So where exactly have I been the last twelve months? Yes, it's been that long since I've posted a video. It's not like I was intending to take a year away from making videos, but there were a lot of other things going on in my life that have led to such an extended hiatus. 🧵1/

Come see what we're cooking at Animation Appreciation Hub's 2025 Indie Animation Pitch Night! This Saturday, July 26th at 5PM EST. Set a notification for the premiere here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5K1...

Get me to God's country

NEW VIDEO! One of kids' TV's biggest shows right now comes from Australia. And yet, they've just closed a major kids' TV channel, and there are doubts about whether there's any future for children's content in Australia at all. How did we get here? 🌏 www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Luo...

Several years ago I stumbled into making college radio and after a few unexpected years away I'm excited to say I'm now coming back to it Given the different audiences, @benzjfm.bsky.social is where that stuff will live on social, but I'll probably boost a few show posts from time to time over here

Hey there! I've got something I want to ask you. I'd really like to know what's working, what's not working, and what you'd like to see from me in the future. I've put together a survey you can fill out to help influence the direction of the channel going into the new year. forms.gle/ugZwWSLSTm3b...

NEW VIDEO! #CartoonNetwork has announced a new programming slate, packed with new shows coming in 2025 and beyond. So why does it feel like more of the same? And after all they've been through in recent years, isn't this a bad idea? Watch for all the details: www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0go...

NEW VIDEO! #CartoonNetwork has announced a new programming slate, packed with new shows coming in 2025 and beyond. So why does it feel like more of the same? And after all they've been through in recent years, isn't this a bad idea? Watch for all the details: www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0go...

Hey there! I've got something I want to ask you. I'd really like to know what's working, what's not working, and what you'd like to see from me in the future. I've put together a survey you can fill out to help influence the direction of the channel going into the new year. forms.gle/ugZwWSLSTm3b...

NEW VIDEO! #Nickelodeon's newest series, #MaxandtheMidknights, sets out on an ambitious adventure... but does it bring the action, or just come up short? www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hUZ...

Willem Dafoe speaking truth in this interview with @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social www.vulture.com/article/will...

An underrated gem from the mid-'10s Disney XD catalogue, but then again, what wasn't? The back half didn't deserve to be so rushed though

NEW VIDEO! In the shadow of one of the most tattered legacies in kids' TV, The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish doesn't have a lot going for it, even among safe, uninspiring rehashes. But can this cartoon make its own path, and find its own reason to exist? 🪄👀 www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1-Q...

NEW VIDEO! Dumped unceremoniously onto a streaming service after premiere delays, Zokie of Planet Ruby offers a concept we haven't seen much of in kids' TV. But this show really as good as alien sandwiches, or just another forgettable add to the streaming pit? www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCYF...

NEW VIDEO! The Twisted Timeline of Sammy and Raj might have been sent to a Nicktoons burnoff in the US, but its multicultural influences make it appealing to an international audience. I discuss why it could be worth your watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZzF...

NEW VIDEO! Nick's most hyped about new cartoon of 2024 is challenging everything we think about comedic cartoons and Nick's recent animated series. But does Rock Paper Scissors change the game, or is it boring and lame? www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRpg...

NEW VIDEO! As a veteran Nickelodeon and live-action kids' TV viewer, it's impossible to ignore the Dan Schneider controversy, as explored by the new docuseries "Quiet on Set". But how can we viewers handle (for many of us) our first scandal? I offer some thoughts: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRpg...

NEW VIDEO! The series finale of Danger Force airs on Nickelodeon in 30 minutes. Why does it feel like it'll be a step down from the epic #HenryDanger finale in 2020? As a fan of the Dangerverse from the start, I put together a video about my feelings on tonight. youtu.be/W39x2D5NY-A

The nostalgia you're chasing isn't there anymore. The warm glow of a crt in a dimly lit den isn't the thing your heart is missing-- It's the simplicity of not having to worry. The ability to invest your time in the things you love without guilt. When the weight of shared burdens wasn't as heavy.

NEW VIDEO! A review of Monster Loving Maniacs, a Nordic cartoon that manages to live up to its epic title. It's a unique adventure-comedy unlike anything we've seen in kids' TV recently, and I explore why it's so worth a watch for all flavors of animation viewers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO4G...

Hello! I'm Benzie, a mid-20s, biracial, autistic YouTuber who loves discussing television. My channel mostly explores kids' TV and international fare but off-camera I have quite a few other interests. Links to my channel, website, Patreon, Ko-Fi, and other socials at benzj.tk/card