Toy Story 5 and What's Making Us Happy

Best Pixar Movies, Ranked

Toy Story 5 just hit theaters, so it seemed like a good time to revisit our episode from last summer where we discussed YOUR picks for the greatest Pixar films of all time. Thousands of you voted, and we've got the results. If you want to hear about other Pixar films we loved, listen to our episodes about: Nature needs a little help in the inventive Pixar movie ‘Hoppers’ [https://www.npr.org/2026/03/09/nx-s1-5737566/nature-needs-a-little-help-in-the-inventive-pixar-movie-hoppers] 'Turning Red' paints teenage feelings in rich, vibrant colors [https://www.npr.org/2022/03/04/1084470768/turning-red-paints-teenage-feelings-in-rich-vibrant-colors] 'Inside Out 2' is a Pixar sequel worth celebrating [https://www.npr.org/2024/06/14/1197965158/inside-out-2-is-a-pixar-sequel-worth-celebrating] Connect with Pop Culture Happy Hour: Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/nprpopculture/] / Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/pchh] Our weekly newsletter [https://www.npr.org/newsletter/pop-culture] Support Pop Culture Happy Hour+ [https://plus.npr.org/happy] See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy [https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy]

Toy Story 5 and What's Making Us Happy

In Disney’s Toy Story 5, Jessie, Woody, and Buzz are back to confront a new threat – screen time. When their kid Bonnie gets a new tablet called Lilypad, she forgets about the rest of her toys. But Jessie is determined to win Bonnie back, even after a series of events separates them. Toy Story 5 features a familiar and beloved voice cast with Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack reprising their roles.  Are you a fan of all things Pixar? Check out these episodes! Top 5 Pixar movies, ranked by listeners  [https://www.npr.org/2025/06/24/1254640147/top-5-pixar-movies-ranked-by-listeners] Nature needs a little help in the inventive Pixar movie ‘Hoppers’ [https://www.npr.org/2026/03/09/nx-s1-5737566/nature-needs-a-little-help-in-the-inventive-pixar-movie-hoppers] Connect with Pop Culture Happy Hour: Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/nprpopculture/] / Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/pchh] Our weekly newsletter [https://www.npr.org/newsletter/pop-culture] Support Pop Culture Happy Hour+ [https://plus.npr.org/happy] See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy [https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy]

Olivia Rodrigo you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love

Olivia Rodrigo is back blending spikey rock with tender ballads. How do we feel about her evolving sound? Her third album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love is a collection of fizzy, sometimes jagged pop songs about a love that goes amazingly well until it doesn’t. If you’re looking for other fizzy pop songs, check out:  Taylor Swift re-enters her banger era in ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ [https://www.npr.org/2025/10/06/nx-s1-5560827/taylor-swift-re-enters-her-banger-era-in-the-life-of-a-showgirl] Sabrina Carpenter returns with the short and saucy 'Man's Best Friend' [https://www.npr.org/2025/09/04/nx-s1-5526878/sabrina-carpenter-returns-with-the-short-and-saucy-mans-best-friend] Harry Styles' new album has vibes all the time. Bangers, occasionally. [https://www.npr.org/2026/03/11/nx-s1-5743431/harry-styles-new-album-has-vibes-all-the-time-bangers-occasionally] Connect with Pop Culture Happy Hour: Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/nprpopculture/] / Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/pchh] Our weekly newsletter [https://www.npr.org/newsletter/pop-culture] Support Pop Culture Happy Hour+ [https://plus.npr.org/happy] See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy [https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy]

Widow’s Bay

Widow’s Bay is a spine-tingling blend of horror and comedy you won't want to miss. The buzzy Apple TV series follows a mayor (Matthew Rhys) who is desperately trying to bring tourism to a small island town that might be cursed. The cast includes Stephen Root, Kate O’Flynn, and Betty Gilpin. If you’re looking for other eerie island escapes, check out these episodes  A bratty boss gets a dose of his own medicine in ‘Send Help’ [https://www.npr.org/2026/01/30/nx-s1-5691787/a-bratty-boss-gets-a-dose-of-his-own-medicine-in-send-help] ‘Lord of the Flies’ gets the Netflix treatment [https://www.npr.org/2026/05/07/nx-s1-5813726/lord-of-the-flies-gets-the-netflix-treatment] Connect with Pop Culture Happy Hour: Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/nprpopculture/] / Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/pchh] Our weekly newsletter [https://www.npr.org/newsletter/pop-culture] Support Pop Culture Happy Hour+ [https://plus.npr.org/happy] See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy [https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy]

Stop! That! Train!

The ridiculously fun new film Stop! That! Train! brings the gags-a-minute silliness of Airplane! to the bawdy world of RuPaul’s Drag Race. But does it chug along smoothly or does it veer off the rails? RuPaul stars as the president of the United States who must help save a train from a massive stormaganza. Drag queens Jujubee and Ginger Minj are train attendants aboard the runaway train filled with Drag Race alumni and comedy heavy-hitters who are here to serve looks and bring the shade.  If you need more goofy little movies, check out: 'The Naked Gun' packs jokes on jokes on jokes [https://www.npr.org/2025/08/01/1256575136/the-naked-gun-packs-jokes-on-jokes-on-jokes] Our favorite movies on Tubi [https://www.npr.org/2026/02/26/nx-s1-5725410/our-favorite-movies-on-tubi] Connect with Pop Culture Happy Hour: Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/nprpopculture/] / Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/pchh] Our weekly newsletter [https://www.npr.org/newsletter/pop-culture] Support Pop Culture Happy Hour+ [https://plus.npr.org/happy] See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy [https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy]