"Finding Nemo" (2003) w/ Ben Djerf

"There is a wisdom brothers and sisters that stands above all others. Never, ever... no matter what... drop your PODCAST." Kick on those dancing shoes as Jakob and fellow Minnesota film critic Dallas Fisher (@dallasgoestothemovies) belt their heart song---err--discuss their thoughts on George Miller's demented family film Happy Feet (2006)! Listen to us break down the "Mad" man's ambitious and expensive production that managed to surprise at both the box office and the awards race, including discussion on the film's jukebox soundtrack, its incredible animation, and how weird and horny this movie truly is. As we finally enter a colder time of year, take a guess on which one of us is warmer on this film than the other! Have you caught penguin fever?! If so, listen now!! For Oscar obsessives and animation fans alike, welcome to Best Animated Podcast! A comprehensive breakdown of the Best Animated Feature Oscar category film by film, year by year! Join me (Jakob Kolness) and friends revisiting memories of classic films, breaking down production history and audience reception, and always finding time for a guessing game before we wrap! SUBSCRIBE and watch along with us!   Host: Jakob Kolness Music: Matthew Cox Artwork by Ben Djerf and Jakob Kolness Special Thanks: Ben Djerf, Ryan Stacy   For more reviews and Oscar talk, visit jakobtalksfilm.com/ FOLLOW: instagram: instagram.com/bestanimatedpod/ instagram.com/jakobkolness/ twitter: x.com/bestanimatedpod/ x.com/jakobkolness/ bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bestanimatedpod.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/jakobkolness.bsky.social  

"Okay, here we go. Focus. Speed. I am speed. One winner, forty-two losers. I eat losers for breakfast. Breakfast? Maybe I should have had breakfast? Brekkie could be good for me. No, no, no, focus. Speed. Faster than fast, quicker than quick. I am PODCAST."   Buckle up as Jakob and guest host Jordan Ryan (@RyRyMovieGuy) drive through every logistical conversation two podcasters can have about Disney Pixar's Cars! We reflect on the quality of this film compared to Pixar's usual track record, open up a can of worms with the Pixar Theory, and acknowledge the zoomer (and some young millenial) nostalgia craze that persists to this day despite the film being a tough sit for both of us. Did James Taylor deserve his Original Song nomination over the more upbeat Sheryl Crow opener? Is this movie politically divisive? Did Jakob watch this movie on his iPad tablet like every child in America has done before? Does Jordan think this movie is too horny? Why do the cars have tongues?! Listen now and see how long it takes before we lose our minds. For Oscar obsessives and animation fans alike, welcome to Best Animated Podcast! A comprehensive breakdown of the Best Animated Feature Oscar category film by film, year by year! Join me (Jakob Kolness) and friends revisiting memories of classic films, breaking down production history and audience reception, and always finding time for a guessing game before we wrap! SUBSCRIBE and watch along with us!   Host: Jakob Kolness Music: Matthew Cox Artwork by Ben Djerf and Jakob Kolness Special Thanks: Ben Djerf, Ryan Stacy   For more reviews and Oscar talk, visit jakobtalksfilm.com/ FOLLOW: instagram: instagram.com/bestanimatedpod/ instagram.com/jakobkolness/ twitter: x.com/bestanimatedpod/ x.com/jakobkolness/ bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bestanimatedpod.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/jakobkolness.bsky.social  

"To kill such a creature will require nerves of steel, and... a PODCAST." Get out your crackers and (most importantly) CHEESE while Jakob and returning guest Derek Fletcher (@finishing_upload) discuss the Oscar-winning first feature-length film starring Aardman's beloved man and dog duo, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit! We close out our TREEHOUSE OF HORROR-themed Oscar year with great affection for these characters and Aardman as a whole, laugh at the genius puns from this expertly comedic script, and appreciate the Aardman team's love of old British horror films that is lovingly woven into this film. Take a shot every time Jakob mispronounces Tottington as Tottingham! This episode might be a bit of harmless brain alteration but, we guarantee, it's a cracking good time!!   For Oscar obsessives and animation fans alike, welcome to Best Animated Podcast! A comprehensive breakdown of the Best Animated Feature Oscar category film by film, year by year! Join me (Jakob Kolness) and friends revisiting memories of classic films, breaking down production history and audience reception, and always finding time for a guessing game before we wrap! SUBSCRIBE and watch along with us!   Host: Jakob Kolness Music: Matthew Cox Artwork by Ben Djerf and Jakob Kolness Special Thanks: Ben Djerf, Ryan Stacy   For more reviews and Oscar talk, visit jakobtalksfilm.com/ FOLLOW: instagram: instagram.com/bestanimatedpod/ instagram.com/jakobkolness/ twitter: x.com/bestanimatedpod/ x.com/jakobkolness/ bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bestanimatedpod.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/jakobkolness.bsky.social

