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Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationImportant: Hosting Change – Don’t Lose the Podcast!Hey, it’s Ronnie. I’m switching Dancing Is Forbidden to a new podcast host. Ideally, nothing changes on your end. You should keep getting new episodes like normal.
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Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationIntroducing my King of the Hill podcast, Yep! (Yep: A King of the Hill Podcast - Pilot)I started a King of the Hill podcast with my favorite podcaster, Rob Couch, and I'm sharing our first episode with you! There are two more episodes up right now, find us over at https://www.yeppodcast.com/
Doing Yep has been a lot of fun and I'm super proud of how it's turning out! If you like King of the Hill—or if you've been meaning to start watching it—I hope you give this dang old podcast a chance, man. Yep.
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Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationDavid Cross Interview | Voice of Happy Time Harry and Bert BananaNot only did David Cross teach me it was okay to be named Ronnie, but he put Aqua Teen Hunger Force on the map. Big time. Fresh off his successful stint on Broadway (yes-- THAT Broadway), David takes the next logical step in his career and spends some time on a podcast about a cartoon he was on a few times. I don't know why he did, I advised him not to do it. Touching briefly on his time on Aqua Teen, David gives us the down low on having two versions of his standup sets, the origin of...2025-03-1051 min
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationThe Dumbest Doll of All | AquaDonk Side Pieces Deep DiveThe highlander was a documentary and the events happened in real time... not unlike this AquaDonk. 18 (well, really 20) years later, Happy Time Harry is BACK -- not for vengeance, but for his own demise. He wants it, don't worry. It feels good to him. We see what (or rather, what little) Harry has been up to since 2004 (well, 2002). Harry ain't the only one going out in a blaze of glory, when Frylock and Meatwad combine forces to give Shake a taste of his own explosive medicine. The only thing that can kill a Highlander is an Aqua Teen.
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Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationBible Fruit ft. Dave Willis and Nick Gibbons | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveGrab your Bible and your crystal meth because we're in for a good time! Bible Fruit (totally not a VeggieTales ripoff) is one of the strongest Aqua Teen episodes, and has a heck of a history around it. We're covering the first mention of this idea back in 2004 & the (short lived) legacy it left behind in Soul Quest OverDrive. Other topics discussed include playing the vocoder for Alan Jackson, the good ol' days of MySpace, and Nick Gibbons tells us about working on Horton Hears A Who.
References:
• How I've Read Podcast: https://sit...2025-01-271h 26
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationThe Room w/ Dave Willis [PATREON UNLOCKED]Support the show & get exclusive episodes (including 2 more episodes on The Room): https://www.patreon.com/dancingisforbidden
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ATHF co-creator Dave Willis joins in on The Room coverage, wrapping up this trilogy of episodes on the best worst movie ever made! While we're getting in on the many weird aspects of The Room, we're also tying it back to Aqua Teen. Dave tells us about grappling with creating something imperfect, working with less-than-ideal budgets, and C Martin Croker making art that is too good. We're also joined by Tomm... Ronnie Wiseau and his annoying maraca.2024-12-231h 04
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationThe Marines | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveListen up devildog, drop down and give me ONE listen to today's podcast diving into The Marines! If you were thinking of going AWOL from today's episode, well do I have a game for you... in Canada. Involving bread ties and Rush records. Today on the pod we're oorah'ing into the inspiration behind Warrior Gum's insane 3D ad, getting all Sherlock Holmes in the search for the elusive voice actor Michael E. Smith, listening to some of the DVD commentary, and MORE while we discuss this excellent Aqua Teen focused episode. I mean, Meatwad enlists Shake in the Marines...2024-12-161h 52
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationDummy Love ft. Dave Willis | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveSome people turn lemons into lemonade, and others turn... immortal dummies into magic shows. Optimism is the point here, and optimism will land your ass right in jail. Today we've got ATHF co-creator Dave Willis chiming in on Dummy Love, a fun exploration by the Aqua Teen guys into horror tropes. We're learning how T-Pain and Josh Homme got involved in this episode, we're finding out the original plan for the Skulldilocks book, and marveling at a non-proscenium shot in ATHF. Other topics discussed include T-Pain's autotune mastery (and why he doesn't need it), being upset that 10,000 BC isn't...2024-12-021h 37
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationLaser Lenses | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveIf you don't want someone to steal your contact lenses and torture you with their new-found abilities, you'd better get LASIK! If only Frylock had read this warning, then he could have saved himself, Carl, and Meatwad! ...Hmm, but then this episode of Aqua Teen wouldn't exist.... and then what would this podcast episode have been about???? THEN WHAT WOULD YOU BE READING RIGHT NOW??!!!!???!!??!!!?? Maybe a question for M. Night Shyamalan. Anyways, back to the podcast thing: today we're diving into the incredibly loved Laser Lenses! We're touching (with our plastic bat extensions) on the origins of the...2024-11-041h 30
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationHoppy Bunny ft. Matt Maiellaro and Dave Willis | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveIn a late-night quest to get chicks, Carl ends up succumbing to the power of the recorder, becoming a musical slave for Hoppy Bunny and his religious covenant of furries. Today we're packing this podcast out with input from FOUR of the critical figures behind this critter-full episode-- Aqua Teen co-creator Dave Willis tells us about turning Frylock's room into a parking garage, Matt Maiellaro gives the low-down on performing as the live-action Recorder Wizard, producer/editor Jay Wade Edwards fills us in on his costume origin, and this episode's original writer Ted Murphy shares with us the power...2024-10-212h 01
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationReedickyoulus ft. Dave Willis | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveIf you're looking to expand the size of your Johnson... and/or make love to zombie animals.... this is the episode for you! Carl's new male enhancement device leads to the Aqua Teens being haunted by the pets of Meatwad's past... and Shake's sexual future. We're diving into the original song Meatwad was supposed to sing to Terrance (and a joke that only makes sense knowing this hot info), why Shake's microwaving of a cat is funny, and how Carl's golden poo is a reused asset. Other topics discussed include the non-effects of the film Juno on teenage pregnancy...2024-10-071h 25
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationCouples Skate | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveThe Aqua Teens are BACK in the third and final chapter of the Carl Trilogy! Carl has had enough of the revolving door of neighbors, and heroically saves the Aqua Teens from Markula... only for them to quickly abandon him. In this episode ATHF editor John Brestan gives us some intel on the IRL Tree Wizard, art director Bob Pettitt clues us in on the creation of his mall-informed art assets, and we're getting to the bottom of the ATHF's chair color. Of course being the last episode of this trilogy, we're also reflecting on the three episodes as...2024-09-231h 39
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationSirens ft. Dave Willis | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveThe ancient Greeks often told of the Sirens, who with their beautiful songs of... 69'ing... would cause you to cut your nipples off. And they were right! In our first truly Aqua Teen-less episode, Carl spends some time with his new kinky mythological neighbors. What they're into isn't Carl's cup of tea... but his credit card is maxed out so he has no other option. Dave Willis briefly joins us to talk about getting John Kruk, Kelly Hogan, and Neko Case on this nipple-centric episode. We're also getting into this episode's Hellraiser influence, Carl's spinoff series "I'm Pissed," and...2024-08-191h 40
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationRobots Everywhere ft. Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveBetter the food you know than the... robots... you don't..? The Aqua Teens are held captive over in the MoDe (that's slang for Mojave Desert) and it's up to Carl to... sell their house. Well, it's not really up to him, but he's doing it anyways-- until vampire landlord Markula shows up. We're kicking off our Season 5 coverage, getting some insight from ATHF creators Matt Maiellaro and Dave Willis. They're telling us about the creation of new character Markula, their initial ideas for this season, and where the episode name comes from (and NO it's not as obvious as...2024-08-051h 59
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationMake the homies wanna WHAT?! ATHF Season 12 Intro Explained! | Summer MinisodeIf you wondered why the Season 12 intro swapped up "Make the homies say ho and the girlies wanna scream," well, gosh dangit, this is the episode for you! ATHF Renaissance Man Nick Ingkatanuwat fills us in on his thought process on swapping these iconic lines around. I'm also throwing down some dirt details... if you have what it takes to receive these deets in your ear holes. I'm surprised I even had what it took to say it out of my mouth hole!
