Time for us to send our own letters to Celestia as we talk about what we’ve learned from Season 2!We’ve gone through A LOT with our pony friends in Season 2 and now it’s time to share our thoughts. Like how the Cutie Mark Crusaders need less episodes. Or how bits and goofs made this season particularly great. And of course, we have to give our choices for the Best Randopony of the season. Don’t miss it! If you've got questions or comments you can email us at macintoshandmaud@gmail.com or leave a...
Apr 04, 20180•Ep. 55
Twilight KNEW something was wrong with Cadence. Now she’s just gotta get the bride past zombie bridesmares...Twilight called shenanigans and wound up being right; Princess Cadenza di Amore is still full of joy and love but currently trapped. It’s up to Twilight to get her out and interrupt this demon wedding a la The Graduate . Except there’s changelings. And zombie bridesmares. Normal wedding stuff.If you've got questions or comments you can email us at macintoshandmaud@gmail.com or leave a com...
Mar 28, 20180•Ep. 54
Twilight Sparkle might just be a bit too protective of her BBBFF. Then again, his fiancee seems to be kind of the worst. What to do...It's time for the pony finale, and for Twilight Sparkle, that means a new sister-in-law. She wants to be happy for Shining Armor, but when you find out your Big Brother Best Friend Forever is getting married via the Equestria equivalent of text message, it's easy to get pissed. Plus, something is waaay off about Cadence. She's the princess of love and joy, right? ...
Mar 28, 20180•Ep. 53
Doctor Pinkie Pie and Twilight "Watson" Sparkle are on the case this week...A game is the foot this week as Pinkie Pie suspects foul play after Mr. and Mrs. Cake's majestic masterpiece cake is set about by some sweet tooth. While Pinkie thinks she knows exactly how to catch the cake thief, it turns out finding clues is a difficult task. Fortunately Twilight's on the case. Because if they don't figure out what happened, Mr. Cake might slip into a coma from all the stress-related faints he's suffe...
Mar 21, 20180•Ep. 52
Reporting for the school paper is one thing. Digging up dirt and gossip for the whole town of Ponyville? THAT's a problem.The Crusaders are still looking for their purpose (and, incidentally, a cutie mark) in all the wrong places. This time, they get deep into the world of gossip journalism. Between their deadline, Diamond Tiara as their editor, and an unwavering commitment to ending their status as blank flanks, there's way too much pressure on these fillies. And when Rarity finds out her secre...
Mar 19, 20180•Ep. 51
Fluttershy may be scared of most things, but she's awesome when it comes to training montages.We all know Fluttershy is...well...pretty shy. But the constant mocking during flight school was too much to handle. Hence why Fluttershy, a straight up Pegasus with wings, almost never flies. Unfortunately, Rainbow Dash needs ALL hands on deck to make sure they get water from Ponyville to Cloudsdale. Especially with a bad case of pony flu going around. That means it's time for Angel and the other woodl...
Mar 14, 20180•Ep. 50
Spike is trying to find himself, but all we can see is his pony friends' ridiculous costume...It's time for the Great Dragon Migration, but after his friends tease him about being the cutest dragon ever, Spike is feeling a bit insecure. Unfortunately, the only way for him to connect is to hang out with teenage dragons. Which, now that we think of it, isn't that different from regular teenagers. Still, the best thing about a kinda boring episode is the ridiculous three-pony dragon costume that Tw...
Mar 12, 20180•Ep. 49
The closest My Little Pony will ever come to re-creating The Terminator. Time-travel fans, rejoice. If ever My Little Pony were to cross with Quantum Leap and The Terminator, this is it. Though Ponyville's idea of time travel is far more about identifying Twilight Sparkle's obsession with understanding what's going on around her. There's a lot of wackiness, but also a sinister anxiety that Twilight has to come to grips with in order not to go insane. And also, if your future self comes to warn y...
Mar 07, 20180•Ep. 48
Don’t tell anyone but we secretly LOVE mean Fluttershy.Everypony loves Fluttershy, but they also know she can be a pushover. So it’s only natural that when Fluttershy realizes that she’s being taken advantage of, she goes a little bit too far. Ok, ok a lot too far. Like making everyone in Ponyville intensely afraid of you too far. Also, if Angel wasn't THE ABSOLUTE WORST BUNNY EVER maybe this all could have been avoided. But Angel has to be Angel. So there.If you've got questions or comments you...
Mar 02, 20180•Ep. 47
Seriously, though, who would ever use the name Cranky Doodle Donkey? We’re generally pretty tolerant of Pinki Pie antics. Her bouncing and clowning around is always good for a laugh. But even the most ardent Pinkie fans have to admit that she goes a bit too far in this episode. I mean, all this Donkey wants is to be left alone. He’s had a rough go of it so why mess with the guy? And even though Pinkie comes through in the end, we really recommend you set some personal boundaries when it comes to...
