Idle Prattle

Idle Prattle

Idle Prattle is an unofficial Disney podcast where we discuss each Disney Animated film in order. With thoughts on Animation, Music, & Cultural Relevance.

Episodes

92. Disney's Big Gay Movie

June 13, 2024 • 133 mins
STRANGE WORLD (2022) - This week we are joined by Abigail's best friend Amber to discuss Disney's first openly queer character! (again...) Oh and also the latest adventure movie in our Cannon. Is this movie an homage to great adventure films of the past, or is it derivitive? Does knowing the twist change your opinion of the film? Did Disney sabatoge this film's release on purpose? We ask and try to answer all of these questions and...
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91. If You Can’t Spot the Isabela... You Are the Isabela

May 30, 2024 • 94 mins
ENCANTO (2021) - PART 2 - This week we bring along a special guest... Chris & Eli's brother-in-law Ben! We talk about the music behind this cultural phenomenon of a film and the impressive voice cast.
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90. This Film Has Legs

March 28, 2024 • 97 mins
ENCANTO (2021) - Part 1 - This week we discuss one of the biggest movies in recent Disney history, with a deep dive on the impressive legacy and animation. We also talk extensively about family dynamics and how they effect us as we grow.
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89. Levity & Swagger

March 21, 2024 • 122 mins
RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON (2021) - This week we talk about the first Disney movie made mostly from home! That's right we've entered a post-pandemic world and like most things in this new era, this movie has a wild story - including the replacement of a lead actor months before the film's release!
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BONUS! Stella's Super Short Show!

February 22, 2024 • 12 mins
In this super short bonus episde, Eli and Chris interview their niece Stella on her FROZEN II takes... spoiler alert: the real villain is Samantha.
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88. Up Yourself

February 15, 2024 • 85 mins
FROZEN 2 (2019) - PART 2 - This is the episode we've been waiting for as we discuss the music and voice cast of Frozen 2! Which is the best Elsa song? Is Lost In The Woods the best male sung disney song of all time? Why do we keep saying "Mary Poppins" throughout a Frozen themed episode? So many questions and some will be answered!
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87. I Am Not Water. I Do Not Have Memory.

February 8, 2024 • 93 mins
FROZEN 2 (2019) - Part 1 - We're back in a BIG way because we're talking the highest grossing animated film of all time today.
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86. Sorry To This Wonder Woman

February 1, 2024 • 50 mins
RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET (2018) - Part 2 - This week we get into the new voices that join Ralph and Vanellope as they venture through the internet. Plus we really get into the Princesses and their new looks.
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85. A Tale As Old As 2018

January 25, 2024 • 56 mins
RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET (2018) - Part 1 - We're BACK with the Modern Era! This week we kick things off in a very modern way by talking all things ~the internet~. Our first sequel since the Rennaisance brings us back to Ralph and Vanellope as they go through a ton of IP from our world. We discuss how this film came to be made and the changes in animation from the first film. And of course we talk about a big question: Did they tit...
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84. The Lingering Oooh (Holiday Bonus!)

December 14, 2023 • 80 mins
THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS - 1993 - What's This?! In this episode (somewhere between a full length episode and a bonus) we are stepping outside of the Disney Animated Canon to talk about a beloved cult favorite holiday film. Since we missed Halloween this year we thought it only appropriate to celebrate two holidays at once with Tim Burton (actually Henry Selick's) Masterpiece.
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83. Whosits & Whatsits: Revival Era

July 20, 2023 • 85 mins
MAILBAG TIME! Join us as we recap the last 8 films that create the Revival Era! Join us as we recap thoughts on some of th best Disney films of recent years and answer some of your questions!
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82. Heihei, You You

July 7, 2023 • 102 mins
MOANA (Part 2) - 2016 - This week we are once again joined by Francesca to discuss Moana. We talk about Samoan culture, the impact of Moana as a character, the introduction of Lin Manuel Miranda to the Disney Family, and so much more!
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81. Glug! Splash! Slurp!

June 30, 2023 • 74 mins
MOANA (2016) - Part 1 - This week we talk about a unanimous favorite and what Chris calls "the best musical since the rennaisance." The making of Moana is filled with so much love and history we can't help but gush over it.
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80. Hips Don't Lie Detective

June 22, 2023 • 60 mins
ZOOTOPIA (2016) - Part 2 - This week we talk about the increidble voice cast behind Zootopia, our dreams for a sequel and the Disney Parks, and we have a really intresting conversation around how this film does and does not hold up.

Recorded in January 2023
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79. Animals ARE Nude

June 15, 2023 • 57 mins
ZOOTOPIA (2016) - Part 1 - This week we get to an Abigail favorite! This week we talk about the inredible animation and story of Zootopia - including its dark first draft, the hilarious dialogue, and how funny it is that animals would go to a nudist retreat.

This episode was recorded in January 2023.
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78. Don't Think About That!!

June 8, 2023 • 94 mins
BIG HERO 6 (2014) - This week we talk about MARVEL! Big Hero 6 has a very unique origin story and creation process when compared to other Disney films - and we get into all the details. (Espcially what we think is Disney's peak in animation!).

In Memory of G-Bob

(RECORDED NOVEMBER 2022)
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77. In This House, We Stan Kristen Bell

June 1, 2023 • 77 mins
FROZEN (2013) - PART 2 - This week we meet remotely to discuss the insane music and the obsession-worthy voice cast of Frozen... Get ready to hear our thoughts on how they use Jonathan Groff!
(RECORDED OCTOBER 2022)
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76. Disney Body Horror

May 25, 2023 • 77 mins
FROZEN (2013) - Part 1 - This week we are Joined by Abigail's best friend (one of many...) Jenny B! We talk all things Frozen, the mega franchise that took over the world, and whether or not it's as good as everyone thinks.

(Originally recorded 10/11/2022)
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Welcome BACK to Idle Prattle

May 25, 2023 • 19 mins
We're back! We just wanted to quickly say hello, explain a little bit about what's been going on in our lives and why we needed to take such a long break...so unexpectedly. We also talk a bit about some of the Disney news that we've missed over the last six months.
Thank you all for your patience and for sticking with us!
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75. Disney's Lucky Charm

November 11, 2022 • 55 mins
WRECK-IT RALPH (2012) - Part 2 - This week we talk about the stacked voice cast of Wreck-it Ralph, including Disney's new lucky charm! We also have a lot of thoughtful discussions about representation of therapy, disabilities, and uncle/niece relationships!
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