Pop Goes The Classics - Big Hero 6

On the historic 50th edition of Pop Goes the Classics, Andy Atherton, Steve Riddle, and Mirandia Berthold suit up and discuss the 54th Disney Animated Film, Big Hero 6. Join the trio as they discuss the differences between the film and the comics, Disney doing a superhero movie, the marketability of Baymax, Hiro and his untapped potential, San Fransoyko, the relationship between Hiro and Tadashi, the bringing together of Go-Go, Wasabi, Honey Lemon, and Fred, Hiro's journey following Tadashi's death, mixing humor with despair and sadness, the twist of Callahan being the villain, the final battle of the film, the cameo appearance of Stan Lee after the credits, if the film deserves a sequel, and whether the film gets the love and credit it deserves given the films surrounding it. So join Andy, Steve, and Mirandia as they will be your personal companions on this journey through the Disney Animated Film canon.

Pop Goes The Classics - Frozen

On the 49th edition of Pop Goes the Classics, Mirandia Berthold, Andy Atherton, and Steve Riddle brave the cold and discuss the 53rd Disney Animated Film, Frozen. Join the trio as they discuss the cultural impact of the film, differences from the source material, Anna being one of the most fleshed out characters in history, loose threads between this film and other Disney films, the perfect voice casting of the film, the Duke being one of the more contemptible characters, the amazing soundtrack and its impact, specifically "Let It Go", Elsa struggling to control her powers, Kristoff and Sven's unique relationship, the importance of Olaf, the surprise twist of Hans being the villain, the clever one-liners throughout, the big climax of the film, the switch from true love's kiss to true love between sisters, and the legacy of the film and its ranking amongst the greatest Disney films. So join Mirandia, Andy, and Steve as they continue on their trek through the Disney Animated Film canon.

Pop Goes The Classics - Wreck-It Ralph

On the 48th edition of Pop Goes the Classics, Steve Riddle, Andy Atherton, and Mirandia Berthold hit the arcade and discuss the 52nd Disney Animated film, Wreck-It Ralph. Join the trio as they discuss the legacy and nostalgia of the arcade, the various references and Easter eggs in the film, the numerous and clever puns, Ralph wanting to be a hero and not the villain, the Nice-landers not being very nice, hopping between the various games, the budding romance between Felix and Calhoun, feeling sympathy for Vanellope, laying breadcrumbs throughout the film to set up various plot points, the danger the Cy-Bugs pose, the surprise reveal of King Candy being Turbo, the big race and battle at the end, and where the film ranks amongst the other Disney films. So join Steve, Andy, and Mirandia as they try not to wreck it and continue their trek through the Disney Animated Canon.

Pop Goes The Classics - Winnie The Pooh (2011)

On the 47th edition of Pop Goes the Classics, Andy Atherton, Mirandia Berthold, and Steve Riddle return to the Hundred Acre Wood to discuss the 51st Disney Animated Film, Winnie the Pooh. Join the trio as they discuss if the release date of the film hurt its potential, paying homage to the original 1977 film, the different voice cast, Pooh's unhealthy obsession with honey, the characters' emotions being amplified, seeing things as a kid vs. being an adult and parent with extended rants from Andy and Mirandia, whether the Backson would be considered scary, the whole Pooh Extended Universe at this time, if the film would've worked better as a direct-to-DVD release or TV special, and the film ultimately setting the stage for the upcoming stretch of films. So join Andy, Mirandia, and Steve as they have a very important thing to do and continue their trek through the Disney Film Canon.

Pop Goes The Classics - Tangled

On the 46th edition of Pop Goes the Classics, Mirandia Berthold, Andy Atherton, and Steve Riddle let down their hair and discuss the historic 50th Disney Animated Film: Tangled. Join the trio as they discuss what would've happened if a different actress voiced Rapunzel, changing the name of the film to attract a bigger audience, Mother Gothel and her manipulation of Rapunzel, the unique backstory of Flynn Rider, Pascal and Maximus as great animal sidekicks, the beautiful sight of the lanterns, the underrated soundtrack of the film, the Snuggly Duckling, and if the film is finally getting the credit that it deserves. So join Mirandia, Andy, and Steve as they see the light and continue their trek through the Disney Animated Films.
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Pop Goes The Classics - The Princess And The Frog

On the 45th episode of Pop Goes the Classics, Andy Atherton, Mirandia Berthold, and Steve Riddle head on down to New Orleans as they discuss the 49th Disney Animated Feature: The Princess and The Frog. Join the trio as they discuss this being one of the last hand-drawn animated films; Disney's love of New Orleans; Tiana being the first princess since the 1990s; Charlotte being a dreamer, while also being a great friend to Tiana; the journey Tiana and Naveen take as frogs; Dr. Facilier being an underrated villain; the great secondary characters in the film; Louis and his love of the trumpet; the greatness of voice actor Jim Cummings; Ray and his unyielding love of Evangeline; the ongoing thru line of what the characters want vs. what they need; the amazing soundtrack; the climatic ending; the renewed love of the film due to its recent presence in the parks, and how the film ends the 2000s on a high note while setting the table for what's to come in the 2010s. So join Andy, Mirandia, and Steve as they grab their gumbo and beignets and head on down the bayou to continue their trek through the Disney Animated Films though heed this advice, never take directions from a gator.

