The Disney Desk Podcast

As Jun comes to an end, the Disney Desk wants to take a week to celebrate Pride Month. But with so few options on the Disney front, to say nothing of recent struggles in the wake of "Don't Say Gay," Carter and Sydney realized that the animation studio best creating queer art was Cartoon Network. Using Adventure Time and Steven Universe as a springboard, we take the time to talk about...

As Pixar celebrates the release of another theatrical film, Carter and Sydney realized they had a golden opportunity to take time and give their thoughts not just on a film, but the films of Pixar. Putting all 28 releases in a bracket, the Disney Desk dedicates itself to deciding what the best Pixar film is, covering their childhood memories along the way. Who will come out on top? Tune in to find...

As two of the resident Tiana Advocates on the internet, Carter and Sydney decide to celebrate the opening of Tiana's Bayou Adventure by mapping out their dream vacations to Disney World! From hotels to character bounding to merch and food, we map out the perfect Disney Desk vacation! On Internet Minute, We Discuss (14:00 - 31:34): Carter and Sydney break down the Moana 2 trailer and express......

It's Summertime! Time for vacations, road trips, and concerts. To kick off the season, The Disney Desk is pausing and reflecting on the 10th anniversary of their high school graduation with A Goofy Movie, Disney's quintessential, accidental 90's masterpiece. Listen in as they talk memories, only children, and - of course - Powerline. On Internet Minute, We Discuss (8:35 - 28:34): Carte...

Coming off a destination wedding, Carter and Sydney thought it'd be a fun week for a breeze, silly idea for the show. Mad Libs is the iconic entertainment for elementary school kids and office workers everywhere. So for the Disney Desk, Sydney has created an original Disney Mad Lib sheet for Carter to fill in! On Internet Minute, We Discuss (10:20 - 26:41): We return to talk more about the wee...

As graduation looms, Sydney and Carter become nostalgic for the 10th anniversary of their high school graduation. To celebrate, the duo look back not only at their childhood, but the childhood of this graduation class to compare what kind of Disney both sides grew up with. As 90's kids, the Disney Desk grew up in the twilight of the Renaissance, while current high school graduates grew up in t...

To celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month, the Disney Desk covers one of the Studio's most recent Disney Princesses and their foray into Southeast Asian culture. Raya and the Last Dragon caught the tail end of pre-vaccine Covid, and was largely relegated to Premier Acess on Disney+, leaving the movie with a somewhat quiet cultural footprint. Listen in as Carter and Sydney talk Cultura...

Welcome to the New - and Improved - Disney Desk Podcast! To kick off our new schedule, Sydney and Carter decided to break out 'The Big One.' Both fell in love with Episode VIII when it first came out, only to get sucked into a maelstrom of internet discourse, controversy, and nonsense. Coming back to the film seven years later, listen in as they talk about drama, symphonic filmmaking, and...

Hello, Disney Desk listeners! As we enter May, we wanted to announce some big changes to the show going into the back half of the year. Starting this month, we are moving our episodes to Wednesday. You'll still get a new episode weekly, but now it will be mid-week as opposed to Sunday. We've also rebranded our Patreon, turning it into a single, $5 tier. We can not wait to share with you ev...

While Sydney recovers from a concussion, the Disney Desk is throwing one of their spiciest episodes into the ring for Sugar and Spice Month! The Lorax was one of the earliest episodes posted to Patreon, and the duo showed no mercy at the frustratingly flawed film from Illumination. So grab an aluminum can, sit under a tree, and listen in!

It's time once again to Lawyer Up! Carter and Sydney step aside to allow Berkley and Glance: Attorneys at Law to return to the mic to defend two movies with somewhat contentious reputations. Incredibles 2 was a huge financial hit but left many long-waiting fans feeling cold, whereas Eternals is considered the first weakness in Marvel's armor, with mixed reviews. Will our lawyers help fix t...

As Sugar and Spice Month carries on, the Disney Desk covers one of the films. Shrek is a film that is etched into the memory of every 2000's kids' memories, for good and ill. And on this episode, Sydney and Carter asked themselves, over 20 years and 5 films later: was it good? Does it hold up? Why did this movie become meme fodder? On Internet Minute, We Discuss (14:00 - 26:00): The end of...

As the weather starts heating up, so does the Disney Desk! For the month of April, Carter and Sydney are celebrating Sugar and Spice Month, talking about their hottest takes, most contrarian opinions, and the things they love that others hate. To kick it off, the first ever Disney Desk Hot Take Purge begins! Whatever takes we have, no matter how unreasonable or controversial, are legal in this epi...

