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Lunchbox ReactionEvil Exes, Reality Hopping, and Space StationsThis month on the show, Liam talks about the 2010 film Scott Pilgrim vs the World, Brian talks about 2 books, The Dragon's Promise and The Singular Life of Aria Patel, and Evan talks about diving into the first season of the Sci-fi TV show Babylon 5.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2025-10-2947 minLunchbox ReactionFlowers, Cranes, and MinesThis month, Liam talks about the mobile game Pikmin Bloom, Brian talks about the YA novel Six Crimson Cranes, and Evan talks about two Minecraft events.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2025-09-3036 minLunchbox ReactionMinecraft, Wednesday, and DuneWelcome back to our end of the month episode drop. Whew - got it in just in time! This time around, Evan talks about a Minecraft video/documentary, Liam talks about season 2 of the Netflix show Wednesday, and Brian dives into Dune Parts One and Two.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2025-08-3137 minLunchbox ReactionDetectives, Pandemics, and AliensTime for another monthly podcast. On this episode, Evan talks about the Netflix series The Residence, Liam discusses the book Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, and Brian gives a quick overview of the book trilogy Remembrance of Earth's Past by Liu Cixin.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2025-05-3038 minLunchbox ReactionPoisons, Mines, and RiversThis month on the show Liam talks about the anime The Apothecary Diaries, Evan talks about the new Minecraft movie, and Brian talks about the first two books in the Rivers of London series.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2025-04-3038 minLunchbox ReactionSwordfights, Virtual Reality, and SynthesizersWhat's this? A show released on a Friday? Inconceivable! On this episode, Brian talks about the 1987 movie The Princess Bride, Liam talks about the animated Netflix show Pantheon, and Evan talks about making music with his Arturia MiniFreak Synthesizer.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2025-02-2834 minLunchbox ReactionSpace Monsters, Islands, and Garden GnomesThis month Evan talks about the game Lethal Company, Liam talks about watching the first season of Lost, and Brian reviews the newest film from Aardman Animations, Wallace & Gomit: Vengeance Most Fowl.Thanks as always for your support! We're on Bluesky too: @lunchboxreaction.bsky.socialAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2025-01-2740 minLunchbox ReactionThe Wild Robot (Movie)On this month's show, Evan and Brian discuss the Dreamworks animated movie The Wild Robot.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2024-10-2834 minLunchbox ReactionSwords, Plumbers, and PiratesWelcome back to the monthly edition of Lunchbox Reaction. On this episode the three of us:Discuss some current pop-culture newsReview our pop-culture news from episode 90 to see how it has faredHave a side discussion about binge watching shows vs. taking your timeBrian reviews the anime Sword Art OnlineEvan reviews the Super Mario Bros. movieLiam reviews the first 130 odd episodes of the anime One PieceThanks for continuing to listen to our show, even though we've scaled back. Remember you can always write us at lunchboxreaction at gmail dot com. We'd love to hear from you!
2024-09-2347 minLunchbox ReactionSnails, Farms, and RabbitsWelcome to the first episode of Season 2. We've switched to a monthly schedule due to busy schedules, and send out a special thanks to everyone for sticking with us! This month, we go over some pop-culture news, revisit some old pop-culture news to see how it fared, and end the show with our usual fortune cookies.The main part of this month's show is split into 3 parts. Liam talks about the movie Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, Evan talks about the video game Stardew Valley, and Brian reviews the book Watership Down.Advertising...
2024-08-2632 minLunchbox ReactionChicken Run: Dawn of the NuggetChicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is a 2023 stop-motion animated film by Aardman Animations, and serves as a sequel to the hit movie Chicken Run from 2000 (Not 2002, like Brian guessed on the show!) The film features the voices for Thandiwe Newton, Zachary Levi, and Bella Ramsey, and follows the story of our main chickens, Ginger and Rocky, as they try to save their daughter Molly from a high security poultry processing plant/prison.The movie is currently available on Netflix.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle...
