Honey, We Made a Disney Podcast

Two gringos from Indiana review Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008) this week. A pampered Chihuahua, a pinball tour of Mexican geography, some deeply questionable Spanish, and a secret Aztec ruin full of dogs. Eddie brings the fluent Spanish perspective, and it does not help the film's case. Then in Disney News: D'Amaro confirms Disney is keeping ESPN and the guys break down why. Plus, Disney&#...

J.B. and Eddie head to Pixie Hollow this week to review Tinkerbell (2008). Disney's second most iconic character finally gets her own voice and her own world — and the guys make the case that it works better than expected. They also dig into the surprisingly fascinating backstory of the Disney Fairies franchise, how the Princess merchandising boom created it, and how Frozen killed it. Then in...

200 episodes in, and J.B. and Eddie are celebrating the only way they know how — by turning Disney fandom into a full-blown fantasy draft. Inspired by their love of sports drafts and the great Disney adults vs. sports fans debate, the guys compete across five categories, pulling from the entire Walt Disney Studios, Disney Animation, and Pixar catalog to build out their ultimate rosters. Who will t...

J.B. and Eddie are out of the vault and over the moon for this one. This week the guys review Pixar's Wall-E (2008) — a film that somehow delivers sharp environmental and social commentary, a sweeping romance, and some of the best physical comedy in Pixar history, all with barely any dialogue. Is it the most underrated film in the Pixar canon? The guys make a strong case, and debate where Wall...

For Narnia! For Aslan! J.B. and Eddie return to Narnia this week as they review The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008). How faithful is it to C.S. Lewis's book? Does it earn its Lord of the Rings ambitions? And what does the film get so wrong about the story's true heart? The guys dig into the castle raid, the Lucy and Aslan dream sequence, Susan's reimagined role, and much mo...

J.B. and Eddie are back for another adventure—this time diving into National Treasure: Book of Secrets ! From Mount Rushmore to the President’s secret book, the guys break down what makes this sequel such a fun (and chaotic) follow-up, where it works, where it goes off the rails, and why Nicolas Cage might be the only person who can make it all work. They talk through the film’s bigger, bolder app...

J.B. and Eddie head back to the fairy-tale-meets-New-York musical that helped revive Disney’s live-action magic: Enchanted . From Amy Adams’ pitch-perfect princess performance to the film’s affectionate parody of classic Disney tropes, the guys break down why this movie works so well—and whether it still holds up today. Along the way they talk memorable songs, perfect casting, and why the movie ma...

We’re breaking down The Game Plan — Disney’s mid-2000s family comedy that asked a very important question: what happens when a superstar quarterback suddenly discovers he’s a dad? From peak Rock-era charisma to Disney Channel–adjacent vibes, we talk about what works, what doesn’t, and where this movie lands in Disney’s long run of live-action family films. We also run through a packed Disney news...

Step into a nostalgic Disney time machine with Honey, We Made a Disney Podcast! Join longtime friends J.B. and Eddie as they hilariously revisit Disney’s cinematic highs and lows—this week diving deep into the 2007 live-action Underdog. From lifeless CGI dog mouths and wasted celebrity cameos to Peter Dinklage’s acrobatic villainy and Patrick Warburton’s platinum-haired henchman, the hosts pull no...

🐀🍝 This week, J.B. and Eddie head to Paris to revisit Pixar’s Ratatouille , a film that quietly became one of the studio’s most beloved classics. They break down why Remy’s story of creativity, discipline, and ambition still resonates, how Brad Bird elevates the animation and storytelling, and why where Ratatouille ultimately ranks among Pixar’s all-time greats. PLUS: Eddie's 20 reasons Spor...

J.B. and Eddie set sail to the edge of the world with Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End . This week, they tackle the most ambitious entry in the franchise — from the wild mythology and overstuffed plot to Davy Jones, the Pirate Lords, and Jack Sparrow at his most unhinged. The conversation digs into whether this epic conclusion earns its runtime, how it caps off the original trilogy, and wh...

Pull up on that yellow strap—it’s time to open the vault! This week, Eddie and J.B. take a trippy trip to the future (and the past) to review Walt Disney Animation’s 2007 feature, Meet the Robinsons . In this episode, the guys break down one of the most chaotic chapters in Disney history, discussing: The Pixar Takeover : How John Lasseter’s arrival in 2006 led to scrapping 60% of this film just a...

Grab your tissues and pull up on that yellow strap—J.B. and Eddie are back in the vault! After a brief hiatus, the duo returns to kick off 2026 by diving into the "not-so-great" years of Disney history with a deep dive into the 2007 emotional rollercoaster, Bridge to Terabithia . In this episode, J.B. and Eddie share their first-time reactions to the film, exploring why neither of them s...

