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It's My Screen Time Too

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It's My Screen Time Too
Ep124 Fraggle Rock Back to the Rock from 2022-02-08T00:00

We cover a lot of ground in our latest episode: a Slate article about the mental gymnastics parents go through to make preschool TV interesting; Pixar’s Turning Red and whether or not there is stil...

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Ep123 Dragons the Nine Realms from 2022-01-26T00:00

We finally review something from the How To Train Your Dragons universe! Dragons: The Nine Realms tries to live up to the franchise’s legacy, but we’re not so sure about the reckless teen protagoni...

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Ep122 Encanto from 2022-01-12T00:00

Sometimes we unearth hidden gems, and sometimes we simply must review the latest splashy Disney musical. In this week’s episode, we consider Disney’s Encanto. In Screen Time in the News, we discuss...

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Ep121 8-Bit Christmas from 2021-12-22T00:00

We are joined once again by Julia of the Pop Culture Makes Me Jealous for a super-sized holiday episode reviewing A Christmas Story for the Nintendo generation: 8-Bit Christmas. How does this tale ...

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Ep120 Maya and the Three from 2021-12-08T00:00

We tackle real prestige TV for kids in our review of Maya and the Three on Netflix. In Screen Time in the News, we discuss an Axios round- up of the latest trend of big streaming platforms making d...

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Ep119 Clifford The Big Red Dog from 2021-11-24T00:00

We review Paramount’s big screen take on everyone’s favorite big red dog, Clifford. We have some digressions about The Martian, Apollo 13, and the Berenstain Bears, but rest assured that Katie cont...

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Ep118 Do Re & Mi from 2021-11-03T00:00

On paper, Amazon's preschool music show should be a five star prospect for us, but it's a kids· show on Amazon Prime, so we'll bet you can see where this is going. Does the birdie trio of Do, Re, a...

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Ep117 Spooky Lightning Round from 2021-10-20T00:00

Our watch list has once again grown unwieldy, so join us for a spooky lightning round of new Halloween shows and movies: Addams Family 2; A Tale Dark and Grimm; Lego Star Wars Terrifying Tales; and...

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Ep116 Doogie Kamealoha MD from 2021-10-06T00:00

We’re joined in this episode by Sarah Gage of the Coco and Dalts podcast to review Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. on Disney Plus. Does the gender flipped cast and exotic location set it apart from its pred...

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Ep115 Cinderella from 2021-09-22T00:00

Katie only has one question during our review of Amazon Prime’s new Cinderella musical starring Camila Cabello: Why? In Screen Time In the News, Deborah marvels over China’s new law limiting childr...

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Ep114 Paw Patrol The Movie from 2021-09-08T00:00

We take some time to ponder a unified theory of quality for family movies and TV before jumping into our review of Paw Patrol: The Movie. Big questions tackled include: Where are the girl pups? Doe...

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Ep113 Jungle Cruise from 2021-08-25T00:00

We join Dwayne the Rock Johnson and Emily Blunt on a cruise down the Amazon to discuss whether Disney’s latest attempt to base a successful film franchise on an existing theme park attraction holds...

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Monsters At Work from 2021-08-11T00:00

In our review of Disney Plus’ new series Monsters At Work, we discuss whether we really need a workplace comedy for kids and whether a secret friendly monster sneaking into a kid’s room at night is...

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Ep111 Spaceballs from 2021-07-28T00:00

Author and second time guest Amy Padden takes us through her family movie night strategy of discussing problematic content from old movies in the moment, and we try to follow her example as we revi...

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Ep110 Wish Dragon from 2021-07-14T00:00

We indulge in our well documented love of John Cho in our review of Netflix’s Wish Dragon, an Aladdin story set in modern China, with a small detour to praise Pixar’s latest, Luca. In Screen Time i...

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Ep109 Mitchells vs the Machines from 2021-06-23T00:00

Check out our latest episode, where Julia of the Pop Culture Makes Me Jealous podcast joins us to review Netflix’s new robot apocalypse family road trip movie, The Mitchells vs. the Machines.

