Being a Fan of Disney: The Podcast

In this Take 1 episode, I talk about viewership numbers for the NBA Christmas games, college football bowls and playoffs, and the news that Venu Sports will not happen. Video of this is available at https://youtu.be/xxheRIkTqgY . I hope you enjoy and thank you! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. T...

In this episode, I am joined by Emilie Buckley to talk about research she has done on the use of nostalgia, and in particular the characters of Figment and Dreamfinder by Disney to engage with consumer and commoditize the fan experience. Video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/G-X-99TVtMw . You can engage with Emilie on Blue Sky @helloemi. I hope you enjoy and thank you! Being a Fan o...

In this Take 1 episode, I talk about my experience during my Fall 2024 trip to WDW researching the usefulness of the My Disney Experience mobile application. Video of this episode is available at . Also, you can watch videos of my visit at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXWwyukIeDIHaxQe4pn_5C5__WV8y1Wr7&si=ETIuPp9rzDOXwr3l . I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on...

Here is a special Christmas and holiday gift from Being a Fan of Disney: The Podcast. Video of this is available at https://youtu.be/5xNKGh4ttIk?si=ApsTsKoU-MBixxtK . I (we) hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at  ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_h...

In this Take 1 episode, I discuss the use of alternate broadcasts by Disney and ESPN to market live sports entertainment to a younger audience. Using technology made popular by Disney/Pixar movies, the company has produced alternate broadcasts of NHL and NFL games, and will air an NBA alternate broadcast featuring Mickey, Minnie and friends from the Magic Kingdom on Christmas Day. Video of this ep...

Allen Babiarz-Lira stops by again to talk about how we all celebrate Christmas through Disney! We discuss the holiday through Disney movies, the Disney Parks, and using Disney in our everyday lives! Video of this is available at . This was a fun visit and I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version fo...

In this Take 1 episode, I talk about the Best/Favorite Disney Movie vote from the fall 2024 class, plus news that Monsters Inc. land will take over Muppets Courtyard, and Muppets and the Electric Mayhem taking over Rockin' Roller Coaster. Video of this episode is available at . Thank you! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Au...

In this episode, I am joined by Noah Sunday-Lefkowitz to talk about his fandom, his time as a cast member and Walt Disney Imagineer, and his arrangements of Disney-specific music and medleys. This is a wide-ranging conversation, and I had a great time! You can engage with Noah on Instagram and social media @NoahSundayLefkowitz, and video of this visit is available at . I hope you enjoy! Being a Fa...

In this Take 1 episode, I recap the Best/Favorite WDW Attraction vote for the Fall 2024 class, discuss the updated MCU timeline available on Disney+, and the major news that 'Inside the NBA' will be shown on ESPN and other Disney outlets beginning in the 2025-26 NBA season. Video of this is available at . I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback...

Author Ashley Spencer joins me to discuss her book Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of the Disney Channel Tween Empire . We discuss her book, her research about the Disney Channel, and the future of entertainment as it pertains to children's and tween shows. Video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/Okvi7X5xXNA?si=b4HsjYBZDalgaclT . You can engage with Ashley online at...

In this Take 1 episode, I discuss the class discussion of the Best/Favorite Disney/Pixar movie, Premier Access being added at WDW, the Simpsons NFL alternate broadcast, and a new holiday channel on Disney+. Video of this episode is available at https://youtu.be/NR9VzOfk2wg?si=WdqixP2BuoyaXer4 . This was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy it. Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in...

In this episode, I am joined by James Lowe-Coach Ballgame, to talk about the importance of positive interaction in youth baseball and youth activity. This was a fun visit, and video is available at . You can engage with Coach Ballgame at www. CoachBallgame.com, and on social media @CoachBallgame. Thank you and I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Pape...

In this episode, Kate and Kirk from Distory visit to talk about their vast Disney history knowledge and about the original concept of EPCOT Center to what it has become today. You can engage with Kate at www. DisneyCicerone.com , Kirk at www. WalrusCarp.com , and listen to Distory with Kate and Kirk wherever you get your podcasts. This was a very fun conversation and I hope you enjoy it! Being a F...

In this Take 1 episode, I recap the Best/Favorite MCU Character and Project vote for the Fall 2024 class. Video of this with graphic is available at . I hope you enjoy and thanks! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at  ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_...

In this Take 1 episode, I discuss the addition of Live Streaming Channels to Disney+ and my impressions of their potential impact on the service and consumer entertainment. Video of this is available at . Also, PLEASE pay NO attention to the logo, I don't know how to change what Inner Dialogue has done. Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versi...

Allen Babiarz-Lira from Entertainment Education: The Podcast stops by again to talk about how to celebrate Halloween through Disney movies, shows, and at the parks! This was a fun conversation and I hope you enjoy! Video of this visit is available at . Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book i...

I am joined by Rachel Cook and Ryan Pagella from the Love is an Open Door podcast (and The Mutant Ages -Ryan) to discuss how Disney portrays trauma and generational trauma in their movies. This was a very interesting conversation and video is available at https://youtu.be/KbBr3KJ0ezc?si=hkHAEMi9fvkMFczg . I hope you enjoy and thank you for listening. Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on...

In this Take 1 episode, I discuss the success of NBCUniversal in streaming the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games. In talking about the streaming success, I look toward the future impact on live sports and consumer entertainment. I hope you enjoy and thank you! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The...

On this episode, I am joined by Dr. Christopher Tremblay to talk about his fandom and his class Walt's Pilgrimage, in which he takes college students on a roadtrip to visit some of the important places in Walt Disney's life. This was a fun visit and video is available at https://youtu.be/TCTewoojbsU . You can reach Dr. Tremblay at www. WaltsPilgrimage.com and purchase his book Walt's P...

In this episode, I am joined by Noah Gittell, author of Baseball: The Movie , to discuss one of my passions along with Disney; the baseball movie! His book details major baseball movies throughout movie history and what those movies meant to viewers and greater society. This was a great conversation, and video of this interview is available at . You can reach Noah and read about his book and proje...

In this Take 1 episode, I discuss the start of the 2024/25 College Football season, and the link between the sport and Disney through its ESPN subsidiary. I focus on how the expanded College Football Playoff, conference realignment, and new media rights deal may impact the future of advertising revenue and The Walt Disney Company. Video of this is available at https://youtu.be/3tE0ejjl6pY . I hope...

In this Talk 1 episode, I discuss work I have done in fandom and how Disney fandom intertwines with many other group settings. In particular, I discuss studies that indicate the possibility of Disney to act as a catalyst for Shared Perspectives among people. Video of this episode is available at https://youtu.be/lN_TEHVt7Ms . I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon...

Following D23, I have had some time to sit with some of the announcements made and discussion I had with Ryan Pagella and Matt Dobrovolsky in our recap episode (Class #146). In something I have never done before, and may never do again, I have some thoughts, predictions, and wishes for the parks following the amazing announcements we got at D23. So, here are they are! Video of the episode with gra...

Ryan Pagella from The Mutant Ages and Love is an Open Door and Matt Dobrovolsky, DarthVader92 , joined me to recap the many exciting announcements from D23. Video of the panel is available at . This was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ...

Emily McDermott, co-host of the Book of the Mouse Club podcast joins me to talk about her Disney fandom, working in the Disney College program, volunteering at the National Archives, and her podcast. This was a great and wide-ranging episode that I enjoyed very much. Video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/lzB7cOSTpHw?si=BwUzQ5xhLo9B197D . You can engage with Emily on social media @Bo...