Allen Babiarz-Lira from Entertainment Education: The Podcast stops by again to talk about how to celebrate Halloween through Disney movies, shows, and at the parks! This was a fun conversation and I hope you enjoy! Video of this visit is available at . Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1⁠. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happ ..read more

I am joined by Rachel Cook and Ryan Pagella from the Love is an Open Door podcast (and The Mutant Ages-Ryan) to discuss how Disney portrays trauma and generational trauma in their movies. This was a very interesting conversation and video is available at https://youtu.be/KbBr3KJ0ezc?si=hkHAEMi9fvkMFczg. I hope you enjoy and thank you for listening. Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid ..read more

In this Take 1 episode, I discuss the success of NBCUniversal in streaming the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games. In talking about the streaming success, I look toward the future impact on live sports and consumer entertainment. I hope you enjoy and thank you! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1⁠. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am ver ..read more

In this episode, I am joined by Noah Gittell, author of Baseball: The Movie, to discuss one of my passions along with Disney; the baseball movie! His book details major baseball movies throughout movie history and what those movies meant to viewers and greater society. This was a great conversation, and video of this interview is available at . You can reach Noah and read about his book and projects at www.NoahGittell.com and purchase Baseball: The Movie at https://a.co/d/2S7gKFH. I hope you enjoy and thank you for listening! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Pa ..read more

In this Take 1 episode, I discuss the start of the 2024/25 College Football season, and the link between the sport and Disney through its ESPN subsidiary. I focus on how the expanded College Football Playoff, conference realignment, and new media rights deal may impact the future of advertising revenue and The Walt Disney Company. Video of this is available at https://youtu.be/3tE0ejjl6pY. I hope you enjoy and thank you! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https ..read more

In this Talk 1 episode, I discuss work I have done in fandom and how Disney fandom intertwines with many other group settings. In particular, I discuss studies that indicate the possibility of Disney to act as a catalyst for Shared Perspectives among people. Video of this episode is available at https://youtu.be/-ThQ2HJCxh0?si=piBa1bj5_dm2NUVv. I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding ..read more

Following D23, I have had some time to sit with some of the announcements made and discussion I had with Ryan Pagella and Matt Dobrovolsky in our recap episode (Class #146). In something I have never done before, and may never do again, I have some thoughts, predictions, and wishes for the parks following the amazing announcements we got at D23. So, here are they are! Video of the episode with graphics is available at https://youtu.be/9reAqA1RhBU?si=fN-UkY9InBW2IEK2. I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Au ..read more

Ryan Pagella from The Mutant Ages and Love is an Open Door and Matt Dobrovolsky, DarthVader92, joined me to recap the many exciting announcements from D23. Video of the panel is available at . This was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1⁠. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is availabl ..read more

Emily McDermott, co-host of the Book of the Mouse Club podcast joins me to talk about her Disney fandom, working in the Disney College program, volunteering at the National Archives, and her podcast. This was a great and wide-ranging episode that I enjoyed very much. Video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/lzB7cOSTpHw?si=BwUzQ5xhLo9B197D. You can engage with Emily on social media @BookOfTheMouse. I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠h ..read more

Stan Solo joins me for the fourth time to talk about a topic we both love-The Olympic Games! We talk about some of our favorite moments from the Olympic Games, our overall impressions of the Games, and look forward to 2028 Summer Games held in Los Angeles! Video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/-ThQ2HJCxh0. I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971 ..read more