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Ep108 Lightning Round from 2021-06-09T00:00

It’s the return of our lightning round segment! We give you bite-sized reviews of Donkey Hodie; Animals on the Loose: A You vs Wild Movie; Astronauts; and the new Saved By the Bell. In Screen Time ...

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Ep107 Mira Royal Detective from 2021-05-26T00:00

In this week’s episode, we review Disney Jr’s Mira, Royal Detective and bemoan the fact that great shows we would’ve once happened upon while idly channel surfing get unfairly overlooked in the glu...

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Ep106 Kid Cosmic from 2021-05-14T00:00

Repeat guest and animation nerd Shehla Faizi gives us a crash course in the work of Craig McCracken to prep us for this episode’s review of his new Netflix series, Kid Cosmic. We talk superhero fat...

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Ep105 Mighty Ducks: Game Changers from 2021-04-28T18:35:01

We just can’t resist a classic 90s reboot. Mighty Ducks Game Changers on Disney Plus brings back an old formula that works: a team of scrappy underdogs who’re just in it for love of the game. Can L...

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Ep104 Waffles + Mochi from 2021-04-14T00:00

We’re reviewing the Obamas’ splashy first foray into children’s media, Waffles & Mochi, on Netflix. We discuss whether it’s weird to watch a food show starring food, whether kids know who Jack Blac...

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Ep103 Raya and the Last Dragon from 2021-03-31T00:00

We’re so excited to review yet another new release movie! Join us as we dissect the latest entry into the Disney princess canon: Raya and the Last Dragon. Is this whole movie an apology to Kelly Ma...

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Ep102 Black Beauty from 2021-03-17T00:00

We are joined by Jess of the Only You: A One and Done Podcast to discuss the latest adaptation of a beloved story of an only child and her horse, Black Beauty. The Disney Plus retelling foregrounds...

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Ep101 100th Episode Celebration from 2021-03-03T00:00

Join us as we discuss how making 100 episodes of the podcast has changed how we approach screen time with our kids and in our grown up lives. To celebrate, we introduce a new segment - Lightning Ro...

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Ep100 Santiago of the Seas from 2021-02-17T00:00

We review Nickelodeon’s newest swashbuckling adventure, Santiago of the Seas. How do we feel about idolizing pirates? Is it enough to call them good pirates, sit back, and admire their cool clothes...

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Ep99 Soul from 2021-02-03T00:00

In this episode, we are joined by graphic designer and host of the I’m a Muslim and That’s Okay podcast Shehla Faizi to discuss the latest Pixar blockbuster: Soul. Is the burden of representation t...

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Ep98 Over the Moon from 2021-01-20T00:00

We’re joined by librarian extraordinaire, Katie Kiekhaefer, to discuss Netflix’s animated feature Over the Moon. We celebrate blended families and diversity, wonder whether John Cho would be a good...

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Ep97 Supermarket Sweep from 2021-01-06T00:00

We’re joined by registered dietitian and personal trainer Leslie Urbas to discuss ABC’s reboot of Supermarket Sweep. Deborah’s love for Leslie Jones propels her through supersized episodes, and Kat...

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Ep96 Jingle Jangle from 2020-12-23T00:00

Can a stellar cast, joyful dancing, and beautiful design make up for the plot holes and excessive run time of Netflix’s Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey? In Screen Time In the News, we point out ...

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Ep95 Lego Star Wars Holiday Special from 2020-12-09T00:00

In this episode, we’re joined by Sandy Nussbaum, host of the Let’s Talk Dis Podcast and Disney expert, to discuss the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special on Disney Plus. We really get into the Life Day ...

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Ep94 Secret Society of Second Born Royals from 2020-11-25T00:00

In this episode, Katie unleashes some populist rage and Deborah expresses sympathy for the misfits on Disney Plus’ much-promoted “Secret Society of Second Born Royals.” We admit that our rating sys...

