Animation Addicts Podcast #347: Elio – Ham Radios and Super Squishies

Prepare for first contact! In this episode of the Animation Addicts Podcast, we’re talking Pixar’s Elio (2025). With its family message and colorful cosmic council, this film offers unique takes and Morgan and Chelsea are jumping into the conversation. Join us for episode 347 as we decode the ham radios, voice actors, and Super Squishies.

Elio Podcast Review

• First impressions: expectations vs. what we got

• The animation style and galactic design

• Elio’s struggles

• “Super Squishies”

• The Council of the Universe: What’s the name again?

• Characters we wanted more of (and ham radios!)

• Our final rating

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