Top 5 Illumination Films feat. Zeke (Minions & Monsters Prepisode)

Top 5 Illumination Films feat. Zeke (Minions & Monsters Prepisode)

In this episode, Sprang and POPpaGoss welcome Zeke back to the show to discuss our Top 5 Illumination movies in preparation for Minions & Monsters in theaters that Friday! Show Links: Super Mario Bros Episode [https://youtu.be/Zv3X2JDWG90] Letterboxd List For This Episode [https://boxd.it/VfDeg] #minions #despicableme #thelorax #thesecretlifeofpets We post episodes every Monday. Follow and subscribe to never miss an episode. Find Us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/moviesthatmakeyou/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570204358877] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bio.site/moviesthatmakeyou] We've got ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MERCH!!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.iamsprang.com/podcastmerch] Chapters 00:00 Podcast Intro 02:46 Welcome and Catch Up! 08:26 Top Five Illumination Films Discussion 10:01 Minions: The Rise of Gru 14:19 The Secret Life of Pets 17:26 The Grinch 24:00 Despicable Me 3: Nostalgia and Humor 28:05 Sing: A Musical Journey 32:05 The Lorax: Environmental Lessons 37:34 Minions: The Rise of the Sidekicks 42:04 Super Mario Bros: A Nostalgic Adventure 45:49 Despicable Me: The Original Masterpiece

Girl Power feat. Bryan Garner (Supergirl Prepisode)

This week, POPpaGoss and Sprang welcome Bryan Garner, host of the Be More Super Podcast, to the show to discuss Supergirl (1984), Wakanda Forever, Captain Marvel, and Wonder Woman in preparation for Supergirl (2026), hitting theaters Friday. Be More Super Links: Website [https://bemoresuperpodcast.com/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@bemoresuper] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bemoresuperuk/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/bemoresuper] Hip Pop - UK's Best Carbonated Beverage [https://drinkhippop.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorV6UxkGKILQsztD7RU-lb5DfRsSbaKGmKtcpZYcC5LVUlNVk0G] Show Links: Best of 1999 Episode [https://youtu.be/aNlZw7aWbeg] #wonderwoman #wakandaforever #captainmarvel #supergirl2026 We post episodes every Monday. Follow and subscribe to never miss an episode. Find Us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/moviesthatmakeyou/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570204358877] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bio.site/moviesthatmakeyou] We've got ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MERCH!!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.iamsprang.com/podcastmerch] Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 02:38 Guest Intro 04:02 Background into Movie Love 05:28 Superman On Screen 07:53 Exploring Supergirl: A Classic Female Superhero Film 11:14 Backlot Breakdown: Supergirl 18:29 Film Thoughts on Supergirl 22:23 Wakanda Forever: Honoring Legacy and Female Empowerment 26:13 Backlot Breakdown: Wakanda Forever 29:32 The Impact of Black Panther: A Tribute to Chadwick Boseman 33:41 Character Dynamics and Themes of Power 35:29 Will We See This Again? 40:14 Captain Marvel: A New Era in the MCU 45:39 Backlot Breakdown: Captain Marvel 50:04 Final Thoughts on Captain Marvel 54:59 Wonder Woman: Breaking Barriers in Superhero Cinema 57:41 Backlot Breakdown: Wonder Womn 01:03:37 Final Thoughts: Wonder Woman 01:06:33 The Future of Wonder Woman in Film 01:07:42 Casting the Next Wonder Woman 01:12:00 The Role of Unknown Actors 01:17:31 Anticipation for Supergirl 01:22:37 Closing Thoughts and Future Projects

Toy Saga feat. Wes Clark (Toy Story 5 Prepisode)

This week, POPpaGoss and Sprang welcome Wes Clark, Writer/Director of How To Start A Cult in 5-Easy Steps, to discuss the 4 previous Toy Story films in preparation for Toy Story 5 hitting theaters Friday. Wes Clark Links: Creators Conversation with Wes and Haulston [https://youtu.be/PewK4xw2MiE] How To Start a Cult in 5-Easy Steps [https://www.howtostartacultin5-easysteps.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnmi58Mjlh0UH5pXsCB3rk6OREjSPwAbX0FMv4ub_5nFycpnKBbn13_9CxiaY_aem_gQhcJUh-w9ZVA-rOgDOzeg] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@WesClarkFilm] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/awesclarkfilm/] The Filter News Channel [https://thefilternewschannel.beehiiv.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnNt3VglE3Vxv-9F6Xla2HNBTTKo84cjUxprPyfsCn0FWkKxOBIfpJmTQB3SQ_aem_tHzuQtj0jRVbb3iiE9mRpA&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3] Show Links: Best of 1999 Episode [https://youtu.be/aNlZw7aWbeg] #toystorymovies #woodyandbuzz #andysroom We post episodes every Monday. Follow and subscribe to never miss an episode. We've got ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MERCH!!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.iamsprang.com/podcastmerch] Find Us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/moviesthatmakeyou/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570204358877] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bio.site/moviesthatmakeyou] Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests 02:49 Guest Introduction: Wes Clark 04:08 The Origins of Movie Love 09:24 The Original Toy Story 16:57 Blacklot Breakdown: Toy Story 22:00 Toy Story 2: The Journey Out of the House 35:03 Backlot Breakdown: Toy Story 2 45:09 Toy Story 3: Oscar Worthy or Dumpster Fire? 55:17 Backlot Breakdown: Toy Story 3 59:40 Toy Story 4: What Makes a Toy a Toy? 01:09:30 Backlot Breakdown: Toy Story 4 01:14:42 Closing Remarks and Wes Clark's Future Endeavors

