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Which 80s & 90s Cartoons Should Get Movies? Plus the Greatest TV Dads

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Episode 303Happy Father's Day and welcome back to another episode of the M3P Podcast, the third place where nostalgia, pop culture, gaming, and community all come together.This week we're celebrating dads, childhood memories, summer traditions, and some of the cartoons that helped define an entire generation.We kick off the episode with community stories and reflections about the fathers, father figures, TV dads, and movie dads who left a lasting impression on us. From sitcom legends and animated icons to the dads who raised us in real life, we share our picks for the greatest TV and movie dads of all time and discuss why these characters continue to resonate years later.We also dive into:👨 Father's Day memories and traditions🌞 Summer vacation nostalgia🎬 Friday night rituals before streaming existed📺 The shows and families that shaped our childhoods⚽ 2026 FIFA World Cup UpdateFor listeners who don't normally follow soccer, we break down the basics of how the World Cup works, explain the tournament format, discuss some of the early storylines, and share some of the wild fan moments happening around the country as the world's biggest sporting event continues.Whether you're a lifelong soccer fan or someone tuning in every four years, this segment serves as a simple guide to following the tournament this summer.🎨 Top 5 Cartoons That Deserve a MovieThe heart of the episode is one of our favorite nostalgia discussions yet.We each build our Top 5 lists of 80s and 90s cartoons that deserve a modern movie adaptation.From action cartoons and Saturday morning classics to animated series that never got the cinematic treatment they deserved, we discuss:Which cartoons still have huge fan basesWhat a modern adaptation could look likeLive-action versus animation debatesThe franchises we'd buy tickets for immediatelyHonorable mentions that almost made the listExpect plenty of nostalgia, dream casting, and conversations about the cartoons that shaped our childhoods.📚 Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 4 Check-InBefore wrapping up, we check in on the latest chaos, surprises, theories, and unforgettable moments from Book 4 of Dungeon Crawler Carl as the story continues to get bigger, stranger, and more addictive.If you grew up with Saturday morning cartoons, remember gathering around the TV with your family, or still have a favorite TV dad, this episode is packed with nostalgia, laughter, and community stories.Welcome to your Third Place.Check out these delicious treats from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cakes and More By Sabrina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Fulltime home baker. Let her be your cake lady.Listen to other amazing podcasters or just hang out with our amazing network by following our socials. For more on that check us out at.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktree.com/m3pnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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