It’s a Zootopia rewatch with the Disney Moms Gone Wrong crew, plus guest James from Distance Nerding, and it goes way deeper than “buddy cop movie with animals.” The group talks about why Judy Hopps’ optimism is both her superpower and her blind spot, how Nick Wilde’s “fox” label shapes his whole identity, and why the movie’s take on bias lands even harder as an adult. Along the way there’s plenty of fun (yes, the DMV sloths), a bunch of parenting and education perspective, and a final Hall of Fame vote to see if Zootopia earns first ballot status.

00:00 Intro and New Year energy, meet the panel and guest James from Distance Nerding
02:45 Why Zootopia still hits: big themes hiding inside the comedy
04:58 First impressions, rewatches, and what stood out this time
08:18 Fun opener: if you lived in Zootopia, what animal are you?
12:46 The DMV sloth scene and why that gag never gets old
13:31 Judy Hopps: delusional optimist or relentless overachiever?
17:48 Disney Dad corner: Nick Wilde’s charm and the “Carrots” dynamic
18:45 Rapid-fire round: Judy vs Nick, city vs nature, quick picks
20:04 Reflection questions: labels, stereotypes, and expectations
21:59 Real-world parallels: judging people by neighborhoods and reputation
25:38 Education and parenting angle: where bias shows up for kids (including neurodivergent students)
29:50 Mentorship and community: what “breaking the mold” looks like in real life
37:12 Accountability talk: what a real apology looks like when you unintentionally cause harm
38:52 Sequel hopes: what fans want from Zootopia 2 and expanding the world
40:24 Lightning round: best friend pick, city rules, and who you’d rather hang with
42:29 Parenting closer: supporting big dreams while preparing kids for real-world bias
44:17 Bullying, standing up for others, and what happens when it gets complicated
49:33 Easter eggs and pop culture nods (including the Breaking Bad-style references)
52:50 Hall of Fame criteria: cultural impact, emotional depth, and soundtrack staying power
54:38 Hall of Fame vote, wrap-up, and where to find Distance Nerding

• Zootopia’s “anyone can be anything” message lands harder when you focus on how bias survives even in a so-called utopia.

• Judy’s confidence is inspiring, but the conversation highlights how good intentions can still cause harm if you’re not paying attention.

• Nick Wilde is a clean example of how labels can become a script people feel forced to live out.

• The parenting talk centers on balancing encouragement with honesty: build big dreams, but don’t pretend bias and stereotypes are not real.

• Relationships and mentorship matter, especially in schools and communities where kids feel boxed in early.

• The movie’s humor (DMV, puns, background jokes) is a big reason it stays rewatchable.

• The group agrees Zootopia’s cultural footprint is huge, which makes the Hall of Fame debate feel easy.

• “Happy new Year! I’m so excited to be back and to chat with you guys.”

• “Like, if it’s not a spicy, it’s not for me.”

• “Movie I love? I love Zootopia.”

• “Banger banger.”

• “Absolutely. 100% all the way around.”

• “It’s a absolute yes for me and all three categories. And Shakira’s hips don’t lie.”

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Susan and Diana, and they go all in on The Devil Wears Prada with a feminist lens. From Miranda Priestly as “boss goals” vs “system survivor,” to Andy’s relationships cracking under the weight of ambition, this conversation gets real about emotional labor, workplace expectations, and how often women are judged no matter what choice they make. They also hit the fashion industry angle, body standards, and why this movie still lands so hard when you’ve lived any version of that job life.

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• 00:00 Welcome back, short staffed energy, and what kind of week this has been
  
• 01:02 What we’re drinking tonight (peppermint tea, Diet Coke survival mode)
  
• 02:43 Real life updates and the chaos of trying to keep everything moving
  
• 07:49 Starting the review: why The Devil Wears Prada counts here anyway
  
• 08:19 Quick recap setup and first reactions
  
• 09:15 First impressions, why the movie hits, and the “Princess Diaries vibes” moment
  
• 10:45 Sequel talk, expectations, and why they picked this one right now
  
• 13:16 Question 1: feminism and power, and whether Miranda is empowerment or compromise
  
• 17:08 The “what if Miranda were a man?” reframing and how perception changes
  
• 18:55 Question 2: relationships, ambition, and the way success gets treated differently
  
• 27:50 Real world workplace story time: dress codes, sexism, and standing your ground
  
• 35:41 Question 3: emotional labor, invisible work, and the assistant grind
  
• 37:17 The scene that humanizes Miranda, plus the cost of choosing work every time
  
• 43:29 Final question: is the fashion industry empowering, exploitative, or both?
  
