Feeling nostalgic for your Girl Scout days? 🍪 This week, we're revisiting Den Brother—the one where a teenage hockey bro goes undercover as a Girl Scout troop leader. Yep, it's as chaotic as it sounds, so pack some s’mores and get ready to earn some badges!

Let's discuss:
– The Mrs. Doubtfire energy is strong 👵🏼
– Why are the adults in DCOMs always the weirdest? 😵‍💫
– Would this plot even make it past a 2025 script meeting? 😬
All that and more in this episode!

Den Brother came out in 2010 and stars Hutch Dano, G Hannelius, Maurice Godin, and Kelsey Asbille—now streaming on Disney+.

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Would Den Brother Get Canceled Today? | Episode 33: Den Brother

Join us for this magical mess of a movie! Upside-Down Magic is a knock-off Harry Potter, and definitely not in a good way… but we all know a bad movie makes for a good podcast episode 😂

Let's discuss:
– This upside-down plot 🙃
– Budd is actually Hagrid ☂️
– Did a computer write this script? 🤔
All that and more in this episode!

Upside Down Magic is a 2020 movie starring Izabela Rose, Siena Agudong, and Kyle Howard. It is based off of the books by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins. You can watch it now on Disney+.

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ChatGPT wrote this Disney movie | Episode 32: Upside-Down Magic

Happy (late) St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ Make sure you’ve got your lucky gold coins, because there are leprechauns afoot! It’s time for another classic DCOM—The Luck of the Irish!

Let's discuss:
– The completely wacky plot 🙈
– Is it an appropriation of Irish culture? 😬
– Which cast member still LOVES this movie? 😍
All that and more in this episode!

The Luck of the Irish is a 2001 movie starring Ryan Merriman, Henry Gibson, Alexis Lopez, Glenndon Chatman, Marita Geraghty and Timothy Omundson. It’s played every St. Patrick’s Day on Disney Channel and can be found year-round on Disney+!

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“A String of Chaotic Vibes” | Episode 31: The Luck of the Irish

Pack your wand and some sunscreen, we’re going on wizard vacation! Join us in paradise for an episode all about Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie 🪄🦜💎

Let's discuss:
– Alex and Justin’s relationship was the glue of this film ❤️
– Did Alex deserve to win the family wizard competition? 🤔
– Which cast members have their own podcast now? 🎙️
All that and more in this episode!

Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie was released in 2009 in between seasons 2 and 3 of the Wizards of Waverly Place show. It stars Selena Gomez, David Henrie, Jake T. Austin, Maria Canals-Barrera and David DeLuise. You can watch it now on Disney+!

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Did you love or hate Alex Russo? | Episode 30: Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie

What time is it? SUMMER TIME! Let’s hang by the pool while listening to this episode about High School Musical 2 😎💧☀️🎤⛳️
‼️ WITH SPECIAL GUEST HOST Mr. Cheezy Pop!!! (aka Maxwell Glick) ‼️

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– The iconic “Bet On It” choreo 🕺
– Ryan and Chad’s secret summer fling?! 💕
– Troy Bolton has done nothing wrong, ever 😤
All that and more in this episode!

High School Musical 2 was released in 2007 and stars Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, and more! Watch it on Disney+ ✨

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Troy Bolton did nothing wrong! | Episode 29: High School Musical 2 ft. MrCheezyPop 🤩

An only child no more… try oldest of SIX! Join us to talk about the 2000’s classic Quints!

Let's discuss:
– The Blues Clues-style narration? 🤦‍♀️
– Momfluencers 🤳
– Which cast member is now a Broadway star? 🌟
All that and more in this episode!

Quints stars Kimberly J. Brown. You can watch it now on Disney+!

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🍼 Too Many Babies | Episode 28: Quints

Is this a forgotten classic? Join us for a Hawaiian roller coaster ride of family dynamics, preteen emotions, and 2000s nostalgia! 🌊🌴🏄‍♀️

Let's discuss:
– The first female DCOM director! 👏
– How much autonomy should a 13 year old have? 🧐
– They told the WRONG LOVE STORY! (Kona + Gia 4ever 💘)
All that and more in this episode!

Rip Girls is a 2000 film starring Camilla Belle, Stacie Hess, and Dwier Brown. You can watch it on Disney+!

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The *other* DCOM about surfing 🏄🏻‍♀️ | Episode 27: Rip Girls

Is Descendants the best DCOM since High School Musical? 🤔 This mashed-up fairytale is packed with easter eggs, Kenny Ortega choreography, and surprisingly flattering leather jumpsuits.

Let's discuss:
– The costumes… cringy or brilliant? 💃
– Childhood trauma & the importance of therapy!!! 👍
– Ben and Mal 4ever 💜
All that and more in this episode!

Descendants stars Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart, and Mitchell Hope. You can watch it now on Disney+!

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This movie is rotten… to the core 😈 | Episode 26: Descendants

Bright colors, tiki everything, and island-vibing electric guitars… what more could you want in a movie? Grab your surfboards because this week we’re diving into Teen Beach Movie and soaking up those 60s beach bum vibes and good times 😎

Let's discuss:
– We have a guest host! 🎙️
– This movie pays tribute to all the classics 🫡
– Was Mac’s grandfather IN Wet Side Story before? 🏄🏼‍♂️
All that and more in this episode!

Teen Beach Movie stars Ross Lynch, Maia Mitchell, Gracie Gillam, and Garrett Clayton and can be watched on Disney+!

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T-B-M spells summer! | Episode 25: Teen Beach Movie

Even Zendaya couldn’t save this film, y’all. Let’s suffer through the 2012 movie Frenemies. The worse the movie, the funnier the podcast!

Let's discuss:
– The definition of a frenemy (this ain’t it)
– Bella Thorne’s life post Disney is… a lot.
– Natalie is related to a celebrity?
All that and more in this episode!

Frenemies stars Bella Thorne, Zendaya, Mary Mouser and Nick Robinson and can be watched on Disney+!

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This might be the worst one yet 🤦‍♀️ | Episode 24: Frenemies

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