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! - Get A Life "Girlfriend 2000"
April 12, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 139 MBHappy April Fools 2021 as we continue our podcast tradition of covering a live-action cartoon, and we've got a real cult classic for you! Created by Chris Elliott, Adam Resnick, and David Mirkin, Get A Life was a weird and transgressive Fox sitcom from 1990, and it has grown as a cult icon in the years since AND had immense influence on some of the best years of Simpsons. Listen now to learn how to stand in the place where you live! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by ...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp
April 05, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 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 1990's DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp! 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! - Gerald McBoing Boing & Rooty Toot Toot
March 29, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBChosen by premium Patreon subscriber Alex, we explore some defining works of Golden Age animation from UPA. We cover the complex history of UPA and its two best directors, and then explore two of their most beloved cartoons, the original Gerald McBoing Boing and the jazzy Rooty Toot Toot! Listen now before HUAC makes us name names! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow our official Twitter acco...
What A Cartoon! - Batman Beyond "Black Out"
March 22, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 142 MBWe're heading back to the DCAU for one of the most successful creations ever born out of a stupid executive's idea! Yes, it's the teen Caped Crusader of the future show, or Batman-meets-Spider-Man-meets-Akira, all in one shiny package. We revisit this retro-future, dig into its history, and discuss the third episode, Black Out! Listen now, it's totally schway! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please fol...
What A Cartoon! - Eek! The Cat "Great Balls of Fur"
March 15, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 145 MBAfter interviewing co-creator Bill Kopp last year, it was only a matter of time before we covered the overlooked Fox Kids classic, Eek! The Cat!! We cover the history of Kopp and creative partner Savage Steve Holland as they brought the unlucky purple cat to life. Then we cover the first season favorite of ours that is slathered in Elvis references. So listen along, because it never hurts to help! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons...
What A Cartoon! - Freakazoid! "Dexter's Date"
March 08, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBMore than two years after we last covered it, we're returning to Freakazoid! The second season of the cult classic was full of subversive and indulgent moments, and that's certainly true for the season premiere. A regular date turns into a shot-for-shot parody of Hello, Dolly in this beloved episode of the series, so listen along, it's a textbook case for Sigmund Freud! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And ...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Whisper of the Heart
March 01, 2021 06:00 - 48 minutes - 112 MBOnce more it's time for the Talking Simpsons Network to cover a Studio Ghibli film, and this time it's one of their best but also most underrated! This month our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1995's Whisper of the Heart! Listen now to this free extended preview of Yoshifumi Kondo's film, 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! - TaleSpin "Vowel Play"
February 22, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBThis week, we're covering the cartoon that kicked off The Disney Afternoon programming block! Before Disney's TV efforts switched over to adapting feature films in the mid-90s, TaleSpin stood as one of their most interesting animated series to date, with its odd mix of Cheers, Casablanca, and Indiana Jones... and starring characters from The Jungle Book? Despite how odd it sounds on paper, TaleSpin adds up to a great adventure series, and one that kicked off a beloved block of Disney bliss f...
What A Cartoon! - Venture Bros "What Color Is Your Cleansuit?"
February 15, 2021 06:00 - 2 hours - 188 MBThanks to the generous contributions of patron David Whittington, we're once again talking about one of our all-time favorites, The Venture Bros! After the show's tragic cancellation in 2020, we return to the fifth season and discuss that premiere and the show's second half, full of references that arrive at least three levels deep. So grab some student green and enjoy this week's extra-large podcast! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimp...
What A Cartoon! - Digimon Adventure (The 1999 Movie)
February 08, 2021 06:00 - 2 hours - 159 MBThis week we're joined by one of our top Patreon supporters, Devin, to discuss the short film that spawned two decades of Digimon media! Not only do we dig into the creation of digital pets, but we also cover the career of Mamoru Hosoda and how Digimon was a launching pad for his career. Then we chat about the surprisingly deep and violent first cartoon of the Digimon universe (with a couple of asides about the US localization of it) so listen along to this week's podcast from the digital wo...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Dexter's Laboratory: Ego Trip
February 01, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 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 1999's Dexter's Laboratory: Ego Trip! 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! - Amphibia "Cane Crazy/Flood, Sweat, And Tears"
January 25, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBAs chosen by premium Patreon subscriber Duckmeat, we cover the new Disney TV series, Amphibia! We discuss how the series was created out of a love for stories of people transported to magical worlds mixed with the creator's Thai background, and we cover how he got that on the big screen. Then we discuss the slimy, bug-filled second episode of the series, all on one froggy podcast! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a p...
