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PP11 – Toy Story 3 (2010)

A third tale of aging playthings may not entice the common-folk among us, but the savviest always knew that Toy Story 3 was certain to tug at our heartstrings in just the right way. The Pixar Pals are playing with some familiar friends and lots’o new acquaintances in this second sequel for Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the gang as they prepare to say “so long, partner” as Andy heads into adulthood and they step into a new sandbox – Lincoln Logs and all.

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PP08 – Ratatouille (2007)

Adventurous fish, a family of superheroes, talking cars…what’s next, a charming rat who can cook you a gourmet meal? YUP! The Pixar Pals are continuing the studio’s hot streak of fine fare as they serve up some silliness and a side of heart with Ratatouille. This one goes out to anyone who’s ever needed an ego boost in the kitchen – because anyone can cook!

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PP05 – Finding Nemo (2003)

We all get a little lost sometimes – but it’s a rare clownfish whose dad travels hundreds of miles, battling sharks and traversing a jellyfish forest, with only one mission: just keep swimming, just keep swimming…until he finds his son. With the help of a plucky Blue Tang and a tank full of finned friends, Finding Nemo and the Pixar Pals will remind even the most ichthyophobic among us that fish are friends, not food.

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PP04 – Monsters, Inc. (2001)

What if the monsters under your bed really did exist – but they were more scared of you than you were of them? The Pixar Pals are swinging the closet door wide open and facing some high-scoring scarers as we explore the world of Monsters, Inc., and all the slimy, scaly, and shaggy beasts it has to offer – including an outsider who isn’t afraid to say “Boo!”

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PP03 – Toy Story 2 (1999)

It seems the world couldn’t get enough of Woody, Buzz and the gang, so for their third feature, Pixar gave the people what they wanted and delivered their first sequel: Toy Story 2. The Pixar Pals are ready for this roundup, featuring a mix of fresh and familiar faces, unexpected adventures, hilarious hijinks, and what is to become a signature move for the studio: an emotional gut-punch of a scene that’ll have you reaching for the Kleenex (and your favourite childhood toy).

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PP01 – Toy Story (1995)

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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Ep 108 – Turning Red (2022) with Kendalyn Aldridge

“My panda, my choice”

This week join Tuong and Natural Toonie’s Kendalyn Aldridge as they chat about Asian cooking, Snoop Dog in video games, and opening all cans of worms while talking about Pixar’s latest movie – 2022’s Turning Red!

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126 – Top 5 Fictional Robots

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Beep boop beep! Some of the most memorable characters in fiction are machines. The way they move, talk, perform functions that are simultaneously grand and wondrous has always been an appeal about them. On the other hand, almost everything is run by a computer chip these days and engineers are doing their best to replicate what we liked about robots in fiction and bring it into the real world (to often terrifying results). The thing that is missing from real life robots is the charm, wonder, and several degrees of separation from our reality that come with fictional machines! So join Tuong and Constant Struggle Podcast/Improv Niagara’s Brie Watson, Nick Watson, and Aaron Boyd as they compute themselves a Top 5 Fictional Robots list! 

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Ep 81 – Luca (2021) with Cassie Pyatt

“Silenzio, Bruno!”

It’s hard to remember a time when Pixar was not at the forefront of animated movies. From Toy Story to Up to Inside Out (and much more) they have always somehow managed to push the boundary of story and animation while being incredibly accessible for the whole family. So join Tuong and Sea Creature/Love Is Pod’s Cassie Pyatt as they dive deep into the latest Pixar original and talk about the colourful Itlalian inspired world of 2021’s Luca!

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113 – Top 5 Fictional Dads

Who’s your daddy? (Us. It’s us.)
We’ve done Fictional Moms so it’s only fair to pass some love to daddys right? So join Tuong La Fur-Fathers Axandre Lemours, Catherine Ballachey, and Alli Harris as they work out their collective issues and rank Top 5 Fictional Dads.

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