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How's It Hold Up?

Danika Juarez
Animation
The Iron Giant
Robin Hood
Disney
Looney Tunes
Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor
Cold War
Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase
Betty Boop
The Land Before Time
The Land Before Time II: the Great Valley Adventure
Donald Duck
The Tale Of the Princess Kaguya
Brad Bird
Mickey Mouse
Death
Dinosaurs
Land Before Time Franchise
Little Bo Porky
Heavy Metal

A podcast where a lesbian trans woman who's an animation enthusiast, her mother who's a teacher and has written a thesis on her love of videogames, and her Scooby-Doo-loving wife watch (mostly) animated movies and ask the eternal question: "how's it hold up?"

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Danica Juarez
Co-host with animation enthusiasm and personal perspective on animation history and nostalgia.
Jan James
Co-host with strong perspectives on animation and film history, often offering thoughtful critique and historical context.

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4.0 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Really charming

    Just listened to the episode covering Anastasia and enjoyed every minute of it…except now I can’t not see all the animated tongues hanging out.

    Great concept and really likable hosts, I’m all in. Looking forward to checking out more episodes.

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Guest turns and topic variety keep episodes engaging and educational.
The mix of nostalgia with critical analysis adds fresh perspectives on classic shorts and films.
Hosts are likable and have great chemistry for deep-dive animation discussions.

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Frosty Returns
Q: What would you recommend instead of Frosty Returns?
The hosts recommended watching 'The Grinch', specifically the animated version, instead of 'Frosty Returns'.
Shorts! Popeye: Bulldozing the Bull & Disney: Ferdinand the Bull
Q: How's it hold up in today's context?
They believe Ferdinand the Bull's Oscar win is controversial and that it could have explored its themes more deeply.
Shorts! Popeye: Bulldozing the Bull & Disney: Ferdinand the Bull
Q: What did we think of these two shorts?
They found Popeye's Bulldozing the Bull to be entertaining and humorous, while Ferdinand the Bull was deemed cute but lacking conflict.
Looney Tunes: Back in Action
Q: Who was your favorite character in the movie?
DJ, Brendan Fraser's character, is really endearing and fun to watch.
Looney Tunes: Back in Action
Q: Who was your least favorite character in the movie?
Kate, as she doesn't have a satisfying arc and is not treated well in the film.

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A show that blends affectionate nostalgia with sharp analysis of animated films and shorts. Hosts—including a passionate animation enthusiast and a teacher with a love of videogames—offer candid, humorous takes on classics, newer releases, and historical milestones, often exploring sociocultural themes, animation history, and the craft behind memorable moments. Episodes feature a mix of friendly banter, diverse guest perspectives, and thoughtful critiques that can help potential listeners gauge whether they're in for film history, behind-the-scenes insights, and spirited debates about what actually holds up over time.

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