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Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers (2004)
Our 100th episode! Larry and Andie unpack this direct to DVD Disney feature - and one of the few starring... more
01 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Mark Twain and Me (1991) with Gabriel Diani
Gabriel Diani (Mark Twain Today) joins Andie and Larry to unpack this Disney Channel original movie. Topics include the importance... more
25 Oct 2023 · 58 minutes
Air Bud (1997)
WOOF! Andie and Larry engage this family favorite, noting a lot of great canine acting. Topics include nontraditional structure, the... more
18 Oct 2023 · 57 minutes
Pocahontas II (1998)
Larry and Andie get a little silly discussing a rare direct-to-video Disney sequel they contend is better than the original.... more
11 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Bonus Episode- Super DuckTales (1989)
Diving back into some DuckTales episodes like a billionaire into his money bin, Larry takes a looks at Super DuckTales,... more
04 Oct 2023 · 28 minutes
The Sign Of Zorro (1958) with Mike Staub and Jordan Hue
The BatmanTASticast's Mike Staub and Jordan Hue join Larry and Andie to discuss this 1960 feature. Topics include a Batman-Zorro... more
27 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken (1991)
Larry and Andie saddle up for this Disney girl and her horse feature. Topics include didactic opening scenes and the... more
20 Sep 2023 · 57 minutes
Bonus Episode- Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears: King Igthorn (1990)
Larry has completed the entire Gummi Bears series, and he has some thoughts! What can be learned from the... more
13 Sep 2023 · 29 minutes
Honey, I Blew Up The Kid (1992) with Ashley Cook
Screenwriter Ashley Cook joins Larry and Andie to dig deep into the second installment of the Honey, I Shrunk franchise.... more
06 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Oliver & Company (1988) with Gabriel Jason Dean and Jessie Dean
Playwrights Gabriel Jason Dean and Jessie Dean join Larry and Andie to discuss Disney's adaptation of the Dickens classic. Topics... more
30 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
A Bug's Life (1998)
Andie and Larry dive into Ant Island for a look at Pixar's answer to Toy Story. Topics include a scrapped... more
07 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Bonus Episode: Chip N' Dale's Rescue Rangers: Rescue Rangers To The Rescue (1989)
In this bonus episode, Larry takes a not particularly nostalgic look at the Chip N' Dale's Rescue Ranger series and... more
02 Dec 2022 · 36 minutes
Geppetto (2000)
Larry and Andie dive into to this made for TV musical with a discussion of character motives, strong structure, and... more
23 Nov 2022 · 57 minutes
The Aristocats (1970)
Sacre bleu! Larry and Andie dissect this animated Disney feature with an eye toward missed opportunities, an underuse of characters,... more
16 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 1 minute
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
Wocka wocka!! Another Muppet movie - so you know Larry is fired up! Join Andie and Larry as they explore... more
09 Nov 2022 · 58 minutes
The Lion King 2 (1998)
Hakuna Mata-two? Join Larry and Andie as they analyze the 1998 sequel to the 1994 hit The Lion King. Topics... more
02 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Hocus Pocus (1993)
Happy Halloween! Larry and Andie tackle this cult classic. The duo discuss the dangers of a long windup in exposition,... more
26 Oct 2022 · 59 minutes
Beauty and the Beast (1991)
Season 4 kicks off with the piece de resistance from the 1990s Disney Renaissance, Beauty and the Beast. In this... more
20 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) with Taj Whitesell
For this season finale, Larry and Andie are joined by artist Taj Whitesell to unpack the hit launching the Disney... more
14 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Hercules (1997)
Andie and Larry tackle this Disney retelling of the epic Greek myth. Topics include the need for a protagonist with... more
07 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Bonus Episode- Ducktales: Time is Money (1988)
In this episode, Larry talks about the five part Ducktales "movie" Time is Money, which introduces the character of Bubba... more
31 Aug 2022 · 36 minutes
Herbie Rides Again (1974)
Vrrrrrooooom! Disney Villain Alonzo Hawk joins the Herbie world, and Andie and Larry are here for it! Topics include using... more
24 Aug 2022 · 56 minutes
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) with Bryn Tanner
Playwright Bryn Tanner joins Larry and Andie in unpacking this adaptation of Victor Hugo's foundational French novel. Topics include the... more
