What A Cartoon!
279 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month 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! - Revolutionary Girl Utena "Episodes 1 & 2"
April 27, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 149 MBThis week we are joined again by premium Patreon subscriber Casey to talk about a classic of '90s anime, Revolutionary Girl Utena! From many of the folks who adapted Sailor Moon, this challenging show pushed against gender roles and sexuality like few animated series did nearly 25 years ago. Learn how it was made, Utena's ongoing legacy, and listen to our discussion of the first two episodes of the series right now! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon....
What A Cartoon! - Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue
April 20, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 121 MBMove over, The Avengers! There's a much worse version of you from 20 years earlier that absolutely no one likes! That's right, the most epic crossover in entertainment history took the form of Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue, which saw animated superstars like ALF and Garfield put aside their differences to fight in the famously successful War on Drugs. And thanks to the generous support of patron Phil Jacobi, this week we're digging deep into this highly embarrassing relic from an earlier t...
What A Cartoon! - The Adventures of Pete & Pete "The Call"
April 13, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 154 MBJust as we did last year, to kick off April we're deviating from our standard subject matter a bit to dive into the world of live-action cartoons! In 2019, we covered the dark and subversive Strangers with Candy, so it's only fair that we follow that episode up with a look at its kid-friendly spiritual predecessor, The Adventures of Pete & Pete. It's a series born out of the same circumstances that led to our favorite shows from cable TV's early era: a need for programming so desperate tha...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
April 06, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 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 2004's The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie! 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! - ReBoot "Firewall" With Special Guest Woolie!
March 30, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBThis week we're joined again by Woolie (check out his many Let's Plays on YouTube), all to talk about the iconically Canadian animation, ReBoot! Chosen by our premium subscriber Brian, we go into the earliest days of televised CGI to experience the virtual world and its deep history. Then, we take a deep dive into the season 3 Bond homage, "Firewall," so get ready for this week's alphanumeric podcast!! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSim...
What A Cartoon! - Tiny Toon Adventures "The Return of Batduck"
March 23, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 155 MBWe're heading back to the world of Acme Acres to explore a proper episode of the early '90s classic cartoon, Tiny Toon Adventures! And if you listened to our episode of What A Cartoon Movie! about the direct-to-video feature, you'll know that Plucky Duck is by far our favorite character. That seemed to be the opinion of both Warner Bros. and Fox, because in 1992 he got his own cynical Saturday morning spinoff that consisted of mostly recycled content. But the single original episode produced...
What A Cartoon! - Superman: The Animated Series "Heavy Metal"
March 16, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 135 MBWe return to the ever-growing DC Animated Universe with a request from Royce, one of our top Patreon subscribers! Yes, more powerful than a locomotive, it's Superman: The Animated Series! We talk about the Krytonian's origins, how the show spun out of Batman, and how it paved the way for many DC toons to follow. Then we break down the season 2 episode Heavy Metal, which introduced the hero Steel to Metropolis, so up, up and away, mild-mannered listener!! Support this podcast and get dozens...
What A Cartoon! - Street Sharks With Special Guest Matt McMuscles
March 09, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 144 MBIt's time to delve back into '90s toy cartoons, and Matt McMuscles returns to help us out with Street Sharks (check out his YouTube channel and his Patreon!). How did Mattel decide on sharks as their response to turtles? How many different animation studios made this monstrosity? And is there anything salvageable about the concept? We discuss all that and more on this Jawsome podcast! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for The Great Mouse Detective
March 02, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 61.2 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 the 1986 Disney classic, The Great Mouse Detective! Listen now to this free 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! - Goof Troop "Nightmare on Goof Street"
February 24, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 141 MBThanks to the generous support of patron Alex Irish, this week we're exploring some uncharted Disney Afternoon territory via Goofy's very first TV show! Disney had done action and adventure with their afternoon cartoons before 1992, but with Goof Troop, they created their very first animated sitcom. And though this series went through quite a bit of development hell, it ended up redefining Goofy and Pete for a new generation—and let two brilliant actors totally own these roles to this very d...
