Tis' the season for holiday cheer and ghoulish delights! On this very special episode of the Backside of Water Podcast, our hosts take a break from exploring the history of Disneyland only to find themselves in a daring journey to escape the walls of the Haunted Mansion with their very lives!! From all of us here at The Backside of Water, Happy Holidays! We wish you a blessed season of joy and a bright, hopeful new year! We Have Merch!! Buy: WED Enterprises Inspired BSOW T-Shirt Check Out Our Other Podcast: Did You Know Disney Our Star Wars Themed Podcast: The Smuggler's Dispatch Follow Us ..read more

You know how a lot of podcasts say that you don't want to miss this episode? Yeah, we say that a lot too. But this time we're serious! Everybody glosses over the Astro Orbiter attraction in Tomorrowland, but to be honest, it has an amazingly rich history, an awesome story, and some really fascinating details that make it one of Disneyland's finest attractions, even if it isn't too thrilling in the traditional sense! So do yourself a favor and check out the latest episode!  We Have Merch!! Buy: WED Enterprises Inspired BSOW T-Shirt Check Out Our Other Podcast: Did You Know Disney Our St ..read more

Join us as we travel To Infinity And Beyond on this adventure of galactic proportions as we explore the amazing history of Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters attraction at Disneyland! Alex Stewart, Freddy Martin, and Annie Ruygt leave no space stone unturned as they discuss the rich history of the founding and creation of Pixar, the awesome stories behind the concept for Astro Blasters, and the fascinating details behind how this seemingly run-of-the-mill attraction takes a common ride system found in theme parks all over the world and turns it on its head! This is an episode you will not want to m ..read more

To all who come to this happy podcast, welcome!! We recorded very special episode live in front of an audience of some of the greatest people on earth in one of the greatest resorts on earth, The Hojo Anaheim, with one of the greatest guests on earth, Dusty Sage of Micechat.com! This episode revisits a topic we covered  back in March of 2020. We took the opportunity to give our listeners a voice by having them share what Disneyland means to them. During this episode, you'll hear some funny, touching, and very inspiring stories from our friends of the show! A very special thank you to He ..read more

We're back! After a very long hiatus we are proud to return to exploring the amazing attractions in Disneyland, and this episode is very special for a number of reasons! We recorded this episode live, in front of an audience of some of the greatest people on earth in one of the greatest resorts on earth, The Hojo Anaheim, with one of the greatest guests on earth, Dusty Sage of Micechat.com! This unscripted conversation between Alex, Freddy, and Dusty really is a unique treat for fans of The Backside of Water. The energy in the room is tangible throughout the entire episode and we hope that y ..read more

Adventure is afoot on this very special episode of The Backside of Water! This fully immersive audio adventure follows Alex Stewart and Freddy Martin as they uncover even more of the secrets of The Society of Explorers and Adventurers! On this episode you'll learn about all the SEA references in the newly updated Jungle Cruise Queue. You'll also learn about newly canonized characters as well as locations that haven't be explored yet. So, hang on to those pith helmets and bullwhips and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!! Big News! Click The Links Below For Details Join Us March 4th, 20 ..read more

Want to attend a live taping of The Backside of Water Podcast!? Click here to reserve your free tickets! The DetailsJoin Alex Stewart and Freddy Martin On Saturday March 4th, 2023 where we’ll kick things off at 12:00pm at the Hojo Anaheim in their world-renowned House Of the Retro Future Suite, a suite that’s design is inspired by the Monsanto House of the Future that resided in Tomorrowland at Disneyland from 1957 to 1967! We’ll be hanging out, meeting with friends and listeners, and of course, talking about all things Disneyland history! You’ll also get a chance to explore this one of a k ..read more

Join Freddy Martin and Alex Stewart as they climb to the highest heights and explore the deepest depths of one of the most popular mountains in the Disney range, Space Mountain. This episode is an utter monster of an episode and there is most assuredly a pile of information you've never heard before about this Disneyland (And Disney Parks in general) fan-favorite attraction. So, keep your hands, arms, feet, and legs inside the podcast at all times, and blast off with us on this very special episode of the Backside of Water! Check Out Our Other Podcast: Did You Know Disney Follow Us On Insta ..read more

It's that time of year again. Tinsel and garland cover every inch of Main St. USA, holiday cheer fills the hearts of young and old, and Alex Stewart finds himself faced with the consequences of an ill-advised wish. Will the wrongs be righted before it's too late? Cozy up with a cup of cocoa and anyone you love to share the holiday season with for this very special holiday episode of The Back Side of Water! From all of us, a very blessed and happy holiday season! Show Social Accounts The Back Side Of Water/Did You Know Disney Instagram The Back Side of Water/Did You Know Disney Facebook Freddy ..read more

We have spent the entirety of this show following the format of each episode covering a land or attraction. And barring some holiday shenanigans and some SEA adventures, we've been extremely loyal to that format. But this episode is intended to break that mold. Annie has some big news that we need to share before we blast off and explore the outer reaches of Space Mountain, so we figured we'd take this opportunity to ditch the script and have a Disneyland centered conversation about family, memories, and legacies amongst great friends. We're so pleased with how this episode turned out and we h ..read more