Best Adventureland Podcasts (2025)

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Adventureland - Audio Guide to Walt Disney World 1:23:17

2d ago1:23:17

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🌿 Adventure Awaits in the Jungles of Adventureland! 🏴‍☠️✨ Step into a world of swashbuckling pirates, exotic jungles, and mysterious bazaars as we journey through Adventureland in this immersive episode of Lou Mongello’s Audio Guide to Walt Disney World! From the moment you cross the bridge from Main Street, U.S.A., you are transported to an exotic…

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Dissecting David Lynch 1:31:56

2d ago1:31:56

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It's a Very Special Filmsuck episode open to the public! Co-host Eileen Jones interviews writer and cinephile Alex Deley, who wrote a fantastic piece for JACOBIN magazine about the glories of Lynch films.By Eileen Jones and Dolores McElroy

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Listener questions, Heckling the hecklers, & It's a small snap after all. 54:24

5d ago54:24

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Send us a text Join the lads as they answer your questions! Everything from "Do you have podcasts for other jobs?" to "Best Comeback to a Rude Guest" becomes starters to some real fun trips down memory lane. If you thought the show bounced around from topic to topic before, hunker down grandma this listener question episode is comin' your way!…

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The Reel Opposites are Something Wild 37:15

6d ago37:15

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In this episode of Reel Opposites, the gang discuss Josh's pick - Jonathan Demme's "Something Wild," starring Jeff Daniels, Melanie Griffith, and Ray Liotta. Will Tobey and Aaron go wild for the film? Find out, in this episode, streaming on YouTube and Spotify.

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Main Street, USA - Audio Guide to Walt Disney World 1:19:54

7d ago1:19:54

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Join Lou Mongello from WDW Radio as he takes you on an immersive, guided walking tour of Main Street USA at Walt Disney World, highlighting its rich history and intricate details. This vibrant entryway to the Magic Kingdom is not just a bustling thoroughfare; it serves as a warm welcome filled with storytelling, nostalgia, and the spirit of communi…

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Introduction to the Audio Guides to Walt Disney World 6:47

7d ago6:47

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Welcome to the Audio Guides to Walt Disney World! Join Lou Mongello, former attorney turned full-time Disney expert, author, speaker, host of the award-winning WDW Radio Disney podcast for more than 20 years, and Podcast Hall of Fame inductee, on an immersive audio journey through the magic of Walt Disney World. These unique, binaural audio tours t…

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Cohost Experience Uneven FLOW 58:22

8d ago58:22

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We've got a rare total disagreement between co-hosts when it comes to FLOW, the highly praised Latvian animated feature that's up for Oscars for both Best Animated Film and Best International Film. Dolores found this dialogue-free tale of a housecat and several other animals trying to survive a disastrous flood moving, inspiring, and perhaps the gr…

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#110: “Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of Disney Channel’s Tween Empire” by Ashely Spencer 1:28:05

14d ago1:28:05

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Courtney and Emily are all in this together for this nostalgic discussion of Disney Channel and Ashley Spencer’s book, “Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of Disney Channel’s Tween Empire.” The Disney Channel was falling behind in children’s programming in the 1990s until they discovered the tween market and launch millennial defini…

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The Reel Opposites Carve Up "Ravenous" 43:37

24d ago43:37

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In this latest episode of Reel Opposites, the gang dig into the smorgasbord of carnal delights that is "Ravenous," the little-seen and underappreciated cannibal cult classic from 1999, starring Guy Pearce and Robert Carlyle. Find out how meaty "Ravenous" really is, in this episode of Reel Opposites.

