
Conversations About Animation
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 186 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||

Philip and Jodi review Christopher Nolan and Universal Pictures' The Odyssey. This 2026 adaptation of the ancient Greek epic poem seeks to put Homer's work onscreen in blockbuster fashion, and the results are indeed epic. This film, shot entirely in ... more
Jodi and Philip discuss the fifth Toy Story film from Disney/Pixar. The film takes a direct approach to addressing the difficulties of balancing the allure of technology with a healthy childhood. Sherriff Jessie is the leader of the toys that inhabit... more
Philip and Lara discuss Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, a film from Matt Johnson and Jay McCarroll, a comedic duo known for playing fictionalized versions of themselves. They have released mockumentary-style videos since 2007 detailing the adve... more
Philip and Elliott discuss the latest Star Wars film, The Mandalorian and Grogu, and also dig into the latest Steven Spielberg film, Disclosure Day. In their own ways, these two films are derivative of a legacy of classic pulp sci-fi. They each evoke... more
Jodi, Lara and Philip review the independent horror sensation, Obsession, from writer/director Curry Barker. The film follows a group of four friends who work at a local music shop and meet up for weekly trivia nights. In a typical teenage (or in thi... more
Philip and Lara discuss the 1954 animated adaptation of George Orwell's 1945 novella, Animal Farm. When a drunk and cruel farmer fails to uphold the duties of his small, rural farm, the animals rise up and drive him and any other humans from the prop... more
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie picks up where The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) left off. Mario and Luigi are now heroes who traverse through magical sewer pipes to different realms, including the Mushroom Kingdom, home of the Toads and Princess Peach... more
Philip and Bridget discuss Project Hail Mary, the film adaptation of the Andy Weir novel about an attempt to save the world using mostly real-world technology. Ryan Gosling's Ryland Grace is the sole surviving member of a crewed space mission to Tau ... more
Can you do more episodes on seasons 3-7?? Or even the dragon king? Shank you!!!! But even if you don’t this is such a good podcast!
Also I still don’t think Vern made Harrow into the bird I think it was Claudia because he said when he was going to be coronated “oh no song for the occasion?” So there’s my theory thank you for listening to my Ted talk
Found this podcast and really enjoyed it. I love hearing from everyone especially Alex!! Keep up the great work. Can’t wait for Alex’s next feature.
The thawed cast is one of my favorite shows! I love the comfort between the host and the guests! They cover a variety of topics of shows and movies and the balance between Philip(the host) and the guests he invites on the show is so refreshing! It’s like being on a FaceTime with your best friends!
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- A conversational, spoiler-light deep-dive into animation, film, and pop culture with a loose, friendly feel. Hosts dissect themes, technology, and industry trends across animated features, live-action adaptations, and genre cinema, often weaving in production insights, voice casting, and design choices. Guests frequently bring theatre, animation, or film-production perspectives, making episodes approachable for fans while offering practical angles for creators and marketers.
- Noteworthy for its Minnesota-rooted hosts and recurring guests who blend fandom with thoughtful analysis, plus a willingness to explore niche topics (from AI voice cloning to practical effects) in a relaxed, conversational style. The show often ties discussions to b... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Lara Call
2. Elliott Mitchell
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