Cartoon Time Machine

Join the Ani-Mates this week as they discuss the 1986 Czechoslovakian film Krysar by Jiri Barta. Find out why it scared one of the Ani-Mates, and learn facts about the Czechoslovakian film industry because its a niche interest.

Appropriate for Episode 169, this one is a more adult-oriented episode as the Ani-Mates ride the Cartoon Time Machine down to Hell and check into the Hazbin Hotel. The curtain rises on this new Amazon original based on the hit web series, as Katie and Scarlett run through each musical number in this Broadway-inspired show to determine which ones should be welcomed to heaven and which ones are just...

Time for some Moon Girl Magic! This week on Cartoon Time Machine, the Ani-Mates discuss the first season of the animated Marvel series “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.” They discuss Jewish-Hispanic representation, queer-coded villains, and rad stylized fight sequences.

On this week’s episode of Cartoon Time Machine, we’re ready for some cozy vibes. So of course, it’s time to talk about the most wholesome show of all: Bluey!  

There’s a lot of animated movies Scarlett hasn’t seen, but at least she has the basics. That’s why, on this episode of Cartoon Time Machine, we return to Katie Watches Disney, where Scarlett shows Katie another Disney movie they somehow haven’t seen. This week: The Lion King!

The weather outside may be frightful, but inside the Cartoon Time Machine, we’re cozying up with the most delightful winter cartoons. Whether these are shows that emphasize beautiful snowy scenery, or just ones that make you want to cuddle up with a blanket and hot cocoa, these are our favorite shows to take the chill out of the coldest winter day!

It’s “Pitch That Reboot” time again! This episode, Katie and Scarlett make their pitches for modern reboots of the classic animated series, “The Flintstones.” Will Scarlett find a way to “Muppet Babies” another reboot? Will Katie ever NOT pitch a CW show? And seriously, why DID those Flintstones gummy vitamins hit so different? Find out on this week’s episode of Cartoon Time Machine!

Happy New Year! As 2023 draws to a close, the Ani-Mates discuss what animated films and series are heading our way in the 2024.

The time machine is a bit lonely for the holiday season and while the decorations are up and the cookies are baking it the perfect time to watch a Christmas special. For this Christmas Eve episode why not pick the best, I mean worst, of them to watch- The He-Man & She-Ra: A Christmas Special.

We’re getting in the holiday spirit with the brilliant Japanese animated film, “Tokyo Godfathers.” Join the Ani-Mates as they learn the true meaning of Christmas: God loves trans people and babies. 

The Ani-Mates are back at full strength just in time for the new holiday season. This week we are discussing the Rugrats Chanukah special and in the end also the Molly McGee Chanukah Special.

Katie is under the weather this week, but luckily guest Ani-Mate Jack is here to fill us in on the new Netflix animated series, “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.” How does this anime compare to the hit 2010 film? Does it live up to the graphic novel series? Is Wallace still the Icon we all need? Find out on this week’s episode of Cartoon Time Machine!

After EIGHT Cartoon Clashes pitting the most fearsome fighters of cartoon-dom against each other in head-to-head tournament style competition, the Ani-Mates now proudly present the first ever Cartoon Clash Battle Royale, featuring the eight previous winners squaring off against each other. Who is the best of the best? Find out on this week’s episode of Cartoon Time Machine!

It’s time for another edition of “Katie Watches Disney”, where we introduce Katie to all the classic Disney films they never saw as a child. This week, friend of the pod Caleb joins us to talk about one of his favorite Disney films, The Hunchback of Notre Dame . Gather ‘round and listen to us talk about this masterpiece of animated cinema and why it definitely, DEFINITELY, should not have received...

It’s this podcast's three-year anniversary! Since we started this show in honor of the Animaniacs reboot, it feels fitting that we’re here this week discussing the reboot of another beloved early 90s Looney Tunes inspired series, Tiny Toons Looniversity! Does this reboot hold up to the original Tiny Toons? Or will it have to stay after class?

Katie is out this week, so for this Halloween episode, please welcome substitute Ani-Mates Jack and Rachel, who are here to talk about the scariest cartoon characters who sent shivers down their spines in childhood and even into adulthood. Happy Halloween, listeners!

On this spooky episode of Cartoon Time Machine, the Ani-Mates head out to trick-or-treat at the “homes” of some of their favorite cartoons. Which cartoon is the house that gives out the full-size candy bars? And which one has the porch light off the whole night? 

This week, the Ani-Mates meet up with another group of meddling kids as they watch Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost! This 1999 film holds a special place in Scarlett’s heart, but will her childhood nostalgia hold up to the actual quality of the film? Is Tim Curry at his Curriest? And are the Hex Girls still the ultimate Icons of Halloween Gays? Find out in this episode of Cartoon Time Machine! 

Spooky Season is officially upon us! And what better way to celebrate Halloween than with the prequel to “How the Grinch Stole Christmas," the strange hidden gem that is “Halloween is Grinch Night.” Guys…we’re not gonna lie to you. This one is weird. But boy is it a wild ride!

After two weeks away, we finally welcome back Katie to talk about one of their specialties: French animated film. The Ani-Mates discuss The Rabbi’s Cat and tackle big issues like the concept of the soul, religion, and racial discrimination. But also cat shenanigans!

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s…our guest Ani-Mate Jack, taking over in Katie’s absence to talk about the new Adult Swim series, My Adventures with Superman. Jack and Scarlett talk about the first season of this animated superhero show and what makes it different from past Superman cartoons. Does it hold up to the DC cartoons of their childhoods? Will the journalistic integrity of The Daily Planet...

Katie is out this week, which means our producer Rachel has staged a hostile takeover to talk about the one topic Katie has forbidden: Minions. Rachel and Scarlett review the first Minions film from 2015, and discuss French dubs, classic rock, and the uncomfy implications of the Minions universe.

On this week’s episode of Cartoon Time Machine, Katie ad Scarlett pitch their ideas for a reboot of the beloved miniseries, Over the Garden Wall. Will anything they pitch live up to the high standard set by the original? Will Katie buck tradition and pitch something other than a CW show? Journey into the Unknown to find out!

It’s officially Autumn! Well…it’s September at least, which is good enough for the Ani-Mates to start talking about their favorite Fall-themed or Fall-adjacent cartoons! Is this just yet another excuse for them to obsess over Over the Garden Wall ? …yes. But also there’s other cartoons too! Give a listen to find out which ones!

Cartoon Clash returns with another set of beloved cartoon characters facing off in a hypothetical tournament to see which one would come out victorious in battle! Who will be the winner in this calamitous contest of cartoon carnage? Toon in to find out!