Back To Bluey

In episode 63 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert welcome returning guest (and Rob's wife) Kai Yaniz as we get ready, set, and go with "Baby Race" (season 2, episode 50). We'll discuss how this fan-favorite episode captures the challenges of first-time parenthood, reminisce about how we ran our own races as new parents, and dissect how Chilli's adjustment bout with mom guilt can serve as a mission statement for Bluey as a series.

In episode 62 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert welcome Movies Past and Present host Stanford Clark to share his "My Bluey Story." We'll discuss the unique way in which Stanford was formally introduced to Bluey's world, his take as a relative newbie to the fresh look of THE BLUEY MOVIE, and — of course — his initial thoughts on Back To Bluey fan favorites Muffin, Calypso, and Lucky's Dad.

In episode 61 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert react to the first footage of The Bluey Movie and the accompanying D23 panel about the 2027 film. We'll address the (controversial?) reaction to the new CG-animated style, gush over our favorite details creator Joe Brumm and his team shared at D23, and reveal our expectations for the Heelers' leap to the big screen.

In episode 60 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert marvel at the mud-pizza empire at the center of the "Pizza Girls" (season 3, episode 19). We'll dissect what the episode says about nostalgia, address how it's a stealth Muffin spotlight, and open up about what toys we still get sentimental about.

In episode 59 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert stumble across a magical "Featherwand" (season 2, episode 3). We'll discuss how the episode complicates the in-universe role of magic, contemplate how it fits in with Bingo's social-emotional development, and question whether today's challenged attention spans contributed to BLUEY's success.

In episode 58 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert launch into another Minisode Roundup. In "Muffin Unboxing," we'll decipher the secrets revealed about the other Heeler household and explore whether our favorite hot-headed toddler is indeed a social media influencer. Then, in "Butlers," we'll return to the dream house car for a closer look at its expansive staff of butlers, marvel at its collection of bubble tea dispensers, and offer our sympathies to toilet butler Jenkins.

In episode 57 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert welcome writer and performer Jeannette Miller to share her "My Bluey Story." We'll discuss how Jeannette's family introduced her to the Heelers, why she keeps coming back to a show that ambushes adult viewers with emotional punch, and the surprising episodes she'd suggest to Bluey newcomers.

In episode 56 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert stop by to pick up some spring rolls in "Takeaway" (season 1, episode 14). They'll discuss the beloved 1990s sitcom that inspired the episode, what Bandit's struggle says about the everyday challenges of parenting, and how this installment marks an important step in the evolution of Bluey.

In episode 55 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert hop on for a ride in the much-coveted "Granny Mobile" (season 3, episode 33). We'll discuss how the episode builds off of Rita and Janet's previous appearances, why it serves as a culmination of Muffin's arc, and what it says about dealing with challenging kids (and adults). Then later, we'll discuss the potential effects that AI might have on animated shows like Bluey.

In episode 54 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert welcome back therapist Kyle Mammen, who continues to break ground as the show's first returning guest. Together, we'll set off on a "Curry Quest" (season 3, episode 8) of epic proportions. Along the way, we discuss how the mythological hero's journey inspired the episode, its relevance to narrative therapy, and how we're all preparing to face our own metaphorical magpies.   Buy a copy of Kyle's new book, I HATE WHEN YOU* DO THAT, on Amazon here:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXT1XGQF

In episode 53 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert close out their "daddy" two-parter with "Daddy Dropoff" (season 2, episode 8). This time it's Darin's personal pick and the one that hits closer to home for him. We'll dig into Bandit's superhuman patience, the quiet, lasting impact of showing up for your kids, and why this episode's flash-forward ending hits different. Plus, we touch base on the first public reveal among Bluey's young voice cast.