Disney Versus

In this episode, Tory, Grace, and Heather (along with help from some former guests) celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast by choosing Disney/Pixar characters to staff and teach at a “Disney High School”. ***Apologies for Tory’s audio in the first 10-15 minutes*** Whatchu Watchin?! Grace - Wednesday S2, Don’t Worry Darling. Good Things (Samin Nosrat) Tory - Ghost of Yotei, Stranger Things S3 Heathe...

In this episode, Tory and Grace discuss the live action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch and review Pixar’s new release Elio. They discuss the film’s box office shortcomings and their thoughts on films that have universal appeal vs. films that are personal director stories. Whatchu Watchin?! Grace - Death Becomes Her (on Broadway) Tory - Atmosphere (Taylor Jenkins Reid), Blue-Eye Samurai (on Netfli...

In this episode, Tory and Grace close out March Madness with a bracket of Live Action Disney Adaptations. Tory also gives a teaser of his thoughts on the new Snow White movie starring Rachel Zegler. Whatchu Watchin?! Grace - Downton Abbey, The Newsroom, Under the Whispering Door (by TJ Clune)  Tory - Pixar’s Win or Lose, Dune (by Frank Herbert), Transformers One, Disney High (by Ashley Spence...

In this episode, Tory and Grace bring in the new year with their review of the prequel to the billion dollar live action remake: Mufasa: The Lion King. They discuss the highlights and disappointments of the film and what’s left for The Lion King franchise. Whatchu Watchin?! Grace - Succession, Challengers, The Godfather, Owning Manhattan Tory - Flow, Robot Dreams, The Parent Trap (1998) One Cool S...

In this episode, Tory and Grace discuss the recently released sequel to Disney’s 2016 MEGA hit, Moana 2. They talk about the state of Disney animation and their hopefulness for Moana’s potential future Whatchu Watchin?! Grace - Wicked Part 1, Ted Lasso Tory - Armageddon, A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin One Cool Shot The tracking shot of Moana prepping her boat when the Kakamora attack dRUN...

 In this episode, Tory and Grace recap the highlights from their trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fl. They talk about their favorite rides, moments, and foods from the entire trip. Whatchu Watchin?! Grace - Love is Blind Tory - A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin Please rate, review and subscribe to Disney Versus on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.  Follow us on Facebook at F...

In this episode, Tory and Grace return from Summer vacation to catch up on D23 news, recent Disney celebrity deaths, and to hype up their upcoming trip to Walt Disney World. Whatchu Watchin?! Grace - Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Maggie Smith: A Biography by Michael Coveney, Making it So: A Memoir by Patrick Stewart Tory - The Wild Robot, Streams: Non-Stop Playlist on Disney+ Please rate, review...

In this bonus episode, Grace and Tory are joined by Grace’s mother Trish to talk about her reactions to Inside Out and Inside Out 2, her experiences being a teenager, and her stories from raising one. Please rate, review and subscribe to Disney Versus on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.  Follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/DisneyVs and @DisneyVs on Twitter.

In this episode, Tory and Grace discuss the latest release from Pixar, the box office juggernaut, Inside Out 2. Whatchu Watchin?! Grace - Olympic Gymnastics Trials, The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green Tory - When I Was Your Age: Life Lessons, Funny Stories & Questionable Parenting Advice from a Professional Clown by Kenan Thompson One Cool Shot - Riley’s Anxiety Attack dRUNK dISNEY : Insid...

In this episode, Tory and Grace celebrate the 30th anniversary of Disney’s The Lion King. They discuss the legacy of the franchise and the film’s place in pop culture and Disney history.  Disney Versus on The Lion King: Episode 1 - “ The Lion King vs. Bolt” Episode 16 - “[Round 2] The Lion King vs. Zootopia & Monsters, Inc. vs. Frozen” Episode 45 - “[Round 3] The Lion King vs. The Hunchba...

In this episode, Tory and Grace celebrate Disney’s bicentennial and discuss their feelings on the studio’s latest animated feature, Wish. Whatchu Watchin?! Grace - Peaky Blinders, Westworld Tory - Shōgun, Shameless, Civil War Astor Rhymemaster YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@astorrhymemaster Why "This is The Thanks I Get?" Failed As a Villain Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJOSBiPMQ...

In this episode, Tory and Grace discuss their latest Mini-Matchup with the first computer-animated feature film, Pixar’s Toy Story and Dreamworks Animation’s 20th film, How To Train Your Dragon. Whatchu Watchin?! Grace - Peaky Blinders, Love is Blind Season 6, Top Gun: Maverick Tory - Dune Part Two, Orion and the Dark dRUNK dISNEY - Drink whenever someone says “toy” (Toy Story) - Drink whenever so...

