Episode 105: Lucasfilm’s Star Wars – Visions | Volume 2

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“Hang in there, little dancer. Soon, we’ll all be free.”

In this episode, Rogue Squadron commanders Stanford and Marc are joined by Red Leader ⁠⁠Mike Sawran⁠⁠ (of ⁠⁠The Holdo Maneuver⁠⁠, ⁠⁠South of Normal⁠⁠) to travel the globe in the second volume of the Disney+ anthology series, ⁠STAR WARS: VISIONS⁠!

Also discussed: ⁠Disney+ removing original content from the streaming service⁠, trailers for ⁠GREMLINS: SECRETS OF THE MOGWAI⁠ & ⁠WISH⁠, plus much, much more…⁠

(recorded on: Monday, May 29th, 2023)

Episode 104: Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away: Live on Stage

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“Nothing that happens is ever forgotten, even if you can’t remember it.”

In this episode, Stanford and Marc enter The Spirit Realm with first-time guest ⁠Ted Sowards⁠. They recount each of their experiences watching the adventures of Chihiro, Haku, and No Face as part of ⁠Fathom Events’ Studio Ghibli Fest 2023⁠ in, ⁠SPIRITED AWAY: LIVE ON STAGE!⁠

Also discussed in this episode: ⁠⁠⁠THE RESCUERS, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3, plus much, much more…⁠⁠

(recorded on: Sunday, May 7th, 2023)

Episode 103: Nintendo + llumination’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie

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“What about the accent? Is it… is it too much?”

In this episode, Marc and Stanford head to the Mushroom Kingdom with Mario and Luigi to take on Bowser and save Princess Peach. At the same time, they give a spoiler-filled review of Nintendo + Illumination’s new film ⁠THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE⁠! Also discussed in this episode: ⁠Animation Fascination’s panel at PHOENIX FAN FUSION is announced⁠, Disney Live-Action remakes of animated films are on the verge of reaching the singularity, and a whole slew of new trailers, plus much, much more…

(recorded on: Friday, April 21st, 2023)

Episode 99: Lucasfilm Animation’s The Bad Batch | Season Two Premiere

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“Aren’t clones supposed to look alike? So much for quality control. This one’s too big. This one’s too small. This one’s got a face tattoo. Yeah, real subtle.”

While Stanford is out-of-town in this crossover episode with THE HOLDO MANEUVER, Marc Vibbert and guest Mike Sawran join Clone Force 99 for the season two premiere of THE BAD BATCH!  

Also Discussed: Mike recounts his hardships trying to binge season one of the series to catch up before season two.

(Recorded on January 4th, 2023)

Episode 98: DreamWorks Animation’s Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

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“Oh. I didn’t count it. I am not really a math guy, you know?”

Happy New Year! In this end-of-the-year bonus episode, Marc and Stanford pray for mercy from, DreamWorks Animation’s PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH!

(recorded on: Thursday, December 29th, 2022)

Episode 97: Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio

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“Little wooden boy made of pine, we shall call you Pinocchio. May you rise with the sun and wander the earth…”

Happy Holidays! Stanford and Marc share their experiences with Guillermo del Toro’s PINOCCHIO this week on the podcast!

Also discussed: the new theatrical trailer for SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE, INVINCIBLE season two release date news, plus much, much more…

(recorded on: Friday, December 23rd, 2022)

Episode 96: Walt Disney Animation’s Strange World

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“Do you mind if I call you Splat? You just kind of give me Splat vibes.”

Prepare yourself for a journey beyond what is possible, as Marc and Stanford proudly present their review of Walt Disney Animation’s STRANGE WORLD! 

Also discussed: trailers for Pixar’s ELEMENTAL and Illumination’s THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE, plus much, much more…

(recorded on: Tuesday December 6th, 2022)

Episode 95: AF News Edition – Kevin Conroy Tribute

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“Everyone is handed adversity in life. No one’s journey is easy. It’s how they handle it that makes people unique.”

In this AF news edition, Stanford and Marc pay tribute to Kevin Conroy, THE voice of Batman. Also discussed: SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE casting, a return to CLONE HIGH, plus much, much more…

(recorded on: Monday November 14th, 2022)

Episode 94: Netflix’s Wendell & Wild

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“She has sworn allegiance to her demons. And the fever is spreading.“

Happy Halloween! In this bonus demon filled episode, Marc and Stanford summon the dead to discuss Henry Selick’s new stop-motion film now streaming on Netflix starring the voices of Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key, WENDELL & WILD.

(recorded on: Sunday October 30th, 2022)

Episode 93: Lucasfilm Animation’s Tales of the Jedi

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“Everywhere there is life, but you must face death. Honor it. Do not fear it.”

In this episode, Jedi masters Stanford and Marc are joined by Padawan Mike Sawran (of The Holdo Maneuver, South of Normal) to learn the ways of the Force in the new Disney+ anthology series, TALES OF THE JEDI. Also discussed: Cartoon Network as we knew it is no more, SAUSAGE PARTY sequel tv series, Peter Safran will head DC animation, and new release reviews from CineMarc, plus much, much more…

(recorded on: Tuesday October 27th, 2022)