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Disney Dummies x Pixar Pals
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The world is full of Disney superfans, but this trio is wise enough to know that even the super-est fans can still be Disney Dummies. Join Sam, Laura, and Tuong as they explore each of Disney’s animated films in chronological order, bringing you blasts from the past, fun facts you never knew, and hot takes on everything from the seven dwarf’s political affiliations to what Tinkerbell’s pixie dust is really made of.
Episodes
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So Long, Partner
63 Disney Features, 28 Pixar Features, 20 Pixar Shorts, 7 Disney Direct to Home Video, 4 Disney Theme Parks, 2 Disney Novels, and 1 Stage Play. It's hard to believe it but over the last 5 years, the Disney Dummies covered and talked about all that and more while getting into the thick about the...
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Disney Book Club – Prince of Song & Sea Book by Linsey Miller (2022)
The Disney Dummies are back for our second edition of Disney Book Club, which you may remember we covered the novel sequel to Pixar's Brave called Bravely (2022) on a previous episode. Well this time we are going back to the world of mermaids and sea witches as we sail the pages of The Little...
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Disney Stageies AKA Disney Theaties Presents: The Lion King Broadway Musical
The Disney Dummies thought they were done with their time at Pride Rock but the great Circle of Life compelled us back so we could talk about The Lion King Broadway Musical. Join us as we go deep on the history, production, costumes, and new music of the third-longest running show on Broadway!…
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Disney Homies #7 – A Goofy Movie (1995)
It's the GRAND FINALE of our limited series on direct-to-home video Disney flicks, and we're ending with a bang! This week, come along as we take a 90's-style father-son road trip, grab a bite at the Leaning Tower of Cheezah, and watch Goofy & Max learn to see i2i. We're closing out Disney Homies...
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Disney Homies #6 – Cinderella III: A Twist in Time (2007)
The Disney Homies take an unexpected journey back to the world of Cinderella when we find out the franchises third instalment and direct-to-home video release is "actually really good"?! Join us this week as we put on our glass slipper and bippity boppity boop our way past Cinderella II: Dreams...
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Disney Homies #5 – Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996)
Open sesame! The Disney Homies use their final wish to summon Robin Williams to voice Genie again and take us on an adventure through Agrabah to find Aladdin's very hot dad...err we mean to find the mythical Hand of Midas AND Aladdin's very hot dad. The post Disney Homies #5 – Aladdin and the…
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Disney Homies #4 – Aladdin: The Return of Jafar (1994)
This week on Disney Homies, we use one of our genie wishes to return to the land of Agrabah and go on a less magical carpet ride as we chat about Aladdin: The Return of Jafar. The post Disney Homies #4 – Aladdin: The Return of Jafar (1994) appeared first on PodCavern.
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Disney Homies #3 – The Lion King 1½ (2004)
We are taking a half step back to Pride Rock to revisit the events of the original Lion King but through the eyes of two of our favourite Disney Sidekicks... The post Disney Homies #3 – The Lion King 1½ (2004) appeared first on PodCavern.
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Disney Homies #2 – The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride (1998)
We are back on the Disney Homies train and raring to go to watch our next home video release in our series - the surprisingly good Lion King II: Simba's Pride. Join us this week as we return to Pride Rock to see some old friends and get introduced to our new young & hopeful protagonist Kiara…
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DD63 – Moana 2 (2024)
Make way because we are setting sail across the ocean and journeying into another Disney sequel. That's right! Disney is going back to the well on one of their beloved franchises and attempting to make a big splash with another adventure from our titular heroine. So join the Disney Dummies as…
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Disney Homies #1 – Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (1997)
HO HO HO! Welcome to our first episode in our brand new limited series run...Disney Homies! That's right, the Disney Dummies are tackling the cream of of the crop of Disney's direct to home video offerings and we are starting out with a fitting one to ring in the yuletide season. So join us this...
