Disney Dummies x Pixar Pals

AaaaaaaaAAAAAAAaaaaAAAAAAAAAA!!! The Dummies are swinging through the jungle along with a group of gorillas and the man himself - Tarzan! Come for the cartoon nudity, stay for a series of absolute bangers from the one and only Phil Collins! …also a first for the Disney Dummies: a special guest and the greatest Ape Man Brad Sales! The post DD37 – Tarzan (1999) appeared first on PodCavern .

Let’s get down to business…to talk about how great Mulan is! The story! The action! The synth-y soundtrack! Li Shang!! Along with Mushu and our lucky cricket, the Dummies are journeying with our heroine and her loyal crew of misfits as they bring honour to Mulan’s family, the emperor, and ultimately, all of China. The post DD36 – Mulan (1998) appeared first on PodCavern .

Go the distance with the Dummies this week as we find out who puts the “glad” in gladiator! Sing along with everyone’s favourite Muses to the outstanding soundtrack while we talk everything Hercules, from villainous jerks to Air Hercs and all the action, love, laughs, and shouts of “that’s Phil’s boy!” in between. The post DD35 – Hercules (1997) appeared first on PodCavern .

A children’s film that includes a song about the angry fires of hell doesn’t exactly scream “Disney,” but not even hellfire will prevent the Dummies from checking out The Hunchback of Notre Dame! Tune in for our discussion of some mind-bending visuals, a hauntingly cruel villain, and a complete inability to establish an overall tone - plus one truly memorable tune, sung among the bells of Notre Da...

Just around the river bend of what fans might call Disney’s all-time greatest trio of films, we come upon one of their biggest missteps: Pocahontas. Though there’s a lot to be admired about the movie (“Colours of the Wind,” anyone??), this week the Dummies are doing their best to explore some of the problematic historical and social implications of this incredibly complicated story while celebrati...

If everything the light touches was ours, then hey, we couldn’t wait to be king, either! Explore the thrill, joy, and heartbreak of the circle of life as the Dummies sing along to Hakuna Matata with Simba, Timon, Pumbaa, and a whole pride of other familiar faces. The post DD32 – The Lion King (1994) appeared first on PodCavern .

Listen, he steals only what he can’t afford - it’s not his fault that’s everything! Stay one jump ahead with the Dummies and our favourite street rat as we meet Princess Jasmine, recover a magic lamp, and come face to face with one of the greatest characters in cinematic history - Robin William’s incomparable Genie. The post DD31 – Aladdin (1992) appeared first on PodCavern .

It should come as no surprise that a tale as old as time should be just as good thirty years later. The Dummies invite you to be our guest as we journey from a little town (it’s a quiiiiet village!) to an enchanted castle and take on one of Disney’s all-time classics, Beauty and the Beast. The post DD30 – Beauty and the Beast (1991) appeared first on PodCavern .

After reviewing more than fifty years of Disney’s animated feature films, the Dummies have arrived at their first sequel: The Rescuers Down Under! That’s right, we’re hopping an albatross down to the Outback, where our beloved Bianca and Bernard are about to ruffle more than a few feathers as they help their new pal Cody take on an evil poacher and a freaky lizard to save the great Marahute. The p...

The time has come for the Dummies to go under the sea with friends Ariel, Sebastian, Flounder, and more! We’re turning up the heat at the bottom of the ocean as we discuss The Little Mermaid in all its glory. From outstanding animation to unforgettable music, there’s a lot to say about the movie that made us all want to be part of that world. The post DD28 – The Little Mermaid (1989) appeare...

Oliver and Company dares to ask the existential question: why should I worry? Well, for starters, he’s a cat in a dog’s world, but lucky for Oliver those dogs are happy to have him join the crew - and maybe even help him find a home along the way. Sing along with the Dummies as they rock out to Disney’s earwormiest song so far, and learn what it takes to survive as a little cat in the big city. Th...

There’s no replacing Mickey Mouse, but if he ever needed a sick day, Basil - aka The Great Mouse Detective - would be up to the task. This charismatic rodent and his trusty sidekick Dawson (who he literally JUST met) are here to take on the evil Ratigan and save the day - and the Dummies are along for the hunt! The post DD26 – The Great Mouse Detective (1986) appeared first on PodCavern .

