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Poitcast is a podcast dedicated to the beloved cartoon characters Pinky and The Brain. Join your hosts Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they chronicle the evolution of the mice across the four shows they starred in; Animaniacs (1993), Pinky and The Brain (1995), Pinky, Elmyra, and The Brain (1998), and the Animaniacs Reboot (2020). They'll review each episode and discuss their favorite character moments, jokes, and pop-cultural references in addition to providing some trivia. Finally, e ...
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Super Respectable

Toshio Rahman, David Lewis

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Super Respectable is a podcast hosted by Tosh and Dave, two guys who love talking about absurd and weird things. Join us each week as we discuss strange stories from around the world. Whether it's the scariest ghost stories from Japan, political revolutions in Eastern Europe or health fads taking over India, we guarantee it's going get strange up in here. If you have comments, criticisms or just want to say hi, drop us a line at superrespectable@gmail.com.
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The All Points West podcast meets leaders from some of the most innovative and influential small and mid-cap UK-listed companies to learn more about them and their businesses. Hosted by former Sunday Times business journalist, Karl West. Want to get in touch? Send an email to allpointswestpod@gmail.com. Nothing in this podcast is intended as investment advice and the people in this podcast may hold positions in the stocks they talk about. Do not buy anything based solely on a tip or recommen ...
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Can we trust Artificial Intelligence? Recently, siMa.ai, a leading edge computing chip firm, secured $70 million in funding, with significant backing from Dell, underscoring the growing investment in AI and edge computing technologies. While AI chatbots continue to evolve at an accelerated pace, advancements in algorithms are driving faster perform…
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Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the eleventh episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off, "Fly"! This episode follows the mice as they venture off into space to enact Brain's most devious plan so far: to use the Hubble Telescope to melt the Polar Ice Caps so he could flood the Earth up to the thirty-ninth floor. Contact Us! …
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Jacqueline Daniell enjoyed a nomadic childhood. By the time the Crimson Tide chief executive was 11 she had lived in seven different counties of England, due to her builder father's entrepreneurial knack of doing up and building homes and selling them for a profit. Episode 15 of the All Points West Podcast explores how her father's love of building…
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Judith MacKenzie has a 'death wish'... she is an eventer. It means that most weekends she can be found in her Land Rover, towing a horsebox around the country to compete at equestrian events. It's not a surprise to discover that the head of Downing Fund Managers is a gritty competitor who enjoys a challenge. Judith credits her 'Scottish Presbyteria…
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Poitcast has reached its 50th episode! To commemorate this special milestone, join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the last three Pinky and The Brain segments from season three of the Animaniacs reboot; "How The Brain Thieved Christmas" (Parts One and Two) and "International Mouse of Mystery". The reboot's Christmas episode focus…
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In the '90s, Stuart Neal played guitar in a band with his friends. The allure of gigging in smoky pubs around the country eventually succumbed to the more sedate attractions of family life and a burgeoning business career. Rock n Roll's loss was finance's gain, as the chief executive of Boku, the Aim-listed payments firm, set off on a wild career r…
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Steve Bassi's first job enabled him to get up to "teen mischief" on the computer systems of local businesses in the Californian farming town where he grew up. It proved to be just the start he needed to break into the world of cyber security, where the chief executive of Narf Industries is an expert in developing software that can detect threats an…
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Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the tenth episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off, "Around the World in 80 Narfs"! This cartoon is a parody of the beloved Jules Verne novel (and the so-so 1956 film adaptation), as the mice attempt to circle the globe in 79 days so that Brain can become president of an elite club. Contact…
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When Sam Smith first entered the City at age 18 on the London Commodity Exchange she was one of only two women on a trading floor full of men, who would wolf whistle and had pictures of naked women on their cubicle walls. At 33, Sam became the first ever woman to run a stockbroking company, when she founded finnCap Group (now Cavendish). Her career…
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Much of James Ashton's life has been about telling better stories - as a journalist, author, book prize founder, non-executive director and now chief executive of the Quoted Companies Alliance, the small and medium-sized company lobbying group. Episode 10 of the All Points West Podcast hears how a boy from West Yorkshire cut his journalistic teeth …
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Neil Stevens and Matt Timmins are a rarity in the business world. Not only are they co-chief executive of Fintel, the AIM-listed financial technology firm, they are also lifelong friends. Episode 9 of the All Points West podcast tells the unlikely story of how two childhood friends, who grew up on the same cul-de-sac in Staffordshire and went to th…
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Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the seventh Pinky and The Brain segment from season three of the Animaniacs, "All's Fair in Love and Door"! In this cartoon, Brain tells Pinky not to open the green door while he runs an errand, but Pinky opens the door to find a simulated reality where Brain is married to Julia. Kirk Tingblad…
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Quinton van der Burgh is one of South Africa’s leading mining investors and entrepreneurs. His investment firm, Q Global Commodities, is one of Africa’s largest privately-owned commodity, logistics and investment houses, which has just taken a stake in NEO Energy Metals, the London-listed uranium miner. He enjoys a pretty glamorous, jet-set lifesty…
