The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth (Dax Schaffer and Sara Iyer)
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| 22 Dec 2019 | Episode 10: The Small One | 01:24:09 | |
On this very special Christmas episode of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, we go all the way back to Don Bluth's time at Disney to discuss his directorial debut, The Small One. If a film about selling your beloved pet doesn't get you into the holiday spirit, hopefully our discussion of it will! Disclaimer: if we got any Biblical stuff wrong, don't @ us. Links: Stream The Small One on Amazon Buy The Small One on YouTube Buy The Small One on DVD (As part of a collection) Don and Gary’s account of working on The Small One Listen to The Small One storyteller soundtrack Follow Dax Follow Sara Follow the Podcast on Instagram Like the Podcast on Facebook Check out Dax’s other pod, Cineppraisal The Small One music by Robert F. Brunner with songs by Don Bluth and Richard Rich | |||
| 16 Jan 2020 | Episode 11: The Pebble and the Penguin | 01:51:01 | |
Goodness glaciers! It may be seventy degrees in LA, but on this episode of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, we're getting chilly with The Pebble and the Penguin. We've been thinking about this episode since the beginning, and it's finally time to answer the burning question: is Pebble a disappointment, a cult classic, or something else entirely? Grab your mate or your best bud and listen! Links: Stream The Pebble and the Penguin on Amazon Buy The Pebble and the Penguin on BluRay Stream The Pebble and the Penguin on YouTube The Pebble and the Penguin Museum Listen to The Pebble and the Penguin soundtrack Version Comparison Video Helpless, Hopeless Romantic Don Bluth Studio Dublin ‘93 Mouthless Gaston Follow Dax Follow Sara Follow the Podcast on Instagram Like the Podcast on Facebook Check out Dax’s other pod, Cineppraisal The Pebble and the Penguin songs by Barry Manilow, with lyrics by Bruce Sussman, and film score by Mark Watters | |||
| 19 Sep 2019 | Non-Bluth: Rock & Rule | 02:06:19 | |
Welcome to another installment in our NON-BLUTH series! This week we're joined by musician and podcaster Analise Nelson (Popular Music: The Podcast) to discuss a film too few have ever seen: Rock & Rule. We talk about why this film is a cult classic, the cast that’s packed full of famous pop stars, and which mouse-person is hottest. Oh yeah, and the music, of course. If we could release this episode on cassette tape, we would, but we can't, so just imagine we did! Links: Watch Rock & Rule - Canadian cut (fan reconstruction) Rock & Rule Trailer The Making of Rock & Rule The Devil and Daniel Mouse JohnnyCeed’s Rock & Rule home media versions fps Rock & Rule crew interview article on Pitch and Putt blog The awesome looking Nelvana animated Doctor Who series that never happened Follow Analise Anabot on Bandcamp: Popular Music the Podcast: Follow Dax Follow Sara Follow the Podcast on Instagram Like the Podcast on Facebook Rock & Rule music by Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Cheap Trick, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Patricia Cullen | |||
| 19 Jun 2019 | Non-Bluth: We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story and The Last Unicorn | 03:57:29 | |
Welcome to the second installment of our NON-BLUTH series! On this episode, we’re joined by Steven Ray Morris (See Jurassic Right) and Grayson Kent (Rock & Roll Reptiles) to discuss one of 1993’s biggest dinosaur movies, We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story, and 1982’s biggest unicorn movie, The Last Unicorn. Rock n’ roll with us back to the dawn of these productions to find out all the T-Rex tea you never knew you needed to know! Look and see how the celebrity-filled voice casts sparkle! And sing along with your favorite (or least favorite) movie songs. So grab some Brain Grain™ and a Red Bull™ and join us! Tune in every first and third Tuesday of the month for new episodes! Links: We’re Back: The Last Unicorn: We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story reading: Roll Back the Rock: An Oral History of We’re Back: The Last Unicorn Cover by Ninja Sex Party: Follow Steven: See Jurassic Right: Rock & Roll Reptiles (Grayson): Follow Dax: Follow Sara: Follow the Podcast: We’re Back music by James Horner (allegedly) | |||
| 02 Apr 2019 | Episode 1: The Secret of NIMH | 02:11:49 | |
