Griffin and David present a special episode covering the Hotel Transylvania films and tv series. But how do the monsters pay for staying at the hotel and do they ever leave? What is the recent history behind Sony Pictures Animation? Do the hosts open toys on mic and there is a bunch of dead air? Together they discuss Genndy Tartakovsky’s career, zinging, bla ... Show More
Nov 9
Hail, Caesar! with Shirley Li
Would that it twere so simple to lasso that lazy ol’ moon! This week, we’re chatting about all the studio shenanigans in Hail, Caesar! with our pal Shirley Li. Speaking of Shirley, we all knew she was skilled at getting David “The Dog” Sims off the leash, but did you know that sh ... Show More
2h 36m
Nov 2021
Lord & Miller on Lego Movie, 21 Jump Street and The Mitchells Vs The Machines‘ Phil Lord & Christopher Miller talk Making Animation Blockbusters
This week, Giles Alderson and co-host CJ, Christian James, welcome the incredible producing-writing-directing duo Phil Lord & Christopher Miller. They are known for animation & live-action films such as Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009), 21 Jump Street (2012), The Lego Mov ... Show More
1h 2m
Jan 2024
#57 | HOW MUCH REALLY CHANGES IN 10 YEARS? 2014 vs 2024
Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re looking back on 2014 as compared to 2024, in terms of pop culture and their personal journeys with mental health, goal ... Show More
1h 43m
Jan 2022
Special Free Version of Shrek - What A Cartoon Movie!
<p>Happy new year! As we podcasters wrap up our holiday break, we're taking a week off from Simpsons to give you listeners a special treat: Four HOURS of Shrek chat! In case you didn't know, each month we do a premium podcast, <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/talkingsimpsons/pos ... Show More
4h 16m
Sep 2024
Jurassic Park x Spectacle
<p>In this episode, Hannah and Marcelle discuss what made Steven Spielberg's <em>Jurassic Park (1993) </em>the ultimate CGI summer blockbuster, the history of American spectacle, and the monstrosity of the movie's out-of-control lady dinosaurs! Hannah leads this episode and if yo ... Show More
1 h
Dec 2021
Working with Netflix: 'The Princess Switch' director Mike Rohl's Masterclass on Directing
On today’s show, Giles Alderson and co-host Christian James welcome the fantastic director Mike Rohl. He’s known for films & TV shows like Shadowhunters (2017-2019), Smallville (2006-2011), Supernatural (2006-2012), Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008) and the feature f ... Show More
1h 8m
Oct 3
#137 MOST ICONIC BREAKUPS OF ALL TIME: tv, movies, pop culture!
<div>Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today's they’re going through what they feel are the most iconic breakups in pop culture (during their time thus far on thi ... Show More
1h 43m