FREEZE RAY!! It’s the Season 5 finale of Nostalgia Club, and you know what that means… another cursed, animated classic! This one comes in the form of Despicable Me (2010), though according to Jino, the movie isn’t cursed so much as ~surrounded~ by cursed energy. Victoria knows this personally, and she shares her own deep lore cut from the banana-y cloth of the infamous minions! Also, Michael finally learns why Jino and Victoria pronounce “girls” as “gorls,” like, all the time. So prick up those ears, listeners! All hands to stations! Tonight… we steal… the MOON!!!

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Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng

Produced by MouseKnight Studios

Edited by Victoria Cheng

Music from WOW Sound

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00:00 Intro

08:47 Our Vibes

16:37 Iconic Memes

20:59 Minions at the Olympics

23:26 Plot Begins - Meet Gru

27:18 The Plan to Steal the Moon

31:38 The Gorls & Becoming a Parent

39:45 Gru’s Childhood

41:55 Stealing the Moon!

44:01 Rescuing the Gorls

49:49 Happy Ending

51:54 Victoria’s Minions Lore

We pledge allegiance to the School of Rock, the 2003 movie that taught us that a little crime is fine as long as it inspires the kids. Joining us is Mitra, a professional Jack Black appreciator who basically has this whole thing memorized. She leads Victoria, Michael, and Jino in their analysis of these incredibly talented kids, their secretly sad substitute teacher, and a principal who really deserves a vacation. So grab your guitar (or keyboard, or drumkit, or cello) and prepare your soul for a heartwarming tale that rocked so hard it changed the world.

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Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng

With Mitra

Produced by MouseKnight Studios

Edited by Victoria Cheng

Music from WOW Sound

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00:00 Intro

03:53 Our Vibes

14:56 Plot Summary

17:44 The Students

20:14 Dewey’s Impact on the Kids

27:21 Some Favorite Kid Arcs - Tomika, Lawrence, Freddy

33:50 Favorite Ms. Mullins Moments

42:13 Childhood Takeaways

45:37 Music Licensing

48:51 The Look of the Movie

49:59 Gordon!

51:49 Dewey’s Songwriting Skills

54:13 How does money work??

55:51 Sticking It to the Man

57:34 The TV Show

1:00:18 Dewey’s Sadness

1:03:16 The Final Song

1:08:07 Opening Credits

1:10:55 Michael’s Own School of Rock Experience

1:13:35 Enya Mention

1:15:56 Billy!

1:17:40 Other Memorable Details

The show’s not over until the mockingjay sings. Today, we’re diving back into the world of The Hunger Games, but this time from the twisted perspective of Coriolanus Snow. Victoria loved rereading this book and picking out even more details that call back to other installments in the series. Jino was initially hesitant to read about a bad, bad man, but found value in following the journey of someone you’re not supposed to sympathize with. Michael was completely captivated by the brilliant character work that Suzanne Collins did in this book and presents us with his ever-thoughtful analysis. Join us as we discuss the early development of the Games, what we think happened to Lucy Gray, and how (unfortunately) Snow lands on top.

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Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng

Produced by MouseKnight Studios

Edited by Jino Jang

Music from WOW Sound

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00:00 Intro

01:53 Our Vibes

12:54 Snow’s Character

18:27 Climbing Back Up the Capitol Ladder

22:26 Making the Hunger Games Entertaining

26:09 Tributes Treatment

28:44 Dr. Gaul (and the Snakes)

34:45 Propaganda Machine

41:25 Helping Lucy Gray Win

47:18 Coriolanus’ Mindset Throughout the Games

53:29 Sejanus & the Natural State of Humanity

1:05:51 Peacekeeping in District 12

1:12:06 Literary Influences

1:14:37 Snow’s Final Turn

1:23:43 Lucy Gray’s Fate

1:27:00 Back to the Capitol

1:29:40 District 13 Theory

1:31:15 Recontextualizations for the Original Trilogy

1:37:05 The Covey Legacy

Get off of my back! And go watch Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron. Especially if you’re like Victoria, and enjoy watching this unbreakable horse do a lot of breaking men’s bones! But, you know, comedically! Jino and Michael track his many breaks from captivity, and countless more viewers feel the break in their hearts - for Spirit will submit to no rider, no matter the emotional bond. Unless, of course, there are sequels to be made. Whoops, hahaha. Was the West won or lost? You decide….

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Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng

Produced by MouseKnight Studios

Edited by Victoria Cheng

Music from WOW Sound

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00:00 Intro

03:01 Our Vibes

15:56 Plot Summary

28:21 Historical…Accuracy?

30:07 Sequels & Deeper Themes

35:18 The Music!!

38:43 Victoria’s Emotional Connection

43:50 Little Creek’s Role

45:21 The Ending, Movie Structure, & Final Thoughts

It’s finally here. The podcasting event of a lifetime that none of you have been waiting for because we didn’t warn you about it: The Rodents-With-Jobs-Battle-Royale-Bracket! Sixteen fictional rodents go head to head in a competition with only the vaguest set of criteria. Only one rodent with a job can be crowned the champion! Featuring hit competitors such as Matthias of Redwall, Master Splinter, and Alvin and the Chipmunks. Will your favorite character make it to the top?