What A Cartoon! - The Flintstones "The Great Gazoo"
January 18, 2021 06:00 - 2 hours - 144 MBThis week, as chosen by premium Patreon subscriber Phil, we're covering a bedrock of TV animation: The Flintstones! The series is now a bit of a forgotten institution, so we explore how the show came to define the 1960s. And after cover the creation of it, we also cover the show's first downfall, as defined by a little green alien that only Fred and Barney can see. Listen along as we have a gay old time! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingS...
What A Cartoon! - DuckTales (2017) "The Town Where Everyone Was Nice!"
January 11, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 169 MBThis week, we're exploring the DuckTales reboot made especially for us, as chosen by our premium Patreon subscriber Royce! We explore how this relaunch of the Disney Afternoon universe came to be, plus how it's expertly aimed at Millenials and their kids. Then we cover the early season 2 episode (don't worry, no big spoilers) where Donald meets some old friends south of the border. Listen now while wearing a snappy serape! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting P...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for The End of Evangelion
January 04, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutes - 108 MBWe've reached the end of 2020 on the Talking Simpsons Network, meaning it's time for us to discuss one of the most controversial films in Japanese animation! This time around, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1997's The End of Evagelion! 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! - South Park "A Very Crappy Christmas"
December 28, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 141 MBWe're finally goin' on down to South Park for a look at the series that put Trey Parker and Matt Stone on the map, and has remained a Comedy Central mainstay for nearly 25 years! And since the series started its life as a Christmas-related short, it's only fair that we tackle a Christmas episode of South Park that celebrates the origins of the series well before the creators knew they'd be making episodes for 20 more years. Listen in and learn about the surprisingly prolific careers of Par...
What A Cartoon! - A Garfield Christmas
December 21, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBIt's time for the first of two holiday cartoons for the end of 2020! After covering Garfield's Halloween toon in 2018, we return again to the Monday-hater's second holiday special. Garfield hates heading to the farm for Christmas, until he sees that he can eat a bunch of stuff and hang out with a rockin' Grandma Arbuckle. All that plus a mix of sad stories and confusing Odie side plots in this week's seasonal podcast! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreo...
What A Cartoon! - Animaniacs (2020) "Episode 8"
December 14, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 161 MBNothing from the '90s can truly stay dead, so it was only a matter of time before we saw a revival of Warner Bros.' Silver Age of animation with the return of Animaniacs. And while it could have been a cheap, cynical cash-in, the presence of Steven Spielberg assured that someone spent a whole lot of money on this series—which rarely happens in the world of streaming. Sure, the actors sound a bit older, and the new animation takes a bit of time to get used to, but this reboot stays incredibly...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Wallace & Gromit: the Curse of The Were-Rabbit
December 07, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 55.9 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 2005's Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-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! - Bubblegum Crisis "Tinsel City Rhapsody"
November 30, 2020 06:00 - 2 hours - 131 MBThis week we're headed back to 2032 anime as chosen by premium parton James, meaning more Bubblegum Crisis! After covering the sixth episode last August, we return to the pioneering OVA series to discuss the debut of Priss, Sylvia, and the rest in this cyberpunk adventure! So get ready to feel the hurricane in this week's podcast! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @Tal...
What A Cartoon! - The Wind in the Willows "The Piper At The Gates of Dawn"
November 23, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBThis week we're doing our most British podcast ever, as requested by premium Patreon subscriber, Alex! We're covering the ultimate adaptation of The Wind in the Willows, as this 1984 stop-motion series did so well by Kenneth Grahame's text, with many cute animals hanging out and having adventures. We cover Cosgrove-Hall's history with the series, as well as the eerie episode "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn" on this week's podcast! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by vi...
