Episode
They Call Us Hoppers
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- They Call Us Bruce
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- Mar 6, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1826
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Summary
Jeff and Phil welcome back Daniel Chong, director of the Disney/Pixar animated feature Hoppers . They discuss the silly, unlikely pitch for "Penguin Avatar" that actually got the green light; centering an angry Asian young woman at the heart of this adventure (and why this movie arrives amidst an incredible moment for animated Asian movie heroines); and all the fun world-building that goes into crafting a story set in the animal kingdom. Also: The Good, The Bad, and The WTF of making Hoppers . This episode is sponsored by Chinese Republicans , a new play from Roundabout Theatre Company.