Way Too Seriously

On this episode we’re deciding whether Cinderella is better than Tangled, or the other way around. I hope you like it!

We’re arguing about Beauty and the Beast vs The Jungle Book. Which is better? Only we can decide!

In this Disney Showdown minisode we’re pitting Frozen 2 against Robin Hood and things get contentious!

In this special episode of WTS Moana and The Little Mermaid go head to head, and only one can emerge victorious! Which will it be? You have to listen to find out!

It’s another Disney Showdown minisode! On this episode Sleeping Beauty goes toe to toe with Aladdin. Which will come out victorious? Listen to see!

Hello Patrons! Welcome to a new WTS Disney showdown bracket minisode. This time we’re talking Pocahontas vs Frozen, and only one will advance to the next round! We’ve given our children codenames (or rather, they’ve chosen codenames for themselves): Eldest is Potato, and youngest is Pineapple.

This is the first in a series of quarantine-inspired minisodes! We’ve invited our kids on to WTS to join is in a Disney Movie Bracket showdown. This week it’s Mulan Vs The Emperor’s New Groove, and only one will move on to the next round!

On this episode of WTS we’re talking about Frozen 2! We talk about women-led movies, queer-baiting, and the future of colonialism.

Hello everyone! This is an introductory episode of Poplar Opinion: A Call the Midwife Podcast! We are very excited about this new podcast, and we hope you will like it too!

This is another in our occasional series about Pixar Shorts. In this episode we talk about One Man Band, Lifted, Presto, Partly Cloudy, and Day & Night.

We took an unexpected hiatus, but here it is, our one hundredth episode! Yay! On this celebratory 100th episode of WTS we look back, answer some listener questions, and think a bit about our future. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you like it!

In this episode we’re talking about Detective Pikachu! We talk about the Bechdel Test, Japanese imports, and whether Pokemon are edible. Enjoy! This is our 99th episode. That means that our next episode will be our 100th! We’d love to read and respond to feedback on that 100th episode. If you have questions or anything you’d like us to talk about be sure to let us know soon! Enjoy!

On this episode of WTS we talk about Hayao Miyazaki’s Howl’s Moving Castle. We cover old age, pacifism, and storytelling conventions. This is our 98th episode. That means that in just two episodes we’ll be at 100! We’d love to read and respond to feedback on that 100th episode. If you have questions or anything you’d like us to talk about be sure to let us know soon! Enjoy!

On this episode we talk about The Lego Movie 2, adolescence, good parenting, and whether people can change. I hope you like it!

On this episode we talk about King Arthur, protecting the innocent, and Brexit. Enjoy!

On this episode we talk about our second batch of Pixar Shorts. We’re talking Geri’s Game, For the Birds, Mike’s New Car, Boundin’, and Jack Jack Attack. We talk about whether senility is funny, body shapes, how to care for babies, and why comedy depends on punishment. I hope you like it!

We’re back from our break, and this week we’re talking about Labyrinth! We’re talking about adolescence, adventures for girls, and tight-fitting pants on rock stars. I hope you like it!

On this episode we are talking about The Adventures of André & Wally B, Luxo Jr., Red’s Dream, Tin Toy, and Knick-Knack. We talk about whether bad people can make good art, whether women are objects, and why humans are so creepy.

On this episode we talk about Strong Female Characters, what the generic person looks like, and mainstream consumerism. I hope you like it!

On this episode we talk about racial stereotypes, and Aunt May and Doc Ock’s romantic history, and what it means to adapt to fit the world. I hope this is the universe where you enjoy it!

On this episode of WTS we’re talking about ecological propaganda, colonialisms, and unattractive love interests.

On this episode of WTS we’re talking about archetypes of teen girls, the jungle as a site of colonialist imagination, and respect for endangered animals.

On this episode we talk about representing systemic misogyny, yellow-eyed villains, and liking what you see in the mirror.

On this WTS we are stepping away from our bread and butter and talking about a hockey game instead of a movie. We cover toxic masculinity, ritualized aggression, and overpaid coaches.

We’re talking about The Sword in the Stone on this episode of WTS. We cover American accents and why solitaire is for witches, and we ask who will speak on behalf of the wolves.

On this episode of WTS we’re talking about Storks. We cover why all babies are not alike, a woman’s role, and where babies come from.

On this episode of WTS we’re talking about Smallfoot. We cover strawman religions, violent humans, and whether ignorance actually is bliss.

On this episode of WTS we’re talking about Mary Poppins Returns. We touch on racist stereotypes, economic irresponsibility, and whether Mary Poppins is actually good at the job on her business card.

On this episode of WTS we’re talking about Christopher Robin. We talk about people of colour in the past, childhood, and difficult choices.

In this episode we talk about makeovers, rivalries between girls, and abolishing the monarchy.

In this episode we talk about mediocre parenting, emotion and reason, and retroactively sanitizing the past.

In this episode of WTS we’re talking about How the Grinch Stole Christmas. We talk about ancient stories, empathising with the Grinch, and the true meaning of Christmas.

In this episode of WTS we’re talking about A Charlie Brown Christmas. We talk about who therapy is supposed to benefit, perfect imperfections, and the true meaning of Christmas.

On this episode of WTS we’re talking about the Netflix original movie, The Princess Switch. We talk about love, romance, and the abolition of the monarchy.

On this episode of WTS we’re talking about Ralph Breaks the Internet. We talk about solving problems through emotional maturity, fixing things in the sequel, and crushes.

On this episode of WTS we’re talking about The Last Unicorn. We talk about emotional depth in art for children, stories with a conscience, and whether women’s eyes are for seeing or for being seen in.

On this episode we talk about whether ruffians should be allowed to dream of something more, the insidious classism of Disney princesses, and how raising children is like locking them in a tower.

On this episode of WTS we’re talking about the Netflix original film “Next Gen.” We talk about the value of human life, whether bad memories are worth it to maintain your identity, and bad robots.

In this episode of WTS, we’re talking about Halloween favourite Hocus Pocus! That’s right, it’s a Halloween episode only a few days late! We talk about virginity, witches and virgin witches.

In this episode, we talk about Spider-Man: Homecoming! We discuss whether this counts as a kids movie, what constitutes bad language and how old the aunt of a 15 year old should be.

On this episode of WTS we’re talking about Wreck-It Ralph. We talk about the importance of representation in both movies and video games, about accepting the role society assigns for you, and about whether girls should reject being princesses.

On this episode of Way Too Seriously we are talking about 1982’s Annie. We talk about undifferentiated otherness, the calcification of gender roles and whether capitalism can be redeemed.

On this episode of WTS we’re talking about the Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine.” We talk about art education for children, drugs and rock and roll, and whether it’s actually true that all you need is love. We also stray from our central premise a little to just talk about The Beatles.

In this episode we talk about war, socially constructed gender roles, and whether animated kids’ movies are less valuable as serious art than grown-up movies.

In this episode of WTS we’re talking about Early Man. We talk about all-male sports teams, compulsory heterosexuality, whether England is a caveman country compared to the advanced bronze age of Europe, and whether a solid pun justifies gendered language.

In this episode of WTS we talk about gypsies, chain gangs, and boy stories.

In this episode of WTS we talk about flattening difference, myopic worldviews, and why all the female characters are in love with a frog.

In this episode of WTS we talk about representations of femininity, representations of masculinity, and men in disguise dressed as women. We also gush about the pre-movie short that featured Batgirl!

In this episode we talk about The Greatest Showman, flattering biopics, women scorned, and women as instruments of class conflict.

On this episode of WTS we talk about allegory, casual sexism in both the book and the movie, and who exactly the main character of this story is.