After a brief, unexpected hiatus, we’re back and diving into the swamp! In this episode, we explore the history and surprising rise of Shrek, the animated hit that changed the game for studios like DreamWorks Animation. From its unconventional production journey to its massive cultural impact, we discuss how Shrek became an unlikely success story—and why its humor, heart, and fairy tale twists still resonate with audiences today. Plus we tackle the pile up of fandom news and feedback that may have sent us on a few tangents and rabbit trails.
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TIME STAMPS
00:00:23 Intro
00:03:45 News
00:45:33 Feedback
01:34:27 Shrek
02:35:50 Closing Thoughts
02:37:50 Outro
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