The Playback Kids

By Mendel Weintraub and Rachel Olshin

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

***These are adult perspectives on childhood movies, so listener discretion is advised.***... more

· TV & Film

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How many episodes does The Playback Kids have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.

The Playback Kids episodes:

January 20, 2026 Ep 3: Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007)
Dustin Hoffman plays an eccentric toy store owner, Natalie Portman: his dutiful apprentice (but maybe coerced protege?). Rachel and Mendel have opinions.

These are adult perspectives on childhood movies, so listener discretion is advised.
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1h 56min
January 13, 2026 Ep 2: The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) Feat. David Quintas
Rachel and Mendel journey to Genovia with their first guest, writer and dear friend, David Quintas.

These are adult perspectives on childhood movies, so listener discretion is advised.
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1h 48min
January 13, 2026 Ep 1: An American Tail (1986)
Pilot Episode!

Playback Kids Rachel and Mendel sit down together for a fa-mouse animated classic...

These are adult perspectives on childhood movies, so listener discretion is advised.
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2h 3min
January 11, 2026 The Playback Kids Intro
Start listening on January 13!
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1min

FAQs about The Playback Kids:

How many episodes does The Playback Kids have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.