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Victoria Cheng, Jino Jang-Hansen, Michael Keane

Three sound designers take a break from work and escape into the stories that shaped them. New episodes on Wednesdays!

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S6 · E81
Wednesday · 56 min
81. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) - Can You Change an Inevitable Future?
Time waits for no one… even if you have the power to time travel! On today’s episode, we’re talking about Mamoru Hosoda’s 2006 animated film: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time. Victoria discovered it by complete chance while procrastinating on homework one day and it quickly became one of her all-time favorite movies. Jino was surprised by how the protagonist Makoto tumbles and falls her way through the plot, while Michael loved revisiting the charm of 2000s era anime. Buckle in for some potential time leaps as we discuss vibes-based time travel logic and the bittersweet nostalgia of recalling a Summer you’ll never get back. __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang-Hansen, Victoria Cheng Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Jino Jang-Hansen Music from WOW Sound Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MouseKnightStudios Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios __________________________________________
S6 · E80
August 19 · 1 hr 22 min
80. Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle - The Power of Friendship Wins
We’re back to the world of Haikyuu!! with the highly anticipated 2024 movie: The Dumpster Battle. This time, we also read the entire arc in the manga in order to get the full scope of the story. Victoria was excited to re-experience (cry about) this game for the third time from a more analytical lens. Jino appreciated the way the movie captured the frenetic energy of a real volleyball game, while Michael enjoyed getting a better understanding of Nekoma’s team. Tune in as we discuss the parallels between Karasuno and Nekoma, the things we wished had made the cut, and the most perfect ending to this fateful game. __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang-Hansen, Victoria Cheng Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Victoria Cheng Music from WOW Sound Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MouseKnightStudios Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios __________________________________________ 00:00 Intro & Vibes 12:18 Victoria’s Backstory 19:27 Movie Pacing 23:22 The Way the Game Ends 35:21 Kenma and Hinata 40:44 Kuroo and Kenma 44:38 Notable Moments & Characters 51:05 Nekoma’s Team Philosophy 54:43 Random Fun Moments 59:29 The Final Scene 1:04:42 What Next? 1:09:57 New Favorite Characters
S6 · E79
August 12 · 1 hr 6 min
79. Poppy (by Avi) Is a Tiny Mouse In a Big, Big World
We love rodent media here at Nostalgia Club and today we’re following the journey of a deer mouse named Poppy! This book by Avi captured our hearts and surprised us with its message about propaganda and living under a dictator. Victoria read this as a kid, but had almost forgotten about it until stumbling across the book cover. Jino and Michael are first time readers, and thus have many thoughts about the residents of Dimwood Forest, including the imperious owl Mr. Ocax, the grumpy porcupine Ereth (who’s definitely not a carnivore), and Poppy’s very irritating father. MENTIONED: Check out Victoria as Dorma the Dormouse in The Ballad of Puss & Boots: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6z7ew94oaiezCwkf50O6Ke __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang-Hansen, Victoria Cheng Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Victoria Cheng Music from WOW Sound Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MouseKnightStudios Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios __________________________________________ 00:00 Intro 11:23 The Mice Want to Move 23:51 Journey to New House 29:16 At New House 39:39 Going Home 41:40 Poppy and Ereth’s Friendship 43:48 Proximity to Humans 44:34 Political Messages 48:22 Comparing Female Mouse Characters 53:25 Favorite Quotes & Moments 1:00:10 Illustrations
August 5 · 1 hr 14 min
Bonus: Q&A - Our Dream Episode Topics, Hot Takes, and Hear Me Out Lists??
