SpongeBob SquarePants "Chocolate with Nuts/Mermaidman and Barnacleboy V"
May 24, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 136 MBCHOCOLATE! And by that we mean, we're returning to SpongeBob this week at the request of our guest (and one of our top Patreon supporters), Devin! First, we delve into the careers of a few unsung artists in the world of Bikini Bottom. Then we cover two of the best episodes ever from the end of the third season, so grab your candy bar bags and get ready for some fancy living! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron!...
What A Cartoon! - The Adventures of Rocky And Bullwinkle "Rue Britannia Finale"
May 17, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 151 MBHokey smokes! Chosen by premium Patreon subscriber Phil, it's time to cover one of the most important (and best) TV cartoons ever made, Rocky And Bullwinkle! We delve deep into Cold War history to chart how this show blazed a trail for smart writing in kids TV, its crossover appeal to adults, its enduring legacy, and so much more. Then we discuss the finale of the season 2 classic "Rue Britannia" (freely available on YouTube), so listen and enjoy our friends Moose and Squirrel! Support thi...
What A Cartoon! - X-Men: Evolution "Operation: Rebirth"
May 10, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBChosen by premium Patreon subscriber Royce, we're returning to Marvel's merry mutants and their Kids' WB incarnation! Yes, it's time for the often overlooked X-Men: Evolution, a show with ups and downs but far better than most people expected. Learn how the series came to be, the surprisingly strong animation it had by TV standards, and a good deal about Captain America and WWII in this week's early '00s appreciation podcast! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visitin...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Shrek
May 03, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBHey now, it's a preview, of a podcast, 'bout Shrek! Yes, this month's premium podcast for the Talking Simpsons Network is about the 20th anniversary of one of the most influential (and memed) films of the millennium! This month our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2001's Shrek! Listen now to this free extended preview of the adventures of an ogre, a donkey, and a princess. Then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of ...
What A Cartoon! - The Savage Dragon "She-Dragon"
April 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBChosen by premium Patreon subscriber James, we're exploring both the edgy comics of the '90s and the USA Network in the forgotten Savage Dragon adaptation! The series resurfaced unexpectedly on Peacock's streaming service, so we dive into its strange creation, the early '90s comic boom, as well as some tangents about the weirdest stuff that's happened in Savage Dragon comics. Listen now for a ride on the Cartoon Express! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Pat...
The What A Cartoon Schedule is Changing!
April 24, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBHey everyone, the podcast embedded in this post provides an audio version of this update, but if you want a text-based version that's easier to reference, we're more than happy to provide it below. Starting in July of 2021, we're changing the What A Cartoon schedule a bit—and don't worry, the PTA has not disbanded. As we did at the start of 2020, we're scaling back What A Cartoon a bit to better suit our production pipeline, and because of that we'll soon be producing two episodes of What ...
What A Cartoon! - Death Note "Rebirth"
April 19, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week, we're covering a crossover anime hit sponsored by premium patron Loki! On the surface, the premise for Death Note sounds absurd: a magical notebook that kills someone if you write their name in it. Despite the outlandish premise, this hit manga series captured the attention of readers worldwide with its cat-and-mouse psychological thriller antics—all built on the foundation of very sound internal logic. And thankfully, the anime version adapts this compelling story as faithfully a...