Episodes

  • Episode 23: Pass The Parcel
    Oct 24 2024

    In episode 23 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert play by Lucky's Dad's rules in a contentious round of "Pass The Parcel" (season 3, episode 14). We'll discuss the show's take on modern versus traditional parenting, identify what makes this episode unique, and address a particularly egregious take on the series as a whole.

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    43 mins
  • Episode 22: My Bluey Story (w/ Kai Yaniz)
    Oct 10 2024

    In episode 22 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert welcome a very special guest, Robert's wife Kai Yaniz, to share her Bluey story with us. We'll discuss the show's impact on the Yaniz household, which episodes resonate with Kai the most, and her complicated feelings about one of the show's most divisive characters.

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    35 mins
  • Episode 21: Copycat
    Sep 26 2024

    In episode 21 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert hold a mirror up to the heartfelt and humorous "Copycat" (season 1, episode 38). We’ll discuss how the show's structure subverts familiar concepts, its elegant approach to sensitive topics such as death, and the impactful lesson Bluey takes from this experience.

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    32 mins
  • Episode 20: Chest
    Sep 12 2024

    In episode 20 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert sit down for a friendly game of "Chest" (season 3, episode 11). We'll discuss the gendered significance of the game, how Chilli and Bandit approach parenting differently, and whether the series creates unrealistic expectations for parents.

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    30 mins
  • Episode 19: Army
    Aug 29 2024

    In episode 19 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert go patrolling with Rusty and Jack in "Army" (season 2, episode 16). We'll discuss the heartbreaking nature of Jack's story, why Calypso is just the best, and which BLUEY character would be perfect to lead a spin-off.

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    28 mins
  • Episode 18: The Sleepover
    Aug 15 2024

    In episode 18 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert head over to the Heeler house for a mischief-laden night in "The Sleepover" (season 1, episode 39). We'll discuss the dynamic among the kids, how we handle bedtimes "for real life," and whether this is Muffin's finest hour.

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    29 mins
  • Episode 17: My Bluey Story (w/ Kyle Mammen)
    Aug 1 2024

    In episode 17 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert welcome the show's first-ever guest, therapist Kyle Mammen, to share his Bluey story with us. We'll discuss how Kyle uses the show with his clients, explore what makes BLUEY's storytelling so unique, and share how Kyle's influence directly inspired Back To Bluey.

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    30 mins
  • Episode 16: Pavlova
    Jul 18 2024

    In episode 16 of Back To Bluey, Darin and Robert take a taste of "Pavlova" (season 3, episode 17). We'll discuss how the show uses food to capture the delicate balance of parenting, Bandit's hilarious "mastery" of the French language, and our own histories with the titular dish itself.

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    28 mins