In this episode, Tory and Grace discuss their first Mini-Matchup with Pixar’s second film A Bug’s Life and Dreamworks’ first film, Antz. Whatchu Watchin?! Grace - American Horror Story: Apocalypse, Only Murders in the Building Tory - Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem dRUNK dISNEY: A Bug’s Life & Antz - Drink whenever someone says the main character’s nam...

In this episode, Tory and Grace discuss the latest release from Pixar, Elemental. Whatchu Watchin?! Grace - Ticket to Paradise, The Last of Us Tory - Young Justice, Apple Jacks Pop Tarts One Cool Shot Ember and Wade holding hands and dancing for the first time dRUNK dISNEY : Elemental - Drink any time an element (“fire”, “water”, “earth”, or “air”)  is named - Drink any time Ember or her dad...

After an unplanned hiatus, Tory and Grace are back to talk about Disney’s new live action adaptation of The Little Mermaid, starring Halle Bailey and Melissa McCarthy. Tory also gives his thoughts on the recently released adaptation, Peter Pan and Wendy. Whatchu Watchin?! Grace - How to Get Away With Murder, Ted Lasso S3, The Culture Code Tory - Muppet Mayhem, Love & Death One Cool Shot The st...

In this episode, Tory and Grace are joined by returning guest John Pickett to discuss the Bronze Era (aka The Dark Age) for the “Brackets of the Ages” series. This episode features the Bronze Era (1970-1988) with The Artistocats, Robin Hood, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, The Rescuers, The Fox and the Hound, The Black Cauldron, The Great Mouse Detective, and Oliver & Company. Whatchu...

In this episode, Tory and Grace talk about the recent Disney release/flop, Strange World. Whatchu Watchin?! Grace - You, Sex Education, Queen’s Gambit Tory - Wednesday, Avatar: The Way of Water One Cool Shot Any wide shots or establishing shots of a new part of the “world” dRUNK dISNEY : Strange World - Drink when someone says “Pando” - Drink when Searcher implies that his son is a farmer - Word E...

Here's a quick update to end 2022. Happy Holidays! 

In this spooky episode, Tory and Grace discuss the new Disney sequel, Hocus Pocus 2. Whatchu Watchin?! Grace - Halloween movie marathon: Hard Candy, Beetlejuice, Cabin in the Woods, Midsommar, Black Swan Tory - Guillermo Del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities, Street Gang: How We Got To Sesame Street One Cool Shot The re-emergence of the Sanderson Sisters dRUNK dISNEY : Hocus Pocus 2 - Drink when someo...

In this episode, Tory and Grace are joined by Josh Taylor from the YouTube channel Modern Mouse to discuss the Silver Era for the “Brackets of the Ages” series. This episode features the Silver Era (1950-1967) with Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Lady and The Tramp, Sleeping Beauty, One Hundred and One Dalmatians, The Sword in the Stone, and The Jungle Book. Whatchu Watchin?! Grace - D...

Tory and Grace recap news from a stuffed D23 weekend and Tory gives his review of the new live-action remake of Pinocchio. Whatchu Watchin?! Grace - Westworld S2, House of the Dragon Tory - She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Atomic Habits (book) One Cool Shot The inside of Monstero dRUNK dISNEY : Pinocchio - Drink every time someone says “Pinocchio” - Drink every time someone says “puppet” - Drink every t...

In this episode, Grace shares her thoughts and reactions to (finally) seeing Raya and the Last Dragon for the first time. Whatchu Watchin?! Grace - Dazed & Confused, How to Build a Sex Room Tory - Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore (book), Frozen the Musical One Cool Shot “Raya and Naamari’s showdown in Fang Palace” dRUNK dISNEY : Raya and the Last Dragon - Drink every time there is a figh...

In this episode, Tory and Grace are joined by sci-fi super fan Gina Perry to discuss Pixar’s newest animated feature, Lightyear. Whatchu Watchin?! Grace - Pretty Woman & Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest Gina - Our Flag Means Death & POTC trilogy Tory - The Wedding Singer One Cool Shot “Buzz staring at the sunset after he returns from his first mission failure” dRUNK dISNEY : Ligh...

In this episode, Tory and Grace continue with their “Brackets of the Ages” series and discuss Disney’s Eras of Animation. This episode features the Wartime Era (1943-1949) with Saludos Amigos, The Three Caballeros, Make Mine Music, Fun and Fancy Free, Melody Time and The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad.   Whatchu Watchin?! Grace - Top Gun & Somebody Feed Phil Tory - Stranger Things Sea...

In this episode, Tory and Grace are joined by graphic artist Mandie Brasington to discuss Pixar’s 25th animated feature, Turning Red. Whatchu Watchin?! Grace - Love is Blind Season 2 & Bridgerton Season 2 Mandie - Helluva Boss Tory - Disney’s Twisted Tales series & Magic for Liars Mandie’s website: https://www.mandiebrasington.com/ dRUNK dISNEY: Turning Red - Drink when a song starts or is...