On this week’s episode, we’re doing something a little different with our very first Q&A! We asked you, our lovely listeners, what you wanted to know about us, and we got so many fun questions. From podcast logistics (How do we juggle our day jobs with podcasting?) to our best attempt at delivering hot takes (they may be lukewarm at best), here are all the answers you’ve been waiting to hear. Got a question you’d like us to answer next time? Leave us a comment on this episode! __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang-Hansen, Victoria Cheng Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Jino Jang-Hansen Music from WOW Sound Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MouseKnightStudios Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios __________________________________________ 00:00 Intro 02:59 Podcasting questions 19:39 Media-related questions 59:41 More “personal” questions
S6 · E78
July 29 · 1 hr 56 min
78. Ptolemy's Gate (Bartimaeus #3) Reduced Us to a Puddle of Tears and Goo
At long last, we’ve come to the end of our journey through The Bartimaeus Sequence. With our reading of Ptolemy’s Gate by Jonathan Stroud the cycle of empire is complete! …Well, sort of. This book takes many turns, and those turns took us by storm! Jino absorbed the entire text in, like, a day, and Victoria remained deeply affected well after turning the final page. Michael had fun too. He really loved this one joke about certain death and soup. So join us one last time as we travel from the Other Place (our studio) to the summoning circle (your headphones) and discuss how the stories of Nathaniel, Kitty, and Bartimaeus conclude. __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang-Hansen, Victoria Cheng Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Victoria Cheng Music from WOW Sound Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MouseKnightStudios Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios __________________________________________ 00:00 Intro 03:57 Our Vibes 11:13 The Prologue & Background Context 16:30 Checking In with New/Old Characters 33:16 Bartimaeus and Nathaniel 41:37 Bartimaeus and Kitty 49:44 Quentin Makepeace 52:58 Bartimaeus Summoned Again 58:12 Mandrake’s Crisis 1:03:22 The Play (Coup) 1:12:04 Nathaniel and Kitty’s Plan 1:26:05 The Final Battle 1:33:50 The Final Chapter 1:39:35 Takeaways
S6 · E77
July 22 · 2 hr 16 min
77. How Animorphs Teaches About the Horrors of War - with special guest Livi Dom
You don’t wanna get yeerked! Today we are (finally) exploring the harrowing world of the Animorphs series by K.A. Applegate, just after its 30th anniversary. None of us ever dared to read these books as kids, so we invited the best expert we know to lead us on this journey: Livi Dom! She’s read all 62 books and she’s here to make sure we get all the facts straight, even if she needs to use thought-speak to do so. So hold onto your human brains, listener, and tune in as we discuss dark yet important themes of being a child soldier, gaining empathy for your enemy, and asking “would you love me if I was a worm?” Extra spoiler alert: This episode focuses primarily on Books 1, 2, 3, 19, and 29 but also features topics and lore from the extended Animorphs canon. __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang-Hansen, Victoria Cheng With Livi Dom - https://www.instagram.com/dinolivi/ Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Victoria Cheng Music from WOW Sound Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MouseKnightStudios Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios __________________________________________ 00:00 Intro 03:20 Livi’s Background 08:35 Vibes & First Impressions of the World 19:39 Book 1: The Invasion 32:50 Morphing Mechanics 40:27 Where are the Andalites? 43:20 Fandom, Adaptations, and Companion Books 47:57 Taking Kids Seriously 52:11 Book 19: The Departure 1:09:57 Book 29: The Sickness 1:31:00 Other Characters Who Morph 1:37:51 Tobias 1:41:57 Choose Your Bandit 1:45:56 The Hork-Bajir Chronicles 1:51:06 The Upcoming Adaptation 1:54:11 Reading Guide 2:01:31 Favorite Morphs & Characters 2:08:00 Final Thoughts
S6 · E76
July 15 · 1 hr 19 min
76. Pokémon Was Best When Everyone Was Broke
Prepare for trouble! We’re starting off Season 6 with a highly requested dive into the world of Pokémon! This episode will focus primarily on the first season of Pokémon: Indigo League, but we also meander to other aspects of the Pokémon world. Jino reminisces about improbable evolution playground rumors, Michael recalls the secret to getting two Feraligatrs in Pokémon Gold and Silver, and Victoria shares her favorite Ditto lore. Tune in to hear our thoughts on computer phones, Team Rocket’s narrative utility, and why the show was at its best when all the characters were broke. __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang-Hansen, Victoria Cheng Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Jino Jang-Hansen Music from WOW Sound Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MouseKnightStudios Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios __________________________________________ 00:00 Intro & Vibes 14:11 Background Knowledge - Games, Shows, Cards, & More! 34:14 Rewatch Thoughts 39:49 Trading Pokémon & Pokémon Designs 47:38 The Show’s Personality 52:03 Pokémon Tech & Logic 57:12 Favorite Moments 01:01:22 Ditto Lore 01:05:32 Pokémon Go 01:07:01 Merchandise 01:11:35 What Next? 01:13:58 Favorite Pokémon
July 1 · 1 hr 23 min
Season 5 Recap (Part 2) - We Get DEEP About Lost Media & Filler Episodes
The time has come, dear listener, to close the chapter on Season 5. In Part 2 of our recap, we look at our episodes from Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH to Despicable Me. What a range! Tune in as we get unusually philosophical about the pros and cons of filler episodes, binge watching vs. weekly releases, and lost media. Join us for the first episode of Season 6 in 2 weeks! If you’d like to know what topics we’ll be covering, follow us for free on Patreon for updates and monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MouseKnightStudios MENTIONED: Check out Victoria as Dorma the Dormouse in The Ballad of Puss & Boots! __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Victoria Cheng Music from WOW Sound Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios __________________________________________ 00:00 Intro 01:26 Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 09:16 Young Justice Season 1 14:35 The merits of filler episodes 29:38 Virals 39:46 The Golem’s Eye 53:10 The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 1:05:40 School of Rock 1:13:45 Despicable Me
June 24 · 1 hr 25 min
Season 5 Recap (Part 1) - Very Old Internet Memes, Guessing Popular Ships, & More!
