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Shrek (2001)

Directed by Andrew Adamson•1h 30m•Published May 18, 2021•Episode length 2h 14m
Episode 68 - Shrek
AnimationComedyFantasyAdventureFamily

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Mike Myers
Mike Myers
Shrek / Blind Mouse (voice)
Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy
Donkey (voice)
Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz
Princess Fiona (voice)
John Lithgow
John Lithgow
Lord Farquaad (voice)
Vincent Cassel
Vincent Cassel
Monsieur Hood (voice)
Peter Dennis
Peter Dennis
Ogre Hunter (voice)
Clive Pearse
Clive Pearse
Ogre Hunter (voice)
Jim Cummings
Jim Cummings
Captain of the Guards (voice)
Bobby Block
Bobby Block
Baby Bear (voice)
Chris Miller
Chris Miller
Geppetto / Magic Mirror (voice)

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Andrew Adamson
Andrew Adamson
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Overview

It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey.

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SOMEBODY once told me the world was gonna roll me. This week we're heading to Duloc in search of princesses, talking Donkeys and the ultimate payback by embittered former Disney employees in the 2001 Dreamworks classic, Shrek. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia - as we try…

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SOMEBODY once told me the world was gonna roll me. This week we're heading to Duloc in search of princesses, talking Donkeys and the ultimate payback by embittered former Disney employees in the 2001 Dreamworks classic, Shrek.  Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia - as we try to figure out what's so bad about a Canadian accent.  It's an all-star of a 68th episode as we discuss:

  • Early casting choices for Shrek (there's at least 2 you don't about)
  • What was the inspiration for the physical appearance of Shrek?
  • Which actor recorded lines for almost the whole film before tragedy set in, necessitating a re-record
  • Which member of the cast was fired only to never find out why
  • Which line is an example of the Mandella Effect
  • We have a Gingy-off
  • Ian might be an ogre or the voice of reason
  • Whether or not Shrek is the Best Film Ever

Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog.  Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor

Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song.  You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/