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Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationMatt Maiellaro Interview III: Hell on Earth | ATHF Co-Creator, Voice of Markula & Err, ShredmasterWhat started in hell will end on this podcast... maybe. Matt Maiellaro (Aqua Teen's co-creator, Hellraiser 3's first assistant director of the second [aka "love"] unit) is back with a vengeance... for blood... or at least I assume that's what he was drinking from his cup while we talked. Matt's filling us in on the future of Aqua Teen, while also filling us in on the past of Aqua Teen answering all sorts of Season 12 questions-- from who they originally wanted to voice Vanessa the apple, to if they wanted to change the show's name again, to how storyboarding...2024-05-201h 23
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationSeason 4 Retrospective | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveSeason 4 of Aqua Teen is certainly the most interesting season. While the season has its share of classic-formula episodes, it also sees Matt and Dave pushing the envelope of what Aqua Teen even is. From fourth-wall breaking episodes (Boost Mobile), to dramatic episodes (Party All The Time), to clip-show episodes (Deleted Scenes, partially Grim Reaper Gutters), to some of the show's most shocking (Dickesode, Handbanana)-- this ain't your grandma's Aqua Teen. Well, unless you're Dave Willis, cuz his grandma was literally in an episode. Today on the podcast we're diving into this unique season, diving into its highs...2024-05-061h 21
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationMatthew I. Jenkins Interview | ATHF Character Designer (Carl, Master Shake), Animation DirectorMatthew I. Jenkins designed our beloved Carl and Master Shake... which is kind of funny considering Carl hates Shake. Today on the podcast we're talking with Matt, the man behind so many of our favorite characters. Matt's telling us all about the early years of the Atlanta animation industry (AKA the birthing grounds of Adult Swim), working side-by-side with the late great C. Martin Croker, and designing characters for Dave Willis & Matt Maiellaro on Aqua Teen. Other topics discussed include getting addicted to Clash Royale, the business of art, the (newfound) never-ending nature of Star Wars, and not getting...2024-04-221h 50
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationCarl Wash | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveMeatwad's a workin' man in this episode... and work sucks. Well, like, it's not the job itself, ya know, but really the bosses. He doesn't mind dancing on the side of the road, it's the whole "remove your friend's brain" thing that makes him wanna quit. We've all been there. It's the final episode of Season 4 and we're getting our car(l)s washed with all sorts of ATHF factoids! Bob Pettitt gives us the full-res vending machines so we can see what the hell they say, Dave Willis is cluing us in on the inspiration for Carl Brain's...2024-04-081h 38
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationEzekiel | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveIf you found out you suddenly had a son, how would you handle the situation? If you answered "force him to become the best athlete of all time or else kill myself," you're clearly in the Master Shake school of thought. In this iconic Aqua Teen episode Patton Oswalt returns as yet another memorable character, proving age has nothing to do with innocence. We dive into Carl's shiny new black shotgun, Shake's actually correct baby handling advice, and why Aqua Teen's grounded writing approach keeps the show relatable despite being crazy as hell. Other topics discussed include stupid liquor...2024-03-251h 37
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationAntenna | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveWould you put a giant tower over your house for 40 yorlocks? Cuz Carl sure did. In a return to the classic Aqua Teen formula, Frylock is solving the case of the menacing antenna... sort of. Kinda. Not really. We're diving into George Lowe's glorious 2 minutes in this episode, gushing over Mike Judge, and marvelling at the framing device on this episode. Other topics discussed include projection TVs, Jay-Z's short lived retirement, and the influence of Beavis and Butthead on Aqua Teen.
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• Dave, Dana, Carey, and mc chris panel: https://www.youtube.com/watc...2024-03-111h 27
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationBart Oates | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveHuddle up, running crew! We’re going long and deep into the end zone this week with a full-on blitz about Bart Oates, the gridiron great… and the Aqua Teen episode, too! Dave Willis, Bob Pettitt, and Jay Wade Edwards are bringing their A-game (via e-mail) to the podcast, tackling this story-heavy episode of ATHF like a quarterback sack.
