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Grab your brooms, your mops, and your vacuum cleaners; this week the Siblings revisit Halloween film favorite Hocus Pocus, where they face the uncomfortable truth of rooting for the witches to eat that little girl! Discussed:  It’s Arielle’s time to shine! A disgrace to our people (little sisters)! Practical effects or bust! Parenting tips from Jason, childless Millennial! “Just eat the bully, Win...

The Siblings head to television for the first time as they revisit made-for-TV-special "In Search of Dr. Seuss", which was one part biography of children's writer an done part anti-fascist propaganda; the best kind of propaganda! Discussed:  Do kids still read Dr. Seuss? “Alternate Realties Are Real” – An Article By Kathy Lane! Sneetches, Racism, Beaches, and War Profiteering! I AM...

 Discussed:   Arielle faces deep seeded childhood trauma as the Siblings revisit Who Framed Roger Rabbit and try to reconcile why Toon Town is such an unforgiving den of scum and villainy!  Hell Dimension Toon Town! Mickey Mouse let a man die! The Happy Time Murders! No one wants to be Eddie Valiant! Judge Doom’s reasons why! The Toon Squad! The history of “Why Don’t You Do Right”!   Contact us at...

Discussed: Great Scott, this is heavy! The Siblings finally wrap up their trip back in time with Back to eh Future Part III! Where they undertake an momentous discussion: is Thomas F. Wilson the greatest living actor?   Howdy Doody Time! A good old-fashioned Old West adventure! Unnecessary car train/stunt because the plot says so! Doctor Emmett Brown and the Time Train of Mystery! Marty versus Red...

The Siblings continue their dive into Back to the Future, but this time they visit the far-flung future of 2015 to get a hover converter for their car, buy a sports almanac, and put some money on the Cubies!    Discussed: Crispin Glover vs. the World! Future Space Year 2015! The sad fate of Jennifer Parker!  Hoverboards!  Welcome to Hell Valley! In which Jason rambles about time travel like a luna...

In their most rambling episode yet, the Siblings travel back to 1985 (…and then 1955, I guess) to revisit iconic science fiction comedy Back to the Future and struggle to keep their opinions at a minimum.   Discussed: Black People + Time Travel = A Bad Time! The extended history of Back to the Future! Eric Stoltz as “Marty McFly!” The Four Main Timelines! Marty kills everyone in the world! Doc vs....

Discussed: We continue to pay a call on the Addams Family, as the Siblings discuss the sequel to the surprise hit in “Addams Family Values,” all the while trying to secretly turn the show into an Addams Family Fan Cast. Monday’s Child! Adaptations of the Addams! Cousin Frank N. Furter-Addams! The Whitest Camp You Know! …and introducing Carole Kane as “Grandmama!” Throuples! Adult Wednesday Adams!...

The Siblings revisit their first live action movie for the show, a particularly creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky flick. Join and Arielle and Jason as they ramble on about the original film adaption of the Addams Family.  Discussed: Obscure cartoon shows! The Addams vs. The Munsters! Is this movie cursed? The Greatness of Christopher Lloyd! Great Ensemble Cast or Greatest Ensemble Cast? Lumpy...

With the Disney Renaissance in their rear view mirror, the Siblings revisit a classic animated Disney musical from the 1990s that they grew up with and do so with zero sense of irony. It’s A Goofy Movie! Discussed:  Mickey Mouse: Too Good for TV! A softer side of Goofy! In which Jason loses his mind over the existence of Mickey Mouse! …and Steven Martin as “G.G. Goof!” Shout out to Dana Hill! Why...

The Siblings finally complete their weeks long journey into the Disney Renaissance by tackling Disney’s Tarzan. Will they learn an important lesson derived from the soothing tunes of Phil Collins? No. No, they will not. Discussed: White Man Dreads & The Weed Connection! Genius Jungle Boy! Tarzan of the Apes! THE DARK CONTINENT! Minnie Driver can sing but doesn’t get to sing! The Dick Dastardly...

This week the Siblings take on Mulan, the Disney film that accidentally spoke to countless queer kids despite having the decidedly LEAST fabulous villain to appear in the Disney Renaissance.  Discussed:  Is Flower Drum Song racist?! Disney’s 100% Full Proof China Plan! Lea Salonga’s Crazy Unbelievable Man Voice! In which Jason doesn’t understand Mulan’s arc! Get me Peabos….AGAIN! Queer representat...

The Siblings revisit Disney’s Hercules while also dealing with the internal struggle of knowing just enough about Greek Mythology to be annoying but really not enough to be taken seriously. Discussed:  Um, Actually: The Podcast! Hera, the original Karen! In which non-experts Jason and Arielle rant about Greek mythology for an uncomfortably long time! Any chance to talk about Spectacular Spider-Man...

“Who is the monster and who is the man?” The Siblings attempt navigate the gorgeous film that is The Hunchback of Notre Dame, while also navigating the complex themes about sexuality and race in a mature, respectful way. Also, that dude wants to bang that goat! Discussed: Jason knows if you’re listening! The Fall of Jeffery Katzenberg! Privilege and Quasimodo! Jason’s Soapbox! THIS IS THE POINT OF...

Against all rational thinking when launching a new podcast, the Siblings dive into the most racially, culturally, and politically problematic film of the Disney Renaissance, Pocahontas! Will they be able to avoid offending everyone who listens to this show?! Discussed:  Disney Looks for Another Oscar! The Character Arc of Percy the Dog! Historical White Washing, And Other “Fun” Topics! Queer Coded...

It’s a ASV Double Feature, as the Siblings check out not only the often forgotten Disney Renaissance adventure film “The Rescuers Down Under” but also break format to explore the original 1977 film to decide once and for all which is the least bad!  Discussed: The Nine Old Men! Cruella de Vil Will (Not) Return in “The Rescuers”! Free Solo, but for cartoon children! The Gabor Sisters!  Are all eagl...

In an extra-long episode, the Siblings revisit arguably the most beloved and acclaimed film of the Disney Renaissance, The Lion King, and answer its most controversial question: which Shakespeare play is this based on anyway?!   Discussed: The Majesty of the Lion King! Jason VS. JTT & Gackt! In which Arielle and Jason nerd-out about Scar for many minutes! Othello & Henry V! Great Soundtrac...

The siblings tackle the messy business of abusive/toxic relationships in a kids film as they look at one of the more critically acclaimed films from the Disney Renaissance.  NOTE: Jason's audio was severely damaged when this episode was completed; please forgive the dip in sound quality here.  Discussed: A 10-year old prince hates gross people! A brief tribute to Howard Ashman! Disney cleans...

The Siblings revisit Disney’s Aladdin and stumble across complex gender and racially exploitative issues while also discussing the betrayal of Robin William’s idealistic beliefs regarding Disney animation. You know, for kids!  Discussed: The Cave of Wonder Has an Earring! Masters of Animation! The George Carlin Problem! Frank Welker: The Most Prolific Actor Ever! The Assassination of Robin William...

On our first episode Arielle and Jason re-visit Disney’s The Little Mermaid while desperately attempting to not go too long with the recording (they do not succeed).   Discussed: Ariel vs. Arielle! Ursula: Great Villain or Greatest Villain? Jason ruins Flounder for everyone! Mermaids are soulless abominations! Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.com Twitter: @AdultVersus