Play along by downloading our Canva template! There’s a version you can copy & edit, or a version you can print out to write in your own rankings: https://tinyurl.com/2r4exyjp 

(If this link doesn’t work, it’s also on our Linktree and Tumblr!)

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Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng

Produced by MouseKnight Studios

Edited by Victoria Cheng

Music from WOW Sound

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00:00 Intro

08:51 Preliminary Rounds

41:01 Quarter-finals

50:44 Semi-finals

01:08:27 Final Match

Gather ‘round the summoning circle as we conjure up a doozy of an episode on The Golem’s Eye (2004), the second novel in the Bartimaeus Sequence by Jonathan Stroud! Michael returns to this childhood favorite for the first time in roughly two decades while Victoria and Jino explore it anew. Lucky for us, there are no spiritual contracts involved – only a lengthy plot synopsis wherein we explore the rich worldbuilding, analyze precise character arcs, and joke about a gyrating skeleton. It’s a long one, but remember! Long pods make good times!

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Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng

Produced by MouseKnight Studios

Edited by Victoria Cheng

Music from WOW Sound

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00:00 Intro

03:03 Our Vibes

19:09 We Begin with the Fall of the Czech Empire

24:54 Nathaniel's Government Job

34:25 Kitty and the Resistance

43:03 The Resistance Contact

46:44 Breaking Into Gladstone's Tomb

47:10 The Golem and Nathaniel's Prague Visit

51:16 Back At the Tomb...

57:18 Nathaniel Searches for Kitty

63:23 Tallow's Fate

68:20 Character Arcs

71:24 Kidnapping Jakob

75:14 The Cycle of Magic

80:20 The Final Confrontation

84:49 Nathaniel's New Life

1:30:56 Why does Nathaniel Keep Bartimaeus Around?

1:34:14 Kitty's Decision

1:39:17 Golem Folklore

Achoo! Awoo? We’re talking about Virals, the YA mystery books by Kathy and Brendan Reichs! A group of kids have been infected with dog-themed-superpowers, and one of them is having a distinctly worse time of it than the rest. Victoria explores how this series interacts with the popular genre tropes of the time. Michael finds the villainous heel turns fascinating, and Jino makes some tory-ble puns. Tune in as we discuss rolling around in some chicken, YA depictions of female friendships, and tricking the kids into learning about forensic anthropology.

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Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng

Produced by MouseKnight Studios

Edited by Victoria Cheng

Music from WOW Sound

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00:00 Intro

02:34 Virals & the Authors

09:26 Our Vibes

20:00 Plot Summary Begins

23:20 Important Characters

29:36 The Wolfdogs & the Dog Tag Mystery

43:23 Everyone Gets Sick

51:05 Putting the Pieces Together

01:04:20 Chance Claybourne

01:08:16 On Female Friendships

01:14:41 Final Thoughts

Heads up, Team. Your next assignment is as follows: Discuss the 2010 animated superhero show Young Justice. Jino and Michael return to a childhood favorite and realize that the concept of Doctor Fate is more messed up than they remember. Victoria compares Red Arrow to Sasuke and finds Robin's tiny glasses hilarious. Gear up and prepare for sociopolitical intervention, an absurd number of villains, and psychoanalyzing your fellow podcast hosts. 

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Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng

Produced by MouseKnight Studios

Edited by Victoria Cheng

Music from WOW Sound

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Gather your courage as we join Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH! Victoria read this classic as a child. Now older and wider-read, she relishes all the hallmarks of rodent media woven through its telling. Michael compares the book to the (literally) magical animated adaptation, and Jino basks in the glory of a world where giant birds of prey and powerful rats are just... nice, actually! So hunker down in your cinder-block house as we ponder rodent societies, parental courage, and how wild this narrative is from the perspective of Mrs. Frisby's kids.

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Listen to The Adventures of the Fox in the Fedora wherever you get your podcasts and learn more about the show at https://www.foxinthefedora.com/

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Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng

Produced by MouseKnight Studios

Edited by Victoria Cheng

Music from WOW Sound

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Holey Cheese! We’re covering the exploits of our favorite paw-thur, Geronimo Stilton! This beloved Italian children’s book series is full of quests, family, and an atrocious amount of puns. Jino is deeply frustrated at Geronimo’s relatives and their dangerously adventurous instincts. Victoria seriously considers the benefits of hiring a mercenary to act as her clone, while Michael marvels at the geography of New Mouse City and considers the sociopolitical consequences… Join us as we discuss cheddar, swiss, mozzarella, munster, parmesan, gouda, brie, the-one-with-the-live-maggots-in-it-that-could-kill-you-but-people-still-go-for-it -and-honestly-don’t-yuck-someones-yum-but-I’ll-pass-respectfully, and feta!

Please check out e-adlirez’s amazing Geronimo Stilton powerpoint!  https://www.tumblr.com/e-adlirez/747528093146791936/so-you-wanna-get-into-geronimo-stilton

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Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng

Produced by MouseKnight Studios

Edited by Victoria Cheng

Music from WOW Sound

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