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Magic by Design

Two brothers and lifelong animation fans watch and review movies from the Disney/Pixar canon in the hopes of unearthing the secrets behind the magic. Each week, we re-watch or in some cases, experience a feature for the first time and break it down in an attempt to discover the recipe of the secret sauce. We want to find out what set these films apart for generations of children, and big children, alike. Disney Plus is now available throughout the land so it’s never been easier to watch along and

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Ep 73: Monsters University

Magic by Design ·

2021/09/26

Ken and Gar are going back to college this week for a review of Pixar's 14th animated feature, Monsters University, first released in 2013. The brothers study this follow up to Monsters, Inc. (2001) to compose their thesis comparing it to the beloved original. Gar also tries his hand at resolving some of the film's story problems with surprising, not to mention speedy, results!Featuring a reprise of "If I Didn't Have You" from the original Monsters, Inc. movie by Magic by

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Ep 72: Brave

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2021/09/19

Ken and Gar explore the mystical forests of Medieval Scotland this week to discover the secrets of Pixar's 13th animated feature, Brave. The brothers decide the fate of the studio's first attempt at the classic Disney Princess formula and discuss the film's troubled journey to the silver screen. Resident Magic by Design singer, Nicole McDonagh is in her element this week, sending us off to our slumber with a rendition of Patrick Doyle’s original Gaelic lullaby, “A Mhaighdean Uasal

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Ep 71: Cars 2

Magic by Design ·

2021/09/12

Ken and Gar off on a whistle stop tour around the globe this week. Their mission is to uncover the mystery of why Pixar's 12th animated feature, Cars 2, is arguably the studio's worst film! Featuring a mellow cover of "Nobody's Fool" from Cars 2 by Magic by Design's resident singer, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song(s). All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended.Watch along on Disney Plus and join

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Ep 70: Toy Story 3

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2021/09/05

Ken and Gar are reliving the trauma of saying goodbye to their childhoods this week with a review of Pixar's 11th animated feature, Toy Story 3, first released in 2010. Can the brothers hatch a plan to escape Sunnyside Daycare or will they be resigned to a life in the Caterpillar room? Listen now to find out!Featuring a cover of "We Belong Together" from Toy Story 3 by Magic by Design's resident singer, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this

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Ep 69: Up

Magic by Design ·

2021/08/29

Ken and Gar are setting off on an adventure to Paradise Falls with a review of Pixar's 10th animated feature, Up this week, first released in 2009. This episode is dedicated to actor Ed Asner, the voice of Carl in Up, who sadly passed away on the day of recording at age 91 following a long and successful career in Hollywood. Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPodTwitter: @MagicDesignPodInstagram:

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Ep 68: WALL-E

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2021/08/22

Ken and Gar are booting up their review of Pixar's 9th animated feature, WALL-E this week. The brothers get to work cleaning up their takes on what many critics called the best film of year upon its release in 2008 to see if it holds up and is deserving of such lofty praise. Featuring a Streisand worth cover of Hello Dolly’s, “It Only Takes A Moment” featured in WALL-E. by Magic by Design's resident singer, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this

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Ep 67: Ratatouille

Magic by Design ·

2021/08/15

Ken and Gar put on their aprons and get to work in the podcast kitchen to whip up a fresh and tasty review of Pixar's Ratatouille, first released in 2007.Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPodTwitter: @MagicDesignPodInstagram: @magicbydesignpod

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Ep 66: Cars

Magic by Design ·

2021/08/08

Ken and Gar hit the highway this week to review Pixar's 7th animated feature, Cars, first released in 2006. The brothers spend most of this week's episode trying to unlock the mysteries of the Cars Universe (Carniverse) and are still none the wiser. Have a listen and join the conversation on social to share your theories! Featuring a road rocking cover of "Life is a Highway" from Cars by Magic by Design's resident singer, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not

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Ep 65: The Incredibles

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2021/08/01

Ken and Gar suit up this week to review Pixar's 6th animated feature, The Incredibles, first released in 2004. The brothers discuss why this is the most grown up movie from the studio to date and make a case for why it's one of the best superhero films ever made. Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPodTwitter: @MagicDesignPodInstagram: @magicbydesignpod

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Ep 64: Finding Nemo

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2021/07/25

This week, Ken and Gar grab their snorkels for a deep dive of Pixar’s 5th animated feature, Finding Nemo, first released in 2003. The brothers delve into the murky waters of this aquatic classic to find out why Marlin, Dory and co. are still our friends all these years later. Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPodTwitter: @MagicDesignPodInstagram: @magicbydesignpod

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Ep 63: Monsters, Inc.