Welcome to the first episode of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth! To kick off episode 1, we discuss Don Bluth's ambitious first feature film, The Secret of NIMH. In addition to diving into the challenges of making such a visually stunning film on an independent budget, we also discuss Bluth's past at Disney, the incredible performances by the voice actors, mice in cinema, and we even make time for some of our crazy (BUT MAYBE TRUE?) fan theories! | |||
| 04 Sep 2019 | Episode 7: Rock-A-Doodle | 02:07:20 | |
On episode seven of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, we’re going back to the farm, but also to the city, and then back to the farm again, when we discuss the most rollicking Don Bluth film, Rock-A-Doodle! We’re joined by performer Chris Bramante (Robot Teammate) to talk about the story, songs, and “Sun Do Shine” of it all. Does it hold up? Grab your flashlight, tie your shoes, and Chanticleer your schedule for our most rollicking episode yet! Links: Watch Rock-A-Doodle on YouTube (free with ads) Buy Rock-A-Doodle on Bluth-Ray Listen to the Rock-A-Doodle Soundtrack (for the love of God, please!) Glen Campbell Talks About "Rock-A-Doodle" Remembering Rock-A-Doodle Follow Chris Check out Robot Teammate and their musical, POCKETS Follow Dax Follow Sara Follow the Podcast on Instagram Like the Podcast on Facebook Check out Dax’s other pod, Cineppraisal Rock-A-Doodle songs written by T.J. Kuenster and score written by Robert Folk. | |||
| 01 Apr 2021 | Episode 16: Journey Back to Oz | 02:26:20 | |
We’ve lost our minds. Where? Somewhere over the rainbow, I think. We were gone for months, but never mind that, it’s us again on this April Foolsy day to bring you an episode that no one asked for, but everyone will enjoy (hopefully anyway)! Today, we’re joined by fellow friend and cat-enthusiast, Andrew Roebuck, to talk about an obscure Filmation animated feature film sequel to The Wizard of Oz starring Liza Minnelli as Dorothy. Why? Because Don Bluth was, in fact, a layout artist on this movie back in 1972. Yup, that’s it! That’s all the justification we need to make an entire Oz-themed episode for our unsuspecting listeners. So grab your favorite Cairn Terrier, click your heels together, and watch out for that Tornado, because we’re all on a wonderfully unexpected “Journey Back to Oz!” Watch Journey Back to Oz on YouTube: Check out Andrew’s podcast, Milkshakes and Mimosas! Listen to the Milkshakes and Mimosas episode we guested on about Don Bluth’s Filmation Years. Like the Podcast on Facebook Check out Dax’s other pod, Cineppraisal Music from Journey Back to Oz by Walter Scharf (score and song arrangements), Jimmy Van Heusen (songs), and Sammy Cahn (lyrics), with some library music by Johnny Pearson and possibly other authors that we have no way of looking up, lol. Audio clips are (almost mostly) from Journey Back to Oz by Filmation. Most of the rest are from many, many, MANY different Oz-related productions. | |||
| 25 Oct 2019 | Non-Bluth: FernGully: The Last Rainforest | 02:18:00 | |
It's another NON-BLUTH episode, and this time we're diving into the classic 90s film, FernGully: The Last Rainforest! Along with returning guest Steven Ray Morris, we discuss the memorable songs, the production's rivalry with Disney, and the environmental message that's still relevant today. We also talk way too much about sexy goo. Please join us for a while in the secret world of FernGully. Links: Buy FernGully on BluRay Stream FernGully Listen to FernGully’s Soundtracks Why Disney Was Annoyed About Ferngully Vanity Fair’s FernGully at 25 Article Full Version of Toxic Love Follow Steven Steven's See Jurassic Right pod Sara and Steven's podcast, The Purrrcast Follow Sara Follow the Podcast on Instagram Like the Podcast on Facebook Check out Dax’s other pod, Cineppraisal FernGully: The Last Rainforest music by Alan Silvestri with songs written and/or performed by Thomas Dolby, Johnny Clegg, Robin Williams, Tone-Loc, Jimmy Buffet, Mr. Utley, Tim Curry, Raffi, Guy, Sheena Easton, Jimmy Webb, Alan Silvestri, Elton John, and Bruce Roberts all with Tim Sexton as Music Supervisor. | |||
| 20 Jul 2020 | Bluth Pod Update (Plus a Completely Unrelated Discussion About Animal Crossing) | 00:59:15 | |