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From the shop floor to the boardroom, Dr. Andy Palmer has had a career not many executives can claim. As the former CEO of Aston Martin and the current CEO of Pod Point – one of the UK's leading providers of EV charging solutions – he has centred his life around cars. Dr. Palmer is a leading voice for the move to net-zero, and a philanthropist devo…
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Ryan Mee is the son of a carpenter who grew up in south Birmingham. His working class roots taught him about the value of money... it also taught him how to make it. The Fulcrum Metals chief executive has come a long way since then - he is now an experienced private investor, turned entrepreneur. It may be premature to say Mee has the 'Midas touch'…
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In this special episode, Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Steven Spielberg Presents: Animaniacs! We will discuss the history of the series, give out our thoughts on the show, highlight some of our favorite (and least favorite) episodes, and read out what the fans have to say about Animaniacs. Contact Us! Email: t…
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Steve Quah started his own agency at 21 and is now planning events for the likes of YouTube and The Wall Street Journal. Balancing creativity with a talent for computer science and maths, the Aeorema Communications CEO credits his success to a strong work ethic and his team-focused management style. Episode 5 of the All Points West podcast takes a …
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Ian Foley was one of those kids who would take stuff apart in order to figure out how it worked. His curiosity has served him well. Today, the Equipmake founder and managing director oversees a business that dismantles double decker buses to replace old diesel powered engines with its electric powertrain. Episode 4 of The All Points West Podcast gi…
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Chairman and CEO of zircon producer PYX Resources Oliver Hasler has taken an unconventional route to the top. He grew up in Mexico City from the age of 6, and at 22 he was an officer in the Swiss Army. Episode 3 of the All Points West Podcast will discover what that taught the PYX Resources chief executive about leadership and how his early life as…
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In this special episode, Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) are joined by Joey, Nathan, and Kelly of The Animanicast to discuss the ninth episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off, Snowball! Brain's plan for domination is stolen by his childhood best friend-turned-enemy Snowball the Hamster, who makes his glorious debut. While the megalomaniacal …
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Episode 2 of the All Points West podcast takes us on Russell Fryer's journey, from his childhood in apartheid South Africa to the City of London... including the story of how dinner with a former director of the CIA inspired him to set up Critical Metals, plc. As the executive director of the Aim-listed strategic metals investment company, Russell …
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The heartbeat of our economy comes from the many thousands of small and medium sized companies in every community across Great Britain. The collective market value of UK-listed small and medium sized businesses is nearly £400bn. Despite their importance to the health of the British economy, these smaller businesses rarely get the attention or credi…
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Meet business leaders from some of the most innovative and influential small and mid-cap UK-listed companies. Hosted by former Sunday Times business journalist Karl West, the All Points West podcast aims to learn more about how these entrepreneurs got their start, and uncover the stories behind their success. Nothing in this podcast is intended as …
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Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the two-part Pinky and The Brain segments from season three of the Animaniacs Reboot: Groundmouse Day and Groundmouse Day Again. It's February 2nd, and Pinky and Brain traverse to a small town to rig the outcome of Woodchuck Day in a plan to take over the world, only for Brain to discover that…
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Obsequious! Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) discuss the seventh episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off, Napoleon Brainaparte! In this history-based cartoon, the mice initially try to conquer France by way of an exploding Crepe Suzette. But when Brain is mistaken for Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, he hops on the opportunity to take the easy roa…
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Fasten your seatbelts, because Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) are here to discuss the two Pinky and The Brain segments from Season Three, Episode Four of the Animaniacs Reboot; Fantasy and Mad Mouse: Furry Road! Fantasy is a cute little cold open in which the mice interact with The Warners in a quaint Lord of the Rings spoof. Mad Mouse: Furry R…
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Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the sixth episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off, TV or Not TV! In this episode, Brain has created enchanted dentures that will instantly charm those he comes across (so long as they don't wear sunglasses) and decides to nab his own television sitcom so he could expose his magical grin to…
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Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the third Pinky and The Brain segment from season three of the Animaniacs Reboot, Talladega Mice: The Ballad of Pinky Brainy! In this episode, Brain and Pinky infiltrate the robotics lab at Acme Institute of Technology to steal a tiny robotic car only to find themselves navigating a high-stake…
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Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the fifth episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off, Brainania! This episode chronicles the mice's efforts in obtaining over fourteen billion dollars in financial aid by posing as a fake country so they can fund a scheme involving a giant clothes dryer. Tune in as we also discuss such fascin…
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Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they begin their discussion of the third and final season of Animaniacs (2020) with the first two Pinky and The Brain segments of the season: How To: Friendship and Royal Flush! How To: Friendship is the second installment in Pinky's How To tutorials as he shows his viewers the highs and lows of his friend…
