Listener discretion advised on this one because the conversation goes in some... interesting directions. But we're back! Tonal difference from Hannibal to Disney. Mads-curious. The history of Disney post Sleeping Beauty to now (note: in the episode Andy incorrectly says Sleeping Beauty came out in 1969 when it came out in 1959, putting Little Mermaid at 30, not 20, years later. He has been appropriately disciplined). Jeffrey Katzenberg, co-founder of Quibi. The genius of Howard Ashman and the "I want" song. This is Disney's Goldfinger-- the template movie for all other future successes. Sexuality in The Little Mermaid. Do mermen have penises? Andy's creepy crush on Ariel and Christina Ricci. JB's carwash theory. Ursula is a BOSS. Mencken is amazing. Making this a more explicit trans/queer allegory. Give Ariel another song.
Next week, MORE Little Mermaid, and this time with guests!
See Brooke's TikTok where it paired her with Rapunzel: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeheym/video/7066618345830976815
