Episodes

Marty Called - Episode 026 - Thacker? I Hardly Know Her 30.07.2020 1:18:40

On episode 26 of the Marty Called Podcast we discuss the doomsday scenario headed to the Disney company, review an entry in Tim's Dream Journal and return to Armchair Imagineering with two listener questions from David Thacker.

Marty Called - Episode 025 - Welcome Back 14.07.2020 1:43:51

On this episode of the Marty Called podcast we discuss the park's re-opening, Princess and the Frog going into Splash Mountain and more.

Marty Called - Episode 024 - InterBENtion 24.06.2020 1:37:52

On this episode of the Marty Called podcast, we discuss additional plans for re-opening the parks, the removal of FASTPASS+, and re-theming Splash Mountain. We also answer your listener questions including some Armchair Imagineering on changes to the American Adventure. Episode 6 - A Podcast for All Things But Mostly Disney

Marty Called - Episode 023 - Steak 451 01.06.2020 2:14:07

On this episode of the Marty Called podcast we answer your listener questions and discuss the recent announcement about the parks re-opening next month.

Marty Called - Episode 022 - Re-Opening the Parks 09.05.2020 1:48:34

On this episode of the Marty Called podcast we discuss what it will take to re-open Walt Disney World.

Marty Called - Episode 021 - Yehaa Bob Tribute Show 25.04.2020 2:37:24

On this episode of the Marty Called podcast we answer your listener questions and Ben gives a rendition of the worst Jungle Cruise Script ever. We also pay tribute to Yehaa Bob who may or may not be alive. Ben at Hoop Dee Doo 4 Year old Tim at Hoop Dee Doo Guitar Pick from Ben's time as a security guard for Aerosmith

Marty Called - Episode 020 - Titanic Tammy 09.04.2020 1:16:16

On this episode of the Marty Called podcast we recap our experience on WDWNT Live with Tom Corless and continue our discussion on the Jungle Cruise. We also discuss Fastpass and Muppet*Vision 3-D.

WDWNT Live Show - Marty Called Interview 04.04.2020 2:20:00

We join Tom Corless on WDWNT Live to discuss Disney and our past "interactions". WDWNT Live is a video podcast with the video version of this show available here .

Marty Called - Episode 019 - Ben of the Jungle Part 1 28.03.2020 1:41:44

On this episode of the Marty Called podcast we briefly discuss the Coronavirus before a thorough question and answer session with Ben on his time at the Jungle Cruise.

Marty Called - Episode 018 - Sinking Ship 06.03.2020 1:34:20

On this episode of Marty Called we discuss what the change in Disney leadership means for the parks, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway and maintenance issues at the Jungle Cruise and The Haunted Mansion.

Marty Called - Episode 017 - Decade of Decisions 31.01.2020 2:01:20

On Episode 017 of the Marty Called Podcast we review the last decade of Imagineering and Operational choices. From the introduction of Karamell Kuche to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance we discuss the good, the bad and the interesting.

Marty Called - Episode 016 - Rise of the Resistance 12.12.2019 1:52:12

On Episode 16 of the Marty Called podcast, the Duke of Hoagies returns to discuss Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance as well as The Imagineering Story.

Marty Called - Episode 015 - The Wand Experience with Haley Joel Osment 21.11.2019 1:44:08

On Episode 15 of the Marty Called podcast, we discuss Ben's upcoming trip to Universal Studios, The Imagineering Story and the attraction leaks on Rise of the Resistance. We close the show with a discussion on how to bring back "charm" to Walt Disney World.

Marty Called - Episode 014 - Winds of Change 16.10.2019 2:06:42

On this episode of the Marty Called podcast, Tim, Josh and Ben discuss Tim and Josh's recent trip to Walt Disney World with a focus on Disney Skyliner, The Epcot Experience and Epcot Forever. Tim also shares his directors cut of Epcot Forever here.

Marty Called - Episode 013 - John Kilty Epic Stunt Spectacular 20.09.2019 1:30:03

On Episode 13 of the Marty Called Podcast, Josh, Ben and Tim answer your listener questions, including a 10 month old question from listener John Kilty. Topics range from the Spaceship Earth overhaul, saying farewell to Illuminations and everything in between.

Marty Called - Episode 012 - D23 Expo Recap 30.08.2019 1:42:48

On Episode 12 of the Marty Called Podcast we discuss Tim's recent trip to the D23 Expo and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. We share our thoughts on Epcot's new direction and what may come to the park in the future.

Marty Called - Episode 011 - Epic Universe 13.08.2019 1:20:34

On this episode of the Marty Called Podcast we discuss ride and land concepts coming to Universal's Epic Universe theme park. Listen after the show close for an additional 15 minutes of listener questions as well.

Marty Called - Episode 010 - Unforced Errors 27.06.2019 1:49:19

On this episode of the Marty Called podcast we discuss the good and bad of Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

Marty Called - Episode 009 - Segue Ben 24.05.2019 1:22:31

On Episode 9 of the Marty Called Podcast, Josh, Ben and Tim discuss the concept of a "black box" attraction, the blueprint for California Adventure's Spider-Man attraction, and Tokyo DisneySea's $2.3 billion expansion. We close the show with our blue sky discussion on how we would have updated The Great Movie Ride.

Marty Called - Episode 008 - P is for People 19.04.2019 1:34:57

On Episode 008 of the Marty Called Podcast we have a short discussion on the Future of Future World, Ben's upcoming trip to Disneyland and Josh's trip to Dollywood before getting into our different concepts for a Wreck it Ralph Artificial Intelligence attraction.

Marty Called - Episode 007 - The Devil Went Down to Disney World 15.03.2019 1:37:06

On Episode 007 of the Marty Called podcast we begin with a brief discussion on Captain Marvel before sharing some thoughts on the Epcot and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge news. We close the show with a game of "Are you smarter than a Disney executive?" as we each come up with better ways to spend $1.575 billion than Next Gen and Frozen Ever After.

Marty Called - Episode 006 - Potpourri 12.02.2019 1:50:10

On Episode 6 of the Marty Called we use Tim's recent trip to Walt Disney World as a springboard for a variety of topics from Jungle Cruise, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Wreck it Ralph, Toy Story Land and more.

Marty Called - Episode 005 - Dropping Names 08.01.2019 1:46:56

On Episode 5 of the Marty Called Podcast we all turn in our homework assignments as we continue our discussion on Movies in Epcot. Tim and Ben also share stories of exchanges with celebrities. Tim Burkhard (Six Flags VP of Operations) Interview (8:25 for Disney story): https://youtu.be/ZkvLZE6iSuM

Marty Called - Episode 004 - Sultan of Saki's Festival of Dancing Lights 04.12.2018 1:07:08

On this episode of the Marty Called Podcast we get into the Christmas spirit with a discussion of Disney's holiday transformation. The Sultan of Saki shares some pro tips on how not to burn your house down, Skipper Ben eats his weight in cookies and Tim pretends to listen. The Sultan's Palace Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail Decorating the Magic Kingdom for the Holidays Time Lapse 2012 Decorati...

Marty Called - Episode 003 - Epcot's Eulogy 24.11.2018 1:17:23

We've returned from hiatus for Episode 3 of the Marty Called Podcast. Josh and Tim welcome in their new co-host, Skipper Ben for a discussion on recent Epcot announcements.