2024-01-2224 minLunchbox ReactionPatchworkThis week, Linnea and Brian discuss the 2-player board game called Patchwork.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2024-01-0818 minLunchbox ReactionCollege FairThis week, Linnea and Brian discuss their recent visit to a college fair. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2023-10-0920 minLunchbox ReactionOur Picks for the Top 15 Animated TV SeriesIt's our 152nd episode, and in all that time we've never assembled a top ten list (or in our case, a top 15). So without further ado, the three of us each present our top 5 picks in the category of animated TV series. See what you think! And send us and e-mail with your top five - we'd love to hear them!LinneaShe-Ra and the Princesses of PowerAvatar: The Last AirbenderOver the Garden WallSpy X FamilyMy Hero AcademiaEvanSteven UniverseAdventure TimeThe Owl HouseGravity FallsAmphibiaBrianCowboy BebopPhineas and FerbHildaRobotechKipo and the...
2023-08-2146 minLunchbox ReactionThe Mandalorian - Season 3Season 3 of The Mandalorian first aired on Disney+ from March through April of 2023. The 8 episodes followed our main character Din Djarin and his little pal Grogu, but also veered off into other characters, factions, and storylines that felt somewhat out of place. This week, Evan and Brian have a brief discussion about the show.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2023-06-1918 minLunchbox ReactionZootopia+This week, Linnea, Evan, and Brian discuss the 6 episodes of Zootopia+, a series set in the world of the 2016 Disney movie Zootopia.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-12-0522 minLunchbox ReactionThor: Love and ThunderThis week, Evan and Brian discuss Marvel's latest superhero movie Thor: Love and Thunder. We try to stay spoiler free since it is a relatively new movie.Also, we're giving away the monster box collection of Max Brallier's series The Last Kids on Earth. To enter, email us (lunchboxreaction@gmail.com) or tweet us (@lunchboxreact) and tell us which episode of ours is your favorite. We'll draw the name of one lucky winner in a few weeks on our 100th episode!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com...
2022-07-2527 minLunchbox ReactionDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is the second full movie starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the titular Doctor Stephen Strange. The movie serves as an introduction to a new character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, America Chavez (played by Xochitl Gomez), a teenager with the ability to jump between dimensions. Can Doctor Strange save her before her powers are stolen by a mysterious villain?This week, Evan and Brian discuss their general non-spoiler thoughts about the movie during the main portion of the podcast, followed by a more in-depth spoiler filled discussion that can be found...
2022-06-2738 minLunchbox ReactionThe Book of Boba FettOnce again, the Star Wars universe returns to the planet Tatooine to follow the adventures of the notorious bounty hunter Boba Fett in the Disney+ series The Book of Boba Fett. How did he escape the Sarlacc Pit? What has he been doing all these years? These are a just a few of the questions the show attempts to answer, with mixed results. Listen in as we discuss how the show didn't quite hit the mark.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-04-1820 minLunchbox ReactionTurning RedThis week we discuss Turning Red, a 2022 animated movie by Pixar Animation Studios. The story follows Meilin "Mei" Lee, a 13-year-old girl who, through a quirk of her family history, suddenly turns into a panda when she experiences strong emotions.Pop-culture references mentioned on this episode:1) This Tape Deck is a Time Machine2) Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga3) Only Murders in the Building, Season 2 TrailerAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-04-1124 minLunchbox ReactionThrow Throw BurritoFrom the creators of Exploding Kittens comes Throw Throw Burrito! Billed as the world's first dodgeball card game, Throw Throw Burrito is a family friendly game for 2-6 players age 7 and up. This fast-paced game will have you rapidly trying to collect matching groups of 3 cards, and throwing a soft, foam burrito at your opponents.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-04-0416 minLunchbox ReactionAirbornKenneth Oppel's 2004 novel Airborn tells the story of young Matt Cruise, a cabin boy on the airship Aurora. His latest transoceanic journey sees him helping an inquisitive young lady, trying to outwit a band of pirates, and searching for an elusive beast that may or may not exist. The story is set in a world adjacent to ours, where airplanes don't exist, but luxury dirigibles the length of football fields roam the skies. It's a wonderful book, and we all highly recommend it!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com...
