In Each Retelling

The podcast where we explore how old tales are made new! Whether it's the fairytales we heard as children, the classic literature we read in high school, or the most ancient of mythologies, it seems creators can't help but keep putting their own spin on old stories, and we're going to tackle every flavor we can get our nerdy hands on.

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Moana (2016)

July 13, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 45

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Hey dear listeners! Wanna remember how good the original Moana was while its live action remake underperforms at the box office? Then join us as we are once again setting sail, this time to ancient Polynesia. Try as Jas might, this became a little less about the mythical figure Maui and his various eel killing, sun threatening adventures, and more about her, Ellie, Conor, Gillian, and Nick discussing this film’s place in the history of Disney’s animated features, as well as quoting far too much Flight of the Concords, and declaring to the world that the sea is gay and a woman.

The following podcast is for entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed therein are solely those of the speakers. Additionally, this podcast contains swearing, and discussions of death of a family member, colonialism, climate change, and references to the hell year that was 2016 and the domino effect it had on the current political climate.

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Clips Used
Moana
Bridgerton: The Unofficial Musical
The Greatest Showman
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
2016: The Movie (Trailer)
Mulan
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“Reflection” by Lea Salonga (Live at the Sydney Opera House)
Rugrats
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
American Dad
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Star Wars, Episode 8: The Last Jedi
Nimona
The Lion King

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