What A Cartoon! - Courage the Cowardly Dog "Everyone Wants to Direct" / "Remembrance of Courage Past"
November 16, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBThis week we're staying in turn of the century Cartoon Network as chosen by premium Patreon subscriber L! With a pilot nominated for an Oscar, Courage The Cowardly Dog was one of CN's most promising original productions. How did the terrified dog series come together and what is its legacy? (And how is it connected to Speed Racer?) Listen and learn on this week's podcast! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! An...
What A Cartoon! - Ed, Edd n Eddy "Brother Can You Spare An Ed? / The Day the Ed Stood Still"
November 09, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBThis week we're heading into Cartoon Network history as chosen by premium patron Isaac, with the Ed boys! This series had a lot of firsts for CN, and the show's creator was a big name in '90s indie animation, which we delve deep into. Not only that, but we discuss a pair of fun and edgy season three episodes, so grab your jawbreakers and listen along to this week's podcast! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! ...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island
November 02, 2020 06:00 - 46 minutes - 52.2 MBIt's time for Halloween on the Talking Simpsons Network, meaning it's time for us to discuss a scary animated feature film chosen by our supporters! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1998's Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island! 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! - Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! "Jeepers It's The Creeper!" With Kris Dobbins
October 26, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 134 MBThis week we're doing Halloween right by finally covering perhaps the most famous cartoon dog of all time, Scooby-Doo! Were' joined by professional artist and Scooby fan Kris Dobbins (check out their work here) to discuss the creation of the series and the life of Scooby creator, Iwao Takamoto! Then we dig into one of the best eps of the original series, featuring the gang being chased by The Creeper! So grab a giant sandwich and enjoy this week's podcast! Support this podcast and get doze...
What A Cartoon! - Aqua Teen Hunger Force "The Shaving"
October 19, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBThis week, we're returning to one of our favorite Adult Swim series that always mixed horror and comedy so well: Aqua Teen Hunger Force! And for our second look at the series, we're discussing a classic Halloween episode all about Blood Feast Island Man, his missing mail, love of juice, and failed Freddy-Kruger-style zingers. Plus, you'll get to hear the guest of this episode berate one of our hosts! So sit back, listen in, and beware of unknown attic roommates! Support this podcast and ge...
What A Cartoon! - Back to the Future "Brothers"
October 12, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 123 MBWhen the Back to the Future Trilogy wrapped up in 1990, the time-traveling antics of Marty McFly and Doc Brown seemed destined for an episodic TV series. And it would eventually see one the following year, though this animated show wasn't a shameless cash-in. Overseen by BTTF scribe Bob Gale, and featuring live-action segments with Christopher Lloyd himself, this cartoon offered a level of quality far greater than what could have been—even if the focus on Doc's sons hold it back. On this epi...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for The Return of Jafar
October 05, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 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 1994's The Return of Jafar! 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! - Dungeons & Dragons "The Night of No Tomorrow"
September 28, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 138 MBThis week we're joined by one of our top Patreon supporters, Devin, to discuss the 1983 cartoon adaptation of Dungeons & Dragons! How did the controversial and groundbreaking role-playing game become a Saturday morning favorite? Which anime company produced it? And how do the first adventures hold up to modern scrutiny? Grab your D20 and listen along to this week's podcast! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! ...
What A Cartoon! - Sonic SatAM "Super Sonic" With Ian Jones-Quartey
September 21, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 162 MBThis week is a big one as we welcome back creator of OK K.O. Ian Jones-Quartey to talk about a character close to his heart: Sonic The Hedgehog! How did the fastest thing alive really move to two different animated series in 1993? How did Jaleel White define Sega's mascot? How did Ian craft a tribute to this series in his own animation? And why are there so many wizards in this more serious story of Sonic and his friends Sally, Tails, Rotor, Bunny, and Antoine? Learn it all as we juice and j...