Oh no! In classic April fashion, Carter has accidentally made every single Patreon episode public and locked himself out of the account! For the entire first week of April, you will be able to enjoy all of The Disney Desk's Patreon Exclusive episodes on Youtube to see what all the fuss is about. Head over to https://www.youtube.com/@Disneydesk to cash in on another Classic Carter Goof (TM).

And as the final whistle blows, March Madness Month ends with another Disney Channel Original Movie! 'Inspired by' true events, Double Teamed left Sydney and Carter confounded, bewildered, and oddly political (so much so, that they didn't even do their original bit where they write diary entries in the universe of the film). Hit the court one more time before the madness ends! During a...

It's finally time. We've been hyping it all month. To cap off March Madness Month, the Disney Desk is covering THE basketball film: Space Jam! The iconic MJ/Bugs Bunny Crossover we didn't know we needed, Space Jam remains one of the seminal nostalgic children's films. Tune in as Sydney and Carter talk Tunes, Legacies, and all things Basketball. On Internet Minute, We Discuss (8:49...

After covering one of the earliest Disney Basketball Films, the Disney Desk heads to the present to cover Disney's most recent Basketball Film: Chang Can Dunk! A Disney+ Original Movie, a Black List film, and a directorial debut, this coming-of-age film had the pedigree of a hit but had a quiet release on streaming. Listen in as Carter and Syndey talk about this charming little gem that they b...

What Team?! It's time to start filling out brackets and tying your sneakers, it's March Madness! And to celebrate, the Disney Desk is here to cover all things basketball (in cinema, specifically, of course). Where else to begin than covering Disney's most iconic basketball film: Air Bud? Tune in as we cover this weird, quietly beautiful film about grief. And a dog playing sports. On In...

As Spring begins and the Disney Desk starts prep on a busy March, it's time for another Patreon Exclusive! In one of our earliest Patreon episodes, Sydney and Carter create Jeopardy boards in hopes of stumping each other in a game of trivia. Who will come out on top? Is Carter really, really dumb? Tune in to find out! If you'd like to see more content like this, make sure to join us at The...

And at long last, we reach Sydney's actual birthday! To celebrate your favorite co-host, the Disney Desk Patrons have picked the Lindsay Lohan, Nancy Meyers' classic The Parent Trap. Talking about one of their favorite films, listen in as Carter and Syndey talk Romcoms, extraordinary production design, and how 'they don't make 'em like that anymore...' Happy Birthday, Sydne...

As Sydney's actual birthday draws near, she decides it is time for the podcast to finally dive into the world of Daria. A spin-off of Beavis and Butthead, listen in as Carter and Sydney talk Mike Judge's influence, listless life in the suburbs, and discuss some of the iconic episodes. On Internet Minute, We Discuss (8:11 - 34:54): Carter's trip to Times Square's Disney Store. Super...

As the birthday celebration continues on, Sydney breaks out a go-to childhood film that was formative to her love of entertainment. Gushing about Roger & Hammerstein's TV Musical as a jumping-off point, the Disney Desk talks about Cinderella as a Disney icon, how she is the most-princess-y princess, and our love of big, sweeping ballroom dances. On a Breaking News Segment, We Discuss: Moan...

It's Sydney's birthday month! Your favorite female host of the podcast has officially declared this February "Girl Boss Month" and is taking us through some of her favorite films. So naturally, our first episode is all about the Barbie movie. Coming fresh off its noms and snubs with the Academy Awards, the Disney Desk returns to the summer smash hit and gives their perspectives h...

Surf's Up, Brah! For this month's Patreon's Choice Episode, our fans picked the iconic Johnny Tsunami, considered on of the DCOM greats. A first time viewing for both Sydney and Carter, listen in as we talking extreme sports, the troupes of the genre, and surfin'. On Internet Minute, We Discuss: The Oscars and soooooo much Barbie drama. Welcome to The Disney Desk ✨The Most Magical...

As winter weather sweeps Disney Desk HQ, Sydney and Carter decide to hunker down and watch a classic "Oh yeah, I remember that growing up" movie: Fox's Anastasia. Tune in as they talk adaptation, real world history, and get very, very angry. Welcome to The Disney Desk ✨The Most Magical Podcast on Earth✨ Listen to The Disney Desk wherever you get your podcasts! ⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/...