2022-03-2828 minLunchbox ReactionShe-Ra and the Princesses of Power (Seasons 2-5)This week, Linnea leads our discussion of seasons 2 through 5 of the animated Netflix series She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. She series won many awards for outstanding Kids and Family Programming.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-03-2131 minLunchbox ReactionThe SimsThis week, Linnea and Evan take the helm, and do a show entirely by themselves! Their topic is EA's computer game The Sims, a life simulation game that allows you to create and control virtual people.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-03-1417 minLunchbox ReactionMy So-Called LifeMy So-Called Life was a television drama series created by Winnie Holzman that aired on ABC in the Fall of 1994. The 19 episode series followed the life of 15-year-old Angela Chase as she navigated family life, friends, and school. Claire Danes, Tom Irwin, Bess Armstrong, Jared Leto, and Wilson Cruz were just a few of the ensemble cast of this standout show.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-03-0724 minLunchbox ReactionHawkeyeThe Disney+ series Hawkeye follows the adventures of our favorite archer, Clint Barton, as he tries to navigate the appearance of his #1 fan, shadows of his past, and the mafia, all while trying to get home to celebrate Christmas with his family.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-02-2836 minLunchbox ReactionEternalsMarvel's Eternals tells the story of a group of ancient, near immortal guardians who travel to Earth in order to protect the planet from evil beings known as Deviants. The Eternals have lived here for thousands of years, but are tasked not to interfere with the human course of history. This week, we react to the movie, and come away with mixed feelings for a story that felt too long, and had too many new heroes for our liking.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-02-2122 minLunchbox ReactionMiracle / Winter Olympics"What America needed was a miracle. What it got was a hockey game."That was the tagline to the 2004 movie Miracle, which told the story of the 1980 US Hockey team and their incredible journey to Olympic gold. This week, we talk about the movie, and also some of our thoughts about the current Winter Olympic games.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-02-1427 minLunchbox ReactionTrailsGo on a hike through the National Park system in the game Trails. On your way, collect rocks, acorns, and leaves, and then use those materials to purchase badges. Each badge comes with a point value, and when the sun sets across the trail, the person with the most points wins. Trails is a fun game for 2 to 4 players ages 10 and up.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-02-0719 minLunchbox ReactionHilda and the Mountain KingHilda and the Mountain King is an animated film that premiered on Netflix on December 30th, 2021. The story is based on the sixth book of the popular Hilda graphic novel series by author and Illustrator Luke Pearson, and provides closure to the cliffhanger end of Hilda's second season.Also on this episode, our pop-culture news, and fortune cookies.In case you missed it, you can check out our review of seasons 1 and 2 of Hilda on episode 22 from February 2021.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-01-3117 minLunchbox ReactionWordleWordle is the daily word game taking the internet by storm! If you heaven't heard of Wordle, it's a bit like the old game of Mastermind, but instead of guessing the color of hidden pegs, you have 6 tries to guess a 5-letter word. Also on this episode, we talk about some pop-culture news, read a letter from a listener, and try some candy from Nepal!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-01-2420 minLunchbox ReactionEncantoThe animated Disney musical Encanto tells the story of the Madrigal family, who are all blessed with a special, magical gift. All except for Mirabel, that is. But when their magical house begins to crumble and her sibling's gifts start to fade, it is up to Mirabel to find out why and save the family.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-01-1718 minLunchbox ReactionHappy Little AccidentsHappy Little Accidents is a game inspired by one of the sayings of famed painter Bob Ross. In this party game for 3-6 players, it is your job to start with a doodle and turn it into a masterpiece in 30 seconds. On this episode, we play a round, talk about what we might change about the game, and also discuss our usual pop-culture news tidbits.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-01-1015 minLunchbox ReactionNimonaThe graphic novel Nimona was published by HarperCollins in 2015. It was created by writer and artist Noelle Stevenson, and tells the story of the young shape-shifting girl Nimona and her escapades with Ballister Blackheart, the kingdom's resident villain. Also on this episode: Boba Fett, Hilda, Betty White, and fortune cookies.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-01-0320 minLunchbox ReactionHere to SlayHere to Slay is a strategic fantasy card game where you try to collect heroes and slay monsters. But watch out! Your fellow players are trying to do the same thing as you, and will stop you at every turn if given the chance. Find out our thoughts on the game, plus our weekly pop-culture news tidbits and fortune cookie readings.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-12-2715 minLunchbox ReactionKipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts (Season 2)Way back on episode 8 of Lunchbox Reaction, we discussed the first season of one of our favorite animated shows, Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts. This week, we return to our favorite mute-filled, postapocalyptic world and check up on what Kipo and her friends are up to in season 2 of this awesome show.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-12-2024 minLunchbox ReactionShaun the Sheep: The Flight Before ChristmasHere's a holiday special we can get behind! Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas is a new animated 30-minute special from Aardman Animations. You can stream it on Netflix, and we can't recommend it enough. It's packed full of fun, mayhem, and Christmas cheer. Check it out!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-12-1318 minLunchbox ReactionAzulJust in time for the holiday season, we play and review the tile game Azul, a strategy game in which you "draft" sets of colored tiles to fill patterns on your board. The rules feel complicated at first glance, but once you learn the basics, it's a very straightforward game that requires a good amount of strategy. We play a sample round (which may or may not be that entertaining, as it is a very visual game), and fill out the episode with our usual pop-culture news and fortune cookie readings.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com...