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Pixar Shorties #5 – Sanjay’s Super Team (2015), Piper (2016), Lou (2017), & Bao (2018)
It's time to say 'so long, partner!" to our limited series run of Pixar Shorties! This week on our finale, we take a look at the last handful of Pixar Original Theatrical Shorts with Sanjay's Super Team (2015), Piper (2016), Lou (2017), & Bao (2018). The post Pixar Shorties #5 – Sanjay’s Super…
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Disney Dummies 100th Episode Spectacular
We are taking a brief intermission on Pixar Shorties to give you a very special episode of Disney Dummies! That's right! We have been doing this magical podcast for 100 episodes now and thought we would do it with the bang of a thousand Disney fireworks. This week, we have our final crossover...
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Pixar Shorties #4 – Day & Night (2010), La Luna (2011), The Blue Umbrella (2013) & Lava (2014)
Buckle up because our penultimate episode of our limited series run of Pixar Shorties is here! This week we take a deep dive into Pixar Shorties #4 - Day & Night (2010), La Luna (2011), The Blue Umbrella (2013) & Lava (2014). The post Pixar Shorties #4 – Day & Night (2010), La Luna (2011), The…
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Pixar Shorties #3 – One Man Band (2006), Lifted (2007), Presto (2008), & Partly Cloudy (2009)
The Pixar Shorties train chugs through another set of animated shorts as we hit our halfway point of our limited series run! This week we check out One Man Band (2006), Lifted (2007), Presto (2008), & Partly Cloudy (2009). The post Pixar Shorties #3 – One Man Band (2006), Lifted (2007), Presto...
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Pixar Shorties #2 – Knick Knack (1989), Geri’s Game (1997), For the Birds (2000) & Boundin’ (2003)
The Pixar Shorties are back for more micro-doses of Pixar magic in our next instalment of our limited series run! Join us this week as we continue our journey and take a look at Knick Knack (1989), Geri’s Game (1997), For the Birds (2000), Boundin’ (2003). The post Pixar Shorties #2 – Knick Knack...
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Pixar Shorties #1 – The Adventures of André & Wally B (1984), Luxo Jr. (1986), Red’s Dream (1987) & Tin Toy (1988)
The Disney Dummies X Pixar Pals are caught up on all our movies (for now), so you may be wondering what's next as we await for new theatrical movies to come out? Glad you asked! We are venturing into Pixar's beloved short films with our new limited series run: Pixar Shorties! Join us this week as...
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From the Dummies Vault: Top 5 Pixar Movies
Over a year ago the Dummies ranked Top 5 Disney Animated Feature Films in a special CROSSOVER episode after spending a few years discussing and catching up to all of the Disney movies. Well we did it all over again, as Pixar Pals this time, watching every single Pixar movie (so far)! That’s…
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Disney Book Club – Bravely (2022) by Maggie Stiefvater
If yeh had the chance to change the ending of a Pixar movie…would yeh? Well, the Pals have done exactly that, with a twist - they’ve powered down their screens and cracked open a spine for their first ever book club episode! It’s back to Castle Dunbroch and the world of Brave where we learn that...
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PP28 – Inside Out 2 (2024)
Be cool, everyone - Inside Out 2 has arrived, Riley’s starting high school soon, and under NO CIRCUMSTANCES can we embarrass ourselves!! Good thing the Pixar Pals can keep their cool, even as anxiety, envy, and other new emotions arrive on the scene to heat things up. With more hands than ever on...
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PP27 – Elemental (2023)
It’s time to get back to basics, back to foundations, back to…dare we say…the elements? The Pixar Pals are following the fiery young Lumen family to Element City as they build a new home, business, and life in a completely unfamiliar land that’s less than friendly to fire types. But when sparks…
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PP26 – Lightyear (2022)
Have you ever wanted to know more about your favourite space ranger? Turns out it doesn’t matter, because Pixar is going to tell you anyways, as the Pixar Pals blast off with Lightyear - the fictional-turned-actual movie about a fictional astronaut turned fictional-turned-actual toy. Are you...
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PP25 – Turning Red (2022)
Some might argue that a mother’s love is the greatest power of all, but in Turning Red, a teenage girl’s boy band obsession will give that love a run for its money - that is, if she can make enough money to afford the concert tickets. While the Pixar Pals learn pretty quickly that there’s Nobody...
