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Pop Goes the Classics
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Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Pop Goes The Classics - Treasure Planet (2002)
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
On the 39th Edition of Pop Goes the Classics, Andy Atherton, Steve Riddle, and Mirandia Berthold go on a deep space adventure as they discuss the 43rd Disney Animated Film, Treasure Planet. Join the trio as they discuss if the film was released too soon after Atlantis: The Lost Empire; similarities between the film and the book, "Treasure Island"; the pedigree of the film's directors; Jim Hawkins' growth throughout the film; the father-son relationship between Jim and John Silver; the aspects of a pirate film in space; the budding romance between Delbert and Amelia; the quirkiness of Morph; B.E.N. not appearing until very late in the film; the ambitious animation styles of the film and whether the film holds up today or remains a largely forgotten film. So join Andy, Steve, and Mirandia as they follow the stars and continue down their trek of the Disney Animated Film Canon.
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Pop Goes The Classics - Lilo & Stitch (2002)
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
On the 38th edition of Pop Goes the Classics, Andy Atherton, Mirandia Berthold, and Steve Riddle head to the beaches of Hawaii to discuss the 42nd Disney animated feature, Lilo & Stitch. Join the trio as they discuss: the voice cast for the film; Stitch's journey throughout the story; the trials of Lilo and Nani; Cobra Bubbles: the greatest name in Disney history, the use of Elvis Presley music throughout the film; the bumbling of Jumba and Pleakley; changes to the film due to real life events; Gantu's effectiveness, or lack thereof; the universe spawned from this film, and where it lands against the previous films released. So join Andy, Mirandia, and Steve as they learn the true meaning "Ohana" and continue their journey through the Disney Animated Film Canon.
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Pop Goes The Classics - Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
On the 37th edition of Pop Goes The Classics, Steve Riddle, Andy Atherton, and Mirandia Berthold take a deep dive into the ocean to discuss the 41st Disney Animated Film, Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Join the trio as they discuss where they were in their personal lives in 2001, comparisons between this film and other Disney films, the journey that Milo takes, the lack of star power in the film, the obvious turn by Rourke, the stunning visuals of Atlantis, if the film was marketed to the proper audience, the unusual amount of sex appeal in a Disney film, the underperformance at the box office due to competition from Shrek, if the film warrants a live action remake, and whether the film deserves its status as a cult classic. So join Steve, Andy, and Mirandia as they journey to the depths and continue their trek through the Disney Animated Film canon.
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Pop Goes The Classics - Bao Live Watch
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
On a special pod blast episode of Pop Goes The Classics, Andy Atherton does a live watch of the Pixar Short, “Bao” from 2018.
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
Pop Goes The Classics - Time Travel Mater Live Watch
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
On a special pod blast episode of Pop Goes The Classics, Andy Atherton does a live watch of the Pixar Short, “Time Travel Mater” from 2012.
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Pop Goes The Classics - The Emperor’s New Groove
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
On the 36th edition of Pop Goes the Classics, Mirandia Berthold, Steve Riddle, and Andy Atherton brave the jungles of Peru to discuss the 40th Disney Animated Feature, the Emperor's New Groove. Join the trio as they discuss the troubled production of the film, the perfect casting of the characters, whether we should sympathize with Kuzco despite his actions, Pacha being the most trusting person in history, the effectiveness of Yzma as a villain, Kronk being the lovable dimwit henchman, the quick pacing of the film, if Kuzco was worthy of a redemption story, and if the film deserves its status as an underrated cult classic. So join Mirandia, Steve, and Andy as they try not to pull the wrong lever and continue their trek through the Disney Animated Canon.
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Pop Goes The Classics - Coco Live Watch
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
On a special episode of Pop Goes The Classics, Andy Atherton is joined by Logan Crosland does a live watch of 2017’s Coco. They give their thoughts on best Disney soundtracks; luchadores; multi-generational families; throwing shoes; EPCOT’s Mexico pavilion; solving problems with food; ghosts of your ancestors; the rules in The Land of the Dead; falsifying a unibrow; The Final Death; seizing your moment; Ernesto de la Cruz’s true colors; Hector, the true hero; movies on a loop; pulling at your heart strings & how family is everything .
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Pop Goes The Classics - Dinosaur (2000)
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
On the 35th edition of Pop Goes the Classics, Andy Atherton, Mirandia Berthold, and Steve Riddle travel back to prehistoric times as they discuss the 39th film in the Disney Animated Canon, Dinosaur. Join the trio as they discuss the film being lost in the shuffle of 2000, the amazing visuals of the film, the lack of story and character development, comparisons to other dinosaur films like Jurassic Park and the Land Before Time, having lemurs be in the film despite not actually existing in that time frame, the untapped potential of Eema and Baylene as comic relief, Kron: the biggest asshole in Disney history, having the Carnotaurus be the villain instead of the usual T-Rex, and if is the most forgotten film in Disney history. So join Andy, Mirandia, and Steve as they continue on their trek through all the films in the Disney canon.
Saturday Aug 19, 2023
Pop Goes The Classics - Get A Horse! Live Watch
Saturday Aug 19, 2023
Saturday Aug 19, 2023
On a special pod blast episode of Pop Goes The Classics, Andy Atherton does a live watch of the Walt Disney Animation Short, “Get A Horse!” from 2013.
Saturday Aug 12, 2023
Pop Goes The Classics - Steamboat Willie Live Watch
Saturday Aug 12, 2023
Saturday Aug 12, 2023
On a special pod blast episode of Pop Goes The Classics, Andy Atherton does a live watch of the Walt Disney Animation Short, “Steamboat Willie” from 1928.
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Pop Goes The Classics - Cars 3 Live Watch
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
On a special episode of Pop Goes The Classics, Andy Atherton does a live watch of 2017’s Cars 3. He gives his thoughts on pre-race rituals; brash rookies; forced retirements; tailor-made training regiments; nap time; demolition derbies; Thunder Hollow; old rivals; the school bus of death; revisiting the past; Doc Hudson’s legacy; playing smarter not stronger; Willie’s Butte & whether or not this the last ride theatrically for the Cars franchise.
Saturday Aug 05, 2023
Pop Goes The Classics - Dugs Days: Squirrel! Live Watch
Saturday Aug 05, 2023
Saturday Aug 05, 2023
On a special pod blast episode of Pop Goes The Classics, Andy Atherton does a live watch of the Pixar Short, “Dug Days: Squirell!” from 2021.
Saturday Jul 29, 2023
Pop Goes The Classics - LOU Live Watch
Saturday Jul 29, 2023
Saturday Jul 29, 2023
On a special pod blast episode of Pop Goes The Classics, Andy Atherton rides solo to do a live watch of the Pixar Short, “LOU” from 2017.
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Pop Goes The Classics - Finding Dory Live Watch
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
On a special episode of Pop Goes The Classics, Andy Atherton does a live watch of 2016’s Finding Dory. He gives his thoughts on concerned parents; talking in your sleep; wandering fish; memory triggers; The California Current; P.A. Sigourney Weaver; Hank The Octopus; being pipe pals; echo location issues; Becky the crazy duck; touch tanks; parkour; fish quarantine; collecting seashells; “The World’s Most Powerful Glass”; reckless driving and escape plans.
Saturday Jul 22, 2023
Pop Goes The Classics - Air Mater Live Watch
Saturday Jul 22, 2023
Saturday Jul 22, 2023
On a special pod blast episode of Pop Goes The Classics, Andy Atherton rides solo to do a live watch of the Pixar Short, “Air Mater” from 2011.