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Friday, February 11, 2011

Disney Podcast Updates, February 2011 - Part 1

Here we are, folks, with the first installment of the new setup on the shows.  I’m shooting to put out more weekly updates to maintain currency.  Most of these shows come from the February 1-6 timeframe.  I don’t want to limit the shows in a specific post to a specific timeframe, so you may very well see shows from Feb 1-6 in a later round of updates (thus the change in the way I titled it).  I’m back to actually writing my own updates, rather than simply posting the show descriptions – which I think will come as a welcome change to the podcasters; hopefully you’ll be able to tell that I had a little fun with some of the shows.  As mentioned in this post, I’m not going to be covering as many shows in order to keep fairly up-to-date.  Still, there are a number of shows for this 6-day period.  If I add new shows to the master list, I’ll be sure to include the first couple of episodes in the time frame so people can get a feel for what the show is about.


If you are interested in listening to any of these episodes, I have links to subscribe for most of these shows in my post HERE.  Also, if you’re willing, you can help these shows out by posting a review over on iTunes.  The more they get, the higher up they appear on searches.  If you do start listening to a podcast as a result of what you’ve seen on here, please let the podcasters know!

As always, please note that this again is not a comprehensive list of the Disney Podcasts that are out there. Mike Hamilton has created Disneypodcastdirectory.net, which he periodically updates with new podcasts and removes dead casts. He also has the automated RSS (historical) feeds of the podcasts. This is more of a cross-section of what is currently being talked about…perhaps something may sound interesting, and you'll subscribe to listen to that topic.  Also, Shawn Rees does an absolutely amazing job posting more real-time updates on Twitter.  Follow @dis_pod_review if you aren't already doing so.

Any and all comments are welcomed!  Also, if you know of another podcast that fits here, let me know, and I’ll add it to the master list in the link above.

Enjoy!!!


  • Be our Guest
    • 02/03/11 – Episode 304, a common theme in the recent shows is the Disney Dream (rightfully so…it sounds like an AWESOME ship).  On this show, the hosts pick Pam’s brain on her recent ride on the Christening Cruise of the Dream.  Between this show and Mongello’s newscast, I’m going to redouble my efforts to get my wife to agree to a cruise someday.  Great material and narrative of the ship!  A lot of detail was spent on the dining as well as the age-specific portions of the ship – tweens and teens are going to love those places.  Time: 54:19
    • 02/06/2011 – Episode 305, During Snowpocalypse 2011, Heather from Massachusetts dodges the panicked masses running to get French toast supplies (eggs, milk, and bread) to talk with Mike about her most recent trip report, along with two other reports.  While this may not seem too exciting, the three trips were spread out over 21 years!  The first trip was a honeymoon trip in 1989 at the Disney Inn (Now Shades of Green).  Then real life set in, with careers, children, etc.  Well, the kids are now teenagers, and teenagers have a tendency to move out and go to college, so they decided to do the “once in a lifetime” family trip. That was two trips ago.  The 2010 trip included staying at Port Orleans and a GREAT experience with the teens and dining at Epcot (can you teach my kids to take a chance to eat different foods…PLEASE???).  They made the mistake of trying to do everything (remember, this was the once-in-a-lifetime trip).  Upon getting home, Heather and her husband turned into all of us and started planning for the next trip (with the lessons learned from the last trip…December instead of June, slowing down, etc).  Time: 37:00
  • Betamouse
    • 02/03/11 – Episode 51, I am SO glad they did this episode!  I have heard of their guest before, but I never took the time to look up who Martin Smith was and what he did.  Henry, Scott, Jeff, and Nate talk with Martin about what I have (until now) only heard to be an amazing site with tons of videos of past and present Disney attractions.  Martinsvids.net is the site.  He talks about his trials and tribulations about starting out (he vows never to release some of his first videos).  As an example of his work (as he mentions in this show), he shows the evolution of the Land Pavilion.  Video 1; Video 2; Video 3.  These videos are done in a very professional way and provide a fantastic journey through time of the attractions. (and, yes, folks, he even has videos on Horizons!).  If you haven’t listened lately, I love the banter/outtakes after the episode.  Time: 58:42   #GoGoGoGo
  • The Disney, Indiana Podcast
    • 02/06/11 – Episode 67, Scott and Tracey begin the show with a review of D23 – while the DFs out there may cringe when they hear the review, I applaud the hosts for how they handled it – it was a fair evaluation laid out very well.  Hopefully they’ll get everything rectified (as and FYI, my wife got me a D23 membership for Christmas, and the delay from when she ordered it to when it arrived – after Christmas – drove her crazy).  Well done on this segment!  After D23, they give us a segment on Disney and the Academy Awards – and yet again, I learned a LOT about this subject (e.g. Walt Disney is often credited with giving the statue the nickname “Oscar”; and I never knew Randy Newman was part of a storied family when it came to movie music!).  Buzzy then takes over and gives us songs to sing to in the car…well, that was my plan anyways when I heard the opening bars of “Beauty and the Beast”.   It quickly became a melody of “La Belle et La Bete” as I harkened back to my high school and college French classes!  Several songs in French are included (yes, folks, he includes Les Poisson...a must for this interlude).  I had to look up “Are you In or Out” though…never heard that one before.  The versions of Poor Unfortunate Souls, Cruella De Ville, and We Are Siamese were GREAT! Before ending the show with listener feedback, they provide some well thought-out possible suggestions for how to improve D23 for the casual Disney freak who doesn’t live in So-Cal or central Florida.  Time: 1:00:38
  • Inside the Magic
    • 02/06/11 – Episode 305, Ricky brings on Donald Hahn for a really good interview about the documentary Waking Sleeping Beauty, which chronicles the goings-on of Disney in the 80s/90s resurgence of the studios, with such classics as The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, etc.  Included is a touching discussion about Howard Ashman, who was the songwriter for many of these movies (I tear up every time I hear “Proud of Your Boy”).  I missed the viewing of Waking Sleeping Beauty in my hometown because, ironically, we left for vacation to WDW last June.  After the interview, Ricky takes on a ride on the TTA with Skipper Ben, where they discuss the new Magic, Memories, and You castle show, the tepid reception to the audio update over at Space Mountain, and a review of Via Napoli.  Listener feedback wraps the show.  Time: 1:13:43
  • Magical Definition
    • 02/06/10 – Nathan and Jim talk about the newest Disney release, Gnomeo and Juliet.  Jim gives some really in-depth background on the development of the movie (is it just me, or does it seem like this movie was thrown together?  Apparently, it wasn’t, and there were a lot of writers involved in it).  He also gives a thought-provoking reason why this being released as a Touchstone picture instead of a Disney one.  Nathan gives a “meh” review, with a telling critique of the lack of humor (most of the humor in the movie was shown in the trailers).  The discussion then turns to planning and the financials, with emphasis on hotels, EuroDisney, Cirque du Soliel (with respect to licensing with Marvel, since DTD technically isn’t a theme park…FYI: Jim got skewered on his blog about this), and more.   Time: 41:18
  • Mousetalgia
    • 02/06/11 – Episode 119, Being a Donald Duck fan, I can honestly say that I LOVED this show as they discussed taking part in an interview at the Disney family museum with the voice of the duck himself, Tony Anselmo.  One of the most amazing things that you can gleam from this talk is Anselmo’s actual becoming of the voice – he was always a huge fan of the original voice (Clarence Nash) and worked with him a lot, all the while not trying to “become” the voice (i.e. taking the job away from Nash).  Also really interesting was Anselmo’s passion about making sure the writers know who Donald is – on several occasions he would contact the writers and ultimately get them to rewrite certain lines because “it’s not what Donald would say.”  This right here is a telling feature of why many of the Disney cartoons are so much more well-received that other studios’ productions.  I couldn’t help but laugh about the squirrel rehab center, though (towards the beginning of the show in the roundup).  Time: 57:34
  • Those Darn Cats
    • 02/01/11 – Episode 138, This show intrigued me because they were talking about Hayao Miyazaki’s Ponyo.  We’ve watched it on Netflix, and I quit watching after about 20 minutes.  My wife and 2 kids, however…they LOVE it.  You don’t know how many times my 6 year old screams “HAM!!!!” to me every day (I wish I were making this up).  I’m with Lisa a bit on this one as I couldn’t really follow what the heck was going on with all the little ponyos and the weird Liam Neeson, then Ponyo grows up and gets really big and is left at home with her 6 year old friend and a Mom and Dad who are constantly sarcastic at each other and the nursing home/Cocoon vibe.  I almost waited to listen to this one with the boys to hear their take on it.  Time: 35:14
  • WaltCast
    • 02/01/11 – Episode 80, this is one of the shorter shows (we’re between interviews).  Some of the interesting items talked about included the new lap bars on Splash Mountain (I fully expect Katie to kill Shawn for that pic he posted of her after the drop) and a discussion about the proposed 7 Dwarves mine train coaster and its similarities to BTMRR (I think there will be enough differences to keep the interest without being redundant –with the somewhat independently moving cars, that could possibly be more hair-raising than you think).  Shawn also talks a bit about Animal Kingdom at park opening (we hit that at opening every time and do the same thing you did…go straight to Safaris!).  Time: 29:56
  • WDW Radio Show
    • 02/02/11 – WDW Newscast – I didn’t even realize Lou was putting these on the podcast feed!  This is a rebroadcast from the same night where the box people (if you don’t know, just Google Mongello Box People) pepper Lou with questions about the Disney Dream as he recently sailed on it.  There is some great first-hand information here, and I might have to have my wife listen to this to see if I can FINALLY get her on a ship.  Time: 50:27
    • 02/06/10 – Episode 208, Jim Korkis is on, which again means I’m going to enjoy this show!  Jim, one of the ultimate Disney Historians, brings his expertise to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, created by architect Peter Dominick (also of AKL fame).  Jim lets us in on so many unknown secrets of the Lodge, which I always consider to be a fabulous treat.  After hearing this, you can understand the story being told all the more in the resort.  After listening to this segment, I dare you to look at the flooring and the lodge poles in the Atrium and NOT think about this episode.  After Jim’s segment, Lou gives updates to Meets of the month and then provides listener feedback.  Time: 58:52
  • WDW Today
    • 02/02/11 – Episode 833, On top of Groundhog’s Day (Babe…..I’ve Got You Babe…), it’s Listener question day!  They start off with “Smells from California!”  Other questions include Universal’s ExpressPass vs Disney’s Fastpass (I hope Disney never implements something like that), drink(hic)…drink(hic)…drinking around the world (hic) strategies, the promotional DVDs that they send out for the parks (“Synergy…these are all the same faces…for the parks in both places…”), the hatred towards Animal Kingdom (I’m with Henry: with kids, the place takes on a different feel as they try to spot the animals hidden EVERYWHERE in the theming; Nemo means more for the parents…hard to leave with a dry eye sometimes; FOTLK is great regardless; it’s a slow park to savor, and if you can get there during PM EMH in the winter, it becomes an entirely different park in the night-time!) and more.  FYI – I remember seeing no Kidcot stuff back in June of 2010.  (Phil??? Phil Conners?)  Time: 37:08
    • 02/02/11 – Episode 833, On top of Groundhog’s Day (Babe…..I’ve Got You Babe…), it’s Listener question day!  They start off with “Smells from California!”  Other questions include Universal’s ExpressPass vs Disney’s Fastpass (I hope Disney never implements something like that), drink(hic)…drink(hic)…drinking around the world (hic) strategies, the promotional DVDs that they send out for the parks (“Synergy…these are all the same faces…for the parks in both places…”), the hatred towards Animal Kingdom (I’m with Henry: with kids, the place takes on a different feel as they try to spot the animals hidden EVERYWHERE in the theming; Nemo means more for the parents…hard to leave with a dry eye sometimes; FOTLK is great regardless; it’s a slow park to savor, and if you can get there during PM EMH in the winter, it becomes an entirely different park in the night-time!) and more.  FYI – I remember seeing no Kidcot stuff back in June of 2010.  (Ned???)  Time: 37:08
    • 02/02/11 – Episode 833, On top of Groundhog’s Day (Babe…..I’ve Got You Babe…), it’s Listener question day!  They start off with “Smells from California!”  Other questions include Universal’s ExpressPass vs Disney’s Fastpass (I hope Disney never implements something like that), drink(hic)…drink(hic)…drinking around the world (hic) strategies, the promotional DVDs that they send out for the parks (“Synergy…these are all the same faces…for the parks in both places…”), the hatred towards Animal Kingdom (I’m with Henry: with kids, the place takes on a different feel as they try to spot the animals hidden EVERYWHERE in the theming; Nemo means more for the parents…hard to leave with a dry eye sometimes; FOTLK is great regardless; it’s a slow park to savor, and if you can get there during PM EMH in the winter, it becomes an entirely different park in the night-time!) and more.  FYI – I remember seeing no Kidcot stuff back in June of 2010. (Phil???  Phil Conners?  Ned?  SLUG!!!)  Time: 37:08
    • 02/04/11 – Episode 834, On this show, Matt, Scopa, and Len bring on Laura Spencer (any Disney fan on Twitter knows her name) to talk about her experiences from being on the first Disney World Mom’s Panel to becoming the director of Social Media.  Good interview, though I’m a bit concerned about the “moving south or committing suicide” issue LOL!!!  Time: 23:41
  • A Window to the Magic
    • 02/01/11 – Episode 264, Paul is off on his honeymoon with Tairy, so he employs listener Jeremiah for another installment of “Where in the World”.  Now, I’ve only been to DL/DCA once; as a result, this one has been bugging me for a while now.  I mean, he gives us some material to chew (choo?) on, including a German accent speaking Spanish (on an English-speaking podcast), a gender-confused mobster, and some audio from a short flik that has us getting sprayed, stung, and scared. WTTM is one of the shows that I sorely missed listening to in the past – listening to park audio at 125% speed doesn’t quite work that well.  Time: 56:46
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Disney Podcast Updates, July 16-31, 2010