We might as well change the name of our podcast to The Blath, the Whole Blath, and Nothing But the Blath...ers, because this episode is probably 90% about Animal Crossing (which is in no way related to Don Bluth). Sure, we intended for it to be an update on our lives and what's in store for the podcast, but it turns out our podcast updates are short and we have no lives outside of Tom Nook's happy version of capitalism. And you probably don't either, if you've been social distancing properly. But we hope this episode satisfies your need (was there any?) for our witty banter, or at least our familiar meandering tangents, and yes we do actually bring up animation of sorts! Do we lose our minds a little bit? Who can say, because who among us has any mind left these days? Links: There is no movie to watch this time. Ummmm... play Animal Crossing, I guess? Follow Dax Follow Sara Follow the Podcast on Instagram Like the Podcast on Facebook Check out Dax’s other pod, Cineppraisal @Cineppraisal on FB/Twitter/IG Music in this episode is (mostly) from Animal Crossing: New Horizons by Nintendo. A small note that this episode was recorded July 3rd, in case some of the timing in our discussion doesn't line up with when we're releasing it over two weeks later! Animal Crossing aside, what's our podcast usually about.....? Oh yeah, Don Bluth! Do you have a Don Bluth related story or thoughts on any of his films that you would like to share with our pod? Just call (323) 380-8103 and leave a message to be included as part of our final episode down the line! Or, if you have some audio recording know-how, feel free to email us a download link for a WAV audio file recording of yourself to TheWholeBluth@gmail.com. Or just email us and we’ll read it on the pod. Whatever is most comfortable for you! | |||
| 02 Apr 2020 | The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (April Fools' Episode) | 01:41:06 | |
On today's episode we're talking about that classic and timeless film, The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue. We discuss its bold choices in ink and paint, the rarity of sequels that outrank the originals, and its lasting legacy in the history of cinema. So come make the most of your life by listening to us talk about this forgotten gem! On Streaming Follow Dax Follow Sara Follow Analise Follow the Podcast on Instagram Like the Podcast on Facebook Check out Dax’s other pod, Cineppraisal Songs from The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue by Lee Holdridge with lyrics by Richard Sparks. Audio clips are (mostly) from The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue by MGM Animation and MGM Home Entertainment. | |||
| 07 May 2019 | Episode 3: An American Tail and An American Tail: Fievel Goes West | 02:59:08 | |
On the third episode of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, we’re joined by musician and co-host of Popular Music the Podcast, Analise Nelson, to discuss An American Tail! It’s a trio, a triiiiiiiio… We explore Steven Spielberg’s influence on the production, the catlike performance of Dom DeLuise, the iconic score from James Horner, and more! Then, we talk about our childhood favorite non-Bluth film, An American Tail: Fievel Goes West. From the formation of Amblimation, to the star-studded voice cast, to all the commercial tie-ins, we leave no tumbleweed unturned. Tune in every first and third Bluthsday (Tuesday) of the month for new episodes! Links: An American Tail Bluth-Ray: An American Tail: Fievel Goes West Blu-Ray: The Complete Maus: An American Tail Soundtrack: An American Tail: Fievel Goes West Soundtrack: Watch Pinocchio in Outer Space: The Flipped Podcast: The Hack Inc. Podcast: Siskel & Ebert Review An American Tail: An American Tail: Fievel Goes West (SNES): Fievel Goes West Costume Pattern: Follow Analise Nelson on Instagram: Follow Analise Nelson on Twitter: Popular Music the Podcast: Follow Dax Schaffer on Instagram: Follow Dax Schaffer on Twitter: Follow Sara Iyer on Instagram: Follow Sara Iyer on Twitter: Follow the Podcast on Instagram: Like the Podcast on Facebook: An American Tail and An American Tail: Fievel Goes West music by James Horner | |||
| 08 Aug 2020 | Don Bluth's Filmation Years on Milkshakes and Mimosas | 00:02:05 | |
We had a blast guesting on the Riverdale podcast Milkshakes and Mimosas with host Andrew Roebuck. We talked all about Don Bluth's time at Filmation working on Archie and His New Pals, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Fantastic Voyage, Will the Real Jerry Lewis Please Sit Down, and of course, the Groovie Goolies! Since we never extensively covered Don's Filmation years on TBTWBANBTB, we're excited for you all to listen. Find Milkshakes and Mimosas in Riverdale and everywhere you get your podcasts! | |||
| 17 Nov 2020 | Non-Bluth: Nelvana Animation Discussion | 01:31:26 | |