Pop Goes The Classics - Bolt

On the 44th episode of Pop Goes the Classics, Steve Riddle, Mirandia Berthold, and Andy Atherton head on a road trip as they discuss the 48th Disney Full-Length Animated Feature, Bolt. Join the trio as they discuss Miley Cyrus' status at Disney at the time; the film taking inspiration from other movies and cartoons; Bolt believing he's a real superdog; the sad backstory of Mittens; the running gag of three pigeons continually appearing throughout the film; Rhino the motivational hamster; Penny's unmoving love for Bolt; road trip montages; Las Vegas in 2008 vs. 2024; Bluetooth ear pieces; Penny's mom staying by her side; the climatic ending of the film; the competition it faced when it was released, and where the film ranks amongst the other Disney films. So join Steve, Andy, and Mirandia as they bark at the moon and eat danger for breakfast while they continue their trek through the Disney Animated Film canon.

Pop Goes The Classics - Meet The Robinsons

On this edition of Pop Goes the Classics, Mirandia Berthold, Andy Atherton, and Steve Riddle travel to the future as they discuss the 47th Disney Animated Film, Meet the Robinsons. Join the trio as they discuss where they were in March 2007, the film being a spiritual tribute to Walt Disney; Lewis' determination to meet his mother; Bowler Hat Guy being the most cartoonish villain to date; meeting the eccentric and outlandish Robinson Family; singing frogs; whether Goob really is a sympathetic character; breaking the rules of time travel; the anti-climatic ending to DOR-15 and if the film deserves more appreciation than it currently gets. So join Mirandia, Andy, and Steve as they continue their journey through the Disney Animated Canon and always remember, Keep Moving Forward.

Pop Goes The Classics - Once Upon A Studio Live Watch

On a special pod blast episode of Pop Goes The Classics, Andy Atherton does a live watch of the Walt Disney Animation Short, “Once Upon A Studio” from 2023.

Pop Goes The Classics - Chicken Little (2005)

In this edition of Pop Goes the Classics, Andy Atherton, Mirandia Berthold, and Steve Riddle continue their trek through the Disney Animated Films with the 2005 film, Chicken Little. Join the trio as they discuss the voice casting for the film; the numerous inside jokes, puns, and pop culture references; the father-son relationship between Chicken Little and Buck; the importance of Abby Mallard, Runt, and Fish Out Of Water as side characters; the addition of an alien invasion; the climatic finale, and the overall standing of the film. So join Andy, Mirandia, and Steve as they try to avoid falling panels and continue the journey through Disney history.

Pop Goes The Classics - Home On The Range (2004)

On the 41st edition of Pop Goes the Classics, Steve Riddle, Andy Atherton, and Mirandia Berthold saddle up the wagons and head to the Old West as they discuss the 44th film in the Disney Canon, Home on the Range. Join the trio as they discuss: the lack of the Old West being used as a setting for Disney animated features; the solid voice cast for the film; the film's underdeveloped characters; Slim and his yodeling ability; Buck, the overconfident horse; most of the other characters being under utilized; the final climax of the film; whether the film would've been better as a short or an animated series and whether this is the worst film in Disney history. So join Steve, Andy, and Mirandia as they continue their trek through the Disney Animated Films.

Pop Goes The Classics - Brother Bear

On the 40th edition of Pop Goes the Classics, Steve Riddle, Mirandia Berthold, and Andy Atherton answer the call of the wild as they discuss the 44th Disney Animated Film, Brother Bear. Join the trio as they discuss other animated films that came out during this time, the journey that Kenai goes on, the role Sitka plays in watching over his brothers, Denahi's quest for vengeance, Kenai and Koda forming a brotherly bond, the lack of major starpower in the voice cast of the film, the comic relief of Rutt and Tuke, the beauty of the Northern Lights, the final climatic scene, and the film's legacy. So join Steve, Mirandia, and Andy as they traverse the vast wilderness and continue on their trek through the Disney Animated Film canon.

Pop Goes The Classics - Treasure Planet (2002)

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.

Pop Goes The Classics - Lilo & Stitch (2002)

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.

Pop Goes The Classics - Atlantis: The Lost Empire

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.