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Episode 1: Return to Oz

Welcome to the very first episode of His Nix Stix Pix! Each week, Robb picks one of his favorite movies — a film he’s loved for years — and Josh experiences it with fresh eyes. Together, they dive into the magic, the madness, and the memories these movies create.

For our debut, we’re heading back to Oz… but not quite the way you remember it. We’re talking about Disney’s 1985 cult classic Return to Oz — a darker, stranger follow-up to The Wizard of Oz. From talking chickens to terrifying wheelers, to stone kings and head-swapping queens, this film is filled with unforgettable moments.

Join us as we break down what makes Return to Oz so unique, why Robb holds it close, and what Josh thinks seeing it for the very first time.

This week on Hix Nix Stix Pix, Robb brings a true slice of Americana to the table with the classic Yankee Doodle Dandy. George M. Cohan struts, sings, and taps his way through history, while Josh gets his very first taste of this patriotic showstopper. Expect fireworks, flag-waving, and maybe even a little eye-rolling as we dive into whether this old-school musical still hits the right notes today.

This week on Hix Nix Stix Pix: We step into the batter’s box with The Natural! We chose this classic to honor Robert Redford, but here’s the curveball—Josh, our resident baseball nut, has never seen it. Will “Wonderboy” knock it out of the park, or is this movie more of a swing-and-miss? We’re talking exploding stadium lights, silver bullets, Bump Bailey running through the wall, and whether Roy Hobbs is truly the best there ever was. Grab your peanuts and Cracker Jack—this episode goes all nine innings.

This week we dive into Duck Soup (1933), the Marx Brothers’ chaotic masterpiece of political satire, slapstick, and pure nonsense. From peanut stands to mirror gags, we’re unpacking the madness of Freedonia, laughing at the absurdity of war, and wondering if Groucho should really be trusted to run a country. Spoiler: probably not.

Whether you’re a Marx Brothers superfan or just ducking in for the first time, this one is a quack-up you won’t want to miss.