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Grown-up Disney nerds Lindsay and Laurence spend a lot of time in Disney theme parks, and almost as much time trying to explain that they're wasted on children. So they host a podcast about Disney's parks, movies and philosophies from the point of view of fully fledged, shameless adults. Expect chat, news, hot tips, analysis, secrets, fan theories and lots of other gushing from two big kids about "the happiest totalitarian dictatorship on Earth" (says Universal Studios).
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In this period of uncertainty and gloom, Lindsay and Laurence have decided to draw upon their many theme park trips and rate their top ten Disney park moments. How many of their choices will you have experienced? What made these particular moments so magical? Listen to find out! Also - send your favourite Disney park moments (as obscure, personal a…
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#47 - Disney Trivia Hot Sauce Drinking Challenge
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Laurence & Lindsay were gifted a box of Disney trivia questions, so they decide to test their knowledge in a fierce battle. The penalties for wrong answers are either a shot of their choice, or bite of carrot dipped in Psycho Juice hot sauce. Will L&L be blind drunk and stripped of their stomach linings by the end? Listen to find out! Special guest…
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#46 - OMG... Is Frozen 2 better than Frozen?
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Spoilers aplenty in this episode, so ye be warned! Laurence & Lindsay go and see Frozen 2 with a few predictions about what will happen. How many of them will turn out to be true? Listen to find out! An analysis of Anna and Elsa's latest adventure, looking at plot, character development, music and overall themes, and how they relate to the slightly…
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#45 - Speeding Through The Tower Of Terror
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For a belated Halloween episode, Laurence & Lindsay watched Disney's 1997 TV movie The Tower Of Terror... so you don't have to! It's Disney's first ever movie based on one of its rides - and a bit of a slog, to be honest. However, there's still a lot of enjoyment to be found in the shonky script and story, as well as Disney's hilariously shameless …
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Normal service will resume soon, but here's a quick introduction to Laurence & Lindsay's new podcast! Mockery Manor: a narrative drama series in which a young woman becomes entangled in the sinister workings of an eerie British theme park in 1989. Disney fans should recognise plenty of references, in-jokes and things to enjoy in L&L's mystery-thril…
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#43 - The Great Mouse Detective Audio Commentary
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The next instalment in L&L's audio commentary adventures. This time, they delve deeply into one of Laurence's childhood favourites, the overlooked and underrated 1986 Disney classic The Great Mouse Detective. Lots of facts, lots of factually questionable waffle, and a frankly staggering number of Vincent Price impressions. Consider yourself warned.…
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#42 - The Hunchback Of Notre Dame Audio Commentary
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Laurence & Lindsay ran a poll on Twitter asking "which less-celebrated Disney movie shall we provide a DVD-style audio commentary for?" The Twittersphere voted for Hunchback. So, here's L&L's analysis, in real time, of Disney's darkest animated classic.
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#41 - The Lion King and Other Remakes
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L&L have mostly steered clear of discussing Disney's "live action" remakes, but they were so surprised by how much they enjoyed 2019's The Lion King that they had to sit down and truly work out why. What makes some of these movies brilliant and some appalling? What is Disney trying to achieve? Can some remakes actually surpass the originals? All th…
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#40 - On Location: Magic Kingdom, Star Wars Hot News, Listener Emails
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Lindsay & Laurence spend their final Florida day playing the interactive game Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, and soaking up the atmosphere before wrapping up their trip. Also on this episode: a whole load of Star Wars discussion and breaking news - including chat about Galaxy's Edge and speculation on the just-released trailer for Episode IX: The …
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#39 - On Location: Disney's Hollywood Studios
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Laurence & Lindsay are in Hollywood Studios, a park in a state of flux, and brimming with anticipation of its imminent groundbreaking addition, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. L&L sniff around for clues about this game-changing new land, soak up the atmosphere of the brand new Toy Story Land, meet BB-8, ride classic attractions like The Tower of Terror, …
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#38 - On Location: Disney's Animal Kingdom (Part 2)
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In this short episode, L&L head back over to Animal Kingdom with that most precious of Fastpasses - Avatar: Flight Of Passage. After a lot of buildup, L&L finally get to experience Walt Disney World's hottest ticket, and share their thoughts on this very stunning attraction. Plus - a surprising insight into Goofy's sex life.…
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Laurence & Lindsay are back in Epcot and ready to look at it in more detail. This episode features a deep dive into the checkered past of Journey Into Imagination, a ride on the excellent Frozen Ever After, L&L's new appreciation for The Gran Fiesta Tour, and their memorable encounter with a couple enduring the devastating effects of the Epcot "Dri…