What A Cartoon! - Hilda "The Bird Parade"
February 17, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBThis week we are joined by premium Patreon subscriber Casey to talk about the Netflix hit, Hilda. Based on the hit comic series of the same name, we talk about the books' amazing adaptation into animation! Then we dig deep into the third episode as we celebrate birds and festivals! Listen now, or you won't earn your next Sparrow Scout badge! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the new officia...
What A Cartoon! - Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's With Special Guest LittleKuriboh
February 10, 2020 06:00 - 2 hours - 135 MBThis week we return to Yu-Gi-Oh! for another duel, this time in a cyberpunk future with special guest LittleKuriboh! We chat about how YGO's arrived in a dystopian third series, try our best to understand the timeline and synchro summons, and we go deep into the show's debut episode, "On Your Mark, Get Set, Duel!" So let's rev it up and listen now! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the new ...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie! for The Animatrix
February 03, 2020 06:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MBEvery month we wrap things up with a What A Cartoon Movie! This January Talking Simpsons Network is heading back to 2003 for the pioneering anime anthology, The Animatrix! Exclusively for our $10+ Patreon subscribers, we chat about The Wachowski Sisters and how The Matrix became a cultural event worthy of a collection of nine anime shorts from some of Japan's best animators! This lengthy preview covers the history and the first short, but if you'd like to hear over FOUR HOURS of Animatrix ch...
What A Cartoon! - Bucky O'Hare and the Toad Wars "Home, Swampy Home"
January 27, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBThanks to the generous support of our patron Jibbly, this week we're taking a look at a fairly obscure entry that still persists nearly 30 years later in the form of action figures: Bucky O'Hare and the Toad Wars! Developed by G.I. Joe legend Larry Hama, Bucky entered the world in the mid-80s as the perfect pitch for a toyetic kids' cartoon of the era—but had the misfortune to debut in the early '90s, when those types of shows were on the way out. From top to bottom, Bucky O'Hare is an inter...
What A Cartoon! - Batman: The Animated Series "Almost Got 'Im"
January 20, 2020 06:00 - 2 hours - 136 MBThis week on the podcast, we start our new tradition of once a month returning to a cartoon we had previously covered, starting with this iconic episode of Batman: The Animated Series! All the coolest villains come together for a game of poker to tell their favorite stories of almost getting Batman, but there's more twists than it seems at first. So grab your favorite rock and throw it as you listen to this week's podcast! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting P...
What A Cartoon! - Psycho-Pass "Crime Coefficient"
January 13, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBThis week our top-level patron David is back and he's got another new anime for us: Psycho-Pass! This scarily believable cyberpunk story is an exciting sci-fi series, and after going through the deep history of animation studio Production I.G., we detail our thoughts about the show's first episode, "Crime Coefficient." Listen now lest you endanger your hue... Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please foll...
What A Cartoon! - Mushishi "The Green Seat" With SungWon Cho
January 06, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBVoice actor, YouTuber, and anime expert SungWon Cho is back to assist us in exploring another off-the-beaten-path anime series! And this time, he's selected Mushishi, the much-beloved 2005 anime anthology series about a wandering expert on all things supernatural. Though some may view this anime as a little too low-key, if you're in the right mood, it can really grab you. Join us for this week's episode of What A Cartoon! as we look at Mushishi's first episode, one that really pulls you into...
What A Cartoon! - OK K.O.: Let's Be Heroes "Thank You For Watching The Show" With Ian Jones-Quartey and Toby Jones!
December 30, 2019 06:00 - 2 hours - 178 MBWe've got a big one this week as we celebrate the series OK K.O., and we're joined once more by Series Creator Ian Jones-Quartey and Executive Producer Toby Jones. We cover OK K.O.'s final season, the story behind some of the last year's biggest moments, as well as how Ian and Toby addressed handling the finale. Then we go deep into the brilliantly creative finale, "Thank You For Watching The Show" to learn how it was all made! Listen now to learn how it's only magic! Support this podcast ...
