Poitcast - A Pinky and The Brain Podcast

In this special episode, Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) are joined by Joey, Nathan, and Kelly of The Animanicast to discuss the ninth episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off, Snowball! Brain's plan for domination is stolen by his childhood best friend-turned-enemy Snowball the Hamster, who makes his glorious debut. While the megalomaniacal rodents engage in a battle of wits, Snowball...

Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the two-part Pinky and The Brain segments from season three of the Animaniacs Reboot: Groundmouse Day and Groundmouse Day Again. It's February 2nd, and Pinky and Brain traverse to a small town to rig the outcome of Woodchuck Day in a plan to take over the world, only for Brain to discover that he's caught in a time loop. But the meg...

Obsequious! Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) discuss the seventh episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off, Napoleon Brainaparte! In this history-based cartoon, the mice initially try to conquer France by way of an exploding Crepe Suzette. But when Brain is mistaken for Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, he hops on the opportunity to take the easy road to domination.  Contact Us! Email: thepoitcast@g...

Fasten your seatbelts, because Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) are here to discuss the two Pinky and The Brain segments from Season Three, Episode Four of the Animaniacs Reboot; Fantasy and Mad Mouse: Furry Road! Fantasy is a cute little cold open in which the mice interact with The Warners in a quaint Lord of the Rings spoof. Mad Mouse: Furry Road follows Brain's plan to hoard enough wate...

Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the sixth episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off, TV or Not TV! In this episode, Brain has created enchanted dentures that will instantly charm those he comes across (so long as they don't wear sunglasses) and decides to nab his own television sitcom so he could expose his magical grin to the masses. On the way, Brain builds up his...

Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the third Pinky and The Brain segment from season three of the Animaniacs Reboot, Talladega Mice: The Ballad of Pinky Brainy! In this episode, Brain and Pinky infiltrate the robotics lab at Acme Institute of Technology to steal a tiny robotic car only to find themselves navigating a high-stakes maze. Tune in as we discuss this comedic gem and...

Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the fifth episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off, Brainania! This episode chronicles the mice's efforts in obtaining over fourteen billion dollars in financial aid by posing as a fake country so they can fund a scheme involving a giant clothes dryer. Tune in as we also discuss such fascinating topics as The Fjord of Pinky and how Br...

Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they begin their discussion of the third and final season of Animaniacs (2020) with the first two Pinky and The Brain segments of the season: How To: Friendship and Royal Flush! How To: Friendship is the second installment in Pinky's How To tutorials as he shows his viewers the highs and lows of his friendship with Brain. Royal Flush chronicles Brain...

In this episode, Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) interview Animaniacs, Pinky and The Brain, and Freakazoid writer John P. McCann!  In this discussion, McCann highlights his time in the improv scene, discusses his contributions to Animaniacs and Pinky and The Brain, and shares some anecdotes involving Paul Rugg and WB Features in the late 1990s.  John P. McCann's Social Media: https://twitt...

Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the final trailer for the third and final season of the Animaniacs Reboot!  Timestamps:  0:00 - Introductions, News, Mistakes, Listener Message 17:50 - Trailer Discussion 1:02:00 - Season Three Poster Discussion 1:07:57 - Listener Reactions to the Trailer/Hopes for Season Three 1:39:31 - Contact Information, Outro Contact Us! Email: thepoitca...

Time to ring in the new year with a special bonus episode! Firstly, Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) will discuss the three Christmas-themed ads for season three of the Animaniacs Reboot. Then we'll share some audio that was trimmed out of our review of A Pinky and the Brain Christmas. The first lengthy tangent centers around the filming of Paul Blart: Mall Cop, while the second tangent foc...

This is the big one folks. Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the eighth episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off "A Pinky and The Brain Christmas"! In this Emmy-winning episode, Brain plans to distribute his hypnotic dolls on Christmas by infiltrating Santa's Workshop at the North Pole while Pinky tries to send his letter to Santa. We'll discuss some in...

In this episode, Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) discuss the fourth episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off! Pinky and The Fog follows the mice as they try to infiltrate a radio station in 1932 New York City. Where No Mouse Has Gone Before chronicles Brain's efforts to trick alien life forces into thinking that he is the leader of Earth. And Cheese Roll Call is a Pinky-centric song num...