We’re going to break down the play-by-play of the working title of this episode, an audible that’s easy to miss if you’re not listening for the snap count-- and don’t forget about the background artwork that...2024-02-261h 43
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationMoonajuana | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveOpen your lungs and inhale the most premium moonajuana money can buy... from the dump. It was free, but you can't put a price tag on the unbeatable high you will attain. Better yet, while you're floating away on a consciousness of bliss, 2D aliens from space will rid you of your worldly possessions. You just can't beat that convenience. We're diving into Moonajuana, the last proper Mooninites episode. Is this yet another successful entry in the Mooninites saga? Man, I'm too high on moony jane, I couldn't tell ya. Other topics discussed include Tenacious D in the Pick...2024-02-121h 08
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationGrim Reaper Gutters | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveDan at Grim Reaper Gutters won't leave until he makes a sale... just like I can't leave til I tell you all about this episode. The ATHF clip-show parody turned dadaist nonsense, this is a supremely unique episode. Meatwad and Shake reminisce... Frylock made a movie... Tera Patrick enjoys hanging out with the Aqua Teens... and Carl dies but I mean, that always happens. Are you surprised? We're also critiquing Frylock's film to see how much he actually saved Shake and Meatwad's asses. Other topics discussed include the Wii coming out in 2006, how Tera Patrick can save you from...2024-01-221h 27
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationGlobal Grilling | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveThere's only one way to combat global warming... eating your boogers. If you ain't eatin' them sticky things, don't dare listen to this podcast. Today we're covering the VFX overloaded Global Grilling, getting tons of great behind-the-scenes info from ATHF animators Joshua Mullinax and Nathan Churney! We're also getting spoiled by art director Bob Pettitt with a belated XXXmas gift-- the asset list provided to Bob back in 2006 detailing the items he needed to make for the episode! Eat some cheese, lick that door knob, and grab that dirty toilet seat cuz this is a hot one! Other topics...2024-01-151h 44
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationCarey Means Conversation | ATHF Frylock Voice ActorIf you don't know who Carey Means is, you're listening to the wrong podcast! We're joined by none other than Frylock's voice actor-- Aqua Teen's voice of reason as well as leading man of Aqua Teen Forever Plantasm. Carey regales us with one great story after another, including why Aqua Teen has endured for over 20 years, working conventions as a voice actor, and what it was like playing Thundercleese on Brak Show. Other topics discussed include the two times Carey was asked to be a pimp, country grammar, the Adult Swim Booze Cruise, and voicing on a softcore hentai. 2023-12-181h 06
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationNathan Churney & Joshua Mullinax Interview | ATHF Animators, SFX, Laser Lenses ConceptNathan Churney and Joshua Mullinax know how to get the Aqua Teens moving like none other... literally! Today we're joined by these critical ATHF animators who sacrificed everything (and then some!) to create the brilliant show we love today. Well maybe not everything, but they definitely worked their asses off, ya dig? Having touched damn near every bit of ATHF content from S02E01's Super Birthday Snake all the way thru S12E05's Anubis, these fellas are sharing their 20 years of Aqua Teen experience right here, right now... or whenever you listen to this. We'll wait. We're...2023-12-111h 13
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationParty All The Time | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveIt's time to party party party while we talk about Aqua Teen's most depressing episode! Our heartstrings are thoroughly shredded while Frylock and co grapple with his newfound illness... yeah Shake dies like three times in the episode but that's besides the point. We're getting into Dave Willis' biggest regret on this episode, behind the scenes info on Matt Maiellaro's live action performance, going over Aqua Teen's rich history with bee attacks, and so much more! Other topics discussed include the new Aqua Teen Pop-tarts commercial, the cultural sensation of Borat (very nice!), and grappling with a band you...2023-12-041h 34
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationShaketopia & A Quiet Shake LIVE Aftershow with Tom Cruise | Aqua Teen Hunger Force AftershowShaketopia & A Quiet Shake are here and Ronnie and Tommy Cruise are talking about 'em! Dancing is Forbidden's first ever LIVE show, the fellas are reacting to and recapping these historic Aqua Teen episodes. Special thanks to the British Broadcasting Corporation and Country Music Television for producing the event, and Royal Albert Hall for hosting us!
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Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationHandbanana’s Demise | AquaDonk Side Pieces Deep DiveEverything is not as it seems in this Aqua Donk... except for what Handbanana does to Carl, that is very real. Carl takes 16 years to refine his plan of attack while also successfully pulling off the acting role of a life time. We don't often see Carl win, but when he does, you'll be screaming for vengeance!
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• Watch Handbanana's Demise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50zjN9sP6vw
• Watch ALL AquaDonk Side Pieces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVPXbl6lDIs&list=PLQl8zBB7bPvJAB_ak87ztVoPiKUxZr47x&ab_chann...2023-11-1327 min
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationHandbanana w/ Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveTonight, you... will learn all about Handbanana in this week's podcast! Or whenever you get around to listening to this, it doesn't really have to tonight I guess... Anyways, when you decide to listen to this (it's up to you!), you'll be stoked to know that we're joined by ATHF co-creators Matt Maiellaro and Dave Willis, getting their takes on this iconic episode. While Handbanana is (rightfully so) a controversial episode, that doesn't stop it from being many people's favorite, including Master Shake voice actor Dana Snyder's! With an interesting mix of nihilistic horror and shock comedy, we get...2023-11-061h 51
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationDickesode | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveDickesode is a first for Aqua Teen in many ways, and I'm not dicking you around. The show's first episode of 2006, ATHF co-creators Matt Maiellaro and Dave Willis are back in full swing trying to give Adult Swim's Standards and Practices department a stroke. We get some help from Matt and Dave, Dickesode's editor Jay Edwards, and dick drawing connoisseur Bob Pettitt as we deep dive into this infamous episode of Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Other topics discussed include The Killers's Sam's Town, the recently released ATHF animation project Rabbot Rebuilt, and how a kid at school thought hair...2023-10-161h 56
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationAqua Teen Movies Discussion (Ronnie on Owl’s Only Podcast)• Check out Owl's Only Podcast https://rss.com/podcasts/owlsonly/
"This week, Bryce is joined by the internet's number one Aqua Teen superfan and host of the excellent show Dancing is Forbidden, Ronnie Neeley to discuss both Aqua Teen Hunger Force movies!"
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Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationNed Hastings Interview | ATHF Producer, Editor, Voice ActorWhile Our Host Ned Hastings wasn't real in Super Trivia, he's real as hell in person. A foundational member of the Aqua Teen crew, Ned entered the Adult Swim world with Space Ghost Coast to Coast in 1999. After working on some of the show's best episodes, Ned contributed to a very early iteration of the Rabbot episode as an ATHF proof-of-concept. From there, he went on to shape the series with crucial input on Mayhem of the Mooninites, guiding the execution of the Mooninites themselves. It was on the show's seventh episode, Ol' Drippy, that Ned joined Aqua Teen...2023-10-091h 43
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationDeleted Scenes (Star Studded Christmas Special) | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveIf you aren't hyped for Untitled Master Shake Project, then you a damn fool. Except not really cuz that's not a real movie. In Deleted Scenes, the ATHF crew re-purpose deleted scenes (and plot points) from the at-the-time unfinished Colon Movie For Theaters... except they do it in pure ATHF fashion; Shake and Meatwad don't really address the clips they are showing us, instead goofing off. Carl, however, makes Shake pay the ultimate price for deleting his scene... and sticking a broom up his butt... twice. We get all up into the different versions of this episode, the confusion...2023-09-181h 23
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationRonnie on Roach Koach Podcast (Static-X - Cult of Static)This year I got to go one one of the podcasts that inspired me to start this one. It was fun as hell. I hope you like hearing it while I take the week off. Find Roach Koach at https://www.gabbermedia.com/roachkoach!
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This week on the Roach Koach podcast we’re in your walls, whispering “It’s worth it!” as we listen to Static-X’s sixth studio album, Cult of Static. Lorin and Matt welcome Roach Ryder and the host of the Dancing is Forbidden podcast Ronnie Neeley to discuss all things Static-X and more. Topics inc...2023-09-112h 06
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationBoost Mobile | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveWhere you at, dog? I'm chirping you, but I'm not getting a response... oh, you're not on Boost Mobile? Haha. Sad. Look, this podcast is gonna be distributed solely on Boost Mobile chirp. So get your your Motorola Tattoo i860, and get ready. South side, outside, West side, let's ride for a new podcast episode! This week Dave Willis gives us the REAL story behind this iconic ATHF episode, we're learning who the heck Josh is, and we're also listening to a bunch of advertisements... that last part probably not any different than listening to any non-independent podcast. The...2023-09-041h 48
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationDirtfoot w/ Dave Willis | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveHave you heard about the boy who fell down the olde abandoned well? Poor little fella was just trying to get water for the village. At least he has the olde abandoned hot tub to help pass the time. Junior correspondent Dave Willis joins us to talk about his grandmother's incredible cameo, Phil Samson gives us a rough cut of the episode to dissect, and Bob Pettitt tells us about Aqua Teen beer. All this and MORE! (I mean, you'd really hope there's more than that, considering the podcast episode is over two hours long.) Other topics discussed include...2023-08-212h 03
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationMarkula the Slumlord | AquaDonk Side Pieces Deep DiveOn this episode of House Hunters Interplanetary, a couple looks to ditch the cold vacuum of space for an Earth-based HQ. Oglethorpe wants room for his breeding vats, specimen-harvesting station, and death lasers. Emory wants electricity, plumbing, and maybe a rock climbing wall. Can their real estate agent, Markula, make this turbulent couple happy while also staying under budget?
