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The Laughing Place "On Balance" Podcast

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Get the latest news on Disney with insider takes, interviews, and some fun.

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South by Southwest & Southwest + "Kiff" Creators Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal 16.03.2025 52:38

In today's episode of the Laughing Place "On Balance" Podcast, we discuss Disney's SXSW announcements, what Disney (and fans) can learn from Southwest's current debacle, the latest news, and more. Plus, Tony chats with "Kiff" creators Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal. We welcome your feedback, so please send your thoughts and questions to podcast@laughingplace.com.

The End of Virtual Queue (?), Disney Fandom in the Wild, and Janice LeAnn Brown 03.03.2025 35:53

In today's episode of the Laughing Place "On Balance" Podcast, we discuss the end of the current virtual queue systems in the domestic parks, encountering casual Disney fans, the latest news, and more. Plus, we chat with Janice LeAnn Brown about "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" We welcome your feedback, so please send your thoughts and questions to podcast@laughingplace.com.

Where Are the Elder Statesmen?, Disney's Announcement Problem, and Eric Goldman 16.02.2025 1:05:01

In today's episode of the Laughing Place "On Balance" Podcast, we discuss the current lack of elder statesmen at Disney, how Disney Parks and Universal approach announcements, and the latest Disney news. Plus, we talk to Eric Goldman about "Captain America: Brave New World" and the state of the MCU. We welcome your feedback, so please send your thoughts and questions to podcast@laughingplace.com.

The State of D23, How Disney+ Can Improve, and Gavin Doyle 09.02.2025 54:05

In today's episode of the Laughing Place "On Balance" Podcast, we discuss the current state of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, how the Disney+ interface could change for the better, and the latest Disney news. Plus, we chat with Gavin Doyle of MickeyVisit.com about Disney's earnings call. We welcome your feedback, so please send your thoughts and questions to podcast@laughingplace.com.

Disney's Competition in After Hours Events, What Happened to runDisney?, and Jeff Trammell 02.02.2025 32:33

In today's episode of the Laughing Place "On Balance" Podcast, we discuss Universal presenting a new challenge to Disney's after hours events, runDisney still not bringing back pre-pandemic offerings, and the latest Disney news. Plus, we chat with "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" showrunner Jeff Trammell about the new series. We welcome your feedback, so please send your thoughts and questi...

What is Disney's Streaming Strategy Now?, Anger In & Anger Out, and DCL Duo 27.01.2025 1:09:40

In today's episode of the Laughing Place "On Balance" Podcast, we discuss the lack of clarity in Disney's current streaming plans, the strange cycle of Disney fan reactions to park updates, and the latest Disney news. Plus, we chat with the DCL Duo about the Disney Cruise Line's recent announcements. We welcome your feedback, so please send your thoughts and questions to podcast@laughingplace.com.

How Disney Can Help L.A.'s Recovery, True Comparisons Between Disney & Vegas, and Festival of the Arts 17.01.2025 56:29

In today's episode of the Laughing Place "On Balance" Podcast, we discuss how Disney could help Los Angeles recover from the devastating wildfires, compares modern-day Disney and Las Vegas, chat with special guests about the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, and the latest Disney news. We welcome your feedback, so please send your thoughts and questions to podcast@laughingplace.com.

Taking the 'L' on 2025, What NOT to Do at International Disney Parks, and Bold Predictions 04.01.2025 54:17

In today's episode of the Laughing Place "On Balance" Podcast, we will be discussing why Disney should look toward 2026 (while admitting defeat in 2025), what Disney fans traveling internationally should make sure to do, our Bold Predictions for the new year, and the latest Disney news. We welcome your feedback, so please send your thoughts and questions to podcast@laughingplace.com.

Lessons From Mufasa and Disney Experience Resolutions 27.12.2024 49:25

In today's episode of the Laughing Place "On Balance" Podcast, we will be discussing what lessons Disney can learn from Mufasa's opening weekend at the box office, some New Year's resolution ideas that the Disney Parks should adopt, the Disney Treasure (with our own Alex Reif), and the latest Disney news. We welcome your feedback, so please send your thoughts and questions to podcast@laughingplace...