Happy Life Day, Everyone! And what better way to celebrate Life Day than with a new Non-Bluth episode talking about Nelvana, the studio responsible for underground Sci-Fi animation such as A Cosmic Christmas, Romie-0 and Julie-8, Rock & Rule, Intergalactic Thanksgiving, Star Wars: Droids, Star Wars: Ewoks, and yes, even the animated segment from The Star Wars Holiday Special. Joining us is special guest Avery, who, having a unique history with the studio, kindly shares his experiences of visiting Nelvana in its earlier days. We also talk at length about the various shows that Avery and ourselves grew up with from this extremely unique Canadian production house that rarely gets the recognition it deserves in the history of animation. Links: Avery's IG Winter Solstice: A fun window into life smack in the middle of Manitoba. A Cosmic Christmas Romie-0 and Julie-8 The animated segment from The Star Wars Holiday Special The Devil and Daniel Mouse Rock & Rule - Canadian cut (fan reconstruction) Rock & Rule - American cut Rock & Rule - in 4:3? Intergalactic Thanksgiving Heathcliff TV Series The Neverending Story Series Pippi Longstocking (1997) Fievel’s American Tails Hostess Potato Chip Animated Ads: Babar and Father Christmas Babar the Movie Eek! the Cat The Magic School Bus Theme The Care Bears Movie Trailer Star Wars: Droids Star Wars: Ewoks Follow Dax on IG Music and clips are (mostly) from numerous productions by Nelvana. | |||
| 06 May 2020 | Episode 14: Anastasia | 02:11:28 | |
On this very special Russian history fueled episode of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, come with us and our guest, Chris Bramante, on a Journey to the Past! Mostly because we recorded this episode right before quarantine so it feels like a hundred years ago. We had the pleasure of discussing Don Bluth and Gary Goldman's first venture with Fox Animation Studios, Anastasia. Do we talk about how great this movie is? Perhaps. Do we break into song? Possibly. Who can even remember? If you're listening to this In the Dark of the Night, Once Upon a December (seven months after we release it), then flip a light on why don't you? You can Learn to Do It. If we can learn to do it! You can learn to do it too! Buy Anastasia on Bluth-ray Or on YouTube (if no HBO) Aaliyah’s performance of “Journey to the Past” at The Oscars Our Fake History Podcast - “Will the Real Anastasia Please Stand Up?” Playbill interview with songwriters Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty about the Broadway adaptation of Anastasia (the article Dax totally couldn’t remember the source for during the podcast) Both Liz Callaway (singer for film Anastasia) and Christy Altomare (Broadway Anastasia) performing “Journey to the Past” Follow Chris Follow Dax | |||
| 16 Apr 2019 | Episode 2: Banjo the Woodpile Cat, Xanadu, and Jawbreaker | 01:57:30 | |
On the second episode of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, we dive into Don Bluth's first independent short film, Banjo the Woodpile Cat! We discuss how fun and DIY the production was, Bluth's childhood cat story that inspired the film, the songs (both diegetic and non-diegetic), plus the many talented voice actors and singers. We also wade through the plot of everyone’s favorite fantasy roller skating musical extravaganza, Xanadu, just so we can talk about its two minutes of Don Bluth animation. And we cap off the episode by exploring all of Bluth's unrealized projects, including the wild ride that is Jawbreaker! Tune in every first and third Bluthsday (Tuesday) of the month for new episodes! Links: Purchase Banjo the Woodpile Cat on Amazon: Watch Banjo the Woodpile Cat on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaQhhE1kC1Y Watch Xanadu on Amazon Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002KE8WTA?ie=UTF8 Xanadu - Don’t Walk Away sequence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6ESfjqD5O4 The story behind Xanadu - Don’t Walk Away: http://dragonslairthemovie.com/xanadu-dont-walk-away Surfer Joe’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SurferJoeFilm Surfer Joe trailer: Jawbreaker trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6uUMPoynRc The story behind Jawbreaker: http://dragonslairthemovie.com/jawbreaker-story/ Follow Dax Schaffer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daxschaffer Follow Dax Schaffer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaxSchaffer Follow Sara Iyer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraiyer Follow Sara Iyer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/saraanjuliiyer Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothingbutthebluth Like the Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBluthTheWholeBluthAndNothingButTheBluth Banjo the Woodpile Cat music and lyrics by Don Bluth | |||
| 01 Jun 2020 | Episode 15: Bartok the Magnificent | 01:19:38 | |
