Insights Into Things

In this special interview episode we talk about grandparents, how important they are to our children and the knowledge and experience they pass on to the younger generation. Sadly Madison's biological grandparents are no longer with us. However, she was fortunate enough to acquire an adoptive set of fantastic grandparents thanks to our extended family. Joining us for this special episode is Madiso...

Disney announces it's keeping it's parks close indefinitely during the Coronovirus outbreak, but continuing to pay it's park workers. In a sea of disturbing news we get a nice feel good story as Disney's Animal Kingdom welcomes a new as yet to be named Zebra foal to the park. Details start to emerge on Season 2 of The Mandalorian as folks in the UK can finally stream the new Star Wars series with...

This week we take time out of a regular podcast schedule to pay tribute to a family member we lost. Last week our beloved cat Dorian encountered some medical issues. After a dire prognosis from the vet we made the difficult decision to put her down rather than to have her suffer. It was a difficult decision but one that was in her best interest. This week we celebrate the life of Dorian by reminis...

Disney World is in the news this week doing their part to help through the current crisis by donating foot to a local food bank. Then we'll give you some ways to pass the time at home with some virtual rides of Disney's popular parks. We'll look at Abigail Disney's reaction to masses of people flocking to Disney parks before their closure to combat the virus. And Disney releases Onward for digital...

It's hard to talk about anything at this point in time without talking about Coronavirus. So we take time out of our regularly scheduled shows to discuss this worldwide event. We talk about what COVID-19 is, how it's transmitted and how to avoid getting it. We'll talk about proper hygiene, what the symptoms are and what warning signs to look for before seeking medical attention. We'll take a look...

This week we can't avoid talking about the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact it is having across all industries and around the world has had a significant impact on the entertainment industry. From the shuttering of shows on Broadway, to Disney closing down their parks to various television shows currently in production around the world shutting down and sending their cast home the impact is huge. We...

There is more to academic expectations than just getting good grades. Our schools and the incredible teachers who guide and nurture our children do more than just impart knowledge on their students. They help our children grow into adults, learn how to cope with life's challenges and handle the stresses that come with life after school. This week we look at what the expectations of our students ar...

With the opening of the new Mickie and Minnie ride in Disney's Hollywood Studios we take a look at the history of what was once considered the sleepiest theme park in Disney's collection. We'l explore how this "half day" park has been transformed into a premier destination attraction in just the last few years. From Toy Story Land to Star War's: Galaxy's Edge we'll explore how Hollywood Studio's h...

What is the difference between motivation and inspiration? What does it take to motivate a teenager? How can you inspire your adolescent? We explore these questions and more this week on Insights Into Teens. We'll explore hints and tips on how to both motivate and inspire and we'll give examples of successful methodologies. You're teens can accomplish so much more and been much more successful wit...

Bob Iger is, Bob Chapek is in. Disney continues with it's fascination for men named Bob at the top. We learn a little bit more about who the new head of Disney is and what makes him tick. We also look at a scary boat sinking on the Jungle Cruise...or was it just a publicity stunt for the new movie? Star Wars Insights takes a look at how the new Star Wars: High Republic storylines might be able to...

What is Peer Acceptance? Why is it important? What impact does it have on our children? This week we'll address these questions and talk about what exactly peer acceptance is. We'll explore the importance of peer acceptance on the mental, social and moral development of our children. We'll also look at what things affect peer acceptance. Why certain teens find it easier to gain acceptance than oth...

What's it like being a real Disney Princess? We talk details of what it's like being a "face" character at the happiest place on Earth and the various challenges you might not realize one in such an outwardly prestigious position might encounter. We'll also take a look at the upcoming make over of Cinderella Castle for the movie's 70th anniversary before we talk about why Bob Iger things Tom Holla...

