Happy Life Day, Everyone! And what better way to celebrate Life Day than with a new Non-Bluth episode talking about Nelvana, the studio responsible for underground Sci-Fi animation such as A Cosmic Christmas, Romie-0 and Julie-8, Rock & Rule, Intergalactic Thanksgiving, Star Wars: Droids, Star Wars: Ewoks, and yes, even the animated segment from The Star Wars Holiday Special. Joining us is special guest Avery, who, having a unique history with the studio, kindly shares his experiences of vis...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 31 min
We had a blast guesting on the Riverdale podcast Milkshakes and Mimosas with host Andrew Roebuck. We talked all about Don Bluth's time at Filmation working on Archie and His New Pals, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Fantastic Voyage, Will the Real Jerry Lewis Please Sit Down, and of course, the Groovie Goolies! Since we never extensively covered Don's Filmation years on TBTWBANBTB, we're excited for you all to listen. Find Milkshakes and Mimosas in Riverdale and everywhere you get your podcasts! **Ed...
Aug 08, 2020•2 min
We might as well change the name of our podcast to The Blath, the Whole Blath, and Nothing But the Blath...ers, because this episode is probably 90% about Animal Crossing (which is in no way related to Don Bluth). Sure, we intended for it to be an update on our lives and what's in store for the podcast, but it turns out our podcast updates are short and we have no lives outside of Tom Nook's happy version of capitalism. And you probably don't either, if you've been social distancing properly. Bu...
Jul 20, 2020•59 min
I tell you what, you'll be glad you joined us on this episode of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, because we're Bartalkin' Bartok the Magnificent with our good buddy, Chris Bramante! Since this is the only sequel (prequel?) to any of Don Bluth's films that the Don himself directed (and Gary too!), we felt justified in devoting a whole episode to that humorous Hank Azarian bat and his Kelsey Grammerian bear friend. Get ready for singing (maybe), Simpsons/Futurama references ...
Jun 01, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 15
On this very special Russian history fueled episode of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, come with us and our guest, Chris Bramante, on a Journey to the Past! Mostly because we recorded this episode right before quarantine so it feels like a hundred years ago. We had the pleasure of discussing Don Bluth and Gary Goldman's first venture with Fox Animation Studios, Anastasia. Do we talk about how great this movie is? Perhaps. Do we break into song? Possibly. Who can even remem...
May 06, 2020•2 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 14
On today's episode we're talking about that classic and timeless film, The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue. We discuss its bold choices in ink and paint, the rarity of sequels that outrank the originals, and its lasting legacy in the history of cinema. So come make the most of your life by listening to us talk about this forgotten gem! On DVD https://amzn.to/39vxJZW On Streaming https://amzn.to/3bH8Zzf Follow Dax https://www.instagram.com/daxschaffer https://twitter.com/DaxSchaffer Follow ...
Apr 02, 2020•1 hr 41 min
On this episode of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, we're going back in time to Don Bluth's Disney Days with our guests, Chris Bramante and Matt Schiavone! We discuss The Sword in the Stone, Robin Hood, and a little of Pooh's many adventures. Plus we might even learn the difference between an animation director and a director of animation. So oo-de-lally, hockety pockety, and other such whimsical exclamations! Links: You can seriously just, like, watch all these on Disney+ ...
Mar 05, 2020•2 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 12
It's another NON-BLUTH, and we're finishing up the Amblimation trilogy by talking all things Balto. Somehow, we also spend a good chunk of time talking about Super Mario Brothers, Harry Potter, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Tarzan, and Cats (2019), but trust us, it all comes back to Balto. From the epic true story it's based on to the voice cast, live-action bookends, and disturbingly hot animals, we discuss this film and all its tangents like you've never heard before. Links: Stream Balto on Amazon https:...
Feb 08, 2020•2 hr 16 min
It's time for a festive Non-Bluth, and there's no better way to celebrate Christmas than with Mickey's Christmas Carol! We have a lot to say about this classic childhood favorite, as well as two other Disney shorts: Pluto's something or other, and that Santa one. Whether you're spending Christmas with your family, your cats, or the various ghosts of Christmas, we hope you enjoy our trip down memory lane with these cartoon staples of the holiday season. Links: Stream Mickey’s Christmas Carol on A...
Dec 25, 2019•1 hr 46 min
On this very special Christmas episode of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, we go all the way back to Don Bluth's time at Disney to discuss his directorial debut, The Small One. If a film about selling your beloved pet doesn't get you into the holiday spirit, hopefully our discussion of it will! Disclaimer: if we got any Biblical stuff wrong, don't @ us. Actually, please @ us. We love learning! Links: Stream The Small One on Amazon https://amzn.to/2PNvJ8A Buy The Small One o...
Dec 22, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Sam wouldn't let Frodo go into Mordor without him, so why would we venture into this Tolkien-themed Non-Bluth without an entire Fellowship? On this episode, we're joined by Steven Ray Morris, Grayson Kent, A.E. Fletcher, JSalvador, Evan Koehne, Omar Najam, Andulka Wilkes, and Rachele Russello to discuss the original animated Tolkien films: The Hobbit (1977), The Lord of the Rings (1978), and The Return of the King (1980). Outside. Enjoy! Links: Buy The Hobbit on DVD https://amzn.to/2PcKHoC Strea...
