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ToonCast Beyond
by GeekCast Radio Network, LLC
ToonCast Beyond blasts off 65 years into the future of cartoons! Join TFG1Mike, Steve "Megatron," OptimusSolo, and rotating co-hosts as they journey through the best cartoons of the 21st century. Plus, hop in the Delorean and go back in time covering anything missed in the original ToonCast. Go Beyond your imagination!
Episodes
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X-Men: The Animated Series Season 5 Review
The hosts discuss the final season of X-Men: The Animated Series, covering production challenges, shifts in animation studios, and specific episodes like The Phalanx Covenant, Stormfront, Old Soldiers, and the series finale, Graduation Day. They explore the inclusion of characters like Warlock…
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Inside Out Review
We take a break from our X-Men coverage to revisit the emotional world of Pixar's Inside Out. We discuss the film's unique approach to visualizing childhood emotions, the impact of the voice cast, and the surprisingly poignant moments—like the sacrifice of Bing Bong—that left us feeling…
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X-Men The Animated Series Season 4 Breakdown
The hosts discuss the fourth season of the 90s X-Men animated series using the episode order guide provided by showrunner Eric Leewald in his book, 'Previously on X-Men.' They provide a summary of the season, including highlights like 'One Man's Worth' and 'Proteus,' while debating the quality of...
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Superman: The Animated Series Season 1 Review
This episode explores the inaugural season of Superman: The Animated Series, looking back at how the show's creative team adapted the Man of Steel for television in 1996. The discussion covers the series' distinct visual style, its role in the DC Animated Universe, and the voice performances from...
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X-Men The Animated Series Season 3 Review
We break down the highs and lows of the third season of X-Men: The Animated Series, focusing on the epic scale of the Phoenix and Dark Phoenix sagas. We discuss the challenge of navigating the show's chaotic episode ordering, the recurring issues with story continuity across various viewing...
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X-Men The Animated Series Season 2 Review
The hosts discuss the second season of X-Men: The Animated Series, covering its 13-episode run from 1993 to 1994. They break down the character-driven nature of the season, the central roles of Mr. Sinister and the Friends of Humanity, and the parallel narrative involving Professor X and Magneto…
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SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron Review
The hosts discuss the two-season run of the 90s animated series SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron. The episode covers the show's origins, voice cast, and transition to a more dynamic animation style in the second season. They share personal memories of watching the series, highlight favorite…
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Remembering the Career of June Foray
TFG1 Mike, Doug Abel, and Mr. Neal gather to pay tribute to the late, legendary voice actress June Foray. The discussion covers her vast filmography, ranging from her iconic Looney Tunes roles like Granny and Witch Hazel to her work as Jokey Smurf, Magica De Spell, and Chatty Cathy. The hosts...
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Swat Kats, Big Hero 6, Star Wars Rebels, Superman, The Loud House, and Inside Out Preview
This episode provides a preview of upcoming coverage for the podcast, outlining the featured animated series and films scheduled for episodes 75 through 80. The lineup includes discussions on Swat Kats, Big Hero 6, the first season of Star Wars Rebels, the first season of Superman: The Animated...
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Looney Tunes Easter Yeggs Review
The hosts discuss the 1947 Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd cartoon Easter Yeggs, directed by Robert McKimson. They break down the film's premise, notable scenes like the gun-toting kid, and the specific quirks of McKimson’s animation style. The conversation also touches on the importance of classic...
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Top 100 Animated Characters Wrap Up
The hosts reflect on the recently completed Top 100 Animated Characters list, discussing characters that narrowly missed the final cut and analyzing the voting trends across major studios. They break down the representation of Pixar, DreamWorks, G.I. Joe, Hanna-Barbera, and Looney Tunes, debating...
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Review
In this final episode of a 25-day holiday series, the hosts discuss the 1964 stop-motion classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. They reflect on their earliest memories of watching the special, analyze the character dynamics, and share thoughts on the film's iconic music and animation style. The...
