There’s no shortage of fights over American history right now, but let’s see what we can learn from that one time in the '90s when Disney tried to build a theme park that tackled slavery.
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by ... Show More
Today
YouTube at the movies
It's blockbuster season, but low-budget horror films from YouTubers — like Iron Lung, Obsession, and Backrooms — are what's got Hollywood talking. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd ... Show More
25m 50s
Jun 10
Is Platner too “authentic”?
Senate candidate Graham Platner swept the Maine Democratic primary no problem. The question is whether his "authenticity" can carry him past his scandals to a win in November. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, ... Show More
25m 50s
Nov 2021
Episode 114: Disney CEO Bob Chapek
Massive announcements from Disney+ Day, holidays magic at Disneyland Resort, Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park will be reimagined in 2023, "The World's Most Magical Celebration" is now added to the official Walt Disney World Playlist, The Bachelorette's Kaitlyn Bristowe is joi ... Show More
34m 28s
May 2022
Episode 139: Mark Henn on Disney+ Series “Disney Sketchbook”
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness had a huge opening weekend, Avatar: The Way of Water teaser trailer has been released, Disney’s Summer Magic Quest special debuts in June on Disney Channel, BUNK’D will return next month with an expanded season, Disney is developing a n ... Show More
46m 10s
Nov 2012
36: Happiest Podcast On Earth
Zippadeedoodah! Our mind-blowing offbeat Disney episode: the tale behind early Lucas/Disney collaboration, the secret psychology of waiting in lines in Disney parks, Disney song quiz, Walt Disney's lesser-known roots, Michael Jackson, and.... A REAL-LIFE VIDEOGAME ISLAND?! ALSO: ... Show More
48m 3s
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
33m 4s
Apr 2020
Disneyland Furloughs its Cast Members
Nothing represents the chugging economy of Orange County like Disneyland. The park has closed only three times in its 65-year history: the day after JFK was shot, the day of the 1994 Northridge Earthquake, and 9/11. Today, the resort is a ghost town. Our guest is Glynndana Shevli ... Show More
11m 4s
<p>A closer look at what is going on with Disney and and the events unravelling in Florida. There are two threads to this story, so we will try to flesh them both out properly.</p><p>You can read today's podcast <a href="https://www.readtangle.com/"><u><strong>here</strong></u></ ... Show More