18 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
Join Larry and Andie as they crack the case of this movie, including discussions of foiling, the use of time... more
10 Aug 2022 · 57 minutes
TRON (1982) with Brett Niethamer
The Holy Goof's Brett Niethamer combines forces with Larry and Andie to discuss the first computer animated Disney classic. Topics... more
03 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Robin Hood (1973)
Oo-De-Lolly! Larry and Andie discuss the first Disney animated feature without Walt, including the dangers of crafting a narrative feature... more
27 Jul 2022 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Treasure Island (1950)
Arrrr, Matey! Andie and Larry unpack this treasure of a film, offering a lot of historical content, a thematic breakdown,... more
20 Jul 2022 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Toy Story 2 (1999)
There's a snake in my boot! Larry and Andie rave over this near perfect sequel, picking up where Toy Story... more
13 Jul 2022 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)
Larry and Andie tackle the first Disney movie musical completed without Walt. Topics include the Fetch Quest trope, how best... more
30 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Bonus Episode- Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears: A New Beginning (1985)
In this bonus episode, Larry discusses the pilot of Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears (1985.) He posits that... more
22 Jun 2022 · 38 minutes
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
Join Andie and Larry for this followup to The Muppet Movie. Topics include love triangles, how cameo appearances need to... more
15 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Pete's Dragon (1977) - Recorded LIVE at Spalding University
This BONUS episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the Naslund-Mann School of Writing at Spalding University.... more
08 Jun 2022 · 48 minutes
Honey, I Shrunk The Kids (1989)
Andie and Larry shrink down the elements of this late 80's classic. Topics include showing over telling, the primary importance... more
01 Jun 2022 · 1 hour,
The Tigger Movie (2000)
Larry and Andie "bounce" through this theatrical reboot of the Winnie The Pooh franchise. Topics include character continuity in a... more
25 May 2022 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
Swiss Family Robinson (1960) with Andrea Nasfell
Team Fritz or Team Ernst? Screenwriter Andrea Nasfell joins Andie and Larry for a discussion of this classic family film.... more
18 May 2022 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
Monsters, Inc. (2001)
Join Andie and Larry to discuss foiling, character relationships, and worldbuilding using this fast-paced Pixar classic.
11 May 2022 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
The Shaggy Dog (1959)
Larry and Andie discuss Disney's first live action comedy and the dangers of editing a TV show into a feature... more
04 May 2022 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
The Black Cauldron (1985)
Join Andie and Larry for a discussion of this Disney miss - a movie which favors plot and location over... more
27 Apr 2022 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
The Absent-Minded Professor (1961) with Tom Provost
Join Andie, Larry, and Director Tom Provost for this look at the 1961 live-action classic. Topics include dramatic questions, a... more
20 Apr 2022 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
The Little Mermaid (1989)
Kicking off Season 3 with the film credited with ushering in the Disney Renaissance of the 1990s! We discuss the... more
13 Apr 2022 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
The Lion King (1994)
In this last episode of Season 2, Larry and Andie tackle this truly perfect film. The prologue's exceptional use of... more
02 Mar 2022 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century (1999)
Larry and Andie heroically tackle this futuristic Disney Channel Original Movie. While it's not their favorite, the duo discuss flaws... more
23 Feb 2022 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
The Love Bug (1969)
VRRROOOM! Andie and Larry explore the highest grossing movie of 1969 starring a little VW bug named Herbie. Explorations include... more
17 Feb 2022 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Lady and the Tramp (1955)
Larry and Andie dig into this 1955 classic, asking lots of hard questions: how should a protagonist function, where should... more
09 Feb 2022 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Bonus Episode- Fluppy Dogs (1986)