I tell you what, you'll be glad you joined us on this episode of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, because we're Bartalkin' Bartok the Magnificent with our good buddy, Chris Bramante! Since this is the only sequel (prequel?) to any of Don Bluth's films that the Don himself directed (and Gary too!), we felt justified in devoting a whole episode to that humorous Hank Azarian bat and his Kelsey Grammerian bear friend. Get ready for singing (maybe), Simpsons/Futurama references (most likely), and some loose Russian history (there's an outside chance). So strap yourself in for an episode that's simply B-A-R-T— OK! (wait....) I mean Magnificent, simply Magnificent! ----- Do you have a Don Bluth related story or thoughts on any of his films that you would like to share with our pod? Just call (323) 380-8103 and leave a message to be included as part of our final episode down the line! Or, if you have some audio recording know-how, feel free to email us a download link for a WAV audio file recording of yourself to TheWholeBluth@gmail.com. Or just email us and we’ll read it on the pod. Whatever is most comfortable for you! Links: Bartok the Magnificent is included as a bonus feature on the Anastasia Bluth-ray Stream Bartok the Magnificent on Amazon or YouTube Follow Chris (and his pods listed below!) Listen to Thank You For Questing (which has new eps!) And check out Sunnydale Study Group (which also just started new eps!) Follow Dax Follow Sara Follow the Podcast on Instagram Like the Podcast on Facebook Check out Dax’s other pod, Cineppraisal Songs from Bartok the Magnificent by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Score by Stephen Flaherty. Audio clips are (mostly) from Bartok the Magnificent by Fox Animation Studios. | |||
| 03 Jul 2019 | Episode 5: All Dogs Go to Heaven | 03:36:22 | |
You can't keep a good pod down! On episode 5 of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, we're joined by our friends and talented artists, Alex Cole and Evan Koehne, to talk about All Dogs Go to Heaven. We discuss its characters, artistry, flaws, strengths, and overall memorable weirdness, and we FINALLY get to debate the merits of the pizza song. Tune in every first and third Bluthsday (Tuesday) of the month for new episodes!
All Dogs Go to Heaven Bluth-Ray: Canine Mysteries: Recording sessions with Burt Reynolds and Dom DeLuise: Foodfight!: Facts and Snacks with Dax: Follow Alex: Follow Evan: Follow Dax: Follow Sara: Follow the Podcast on Instagram: Like the Podcast on Facebook: All Dogs Go to Heaven music by Ralph Burns with lyrics by Charles Strouse and T.J. Kuenster | |||
| 09 Aug 2019 | Episode 6: Dragon's Lair Trilogy (Dragon's Lair, Space Ace, and Dragon's Lair II: Time Warp) | 02:21:47 | |
It's episode six of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, and this week we're entering... The Dragon's Lair! Along with our guests, Matt Schiavone and A.E. Fletcher, we'll discuss the frustrating but beautifully animated video games, Dragon's Lair, Space Ace, and Dragon's Lair II: Time Warp. Did we save Daphne, or did we die repeatedly? Tune in and find out! Your quest… awaits. Links: You can buy the Dragon’s Lair Trilogy digitally on Switch/PS4/XBox One Dragon's Lair Historical 1983 News Reel Stranger Things 2 "Dragon's Lair scene" Come on, Stranger Things, no one ever got that far in Dragon's Lair Dragon's Lair Playthrough Space Ace Playthrough Dragon's Lair II: Time Warp Playthrough Follow Matt Schiavone Check Out Animfantastic Follow A.E. Fletcher Cineppraisal Follow Dax: Follow Sara: Like the Podcast on Facebook: | |||
| 17 Jul 2019 | Non-Bluth: Rover Dangerfield and The Plague Dogs | 02:51:20 | |
It’s a dog’s life, and you… either love it or hate it depending on what movie you’re in. Welcome to the third installment in our NON-BLUTH series! On this episode, we’re flying solo in a late-night discussion of two very different (yet equally sheep-filled) dog movies, Rover Dangerfield and The Plague Dogs! Join us as we discuss our opinions on these films (you may be surprised), the humor, the songs, the sadness, the synths, and even some Don Bluth connections. Also, find out whether we can remember character names after midnight! Tune in every first and third Tuesday of the month for new episodes! Links: Rover Dangerfield: The Plague Dogs: Rappin’ Rodney: Bone: The Jeff Smith Interview: The R-Rated Animated Movie That Ended Up With a G Rating: Follow Dax: Follow Sara: Follow the Podcast on Instagram: Like the Podcast on Facebook: Rover Dangerfield music by David Newman, with songs by Rodney Dangerfield and Bill Tragesser | |||
| 22 May 2019 | Non-Bluth: Once Upon a Forest and Watership Down | 03:49:37 | |