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#36 - On Location: Disney's Blizzard Beach
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Lindsay resists her strong aversion to water parks and allows Laurence to drag her to Blizzard Beach. But if anyone can change her mind about water parks, it's Disney. Find out L&L's reactions to the Slush Gusher, Teamboat Springs, Runoff Rapids and the terrifying Summit Plummet, as well as pitting the experience against the more Typhoon Lagoon. Wh…
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#35 - On Location: Universal Orlando Resort
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Uh-oh! Laurence & Lindsay are in "The Other Park", as the Disney cast members call it. Universal Orlando has some of the world's most outstanding rides, and an altogether different feel to Walt Disney World. L&L take in some of the park's biggest thrills - Skull Island: Reign Of Kong, The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, and more - a…
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#34 - On Location: Disney Springs, Disney's Boardwalk and Epcot (Part 1)
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L&L take a stroll around the recently re-themed and refurbished Disney Springs, a wander down the Boardwalk (stopping to say hello to the creepiest chairs in Florida), before ambling into Epcot to ride Living With The Land and listen in dumbfoundment to the most dated music loop in any Disney park. Much more from the weird old place that is Epcot c…
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Part 2 of Laurence & Lindsay's Feb 2019 trip to Florida. This time, they're walking around Magic Kingdom with no agenda other than to enjoy themselves. Take a ride on the Haunted Mansion, Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean and more, plus discussions about the future of the resort. Also: Lindsay clarifies her position on…
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#32 - On Location: Disney's Animal Kingdom
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Laurence & Lindsay have landed in Florida and are ready to rant and ramble around Walt Disney World! The first in a series of on-the-ground episodes from the Sunshine State sees L&L taking you on a walk around Animal Kingdom, with analysis of Pandora: The World Of Avatar, Kevin the bird, Expedition Everest, Dinosaur, It's Tough To Be A Bug, plus a …
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Lindsay & Laurence attempt to achieve enlightenment using principles and life lessons gleaned from the experience of going to a Disney park. What wisdom can we learn from imagineering, and what more could be added to the Disney experience to make it even more transcendental? Also - L&L are heading back to Florida in February 2019, and want to hear …
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#30 - On Location: Shanghai Disneyland! (Part 2)
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It's the second instalment of L&L's Shanghai Disneyland wander! In this episode: the most beautiful Tomorrowland of all, Barbossa's Bounty restaurant, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Soaring Over The Horizon - plus lots of sounds and screams of joy.By Laurence Owen and Lindsay Sharman
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#29 - On Location: Shanghai Disneyland! (Part 1)
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Laurence & Lindsay are thrilled to bring you the first of two podcasts recorded on the ground at the magnificent Shanghai Disneyland! This is a seriously impressive park, and perhaps their new favourite. It's immersive, rich with unique attractions and theming, and perhaps a little less saccharine than other Magic Kingdom-type Disney parks. Also in…
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#28 - On Location: Hong Kong Disneyland!
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The first of Laurence & Lindsay's China trip podcasts... it's Hong Kong Disneyland! As they report from onsite, with glorious swirling Disney sounds around them, find out what they make of China's first Disney park. Unique rides, theming, atmosphere, food, hotels, Halloween overlays and more.
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#27 - Incredibles 2 and the Future of Pixar
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SPOILER ALERT! Lindsay & Laurence dissect Incredibles 2, arguably the most adult film that Pixar has released to date, in a very spoiler-heavy review. Disney is continuing to produce super relevant movies that reflect today's debates and issues, while sticking it to dudebros of the world. Good! The personal is the political! So what does the future…
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#26 - Star Wars Cast & Crew Interviews (Part 2)
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In Part 2, Laurence interviews creature effects hair specialist Maria Cork, the woman responsible for building and maintaining Chewbacca! Maria has worked on all of the new Star Wars movies, and has incredible stories to tell - from the thrill of styling Yoda's hair on night shoots with Frank Oz, to the unglamourous phenomenon known as "wookiee but…
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#25 - Star Wars Cast & Crew Interviews (Part 1)
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The first of a 2-part special, in which Laurence & Lindsay sit down with Mason Ball - Star Wars actor and creature performer. Mason played Praster Ommlen in The Force Awakens, and Sosear Latta in The Last Jedi, and tells fascinating stories about what it's like to be inside an animatronic creature, working under JJ Abrams and Rian Johnson, and the …
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#24 - Planning Our Asian Disney Parks Trip
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Laurence & Lindsay are going to Hong Kong and Shanghai, and they're planning all the ins and outs of their trip. Episode 24 features comparisons between China's two very different Disneylands, their unique attractions, cultural differences, practicalities such as visas, hotel bookings and accommodation, as well as (of course) large helpings of inco…
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