Two dudes who don't know what the heck they are talking about are watching all the animated Disney movies (one each week!). Hosts Austin Howeth and Luke Manual storm the Disney Castle by discussing the characters, story, music, legacy, and more of the Mouse House’s flicks through jokes, skits, games, rankings, and the odd special guest.
Episode 10 - "The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad" (1949)
Proudbottom! Headless Horsemen! Amanda! Today's discussion is Disney's 1949 film The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad! Along with a very special guest, Amanda Heisey, Austin and Luke cover all kinds of topics ranging from libraries, that weird orange salt, and the true meaning of friendship... Muppets, duh.
Disclaimer: Lo siento por tomar mucho tiempo
Check us out next week where we discuss the next movie! Keep up with us by subbing so you know when our new podcast is posted. You can follow Austin on Twitter (@AustinHoweth) and Instagram (@Austin_Howeth) and Luke on Twitter and Instagram @luke_manual. You can also check out our podcast's Instagram @keystothepodcastle and our website www.keystothepodcastle.weebly.com (http://www.keystothepodcastle.weebly.com/) for an updated list of what movies we are watching and our current ranking of all the movies we’ve seen so far!
17 Aug 2022
Episode 9 - "Saludos Amigos" (1942) & "The Three Caballeros" (1944)
Titikaka! Pedro Nooooo! Season 2?! Today's discussion is Disney's 1942 and 1944 films Saludos Amigos and The Three Caballeros! After an eighteen-month long hiatus, Austin and Luke cover all kinds of topics ranging from cultural appropriation, gay, and the true meaning of friendship... Burrito, duh.
Disclaimer: Lo siento por tomar mucho tiempo
Check us out next week where we discuss the next movie! Keep up with us by subbing so you know when our new podcast is posted. You can follow Austin on Twitter (@AustinHoweth) and Instagram (@Austin_Howeth) and Luke on Twitter and Instagram @luke_manual. You can also check out our podcast's Instagram @keystothepodcastle and our website www.keystothepodcastle.weebly.com (http://www.keystothepodcastle.weebly.com/) for an updated list of what movies we are watching and our current ranking of all the movies we’ve seen so far!
4 Feb 2021
Episode 8 - "Bambi II" (2006)
Dead Moms (again)! Porcupines! Nubby Antlers! Today’s discussion is Disney’s 2006 direct-to-video film Bambi 2! Austin and Luke cover all kinds of topics ranging from Martina McBride, to deer trivia, and the true meaning of friendship… Austin’s love for this freaking movie, duh.
Disclaimer: Austin actually loves this movie and Luke doesn’t understand why.
Check us out next week where we discuss the next movie! Keep up with us by subbing so you know when our new podcast is posted. You can follow Austin on Twitter (@AustinHoweth) and Instagram (@Austin_Howeth) and Luke on Twitter and Instagram @luke_manual. You can also check out our podcast's Instagram @keystothepodcastle and our website www.keystothepodcastle.com (http://www.keystothepodcastle.com/) for an updated list of what movies we are watching and our current ranking of all the movies we’ve seen so far!
27 Jan 2021
Episode 7 - "Bambi' (1942)
Dead Moms! Gay Little Spring Songs! Thumpin! Today’s discussion is Disney’s 1942 film Bambi!Austin and Luke cover all kinds of topics ranging from dream casting the live action remake, to brand management proposals, to hunting stories, and the true meaning of friendship… Ted Danson, duh.
Disclaimer: No deer were harmed in the making of this podcast.
Check us out next week where we discuss the next movie! Keep up with us by subbing so you know when our new podcast is posted. You can follow Austin on Twitter (@AustinHoweth) and Instagram (@Austin_Howeth) and Luke on Twitter and Instagram @luke_manual. You can also check out our podcast's Instagram @keystothepodcastle and our website www.keystothepodcastle.com (http://www.keystothepodcastle.com/) for an updated list of what movies we are watching and our current ranking of all the movies we’ve seen so far!
19 Jan 2021
Episode 6 - "DUMBO" (2019 Live-Action Remake)
Fiveheads! Bad American Accents! Danny DeVito! Today’s discussion is Disney’s 2019 remake of Dumbo, directed by Tim Burton. Austin and Luke cover all kinds of topics ranging from the losing one’s arms or one’s legs, My Little Pony, elephant anatomy, and the true meaning of friendship… Eva Green, duh.
Disclaimer: Austin apologizes for his comments about a certain child actor’s forehead.
Check us out next week where we discuss the next movie! Keep up with us by subbing so you know when our new podcast is posted. You can follow Austin on Twitter (@AustinHoweth) and Instagram (@Austin_Howeth) and Luke on Twitter and Instagram @luke_manual. You can also check out our website www.keystothepodcastle.com for an updated list of what movies we are watching and our current ranking of all the movies we’ve seen so far!
13 Jan 2021
Episode 5 - "DUMBO" (1940)
Storks! Racist Crows! Sloshed Baby Elephants! Today’s discussion is Disney’s studio-saving movie about nothing, Dumbo. Austin and Luke cover all kinds of topics ranging from the Pitch Perfect franchise, choo-choos, our soon-to-be former president’s tweets, and the true meaning of friendship… holding your friend’s tail when you walk, duh.
