The Playback Kids

By Mendel Weintraub and Rachel Olshin

Rewatching childhood favorite films as adults, with occasional special guests!

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The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.

The Playback Kids episodes:

March 31, 2026 SEASON FINALE: The Prince of Egypt (1998) feat. Tova Perlman
'Tis the Season for some Exodus talk, folks! We are joined by Philly fave and dear friend Tova Perlman to discuss all things Katzenberg's Moses and her desert island movie list. Wanna get in on the fun? Check out the poll to let us know your faves.
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1h 60min
March 24, 2026 Ep. 12: The Parent Trap (1998) feat. Matheus Ting
We're seeing double this week, as we discuss Nancy Meyer's 1998 remake of The Parent Trap. Jury's out as to whether Rachel and Mendel's friendship will survive this recording...
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2h 15min
March 17, 2026 Ep 11: Ratatouille (2007)
Bon Appétit! We're serving EGO in this weeks episode.

***These are adult perspectives on childhood movies, so listener discretion is advised.***
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1h 49min
March 10, 2026 Ep. 10: Rear Window (1954) feat. Abigail Yasgur and Joey Lipner
In which Rachel and Mendel have a Jimmy Stewart impression-off. You decide who does it better.

This week on The Playback Kids, we are joined by dear friends (and real-life couple!) Abigail Yasgur and Joey Lipner, for a special conversation about Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 thriller masterpiece, Rear Window (1954).
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1h 45min
March 03, 2026 Ep. 9: Chicken Run (2000)
There's nothing more determined than poultry with a plan...

In this week's episode, we discuss one of Mendel's all-time favorites--Aardman Animation's story of a headstrong hen named Ginger and her plot to free herself and her fellow chickens from the diabolical Mr. and Mrs. Tweedy's farm.
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1h 33min
February 24, 2026 Ep 8: Spirited Away (2001) feat. Penina Beede
Pro Tip: Don't eat hot food from an abandoned "theme park" .
***These are adult perspectives on childhood movies, so listener discretion is advised.***
Follow Penina Beede: https://www.instagram.com/realpenina/?hl=en

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1h 60min
February 17, 2026 Ep 7: Harriet The Spy (1996)
Golly!

These are adult perspectives on childhood movies, so listener discretion is advised.
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1h 52min
February 10, 2026 Ep 6: The Emperor's New Groove (2000) feat. Ezra Kurtz
No llamas were harmed in the recording of this episode.
Special guest: Ezra Kurtz

These are adult perspectives on childhood movies, so listener discretion is advised.
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1h 36min
February 03, 2026 Ep 5: Spy Kids (2001)
Rachel and Mendel talk all things Cortez and Floop.

These are adult perspectives on childhood movies, so listener discretion is advised.
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1h 19min
January 29, 2026 Ep 4: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) feat. Aliza Small!
It's a pirate's life for Mendel, Rachel, and special guest Aliza Small.

These are adult perspectives on childhood movies, so listener discretion is advised.
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1h 59min

FAQs about The Playback Kids:

How many episodes does The Playback Kids have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.