Episode 27: My Bluey Story (w/ Brett Parker)
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In episode 27 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert welcome Brett Parker of Dissect That Film to share his Bluey story. We'll break down how the series stands out among today's "children's" entertainment, why Bandit is #DadGoals, and how Bluey's 7-minute runtime has impacted the show's success.
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Episode 26: The Show
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In episode 26 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert attend "The Show" (season 2, episode 19). We'll discuss how this Mother's Day episode deftly takes the Heelers to dark places, the greater implications behind its message, and why it's a fitting companion for our previous chat about "Sleepytime."
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Episode 25: Sleepytime (Listener's Choice)
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In episode 25 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert commemorate this milestone with an in-depth chat about the winner of our first listener poll, "Sleepytime" (season 2, episode 26). We'll discuss why Bingo's cosmic adventure is a fan favorite, how it conveys so much meaning with so few words, and what it says about the parent-child relationship.
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Episode 24: Bumpy And The Wise Old Wolfhound
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In episode 24 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert proudly bust out their purple underpants for "Bumpy And The Wise Old Wolfhound" (season 1, episode 32). We'll discuss what Bingo's mysterious ailment could be, whether Bluey herself has a future in filmmaking, and speculate whether the series is produced with a canine audience in mind.
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Episode 23: Pass The Parcel
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In episode 23 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert play by Lucky's Dad's rules in a contentious round of "Pass The Parcel" (season 3, episode 14). We'll discuss the show's take on modern versus traditional parenting, identify what makes this episode unique, and address a particularly egregious take on the series as a whole.
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Episode 22: My Bluey Story (w/ Kai Yaniz)
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In episode 22 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert welcome a very special guest, Robert's wife Kai Yaniz, to share her Bluey story with us. We'll discuss the show's impact on the Yaniz household, which episodes resonate with Kai the most, and her complicated feelings about one of the show's most divisive characters.
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Episode 21: Copycat
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In episode 21 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert hold a mirror up to the heartfelt and humorous "Copycat" (season 1, episode 38). We’ll discuss how the show's structure subverts familiar concepts, its elegant approach to sensitive topics such as death, and the impactful lesson Bluey takes from this experience.
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Episode 20: Chest
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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.
info_outlineIn 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.