Join the Big Flying Lizards crew as they tackle Disney’s 1997 animated hit Hercules—a film that rewrites Greek mythology with Broadway flair, sassy villains, and a hero who’s more brawn than brain. Was Hercules a groundbreaking underdog or a glorified himbo? Did Hades outshine everyone with his sarcastic wit? And why does Meg still resonate as one of Disney’s most iconic characters?🔥 In this episode, we:- Unpack Disney’s wild take on Greek myths—where Zeus is a loving dad and the Fates act like sassy gossip queens.- Analyze Hades as the ultimate scene-stealer—smooth-talking, fast-talking, and somehow the most relatable god in Olympus.- Defend Meg’s legacy—a sharp-talking, morally complex heroine who became an LGBTQ+ icon.- Break down the musical magic—from gospel muses to “Go the Distance,” does the soundtrack hold up?- Judge the Hydra fight—how does this CGI-heavy showdown stack up in the dragon (or dragon-adjacent) hall of fame?In this recording, Hayden and Bryce break down the whole of it in absurd detail.Hayden's Youtube: @haydensnyder Spotify Meme Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ZxHY1JZJRw24KHcoWNEsx?si=GbdvBGOCR3Gv_KrPVOIx-A&pi=EI_bwSleRr6EU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biglizpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@biglizpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/biglizpodTwitch: https://twitch.tv/biglizpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Big-Flying-Lizards-A-Dragon-Movie-Podcast/61556285739722/Austin Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/TheMediaBinge/Timecodes0:00 - Intro01:11 – Zero to Hero15:01 – Hades: Disney’s Slickest Villain25:31 –Trials of Hercules34:55 – The Hydra Fight: CGI Pioneer 41:41 – Megara: Disney’s Best51:03 – From Flop to Cult Classic01:02:06 – The Dragon GradeThis video contains directly referenced clips from the following media as permitted under the fair use doctrine:"Hercules" (1997) Dir. John Musker & Ron ClementsArtwork by Kimberly Hammons.Intro and outro music by Tyler Eddington.#DisneyMusicals #90sDisney #UnderratedDisney #AnimatedFilmReview #CultClassic #DisneyVillains #DragonsInMedia #LGBTQDisney #FilmAnalysis
