Category: Animated Wonders

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.

Despicable Me 2 – Time To Get Happy [Animated Wonders Podcast]

by Podcasts by Explosion Network | May 26, 2026 | Animated Wonders

It’s time to get happy with the second film in the Despicable Me series, now with Kristen Wiig’s character joining the team.

Despicable Me – Meeting Our Minion Found Family [Animated Wonders Podcast]

by Podcasts by Explosion Network | May 19, 2026 | Animated Wonders

We start our Despicable Me series re-watch in the lead-up to the newest Minions movie. The first film introduces all the elements that the series will be known for.

Toy Story 2 – The Standard For Sequels [Animated Wonders Podcast]

by Podcasts by Explosion Network | May 14, 2026 | Animated Wonders

Is Toy Story 2 one of the best sequels ever? That’s just one of our discussion points as we talk about the next film in the Toy Story series.

Toy Story – A Nostalgic Classic [Animated Wonders Podcast]

by Podcasts by Explosion Network | May 7, 2026 | Animated Wonders

We start our re-watch and discussion of the Toy Story films with the classic that sparked an animation revolution in cinema.

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.

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

by Podcasts by Explosion Network | Jun 20, 2026 | Animated Wonders | 0

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

by Podcasts by Explosion Network | Jun 16, 2026 | Animated Wonders | 0

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 | 0

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 | 0

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

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