EPISODE 13: LILO & STITCH (2002)

This week, we're taking a cosmic surfboard ride back to the early 2000s to revisit one of Disney's most offbeat and beloved animated films: Lilo & Stitch! With the 2025 live-action remake freshly released, we decided to roll back the years and reconnect with the scrappy, heartwarming original, and shockingly, we realized we've never actually talked about this movie together before!In true brotherly fashion, we dig into the film’s unforgettable blend of sci-fi chaos, Hawaiian family values, and chaotic alien charm. We discuss where Lilo & Stitch fits into the “in-the-wilderness” years of Disney animation, the unexpected creative freedom given to the Florida animation studio, and why Stitch was suddenly everywhere in the early 2000s (including toilet-papering Cinderella’s Castle).We also unpack the film’s legacy—TV series, theme park rides, global fandom—and marvel at how this "B-team" project snuck its way into the Disney Hall of Fame. Along the way, we dish on early DVD memories, Disney's strange relationship with space-themed stories, and reveal our star ratings.It’s a fun, nostalgic, and slightly chaotic episode, fitting for a film about chaos incarnate. Ohana means nobody gets left behind, so grab your Elvis CD, hop on your hovercraft, and join us for a delightful ride through one of Disney’s quirkiest gems!