Yeah, yeah, those of you who get this via an RSS feed are probably trying to figure out what this blog is about as you've likely forgotten about it…go ahead and let me have it! Before this round of updates, I was nearly 4 months behind on shows. Here's the absolutely crazy thing, though – I added several new shows to the lineup!!! First-timers in this update include a rapidly-becoming-a-must-listen-to show called Mousetalgia (yeah, I'm a little late to the party on that one), the PassPorter Mom's podcast, and the return of Walt's Girls to the podcasting world! 60 shows are included in this one, with a couple of milestones: Disney, Indiana celebrated its 2-year anniversary, Mouse Guest Weekly passed the 5-year mark, and Gordon (the Disney Runner) celebrates his one-year mark of changing his lifestyle. WDW Today played catch-up with e-mails, and the WDWNT crew was in their usual rare form (wait, that's an oxymoron) on the commentary in their shows. Keegan nearly makes our ears bleed with audio from a western seal show (no, I'm not making that up!). With the 55th anniversary of Disneyland's opening contained in this time frame, LOTS of shows have segments dedicated to covering this. As for interviews, WaltCast doesn't disappoint with talks with members from Jefferson Airplane Starship and Expose, while Inside the Magic gets Weird with a interview with one Al Yankovic. And no set of updates is complete without food…Disney dining is all over the place in these shows (yes, folks, A.J. in on a couple of them).

 
If you are interested in listening to any of these episodes, I have links to subscribe for most of these shows in my post HERE. Also, if you're willing, you can help these shows out by posting a review over on iTunes. The more they get, the higher up they appear on searches. If you do start listening to a podcast as a result of what you've seen on here, please let the podcasters know!

 
As always, please note that this again is not a comprehensive list of the Disney Podcasts that are out there. Mike Hamilton has created Disneypodcastdirectory.net, which he periodically updates with new podcasts and removes dead casts. He also has the automated RSS (historical) feeds of the podcasts. This is more of a cross-section of what is currently being talked about…perhaps something may sound interesting, and you'll subscribe to listen to that topic.

 
Any and all comments are welcomed! Also, if you know of another podcast that fits here, let me know.

 

