Last Saturday Morning
by Last Saturday Morning
Welcome to Last Saturday Morning, a podcast where cartoon writers and enthusiasts rewatch and discuss cartoons from your childhood! In the first part of episode your three hosts recall what they can about a throwback hit, then in the second part we rewatch and analyze the cartoon with a modern lens (and a lot of love.)
Episodes
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Ep 19 - Scooby Doo and the Ghoul School (1988)
A Halloween special featuring the Lords of Spooks, Scooby and Shaggy themselves! We rewatch the made for TV movie and enjoy the spookily adorable supporting cast, reflect on the point of Scrappy, the nature of back door pilots, 80s fashion, and also answer if ghosts exist. Sound editing by James...
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Ep 18 - Samurai Pizza Cats/Kyatto Ninden Teyandee (1990)
Your hosts revisit one of the earliest anime teams seen by Canadian Millennials: a trio of mechanized cats who fight crime and sell pizza. Cracking the seal on anime, we gatekeep pizza passion, observe how 90s humor has aged, and cry over Bad Bird.
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Ep 17 - SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)
From humble educational comic to Paramount’s most lucrative merchandising property, SpongeBob SquarePants on Nickelodeon has had an undeniable influence on entire generations. We look back at three beloved episodes, but never quite answer the question of who’s more relatable: SpongeBob or Squidward?
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Ep 16 - The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan (1972)
Short-lived Hanna Barbera cartoon Chan Clan is kind of like Scooby Doo: there’s a groovy car, a silly dog, and plenty of mysteries to solve (plus chase sequences!). Get to know this zany Chinese family of sleuths with us, along with the deeper history of the Charlie Chan IP. This is not a history...
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Ep 15 - Home Movies (1999)
Join us as we introduce one host to Adult Swim's debut program, the cult classic Home Movies! Topics explored include VA legend H Jon Benjamin, improv in animation, the prototype of the Pesto twins (of Bobs Burgers) and the highs and lows of birthday parties.
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Ep 14 - The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack (2008)
Come with me, we’ll go and see a show called the Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Cartoon Network’s late ‘00s nautical adventure. Discussions include: loveless co-parenting, the dawn of the Adventure Time era, board-driven shows, and once again, alcoholism. Clips: Misadventures of Flapjack...
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Ep 13 - Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1994)
Get gross with your hosts as we rewatch the scariest (?) nicktoon from your nightmares. Discussions include the lore behind ARM, the balance of cute and gross out humor, and... toenails.
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Season Two Trailer
Get ready for season two, cartoon enthusiasts! Check out our instagram for a sneak peek of the wacky and beloved characters we'll be revisiting this season @lastsaturdaymorning
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Ep 12 - The Simpsons (Season 1 & Season 32)
In our season finale, we visit America’s favourite dysfunctional family: the Simpsons. Diversions include alcoholism, family violence, passionate fandom, imaginary friends, and the Magical Negro trope.
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Ep 11 - Wacky Races (1968)
The truest Saturday Morning cartoon to feature on the show yet, do our hosts have the endurance to take on the relentless antics of Wacky Races??
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Ep 10 - Centurions (1986)
Man and machine! Power Extreme! Is this 1980s cartoon a Sailor Moon for boys? A half hour toy commercial? Military propaganda? All of the above, and more. Join us as we talk about that!
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Ep 9 - Code Lyoko (2003)
We're visiting the virtual world of Lyoko! Come along as we encounter giant foreheads, quiet skateboard stunts, fanfiction tropes — and a cartoon with a lot of heart.
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Ep 8 - Mission Hill (1999)
Our hosts take you to Mission Hill, a hip little neighbourhood that only the coolest people know about. There we talk about sexual shame, waterbeds, birthday etiquette, and how to properly write a gay joke.
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Ep 7 - South Park (Season 8 - 2004)
Did the eighth season of South Park destroy the world? Did it personally save your life? Did it make you laugh? Did it attack you, or someone you love? Let's explore.
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Ep 6 - Rugrats (Season 1 - 1991)
Return to a simpler, more childlike time with your favorite gang of babies, Rugrats! If the opening theme song doesn't jog your memory, discussions of Reptar on Ice, #JusticeforChuckie, Pickles as a last name, and our first TV exposure to "gentle parenting" definitely will.
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Ep 5 - Gargoyles (Season 1 - 1994)
We revisit our favorite ancient, mythical crimefighters. Discussions include: guns, violence, copaganda, and general thirstiness.
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Ep 4 - My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (Season 1 - 2010)
Revisiting the charming world of Ponyville, its equestrian inhabitants - and its infamous superfans. Topics of discussion include: Brony impact, pink versus purple, Sonic Rainbooms, cultural sensitivity in animation, Rarity praise, and Spike slander.
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Ep 3 - Invader Zim (Season 1 - 2001)
Introducing two of your hosts to the doom-filled world of Invader Zim! Topics include Hot Topic, a beloved gangster dog, animation storyboarding, voice acting, cringe humor, and a room with a moose!
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Ep 2 - Reboot (Season 1 - 1994)
Join your hosts as we revisit — or watch for the first time — the first computer animated TV series, Reboot! Topics of discussion: Tron, gendered expressions of evil, cartoon boobs, found family, and Prozzak
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Ep 1 - Danny Phantom (Season 1 - 2004)
Join your hosts as we revisit - or meet for the first time - your favorite Nickelodeon crime-fighting ghost boy, Danny Phantom! Topics of discussion: possession, skipping school, rockstars, queer allegories, and Butch Hartman is a dipstick Sources for today's episode: Polyplants wattpadd essay:...
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Trailer - Last Saturday Morning
Welcome to Last Saturday Morning, a podcast where three cartoon enthusiasts rewatch and review old cartoons! In the first part of each episode, your three hosts recall what we can about the throwback cartoon of the day, then in the second part we rewatch and discuss the cartoon from a modern…
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About this show
Welcome to Last Saturday Morning, a podcast where cartoon writers and enthusiasts rewatch and discuss cartoons from your childhood! In the first part of episode your three hosts recall what they can about a throwback hit, then in the second part we rewatch and analyze the cartoon with a modern lens (and a lot of love.)
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