THE PRETTY LITTLE PODCAST!
Join Deadbeat Chad, Chucky Sleaze and Just Jess in this pop culture catch-all show as we break down and discuss everything from movies, cult classic TV shows, video games, music, tier lists, anime, and other freakishly weird topics that our deranged little minds are drawn to.
Episodes
55 episodes
Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
Today, Chad and Jess are talking about Wes Anderson's adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved childhood storybook, Fantastic Mr. Fox, and they have some opinions about Wes and Artificial Intelligence, for some reason. Stay Pretty!
Heavy Metal (1981) and Heavy Metal 2000 (2000, duh)
From 1977 to 2023, Heavy Metal Magazine was consistently pushing the boundaries of fantasy storytelling. With it's roots firmly planted in science fiction, it managed to blend sword and sorcery, wizards and warriors, hyper-violence, erotica, an...
Cowboy Bebop (1998-1999), Netboy Flixbop (2021)
SEE YOU SPACE COWBOY...
Cool World (1992)
"It's a cool world, and you're not in it" - Ralph Bakshi probably
The Ren & Stimpy Show (1991-1995)
In the 90's, gross shit for kids was a big seller. The grosser the better, as far as marketing was concerned, and one television network took it upon themselves to capitalize heavily on the phenomenon. Nickelodeon, back in the day, was a great ...
Studio Ghibli (Hayao Miyazaki Films)
For a week straight, Chad and Jess escaped the dumpster fire of the world outside, and retreated into the cozy world of Studio Ghibli; more specifically, the films of Hayao Miyazaki. These captivating achievements in animated filmmaking have ma...
The Maxx (MTV Series, 1995)
Once again we pull from the animation well of MTV to discuss The Maxx, a strange animated series based on comic veteran Sam Keith's (Wolverine, The Sandman, Ojo) 35 issue comic series of the same name. This stream of conscience psychedeli...
Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (Film, 1988) and Who Censored Roger Rabbit? (Novel, 1981)
Today, we're talking about Who Framed Roger Rabbit, a beloved, award winning movie from our childhood that combines a groundbreaking mix of live-action and animation. And, we'll also be discussing the lesser known novel that the motion picture ...
Spawn the Animated Series (1997-1999) and Live Action Film (1997)
Comic books in the 90's ushered in a new breed of super-hero. Darker, edgier, angrier, and in Todd McFarlane's case, weirder. From the independent exodos that became Image comics comes their flagship title: Spawn. When CSA Soldier, Al Simmons, ...
Aeon Flux (Series 1991-1995, Film 2005)
Back in it's heyday, MTV was actually kida.....badass. They were pioneers of how society would interact with, and be influenced by pop-culture. Among the countless hours of music and celebrity gossip, and while they weren't busy killing radio s...
Futurama (1999-2003, 2008-2013, 2023-?)
WE'RE BACK, BABY! And, we're ready to talk about one of our favorite cartoon series of all time, Futurama. In the year 1999, hapless pizza delivery boy, Phillip J. Fry, is duped into a fake delivery run at a cryogenic lab on New Year's Eve.&nbs...
Beavis and Butt-Head (Series 1993-1997, 2011, 2022-?) and Do America (Film 1996)
32 years ago, Mike Judge introduced the world to Beavis and Butt-Head, a ground-breaking animated MTV series focused on two unintelligent, sexually misguided Gen X teenagers and their sordid misadventures in the fictional town of Highland, TX. ...
The Critic (1994-1995, 2000-2001)
Hello all you Pretty Little People, and welcome to season 3 of the Pretty Little Podcast! This season will be reviews on all things animated. We're kicking it off with The Critic. Join us as we talk about a short-lived television series that ha...
Shrunken Heads (1994): Tales from the Crypt disguised as Goosebumps
For this year's Halloween episode, Chad and Jess tried to watch something a little different...a little more "kid friendly". What they watched was "Shrunken Heads", a film that got a little confused on it's way to soccer practice, and ended up ...
Alice in Borderland (2020-2025) With Valerie Storm
Our Gal Pal Val (The Washington Post Published Author and writer of the "Demon Storm" book series, Valerie Storm) joins Chad and Jess to discuss the first three seasons of our most recent binge, Alice in Borderland! Spoilers will be mentioned, ...
Let's Get Physical (Media)
In this episode, Chad and Jess break down the importance of physical media and why you should be collecting!
Jackass (2000 - ?): Caveman Theatrics
Every once in a while, the stars align and humanity is gifted magic from the Entertainment Gods. This phenomenon happened 25 years ago when MTV took a risk on a group of plucky, fresh-faced lunatics with a flair for the absurd, and Jackass was ...
Movie Recommendations (2025)
Chad and Jess went through their movie collection and selected 8 (somewhat) obscure recommendations for all you Pretty Little People! ENJOY!
Evolution (2001): Lather, Rinse, Defeat!
The early to mid 2000's were full of raunchy teen comedy movies, each pushing the envelope further and further into unrated depravity. But, along the way, we did get some tamer movies that tried to incorporate other genres into the comedy world...
Watch Along With Us!: Wayne's World (1992)
Watch one of the greatest 90's movies ever made with Chad and Jess, in our first ever Watch Along! Wayne's World, in it's entirety with commentary provided by us!
Toys (1992): Dumbledore's Army
Back in 1992, film director Barry Levinson teamed up with award winning comedian/actor Robin Williams to create a film about toys...well, also war...but, not just that either, it's also about relationships, maturing, and accepting your shortcom...
Super Mario Bros. (1993): It Does What Nintendon't
Video game adaptations are a dime a dozen these days, each with varying degrees of viewer satisfaction from fans. But, every modern hit or miss owes a debt of gratitude to the video game adaptation that started it all, Super Mario Bros. Due to ...
Pee-Wee's Playhouse (1986-1990): Orchestrated Chaos
In the history of children's television shows few have managed to stand the test of time quite like Pee-Wee's playhouse. Every Saturday morning, Pee-Wee Herman and a colorful cast of people, puppets, cartoon characters, and clay models held cap...
Little Shop of Horrors (1986) Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Plant
Chad and Jess revisit their beloved childhood classic that still slaps in every possible way! Top-notch writing, directing, acting, singing, and puppeteering are fully on display here in one of the best theatrical Broadway adaptations ever made...
The Addams Family (1991) vs The Munsters (2022)
Typically, as podcasters we schedule our episode topics in advance. But, every once in a while the episodes will do the work for us. This week, Chad and Jess randomly watched a Netflix double-feature of the early 90's theatrical adaptation of T...