2021-12-0614 minLunchbox ReactionRobin RobinAardman Animations new short film Robin Robin was just released on Netflix. It's a holiday story of a young bird living with a family of mice and trying her best to fit in. On this episode we give a quick review of the show, and talk a little about what makes something a musical, versus a story that happens to have songs. In addition, we also learn that when you watch the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade, make sure you're watching the parade from the correct year! All this, plus fortune cookies.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com...
2021-11-2918 minLunchbox ReactionShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsEvan planned and hosted our discussion of Marvel's latest movie, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. We talk about our favorite characters, plus the fact that there are (finally!) no floating sky cities. All that, plus our pop-culture news and fortune cookies.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-11-2215 minLunchbox ReactionThe Parent TrapIt's our 60th episode, so what better to cover than the 1961 Disney comedy The Parent Trap, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary! Brian remembers watching this movie in his elementary school library on actual film. Does the movie hold up for Linnea and Evan? Find out on today's show.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-11-1530 minLunchbox ReactionLego MastersLinnea is busy this week, so co-hosts Evan and Brian use this week to discuss the Fox reality series Lego Masters. Specifically, they talk about the most recent season of 12 episodes, who their favorite building team was, and what they thought of host Will Arnet.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-11-0821 minLunchbox ReactionThe Nightmare Before ChristmasIn celebration of Halloween, we watched the 1993 stop-motion animated film The Nightmare Before Christmas. Is it a Halloween movie or a Christmas movie? That's just one of the questions we discussed this week.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-11-0116 minLunchbox ReactionMy Hero Academia, Season 2We return to UA High this week, and talk about season 2 of the anime My Hero Academia. Was it better than the first season? Yes! Is it easy for animators to draw invisible characters? We think so! All that, plus our usual pop-culture news and fortune cookies.We reviewed the first season of My Hero Academia in July, 2021 on episode 44.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-10-2529 minLunchbox ReactionBlokusTime for another game review! This week we talk about Blokus, a strategy game where you try to place all your uniquely shaped pieces on the game board, while simultaneously keeping your opponents from doing the same. It's easy to learn, and a lot of fun.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-10-1813 minLunchbox ReactionBlack WidowMarvel's Black Widow is now available to all Disney+ subscribers, so we decided to watch it for this week's show. We also discussed the idea of whether there are movies that need to be seen in the theater, or if story matters more than spectacle.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-10-1121 minLunchbox ReactionShe-Ra and the Princesses of PowerThe 2018 Netflix animated series She-Ra and the Princesses of Power is a reboot of the similarly titled Filmation series from 1985. The show follows the adventures of Adora, a teenage girl who has the power to transform into the legendary heroine She-Ra. This week, we discuss the first season of the show, and talk about some of the characters. Also this week, our usual pop-culture news and fortune cookies.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-10-0422 minLunchbox ReactionMy Neighbor TotoroIt's time to discuss another Studio Ghibli movie, and what better movie to discuss than the 1988 anime classic My Neighbor Totoro, a movie that appears on many lists of top movies of all time. It's the gentle story of two young girls in post-war rural Japan, and their unlikely adventures and interactions with a number of friendly forest spirits. Also on the show - our pop-culture news, and fortune cookies.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-09-2729 minLunchbox ReactionOne year anniversary!This week marks the one year anniversary of Lunchbox Reaction. On this episode, we take a look back at our first year of podcasting, and highlight some of our favorite moments. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-09-2025 minLunchbox ReactionDug DaysIf you enjoyed Dug, the talking dog from Pixar's hit movie Up, then you should definitely check out Dug Days - a series of 5 new animated shorts on Disney+. The series follows the adventures of Dug as he navigates his new life in the suburbs with his owner Carl. Also on this episode - some pop-culture news, and Evan receives an epic fortune!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-09-1313 minLunchbox ReactionThe Loud House MovieIt's our 50th episode, and this week we take a look at The Loud House Movie on Netflix. The movie is based on the hit Nickelodeon animated TV series The Loud House, and follows the adventures of Lincoln, his parents, and his 10 sisters as they travel to Scotland. Also on this episode, we talk about the new Marvel movie Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, a new Star Wars anime series, and the passing of Ed Asner.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-09-0615 minLunchbox ReactionThe Map of Tiny Perfect ThingsThe Map of Tiny Perfect Things is a movie that has a little something for everyone. It's a teen romantic drama that also has elements of sci-fi and humor. Like the movie Groundhog Day, the protagonists are stuck in a time loop. As they relive each day, they decide to track down and make a map of all the perfect moments that occur throughout their town. Listen in as we discuss the movie, and whether we've experienced some of our own perfect moments.We're coming up on the 1-year anniversary of the show, and we'd love to...
