Grace Masih returns to the podcast to join Rehana in talking about the understated end to Disney's Silver Era, The Rescuers (1977). So gear up with your most fashionable tiny mice clothes to journey on the back of an albatross through the Devil's Bayou and back... 

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Head into the depths of the Hundred Acre Wood with Rehana and her friend Deborah Akinyose, as they rewatch The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977). Spend time hearing about our favourite cuddly friends, including Tigger, Piglet, and of course, everyone's favourite willy, nilly, silly old bear, Pooh. They discuss Pooh's status as the original beloved himbo, why Eeyore is a mood, and Deborah shares a controversial take. 

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We are back!! The podcast returns and heads straight to Sherwood Forest as Rehana and her brother Shakeel dive into Robin Hood (1973). They recount their many childhood memories of the film, the story's numerous adaptations, and a Twilight reference leads to a genius fancasting. 

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Jack Gallacher returns to the podcast to discuss one of his favourite Disney films: The Aristocats (1970). He and Rehana take a suitably long time discussing what their Disney introductory songs might look like, Thomas O'Malley the Alley Cat is referred to as sexy multiple times, and we go deep into thoughts on 'Everybody Wants to be a Cat."

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Rehana is joined by her friend Sam Kitcat (yes, that's his real name) to chat about one of Disney's most beloved Classics: The Jungle Book (1967). They meander through the jungle to discuss these iconic characters, Sam has some revelations that actually seem obvious, they mix up this and the 2003 sequel, and get distracted at every single possible moment. 

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David Mitchell-Baker returns to discuss The Sword in the Stone (1963): Disney's take on T.H. White's take on Arthurian legend. They get controversial in their varying interpretations of a sequence involving squirrels, David offers his casting suggestions for the upcoming live-action film, and along the way they try to utilise at least some of the analytical skills learnt from their degree. 

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We swing into the 60s with a crash course in Dalmatians 101, in the midst of discussion of 101 Dalmatians (1961). Eliana Birhah joins to offer insight into the realism of the dogs portrayed, the uniqueness of Cruella as a modern female villain, and just how catchy that one song is. As well, Rehana dives into the reasons Walt Disney didn't like this film, and all the reasons that she does. 

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Rehana is joined by friend and filmmaker Alice Johannessen to discuss the film considered Disney's most lavish and visually opulent: Sleeping Beauty (1959). Journey with us to explore this moving tapestry, complete with arguments about useful gifts to babies, how villains have changed, and a profound chat about the inherent value of 'true love's kiss'. 

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Rehana is joined by her friend Glodie Ntumba to discuss Disney's "happiest film", The Lady and the Tramp (1955). They cast a human reimagining, compare it to Grease, and analyse just how romantic it is. Along the way, they also state some controversial stances on Dog Instagram, and laugh a lot. 

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Travel to Neverland with us as Hollie Geraghty joins Rehana to discuss Peter Pan (1953). We'll go through mermaid's lagoon to discuss the many girls chasing after Peter, on to the Pirate ship to explore Hook and Smee's interesting relationship, and through Tiger Lily's camp to examine the racial elements and how they've aged.  As well, we'll chat about the power of nostalgia, and the magic of Neverland.

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