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In this episode, Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) interview Animaniacs, Pinky and The Brain, and Freakazoid writer John P. McCann! In this discussion, McCann highlights his time in the improv scene, discusses his contributions to Animaniacs and Pinky and The Brain, and shares some anecdotes involving Paul Rugg and WB Features in the late 1990s. J…
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Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the final trailer for the third and final season of the Animaniacs Reboot! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introductions, News, Mistakes, Listener Message 17:50 - Trailer Discussion 1:02:00 - Season Three Poster Discussion 1:07:57 - Listener Reactions to the Trailer/Hopes for Season Three 1:39:31 - Contact…
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Time to ring in the new year with a special bonus episode! Firstly, Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) will discuss the three Christmas-themed ads for season three of the Animaniacs Reboot. Then we'll share some audio that was trimmed out of our review of A Pinky and the Brain Christmas. The first lengthy tangent centers around the filming of Paul …
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This is the big one folks. Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the eighth episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off "A Pinky and The Brain Christmas"! In this Emmy-winning episode, Brain plans to distribute his hypnotic dolls on Christmas by infiltrating Santa's Workshop at the North Pole while Pinky tries to send his letter t…
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In this episode, Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) discuss the fourth episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off! Pinky and The Fog follows the mice as they try to infiltrate a radio station in 1932 New York City. Where No Mouse Has Gone Before chronicles Brain's efforts to trick alien life forces into thinking that he is the leader of Earth. And…
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In this episode, Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) continue their interview with Animaniacs and Pinky and The Brain creator Tom Ruegger! In addition to answering some questions, Ruegger gives us an exclusive deep dive into his only writing credits for the infamous Pinky, Elmyra, and The Brain series. Tom Ruegger's Social Media http://cartoonatics.…
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In this episode, Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) interview Animaniacs and Pinky and The Brain creator Tom Ruegger! In this discussion, Ruegger highlights the creative process behind many of the Pinky and The Brain cartoons on Animaniacs, the genesis of the spin-off, and throwing shade at The WB. Tom Ruegger's Social Media: http://cartoonatics.bl…
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In this episode, Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) are joined by their special guest Wimsie to discuss the third episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off! Tokyo Grows follows the mice as they attempt to stage an epic kaiju battle only to be interrupted by the legendary giant monster Gollyzilla. That Smarts has Brain increasing Pinky's intellige…
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Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the second episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off Of Mouse and Man! In this episode, Brain funds his latest plan for world domination by obtaining an office job at a large corporation where he will stage a hideous workplace accident and sue the company for workers' compensation. Content W…
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So we begin our discussion of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off (just in time for the show's 27th Anniversary!) with our review of Das Mouse. In this pilot episode, Brain and Pinky plan to hold a pancake jamboree so they can feed hypnotic pancakes to the masses, but the mice need an additional ingredient: white crab meat located at the hull of the T…
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In this episode, Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) are counting down their top ten favorite Pinky and The Brain cartoons from the original run of Animaniacs! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:47 - Episode Recap 23:39 - Least Favorites and Honorable Mentions 35:10 - Top Ten PATB Segments 1:48:53 - Contact Information & Outro Contact Us! Email: thep…
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In this special episode, Mary Jo and Kellie have an interview session with Animaniacs storyboard artist Brian Mitchell, as he discusses what inspired him to become an animator and his time in the animation industry. Listen in as he highlights his work on Ralph Bakshi's Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures to storyboarding on the classic Animaniacs cart…
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It took a little over a year, but we finally made it! This is the last episode in which we'll cover every Pinky and The Brain segment from the original Animaniacs! Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) will first run down the various cameos the mice appeared in throughout the show. Afterward, we'll review the crossover cartoons Pinky and The Ralph (in…
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On this Fourth of July, Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) will cover one Independence Day-themed Pinky and The Brain cartoon (as well as one Hercules parody). Don't Tread On Us follows the mice as they try to replace the Declaration of Independence with the Declaration of Obedience, while Hercules Unwound features the mice in Ancient Greece as Bra…
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In this special episode of Poitcast, Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) have met up in Los Angeles, California to discuss their opinions on Animaniacs (2020) Season Two and highlight their top five favorite Pinky and The Brain segments from that season! Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:10 - Thoughts on Season Two 5:20 - Favorite and Least Favorite …
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Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the last Pinky and The Brain cartoon from the first season of the original Animaniacs, Cranial Crusader! In this affectionate Batman parody, the mice decide to become costumed vigilantes to thwart an elusive criminal with a penchant for music so they dethrone the Caped Opossum and use their su…
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