"What a story it is. A tragic tale of romance, passion and PODCASTS most foul.." Welcome to the land of the undead-- I mean welcome back to the TREEHOUSE OF HORROR EDITION of Best Animated Podcast, where Jakob and guest host Laura (@lossund) break down the spookiest film of the bunch, gateway horror film for kids: Tim Burton's Corpse Bride! Is Corpse Bride a copy-paste of better Burton films or is it a delightful mash-up? Did Johnny Depp and Burton ever SLEEP while simultaneously making this and ANOTHER 2005 film? Did the stop-motion process cause actual psychological damage to its animation team? Laura also gets a chance to nerd out about her favorite horror films. Grab your bowl of candy and LISTEN NOW... if you DARE!!! For Oscar obsessives and animation fans alike, welcome to Best Animated Podcast! A comprehensive breakdown of the Best Animated Feature Oscar category film by film, year by year! Join me (Jakob Kolness) and friends revisiting memories of classic films, breaking down production history and audience reception, and always finding time for a guessing game before we wrap! SUBSCRIBE and watch along with us!   Host: Jakob Kolness Music: Matthew Cox Artwork by Ben Djerf and Jakob Kolness Special Thanks: Ben Djerf, Ryan Stacy   For more reviews and Oscar talk, visit jakobtalksfilm.com/ FOLLOW: instagram: instagram.com/bestanimatedpod/ instagram.com/jakobkolness/ twitter: x.com/bestanimatedpod/ x.com/jakobkolness/ bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bestanimatedpod.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/jakobkolness.bsky.social  

"When you're old, all you want to do is listen to PODCASTS." NOTE: While not directly mentioned in this episode, this officially begins the TREEHOUSE OF HORROR trilogy of episodes (it's got witches, folks!) on Best Animated Podcast. It's October, we'll take spooky where we can get it!! Hayao Miyazaki returns with another Oscar-nominated masterpiece Howl's Moving Castle and host Jakob and returning guest host Kendall Christianson (@kendallc_dop) are here to discuss. How much did Miyazaki's disdain for the war in Iraq influence this adaptation of Diana Wynne Jone's fantasy novel? Is this one of Miyazaki's most accessible movies? Does this have the best American dub for a Studio Ghibli film? Give it a listen, we break it down! For Oscar obsessives and animation fans alike, welcome to Best Animated Podcast! A comprehensive breakdown of the Best Animated Feature Oscar category film by film, year by year! Join me (Jakob Kolness) and friends revisiting memories of classic films, breaking down production history and audience reception, and always finding time for a guessing game before we wrap! SUBSCRIBE and watch along with us!   Host: Jakob Kolness Music: Matthew Cox Artwork by Ben Djerf and Jakob Kolness Special Thanks: Ben Djerf, Ryan Stacy   For more reviews and Oscar talk, visit jakobtalksfilm.com/ FOLLOW: instagram: instagram.com/bestanimatedpod/ instagram.com/jakobkolness/ twitter: x.com/bestanimatedpod/ x.com/jakobkolness/ bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bestanimatedpod.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/jakobkolness.bsky.social  

"For five minutes, could you not podcast? FOR FIVE MINUTES!!!" Welcome back to the world of fairy tales, more specifically the kingdom of Far Far Away, where Jakob and guest host Karisa (@karisa_463) return to discuss the first sequel to be nominated for the Best Animated Feature Oscar, Shrek 2! How does this sequel compare to its Oscar-winning original film, how did production go about the monumental task of delivering a proper follow-up to that animated phenomenon, and does this film have the best soundtrack in movie history? Was Jennifer Saunders robbed for awards for her villainous performance? Sit back in that onion carriage, relax, and enjoy this newest episode! For Oscar obsessives and animation fans alike, welcome to Best Animated Podcast! A comprehensive breakdown of the Best Animated Feature Oscar category film by film, year by year! Join me (Jakob Kolness) and friends revisiting memories of classic films, breaking down production history and audience reception, and always finding time for a guessing game before we wrap! SUBSCRIBE and watch along with us!   Host: Jakob Kolness Music: Matthew Cox Artwork by Ben Djerf and Jakob Kolness Special Thanks: Ben Djerf, Ryan Stacy   For more reviews and Oscar talk, visit jakobtalksfilm.com/ FOLLOW: instagram: instagram.com/bestanimatedpod/ instagram.com/jakobkolness/ twitter: x.com/bestanimatedpod/ x.com/jakobkolness/ bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bestanimatedpod.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/jakobkolness.bsky.social  

"There's Don Lino, there's me, there's regular fish, there's plankton, there's single-celled amoebas, there's coral, there's rocks, there's PODCASTERS, and then there's you!" Jakob and guest host Jessi (@_jessiisawesome) dive back under the sea for Dreamworks' visually upsetting but star-studded animated comedy Shark Tale! Go deep into the origins of this film, once titled Sharkslayer, with its frustrating lead character and strong Sopranos influences. How did they court this cast which includes Oscar winning director Martin Scorsese? What Sopranos actor was meant to have DeNiro's role? Have you checked out Club Oscar? Jakob and Jessi accept that nostalgia is a hell of a drug revisiting this one, but admit, there are some good laughs to be had. You dig, dog? For Oscar obsessives and animation fans alike, welcome to Best Animated Podcast! A comprehensive breakdown of the Best Animated Feature Oscar category film by film, year by year! Join me (Jakob Kolness) and friends revisiting memories of classic films, breaking down production history and audience reception, and always finding time for a guessing game before we wrap! SUBSCRIBE and watch along with us!   Host: Jakob Kolness Music: Matthew Cox Artwork by Ben Djerf and Jakob Kolness Special Thanks: Ben Djerf, Ryan Stacy   For more reviews and Oscar talk, visit jakobtalksfilm.com/ FOLLOW: instagram: instagram.com/bestanimatedpod/ instagram.com/jakobkolness/ twitter: x.com/bestanimatedpod/ x.com/jakobkolness/ bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bestanimatedpod.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/jakobkolness.bsky.social  