References:
• Watch Markula the Slumlord: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V4ayL1gPPs
• Bob Pettitt Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pettitt_Art
• Ranking Every ATHF Episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist...2023-08-0738 min
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationI DID A VOICE ON AQUA TEEN (and I’m telling you all about it!)I done did a voice on the upcoming season of ATHF, and I'm telling you all about it! In early May, I received an email from Adult Swim about doing a voice line on the Season 12. Now, in celebration of the podcast's two year anniversary, I'm finally able to walk you through all the ins and outs of the incredibly exciting experience!
From the onboarding process, to my thoughts on the episode's script, to the recording process -- I fill you in on absolutely everything in this week's episode! ...at least that I remembered! ...at l...2023-07-241h 04
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationCommunity Jiggle July 2023 - An Astonishing ATHF Correction, Space Ghost Film, and 2 Year Q&A!It's a Community Jiggle, y'all! We're getting Matt Maiellaro's help fact checking IMDb, talking about Season 12's possible premiere destination, and pondering on Dave's recent mention of a Space Ghost film. We also get in to other projects within the ATHF fandom with an update on Rabbot Rebuilt, three separate Aqua Teen-inspired tracks, and some fan fiction! Finally, we wrap the episode up recapping recent listener questions! Get your red dancing shoes on for this one-- you're gonna need 'em!
• Aqua Teen Hunger Force: Dave Willis & Ned Hastings Reflect on the Boston Mooninite Controversy: https://www.cbr.com...2023-07-1749 min
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationSeason 3 Retrospective | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveAfter another successful deep dive into a season of Aqua Teen, it's time to look back on 2004's pop culture, Adult Swim lineup, and Season 3 as a whole. Getting into such exciting territory as "Ronnie's Top 3 Episodes" and "Ronnie's Top 3 Villains," this is not a podcast episode for the faint of heart. We ponder on what Season 3 introduced to the world of Aqua Teen, as well as what it left in the dust. Other topics discussed include Fullmetal Alchemist 2003 vs Brotherhood, the changing tide of Adult Swim at the end of 2004, and being subconsciously inspired by Napoleon Dynamite's music.2023-07-101h 11
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationSpacecataz Deep Dive [SAMPLE](This is a Patreon sample! Subscribe at the $5 tier to gain access to the full episode + all bonus content!)
The infamous pilot-turned-cold-open, we're finally giving Spacecataz some love! The great war between the Mooninites and Plutonians goes about exactly as you'd expect: a series of lame and failed pranks, eventually leading to mutual assured destruction. You know, the regular. Grab your 50 million pizzas and tune in as we get some behind the scenes info from Jay Wade Edwards and Bob Pettitt, alongside some unaired interview clips with Matt Maiellaro. Other topics discussed include the history of mooning...2023-06-2810 min
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationSpacegate World (aka Carl) | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveIf you're looking for someone to dollsit for you.... Carl probably isn't your guy. Taking yet another break from writing solely for the Teens, Matt and Dave give us what we always wanted: an episode based on Carl. The big man himself must watch Meatwad's dolls for him while the ATHF are on vacation in Florida, and he... doesn't do a great job. We also get into how making Aqua Teen was an iterative and interactive process, the amazing footage of the vocal recordings for this episode (and the bits that didn't make the cut), and Bob Pettitt's inspirations f...2023-06-191h 51
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationPastacolypse with Matt MaiellaroThe Maiellarolypse is here! This week Matt returns to the podcast as we discuss his new film Pastacolypse, getting into all the saucy details. The noodle-themed comedy/action/horror film you've been craving, this heaping dish of badassery is available for FREE on Tubi. You may be wondering how it's pastable to give a film of this caliber away for free, and the answer is simple: BIG GLUTEN. That's right. This big-time journalist uncovered many other "Holy Cannelloni!" inducing bombshells that you will hear, with your own ears, in this episode, today. (Also not paying for film promotion probably...2023-06-121h 14
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationHypno-Germ | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveHave you ever wanted to see Master Shake trip balls? Yeah? Well, did you also want to see an amazingly bad play? Great, Hypno-Germ is the episode for you!
Inspired by a fake logline, Matt and Dave were growing tired of writing for the Teens so they decided to make a play instead. Tim and Eric make their television debut, Fred Armisen enters the world of Adult Swim, Janeane Garofalo masterfully plays a bad actress, and Bob Odenkirk brings tears to all eyes in the house... even his own. The Onion writing staff (Todd Hanson, Chris Karwowski...2023-06-051h 30
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationAdult Swim Brain Trust / Anime Talk Show Deep Dive [SAMPLE](This is a Patreon sample! Subscribe at the $5+ tier to gain access to the full episode + all bonus content!)
Space Ghost hosts an aftershow panel with Meatwad, Early Cuyler, and Sharko, and it goes about as well as you'd expect.... as in, not everyone makes it out alive. This week we're tackling an infamous Adult Swim mashup that aired directly after Perfect Hair Forever. Luckily, you don't have to have seen Perfect Hair Forever to appreciate this panel discussion because in true Williams Street fashion, they never actually discuss what they're supposed to. Sharko explains his lineage...2023-05-2911 min
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationCraig Hartin Interview | ATHF Animation Director, Producer, SFXYou ever seen how them Aqua Teens move across that there screen? Yeah, you've got Craig Hartin to thank for that. A head on the Mount Rushmore of ATHF, Craig joins us to peel back the curtain on Aqua Teen's animation process. From working on the show, to both films, to Matt and Dave's other shows, to Matt's upcoming film Pastacolypse-- Craig lays it all out like never before!... at least in podcast form... at least that I'm aware of. We get into the many challenges Craig faced while working on a show with such a low budget, ultimately...2023-05-221h 54
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationT-Shirt of the Living Dead | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveIf you had an all-powerful ancient tee shirt, what would you use it for? Good? Evil? Summoning the Easter Bunny? If you chose the latter, I've got the episode for you. In this "Meatwad gets powers" episode, Shake steals Osiris's shirt-- just for it to shrink down in the laundry. Dang. Meatwad gets the hand-me-down, with clear instruction to carry out Shake's desires... except Meatwad can't quite figure it out. Meatwad brings forth the Easter Bunny (and his brother, Daryl), Santa Claus, Eggzilla (and his prom date), and of course, a dope ass banana suit. You know, the usual...2023-05-151h 20
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationNick Ingkatanuwat Interview | ATHF Producer, Editor, Artist, Composer, Voice Actor, PuppeteerIf you need a problem solved, Nick Ingkatanuwat is your guy. From music, to puppetry, to voice acting, to artwork, to sewing-- Nick can do it, no problem. Joining on Aqua Teen as a production assistant in 2003, Nick rose through the ranks to eventually become a producer and editor, working on the show's entire run since Season 2 as well as both its films. Nick tells us all about his time interning on Space Ghost while in college, what it was like working on Aqua Teen, and even gives us a little insight into the upcoming season. Other topics discussed...2023-05-081h 08
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationDusty Gozongas | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveHave you ever felt unqualified for a job? Dusty Gozongas hasn't. Despite not knowing what she's even supposed to do, Dusty is happy to be along for the ride... and the advances from Carl and Shake. In this opposite take on Mail Order Bride, Dusty doesn't mind hanging with Carl and Shake-- as long as they can keep their hands to themselves. Which they can't. Other topics discussed include the science of blacklights, not being allowed to play with your KISS action figures, and internet techs purposefully getting you to disconnect from the chat so they don't have to...2023-05-011h 34
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationThe South Bronx Paradise Diet | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveWhat lengths would you go to to lose weight? Would you ingest parasites, withering away until you die? Would you suck out your insides with a shop vac? Or would you eat healthy and exercise? Meatwad is faced with this very decision in South Bronx Paradise Diet. Frylock bosses Meatwad around. Meatwad wants an iPod mini. Shake thinks he's in Star Wars. Carl is the perfect host... to parasites. Other topics discussed include being an American Idiot, trying to eat healthy in a society that seemingly doesn't want you to, and Meatwad's sausage.
