Show Notes
Finally, a worthy “pod.” This “cast” will be legendary! This week we’re revisiting a beloved Dreamworks classic in Kung Fu Panda! We’ve got a lot to say about this movie and the trilogy that it created! From the plotting and scene construction that Victoria analyzed way back in college, to the nuanced character depictions Jino found on a rewatch, to the plants and pay-offs that Michael gushes over at length, this movie’s got it all: every secret ingredient in the Secret Ingredient Soup! So join us as we run a victory lap for Kung Fu Panda… and also laugh our heads off at the memes. Fin will be leg! __________________________________________ Hosted by Michael Keane, Jino Jang, Victoria Cheng
Produced by MouseKnight Studios Edited by Jino Jang Music from WOW Sound
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