Episode 66: Double Babysitter

In episode 66 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert play matchmaker in "Double Babysitter" (season 2, episode 39). We'll trace how Rad and Frisky's first meeting sets up "The Sign," consider what it says about relationship dynamics, and swap our own meet-cute stories.

In episode 65 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert call for an emergency "Family Meeting" (Season 3, Episode 23). We'll discuss the baffling reason why this particular episode was considered controversial, how it demonstrates strong family communication, and what we've learned from Back To Bluey so far.

In episode 64 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert welcome Ryan Pak from Soundtrack Your Life to share his "My Bluey Story." We'll discuss the inherent power of BLUEY's seven-minute storytelling, the distinctive way the show uses music, and how Ryan's own experience as a lover of soundtracks shapes his appreciation for the Heeler household.

In episode 63 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert welcome returning guest (and Rob's wife) Kai Yaniz as we get ready, set, and go with "Baby Race" (season 2, episode 50). We'll discuss how this fan-favorite episode captures the challenges of first-time parenthood, reminisce about how we ran our own races as new parents, and dissect how Chilli's adjustment bout with mom guilt can serve as a mission statement for Bluey as a series.

In episode 62 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert welcome Movies Past and Present host Stanford Clark to share his "My Bluey Story." We'll discuss the unique way in which Stanford was formally introduced to Bluey's world, his take as a relative newbie to the fresh look of THE BLUEY MOVIE, and — of course — his initial thoughts on Back To Bluey fan favorites Muffin, Calypso, and Lucky's Dad.

In episode 61 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert react to the first footage of The Bluey Movie and the accompanying D23 panel about the 2027 film. We'll address the (controversial?) reaction to the new CG-animated style, gush over our favorite details creator Joe Brumm and his team shared at D23, and reveal our expectations for the Heelers' leap to the big screen.

In episode 60 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert marvel at the mud-pizza empire at the center of the "Pizza Girls" (season 3, episode 19). We'll dissect what the episode says about nostalgia, address how it's a stealth Muffin spotlight, and open up about what toys we still get sentimental about.

In episode 59 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert stumble across a magical "Featherwand" (season 2, episode 3). We'll discuss how the episode complicates the in-universe role of magic, contemplate how it fits in with Bingo's social-emotional development, and question whether today's challenged attention spans contributed to BLUEY's success.

In episode 58 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert launch into another Minisode Roundup. In "Muffin Unboxing," we'll decipher the secrets revealed about the other Heeler household and explore whether our favorite hot-headed toddler is indeed a social media influencer. Then, in "Butlers," we'll return to the dream house car for a closer look at its expansive staff of butlers, marvel at its collection of bubble tea dispensers, and offer our sympathies to toilet butler Jenkins.

In episode 57 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert welcome writer and performer Jeannette Miller to share her "My Bluey Story." We'll discuss how Jeannette's family introduced her to the Heelers, why she keeps coming back to a show that ambushes adult viewers with emotional punch, and the surprising episodes she'd suggest to Bluey newcomers.