We’re back from our post-Season 5 break, so what a great time to look back on the fun episodes we had, from High School Musical to Geronimo Stilton! As usual, we’ve got some final thoughts on these properties, as well as more personal stories & tangents we forgot to tell in the main episode. Victoria shares the most iconic Sasuke and Sharpay Open RP thread from Tumblr and Jino and Michael try to guess one of the Top 10 most popular Haikyuu!! ships (with no context). Also, we now have a monthly newsletter! Follow for free on our Patreon to get more thoughts like what you’ll hear in this episode: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MouseKnightStudios __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Victoria Cheng Music from WOW Sound Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios __________________________________________ 00:00 Intro 01:47 Our Current Reads 22:23 High School Musical 31:20 The Penderwicks 49:20 Wicked 53:51 The City of Ember 1:00:44 Haikyuu!! 1:09:01 Kung Fu Panda 1:15:41 Geronimo Stilton
S5 · E75
February 18 · 1 hr 5 min
75. Replaced By a Minion from Despicable Me?!
FREEZE RAY!! It’s the Season 5 finale of Nostalgia Club, and you know what that means… another cursed, animated classic! This one comes in the form of Despicable Me (2010), though according to Jino, the movie isn’t cursed so much as ~surrounded~ by cursed energy. Victoria knows this personally, and she shares her own deep lore cut from the banana-y cloth of the infamous minions! Also, Michael finally learns why Jino and Victoria pronounce “girls” as “gorls,” like, all the time. So prick up those ears, listeners! All hands to stations! Tonight… we steal… the MOON!!! __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Victoria Cheng Music from WOW Sound Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios __________________________________________ 00:00 Intro 08:47 Our Vibes 16:37 Iconic Memes 20:59 Minions at the Olympics 23:26 Plot Begins - Meet Gru 27:18 The Plan to Steal the Moon 31:38 The Gorls & Becoming a Parent 39:45 Gru’s Childhood 41:55 Stealing the Moon! 44:01 Rescuing the Gorls 49:49 Happy Ending 51:54 Victoria’s Minions Lore
S5 · E74
February 11 · 1 hr 26 min
74. Join the School of Rock and Stick It to the Man - with special guest Mitra
We pledge allegiance to the School of Rock, the 2003 movie that taught us that a little crime is fine as long as it inspires the kids. Joining us is Mitra, a professional Jack Black appreciator who basically has this whole thing memorized. She leads Victoria, Michael, and Jino in their analysis of these incredibly talented kids, their secretly sad substitute teacher, and a principal who really deserves a vacation. So grab your guitar (or keyboard, or drumkit, or cello) and prepare your soul for a heartwarming tale that rocked so hard it changed the world. __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng With Mitra Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Victoria Cheng Music from WOW Sound Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios __________________________________________ 00:00 Intro 03:53 Our Vibes 14:56 Plot Summary 17:44 The Students 20:14 Dewey’s Impact on the Kids 27:21 Some Favorite Kid Arcs - Tomika, Lawrence, Freddy 33:50 Favorite Ms. Mullins Moments 42:13 Childhood Takeaways 45:37 Music Licensing 48:51 The Look of the Movie 49:59 Gordon! 51:49 Dewey’s Songwriting Skills 54:13 How does money work?? 55:51 Sticking It to the Man 57:34 The TV Show 1:00:18 Dewey’s Sadness 1:03:16 The Final Song 1:08:07 Opening Credits 1:10:55 Michael’s Own School of Rock Experience 1:13:35 Enya Mention 1:15:56 Billy! 1:17:40 Other Memorable Details
S5 · E73
February 4 · 1 hr 42 min
73. Haunting the Narrative In The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
The show’s not over until the mockingjay sings. Today, we’re diving back into the world of The Hunger Games, but this time from the twisted perspective of Coriolanus Snow. Victoria loved rereading this book and picking out even more details that call back to other installments in the series. Jino was initially hesitant to read about a bad, bad man, but found value in following the journey of someone you’re not supposed to sympathize with. Michael was completely captivated by the brilliant character work that Suzanne Collins did in this book and presents us with his ever-thoughtful analysis. Join us as we discuss the early development of the Games, what we think happened to Lucy Gray, and how (unfortunately) Snow lands on top. __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Jino Jang Music from WOW Sound Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios __________________________________________ 00:00 Intro 01:53 Our Vibes 12:54 Snow’s Character 18:27 Climbing Back Up the Capitol Ladder 22:26 Making the Hunger Games Entertaining 26:09 Tributes Treatment 28:44 Dr. Gaul (and the Snakes) 34:45 Propaganda Machine 41:25 Helping Lucy Gray Win 47:18 Coriolanus’ Mindset Throughout the Games 53:29 Sejanus & the Natural State of Humanity 1:05:51 Peacekeeping in District 12 1:12:06 Literary Influences 1:14:37 Snow’s Final Turn 1:23:43 Lucy Gray’s Fate 1:27:00 Back to the Capitol 1:29:40 District 13 Theory 1:31:15 Recontextualizations for the Original Trilogy 1:37:05 The Covey Legacy