In this bonus episode, Larry takes a look at the Fluppy Dogs, a one hour Disney special that aired in... more
02 Feb 2022 · 30 minutes
The Black Hole (1979) with Denis Hennelly
Director Denis Hennelly comes on board with Andie and Larry to analyze this 1979 Disney venture into space. Topics include... more
26 Jan 2022 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
The Rescuers (1977) with Storme Wood
Director Storme Wood joins Andie and Larry for a lively discussion analyzing 1977's The Rescuers. Subjects covered include dramatic questions,... more
19 Jan 2022 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
The Muppet Movie (1979)
Larry and Andie talk The Muppets in their first full-length feature film. Two Mahnishtahnahs, three climaxes, and an explanation of... more
12 Jan 2022 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Dumbo (1941)
Join Larry and Andie for a conversation about Dumbo, the little movie that could. We compare Timothy Mouse to Jiminy... more
05 Jan 2022 · 54 minutes
Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier (1955)
Andie and Larry discuss Disney's first all-American film, spliced together from three episodes of the Disneyland television series. Special emphasis... more
30 Dec 2021 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983) with Kiki Petrosino
Poet Kiki Petrosino joins Andie and Larry for a look at Disney's take on the Dickensian classic, A Christmas Carol.... more
22 Dec 2021 · 1 hour,
Aladdin 2: The Return of Jafar (1994) with Nivi Engineer
Larry and Andie tackle Aladdin 2: The Return of Jafar with the help of Nivi Engineer, discussing the shortcomings of... more
15 Dec 2021 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Gargoyles: Awakening (1994)
More from the 90s Disney Afternoon Programming Block! Larry and Andie tackle the first five episode miniseries of the long... more
08 Dec 2021 · 1 hour, 1 minute
20,000 Leagues Under The Sea (1954) with Brett Niethamer
The Holy Goof's Brett Niethamer joins Larry and Andie to discuss Disney's epic underwater adventure. Highlights include the film's historical... more
01 Dec 2021 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Bonus Episode- The Wuzzles (1985)
Larry's on his own today, talking about the 1985 Disney TV show, The Wuzzles. What are the Wuzzles? WHY... more
The Rookie (2002)
Batter up! Larry and Andie analyze this Texas baseball classic. Topics include a late inciting incident, too much dramatic irony,... more
23 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Ruby Bridges (1998)
Andie and Larry explore this Wonderful World of Disney TV film. Topics include handling an adaptation, the danger of redundancy,... more
16 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Darby O'Gill and the Little People (1959)
What's the craic? It's this episode! Andie and Larry enjoy a wee bit of fun while engaging with this amazing... more
09 Aug 2023 · 56 minutes
Candleshoe (1977) with Andrea Nasfell
Screenwriter Andrea Nasfell joins Andie and Larry for such topics as character development without the use of dialogue and the... more
02 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
The Rescuers Down Under (1990)
In a rare turn of events, Larry and Andie both struggle with a film they really wanted to like. Topics... more
26 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
The Dark Crystal (1982) with Brett Niethamer
The Holy Goof's Brett Niethamer join Andie and Larry to unpack this Jim Henson masterpiece. Topics include character work, plotting... more
19 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Smart House (1999)
Andie and Larry dig into the Disney Channel's answer to the ABC Afterschool Special. Highlights from this made for TV... more
12 Jul 2023 · 55 minutes
Return To Never Land (2002)
Second star to the right! Larry and Andie return to the Peter Pan franchise to discuss plot questions and why... more
05 Jul 2023 · 57 minutes
Apple Dumpling Gang (1976)
Andie and Larry dive into Disney's wildly successful 1970's western for children. Topics include the protagonist's relationship with the villain... more
28 Jun 2023 · 54 minutes
Tarzan (1999) with Gina Marie Dropp
Playwright Gina Marie Dropp comes on board to discuss the last film in the Disney Renaissance. Topics include a lengthy... more
21 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
The Princess Diaries (2001)
Larry and Andie offer strong rewrite suggestions for this Disney live-action movie. Highlights include: a better mahnishtahnah, a discussion about... more
14 Jun 2023 · 57 minutes
Mulan (1998)
Andie and Larry kick off Season 5 with this legendary Disney Princess. Topics include false tension, potential solutions for protagonist... more
