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 dad, lament our lack of vocal range for sing-alongs, and wish for more Margaret Cho and Awkwafina in our lives. In Read More

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 Katie is highly confident in her skills as a potential competitor. We touch on the old truism that men can’t grocery shop Read More

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 any bright spots in the more than 80 new holiday movies that premiered in 2020.Contact Read More

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 spirit, contemplate purchasing Star Wars themed ugly Christmas sweaters, and lament the absence of Read More

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 system is very much dependent on moods and context, and we bemoan the movie’s lack of zingers and selection of Read More

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 News, we see whether Deborah is skeptical of the Wall Street Journal’s claim that TV before bedtime isn’t necessarily a Read More

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, soundtracks we can sing along to, and what a good time it is to be a tween Read More

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 talk about creating thoughtful content for kids; consuming media with kids; and how TV can do more Read More

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 Screen Time in the News, we discuss a Washington Post article about the pitfalls of constant screen time for Read More

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 come from? Is it really okay to set a modern story at the circus? Why is Owen’s hair blue? Read More

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. In Screen Time in the News, we discuss a new crop of TV shows for grown Read More

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 diversity, why Ian McKellan gets two musical numbers in a non-musical, and whether hoary “bad dad” plot tropes will go Read More

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 parenting advice aimed at the men in our lives on Fatherly.com.Contact us and subscribe to our Read More

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 Kristy and Maryann or more Stacy and Claudia? We welcome some guest commentary on trans inclusion Read More

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 nineteen a chance. In Screen Time In the News, we discuss Slate’s call for media Read More

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 architects? In Screen Time in the News, we discuss CNN’s town hall with Sesame Street, Standing Read More

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 can cut hair, whether Deborah was good at playground games as a child, Read More

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. In Screen Time in the News, we discuss the fight between AMC and Universal provoked by Read More

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 during our time of sheltering in place. Character drawing tutorials, celebrity storytimes, goofy skits starring Olaf, recipes, Read More

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 obsessed town of Seabrook and whether stellar dance moves can make up for a lackluster plot. We discuss strides in Read More