These days the Walt Disney Company is mostly a theme parks company. About 70 percent of its operating income comes from its parks and other experiences like Disney Cruises. But the parks do something else: they help the company attach itself to our emotions, memories, and identities. How can Disney continue to strengthen this relationship in an era where dat ... Show More
Aug 2024
Disney is a Tech Company?
Streaming didn’t just change the way consumers watched movies and TV shows, it reconfigured how media giants operated, and how they saw themselves. If tech companies were disrupting old business models, perhaps Disney’s best move was to join the crowd. In our final episode, we lo ... Show More
38m 9s
Aug 2024
Disney is Bob Iger's Company
The Walt Disney Company has been led by eight different men in its century of existence. But few would object to the idea that only three have really mattered. Walt Disney, Michael Eisner, and Bob Iger have all made lasting impacts on the company, but how these executives went ou ... Show More
40m 55s
Jul 2024
Disney is a Cinematic Universe Company
Marvel and Star Wars are the crown jewels of Disney’s empire. They’re the highest-grossing movie franchises in history, with devoted fan bases and expansive IP universes, but right now, both are in a bit of a slump. As Disney asked for more and more content to satisfy its busines ... Show More
41m 37s
Jul 2024
Disney Parks and Cruises: Tips, Tricks, and Magical Updates for UK Visitors
Send us a Text Message.Curious about the latest changes in Disney's park experience, or wondering how to make the most out of a Disney cruise? We've got you covered! Join us for our inaugural Addicted to Disney live stream turned into a podcast as we navigate the exciti ... Show More
19m 39s
Nov 2023
With Wish, has Disney lost its magic touch?
The latest Disney animated film, Wish, was supposed to be a holiday blockbuster, but a lukewarm opening weekend and harsh reviews suggest it won’t be the next Frozen-level phenomenon. This comes on the heels of other recent box-office disappointments like The Marvels and the late ... Show More
25m 22s
May 6
It's All About Disney - Our Pick of Parks to Top Tips and Tricks!
Welcome to On the Sofa with British Mums – Season 2, Episode 15!This week, we’re sprinkling some serious pixie dust with an all-things-Disney episode!Cat and I – proud, self-confessed Disney adults – are joined by Ash, a first-time Disney holiday goer, to chat all about tips, tri ... Show More
32m 11s
Apr 2024
Material Concerns: Disney Bonus Pt. I
Like the serious academics they are, Hannah and Marcelle not only researched Disney in academic journals, they also went to the happiest place on earth! They made custom Theodor Adorno t-shirts, scooped Marcelle's eight-year-old and Gender Playground co-host, Raimi Marx, and wen ... Show More
27m 53s
Mar 2025
Disney Doppelgängers, Part 1
I have been enchanted by Disney since childhood. And as an adult, whenever I’m watching any movie or TV show, I can’t help but play “Where do I know that actor from?” Thank you, IMDB for making my adult life that little bit easier. One of my first forays into content creation, wa ... Show More
34m 4s