No, you didn't accidentally download the wrong podcast... Welcome to our very first NON-BLUTH episode! We love Don Bluth, but there's so much to say about so many other animated films too. So today, we're joined by animator Alex Cole and random stranger McLeech to discuss two very different (yet oddly similar) woodland critter films: Once Upon a Forest and Watership Down. Strap in, furlings, because even Fiver couldn't have predicted this episode! Tune in every first and third Tuesday of the month for new episodes! Links: Once Upon a Forest: Watership Down: Once Upon a Forest trailer: Watership Down trailer: Once Upon a Forest soundtrack: Watership Down soundtrack: Watership Down novel: Once Upon a Forest poster: Watership Down poster: Watership Down BBC: Cartoon Modern: Rooty Toot Toot: Abigail and the Rats of NIMH: Alex's YouTube: Alex's Twitter: McLeech's Twitter (NSFW): Dax's Instagram: Dax's Twitter: Sara's Instagram: Sara's Twitter: Our Instagram: Our Facebook: Once Upon a Forest music by James Horner | |||
| 05 Mar 2020 | Episode 12: Disney Days Part I (The Sword in the Stone, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, and Robin Hood) | 02:12:50 | |
On this episode of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, we're going back in time to Don Bluth's Disney Days with our guests, Chris Bramante and Matt Schiavone! We discuss The Sword in the Stone, Robin Hood, and a little of Pooh's many adventures. Plus we might even learn the difference between an animation director and a director of animation. So oo-de-lally, hockety pockety, and other such whimsical exclamations! Links: You can seriously just, like, watch all these on Disney+ Chris and Matt’s shot for shot reenactment of “Oo-de-lally” Videos on reused animation in Disney films Fantastic Voyage Follow Matt Schiavone Follow Chris Check Out Animfantastic Follow Dax Follow Sara Follow the Podcast on Instagram Like the Podcast on Facebook Check out Dax’s other pod, Cineppraisal Songs from The Sword in the Stone and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh by the Sherman Brothers. Songs from Robin Hood by Roger Miller, Floyd Huddleston, George Bruns, and Johnny Mercer. Score from The Sword in the Stone and Robin Hood by George Bruns. Score from The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh by Buddy Baker. Audio clips are (mostly) from The Sword in the Stone, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, and Robin Hood by Walt Disney Productions | |||
| 05 Jun 2019 | Episode 4: The Land Before Time | 02:36:49 | |
On episode four of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, we’re joined by a full dino squad -- Steven Ray Morris (See Jurassic Right), Christian Humes (ZyteHeist), and Grayson Kent (Rock & Roll Reptiles) -- to reminisce about the beloved and very sad film from our childhoods, The Land Before Time! Have you ever wondered whether you’re a Littlefoot or a Cera? Do you spend your free time debating the paleontological accuracy of dinosaurs in animated films? Or are you just a James Horner stan, craving more Horner content? There’s something for everyone! Tune in every first and third Bluthsday (Tuesday) of the month for new episodes! Links: The Land Before Time Bluth-Ray: The Land Before Time Soundtrack: Fantasia: Rite of Spring: Trailers (original + sequels): Interview with Stu Krieger: Deleted Scenes: Follow Steven: See Jurassic Right: Follow Christian: ZyteHeist: Rock & Roll Reptiles (Grayson): Follow Dax: Follow Sara: Follow the Podcast on Instagram: Like the Podcast on Facebook: The Land Before Time music by James Horner | |||
| 03 Oct 2020 | Non-Bluth: The Swan Princess | 03:19:50 | |
This is our idea of fun, talking about The Swan Princess. Sara has never seen it before, Dax has. Worlds collide, people are swans, and frogs are voiced by John Cleese. This is a magical tale about royalty and upper class living/lifestyles, but what do you expect from a movie directed by a man named "Richard Rich"? This Non-Bluth entry also has some interesting connections with a few Don Bluth films that we discuss a plenty. So does it hold up? Or does it fall from the sky like a wounded swan? Join us for the sweetest animated story of an arranged marriage ever told. We give it eight swans out of ten (probably). Links: Buy The Swan Princess on Blu-ray: Stream The Swan Princess: The Swan Princess Official Website: The Swan Princess Live-Action Concept Trailer: Listen to The Swan Princess Soundtrack: The Miracle of Love (Song): The Miracle of Love (Animated Sequence): TETSUO! KANEDA!: Interview with Producer Seldon O. Young Swan Sounds: Follow Dax Follow Sara Follow the Podcast on Instagram Like the Podcast on Facebook Check out Dax’s other pod, Cineppraisal Music from The Swan Princess by Lex de Azevedo with lyrics by David Zippel. | |||