This week we tackle the topic of cheating in school. You might be amazed at just how many kids cheat in school. Some do it deliberately while others may not even realize they are doing it. We'll talk about some of the different ways that students tend to cheat in school and their motivation for cheating. We'll also discuss both the short term and long term consequences of cheating and why ultimate...

Coronavirus, the latest pandemic spreading across the world, is this a sign of the end of times? In this episode we look at what the coronavirus is and the impact it's having on the world at large. We also look at past pandemics that have scared the world into thinking the end was near and the impact they have had on how we react to the spread of disease and the evolution of medical technology to...

This week's episode is ripped from the headlines as we explore the rising tensions between the United States and Iran. We look back at nearly a century of history between the two nations and what brought us to the current brink of war that exist between the two countries. We'll explore the current relationship not only between the United States and Iran but also how that relationship is influencin...

In Disney Detective Rick Moranis returns to an iconic role, Disney park prices are on the rise...again. Tinker Bell finds true love decades after first meeting each other. Our new segment Star Wars Insights takes a trip down memory lane to that fateful day when Mace Windu got his purple saber and a bomb shell revelation of a key character in the latest Darth Vader comic that could shake the Star W...

Teens face a variety of problems, issues, challenges and conflicts as they make their way through life. Having the right formula for dealing with problems can make all the difference in the outcome of such events. This week we're taking a look at some common situations where problem solving skills could make a world of difference. We'll talk about the common steps to problem solving and learn the...

This week we look at how Bob Iger is apologizing for Disney's copyright police strongarming a local PTA trying to raise a few bucks while at the same time a former Disney employee is sentenced for over $7,000 in Haunted Mansion props and Disney World plays host to Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes and a lucky Make-A-Wish Recipient. We also talk about some new information trickling out about Disney's...

This week we are talking about what it means to be financially responsible, how to save money and how to start thinking about money management even in your teens. We're joined by Dan Fooks of TheFinancialFix.co who started his financial adventures at age sixteen and has seen great success in growing his money. Dan gives us some hints, tricks and advice on how to make our money work for us. From lo...

Disney Detective explores some premier Disney actors calling the company out for some of the production choices. A lawsuit against the entertainment empire by an artist who feels their work was ripped off by Disney. In a separate Star Wars segment we talk about release dates for the new Cassian Andor series in production for Disney+. Then we take a look at some test footage of a live action Star W...

This week's episode is inspired by our delay in recording due to a few illnesses in the house. Neither Madison nor dad were feeling well for our regular Friday show so we had to postpone that show and decided to do a podcast on the subject off schedule on Sunday. We take a look at some of the common injuries and illnesses that teens face. Then we talk about some of the injuries and health issues t...

We've got a packed show this week. In our Disney Detective segment well discuss news of the new "Obi-Wan" series recently announced for streaming on Disney+ , we'll talk about who will be writing the script for Captain Marvel 2 and we'll explore Disney's strongarm tactics cracking down on unauthorized sale of Baby Yoda merchandise while Baby Jabba sweeps the internet. In Entertainment news we'll t...

In our monumental 50th episode Madison interviews her brother Sam, Co-host of Insights Into Tomorrow on the network. With a curated set of general and personal questions Madison delves deeper into the personality and history of her older brother in an attempt to satisfy her desire to get to know him better. It's a touching interaction between brother and sister who were once very close but who tim...

Disney decides to drop the Fox name from 20th Century Fox and move forward with their own branded studio name after it's acquisition of the aged studio giant. Jon Favreau gets schooled by George Lucas in his Joseph Campbell storytelling style while sharing a cute and cuddly picture of the Star Wars creator with Baby Yoda. Early rumors of a new Vader series possibly staring Hayden Christensen. AMC...

What is defiant behavior? Does your teen exhibit symptoms of it? Is there a medical reason for it? We attempt to answer these questions in this weeks episode of the show. We'll also talk about the suspect causes of this type of behavior, the typical risk factors associated with defiant behavior and strategies for dealing with defiant teens and Oppositional Defiant Disorder or ODD.