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The episode discusses the impact and themes of the VeggieTales series, including its creators' backgrounds and the importance of silliness.

THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall The lads waltz with potatoes up and down the produce aisle as they begin their coverage of Phil Vischer and Mike Nawrocki’s seminal Christian children’s video series: Veggietales. Topics include Vischer’s Disney-esque upbringing, the horrors of divorce, and what it means to advocate for the importance of silliness for silliness’ sake. Media Referenced in the Episode: Veggietales. Big Idea Productions. #1: “Where’s God when I’m S-Scared?” #2: “God Wants Me to Forgive!?!” #4: “Rack, Shack, and Benny” All 1990s Veggietales Commentaries “Big Idea Productions: A Success Story Anyone Can Believe In” by Rick DeMott. Animation World Network. October 4th, 2002. Me, Myself, and Bob: A True Story About Dreams, God, and Talking Vegetables by Phil Vischer. Thomas Nelson Incorporated. 2008. Original “Where’s God When I’m S-Scared?” “One Cool Cucumber” by Chicago Tribune. October 2nd, 1998. TWOAPW theme by Brendan Dalton: Patreon // brendan-dalton.com // brendandalton.bandcamp.com Interstitial: “Oh No, What’s It Gonna Be?” // Music by Kevin Heinecke // Lyrics by A.J. Ditty // feat. A.J. Ditty as “Marshall”, Brian Alford as…

People in this episode

Hosts: A.J. Ditty, Brian Alford, Josh Boerman

Topics covered

• Christian children's media
• animation
• silliness
• divorce
• advocacy
• VeggieTales

Keywords

• VeggieTales
• Phil Vischer
• Mike Nawrocki
• Christian media
• animation
• silliness
• children's video series

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Big Idea Productions, Chicago Tribune

Books & works: VeggieTales, Me, Myself, and Bob: A True Story About Dreams, God, and Talking Vegetables, Where’s God when I’m S-Scared?, God Wants Me to Forgive!?!, Rack, Shack, and Benny, One Cool Cucumber

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