Disclaimer: Austin does no hate puppies Check us out next week where we discuss the next movie!
Keep up with us by subbing so you know when our new podcast is posted. You can follow Austin on Twitter (@AustinHoweth) and Instagram (@Austin_Howeth) and Luke on Twitter and Instagram @luke_manual. You can also check out our website www.keystothepodcastle.com for an updated list of what movies we are watching and our current ranking of all the movies we’ve seen so far!
18 Dec 2020
Episode 4 - "The Reluctant Dragon"
Dragons! Upside Down Cakes! Lecherous Comedians! Today’s discussion is Disney’s self-serving documentary slash animated short collection hybrid film, The Reluctant Dragon. Austin and Luke cover all kinds of topics ranging from better family films on Netflix, creepy old comedians, racist elephants, and true meaning of friendship… Baby Deems, duh.
Disclaimer: Luke isn’t an angry religious mother.
Check us out next week where we discuss the next movie!Keep up with us by subbing so you know when our new podcast is posted. You can follow Austin on Twitter (@AustinHoweth) and Instagram (@Austin_Howeth) and Luke on Twitter and Instagram @luke_manual. You can also check out our website www.keystothepodcastle.com (http://www.keystothepodcastle.com/) for an updated list of what movies we are watching and our current ranking of all the movies we’ve seen so far!
13 Nov 2020
Episode 3 - "Fantasia"
Racist Mushrooms! Hippos en pointe! So much booty! Today’s discussion is Disney’s third full-length animated feature, Fantasia. Austin and Luke cover all kinds of topics ranging from Christian Mom movie reviews, The DCOM Descendants, and the true meaning of friendship… The Oklahoma Dream Ballet, duh.
Disclaimer: We don’t actually know the origins of the video game series Kingdom Hearts
Check us out next week where we discuss the next movie, The Reluctant Dragon! Keep up with us by subbing so you know when our new podcast is posted. You can follow Austin on Twitter (@AustinHoweth) and Instagram (@Austin_Howeth) and Luke on Twitter and Instagram @luke_manual. You can also check out our website www.keystothepodcastle.com (http://www.keystothepodcastle.com/) for an updated list of what movies we are watching and our current ranking of all the movies we’ve seen so far!
4 Nov 2020
Episode 2 - "Pinocchio"
Caked-Up Puppet Masters! Horrifying WereDonkeys! A Movie With No Female Characters (if you don’t count the female characters in the movie)! Today’s discussion is Disney’s second full-length animated feature, Pinocchio. Austin and Luke cover all kinds of topics ranging from their time in college, their dwindling sanity, Planet Coaster, the then upcoming 2020 Presidential Election, Pinocchio’s ability to create life, and the true meaning of friendship… Endless salad and breadsticks at Olive Garden, duh. *Chef Kiss*
Disclaimer: We don’t actually like beating people up.
Check us out next week where we discuss the next movie, Fantasia! Keep up with us by subbing so you know when our new podcast is posted. You can follow Austin on Twitter (@AustinHoweth) and Instagram (@Austin_Howeth) and Luke on Twitter and Instagram @luke_manual. You can also check out our website www.keystothepodcastle.com (http://www.keystothepodcastle.com/) for an updated list of what movies we are watching and our current ranking of all the movies we’ve seen so far!
27 Oct 2020
Episode 1 - "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"
Traditional Gender Roles! Hand Washing Raps! Gag Men! Today we discuss the mother-of-all animated movies, Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Austin and Luke cover all kinds of topics ranging from Dwarf Studies to Burger Rats, Luke sing and raps a bit, Austin quizzes Luke on his literary knowledge, and we all discover the true meaning of friendship and camaraderie… Gooseberry pie, duh.
Disclaimer: We do not believe all females IS poison.
Check us out next week where we discuss the next movie, Pinocchio! Keep up with us by subbing so you know when our new podcast is posted. You can follow Austin on Twitter and Instagram @AustinHoweth and Luke on Twitter and Instagram @luke_manual. You can also check out our website www.keystothepodcastle.com (http://www.keystothepodcastle.com/) for an updated list of what movies we are watching and our current ranking of all the movies we’ve seen so far!
19 Oct 2020
Episode 0 - "Welcome to the Podcast! & Spooky Scary Skeleton Shorts"
Religious History! Human Anatomy! Halloween! Great topics for a great pilot episode. Austin and Luke introduce themselves and The Keys to the Podcastle with an exciting discussion about Halloween and four of Walt Disney Animation’s spooooooooookiest shorts.
“The Skeleton Dance”
“Lonesome Ghosts”
“Trick or Treat”
“Ghoul Friend” - Mickey Mouse (Season 1, Episode 10)
Check us out next week where we discuss the first full-length animated feature EVER, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Keep up with us by subscribing so you know when our new podcast is posted. You can follow Austin on Twitter and Instagram @AustinHoweth and Luke on Twitter and Instagram @luke_manual. You can also check out our website www.keystothepodcastle.com (http://www.keystothepodcastle.com/).
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