In this episode, Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) continue their interview with  Animaniacs and Pinky and The Brain creator Tom Ruegger! In addition to answering some questions, Ruegger gives us an exclusive deep dive into his only writing credits for the infamous Pinky, Elmyra, and The Brain series.  Tom Ruegger's Social Media http://cartoonatics.blogspot.com/ https://twitter.com/tomruegge...

In this episode, Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) interview Animaniacs and Pinky and The Brain creator Tom Ruegger! In this discussion, Ruegger highlights the creative process behind many of the Pinky and The Brain cartoons on Animaniacs, the genesis of the spin-off, and throwing shade at The WB.  Tom Ruegger's Social Media: http://cartoonatics.blogspot.com/ https://twitter.com/tomruegger h...

In this episode, Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) are joined by their special guest Wimsie to discuss the third episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off! Tokyo Grows follows the mice as they attempt to stage an epic kaiju battle only to be interrupted by the legendary giant monster Gollyzilla. That Smarts has Brain increasing Pinky's intelligence so they could be able to take over the wo...

Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the second episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off Of Mouse and Man! In this episode, Brain funds his latest plan for world domination by obtaining an office job at a large corporation where he will stage a hideous workplace accident and sue the company for workers' compensation.  Content Warning: This episode does delve into the top...

So we begin our discussion of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off (just in time for the show's 27th Anniversary!) with our review of Das Mouse. In this pilot episode, Brain and Pinky plan to hold a pancake jamboree so they can feed hypnotic pancakes to the masses, but the mice need an additional ingredient: white crab meat located at the hull of the Titanic. So they go on a sea-faring adventure...

In this episode, Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) are counting down their top ten favorite Pinky and The Brain cartoons from the original run of Animaniacs!  Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:47 - Episode Recap 23:39 - Least Favorites and Honorable Mentions 35:10 - Top Ten PATB Segments 1:48:53 - Contact Information & Outro Contact Us! Email: thepoitcast@gmail.com Twitter: @poitcast Tumblr:...

In this special episode, Mary Jo and Kellie have an interview session with Animaniacs storyboard artist Brian Mitchell, as he discusses what inspired him to become an animator and his time in the animation industry. Listen in as he highlights his work on Ralph Bakshi's Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures to storyboarding on the classic Animaniacs cartoon Yakko's World!  Check out Brian&apos...

It took a little over a year, but we finally made it! This is the last episode in which we'll cover every Pinky and The Brain segment from the original Animaniacs! Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) will first run down the various cameos the mice appeared in throughout the show. Afterward, we'll review the crossover cartoons Pinky and The Ralph (in which Pinky tries to do something with...

On this Fourth of July, Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) will cover one Independence Day-themed Pinky and The Brain cartoon (as well as one Hercules parody). Don't Tread On Us follows the mice as they try to replace the Declaration of Independence with the Declaration of Obedience, while Hercules Unwound features the mice in Ancient Greece as Brain tries to steal Zeus's lightning bolt....

In this special episode of Poitcast, Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) have met up in Los Angeles, California to discuss their opinions on Animaniacs (2020) Season Two and highlight their top five favorite Pinky and The Brain segments from that season! Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:10 - Thoughts on Season Two 5:20 - Favorite and Least Favorite Warners/Misc. Segments 18:10 - Pinky and The Brain...

Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the last Pinky and The Brain cartoon from the first season of the original Animaniacs, Cranial Crusader! In this affectionate Batman parody, the mice decide to become costumed vigilantes to thwart an elusive criminal with a penchant for music so they dethrone the Caped Opossum and use their superhero status to take over the world. In addition...

DISCLAIMER: It has come to our attention on July 13th, 2024 that Kyle Carrozza was arrested for child pornography. Myself and Kellie feel betrayed. He has been blocked and is no longer welcome on the podcast. We do not condone his actions and our hearts go out to the victims he hurt.  Join Mary Jo (Pines), Kellie (Pluto) and guest Kyle Carrozza (creator of the Cartoon Network series Mighty Magiswo...