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Ep93 Zenimation from 2020-11-09T00:00

Take a deep, calming breath, and join us as we review Disney Plus’ attempt at blending highly recognizable intellectual property with mindfulness and meditation: Zenimation. In Screen Time in the N...

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Ep92 Julie and the Phantoms from 2020-10-28T00:00

In this episode, we review a new Netflix show with a surprisingly genuine heart despite its truly bonkers premise: Julie and the Phantoms. We talk about coming around to fanny packs and jumpsuits, ...

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Ep91 Izzy's Koala World from 2020-10-14T00:00

In today’s action packed episode, we interview Danny LaBrecque, creator and star of the show on YouTube voted (by us) most likely to give you serious Mr. Rogers vibes, Danny Joe’s Treehouse. We tal...

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Ep90 Emily's Wonder Lab from 2020-09-30T00:00

We review Netflix’s new bite-size science show, Emily’s Wonder Lab, in which a charismatic scientist encourages our kids to make giant messes while also - maybe? - actually learning something. In S...

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Ep89 Animal Crackers Part 2 from 2020-09-16T00:00

We revisit Animal Crackers with the movie’s writer and director, Scott Sava. He answers some of our biggest questions about the Netflix animated film: Where did those Ian McKellen musical numbers c...

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Ep88 Muppets Now from 2020-09-02T00:00

We decide whether Disney Plus’ attempt to make the muppets appeal to YouTube loving kids is a success in the new show, Muppets Now. Plus, Deborah makes an impassioned plea for Miss Piggy’s dignity....

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Ep87 Animal Crackers from 2020-08-19T00:00

Shannon Vasconcelos joins us to discuss Netflix’s new movie, Animal Crackers, and whether a circus story makes sense for today’s audiences. Plus, whether lots of different hair colors count as dive...

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Ep86 Esme & Roy from 2020-08-05T00:00

We weep for the long ago days when we could hire babysitters and leave the house while watching HBO Max’s enthusiastic monstersitting duo, Esme & Roy. In Screen Time in the News, we explore parenti...

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Ep85 The Babysitters Club from 2020-07-21T00:00

We revel in Netflix’s reboot of our childhood favorite: The Babysitters Club. Reimagined for a new era but still faithful to the original, we can still get lost in important questions like: are we ...

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Ep84 Numberblocks from 2020-07-08T00:00

It’s been awhile since we covered a show we loved with as much ardor as Katie brings to UK export, Numberblocks. Listen as she raves about twelve, bags on three, and convinces Deborah to give ninet...

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Ep83 Doozers from 2020-06-25T00:00

We revisit the world of Fraggle Rock and discuss the Hulu Original, Doozers. What did we miss out on as children when we neglected to interrogate the inner lives of those tiny, radish loving archit...

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Ep82 Forky Asks a Question from 2020-06-09T00:00

Are Pixar’s charming Forky Asks a Question shorts on Disney Plus enough to finally get us to watch Toy Story 4? In this episode, you may not learn “what is cheese?” but you will learn whether Katie...

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Ep81 Oh Yuck! from 2020-05-26T00:00

Are our stomachs strong enough for a show about the science behind snot, farts, and belly button lint? Netflix’s single season Oh Yuck tests our constitutions while not teaching us very much at all...

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Ep80 Disney Magic Moments from 2020-05-12T00:00

Join us as we explore #DisneyMagicMoments, a hashtag and website Disney has created to keep us immersed in Disney content even as theme parks and trips to movie theaters become only fond memories d...

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Ep77 Zombies 2 from 2020-04-30T00:00

We review our first sequel, Zombies 2, after reviewing the original way back in Episode 32. We decide whether punk rock werewolves are a compelling addition to the zombie-ridden, cheerleading obses...

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Ep79 Virtual Tours from 2020-04-28T00:00

Cooped up inside and looking to see some spaces that aren’t our homes, we journey through some of the many virtual tours recommended to us by well meaning teachers, friends, and online publications...