 
    • 07/30/10 – Mousefest 08 Video Teaser (Mush, no, I'm not THAT far behind on these!). What can I say?  Almost two years later I am showing my footage from mousefest 08?  WHat about my westfest 08 footage?  Well let's say what I had left has already been covered pretty much and no sense of rehashing it BUT there will be a TOAST greatest hits. ;) Time: 0:34
    • 07/22/10 – Episode 70, This show, we'll be going outside of the Disney bubble a little bit for a trip to Hershey park. We ride the Ferris wheel and then take in what is probably the worst show of all time. Then we head back to the Disney bubble to take a ride on Tower of Terror. Have fun! (Mush: listen to him when he says it's probably the worst show of all time…HOLY COW!!!) Time: 1:17:23
    • 07/18/10 – Episode 247, Today we are pumped to share some audio that we recorded with Matt Hochberg from the WDW Today Podcast as well as StudiosCentral.com.  We talk about all things Disney as well as other fun topics with Matt during our 12-Hour Live Be Our Guest Podcast to benefit the Give Kids The World Village!  Time: 58:22
    • 07/22/10 – Episode 248, Happy Friday!  I'm so glad to be back talking Disney with you!  Thanks so much for listening!  Today I discuss the highlights of my recent trip to Walt Disney World for 10 days during July, 2010.  We stayed at Pop Century, had driving issues on the way down, experienced Summer Nightastic, met with lots of listeners of the show, plus much more!  Hear my thoughts on what a fun place Walt Disney World is!  Thank you so much for supporting our podcast! (Mush: I'm still miffed that we missed the fireworks when we were down there in June…you'll have to read my Trip Report as it'll take too long to put it in here). Time: 51:27
    • 07/25/10 – Episode 249, Today Pam discusses her recent trip to both Universal Studios Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Walt Disney World.  She discusses her thoughts on the theming, crowds, and staying on-site at Universal.  We also discuss her stays at both Disney's Old Key West Resort and Disney's Beach Club Resort.  We also talk about her dinner at Victoria 8 Albert's at the Grand Floridian. Time: 50:09
    • 07/29/10 – Episode 250,   Today Mike discusses his dining adventures on his recent Walt Disney World Vacation.  We discuss places like Garden Grill, Kona Cafe, Boma, Hollywood 8 Vine, 50's Prime Time, Teppan Edo, Coral Reef, Princess Storybook Dining, and more!  We also discuss the positives and negatives of the Disney Dining Plan! Time: 50:23
    • 07/21/10 – Episode 24, Disney Apps! Disney's Official Apps, Music Apps, Photo Apps, Gaming Apps, and Wait Time Apps! We cover (nearly) it all, in short 5-minute breakout sessions. (man, the orchestra was playing people off the stage all over the place in this show. Great show, folks – it made me even more jealous that I don't have a smart phone yet grrrrr. I might have to sit my wife down and have her listen to this one). Time: 44:45
    • 07/29/10 – Episode 25, BETAMOUSE goes UNPLUGGED this week and harks back to a time before future boxes, the "internet," and before the words "amped" and "jazzed" were even known of. Marc Lorenzo (LOOOOORREEEENZOOOO) of the Disney World Moms panel joins us with a great show topic: How would TEAM BETAMOUSE cope in 1990? The guys take over this episode — Katie is on her honeymoon! (Congrats KidaniKatie on the wedding!!! Another good topic…and I can't believe you've already done 25 shows!) time: 41:46
    • 07/27/10 – IYEE 62, Spending my last few hours of DPN Westfest alone in DCA. (Whenever Lou's got the audio going while he's touring, you can always expect some awesome one-liners!) Time: 31:26
    • 07/31/10 – BMS 88, In this episode I lay down some Disney's Animal Kingdom music to some video of my local zoo I shot on July 31, 2010. I hope you enjoy it. I wanted to do a new show and practice shooting video on my new iPhone 4. Let me know what ya think. Time: 8:56
    • 07/27/10 – Episode 46, Dallas in getting a what? The Disney Dudes are joined by a Triviateer for a new segment, voice mails and a Skurvy Monkey Iron Man II review. (Mush: Really interesting parallels with Iron Man and Disney! I actually subscribed to the Skurvy Monkeys after listening to this show). Time: 1:12:24
    • 07/25/10 – The Park Hoppin' Party takes a real live California Adventure, as we join our good friend Ron Dias in beautiful Oakhurst to hear his amazing story. And yes, as the episode title says, it all started with a stamp. A true fairy tale about a young man who achieved his dream of helping to create Disney animation magic. From Sleeping Beauty to Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Ron has lent his talents to many films, animated TV series and now commemorative Disney art for fans and collectors. He is also a mentor to young animators and has been named the Monterey County Film Commission's 2010 Lifetime Champion of the Arts. You'll love this guy...and, as you'll see, the mosquitoes love him too… Time: 48:06
    • 07/18/10 – Episode 119, Join John Rick for Disney Pin Trading news, upcoming pin trading opportunities around the world; profiles of I.P.L.S. member numbers #98 (Dennis Conroy from Lawrence, MA) and 99 (Alex Cheatley from Tampa, FL); pin releases from the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts, a listener segment and much more!!! Time: 2:00:14
    • 07/25/10 – Episode 120, Join John Rick for Disney Pin Trading news, upcoming pin trading opportunities around the world; profiles of I.P.L.S. member numbers #100 (Michel Lichand, hailing from Brazil) and 101 (Patrick Anderson residing in Lexington, KY); pin releases from the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts, a listener segment and much more!!! Time: 2:10:30
    • 07/18/10 – Episode 79, What a GREAT day for a DL CELEBRATION!!! Time: 15:22
    • 07/25/10 – Episode 80, Better late than never - Let us be ENCHANTED! Time: 14:47
    • 07/25/10 – Episode 53, in this episode, your hosts Tracey and Scott look back at two years of the Disney, Indiana podcast.  They discuss how the show started and some of their favorite high lights from the town's history. Then they jump in the way back machine and look at what was happening with the Walt Disney Company in 2008, the year Disney, Indiana was founded. Finally, they wrap up the show with several second year anniversary well wishes from some of the residents. (Congrats on 2 years, guys!!!) Time: 1:14:08
    • 07/21/10 – Episode 46, The first of our two segments for this week is our usual news and rumours as we bring you all the latest information from the parks around the world (The humour in this segment gets funnier with each show!). Our final segment takes an in-depth look at Disney/Pixar's latest creation, Toy Story 3 as we give you our opinions on the film (interesting take on the opinions). We also bring you audio from the press conference held in London last week. Time: 1:55:35
    • 07/21/10 – Episode 223, "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing" Time: 1:12:01
    • 07/21/10 – Episode 224, "Happy 55th at the HOJO" Time: (sorry..deleted before I got the time)
    • 07/21/10 – Episode 225, "The 55th Wrap-up" time: 51:08
    • 07/29/10 – Episode 226, Star Tours Shuts down for the year, and becomes an Extinct Attraction. Time: 1:21:30
    • 07/18/10 – Episode 276, Happy 55th birthday Disneyland! After the news, we take you to Disneyland on July 17, 2010 for a special dedication ceremony in Town Square followed by a park-wide Happy Birthday greeting to the park that started it all. Skipper Ben also weighs in with his own thoughts on what makes Disneyland such a special place. Time: 1:06:52
    • 07/24/10 – Video Extra, Three hours before his July 21, 2010 concert at Hard Rock Live in Orlando, we sat down with "Weird Al" Yankovic backstage mainly to discuss his song "Skipper Dan" and its related topics of Disney's Jungle Cruise attraction and theme parks in general. (Great interview, Ricky!) Time: 8:39
    • 07/25/10 – Episode 277, Following BIG Disney movie news from the San Diego Comic Con (The Haunted Mansion!), we're joined by special guest "Weird Al" Yankovic in an interview backstage at Hard Rock Live Orlando just hours before his concert to discuss his song "Skipper Dan," the Jungle Cruise, Disney, and a few other topics. Plus our own former Jungle Skipper, Skipper Ben, dives into the mailbag and has Princess Lisa answer a few questions about Fantasyland. Time: 1:14:35
    • 07/19/10 – Episode 135, Favorite Rides at EPCOT - latest Disney news and event. The podcast team gets together this week to discuss the latest Disney News and to share their favorite and least favorite rides at EPCOT. Mendy is back in the studio this week. Time: 1:06:25
    • 07/18/10 - On this week's show, Nathan Rose and Jim Hill discuss the upcoming San Diego Comic Con 2010, what projects Disney is showing off, and what to expect to hear coming out of the Con next week. Time: 37:58
    • 07/25/10 – Episode 81, MCP #81 and Jonathan is nowhere to be found BUT he did call in his excuses at least. (Mush: word of advice, do NOT try listening to this one at faster than 100%!) Time: 14:16
    • 07/22/10 – EpisoWAAAAIIIITTTTT A MINUTE!!! Matt's supposed to be taking a break over the summer!!! (It's a special episode). Is it a salute to all nations' birthdays (but mostly America)? Is it Christmas in July? Or does Matt just want to keep his listeners happy during the Mouse Droppings hiatus? Who cares, it's a cheat sheet for Toy Story Mania! Time: 7:24
    • 07/17/10 – Episode 260, It's another video from our Ride-Along Series, this time taking a ride on (and waiting in line for) Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.  It's a bumpy ride, so hold on tight!  Next week is our 5th Annual Vidcast, so be sure to give our Hotline a call and leave a message... 407-2791-MGW (Mush: Nice video…I was hollering GOATGOATGOAT when I saw it.) Time: 7:33
    • 07/24/10 – Episode 261, That time of year has finally come around again!  And no, we're not talking Christmas.  It's the 5-year anniversary vidcast!  And it's on time, too!  This year, we present some footage from Eric, Cathy and Casey's recent trip, where they enjoy some musical streetmosphere from the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom.  We also present our take on a Pixar classic, which is sure to either entertain or confound.  Finally, we wrap things up with some messages from our faithful listeners... we love you all! (Mush: LOVED the 'UP…in under 2 minutes' segment!!! Oh, and Congrats on 5 years!!!). Time: 20:37
    • 07/31/10 – Episode 262, Back to the ol' grind!  In the aftermath of last week's vidcast, we share some of the feedback you gave us.  Plus, we've got some more Pixar ratings, a quick review of Sorcerer's Apprentice, a Disney newbie's experience with the Magic Kingdom and that wizard-y place over at the U-word park, and news on some of the changes and extensions going on at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Time: 48:18
  • Mouse Lounge    
    • 07/25/10 – Season 4, Episode 10, In this episode, the Mouse Lounge presents Disney's fascination with the automobile, or cars… to you and me. From the Walt Disney Archives:  At the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair, Ford presented Disney's "The Magic Skyway," the second most popular exhibit at the fair, using Ford cars in an early prototype of the Omnimover system to move the audience through scenes featuring life-sized audio-animatronic dinosaurs and cavemen.   Walt narrates this forgotten attraction of Yesterdayland. Each week, in From the Vault we sample a clip from a classic Disney film, short, television or radio program, or Disneyland Record.   This week, we take a ride back in time to June 6, 1952 for the release of Susie the Little Blue Coupe.  The incomparable Sterling Holloway narrates. Each week we present a high definition ride-through from a Disney Park East or a Disney Park West.   This week, we double dipstick.  First into Yesterdayland for a compilation track from Disneyland's Autopia.  Then we motor back east for a ride on Test Track in Epcot. We'll close this week's show with a replay of the Mouse Lounge Mix of John Mayer's Route 66 from Disney/Pixar's Cars. (Mush: EXCELLENT Show!!!) Time: 1:06:15
    • 07/28/10 – Season 4, Episode 11, Pixie Dusted Productions presents….Epcot's World Showcase: Miyuki! (Vidcast…I have tried to see her over 5 trips, and I always miss her! Thanks for the video!!!) Time: 8:29
    • 07/19/10 – Episode 90, Animation Then and Now: Disney producer Don Hahn presents his Animation master class at the Walt Disney Family Museum, and Mousetalgia reports on the event! Hahn presents a history and overview of Walt Disney Feature Animation, from prehistoric art through Pixar's latest characters; and Hahn details some of Walt Disney's personal innovations in the history of the cartoon art form. Also, Disneyland turns 55, and we list our favorite '55 attractions from the park... plus more! Time: 55:23
    • 07/26/10 – Episode 91, Disney legends celebrate Disneyland's 55th birthday at the Walt Disney Family Museum, and Mousetalgia takes you inside the sold-out event! Marty Sklar, Jack Lindquist, Tony Baxter, and Matt Ouimet all discuss the history of Disneyland, managing the park's programs, and its continuing legacy. Plus, Team Mousetalgia review the Sorcerer's Apprentice and discuss Guillermo del Toro's recent announcement of a Haunted Mansion movie remake! Also - Tron in D-Box, and more! Time: 1:11:15
    • 07/21/10 – Episode 9, Frank , Heather & guest-host Jared discuss: Jared's college course in Theme park Mgmt. His time as a Disney CM & working for Universal; Our favorite WDW Restaurants;    Interview with A.J. of www.DisneyFoodBlog.com; Disney News; Mr Frank's Mousetapiece theater: Mickey & Goofy in "Batman" (Mush: whoah…interesting audio there!); & Info on Mr Franks Trivia Tournament. Time: 1:23:49.
    • 07/21/10 – Episode 26, Learn about scrapbooking from PassPorter Forum Guide Dawn Erickson, plus news and tidbits from hosts Jennifer and Sara. Time: 34:45
    • 07/28/10 – Episode 27, Join Jennifer and Sara as they discuss this week's news (including the recent arrival of the new Disney Cruise Line guidebook and Alexander's first visit from the tooth fairy!) and learn about Owner's Locker from John Van Meter. They also answer a handful of great reader questions. Time: 31:42
    • 07/21/10 – Episode 71, It is the first anniversary of Gordon's quest to reclaim his health. He reflects on where he has been and where he is going as he rides his bike to the pool to train for, gulp, a triathlon for which he has yet found the guts to register. (Mush: very inspiring show!) Time: 1:15:17
    • 07/22/10 – Episode 72, Gordon shares the VMs and emails he received on July 20th 2010, the anniversary of his decision to reclaim his health and longevity. He is humbled and speechless. Truly honored. (Mush: I didn't listen to this until September, so I wasn't able to call – I would have as you are one of the reasons I'm doing the half – giving the motivation that I can actually do it! Thanks, my friend, and I look forward to shaking your hand at Marathon Weekend). Time: 49:08
    • 07/27/10 – Episode 73, Gordon discusses two ways of viewing the marathon and how cross-training and new goals work into the mix. He updates his training, talks about swimming, his weight, and his recent run in Chattanooga. He also announces that he's registered for a sprint triathlon in August. Big shout out to Megan from the Run Vegan Run podcast for her recent PR/BQ at the San Francisco Marathon. WOOT!!!. Time: 1:11:01
    • 07/20/10 – Episode 113, Lisa and Trace went to see Toy Story 3, and we all need to regroup a bit. Not everyone is as big a fan of the film as the Watchamacallit. Plus, not everybody stayed awake for the whole film. And those Toy Story 3 Vinylmation that Trace mentioned? Oh yeah, Jennifer's gonna be looking for those in the parks. Time: 46:01
    • 07/27/10 – Episode 114, This week's show features a recap of Trace and Lisa's recent wedding planning session at WDW. (Mush: This one's going to get a lot of downloads from the masses who want to get married down there…good show!). Time: 33:53
    • 07/19/10 – Episode 11, Happy summer everyone! Long time, no post. As the summer has dragged on, the Walt's Girls have been busy with life, school, and work, but have now found the time to come back to their love, podcasting! Come with us, if you will, on a journey through what's going on and what's to come at Walt Disney World. Time: 46:53
    • 07/20/10 – Episode 52, Mickey Thomas of Starship joins us this week to discuss his concerts at EPCOT this fall. Time: 46:31
    • 07/27/10 – Episode 53, Jeanette Jurado of Expose' joins us this week to talk about EPCOT's Food and Wine festival. We also have a few other celebrities poking around our episode. Next week we welcome Zac Hanson and the following week we'll welcome Ken Block of Sister Hazel. Time: 1:04:02
    • 07/22/10 – Episode 153, To kick off this week's show, we have another edition of "The Golden Age". In this discussion featuring the Magic Kingdom Resort area, we will continue our quest land by land, area by area, and space by space, throughout the Vacation Kingdom to find what is truly the Golden Age of the entire Walt Disney World Resort. Following the report, we have a special piece of audio I recorded while out at the Disneyland Resort last week, featuring the re-dedication of the park for its milestone 55th anniversary. (Mush: yes, a strip club would be a bit inappropriate on a monorail resort). Time: 52:37
    • 07/29/10 – Episode 154, On this week's show, we have a huge edition of the Walt Disney World Resort News and Rumor Report. In this week's report, we have a lot to discuss, including the 2010 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, the return of Captain EO, a new experience coming later this year to Disney's Animal Kingdom, and what you can expect during the 2010 holiday season at the Walt Disney World Resort, just to name a few of the topics we'll be covering. (Mush: I nearly had to pull the car over from laughing so hard at the parasailing cat). Time: 1:52:04
    • 07/18/10 – Episode 179, Walt Disney World traces much of its roots to the original Disneyland in California. And with July 17 marking Disneyland's 55th anniversary, it's only appropriate that we take a look at how some of Disneyland's origins have impacted Walt Disney World. Jim Korkis joins me again this week to share some of the true stories behind the stories, as we start in Fantasyland with Cinderella Castle and look back at exactly how and where Disneyland began. And Jim will share with us not just stories that have never been told before, but Walt's own words that served as the proposal for what would become Disneyland, and includes many amazing ideas that carried forward to become what we see today in Walt Disney World. Time: 1:28:01
    • 07/25/10 – Episode 180, This past month, the streets of Harambe Village in Africa in Disney's Animal Kingdom came to life with a brand new, special event - the nightly Taste of Africa Street Party. Celebrating the culinary and cultural traditions of many African nations, guests could sample a variety of different foods, wines and beers, as well as meet artisans practicing their crafts, all within a high-energy, festival-like atmosphere. This week, I'm joined on the roundtable by others who experienced the party as we discuss all that it entailed, our review of the food and party as a whole, and what the future may hold for this, or other events of this type. I'll test your knowledge of Walt Disney World trivia in this week's contest, where I'll give you a chance to play and win some Disney prizes, have a few announcements and then play more of your voicemails at the end of the show, so sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio Show. Time: 1:03:25
    • 07/16/10 – Episode 747, Today, AJ from the Disney Food Blog joins us to preview this year's Food And Wine Festival at Epcot. Time: 21:51
    • 07/19/10 – Episode 748, Today, Tim Krasniewski from DVCNews.com joins us to discuss what will be Disney's newest DVC resort in Hawaii. Time: 20:45
    • 07/21/10 – Episode 749, Today, we answer your listener questions about planning a trip to Walt Disney World. Time: 31:41
    • 07/23/10 – Episode 750, Today, Gavin Ferguson rejoins us to talk about his honeymoon trip we helped him plan. (Mush: Nice Freudian Slips LOL). Time: 21:45
    • 07/26/10 – Episode 751, Today, we answer your listener questions about planning a trip to Walt Disney World. Time: 24:17
    • 07/28/10 – Episode 752, Today, we answer your listener questions about planning a trip to Walt Disney World. Time: 24:39
    • 07/30/10 – Episode 753, Today, we answer your listener questions about planning a trip to Walt Disney World. (Mush: No, it's not a typo…they did 3 in a row on listener questions). Time: 19:09
    • 07/26/10 – Episode 46, In Episode 46, Matt poses the question 'Which Disney Films Have Inspired the Most Attractions?' In true WEDway Radio fashion we set out to tour the parks and determine the origin of different attractions answer this question.  In the news this week we discuss the Last Tour of Endor which is rapidly approaching and the plans that Celebration V has for a final sendoff for Star Tours 1.0.  Also in the news we discuss a film, Waking Sleeping Beauty, that is touring the country.  The film examines the rise of Disney Feature Animation from its depths in the early 1980's to the release of The Lion King in 1994.  Enjoy! Time: 1:02:40
    • 07/22/10 – Episode 246, This week, WE END SEASON 5 OF WTTM, as TJ takes us on a trip down Main St USA, to discover the "SECRETS of Disneyland's MAIN STREET."This is why TJ is on the team. This show is simply BRILLIANT! Time: 51:16
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Friday, April 30, 2010

Disney Podcast Updates, March 16-31, 2010



 
Man, these podcasters did a lot of talking over these 15 days…there are over 80 shows here!! Sleeping Beauty is awoken several times; fools are made in a few shows (with more in the next round of updates); some more adult content is included; several videos (not adult-content) are featured; and a LOT of informative segments are included here. Once again, real life is getting in the way, and it took longer to get this posted than I had hoped. Summer is coming soon, and I hope to have a few days to get caught back up and back to weekly updates.

