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GMWKS
by MoonStreet Media
Two friends and writers watch kids movies and tv shows and chat it up. Join us for fun, humor, insight, and a few bad words...Okay, maybe more than a few.
Episodes
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Long Live GMWKS
Welcome, everyone, to the final episode of GMWKS. For six years and five seasons, we’ve had the privilege of sitting down with you to talk about family movies—from both a narrative lens and a parental perspective. What started as a simple idea grew into something we’re incredibly proud of, thanks...
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Ep. 227: How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
“This… is Berk.” We’re rewatching How to Train Your Dragon (2010), talking first flights, forbidden friendships, and why this movie still hits like a fireball to the heart. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GMWKSLeave us a voice message by going to...
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Ep. 226: Best of 2025
Happy New Year! For our first episode of 2026, we're looking back at 2025 and dishing on each of our top-five lists (with a few honorable mentions). From certified bangers to sleeper hits we talk about the movies that made the biggest impact in the year that was. Did your favorite make our list?...
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Ep. 225: HOLLY JOLLY - Christmas Chronicles
It’s the finale of our Holly Jolly Jingle Jangle Extravaganza! We’re closing out the season by diving into The Christmas Chronicles, rating the holiday hijinks, debating Kurt Russell’s extremely specific Santa energy, and asking the big question: does this one earn a spot on the annual rewatch...
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Ep. 224: HOLLY JOLLY - That Christmas
Holly Jolly Jingle Jangle Extravaganza rolls on with episode three, featuring a deep dive into That Christmas. We explore its storytelling choices, holiday messaging, and overall effectiveness as a modern Christmas movie, all while keeping things festive and fun. Is it destined for yearly rewatch...
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Ep. 223: HOLLY JOLLY - The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
In this week’s episode, we unwrap The Nutcracker and the Four Realms—and, well… let’s just say the wrapping paper was the best part. Join us as we dive into Disney’s baffling holiday fantasy, question every creative decision, and try to figure out how a movie with this cast and this budget still...
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Ep. 222: HOLLY JOLLY - A Very Jonas Christmas Movie
Kick off our Holly Jolly Jingle Jangle Extravaganza with a sleighful of sibling shenanigans as we dive into A Very Jonas Christmas. We unwrap the movie’s holiday magic, mayhem, and rate its festive charm. Grab your cocoa—this series is starting with a jingle. Join our Patreon:...
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Ep. 221: Free Birds
This week, we’re carving into Free Birds (2013), the animated Thanksgiving oddity that sends two turkeys back in time to rewrite holiday history. We talk festive vibes, surprisingly wild plot turns, and whether it truly earns a spot in the seasonal movie rotation—before giving it our official...
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Ep. 220: Newsies (1992)
This week we crack open Newsies (1992), the Disney musical that raised an entire generation on the power of child labor… but make it jazz hands. We revisit Christian Bale’s “please don’t make me sing” era, the aggressively earnest choreography, and the movie’s bizarre journey from box-office flop...
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Ep. 219: Spooktacular Special 2025
Halloween might be over but our decorations are still up and the costumes aren't put away just yet. This week, we take a look back at the Spooktacular movies we've done since the beginning and provide our definitive rankings. Did your favorite make the cut? Hit play and find out! Join our…
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Ep. 218: SPOOKTACULAR - Frankenweenie
Our Spooktacular Series wraps up with a spark — literally. This Halloween, we’re digging into Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie, a heartfelt (and slightly electrifying) tale of boy meets dog… meets science experiment. We talk favorite moments, classic monsters, and find out if this stop-motion film is…
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Ep. 217: SPOOKTACULAR - Five Nights at Freddy's
Special guest Mark joins the show for a deep dive into Five Nights at Freddy’s — jump scares, creepy animatronics, and all. We break down the movie, share our takes, and chat about the best video games to play during spooky season. Lock the doors, check the cameras, and get ready for a…
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Ep. 216: SPOOKTACULAR - Scooby Doo (2002)
It's a GMWKS Takeover! This week, Kim and Annie get mystery-ous with the 2002 live-action Scooby-Doo! Does this early-2000s classic still hold up, or should it stay buried on Spooky Island? Grab a Scooby Snack and tune in for the chaos, the nostalgia, and maybe even a few ghostly laughs. Ruh-Roh!...
