Disney Dummies x Pixar Pals

Hosted ByTuong La, Samantha Leggatt, Laura Gordon

The world is full of Disney superfans, but this trio is wise enough to know that even the super-est fans can still be Disney Dummies. Join Sam, Laura, and Tuong as they explore each of Disney’s animated films in chronological order, bringing you blasts from the past, fun facts you never knew, and hot takes on everything from the seven dwarf’s political affiliations to what Tinkerbell’s pixie dust is really made of.

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PP02 – A Bugs Life (1998)

March 15, 2023 01:05:34 0 Comments

It’s tough to be a bug, and even tougher when you’re at the bottom of the food chain like Flik and the other inhabitants of Ant Island. But the Pixar Pals are about to find out what happens when a bully pushes a little ant with big ideas too far…and a classic mix-up leads to a motley crew of new friends showing him exactly what he’s capable of. You may not walk away a lover of insects, but A Bug’s Life will at least having you thinking twice before taking a magnifying glass to the sidewalk on a sunny day.

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PP01 – Toy Story (1995)

March 1, 2023 01:17:24 0 Comments

Reach for the sky, cowboys and space rangers – the Pixar Pals (AKA the artists formerly known as the Disney Dummies) are falling with style as they launch into a new series of animated classics! And they’re pulling one heck of a snake out of their boot with episode one – Toy Story! Join Buzz, Woody and all of Andy’s toys as we witness how friendship can take us to infinity…and beyond!

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Disney World Vacation Part 2: EPCOT & Magic Kingdom

February 15, 2023 01:19:50 0 Comments

You didn’t think the Dummies were going to leave you hanging, did you?! Your three best pals – and also Brad – are continuing on their whirlwind (Disney) World tour as they journey through Epcot and wrap up at the one and only Magic Kingdom. Don’t miss a minute of the magic and memories, and be sure to stay for the fireworks.

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Disney World Vacation Part 1: Planning your trip, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom

February 1, 2023 01:33:33 0 Comments

It’s finally the day every young podcaster dreams of – the Dummies are going to Disney World! In this first of two very special episodes, the Dummies (and bonus Brad) are sharing their personal tips on what to know before you you go, from Disneybounding and Dole Whips to reservations and rope dropping – plus a run-down of their visits to Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and other highlights from the the most magical place on Earth.

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From the Dummies Vault: Top 5 Disney Animated Feature Films

January 18, 2023 02:19:32 0 Comments

If you thought watching and reviewing all 61 Disney animated feature films was an impressive feat, you’ll be blown away by what the Dummies are up to next: we’re ranking in this CROSSOVER SPECIAL, baby! That’s right, we’re assembling the ultimate top five list as your friends Tuong, Laura, Sam, and special guest Brad duke it out to decide which treasured story earns the title of Disney’s greatest animated feature. We’re not pulling any punches for this one, so tune in for some fiery debates and to see if the Dummies’ friendships survive their greatest challenge yet!

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DD61 – Strange World (2022)

December 21, 2022 01:33:25 0 Comments

Jaeger Clade may be hard as nails, blazing trails, the manliest of guys, but that doesn’t mean his son Searcher wants to follow in his footsteps as an explorer…but fate has other plans for this family. Adventure down to a new and Strange World with the Clades, the Dummies, and company (both two- and three-legged) in this fun family film (and stealth biology lesson). If there’s one thing you take away from this story, let it be this: this world, this world we live in today, is a pretty strange world too.

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DD60 – Encanto (2021)

December 8, 2022 02:02:09 0 Comments

Zip down to Colombia with the Dummies to meet the members of the family Madrigal…including the one we don’t talk about. Dance your heart out while it breaks to Surface Pressure, fall in love with Dos Oruguitas, and bust a move to THAT song over and over again in one of Disney’s most colourful, creative, and caring films in recent memory. And remember, listeners – the miracle is you.

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DD59 – Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)

November 23, 2022 01:38:46 0 Comments

The Dummies are journeying into new worlds with Raya and the Last Dragon – specifically, the world of Kumandra, a land made up of five warring kingdoms, each of which covet the powerful Dragon Gem. The stakes are high and the dragons are full of laughs in this land-spanning adventure, which comes with an important lesson: In a world full of Druuns, be a Sisu.

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DD58 – Frozen II (2019)

November 9, 2022 01:37:46 0 Comments

You weren’t REALLY ready to let it go, were you? Journey into the unknown with the Dummies, Anna, Elsa, and the whole Arendelle squad as they venture into the Enchanted Forest and beyond to discover their family’s true history – and the secrets that only Ahtohallan knows.

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