Why Do We Own This DVD?

Sean Takaki and Diane Takaki

Husband and wife team discuss, evaluate, and justify their DVD collection. From no-brainers, to "someone's got some 'splaining to do" Diane and Sean will go through over 300 DVDs over the course of this podcast.

403 Episodes

403. The Little Mermaid (1989)
11/9/2026
2:42:43
Diane and Sean discuss the last fully hand-drawn Disney animated film, The LIttle Mermaid. Episode music is, "Part of Your World (reprise)", music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman, performed by Jodi Benson from the OST.- Our theme song is by Brushy One String- Artwork by Marlaine LePage- Why Do We Own This DVD? Merch available at Teepublic- Follow the show on social media:- Patreon: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- BlueSky: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- IG: @whydoweownthisdvd- Tumblr: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplants- Watch Sean be bad at video games on TwitchSupport the show
402. Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
11/3/2026
1:12:11
Diane and Sean discuss another classic Hollywood creature feature, Creature from the Black Lagoon. Episode music is, "The Creature Theme", by Herman Stein, Henry Mancini, and Hans J Salter.- Our theme song is by Brushy One String- Artwork by Marlaine LePage- Why Do We Own This DVD? Merch available at Teepublic- Follow the show on social media:- Patreon: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- BlueSky: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- IG: @whydoweownthisdvd- Tumblr: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplants- Watch Sean be bad at video games on TwitchSupport the show
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401. Midsommar (2019)
10/26/2026
2:02:50
Diane and Sean discuss another A24 Ari Aster film, Midsommar. Episode music is, "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine (Anymore)", by Frankie Valli, written by Bob Gaudio and Bob Crewe as featured in the film.Support the show
400. Hereditary (2018)
10/20/2026
1:39:34
Diane and Sean discuss the Toni Collette and her job...and also Hereditary. Episode music is, "Both Sides Now" written by Joni Mitchell, performed by Judy Collins as appears in the film.- Our theme song is by Brushy One String- Artwork by Marlaine LePage- Why Do We Own This DVD? Merch available at Teepublic- Follow the show on social media:- Patreon: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- BlueSky: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- IG: @whydoweownthisdvd- Tumblr: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplants- Watch Sean be bad at video games on TwitchSupport the show
399. The Exorcist (1973)
10/12/2026
1:58:26
Diane and Sean discuss the devilishly demonic film by William Friedkin, The Exorcist. Episode music is, "Tubular Bells", by Mike Oldfield from the OST. Pea soup, anyone?- Our theme song is by Brushy One String- Artwork by Marlaine LePage- Why Do We Own This DVD? Merch available at Teepublic- Follow the show on social media:- Patreon: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- BlueSky: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- IG: @whydoweownthisdvd- Tumblr: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplants- Watch Sean be bad at video games on TwitchSupport the show
398. Final Destination (2000)
10/6/2026
1:35:11
Diane and Sean discuss the first of the (apparently) long-running franchise, Final Destination. Episode music is, "Rocky Mountain High", by John Denver as featured in the film.- Our theme song is by Brushy One String- Artwork by Marlaine LePage- Why Do We Own This DVD? Merch available at Teepublic- Follow the show on social media:- Patreon: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- BlueSky: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- IG: @whydoweownthisdvd- Tumblr: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplants- Watch Sean be bad at video games on TwitchSupport the show
397. Ready Player One (2018)
9/29/2026
1:48:02
Diane and Sean discuss the "worst Spielberg movie some guy ever saw..." Ready Player One, spoiler alert: they love it. Episode music is, "Stayin' Alive" by The Bee Gees, as featured in the film.- Our theme song is by Brushy One String- Artwork by Marlaine LePage- Why Do We Own This DVD? Merch available at Teepublic- Follow the show on social media:- Patreon: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- BlueSky: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- IG: @whydoweownthisdvd- Tumblr: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplants- Watch Sean be bad at video games on TwitchSupport the show
396. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)
9/22/2026
1:42:51
Diane and Sean discuss the third and final (?) Narnia film, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Episode music is, "Time to Go Home, composed by David Arnold from the OST.- Our theme song is by Brushy One String- Artwork by Marlaine LePage- Why Do We Own This DVD? Merch available at Teepublic- Follow the show on social media:- Patreon: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- BlueSky: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- IG: @whydoweownthisdvd- Tumblr: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplants- Watch Sean be bad at video games on TwitchSupport the show
395. Atomic Blonde (2017)
9/15/2026
1:44:43
Diane and Sean discuss a movie that is both good AND fun...and also happens to star Charlize Theron, Atomic Blonde. Episode music is, "99 Luftballons" written by Uwe Fahrenkrog-Petersen, and Karlo Carges, and performed by Nena as featured in the film.- Our theme song is by Brushy One String- Artwork by Marlaine LePage- Why Do We Own This DVD? Merch available at Teepublic- Follow the show on social media:- Patreon: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- BlueSky: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- IG: @whydoweownthisdvd- Tumblr: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplants- Watch Sean be bad at video games on TwitchSupport the show
394. My Little Pony: Equestria Girls (2013)
9/8/2026
1:23:47
Diane and Sean discuss a household favorite franchise, My Little Pony, with the debut appearance of the "horse-girls", Equestria Girls. Episode music is, "This Strange World", music and lyrics by Daniel Ingram, performed by Rebecca Shoichet from the OST.- Our theme song is by Brushy One String- Artwork by Marlaine LePage- Why Do We Own This DVD? Merch available at Teepublic- Follow the show on social media:- Patreon: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- BlueSky: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- IG: @whydoweownthisdvd- Tumblr: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplants- Watch Sean be bad at video games on TwitchSupport the show

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Why Do We Own This DVD?

Sean Takaki and Diane Takaki

403 Episodes

403. The Little Mermaid (1989)

402. Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)

401. Midsommar (2019)

400. Hereditary (2018)

399. The Exorcist (1973)

398. Final Destination (2000)

397. Ready Player One (2018)

396. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)

395. Atomic Blonde (2017)

394. My Little Pony: Equestria Girls (2013)