Episodes
Join Mary Jo (Pines), Kellie (Pluto), and special guest Tony Goldmark as they discuss the fourth episode of Pinky and The Brain's second season, The Pink Candidate! This political-themed episode follows Pinky running for president with Brain as his campaign manager. After a series of campaign shenanigans, Pinky manages to get elected. However, his moral compass is put to the test when Chief of Staff Brain tries to take advantage of Pinky's political position so he can enact his world dominati...
Published 10/27/24
Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the first episode of Pinky and The Brain's second season, It's Only A Paper World! In this season opener, Brain suffers from conqueror's block. He tries to get ideas from Pinky until he glances at a crafting show on television and becomes inspired to make a 1:1 scale replica of the earth from Paper-Mache and lure all of humanity to Chia Earth by giving away free T-shirts.Contact Us!Email: [email protected]: @poitcastTumblr: po...
Published 10/26/24
Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they share their thoughts on the first season of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off and highlight their top five favorite episodes of the season!Top Ten Animated Queer Reps Pre-2020 by TeddyRoo12https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOf9IVmZB-I&t=830sContact Us!Email: [email protected]: @poitcastTumblr: poitcast.tumblr.comCover Art by @mygames19Opening Theme Song arranged by ComposerrClosing Theme Song arranged by Ian Knowles
Published 09/29/24
Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the thirteenth episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off, and the season one finale, "The Third Mouse" and "The Visit"! The first episode parodies the classic film noir "The Third Man" as Pinky tries to find Brain in post-war Vienna and becomes entangled in a mystery. The last cartoon follows Brain inadvertently crossing paths with his parents, however, this family reunion does not go as expected. Contact Us!Email: thepoitcast@gma...
Published 08/14/24
Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the twelfth episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off, "Ambulatory Abe" and "Mouse of La Mancha"! The first cartoon follows the mice as they hijack the Lincoln Memorial and impersonate the sixteenth president to sway the America masses. The second cartoon has Brain regale a pack of lab rats with the story of Don Cerebro de La Mancha in a humorous parody of Don Quixote and Man of La Mancha.Contact Us!Email: [email protected]:...
Published 07/27/24
Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they share their thoughts on the third and final season of the Animaniacs Reboot and highlight their top five favorite Pinky and The Brain segments from that season!Contact Us!Email: [email protected]: @poitcastTumblr: poitcast.tumblr.comCover Art by @mygames19Opening Theme Song arranged by ComposerrClosing Theme Song arranged by Ian Knowles
Published 05/22/24
In this episode, Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) interview the composers for Animaniacs and Pinky and The Brain, Steve and Julie Bernstein! Listen in as they discuss their experience working for several WB/Amblin animated productions in great detail, and their vast knowledge of music and composition. Steve and Julie Bernstein's website: Resinous Music - http://www.stevebernstein.biz/Contact Us!Email: [email protected]: @poitcastTumblr: poitcast.tumblr.comCover Ar...
Published 05/16/24
Fly
Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the eleventh episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off, "Fly"! This episode follows the mice as they venture off into space to enact Brain's most devious plan so far: to use the Hubble Telescope to melt the Polar Ice Caps so he could flood the Earth up to the thirty-ninth floor.  Contact Us! Email: [email protected] Twitter: @poitcast Tumblr: poitcast.tumblr.com Cover Art by @mygames19 Opening Theme Song  arranged by...
Published 03/29/24
Poitcast has reached its 50th episode! To commemorate this special milestone, join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the last three Pinky and The Brain segments from season three of the Animaniacs reboot; "How The Brain Thieved Christmas" (Parts One and Two) and "International Mouse of Mystery". The reboot's Christmas episode focuses on Brain's attempt to thieve Christmas by way of mass-producing toys made in Pinky's image. The final episode of the reboot features a cold...
Published 02/29/24
Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the tenth episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off, "Around the World in 80 Narfs"! This cartoon is a parody of the beloved Jules Verne novel (and the so-so 1956 film adaptation), as the mice attempt to circle the globe in 79 days so that Brain can become president of an elite club.  Contact Us! Email: [email protected] Twitter: @poitcast Tumblr: poitcast.tumblr.com Cover Art by @mygames19 Opening Theme Song  arranged by...
Published 01/25/24
Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the seventh Pinky and The Brain segment from season three of the Animaniacs, "All's Fair in Love and Door"! In this cartoon, Brain tells Pinky not to open the green door while he runs an errand, but Pinky opens the door to find a simulated reality where Brain is married to Julia.  Kirk Tingblad's Fundraiser https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-disabled-director-preserve-animation-art Lisa Vandenburg's Original...
Published 12/03/23
In this special episode, Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Steven Spielberg Presents: Animaniacs! We will discuss the history of the series, give out our thoughts on the show, highlight some of our favorite (and least favorite) episodes, and read out what the fans have to say about Animaniacs.  Contact Us! Email: [email protected] Twitter: @poitcast Tumblr: poitcast.tumblr.com Cover Art by @mygames19 Opening Theme Song  arranged by Composerr Closing...