Dec 12, 2019•2 hr 28 min
It's another episode of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, and this time we think we may have watched A Troll in Central Park. It's all sort of a blur. What did we talk about? Who can say? Probably a little about Dom DeLuise, a little about magic shape-shifting dream boats, and there may have been a witch involved. Talking flowers? You'll just have to listen and find out! Links: Buy A Troll in Central Park on DVD https://amzn.to/2OicMch Stream A Troll in Central Park https://...
Nov 17, 2019•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 9
It's our tiniest episode yet! On this week's episode of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, we discuss the musical fairy tale Thumbelina. Did you know about all the Disney connections? Or that this film is an award-winner? Or maybe you're just curious about our thoughts on those frogs. Take a listen! We're sure you'll fall in love with this episode faster than Thumbelina falls in love with Prince Cornelius. Links: Buy Thumbelina on Bluth-Ray https://amzn.to/35aAMph Stream Thum...
Oct 04, 2019•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Welcome to another installment in our NON-BLUTH series! This week we're joined by musician and podcaster Analise Nelson (Popular Music: The Podcast) to discuss a film too few have ever seen: Rock & Rule. We talk about why this film is a cult classic, the cast that’s packed full of famous pop stars, and which mouse-person is hottest. Oh yeah, and the music, of course. If we could release this episode on cassette tape, we would, but we can't, so just imagine we did! Links: Watch Rock & Rul...
Sep 19, 2019•2 hr 6 min
On episode seven of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, we’re going back to the farm, but also to the city, and then back to the farm again, when we discuss the most rollicking Don Bluth film, Rock-A-Doodle! We’re joined by performer Chris Bramante (Robot Teammate) to talk about the story, songs, and “Sun Do Shine” of it all. Does it hold up? Grab your flashlight, tie your shoes, and Chanticleer your schedule for our most rollicking episode yet! Links: Watch Rock-A-Doodle on Y...
Sep 04, 2019•2 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 7
It's episode six of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, and this week we're entering... The Dragon's Lair! Along with our guests, Matt Schiavone and A.E. Fletcher, we'll discuss the frustrating but beautifully animated video games, Dragon's Lair, Space Ace, and Dragon's Lair II: Time Warp. Did we save Daphne, or did we die repeatedly? Tune in and find out! Your quest… awaits. Links: You can buy the Dragon’s Lair Trilogy digitally on Switch/PS4/XBox One Or buy the Wii version i...
Aug 09, 2019•2 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 6
It’s a dog’s life, and you… either love it or hate it depending on what movie you’re in. Welcome to the third installment in our NON-BLUTH series! On this episode, we’re flying solo in a late-night discussion of two very different (yet equally sheep-filled) dog movies, Rover Dangerfield and The Plague Dogs! Join us as we discuss our opinions on these films (you may be surprised), the humor, the songs, the sadness, the synths, and even some Don Bluth connections. Also, find out whether we can rem...
Jul 17, 2019•2 hr 51 min
You can't keep a good pod down! On episode 5 of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, we're joined by our friends and talented artists, Alex Cole and Evan Koehne, to talk about All Dogs Go to Heaven. We discuss its characters, artistry, flaws, strengths, and overall memorable weirdness, and we FINALLY get to debate the merits of the pizza song. Tune in every first and third Bluthsday (Tuesday) of the month for new episodes! Links: All Dogs Go to Heaven Bluth-Ray: https://amzn.to...
Jul 03, 2019•3 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 5
On episode four of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, we’re joined by a full dino squad -- Steven Ray Morris (See Jurassic Right), Christian Humes (ZyteHeist), and Grayson Kent (Rock & Roll Reptiles) -- to reminisce about the beloved and very sad film from our childhoods, The Land Before Time! Have you ever wondered whether you’re a Littlefoot or a Cera? Do you spend your free time debating the paleontological accuracy of dinosaurs in animated films? Or are you just a Jam...
Jun 05, 2019•2 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 4
No, you didn't accidentally download the wrong podcast... Welcome to our very first NON-BLUTH episode! We love Don Bluth, but there's so much to say about so many other animated films too. So today, we're joined by animator Alex Cole and random stranger McLeech to discuss two very different (yet oddly similar) woodland critter films: Once Upon a Forest and Watership Down. Strap in, furlings, because even Fiver couldn't have predicted this episode! Tune in every first and third Tuesday of the mon...
May 22, 2019•3 hr 50 min
On the third episode of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, we’re joined by musician and co-host of Popular Music the Podcast, Analise Nelson, to discuss An American Tail! It’s a trio, a triiiiiiiio… We explore Steven Spielberg’s influence on the production, the catlike performance of Dom DeLuise, the iconic score from James Horner, and more! Then, we talk about our childhood favorite non-Bluth film, An American Tail: Fievel Goes West. From the formation of Amblimation, to the...
May 07, 2019•2 hr 59 min•Season 1Ep. 3
On the second episode of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, we dive into Don Bluth's first independent short film, Banjo the Woodpile Cat! We discuss how fun and DIY the production was, Bluth's childhood cat story that inspired the film, the songs (both diegetic and non-diegetic), plus the many talented voice actors and singers. We also wade through the plot of everyone’s favorite fantasy roller skating musical extravaganza, Xanadu, just so we can talk about its two minutes o...
Apr 16, 2019•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the first episode of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth! To kick off episode 1, we discuss Don Bluth's ambitious first feature film, The Secret of NIMH. In addition to diving into the challenges of making such a visually stunning film on an independent budget, we also discuss Bluth's past at Disney, the incredible performances by the voice actors, mice in cinema, and we even make time for some of our crazy (BUT MAYBE TRUE?) fan theories! Tune in every first and thir...
Apr 02, 2019•2 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 1
