Idle Prattle

STRANGE WORLD (2022) - This week we are joined by Abigail's best friend Amber to discuss Disney's first openly queer character! (again...) Oh and also the latest adventure movie in our Cannon. Is this movie an homage to great adventure films of the past, or is it derivitive? Does knowing the twist change your opinion of the film? Did Disney sabatoge this film's release on purpose? We ask and try t...

ENCANTO (2021) - PART 2 - This week we bring along a special guest... Chris & Eli's brother-in-law Ben! We talk about the music behind this cultural phenomenon of a film and the impressive voice cast.

ENCANTO (2021) - Part 1 - This week we discuss one of the biggest movies in recent Disney history, with a deep dive on the impressive legacy and animation. We also talk extensively about family dynamics and how they effect us as we grow.

RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON (2021) - This week we talk about the first Disney movie made mostly from home! That's right we've entered a post-pandemic world and like most things in this new era, this movie has a wild story - including the replacement of a lead actor months before the film's release!

In this super short bonus episde, Eli and Chris interview their niece Stella on her FROZEN II takes... spoiler alert: the real villain is Samantha.

FROZEN 2 (2019) - PART 2 - This is the episode we've been waiting for as we discuss the music and voice cast of Frozen 2! Which is the best Elsa song? Is Lost In The Woods the best male sung disney song of all time? Why do we keep saying "Mary Poppins" throughout a Frozen themed episode? So many questions and some will be answered!

FROZEN 2 (2019) - Part 1 - We're back in a BIG way because we're talking the highest grossing animated film of all time today.

RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET (2018) - Part 2 - This week we get into the new voices that join Ralph and Vanellope as they venture through the internet. Plus we really get into the Princesses and their new looks.

RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET (2018) - Part 1 - We're BACK with the Modern Era! This week we kick things off in a very modern way by talking all things ~the internet~. Our first sequel since the Rennaisance brings us back to Ralph and Vanellope as they go through a ton of IP from our world. We discuss how this film came to be made and the changes in animation from the first film. And of course we talk...

THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS - 1993 - What's This?! In this episode (somewhere between a full length episode and a bonus) we are stepping outside of the Disney Animated Canon to talk about a beloved cult favorite holiday film. Since we missed Halloween this year we thought it only appropriate to celebrate two holidays at once with Tim Burton (actually Henry Selick's) Masterpiece.

MAILBAG TIME! Join us as we recap the last 8 films that create the Revival Era! Join us as we recap thoughts on some of th best Disney films of recent years and answer some of your questions!

MOANA (Part 2) - 2016 - This week we are once again joined by Francesca to discuss Moana. We talk about Samoan culture, the impact of Moana as a character, the introduction of Lin Manuel Miranda to the Disney Family, and so much more!

MOANA (2016) - Part 1 - This week we talk about a unanimous favorite and what Chris calls "the best musical since the rennaisance." The making of Moana is filled with so much love and history we can't help but gush over it.

ZOOTOPIA (2016) - Part 2 - This week we talk about the increidble voice cast behind Zootopia, our dreams for a sequel and the Disney Parks, and we have a really intresting conversation around how this film does and does not hold up. Recorded in January 2023

ZOOTOPIA (2016) - Part 1 - This week we get to an Abigail favorite! This week we talk about the inredible animation and story of Zootopia - including its dark first draft, the hilarious dialogue, and how funny it is that animals would go to a nudist retreat. This episode was recorded in January 2023.

BIG HERO 6 (2014) - This week we talk about MARVEL! Big Hero 6 has a very unique origin story and creation process when compared to other Disney films - and we get into all the details. (Espcially what we think is Disney's peak in animation!). In Memory of G-Bob (RECORDED NOVEMBER 2022)

FROZEN (2013) - PART 2 - This week we meet remotely to discuss the insane music and the obsession-worthy voice cast of Frozen... Get ready to hear our thoughts on how they use Jonathan Groff! (RECORDED OCTOBER 2022)

FROZEN (2013) - Part 1 - This week we are Joined by Abigail's best friend (one of many...) Jenny B! We talk all things Frozen, the mega franchise that took over the world, and whether or not it's as good as everyone thinks. (Originally recorded 10/11/2022)

We're back! We just wanted to quickly say hello, explain a little bit about what's been going on in our lives and why we needed to take such a long break...so unexpectedly. We also talk a bit about some of the Disney news that we've missed over the last six months. Thank you all for your patience and for sticking with us!

WRECK-IT RALPH (2012) - Part 2 - This week we talk about the stacked voice cast of Wreck-it Ralph, including Disney's new lucky charm! We also have a lot of thoughtful discussions about representation of therapy, disabilities, and uncle/niece relationships!

WRECK-IT RALPH (2012) - Part 1 - A surprising favorite! This week we gush about Ralph, Vanellope, and the different video game worlds they travel through! We'll discuss animation, the incredible story, and why exactly this feels like a Pixar movie...

WINNIE THE POOH (2011) - Should this movie be a part of the Disney canon? Debatable. But for better or worse, it's a part of the official line up which means we get to discuss 2D Animation one final time, the beautiful voice stylings of Zoey Deschanel, and the introduction of Disney Royalty!

This week we talk about "Tangled: The Musical," "Tangled: The Series," and the short "Tangled: Ever After". Full of tons of fun sound clips, if you love Tangled this is the episode for you.

TANGLED (2010) - Part 2 - Welcome back to Eli's Intervention as we talk about the beauty of Tangled! With a stellar voice cast and some of the best original music since the Renaissance (courtesy of Alan Menken!) this movie has a lot to love... But we don't let it fully off the hook as you'll hear when we discuss whether or not it holds up.

TANGLED (2010) - Part 1 - It's time for Eli to face the music and make a decision. Even though he has a literal SHRINE to it in his home, he still won't admit that Tangled is his favorite movie! Listen along as we try to convince him by talking about it's long road to being made and the amazingly animated final outcome.