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Ep. 215: SPOOKTACULAR - The House with a Clock in Its Walls
It’s episode two of our Spooktacular series, and time’s running out! We dive into The House with a Clock in Its Walls — a mix of witchcraft, weird clocks, and way too many pumpkins — and give it our official spooky rating. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GMWKSLeave us a voice message…
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Ep. 214: SPOOKTACULAR - Ernest Scared Stupid
Spooktacular kicks off with a deep dive into the gooey, goofy chaos of Ernest Scared Stupid. From milk-fueled troll battles to Jim Varney’s elastic-faced antics, we unpack the scares, the slime, and the 90s nostalgia dripping off this cult Halloween classic. Is it frightfully fun or just...
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Ep. 213: Elio
This week we’re blasting off with Pixar’s Elio! We dive into the intergalactic misadventures of a kid who accidentally becomes Earth’s ambassador to the universe. Expect plenty of laughs, cosmic tangents, and a review that weighs the movie’s heart, humor, and starry-eyed wonder. Was Elio worth…
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Ep. 212: The Imaginary
This week we risk getting eaten by imagination monsters to review The Imaginary! We gush over the gorgeous animation, yell at the heartbreaking twists, and try to figure out if Amanda is secretly the scariest kid in cinema. Warning: this episode may make you call up your childhood imaginary…
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Ep. 211: Dog Man
This week we unleash our thoughts on the Dog Man movie! From potty humor to paw-sitive messages, we dig into whether this canine caper is a treat worth wagging about—or just another chew toy left in the corner. Fetch yourself a listen! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GMWKS Leave us a...
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Ep. 210: Remember the Titans
This week we huddle up to talk Remember the Titans, the early-2000s football classic that’s as much about teamwork and unity as it is about touchdowns. We break down the film’s big performances, memorable moments, and whether it still earns a spot in the cinematic Hall of Fame. Join our Patreon:...
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Ep. 209: School of Rock
Sharpen your pencils and crank up the amps — class is in session! This week we’re grading School of Rock, talking Jack Black, epic riffs, and whether this movie deserves an A+ or detention. Tune in for our back-to-school breakdown of one of the loudest report cards in movie history. Join our...
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Ep. 208: A Kid in King Arthur's Court
This week, we dive into A Kid in King Arthur’s Court, the 90s Disney film that asks, "What if a Little League kid could ruin medieval England?" We break down the baffling plot, questionable costuming, and some of the wildest uses of 90s tech in Camelot. It’s part baseball, part knight tale, and...
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Ep. 207: Alexander and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip
This week, we hit the road with Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip—the Disney+ sequel that takes the chaos from home to highway. We break down the new cast, the sibling dynamics, and find out if this trip is worth taking. Join our Patreon:...
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Ep. 206: Agent Cody Banks
This week, we dive skateboard-first into the early-2000s spy kid fever dream that is Agent Cody Banks. From gadget-packed backpacks to inexplicable CIA recruitment policies, we unpack all the absurdities, charm, and midriff-heavy fashion choices that made this movie a formative experience for a...
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Ep. 205: The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie
This week, we dive into The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie—the alien invasion flick that dares to put Porky Pig and Daffy Duck at the center of Earth's survival. Is it a zany triumph or just cosmic chaos? We break down the gags, the genre-bending weirdness, and whether this latest...
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Ep. 204: KPop Demon Hunters
This week, we dive headfirst into Kpop Demon Hunters—the anime rhythm slasher we didn’t know we needed. From choreographed combat to supernatural showdowns, we break down what works, what wows, and what had us yelling at the screen (in the best way). Whether you’re here for the K-pop or the demon...