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Ep78 Mystery Doug from 2020-04-14T00:00

We explore whether Mystery Doug’s once weekly, bite-sized science lessons can entertain and educate us during emergency homeschooling. Could Tiffany Haddish or Carrie Bradshaw do it better? We sing...

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Ep76 Pollyanna from 2020-03-17T00:00

Join us as we explore the Disney+ vault for the first time and watch the 1960 classic, Pollyanna. Will the relentless cheeriness of a plucky orphan combined with the filmmaking of old make us want ...

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Ep75 LEGO Masters from 2020-03-03T00:00

We trust LEGO Batman himself, Will Arnett, to lead us into primetime as we review the new reality competition series, LEGO Masters on Fox. Will bickering builders, tricky challenges, and harsh judg...

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Ep74 Dora and the Lost City of Gold from 2020-02-18T00:00

Classic adventure tale meets high school fish-out-of-water comedy as Dora the Explorer gets the big screen treatment in Dora and the Lost City of Gold. We’re so excited to review a movie that was a...

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Ep73 Puffin Rock from 2020-02-04T00:00

We explore the world of preschool shows once again. In Screen Time In the News, we learn about the psychology behind the dreaded teletubbies. In our main segment, we review Netflix’s Puffin Rock, a...

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Ep72 The Bravest Knight from 2020-01-21T00:00

Inspired by reports of LGBTQ inclusion, we review Hulu’s The Bravest Knight. We talk trolls, knights, nostalgia for the water cooler TV shows of the nineties and early aughts, Rufus Wainwright styl...

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Ep71 Get Out of My Room from 2020-01-07T00:00

The new year is time for new projects, so what better show to start off with than Universal Kids’ home makeover show, Get Out of My Room? We explore whether interior design shows for kids are reall...

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Ep70 Klaus from 2019-12-17T00:00

Last Christmas, we gave our hearts to Netflix’s The Christmas Chronicles. Can the streaming service top it this year with their animated feature, Klaus? Also, we take a peek at Netflix’s other holi...

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Ep69 The Last Kids on Earth from 2019-12-03T00:00

We find out whether teens can cope with the apocalypse better than Rick Grimes and company in our review of Netflix’s The Last Kids on Earth. We discuss the appeal of gamifying our everyday lives, ...

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Ep68 Kids Say the Darndest Things from 2019-11-19T00:00

Can Tiffany Haddish make mocking children fun? Shirley Temple cosmos in hand, we’ll see as we review the ABC reboot of Kids Say the Darndest Things. How does it stack up against Netflix’s similar A...

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Ep67 GoNoodle from 2019-11-05T00:00

Is GoNoodle’s collection of online videos enough to get us dancing along with music videos, nerdy raps, and hipster dance numbers? And in our Screen Time In the News segment, we discuss LGBTQ repre...

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Ep66 Spooky Buddies from 2019-10-22T00:00

We discuss whether 2011’s puppy-centric romp, Spooky Buddies, deserves a spot with Hocus Pocus and It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown in the Halloween movie canon, or whether it deserves to be p...

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Ep65 Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance from 2019-10-08T00:00

It’s been almost 40 years since Jim Henson introduced viewers to the world of Thra with his combination of dense fantasy plotting and intricate puppetry. Is Netflix’s new prequel, Dark Crystal: Age...

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Ep64 Molly of Denali from 2019-09-24T00:00

We celebrate the end of our YouTube-filled summer with PBS Kids’ new Molly of Denali. We talk representation in kids’ programming, whether a search engine is ever an interesting plot device, and wh...

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Ep63 Slime Videos from 2019-09-10T00:00

We cover slime videos in the final installment of our YouTube for Summer series. We consider videos from Karina Garcia, Slime Explorer, and Will It Slime? Join us as we ponder the true definition o...

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Ep62 YouTube Cooking Tutorials from 2019-08-27T00:00

Will YouTube’s cooking tutorials give us the inspiration we need to convince our kids to eat vegetables? Guest host (and Katie’s sister), Laura Petter helps us explore this question and more: Is so...