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Frosty the Snowman Review
The hosts revisit the classic Rankin/Bass animated special, discussing the voice talents of Jimmy Durante and Paul Frees, the character of Hocus Pocus the rabbit, and the film's enduring holiday legacy. The conversation compares the original special to sequels like Frosty Returns and the more...
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Pluto's Christmas Tree and Mickey's Christmas Carol Review
The hosts discuss two Disney holiday staples, beginning with the short Pluto's Christmas Tree, highlighting the animation, the comedy of the chipmunks and Pluto, and its status as a yearly tradition. The conversation then turns to the animated adaptation Mickey's Christmas Carol, breaking down…
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Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer Review
The hosts discuss the animated holiday special based on the Dr. Elmo song of the same name. They analyze the film's plot, which focuses on the Spankenheimer family, and discuss the various voice acting performances including Sue Blue, Cam Clark, and Dr. Elmo himself. The hosts also share their...
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Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas Review
The hosts revisit the 1966 animated television special to discuss its legacy, Chuck Jones' animation style, and their personal histories with the holiday staple. The conversation covers the iconic voice work by Boris Karloff and Thurl Ravenscroft, the character of Max, and why this remains a...
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A Charlie Brown Christmas Review
The hosts discuss their evolving perspectives on A Charlie Brown Christmas, moving from childhood enjoyment to analyzing its themes of commercialism and capitalism as adults. They share memories of watching the special and highlight iconic moments like the Peanuts gang dancing and the Vince...
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Kim Possible: A Very Possible Christmas Review
An analysis of the Kim Possible holiday episode, discussing the show's blend of action and comedy, its impressive voice cast, and the dynamic between Ron Stoppable and Dr. Drakken. The episode is highlighted for its unique premise, which sees the villain and sidekick forced into an unexpected…
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Justice League: Comfort and Joy Review
A look at the Justice League animated series episode 'Comfort and Joy,' which showcases the holiday perspectives of various Leaguers. The discussion highlights the three distinct narrative arcs involving Green Lantern and Hawkgirl, The Flash, and Superman and Martian Manhunter. The conversation...
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Batman: The Animated Series Christmas Episodes Review
A look back at two iconic Christmas-themed episodes from the DC Animated Universe: "Christmas with the Joker" from Batman: The Animated Series and "Holiday Nights" from The New Batman Adventures. The discussion covers the production history of both episodes, including voice actor changes,...
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Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: Holiday Time Review
We revisit the holiday episode of the animated series Buzz Lightyear of Star Command. We discuss the plot where Buzz, Booster, and Mira attempt to help Santa Claus after Emperor Zerg steals his time-stopping device. We break down the voice cast, including Patrick Warburton as Buzz and Larry…
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A Flintstone Christmas Carol Review
We revisit the 1994 holiday special A Flintstone Christmas Carol, discussing its meta-narrative, voice acting transitions, and the end of an era for the original cast. We analyze the adaptation of the classic Scrooge story within Bedrock, share thoughts on the performance of the voice actors, and...
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It's a Wonderful Tiny Toons Christmas Review
The hosts discuss the Tiny Toon Adventures holiday special, It's a Wonderful Tiny Toons Christmas, analyzing its take on the classic story, the various meta-humor gags, and the specific references to other holiday cartoons. They explore the character designs and voice work, including the choice…
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Bah, Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas Review
An analysis of the 2006 holiday special, Bah, Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas. The discussion covers how the film adapts A Christmas Carol using the Looney Tunes cast, the notable voice acting performances from talent including Joe Alaskey, Bob Bergen, and Billy West, and whether the film...
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Top 100 Animated Characters Countdown Part 4
The panel discusses characters ranked 25 through 22 in their top 100 countdown. The debate features analysis of Pixar's Wall-E, the legacy of Belle from Beauty and the Beast, the impact of Optimus Prime from Transformers, and the chaotic animation style of Ren and Stimpy.