• 48:50 How this connects to leadership roles in education and who gets pushed where
  
• 52:55 The vote: does it belong in the Hall of Fame?
  
• 53:35 Sequel nerves and closing thoughts

• The movie still resonates because it nails the real tradeoffs of chasing a career goal, especially when the system was not built with you in mind.

• Miranda can read as both a villain and a mirror for what “power” looks like when women are expected to be perfect and soft at the same time.

• Andy’s relationship storyline becomes a bigger conversation about how women’s ambition gets treated like a problem to solve.

• Emotional labor is everywhere in this story, from anticipating needs to managing pressure while being judged for how you react to it.

• The fashion world in the film feels like both empowerment and control, especially around appearance and “fitting the part.”

• A lot of the conversation comes back to the same theme: women get punished for choices that would be praised in men.

• “Does Miranda represent empowerment, or does she reflect the compromises a woman makes within the patriarchal system?”

• “Damned if you do, damned if you don’t.”

• “You can fire me, but then I’m just going to sue you.”

• “Miranda wants a steak at 9 a.m.”

• “Thank you for making me watch it… your girls fired up about it.”

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Sarah and Diana welcome special guest Chesney for a lively, late-night chat about Pixar’s “Elio.” We talk through the film’s setup, Aunt Olga’s standout moments, and why the movie’s heart sits in vulnerability, connection, and the choice to put family first. Along the way, we unpack the “six seven” slang phenomenon, call out favorite scenes, and debate where “Elio” lands in the modern Disney lineup.

00:00 — Welcome back and intros: Sarah, Diana, and our guest Chesney
03:30 — What is “six seven”? Brain-rot slang 101
07:50 — “Leo… Elio?” Kicking off the movie talk
09:00 — Elio’s setup: orphaned kid, Aunt Olga, and a space-obsessed heart
11:10 — First reactions from the crew
15:10 — Real-life parenting and why “it’s okay to be sad” matters
16:25 — Abduction to the stars and the “leader of Earth” mix-up
17:20 — Glaudon vs. Elio: loneliness, validation, and new friendship
22:00 — Where the plot felt thin (grief thread, the eyepatch, the clone reveal)
29:00 — “If you could be ‘abducted’ anywhere?” A fun detour to libraries and islands
38:15 — Stay in space or go home? Family, identity, and the final choice
41:00 — Casting notes and small music wins
42:15 — Final thoughts and rewatch test

• Vulnerability is the emotional core. Aunt Olga’s honesty gives the film its most human beat and frames Elio’s choice at the end.

• Elio and Glaudon mirror each other. Both are craving connection, showing that you can’t outrun loneliness by changing locations.

• Good vibes, light lift. The movie is easy to watch and safe for multitasking, but some threads (grief, the clone twist, the eyepatch) feel underdeveloped.

• A missed opportunity for a bolder ending. Letting Aunt Olga become an official liaison alongside Elio could have set up a stronger sequel path.

• Not a Hall of Famer, but not a flop. It lands somewhere in the middle for our panel.

• “Hello, hello, hello and welcome… magical pixie dust coated Disney fans.”

• “It’s okay to be sad.”

• “So Elio gets abducted… and they think he’s the leader of the universe.”

• “It was not a terrible movie… It was not the best movie.”

• On “six seven”: “The term… all these kids are saying… actually means nothing.”

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On this Disney Moms Gone Wrong episode, Sarah and the crew invite Riley to break down Disney’s Tangled with equal parts chaos and heart. We talk real-life logistics of 70 feet of magical hair, why Flynn Rider still works on parents as much as kids, and how the soundtrack holds up. Most of all, we dig into the film’s bigger ideas about leaving toxic environments, rediscovering identity after motherhood, and giving yourself permission to want more than survival.