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Book Recap: DNFs, TBRs, and more 1:05:15

24d ago1:05:15

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Send us a text Join us as we discuss our current faves, the ones we had to DNF and what we have on our TBR list. On socials as @notsocalmada Facebook group: Not So Calmada Podcast

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NOSFERATU: Robert Eggers' Dark Dream 1:00:30

1M ago1:00:30

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Can't get enough of that new NOSFERATU, so co-hosts Eileen and Dolores are debating its merits and demerits while at the same time embracing the film as a cinephile must-see.By Eileen Jones and Dolores McElroy

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Ska band knife fights, Near-sighted Rebel Spies, & I Like Big Boats and I Cannot Lie. With special guest Mike Robles 58:24

1M ago58:24

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Send us a text Join the lads as they welcome guest Mike Robles and discuss: His time at Disneyland working everything from Star Tours, Jungle Cruise to the Mark Twain and Columbia, Storybook land silliness, Pirating during Fantasmic, interviewing Stan Lee, Kitschy Horror Films, his Video Game Industry Career, and much much much more.…

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The Reel Opposites Trade Gremlins 42:32

1M ago42:32

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Happy New Year! To celebrate, we have a holiday spectacular from our library podcast team, The Reel Opposites! Listen to Aaron, Tobey, and Josh discuss the holiday favorites "Gremlins" and "Trading Places!"

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Adventureland 1:17:04

1M ago1:17:04

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How long does it take to load a saved game of Adventureland on the TRS-80? A little over a year, apparently. Kay and Carrington are back and ready to tackle tricky text adventures once again. It's a Christmas disaster! I mean, a Christmas miracle! Maybe a bit of both. Hosts: Kay Savetz and Carrington Vanston Theme tune: "It Is Pitch Dark" by MC Fro…

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Building a Better Future: How Z-Jam's Basecrete Won Big with Lowe's and Changed the Game 23:33

2M ago23:33

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In this video, we meet the founder of Z-Jam, a company dedicated to distributing Basecrete, the revolutionary waterproofing solution that’s both eco-friendly and non-toxic. Basecrete is a game-changer for homeowners looking to protect their basements with ease—just mix it, apply it, done. But that’s not all. This profoundly insightful, family-orien…

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From Graffiti to Cake Master: The Sweet Story of Don Donneruno 22:57

2M ago22:57

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In this episode, we follow the unexpected journey of Don Donneruno, the "Cake Don." As a graffiti artist and sculptor, Don never planned on entering the cake business — until a King Tut cake he made went viral. From baking out of his home to getting a call from TLC to appear with Buddy Valastro on Cake Boss, Don's rise in the industry is anything b…

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Protecting What Matters: Brian Defina's Shrink Wrap Business 20:50

2M ago20:50

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In this episode, we sit down with Brian Defina, the owner of That’s A Wrap, a shrink wrap company that safeguards everything from boats to furniture, with added seasonal services like power washing. Brian shares how he prioritizes work-life balance by dedicating Sundays to family time. He also explains how CRM software has helped streamline custome…

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The Magic Behind Adventureland: A Family Legacy 20:14

2M ago20:14

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In this episode, Janine Gentile shares the history of her family's involvement with Adventureland since the 1970s. She reveals how the park’s inviting atmosphere is built on small details, from the unpredictable Turbulence rollercoaster to the joy-filled screams and smiles. Learn how the family business adapts to modern tech, like online ticketing,…

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What's Next for Disney? Parks, Plans, and Pixie Dust 53:12

2M ago53:12

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The future is bright at Disney Parks! Join Mario, Beth, and Brian as they explore what's coming in the new year and beyond.By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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NSC: Max Asks 1:16:27

2M ago1:16:27

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Send us a text Join Max on a set of marriage interviews with Cindy and Aranza and learn maybe a little too much about their lives behind the closed doors of their relationships. On socials as @notsocalmada Facebook group: Not So Calmada Podcast

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Neverland Thirst Traps, Mogwais in Hill Valley, & Nicolas Cage's Jungle Adventure 53:34

2M ago53:34

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Send us a text Join the lads in an off-the-rails year end chat as they discuss: Flying to Japan, Ludacris' Chicken & Waffles, Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea, Designing for Divers, The Teddy Roosevelt Lounge, Rediscovering Gremlins, Revamping the Hall of Presidents, Vanilla Ice and Christian Rap, Spotify Wrapped, Dr. Skippers book release at Boo…

