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The Disney Dummies are back for our second edition of Disney Book Club, which you may remember we covered the novel sequel to Pixar's Brave called Bravely (2022) on a previous episode. Well this time we are going back to the world of mermaids and sea witches as we sail the pages of The Little Mermaid universe. Speaking of, have you ever watched The Little Mermaid and wondered "Hm, I wonder what Pr...

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks to guest & patron Aslam Choudhury about his love for the Capital Grille restaurant franchise, steakhouse dinners, the Bengali concept of 'jotno', and the difference between classic steakhouse cuts! Plus, the return of the Random Meal Generator! The post 192. Capital Grille, Steakhouse Dinners & Sides ft. Aslam Choudhury! appeared first on...

This week we’re kicking off a witch themed October with a thick fantasy tome! We’re talking about elemental magic, fantasy pacing, the fun of seeing a fantasy universe based in Asia, and necromancy as a good thing! The post 107. The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco appeared first on PodCavern .

Take a dip into deliciousness! After a legendary episode ranking Top 5 Cheeses together, the gang is back for another food sample filled episode where we talk about the food you can't wait to scoop - dips! Dips are a culinary delight that has captured the hearts of foodies everywhere by providing us a flavour explosion of countless variety that often enhances the vessel you choose to dip with. One...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about what we mean when we say “There’s no such thing as bad food” and how our relationships with food have changed since we started the show! The post 191. There’s No Such Thing As Bad Food! appeared first on PodCavern .

This week, we review Ben Philippe’s second book, Charming as a Verb! We’re talking about the pressure of university admissions, the subtlety of writing strong family dynamics, and how fun it is to see your hometown written in a book! The post 106. Charming as a Verb by Ben Philippe appeared first on PodCavern .

Sal has a surprise planned for Angus and there is no way one could misinterpret his signals. A special guest arrives to help Angus pursue greater forms of comfort. The post EP131 – Achairican Psycho appeared first on PodCavern .

The Disney Dummies thought they were done with their time at Pride Rock but the great Circle of Life compelled us back so we could talk about The Lion King Broadway Musical. Join us as we go deep on the history, production, costumes, and new music of the third-longest running show on Broadway! The post Disney Stageies AKA Disney Theaties Presents: The Lion King Broadway Musical appeared first on P...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the FINALE of Munch Madness 2025 with special guest judges Bailey Eastwood, Julian McKenzie, Miriam Zeira, Andrew Henderson, and Chris Walker! Corn vs. Beef! Will we have another victory by a staple grain,, or will we have our first ever meat champ?! The post 190. Munch Madness FINALE: Corn vs. Beef ft. Bailey...

This week, we’re talking about a childhood seagoing classic! One of us loves it, the other, not so much. We debate whether it’s really YA, talk about the difficulties of reading middle grade mystery as adults, and discuss the particular appeal of the open sea. The post 105. The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi appeared first on PodCavern .

If it's a jingle, let it mingle. As much as we try to skip as many ads and commercials as we can this day in age, capitalism always finds a way to rears it's claws to sink itself into our brain through the power of catchy advertising earworms. There's an art to a commercial jingle that sets it apart from traditional songs. A good commercial jingle needs to catch your attention in a short span of t...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the SEMI-FINAL match ups of Munch Madness 2025 with special guest judges Tuong La (@tuonginurpic) and Gabriel Chernitsky! Salt vs Corn! Beef vs Cake! Michael Flatley vs Fortnite?! Who will move forward to the finale?!  The post 189 Munch Madness: Salt vs. Corn; Beef vs. Cake ft. Tuong La & Gabriel Chernit...

This week, we review the Hunger Games prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. We’re talking about queer subtext, the unapologetic writing of a villain’s backstory, and what representation looks like when every character is evil. The post 104. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins appeared first on PodCavern .

Angus and Sal stall for time before their guest arrives. Ethan Pace (Jason Summers) comes on the show to discuss DEIA in Super City but it seems like something else is bugging him. The post EP130 – The Exact Distance Between Us appeared first on PodCavern .

It's the GRAND FINALE of our limited series on direct-to-home video Disney flicks, and we're ending with a bang! This week, come along as we take a 90's-style father-son road trip, grab a bite at the Leaning Tower of Cheezah, and watch Goofy & Max learn to see i2i. We're closing out Disney Homies with THE PERFECT CAST for you, our goofy audience! The post Disney Homies #7 – A Goofy Movi...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the next final quarter-final match ups of Munch Madness 2025 with special guest judges Keith Serry (@volume_knob) and Giovanni Colantonio (@MarioPrime)! Salt vs Chocolate! Beef vs Stonefruit! Giovanni vs Skill Tests?! Who will move forward to the semi-finals?!  The post 188. Munch Madness: Salt vs. Chocolate;...

Host Nick Watson (@fivestergram) is in a real pickle this episode as he and co-host Brie Watson (@briewats0n) find solutions to the doom scrolling rabbit hole that is US politics on YouTube. (There are two surprisingly easy solutions.) As the hosts review the second month of 2025, they continue to check in on their lighthouse words and constant struggles. It’s not all heavy though, each host bring...

Bailey, Eunice and Teffer round up some of their favourite books for that back to school feeling! Do boarding school books just feel more school-y? What’s the difference between a school book and a summer book? Is autumn just a better time to read fantasy? We answer these questions and more! The post 103. Back to School Booklist appeared first on PodCavern .

Hi, ho! It's the Muppet Show! It's time to celebrate the felt-filled world of Jim Henson and talk Muppets! Since their creation in the 50's, the Muppets have been gracing our screens with endless entertainment, gags, and heart felt warm fuzzies. The Muppets are more than just puppets; they're cultural touchstones, comedic geniuses, life gurus, Hollywood celebrities, and surprisingly complex charac...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the next round of match ups for Munch Madness 2025 with special guest judges Eric Silver (@el_silvero) and James Hawes (@turrethousepressmtl)! Eggs vs Corn! Cookies vs Cake! Jerry Seinfeld vs Gary Gygax! Who will move forward to the quarter-finals?! The post 187. Munch Madness: Eggs vs. Corn; Cookies vs. Cake...

"He looks slimy but in a way that I'd put up with for jewelry…" Is Edward an incel? Is Carlisle a zaddy? On this episode of YA, we decide—yes. Featuring longtime friend of the show Candice Pye (@candicepye) The post 102. Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer ft. Candice Pye appeared first on PodCavern .

Sal needs to re-season his cast iron pan in a short amount of time or risk failing his college course. Angus tags along hoping to go on an epic fantasy quest. The post EP129 – Journey to Pan-delver appeared first on PodCavern .

The Disney Homies take an unexpected journey back to the world of Cinderella when we find out the franchises third instalment and direct-to-home video release is "actually really good"?! Join us this week as we put on our glass slipper and bippity boppity boop our way past Cinderella II: Dreams Come True and land our pumpkin carriage right to Cinderella III: A Twist in Time. The post Disney Homies...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the next round of match ups for Munch Madness 2025 with special guest judges DJ Sylvis (@deejsylvis) and Amanda McLoughlin (@shessomickey)! Stonefruit vs Soft Drinks! Rice vs. Salt! Who will move forward to the quarter-finals?! The post 186. Munch Madness: Stonefruit vs. Soft Drinks; Rice vs. Salt ft. DJ Sylvi...

This week Eunice, Bailey and Teffer talk about the Netflix series adapted from the beloved Babysitters Club books. We share our opinions of the adaptation, which babysitters we most identify with, and what we hope for in season 2! The post 101. Series Review: The Babysitters Club appeared first on PodCavern .