00:00 Welcome back and cold open
04:30 Why Riley picked Tangled and what we’re hoping to revisit from it
05:00 Quick plot recap for newcomers
08:05 Mother Gothel’s gaslighting and the “Mother Knows Best” moment we all sing anyway
09:10 Birthdays, lanterns, and how manipulation looks in a kids movie
16:38 Magical hair care talk and the case for industrial-strength dry shampoo
18:23 The Flynn Rider effect and how Disney literally designed him to be irresistible
22:14 “At Last I See the Light” love and why Tangled’s songs still hit
23:07 Tangled vs Frozen and why one overshadowed the other in the moment
26:24 Who we’d take out for a night on the town, and why the answer might worry you a little
32:25 What kids can take from Tangled about agency and leaving harmful situations
33:27 Mom identity check in: losing yourself and getting the pieces back

• Tangled is fun and messy, but it also gives families an easy doorway to talk about control, boundaries, and safety.

• Mother Gothel is a clean example of manipulation that kids can recognize when we name it.

• Flynn Rider wasn’t an accident. Disney built a character meant to charm adults and kids, and it works.

• The soundtrack carries emotional weight that helps kids connect theme to feeling.

• For parents, Rapunzel’s journey mirrors the work of rediscovering who you are outside of roles and routines.

• “Let’s talk about this 70 feet of magical hair. Who’s brushing it and washing it?”

• “That is a top Disney song. ‘At Last I See the Light,’ every time.”

• “Disney, how do you give us a criminal we would all text back?”

• “There’s a theme of finding yourself and leaving toxic environments.”

• “You become what people tell you you are. Wait, that’s not mine. Let me navigate that myself.”

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Suzy and Diana revisit Pixar’s Finding Nemo to talk about how the film hits differently as parents. They unpack Marlin’s trauma and anxiety, Dory as a thoughtful nod to neurodiversity, why “family” is bigger than blood, and how to balance protection with independence. They also put Nemo through the Disney Moms Gone Wrong Hall of Fame criteria and land on a verdict.

• 00:00 Welcome, “Hidden Mickey” kid cameos, why Nemo is on repeat at home

• 02:00 2003 shocker, quick plot refresher

• 03:40 Dory’s humor and what she represents for neurodivergent listeners

• 10:24 The parenting balance between protection and letting kids grow

• 16:32 Marlin and Nemo’s relationship shift from fear to trust

• 21:07 Safe risks, helicopter parenting, and real life boundaries

• 25:04 Family beyond blood: Bruce, Crush, Squirt, and the tank crew as a village

• 31:39 Most emotional moments and why they land as parents

• 38:31 Nemo’s fin and talking about disability with care and support

• 43:02 Hall of Fame debate and verdict

• 46:01 Scheduling notes, shoutouts, sign off

• Marlin’s overprotection is rooted in trauma and love, not control. Naming that helps parents reframe their own anxiety.

• Dory reads as a warm, respectful reflection of neurodiversity, reminding us that different brains belong in the story.

• Kids need safe space to try, stumble, and grow. Guardrails beat bubble wrap.

• “Family” is the people who show up. Nemo’s helpers along the way model a real village.

• Disability is part of the world, not an afterthought. Nemo’s fin is handled with empathy, not pity.

• Verdict: Yes to the Disney Moms Gone Wrong Hall of Fame for cultural impact and emotional storytelling, even without iconic songs.

• “The balance between protecting your kids and letting them grow up is real, and it’s hard.”

• “Family is more of a feeling than DNA.”

• “Safe risks matter. You can supervise without smothering.”

• “Dory reminds us that different ways of thinking have a place in the journey.”

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Diana and Susan meet in person and unpack Disney’s new live-action Snow White. They compare it to the animated classic, talk through the movie’s biggest changes, and debate when remakes should honor nostalgia vs. reflect today’s values. You’ll hear thoughts on Snow’s independence, the Prince “pauper” twist, the Dopey moment, the Evil Queen casting, and why certain iconic scenes were left out. It’s an honest, funny conversation about what worked, what didn’t, and what Disney should do next.