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The Reel Opposites are Drop Dead Gorgeous 32:31

2M ago32:31

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In this episode of Reel Opposites, the trio discuss another one of Aaron's picks, the 1999 mockumentary, "Drop Dead Gorgeous," starring Denise Richards, Kirsten Dunst, and Kirstie Alley! Our next episode will be a holiday spectacular. The group will discuss two holiday classics - "Gremlins" and "Trading Places."…

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#109: Author Interview - “Magic Moments: Stories, Lessons and Memories from a Twenty-Year Career at Disney” by Michael Lyons of DIS-Order & From Pencils to Pixels Podcasts 1:14:26

2M ago1:14:26

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Courtney and Emily welcome back Michael Lyons to the Book of the Mouse Club to discuss his latest book, “Magic Moments: Stories, Lessons and Memories from a Twenty-Year Career at Disney.” This book is a perfect selection for the end of the year because it is about reflecting on past experiences and the lessons learned along the way. Michael talks a…

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Behind the Beard: Santa’s Secrets, Sleigh Rides, and the Spirit of Giving 23:53

2M ago23:53

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Ho, ho, ho! Get ready for a magical chat with the big man himself, straight from the North Pole toy shop! Ever wondered about the real story behind the Nice and Naughty List? Santa reveals it's not about your mistakes, but about the true intentions of your heart. Santa shares what keeps him going: the joy of giving, the spirit of love, and a dash o…

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Holding Space for "Glicked" 1:08:49

2M ago1:08:49

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Co-hosts Eileen and Dolores take the "Glicked" challenge and watch WICKED and GLADIATOR II back-to-back. Here are hilarious our survivor's tales.By Eileen Jones and Dolores McElroy

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Making Jungle Jingle, Parking lot Jewel Heists and Special Guest, Imagineer Kevin Lively 57:04

2M ago57:04

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Send us a text Our 50th episode! Join the lads as they discuss with Imagineer Kevin Lively: His time on Jungle Cruise, funny guest stories, his time at Imagineering creating the Jingle Cruise, the Skipper Canteen, revamping the Jungle Cruise, and much much more!

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The Reel Opposites Visit Adventureland 38:58

2M ago38:58

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Learn the saucy details of Aaron's adventures in amusement park employment and why Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart are comedic kryptonite in this episode of The Reel Opposites, the trio discuss Aaron's pick, "Adventureland," starring Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, and Ryan Reynolds.

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Pink Cans for Cancer: Tony Dean’s Mission to Save Lives and the Planet 25:33

2M ago25:33

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In this inspiring episode, Tony Dean shares the powerful story behind Pink Cans for Cancer, a real estate duo’s mission to give back to those fighting cancer. Born out of Tony’s deep passion for recycling and the personal experiences of colleagues whose families battled cancer, Pink Cans for Cancer uses recycled cans and bottles to fund crucial sup…

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Mastering the Roof: Dennis Cohen’s Journey in Roofing & Waterproofing 27:06

2M ago27:06

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In this episode, Dennis Cohen takes us through his incredible journey from growing up in the roofing business to founding JJM Roofing and Waterproofing. Born into National Roofing, which was passed down from his father and grandfather, Dennis eventually sold the company and launched JJM in 2014. He discusses the importance of quality waterproofing,…

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Building Tents, Building Dreams: The Story of Manif-A-Tent 27:45

2M ago27:45

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In this episode, we explore the inspiring story of Manif-A-Tent, a tent-making company that started as a side hustle 12 years ago. Founded by best friends, Justin and Patrick, the business has grown into a year-round operation offering custom tents with flooring, tables, chairs, HVAC, lighting, and heating solutions. Justin and his 35-year best fri…

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Root Causes and Real Solutions: The Story of All County Pest Control 27:30

