This week, Sean "Fletch" Fletcher from The Op Games talks about his experience as senior game designer for Disney Sorcerer's Arena: Epic Alliances! It's the perfect gift for any Disney fan this holiday season! Fletch and Ryan talk about Disney Park favorites, playing Sorcerer's Arena: Epic Alliances, why board games are important and more! Check out the board games as well as the two expansion packs at The Op Games website! Follow The Op Games on Instagram ..read more

Disney Legend, Linda Larkin, joins the show to talk all things Aladdin! Linda talks to Ryan about her experience recording the voice for Princess Jasmine for the feature film, Aladdin, as well as the TV Series and other projects! We also learn how being true and authentic to yourself is the most magical way to be! It's.....all so magical! Follow Linda Larkin on Instagram! Linda Larkin's Website ..read more

This week we have award-winning scenic designer/production designer/illustrator, Stanley A. Meyer! Stanley designed the original Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast as well as every major production following, including the latest UK touring production! Be Our Guest as Stanley shares his experiences designing these productions and others.......including a Disney Parks show from the heydays of MGM Studios ..read more

We are talking about Disney/Pixar’s Turning Red with NY filmmaker/artist Liann Kaye! Liann talks with Ryan about Asian representation in Disney films/Hollywood as well as how Turning Red spoke to her own personal experiences growing up! Follow Liann: Liann Kaye's Website YouTube Instagram TikTok Watch The Blessing series ..read more

On this episode, we talk with Disney fan/social media influencer, Elantrice! Elantrice created the popular Diz Thru Brown Eyes blog and can be found sharing the latest Disney Park News and merchandise on Instagram @disthrubrowneyes Elantrice shares their favorite Disney merchandise items, D23 experiences, and reminisces about the Disney Store from the 90s! We also get some ideas about how to maintain our own mental health/positivity ..read more

This week we have Wolf Burchard, curator of the Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts exhibit! The exhibit was featured at The Met in New York City from December 2021-March 2022 and showcased works/pieces that inspired Walt Disney animators in their creation of Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Beauty and the Beast! Wolf talks about being a curator, how the exhibit started, and where you can check out the exhibit next! Be sure to check out Wolf’s book, Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts ..read more

One of the best parts about visiting a Disney Park.....is the cast members!! This week leadership development consultants Rebecca Morgan and J.B. Adams, hosts of the Leadership Life Stories podcast, talk with Ryan about their experience as former Walt Disney World Cast Members! Rebecca, J.B., and Ryan talk about leadership at Disney, the 50th anniversary, and they even play a couple of games!! Be sure to check out the Leadership Life Stories podcast to hear Rebecca and J.B.’s conversation with some of Walt Disney World's outstanding former leaders ..read more

One of the best parts about visiting a Disney Park.....is the cast members!! This week leadership development consultants Rebecca Morgan and JB Adams, hosts of the Leadership Life Stories podcast, talk with Ryan about their experience as former Walt Disney World Cast Members! Rebecca, JB, and Ryan talk about leadership at Disney, the 50th anniversary, and they even play a couple of games!! Be sure to check out the Leadership Life Stories podcast to hear Rebecca and JB's conversation with some of Walt Disney World's outstanding former leaders ..read more

It's the Holiday season! Let's usher in the holiday season by learning all about a Disneyland/Walt Disney World tradition- the Candlelight Processional! Steve Smith, author and Guest Experience & Entertainment Operations Manager with the Disney Imagination Campus at Walt Disney World, tells us all about this magical tradition! We also get Steve's tips about visiting Disney World and his favorite holiday treats/traditions! Connect with Steve on LinkedIn Check out Steve's collection of children's books- available now! Follow Steve on Instagram ..read more

Let's Get Together........and explore The Parent Trap! Special Guest Shoshana Greenberg (book writer and lyricist, librettist, playwright, singer, freelance theater journalist, and podcast host of Scene to Song) joins Ryan to discuss the 1961 Disney classic The Parent Trap, starring Hayley Mills........and Hayley Mills! Hop on your Disney Plus account and follow along as Shoshana and Ryan discuss their favorite scenes, fun facts, and memories of this fun, classic film! Be sure to check out Shoshana's podcast, Scene to Song, if you're a musical theater lover! Follow Shoshana: Shoshana's Web ..read more