2021-08-3025 minLunchbox ReactionSchmigadoon!Find your best bow-tie, grab yourself a bowl of corn puddin', and head on over the magical town of Schmigadoon, where every day is a musical, and true love might be just around the corner. Schmigadoon!, a 6-episode American musical comedy, premiered on Apple TV+ in June 2021, and stars an ensemble cast that includes Cecily Strong, Keegan-Michael Key, Fred Armisen, Dove Cameron, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming, Jane Krakowski, and Martin Short. This week we review the show, talk about our favorite songs, and per usual, also talk about some pop-culture news and read fortune cookies.Advertising...
2021-08-2324 minLunchbox ReactionThe Bad BatchDisney's relentless release of all things Star Wars continues with The Bad Batch, a 16-episode animated series that just finished its first season. Is worth watching? Depends on your level of fandom. We enjoyed parts of it, but felt overall it was lacking in story. Tune in to our discussion, and see if you agree.We're also coming up on the 1-year anniversary of the show, and we'd love to hear from you! Do you have a favorite moment or episode? Something you agree or disagree with? Have an idea of a movie or book we should...
2021-08-1623 minLunchbox ReactionThe Wild Robot EscapesTime for another book review! On this episode, Evan leads us in a discussion of The Wild Robot Escapes by author and illustrator Peter Brown. This book is a sequel to The Wild Robot, which we reviewed in January. Also on this episode, our weekly news updates and fortune cookie readings.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-08-0916 minLunchbox ReactionIn The Heights (Movie)The movie In The Heights is a musical drama based on Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit broadway musical of the same name. The story follows the lives of a number of residents of Washington Heights, a community in New York City that is undergoing change. We also talk about the PBS Kids show Arthur, a game about pets on Roblox, and Suni Lee winning Gold at the Summer Olympics. Oh yeah - and fortune cookies!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-08-0222 minLunchbox ReactionMy Hero AcademiaThis week the podcast comes to you from a lake resort, so the audio quality is not the best, but the show has to go on, right? Right! Our topic this week is the first season of the popular anime series My Hero Academia.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-07-2619 minLunchbox ReactionLokiMarvel's new TV series Loki just finished its 6 episode run on Disney+. Linnea, Evan, and Brian give their impressions of the series, along with their weekly pop-culture news and fortune cookie readings.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-07-1924 minLunchbox ReactionSummer CampIt's time to pack your sleeping bag, apply some sunscreen, and head off to camp! This week, Linnea and Evan talk about what it was like to attend summer camp, and how this year was different compared to previous years due to COVID precautions.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-07-1225 minLunchbox ReactionThe Magic FishTrung Le Nguyen's award-winning debut graphic novel The Magic Fish is a heartfelt and beautifully illustrated story about a boy and his mother, the language barrier between them, and how fairy tales can bring us together. The book was named one of the best books of the year by the New York Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, and Publishers Weekly. Also on this episode - our pop-culture news of the week, and fortune cookies!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-07-0520 minLunchbox ReactionLucaIf you haven't already, check out Luca, the new Disney/Pixar animated movie on Disney+. It's a fun show for the whole family, and this week we give our non-spoiler review of this this fish-out-of water story.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-06-2820 minLunchbox ReactionRaya and the Last DragonDisney's animated movie Raya and the Last Dragon premiered in March 2021. It boasts a wonderful voice cast and received great reviews for its story, action, and score. This week we talk about the movie, discuss the main characters, and whether they should make a sequel.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-06-2120 minLunchbox ReactionSchool is Out!The Covid-19 pandemic forced many schools to switch to distance learning over the past year. How did the education process work? What did the students think? This week, at the end of the school year, Linnea and Evan talk about their experience with distance learning.