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Ep. 203: Summer Screen Special
Grab your sunscreen and your remote—this week, we’re diving into our favorite summer movies! No rankings, no hot takes—just two friends chatting about the family films that scream summer vacation. From camp classics to beachy adventures and backyard magic, we’re sharing the movies that make us…
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Ep. 202: Lilo and Stitch (2025)
Grab your hula skirts and intergalactic translators—this week we’re diving into the live action Lilo & Stitch! Join us as we compare Disney’s new take on the beloved 2002 classic. Does the live-action version capture the chaotic charm of Stitch, the heart of Lilo, and the soul of ʻohana? Or is it...
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Ep. 201: A Minecraft Movie
This week, Jordan and Annie dive pickaxe-first into the world of pixelated storytelling with our review of the long-awaited Minecraft movie. Does it craft a compelling tale or crumble like gravel under pressure? Grab your diamond sword, hit play, and find out! Join our Patreon:...
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Ep. 200: 200th Episode Celebration!
We made it to 200! Join us as we take a look back at some of our favorite and least-favorite films through the years. It's an episode full of surprises and we wouldn't have made it this far without YOU! Thank you for hanging out with us for this long. Here's to 200 more! Join our Patreon:...
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Ep. 199: All Dogs Go to Heaven
Who let the dogs out? In this episode, we dig up Don Bluth's 1989 animated adventure, All Dogs Go to Heaven, to see if it still works today. We discuss the animation, story, and (un)forgettable soundtrack to find out if this film deserves a spot on your next movie night. Is it a howling good time...
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Ep. 198: The Princess Bride
Inconceivable! Or is it? This week, we're joined by Toby as we take a deep dive into the beloved classic The Princess Bride to see if it still enchants modern audiences. From epic sword fights to timeless one-liners, does this fairy tale adventure stand the test of time, or is it stuck in the…
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Ep. 197: Watership Down
This week, Jordan and Annie hop into the animated adaptation of Watership Down (1978) to see if it still holds up for modern audiences. Is it a heartfelt tale of survival and friendship, or just a traumatizing fever dream disguised as a family film? Hit play and find out! Join our Patreon:...
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Ep. 196: Labyrinth
This week, TJ and Yasmin dive deep into the world of goblins, glam rock, and questionable babysitting decisions as they follow Sarah’s journey to rescue her brother from Jareth the Goblin King in Labyrinth (1986). Does Jim Henson’s fantasy classic still weave its magic, or are there cracks in the...
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Ep. 195: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
Why did two dogs and a cat cross the river? This week's episode is all about the great unwashed in the great outdoors as we talk about Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey. Does it rule or does it drool? Hit play and find out! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GMWKS Leave us a voice...
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Ep. 194: Transformers One
ROLL OUT! This weeks is more than meets the eye as we talk about Transformers One. This movie takes us through Optimus Prime and Megatron's humble beginnings to their bitter rivalry. Is it worthy of the Matrix of Leadership or does it belong in the scrap heap with Mudflap and Skids? Hit play and...
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Ep. 193: The Incredibles
Our friend Annie swoops on by to talk about Disney/Pixar's 2004 flick, The Incredibles. Craig T. Nelson and Holly Hunter star in a superhero adventure that reminds us of the power of family. Does this movie truly take flight or does its cape get caught in a jet engine? Hit play and find out! Join...
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Ep. 192: Matilda the Musical
We sat down with the adaptation of an adaptation, Matilda the Musical! Released on Netflix in 2022, it tells the story of Matilda Wormwood and her journey to find love and acceptance in a world full of horrible parents and evil headmistresses. Is it one heck of a telekinetic toe-tapping good time...
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Ep. 191: The Wild Robot
New Year, same us! We kick off season 5 of GMWKS with 2024's critically acclaimed The Wild Robot. Based off a book trilogy, it tells the story of a robot in the wild (shocker). Does this family movie live up to the hype, or should it be recalled? Hit play and find out! Join our Patreon:...
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Ep. 190: HOLLY JOLLY JINGLE JANGLE EXTRAVANGANZA SPECIAL
It's Christmas Eve! We end Holly Jolly Jingle Jangle with another very special GMWKS episode. We both brought our top five Christmas family films to rank and compare. It's a list with plenty of holiday cheer and more Christmas joy than you can shake a candy cane at! Did your favorites make our...
