Episodes
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Anthony and Breanna discuss the 7 musical cartoon shorts that make up Disney's Melody Time.
Once Upon a Wintertime, Bumble Boogie, The Legend of Johnny Appleseed, Little Toot, Trees, Blame It on the Samba and Pecos Bill.
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¡Feliz Día de los Muertos! Anthony and Breanna discuss Pixar’s depiction of Day of the Dead with their returning guest, Tom Larsen.
They also share secrets, debate their opinions and play a new game - called "Friendly Feud".
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Halloween is getting closer as Anthony and Breanna discuss the magic of stop-motion animation, their favorite Halloween memories and the spooky details they've noticed throughout this movie.
They also play a pumpkin game to honor the Pumpkin King and celebrate Pumpkin Day!
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The spooky month continues! Anthony and Breanna go on a wild ride with Mr. Toad and Ichabod Crane as they review Disney's adaptation of "The Wind in the Willows" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow".
They also discuss "normalized" spookiness, debate Canadian/American differences and play a ghostly game!
Please follow on Instagram @magicmeter
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In this special episode, Anthony and Breanna discuss the real-world history and current events of Native Americans and Indigenous Canadians.
They also review the two Disney animated films and talk about the issues with their depiction and the problems with representing a real person's story.
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Please donate to the Native American Rights Fund at NARF.org and the Native Women's Association of Canada at NWAC.ca
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BOO! We kick off October with our first "spooky" episode.
Anthony and Breanna discuss childhood fears, the ins and outs of the monster world and their own theories about how it all functions. They also play a new game called "Battle Taglines".
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This is the second edition of Magic Matchups, where 16 of Disney’s animated sidekicks will compete for the title of “Best Villain Sidekick!"
Anthony and Breanna will argue for and against the characters and the guest judge, Tom Larson will decide on who advances to the next stage until an ultimate winner emerges and they are awarded The Golden Meter!
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Bippity boppity boo! It's another "Princess Episode" with Anthony and Breanna. They discuss childhood dream jobs, the ability to speak with animals, and the history of Cinderella told around the world.
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Walk alongside prehistoric creatures with Anthony and Breanna as they talk about their childhood love of dinosaurs, the blending of CGI and live-action, in addition to many logic questions.
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Take a stroll through Sherwood Forest with Anthony and Breanna, while they talk about cartoon animal crushes, the use of recycled animation, and they play a fox-themed segment!
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Anthony and Breanna watch a truly terrible movie and they don’t even try to hide it!
They break down it’s awful qualities in an attempt to try and answer the question: "What did we just watch?"
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You've got FOUR friends in this episode! Lea Mergola and Trev Campbell join Anthony and Breanna to discuss Pixar and it's first feature-length film. They talk about childhood memories, innovations in animation, cool Easter Eggs and they play a game of "Canned or Can't Be?".
Please follow Lea on Instagram @lo0oksbylea and Trev @squeetis
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What happens when the animated world enters our realm? Anthony and Breanna discuss New York life, odd logic holes, fun Easter Eggs and the evolution of Disney princesses in this truly enchanted episode.
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Anthony and Breanna take a dive into the mystery of Lucky Duck Lake with Doug’s 1st Movie. They recount memories of 90s cartoons, muddle over human-robot relationships, and play "Bluffington or Bluffing-A-Ton?"
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A "Big Hero 3" is formed when guest John Maddaloni joins Anthony and Breanna as they explore the city and people of San Fransokyo.
They dissect superheroes and villains while also dealing with deeper topics like grief and mental health. Plus, the game "Magic Word" is back in its new and improved format!
Also, purchase John's first music album, "The Son and the Moon", at: https://www.johnmaddaloni.com/online-store/The-Son-and-The-Moon-p222124940
50% of album sales go to the American Brain Tumor Association (brain cancer research) and The Jed Foundation (protecting youth mental health and suicide prevention).
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Together with guest Aaron Bogert, Anthony and Breanna review One Hundred and One Dalmatians, the film that saved Walt Disney Animation Studios.
They talk about spotting new details and themes that they didn’t notice as children and play a round of “What’s My Kind?”.
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This is a special edition of Magic Meter, where 16 of Disney’s animated heroes will compete for the title of “Best Hero”.
Anthony and Breanna will argue for and against the characters and the guest judge, Mikaela Baker will decide who advances to the next stage until an ultimate winner emerges and they are awarded The Golden Meter!
You can also follow Mikaela Baker @just.kales on Instagram and TikTok and @mikaelabakerphoto on Instagram.
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It's a "Princess Episode" and Anthony and Breanna talk about the girl who loves the sea!
They discuss the music's emotional power, the film's cultural impact, and they also bring back a popular segment.
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The sky is falling! Anthony and Breanna review the 2005 animated movie just in time for Fried Chicken Day (and only 4 days after World UFO Day too).
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Anthony and Breanna head to Hundred Acre Wood, with their guest Tom Larsen, to discuss the beloved stories of Pooh and his friends.
They talk about the long-running franchise, debate about it's lovable characters and play another round of "Fake or Fact?".
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