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-06-1418 minLunchbox ReactionHunt for the WilderpeopleWe watched the 2016 movie Hunt for the Wilderpeople back in March, but kept our discussion in reserve as a backup episode. Well, this week, we're pulling it out since Linnea got her 2nd COVID-19 shot and is feeling a bit under the weather.In addition to our review of the movie (which, to be honest, is mostly Brian gushing over how much he loved it) we also talked about Minecraft, an upcoming game called Palia, and read fortune cookies.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-06-0720 minLunchbox ReactionThe Mitchells vs. The MachinesA cross-country family trip goes awry when a technology company inadvertently unleashes robots bent on taking over the world. Can the Mitchell family save humanity? Find out on this newly released animated show on Netflix. Plus, we talk about two games, Miitopia and My Hero Academia, and the new season of Lego Masters.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-05-3116 minLunchbox ReactionCat StaxTime for another game review! This week we talk about Cat Stax, a puzzle game that will test your skill at fitting a myriad of uniquely shaped cat pieces into 1- and 2-dimensional patterns. Think Tetris, but with no stress and no timer. Plus, our usual pop-culture news and fortune cookie readings.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-05-2409 minLunchbox ReactionHow to Train Your Dragon (Movie)As promised, this week we discuss the 2010 movie How To Train Your Dragon from Dreamworks Animation. It's our longest episode ever, since Linnea and Brian adore this movie and can't stop geeking out about it. Also this week - some pop-culture news and the usual ritual of reading fortunes. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-05-1746 minLunchbox ReactionHow to Train Your Dragon (Book)This week, Evan leads us in a discussion of Cressida Cowell's 2004 book How to Train Your Dragon, which launched a series of highly successful movies. We also discuss the new teaser trailer for Stranger Things, the SN15 Starship test flight, and the new Star Wars animated show titled The Bad Batch.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-05-1021 minLunchbox ReactionThe Oscars - Animated Shorts and MoviesThis week we discuss the results of two categories from the 2021 Academy Awards - Best Animated Film and Best Animated Short Film. We were able to see 7 of the 10 films that were nominated, and give our quick impression of each.Also this week: the director for Marvel's upcoming movie The Eternals, the release of Pokémon Snap, and World Laughter Day. Plus fortune cookies!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-05-0318 minLunchbox ReactionThe Falcon and the Winter SoldierThe Disney+/Marvel series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier just finished its six episode run. Find out what we thought of the show, and how we think it stacks up against WandaVision. Also on this episode: our weekly look at a few items in the news, another round of fortune cookies, and, if you listen very carefully, a special appearance by our cat Jack.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-04-2621 minLunchbox ReactionNational TreasureThere are two movies in the National Treasure series, and we talk about them both this week. Plus some pop-culture news about Roblox, Powerpuff Girls, Piñata Day, and our weekly fortune cookies.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-04-1920 minLunchbox ReactionTeen Titans GO! To the MoviesIf you're looking for an irreverent, silly, musical super-hero movie, check out Teen Titans GO! To The Movies, the 2018 animated film from Warner Animation Group. The movie pits Robin, Beast Boy, Cyborg, Starfire, and Raven (The Teen Titans) against the evil Slade, who is out to take over the world.Also this week, we talk about the new series Loki, coming soon to Disney+, a kickstarter campaign for MST3K, and national pet day. Plus fortune cookies!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-04-1217 minLunchbox ReactionPoetry for NeanderthalsThis week we review Poetry for Neanderthals, a game where you try to get your teammates to correctly guess a word or phrase with one catch - you are a caveman and can only use one syllable words. It's a fun game, made even better by whacking people with a large inflatable club when they make a mistake! We also discuss the new season of My Hero Academia, a new map in the game Among Us, sequels to the movie Knives Out, and once again crack open some fortune cookies to see what is in store for the coming...
