Parents Just Don't Understand

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by the excellent Reese (@DarthGuerrilla) of Gaming Buzzed to tackle the “kid-friendly” animated emotional trauma of 1988’s The Land Before Time and 1987’s The Brave Little Toaster. We explore depictions of loss, abandonment, and grief in kids media, the existential horror of tar pits, and whether The Brave Little Toaster is anti-capitalist or just anti-repairman. Plus, explaining the concept of death to a 3-year-old! This one’s HEAVY, folks, so buckle up.

BONUS DINO FACT: Turns out the question of whether dinosaurs were cold- or warm-blooded is still up for debate! Go figure.

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(Intro: Thee Irma & Louise – Stranger Danger / Outro: Gillicuddy – Springst)

On today’s episode, Kurt & Denise dig in for a long-form review of the best kids cartoon on TV: Netflix’s Hilda. We discuss depictions of evil in children’s media, why dealing with talking birds is a parenting goal, and the urgent need for troll land reform. Plus, Kurt takes a trip to a park and Denise goes to the library. Not impressed? Well, you should be. (Intro: Thee Irma & Louise – Stranger Danger / Outro: Yumenoma – Instant 0 in the Universe)

In our inaugural episode, Denise & Kurt discuss the dubious labor economy of True and the Rainbow Kingdom, Paw Patrol's disastrous canine nutrition standards, and the CGI nightmare of Word Party. Also, Kurt complains about the creeping militarization of Adventure Bay and one of our cats makes a weird noise. (Music: Thee Irma & Louise - Stranger Danger / Manwomanchild - Floyd's Theme)