2M ago27:30

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In this episode, we sit down with George, founder of All County Pest Control, who has been in the pest control industry since his teenage years. Mentored by an entomologist, George focuses on identifying the root cause of pest problems, rather than just masking them. After negotiating to take equipment and accounts from his previous company, he sta…

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#108: Author Interview - “National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy” by Dr. Aubrey R. Paris & Dr. Emily M. Black 1:03:28

3M ago1:03:28

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What is one step short of crazy? Passionate. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Disney’s 2004 live action film, National Treasure, Courtney and Emily welcome Aubrey and Emily from the National Treasure Hunt Podcast to the show to talk about their book “National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy.” National Treasure is an action, adventure, fi…

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The Reel Opposites Wrangle "Midnight Cowboy" 37:23

3M ago37:23

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In this episode of Reel Opposites, the gang discuss Josh's pick, the seminal 1969 Oscar-winning masterpiece, "Midnight Cowboy," starring Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight. Listen and find out what Aaron and Tobey thought about their first time watching the film.

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D.A.R.E. to be stupid, Epic Universal Holes, & Skippers Shooting Blanks 41:13

3M ago41:13

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Send us a text Join the lads as they discuss: The unique smells of the Jungle, Trevor's upcoming trip to Japan, ruining Major League careers, The Mummy, a new sport called "Food Punch", Universal's upcoming Epic Universe theme park, favorite/least favorite Thanksgiving foods, Ironic stories from the D.A.R.E. program, Reading the crowd on the Jungle…

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Lots of Laughs!: News Update & Superlatives 56:41

3M ago56:41

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Mario, Beth, and Brian have some big laughs while discussing recent Disney World news and playing a few rounds of superlatives.By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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Surprise! It's a vasectomy, Adventureland Area Greeters, Skippers Skipping Stupid Shtick 38:45

3M ago38:45

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Send us a text Join the lads as they discuss: Spotify AI DJ Experiences, Dave's Surprise Vasectomy, Trevor's Upcoming Trip to Japan, Waffle House Ordering System, Disney Parks and Upcharging, Dr. Skippers experience as an Area Greeter at Disneyland, Jungle Cruise Jokes They Disliked, Upcoming Book Release Event, and much more!…

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The Opposites Cast a Spell on the Faculty 55:44

3M ago55:44

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Happy Halloween, listeners! We have a treat for you! Our special Halloween episode of Reel Opposites finds Aaron, Josh, and Tobey discussing Aaron's 90's horror picks: "The Craft" and "The Faculty." Find out if it's pronounced Neve or Neeve in this latest episode!

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Season of the Witch 1:11:37

3M ago1:11:37

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Filmsuck co-hosts Eileen and Dolores celebrate Halloween with a discussion of the witch films currently featured in the Criterion Channel series. They include such favorites as BLACK SUNDAY, SUSPIRIA, THE WITCHES, THE CRUCIBLE, and THE LOVE WITCH, but the most exciting discovery is IL DEMONIO (THE DEMON), a 1963 Italian Neo-realist film featuring a…

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Deadhead: Chasing Robo Lincoln, Mushka the movie, and Yo Ho,Yo Ho, It’s a Mylar Table for me 41:51

4M ago41:51

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Send us a text Unfortunately Trevor has fallen ill with Bronchitis so this episode will be what we Skips call a deadhead. Which is when you send a boat out on the river without guests to keep things moving. But like the old NBC slogan said, if you haven't seen it, it's new to you! Join the lads as they discuss: Paper Mache Aliens, The Battle of Bri…

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#107: Author Interview - “Witches Run Amok: The Oral History of Disney's Hocus Pocus” by Shannon Carlin 57:46

4M ago57:46

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It's not spooky season without the Sanderson Sisters. Courtney and Emily relight the black flame candle to chat with Shannon Carlin about her debut book, “Witches Run Amok: Disney Hocus Pocus the Oral History.” Shannon conducted over ninety interviews with the cast and crew to present stories from the making of the film to its legacy. This booooOOO…

