Not Just Tentacles

Rachael and Ruth reminisce and review Shrek, the classic film series about a moody ogre, his unlikely romance with a princess, and a heck of a lot of pop culture references and fart gags. Contains singing, impersonations and Donkey noises. You should know by now. Also: which star did our hosts randomly meet in Liverpool?

Rachael and Ruth discuss the recent Helluva developments at LVLUP 2025. Includes impressions, tangents and ... frog noises?

Rachael and Ruth discuss the shows they've started watching for Spring 2025: Once Upon A Witch's Death, Your Forma, Go Go Loser Ranger Season 2 and My Hero Academia: Vigilantes. Since they're Whovians, they also have to review Alix, the recent live action/animation episode of Doctor Who. It's a completely un-Eastery Easter episode!

Rachael and Ruth cover indie darling Pretty Pretty Please I Don't Want to Be a Magical Girl, the Indigo reboot, and Netflix donghua No Doubt In Us. It's clearly the right time for supernatural fantasy with sapphic overtones! Includes misnomers, mispronunciations, David Attenborough and the Road Runner.

Rachael and Ruth review Spy x Family: Code White, the 2023 standalone film. There's no such thing as an ordinary day with the Forger family, and certainly not an ordinary holiday. What will our favourite spy, assassin and telepath do when they accidentally threaten world peace? Rachael is a firm fan of the series; Ruth has never watched it. How will they rate the movie? You know the drill: tangent...

In this mega long episode, Rachael and Ruth wonder why the films of the Disney Renaissance exert such a hold over millennials. Are they as good as we remember, or is it the nostalgia speaking? Includes singing, digressions and cussing. Ruth couldn't resist reviewing The Emperor's New Groove because 1) she watched it recently and 2) just because 🤦‍♀️

Rachael and Ruth discuss the shows they've been watching over Winter 2025: Sakamoto Days, Ameku MD: Doctor Detective, Tasokare Hotel, Indigo and The Magical Girl Garnet Heart. There's an overriding theme of mystery, but a wide range of shows: hitmen, medical drama, supernatural thriller, sci-fi and magical girls!

In this bumper Valentine's Day special, Rachael and Ruth talk about all things Stolitz in the second half of Helluva Boss Season 2. Includes dubious impersonation, Rachael playing devil's advocate for Blitzo and Stolas, and Ruth being Ruth. Also spoilers for Aggretsuko, What We Do In The Shadows and Carol (sorry!)

Rachael and Ruth enthuse about Wicked, the blockbusting film adaptation of the Broadway musical. Includes belting notes, brain fog, tangents and Ruth's Jeff Goldblum impression. They know it's not anime or animation, but what the hell.

Rachael and Ruth discuss the recent antics of Helluva Boss' infamous abusive wife and mother, Stella. Since people are still missing the point. CW: Mentions of domestic and child abuse.

Rachael and Ruth review The Promised Neverland. Ruth is no wuss, but she's traumatised. They also discuss indie animations Gods' School, The Epilogue of Endings and Bite Shift. Contains tangents, singing and anecdotes. CW: Child murder, abuse and endangerment.

In their first episode of 2025, Rachael and Ruth review Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, the beloved duo's first outing in 16 years. Wallace has become overly reliant on his new invention Norbot, to Gromit's chagrin. To make matters worse, an old enemy is waiting in the wings, seeking revenge ...

It's the Helluva Boss Season 2 finale! Blitzo tries to teach Stolas the spirit of Sinsmas, but he's worried about Via, and they've a target to take out. Oh, and Millie has a secret ... Rachael and Ruth ask: Is it the best Christmas episode of a show ever? Quite possibly!

Rachael and Ruth host the first Tentacles Awards ceremony, recognising the anime and animation they've watched in 2024. Which shows and movies will receive the coveted gongs? Includes the usual tangents and brain guffs (sorry, Stephanie! And who the hell is Paul?)

Rachael and Ruth are mesmerised by Mastermind, the most dramatic episode of S2. Blitzo is on trial for using the grimoire; only Stolas can save him. What does this mean for Stolitz?

Rachael and Ruth discuss indie animation sweethearts Long Gone Gulch and The Art of Murder. Whether your tastes run to western fantasies or murder mystery musicals, there's something for everyone!

Rachael and Ruth discuss Jem, the iconic Hasbro series about business woman Jerrica Benton, her alter ego Jem, and her band the Holograms. It's been Rachael's favourite cartoon since childhood; Ruth has never seen it. Will our famously sceptical co-host like it? Contains impressions, singing and assorted millennial references. Business as usual, then.

Rachael and Ruth review Acro Trip, 365 Days to the Wedding, Orb: On The Movements on the Earth and Dungeon Flippers. They also comment on the US election and the Hazbin leaks. Here be dragon estate agents and singing.

Rachael and Ruth recap Helluva Boss' outrageous Halloween episode, which is rather like the plot of a John Waters movie. And guess who's guest starring? Blitzo and Millie go on a job with a difference - and we learn how their epic friendship started.

Rachael and Ruth have a retrospective chat about Hazbin Hotel for Spooky Month, as well as looking forward to the new Helluva Boss episode and enthusing about Norma, the best comic shop in the world.

Rachael and Ruth recap the fourth Helluva short, where Blitzo finds himself in a pickle on a job in Mexico. Oh, and our favourite minor antagonists show up too! Contains goat impressions and cloacas.

Rachael and Ruth review two slice of life anime on Netflix, The Way of the Househusband and Aggretsuko. Tatsu is a former yakuza turned domestic god; Retsuko's a beleaguered accountant and secret heavy metal fiend. They both provide comedy gold! Also mentions the upcoming Helluva short.

Rachael and Ruth review two anime currently showing on Netflix: the dystopian fantasy thriller Vampire in the Garden and romcom Romantic Killer. Contains innuendos, singing and Jeff Goldblum.

Blitzo gets more than he bargained for when he tries to off an anime fan. Rachael and Ruth recap the latest Helluva Boss short. Warning: Contains strong language and pizza eating.

Rachael and Ruth discuss Spring 2024's shows, Black Butler and The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio. There's also the latest Helluva news. Contains dubious sexy sound effects.