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It's My Screen Time Too: Ep61 Art for Kids Hub from 2019-08-13T00:00

It’s our first foray into the wonderful world of YouTube art tutorials! With Art for Kids Hub, we perfect our horses, emojis, and Batmen(?) and surmise that we could probably both get into art scho...

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Ep60 Gecko's Garage from 2019-07-30T00:00

Not only do we discuss Toddler Fun Learning’s Gecko’s Garage videos, we also cover the strange phenomenon of family screen time coaches; the case for communal living; Disney’s new live action Aladd...

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Ep59 Cosmic Kids Yoga from 2019-07-15T00:00

Is yoga more tolerable when accompanied by a story about a fish or a Jedi? We see if we can find our centers with Jaime in Cosmic Kids Yoga.

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Ep58 Kidz Bop from 2019-07-01T00:00

How do we feel about upbeat, sanitized versions of today’s pop hits? Find out when we cover Kidz Bop.

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Ep57 Blippi from 2019-06-17T00:00

We review a parental favorite for the preschool set: Blippi. What is it about this manchild that makes us long for the good old days of Pee Wee Herman?

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Ep56 Crash Course from 2019-06-03T00:00

Brothers John and Hank Green make learning fun for the youths and we discuss whether it’s more successful than that time my AP European History teacher rapped.

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Ep55 Motown Magic from 2019-05-20T00:00

Guest host Natasha Preckajilo of MyTrybe, LLC joins us to discuss Netflix’s animated celebration of the music of Motown and the joy of free range parenting.

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Ep54 Buddy Thunderstruck from 2019-05-06T00:00

We explore the seedier side of stop motion animation while continuing to delight in the potential of interactive content with Netflix's Buddy Thunderstruck.

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Let's Go Luna from 2019-04-23T00:00

We explore the world with Andy, Leo, Carmen, and a walking moon sporting a stylish hat in PBS Kids’ Let’s Go Luna.

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Spiderman Into the Spiderverse from 2019-04-09T00:00

We discuss Oscar winner Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse with guest host, Leah Ujda, and speculate on the effects of the Disney Fox merger on the future of kids' content.

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She-Ra and the Princesses of Power from 2019-03-25T00:00

We check out Netflix’s rebooted She-Ra and see whether it lives up to our memories of that magical sword, the rainbow pegasus, and those luxurious blond locks.

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50th Episode Spectacular from 2019-03-11T20:19

We look back on the past 49 episodes of successes, stinkers, and surprises.

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YouTube Gamer Videos from 2019-02-24T00:00

In which we, the two most qualified people you can imagine to be tackling such a subject, review YouTube gamer videos for Minecraft and Mario Odyssey and the concept of gamer videos in general. We ...

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Carmen Sandiego from 2019-02-10T00:00

Nostalgia gets us again! We watch Netflix's new version of Carmen Sandiego, if only to find out if it lives up to the BEST THEME SONG EVER. In Screen Time News, we discuss how to lean in to our wir...

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Hunter Street from 2019-01-27T00:00

Mysteries abound as we discuss this Nickelodeon import from the Netherlands. What happened to Kate and Eric Hunter? Are over the top acting and wooden dialogue just givens in teen programming? Is t...

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Peg + Cat from 2019-01-13T00:00

What can we add (see what I did there?) to the conversation about the math-centric PBS show for preschoolers, Peg + Cat? Is understanding math more important than morality? Could Kristin Bell teach...

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Unikitty from 2018-12-30T00:00

We’re headed back to the Lego-verse that has occupied so much of our kids’ lives with a review of Cartoon Network’s Unikitty. She may not be a competent ruler, but no one can fault her energy levels.

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The Christmas Chronicles from 2018-12-09T00:00

Does Netflix’ latest entry into the family Christmas movie canon land them on the Nice list? In this episode about The Christmas Chronicles, we discuss the merits of a foxy Santa, what helps a holi...

