Episodes
Published 06/18/20
On this episode we’re deciding whether Cinderella is better than Tangled, or the other way around. I hope you like it!
Published 06/18/20
We’re arguing about Beauty and the Beast vs The Jungle Book. Which is better? Only we can decide!
Published 05/25/20
In this Disney Showdown minisode we’re pitting Frozen 2 against Robin Hood and things get contentious!
Published 05/11/20
In this special episode of WTS Moana and The Little Mermaid go head to head, and only one can emerge victorious! Which will it be? You have to listen to find out!
Published 05/04/20
It’s another Disney Showdown minisode! On this episode Sleeping Beauty goes toe to toe with Aladdin. Which will come out victorious? Listen to see!
Published 04/20/20
Hello Patrons! Welcome to a new WTS Disney showdown bracket minisode. This time we’re talking Pocahontas vs Frozen, and only one will advance to the next round! We’ve given our children codenames (or rather, they’ve chosen codenames for themselves): Eldest is Potato, and youngest is Pineapple.
Published 04/13/20
This is the first in a series of quarantine-inspired minisodes! We’ve invited our kids on to WTS to join is in a Disney Movie Bracket showdown. This week it’s Mulan Vs The Emperor’s New Groove, and only one will move on to the next round!
Published 03/30/20
On this episode of WTS we’re talking about Frozen 2! We talk about women-led movies, queer-baiting, and the future of colonialism.
Published 03/23/20
Hello everyone! This is an introductory episode of Poplar Opinion: A Call the Midwife Podcast! We are very excited about this new podcast, and we hope you will like it too!
Published 02/29/20
This is another in our occasional series about Pixar Shorts. In this episode we talk about One Man Band, Lifted, Presto, Partly Cloudy, and Day & Night.
Published 02/15/20
We took an unexpected hiatus, but here it is, our one hundredth episode! Yay! On this celebratory 100th episode of WTS we look back, answer some listener questions, and think a bit about our future. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you like it!
Published 08/09/19
In this episode we’re talking about Detective Pikachu! We talk about the Bechdel Test, Japanese imports, and whether Pokemon are edible. Enjoy! This is our 99th episode. That means that our next episode will be our 100th! We’d love to read and respond to feedback on that 100th episode. If you have questions or anything you’d like us to talk about be sure to let us know soon! Enjoy!
Published 06/21/19
On this episode of WTS we talk about Hayao Miyazaki’s Howl’s Moving Castle. We cover old age, pacifism, and storytelling conventions. This is our 98th episode. That means that in just two episodes we’ll be at 100! We’d love to read and respond to feedback on that 100th episode. If you have questions or anything you’d like us to talk about be sure to let us know soon! Enjoy!
Published 06/07/19
On this episode we talk about The Lego Movie 2, adolescence, good parenting, and whether people can change. I hope you like it!
Published 05/24/19
On this episode we talk about King Arthur, protecting the innocent, and Brexit. Enjoy!
Published 05/17/19
On this episode we talk about our second batch of Pixar Shorts. We’re talking Geri’s Game, For the Birds, Mike’s New Car, Boundin’, and Jack Jack Attack. We talk about whether senility is funny, body shapes, how to care for babies, and why comedy depends on punishment. I hope you like it!
Published 05/10/19
We’re back from our break, and this week we’re talking about Labyrinth! We’re talking about adolescence, adventures for girls, and tight-fitting pants on rock stars. I hope you like it!
Published 05/03/19
On this episode we are talking about The Adventures of André & Wally B, Luxo Jr., Red’s Dream, Tin Toy, and Knick-Knack. We talk about whether bad people can make good art, whether women are objects, and why humans are so creepy.
Published 04/12/19
On this episode we talk about Strong Female Characters, what the generic person looks like, and mainstream consumerism. I hope you like it!
Published 04/05/19
On this episode we talk about racial stereotypes, and Aunt May and Doc Ock’s romantic history, and what it means to adapt to fit the world. I hope this is the universe where you enjoy it!
Published 03/29/19
On this episode of WTS we’re talking about ecological propaganda, colonialisms, and unattractive love interests.
Published 03/15/19
On this episode of WTS we’re talking about archetypes of teen girls, the jungle as a site of colonialist imagination, and respect for endangered animals.
Published 03/08/19
On this episode we talk about representing systemic misogyny, yellow-eyed villains, and liking what you see in the mirror.
Published 03/01/19
On this WTS we are stepping away from our bread and butter and talking about a hockey game instead of a movie. We cover toxic masculinity, ritualized aggression, and overpaid coaches.
Published 02/22/19