"You sly dog! You got me PODCASTING!" It's a SUPER-SIZED EPISODE here, folks! Join host Jakob and returning guest Colton Armstrong (@thisisnotcoltonarmstrong) as we treat ourselves to one of the most acclaimed superhero films of all time, The Incredibles! Judge whether or not Brad Bird was a tyrant in the production process of his very specific and original vision, obsess over the ultra-cool retro-future setting and wildly entertaining plotting, rage over Michael Giacchino's Oscar snub for Best Original Score, and force(field) yourself to not quote along to the movie's most memorable lines. And don't worry, we make time to discuss Elasti-Girl's badonkadonk and Mr. Incredible's lack of one. "Honey, WHERE ARE MY HEADPHONES?" For Oscar obsessives and animation fans alike, welcome to Best Animated Podcast! A comprehensive breakdown of the Best Animated Feature Oscar category film by film, year by year! Join me (Jakob Kolness) and friends revisiting memories of classic films, breaking down production history and audience reception, and always finding time for a guessing game before we wrap! SUBSCRIBE and watch along with us!   Host: Jakob Kolness Music: Matthew Cox Artwork by Ben Djerf and Jakob Kolness Special Thanks: Ben Djerf, Ryan Stacy   For more reviews and Oscar talk, visit jakobtalksfilm.com/ FOLLOW: instagram: instagram.com/bestanimatedpod/ instagram.com/jakobkolness/ twitter: x.com/bestanimatedpod/ x.com/jakobkolness/ bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bestanimatedpod.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/jakobkolness.bsky.social  

"Swinging Belleville rendez-vous / Podcast Dropping, doop-de-doo!"  Brush up on your French, listeners: we're talking The Triplets of Belleville! Join host Jakob and guest host, film critic Mark McPherson (MoviesWithMark) as we dive into Sylvain Chomet's wonderfully chaotic and unabashedly weird comedy. Gaze at the stunning painted backdrops, find great amusement in rooting for Chomet's pint-size elderly heroine and her obese canine, break down Chomet's own cinematic influences, while Jakob does his best to get over the nightmare fuel of a few of his character designs (we're looking at you, Champion!) For Oscar obsessives and animation fans alike, welcome to Best Animated Podcast! A comprehensive breakdown of the Best Animated Feature Oscar category film by film, year by year! Join me (Jakob Kolness) and friends revisiting memories of classic films, breaking down production history and audience reception, and always finding time for a guessing game before we wrap! SUBSCRIBE and watch along with us!   Host: Jakob Kolness Music: Matthew Cox Artwork by Ben Djerf and Jakob Kolness Special Thanks: Ben Djerf, Ryan Stacy   For more reviews and Oscar talk, visit jakobtalksfilm.com/ FOLLOW: instagram: instagram.com/bestanimatedpod/ instagram.com/jakobkolness/ twitter: x.com/bestanimatedpod/ x.com/jakobkolness/ bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bestanimatedpod.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/jakobkolness.bsky.social  

"When life gets you down do you know what you've gotta do? Just keep podcasting, just keep podcasting..." Dive in to the newest episode of Best Animated Podcast as your mollusk host Jakob and his sea cucumber guest Ben Djerf ride the East Australian Current through the production history and unanimously-praised reception of one of PIXAR's greatest films Finding Nemo! Imagine an alternate universe where Dory was voiced by another famous male comic actor, sing the praises of the Thomas Newman score, learn about a sequel that never was, discuss the unfortunate outcome of the film causing a deadly clownfish obsession, and obsess over how great this ensemble cast is. Did Finding Nemo rip off a French children's book? Why does Ben have a grudge against an Italian seagull? What IS true, Ellen? We try our best Australian accents on this one, so hang on to your turtle shells! For Oscar obsessives and animation fans alike, welcome to Best Animated Podcast! A comprehensive breakdown of the Best Animated Feature Oscar category film by film, year by year! Join me (Jakob Kolness) and friends revisiting memories of classic films, breaking down production history and audience reception, and always finding time for a guessing game before we wrap! SUBSCRIBE and watch along with us!   Host: Jakob Kolness Music: Matthew Cox Artwork by Ben Djerf and Jakob Kolness Special Thanks: Ben Djerf, Ryan Stacy   For more reviews and Oscar talk, visit jakobtalksfilm.com/ FOLLOW: instagram: instagram.com/bestanimatedpod/ instagram.com/jakobkolness/ twitter: x.com/bestanimatedpod/ x.com/jakobkolness/ bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bestanimatedpod.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/jakobkolness.bsky.social