The Playback Kids

Mendel Weintraub and Rachel Olshin

Rewatching childhood favorite films as adults, with occasional special guests! ***These are adult perspectives on childhood movies, so listener discretion is advised.***

  1. Mar 31

    SEASON FINALE: The Prince of Egypt (1998) feat. Tova Perlman

    'Tis the Season for some Exodus talk, folks! We are joined by Philly fave and dear friend Tova Perlman to discuss all things Katzenberg's Moses and her desert island movie list. Wanna get in on the fun? Check out the poll to let us know your faves. ***These are adult perspectives on childhood movies, so listener discretion is advised.***

    1h 60m

  2. Mar 24

    Ep. 12: The Parent Trap (1998) feat. Matheus Ting

    We're seeing double this week, as we discuss Nancy Meyer's 1998 remake of The Parent Trap. Jury's out as to whether Rachel and Mendel's friendship will survive this recording...

    2h 15m

  3. Mar 17

    Ep 11: Ratatouille (2007)

    Bon Appétit! We're serving EGO in this weeks episode. ***These are adult perspectives on childhood movies, so listener discretion is advised.***

    1h 49m

  4. Mar 10

    Ep. 10: Rear Window (1954) feat. Abigail Yasgur and Joey Lipner

    In which Rachel and Mendel have a Jimmy Stewart impression-off. You decide who does it better. This week on The Playback Kids, we are joined by dear friends (and real-life couple!) Abigail Yasgur and Joey Lipner, for a special conversation about Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 thriller masterpiece, Rear Window (1954).

    1h 44m

  5. Mar 3

    Ep. 9: Chicken Run (2000)

    There's nothing more determined than poultry with a plan... In this week's episode, we discuss one of Mendel's all-time favorites--Aardman Animation's story of a headstrong hen named Ginger and her plot to free herself and her fellow chickens from the diabolical Mr. and Mrs. Tweedy's farm.

    1h 32m

  6. Feb 24

    Ep 8: Spirited Away (2001) feat. Penina Beede

    Pro Tip: Don't eat hot food from an abandoned "theme park" . ***These are adult perspectives on childhood movies, so listener discretion is advised.*** Follow Penina Beede: https://www.instagram.com/realpenina/?hl=en

    1h 60m

  7. Feb 17

    Ep 7: Harriet The Spy (1996)

    Golly! These are adult perspectives on childhood movies, so listener discretion is advised.

    1h 52m

  8. Feb 10

    Ep 6: The Emperor's New Groove (2000) feat. Ezra Kurtz

    No llamas were harmed in the recording of this episode. Special guest: Ezra Kurtz These are adult perspectives on childhood movies, so listener discretion is advised.

    1h 35m
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Rewatching childhood favorite films as adults, with occasional special guests! ***These are adult perspectives on childhood movies, so listener discretion is advised.***

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  • Creator
    Mendel Weintraub and Rachel Olshin
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Mendel Weintraub and Rachel Olshin
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