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Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationMoon Master | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveDo you have what it takes to become the Moon Master? Realistically, you probably do. The Mooninites are back with a surefire scheme-- rope the Aqua Teens into a pyramid scheme. Using the easiest game of all time as a litmus test, anyone can be a Moon Master.... if they have the cash. Shake puts chocolate in Meatwad's game console. Meatwad bought the three-pak. Frylock gets swarmed by poor financial opportunities. Carl wants a sports car. Bob Pettitt gives us some background info on this fantastic Mooninite episode! Other topics discussed include TLC MLMs, making Sims Woo-Hoo, and the...2023-04-101h 27
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationRobositter | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveWould you rather pawn the TV for a couple weeks, or get a job? Shake chose the latter, and lemme tell ya, he was WRONG. First of all, you have no TV watching time when you're working! Also, somebody has to watch your kid... and it shouldn't be Carl. In this episode, Frylock builds Robositter, who turns out to be horrible. Shake has been shooting t-shirts into the yard for weeks. Meatwad gets high. Carl watches pilates. We dig into this wonderfully paced episode of Aqua Teen featuring the equally wonderful Sarah Silverman and Ashley Ward. Other topics discussed...2023-04-031h 27
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationRaydon | ATHF Special Feature Deep Dive [SAMPLE]What is the best part of the hot dog? If you answered "the skin," well... you're right! Today we're deep diving thru Raydon, the Aqua Teen crew's short film about the horrors of home ownership. Cutting their teeth together on the likes of Assisted Living Dracula and Vegetable Man, the boys (Matt, Dave, Jay) are back with a standalone short. Mary Kraft polishes some guns, Dave Willis wears a Mooninites shirt, and Matt Maiellaro flies away. What more could you want?
Thanks so much to Jay Wade Edwards for his incredibly generous insight on the process of making...2023-03-2707 min
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationBob Pettitt Interview | ATHF Art Director, Backgrounds, PropsDo you enjoy the way Aqua Teen feels on your eyeballs? Yeah? That sounds like you, dirty boy. Well, you've got Bob Pettitt to thank for that. And thank him you shall! If you've listened to this podcast for more than 10 seconds, you'll be familiar with Bob's name and work-- the show's art director, he is most known for his background and props. Despite our familiarity with Bob's work, we didn't really know who he was... until now! We learn all about Bob's early career, the decisions he made regarding Aqua Teen's visual style, and the challenges Bob faced...2023-03-201h 38
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationLittle Brittle | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DivePlease come visit me, dawg... but only if you're a vampire. In the third MC Pee Pants installment, our favorite shower-cap wearing, yellow eyed, diaper sporting rapper returns as a dying old man. In his lust for eternal life, he ends up... well, dying sooner. We dig into Dave Willis's thoughts on this episode, how it compares to the previous MC Pee Pants features, and Meatwad's finger on the musical pulse. Other topics discussed include using a video game to win a real professional sporting event, the color of the Aqua Teen's chair, and the absence of WW1 veterans. ...2023-03-131h 17
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationBreakie B | AquaDonk Side Pieces Deep DiveShake and Carl don the badge... for 15 minutes. Their first day on the job and they already let someone destroy the mall. Oh well! Cybernetic Ghost of Christmas Past from the Future is back defending the earth against the evil Breakie B (aka Model X100) and the Quickening of the Dragonoids. We talk about the beautiful pacing of this episode, Ben Prisks's awesome drawings, and the bombshell Aqua Teen moment this episode reveals, 20 years in the making. Other topics discussed include metal detector effectiveness, only working job orientations, and personal massagers.
References:
• Watch Brea...2023-03-0636 min
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationSGC2C x ATHF - Baffler Meal [SAMPLE]The script that permanently changed the landscape of adult animation.... and classic rock. Baffler Meal was written in 1999, and after many rewrites, was shelved. Three years later, Matt and Dave dusted off the script for the 2003 NYE block. We dive all into the history of the episode, the legacy of the episode, and of course, the episode itself. We also hear some unaired interview clips from Jay, Matt, and Dave. So grab a kid's Baffler Meal combo and put on your Willie Nelson, cuz it's getting baffling all up in here.
(This is a Patreon s...2023-02-2809 min
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationeDork | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveHow far would you go to be on the cutting edge of technology? For Master Shake, he'd rather be dead than not in the eHelmet ecosystem... and luckily for him, he does end up dead. Carl gets addicted to VR human-animal relations. Meatwad wipes a boogie. Frylock listens to Mozart. We dive all into eDork and how the ATHF team masterfully creates a compelling episode despite its extremely limited mobility. Other topics discussed include iPod song capacities, VR accessories, and how to convey bestiality on a children's network.
References:
• Bob Pettitt Twitter: https://twi...2023-02-271h 23
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationGee Whiz | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DivePRAISE HIM, for he is carrying the messiah! Well, messiahs... with eight legs. This episode of Aqua Teen takes on two real life targets: billboard-induced religious fervor, and standards and practices. Meatwad gets pregnant. Frylock pirates software. Shake convinces a man to kill himself. Carl gets shot by poopy boy Ted Nugent. George Lowe teaches us how to appropriately blow a nun's head off. Other topics discussed include wrapping presents, Ashlee Simpson dancing on SNL, and spaghetti Jesus.