☀️ School’s out, summer’s here, and J.B. and Eddie are headed to the country club for High School Musical 2 ! This week, the guys dive into the sequel that turned the franchise into a full-blown cultural event — from Troy’s emotional crisis to Sharpay’s iconic chaos and the movie’s unforgettable soundtrack. They break down what works, what doesn’t, how Disney Channel pulled off one of the biggest...

🎄 This week, J.B. and Eddie return to the North Pole for The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause . They break down Tim Allen’s third outing as Scott Calvin, Martin Short’s icy take on Jack Frost, and how this sequel shifts from heartfelt Christmas magic into full-blown holiday chaos. The guys talk about the series’ evolving tone, the strengths and stumbles of the “Escape Clause” plot twist, and whe...

🏈 This week, J.B. and Eddie take the field with Disney’s Invincible (2006) — the underdog story of Vince Papale and the Philadelphia Eagles. They break down Mark Wahlberg’s everyman performance, its killer 1970s soundtrack, and how it compares to other Disney sports hits like Glory Road and Remember the Titans . Plus, they catch up on the latest Disney news and end with a heartwarming family stor...

⚓ J.B. and Eddie hoist the sails for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006)! They dive deep into how this swashbuckling sequel expanded the Disney blockbuster era — from Davy Jones’ groundbreaking CGI to Jack Sparrow’s chaotic charm and the wild cliffhanger that left audiences begging for more. The guys debate whether it’s the best Pirates film, revisit the summer of 2006 box office ba...

J.B. and Eddie rev up their engines for a nostalgic ride down Route 66 with Pixar’s Cars . From Lightning McQueen’s transformative arc to the billion-dollar franchise’s dominance in merchandise and theme parks, they unpack why Cars became a cornerstone of Disney and Pixar history. The conversation hits everything from John Lasseter’s Route 66 inspiration to the brilliance of Tow Mater, Paul Newman...

In this episode, J.B. and Eddie dive into The Wild (2006), Disney’s forgotten attempt at a Pixar replacement. From Kiefer Sutherland’s surprising voice work to the “Kmart Pixar” animation style, the guys break down why this film flopped and how it represents the rock bottom of Disney’s animation era. They explore the behind-the-scenes corporate drama of Michael Eisner vs. Pixar, compare The Wild t...

This week, J.B. and Eddie take on a double feature with Disney’s Eight Below (2006), the heart-pulling survival story of sled dogs in Antarctica, and the IMAX documentary Roving Mars . They discuss Paul Walker’s performance, the emotional punch of the dog-led drama, and how Roving Mars captured NASA’s bold spirit during the early 2000s rover missions. They also catch up on the latest Disney news a...

This week, J.B. and Eddie revisit Disney’s Glory Road (2006), the inspiring true story of coach Don Haskins and the Texas Western Miners breaking barriers on their way to the 1966 NCAA Championship. The guys unpack how the film balances sports drama with its powerful cultural message, the performances that stand out, and how it compares to other Disney sports classics. They also dive into the late...

Get your head in the game! This week, J.B. and Eddie dive into the cultural phenomenon that is High School Musical. From Zac Efron’s breakthrough to the toe-tapping soundtrack that defined a generation, they break down what made this Disney Channel Original Movie explode in popularity, how it holds up today, and what parts still make us cringe.  00:00 Intro 00:55 High School Musical 50:43 Disney E...

After watching and reviewing every major Disney movie from 1929 to 1986, J.B. and Eddie celebrate the milestone by revealing their Top 5 Animated and Top 5 Live-Action picks from the era. They look back on the evolution of Disney storytelling, highlight some forgotten gems, and talk about what made certain films rise to the top. Plus they touch on whats coming up next for the podcast.

This week, J.B. and Eddie dive headfirst into the zany, genre-bending world of Who Framed Roger Rabbit . From its groundbreaking animation/live-action hybrid to the utterly deranged performance of Judge Doom, they debate whether this movie still holds up, and what Disney would even do with a project like this today. Later, they react to Pixar's current box-office flop Elio.

This week, J.B. and Eddie dust off one of Disney’s hidden gems: The Great Mouse Detective . They celebrate Vincent Price’s unhinged performance as Professor Ratigan, marvel at the animation of the Big Ben finale, and reflect on why Basil of Baker Street deserves more love. Along the way, they unpack the film’s weird tonal balance, bat-based jump scares, and the offbeat charm that helped set the st...