In this Beyond the Wardrobe episode, we talk about Edward Eager’s Half Magic, a whimsical homage to Edith Nesbit’s classic children’s fantasies. It’s fun. Support us here! Subscribe here! Download the episode at a separate link... read more
We’re not monkeying around with this episode. King Kong is the predecessor of all special effects blockbusters, and it’s still a lot of fun. Support us here! Listen to the episode at a separate link here! Subscribe to the podcast... read more
In this episode of our Beyond the Wardrobe series, we talk about Edith Nesbit, who arguably invented modern children’s fantasy. Her book Five Children and It is about, yep, five children who find a Puddlegum-ish “sand fairy.” He grants wishes that go... read more
In this episode of our Beyond the Wardrobe series, we talk about the classic (?) modern fairy tale The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. It’s a fun, episodic, tongue-in-cheek adventure story that kids will enjoy. Baum was an interesting guy and we talk about him too.... read more
We talk about one of the great silent film comedians, Charlie Chaplin, and his satire Modern Times. Support us here! Listen to the episode at a separate link here! Subscribe to the podcast here! read more
The first in our Beyond the Wardrobe series! We talk about Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. A widowed field mouse named Mrs. Frisby tries to cure her son. She’ll need the help of some mysteriously intelligent rats. Dark, melancholy, and gripping, and a good... read more
Christopher Nolan’s best movie? Plus … should Christians even watch Oppenheimer? Support us here! Listen to the episode at a separate link here! Subscribe to the podcast here! read more
Your kids have already devoured Narnia and Lord of the Rings? Here are some other fantasy novels to edify, terrify, and amuse without pumping their minds full of garbage. Support us here! Subscribe here! Download the episode at a separate link... read more