Insights Into Things

This week the podcast goes back to it's roots to ask a series of questions to Madison and get the perspective of a teenager on a number of topics. First we talk academics and find teen perspectives on how much emphasis colleges place on standardized test scores to whether or not the cost of college tuition is too high. Then we'll delve into the realm of politics. We'll find out if our election pro...

In our Disney Detective, we’ll take a look at concept art for updates to Enchanted Tiki Room and we’ll talk about A Place Where Everyone is Welcome Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, ‘Star Wars Detours’ Might Finally See The Light Of Day, and heads up fans of Wedge Antilles there’s a new collectible on the way And for our Entertainment News, Tony Stark may be returning to the MCU in so...

This week we're talking about the benefits of the creative entertainment efforts that go into playing Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing. From sparking creative and imagination to learning about problem solving the fun of Role Playing games can have real benefits to the development of the teenage mind. We'll also discuss our most recent D&D sessions, what they were like, how we interacted in them a...

In our Disney Detective, we’ll look at both a real life Disney villain (complete with handcuffs and catch phrase) and a real life Disney Hero Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Gina Carrano has a new Star Wars-Type show in the works, and the beard is back as Ewan McGregor prepares to start filming the new Obi-Wan series And for our Entertainment News, The Right Stuff got the wrong news...

This week's topic was a viewer suggestion from www.ivypanda.com regarding why it's important to have a good Grade Point Average. We'll talk about what a GPA is and how it's calculated. We'll discus why it's important to have a high GPA and then we'll dig into some of the key benefits to having a high GPA and the downfall of not having a high GPA. Finally we'll talk about some tips and tricks to ge...

In our Disney Detective, go contactless at Walt Disney World with your iPhone and Florida Governor DeSantis says no to vaccine passports Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, will Liam Neeson is up for reprising his role as Qui-Gon in Obi-Wan, we have cast announcements and dates for the new Obi-Wan show And for our Entertainment News, What We Do In the Shadows spins off another haunting...

In this week's episode we'll take a look at the creative art of movie making. We'll look at some of the benefits that teens gain from making movies. From expanded vocabulary to stress relief and from learning other languages to improving overall creativity there are a number of benefits for teens when it comes to movie making. Then we'll talk to Madison about her early movie making efforts. We'll...

In our Disney Detective, Disneyland is FINALLY Opening & WDW is trying out new Facial Recognition Technology Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Will SW be looking to have a Woman of Color as the next lead? And Classic 80s SW shows coming to Disney+ And for our Entertainment News, Wanna Buy a Jersey Amusement Park? And Boston Declares March 26 To Be ‘Leonard Nimoy Day And then we’ll fin...

We’ll take a look at some of the benefits that creative writing offers to our teenagers. Then we’ll talk to Madison about how she’s developed her creative writing skills over the years and what she personally gets from writing Then we’ll take a look at where Madison is with her writing now, what her future in creative writing might look like and get some tips and advice for teens who might be inte...

In this episode we’ll talk about what Cryptocurrency is, and understand a little about blockchain technology and how it works. Then we’ll take a look at some of the real world impacts cryptocurrency is having on today’s economy and weather it’s something worth investing in. Finally we’ll look at how cryptocurrencies are changing the world and what the future of crypto is and talk a little about NF...

In our Disney Detective, Walt Disney Imagineering and ABC Team Up for New Interactive Series & Changes coming to Disney Stores Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, How Disney will make guests believe they’re staying in a Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser & How Star Wars Can Finally Have a Marvel-Like Shared Universe And for our Entertainment News, HBO Planning Documentary On Actor Paul Reu...

This week we'll discuss why art is important to the normal development of teens. We'll look at why art is important and some of the key therapeutic and development benefits art offers teens. Then we'll take a deep dive in the Madison and her passion for art. We'll discover how her journey into art started, her preferred medium for artistic expression, where she draws inspiration from and how she d...

We’ll celebrate our special 100th episode with a little insight into our collections of pop culture memorabilia We’ll talk about how we got our start collecting, what we collect, and some of our favorite places to acquire pieces for our collection Then we’ll showcase some of Michelle’s collectibles and talk about some of her most prized pieces Finally we’ll show case some of Joe's collectibles and...