 
If you are interested in listening to any of these episodes, I have links to subscribe for most of these shows in my post HERE. Also, if you're willing, you can help these shows out by posting a review over on iTunes. The more they get, the higher up they appear on searches. If you do start listening to a podcast as a result of what you've seen on here, please let the podcasters know!

 
As always, please note that this again is not a comprehensive list of the Disney Podcasts that are out there. Mike Hamilton has created Disneypodcastdirectory.net, which he periodically updates with new podcasts and removes dead casts. He also has the automated RSS (historical) feeds of the podcasts. This is more of a cross-section of what is currently being talked about…perhaps something may sound interesting, and you'll subscribe to listen to that topic. Also, Shawn Rees does excellent reviews of some shows that I don't cover over at The Disney Blog, and, in an effort to improve efficiency, in the future, I might start referring people to his site for a couple of shows that both of us traditionally update/review (the show still gets coverage by at least one of us, but it reduces the number of shows I have to listen to, take notes, and type up).

 
Any and all comments are welcomed! Also, if you know of another podcast that fits here, let me know.

 

 

    • 03/23/10 – Vidcast 15, Those with a weak stomach, or those prone to vertigo may want to make sure you're sitting down with a fan on when you watch this. We get to witness a first-timer on the Tea Cups at Disneyland. (bllleeuuuucccccchhhhhhhh). Time: 4:49
    • 03/25/10 – Vidcast 12 (yes, the numbering is correct). This is a reposting from last summer. If you missed it the first time, you can see who's behind the voices of several of the shows in this list. Time: 10:39

    • 03/19/10 – Episode 153, This week we're talking with Chad Emerson who is the author of a new book entitled "Project Future: The inside story behind the creation of Disney World" about some of the challenges that Disney was faced with in acquiring the land for and building Walt Disney World. We'll talk about the creation of the Reedy Creek Improvement District as well as other behind the scenes events that took place that just may surprise you. (Mush: REALLY informative show…provides a lot of information on the Florida Project and how and why Reedy Creek was created). Time: 1:12:16
    • 03/26/10 – Episode 154, This week we're joined by Producer Don Hahn (Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Hunchback of Notre Dame) and Peter Schneider (former President of Feature Animation for Walt Disney Studios) to talk about their new film "Waking Sleeping Beauty". The film talks about the ups and downs and that led to the animation renaissance at Walt Disney's Animation Studios from 1984-1994. The film features archival footage and interviews with Disney animators and legends like John Lasseter, Roy E. Disney, Tim Burton, and Michael Eisner. Don and Peter not only had an interest in getting this story out to the fans but they also experienced these times at the studio first hand. Time: 1:25:54

    • 03/18/10 – Episode 212, Today, Pam and Mike talk about the Disney Cruise Line with Marci from Disney Sales.  She tells us why the Disney Cruise Line is a step above the other cruise lines.  We discuss the Disney Wonder and Magic, as well as the new Disney Dream that will be coming to the US in January, 2011.  We also talk about Castaway Cay, the things we love about the Disney Cruise Line, and places you can visit aboard the ships of DCL! Time: 38:03
    • 03/21/10 – Episode 213, We are lucky to have Heather joining us from New Jersey today to share her surprise trip that she planned for her younger sisters.  This trip took place during the Food 8 Wine Festival in September, 2009.  We discuss her thoughts on Free Dining, her sisters' first trip, as well as shares an awesome way to break the news that "we are going to Walt Disney World!" (Mush: cool way to spring the news…buried treasure!) Time: 29:10
    • 03/24/10 – Live Show Rebroadcast from March 21, 2010. Time: 2:08:26
    • 03/25/10 – Episode 214, Happy Friday everyone!  Today we take some time to answer listener emails!  Thanks to everyone who took the time to write our podcast!  We discuss how to surprise your significant other without them finding out, the best times to visit the Flower and Garden Festival, and share funny and inspiring emails! Time: 55:11
    • 03/28/20 – Episode 215, We are lucky to have Sarah from New Jersey join Rikki and I today to talk about her recent honeymoon at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge!  We discuss many different experiences at Walt Disney World today from staying Concierge to Disney's Honeymoon Registry to the Fort Wilderness Segway Tour!  We talk about being on the Deluxe Dining Plan and even eating at Victoria 8 Albert's as well! (Mush: bummer about the bed size, though, at AKL…still, it sounded like an awesome time!). Time: 45:39 

    • 03/18/10 – Episode 7, On this week's episode of the Betamouse Podcast the team discusses location services apps and how one might use them in the Disney Parks. (Mush: for those luddites and non-geeks unsure of what "location services apps" are, think FourSquare and Gowalla). Time: 40:32
    • 03/25/10 – Episode 8, On this week's episode of Betamouse the crew discusses the way new tech has enabled Disney Meet Ups to happen with ease. Time: 45:19

    • 03/20/10 – IYEE 57, Lou belches his way through the show (well, no, but we do get to hear one or two early on) on unprofessionalism in podcasting. Lou gives us a little "stream of consciousness" audio as he walks around World Showcase. I've got one big question, though, Lou: when those scantily-clad co-eds were walking nearby in World Showcase, why didn't you turn this into a BMS episode??? Time: 39:57

    • 03/20/10 – Episode 88, Disney Trip planning is the theme and the crew gets into some craziness with Uncle Sorcerer. On this episode: The World In News - Disney World News; Disney Dance Floor - Travel Talk; Disney Dining Experience - Crystal Palace; Storytime - Disney Trip Planning 101; Email Time - Listener Questions; and – outtakes. Time: 1:18:19

    • 03/17/10 – Episode 16, Unfortunately this might be what you call a LOST episode... And that has nothing to do with the UBER-popular ABC drama. No someone on our staff forgot to upload this episode last week and SOMEHOW no one noticed. We have your Disney News Update as well as what you might call an homage to the Main Street Electrical Parade (Mush: Piano Jack? Like it or not, you gotta admit that the guy can play!). Time: 21:32
    • 03/17/10 – Episode 17, This week we are proud to present this special edition of DisFanReview's SHORTS! It's Disneyland Week at DisFanReview and we have tons of fun surprises for you! Of course we have your Disney news updates and such. This week's music is a tour of Disneyland with cover songs from Los Lobos, Bare Naked Ladies and The Dave Clark Five. Time: 20:04
    • 03/18/10 – Special addition: ROPE DROP! DisFanReview's Morning Show 3/18/10. (FYI: RopeDrop! is Admiral Duke's morning show on Reedy Creek Radio on Live365.) Time: 1:00:53

    • 03/26/10 – Episode 104, Join hosts Tom Corless and John Rick for Disney Pin Trading news, upcoming pin trading opportunities around the world, an in-depth look at "Dateline Disneyland 1955", a profile of I.P.L.S. member number #83 (Aaron Bregel from Seattle), all of this week's pin releases from the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, and much more!!! Time: 3:08:16

    • 03/16/10 – Special show, Tairy reads an emotional e-mail from a fan (including a Disney-related poem written from the e-mailer's son) and offers up her heartfelt thanks to her listeners. For those who may not know, Tairy is recovering from some recent surgery on her back but still does both Mouse Comedy and the LRWH family of shows. I don't think she's a huge fan of the "First Lady" title she has been bestowed, but it's a fitting title. Tairy, we really do love you, even if we don't explicitly say it! Hopefully our paths will cross one of these days so I can meet you. Time: 11:24
    • 03/25/10 – Episode 70, to help out, WTTM's Paul Barrie steps in to do a show for Tairy and highlights the People Mover from Disneyland. Time: 8:44

    • 03/21/10 – Episode 44, Running Disney, Indiana is about ready to drive Scott out of what little mind he has left.  Tracey has a wonderful suggestion to cope - get out of Dodge.  Our hosts then talk about their next trip to Walt Disney World (Mush…we'll miss you by just a couple of weeks!). Then they continue their year-long Perspective on Pixar by looking at 1999's Toy Story 2 and provide some details, history and thoughts on this film. (Awesome job, as always!) They wrap up the show with some feedback, but not before listening to WWED and the Epcot JAMMitors recorded live in 2008 (The JAMMitors are always a hit with us). Time: 1:02:50

    • 03/16/10 – Episode 37, We once again a jam packed show beginning as always with our news and rumours. We discuss many things about the parks as well as our views on the latest D23 offerings and premiere annual Passport. Next, Adam brings the final installment of his trip to Orlando as he takes you through a day at Busch Gardens in Tampa. To round the show off we bring you the next installment of out new segment "Around the World in 80 Segments". On this edition we take a look at the rides, shows and attractions of Frontierland and give you some planning tips as well as we hope some interesting stories and facts. Time: 1:15:44
    • 03/16/10 – Extra download, PDF file of the Events Guide for the upcoming MouseMeets Event.
    • 03/31/10 – Episode 38, The show begins with our usual news and rumours as we explore everything going on in the Disney parks in the Europe and Orlando. We also give you a Mousemeets update as the event begins to draw ever nearer. Continuing our tour of the Magic Kingdom, we take a look at shopping and dining in Frontierland as we talk about some of our favourite locations and some that we quite frankly can't remember where they are! To end the show, we bring you a brand new segment entitled "Disney Island Discs". For the first edition, Craig brings us his top 3 favourite pieces of Disney music that he would take with him if stranded on a Desert Island. Wait till right at the end of the show to hear his favourite piece of music in full. (I'm liking the interaction among the hosts more and more with each passing episode (Wacky Races????!!!) Also, I agree with your comments on how varied the reviews are on the Tronorails. Interesting song choice, Craig...that one's permanently residing on my iPod too.) Time: 1:25:53

    • 03/17/10 – Episode 204, "I'm just a lesser Deity" (Tuesday chat) Time: 1:49:04
    • 03/21/10 – Episode 205, The King of Anaheim meets the Mayor of HOJO, and we answer your questions LIVE. Time: 1:36:52
    • 03/24/10 – Episode 206, A young man Brian Sommer gets his wish fulfilled as he meets MUK MUK for the first time, share this special journey with a loved one or elderly neighbor. (Tuesday Chat) Time: 2:57:17
    • 03/31/10 – Episode 207, "White Teeth and Clean Shoes"; Another show that proves once again, we are right back where we belong (Tuesday Chat) Time: 2:23:08

    • 03/19/10 – Show 53, Mike starts off with a Report Card on the Kilimanjaro Safaris (I learned some stuff here on myths about when to ride this). After that, he lease a bulldozer from CAT to take out the Disneyland restaurant similar to the one overlooking WDW's it's a small world, the Village Haus Restaurant. Though I haven't eaten at the WDW version, I've heard that it can safely be bulldozed too without anyone complaining. DIY Imagineering is next. He claims to be "shooting from the hip", but he still has a coherent segment here. He looks at the Fantasyland Chalet from the old Skyway attraction as well as a PeopleMover redo with a new idea, "the history of tomorrow" (what we have lost from Tomorrowland). He looks around in the mailbag and finishes with a lesson on McCoy field. If that name doesn't ring a bell, does MCO help? MCO isn't the only item discussed, though, because there actually was (is?) an airstrip not too far from the TTC at WDW (the IATA designation for this strip is DWS), and Greg gives some interesting information on this. Time: 1:01:47 (note: there are two downloads of this show in the feed).

