On this episode, we're talking about the emotional rollercoaster of Inside Out! In this 2010's coming-of-age film, there's plenty to love. Plus, Mardy is saying goodbye to the role of Animation and Beyond cohost! Don't fret, though. Ezra will be back with a new cohost and the podcast will go on!
Aug 18, 2024•25 min
On this episode, we're talking about the world's most gluttonous cat! Your furry, orange, comical friend, Garfield, is returning to the screen with a new movie, and we're celebrating by going over his long history of shows, films, games, merch, and more!
Jul 13, 2024•23 min
This week we've got a special episode...and interview with the Creator, Executive Producer, and Showrunner for the series "Angry Birds: Mystery Island," Eric Rogers!
Jun 17, 2024•26 min
On this episode, we're talking about our favorite canine family....the Heelers! Specifically, Bluey, the protagonist of the adorable childrens' show. Join us to enjoy Bluey's song, friends, and family values!
May 31, 2024•13 min
Our favorite Spanish-speaking, Swiper-stopping, map-minding, adventure-adoring explorer, Dora, is back with a new 3D-animated TV show. On this episode, we're talking about Dora's early years as a 2D cartoon, her live-action film, franchise, characters, and more!
May 06, 2024•19 min
If there's something strange in the neighborhood....it might be one of the ghosts from this classic franchise, which got a new sequel out this year! We're talking about the old and new movies, shows, and games brought to LIFE since the original Ghostbusters film premiered.
Apr 20, 2024•20 min
Spin and kick back through your memory to this legendary movie franchise from the mid-2000s to celebrate its third sequel which just came out! We're discussing Awkwafina, the Kung Fu Panda video games, movies, shorts, and overall impact in our newest episode!
Apr 02, 2024•21 min
This week, we're discussing the raunchy, adult comedy series "Family Guy." The R-rated show is wildly successful, as is its creator, Seth MacFarlane. It's bound to make you cringe and crack up!
Mar 21, 2024•24 min
Join us as we dive into the camp song-turned-franchise, Baby Shark! We're talking about viral videos, the Baby Shark characters, and the mew movie which came out in December!
Mar 05, 2024•18 min
Back in December, you may have heard about the newest installment of the animated series of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" movies. The film disrupted the order of the books and made things about Christmas, but we loved it nonetheless. Like all of the stories in this series, it was awkward, entertaining, relatable, and hilarious!
Feb 08, 2024•19 min
In honor of the movie "Wonka" released recently, we're talking about Roald Dahl's most successful story and its variations! Charlie and the Chocolate factory is a story full of imagination, magic, and CANDY, and we think it's delicious!
Jan 23, 2024•16 min
Happy New Year! To kick off this season, we are talking about a classic claymation film that just got a sequel....Chicken Run! Don't miss the new movie in theaters, and be sure to learn about claymation with us in this episode!
Jan 11, 2024•19 min
Happy Holidays to you and yours from Animation and Beyond! One of the holidays coming up is Christmas, and what better way to enjoy Christmas than to reminisce about the hilarious Christmas film "ELF!?" We enjoyed discussing our favorite moments, lines, and actors from the film on this episode. We will be back in the new year!
Dec 13, 2023•19 min
This episode, we're talking about the cunning character of Robin Hood. Robin Hood has been around a long time, but is probably most famous in the early Disney film of the same name! Join us as we discuss recycled animation, animal characters, and more!
Nov 29, 2023•17 min
"Trolls - Band Together" is out in just a few days, and we couldn't be more excited! With familiar music, plus one ~new~ song by N Sync, it is bound to be another epic addition to the Trolls franchise, which we're talking about in this episode!
Nov 11, 2023•20 min
Whether it's a camera with terrifying powers, or a yeti that comes to life, the children's book series GOOSEBUMPS is sure to fright! The franchise's newest TV series came out just in time for Halloween last week, don't miss it! And in celebration, we're talking about the books, films, and more!
Nov 05, 2023•20 min
On this episode, we're talking about the rescue pups who are celebrating their 10th anniversary! With a second feature film out just recently, PAW Patrol is captivating kids everywhere!
Oct 17, 2023•17 min
This episode, we're celebrating the action-packed 2000s franchise, Spy Kids! The new, fifth installment of Spy Kids came out last earlier this month, don't miss it!
Oct 08, 2023•23 min
In this episode, we're talking Tiny. Tiny Toons, that is! Our mini, loony friends got a reboot earlier this month! Catch them at Looniversity on Cartoon Network!
Sep 24, 2023•21 min
A few weeks ago, Ezra and his dad visited the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco! This week, Ezra is recapping everything he learned, (or re-learned) at the museum.
Sep 09, 2023•24 min
S6.E16: Haunted Mansion! by Animation ... and Beyond!
Aug 30, 2023•17 min
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Teenage-- okay, you get it. The song is catchy. We're thrilled to talk about these vigilante turtles, who have a new movie out now!
Aug 18, 2023•20 min
Longtime fans are out of this world about the new season of Futurama just released on Hulu! To celebrate, we're discussing the unique adult cartoon.
Aug 08, 2023•18 min
No introduction needed... you've already heard that the first live-action BARBIE movie is out! We're talking about the famous doll and the franchise she became. The Barbie movie is in theaters right now!
Jul 22, 2023•19 min
Our action-packed hero is back after a long hiatus with the fifth Indiana Jones movie! To celebrate we are talking about the legacy of this iconic character and franchise!
Jul 04, 2023•21 min
This week, we're covering a few of our favorite movies that warn against environmental harm in an entertaining way!
Jun 22, 2023•20 min
After an extra week off, we are BACK discussing a unique and wild adventure film which viewers of all ages love. Be sure not to miss the sequel, Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse, which just came out!
Jun 12, 2023•19 min
For the second week in a row, we're UNDER THE SEA! In honor of the highly-anticipated, live-action remake coming out next week, we're talking about the movie that led the Disney Renaissance with its success!
May 19, 2023•20 min
This week, to honor its 20th anniversary, we're talking about the Pixar film that really made a SPLASH!
May 07, 2023•21 min
And we're off to Neverland! In honor of the new live-action movie coming out on Disney+ next week, we're reminiscing about our green-glad, ever-young friend Peter Pan!
Apr 23, 2023•17 min