This week we mark our 100th episode with a special guest. Dan Wirth joins us virtually to discuss fun and games and the important role they play in the lives of teens. We'll discuss the finer points of what makes a good game, why challenges in games help us to build character and learn how to interact with others. We'll also talk about how games and play an educational role with their subject matt...

In our Disney Detective, We’ll talk about The Untold History of the Iconic Wallpaper in Haunted Mansion & Disney's newest platform gives people access to hidden places in Disney World and Disneyland Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Lucasfilm’s possible Gina Carano Replacement Plan & Star Wars Books: A Guide to Canon Novels in Chronological Order And for our Entertainment News, Stevie...

This week we discuss the importance of teens having hobbies and activities to occupy their free time. We'll look at an interesting study from the Department of Health and Human Services that details how teens spend their time throughout the day. We'll look at some of the potential pitfalls of misspent free time by teens and we'll talk about what productive downtime is and how it helps teens. We'll...

In our Disney Detective, WDW's Biggest Eyesore Is Back And It Looks Amazing, & some Big Park Landmarks are getting a Makeover for 50th Anniversary Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, A New Secrets of the Sith Book is coming later this year and whether or not Disney will recast the role of Cara Dune And for our Entertainment News, Love isn’t so Eternal, The Walking Dead might feel a litt...

This week we talk about Body Anxiety. We'll talk about what it is and some of the leading causes of Body Anxiety. We'll look at physical appearance concerns in teens in general, how fashion plays a role in Body Anxiety, what physical self evaluation is and the difficulties in combating social expectations that lead to Body Anxiety. Finally we'll look at some of the ways that parents can help with...

In our Disney Detective, ABC Taps Once Upon A Time creators to develop “Epic” plot, Disney California Adventure Park to bring back workers in limited reopening Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Obi-Wan Kenobi & Darth Vader's Rematch Will Break A Star Wars Record and Gina Carano Fired From Star Wars: The Mandalorian And for our Entertainment News, Tony Bennett reveals battle with Alzhe...

With the COVID-19 Pandemic surpassing the one year mark and no apparent end in sight of the restrictions we take a look at how these unusual conditions are affecting our youth. Firsst we'll look at adverse effects of COVID in general on everyone. Then we'll talk about specific challenges facing teens under these difficult circumstances. Finally we'll look at suggestions on coping with the challeng...

In our Disney Detective, Jungle Cruise getting a makeover & Disney Plus quietly pulls some movies from Kids profiles Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, USPS announces new stamps based on droids from 'Star Wars' universe & MANDALORIAN SEASON 3 RELEASE DATE REVEALED? And for our Entertainment News, Elizabeth Olsen Says WandaVision Won’t Feel “So Bizarre” When We Find Out Why It’s a Sitco...

Today we’ll talk about what Mindfulness Meditation is. We’ll explore why teenagers should explore mindfulness meditation. Then we’ll look at the benefits of mindfulness. We will show you how to teach your teens mindfulness meditation. And finally we’ll show you a few simple anxiety exercises and mindfulness activities for teens. Then we’ll finish up with your closing remarks and shoutouts.

In this post inauguration episode we reflect on the legacy of Donald J. Trump and the impact he's had on the country, the world and the presidency. We'll run down some of his most notable accomplishments in office and give credit where it is due. We'll also look at some of the more significant failures he's faced while in office. Then we'll take a look at what the long last impact of his time in o...

In our Disney Detective, Disneyland President talks about “New Membership Options” & Change coming to the Hall of Presidents Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Bo-Katan Star Didn't Know of Luke Skywalker Cameo Until Finale Airing & Hints that ‘The Mandalorian’ Will Jump Timelines And for our Entertainment News, Passing of a Talk Show Legend And then we’ll finish up with our Insightful...

This week we're talking about Sleep Anxiety and the stress that cause it and can be caused by it. We'll get a better understanding of how sleep works and the five stages of sleep and how they effect us physically and mentally. Then we'll take a look at why teens often have trouble sleeping and some of the common problems everyone may experience that disrupt sleep. Then we'll take a look at the ben...