    • 03/21/10 – Episode 259, After the weekly Disney news roundup, Skipper Ben chimes in with his thoughts on the upcoming MuppetVision 3-D refurbishment. Then listener Chad brings a report from a recent special event for the new documentary, Waking Sleeping Beauty. Finally, Ricky tries to catch up on listener comments and questions. Time: 1:08:26
    • 03/21/10 – Video Supplement to #259, Video of the Tronorail cars on the Epcot loop. Cool music to go with the video! Time: 3:20
    • 03/28/10 – Episode 260, Following the week's exciting Disney news, we announce the theme for Inside the Magic's 5th anniversary show in 2 weeks - and we want you to be involved! Plus, we take you to the grand opening of Ridemakerz (Mush: that's a store where you can create your own model vehicle) at Walt Disney World's Downtown Disney including several interviews. Skipper Ben joins us with a bit of sneaky trip planning and we discuss a few creative Disney marriage proposal ideas. Time: 1:19:37
    • 03/28/10 – Video Supplement to #260, Video of the Ridemakerz grand opening, including interviews. Time: 4:57

    • 03/16/10 - Today's show features latest Disney News and events and a little beginner pin trading advice. Each member of the podcast team lists their favorite and least favorite Disney Value resorts. Time: 1:06:54
    • 03/26/10 – Today's show features latest Disney News and events and even a little information from Universal Studios Orlando. Each member of the podcast team lists their favorite and least favorite Disney Deluxe resorts. Jason and Mary are joined by Mendy Huffman and Jennifer Evans, Karin Worth is off due to sickness this week. Time: 1:10:47

    • 03/17/10 - Once again, our lack of creativity forces us to turn to listener mails as a way to generate Disney Discussion. As usual we are all over the place. (Mush: yep…they were! Vader gets to reply to a previous e-mail show, Carl the brain challenges a couple of facts from a couple of recent shows, talks of Elvis vs. Michael Jackson, Toyotas, GalacticHero rants on tax and snack carts, Susan Pleshette, and a whole lot more). Time: 1:12:22
    • 03/22/10 - A listener writes in seeking advice on what to do while making an extended visit to California. A few of the points of interest covered are: Las Vegas, Yosemite, San Francisco, Monterey, and San Simeon. (Mush: planes with parachutes??? Also, if you are ever planning on driving in these areas, listen to this show as they get into a big debate on the various routes in Cali.) Time: 1:44:02
    • 03/31/10 – Let's welcome the hosts of the latest podcast to join The DPN. Electric Mic and Kiltboy from the Disney Park Hoppin' Party. We spend almost two hours getting to know Mike and Steve and have some fun along the way. (Mush: ran out of time to listen to this one, but I'm keeping it in the queue. I went over to the DPN forums, and the feedback was all resounding "GREAT"s.) Time: 1:56:55

    • 03/21/10 – We review the 1976 Walt Disney classic Freaky Friday. (Mush: as I listened, I never realized that there was another version. I loved hearing the Mortis's reactions to his kids' comments on how much more they liked the Lindsay Lohan version over this one). I definitely learned something new with this show. Time: 25:43

    • 03/28/10 – Episode 73, Jonathan is manning the microphone himself while Tairy recovers from her surgery. We get to hear the background loop from the Jungle Cruise (around 20 minutes). Then, well…there's no bug zapper, but we do get to hear Disneyland from a cat's perspective (no, not Jennifer or Lisa). Time: 25:28

    • 03/16/10 – Episode 25.2, if you remember the last batch of updates, Matt gives us some Non-Disney Spring Break audio from around the country. In this show, we're at Six Flags America for interesting "theming", and evening rope drop (no, not an April Fool) and several roller coaster rides, including the Batwing, Joker's Jinx, and the Ride of Steel (I'm still jealous at your being at the cheerleader tryouts) Time: 47:38
    • 03/17/10 – Episode 25.3, Continuing the super-hero theme, Matt takes us to Islands of Adventure for the Spiderman Coaster! More Time: 19:25
    • 03/18/10 – Episode 25.4, Next up is Busch Gardens (not Tampa…Williamsburg) for a ride on…waaaaiiiiittt a minute! Matt must be hung over (he was) because his show cover has tea cups. Well, like some other theme parks, Busch Gardens has a spinning tea cups ride. First, we get to ride the Scrambler. Also, we get to hear a fight about Pepsi vs. Coke between Keegan and Matt. Time: 18:41
    • 03/19/10 – Episode 25.5 (Matt's pulling a Paul Barrie with his numbering), As a result of show 25.4, we're in Atlanta to check out the World of Coke (that's Cola, not the drug). Good shows, Matt! Time: 27:11
    • 03/26/10 – Episode 25.6 26, I have to cheat and use the description for this one as I haven't listened to it yet. I can't just delete it, though, because the lineup of people on here has to make this a funny show. "If you had a time machine, where would you go? We take our very on Toontown Time Machine all the way back to 2009 during this episode! Tag along as Matt rides his first ride in Disneyland EVER! We'll be joined by Earl (Trapped on Vacation), Mike (MiceCast), and Electric Mike & Kiltboy (Disney Park Hoppin' Party)" Also, more Toy Story Midway Mania hints are included. Time: 19:55

    • 03/20/10 – Episode 243, This week, all is back to normal. We cover two of the hottest news items to come out of Disney in the last few weeks - the introduction of a Premiere Passport, and the announcements regarding the D23 Expo and this year's "Destination D" event. Plus, we're having a sale. We're crazy! Time: 34:20
    • 03/27/10 – Episode 244 1, Ummmmm…well…since there are so many Disney podcasts, Eric, Cathy, and Dan throw away the idea of talking Disney and introduce the first Disney-Podcast-that-doesn't-talk-about-Disney-that-doesn't-yet-have-a-title. (it's close enough to April 1st). News of the weird and classic April Fools' pranks are included (spaghetti trees!). Time: 26:06 (or is it?)

    • 03/17/10 – Episode 398, Steven Ng brings us to the Disneyland ceremony celebrating Disney's magical songwriting duo. (Mush: remember that MouseStation is going to a weekly format now). Time: 1:05:24
    • 03/24/ 10 – Episode 399, Steven Ng chats with Don Hahn and Peter Schneider about their new documentary on the rebirth of Disney animation in the 1980s and 1990s. Time: 23:50
    • 03/31/10 – Episode 400 (Congratulations on #400!), Mark and Mike celebrate the 400th episode and honor their previous show by remembering their favorite Magical Moments. Also, a new "@ the Station" comic, poll results and listener feedback. Time: 59:20

    • 03/22/10 – Episode 3, Frank, Margaret, and Heather are joined by one of the hosts of DHS's American Idol Experience, Sean Kitzner. Aside from a good interview with some great questions, we find that Sean is a darn good comedian, too! Also in the show is a news segment and another Mousetapiece Theatre, with Mickey and Goofy getting Victor's Vector, Clearance from Clarence. Over! (Under). Time: 1:28:15
    • 03/22/10 – Episode 4, Zanna's on the show! Disney Mom's panelist and fellow Disney blogger Suzannah DiMarzio of zannaland.com join Margaret and Frank to talk about the Mom's panel experience and more. Can you handle the truth? Listen to another Mousetapiece Theatre to find out. Also, Doug Ingersoll is on to talk about his writing of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Walt Disney World. FYI: Zanna, for your first time on the air, you sounded great! Time: 1:12:28

    • 03/27/10 – Vidcast 34, I started to do my own write-up on this, but the way Carlos wrote it beats anything I could say: "In this episode I bring you a quick video tour of The Magical Garden of Tinker Bell which appeared for the first time at Canada Blooms along with her Fairy friends. This four season garden takes you through the talents of each Disney Fairies character - Rosetta the Garden Fairy, Silvermist the Water Fairy, Iridessa the Light Fairy, Fawn the Animal Fairy and, of course, the most popular Disney Fairies character of all, Tinker Bell a Tinker Fairy. The garden looks like it was build for a child perspective. The garden was put together by Teamscape member Frank Ferragine, also known as Frankie Flowers of CityTV's Breakfast Television and CityLine." Time: 6:06

    • 03/23/10 – Episode 52, Gordon reports on his Cruise experience, how he lost a half a pound on a cruise, rants about the idea of "Athena and Clydesdale" divisions in road races, and shares audio from his cruise. (Mush: waaaaaaiiiiit a minute…you're not a Skynyrd fan? Next thing you know, you'll be telling me you don't like Marshall Tucker or Molly Hatchet! You have to cut Gordon some slack, though…the audio from the cruise is evidence that throwing people overboard while at sea may not be a bad thing (and throw the piano overboard too!)). Good show! Time: 1:10:10
    • 03/30/10 – Episode 53, Gordon discusses stuff: his nutrition, his training, his plans. He also shared Disney Endurance news. Nice VM at end of show. Really Nice VM! (Mush: really interesting info on the nutrition before and during a race. The lawn mower talk had me cracking up, though! The voice mail at the end comes from one of my newly-found Facebook contacts and occasional RTD caller Dominic.) Time: 1:07:45

    • 03/16/10 – Episode 95, This podcast is one of the reasons I do these reviews. Every one of their shows has so much to comment on! This is a listener feedback show that, after hearing from Carlo(s), takes an interesting turn towards spas, and the innuendo just pours out! Happy Endings? Trying to pronounce "Wailea" without cracking up? (because I think you're hot!). Oh, and I have to give a "Thank You!" for the parental warning included. I followed your advice (with a 5 year old in the car), and it saved a lot of potential explaining. Fun show to listen to! Time: 37:18
    • 03/23/10 – Episode 96, Bridezilla is back…well, no, but the cats are talking about wedding music in a way that only Jennifer and Lisa can do. Who else could link Pachelbel's Canon with teenage suicide and drowning. May I just say the Fantasmic idea with the glow sticks and crowd control is CLASSIC!!! If you YouTube that, I can see it becoming viral and taking out the JK Wedding Entrance Dance as the most watched. (I'm more of a traditionalist, so I always like hearing something like "There is Love" by Paul Stookey (yes, I'm giving him the credit)). Definitely make sure the kids aren't around for the last part, though, because of two words: Scurvy……Monkeys! Time: 48:33
    • 03/31/10 – Episode 97, It's close enough to April 1st, so it's time for some insanity (wait, that's most every show). The voice of Disney, Jack Wagner, is presented with a plethora of bloopers (Wagner's dog scares me at the end). After that, we get some vibrating phones and Mickey on Quaaludes (oh…my…Gawd!!! I'm never going to be able to look at my kids' Pal Mickey the same again.) Great show title too! Time: 29:32

    • 03/30/10 – Episode 127, Special Vidcast from Keystone! Some DPN'ers met up for some snowy fun, and Earl brought his camera. Included is a tubing run and some on-hill dancing. Afterwards, we see a promo for the upcoming Westfest (with Toast eventually making everyone dizzy). Not sure if it was my playback or if it was the file itself, but it was really jerky – it looked like a Wang Chung video. Did anyone else have this? Time:

    • 03/16/10 – Episode 34, Shawn and Katie bring you some news this week, including some major announcements about D23. Time: 26:30
    • 03/23/10 – Episode 35, Katie and Shawn talk about Disney (and non-Disney) related news and talk about what is coming up for next week. (Katie is working on 4 hours of sleep…makes for an interesting show :P. Fingers are crossed that I'll get on "friends of the show" segment one day). Time: 27:29
    • 03/30/10 – Episode 36, Welcome to this week's episode of WaltCast. Bryan Ripper from All About the Mouse joins us this week to discuss "Is Future World still the future?" We also discuss some news. (Interesting topic, guys! Since I didn't see Epcot until 2001, I had no idea how to answer this one). Time: 58:49