| 24 Aug 2019 | Non-Bluth: The Flight of Dragons and Heavy Metal | 04:03:12 | |
Welcome to another installment of our NON-BLUTH series! On this episode, we’re joined by our re-returning guest, friend, and airborne reptile expert, Grayson Kent! First, we chat all things dragons, wizards, and talking wolves when we discuss a childhood cult classic, The Flight of Dragons. Then we enter the adult portion of the podcast, where we delve into a movie that probably shouldn’t have been a part of anyone’s childhood, Heavy Metal. Grab a mouthful of limestone and meet us in the breastuary! *Disclaimer for anyone watching these films along with us. Heavy Metal is an extremely adult-oriented film that features graphic scenes of nudity, sex, violence, drug use, and Loc-Nar. Please do not watch it with children or in sensitive work environments. If you’re at a frat party or riding a giant bird thing, however, then we say go for it.* Links: The Flight of Dragons: Heavy Metal: South Park: Major Boobage: Stevie Nicks’ thoughts on “Blue Lamp”: Blue Oyster Cult’s unused song about Taarna, “Vengeance (The Pact)”: Rock & Roll Reptiles (Grayson): Follow Dax: Follow Sara: Follow the Podcast on Instagram: Like the Podcast on Facebook: The Flight of Dragons Score by Maury Laws | |||
| 12 Dec 2019 | Non-Bluth: The Hobbit (1977), The Lord of the Rings (1978), and The Return of the King (1980) | 02:27:56 | |
Sam wouldn't let Frodo go into Mordor without him, so why would we venture into this Tolkien-themed Non-Bluth without an entire Fellowship? On this episode, we're joined by Steven Ray Morris, Grayson Kent, A.E. Fletcher, JSalvador, Evan Koehne, Omar Najam, Andulka Wilkes, and Rachele Russello to discuss the original animated Tolkien films: The Hobbit (1977), The Lord of the Rings (1978), and The Return of the King (1980). Outside. Enjoy! Links: Buy The Hobbit on DVD Stream The Hobbit Buy The Lord of the Rings on BluRay Buy The Return of the King on DVD The Trouble With Ralph Bakshi’s The Lord Of The Rings & Other Tolkien Misadventures Steven The Purrrcast Grayson A.E. Fletcher JSalvador Evan Omar Annie Dax Sara Follow the Podcast on Instagram Like the Podcast on Facebook Check out Dax and Adam’s other pod, Cineppraisal @Cineppraisal on FB/Twitter/IG Music from The Hobbit and The Return of the King composed by Maury Laws For J.R.R. Tolkien and the amazing world he created. | |||
| 08 Feb 2020 | Non-Bluth: Balto | 02:15:52 | |
It's another NON-BLUTH, and we're finishing up the Amblimation trilogy by talking all things Balto. Somehow, we also spend a good chunk of time talking about Super Mario Brothers, Harry Potter, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Tarzan, and Cats (2019), but trust us, it all comes back to Balto. From the epic true story it's based on to the voice cast, live-action bookends, and disturbingly hot animals, we discuss this film and all its tangents like you've never heard before. Links: Stream Balto on Amazon Buy Balto on BluRay Listen to Balto Soundtrack This Podcast Will Kill You Episode on Diphtheria Production Art for Unused Dream Sequence Steele’s Deleted Death Scene (from Baltogirl98) Rare Balto Promo (also from Baltogirl98) Follow Dax Follow Sara Follow the Podcast on Instagram Like the Podcast on Facebook Check out Dax’s other pod, Cineppraisal Balto music by James Horner | |||
| 25 Dec 2019 | Non-Bluth: Mickey’s Christmas Carol | 01:46:03 | |
It's time for a festive Non-Bluth, and there's no better way to celebrate Christmas than with Mickey's Christmas Carol! We have a lot to say about this classic childhood favorite, as well as two other Disney shorts: Pluto's something or other, and that Santa one. Whether you're spending Christmas with your family, your cats, or the various ghosts of Christmas, we hope you enjoy our trip down memory lane with these cartoon staples of the holiday season. Links: Stream Mickey’s Christmas Carol on Amazon Buy Mickey’s Christmas Carol on DVD (As part of a collection) Mickey’s Christmas Carol Original Musical Album The Making of Mickey’s Christmas Carol Santa’s Workshop Pluto’s Christmas Tree Toy Tinkers Follow Dax Follow Sara Follow the Podcast on Instagram Like the Podcast on Facebook Check out Dax’s other pod, Cineppraisal Mickey’s Christmas Carol music by Irwin Kostal | |||
| 04 Oct 2019 | Episode 8: Thumbelina | 01:48:36 | |