Magic by Design ·

2021/07/18

Get ready for a scare this week as Ken and Gar review Pixar’s 4th animated feature, Monsters, Inc. first released in 2001. The brother's unpack why Pete Docter's directorial debut is one of the most interesting and challenging animated films of its time. Featuring a cover "If I Didn't Have You" from Monsters, Inc. by Magic by Design's resident singer, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song(s). All rights belong to the owner

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Ep 62: Toy Story 2

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2021/07/10

Ken and Gar return to Andy’s room this week to review Toy Story 2, a sequel to 1995’s Toy Story, first released in 1999. Featuring a beautiful cover of "When She Loved Me" from Toy Story 2 that's bound to bring a tear to any eye by Magic by Design's resident singer, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song(s). All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended.Follow Nicole @NicoleMcD_PR on Twitter and @n.mcdonagh on

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Ep 61: A Bug's Life

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2021/07/04

Ken and Gar grab their magnifying glasses and wade into the tall grass this week to examine every little detail of Pixar's 2nd animated feature, A Bug's Life, first released in 1998.Featuring a swinging cover of Randy Newman's "The Time of Your Life" from A Bug's Life by Musical Correspondent, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song(s). All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended.Follow Nicole

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Ep 60: Toy Story

Magic by Design ·

2021/06/27

Ken and Gar embark on a new leg of their animated journey of discovery this week as they begin their review of every Pixar film to date starting with the studio's very first movie, Toy Story, first released in 1995. Featuring a unique rendition of Randy Newman's "I Will Go Sailing No More" from Toy Story by Musical Correspondent, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song(s). All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement

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Bonus Episode: The Best and Worst Disney Animated Movies

Magic by Design ·

2021/06/20

In this bonus episode, Ken and Gar cap off their review series of every Disney animated feature film released in theaters to date by comparing notes on their best and worst lists with some surprising inclusions and omissions along the way! Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPodTwitter: @MagicDesignPodInstagram: @magicbydesignpod

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Ep 59: Raya and the Last Dragon

Magic by Design ·

2021/06/13

This week, Ken and Gar reach the destination of their Disney journey of discovery with a review Disney's 59th and most recent animated feature, Raya and the Last Dragon, released simultaneously in theaters and Premier Access on Disney Plus in March of this year.Featuring a cover of "Lead the Way" from Raya and the Last Dragon by Musical Correspondent, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song(s). All rights belong to the owner. No copyright

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Ep 58: Frozen II

Magic by Design ·

2021/06/06

Ken and Gar are going into the unknown this week with a review of Disney's 58th animated feature, Frozen II, a sequel to 2013’s Frozen released in 2019. The brothers dig deep in to this much anticipated sequel to find out of it lived up to the hype!Musical Correspondent, Nicole McDonagh promised us one song this week but went above and beyond to surprise us with two bops from Frozen II post recording. This is why we love her! We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this

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Ep 57: Ralph Breaks the Internet

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2021/05/30

Ken and Gar are hoping to go viral this week with their review of Disney's 57th animated feature, Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018). The brothers discuss the missed opportunities in this sequel to 2012’s Wreck-it Ralph before lamenting the negative effects of the internet age on our daily lives.Featuring an adorable cover of "A Place Called Slaughter Race" from Ralph Breaks the Internet by Musical Correspondent, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to

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Ep 56: Moana

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2021/05/23

Ken and Gar are setting sail for adventure once again this week as they look to restore the heart of Te Fiti by reviewing Disney's 56th animated feature, Moana, released in late 2016. The brothers weigh the most recent effort by legendary Disney animators, Clements and Musker against their other classic movies and discuss the pros and cons of the choice to cast Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as the demi-god, Maui. Featuring a magnificent Moana musical medley by Nicole McDonagh. We hereby

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Ep 55: Zootopia

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2021/05/16

It’s predator vs prey this week as Ken and Gar turn detective to unravel the mystery of Disney's 55th animated feature, Zootopia or Zootropolis depending on where you were in the world at the time of the film’s release in 2016. The brothers gather the evidence to make their case for why this movie belongs in the conversation of top tier of Disney classics.Featuring Musical Correspondent, Nicole McDonagh's cover of the Shakira AKA Gazelle tune, "Try Everything" from Zootopia. We

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