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Star Wars Resistance from 2018-11-25T00:00

Does the world need another Star Wars property? Probably not, but we need to discuss the latest: Star Wars Resistance. We tackle questions like: What does it take to be a good spy? Could Deborah ha...

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Paddington 2 from 2018-11-11T00:00

We discuss the 2017 movie everyone loved, Paddington 2. Other topics include: whether or not a kid can genuinely be “supergood”; our mutual love of Hugh Grant; if Hollywood should keep its grimy mi...

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A Little Help from 2018-10-30T00:00

It’s our first foray into so-called family programming as we watch A Little Help with Carol Burnett. Is comic legend, Carol Burnett, enough to save this advice show starring a panel of pint sized e...

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Zou from 2018-10-15T00:00

We watch Zou, a preschool show imported from France, on Hulu. We discuss how Zebra rhymes with Deborah in French; fall TV for adults, like Maniac, Dr. Who, Ozark, and The Good Place; and French vs....

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Dude Perfect from 2018-10-01T00:00

We're probably not sporty enough to appreciate the nuance of the Dude Perfect YouTube channel, but we try anyway. We do, however, want to explore the possibility of tossing waffles into the toaster...

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White Fang from 2018-09-17T00:00

Katie and Deborah review Netflix’s animated remake of White Fang, discuss the best dog-themed movies and books, why Jack London’s classic doesn’t pass the Bechdel test, and how Grumpy Cat and Justi...

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TedEd from 2018-09-03T00:00

Turns out YouTube is more than a home for unwrapping videos and charming animation - smart people go there too! Can TedEd’s animated shorts drill new knowledge into even our calcified brains?

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Miles from Tomorrowland from 2018-08-12T00:00

In space, no one can judge you for negligent parenting.

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Double Dare from 2018-07-30T00:00

What’s not to love about a reboot of a game show that involves picking a giant nose and sliding down a chute of nacho cheese? Nothing, that’s what.

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Apple & Onion from 2018-07-17T00:00

We watch our first Cartoon Network show, the charming Apple & Onion, and realize it’s high time Katie created a marshmallow-filled jello mold, just like Grandma used to make.

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The Who Was? Show from 2018-07-01T00:00

Sketch comedy about historical figures farting. What’s not to love? Plenty.

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Zombies from 2018-06-18T00:00

Teen girl falls for charming zombie: disgusting concept to contemplate or perfect fodder for an awesome dance musical?

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Stretch Armstrong from 2018-06-03T00:00

Do awesome interactivity elements make up for the weak plot and characters in this Netflix series based on everyone’s favorite 1970s musclebound stress toy? Is pressing buttons on your remote to ma...

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Pencilmation from 2018-05-19T00:00

We dip our toes back into the vast world of YouTube content with Pencilmation. We revel in the idea of the cruel animator and do zero soul searching regarding what that means about us as human beings.

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Sid the Science Kid from 2018-05-06T00:00

Is Sid the Science Kid a fitting successor to the Jim Henson products we loved as kids? Can annoying voice talent kill a show for us? How wealthy are Sid’s parents that they can afford the improbab...

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Planet Pilkey from 2018-04-23T00:00

Special guest, Amy, helps us realize that maybe we’re not the best people to be reviewing apps. Did wandering through Dav Pilkey’s world of underpants, wig factories, and living trash bins leave us...

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Knight Squad from 2018-04-09T00:00

Can we get past styrofoam sets and Halloween store costumes to enjoy this goofy teen comedy? Or are our adult tastes too jaded to appreciate the simple beauty of enthusiasm and aerial somersaults?

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Horrid Henry from 2018-03-25T00:00

Is British import Horrid Henry too horrid for our saccharine American tastes? Where does it fall on the scale from “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” to “We Need to Talk ...

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School of Rock from 2018-03-11T00:00

So many reviews! We discuss Early Man, Nickelodeon's School of Rock, and how to watch tween shows without paying for cable.