Feb 28, 20180•Ep. 46
If you mess with love potions you might get more than you bargain for...We generally agree with the Cutie Mark Crusaders - everypony deserves their own special somepony, if they really want one.. However, we don't recommend using random love potions to force two ponies to fall in love with each other. I mean, it's kinda worth it to watch how ridiculously sappy Big Macintosh becomes. But when your potion turns out to be poison, it's probably time to reconsider what you're doing. Looking at you, S...
Feb 23, 20180•Ep. 45
Reading doesn’t make you an egghead, Rainbow Dash. And if you want some books maybe don’t steal from the hospital... Rainbow Dash is one of the best flyers in all of Equestria, but when she crashes, she crashes hard. So maybe it shouldn't come as a surprise that she hurt her wing badly enough to need a hospital stay. But Rainbow Dash isn't known for doing stuff by herself, and especially not nerdy stuff like reading books. There's only one hero who might be able to get her to read a book - Darin...
Feb 21, 20180•Ep. 44
Who cares about the episode when you have the most epic musical number of all ponyhood? There’s a whole huge plot line of this episode of how the Apple family might lose their farm and how mad Rainbow Dash is that she can’t get any cider. But the only thing that really matters is the Music Man -esque epic that the Flim Flam Brothers bring to Ponyville. Only Peter Griffin in his Super Bowl rendition of “Shipoopi” has matched this level of musical artistry. So get ready to fall for the con while s...
Feb 16, 20180•Ep. 43
When everyone’s expectations are as crazy as your own, you might just have to pack your bags and move away...Applejack is nothing if not a winner - just look at her trophy cases from the yearly rodeos. But nopony gets to win every year. So when Applejack goes completely AWOL from Sweet Apple Acres, the Mane Six have to go rescue her. But will Mayor Mane’s disturbingly huge expectations crush Applejack’s will? Will the Mane Six take their own spin on an I Love Lucy classic? And what should Pinkie...
Feb 14, 2018•21 min•Ep. 42
Replacing jokes this week with lots of "awww" noises for two adorable baby fillies..In what might be the most adorable episode of this podcast yet, the Cakes of Sugarcube Corner have just had twin fillies and this episode is full of cuteness. There's lots of Pinkie Pie sight-gags, a little bit of shade from Twilight and the most honest Rarity moment we've seen. But mostly it's just super-cute pony babies being absolutely adorbs. Squee!If you've got questions or comments you can email us at macin...
Feb 07, 20180•Ep. 41
Don’t try to tell Granny Smith how to pick Zap Apples. She might just make you wear a bunny costume.It's Zap Apple season and the neon flowers are blooming. That can mean only one thing for Apple Bloom, though - a lot of weirdness and ridiculousness from Granny Smith. But as crazy as Granny seems, there's a tried-and-true method to her madness. As long as you're OK with a bee beard. Or being a general to some glass jars.If you've got questions or comments you can email us at macintoshandmaud@gma...
Jan 31, 20180•Ep. 40
It's a Christmas episode...in January...whatevs, it's still a great episode.It's Hearth's Warming Eve, and this year the Mane Six get to tell the story of Equestria's founding and the common peace between Pegasi, Unicorns and Earth Ponies. Everyone's devoted to their roles, some a little more than others (looking at you, Spike). We won't lie though - the coming together of friends like Clover the Clever, Smart Cookie and Private Pansy got us in all the feels. It's a good episode, and a nice mess...
Jan 24, 20180•Ep. 39
Spike is going through some growing pains - and Ponyville has to deal with the mess...It can be easy to forget that Spike is a legit, real dragon. He’s little, he helps all the ponies in town, and has a direct line of communication with Princess Celestia. But behind those big eyes is a big, greedy dragon ready to take everything for his secret stash. It’ll take all of Ponyville to stop this monster...or maybe just one pony who understands the value of generosity...If you've got questions or comm...
Jan 17, 20180•Ep. 38
Canterlot is full of straight-up snobs that need to learn how to party Ponyville-style... Rarity's known for being a bit of a snob, but her generosity tends to shine through. That is, until she starts feeling the pressure so much she decides she needs to lie to her friends about the sheer number of parties she has to go to. I mean, Canterlot is full of ponies who aren't just snooty - they re-define the word. Good thing there's a few other pony friends of Rarity out there that can bring all of th...
Jan 12, 20180•Ep. 37
It takes a LOT to stop Rainbow Dash’s giant ego...including Ponyville's string of disasters...Mac and Maud consider themselves pretty friendly with Rainbow Dash, and we like a good hero. But this fan club nonsense has gotten way out of hand. I mean, why is calamity seemingly in every corner of Ponyville? Are Celestia’s knights just not paying attention? And we’re pretty sure there was already a big town discussion about putting up nets at the cliffs AND fixing the dam. Anyway, Dash seems to be l...
