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An unofficial podcast about the Wonka-verse from two people who didn't think they cared about Willy Wonka until they learned a prequel was being made and it rocked their world. You may think, how much is there to say about Wonka, the most forgettable and most memorable franchise? More than you would ever believe. Join us as we count down to the day of the Wonka Rapture, December 2023. 

Nov 24, 2021

Join us as we unravel part two of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971 ft. Gene Wilder) **where children shall be put in harms way, a terrifying tunnel scene will scar generations to come, and Oompa-Loompas will come to Wonka's defense through the use of song and dance. T

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Cover Art by Reilly Branson:  https://www.instagram.com/rad_reilly/

Links Referenced (because even Wonka Scholars cite their sources):

Goo Goo Clusters: https://fox17.com/news/local/goo-goo-clusters-reopening-in-november-after-2m-transformation-now-offers-boozy-drinks-willy-wonke-nashville-tennessee-broadway-tourism

Aldi Giveaway: https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/16574024/aldi-willy-wonka-style-giveaway-golden-tickets-chocolate-bars/

Timothee Chalamet Zodiac Reading: https://nypost.com/article/timothee-chalamet-birth-chart/

Timestamps

00:00 The Wonka Rapture is nigh.

01:10 Wonka Watch: Wonka-esque candy store Goo Goo Clusters in Nashville reopens after a $2 million makeover. Aldi hosts Willy Wonka contest with 25 Golden Tickets hidden in their chocolate bars with cash prizes. Timothee Chalamet's birth chart reading suggests Wonka could be his greatest role yet.

7:22 Breaking down the 1971 Willy Wonka movie part 2: Entering the chocolate factory.

8:09 Reviewing the Gene Wilder somersault.

9:11 We enter the factory and instantly feel unsettled.

11:35 The Chocolate Room, "Pure Imagination," Oompa-Loompas, and a terrifying chocolate river.

21:33 Augustus Gloop and the first Oompa-Loompa song.

23:54 The tunnel scene lol buckle up.

30:00 Enter the inventing room. Would you want an Ever-Lasting Gobstopper? "Violet's turning violet!"

37:22 The Fizzy Lifting Room. Grandpa Joe is a piece of shit.

40:04 The Bad Eggs. Puppets vs. real geese. Best performance of the movie from Veruca Salt?

43:23 An unnecessary train ride on the Wonka Mobile through a pocket dimension.

44:49 Mike Teavee's Black Mirror episode.

48:00 Charlie is the last kid standing. Wonka's half-assed office. "YOU GET NOTHING. GOOD DAY, SIR." Charlie's redemption. Slugworth is revealed. An almost deadly elevator ride.

56:02 Our final thoughts on this entire Goo Goo Cluster fuck of a movie.

59:58 Wonka Prequel Predictions. Elaine: Willy Wonka will constantly be doing small magic tricks throughout the movie. Felicia: Willy Wonka will make a gadget that helps his parental figure cook breakfast.