    • 03/20/10 – Episode 133, On this week's show, we'll present another edition of one of our signature segments, "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly". This time around we'll be dissecting the nighttime spectacular from Disney's Hollywood Studios, the ultimate battle between good and evil, Fantasmic! (Mush: Ban the Wave!!!) Time: 1:14:48
    • 03/26/10 – Episode 134, To kick off this week's show, we have a huge edition of the Walt Disney World Resort News and Rumor Report. In this lengthy report, we'll be discussing big changes to one peak of the Magic Kingdom mountain range (Mush: Splash…sounds like a GOOD refurb just completed), a few new details pertaining to the upcoming Fantasyland Forest expansion, and we'll be talking about an Annual Pass that gives you admission to nine Disney theme parks in the United States. Following the report, we have another edition of Town Square Talk with Mayor Justin Heyman. On this trip down Main Street WDWNT, we'll be providing information on some changes and additions to the WDWNT Network, including a new addition to our website that will allow you to track the biggest expansion in the history of the Magic Kingdom step by step (Mush: I'll be lurking over there to check the progress pics…great idea!). I'm still laughing at the Tron Showboat Jubilee! Time: 1:40:03
    • 03/26/10 – Episode 135, To kick off this week's show…uh oh…it's another WDWNT "The Top '10'". After hearing the segment on the Top Ten attractions, I was scared to listen to this one. This one focuses on the Top Ten Counter Service Spots in WDW. Following that, they have the first edition of WDWNT March Madness. (from the description: In this segment, we'll be reviewing and previewing rounds of a 64 attraction tournament of Walt Disney World attractions where you decide the ultimate winners. This week, we review round 1 and look forward to what exciting match-ups round 2 has to offer). Time: 2:20:04

    • 03/21/10 – Episode 162. I'll open up the inbox and answer more of your listener emails this week on topics such as Walt Disney and the Olympics, "date night" in Walt Disney World without the kids, hidden tributes in the parks, the Utilidors, Port Orleans, unused passes, in-room dining and much more! Walt Disney World is all about making dreams come true, and special moments that remain timeless. And during our visits, parents, grandparents, husbands and wives, and nervous young men about to propose look for ways to makes vacation experiences, or even individual moments or occasions even more magical. And you may not know this, but there is a team of people behind-the-scenes at Walt Disney World whose job it is to do just that - help create those special memories with some very unique gifts and experiences. Time: 1:18:07
    • 03/24/10 – Video Extra, Join Lou Mongello on his continuing "Quest for the Best" at Walt Disney World. Today he explores Disney's Hollywood Studios seeking out the very best snack in the park! (Mush: the winner can be found at a place I didn't even know existed! Between Lou and the Disneyfoodblog.com's A.J. Wolfe, I'm going to put on about 30 lbs on our next trip!). Time: 10:00
    • 03/28/10 – Episode 163, This week we get to know the Dads from the 2010 Walt Disney World Moms Panel, and discuss some of their tips and recommendations, and things for guys to do on their "mancation." We'll continue our detailed tour through Mickey's Toontown Fair, as Jim Korkis and I do a DSI: Disney Scene Investigation through Minnie and Mickey's Houses as well as Donald's boat, pointing out the details, secrets and history before Toontown makes way for the expansion of Fantasyland. Time: 1:32:18

    • 03/17/10 – Episode 695, Listener questions. (Mush: questions include Olympics in the parks, Webcams at WDW, cramming everything in 5 days, and more). Time: 32:43
    • 03/19/10 – Episode 696, Erin Foster from the Disney Mom's Panel joins us to discuss traveling to Walt Disney World solo. Time: 19:50
    • 03/22/10 – Episode 697, The panel (Matt, Mike, and Mike) gives out recommendations for resorts for a variety of guest situations. Time: 20:34
    • 03/24/10 – Episode 698, Listener questions are fielded by the entire crew of hosts. Questions include: dining suggestions outside of the parks, questions on tickets and annual passes, flying into Sanford instead of MCO, and trying to fit the Tomorrowland Speedway into the touring plans. Time: 33:37
    • 03/26/10 – Episode 699, Matt, Mike, and Mike discuss what attractions they think may disappear in the future (Mush: my seeyabyebyes go to Sounds Dangerous and Stitch's Great Mistake) Time: 19:57
    • 03/29/10 – Episode 700 (WOW! Congrats to all of your for this landmark!), Werner Weiss of Yesterland.com re-joins us to discuss the Fantasyland of the past (Loved his Tomorrowland one, and loving this one!) Time: 20:50
    • 03/31/10 – Episode 701, Hochberg, Newell, and Testa field listener questions. PUNCH BUGGY! River Country, weddings at Disney (not at River Country, however), a "World of Yesterday" park, and more make up the bulk of the questions this week. Kungaloosh! Time: 30:45

    • 03/18/10 – Episode 38, In this episode Matt and Nate remember the original Mexico attraction, El Rio del Tiempo. From its Native American influence to its tropical get-away projection screens this attraction was a favorite of ours. When the attraction closed in 2007 the Imagineers at Disney dug deep within the archives and brought back a feature than many had forgotten in The Three Caballeros. Matt and Nate discuss the history of the film including the very interesting circumstances that brought Disney and his artists to South America in 1940 when the features Saludos Amigos and The Three Caballeros were inspired. Also discussed in the episode is the new Disney Premier Pass that allows guest annual access to all U.S. Disney Theme Parks. (Hola mis amigos…running through my head for hours after listening to this show). Time: 56:30
    • 03/27/10 – Episode 39, In this episode Matt and Nate discuss a growing trend in the Disney community the ultimate touring plan (getting through all attractions within a theme park in a single day).  To accomplish this; Henry of Touringplans.com returns to the show to discuss what the ultimate touring plan is, some strategies for completing and the rules that they have come up with in order to complete an official tour.  There is also some good discussion about touring the park as well.  Don't forget to sign up for the FIRST EVER WEDway Radio contest as well.  In the news this week we discuss the planned closing of the Exposition Hall within the Magic Kingdom and what we think of its new tenant Enjoy! (Mush: Henry finally gets Betamouse mentioned on here!!!) Time: 1:11:32

    • 03/18/10 – Episode 230, This week... Disneyus Non-Sequiturium #09 A tribute to the Sherman Brothers. (Mush: this is a special mid-week DNS. Paul did a fundraising appeal and, thanks to the donations of a lot of folks, he followed through with his promise to put this show together in honor of Main Street USA's newest window recipients!) Time: 55:40
    • 03/21/10 – Episode 231, This week, a tribute to Fess Parker. Fess, you will be missed...Time: 52:58 (Mush: you'll learn a lot about this Disney legend, who sadly passed away March 18th). Time: 52:58
    • 03/24/10 – Extra download: Steve Swanson Promo for the Muppet Madness Tournament (I voted about 100 times for Fozzy). Time: 1:07
    • 03/28/10 – Episode 232, This week, My Disneyland Memories #14 Paul's working on the April Fool's Day show... (Mush: Loving the Magic Joe shows. This one has recordings with unexpected audio pickup (Loved the audio you picked to cover an expletive (hint: he said THE word, the big one, the queen-mother of dirty words, the "F-dash-dash-dash" word!)) Time: 46:48
    • 03/31/10 – Episode 233, I'm not even going to try to put in Paul's show description – the subtlety that most didn't even see would be lost. When I first started listening to podcasts, WTTM was probably the 4th or 5th show that I downloaded. Not long after I started listening, I heard what I consider to be one of the absolutely funniest shows ever, and it solidified me as a lifelong fan of Paul and Patrick. In that episode, they pulled what I consider the Mother of all April Fool's jokes, where they announce the breakup up WTTM, using almost the EXACT same script used by Lou Mongello and Nathan Rose when MouseTunes announced their end ("yeah, right" still cracks me up). The annual WTTM April Fool's show is now one of the most anticipated shows in the Disney Podcast universe, and Paul once again does not disappoint. His sense of humor is one of the best out there, and some of his funniest stuff in this show is quietly delivered, almost nonchalantly (though there is also some damn funny stuff on here that is "not-so-quietly" delivered). My hat's off to you, Paul – both sections were true classics (But Did You Know…my boys even commented on the look of confusion on my face as I listened to the beginning of the second part). Time: 53:49

    • 03/26/10 – Episode 50 (Congrats, Aaron!) What will you celebrate? 50 episodes of Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod, of course! Join your host and a bunch of listeners in a retrospective look at nearly five years of Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod and discussions dedicated to all things Disney. Emails & voicemails from all of you add to the anniversary extravaganza. (Plus: The winners of the Amy Grant contest are announced). Time: 1:49:49
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Disney Podcast Updates, March 1-15, 2010



 
Heeeeellllooooooo Blogosphere! I'm looking at the calendar, an we're nearing the One-Year Anniversary of chronicling shows from these podcasts, and, with the exception the loss of about 25% of the shows back in November, it has been a continuous listing of these shows.

 
As I worked on this specific set of updates, though, I started having serious doubts as to "why" I keep doing this. I know that my readership is not that high, and I know that others have taken what I've done and "upped it" to a larger audience. Shawn Rees, an author over at the Disney Blog, has begun to do the same thing that I have been doing here over on their blog. While I have a broader coverage of podcasts and a much longer history, especially with some of the smaller shows, Shawn includes several shows that I don't have on here, and he reaches a much bigger audience teaming up with the Disney Blog (which isn't a bad thing…I'm not knocking on their blog – both of us doing this gives more exposure to the shows). However, when you add to this the notion that those who actually make the podcasts seem to take more significant notice of both the Disney Blog and (especially so) the more timely updates on Twitter, and it seems that the amount of time it takes me to do these updates can be better served doing other things (my wife would definitely agree). Heck, I even had a disparaging comment posted on my main list of podcasts about a particular show, and, when I went to defend the show by asking a host for some subscriber data refuting the comments (and, thus putting the commenting person in his place), I got zero response and, after a couple of weeks, ended up simply deleting the comment. Taking all of the preceding issues into consideration, I very nearly decided to make it to the one-year mark and then just end the podcast updates.

 
But there's always a silver lining…my main goal for doing these has always been to try to get people to subscribe to the shows that these Disney fans make for us – that has always been my goal, and it always will be. I take a look at my feeds most days, and I still on occasion see a new location hit my blog for the first time and, more importantly, leave my blog via podcast feeds to check out a new show. Although the podcast owners may not see where a subscriber comes from, I know that some of the shows have gotten some new listeners because of these updates. I also do occasionally hear references to the blog…most recently from the Zannaland (Thank you so much for the unexpected post, Zanna!!!). Also, I do occasionally get a reply or two from podcasters wondering why a show wasn't included (often because iTunes burps and nothing gets downloaded)…at least they're checking up on me. Then there's Dismarks…if you've never been to this site and/or don't know what it is, please do yourself a favor and check it out! I'm always amazed that people still put these podcast review posts up for others to see, and I truly am grateful to those that "mark" it.

 
Because of everything from that last paragraph, I'm going to continue on with these.  Starting with this one, though, you'll see a slight change in the format. Because of time constraints, I simply can't go as in-depth on the reviews as I want to, and, quite frankly, I'm seemingly always one month behind in getting these posted (which probably explains why many of the podcast creators seem to favor the Twitter updates over my blog updates). I'm going to be cutting back on my comments some and posting more of the show descriptions. Time is going to become more of an issue for me in the coming months because…well…you'll just have to wait for an upcoming blog post to see on what's on my plate. I still will offer my comments – just not as in-depth as you may have traditionally seen. I still have the hope that I'll get caught up and will be able to get back into my original format where I offer my comments/critiques of the shows and their material (I always love throwing in off-the-wall teasers to get people to listen to the shows just to see what I'm talking about). For now, though, the reviews are going to be a little less-personal, as much as I hate doing it. This way, I can manage my time a little better and still get the updates out so that new listeners can find the shows.

 
Okay…onto this set of updates. 61 shows are included in this two-week span of updates. DisFanReview makes its first appearance in the list (welcome!). D23 is a popular topic on many shows, as are the Sherman Brothers and Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland.