Changes are Coming to the Talking Simpsons and What A Cartoon! Schedules in 2020
December 28, 2019 17:00 - 12 minutes - 17.9 MBTo sum up what we're announcing in this podcast update: The last episode of Talking Simpsons each month will be replaced by Talk to the Audience?!?, which will now be free. The last episode of What A Cartoon! each month will be replaced by a free 45-minute (or longer) preview of that month's episode of What A Cartoon Movie! We'll be revisiting a new episode from a previously-covered series once a month on What A Cartoon!, and twice if said month has five Mondays. Super-concise summary...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie! for The Iron Giant
December 27, 2019 22:35 - 26 minutes - 29.7 MBIt's the end of the month (and the whole year!) on the Talking Simpsons Network, so it's time for another of our in-depth, extra-long podcasts about animated feature films! In December, exclusively for our $10+ Patreon subscribers, we talk about Brad Bird and his underrated first feature, The Iron Giant! In this free preview you'll learn a bit about how Bird got into the director's seat, and then please subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and...
What A Cartoon! - Craig of the Creek With Series Co-Creator Matt Burnett!
December 23, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBIt's a special podcast this week as we head back to Los Angeles to chat with Matt Burnett, co-creator (with Ben Levin) of Craig of the Creek! We discuss how the Cartoon Network series came to be, how Matt started working with Ben, and Matt's time on Steven Universe! Then we go scene-by-scene through the pivotal Craig of the Creek episode "Under The Overpass," so grab your map and purse to prepare for an adventurous this podcast! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visi...
What A Cartoon! - A Charlie Brown Christmas
December 16, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBBack in October of this year, we covered the third Peanuts TV special, so now it's time to go back to where it all began! Good Ol' Charlie Brown and the gang made their formal TV debut in this 1965 Christmas special that kicked off nearly 30 consecutive years of animated Peanuts, but this now-immortal chunk of television stood as a major risk for CBS. Even though it made some odd choices that still make it a curiosity today, A Charlie Brown Christmas remains one of the most-beloved and refer...
What A Cartoon! - Mickey Mouse "Duck The Halls"
December 09, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBChosen by one of our premium Patreon subscribers, we get neo-retro with a Mickey Mouse holiday special on this week's podcast! Yes, we go into the history of how Paul Rudish and his team reshaped Disney's mascot for the 2010s, and we go through the season adventure of the Xmas special, Duck The Halls! So get festive and listen now! 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,...
What A Cartoon! - Animaniacs "Yakko's World / Cookies for Einstein / Win Big"
December 02, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 148 MBWe all wondered where Warner Bros. would go after changing kids' TV with Tiny Toon Adventures in 1990, and the answer was Animaniacs: a faster, funnier, and often more esoteric show that didn't need to use classic characters as a crutch. While extravagant animated productions of this nature would soon become a thing of the past thanks to cheapo imports like Power Rangers, for five seasons and 99 episodes, Animaniacs gave us song-filled, sarcastic adventures in pop culture parody and satire, ...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie! for Toy Story
December 01, 2019 14:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 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 Pixar's immortal first film, Toy Story! Listen now to this free preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all twelve previous What A Cartoon Movie! podcasts! Sign up today!
What A Cartoon! - Bonkers "I Oughta Be In Toons"
November 25, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 121 MBDisney's Bonkers has become a bit of a running joke on the Talking Simpsons Network, so of course we're doing an episode about it now that Disney+ has finally made it legally available for the first time in 15 years! While Bonkers remains the most unmemorable entry in The Disney Afternoon, it's not particularly awful—just spectacularly mediocre, especially at a time when Disney was well into their rise to conquer and consume all entertainment. But Disney believed in this troubled project so ...
