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What if the Bride of Frankenstein was a super hero? Lexcee Recomendation: Practical Magic 2 (2026) Dan Recomendation: Lisa Frankenstein (2024) Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: Elsa Lanchester interview with Dave Cavett Scream 3 (2000) X-Men (2000) Bride of Frankenstein (1935) Music: Kevin MacLeod Discovery Hit Fanfare for Space Hot Pursuit Mechanolith Miami Nights The Chamber The House of Leaves The Reveal There is Romance Trio for Piao Violin and Viola Vanes Wedding March - Midsummer Nights Dream Welcome to Horrorland

Jim Henson's work has shapped many of our childhoods. Although Fraggle Rock is oftentimes overlooked, it might be the best childrens TV show of all time. Join us as we learn about the development of the TV show, the movie that nearly happened, and where it stands today.  Recomendations Lexcee: 9 to 5 (1980), Practical Magic 2 (2026) Dan: Muppet Treasure Island (1996), Planet Money Dolly Parton's “9 to 5”, 99% Invisible 100 Objects #16: Wheel of Fortune Dalmatian Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: Boondock Saints (1999) Disney Channel Promo (1990) Doozers (2012-2018) Fraggle Rock (1983-1987) Jim's Red Book: Fraggle Rock Wrap Party Fraggle Rock Back to the Rock (2022-) Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series (1987) Fraggle Rock: Rock On! (2020) Interview with Jocelyn Stevenson Labyrinth (1986) Muppets in Space (1999) Music: Kevin MacLeod "Jazz Brunch" "Discovery Hit" "Miami Nights"

To everyone who posted, shared, held up signs, and spoke out when it counted. This film made it to the big screen because of you.  Recomendations Dan: The Day the Earth Blew Up (2024) Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: Coyote vs Acme (2026) Music: Kevin MacLeod "Jazz Brunch" "Discovery Hit" "Miami Nights"

Would you kindly listen to our episode about BioShock? Recomendations COYOTE VS. ACME! Lexcee: Buddy (2026) Dan: Resident Evil (2002) Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: BioShock (Video Game 2007) BioShock 2 (Video Game 2010) System Shock 2 (Video Game 1999) A Cure For for Wellness (2016) Music: Kevin MacLeod "Jazz Brunch" "Discovery Hit" "Cool Vibes" "Crinoline Dreams" "Faster Does It" "Inner Sanctum" "Miami Nights" "Night in Venice" "Opportunity Walks" "Poppers and Presecco" "Stormfront" "The House of Leaves" "Comfortable Mystery" "In Your Arms" "The Celebrated Minuet" "Volatile Reation"

Would you kindly listen to our episode about BioShock? Recomendations Lexcee: The Odyssey (2026) and Six: The Musical Live! (2025) Dan: Portal: No Escape (Short 2011) and Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2025) Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: BioShock (Video Game 2007) BioShock 2 (Video Game 2010) System Shock 2 (Video Game 1999) Music: Kevin MacLeod "Jazz Brunch" "Discovery Hit" "Cool Vibes" "Crinoline Dreams" "Faster Does It" "Inner Sanctum" "Miami Nights" "Night in Venice" "Opportunity Walks" "Poppers and Presecco" "Stormfront" "The House of Leaves"

We watched Minions & Monsters to find every movie reference in it! Did we find them all? Nope, but we tried.  Recomendations Lexcee: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (2026) Dan: Obsession (2026) Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Music: Kevin MacLeod "Jazz Brunch" "Discovery Hit" "Miami Nights"

Hi Barbie! Did you know they've been working on a Barbie movie since the 80s? Recomendations Lexcee: The Invite (2026) Dan: Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender (2026) Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: Barbie (2023) Barbie in the Nutcracker (2001) Music: Kevin MacLeod "Jazz Brunch" "Discovery Hit" "Miami Nights"

We cover another super hero! This one is a lesser know but well loved DC character Plastic Man and go through the Wachowskis' unmade Plastic Man movie.  Recomendations Lexcee: Forbidden Fruits (2026) Dan: Supergirl (2026) and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: X-Ray Vision podcast ft. Ben Schwartz Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) Justice League Unlimited (2004) Injustice (2021) The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show (1979) Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2008) Music: Kevin MacLeod "Jazz Brunch" "Discovery Hit" "Miami Nights" "Dances and Dames" "Faster Does It" "Hitman" "Hot Pursuit" "In Your Arms" "Lobby Time" "Marty Gots a Plan" "Old Time Piano Slow Car Chase" "Return of Lazarus" "Reunited" "Scissors" "Spy Glass" "The House of Leaves"