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PP24 – Luca (2021)
They say everything’s better down where it’s wetter, but what if the seagrass isn’t always greener? The Pixar Pals are following the current of a curious young sea monster who’s about to learn a thing or two about wanting to be where the people are - as well as where the pasta, Vespas, and gelato...
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PP23 – Soul (2020)
A little spark can be a handy thing for lighting a fire, but what’s a soul to do when they can’t seem to find theirs? Enter Joe, a not-quite-dead man walking who’s looking for any possible route from the great beyond back to Earth - but preferably one that’s going to get him to his gig at 7...
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PP22 – Onward (2020)
In a world of dungeons, dragons, and classic teenage high school drama, it’s tough being an elf who just wants to fit in - and as the Pals will learn in Onward, overenthusiastic older brothers don’t exactly make things any easier. But while it can take a lot of imagination to get past a sibling’s...
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PP21 – Toy Story 4 (2019)
You might not believe it, but 24 years later, your favourite talking toys are back for an unprecedented fourth film in the beloved Toy Story series - and it has the house of Dummies divided! While some fans might have preferred to leave Woody, Buzz and the gang to live their happily ever after…
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PP20 – Incredibles 2 (2018)
Is there such thing as being TOO incredible? We can’t say for sure, but there’s definitely such thing as Incredibles 2! That’s right, your favourite family of superheroes is back in action, ready to take on everything from telecommunications and real estate porn to first dates and flame-retardant...
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PP19 – Coco (2017)
Every family has its stories, and though some of those stories live on through generations, others fade into memories long forgotten. While the Pixar Pals are going loco for Coco’s heartfelt tunes, stunning visuals, and creative storytelling, Miguel and the rest of the Rivera family - including…
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PP18 – Cars 3 (2017)
They say the third time’s the charm, and the Dummies are happy to confirm that after a couple of rough stints, Pixar landed firmly on the podium with Cars 3. We’re back to the studio’s basics of compelling characters, meaningful storytelling, and heartwarming (if foreseeable) plot twists…plus an...
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PP17 – Finding Dory (2016)
Dory always did warn us that she’d just keep swimming, so it should come as no surprise that after splashing into our hearts in Finding Nemo she swam right off onto her next adventure: to find her long-forgotten but recently-remembered parents. The Dummies are submerging themselves in the deep…
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PP16 – The Good Dinosaur (2015)
We’ve heard that dogs are a man’s best friend, but who’s a dinosaur’s best friend? Probably another dinosaur, but also, maybe, man. That’s what the Pixar Pals are exploring with The Good Dinosaur, as our hero Arlo (no relation to JLo) embarks on a journey fueled by vengeance yet sidelined by a...
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DD62 – Wish (2023)
For Disney’s 100th anniversary, if you were hoping for a brand new animated feature packed with head-scratching tunes, unnecessary nods to classic characters, and a cast who can’t stop talking... The post DD62 – Wish (2023) appeared first on PodCavern.
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PP15 – Inside Out (2015)
Sure, we’ve all heard the voices inside our own heads, but Pixar is letting those inside voices out to play with your favourite Pals in - you guessed it! - Inside Out. Follow Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Anger, and Fear as they navigate the emotional rollercoaster that comes with growing up, saying...
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PP14 – Monsters University (2013)
We know you’re sick of frat house movies, but we swear, this one is monstrously good! The Pixar Pals are rewinding to the origins of your favourite former scarers’ enemies-to-besties friendship, with a story featuring fantastic new friends, righteous rivals, and a certain serpentine antagonist we...
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PP13 – Brave (2012)
If yeh had the chance to change yer fate - would yeh? The Dummies are saying yes and running into the open air this week with Merida, a strong-willed princess who’s a beast with a bow and arrow, and her mother, who turns out to be a beast of another kind. Find out what fate has in store for this...
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PP12 – Cars 2 (2011)
Cars 2 is for everyone who dared to ask the question “what if cars were spies?” and absolutely no one else. Setting aside the absurdity of different types of vehicles racing in a single class world championship, the Pixar Pals draw the line at this film wasting the voice talents (and precious...
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PP11 – Toy Story 3 (2010)
A third tale of aging playthings may not entice the common-folk among us, but the savviest always knew that Toy Story 3 was certain to tug at our heartstrings in just the right way. The Pixar Pals are playing with some familiar friends and lots’o new acquaintances in this second sequel for Woody,...