References:
• New ATHF Episodes to be Animated by Archer Team: https://www.tumblr.com/adultswimcentral/708712622109966336/new...2023-02-131h 19
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationMooninites 3: Remooned | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveThe Mooninites are back! Their first dedicated episode in two years, Ignignokt and Err enlist the Aqua Teens to help them cash a check.... but it's actually a bill. A radioactive bill. Oops! Uncle Cliff gets killed. Carl gets shaved. Frylock gets fed up. We talk about the Mooninites working with the Aqua Teens, the possible confusion around Spacecataz, and Meatwad with a mustache. Other topics discussed include greasy fingers, Nintendo Wii, and angry customers.
References:
• Adult Swim Orders New Episodes of Iconic Series “Aqua Teen Hunger Force”: https://pressroom.warnermedia.com/na/media-r...2023-02-111h 20
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationUnremarkable Voyage | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveWhat would you do with a shrink (and also growth) ray? Would you increase food sizes to feed the poor? Would you use it to advance humanity's technological achievements? Or would you make your johnson bigger? If you chose the latter, I've got the episode for you. Meatwad thinks all chips are for eating, but he doesn't poop. Shake throws up on his own face and becomes a malevolent ruler. Frylock creates yet another amazing invention, just to destroy it. Carl gets a bigger johnson.... not like he needed it. Maybe. Other topics discussed include FRIENDS ripping off Aqua...2023-01-231h 27
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationVideo Ouija | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveIf you could talk to the dead, what would you want to talk about? If your answer is "someone's sister's baby", then I've got the game for you-- VIDEO OUIJA! Meatwad's obsession with this game gives Shake an idea: to insert himself into the game, and ruin the experience for Meatwad. While he is successful in becoming a ghost and entering the Video Ouija, his plan didn't account for one thing: Meatwad having a short attention span and moving on to a new game. Frylock recruits BillyWitchDoctor.com to bring Shake back from the dead, but Billy is more...2023-01-161h 37
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationSeason 2 Retrospective | Aqua Teen Hunger ForceTalkin' all about Season 2, from the biggest bits of pop culture from the time, to my favorite episodes + villains of the season, to its impact on Aqua Teen as a whole!
• AQUA TEEN SEASON 2 EPISODE RANKING (personal tierlist): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGOqJNqLMC4
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Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationThe Last One | Aqua Teen Hunger Force Deep DiveHow many villains does it take to defeat the Aqua Teens? Unfortunately, this episode doesn't get to the bottom of this... but it DOES rock you like a hurricane! The Last One closes out ATHF's historic 2003 run on the highest note possible, featuring an assload of our favorite villains. From Episode 1's Rabbot to late Season 2's Bingo, this group of classic television villains are tricked by the Mooninites to attend the convention of a lifetime. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday may not be a force to be reckoned with, but they sure are fun to watch...2022-12-191h 44
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationMatt Maiellaro Interview | ATHF Co-Creator, Voice of Err and MarkulaInternational cool guy Matt Maiellaro (Aqua Teen co-creator, co-writer, voice of Err/Markula/Cybernetic Ghost of Christmas Past from the Future) shreds the podcast with his amazing voice. We get into who Matt and Dave Willis initially wanted on Plantasm, the long-promised Death Fighter, Space Ghost showing up in the original Rabbot episode, and the exciting future of Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Other topics discussed include Matt's time playing with blood on Hellraiser III, his upcoming film Pastacolypse, the power of Tubi, Metalocalypse, learning guitar on a crappy acoustic, and buying a $5,000 Mesa Boogie amp head and cabinet combo...2022-12-121h 25
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationBashington’s New Years Eve Party | Aqua Teen Hunger Force x Brak Show x Sealab 2021 x Harvey BirdmanThe incredible Adult Swim mashup you probably didn't know existed. On New Years Eve 2003, Adult Swim aired a "buttload" of bumps between all their new episodes that night. These bumps had the Brak family hosting a New Years Eve party, with the sexiest of Williams Street guests. We see Carl hit on Sealab 2021's Debbie, Meatwad throw up with Brak, Frylock meet an old invention, and Shake pee in a bag. This thing is criminally underrated, and I'm so glad we are able to give it the attention it deserves!
References:
• Watch Bashington's New...2022-12-051h 05
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationFrat Aliens: Hell Week | AquaDonk Side PiecesThe galaxy's favorite fraternity brothers return! After 20 years, AquaDonk gives us a look into Hell Week-- Upsilon Phi Omicron's hazing ritual. Skeeter and DP attempt to supervise their pledges, but end up enduring much more.
References:
• Watch Frat Aliens: Hell Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAZfcHcLHbw
• Frat Alien Sticker Tweet: https://twitter.com/EavesKelsey/status/1565920862624223232
• "I was hazed in a fraternity. I never forgot what happened.": https://www.houstonchronicle.com/local/gray-matters/article/fraternity-hazing-haunting-memory-13227406.php
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Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationDave Willis Interview | ATHF Co-Creator, Voice of Meatwad and CarlThe always regal Dave Willis (Aqua Teen co-creator, co-writer, voice of Meatwad/Carl/Ignignokt) graces the podcast, answering all my burning questions. We dive into Plantasm inspirations, the inner-workings of AquaDonk Side Pieces, Dave's writing partners (Matt Maiellaro on ATHF / Jim Fortier on Squidbillies / Casper Kelly on Your Pretty Face Is Going To Hell), and we even get Carl's thoughts on Foreigner's upcoming farewell tour. Other topics discussed include Dave's favorite Rush album, Dave's time on Celebrity Deathmatch, Tom Scharpling, and sheets of mold.
• Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveWillis2
• Dave on Instag...2022-11-211h 22
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationThe Cloning | Aqua Teen Hunger ForceMoney can tear people apart.... alongside defectively cloned television sets. These two evils almost cause the demise of the Aqua Teens, until they unite to face a greater evil: someone telling them what to do. In one of the most ambitious episodes of ATHF yet, we learn where new TVs keep spawning from, what Frylock does when nobody is policing him, and what Meatwad's grandmother gave him before she died. We also learn about how this episode was written! Other topics discussed include Sonic Heroes, Mitch Hedberg, and the Lost Highway soundtrack.
References:
• ATH...2022-11-141h 36
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationKirksplosion Interview | Creator of Aqua Teen Hunger Force: The (very unofficial) GameHow big of an Aqua Teen fan are you? Are you such a big fan that you learned how to 3D model, program games, write dialog, and compose music? If you said yes, then I'm 99% sure you are this week's guest, Kirksplosion. Kirk spent three years writing a digital love letter to Aqua Teen in the form of "Aqua Teen Hunger Force: The (very unofficial) Game." The best part of this is that the game absolutely rules. If you have Playstation 4/5 and Dreams, you can play it for FREE. If you don't have Dreams, it's totally worth the price...2022-11-0734 min
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationMoon Master 9: Beware the Gorgotron | AquaDonk Side PiecesHave you ever wanted to play a game AS the Mooninites? Big mistake, buster. Samuel of the Cosmos (Nick Gibbons) gets to play such a game, and it sucks ass. We dive into the fourth AquaDonk Side Piece and talk about video game let downs, alternate options for how this short could have played out, and this short's relation to Plantasm.