• 00:00 Welcome back, recording in person, quick catch-up

• 02:00 First reactions to the movie and why Sarah sat this one out

• 05:00 Early beats and familiar vibes: Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Aladdin parallels

• 08:30 Prince as pauper: empathy, morality, and the “Robin Hood/Flynn Rider” energy

• 12:00 The seven dwarfs debate and how the film approached representation

• 15:30 Dopey speaks: character growth vs. losing that classic charm

• 19:00 Making Snow White more complex and independent without the “housecleaning” scene

• 23:30 Nostalgia vs. updates: what to keep, what to change, and what to create new

• 28:30 Homages that remain: the Huntsman, the mirror, and the “fairest of them all” throughline

• 33:00 Music talk: new songs, “Waiting on a Wish,” and which live-action soundtracks land

• 36:00 Recasting the Evil Queen and the case for Emma Stone

• 40:00 Final thoughts: what this remake gets right and where Disney should go from here

• The movie gives Snow White clearer agency and a defined point of view, which modernizes her character without fully rewriting the core.

• Turning the Prince into a pauper adds empathy and aligns his morality with Snow’s, even if it echoes other Disney archetypes.

• Letting Dopey speak is a bold swing that some will read as growth and others as losing an iconic silent charm.

• Removing the housecleaning sequence aims to avoid dated gender roles, but it also trims a beloved bit of texture.

• The film nods to the original with the mirror and the Huntsman while expanding backstory around Snow’s parents and the Queen’s motives.

• Biggest miss: the Evil Queen performance never fully sells “menacing,” which drags on key scenes.

• The larger question isn’t “Should we remake?” but “When do we preserve nostalgia and when do we create something new?”

• “Disney is embracing bad bitches. Prince Charming is an addition, not a requirement.”

• “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it. Or better yet, make a new story that fits today.”

• “When Snow stands up, that’s when the mirror finally sees why she’s the fairest.”

• “Dopey talking breaks the mold for some and breaks the magic for others.”

• “I’d keep Snow White’s casting and swap the Evil Queen. Give me Emma Stone in that headpiece.”

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Hosts of Disney Moms Gone Wrong — Suzy and Diana — are joined by special guest Chesney from “Chesney’s Corner” for a deep, honest conversation about the Disney+ film Out of My Mind, based on Sharon M. Draper’s bestselling novel. They unpack the emotional weight of the story, which follows Melody, an 11-year-old girl with cerebral palsy, and reflect on what it means to advocate for kids with disabilities. The episode dives into the educational system, the role of parents and teachers, and how this film mirrors real-life experiences in special education.

Timestamps & Topics:

• 00:00 Welcome and Chesney’s Return to Podcasting

• 02:00 Introducing Out of My Mind and Melody’s Story

• 04:30 What “mainstreaming” means in education

• 06:20 Parenting moments that hit home

• 08:00 Advocacy through the eyes of a parent

• 10:00 The Ollie the goldfish scene and its emotional impact

• 12:00 Chesney explains what today’s 11-year-olds would put on a talk pad

• 14:45 Melody’s integration into the classroom

• 16:30 Mean girls, accurate portrayals, and school dynamics

• 18:00 Standing up to teachers and reclaiming agency

• 20:00 Are schools doing enough? A breakdown by district type

• 24:00 Special Day Classes, inclusion gaps, and reading deficits

• 28:00 The Wiz Kids moment that inspired other students

• 32:00 What each host took away from the film

• 38:00 Rose’s betrayal and Melody’s breakdown

• 42:00 How their families reacted to the movie

• 44:00 Generational lessons and the call to show this film in schools

Key Takeaways:

• Out of My Mind showcases the power of student advocacy and the need for inclusive classrooms.

• Melody’s story isn’t sugarcoated, which makes it feel real and deeply relatable.

• Chesney offers a Gen Z lens on how today’s kids relate to the film and each other.

• The episode highlights how much work still needs to be done in special education systems, especially in under-resourced districts.

• Families watching together opened up important conversations across generations.

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• “Just because people are going to be wiping your ass your whole life doesn’t mean you have to kiss theirs.”

• “Advocacy doesn’t need a degree. It just needs someone who gives a damn.”

• “If your child can’t read, they’re behind in every subject.”

• “That goldfish scene broke me. Her first words being about Ollie? Full-circle moment.”

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