We’re kicking off a brand-new trilogy with the movie that changed animation forever: Toy Story (1995). 🧸🚀

This week, Jeff & Josue revisit Pixar’s groundbreaking debut—not just to see if it still holds up, but to unpack why it worked so well in the first place. From talking toys and existential crises to jealousy, loyalty, and growing up, Toy Story turns a kid’s premise into a surprisingly thoughtful story about identity and belonging.

We talk childhood attachments to toys, why Woody’s jealousy feels painfully human, Buzz’s identity collapse, and how Pixar smartly played to its strengths in early CGI. Plus: a quote-based opening game, throwaway lines that hit harder as adults, and why this movie still feels like a movie, not just a cartoon.

❄️ Bonus: Due to a wild week of snow and ice, Jeff’s son Clark joins us on camera for this episode’s intro, making it one of our most special openings yet.

🎙 This Week on WDYT?!:

00:00 Kid “Cold” Open 🥶 + First Toy Memories

09:42 Quote Game: Fill in the Blank (Toy Story)

20:55 Pixar’s First Big Swing: Animated Limits & Smart Choices

29:53 Did Toy Story Borrow from the Muppets?

33:47 Woody vs Buzz: Jealousy, Identity & Belonging

45:30 Standout Moments & Nostalgic Sightings

59:51 What Do We Think of This?! (Final Verdict)

1:02:54 Closing the Loop: Corrections & Callbacks

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Is any Toy Story Movie better than the original?

(Also which toy did you believe was alive as a kid?)

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🎧 Huge thanks to Clark Abyad for this week’s kid intro and guest appearance!

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