S5 · E72
January 28 · 53 min
72. Dunking on the Cavalry with Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
Get off of my back! And go watch Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron. Especially if you’re like Victoria, and enjoy watching this unbreakable horse do a lot of breaking men’s bones! But, you know, comedically! Jino and Michael track his many breaks from captivity, and countless more viewers feel the break in their hearts - for Spirit will submit to no rider, no matter the emotional bond. Unless, of course, there are sequels to be made. Whoops, hahaha. Was the West won or lost? You decide…. __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Victoria Cheng Music from WOW Sound Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios __________________________________________ 00:00 Intro 03:01 Our Vibes 15:56 Plot Summary 28:21 Historical…Accuracy? 30:07 Sequels & Deeper Themes 35:18 The Music!! 38:43 Victoria’s Emotional Connection 43:50 Little Creek’s Role 45:21 The Ending, Movie Structure, & Final Thoughts
January 21 · 1 hr 16 min
Bonus: Ranking All Our Favorite “Rodents With Jobs” - Tournament Style
It’s finally here. The podcasting event of a lifetime that none of you have been waiting for because we didn’t warn you about it: The Rodents-With-Jobs-Battle-Royale-Bracket! Sixteen fictional rodents go head to head in a competition with only the vaguest set of criteria. Only one rodent with a job can be crowned the champion! Featuring hit competitors such as Matthias of Redwall, Master Splinter, and Alvin and the Chipmunks. Will your favorite character make it to the top? Play along by downloading our Canva template! There’s a version you can copy & edit, or a version you can print out to write in your own rankings: https://tinyurl.com/2r4exyjp (If this link doesn’t work, it’s also on our Linktree and Tumblr!) __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Victoria Cheng Music from WOW Sound Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios __________________________________________ 00:00 Intro 08:51 Preliminary Rounds 41:01 Quarter-finals 50:44 Semi-finals 01:08:27 Final Match
S5 · E71
January 14 · 1 hr 45 min
71. The Golem's Eye (Bartimaeus #2) Puts a 14-Year Old in Charge and There Are Consequences
Gather ‘round the summoning circle as we conjure up a doozy of an episode on The Golem’s Eye (2004), the second novel in the Bartimaeus Sequence by Jonathan Stroud! Michael returns to this childhood favorite for the first time in roughly two decades while Victoria and Jino explore it anew. Lucky for us, there are no spiritual contracts involved – only a lengthy plot synopsis wherein we explore the rich worldbuilding, analyze precise character arcs, and joke about a gyrating skeleton. It’s a long one, but remember! Long pods make good times! __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Victoria Cheng Music from WOW Sound Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios __________________________________________ 00:00 Intro 03:03 Our Vibes 19:09 We Begin with the Fall of the Czech Empire 24:54 Nathaniel's Government Job 34:25 Kitty and the Resistance 43:03 The Resistance Contact 46:44 Breaking Into Gladstone's Tomb 47:10 The Golem and Nathaniel's Prague Visit 51:16 Back At the Tomb... 57:18 Nathaniel Searches for Kitty 63:23 Tallow's Fate 68:20 Character Arcs 71:24 Kidnapping Jakob 75:14 The Cycle of Magic 80:20 The Final Confrontation 84:49 Nathaniel's New Life 1:30:56 Why does Nathaniel Keep Bartimaeus Around? 1:34:14 Kitty's Decision 1:39:17 Golem Folklore
S5 · E70
January 7 · 1 hr 21 min
70. Virals - Be Wolfdog, Do Crime
