The Maza's Musings Podcast

As you know (or at least probably should know as a listener of this podcast), we’re a Disney family. This Friday will mark one month until we’re on our way back down to Walt Disney World! To get ready, Eileen is going to join the podcast and we’ll dive back into the Magic Mickey Ears filled was a potpourri of Disney topics - this time focusing exclusively on the Walt Disney World parks, resorts an...

A season lost, a coach fired, a fanbase on the verge of completely melting down. There's a lot to unpack from the season that was for the 2024 New England Patriots. What went wrong and where does New England go from here? Chris and special guest Greg Cameron are going to break it all down. Also, for this week's Maza's Mickey Minute, Chris runs down the recent announcement of the 2025-2026 runDisne...

For our first episode of 2025, we’re going to take a look back at what were some of the best and most popular episodes of 2025! We took the 10 most listened to episodes of the year and put them in a bracket. Each week during the month of December, you had the chance to vote on which of the episodes in each matchup was your favorite. We worked our way down to the very best episode and now we'll cou...

It was a busy year for the Mazas, and especially for Meghan! Meghan leads Eileen and Chris on a review of all their travels, adventures and new and fun experiences throughout 2024! Also, for this week's Maza's Mickey Minute, Meghan gives us her initial thoughts on Moana 2! Don't forget to leave a rating or a review and tell your friends to help this podcast reach more people! Be sure to follow us:...

With the holidays approaching, we'll explore the inspiration and impact of a Christmas classic, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" and explore the origins of its creator, Theodor Geisel, AKA Dr. Seuss! To help us out, New York Times best selling biographer and author of "Becoming Dr. Seuss: Theodor Geisel and the Making of an American Imagination" joined the podcast! Also, special thanks to histori...

SPOILER ALERT! If you aren't up to date on Skeleton Crew, DO NOT listen to this episode! OK? If you're still reading, we'll assume you've seen it! There's something fishy about Wim's dad. What's he hiding? Chris has a theory. What do you think? Leave a comment on Spotify or Goodpods, email us at mazasmusings@gmail.com or visit us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠    ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠X⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we had to pivot from the planned topic (for exciting reasons!) so Chris decided it would be a good time to reflect on 12 things that made up his 2024 - from personal to entertainment to sports - 12 Days of Christmas style! For Maza's Mickey Minute, he also talks about a couple of closures - one temporary and one permanent (think extinction) - at Walt Disney World happening next mo...

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Emily of We Do Travel Right has always been a Walt Disney World person. But now that she’s given Disneyland a try, is she a still a Disney World ride or die? She joins the podcast to talk all about her trip to the West Coast AND her preview of Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Treasure, which was just christened in New York City! Don't forget to leave a rating or a review and tell your friends...

Dan joined the podcast once again - this time on a livestream - to talk about his trip to Marceline, Missouri, Walt Disney's childhood stomping ground, where he visited the Walt Disney Hometown Museum and the Disney Family Farm before taking in the Disney 100 exhibition in Kansas City! Dan also detailed his recent visit to the Museum of Broadway in New York and seeing Disney's newest ship up close...

Chris reacts to the official news of where the Monsters Inc. attraction will be located at Disney's Hollywood Studios and what it means for the Muppets!

This week, it’s back to the movies with Matt Conway, entertainment writer and co-host of Pop Culture Chats with Matt and Ryan! But, while Matt talked about some of the best (and worst) movies this year, the bright lights were actually on us. Why? Well, this was first attempt at a Maza’s Musings Podcast livestream! And it worked! Also, with the holidays fast approaching, we’re closing in on that ma...

Chris comes clean on a terrible omission in the latest Star Wars episode of the Maza's Musings Podcast!

We’re less than a month from the premier of “Skeleton Crew,” which means we’re quickly closing in on December! With this highly anticipated show and the end of the year closing in, this seems like a good time to look back at the year that was for Star Wars in 2024. Chris talks about some of the big news that came out of events like D23, some of the shows that we loved (or didn’t), and honor influe...

The election season is officially over, but Chris and Eileen still have some campaigning to do. In this episode, which had some inspiration from the  Hyperion Adventures Podcast’s  most recent episode, the two will have to choose from a field of fictional characters and give their best persuasive argument for why they would be the best for a randomly selected scenario. Best character to throw a pa...

Rick LeCouteur's experiences as a veterinarian, educator, and advocate for animal well-being have spanned multiple continents. Now, he’s sharing his love for animals and nature in a new form: children’s literature! Through stories about animals, he’s teaching young readers the value of curiosity, empathy, and responsibility toward the natural world. Rick joined the podcast to talk about his amazin...

Welcome to the Mazas' Kinda Scary Halloween Episode! We're talking about the scary side of Disney! What Disney (and Pixar) characters or scenes give you the creeps, the willies, the heebie-jeebies or just plan scare the pixie dust out of you? Leave us a comment on Spotify or Goodpods or send us a message via social media! Don't forget to leave a rating or a review and tell your friends to help thi...

The Mazas took a somewhat improptu Columbus Day weekend trip to Montreal and Chris, Eileen and especially Meghan are excited to share their experiences in this very cool city! Also, for this week's Maza's Mickey Minute, Chris and Eileen discuss some changes at Disney World that might impact their planned trip for February. Don't forget to leave a rating or a review and tell your friends to help th...

Is Disney's recently announced Lightning Lane Premier Pass not sitting well with you too? Chris muses on the message Disney's sending with its newest "perk" and it ain't good. Don't forget to leave a rating or a review and tell your friends to help this podcast reach more people! If you like what you’re hearing, please consider supporting us by buying us a  blue milk ! Be sure to follow us on  ⁠⁠⁠...

This week, Chris talks with actress, singer and YouTuber Megan Claire Murphy , aka Aunt Nae Nae, who will talk about her journey and showbiz and her online variety show for kids! She's also a Disney fan, so surely there will be some talk about that too! Also, the Maza's Musings Podcast teamed up with some fellow podcasters to deliver a very special message this week! Don't forget to leave a rating...

It's National Fire Preparedness Week. The Mazas got a not-so-subtle reminder to check your smoke detectors, so we're passing the message along! Don't forget to leave a rating or a review and tell your friends to help this podcast reach more people! If you like what you’re hearing, please consider supporting us by buying us a  blue milk ! Be sure to follow us on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠...

All aboard! We’re on our way to Hogwarts with the most unusual group of new students! That’s right, Mickey and his pals, along with some other beloved Disney characters, are on their way to the famed school of witchcraft and wizardry. The first step when they get there? Getting sorted into their houses, of course! EIleen acts as our sorting hat and decides who belongs in Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ra...

In Maza's Mobile Musings, Chris gives his thoughts on what comes to mind while he's on the go! This Maza's Mobile Minute is all about the changes to Frontierland at Walt Disney World and the impact (or lack thereof) on Liberty Square. Don't forget to leave a rating or a review and tell your friends to help this podcast reach more people! If you like what you’re hearing, please consider supporting...

For Disney folks like us, talking about Universal Studios is like talking about a foreign country we’ve never been to! So we’re bringing in experts to talk about it! We Do Travel Right vacation planners and Universal know-it-alls (in a good way) Kelly and Destinie will join the podcast to fill us in on how the other side lives - or at least Vacations! What are the biggest differences between a Dis...

Welcome to Maza's Mobile Musings! In these bonus segments, Chris gives his thoughts on what comes to mind while he's on the go! This Mobile Musing is all about the New England Patriots and their Drake Maye dilemma. Don't forget to leave a rating or a review and tell your friends to help this podcast reach more people! If you like what you’re hearing, please consider supporting us by bu...