 

 

 
If you are interested in listening to any of these episodes, I have links to subscribe for most of these shows in my post HERE. Also, if you're willing, you can help these shows out by posting a review over on iTunes. The more they get, the higher up they appear on searches. If you do start listening to a podcast as a result of what you've seen on here, please let the podcasters know!

 
As always, please note that this again is not a comprehensive list of the Disney Podcasts that are out there. Mike Hamilton has created Disneypodcastdirectory.net, which he periodically updates with new podcasts and removes dead casts. He also has the automated RSS (historical) feeds of the podcasts. This is more of a cross-section of what is currently being talked about…perhaps something may sound interesting, and you'll subscribe to listen to that topic.

 
Any and all comments are welcomed! Also, if you know of another podcast that fits here, let me know.

 

 


    • 03/15/10 – Episode 44, This episode I give you my thoughts of Captain EO.  I also have my friend Tammy come along.  This is her first time at Disneyland.  Come aboard for a bad Jungle Cruise experience, get patriotic and I did it again.  Listen to understand. (Mush: the Jungle Cruise Skipper really WAS bad!) Time: 30:57


    • 03/03/10 – Episode 151, First off, our heartfelt sympathies go out to Jonathan with the passing of his father. This week Charlie Conrad joins us but not for a review of the Walt Disney Family Museum. This time he is joining Bryan and Deb Wills to talk about planning his first ever trip to WDW during 2011 Marathon Weekend. We'll talk about resorts, Extra Magic Hours, dining, attractions, and much much more. This segment is great for people who have never been to WDW, someone who is helping someone else plan their very first Disney vacation, or just someone who enjoys hearing others get excited about their first trip to WDW. Later in the show Chuck Canzoneri joins us for a look at the return of Captain EO to Disneyland in California. This is definitely not spoiler-free as we'll be talking about what kind of shape the film is in, if the technology and style used in Captiain EO in the 80's stands the test of time, and how Disney was able to use an effect that they brought in for Honey I Shrunk the Audience in Captain EO's favor. In the news this week: Tinkerbell's Fairy Treasures closes for refurbishment and will reopen with a unique photo opportunity for patrons of the Bibbidy Bobbidy Boutique, Champion provides a unique service to competitors at ESPN's Wide World of Sports, and Tim Burton and Johnny Depp talk to MTV about their worst ideas that they have each presented to each other. (How was the "They Might Be Giants" show?) Time: 1:45:20
    • 03/12/10 – Episode 152, This week we're joined by Tim Stenzel from The Main Street Cinema and Amy Hall (our 1,000th AllAbouttheMouseketeer) to talk about Disney and Tim Burton's new film Alice in Wonderland. Later in the show we'll take a stroll around World Showcase while Bryan talks about some of the highlights of his latest trip to Walt Disney World including Mousefan Travel and WDW Today's Tentfest, a first-time meal at The Plaza, and Epcot's 2010 Flower and Garden Festival. (Welcome back, Jonathan!) Time: 1:46:12


    • 03/01/10 – Live Show, Part 1 of the Be Our Guest Podcast Live Show originally aired on 2/21/2010 on Magical Mouse Radio. Time: 59:32
    • 03/01/10 – Live Show, Part 2 of the Be Our Guest Podcast Live Show originally aired on 2/21/2010 on Magical Mouse Radio. Time: 59:22
    • 03/04/10 – Episode 208, Happy Friday, everyone!  Today the panel discusses the pros and cons of surprise trips to Walt Disney World.  What things need to be considered when planning a surprise trip to WDW?  We also discuss being surprised with trips, and how to best pull off a surprise for loved ones!  Also, make sure you listen to the end of the show, as we are lucky enough to be a small part of a big surprise for one of our listeners!  (Mush: hint: they'll be castaways with some online friends). Time: 39:55
    • 03/07/10 – Episode 209, Today we are lucky to have Jay Griffith joining us giving us insider tips for flying to Walt Disney World.  Hear about things you can do before your flight to help make things go smoother.  We also discuss ideas to make your in-flight experience better, as well as hear tips for nervous fliers like me! (Mush: well, not me…I'm an aviation geek who actually learned to fly on the eastern front range of the Rockies (the turbulence was "interesting" in our little Cessnas out there)…great information and really interesting show…from someone who usually has the DP/STAR charts with him on the plane as he's flying into KATL and KMCO). Time: 33:37
    • 03/11/10 – Episode 210, Happy Friday!  Today, we sit down and talk with Pam about her trip to Walt Disney World last week.  She toured many of the Disney Resorts and Vacation Club Properties and gives some great insight into rooms you may not typically think about when you book your next Disney vacation.  We also discuss some different dining options as well.  Finally, we talk about Pam's visit to Universal Studios and her thoughts on the new Harry Potter Land. (Mush: Pam will forever call it Harry Potter Land. Oh, and some interesting discussion on the differences between FP and how Universal does it…I totally agree with the panel here). Time: 51:06
    • 03/14/10 – Episode 211, Today we are lucky to have Tricia from Florissant, Missouri joining us to share her trip to Walt Disney World during early December 2009.  Tricia took the Be Our Guest Podcast recording equipment and got some great audio from the trip down to Walt Disney World as well as all around the parks and resorts.  Join us for some shows, parades, rides, Candlelight Processional, Holiday Illuminations, and much more!  This is a great show for anyone missing Walt Disney World! (Mush: 58 days…58 days….58 days…If you haven't heard the holiday tag on Illuminations, you HAVE to get down there or see it on YouTube…the audio here unfortunately gets cut before the earth-shaking finale). Time: 51:30


    • 03/03/10 – Episode 5, Today we talk about lifestreaming from the Disney Parks… how to best use twitter, stream video, and more. (Mush: I was really interested in hearing this show, partially because what I talked about in the intro. It was definitely interesting in hearing about how the panel tends to separate the social media, and it kind of explains why there's just not a whole lot of "oomph" with my blog..many of them tend to focus much more on Twitter than on Facebook for Disney content, where I do the opposite – not having a smartphone may be a big reason why I'm not on Twitter as much. I am thinking of ustreaming our Kidani Savannah view in June…we'll see Good show!) Time: 29:30
    • 03/11/10 – Episode 6, Today the Betamouse Team talks bringing laptops (and labtops) into the Disney Parks. Learn tips for traveling, the best bags to carry them and if any of the crew have actually taken a laptop into the parks! (Mush….grrr…I was gonna use "labtops" in my section, but y'all beat me to the punch! An interesting discussion on bell service and storage of electronic items is also in here). Time: 30:31


    • 03/06/10 – Episode 87, Jeff, Pluto, Imagine and Sorcerer get into some serious Disney talk.... nah it's mostly funny. On this episode: The World In News - Disney World News; Monorail Station - Romance at WDW; Disney Dance Floor - Animals Attack?; Email Time - Listener Questions. Show Members: Sorcerer, Pluto, Imagine, Jeff Time: 1:18:46


    • 03/08/10 – Episode 28, This week on the show, With Caption EO making its return, I bring you my list of other attractions that I would like to see come back. Plus we catch you up-to-date with your latest Disney and tech news. Time: 7:45


    • 03/01/10 – Episode 15, It is indeed time for us to "...Change The World" as we bring to you "Another Part Of..." DisFanReview's SHORTS! This week we celebrate the return of Captain EO to Disneyland and we recap all of this week's Disney headlines and other fun tid-bits. This week all of our music comes to us from the late great King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Both of his song's from Captain EO, "We Are Here to Change The World" and "Another Part Of Me" as well as the "When You Wish Upon A Star" medley from 1981's Disneyland 35th Anniversary. (Mush: New entry!!!! This podcast is an interesting niche…it reminds me a little bit of "Buzzy's" WWED segments on Disney Indiana (which is also a new podcast) and WTTM's DNS shows.) Time: 22:28


    • 03/15/10 – Episode 41, This week Wayne, Trace and Lisa discuss CruiseFest! (Mush: you HAVE to check out the cover for this show…AWESOME!!! Good show…I've never taken a cruise, so I learned quite a bit here. Hints: Take magnets to identify your door (Hilarious story about this!); drinking when the seas are rough leads to "interesting" times; Don't propose at sea when they can't call anyone to tell the news; don't wear a Santa outfit in lieu of Mr. Smee's (LMAO at that!!!; remember caveat emptor at the spa; and focus more on Castaway Cay beach than on other ports' beaches.) Time: 1:02:03


    • 03/08/10 – Episode 102, Welcome to another edition of The Disney Pincast. Join hosts Tom Corless and John Rick for Disney Pin Trading news, upcoming pin trading opportunities around the world, a profile of I.P.L.S. member number #81 (Mush: John Learn), all of this week's pin releases from the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, and much more!!! Time: 1:25:17
    • 03/13/10 – Episode 103, Welcome to another edition of The Disney Pincast. Join hosts Tom Corless and John Rick for Disney Pin Trading news, upcoming pin trading opportunities around the world, a profile of I.P.L.S. member number #82 (Mush: Daniel Booth), all of this week's pin releases from the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, and much more!!! Time: 1:27:13


    • 03/07/10 – Episode 68, Presenting the great projects of Harriet Burns. Time: 14:49


    • 03/07/10 – Episode 43, Scott and Tracey peruse the local music store in search of their favorite Disney songs from the 1960's.  They also discuss the career of Disney's most prolific songwriting duo, the Sherman Brothers, wrapping up the show with feedback and resident requests. (Mush: even my wife commented on how much she liked this show! We all had our favorites: Sheri loved Chim Chimney, our boys loved The Color Song The classical version of Feed the Birds with the cello was simply haunting. Yet another excellent show!) Time: 1:12:44


    • 03/03/10 – Episode 36, In this Episode of the Podcast we are Craigless but we still bring you: - The latest news and rumours from around the Disney World; - Day 19 of Adam's Daily Disney Diary; - A look at Adventureland's Dining and Shopping options; and - A detailed look at just how to plan your Orlando holiday, DIY style. Time: 1:28:18


    • 03/01/10 – Episode 201, Today we are pleased to announce a wonderful audio collection from Disneyland. It is 7.6 hours of original master track recordings, in our all new audio collection called: Disney Parks Essentials Collection Volume #3. For just $19.00 you can purchase a fantastic collection of rare and sought after tracks all in one place, and all 100% pristine quality from Disneyland. You can purchase the download, or you can purchase a DATA DVD, that will be mailed directly to your address. Time: 57:53
    • 03/03/10 – Episode 202, Brian Sommer joins us LIVE and in PERSON at our secret underground studio in Anaheim for a drink of scotch, and a surprise visit by Discover DCA Daniel, as he share Disney Nija Secrets. Plus Deb talks about the death at Sea World, and Liana covers the news of Disneyland, while David and John share a chuckle over all things bling. Time: 2:19:22
    • 03/10/10 – Episode 203, While Liana and Brian eat their Dinner, David busts into the liquor cabinet, and knocks back a few with Discover DCA Daniel, Deb, and all the way from Florida...John Corigliano! Look out, this is our longest show ever! If you have the iPhone APP look under Extras for special video preview and wallpaper downloads. Time: 2:48:44


    • 03/07/10 – Episode 257, We have plenty of big Disney news this week from theme parks to movies and beyond. Plus, Ricky reviews Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland and talks a bit about the new (and surprisingly nice) Holiday Inn at Walt Disney World. Time: 1:03:53
    • 03/14/10 – Episode 258, There was plenty of big Disney news this week including a new D23 event, a new annual pass option, and more. After the news, we help honor the songwriting Sherman Brothers as we bring you their full incredibly entertaining Main Street USA window ceremony from Disneyland and plenty of entertaining music and performances. Time: 1:36:10
    • 03/03/10 – Video Supplement to #257, Richard Sherman performs 'Feed the Birds' at Disneyland (Mush: this is also one of my favorite songs ever, too…Amazing video, Ricky!)
    • 03/03/10 – Video Supplement to #257, Sherman Brothers song medley featuring Carousel of Progress characters (Mush: "Mother" and "Father" make this video even better…only Disney can do a one-time presentation like this, and they do it perfectly!) Time: 9:04