Achoo! Awoo? We’re talking about Virals, the YA mystery books by Kathy and Brendan Reichs! A group of kids have been infected with dog-themed-superpowers, and one of them is having a distinctly worse time of it than the rest. Victoria explores how this series interacts with the popular genre tropes of the time. Michael finds the villainous heel turns fascinating, and Jino makes some tory-ble puns. Tune in as we discuss rolling around in some chicken, YA depictions of female friendships, and tricking the kids into learning about forensic anthropology. __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Victoria Cheng Music from WOW Sound Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios __________________________________________ 00:00 Intro 02:34 Virals & the Authors 09:26 Our Vibes 20:00 Plot Summary Begins 23:20 Important Characters 29:36 The Wolfdogs & the Dog Tag Mystery 43:23 Everyone Gets Sick 51:05 Putting the Pieces Together 01:04:20 Chance Claybourne 01:08:16 On Female Friendships 01:14:41 Final Thoughts
S5 · E69
Dec 17, 2025 · 1 hr 20 min
69. Young Justice Gets Therapy, and So Should You!
Heads up, Team. Your next assignment is as follows: Discuss the 2010 animated superhero show Young Justice. Jino and Michael return to a childhood favorite and realize that the concept of Doctor Fate is more messed up than they remember. Victoria compares Red Arrow to Sasuke and finds Robin's tiny glasses hilarious. Gear up and prepare for sociopolitical intervention, an absurd number of villains, and psychoanalyzing your fellow podcast hosts. __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Victoria Cheng Music from WOW Sound Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios
S5 · E68
Dec 10, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
68. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH Moving Services LLC
Gather your courage as we join Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH! Victoria read this classic as a child. Now older and wider-read, she relishes all the hallmarks of rodent media woven through its telling. Michael compares the book to the (literally) magical animated adaptation, and Jino basks in the glory of a world where giant birds of prey and powerful rats are just... nice, actually! So hunker down in your cinder-block house as we ponder rodent societies, parental courage, and how wild this narrative is from the perspective of Mrs. Frisby's kids. MENTIONED: Listen to The Adventures of the Fox in the Fedora wherever you get your podcasts and learn more about the show at https://www.foxinthefedora.com/ __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Victoria Cheng Music from WOW Sound Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios
S5 · E67
Dec 3, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
67. Geronimo Stilton Is the World’s Richest & Most Famouse Journalist
Holey Cheese! We’re covering the exploits of our favorite paw-thur, Geronimo Stilton! This beloved Italian children’s book series is full of quests, family, and an atrocious amount of puns. Jino is deeply frustrated at Geronimo’s relatives and their dangerously adventurous instincts. Victoria seriously considers the benefits of hiring a mercenary to act as her clone, while Michael marvels at the geography of New Mouse City and considers the sociopolitical consequences… Join us as we discuss cheddar, swiss, mozzarella, munster, parmesan, gouda, brie, the-one-with-the-live-maggots-in-it-that-could-kill-you-but-people-still-go-for-it -and-honestly-don’t-yuck-someones-yum-but-I’ll-pass-respectfully, and feta! Please check out e-adlirez’s amazing Geronimo Stilton powerpoint! https://www.tumblr.com/e-adlirez/747528093146791936/so-you-wanna-get-into-geronimo-stilton __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Victoria Cheng Music from WOW Sound Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios
S5 · E66
Nov 19, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
66. The Many Dads of Kung Fu Panda
Finally, a worthy “pod.” This “cast” will be legendary! This week we’re revisiting a beloved Dreamworks classic in Kung Fu Panda! We’ve got a lot to say about this movie and the trilogy that it created! From the plotting and scene construction that Victoria analyzed way back in college, to the nuanced character depictions Jino found on a rewatch, to the plants and pay-offs that Michael gushes over at length, this movie’s got it all: every secret ingredient in the Secret Ingredient Soup! So join us as we run a victory lap for Kung Fu Panda… and also laugh our heads off at the memes. Fin will be leg! __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Jino Jang Music from WOW Sound Follow Nostalgia Club: https://linktr.ee/nostalgiaclubpodcast Follow MouseKnight Studios: https://linktr.ee/mouseknightstudios Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/mouseknightstudios

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