We cover another super hero! This one is a lesser know but well loved DC character Plastic Man and go through the Wachowskis' unmade Plastic Man movie.  Recomendations Lexcee: Hacks (2021) Dan: Spider-Noir (2026) Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: X-Ray Vision podcast ft. Ben Schwartz Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) Justice League Unlimited (2004) Injustice (2021) The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show (1979) Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2008) Music: Kevin MacLeod "Jazz Brunch" "Discovery Hit" "Miami Nights" "Dances and Dames" "Faster Does It" "Hitman" "Hot Pursuit" "In Your Arms" "Lobby Time" "Marty Gots a Plan" "Old Time Piano Slow Car Chase" "Return of Lazarus" "Reunited" "Scissors" "Spy Glass" "The House of Leaves"

The LEGO movie revolutionized animation, but after only a few years everything was not so awesome. We dive into the history of Brickfilm, Warner Bro's handling of the LEGO IP, the unmade films, and the speculate on the future of The LEGO Group.  Recomendations Lexcee: Hadestown: The Musical (2026) Dan: Transformers One (2024) Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (2019) LEGO Jack Stone (2001) The LEGO Ninjago Movie (2017) The LEGO Batman Movie (2017) The LEGO Movie (2014) The Magic Portal (1989) Piece by Piece (2024) Unikitty! (2017) Music: Kevin MacLeod "Jazz Brunch" "Discovery Hit" "Miami Nights"

We dive into the well known and often over looked career of Henry Selick and discover his unmade projects such as The Shadow King and Toots and the Upside Down House. Recomendations Lexcee: Elle (2026) Dan: Mad God (2021) Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992) Coraline (2009) Good News by Randy Newman from James and the Giant Peach Soundtrack (1996) A Bug's Life (1998) Double Toasted interview with Henry Selick The Shadow King Finding Nemo (2003) Monkeybone (2001) Key & Peele - Prepared for Terries Roger Rabbit Test with Paul Reubens (1983) The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Toy Story 2 (1999) Wendell and Wild (2022) Music: Kevin MacLeod "Jazz Brunch" "Discovery Hit" "Miami Nights"

The woman behind Alfred Hitchcock's success.  Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: Alfred Hitchcock Accepts the AFI Life Achievement Award (1979) Alfred Hitchcock Intro Theme The 39 Steps (1935) Frenzy (1972) Dial M for Murder (1954) Rebecca (1940) Patton Oswald - Male directors, female editors Marnie (1964) Rear Window (1954) Rope (1948) Shadow of a Doubt (1943) The Birds (1963) The Murder composed by Bernard Herrmann Music: Kevin MacLeod "Jazz Brunch" "Discovery Hit" "Miami Nights" "This House"

We changed the name of the show! Let us explain. Music: Kevin MacLeod "Jazz Brunch" "Discovery Hit" "Miami Nights"

What happens when you try to make a Toy Story sequel WITHOUT Pixar?  Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: Toy Story (1995) Toy Story 3 (2010) Cheers (1982) Music: Kevin MacLeod "Jazz Brunch" "Discovery Hit" "Miami Nights" "Bittersweet" "Black Vortex" "Crossing the Chasm" "Darkness Speaks" "Dreams Become Real" "Eastern Thought" "Five Armies" "Giant Wyrm" "Hitman" "Hot Pursuit" "Hyperfun" "Prelude and Action" "Rollin at 5" "Tango de Manzana" "The Builder" "The Chamber" "There is Romance" "Welcome to HorrorLand" Other Music: 80's Workout (Royalty Free Synthwave)

What happens when you try to make a Toy Story sequel WITHOUT Pixar?  Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: Toy Story (1995) Toy Story 3 (2010) Cheers (1982) Music: Kevin MacLeod "Jazz Brunch" "Discovery Hit" "Miami Nights" "Bittersweet" "Black Vortex" "Crossing the Chasm" "Darkness Speaks" "Dreams Become Real" "Eastern Thought" "Five Armies" "Giant Wyrm" "Hitman" "Hot Pursuit" "Hyperfun" "Prelude and Action" "Rollin at 5" "Tango de Manzana" "The Builder" "The Chamber" "There is Romance" "Welcome to HorrorLand" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Other Music: 80's Workout (Royalty Free Synthwave)