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T.U.F.F. Puppy: A Doomed Christmas Review
A discussion of the T.U.F.F. Puppy episode 'A Doomed Christmas', analyzing its plot, voice performances, and humor. The episode explores the show's premise of animal secret agents and compares Dudley Puppy's holiday motivation to Ralphie from A Christmas Story. The hosts also touch upon the voice...
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Rocko's Modern Christmas Review
A look at the Rocko's Modern Life holiday special, focusing on its subversive humor, abstract animation style, and themes of displacement. The discussion covers the plot involving a lack of Christmas spirit in O-Town, the peculiar neighbors, and comparisons to other holiday tropes like the Grinch.
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Jimmy Neutron - Holly Jolly Jimmy Review
TFG1Mike and TV's Mr. Neil dive into Jimmy Neutron's Christmas special, where Jimmy has to deliver presents after Santa gets injured. They discuss the episode's familiar Santa-substitute plot, Mel Brooks' voice work as Santa, and how Jimmy ends up on the Naughty List for his past…
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A Space Ghost Christmas
Day 9 of the 25 Days of ToonCast Beyond Christmas features a deep dive into the Space Ghost Coast to Coast Christmas special with TV's Mr. Neil. The hosts discuss this oddly constructed 9-minute episode where Space Ghost and Zorak celebrate Christmas in space, complete with increasingly off-key...
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Transformers Animated, G.I. Joe, and Real Ghostbusters Christmas Episodes
Day 8 of the 25 Days of Toon Beyond Christmas features the 2016 Action Block, covering three action cartoons set around the holidays. The hosts discuss Transformers Animated's "Human Error" (Parts 1 & 2), where the Autobots are trapped in Soundwave's virtual reality during Christmas; G.I. Joe's...
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Ren & Stimpy: A Scooter for Yaksmas Review
A look at the Ren & Stimpy holiday episode, "A Scooter for Yaksmas." The hosts discuss the plot involving Stinky Wizzleteats, the show's specific animation style, and their personal history with the series. They reflect on whether the cartoon holds up to re-watching and share their final ratings...
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Doug's Christmas Story Review
A review of the Doug episode 'Doug's Christmas Story' from the fourth season of the Nickelodeon series. The hosts discuss the plot, which features a legal trial for the dog Porkchop, compare it to 'Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer', and reflect on the animation style of the series. They also…
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The Powerpuff Girls: Twas the Fight Before Christmas Review
We break down the 2003 holiday special featuring the Powerpuff Girls and their nemesis Princess Morbucks. We discuss the plot, which follows Princess Morbucks trying to trick Santa Claus into giving her powers, and examine the standout vocal performances. While we enjoyed the humor and the nods…
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Johnny Bravo: Twas the Night Review
Doug Abel joins the show to discuss the Johnny Bravo holiday episode Twas the Night. The conversation focuses on the episode's plot, which sees Johnny accidentally knocking out Santa Claus and taking over his delivery duties for the night. They break down the humor of the script, Jeff Bennett's...
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Dexter's Laboratory: Dexter vs. Santa's Claws Review
A discussion on the short holiday episode of Dexter's Laboratory, where Dexter attempts to use science to prove Santa Claus is actually his father. The conversation covers the episode's animation style, the influence of Popeye on Genndy Tartakovsky's character designs, and whether this specific...
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Santa Claus is Comin' to Town Review
A look back at the 1970 Rankin-Bass stop-motion holiday special, exploring how the film establishes the origin story of Santa Claus. The discussion covers the voice performances by Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney, and Paul Frees, while examining the film's pacing and darker tone. The hosts share...
