James and Mariya look at an older Disney animation with a more hefty story-line. They discuss some aspects of digital versus traditional paint color and their effect on the final product. Speaking of color, they also talked about the backgrounds, a lot. They end the episode with and interesting conversation about the gargoyle allegory used in the episode.

James and Mariya go back to the 1970s and relive a popular Hannah-Barbara cartoon from their childhood, Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? They debate and discuss the importance of multiculturalism in the literary media and denounce a slightly problematic term, before dunking themselves straight into the animation nit-picking of this (somewhat) old show.

Mariya is joined in this episode by Emily, an avid fan of Hilda. Tackling some social issues prevalent in the high school scene, they discuss relationship dynamics between characters and their parents, while commending the artist and writers’ inclusive character designs. They fawn over the very fall color palette and express their mutual love for the Woodman.

James and Mariya return to the darkest depths of animations with this show. James digs deep to explain the animation process chain and how some ideas can get lost in translation between writers and animation artists. James drops some names that Mariya is vaguely familiar with and cringe at the overtly offensive Egyptian attire sported by Dr. Robotnic.

Taking a break from the more atrocious depths of animation, James and Mariya enjoy the universally adored teenage hero, Kim Possible and her partner Ron Stoppable. Basking in the glory of Disney’s animation prowess, they lament about the recent push towards live-action adaptations of animated movies and TV shows. They also talk about some questionable and hellish IMDB tags.

James inflicts some serious visual torture on Mariya as the two dive into a cartoon from his childhood. James explains some TV and animation jargon to those of us who have other aspirations in life, and answers the elusive question “Why do some cartoons only have 3 fingers and a thumb?”

James and Mariya begin their journey of nit-picking at animated cartoons with a beloved but highly disturbing show from their childhood — Courage the Cowardly Dog. Listen to them share insights about the process of animation and reminisce about a time when they were carefree youngsters.