• Moon Master 9: Beware the Gorgotron: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEyWevgrt94
• Final Deployment 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKjmDPGJI-4
• ThundaClap!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwU_7VxbDkg
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Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationNick Gibbons / Samuel of the Cosmos Interview | ATHF Producer, Editor, Actor | MM9 PreshowNick Gibbons (ATHF, YPF, As Seen On Adult Swim) is fun to talk to. How fun, you stupidly ask? Well, I only intended to chat with him for 30 minutes as an addendum to my coverage of "Moon Master 9: Beware The Gorgotron"-- but the conversation easily went on longer and became its own episode. Playing Samuel of the Cosmos, as well as editing on/producing the AduaDonk Side Piece, Nick has also spoofed streamers in his other work. We dive into his time on the short/AquaDonk Side Pieces, touch on Nick's other streamer spoofs (Final Deployment 4, ThundaClap!), and...2022-10-241h 00
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationThe | Aqua Teen Hunger ForceWant to know the quickest way to get your roommate to move out? Easy! Just emulate Mr David Lynch I'm On TV. In this episode of Aqua Teen, Frylock moves out, Shake keeps on doing whatever he wants, and Meatwad suffers. Plus, Carl falls out of an ambulance. We also see Frylock get rejected by Ned Hastings and Jay Wade Edwards. Beyond all of this, The demonstrates why Aqua Teen-- both the TV show and the group-- needs Frylock. Other topics discussed include pink eye, Dr Weird's possible Danzig fandom, and David Lynch's NYC Rat PSA.
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Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationJay Wade Edwards Interview | ATHF Producer, Editor, Voice ActorJay Wade Edwards is an Aqua Teen heavy-hitter. Not only was Jay a producer, editor, and voice actor on the show, but he is responsible for many of the in-universe TV shows the Aqua Teens watch, as well as for the special features on the DVDs. Jay still pops in to work on Aqua Teen, such as on the 2021 HBO Max promos, some of the 2022 AquaDonk Side Pieces, and he had a hand in the much anticipated 2022 film Plantasm. Beyond this, Jay has worked for Disney (Gravity Falls, Wander Over Yonder), Netflix (Kid Cosmic), and on other Adult Swim...2022-10-032h 00
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationCommunity Jiggle - Sept 2022 - Barry Mills Answers, Baffler Meal Box Set, and High School Reunions Part 2It's been six months, but we're bustin' out Jiggle Billy and getting our dance on. We weave thru all sorts of Aqua Teen topics-- from the Dressing answers Barry Mills gave, to the Baffler Meal Box Set, to music and video game mods inspired by ATHF. We wrap up with Ronnie blabberin' about TLC reality shows, the upcoming Smashing Pumpkins record, and how his favorite game is going away. And more!
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Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationThe Dressing | Aqua Teen Hunger ForceIf your weird neighbors invited you to Thanksgiving dinner (in December), would you go? No? Well what if the food smells good, does that change your mind? It does? BIG MISTAKE, BUSTER! Because a giant metal turkey from the future (but not really) is gonna mess your day up. SUCKS TO SUCK! In this seasonal return of Cybernetic Ghost of Christmas Past from the Future (sort of?), the Teens are celebrating Thanksgiving, despite what was done to the Martians. We dive into why this episode is called "The Dressing," how it compares to the Season 1 episode, why Ben Prisk...2022-09-261h 58
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationThe Clowning | Aqua Teen Hunger ForceWould you sacrifice your entire identity as a human being for a brief moment of beauty? Carl did, and he paid the ultimate price: he became a clown. In this episode of Aqua Teen, Meatwad's desire for a new termite pet destroys Carl's house and creates easy viewing for the gang to watch Carl get it on. Hayden Ward shows up in this episode voicing the first (English speaking) female character in the show-- however, Hayden has done MUCH MORE for Aqua Teen than this role. Without her the show wouldn't have been as successful as it was. We...2022-09-121h 53
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationFrat Aliens | Aqua Teen Hunger ForceImagine buying a home security system so incredible that it causes aliens to crash land in front of your house. How would you feel? Shocked? Excited? Annoyed? If you choose the last option, you might be Carl. In this episode of Aqua Teen, Carl accidentally summons two incredibly annoying frat bros to Earth, where they inflict a short-lived reign of unwanted sexual advances, vomit, and family braggery. Frylock builds a rocketship, Meatwad defends his sexuality, and Shake watches The Jeffersons in this episode that kicks off the Volume 3 DVD. Ronnie also gets into some ideas ditched from the original...2022-08-291h 32
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationBooyah 90’s Ronnie (Ronnie on Booyah 90’s Now Podcast)• Check out Booyah 90's Now - loweffortcontent.com
In lieu of a normal episode, this week we listen in while Rob and Joe of Booyah 90's Now react to Ronnie's story about nostalgia, holography, and impulse purchases.
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Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationKidney Car | Aqua Teen Hunger ForceWho needs a kidney when you can have a new car? In this slice-of-life episode, the boys attempt to fix up The Hotwad, but it doesn't go to plan... mostly for Carl. One of the very last TV-PG episodes of Aqua Teen, Ronnie gushes about his all-time favorite ATHF episode. Other topics discussed include Will Ferrell maybe kind of almost being in the 2007 ATHF film, egregious auto repair bills, and the continuing mystery of Judith Dray.
References:
• Cartoons That Should Have Ended Early: https://www.cbr.com/cartoons-that-should-have-ended-early-when/
• Radio Labyrinth w/ Dave Willis [SNL W...2022-08-011h 16
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationThe Broodwrap | AquaDonk Side PiecesDid the pandemic force you into a new job sector? It did for Carl. In this companion episode to The Broodwich (which we will cover soon!), AquaDonk expands the... Aquaverse(?), not only giving us a peek into Carl's life in 2022, but for the first time shows us interaction between Carl and the Broodwich/wrap. Ronnie gushes about how this short met all his AquaDonk hopes and dreams, and lists off a hundred other podcasts (and then will wonder next week why nobody listens to his podcast anymore). We also get some exclusive information from AquaInsiders Dana Snyder and Nick...2022-05-3043 min
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationSuper Trivia | Aqua Teen Hunger ForceFrylock will do anything to beat Wayne "The Main Brain" McClain at bar trivia. ANYTHING. Frylock wants those bar dollars.
"Well surely he wouldn't ludovico technique his friends over the course of a week, force feeding all the world's events except for sports into their brains, would he?" Wow, he actually does exactly that. You must have already seen this episode. I mean I assume you have if you listen to someone talk about Aqua Teen for over an hour every week.
Super Trivia is the only time we see Wayne, played wonderfully by Seth M...2022-04-041h 25
The You Show, Show27: Ronnie Neeley and I just talkHey! Welcome back to The You Show, Show! Ronnie Neeley returns and today we’re just going to chat and talk. Possibly talk and chat too! Today’s episode will cover video games and television. The next episode will cover music and movies. So stay tuned for that next week.IG: @theyoushowshowFB: @TheYouShowShowW: calvinlazermcmurray.comE: theyoushowshow@gmail.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/EpBQbmQk2022-03-3000 min
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationCommunity Jiggle - January 2022Grab your musket, grab your red dancing shoes, grab your night vision goggles! In the inaugural Community Jiggle, Ronnie discusses the 15 year anniversary of the Boston Mooninite bomb scare, another ATHF podcast, a 2002 Aqua Teen fan page, listener feedback (& additional discussion) on episodes covered this month (Super Birthday Snake, Super Hero, Super Bowl), a sticker giveaway, and more! Commence the jigglin'!
