Craft Brews and Tons of Cartoons Podcast

Wanna keep up with the latest animation news?<br />How about listening to analysis of your favorite animated series and movies?<br />Maybe you want to hear about the latest cool craft beer?<br />Then this pod is for you: Just a couple dudes, sippin' brews, talkin' toons.

Episode 82 - Invincible, Amphibia, and Final Space are Killing It! (Toonin' In April 2021)

Dom and Park wrapping up the month with a jam-packed episode. They’ve got hot takes on the Oscars and Disney+ news! They’ve got the Space Jam 2 and Love, Death + Robots trailer. And they’re talking about Amphibia, Final Space, Jujutsu Kaisen and, of course, Invincible. Grab your favorite beer and get Toonin’ In with us.

05-03
01:16:49

Episode 81 - Song of the Sea

Dom and Park bring Oscar Nominee month to a crescendo with Cartoon Saloon’s Song of the Sea! The dudes’ are talking about the influence of Irish mythology, voice acting for two, and just have a good time. Suggested beers: Lagers, Irish Stouts, Irish Red Ales.

04-25
01:01:32

Episode 80 - Ernest & Celestine

Dom and Park discuss the animated indie darling of 2012, Ernest & Celestine. They’re discussing how straight-up beautiful the film is, how timelessness can help a film’s longevity, and, as promised, some hot-takes about Frozen.

04-18
50:59

Episode 79 - Fantastic Mr. Fox

In the next episode of Oscar Nominees month, Dom and Park discuss their first stop-motion film, Fantastic Mr. Fox. The dudes also get to talk about one of their favorite directors, Wes Anderson, and how the medium of stop-motion fits with his style of filmmaking. There’s also quite a bit of talk about cider.

04-09
01:08:44

Episode 78 - Persepolis

The dudes begin their Oscar Nominees month with 2007 nominee, Persepolis. Parker gushes about how the film stacks up with the comic, Dominic learns a lot about Iranian history, and both marvel at the excellent hand-drawn animation.

04-02
01:09:49

Episode 77 - Tom and Jerry made more than Raya and the Last Dragon??? (Toonin' In March 2021)

Time to get Toonin’ In, folks! We got major news for the post-pandemic box office, hot-takes on the Hellsing live-action adaptation, Amphibia season 2, the premiere of Final Space season 3, and some excellent brews! Grab yours and enjoy!

03-26
01:07:04

Episode 76 - Hanna Barbera vs WWE

This week, Dom and Park wrap up Sports Month by celebrating the biggest sports entertainment event of the year with a tag team of wrestling movies! It’s a raw battle from past to future with The Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age SmackDown and The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-WrestleMania! Grab your favorite crushable beer and let’s get started!

03-19
01:07:05

Episode 75 - Haikyu! Season 1

Dom and Park hit the court this week with a review of the sensational season 1 of Haikyu!! The dudes discuss the show’s pacing, fantastic characters, and what makes it one of the best sports anime of all time!

03-12
01:12:39

Episode 74 - The Cars Trilogy

In this week, Dom and Park head off to the races to explore Pixar’s Cars Trilogy. The dudes are talking all about racing, car culture, and the greatness that is Paul Newman. So, grab a beer racing fans, and let’s get started!

03-08
01:15:39

Episode 73 - Blue Sky Studios Shut Down (Toonin' In February 2021)

The winter storm clouds have parted just in time for Toonin’ In 2021! Dom and Park are talking about the HBO Max animated series orders, the dissolution of Blue Sky, and major voice role recasting! They also talk about their favorite shows of the month, including the new Netflix darling: Kid Cosmic! So, grab your favorite winter warmer or doppelbock, and let’s get started!

02-27
01:10:07

Episode 72 - Sym-Bionic Titan (Gone Before It's Time)

Grab your bags and favorite personal arrows Dom and Parker are recognizing another series Gone Before Its Time, Sym-Bionic Titan. The dudes, quite frankly, gush about pretty much everything associated with this show, but especially its influences, it’s incredible sound design, and it’s outstanding storytelling. “But if it’s such a great show,” you ask, “how did it get cancelled?” Well, crack open your favorite space-themed beer and find out!

02-19
01:09:17

Episode 71 - Rango 10th Aniversary

The iconoclastic Nickelodeon feature film Rango turns 10 this year, and Dom and Park are celebrating with a thorough review of the film. The dudes discuss the film’s packed plot, its fascinating voice recording process, and themes and many allusions to classic Western cinema. It’s a big movie about a little lizard, so grab a bear and let’s take a trip to the desert!

02-12
01:08:07

Episode 70 - Growing Up WIth Cartoons

This week, Dom and Park reminisce over their favorite cartoon experiences together. They discuss how Dragon Ball Z brought them together as friends, which networks and shows they remember best, and just how much watching animation has changed the last 20 years.

02-05
01:20:39

Episode 69 - Netflix Vs Disney Is Heating Up! (Toonin' In January 2021)

It’s time for Toonin’ In to January 2021! Dominic and Parker are talking about their favorite brewers, the biggest business developments in US streaming, some not-so-surprising Evangelion news, their thoughts on the recent “Raya and the Last Dragon” trailer, and all the shows they’ve enjoyed over the month.

01-31
01:00:33

Episode 68 - A Silent Voice

This week, Dom and Parker explore the portrayals of anxiety, isolation, and Deafness in Kyoto Animation’s A Silent Voice. While almost eclipsed by Your Name at its premiere, A Silent Voice’s content, visual beauty, and heartfelt story make it stand alone, so the dudes are taking the time to appreciate it. Grab your favorite beer and some tissues and join them.

01-22
01:10:49

Episode 67 - Shrek Is 20 Years Old???

The Bottle Opener of Truth returns in the latest Craft Brews & Tons of Cartoons! It’s Sight Beyond Hindsight with Shrek! This staple of early-00s animation turns 20 this year, so Dom and Park talk about the movie’s many layers, iconic soundtrack, and Meme-filled legacy.

01-15
01:07:16

Episode 66 - The 2020 Animation Awards...Was 2020 a Good Year for Animation?

New Year! New beers! And the best of 2020 animation! Dom and Park ring in 2021 with a recap of their favorite shows, movies, and other animated goodies from a not-so-great year!

01-08
01:19:15

Episode 65 - Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer...WHY????

This week, the dudes celebrate Christmas with the classic(?) Christmas special Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer. Between the iffy animation, bizarre screenplay, and generous helping of lesser-known Dr. Elmo songs, there’s a lot to talk about, so crack a wintery beer and let’s get started!

12-18
51:10

Episode 64 - The Emperor's New Groove 20th Anniversary

Get your groove on listeners! The dudes are celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Emperor’s New Groove! They’re discussing the movie’s tumultuous production history, excellent comedic writing and performance, and enduring legacy as an insanely quotable and memetic movie. So grab your favorite golden brew and listen in!

12-13
01:14:06

Episode 63 - The NEW Animaniacs!!

The dudes welcome some old-school animation favorites this week in a review of the Animaniacs reboot. They’re talking about this highly anticipated revival came to be, whether the franchise’s ahead-of-its-time stylings hold up in the present, and which of the new songs are their favorites. Grab your beers people! It’s time to get zany to the max!

12-04
01:11:20

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