Animated Wonders is an Explosion Network podcast celebrating animation in all its forms—from Japanese anime to Hollywood hits and overlooked international gems, we’re here to celebrate the stories that only animation can tell. Each episode dives deep into a single film, exploring its story, themes, cultural impact, and the artistry behind its animation.
Minions: The Rise of Gru - The Gentle Minions | Animated Wonders
Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) · Jun 15, 2026
Lightyear - Failure Is Part Of Life | Animated Wonders
Lightyear (2022) · Jun 10, 2026
Despicable Me 3 - Being Evil Is Hereditary | Animated Wonders
Despicable Me 3 (2017) · Jun 8, 2026
Minions - Slapstick Humor Takes The Front Seat | Animated Wonders
Minions & Monsters (2026) · Jun 1, 2026
Toy Story 4 - It's A Story Of Self Care | Animated Wonders
Toy Story 4 (2019) · May 27, 2026
Despicable Me 2 - Time To Get Happy | Animated Wonders
Despicable Me 2 (2013) · May 25, 2026
Toy Story 3 - A Story About Letting Go | Animated Wonders
Toy Story 3 (2010) · May 20, 2026
Despicable Me - Meeting Our Minion Found Family | Animated Wonders
Despicable Me (2010) · May 18, 2026
Toy Story 2 - The Standard For Sequels | Animated Wonders
Toy Story 2 (1999) · May 13, 2026
Toy Story - A Nostalgic Classic | Animated Wonders
Toy Story (1995) · May 6, 2026
Scarlet - Visual Spectacle With A Weak Narrative | Animated Wonders
Scarlet (2025) · Apr 29, 2026
Belle - A New Beauty And The Beast | Animated Wonders
Belle (2021) · Apr 22, 2026
Mirai - Growing Up A Sibling | Animated Wonders
Mirai (2018) · Apr 20, 2026
The Boy and The Beast - Hate & Lies Are Incredibly Destructive | Animated Wonders
The Boy and the Beast (2015) · Apr 15, 2026
Wolf Children - It's Timeless | Animated Wonders
Wolf Children (2012) · Apr 7, 2026
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie - Starts Better & Then Ends Worse | Animated Wonders
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) · Apr 2, 2026
Summer Wars - AI Is Bad | Animated Wonders
Summer Wars (2009) · Mar 24, 2026
The Super Mario Bros. Movie - Going For A Bit Of Silly Fun | Animated Wonders
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) · Mar 24, 2026
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time - Love Comes in Mysterious Ways | Animated Wonders
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) · Mar 18, 2026