What A Cartoon! - Inuyashiki Last Hero "Naoyuki Ando"
September 14, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBThanks to the generous contributions of patron David Whittington, we're heading back to anime country with a show that's off the beaten path. Inuyashiki Last Hero spins a superhero tale in modern Japan, but casts the roles of the hero and the villain in a completely unexpected way by making the protagonist a kindly old man and the antagonist a sullen teen. It's a surprisingly dark and surprisingly touching take on the idea of super powers, and after listening to our analysis you'll be inspir...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Ghost in the Shell
September 07, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MBWe've reached the end of summer on the Talking Simpsons Network, meaning it's time for us to discuss an animated feature film chosen by our supporters! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about Mamoru Oshii's Ghost in the Shell! 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 Ren & Stimpy Show "The Royal Canadian Kilted Yaksmen" With Thad Komorowski and Bob Jaques
August 31, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBThis week, we're making our third visit to the land of Ren & Stimpy with a thorough examination of the season two finale that brought an end to the show's Spumco era. As usual, we're joined by Ren & Stimpy scholar (and all-around animation expert) Thad Komorowski, but this time around, we also have a guest who worked on this legendary animated series: Bob Jaques! Via his studio Carbunkle Cartoons, Bob served as the animation director on some of the best episodes of Ren & Stimpy, and on this ...
What A Cartoon! - Gargoyles "Eye of the Beholder" With Kory Bing
August 24, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBWe return again to the world of Gargoyles, again joined by comics pro and Gargoyles lover Kory Bing! After filling in some of the history gaps we missed last time, we cover another important early season 2 episode! There's Halloween and werewolf talk, but really this podcast is about celebrating Xanatos as one of the best villains in cartoon history! So be sure to grab your Eye of Odin and listen now! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimp...
What A Cartoon! - Korgoth of Barbaria
August 17, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBChosen by premium Patron Brian Hortin, we watched the arguably the best pilot Adult Swim ever produced, Korgoth of Barbaria! We discuss the career of creator Aaron Springer, the production of the pilot itself, and the history of '70s strongman fantasy it parodies. So listen now as we steal the golden goblin together! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the new official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsP...
What A Cartoon! - Ranma 1/2 "School is a Battlefield! Ranma vs. Ryoga" With Mike Toole
August 10, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 154 MBWe wanted to go back to the primal days of US anime VHSes, and with the help of anime expert Mike Toole, we go back to the landmark series Ranma 1/2! How was the series created by Rumiko Takahashi and what was its bumpy arrival on Japanese TV before its surprise popularity in North America? Plus, we discuss the first season's eighth episode, all in one anything-goes martial arts podcast! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becom...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for The Black Cauldron
August 03, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 59 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 1985's The Black Cauldron! 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! - Avengers Earth's Mightiest Heroes "New Avengers"
July 27, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBOur premium patron Royce wanted us to talk about easily the best Avengers cartoon, Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Created just as Disney took over Marvel, we talk about the show's genesis, the team of comic and Batman veterans producing it, and the complicated cancellation of the series. Then we discuss the late season 2 episode "New Avengers" which has its own comic history to dig through. So assemble and listen now, true believers! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visi...
What A Cartoon! - Lupin III Part 2 "Wings of Death: Albatross"
July 20, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 159 MBAfter covering his most famous film, it's time to return to Lupin in his most successful TV series! How did the silly thief steal the world's heart with Lupin III Part 2? How were Lupin vets Yasuo Otsuka and Hayao Miyazaki instrumental in building TMS's world-class animation team at Telecom Studios? And how did a giant airplane full of nukes lead to one of the best looking TV toons ever made? Learn all about it just in time for the episode's 40th anniversary! Support this podcast and get d...
What A Cartoon! - Adventure Time "What Was Missing/I Remember You"
July 13, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 144 MBRequested by premium patron Phillip, we're finally covering the groundbreaking Cartoon Network series Adventure Time! How did a student project become a viral sensation and then turn into a hit show that was a launching pad for many important toon creators? And after the history, we discuss two of the show's most beloved episodes, so get algebraic and listen along! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And pleas...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Space Jam
July 06, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 61.5 MBWe asked our patrons what Warner Animation film we should cover, and Space Jam won in a resounding, Jordan-esque victory. $10+ subscribers to the Talking Simpsons Network, can hear our looooong discussion of Space Jam now, but if you're not yet a subscriber, give a listen to this extended preview. Our good buddy and classic cartoon expert Thad Komorowski joins us to explore the complex Space Jam history! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up you...
