Alright, we KNOW this isn't a DCOM, but we feel strongly that the world is in desperate need of a little Will Friedle content. This week, we are discussing "My Date with the President's Daughter (1998)," because we clearly haven't had enough of politics quite yet. For those who may be unfamiliar, "My Date with the President's Daughter" tells the story of an aspiring close-up magician named Duncan who somehow manages to land a date with Hallie Richmond, the President's daughter. It sounds innocent enough, but it turns into an absolutely WILD ride. Take a break from doom-scrolling and have a lis ..read more

Well folks, we have finally arrived at the big boi. That’s right! This week we are talking about a Disney Channel cult classic, Halloweentown (1998). Halloweentown is quite possibly the best-loved spooky DCOM of all time, and it’s easy to see why. This movie has EVERYTHING: Debbie Reynolds, sweaty ghosts, teen witches, buzzkill moms, werewolf hairdressers, shadow creatures, and so much more. Join us for this ultra-nostalgic walk down memory lane, and try to remember the good old days when you could host a Halloween party without experiencing the crippling fear of death and disease. As usual, p ..read more

Spooky season continues this week with 2005's Twitches! This is one of Delaney's favorite Halloween DCOMs, and nothing anyone says will change her mind. Twitches tells the story of twin sisters who are separated at birth only to later discover that they are destined to use their magical powers to save their home kingdom from an evil force called the Darkness. It's a wild ride starring Disney Channel royalty, Tia and Tamera Mowry, and it will make your 10 year-old self wish you were a magical princess. In other news, we are excited to announce that the remainder of our October episodes are SPON ..read more

You thought we were done with Descendants, but this franchise just doesn't quit. And Ben needed something to do while Delaney was still celebrating her birthday... And so, the time has come to finally finish the Descendants storyline with this charming animated short that Disney threw together when they needed stuff to put on Disney+ during the pandemic. Press play and let's watch together in real time! Don't say I didn't warn you, it isn't our favorite entry in the series. Let us know what you think, and what movies you'd like us to cover in our regular breakdown episodes! Send us your ..read more

Spooky season continues this week with our coverage of Phantom of the Megaplex (2000) in which hard-working teen Pete Riley must join forces with his younger siblings to prevent a mysterious phantom from wreaking havoc on an unsuspecting movie theatre. Will the Riley kids save the day? Will the phantom fulfill his evil plans? Will this episode be ruined by the Sounds of New York City™️? Listen now to find out! As always, remember to like, share, and subscribe and keep tuning in for more spooky DCOM content!  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/moviesurfingpod ..read more

We're back on schedule with one last extra-long dive back into one of the most recognized DCOM franchises of all time: Its finally time to finish Descendants! Mal, Evie, Jay, Carlos, and pretty much every character you liked or didn't like from the previous two movies are back, and most of them don't have nearly as much to do. The alternate Disney character lore gets even more complex and contradictory, and everyone is walking away from this one with a boyfriend. If you enjoy watching these movies with us and listening to our breakdowns, please show some love to the pod and leave us a review ..read more

It's officially spooky season, and we are diving right in with 1999's "Don't Look Under the Bed." Boogeymen, rejected imaginary friends, and schoolyard pranks abound in this nightmarish film (which Delaney has actively avoided watching for the last 20 years). Take a stroll with us down this frightening memory lane, and try not to get too scared in the process. Like, subscribe, and don't forget to tune in for all of our upcoming coverage of the greatest Halloween DCOMs. It's the most wonderful time of the year!  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/moviesurfingpod ..read more

NEW SEASON? NEW RELEASE DAY? The holiday hiatus lasted so long that we've been blasted all the way into Season 2! We're finally back for our bi-monthly DCOM nostalgia and filmmaking feelings meeting to break down the much-requested 2011 musical: Lemonade Mouth. The authority will be questioned, the romances will be uncomfortable, and for once Ben will be more familiar with the movie than Delaney is. Request a movie and show us some love (we really appreciate it): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-surfing-a-disney-channel-un-original-podcast/id1507968299 Tweet at us: @SurfingMovie ..read more

Okay, okay. We know that technically this isn’t a DCOM. But we have decided to grandfather it in based upon the fact that Hannah Montana is unquestionably part of the Disney Channel Cinematic Universe. Honestly, if we have to give you a plot summary of this film, you’ve probably stumbled upon the wrong podcast. But, as far as Tennessee culture goes, this movie has EVERYTHING: Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus, Taylor Swift, and multiple cameos from Rascal Flatts. So sit back, relax, and join us as we journey through the fictional town of Crowley Corners and discover that life- and we cannot stress thi ..read more

We have something pretty wild for you guys this week! We have decided to release our never-before-heard pilot episode in which we discuss 2001's Motocrossed. We recorded this episode pre-quarantine as a sort of test-run for the show, so we were still working out the kinks. But it's such a quality film, we felt it was time to share the coverage with our listeners. If you're not familiar with Motocrossed, here's a quick summary: A teenage girl takes a hefty risk when she stands in for her injured brother in a motocross competition. We are so grateful to those of you who have been tuning in durin ..read more