What A Cartoon! - Yu-Gi-Oh! "The Heart of the Cards"
November 18, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBChosen by a premium Patreon supporter, we delve in the heart of the cards this week to form the Exodia of podcast! Yes, we're covering the original Yu-Gi-Oh! series, and the debut episode. We talk about the edgier manga origins, the tough adaptation into animation, how 4Kids brought the card-selling toon to the USA, and how it all ended up owned by Konami! Plus, we go into the ridiculous first episode, so trust in the heart of the cards and listen now for your faith to be rewarded! Support...
What A Cartoon! - Pokémon "Here Comes The Squirtle Squad" With Kat Bailey
November 11, 2019 06:00 - 2 hours - 157 MBWe wanna be the very best on this week's podcast with special guest Kat Bailey (Editor-in-Chief of USGamer.net)! Yes, it's time for the original Pokémon series on What A Cartoon! We discuss the history of the original games, and then how master animators adapted it, and THEN how one localizer turned it into a stateside monopoly. Then we go analyze the Squirtle Squad's iconic first appearance for tons of fun. So, to protect the world from devastation, please listen now! Support this podcast...
What A Cartoon! - It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
November 04, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBThis week's What A Cartoon! podcast takes a journey back to the mid-60s days of Peanuts-mania with the property's third TV special ever! Charles M. Schulz's comic stood as a pillar of the funny pages for 50 years, influencing almost every type of pop culture in its extremely long run. So it only made sense that CBS would want to capitalize on its tremendous success with annual specials that would stretch all the way into the '90s. To close out this spooky season, we do our best to cover the ...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie! for Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
October 31, 2019 00:42 - 19 minutes - 46.1 MBThis month's What A Cartoon Movie brings haunts and holly as we discuss The Nightmare Before Christmas for over THREE HOURS, and it's available for all our $10+ Patreon subscribers! If you want to hear what you're missing, listen to this free preview, then join the Talking Simpsons Network, (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the full podcast AND over 30 hours of our other movie podcast!!! Sign up today!
What A Cartoon! - Gravity Falls "Summerween"
October 28, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 147 MBChosen by Nick, one of our premium Patreon supporters, we're covering the Halloween-themed episode of Gravity Falls! We explore the long history of Alex Hirsch's hit Disney Channel series, with a spoiler-free discussion of the show's mythology, history, and many talented writers and artists who worked on it. Then we analyze the made-up holiday of Summerween with the dangerous Trickster, melting skulls, and we REALLY have an ax to grind about Loser Candy. Listen now, if you SCARE! Support t...
What A Cartoon! - Disney's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
October 21, 2019 04:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBThanks to the generous patronage of Devin Hoffarth, this week's episode of What A Cartoon! features a Halloween classic that just celebrated its 70th birthday! Making up one half of the oddly named package film The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, Disney's adaptation of the classic Washington Irving story drove generations of children to madness with its terrifying depiction of the Headless Horseman. But while most people remember these vital eight minutes of the film, most forget the pre...
What A Cartoon! - Disenchantment "In Her Own Write"
October 14, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBThe second season of Disenchantment has dropped on Netflix, so we are here to share our thoughts on it all! We return to Dreamland to review the newest batch of episodes, discuss what has improved since, and then delve into the eighth episode of the season! Can Bean find fulfillment as a writer? Can a pig act? And what's with all these beheadings? Grab your opera glasses and listen along to find out! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimps...
What A Cartoon! - Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water "Marie's Island"
October 07, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBBefore Neon Genesis Evangelion changed the anime landscape in the mid-'90s, the animation studio GAINAX had their first stab at a full TV series with Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water. Based on the remnants of an old pitch by none other than Hayao Miyazaki himself, Nadia came into being as a highly troubled production, fraught with many difficulties, including some serious internal drama at GAINAX. Despite these issues, Nadia stands as a fascinating series with a seemingly lighthearted exterio...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie! for Knockin' on Heaven's Door
October 03, 2019 00:31 - 32 minutes - 37.2 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 Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' on Heaven's Door for more than FOUR HOURS! (It's our longest podcast yet!) Listen now to this free preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level to hear the whole thing and all ten previous What A Cartoon Movie! podcasts! Sign up today!
