12 episodes

Hannah Pilkes loves all things Fantasy. Greg loves all things Movies! Together the comedians will explore the best, worst and weirdest fantasy movies of all time with exciting special guests on this raucous ride down the rabbit hole. Produced by Citizens of Sound.

Dance Magic Dance Hannah Pilkes & Greg Nussen

    • Comedy
    • 5.0 • 31 Ratings

Hannah Pilkes loves all things Fantasy. Greg loves all things Movies! Together the comedians will explore the best, worst and weirdest fantasy movies of all time with exciting special guests on this raucous ride down the rabbit hole. Produced by Citizens of Sound.

    Pan's Labyrinth (2006) with Rekha Shankar

    Pan's Labyrinth (2006) with Rekha Shankar

    This week, Hannah & Greg talk about Guillermo Del Toro's haunted adult fairy tale classic about the Spanish Civil War, Pan's Labyrinth, with comedy writing genius Rekha Shankar (Talk Chef podcast, College Humor, Animaniacs)! The gang talk about the movie's multi-layered themes, the fascinating ways in which Del Toro links real world history with magical realism, and why Rekha's only owned movie is this, on DVD. Then, Hannah & Greg announce the exciting return of Quibi and ask Rekha to give a 45 second description of Pan's Labyrinth for the platform.

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    • 53 min
    Enchanted (2007) with Travis Coles

    Enchanted (2007) with Travis Coles

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    This week, Hannah & Greg talk about Kevin Lima's self-referential Disney comic classic, Enchanted, with Travis Coles (Liza on Demand, David Makes Man, Superstore)! The gang talk A LOT about what Travis was wearing and drinking while on the podcast before diving into Amy Adams' iconic performance, Travis' hot take that this film somehow started the #MeToo movement, and whether or not James Marsden can get it. Then, Greg makes Hannah & Travis sing a new Disney style song for the movie's sequel.

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    Keep on dancing.

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    • 1 hr 9 min
    The Wiz (1978) with Carl Tart

    The Wiz (1978) with Carl Tart

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    This week, Hannah & Greg welcome on the brilliant writer and comedian, Carl Tart (Kenan, MADtv, Comedy Bang! Bang!) to talk about Sidney Lumet's stage-to-screen adaptation of The Wiz! Carl explains how his Mom has force fed him the movie every time he goes home, some of the political details that were over his head as a child, and the group discuss the merits of Diana Ross's so-called "acting."  Then, Hannah & Greg attend Carl's acting school.

    Dance Magic Dance is brought to you by Citizens of Sound. You can support the podcast at patreon.com/dancemagicdance.  Email us at dancemagicdancepodcast@gmail.com.
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    • 58 min
    Donnie Darko (2001) with Tommy Do

    Donnie Darko (2001) with Tommy Do

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    This week, Hannah & Greg talk about the high school dark sci-fi/fantasy cult classic Donnie Darko with comedian and former Olympian Tommy Do (i-D's Top LGBTQ+ Comics, Disney on Ice)! Tommy talks about how this movie is NFM (not for me) and Hannah agrees, but Greg... loved it?! Tune in for our most controversial episode ever, as Greg tries to sell his friends on the multitudinous meaning of Richard Kelly's disputed debut.

    Dance Magic Dance is brought to you by Citizens of Sound. You can support the podcast at patreon.com/dancemagicdance.  Email us at dancemagicdancepodcast@gmail.com.
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    • 58 min
    E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) with Hannah's Dad

    E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) with Hannah's Dad

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    This week, Hannah & Greg welcome on none other than the legend of Holland himself, Simon Pilkes (Hannah's Dad)! The gang discuss Steven Spielberg's masterpiece (of many), the embedded mythical culture of Simon's home country, and the genius of every child actor in the movie. Then, Hannah & Greg recruit Simon to translate E.T.'s lines into Dutch for their planned shot-for-shot remake.

    Dance Magic Dance is brought to you by Citizens of Sound. You can support the podcast at patreon.com/dancemagicdance.  Email us at dancemagicdancepodcast@gmail.com.
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    • 1 hr
    Life-Size (2000) with Olivia Sui

    Life-Size (2000) with Olivia Sui

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    This week, Hannah & Greg talk about Disney's made-for-TV classic, Life-Size with Olivia Sui (SMOSH, "Fish Cheeks" Podcast)! The gang talks about both the good and bad of the female empowerment messaging, the asexuality of the relationship between the father and Tyra Banks, and how incredibly good Lindsay Lohan is at everything. Then Hannah & Greg make Olivia give us her best version of the absolute jam "Be A Star."


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    • 1 hr 5 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
31 Ratings

31 Ratings

buzz123583 ,

So good

Love!!!! These two have amazing chemistry

Javmiester98 ,

Tune in!

Easily something we need in times like this. These two are simply hilarious and an amazing team. Hannah and Greg will take you on this adventure of finding movies you may or may not have experienced. My love for movies are back because of them and for that I am extremely grateful. :)

DanielleNBV ,

Feel Good Pod

Listened to the episode with Hannah’s dad, and it was wonderful! Exactly the vibe I needed to perk up my work day!

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