Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney Podcast

The YA horror juggernaut, Goosebumps, returns to Disney+ and its scary good! We had the chance to speak to the executive producers of the new series, Rob Letterman and Hilary Winston. They both discuss with us their love for the original novels and how they brought this new serialized version of the stories to life. We also get some insights into the visual effects process, character development a...

This week Brett is back from one of the last voyages of the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World. He brings together members of the Halcyon 10 in this galactic sized two part episode. Featuring: Brett Rutherford JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! blog.feedspot.com/disney_pod...

Aulani: A Disney Resort and Spa has always been something of an intriguing proposition for the host of BTM. It also happens to be something that they know hardly anything about. That is solved this week as we discuss all things Aulani with Justin Suiter of DDP Today. Justin is also raising money for Base Camp in Central Florida with the DDP Sorcerer's Running Team. Support the team with this l...

This week we play a bit of armchair imagineering as we discuss which Fox properties Disney could and should be using in their parks. We discuss possibilities for parks across the world to incorporate some of the movies and TV shows we love. Featuring: Craig McFarland, and Brandon Davis JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named one of the top...

Destination D23 just occurred this past weekend at Walt Disney World. Brett and Craig break down all the news out of the Parks Panel, including Indiana Jones coming to Animal Kingdom, the Disney Adventure as the newest Disney Cruise ship, a tavern coming to Pirates of the Caribbean and so much more! Featuring: Craig McFarland, and Brett Rutherford. JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse...

This week we talk all things Disneyland, as Craig and Brett speak with Craig and Ryan about their recent trip. We discuss favorite attractions, staying at the Disneyland Hotel and so much more! Host Craig also makes a fun announcement at the end of the episode. Featuring: Craig McFarland, and Brett Rutherford. JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse _______________________________________...

Thanks to Disney for the opportunity to speak to Kirsten Lepore, director of the "I am Groot" shorts on Disney+. I am Groot is entering it's second season on Disney+ on September 6. Featuring: Craig McFarland JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcast...

This week we want to give you an update on where the show is headed for the fall and beyond. We also seek out your opinion on what you'd like to hear more of on BTM! Featuring: Vanessa Ferguson, Craig McFarland, and Brett Rutherford. JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! blog.feedspot.com...

We have decided look back at some of our favorite episodes. This week Brett chose episode 139, our interview with Disney Legend Don Hahn. This was Brett's second chance to finally meet Don Hahn, and he enjoyed every moment of it! JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! blog.feedspot.com/dis...

We have decided over the next few weeks to play some of our favorite episodes. This week Vanessa chose episode 181, our interview with Disney Legend Doris Hardoon. This was an interview that really showcases creativity, kindness, and that excellent Disney imagineering that we all love. Enjoy! JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named one of t...

We have decided over the next few weeks to play for you some of our favorite episodes. First up is Craig, and he chose the WDW Bracket (Ep. 96). Let's hop in the way back machine to the year 2021. The BTM crew was joined by podcasters and content creators from around the internet they include, Justin Suiter (formerly Disney Dads Podcast now DDP Today), Matthew Krul (formerly Imagineer Podcast...

Welcome foolish mortals. This week on Beyond the Mouse we get a glimpse into the making of Disney's newest film, "Haunted Mansion" with VFX Supervisor Edwin Rivera and Cinematographer Jeffrey Waldron. We talk about how the Haunted Mansion team created the spooky scenes from the film, and we hear about how they took their experiences on the attraction to the big screen. JOIN OUR PATRE...

This week on Beyond the Mouse we were given an incredible opportunity to view the new animated short film "Mushka" and sit down with the director, Disney Legend Andreas Deja. We learn about the making of the film, and we chat with Andreas about his time working in animation at Disney. You can learn more about "Mushka" at mushkathemovie.com Featuring: Vanessa Ferguson, Craig McF...

Today we take a little timeout to discuss a matter of great importance to Hollywood and all of us that love entertainment. The WGA strike has been going on for over 70 days, and last week the writers were joined by SAG-AFTRA representing many of the actors in Hollywood on the picket line. We sat down with Marc Bernardin (Batman Beyond, Picard, Caste Rock) to discuss the issues that lead to the str...

Our buddy Mike Taylor joins us on Beyond the Mouse to tell us about his recent trip to Walt Disney World. And we. have. questions! Mike puts up with our shenanigans while we live vicariously and talk about the things we love at Disney. Thanks Mike! Featuring: Vanessa Ferguson, Brett Rutherford, and Craig McFarland JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse ___________________________________...

Brett traveled all the way to California so he could review Rogers the Musical for us. Thank you for your sacrifice Brett! What would we do without you? Join Brett this week for everything Rogers the Musical! Featuring: Brett Rutherford JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! blog.feedspot.com/...

World's Best landed on Disney+ this week, and we are here to break it down for you! Thanks to Disney, we are also bringing you an interview with the stars of the film, Utkarsh Ambudkar and Manny Magnus. Stick around after the interview to hear Craig and Zoey discuss the film, and provide for some light spoilers in their discussion. Featuring: Craig McFarland and Zoey Zara JOIN OUR PATREON: www...

We are excited to bring you our full review of Pixar's latest film, Elemental. The crew breaks down the story and discusses the new uses of technology the film employs. Then, Craig has a great opportunity to speak with Shila Ommi who plays Cinder in the film. Featuring: Vanessa Ferguson, Brett Rutherford and Craig McFarland. JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse ____________________...

This week we prepare you to see the latest Pixar film, Elemental. We were given the tremendous opportunity by Disney/Pixar to screen the film in advance, as well as speak to the director Peter Sohn. Pete has been with Pixar for over 20 years and has worked on so many identifiable projects as an artist, director and even a voice actor. The crew breaks down their non-spoiler thoughts of the film to...

On this episode of Beyond the Mouse we take a look back at Disney leadership with Greg Woods. Is the company better with collaborators like Walt and Roy in charge? We'll discuss and talk about where the company has been and where it's going. Featuring: Vanessa Ferguson, Brett Rutherford and Craig McFarland. JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________...

We want to be where the people are... and it seems like most of them were rushing to the theater this week to see The Little Mermaid. We are joined by friend of the pod, Zoey as we break down Rob Marshall's latest Disney live-action reimagining. We provide a brief non-spoiler review at the beginning, and then we "dive" into all of our thoughts shortly after. Enjoy! Featuring: Craig M...

We have a special release for you this week as we prepare for The Little Mermaid. We were invited by Disney to an early press screening and press conference for the film. We give you our non-spoiler thoughts as well as speak about our excitement for the upcoming release. We will be back next week with our Full Disclosure breaking down the latest reimagined classic! Featuring: Craig McFarland, Vane...

This week on Beyond the Mouse. It's a girls only episode as Vanessa and Bea talk about the movie "The Cheetah Girls," and why Bea loved this moving growing up.  JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! https://www.nprillino...

This week on the Beyond the Mouse podcast, Vanessa, Brett, and Brandon are back with another Marvel movie review, but they may not be cut out for this.  We hope you enjoy our full disclosure of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3," and if you don't, well, we highly encourage you to check out the other review of this film from the Front Row Network. No hard feelings.  JOIN OUR PATREON: ww...

It's a spoiler-filled episode this week on Beyond the Mouse as Brett and Vanessa give you their break down of the new film "Peter Pan & Wendy" on Disney+. Can they get along despite differing opinions? Or will Vanessa leave Brett stranded in Neverland? Featuring: Brett & Vanessa JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named...