Spielberg Invasion feat. Papanaut (Disclosure Day Prepisode)

This week, POPpaGoss and Sprang welcome Nick Garza aka Papanaut to the show to discuss Close Encounters of a Third Kind, E.T., A.I., War of the Worlds and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull in preparation for Disclosure Day hitting theaters Friday. Papanaut Links: YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@papanaut] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/papanautworking] Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/papanaut/] #et #closeencountersofthethirdkind #waroftheworlds #disclosureday We post episodes every Monday. Follow and subscribe to never miss an episode. We've got ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MERCH!!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.iamsprang.com/podcastmerch] Find Us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/moviesthatmakeyou/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570204358877] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bio.site/moviesthatmakeyou] Chapters 00:00 Cold Open 00:49 Podcast Intro and Coming Up 03:35 introducing Papanaut 04:23 Exploring Chef Movies and Their Authenticity 09:57 Personal Movie Experiences and Family Influence 15:01 Movie Ticket Collection and Letterboxd 21:36 Close Encounters of the Third Kind Discussion 28:06 The Value of Humanity in Sci-Fi 33:10 Backlot Breakdown: Close Encounters 41:43 Exploring the Themes of E.T. 58:31 AI: The Quest for Love and Humanity 01:02:34 Exploring the Depths of AI's Emotional Impact 01:03:54 The Legacy of Kubrick and Spielberg's Collaboration 01:04:51 Character Analysis: The Roles of David and Gigolo Joe 01:06:58 The Philosophical Underpinnings of AI 01:09:24 The Consequences of Creation: Love and Programming 01:12:05 The Evolution of AI: From Fiction to Reality 01:14:04 The Nature of Humanity and AI's Place in It 01:17:14 War of the Worlds: A Shift in Spielberg's Perspective 01:30:57 Exploring Tim Robbin's Filmography 01:32:27 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull 01:36:35 Reflections on Spielberg's Legacy 01:42:22 Anticipating Disclosure Day 01:47:59 The Power of Storytelling in Cinema

Roll Out feat. CrossSaved Collectibles and Frog Pop Fanatic (Masters of the Universe Prepisode)

This week, POPpaGoss and Sprang welcome CrossSaved Collectibles and Frog Pop Fanatic to the show to discuss Masters of the Universe (1987), Transformers, G.I.Joe: The Rise of Cobra, and Bumblebee in preparation for Masters of the Universe (2026), hitting theaters that Friday. CrossSavedCollectibles Links: YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@CrossSavedCollectibles] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/crosssavedcollectibles/] Frog Pop Fanatic Links: YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@frogpopfanatic] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/frogpopfanatic/] Show Links: Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014) - Full movie [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caHHy4p4OwU] Community - G. I. Joe Parody Clip [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pWuhFtnwIk] #gijoe #transformers #bumblebeemovie #mastersoftheuniverse We post episodes every Monday. Follow and subscribe to never miss an episode. We've got ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MERCH!!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.iamsprang.com/podcastmerch] Find Us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/moviesthatmakeyou/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570204358877] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bio.site/moviesthatmakeyou] Chapters 00:00 Podcast Intro 03:49 Introduction of Guests and Topic 04:50 Personal Movie Experiences and Influences 10:47 Exploring Masters of the Universe 12:27 The Nostalgia of 80s Cartoons and Movies 15:16 The Impact of Masters of the Universe 18:08 Dolph Lundgren's Role and Movie Analysis 20:48 Comparing the Original and New Masters of the Universe 23:50 Transformers and Other 80s Adaptations 29:57 Transformers: A Nostalgic Journey 33:45 The Impact of Special Effects 37:08 Character Development and Emotional Moments 40:55 Michael Bay's Signature Style 44:55 Memorable Scenes and Soundtrack 49:22 Transition to G.I. Joe 51:39 G.I. Joe: Nostalgia and Character Connections 55:50 Diverse Perspectives on G.I. Joe 01:00:53 Future of the Franchise 01:01:52 Nostalgia and Iconic References in G.I. Joe 01:02:42 The Rise of Cobra: Themes and Production History 01:04:31 Cast Dynamics and Character Development 01:06:13 Memorable Moments and Personal Connections to G.I. Joe 01:07:30 Cobra's Symbolism and Movie Impact 01:08:28 G.I. Joe in Popular Culture and Community References 01:08:58 Bumblebee: A New Era for Transformers 01:09:55 Character Growth and Storytelling in Bumblebee 01:12:23 Nostalgic Elements and Audience Reception 01:17:19 Director's Vision and Character Backstories 01:25:45 Closing Thoughts and Future Projects