References:
• "Remembering the ‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force’ bomb scare that shut down Boston" - https://www.inputmag.com/features/aqua-teen-hunger-force-movie-pr-stunt-bomb-scare-mooninites-boston-2007
• 612 Wharf Avenue Podcast - https://anchor.fm/shane-wilson5
• Audra’s 2000's ATHF Page...2022-01-3135 min
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationInterfection | Aqua Teen Hunger ForceIf it's too good to be true, it is. Shake's mindless greed summons www.yzzerdd.com-- a sentient computer program (voiced by Todd Hanson) with shady business practices. While the content of this episode hasn't aged well, the jokes sure have. Ronnie gushes at how Interfection is formatted, and cries at his past internet experiences. Other topics discussed include Legend of Zelda, Shania Twain's 3 different versions of 2002 album Up!, and getting a porn popup at the public library.
References:
• Adult Swim Action Late 2002 Commercials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRSs_4OGGNU
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Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationLove Mummy | Aqua Teen Hunger ForceWhat is a mummy? To Frylock, it is something to be feared. To Meatwad, it is something to use to acquire your dreams. To Master Shake, it's a grand annoyance. Ronnie tackles the abusive Mummy in this week's episode, getting to the bottom of who the real Tom Clark is.... maybe. Other topics discussed include WB Multiversus, Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire, and playing Runescape at the library.
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Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationCircus | Aqua Teen Hunger ForceMaster Shake puts his selfless nature on full display when he signs Meatwad up for computer camp. And by that, I mean he sells Meatwad to the circus. ATHF co-creator Matt Maiellaro voices Randy The Astonishing, prince-of-Jupiter-turned-circus-ring-master. Meatwad actually excels here, and Shake gets jealous. Other topics discussed include Harry Potter, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell, and pouring milk in your eyes.
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Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationBad Replicant | Aqua Teen Hunger ForceThe Plutonians are back, and they've brought a friend: Major Shake. Engineered with top-tier pizza technology to deterraform the Earth (via crustacean and space tube technologies), Major Shake is not one to be messed with... if you're Carl's car. Otherwise he's pretty nice. Ronnie relates the Plutonians' piss-poor instructions to his own lack of direction working for a corporation in this coverage of an underrated ATHF gem. Other topics discussed include the Adult Swim Festival, Eminem's hit film 8 Mile and song Lose Yourself, and donating blood.
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The You Show, Show22: Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective, with Ronnie NeeleyWe walked around in our summertime clothes. We had nowhere to go when our bodies glow. Ronnie Neeley returns to discus Animal Collective’s, “Merriweather Post Pavilion.” The You Show, Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and YouTube.IG: @theyoushowshowFB: @TheYouShowShowW: calvinlazermcmurray.comE: theyoushowshow@gmail.com2021-10-1300 min
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationDumber Dolls | Aqua Teen Hunger ForceRealizing he's grown up to become too similar to Happy Time Harry than he'd like, Ronnie digs into this iconic episode of Aqua Teen. Meatwad is forced to play with a depressing clearance doll, putting him in a funk so severe not even Jiggle Billy can bring him out of it. Master Shake becomes the unsung hero for this episode, being the only one able to deal with Happy Time Harry (David Cross), before quickly dealing with himself as well. THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE! Other topics discussed include Nirvana, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video game series, and bullies...2021-10-111h 29
The You Show, Show21: Jordan: The Comeback by Prefab Sprout, with Ronnie NeeleyWe never sang doo-wop in Harlem, but we did talk about, “Jordan: The Comeback” by Prefab Sprout. Join Ronnie Neeley on fun filled adventure where we’ll talk about Elvis, God, and spirituality. IG: @theyoushowshowFB: @TheYouShowShowW: calvinlazermcmurray.comE: theyoushowshow@gmail.com2021-10-0600 min
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationMC Pee Pants | Aqua Teen Hunger Force• Listen to my 2022 interview with MC Chris in your podcast app, or on YouTube!
When most people want to fit in, they wear trendy clothes or listen to trendy music. When MC Pee Pants wants to fit in, he releases a rap track with subliminal messaging in a scheme to get people hopped up on sugar so that he can use the energy to power a drill to dig straight to hell, releasing ancient demons to run his global diet pill pyramid scheme. Apples and oranges. Ronnie also dives into the cool dude who solely mad...2021-10-041h 39
Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationRevenge of the Mooninites | Aqua Teen Hunger ForceA classic-rock tinged episode, Revenge of the Mooninites marks the first return of any Aqua Teen villain. Only 3 episodes after their initial appearance, the Mooninites make the grave mistake of thinking they know how to rock more than Carl (who, in fact, needs no instructions). Other topics discussed include My Little Pony, The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind, and Wilco.
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Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationOl‘ Drippy | Aqua Teen Hunger ForceHave you ever met someone so nice, they'd literally let you eat them to save your life? Well you're about to. Ol' Drippy (Todd Field) was too good for this world... at least with an asshole like Master Shake in the picture. Beyond Drippy's tragic tale in this slice-of-life episode, we discuss current Aqua Teen news-- both of the film and fast food merchandise varieties. Other topics discussed include Joe replacing Steve on Blue's Clues, eating out of tupperware, and how no good video games came out in April 2002.
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Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationSpace Conflict from Beyond Pluto | Aqua Teen Hunger ForceATHF's second most popular duo, The Plutonians, are introduced. Don't let their grilling façade fool you-- they're here to give you birthday spankings and melt you in their melterium! Or at least try to. I dunno. Our first 2002 Aqua Teen episode, other topics discussed include Family Guy's Fox cancellation, Kingdom Hearts, and how done is better than perfect.
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Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationBalloonenstein | Aqua Teen Hunger ForceStill waters run deep in this episode of Dancing is Forbidden. Ronnies dives into the relatively complicated plot of Balloonenstein, and gets to the bottom of... do what now? Other topics discussed include the Nirvana baby lawsuit, letting your cat into the computer room, and... do what now?
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Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationMayhem of the Mooninites | Aqua Teen Hunger ForceYoohoo, running crew! Bad allergies won't stop Ronnie as he dives into the classic fourth episode of Aqua Teen, Mayhem of the Mooninites. We witness poor Meatwad get abused by new friends Ignignokt and Err, Shake attempt to thrash with medium gauge strings, and Frylock falling hard into the parental role. Other topics discussed include Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney, landlords, and the legacy of Kidz Bop.
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Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force ExplorationBus of the Undead | Aqua Teen Hunger ForceRonnie digs into Aqua Teen Hunger Force's 3rd episode, Bus of the Undead. Aqua Teen starts to find its footing here, and we get to the bottom of if Dracula is dead or not. (He is, but his ghost is still a threat!) We also discuss H Jon Benjamin's career (and stellar job in this episode), video game Ico's awful North American release cover, and how weird the tradition of the tooth fairy is.
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