07 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Lilo and Stitch (2002)
In this last episode of Season 4, Larry and Andie enjoy this heartwarming sci-fi story of found family and redemptive... more
15 Mar 2023 · 57 minutes
Old Yeller (1957)
Get your tissues! Andie and Larry unpack this 'Boy and His Dog' genre classic. Highlights include character work, the theme... more
08 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Pocahontas (1995)
In this episode, Andie and Larry dig into one of Disney's more controversial offerings. Topics include a faulty prologue, a... more
01 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (1956)
Larry and Andie go back for another round of '50s Crockett Craze! Highlights include reasons for a puzzling Mahnishtahnah and... more
22 Feb 2023 · 49 minutes
Remember The Titans (2000)
Our first sports movie! Larry and Andie do a post mortem on this classic football film. Highlights include atypical structure,... more
15 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
101 Dalmatians (1996) with Noelle Nori
Guest star Noelle Nori joins Andie and Larry to discuss the differences between the original animated version and the live... more
08 Feb 2023 · 58 minutes
Zenon: The Zequel (2001)
Zoom, zoom, zoom! For some reason, fans keep asking for more Zenon. Because they care, Andie and Larry deliver by... more
01 Feb 2023 · 56 minutes
Treasure Planet (2002)
Larry and Andie take on this VERY underrated Disney gem with a discussion of evolving character wants, a craft lesson... more
25 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Tuck Everlasting (2002)
It's a split decision! Larry pans and Andie enjoys this understated supernatural romance. Topics include aging up the protagonist, the... more
18 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Newsies (1992)
Happy New Year! In our first episode of 2023, Andie and Larry tackle Newsies (1992). Topics include balancing... more
11 Jan 2023 · 56 minutes
The Santa Clause (1994)
Happy Holidays...we hope we don't spoil them for you! Larry and Andie lament what happens when a film has no... more
28 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Pollyanna (1960)
We're ever so glad you joined us! Larry and Andie head to Harrington to analyze a new sheriff in town... more
21 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Flight Of The Navigator (1986)
COMPLIANCE! Andie and Larry explore this underrated 80s cult classic with an eye to tonal shifts and how the dramatic... more
14 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
24 Nov 2021 · 42 minutes
Brave Little Tailor (1938) & Mickey and the Beanstalk (1947)
M-I-C-K-E-Y...Why? Because he's where it all began! Join Andie and Larry as they dig into two of Mickey Mouse's biggest... more
18 Nov 2021 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
The Jungle Book (1967)
Join Larry and Andie for an in-depth look at the last animated feature to bear Walt Disney's imprint. We talk... more
10 Nov 2021 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
The Watcher In The Woods (1980)
Happy Halloween! In this fan-requested episode, Andie and Larry talk extensively about how horror movies work and how this film... more
03 Nov 2021 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
In the second film in our Halloween trilogy, Larry and Andie dig into this classic Tim Burton tale. Highlights include... more
28 Oct 2021 · 57 minutes
Escape To Witch Mountain (1975) with Nancy McCabe
For the first film in our Halloween series, author Nancy McCabe joins Larry and Andie to take a deeper look... more
13 Oct 2021 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)
Join Larry and Andie for a discussion of this 1961 classic Disney hit, including what they believe would improve this... more
06 Oct 2021 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Toy Story (1995) with Lynnell Edwards
Season 2 of Once Upon A Disney kicks off with Toy Story, Pixar's first feature length narrative. Join Andie and... more
29 Sep 2021 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
Cinderella (1950)
Larry and Andie round out Season 1 of the podcast with exposition, building tension, and a comparison of Cinderella to... more
25 Aug 2021 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
The Parent Trap (1961) with Cassie Brower
Disney writer Cassie Brower joins Larry and Andie for this Hayley Mills classic. Dramatic irony, shifting protagonists, a greeting from... more
18 Aug 2021 · 57 minutes
A Goofy Movie (1995) with Joseph Myers
The List Live podcast's Joseph Myers joins Andie and Larry to discuss economical storytelling and rounding flat characters.