Jan 10, 20180•Ep. 36
Rainbow Dash finds a pet in the unlikeliest of competitors.We’ve met and learned to love all of the pony pets: Winona, Angel, Opal, Gummy and Owloysius. But until today, Rainbow Dash had never found a furry friend. Lucky for her, Fluttershy is a master at matching pets to owners; Dash has so many contenders, she needs a competition to make a final decision. Also, who’s that tortoise over there, and why is he making sad, pathetic faces? He seems very determined...and maybe a little creepy...If yo...
Jan 05, 20180•Ep. 35
Cutie marks aren’t made, they’re earned. At, least, not unless you want to risk the cutie pox...Every filly gets antsy for their cutie mark. But we’re not sure we’ve seen a filly quite as antsy as Apple Bloom. Everypony has skills and talents, but Apple Bloom is facing a dozen or more - and she can't control them. We’re not even sure Twilight can fix this problem; we may need Zecora to help us find the remedy.If you've got questions or comments you can email us at macintoshandmaud@gmail.comor le...
Jan 03, 20180•Ep. 34
It's time to get your best costume and head down to the town square for some spooky fun at Nightmare Night! That is, unless Nightmare Moon shows up...We're in our best pony costumes and are ready for punkin' chunkin', spider tosses and Zecora's spooky stories about Nightmare Moon. We only hope that Princess Luna is in a good mood if she shows up, because she's had a reputation for being...intimidating. Mac gets very concerned about Spike possibly dying from choking on Candy, Maud introduces her ...
Dec 29, 20170•Ep. 33
Programming note: Due to an unfortunate and frankly mysterious set of circumstances, our recording of S2E4 has disappeared. Fortunately we had episode 5 ready to post, so we're just going to work out of order. Look for S2E4 soon...Dear Rarity, it's your BFF Big Mac. Well, maybe not your BFF but definitely a supporter. You were such an evil, awful sister to Sweetie Belle this episode that EVEN I can't defend your actions. Sweetie Belle is kind of a hot mess, but she's a filly who just wants to ha...
Dec 27, 20170•Ep. 32
This episode seems to be about Twilight Sparkle drifting into a massive emotional breakdown over her friendship studies. No doubt, she goes crazy trying to figure things out. Yet it's the moments in between that have Mac & Maud asking the hard questions. Like where the Pony Parliament is to handle governance of balloons and trains in Ponyville. And whether this whole show is happening in a snow globe that Spike has been watching the entire time. Not to mention the genuine fear Twilight inspi...
Dec 20, 20170•Ep. 31
We know we shouldn't support ponies behaving badly. We want the Mane Six to always retain their friendship and love each other and do anything to ensure the magic of friendship NEVER fades. But dammit, Mean Girl Fluttershy is really funny. She's just so mean. What's far more concerning is PInkie Pie thinking nothing's funny anymore. That...that's just wrong.In the meantime, Maud has serious questions about the existence and operations of hot air balloons in Equestria; Macintosh's namesake is a f...
Dec 13, 20170•Ep. 30
WE'RE BACK FOR SEASON TWO!!! Macintosh & Maud are fired up to dive into this second season and the first part of this two-part premiere does not disappoint. There's fun lore and pony history to explore, a deeper level of friendship between the characters, and a brand new, delightfully evil nemesis. That's right, it's time to introduce everyone's favorite draconoquis, Discord. Will his love of chaos force the Mane 6 to split up once and for all? We'll have to see next week...Also, Pinkie Pie ...
Dec 06, 20170•Ep. 29
Mac and Maud have finished Season 1 of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, and that means that before we jump into Season 2, it's time for a Winter Wrap-Up to talk through our favorite (and least favorite) moments, our favorite Randoponies, and some nice, long tangents talking about shows like Adventure Time and We Bare Bears. So sit back, relax and hang out with us while we relive some great moments from Season 1!If you've got questions or comments you can email us at macintoshandmaud@gmail.co...
Nov 29, 20170•Ep. 28
WE DID IT EVERYONE! We finally made it to the Grand Galloping Gala! There's decorations, and yummy food, and fancy dresses, and nice music, and...Oh who are we kidding. We thought this was going to be the best night EVER. And no matter what we do, that just doesn't seem to be the case. The guests are all too stuffy to dance or eat homemade treats, our Prince Charming is a big ol' dud, and we're not getting to talk to Princess Celestia AT ALL.Wait...that's all of the people in the Mane Six. We we...
Nov 24, 20170•Ep. 27
WARNING. Never let Pinkie Pie think you don't want to go to her party. If you do, you may notice one or more of the following symptoms in your Pinkie:Flattened hairStubborn refusal to engage with othersA TOTAL AND COMPLETE PSYCHOTIC BREAK WITH REALITYWhile the results of your Pinkie's breakdown may be absolutely hilarious, it may be hazardous to her party skills. Please exercise extreme caution with attempting surprises during Pinkie party season.If you've got questions or comments you can email...
Nov 24, 20170•Ep. 26
