Jiminy Crickets Podcast

This episode we continue our extensive look at the groundbreaking and iconic, original 1955-1958 Mickey Mouse Club television series. Ruthie and DisneyChris discuss the origins of the series, behind the scenes production, the show format, memorable segments, serials, the songs, the cast and the ongoing legacy of this beloved Disney classic.  Download (right click / save as) Visit our on-line...

In August of 2021 Jiminy Crickets honored the Disney classic "Alice in Wonderland" during its 70th anniversary year. Five years later, for the 75th anniversary of this beloved Disney animated feature, we though it timely to revisit this topic... August 18, 2021 -  Join DisneyChris, Ruthie and Brian as they venture down the rabbit hole, uncovering the many wonders of Alice's whimsical world of...

  Welcome back to our 2026 music series. This year we will have a special new theme for each episode throughout the year. For our Fourth of July episode, our theme is "Heroes and Legends." Every song included has to do with American patriotism, heroes of American history and Legends of American folklore.  Download (right click / save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crick...

We present part two of our Winnie the Pooh 55th anniversary tribute April 2021 -  For the second installment of our extensive look at Walt Disney's Winnie the Pooh, we begin with the release of the full-length animated feature, "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh," in 1977. We then continue on to the various forms of media where our friends from the Hundred Acre Wood have been featur...

This episode we honor the groundbreaking and iconic, original 1955-1958 Mickey Mouse Club television series. Ruthie and DisneyChris discuss the origins of the series, behind the scenes production, the show format, memorable segments, serials, the songs, the cast and the ongoing legacy of this beloved Disney classic.  Download (right click/save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy...

Welcome back to our 2026 music series. This year we will have a special new theme for each episode throughout the year. For this episode, our theme is "Going Places." Every song included has to do with travel and modes of transportation.  Download (right click / save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!! ! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/...

On our April 1st 2021 episode we celebrated Disney's 55th anniversary with the Winnie the Pooh characters. Five years later, it is time to celebrate Winnie the pooh once again, for his 60th Disney anniversary! April 2021  - DisneyChris, Ruthie and Brain bring you the in depth story behind the story of the many adventures of Winnie the Pooh and all his lovable friends from the Hundred Acr...

Welcome back to our 2026 music series. This year we will have a special new theme for each episode throughout the year. For this episode, our theme is "Sorcery and Magic." Every song included has to do with magic spells, magical occurrences and sorcery!  Download (right click / Save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!! ! https://jcpodcast....

This episode of the Best of Jiminy Crickets we flash back to a February 2021 episode which celebrated the 20th anniversary of Disney California Adventure. Five years later, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary, it is the perfect time to revisit this topic! February 2021 - In honor of the 20th Anniversary of our favorite home next door, Ruthie and DisneyChris present a brief background on the origi...

  This year marks the 85th anniversary of the Disney classic "Dumbo." In honor of this movie masterpiece, we revisit our Dumbo part 2 episode from June of 2022  June 15, 2022:   In honor of over 80 years of flying high, we proudly present part 2 of our tribute to The One, the Only.... Dumbo! Walt Disney's fourth full-length animated feature, considered by most as one of best an...

  Welcome back to our 2026 music series. This year we will have a special new theme for each episode throughout the year. For this episode, our theme is "Stories from Far Away." Every song included has to do with the people and places from distant lands around the world.    Download (right click / save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website...

For our first episode of 2026, we celebrate Valentine's Day with a romantic Disney Top 10. We then pay respects to the many people from the world of Disney that we sadly lost in 2025. And in an informative "Encyclopedia" segment, we recall the storied life and times of Disney Legend, Lillian Bounds Disney. Download (right click / save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and D...

This year marks the 85th anniversary of the Disney classic "Dumbo." In honor of this movie masterpiece, we revisit our Dumbo episode from May of 2022  May 26, 2022:   In honor of over 80 years of flying high, we proudly present, The One, the Only.... Dumbo! Walt Disney's fourth full-length animated feature, considered by most as one of best animated films of all time, and a true mas...

Welcome to our 2026 music series. This year we will have a special new theme for each episode throughout the year. For our first music episode, our theme is "Adventures in Music" Every song included has to do with music theory, making music, and the magic of music. Enjoy!   Download (right click / save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!!...

  In celebration of the recent 200th episode of the Jiminy Crickets Podcast, DisneyChris and Ruthie continue their list (in no particular order) of their shared picks as the 200 top things they most love about Disney. PART 2  Download (right click / save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!!! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/ If you wo...

In this month's "Best of" Chris and Ruthie revisit part one of a two part episode originally released in March of 2020 in honor of the 80th anniversary of the Walt Disney classic, "Pinocchio." This being the 85th anniversary year, we felt it was apt to share this episode again.  March 4, 2020:This episode pays tribute to one of the greatest animated films of all time, Walt Disney's tour de fo...

Our 2025 Music Series pays tribute to many of the legendary Disney animators and Imagineers, who were the creative geniuses behind many now beloved Disney animated classics and theme park attractions. Each episode will chronicle the career of the featured  artist's work for Walt Disney through the use of music to represent their many Disney career highlights.  Episode 10 of our 2025 Musi...

In this month's "Best of" Chris, Ruthie and our former co-host Brain Crawford revisit part two of a two part episode originally released in October of 2020 October 26 2020: This episode continues our tribute to Disney Legend and child star of six classic live-action Walt Disney films, Hayley Mills. Along with returning special guest Brian Crawford, Ruthie and Chris go through the remainder of...

  Our 2025 Music Series pays tribute to many of the legendary Disney animators and Imagineers, who were the creative geniuses behind many now beloved Disney animated classics and theme park attractions. Each episode will chronicle the career of the featured  artist's work for Walt Disney through the use of music to represent their many Disney career highlights.  Episode 9 of our 202...

  Our 2025 Music Series pays tribute to many of the legendary Disney animators and Imagineers, who were the creative geniuses behind many now beloved Disney animated classics and theme park attractions. Each episode will chronicle the career of the featured  artist's work for Walt Disney through the use of music to represent their many Disney career highlights.  Episode 8 of our 202...

  On another special "minnie" episode, DisneyChris welcomes back Brain Crawford to share a trip report of his recent trip to Disneyland, California in October of 2025 Download (right click / save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!!  https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/ If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets podcasts and D...

In this month's "Best of" Chris, Ruthie and our former co-host Brain Crawford revisit part one of a two part episode originally released in October of 2020 October 5th 2020: This episode, we honor Disney Legend and child star of six classic live-action Walt Disney films, Hayley Mills. Our special guest Brian Crawford first shares her backstory, including her childhood and film career prior to her...

This episode we welcome back Brain Crawford to share a trip report on his recent visit to Disneyland Paris. We also share a Disneyland Paris related top 10 list, and round of the episode with a report of attractions coming soon to the Parisian resort.    Download (right click / save as)   Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!! https://...

In celebration of the 200th episode of the Jiminy Crickets Podcast, DisneyChris and Ruthie share a list (in no particular order) of their shared picks as the 200 top things they most love about Disney.  Download (right click / save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!!! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/ If you would like to help support the...

Our 2025 Music Series pays tribute to many of the legendary Disney animators and Imagineers, who were the creative geniuses behind many now beloved Disney animated classics and theme park attractions. Each episode will chronicle the career of the featured  artist's work for Walt Disney through the use of music to represent their many Disney career highlights.  Episode 7 of our 2025 Music...