Published 10/15/23
In this special episode, Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) are joined by Joey, Nathan, and Kelly of The Animanicast to discuss the ninth episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off, Snowball! Brain's plan for domination is stolen by his childhood best friend-turned-enemy Snowball the Hamster, who makes his glorious debut. While the megalomaniacal rodents engage in a battle of wits, Snowball tries to manipulate Pinky into turning against Brain. But after Snowball conquers the world and...
Published 09/08/23
Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the two-part Pinky and The Brain segments from season three of the Animaniacs Reboot: Groundmouse Day and Groundmouse Day Again. It's February 2nd, and Pinky and Brain traverse to a small town to rig the outcome of Woodchuck Day in a plan to take over the world, only for Brain to discover that he's caught in a time loop. But the megalomaniacal mouse decides to take advantage of the situation by using trial and error in his efforts of...
Published 07/31/23
Obsequious! Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) discuss the seventh episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off, Napoleon Brainaparte! In this history-based cartoon, the mice initially try to conquer France by way of an exploding Crepe Suzette. But when Brain is mistaken for Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, he hops on the opportunity to take the easy road to domination.  Contact Us! Email: [email protected] Twitter: @poitcast Tumblr: poitcast.tumblr.com Cover Art by @mygames19 Opening Theme...
Published 07/01/23
Fasten your seatbelts, because Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) are here to discuss the two Pinky and The Brain segments from Season Three, Episode Four of the Animaniacs Reboot; Fantasy and Mad Mouse: Furry Road! Fantasy is a cute little cold open in which the mice interact with The Warners in a quaint Lord of the Rings spoof. Mad Mouse: Furry Road follows Brain's plan to hoard enough water for the future but is pitted against another megalomaniac.  Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions,...
Published 06/10/23
Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the sixth episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off, TV or Not TV! In this episode, Brain has created enchanted dentures that will instantly charm those he comes across (so long as they don't wear sunglasses) and decides to nab his own television sitcom so he could expose his magical grin to the masses. On the way, Brain builds up his fame by becoming a successful insult comic.  Contact Us! Email: [email protected] Twitter:...
Published 05/14/23
Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the third Pinky and The Brain segment from season three of the Animaniacs Reboot, Talladega Mice: The Ballad of Pinky Brainy! In this episode, Brain and Pinky infiltrate the robotics lab at Acme Institute of Technology to steal a tiny robotic car only to find themselves navigating a high-stakes maze. Tune in as we discuss this comedic gem and also delve into other topics, such as our brief thoughts on The Brain Teaches World Domination,...
Published 04/09/23
Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the fifth episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off, Brainania! This episode chronicles the mice's efforts in obtaining over fourteen billion dollars in financial aid by posing as a fake country so they can fund a scheme involving a giant clothes dryer. Tune in as we also discuss such fascinating topics as The Fjord of Pinky and how Brainania is similar to Phineas and Ferb's Doofania.  Contact Us! Email:...
Published 03/21/23
Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they begin their discussion of the third and final season of Animaniacs (2020) with the first two Pinky and The Brain segments of the season: How To: Friendship and Royal Flush! How To: Friendship is the second installment in Pinky's How To tutorials as he shows his viewers the highs and lows of his friendship with Brain. Royal Flush chronicles Brain's attempts of achieving his claim to the British throne by way of winning a poker game, as well as...
Published 03/08/23
In this episode, Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) interview Animaniacs, Pinky and The Brain, and Freakazoid writer John P. McCann!  In this discussion, McCann highlights his time in the improv scene, discusses his contributions to Animaniacs and Pinky and The Brain, and shares some anecdotes involving Paul Rugg and WB Features in the late 1990s.  John P. McCann's Social Media: https://twitter.com/JohnPMcCann2 https://writeenough.blogspot.com/ Contact Us! Email:...
Published 02/16/23
Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the final trailer for the third and final season of the Animaniacs Reboot!  Timestamps:  0:00 - Introductions, News, Mistakes, Listener Message 17:50 - Trailer Discussion 1:02:00 - Season Three Poster Discussion 1:07:57 - Listener Reactions to the Trailer/Hopes for Season Three 1:39:31 - Contact Information, Outro Contact Us! Email: [email protected] Twitter: @poitcast Tumblr: poitcast.tumblr.com Cover Art by @mygames19 Opening...
Published 02/01/23
Time to ring in the new year with a special bonus episode! Firstly, Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) will discuss the three Christmas-themed ads for season three of the Animaniacs Reboot. Then we'll share some audio that was trimmed out of our review of A Pinky and the Brain Christmas. The first lengthy tangent centers around the filming of Paul Blart: Mall Cop, while the second tangent focuses on Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame.  Also, if you have any thoughts regarding the third and...
Published 01/17/23
This is the big one folks. Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the eighth episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off "A Pinky and The Brain Christmas"! In this Emmy-winning episode, Brain plans to distribute his hypnotic dolls on Christmas by infiltrating Santa's Workshop at the North Pole while Pinky tries to send his letter to Santa. We'll discuss some interesting milestones and fun facts about this episode and sing our praises for its emotional conclusion.  Merry...
Published 12/24/22