What A Cartoon! - Cybersix "Mysterious Shadow" With Special Guest Sfé R. Monster
September 30, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBJust in time for Cybersix's 20th anniversary, we celebrate this Tokyo-Vancouver collaboration with special guest, comic writer/artist/editor Sfé R. Monster! We discuss the show's complex creation, the amazing TMS animation, and the queer and trans narratives Cybersix spoke to! So listen as we analyze the first episode and the impact it has had since! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! This podcast is brough...
What A Cartoon! - Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist "Bully"
September 23, 2019 04:00 - 2 hours - 129 MBBefore cable television grew up in the late '90s by becoming a different kind of must-see TV, networks needed lots of content—and cheap. Enter Dr. Katz, a barely (but endearingly) animated show that mostly existed as a unique way to package existing stand-up routines. Despite its budget-friendly approach, Katz became a cult hit not just for showcasing the best material of up-and-coming comics, but also for the genuinely endearing relationship between Katz and his adorable failson, Ben. On th...
What A Cartoon! - Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood "Fullmetal Alchemist"
September 16, 2019 04:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBThanks to the generous donations of patron and special guest David Whittington, this week we're exploring a very popular remake of perhaps the most popular anime of the modern era: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood! While the 2003 adaptation did a great job of taking the story in an original direction, Brotherhood emerged a mere five years later, just as the original manga was coming to an end—meaning it's the most direct adaptation you're ever going to get. Listen in as we explain how this s...
What A Cartoon! - The Angry Beavers "Up All Night/Dag For Night"
September 09, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 123 MBThis week we kick some spoot with Norb and Dag in the classic Nicktoon, The Angry Beavers. We take you through the series' surprisingly long development, the career of creator Mitch Schauer, the show's rejected final episode, and so much more before diving into the shorts "Up All Night" and "Dag For Night." So put on some comical boxers and listen along to find out if these beavers are angry, or just passive-aggressive! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patr...
What A Cartoon! - The Real Ghostbusters "Ragnarok And Roll"
September 02, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 161 MBStrap on your proton packs and grab your PKE meters, as we head back to the late '80s toy-fueled toon, The Real Ghostbusters! We uncover how the fairly adult film transitioned into a Saturday morning blockbuster, the many changes the show went through, and the many talented folks who worked on Real Ghostbusters (both in America and Japan). Then we dig into one of the most celebrated episodes of the series, the apocalyptic Ragnarok And Roll! Who YOU gonna call? Support this podcast and get ...
What A Cartoon! - Chihayafuru Episodes 1-3 With SungWon Cho
August 26, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBYou've probably never heard of Chihayafuru, but after this episode of What A Cartoon!, it just might be the next anime series you get into! At the request of this week's special guest, voice actor, YouTuber, and anime expert SungWon Cho, this time around we're taking a look at a cartoon that turns a seemingly dull premise into compelling drama. Chihayafuru takes all the beats you love about sports anime, but applies them to a much more obscure subject that should be completely foreign to an ...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie! for Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling
August 24, 2019 04:40 - 22 minutes - 52.4 MBOur $10 Patreon subscribers got quite a treat in August with the monthly What A Cartoon Movie! We did the brand new, Netflix-hosted reboot of Rocko's Modern Life, Static Cling! If you're not yet a premium subscriber, here's a preview of that special podcast as we explore just how the new Nicktoon came to be! And if you want the full podcast, just pledge $10 at Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons to get Static Cling and all our previous What A Cartoon Movie! podcasts!!!!!!
