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Poitcast - A Pinky and The Brain Podcast

The Poitcast Podcast
Pinky and the Brain
Barry Caldwell
Basketball
Samson and Delilah
Megalomaniacs Anonymous
Brinky
Animaniacs
The Mummy
Juxtaposed Futures / Time Travel
Robin Hood

Poitcast is a podcast dedicated to the beloved cartoon characters Pinky and The Brain. Join your hosts Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they chronicle the evolution of the mice across the four shows they starred in; Animaniacs (1993), Pinky and The Brain (1995), Pinky, Elmyra, and The Brain (1998), and the Animaniacs Reboot (2020). They'll review each episode and discuss their favorite charac... more

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Latest Episodes

Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they share their thoughts on the second season of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off and highlight their top five favorite episodes of the season!

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Email: thepoitcast@gmail.com

Twitter: @poitcast more

Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the season two finale, Hoop Schemes! In this episode, Brain decides to take over the world by becoming a basketball star, and so he and Pinky form their own NBA team in the hopes of gaining the ... more

Kellie and I take a moment to pay our respects to Barry Caldwell, who passed away on March 24th, 2026. We speak fondly of his tremendous work in the animation industry and his kind personality.

It's been a long time coming, folks, and we're ready to talk about the episode that birthed the shipname!

Join Mary Jo (Pines), Kellie (Pluto), and special guest Stardella for a jam-packed discussion of the fan favorite episode, Brinky! When Brain a... more

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Calvin Brain
Administrator of the Animaniacs wiki page
Animaniacs Wiki
Episode: Pinky and The Brain 30th Anniversary Retrospective (with Calvin Brain)

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Mary Jo Pines
Co-host and host with a long-running presence, frequently discusses Pinky and The Brain with a strong emphasis on character dynamics and episode trivia.
Kellie Pluto
Co-host and regular analyst known for enthusiastic engagement with episode-by-episode breakdowns and fan-focused commentary.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Itโ€™s pretty great!

    I only discovered this podcast few days a ago, thanks to a stray tumblr post I saw and so far I am enjoying it, it fun to listen to guys talk about mice for almost a hour! and listening to this podcast gave me new fanfics to read, currently on the one with pinky and the brain with Hunchback loving it so far as well. I canโ€™t wait to listen to all the episodes, thank you for making such a great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drake-Mallard
    United States3 years ago
  • My new fave podcast!

    I'm such a huge fan of you both, you guys are so fun to listen to sharing your love for the best little cartoon mice in the whole world! I really hope this podcast continues on for a long time, it's now become my new go-to whenever I need something to listen to on my earbuds while I'm drawing lol Thank you so very much for providing such amazing content to this awesome fandom! Can't wait for many more episodes to come!!! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘Œ ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HatsuneMiku15
    United States5 years ago
  • Love!

    Awesome podcast about Pinky and the Brain and the Animaniacs universe! Pines and Pluto are super passionate and knowledgeable and I really enjoy their takes on the show. Looking forward to future episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sweet5caroline
    United States5 years ago

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Lively, passionate hosts who clearly love the source material.
Great for listeners who enjoy deep dives and a playful rating system.
Smart, trivia-rich discussions that appeal to long-time fans.
The episodes balance nostalgia with thoughtful analysis and humor.

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Two Mice and a Baby & The Maze (with Kata)
Q: What did you think of Two Mice and a Baby?
The guests and hosts found it charming but not as strong as some other episodes; it has endearing character moments and a sweet ending, though the jokes can feel uneven compared to other entries.
Pinky and The Brain 30th Anniversary Retrospective (with Calvin Brain)
Q: What is your relationship with Pinky and The Brain and/or Animaniacs?
Calvin describes a lifelong, fan-driven connection shaped by watching reruns, discovering the spin-offs, and ultimately becoming a dedicated contributor to the Animaniacs Wiki, which deepened his appreciation and understanding of the characters.

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This show dives into the Pinky and The Brain universe, delivering in-depth episode analyses, trivia, and pop-culture references across the franchise's four shows. The hosts bring enthusiasm and a deep knowledge of characters, jokes, and storytelling arcs, often spotlighting character development, meta-humor, and behind-the-scenes trivia. A distinctive feature is the Narf rating system, offering a playful, world-dominating scale that adds a memorable evaluative twist for each episode. The format leans into passionate fandom, thoughtful critique, and long-running debate about what makes certain installments timeless for fans and new listeners alike.

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Poitcast launched 5 years ago and published 71 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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