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What A Cartoon! - Eek! The Cat "Great Balls of Fur" Mar 15, 2021

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After interviewing co-creator Bill Kopp last year, it was only a matter of time before we covered the overlooked Fox Kids classic, Eek! The Cat!! We cover the history of Kopp and creative partner Savage Steve Holland as they brought the unlucky purple cat to life. Then we cover the first season favorite of ours that is slathered in Elvis references. So listen along, because it never hurts to help!

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What A Cartoon! - Freakazoid! "Dexter's Date" Mar 08, 2021

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More than two years after we last covered it, we're returning to Freakazoid! The second season of the cult classic was full of subversive and indulgent moments, and that's certainly true for the season premiere. A regular date turns into a shot-for-shot parody of Hello, Dolly in this beloved episode of the series, so listen along, it's a textbook case for Sigmund Freud!

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A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Whisper of the Heart Mar 01, 2021

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Once more it's time for the Talking Simpsons Network to cover a Studio Ghibli film, and this time it's one of their best but also most underrated! This month our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1995's Whisper of the Heart! Listen now to this free extended preview of Yoshifumi Kondo's film, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts! Sign up today!

What A Cartoon! - TaleSpin "Vowel Play" Feb 22, 2021

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This week, we're covering the cartoon that kicked off The Disney Afternoon programming block! Before Disney's TV efforts switched over to adapting feature films in the mid-90s, TaleSpin stood as one of their most interesting animated series to date, with its odd mix of Cheers, Casablanca, and Indiana Jones... and starring characters from The Jungle Book? Despite how odd it sounds on paper, TaleSpin adds up to a great adventure series, and one that kicked off a beloved block of Disney bliss for kids of the '90s. Listen in as we rediscover what makes this classic cartoon soar!

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What A Cartoon! - Venture Bros "What Color Is Your Cleansuit?" Feb 15, 2021

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Thanks to the generous contributions of patron David Whittington, we're once again talking about one of our all-time favorites, The Venture Bros! After the show's tragic cancellation in 2020, we return to the fifth season and discuss that premiere and the show's second half, full of references that arrive at least three levels deep. So grab some student green and enjoy this week's extra-large podcast!

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What A Cartoon! - Digimon Adventure (The 1999 Movie) Feb 08, 2021

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This week we're joined by one of our top Patreon supporters, Devin, to discuss the short film that spawned two decades of Digimon media! Not only do we dig into the creation of digital pets, but we also cover the career of Mamoru Hosoda and how Digimon was a launching pad for his career. Then we chat about the surprisingly deep and violent first cartoon of the Digimon universe (with a couple of asides about the US localization of it) so listen along to this week's podcast from the digital world!

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A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Dexter's Laboratory: Ego Trip Feb 01, 2021

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Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1999's Dexter's Laboratory: Ego Trip! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts! Sign up today!

What A Cartoon! - Amphibia "Cane Crazy/Flood, Sweat, And Tears" Jan 25, 2021

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As chosen by premium Patreon subscriber Duckmeat, we cover the new Disney TV series, Amphibia! We discuss how the series was created out of a love for stories of people transported to magical worlds mixed with the creator's Thai background, and we cover how he got that on the big screen. Then we discuss the slimy, bug-filled second episode of the series, all on one froggy podcast!

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What A Cartoon! - The Flintstones "The Great Gazoo" Jan 18, 2021

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This week, as chosen by premium Patreon subscriber Phil, we're covering a bedrock of TV animation: The Flintstones! The series is now a bit of a forgotten institution, so we explore how the show came to define the 1960s. And after cover the creation of it, we also cover the show's first downfall, as defined by a little green alien that only Fred and Barney can see. Listen along as we have a gay old time!

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What A Cartoon! - DuckTales (2017) "The Town Where Everyone Was Nice!" Jan 11, 2021

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This week, we're exploring the DuckTales reboot made especially for us, as chosen by our premium Patreon subscriber Royce! We explore how this relaunch of the Disney Afternoon universe came to be, plus how it's expertly aimed at Millenials and their kids. Then we cover the early season 2 episode (don't worry, no big spoilers) where Donald meets some old friends south of the border. Listen now while wearing a snappy serape!

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