Being a Fan of Disney: The Podcast

This episode features the full discussion and vote by the Spring 2022 Being a Fan of Disney class regarding the Best/Favorite Disney/Pixar Movie! This was a lot of fun and always results in great discussion with the students! I hope you enjoy! You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class...

This Take 1 episode reveals the Final 8 and Winner of the Best/Favorite Disney/Pixar Movie for the Spring 2022 class! Video of this episode is available at https://youtu.be/JFpmgfgfaKQ . This was a lot of fun, and for a full class discussion and vote, please listen to Class #83.  You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @c...

In this Take 1 episode, I discuss the recent news involving The Walt Disney Company and its relationship with consumers and internal employees. It is a very interesting and important topic for discussion, and I hope it does so in a respectful manner. The video of the Take 1 is available at https://youtu.be/JezFXYNY7C4 .  You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and inter...

In this episode, Matt Dobrovolsky from www. DarthVader92.com returns to talk about the Star Wars Galaxy as a fan, a cast member in Batuu, and an avid Disney observer. We discuss the current and future state of Star Wars in the parks and Disney+, and the new immersive stay experience Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser. It was a great and in depth conversation about the role immersion plays in the theme...

In this Take 1 episode, I discuss the relationship between The Walt Disney Company, Comcast Corporation, and the Hulu streaming service. In particular, I discuss and ask questions regarding the recent news that Comcast is finalizing a deal to remove NBC library content from Hulu to place on Peacock, and whether Disney is also negotiating an early buyout of Comcast's share in Hulu. Such a move woul...

In this Take 1 episode, I discuss the announcement of Storyliving by Disney, and discuss some of the questions I have regarding the future of the planned communities and their connections to EPCOT Center and Celebration, Florida.  You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joini...

Beatrice Denis from the Grand Circle Tour Podcast returns (that has to the be shortest time between first and second visit!) to discuss Walt Disney World at 50! We talk about her impressions of the WDW 50th Anniversary Celebration, things she enjoys, and what she thinks is to come-along with some other cool topics along the way! You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and in...

This episode features something new we are trying in the class. We discuss the latest Disney Animation feature Encanto , including the overall impressions of the movie, the characters involved, and themes addressed in the story. It was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy! You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You...

This episode features the full discussion and vote by the Spring 2022 Being a Fan of Disney class about the Best/Favorite MCU Character and Project. This was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy! You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFa...

In this Take 1 episode, I recap the results of the class discussion we had regarding the Best/Favorite MCU Character and Project! Video of this Take 1 is available at https://youtu.be/61mArxi_l6o .  You can keep up with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @Being...

This episode features a class discussion and vote on the MCU 2021 in Review, our selections of the Best of MCU in 15 categories. We also were fortunate enough to have Friends of the Class, people who have spoken in the class before, provide their votes on each of the categories. An abridged discussion of the class and Friends of Class results is available in Class #72. This discussion and vote was...

In this Take 1 episode, I recap the results from our class MCU 2021 in Review discussion and vote! We were also lucky enough to have several friends of the class provide their votes for the 15 categories under consideration, and so I discuss both the class and friends of the class results! Video of this Take 1 is available at https://youtu.be/ONwKJhHUaqU .  You can keep up with the class, pod...

In this episode, I talk with three members of the Grand Circle Tour Podcast, Stan Solo, Beatrice Denis, and Dan Hansen. We talk about their fandom, the podcast, and their views on various aspects of Disney. The three also talk about the MCU Superhero that most closely represents them! Video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/MVCS9dcooQQ . You can engage with the Grand Circle Tour Podca...

In this Take 1 episode, I discuss the addition of the first three ESPN 30 for 30 episodes on Disney+ in the United States, and the news that WWE Network will be included on Disney+ Hotstar in Indonesia. Each of these moves can have significant impact on Disney+, and the potential future of sport entertainment on the streaming service. Video of this Take 1 episode is available at https://youtu.be/Y...

This Take 1 episode reveals the categories and nominees we will be discussing and voting on for our MCU 2021 in Review! We will award a winner in each of 15 categories regarding MCU proper projects released during 2021! Video of this episode is available at . This was a lot of fun and I hope you tune in soon to hear our winners for each category! You can keep up with the class, podcast, Take 1 epi...

With the Winter Olympics upon us, Michael Crawford, author of 'The Progress City Primer' returns to discuss Disney's long history with sport, including working with the 1960 Winter Games, owning (for a time) two professional teams, and the many associations the company has with sport organizations and leagues. We also discuss the popularity of RunDisney and the NBA and MLS 'bubble' at Walt Disney...

In this Take 1 episode, we focus on the Marvel Cinematic Universe! We discuss what is considered MCU Proper, the additions of Marvel One Shots on Disney+, and the latest MCU Chronological Viewing Order on Disney+ (with the four relevant Universal and Sony movies included by me). Video of this Take 1 is available at .  You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following...

This is the first Take 1 for the podcast, which is a new shorter episode format I will release from time to time based on information discussed in class that deserves more focus or items of general interest. This Take 1 focuses on the musical Hamilton, and its importance to our culture and also to Disney+. Video of the Take 1 is available at https://youtu.be/pYaWQ7_vR-U . You can keep up with...

In this episode, Professor Barbara Burgess-Lefebvre talks with us about her fandom, her Disney course at Robert Morris University, her work with Disney Musicals in Schools, and a project she conducted about guest immersion at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World! It was a very fun and informational discussion about how immersed guests feel they are at WDW, factors that help and constrain immersi...

Roger Palmer of www. WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com joins us again to talk about Disney+ at the age of 2! He shares his thoughts on the performance of Disney+, and ideas for carrying the service into year 3 and beyond. The video of the visit is available at https://youtu.be/By3a-jv5Ddw . If you want to engage with Roger, you can do so at www. WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com .  You can keep up with the class, po...

This episode features a class discussion and vote about the Best/Favorite WDW Attraction. This was a fun class discussion and see where your favorite attraction shows up!  You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and pl...

In this episode, former Imagineer Brian Collins joins us for the FIFTH time(!!!) to give a tour of the Magic Kingdom! It was great to see and hear about the hidden details of the Magic Kingdom. Video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/bglGqBu3Now . You can engage with Brian Collins through wwwWDWithme.com, or on Facebook @TheMouseandtheImagineer and @EducatorsWhoLoveDisney.  You c...

Matthew Krul joins the class to discuss his fandom, journey as a cast member, and his Imagineer Podcast! Matthew was kind enough to answer many questions I had about Imagineering, and discuss the past, present, and future of theme parks and themed entertainment! It was a great time and I hope you enjoy! The video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/_owLHC3f8yE . You can engage with Matt...

In this episode, we talk with Reed Tucker, author of 'Slugfest: Inside the Epic 50-year Battle between Marvel and DC'. We discuss his fandom, his introduction to the comic genre, writing about the rivalry between Marvel and DC, and his views of the current and future of the superhero genre in popular culture. The video is available at https://youtu.be/Xs0AXdXaoXI . You can engage with Reed on Twit...

This episode features a class discussion and vote the Fall 2021 class had about the Best/Favorite Disney/Pixar Movie! This was a lot of fun and everyone really enjoyed the discussion! You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and pl...