2021-04-0514 minLunchbox ReactionRangoThis week we discuss Rango, an animated film from 2011 that stars Johnny Depp as a chameleon who accidentally ends up in an old west desert town. We also talk about food on a stick, new Nintendo consoles and games, plus our weekly fortunes.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-03-2917 minLunchbox ReactionThe Owl HouseDisney's animated series The Owl House follows the adventures of Luz, a girl who travels through a magical doorway to an enchanted land called the Boiling Isles. There, she makes new friends, faces challenges, and learns her own kind of magic. What do we think of the series so far? Find out on this week's episode.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-03-2216 minLunchbox ReactionThe Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeIt's our 25th episode, and we celebrate by discussing the 1950 classic C.S Lewis story The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Also this week: Evan looks forward to Marvel's Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Brian mentions Roblox's recent IPO, and Linnea is excited for Pi day. In addition -- does Linnea continue her streak of getting the best fortunes? Find out! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-03-1525 minLunchbox ReactionWandaVisionThe season finale of Marvel's WandaVision just aired, so what better time to talk about it! Also on the podcast - find out why we refer to the show as Long Division, our pop-culture shout-outs of the week, and trying to make sense out of Evan's fortune cookie.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-03-0827 minLunchbox ReactionFlora and UlyssesFlora and Ulysses is a new movie available on Disney+, and is based on the book Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo. This week, we talk about where the movie works and where it falls short. In addition, we learn that Linnea doesn't like blood draws, Evan loves Pokémon, and Dr. Seuss would have been 117 this week.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-03-0117 minLunchbox ReactionHildaThe Netflix animated series Hilda follows the adventures of a girl growing up in a world that is at once both familiar and magical. It is a world inhabited by elves, giants, trolls, nisse (house guardians) and other creatures from Scandinavian folklore. The show has had two seasons (26 episodes total), and has received much critical acclaim. On this episode, was talk about a few of the characters, and why we like the show.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-02-2217 minLunchbox ReactionQ•bitzWe're mixing things up a little bit this week! We open the show with a few pop-culture highlights from the news. Following that, we review the game Q•bitz, a challenging game of pattern matching. Finally, each of us open a fortune cookie to see what we can expect in the coming week.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-02-1517 minLunchbox ReactionOne Crazy SummerOne Crazy Summer, a book by Rita Williams-Garcia, tells the story of three girls who travel to Oakland California in 1968 in search of the mother who abandoned them. It is a story about sisterhood, motherhood, and relationships, set amid the turbulence of the late 60's and the rise of the Black Panther movement.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-02-0821 minLunchbox ReactionGroundhog DayThis week we celebrate Groundhog Day by watching the 1993 movie of the same name. Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell starred in this comedy/fantasy/romance movie about a man stuck in a time loop, living the same day over and over again.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-02-0117 minLunchbox ReactionPixar ShortsPixar Popcorn, a series of 10 mini-shorts, debuted late January 2021 on Disney+. These quick, 2 minute episodes feature many of Pixar's beloved characters going about their daily routines. This week on the show, we talk about this new crop of animation, and delve into a number of the studio's previous shorts, many of which we had never seen. In addition, Linnea and Evan try to convince Brian that every Pixar movie is interconnected and exists in the same universe.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-01-2526 minLunchbox ReactionImhotepImhotep is an award-winning strategy game for 2 to 4 players ages 10 and up. The object of the game is to transport stone blocks from your quarry to the building site, and create monuments that rival those of the great Egyptian architect Imhotep himself! Linnea hosts our discussion of the game, and as always, we play a sample round so you can get an idea of the game mechanics.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-01-1814 minLunchbox ReactionThe Wild RobotThis week on Lunchbox Reaction, we review the 2016 book The Wild Robot, by Peter Brown. It's the story of Roz, a robot who is stranded on a remote island and must learn to adapt and survive. The book was a New York Times bestseller, and won numerous awards, including Best Children's Book of the Year from both the Washington Post and Parents magazine. It's a great read for late elementary to early middle schoolers, and is even better to read together out loud as a family.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out...
