Spoonful of Sugar

For this episode, we used Encanto to talk about expectations. Conversation topics include re-managing our societal expectations in a pandemic-affected world, the expectations we set for ourselves and others, and, of course, the incredible music. We love this movie a whole lot, and we'll certainly have some Patreon episodes about it in the near future!

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For our 10th episode we use Mulan to talk about identity, and we are joined by Austin's best friend of 20ish years, Izzie! Izzie is a trans woman who sees much of her own journey in Mulan's story. Conversation topics include identity in trans experiences, superficial and meaningful forms of identity, and the best Mushu quotes. We have greatly enjoyed using Disney movies to help guide us through big, important, and even difficult themes and ideas. We look forward to the next 10! 

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This week, we use the 1999 film Tarzan to talk about masculinity. Discussion topics include how masculinity is expressed by the  male characters, the Vulture article on Joss Whedon's toxic behavior (https://www.vulture.com/article/joss-whedon-allegations.html), and Austin's desires in male friendships. 

In this episode, we are joined by our good friend Kristen, the designer of our logo and our first ever special guest! The three of us use The Nightmare Before Christmas to talk about burnout. Conversation topics include Jack's relationship with the citizens of Halloweentown and how it leads to burnout, the American education system, and workplace burnout. This was the most fun we've had recording yet!

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This week, we use Austin's favorite Disney movie The Hunchback of Notre Dame to talk about spirituality. Specifically, we discuss how Quasimodo, Esmeralda, and Frollo's relationships with Notre Dame inform us on their views of God. 

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After a brief hiatus, we're finally back with our first Pixar episode! This week we're using Coco to talk about family.

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This week, we use The Princess and the Frog to talk about work. We specifically focus on our relationships to work and the degrees to which we invest our worth in it.

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Due to being on vacation, we are posting the first episode of our Patreon-only podcast EXTRA SUGAR on our main feed. How good a villain is Jafar? We use our very own Disney villain criteria to answer that question for ourselves. If you enjoy it, consider becoming a patron! We'll be back next week using The Princess and the Frog to talk about work. 

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This week, we use Aladdin to talk about dehumanization. 

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This week, we use Raya and the Last Dragon to talk about trust.