TOY STORY 5 Review, Friendship Advice and More | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 38

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Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. are checking their screen time and heading back to the toy box for their review of Andrew Stanton's highly anticipated Pixar sequel, TOY STORY 5.

Starring returning legends like Tom Hanks and Joan Cusack alongside new voices including Greta Lee and Craig Robinson, the film tackles the ultimate modern childhood showdown: Toys vs. Tech. As Bonnie gets glued to her shiny new "Lilypad" tablet, Woody, Buzz, and Jessie have to figure out their place and purpose in an increasingly digital world.

Ray and Tre'vell get into the nitty-gritty of the film's execution, unpacking how Pixar handles this generational screen-time debate through the Black gaze, and whether the nostalgia-heavy sequel actually gives what it's supposed to give or if the franchise should have just stayed in the toy chest. Tune in for their hella honest verdict: is this animated adventure a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?"

Also in this episode, the duo opens the mailbag to dish out some much-needed friendship advice to a listener in need.

Plus, the hosts play a special "Black & Animated" edition of the Black Cinema Games, highlighting the iconic Black voice talent in Pixar movies over the years. Finally, they close the show with Good Vibes Only, sharing what's bringing them joy this week.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:29 - Listener Lounge: Selfcare Susie

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00:16:33 - Toy Story 5 Spoiler-Free Chat