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Top 100 Animated Characters Countdown Part 3: 50-26
The panel continues the project of ranking the top 100 animated characters, moving into the top 50. The hosts discuss recent listener feedback and the challenges of selecting characters across diverse franchises, including Disney, Looney Tunes, and Hanna-Barbera. This segment features the reveal…
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The Year Without a Santa Claus Review
We take a look at the 1974 Rankin-Bass stop-motion holiday classic about a weary Santa Claus who decides to take a vacation. We discuss the memorable vocal performances from Mickey Rooney and Shirley Booth, the iconic Miser Brothers, and the whimsical antics of the elves Jingle and Jangle. We…
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25 Days of Christmas Preview
An announcement for the inaugural 25 Days of Tooncast Beyond Christmas event. The series will cover 50 holiday-themed cartoon episodes across two years, featuring discussions on specials like The Year Without a Santa Claus, Ren and Stimpy, Transformers Animated, and Justice League. Additional...
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Top 100 Animated Characters Countdown Part 2: 75-51
The panel continues the journey through the top 100 animated characters of all time, revealing positions 75 through 51. The discussion features debates on the merits of silent characters like Gromit, the iconic status of Tweety Bird, and the divide over whether to rank characters like the…
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Top 100 Animated Characters Countdown Part 1
The countdown begins for the top 100 animated characters of all time, starting with entries 100 through 98. The hosts and guests discuss the rules for the list, including the exclusion of Marvel, DC, and Star Wars characters to ensure variety and focus. Throughout this segment, the panel examines...
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X-Men: The Animated Series Season 1 Review
TFG1Mike and Eduardo M. Freyre dive into the 1992 X-Men animated series debut season, exploring the 13-episode run that aired on Fox Kids. They discuss the show's adaptation of comic storylines, analyze the voice cast (including guest star John Colicos as Apocalypse), examine the animation style,...
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Duck Dodgers Season 1 Review
An in-depth look at the first season of the 2003 animated series Duck Dodgers. The discussion covers the show's transition to a seasonal format, its roots in the original 1953 Chuck Jones short, and how it successfully builds a larger universe featuring classic Looney Tunes characters. Key…
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Remembering Joe Alaskey
TFG1Mike, Neil, and Doug celebrate the life and career of legendary voice actor Joe Alaskey, who passed away in February. They discuss his iconic work voicing Plucky Duck in Tiny Toons Adventures, his role as the de facto voice of Daffy Duck across numerous Looney Tunes projects, and his...
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A Goofy Movie and An Extremely Goofy Movie Review
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the 1995 animated film, the hosts dive into the father-son dynamic of A Goofy Movie. They discuss the film's production, voice cast members like Bill Farmer and Jason Marsden, and share personal memories of watching it in theaters. The conversation then...
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Gargoyles Discussion
TFG1Mike, Steve Megatron, and Sketch1984 discuss Disney's Gargoyles, the fantasy-action animated series that debuted in 1994. The hosts explore the show's dark tone, stellar voice cast featuring Star Trek alumni, complex storytelling, and its place among classic animated action series. They also...
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Interview with John Semper, Jr. on 20 Years of Spider-Man The Animated Series
John Semper, Jr., the head writer and producer of the 1994 Spider-Man animated series, joins the show to discuss the legacy of the cartoon on its 20th anniversary. He details his journey into the animation industry, his experience at Hanna-Barbera, and the creative freedom he had while crafting…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
ToonCast Beyond blasts off 65 years into the future of cartoons! Join TFG1Mike, Steve "Megatron," OptimusSolo, and rotating co-hosts as they journey through the best cartoons of the 21st century. Plus, hop in the Delorean and go back in time covering anything missed in the original ToonCast. Go Beyond your imagination!
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GeekCast Radio Network, LLC
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ToonCast Beyond blasts off 65 years into the future of cartoons! Join TFG1Mike, Steve "Megatron," OptimusSolo, and rotating co-hosts as they journey through the best cartoons of the 21st century. Plus, hop in the Delorean and go back in time covering anything missed in the original ToonCast. Go...
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