Grandpa's Magical Toys with Brian David Gilbert
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 201
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Episode description
Something stirs in grandpa's playroom; a toy clown Punchinello that can come alive on a whim. Can three kids find Grandpa's secret magical key and escape before they die from endless hop scotch games?
Your host Chad Quandt is joined by writer/comedian/singer Brian David Gilbert (Um, Actually; Unraveled) to discuss this beloved film from his childhood: WeeSing's Grandpa's Magical Toys. And we're then joined by a surprise guest; Kevin Hangeman (Trollhunters, Star Trek Prodigy) who plays the lead kid Peter! He's grown a bit since the 80s.
OFF TOPICS: The Gamers Throne, Clair Obscur’s French culture, Brian’s animation writing journey
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