Once Upon A Disney

Andie and Larry return to the Hundred Acre Wood for an unconventional structure, some protagonist problems, and more of the villain who is Owl - but they really wanted more Piglet.

Our 102nd episode deserves equally as many puppies! For this sequel, Andie and Larry tackle some major issues with theme, story purpose, and protagonists - and offer up some fixes!

Yo, ho, yo, ho, it's time for season 6 where Larry and Andie tackle this supernatural swashbuckler. Topics include protagonists, antagonists, and who should command the climax and falling action.

Our 100th episode! Larry and Andie unpack this direct to DVD Disney feature - and one of the few starring Mickey Mouse and friends. Topics include dramatic irony, foiling, and letters from our listeners - you're why we do what we do!

Gabriel Diani (Mark Twain Today) joins Andie and Larry to unpack this Disney Channel original movie. Topics include the importance of conflict and knowing where to start and stop your movie.

WOOF! Andie and Larry engage this family favorite, noting a lot of great canine acting. Topics include nontraditional structure, the logic police, and why Andie never watches trailers.

Larry and Andie get a little silly discussing a rare direct-to-video Disney sequel they contend is better than the original. Topics include a better protagonist, a stronger antagonist, and a Pocahontas dating game.

Diving back into some DuckTales episodes like a billionaire into his money bin, Larry takes a looks at Super DuckTales, the five part story that introduces Gizmo Duck into the Duckverse

The BatmanTASticast's Mike Staub and Jordan Hue join Larry and Andie to discuss this 1960 feature. Topics include a Batman-Zorro comparison and Larry's new game Best Villain.

Larry and Andie saddle up for this Disney girl and her horse feature. Topics include didactic opening scenes and the importance of conflict with your characters.

Larry has completed the entire Gummi Bears series, and he has some thoughts! What can be learned from the lightly serialized nature of the Gummi Bears cartoon, and how do you wrap up five years of a children's television series?

Screenwriter Ashley Cook joins Larry and Andie to dig deep into the second installment of the Honey, I Shrunk franchise. Topics include escalating the inciting incident and how a child actor might limit storytelling possibilities.

Playwrights Gabriel Jason Dean and Jessie Dean join Larry and Andie to discuss Disney's adaptation of the Dickens classic. Topics include the need for a singular protagonist and reductionistic pitfalls in adaptation.

Batter up! Larry and Andie analyze this Texas baseball classic. Topics include a late inciting incident, too much dramatic irony, and a pitch certain to be a hit!

Andie and Larry explore this Wonderful World of Disney TV film. Topics include handling an adaptation, the danger of redundancy, and the need for a strong climax.

What's the craic? It's this episode! Andie and Larry enjoy a wee bit of fun while engaging with this amazing cinematic spectacle. Topics include clever dialogue, the use of subtext, and the joys of consent in romantic scenes.

Screenwriter Andrea Nasfell joins Andie and Larry for such topics as character development without the use of dialogue and the power of an ambiguous ending.

In a rare turn of events, Larry and Andie both struggle with a film they really wanted to like. Topics include a too long mahnishtahnah and the need for Medusa.

The Holy Goof's Brett Niethamer join Andie and Larry to unpack this Jim Henson masterpiece. Topics include character work, plotting concerns, and how indifference might be the worst evil.

Andie and Larry dig into the Disney Channel's answer to the ABC Afterschool Special. Highlights from this made for TV movie include character work and the theme of embracing love after loss.

Second star to the right! Larry and Andie return to the Peter Pan franchise to discuss plot questions and why Wendy should have been able to go back to Never Land.

Andie and Larry dive into Disney's wildly successful 1970's western for children. Topics include the protagonist's relationship with the villain and a problematic mahnishtahnah.

Playwright Gina Marie Dropp comes on board to discuss the last film in the Disney Renaissance. Topics include a lengthy exposition, an extended climax, and great character work.

Larry and Andie offer strong rewrite suggestions for this Disney live-action movie. Highlights include: a better mahnishtahnah, a discussion about the Dove Foundation and G rated fare, and The Glad Game!

Andie and Larry kick off Season 5 with this legendary Disney Princess. Topics include false tension, potential solutions for protagonist problems, and Larry's new game First Or False.