A Friend in Me

A Friend in Me

Porter Sprigg

Episodes 31
Avg. Duration 1h 9m
Activity Declining
Since Mar 2022
Latest Episode Sep 2025

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Monthly
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About This Podcast

To Infinity and Beyond! A podcast about friendship, culture, and the Kingdom of God all through the lens of Pixar. Each episode, Porter talks about a different Pixar movie with a different friend. They discuss cultural and theological implications of the film, with laughter and insights galore!

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Elio with Mia

Sep 17, 2025 1h 21m

Porter talks with Christianity Today's Mia Staub about Pixar's latest release, Elio. What can Elio teach us about male vulnerability? What's with all the hate for the bean-mouth animation style? And…

Onward with Lizzy

Jun 30, 2025 1h 11m

We're back! Porter talks with Lizzy about Pixar's Onward. What does this 2020 movie have to tell us about courage and family? And why. is the backstory behind this film almost as emotional as the…

Coco with Anna Summer

Mar 18, 2024 1h 6m

Porter talks with Anna Summer about Pixar's Coco. How is Coco reflective of the Prodigal Son Story? Does Coco pair well with 2023's "The Iron Claw?" And did Porter really LOSE a Pixar trivia night?…

Up Bonus Episode with Mom

Feb 15, 2024 55m

Porter talks with his mom about memory, scrapbooking, and family in light of the movie Up in this heartwarming episode of A Friend in Me! Support Porter…

Answering Listener Questions with Electa

Jan 08, 2024 1h 29m

Electa and Porter answer questions about Pixar and theology sent in by listeners of "A Friend in Me" What can Inside Out teach us about compassion? Is Lightning McQueen the greatest racer of all…

Toy Story 4 with Pastor Bobby

Dec 06, 2023 1h 15m

Porter talks about Toy Story 4 with Bobby. What can we learn about consistency and commitment from Toy Story 4? Is the movie's messaging consistent? And what can trash-lover Forky teach us about…

Elemental LIVE! with Michael, Electa, and Anna Summer

Nov 22, 2023 1h 58m

A livestream conversation on the film "Elemental" from 10/29/2023 with Michael Mitts, Electa Sutton, Anna Summer McKeown, and four surprise guest appearances!

Cars 3 with Josiah

Oct 25, 2023 1h 12m

How does Lightning McQueen learn a full circle lesson in the Cars franchise? Can Chick Hicks teach us about our identity in Christ? And is this movie's happy ending a massive sports injustice? All…

Finding Dory with David and Jacqueline

Sep 13, 2023 1h 18m

What can a lovable blue fish teach us about home? What themes can we find across the "Finding Nemo saga?" And does Finding Dory jump the whale shark? All this and more on another great episode of a A…

The Good Dinosaur with Nate

Aug 03, 2023 1h 7m

What's the deal with a human pet character? What can Arlo teach us about love and sacrifice? And is Spot a pacifist icon? Tune into this fun conversation with Nate Ryan about one of Pixar's least…

Inside Out with Callia, Adam, Nathaniel, Evan, Annie, and Tess

Jul 13, 2023 43m

We're back! Porter talks with Callia, Adam, Nathaniel, Evan, Annie, and Tess in this special conversation around the Pixar classic Inside Out! What does this movie teach us about sadness? What should…

S2E3 Monsters University with Eden

May 02, 2023 59m

Is Monster's University an accurate depiction of the craziness that is college life? What led Randall to become evil? And how does this prequel teach us to be vulnerable? Tune into this latest…

S2E4 Brave with Electa

Apr 07, 2023 1h 25m

Porter talks about Brave with Electa. Is this the most crass Pixar movie? What could Brave teach us about the value of repentance? And... Let's 👏 talk 👏 about👏 WOMEN! Tune into this delightful…

S2E3 Toy Story 3 with Michael Mitts

Mar 07, 2023 1h 36m

Porter talks about Toy Story 3 with Michael. What's Lotso's deal? How could Toy Story 3 inform how we deal with young people leaving the church?  And is Mr. Tortilla-Head a Christ figure?  Don't miss…

S2 Ranking the First 10 Pixar Movies! Part 2

Feb 16, 2023 1h 16m Bonus

Porter, Akash, and Sam Solberg reveal their rankings of the first 10 Pixar movies while creating a top 10 that combines all their scores. It's a harder task than it sounds.  Will the dissension in…

S2 Ranking the First 10 Pixar Movies! Part 1

Feb 14, 2023 52m Bonus

Porter, Akash, and Sam Solberg reveal their rankings of the first 10 Pixar movies while creating a top 10 that combines all their scores. It's a harder task than it sounds.  Will the dissension in…

S2E1 Up with Joel

Jan 18, 2023 1h 14m

Porter talks about Up with Joel. Back and better than ever, "A Friend in Me" launches into the atmosphere for 2023, exploring the Pixar classic, Up. Is Russell just an annoying kid or a meaningful…

S1E10 WALL-E with Josh Shepherd

Oct 12, 2022 1h 14m

What could millenials learn from this lovelorn robot?  Are Disney and BnL the same thing? And what's really in the "meal-in-a-cup" on the Axiom?  Join Porter and film and media writer Josh Shepherd…

S1E9 Ratatouille with Patrick and Alison

Sep 27, 2022 1h 4m

We're back! Is Pixar's depiction of Paris accurate? How could Ratatouille be a metaphor for the business of animation?  And what does Ratatouille have to do with the image of God? All this and more…

Geri's Game and Smash and Grab with Joe

Aug 09, 2022 50m Bonus

This bonus episode, previously only accessible by Patreon subscribers, features Porter discussing two Pixar animated shorts with his friend Joe.   Support Porter on: Patreon-…

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