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PP06 – The Incredibles (2004)

May 10, 2023 01:36:26 0 Comments

So far, we’ve met Pixar characters who are lovable, resourceful, adventurous, caring, and determined; but this week, we’re saying hello to a cast that’s truly incredible. Your best Pals are stretching, lifting, speeding, and disappearing our way through our first superhero film, and you better believe we’re leaving our capes at home as we take on the evil Syndrome alongside…you guessed it!…The Incredibles.

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PP05 – Finding Nemo (2003)

April 26, 2023 01:24:12 0 Comments

We all get a little lost sometimes – but it’s a rare clownfish whose dad travels hundreds of miles, battling sharks and traversing a jellyfish forest, with only one mission: just keep swimming, just keep swimming…until he finds his son. With the help of a plucky Blue Tang and a tank full of finned friends, Finding Nemo and the Pixar Pals will remind even the most ichthyophobic among us that fish are friends, not food.

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PP04 – Monsters, Inc. (2001)

April 12, 2023 01:17:42 0 Comments

What if the monsters under your bed really did exist – but they were more scared of you than you were of them? The Pixar Pals are swinging the closet door wide open and facing some high-scoring scarers as we explore the world of Monsters, Inc., and all the slimy, scaly, and shaggy beasts it has to offer – including an outsider who isn’t afraid to say “Boo!”

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PP03 – Toy Story 2 (1999)

March 29, 2023 01:29:17 0 Comments

It seems the world couldn’t get enough of Woody, Buzz and the gang, so for their third feature, Pixar gave the people what they wanted and delivered their first sequel: Toy Story 2. The Pixar Pals are ready for this roundup, featuring a mix of fresh and familiar faces, unexpected adventures, hilarious hijinks, and what is to become a signature move for the studio: an emotional gut-punch of a scene that’ll have you reaching for the Kleenex (and your favourite childhood toy).

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PP02 – A Bugs Life (1998)

March 15, 2023 01:05:34 0 Comments

It’s tough to be a bug, and even tougher when you’re at the bottom of the food chain like Flik and the other inhabitants of Ant Island. But the Pixar Pals are about to find out what happens when a bully pushes a little ant with big ideas too far…and a classic mix-up leads to a motley crew of new friends showing him exactly what he’s capable of. You may not walk away a lover of insects, but A Bug’s Life will at least having you thinking twice before taking a magnifying glass to the sidewalk on a sunny day.

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PP01 – Toy Story (1995)

March 1, 2023 01:17:24 0 Comments

Reach for the sky, cowboys and space rangers – the Pixar Pals (AKA the artists formerly known as the Disney Dummies) are falling with style as they launch into a new series of animated classics! And they’re pulling one heck of a snake out of their boot with episode one – Toy Story! Join Buzz, Woody and all of Andy’s toys as we witness how friendship can take us to infinity…and beyond!

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Disney World Vacation Part 2: EPCOT & Magic Kingdom

February 15, 2023 01:19:50 0 Comments

You didn’t think the Dummies were going to leave you hanging, did you?! Your three best pals – and also Brad – are continuing on their whirlwind (Disney) World tour as they journey through Epcot and wrap up at the one and only Magic Kingdom. Don’t miss a minute of the magic and memories, and be sure to stay for the fireworks.

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Disney World Vacation Part 1: Planning your trip, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom

February 1, 2023 01:33:33 0 Comments

It’s finally the day every young podcaster dreams of – the Dummies are going to Disney World! In this first of two very special episodes, the Dummies (and bonus Brad) are sharing their personal tips on what to know before you you go, from Disneybounding and Dole Whips to reservations and rope dropping – plus a run-down of their visits to Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and other highlights from the the most magical place on Earth.

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From the Dummies Vault: Top 5 Disney Animated Feature Films

January 18, 2023 02:19:32 0 Comments

If you thought watching and reviewing all 61 Disney animated feature films was an impressive feat, you’ll be blown away by what the Dummies are up to next: we’re ranking in this CROSSOVER SPECIAL, baby! That’s right, we’re assembling the ultimate top five list as your friends Tuong, Laura, Sam, and special guest Brad duke it out to decide which treasured story earns the title of Disney’s greatest animated feature. We’re not pulling any punches for this one, so tune in for some fiery debates and to see if the Dummies’ friendships survive their greatest challenge yet!

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DD61 – Strange World (2022)

December 21, 2022 01:33:25 0 Comments

Jaeger Clade may be hard as nails, blazing trails, the manliest of guys, but that doesn’t mean his son Searcher wants to follow in his footsteps as an explorer…but fate has other plans for this family. Adventure down to a new and Strange World with the Clades, the Dummies, and company (both two- and three-legged) in this fun family film (and stealth biology lesson). If there’s one thing you take away from this story, let it be this: this world, this world we live in today, is a pretty strange world too.

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