What A Cartoon! - Mighty Max "The Maxnificent Seven"
August 19, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBIf you weren't paying attention to TV between 1993 and 1994, you might have missed Mighty Max: one of the best cartoons to be made entirely for the sake of selling toys. Despite its cynical roots, the show's creators were somehow on an extremely long leash, which gave this micro-size action figure adaptation a surprisingly dark and serious tone. On this episode of What A Cartoon!, Kat Bailey joins us to explore a surprisingly great series that's gone completely forgotten, even in the nerdies...
What A Cartoon! - Bubblegum Crisis "Red Eyes" With Jeremy Parish
August 12, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBJeremy Parish of Retronauts returns for the what might be the most '80s anime ever made! We're covering the original Bubblegum Crisis OVA that was one of the first big hits for uncut Japanese cartoons in the United States! We look at the show's influences, BC's complicated legal history, it's many influences from American films, and we chat about the very impactful episode Red Eyes! Watch out for Boomers, strap in for a Hurricane, and listen now to Rock On! Support this podcast and get doz...
What A Cartoon! - Megas XLR "Test Drive" With Matthew Jay
August 05, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBWe welcome back Matthew Jay (The Deep End, Cartoons 101) for a millennial classic that's a tribute to anime, robots, video games, wrestling, comic books, and all the other pop culture we love! Yes, we head to New Jersey in 2004 for the lost Toonami series Megas XLR! We go deep in how the series came to be, its many inspirations, and the complex tax reason it may never get a second chance. Plus we dig into the show's pilot, so rev up your robot and listen now! Support this podcast and get d...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie! for Beavis and Butt-Head Do America
July 31, 2019 17:32 - 25 minutes - 23.6 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 the 1996 classic Beavis and Butt-Head Do America for more than THREE HOURS! Listen now to this free preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level to hear the whole thing and all the previous What A Cartoon Movie! podcasts! Don't but a buttmunch, sign up today!
What A Cartoon! - Neon Genesis Evangelion "Both of You, Dance Like You Wanna Win!" With Special Guests Ian Jones-Quartey And Toby Jones
July 29, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 218 MBThird Impact has arrived on our podcast as OK KO: Let's Be Heroes' showrunners/animation experts Ian Jones-Quartey and Toby Jones return for our Evangelion episode! We go deep into the career of Hideaki Anno as he went from an animation prodigy to one of the most daring animation directors to ever live. We talk about the show's enduring popularity, its continuing controversy, the multiple localizations in the United States, and our love for the exuberant episode full of dance and personal in...
What A Cartoon! - Neon Genesis Evangelion "Both of You, Dance Like You Want to Win!" With Special Guests Ian Jones-Quartey And Toby Jones
July 29, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 218 MBThird Impact has arrived on our podcast as OK KO: Let's Be Heroes' showrunners/animation experts Ian Jones-Quartey and Toby Jones return for our Evangelion episode! We go deep into the career of Hideaki Anno as he went from an animation prodigy to one of the most daring animation directors to ever live. We talk about the show's enduring popularity, its continuing controversy, the multiple localizations in the United States, and our love for the exuberant episode full of dance and personal in...
What A Cartoon! - Clerks "A Dissertation on the American Justice System"
July 22, 2019 04:00 - 2 hours - 163 MBAt the dawn of the new millennium, no figure stood higher for nerds than Kevin Smith. Fresh off of his last major motion picture and right before his first attempt at closing the book on the View Askew-niverse, Smith fraternized with mass-market television with an animated interpretation of his silver screen debut. Like many of the shows from the early '00s prime-time cartoon boom, Clerks crashed hard, but the few episodes it produced remain dear in the hearts of anyone who grew up cutting t...
What A Cartoon! - Excel Saga "Animation USA"
July 15, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBDuring the first big anime boom of the early '00s, weebs around the world were infatuated with Excel Saga: a hyper, silly, pervy, and scatalogical show that seemed to stand for everything anime could do that American animation couldn't. And while it's mostly forgotten today, this spiritual predecessor to similarly absurdist series like Pop Team Epic still exists as a wholly unique expression of a very enigmatic director. This week, thanks to the generous patronage of Phil Jacobi, What A Cart...