Hop into the world of Zootopia with us as we tackle Disney’s most recent foray into an anthropomorphic animal world and the many timely issues it addresses. Don’t miss: The powerful message of inclusion and diversity Disney relays in this film, with layers of depth for both young and old How the animation team built…
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International Women’s Day: Inspirational Women of Disney, Real and Fictional
Join us for our very first tribute episode as we celebrate some of the most inspirational and prominent women in Disney history, both real and fictional, in celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8th. Don’t miss: The role women played in the earliest days of Disney animation and WED Enterprises, Walt’s precursor to the…
The Black Cauldron: Disney’s Darkest Hour (And 20 Minutes)
Venture into a world of yore with us as we take on The Black Cauldron, a high fantasy tale based on the Chronicles of Prydain series that is considered one of Disney’s biggest flops to date. Brace yourself – it’s not pretty. Don’t miss: The sheer number of questions we have about the world and…
The Lion King II: Disney’s Pride Goes to Video
It’s arguably the most successful direct-to-video sequel Disney ever made, and now, we’re taking it on – The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride! Join us as we journey back to Pride Rock and conclude our Lion King-themed winter content with this (surprisingly good) second installment. Don’t miss: The incredible (and risky) increase in the role…
The Three Caballeros: Disney’s Good, Bad, and Ugly
Hop on the flying serape as we discuss The Three Caballeros, another wartime era package film featuring beloved Disney icon, Donald Duck, and his two best friends on a bird-centric, culture-filled journey through Latin America. Don’t miss: The positive and negative ways Disney represented various Latin cultures in the film How the opening shorts of…
The Lion King Phenomenon: The Impact of Disney’s Record Franchise
Join us for our very first listener-created episode, centered on the iconic film The Lion King, a masterpiece of Disney Renaissance animation and music that has taken on many forms and lasted the test of time. We’ve asked our listeners and fellow podcasters to tell us why this movie means so much to them, and they…
Brother Bear: Disney Ties Family and Adventure Together
Come along for the journey with us as we discuss how Disney began to tie family and adventure together with Brother Bear, marrying together the emotional themes that made them so successful during the Renaissance with a more exploratory plot and story structure that had become commonplace during the Digital Age. Don’t miss: The incredible…
Interview Episode: Lion King, Broadway, and More with Jerusha Cavazos
Welcome to our very first interview episode! Today, we’ll be talking with former Disney Cast Member, Broadway actress, and singer/songwriter Jerusha Cavazos to discuss her time in the Festival of the Lion King, her experience on Broadway, and so much more. Don’t miss: An inside look at the Disney audition and rehearsal experience The Disney…
The Lion King: The Disney Renaissance Reigns
The circle of life brings us into season 2 as we take on The Lion King, a masterpiece of Disney Renaissance animation and music that has taken on many forms and lasted the test of time. Don’t miss: The crucial role both songs and score play in this movie and how iconic they’ve become over…
The Aristocats: A Purr-isian Adventure with Disney Simplicity
Sacré bleu, we’re going to Paris! Join us for a fun, if simple, family romp as we adventure through France with the Aristocats, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and concluding our first season of the show. Don’t miss: The strong theming of this film, despite the anachronistic use of jazz How the various accents…