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Lurking Late Night with the Opposites 54:54

4M ago54:54

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In this new episode of Reel Opposites, the trio discuss their first horror double feature of the month, picked by Tobey - "Late Night with the Devil" and "When Evil Lurks," as well as the state of horror cinema in general. This episode, not brought to you by Shudder, though we should have probably reached out for a sponsorship. On our spooky Hallow…

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Porch Swings Aren’t for Kids, Cars land: Purge Edition, and Star Wars Lands Newest Bidets 35:29

4M ago35:29

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Send us a text Join the lads as they discuss: Porch swing incidents, Dr. Skippers wikipedia fame, The Jungle Cruise movie, wild Disney artist contracts, The Disney studios strike, Dave's recommendations for the show, terrible streaming services, the terrors inside Oogie Boogie Bash, Classic Disney vs. Modern Business Approach, Cars Land at Hallowee…

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A Tale of Three Opposites 37:37

4M ago37:37

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Just in time for the spooky season, our latest episode of Reel Opposites features Aaron, Tobey, and Josh discussing Aaron's pick, the acclaimed Korean horror film, "A Tale of Two Sisters," Asian horror and the trio's issues with "trauma" in horror. For our October 15 and 31 episodes, we're celebrating the most devilishly delightful time of year wit…

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Back at it Again With(out) the Gold Van 58:21

4M ago58:21

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Send us a text Welcome back! We discuss our summer activities over our break and play catch-up! On socials as @notsocalmada Facebook group: Not So Calmada Podcast

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#106: Author Interview - “Disney In-Between: The Lost Years 1966-1986” by Stephen Anderson 1:12:08

5M ago1:12:08

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Inbetweeners are the animators who draw the pages in between the lead animators’ key frames. The in between doesn’t get a lot of attention, but it is essential to move the animation forward. The same concept applies to the “in between era” that connects Walt Disney’s passing to the Disney Renaissance. A tumultuous time period which often only gets …

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Spilling the Tea on Club 33, Mulan’s Murder Parade, & Things That Aren’t Here Anymore 42:40

5M ago42:40

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Send us a text Join the lads as they discuss: The Battle of Britain, Mario Kart and World War 2, One couple battling with Club 33, Their own visit to the original Club 33, Disney Lawyers, The People vs. Disneyland, Park Booze tips, Things that aren't here anymore in the parks, Jungle skips in Parades, Which Disney princess has the highest kill coun…

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The Opposites Watch the Watchmen 41:24

5M ago41:24

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In this new episode of Reel Opposites, Aaron and Josh discuss Zack Snyder's "Watchmen," censorship, and the value of watching films as a communal experience with strangers in the dark. Find out what they have to say about these topics and more on this latest episode! In our next episode the trio will watch Aaron's pick "A Tale of Two Sisters," rele…

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Unraveling Updates from D23 (R.I.P. DINOSAUR) 1:17:16

5M ago1:17:16

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The hosts dig through the updates announced at this year's D23 Expo and give their thoughts (some of which are very STRONG)!By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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BEETLEJUICE Returns to the Living 1:01:52

5M ago1:01:52

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Filmsuck co-hosts Eileen and Dolores celebrate the long-awaited sequel BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE, thirty-six years after Tim Burton's beloved 1988 comedy hit. Michael Keaton is back as the high-living undead title character, a "freelance bioexorcist," along with Winona Ryder as former depressed teen Lydia Deetz, now a perplexed middle-aged woman with…

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Explaining Jokes to Skeletons, The Kidney Stone Goat Trick, & Jerry Lewis’ terrible clown show 40:39

5M ago40:39

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Send us a text Join the lads on the shows 2nd anniversary as they discuss: why Trevor wasn't allowed to have celebrities in the boat, why they both left the Jungle, Zorro and Davey Crockett saving Disneyland, the deadly Wizard of Oz, a wild fact about the wildest ride in the wilderness, dressing up for Universal Studios themed night, Disney legends…

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