Episode 20: Chest
Back To Bluey
In episode 20 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert sit down for a friendly game of "Chest" (season 3, episode 11). We'll discuss the gendered significance of the game, how Chilli and Bandit approach parenting differently, and whether the series creates unrealistic expectations for parents.
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Episode 19: Army
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In episode 19 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert go patrolling with Rusty and Jack in "Army" (season 2, episode 16). We'll discuss the heartbreaking nature of Jack's story, why Calypso is just the best, and which BLUEY character would be perfect to lead a spin-off.
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Episode 18: The Sleepover
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In episode 18 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert head over to the Heeler house for a mischief-laden night in "The Sleepover" (season 1, episode 39). We'll discuss the dynamic among the kids, how we handle bedtimes "for real life," and whether this is Muffin's finest hour.
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Episode 17: My Bluey Story (w/ Kyle Mammen)
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In episode 17 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert welcome the show's first-ever guest, therapist Kyle Mammen, to share his Bluey story with us. We'll discuss how Kyle uses the show with his clients, explore what makes BLUEY's storytelling so unique, and share how Kyle's influence directly inspired Back To Bluey.
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Episode 16: Pavlova
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In episode 16 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert take a taste of "Pavlova" (season 3, episode 17). We'll discuss how the show uses food to capture the delicate balance of parenting, Bandit's hilarious "mastery" of the French language, and our own histories with the titular dish itself.
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Episode 15: The Pool
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In episode 15 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert take a dip into the show's early days with "The Pool" (season 1, episode 22). We'll reflect on the dynamic of Bandit and Chilli's marriage (as well as our own), how the show has some growing up to do, and which acclaimed 1990s cartoon fits somewhere within the BLUEY wheelhouse.
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Episode 14: The Sign, Part 2
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In episode 14 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert wrap up their two-part conversation about "The Sign" (season 3, episode 49). We'll talk all about the Heelers' plans to move, the surprisingly divisive fan reaction to this storyline, and—of course—that emotionally charged ending.
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Episode 13: The Sign, Part 1
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In episode 13 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert kick off season 2 with part 1 of a super-sized chat about the biggest episode of BLUEY to date, "The Sign" (season 3, episode 49). We'll discuss the episode's two intersecting storylines, callbacks galore, and Brandy's brief but impactful appearance.
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Episode 12: Puppets
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In episode 12 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert close out this first season with a second dose of Unicorse as we discuss "Puppets" (season 3, episode 29). We'll consider how this appearance builds on the character's debut, ponder whether that mind-blowing final scene should have been saved for BLUEY's series finale and reflect on our favorite conversations to date.
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Episode 11: Unicorse
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In episode 11 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert finally cross paths with one of BLUEY's most infamous characters, the titular "Unicorse" (Season 3, Episode 8). We'll chat about how Unicorse himself functions as a parenting tool, whether he serves a larger satirical purpose, and if this BLUEY episode is indeed better than others simply because it has a unicorn in it.
info_outlineIn episode 1 of BACK TO BLUEY, Darin and Robert go on a fun-filled camping trip with the Heeler family to discuss the Bluey episode that first hooked Darin on the show. We’ll talk all about "Camping" (season 1, episode 43) and what we can learn from the endearing yet short-lived friendship between Bluey and Jean-Luc.