As the leaves change and air chills, Dominic and Parker recount their favorite shows from the summer hiatus, including The Owl House, Amphibia, and The Great Pretender. They also catch up on the biggest animation news of September, including the Venture Bros. cancellation, some surprising Emmy results. All this and a preview of the upcoming Craft Brews & Tons of Cartoons Octoberfest, all on Toonin’ In: Summer 2020!

Dom and Park take on an epic conflict of miniature proportions as they premiere Dueling Movies! For this inaugural segment, they’re talking about the firing shot of the Pixar/DreamWorks rivalry: Antz vs. A Bug’s Life. Which movie tackles their ant-sized adventure better? Join us and find out!

It’s a new season of Craft Brews & Tons of Cartoons, and we’re kicking it off with a brand-new intro, some fresh brews, and a back-to-school discussion of MTV’s Undergrads! With this cult classic, we’re talking about our favorite characters, jokes, and elements that remind us of our own college experience. It’s CB&ToC season 3, so let’s get started!

This week, the dudes celebrate 50 episodes of Craft Brews & Tons of Cartoons by Toonin’ In to June 2020! They’re talking about the month’s biggest animation news; they’re discussing the latest seasons of “Kipo,” “F is for Family,” and “Harley Quinn;” and they’re reminiscing on their first 50 episodes!

In this episode, the dudes explore a series that has confused and intrigued Dominic to no end: Darling in the Franxx. Dom and Parker discuss the characters, themes, and the contested ending of this promising, yet controversial TRIGGER/Clover Works collaboration.

Sci-Fi month continues with an introduction to one of the biggest anime series of all time: Neon Genesis Evangelion. In this primer, Dom and Park discuss the characters, major themes, the endings, and the show’s impact on the anime landscape.

Grab your slushies and check your time drives: this episode, Dom and Parker are doing Sight Beyond Hindsight with Megas XLR. The dudes talk about the show’s impressive voice acting, prodigious sound design, and how it parodies mid-00s popular culture.

Tallgrass Brewing’s 8-Bit Pale Ale: https://untappd.com/b/tallgrass-brewing-company-8-bit-pale-ale/105492 
Southern Prohibition’s Hasta La Vista: https://untappd.com/b/southern-prohibition-brewing-hasta-la-vista-baby/3372816 
George Krstic Interview: https://untiedmagazine.wordpress.com/2014/10/14/10-years-megas-xlr-interview-george-krstic/ 
Rando Hall of Fame: Astardes (https://youtu.be/2bko5GgK5v8) vs Up Up Down Down Uno (https://youtu.be/fqwa_CRR8FU)

This week, Dom and Park review Titan A.E. for its 20th anniversary, discuss what made the film fall flat during take-off, and determine whether it lands upon its re-entry 20 years later.

It’s time to get Toonin’ In to May 2020. This episode, Dom and Park celebrate the resurrection of a favorite Kansas beer label, discover that the longest-running animated series in the world is NOT The Simpsons, and get excited for the return of Tuca and Birdie. The dudes also discuss the latest Justin Roiland series, the premiere of Scoob!, and the finale of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power.

This episode, the dudes shine the VO Spotlight on Mark Hamill. With a career spanning 50 years and voice acting for a majority of that time, Hamill is one of the most ubiquitous presence in animation, especially when it comes to playing bad guys. Dom and Park discuss many of Hamill’s many, many roles, what it takes to play a proper villain, and what makes Hamill’s performances so iconic.