    • 03/02/10 – Episode 125, A 2010 Disney Cruise Line Special Part 4. On this podcast Mary, Karin, Jason, Jennifer Evans, and the True / Evans children do a post Disney Cruise Review. Also featured on this show is the latest Disney News and updates . If you are preparing to go on a Disney Cruise or have ever considered going, this final show of the Disney Cruise series will give you a fresh post cruise review with a multi-generational point of view. Sit back and enjoy this episode of Keys to the Kingdom - Post Disney Cruise Review. Names and ages of the children: Jordan True -13 (almost 14), Bayley True 12, Madison Evans 11, Abby True 9, Haylee Evans 9, Cady True 7. Time: 1:14:38
    • 03/11/10 – Episode 126, Today's show features latest Disney News and events. Alice in Wonderland is reviewed. Each member of the podcast team lists their favorite and least favorite Disney Moderate resort. If you are a Caribbean Beach resort fan...be prepared for the worst. Time: 1:02:43


    • 03/07/10 – On this week's show, Nathan Rose and Jim Hill are tumbling down the rabbit hole again to discuss Disney's most amazing film of 2010, Alice in Wonderland -- how this amazing film was created, to the magic behind it, and last but not least, the future of this amazing film. Time: 41:03
    • 03/14/10 – Nathan Rose and Jim Hill discuss The Disney Company's 2010 stock holder meeting, including such topics as D23, the new Disney theme park premier passport, a sequel to Alice in Wonderland and much more. Time: 32:43


    • 03/14/10 – Episode 72, Are there really any BAD Disney animated filf? Find out this time on MCP. (Mush: when I read "filf", I had to listen to make sure it wasn't a derivation of "milf"…interesting water cooler topic on the Top 2 and Bottom 2 Disney animated movies, with quite a bit of discussion on a thread post over on Amazon.com. Also, Tairy and Jonathan debate the end of the "Give a Day" program). Time: 1:11:45


    • 03/10/10 – Episode 24, Mouse Droppings introduces C.D. as a special guest on the podcast! She is so excited to be on the Interwebs, she even volunteered to go on one of her least-favorite rides, Dinosaur! Fun and screams are sure to be in the path of this rockin' episode. (Mush: really, the Indy track is the EXACT same layout but with different theming??? I didn't notice that when I rode it in DL. Amazing!) Time: 29:47
    • 03/10/10 – Episode 25, The blizzards have passed and spring is upon us, and so is SPRING BREAK! Mouse Droppings presents the Spring Break from Disney, a week-long event consisting of FIVE brand-spanking-new episodes recorded outside the Disney Parks! (Send hate mail to mousedroppingspodcast@gmail.com) Today's episode takes you to Cedar Point's Top Thrill Dragster. (Mush: Agreed that this is one of the best thrill rides anywhere! I need to post my report on this over on the blog some day. The car just before us didn't make it over the hill and flew back to the station – I've never seen so many white faces in my life! Great show, Matt!). Time: 27:58



    • 03/03/10 – Episode 241, Live from the theater, the Mouse Guest Crew Plus discusses and rates the new Tim Burton film, Alice in Wonderland! Along with the usual Cheeses, we're joined by The Mouse Guest Ma, Debi, and from the MuppetCast, Steve Swanson himself (Mush: I love when you do the "Live From the Theater" segments!) Time: 53:52
    • 03/14/10 Episode 242, It's another park audio show, but we've got a good reason. This time, we take a trip to the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater, and listen in on the projection. It's an all b-movie show, so grab some popcorn and enjoy the show. Time: 51:14


    • 03/01/10 – Episode 393, Backstage in Future World, Honey I Shrunk My Enthusiasm, a dining tip, listener feedback and more in this week's collection of short subjects. Time: 37:11
    • 03/03/10 – Episode 394, Tommy Kirk talks with Steven about his career as a child star at the Walt Disney Studios. (Mush: Kirk played roles in several Disney movies, including The Shaggy Dog, The Absent-Minded Professor, and Swiss Family Robinson, and also portrayed "Danny Grant" on several TV shows). Time: 30:24
    • 03/08/10 – Episode 395, Circling with altitude, a Toontown Fair Tip (while it lasts), a guest appearance by The Kid, listener attraction makeover suggestions and more in this week's collection of short subjects. Time: 38:22
    • 03/10/10 – Episode 396, David Koenig talks with Steven about how he got started writing about Disney. Time: 21:24
    • 03/15/10 – Episode 397, Mark's favorite, trouble in Paradise Pier, magical everyday moments and more in this week's collection of short subjects. Time: 42:05


    • 03/14/10 – Episode 54, In this show we welcome back Sean, webmaster of Disney Magic.ca, for DM mailbag as we answer your questions. Then I present the first episode of Around the world in a day where I attempt to see every attraction and live entertainment in Epcot's World Showcase in one day do I make it? Is it possible? Stay tuned. (Mush: his plan of attack is to give the segments as real-time as possible…in one hour segments. He starts at 11 am in Norway (I'd lose valuable time just staring at the CMs there) and then heads over to China. Good show idea, Carlos!). Time: 1:31:20


    • 03/09/10 – Episode 51, Gordon PRs in his first 8K race, shocks himself with his finish time, chats with his wife about her 5K experience in Myrtle Beach, chats with his sons about things sons chat about, and recaps his lifestyle and running changes. Time: 1:03:14


    • 03/03/10 – Episode 93, Join the Cats and the Whatchamacallit (spelled correctly!) this week for a lively discussion involving The Great Movie Ride, Sarah Connor Bad-Ass-ness Assessments, "The Patriot" spoilers, Brazil and, oh yeah, Disney… Mush: yeah, I'm part of the "Brazil???" group. T2…yep! Oh, and I like the stupid stunt thing too. Time: 30:52
    • 03/09/10 – Episode 94, This is an AWESOME show idea! With the on again/off again rumors of Aerosmith breaking up, the cats and the 13-year old named in the last update (I'm afraid to screw up that name after getting it right) talk about imagineering the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. (LMAO at Nugent). Flying lizards? The Electric Mayhem idea is absolutely awesome! Time: 35:49


    • 03/02/10 – Episode 32, Welcome to this week's episode of WaltCast for Wednesday March 3, 2010. Dave and Jennifer Marx from Passporter: Walt Disney World join us on the show this week to talk about their book. Katie and Shawn discuss a various amount of topics, including the tragedy at Seaworld: Orlando. (Mush: good to hear that the feedback from your previous episode reinforced that you're doing well!). Time: 1:12:04
    • 03/09/10 – Episode 33, This week's episode of Waltcast brings two segments that focus on the Flower Power concerts that are during the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival as well as a brief review of "The Princess and the Frog" which comes out on DVD March 16th. Time: 47:02


    • 03/07/10 – Episode 132, This week's show is somewhat unique and calls for a different kind of introduction. No, it's not a Tower of Terror segment, but we are entering the Twilight Zone in relation to our usual content on the program. This episode presents a first for WDWNT, an audio commentary for last year's Christmas Podcast Parade. While we have never done anything like this before, we certainly hope you will enjoy this inside look at the creation of episode 125 of the WDW News Today Podcast. (Mush: y'all are simply insane!) Time: 1:46:38


    • 03/07/10 – Episode 160, With the Academy Awards having honored the very best in the film-making industry recently, it's appropriate that this week I'm joined by two legends of Disney feature film animation. Don Hahn, animator, director and producer of such films as Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King talks with me about his career at Disney including being trained by Disney's Nine Old Men, creating Roger Rabbit, and his hand in the renaissance of Disney animation that began in the mid-80's. We also talk about his newest project, Waking Sleeping Beauty, a documentary chronicling and celebrating that time, and one that he produced with my next guest, Peter Schneider. The former President of the Walt Disney Studios talks about the rise and fall of animation during Disney's second golden age, as well as working with people like Michael Eisner, John Lasseter, Roy Disney and Jerry Katzenberg. We discuss the new film and how it tells the stories never before told, from the creative minds that actually lived it. (Mush: Another awesome set of interviews!) Time: 1:00:10
    • 03/14/10 – Episode 161, Last weekend, a number of special events took place in Walt Disney World - one celebrated the first anniversary of D23, the official community for Disney fans with a private party in the Magic Kingdom, and the other brought out thousands of princesses, and a few princes, to take part in the 2nd annual Disney Princess 5k and Half Marathon Weekend. This week, I'm joined on the roundtable by fellow D23 members who attended the event with me to discuss the event, and other news coming from Disney and D23 during the recent shareholders' meeting. We'll also recap the marathon weekend, and talk about some other Walt Disney World News and even a few new rumors as well. Time: 1:35:48


    • 03/03/10 – Episode 689, Listener Questions. (Mush: Kiss my Grits!!! I'm still laughing at that. Some of the topics include pre-paying for Photopass, possible decreased service from job cuts, and more). Time: 37:42
    • 03/05/10 – Episode 690, Today, Matt attends and interviews the big name athletes who attended last week's re-branding of the Wide World of Sports complex. (Mush: interviews include Shawn Johnson, Bobby Cox, Derelle Revis, and more). Time: 15:06
    • 03/09/10 – Episode 691, Today, Matt and friends try out this exciting AP preview during Tentest 2010. Time: 27:48
    • 03/10/10 – Episode 692, Listener Questions (Topics include D23 membership, Michael Eisner's reign, Bus service at the values and mods, distance running starting setups at WDW, & more). Time: 20:43
    • 3/13/10 – Episode 693, Today, Lisa Gulley of workoutmommy.com joins us to discuss running the Princess Half Marathon last weekend. (Mush: I thought I was busy…Lisa is a Goddess when it comes to what all she had going on around the time of this event). Time: 20:17
    • 03/15/10 – Episode 694, Today, Tim Krasniewsky of dvcnews.com joins to discuss our decisions to buy or not to buy into the Disney Vacation Club. (Mush: Poor Guy…couldn't even start…now he knows what it's like to be Matt Damon on Kimmel LOL!!!). Time: 24:16


    • 03/03/10 – Episode 37, Matt and Nate dive into Splash Mountain and discover its amazing story from the initial concept that was helped by the traffic on the Santa Ana freeway in LA to the near disastrous idea of synergizing this attraction with the Touchstone Pictures release of Splash.  Also, you can't tell the story of Splash Mountain without getting into the politics of Disney's relationship with the films of the Jim Crow and so we briefly discuss Disney's legacy regarding their films and Splash Mountain's theming itself with the political correctness of the time.  It's an interesting topic and we ask a few important questions.  After that we go into the rich theming surrounding what many consider Disney's greatest attraction.  After this segment Matt and Nate thank the listeners for a year of support and go over a few personal highlights while telling how WEDway Radio came to be.  "Thank You Again." Enjoy! (Mush: CONGRATS on 1 year…I'm glad to have found your show! With regards to this one, fantastic detail in the show, and I loved the enhancements. I always smile when I see someone in my feed click out on your link). Time: 1:02:04


    • 03/01/10 – Episode 227, TJ Steps in to celebrate Women's History Month with a tribute to Harriet Burns. (Mush: Some amazing interviews in this show from some very well-known Disney Legends). Time: 52:58
    • 03/08/10 – Episode 228, This week... Disneyus Non-Sequiturium #08 The "What's in Paul's iTunes?" show where you get to hear audio that you won't hear anywhere else... Enjoy! (Mush…I love the DNS shows…keep 'em coming!) Time: 58:11
    • 03/14/10 – Episode 229, This week... D23 turns one, and afterwards, Paul kicks it with some local bachelors. Enjoy! (Mush: I think I want to marry the voice of Charlotte! Oh, and stick around after he "ends" the show) Time: 57:50


    • 03/03/10 – Episode 49. Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod looks back on the 2000-2009 decade in Disney history, comparing it to the 1980s and counting down the best and worst of the last ten years. 40 things make their way into the countdown(s) before all is said and done! (Mush: interesting selection…another one of those that undoubtedly caused some discussion over on the DPN. Good show!) Time: 1:00:52
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