If there’s one Disney movie you’ve never seen, it’s probably The Black Cauldron, and it’s worth a watch to understand why. This film has got it all: magic pigs; inconsistent accents; sacrificial sidekicks; glowing orbs that have nothing to do with the plot. Tune in as the Dummies unpack this head-scratcher of a story and take a deep dive into one of Disney’s greatest unsung heroes: Gurgi. The post...

Sometimes the people you love most will break your heart - and Disney isn’t afraid to let you know it. The Fox and the Hound will have you falling for Tod and Copper’s perfect little inter-species friendship, but be warned - you’re in for a classic tale of grown-ups’ prejudices getting in the way of kids being kids. Cry along with the Dummies as they get walloped by this emotional gut punch of a f...

Everybody needs a little rescuing - and that’s especially true if you’re an orphaned six-year-old who’s been kidnapped by a real monster of a woman and forced underground to look for a giant pirate diamond. But not to fear: Bianca, Bernard, and the Rescue Aid Society are here! This week the Dummies follow our plucky little mice heroes as they fearlessly confront one of Disney’s baddest villains an...

It’s Winnie the Pooh, and the Dummies too! Venture into the hundred-acre wood with the Disney Dummies and their favourite stuffed bear as they down gallons of honey, do some thinking at the Thotful Spot, and bounce their worries away in The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh! The post DD22 – The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977) appeared first on PodCavern .

Steal from the rich, give to the poor, and never forget that Robin Hood is a total thirst trap - that’s the motto the Disney Dummies live by! Dance through Nottingham Forest with us as we drink in this charismatic fox and his band of merry friends, taking on the evil Sheriff and whiny Prince John as they restore justice to England in the name of the rightful king. Oo-de-lally, indeed! The post DD2...

Think learning your scales and arpeggios isn’t important? Think again! This week, your favourite cool cats (the Disney Dummies!) are checking out a clowder of even cooler ones - the Aristocats! Groove along to some swingin’ tunes as we’re transported back to Paris in 1910, where jazz was hot, and cats could talk! The post DD20 – The Aristocats (1970) appeared first on PodCavern .

They say life’s a jungle, and in The Jungle Book, that’s literally true. Best pals Baloo and Bagheera are along for the ride as the Disney Dummies accompany our main not-quite-a-man Mowgli across swinging vines and down roaring rivers, all while dodging the clutches of the evil Shere Khan. The post DD19 – The Jungle Book (1967) appeared first on PodCavern .

If you’re looking for something sword-forward, we’re sorry to say that The Sword in the Stone, weirdly, might not be for you. But if you’re hoping to spend some time learning about magic and goodness and maybe, just maybe, making a few friends along the way, then Merlin, Wart, and the Dummies invite you along for a wild ride! The post DD18 – The Sword in the Stone (1963) appeared first on Po...

Buckle up, because the Dummies are on the edge of their seats this week as they watch Cruella de Vil chase 101 Dalmatians across the English countryside. And don’t worry, cat fanatics - the Dummies have got lots of love for the REAL hero of the story, Sargeant Tibbs! The post DD17 – 101 Dalmatians (1961) appeared first on PodCavern .

Sleeping Beauty: Was she really a beauty? And was she really asleep? Well, the Dummies won’t be answering those questions this week, but they WILL be covering the drama, romance, and single deeply comedic moment of this classic Disney princess film. The post DD16 – Sleeping Beauty (1959) appeared first on PodCavern .

Lady and the Tramp: the film that changed spaghetti forever. Follow along with the Dummies and our four-legged friends as we watch our two heroes overcome villainous dog catchers, classist... The post DD15 – Lady and the Tramp (1955) appeared first on PodCavern .

We’re off to Never-never Land as the dummies take on Peter Pan! Join us as we explore the classic film’s glorious imagery, imaginative storyline, and unfortunately, its blatant racism. Just... The post DD14 – Peter Pan (1953) appeared first on PodCavern .

Fall down the rabbit hole with the Disney Dummies as we follow Alice into Wonderland this week! We’ll be partying with the Mad Hatter and March Hare, hiding from the... The post DD13 – Alice in Wonderland (1951) appeared first on PodCavern .