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PP10 – Up (2009)
We’ve heard of children testing the limits of gravity, but a senior citizen making helium bend to his will is uncharted territory - and the start of an unforgettable expedition. Float along to Paradise Falls with the Pixar Pals as we witness the bittersweet story of Karl and Ellie, and see how…
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PP09 – Wall-E (2008)
Put on your Sunday clothes, listeners - turns out there’s lots of world out there, and the Pixar Pals are about to explore it with everyone’s favourite anthropomorphic robot, WALL-E! Garbage compacting has never been so watchable, and cockroaches have never been so cute, in this unexpectedly...
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PP08 – Ratatouille (2007)
Adventurous fish, a family of superheroes, talking cars…what’s next, a charming rat who can cook you a gourmet meal? YUP! The Pixar Pals are continuing the studio’s hot streak of fine fare as they serve up some silliness and a side of heart with Ratatouille. This one goes out to anyone who’s ever...
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PP07 – Cars (2006)
Things may be speeding up on the racetrack, but Pixar is definitely slowing down a bit this week as we head west on Route 66. Even Lightning McQueen’s flashy style and the small-town charm of Radiator Springs aren’t enough to bring Cars the life that it’s creators were looking for - but hey, your...
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PP06 – The Incredibles (2004)
So far, we’ve met Pixar characters who are lovable, resourceful, adventurous, caring, and determined; but this week, we’re saying hello to a cast that’s truly incredible. Your best Pals are stretching, lifting, speeding, and disappearing our way through our first superhero film, and you better...
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PP05 – Finding Nemo (2003)
We all get a little lost sometimes - but it’s a rare clownfish whose dad travels hundreds of miles, battling sharks and traversing a jellyfish forest, with only one mission: just keep swimming, just keep swimming…until he finds his son. With the help of a plucky Blue Tang and a tank full of…
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PP04 – Monsters, Inc. (2001)
What if the monsters under your bed really did exist - but they were more scared of you than you were of them? The Pixar Pals are swinging the closet door wide open and facing some high-scoring scarers as we explore the world of Monsters, Inc., and all the slimy, scaly, and shaggy beasts it has…
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PP03 – Toy Story 2 (1999)
It seems the world couldn’t get enough of Woody, Buzz and the gang, so for their third feature, Pixar gave the people what they wanted and delivered their first sequel: Toy Story 2. The Pixar Pals are ready for this roundup, featuring a mix of fresh and familiar faces, unexpected adventures,...
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PP02 – A Bugs Life (1998)
It’s tough to be a bug, and even tougher when you’re at the bottom of the food chain like Flik and the other inhabitants of Ant Island. But the Pixar Pals are about to find out what happens when a bully pushes a little ant with big ideas too far…and a classic mix-up leads to a motley crew of new...
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PP01 – Toy Story (1995)
Reach for the sky, cowboys and space rangers - the Pixar Pals (AKA the artists formerly known as the Disney Dummies) are falling with style as they launch into a new series of animated classics! And they’re pulling one heck of a snake out of their boot with episode one - Toy Story! Join Buzz…
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Disney World Vacation Part 2: EPCOT & Magic Kingdom
You didn’t think the Dummies were going to leave you hanging, did you?! Your three best pals - and also Brad - are continuing on their whirlwind (Disney) World tour as they journey through Epcot and wrap up at the one and only Magic Kingdom. Don’t miss a minute of the magic and memories, and be...
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Disney World Vacation Part 1: Planning your trip, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom
It’s finally the day every young podcaster dreams of - the Dummies are going to Disney World! In this first of two very special episodes, the Dummies (and bonus Brad) are sharing their personal tips on what to know before you you go, from Disneybounding and Dole Whips to reservations and rope...
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The world is full of Disney superfans, but this trio is wise enough to know that even the super-est fans can still be Disney Dummies. Join Sam, Laura, and Tuong as they explore each of Disney’s animated films in chronological order, bringing you blasts from the past, fun facts you never knew, and hot takes on everything from the seven dwarf’s political affiliations to what Tinkerbell’s pixie dust is really made of.
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