2021-01-1113 minLunchbox ReactionExploding KittensIf you are you looking for a sudden-death style card game that is fun for the whole family, look no further than Exploding Kittens! The game is for 2 to 5 players ages 7 and up, and takes only a few minutes to learn. It's fast, strategic, and is filled with belly rubs and laser pointers to keep those exploding kittens at bay. Do you have what it takes to outlast your opponents? Find out as Evan hosts this week's show.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-01-0412 minLunchbox ReactionSoulThe Disney Pixar animated movie Soul debuted on December 25th, 2020. Soul is the story of high-school music teacher Joe Gardner, who dreams of making it big in the jazz world. He gets his shot, but an unforeseen event sends him on a fabulous journey through the great beyond. In this episode, Linnea, Evan, and Brian discuss the movie, and how they think it compares to some of Pixar's previous stories.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-12-2813 minLunchbox ReactionWolfwalkersWolfwalkers, a new animated fantasy movie set in Ireland in 1650, is a visual feast. It has won numerous awards, including Best Animated Film from both the New York Film Critics Circle and the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. Produced by the same animation house that created such classics as The Secret of Kells and Song of the Sea, this movie follows the adventures of Robyn, a girl who stumbles into a world of mystery and enchantment.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-12-2114 minLunchbox ReactionHoliday Special: Elf - The Movie"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear." So says Buddy the Elf in the movie Elf from 2003. Watching this movie every year is a tradition in our family, and this week we talk about what makes a movie a holiday classic, some of our favorite scenes, and what we would think of Buddy if we met him in real life.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-12-1423 minLunchbox ReactionSteven Universe (Season 1)Steven Universe is an animated series created by Rebecca Sugar that aired on Cartoon Network from 2013 to 2020. The show follows the adventures of a young boy named Steven who lives with a group of beings called the Crystal Gems. The gems are ageless alien warriors with magical abilities who protect earth from monsters and other threats.The show has a wonderful cast of colorful characters, is full of musical numbers, and was a critical success, coming in at #61 in the 2019 TV Guide top 100 contemporary television series, among other numerous awards.Listen in as Evan hosts...
2020-12-0717 minLunchbox ReactionTelestrationsGet out your white-board markers for a game of Telestrations! This week Linnea hosts an example play session of a game that is a cross between Pictionary and the old party game Telephone.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-11-3015 minLunchbox ReactionSnapdragonKat Leyh's Snapdragon is a magical realist graphic novel about a young girl who befriends her town's witch and discovers the strange magic within herself. Evan, Linnea, and Brian discuss the story, a few of the main characters, and how this story has something for everyone.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-11-2311 minLunchbox ReactionKipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts (Season 1)Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts is an animated series that premiered on Netflix in January 2020. In this episode of Lunchbox Reaction, Linnea, Evan and Brian discuss the first 10 episodes (Season 1) of Kipo, and why you should check out this amazing show.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-11-1615 minLunchbox ReactionVirtual House TourA 3D house tour recently became a viral internet sensation when people made a game out of navigating their way from the living room to the bathtub. Sound easy? It was anything but! Join Brian, Evan, and Linnea as they discuss the crazy Kentucky house. Visit lunchboxreaction.net for links to photos of the property.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-11-0909 minLunchbox ReactionSuperfightCan an exploding marching band win in a fight against a demon possessed car? It's up to you to determine the winner when you play the game Superfight! This week, Linnea, Evan, and Brian discuss the card game of ridiculous fights, play a few example rounds, and settle the age old question of whether pacifists with super-glue guns can beat antique-throwing high-school students.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-11-0208 minLunchbox ReactionAmulet (Volumes 1 and 2)We discovered Kazu Kibuishi's Amulet series of graphic novels a few years ago while walking through our local library. The story follows siblings Emily and Navin, who venture into another world to save their mother with the help of a magical amulet. This week, Evan, Linnea, and Brian discuss the first 2 books of series, The Stonekeeper and The Stonekeeper's Curse.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-10-2616 minLunchbox ReactionThe One and Only IvanThe Newberry Award-winning novel The One and Only Ivan, by Katherine Applegate, was recently made into a movie. This week, we discuss the Disney+ feature, how it is similar or different than the book, and what we thought about the adaptation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-10-1925 minLunchbox ReactionBlank SlateThis week we discuss Blank Slate, a board game published by USAopoly.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-10-1205 minLunchbox ReactionKerry and the Knight of the ForestEvan, Linnea, and Brian discuss the 2020 graphic novel Kerry and the Knight of the Forest by Andi Watson.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-10-0607 minLunchbox ReactionNausicaä of the Valley of the WindLinnea, Evan, and Brian discuss the 1984 anime movie Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-09-2820 min