Centered upon the vivid imaginations of a family of anthropomorphic blue heelers, Bluey is an animated children's television show that has taken the world by storm thanks to its endearing characters, playful sense of humor, and emphasis on gentle parenting and unstructured play. In many ways, Bluey has captivated parents more than its target demo of toddlers; Sylvan is a big fan and their choice of Bluey as a podcast subject was pretty much inevitable. Ryan and Cheryl are also present for a discussion centering on Bluey episodes featuring Muffin, a fan favorite character. Talking points include childhood development, friction between siblings, what it means for a kid to be "special", the reasons why millennials in particular connect with Bluey, and how Ben Shapiro's Bluey knockoff fails to understand the appeal of Bandit, Chilli, Bingo, and the gang. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-valentine3/support