Category: Animated Wonders

“Stray Dog Stut, Honky Tonky Women” Review – Cowboy Bebop, Season 1, Episode 2 & 3 [Animated Wonders Podcast]

by Podcasts by Explosion Network | Aug 13, 2026 | Animated Wonders

We discuss episodes 2 and 3 of Cowboy Bebop, which introduce Faye Valentine to the series.

“Asteroid Blues” Review – Cowboy Bebop, Season 1, Episode 1 [Animated Wonders Podcast]

by Podcasts by Explosion Network | Aug 6, 2026 | Animated Wonders

We kick off our new season focused on Cowboy Bebop by discussing the first episode of this seminal anime.

Minions & Monsters – Cinematic Journey [Animated Wonders Podcast]

by Podcasts by Explosion Network | Jun 30, 2026 | Animated Wonders

We discuss the latest entry in the Despicable Me film universe, Minions & Monsters.

Toy Story Wrap-Up [Animated Wonders Podcast]

by Podcasts by Explosion Network | Jun 25, 2026 | Animated Wonders

We wrap up our discussion of all the Toy Story films from Pixar/Disney by discussing the themes of all the films, animation quality, and which ones affected us the most.

Despicable Me 4 – The Highly Forgettable Entry [Animated Wonders Podcast]

by Podcasts by Explosion Network | Jun 24, 2026 | Animated Wonders

The Despicable Me series continues its run with the fourth film, featuring Gru and company attempting to be in hiding.

Toy Story 5 – Technology: Is It Bad Or Good? [Animated Wonders Podcast]

by Podcasts by Explosion Network | Jun 20, 2026 | Animated Wonders

We discuss Toy Story 5, breaking down its themes, its focus on how it wants to address technology in our lives, and particularly, children’s lives, and the overall quality of the film in comparison to the past four.

Minions: The Rise of Gru – The Gentle Minions | Animated Wonders

by Podcasts by Explosion Network | Jun 16, 2026 | Animated Wonders

Minions: The Rise of Gru was not only delayed for several years because of COVID-19, but is also memorable for the ‘gentle minions’ trend.

Lightyear – Failure Is Part Of Life [Animated Wonders Podcast]

by Podcasts by Explosion Network | Jun 11, 2026 | Animated Wonders

We discuss the spin-off film Lightyear, which may be the movie Andy watched to be introduced to the character in the Toy Story universe.

Despicable Me 3 – Being Evil Is Hereditary [Animated Wonders Podcast]

by Podcasts by Explosion Network | Jun 9, 2026 | Animated Wonders

Gru meets his twin brother in the third Despicable Me film, and we head off on another wild adventure.

Toy Story Shorts – Party, Terror, Vacation [Animated Wonders Podcast]

by Podcasts by Explosion Network | Jun 4, 2026 | Animated Wonders

In this part of the Toy Story journey, we discuss several of the Toy Story Shorts.

Minions – Slapstick Humor Takes The Front Seat [Animated Wonders Podcast]

by Podcasts by Explosion Network | Jun 2, 2026 | Animated Wonders

The Minions get their own film that introduces their largest world and the origin story before they meet Gru.

Toy Story 4 – It’s A Story Of Self Care [Animated Wonders Podcast]

by Podcasts by Explosion Network | May 28, 2026 | Animated Wonders

In Toy Story 4, the series takes a soft reset, sending Woody off on a nearly solo adventure and introducing a bunch of new characters.

“Stray Dog Stut, Honky Tonky Women” Review – Cowboy Bebop, Season 1, Episode 2 & 3 [Animated Wonders Podcast]

by Podcasts by Explosion Network | Aug 13, 2026 | Animated Wonders | 0

We discuss episodes 2 and 3 of Cowboy Bebop, which introduce Faye Valentine to the series.

“Asteroid Blues” Review – Cowboy Bebop, Season 1, Episode 1 [Animated Wonders Podcast]

by Podcasts by Explosion Network | Aug 6, 2026 | Animated Wonders | 0

We kick off our new season focused on Cowboy Bebop by discussing the first episode of this seminal anime.

Minions & Monsters – Cinematic Journey [Animated Wonders Podcast]

by Podcasts by Explosion Network | Jun 30, 2026 | Animated Wonders | 0

We discuss the latest entry in the Despicable Me film universe, Minions & Monsters.

Toy Story Wrap-Up [Animated Wonders Podcast]

by Podcasts by Explosion Network | Jun 25, 2026 | Animated Wonders | 0

We wrap up our discussion of all the Toy Story films from Pixar/Disney by discussing the themes of all the films, animation quality, and which ones affected us the most.

Despicable Me 4 – The Highly Forgettable Entry [Animated Wonders Podcast]

by Podcasts by Explosion Network | Jun 24, 2026 | Animated Wonders | 0

The Despicable Me series continues its run with the fourth film, featuring Gru and company attempting to be in hiding.

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