12 Aug 2021 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
DuckTales: Treasures Of The Golden Sun (1987) with Taj Whitesell
Writer Taj Whitesell joins Larry and Andie for a look at the series engine for the original DuckTales animated series.... more
04 Aug 2021 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh (1977) with Richard Propes
Film critic Richard Propes joins Andie and Larry for a fresh look at the beloved characters from the Hundred Acre... more
30 Jul 2021 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
The Fox And The Hound (1981) with Holly Beck
In this episode, Larry and Andie are joined by Holly Beck to talk The Fox And The Hound, a film... more
22 Jul 2021 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Freaky Friday (1976) with Lauren Milberger
Lauren Milberger joins Larry and Andie for a talk about the body-switching genre, gender politics in the 1970s, and why... more
14 Jul 2021 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
Alice In Wonderland (1951) with Kira Obolensky
Larry and Andie are joined by award-winning playwright Kira Obolensky to dig into the background, characters, and episodic nature of... more
07 Jul 2021 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
The Emperor's New Groove (2000) with Brett Niethamer
Brett Niethamer of TheHolyGoof.com joins Andie and Larry to talk The Emperor's New Groove and why starting at Kuzco's lowest... more
30 Jun 2021 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
The Journey of Natty Gann (1985) with Jennifer Geraghty
Jennifer Geraghty joins Larry and Andie for a look at this underrated Disney gem - a coming of age female... more
23 Jun 2021 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
Bambi (1942)
Larry and Andie discuss the foundational Disney animated feature, Bambi. Highlights include relationships between characters and writing hard subjects.
16 Jun 2021 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
The Sword In The Stone (1963) with Jennine "Doc" Krueger
Medieval literature expert Doc Krueger joins Andie and Larry for Disney's take on the origin story of King Arthur.
10 Jun 2021 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
Pinocchio (1940) with Storme Wood
Andie and Larry invite filmmaker Storme Wood to discuss escalating stakes and Larry's evil opposites theory in Pinocchio.
02 Jun 2021 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
Return To Oz (1985) with Diani & Devine
Etta Devine and Gabe Diani join Andie and Larry in fleshing out the storyline of Disney's darker take on Oz.
26 May 2021 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
That Darn Cat! (1965) with Tom Provost
Larry, Andie, and guest star Tom Provost discuss setups, payoffs, dramatic tension, and characterizations in the live action film That... more
19 May 2021 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) with Bridgette Dutta Portman
Playwright and author Bridgette Dutta Portman joins Larry and Andie in discussing characters and themes in Disney's first animated narrative... more
05 May 2021 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
Aladdin (1992) with Nivi Engineer
Larry, Andie, and guest host Nivi Engineer discuss Disney's 1992 version of Aladdin. This educational podcast discusses characterization, timeless content,... more
28 Apr 2021 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
Peter Pan (1953)
Second star to the right! In this educational podcast, Andie and Larry discuss character doubling, foils, and the real villain... more
21 Apr 2021 · 57 minutes
Sleeping Beauty (1959)
In this educational podcast, Larry and Andie dig into this 1959 masterpiece and introduce the concept of dramatic irony.
14 Apr 2021 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
Mary Poppins (1964)
Our first episode! Larry and Andie kick off this educational podcast with a look at one of Disney's most iconic... more
02 Apr 2021 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
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