Oof! Right in the Childhood

The Fox and the Hound (1981) — A return to childhood trauma!

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 07:00:00 GMT

In the 1970s, Disney was expanding by hiring new animators like Tim Burton and John Lasseter and also alienating Don Bluth and a third of its junior animators. Nonetheless, it managed to make a beautiful film about how true friendship can survive anything but adversity.

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Maybe the Rescuers was cursed with Stargate Pioneer

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:00:00 GMT

I sit down with Stargate Pioneer of GonnaGeek.com to discuss his history with The Rescuers and a thorough discussion of all the people who died right after this movie. I'm sure this movie wasn't cursed. Sure of it.

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The Rescuers (1977) — Politics in Motion

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 08:00:00 GMT

This week, I dive into the beginning of the Dark Ages of Disney. In the middle of the Bronze Era, we have a story about 2 mice rescuing a child from an abusive, horrible woman, but it's set with overtones of women's lib and international cooperation.

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The Many Life Lessons of Winnie the Pooh with Dylan Lincoln

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT

I sit down with Dylan Lincoln of Plot What Plot podcast to talk about the many life lessons that Winnie the Pooh gave us and the many that we learned in school that were never useful.

Content warning: There's a brief mention of adult themes and we think Winnie the Pooh wouldn't be friends with racists. You shouldn't either.

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The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977) — A return to package films?

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh has the unique honour of being the only package film released after the wartime era, being the last feature-length film that was personally worked on by Walt Disney, and it has the first work the studio completed without any input. It's hard to tell which of the stories here has more turmoil, the story of A.A. Milne and Christopher Robin or 1977's genre-sweeping changes.

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Let me tell ya 'bout my best friends — with Melissa and Eli

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT

My two real life best friends join me to wax poetic on their favourite Disney movie. From what phrases Eli used in everyday life to Melissa's real life romance, we laugh and talk about the tricky, sexy foxes who shaped our lives.

Content warning: this week's episode includes some political content. We aren't too harsh, but if this is an "escape" from politics, you might want to wait until you have the emotional battery to handle it.

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A change of pace

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT

I'm making some changes to the pace of the podcast. This explains my reasoning behind them.

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Robin Hood (1973) — Tricky, sexy foxes

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Disney's Robin Hood was created as the ultimate show of reverence for Walt Disney. They incorporated ideas he'd held close since the 1930s to create the tricky, sexy fox that is Robin Hood. This movie drips with Gen X/Xennial nostalgia, promotes kindness and distribution of wealth, and also shows how poor people are treated in prison.

This episode's cover art was created by Wendy from Pencil Paint and Threads. Check out more of her work on her Instagram.

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The Aristocats (1970) — The first original story

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT

After Walt Disney's death, the studio struggled to find its footing without their patriarch. With their first original story, they created the first animated movie without Walt Disney's oversight. Did they succeed or did they create a movie full of cringey memories?

This episode’s cover art was created by Karelia, an oil pastel artist. She has a really cool Instagram and an Etsy shop where you can buy her drawings.

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Punching childhoods and taking names with Rob Oue

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT

I sit down with Rob Oue of the Smoke and Mirrors Podcast to talk about how he connects with his mom through The Jungle Book and how he hopes to connect with his son in the same way. And then I punch his childhood in the face. Sorry Rob!

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The Jungle Book (1967) — The final Walt Disney production

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT

On the heels of the abysmal failure of the Sword in the Stone, Walt Disney Productions decided to recreate the work of a culturally-appropriating Imperialist in the Jungle Book. The production of this family favourite was then interrupted by Walt Disney's death.

The movie itself is true to its roots with messages of racism, segregation, and misogyny. What happy memories!

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The Sword in the Stone (1963) — Arthur, you had one job!

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Back from my December hiatus, I dive headlong into the end of the Silver Era of Disney with the Sword in the Stone. The film follows a non-legendary version of young King Arthur as he's sexually assaulted by squirrels, determines that evil is a mental illness, and repeatedly dodges physical abuse from his adopted father.

This episode's cover art was created by Francesco Ventrice. Check out more of his work on his Instagram.

My theme music was composed and played by Shawn Rudolph of Let Music Be.

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101 Dalmatians (1961) — Cut toxic people out of your life

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMT

With Walt Disney afraid that his beloved animation was dying, the studio undertook a touching family story complete with love, support, infant death, and literally skinning puppies. Dive in with me to discuss how 101 Dalmatians changed the face of animation and possibly millions of children's attitudes toward mortality.

This episode's cover art was created by Alex Pick. You can see more of his artwork on his Instagram.

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Maleficent is a dragon! with Mixie Plum

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Mixie Plum from Lady Mouth and Freak Out! Horror joins me to discuss whether Sleeping Beauty failed because of its feminist ideals and we discover a hidden secret about Maleficent!

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Sleeping Beauty (1959) — Talk to your kids about curses

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Is Sleeping Beauty the least objectionable movie yet? Find out how a movie inspired by ancient tapestries and issues of consent almost killed Disney animation for good.

Sleeping Beauty by Charles Perrault.

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Pets aren't gifts! With Cherry

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Today, I'm joined by Cherry, an online voice actor, who talks with me about their memories of Lady & the Tramp and why you shouldn't give people pets as presents!

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Lady & the Tramp (1955) — A movie about people who shouldn't own dogs

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we talk about Lady & the Tramp, a movie that Walt Disney essentially stole from one of his favourite animators then added racism, sexism, and animal cruelty!

This episode's cover art was created by Morgan at Beads by Me Art, and yes, she does sell these. Check out her Etsy store or her Instagram.

