84: Up with Josh Spiegel & Scott Renshaw

On this episode of Podcast Like It’s the 2000s, Phil and Emily are joined by film critics Josh Spiegel and Scott Renshaw to discuss Pixar’s emotional adventure about Carl Fredricksen, a widowed balloon salesman who lifts his house into the sky in search of Paradise Falls only to discover an unexpected stowaway along the way. The group breaks down the film’s famous opening montage, its unusual elderly protagonist, and why Up represents a key moment in Pixar’s late-2000s creative peak. They also explore the movie’s legacy, its Best Picture nomination, and why its blend of grief, humor, and adventure still resonates. Follow the show and guests: Podcast Like It’s… Instagram: Phil Iscove Instagram: Emily St. James Instagram: Josh Spiegel & Scott Renshaw Podcast: Mousterpiece Melodies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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84: Up with Josh Spiegel & Scott Renshaw is an episode from Podcast Like It's 1999 by Phillip Iscove.

This episode is 1:51:39 long.

This episode was published on Mar 6, 2026.

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