It's our tiniest episode yet! On this week's episode of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, we discuss the musical fairy tale Thumbelina. Did you know about all the Disney connections? Or that this film is an award-winner? Or maybe you're just curious about our thoughts on those frogs. Take a listen! We're sure you'll fall in love with this episode faster than Thumbelina falls in love with Prince Cornelius. Buy Thumbelina on Bluth-Ray Stream Thumbelina Listen to the Thumbelina Soundtrack Dragon’s Lair Website article on Thumbelina character sheets and other things Saberspark’s video on the history of Don Bluth Ariel meets Iago Follow Dax Follow Sara Follow the Podcast on Instagram Like the Podcast on Facebook Check out Dax’s other pod, Cineppraisal Thumbelina music by Barry Manilow with lyrics by Bruce Sussman and Jack Feldman | |||
| 17 Nov 2019 | Episode 9: A Troll in Central Park | 01:38:22 | |
It's another episode of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, and this time we think we may have watched A Troll in Central Park. It's all sort of a blur. What did we talk about? Who can say? Probably a little about Dom DeLuise, a little about magic shape-shifting dream boats, and there may have been a witch involved. Talking flowers? You'll just have to listen and find out! Links: Buy A Troll in Central Park on DVD Stream A Troll in Central Park Or just… watch A Troll in Central Park for free on YouTube Listen to the A Troll in Central Park Soundtrack A written excerpt on the early development of the film Early storyboards for lost or alternate scenes A Dragon’s Lair the Movie website post about working in Ireland Follow Dax Follow Sara Follow the Podcast on Instagram Like the Podcast on Facebook Check out Dax’s other pod, Cineppraisal A Troll in Central Park music by Robert Folk with lyrics by Bruce Sussman and Jack Feldman with lyrics by Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, and Norman Gimbel | |||
| 01 Apr 2022 | Non-Bluth: Charlotte's Web | 02:35:22 | |
“Some Pig,” amiright?! Some…year, actually. Oh my god, it’s already been a whole year since our last upload!!! Don’t worry, Dax has a very good reason as to why. He……just didn’t get around to editing it until now. Oh wow, that’s actually a very unsatisfying reason. In any event, we have a “Terrific” Non-Bluth episode for you on the world’s most “Radiant” pig, Wilbur! (as well as every other pig we can think of) Join us and returning guest Andrew Roebuck as we talk on the nature of death and how one little spider helped some of our younger selves understand its complicated, but simple place in our lives. So please ready yourselves, “Humble” listeners, for an extremely on-brand, two and a half hours long discussion on everyone’s favorite vegan inspiring childhood classic, Charlotte’s Web! Watch Charlotte's Web on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3NFJour Check out Andrew’s podcast, Milkshakes and Mimosas! NPR Articles on E.B. White: Dax’s drawing of Charlotte: Mystery Skulls (Seriously, watch these!): The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo Intro: In Loving Memory of Orbitty: Follow Andrew Follow Dax Follow the Podcast on Instagram Like the Podcast on Facebook Check out Dax’s other pod, Cineppraisal Music from Charlotte's Web by The Sherman Brothers (songs) and Irwin Kostal (score). | |||
| 20 Mar 2020 | Episode 13: Disney Days Part II (The Rescuers, Pete’s Dragon, and The Fox and the Hound) | 02:37:26 | |
On this episode of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, it's part two of Don Bluth's Disney Days! We discuss two films from 1977 that couldn't be more different: The Rescuers and Pete's Dragon. Whether you're a Madame Medusa fan or just really into lighthouses for some reason, there's bound to be something for everyone. Put the kids and crocodiles to bed, grab your favorite imaginary friend, and join us for a Brazzle Dazzle discussion that might also include The Fox and the Hound if we can end up remembering anything from it! Links: These films are all available to watch on Disney+ Video on Medusa’s animation Various interview segments with Milt Kahl The Animated Films of Don Bluth Fan animation of Richard Williams and Milt Kahl The Day of the Fox Miracle Musical cover of “Candle on the Water” Follow Dax Follow Sara Follow Analise Follow the Podcast on Instagram Like the Podcast on Facebook Check out Dax’s other pod, Cineppraisal Songs from The Rescuers by Carol Connors and Ayn Robbins with score by Artie Butler. "Someone's Waiting for You" by Carol Connors, Ayn Robbins, and Sammy Fain. Audio clips are (mostly) from The Rescuers, Pete’s Dragon, and The Fox and the Hound by Walt Disney Productions. | |||