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Ep. 189: Red One - HOLLY JOLLY JINGLE JANGLE EXTRAVAGANZA
Holly Jolly Jingle Jangle Extravaganza merrily rolls along with the the latest in Christmas movie offerings: Red One. It's Yuletide meets superhero film as Santa Claus gets captured on Christmas Eve and it's up to The Rock (Black Adam) and Chris Evans (Captain America) to save him. Is it worthy…
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Ep. 188: Tokyo Godfathers - HOLLY JOLLY JINGLE JANGLE EXTRAVAGANZA
TJ pushed for this one. An anime classic to some and a holiday unknown to most, this movie is for the older members of the family. It is a Christmas movie for those teens who don't believe in Santa but still need to be shown that miracles exist! Grab a hot toddy and listen to us talk about Tokyo...
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Ep. 187: HOLLY JOLLY JINGLE JANGLE EXTRAVAGANZA - Dear Santa
It's the holiday season, y'all, which means it's time for Holly Jolly Jingle Jangle Extravaganza! We kick things off with Dear Santa. It's about a boy who writes a letter to Santa except it's received by Satan, played by Jack Black. It's Aladdin meets It's a Wonderful Life meets Dr. Faustus…
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Ep. 186: Moana 2
Away, Away! TJ saw Moana 2. Jordan did not. TJ answers questions about Moana 2. Jordan asks them. Set sail on a spoiler free episode with Disney's latest wayfinding adventure! Leave us a voice message by going to https://anchor.fm/moonstreet Questions or Comments? Email us at…
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Ep. 185: SPOOKTACULAR SPECIAL
Happy Halloween! We end Spooktacular with a very special GMWKS episode. We both brought our top five Halloween family films to rank and compare. It's a list with some treats, a few tricks, and more Halloween fun than you can shake a skeleton arm at! Did your favorites make our lists? Hit play and...
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Ep. 184: SPOOKTACULAR - Gremlins
We do a bit of Holiday mixing with this classic 80s film! Most of us know that Gizmo is cute, and that we shouldn't get him wet or feed him after midnight. But, do we know if we should still be watching this movie? What season does it belong in? Is it too cute for its own good? Come find out!…
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Ep. 183: SPOOKTACULAR - Hubie Halloween
It's spooktacular season and that means another round of Halloween family movies. We kick things off with the Adam Sandler flick, Hubie Halloween. It's about a community volunteer trying to keep the folk of Salem safe during a werewolf crisis on All Hallow's Eve. Is it a worthy addition to the...
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Ep. 182: Shrek Forever After
Shrektember comes to a close with the fourth and (not) final chapter of the Shrek franchise: Shrek Forever After. It sees our green boy making a deal with the wickedly fun Rumpelstiltskin resulting in absolute chaos. Is it fourth time's the charming with this one or is it a day best left…
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Ep. 181: Shrek The Third
Shrektember's in full swing with the 2007 threequel, Shrek the Third! It's got famous princesses, donkey/cat body swapping, recycled villains, and Justin Timberlake. How does the third installment stack up against the previous two? Hit play and find out! Leave us a voice message by going to...
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Ep. 180: Shrek 2
Shrektember continues with the sequel, Shrek 2! We both have fond memories of this movie, which takes our heroes to a new setting, introduces a new villain in Fairy Godmother, and of course the indelible Puss in Boots. Is it the noble steed of sequels or should it stay Far Far Away? Hit play and...
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Ep. 179: Shrek
It's Shrektember! All month long we're watching and ranking the main 4 Skrek movies. We kick off with Shrek 1, released in 2001. Does it hold still hold up? Should it be left alone in the swamp? Do you know the Muffin Man? Hit play and find out! Leave us a voice message by going to...
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How many episodes does GMWKS have?
GMWKS currently has 232 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is GMWKS about?
Two friends and writers watch kids movies and tv shows and chat it up. Join us for fun, humor, insight, and a few bad words...Okay, maybe more than a few.
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