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Disney Magic Timer from 2018-03-06T00:00

Deborah goes solo and vents her rage at the Disney Magic Timer app.

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Ask the StoryBots from 2018-02-11T00:00

Katie finally learns how the internet works, and other tough questions answered, compliments of the StoryBots.

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DuckTales from 2018-01-26T00:00

D-D-D-Danger lurks behind us as we tackle yet another reboot of a childhood favorite.

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El Perro y el gato from 2018-01-08T00:00

Can an animated cat and dog can teach us some new Spanish vocabulary?

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Magic School Bus Rides Again from 2017-12-25T00:00

Move over, there’s a new Frizzle in town. Does she make us wish we’d stayed home sick?

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All I Want for Christmas Is You from 2017-12-09T00:00

If you scored big with a poppy, Christmastime hit more than a decade ago, wouldn’t YOU want to continue to capitalize on it with an animated movie about puppies?

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My Little Pony Friendship is Magic from 2017-11-13T00:00

Reboots of shows beloved by Gen Xers/Old Millennials are all the rage. How are we just getting to My Little Pony now?

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Ninjago from 2017-10-30T00:00

Ninja bros brought to you by Lego. Is there any more to say? Yes, obviously we say more than that.

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Bolt from 2017-10-30T00:00

It’s a Disney animated movie about a dog learning to accept his own mediocrity. What could go wrong?

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Lost in Oz from 2017-10-02T00:00

Does the world really need another Wizard of Oz interpretation? More importantly, do we?

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Paw Patrol from 2017-09-18T00:00

Six dogs, one child, a whole ton of responsibility, and lots of questions.

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Nutriventures from 2017-09-04T00:00

We enter some deep territory on our quest to follow the plot of Nutri Ventures: Quest for the 7 Kingdoms.

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Doc McStuffins from 2017-08-21T00:00

Can Doc McStuffins cure our summertime ennui?

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Teen Beach Movie from 2017-08-07T00:00

We explore teen content for the first time with Teen Beach Movie, a Disney Channel mash-up of all the movies we loved as kids.

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Peppa Pig from 2017-07-24T00:00

We brush up our (atrocious) English accents to discuss the preschool favorite, Peppa Pig.

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Maryellen 1955: Extraordinary Christmas from 2017-07-09T00:00

We travel back to a simpler time and see whether it makes us want to shop by watching Maryellen 1955: Extraordinary Christmas

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DC Superhero Girls from 2017-06-27T00:00

We get our capes on to discuss DC Superhero Girls, superheroes in general, legos - it’s all here, folks.

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Creative Galaxy from 2017-06-13T00:00

It’s time to give Amazon’s original programming a try. Or is it? We reluctantly explore Creative Galaxy.

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Toy Opening Videos from 2017-05-30T00:00

It turns out kids are transfixed by YouTube videos of disembodied hands opening toys. Can grown ups like us see the appeal? We welcome guest host, Leah!

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Nine Lives from 2017-05-13T00:00

We watch our first movie! Listen as we lavish praise on the instant classic, Nine Lives.

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Word Girl from 2017-05-01T00:00

In our 5th episode, we give PBS’ Word Girl a chance and find out whether a multisyllabic zinger is the key to defeating a supervillain.

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Ep4 Bubble Guppies from 2017-04-18T00:00

In our 4th episode, we learn important lessons with the help of Mr. Grouper and a team of mer-kids.

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Elena of Avalor from 2017-03-29T00:00

In this episode, we see whether it’s worth it to understand the complicated world of Elena of Avalor.

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Shaun the Sheep from 2017-03-29T00:00

Is episode 2 too early to introduce a ringer? Katie, supernerd, tries to sell Deborah on the charms of Shaun the Sheep.

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Wonder Pets from 2017-03-29T00:00

In our pilot episode, we discuss Wonder Pets and whether a catchy song about teamwork is enough to get us through the antics of Linny, Tuck, and Ming Ming.

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