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Is Peter Pan Superman or Deadpool? with Emily Matchette and Amanda Lourenço

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMT

In this mid-week guest episode, Emily and Amanda from Legends: A Superhero Story come to talk about what may be the first anti-superhero in English literature — Peter Pan!

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Peter Pan (1953) — You don't remember this one right

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Peter Pan is that ultimate blend of nostalgia and "oh my god, why was this part of my childhood?" It has a charming storyline featuring a boy who doesn't want to grow up who kidnaps children, cuts people's hands off for fun, and lives in a hangman's tree. It also has a wakeup call level of severe racism and more amazing violence we all missed as kids. Learn all about how this movie was made and why you don't remember it right.

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Alice in Wonderland (1951) — It's about drugs, fight me

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we explore Alice in Wonderland from its roots as a proposal from an adult man to a child to a drug-addled fever dream complete with stalkers and skeevy politicians.

This episode's cover art was created by Iqra Qudoos. Check out more of her work on her Instagram.

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Does Cinderella Need Therapy with Tim Hall

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Tim Hall from Therapy for Monsters joins me to discuss who needs therapy most in the Cinderella story and whether Cinderella was really in love, or was Prince Charming just a better option?

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Cinderella (1950) — The Return to Fairy Tales!

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 07:00:00 GMT

With the studio's debts finally dwindling to a reasonable level, Disney set out to tell one of the oldest stories in the world. This French retelling includes a heroine without a name, a prince who doesn't want to meet a girl, and throwing a cat out of a window.

Link to Cinderella by Charles Perrault

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The Fabulosity of Mr Toad with Matty Limerick

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Matty Limerick from Dolewhips and Dreams joins me to discuss who the most fabulous character in English literature is and whether Ichabod Crane is an absolute creep.

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The Adventures of Ichabod & Mr. Toad (1949) — The Final Package Film!

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 07:00:00 GMT

In the final package film of the 1940s, Walt Disney productions tackled two massive works of literature. This episode discusses the history of those works as well as finally explaining why the package films really happened.

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Melody Time (1948) — Fantasia with a Storyline

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 07:00:00 GMT

With all the greatest voices and talents of the post War Era, Disney created a beautiful collections of shorts telling fun stories and using new animation techniques. There's only a little racism and a smattering of proselytizing too!

This episode's cover art was created by Andres Bardon! Check out his Instagram for more!

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Fun and Fancy Free (1947) — The duplex of WWII Movies

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Despite being released 2 years after the war, Fun and Fancy Free is a result of War War II. With two colourful not-quite-movies packaged together, we hear the fun fairy tales of Jack and the Beanstalk and Domestic Violence Bears.

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The Absolute Weirdness of the Three Caballeros with Rob Kaiju

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 07:00:00 GMT

I sit down with Rob Kaiju of KaijuFM to discuss his memories of The Three Caballeros as a white kid growing up in the U.K. and how its weirdness has affected him today.

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The Three Caballeros (1944) — Less racism, more creepy men

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 07:00:00 GMT

The Three Caballeros was created during World War II to inspire friendship between the U.S. and Latinx countries. It incorporates traditional dance and art styles as well as wolf whistles and treating women as objects. Fun for the whole family!

This episode's cover art was created by Francesco Ventrice. You can check out more of his work on his Instagram or his Facebook page.

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Bambi (1941) — Two childhood traumas in a row!

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 07:00:00 GMT

From a brutal allegory of how the Jewish man was treated by the Nazi regime to a childhood favourite, Bambi utilized new animation methods and styles to bring the wilderness to you.

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Pink Elephants on Parade and other Dumbo Musings with Ashley Goodwin

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 07:00:00 GMT

In a special mid-week episode, my friend, Ashley, discusses the psychology of Dumbo's Pink Elephants on Parade and the way this segment helps Dumbo process his traumas.

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Dumbo (1941) — The saddest circus movie ever made

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Dumbo is rife with adorable animals, gorgeous scenery, animal abuse, ableism, racism, and the patriarchy.

Learn how this little cartoon changed the face of animation and listen to a discussion of the more troubling themes of this classic movie.

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Coming in October from Oof! Right in the Childhood

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Find out about the bonus episode that's coming to Patreon in October.

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Fantasia (1940) — Disney's First Acid Trip [Part 2]

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 07:00:00 GMT

This is the second in a 2 part series. For the history of Fantasia and commentary on its first two acts, make sure you listen to Part 1.

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Fantasia (1940) — Disney's First Acid Trip [Part 1]

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Did you know that we have Fantasia to thank for surround sound? And that Walt Died before it ever turned a profit? And that there are racist depiction of Chinese and Black people in the movie? You didn't? Tune in for this week's history lesson and review of Fantasia!

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Pinocchio (1940) — The one I can never spell

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:05:00 GMT

Apart from the racist slurs, overt sexualization of puppets, and racist depictions, Pinocchio is a work of art.

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Snow White (1937) — The one that started it all

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Snow White & The Seven Dwarves seems short and simple by today's standards, but when it came out, it was a revolution. No one had ever done the things Walt Disney did, and they all thought he was off his rocker even trying to do it.

In my first episode, I discuss the history of Snow White and then I watch it with modern eyes and react to it.

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Podcast Update and Acknowledgements (Promo #2)

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 14:50:38 GMT

The first full episodes of Oof! Right in the Childhood launch next Monday, August 24, 2020. Until then, here are some updates regarding everything.

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Oof! Right in the Childhood Promo

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 00:48:23 GMT

Join me on a journey through the Disney Animated Feature films to not only learn their history, but unearth the sexism, racism, ableism, and classism that came with a Disney-steeped childhood

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