What A Cartoon! - Muppet Babies "The Great Muppet Cartoon Show"
June 29, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBWhile Jim Henson tried and failed to break free of the Muppets throughout the '80s, his biggest commercial success that decade came from a series he had very little to do with. That show would be Muppet Babies, a vehicle for pint-size versions of the famous Muppet characters to sing, propagandize the powers of imagination, and obey the giant pair of legs that holds dominion over their kind. This week on the What A Cartoon podcast, high-level patron Alex Irish makes your dreams come true by r...
What A Cartoon! - Harley Quinn "'Til Death Do Us Part"
June 22, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 193 MBOur top-level patron David is back once more, and he asked us to check out DC Universe's breakout toon, Harley Quinn! This take on the animated character borrows from some of her best comics to craft a world of loser villains and white-faced fuckboys, all as Harley Quinn finds her independence. We cover the show's creation and how surprisingly funny the violent comedy is, so grab your favorite baseball bat and listen along... Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visitin...
What A Cartoon! - Duckman "Cock Tales for Four"
June 15, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBWhat the hell are YOU starin' at? Well, if you were watching the USA network in the mid-'90s, you might have been staring at Duckman, cable TV's answer to the Simpsons starring a cast of yellow characters much more twisted than anything Fox had to offer. Despite not being a ratings smash, Duckman's star power and status as a critical darling gave it an impressive 70-episode run, and it remains an impressive mix of lewd jokes and cutting social satire 25 years later. This week, listen in as w...
What A Cartoon! - Gundam Wing Episode 1 With Kat Bailey
June 08, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 138 MBWe return to the Gundam franchise this week, and we're joined by Gundam expert/USG Editor-In-Chief/our good friend Kat Bailey! 20 years ago this year Gundam Wing premiered on Cartoon Network and had a huge impact on US anime fans, but how did this variation on the Gundam franchise happen? How did it get broadcast on TV? And what's its legacy? We discuss all that and the first episode in this gundanium-enriched podcast! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patre...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Toy Story 2
June 01, 2020 04:00 - 38 minutes - 53.6 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 1999's Toy Story 2! 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! - Justice League "Injustice For All Part 2"
May 25, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 152 MBChosen by our premium patron Jibbly, it's time to return to the DC Animated Universe with Justice League! The 2001 toon made the Superfriends cool for the first time ever, and set ratings records for Cartoon Network. How did Bruce Timm's team grow to handle a bigger series and expanded the DC stories they had already told? We talk about that and the second half of the season one classic, Injustice For All! Listen now or else Lex Luthor has won already! Support this podcast and get dozens o...
What A Cartoon! - Dragon Ball "Monster Beast Giran" With Shivam Bhatt
May 18, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 133 MBChosen by our premium patron L, we're covering the original Dragon Ball anime with our expert friend Shivam Bhatt (co-host of the Commanderin' podcast)! We discuss how Akira Toriyama developed his action-comedy phenom, how Toei Animation adapted it, and how Goku's earlier adventures had a weird localization history in the US. Then we break down one of the first battles in the initial Budokai tournament, as Goku takes on his first round challenger, a kaiju named Giran. So ready up your ki for...
What A Cartoon! - Beavis and Butt-Head "Doomsday" and "Dumb Design"
May 11, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 88 MBThis week, we're visiting one of the earliest What A Cartoon! subjects—and one of our favorites—the great MTV cartoon, Beavis and Butt-Head. But instead of jumping back to their heyday in the go-go '90s, we're heading back to the less-distant year of 2011, when MTV's crude cartoon got a fresh reboot and all seemed right with the world. This short-lived revival might have come and gone in three short months, but it amazingly matched (and often surpassed) the energy and crude creativity of the...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for The Castle of Cagliostro
May 04, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 54.6 MBWith the end of April, the Talking Simpsons Network has another awesome podcast about an animated feature film ready for you! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1979's Lupin III feature film, The Castle of Cagliostro! It's the first film directed solo by Hayao Miyazaki, and in this free extended preview, you'll learn all about the making of the film! And then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the full four-hour podcast AND a...