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.

Pop Goes The Classics - Bao Live Watch

On a special pod blast episode of Pop Goes The Classics, Andy Atherton does a live watch of the Pixar Short, “Bao” from 2018.

Pop Goes The Classics - Time Travel Mater Live Watch

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.

Pop Goes The Classics - The Emperor’s New Groove

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.

Pop Goes The Classics - Coco Live Watch

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 .

Pop Goes The Classics - Dinosaur (2000)

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.

Pop Goes The Classics - Get A Horse! 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, “Get A Horse!” from 2013.

Pop Goes The Classics - Steamboat Willie 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, “Steamboat Willie” from 1928.

Pop Goes The Classics - Cars 3 Live Watch

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.

Pop Goes The Classics - Dugs Days: Squirrel! Live Watch

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.

Pop Goes The Classics - LOU Live Watch

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.
 

Pop Goes The Classics - Finding Dory Live Watch

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.

Pop Goes The Classics - Air Mater Live Watch

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.
 

Pop Goes The Classics - Mater Private Eye Live Watch

On a special pod blast episode of Pop Goes The Classics, Andy Atherton rides solo to do a live watch of the Pixar Short, “Mater Private Eye” from 2010.