CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of grief and the loss of parents and loved ones.

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Pony expert Vin LaBate of The Chimera joins us this week for one of My Little Pony’s most emotional and highest-rated episodes, and in the conversation as one of the best episodes in the series. On its face, the Apple siblings are just on a mini-quest to find out what the deal is with Pears and why the Apples hate them so much. But quickly we’re on a path to one of the sweetest love stories ever told, with all the warm, fuzzy, wonderful feelings in tow. And as the writers weave together this little ball of emotions, they also show exactly how much Bright Mac and Pear Butter influenced their little ones, even if they aren’t around today to show us. Grab a comfy blankie and some tissues and join us as we watch ”The Perfect Pear” this week on Macintosh & Maud!

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Intro and outro music is "Madgapuff March (rmx) by JS Bach" by Lee Rosevere. Licensed under a CCO 1.0 Universal License. For the song and information about the artist, visit the song page at the Free Music Archive.

Theme music from the AMAZING show Christmastide, Ohio was written and composed by AJ Ganaros.

Excerpt taken from “You’re in My Head Like a Catchy Song,” with music by Daniel Ingram, lyrics by Joanna Lewis and Kristine Songco, and performed by Felicia Day. Copyright 2017 Hasbro, Inc.