Come! We fly! Into a new episode of Doing Disney focussing on the 1993 Halloween classic Hocus Pocus. Special guest Melissa Woody and I discuss yearly traditions watching the film, the iconic performances of the sisters and which quotes are now part of our daily life. Follow Doing Disney at Facebook: https://fb.me/Doingdisneypodcast Instagram: http…

It's the second episode in our new mini series on favourite songs from all major Disney era's. This episode I'm joined by special guests Jack Pinchuk and Adelaide Spence as we have a fantastic time discussing our favourite singing animal characters of the era, debate our favourite Muppet songs and....Kokomo? Follow Doing Disney at Facebook: https:/…

This episode of Doing Disney we deep dive into the box office smash hit, 2017's Beauty and the Beast live action remake. Special guest Will Cohen and I discuss the small but crucial changes from the original to the remake, which songs are the emotional powerhouses of the film and of course we have to talk about that library scene. Follow Doing Disn…

This episode of Doing Disney, special guest Nazario Montenegro and I are on the hunt for some stinky cheese, as we deep dive into the 2022 Disney + adaptation of Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers. We discuss the Disney Afternoon line-up, the fantastic use of referential humour and why the film is the modern day Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Follow Doing Disn…

We are starting a brand new Fastplay Five mini series, this time focussing on our five favourite songs per major Disney Era. To start our journey I'm joined by special guests Jeremy Adams and Caleb Boatman as we discuss the symbolism of dreams/wishes for the studio, the origin of Disney "I want" songs and the legacy of one special Cricket. Follow D…

On this episode of Doing Disney, special guest Melissa Woody and I click our heels three times...no wait wrong movie. We take a wild river ride as we follow Dorothy back to the Emerald City as we deep dive into Return to Oz. We discuss the wild west of dark fantasy movies for kids, the continued parallels between Dorothy's friends in Oz and people …

This episode of Doing Disney special guest Clay Johnson and I discuss Pixar's 2016 release Finding Dory. This is an incredibly personal, uplifting and emotional episode where we discuss the support of family both biological and found, take advice from Sigourney Weaver and celebrate ways in which we are all different. Follow Doing Disney at Facebook…

It's time for another Doing Disney Fastplay Five. It's our final entry in our vocal performance mini series. This episode we head to the 2010's to celebrate some amazing performances from many major franchises. I'm joined by special guests Robert Castner and Jake Maringoni as we discuss powerhouse performances from the Star Wars Universe, the cleve…

This episode of Doing Disney we set sail on the hunt for adventure as we deep dive into Pirates of the Caribbean:The Curse of the Black Pearl. I'm joined by special guest, Pirate Captain Kaleb Koho as we discuss just who is the damsel in distress of the film, the art of distraction and we best start believing in ghost stories, cause we're watching …

It's time for another Doing Disney Fastplay Five. It's our fourth entry in our vocal performance mini series. This episode we head to the 2000's, a bit of a wild time for Disney while Pixar continued their hot streak through the decade. I'm joined by special guests Caleb Boatman and Payson Johnson as we discuss iconic Pixar villains, which performa…

This episode of Doing Disney we take our second deep dive into Studio Ghibli. I'm joined by special guest Jay Burnz as we discuss the intertwined themes of the film, who the true villain really is and how Princess Mononoke, like ogres, has layers. Follow Doing Disney at Facebook: https://fb.me/Doingdisneypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com…

It's time for another Doing Disney Fastplay Five. It's the third entry in our vocal performance mini series. This time we channel our inner 90's attitude and break all the rules, choosing instead our ten favourite performances from this powerhouse decade. I'm joined by special guest Mike Hanley as we discuss theatrical villainous voices, the female…

We're back! And what better way to return than to be inspired by MCU side characters that premiered in movies who returned to be featured in the TV shows. I'm joined by special guest Jim Green as we go show by show of Marvel's Phase 4 and discuss characters that were first featured on the big screen but had either a recurring role or cameo on a Dis…

It's time for another Doing Disney Fastplay Five. It's our second episode in our vocal performance mini series, this time focusing on our five favourite purely vocal performances of the 1960's to 1980's. I'm joined by special guests Andrew Barr and Zack Ford as we discuss what makes an iconic Disney Villain performance, the philosophy of Winnie the…

This episode of Doing Disney, special guest Jake Maringoni and I board the Ulysses as we explore Atlantis: The Lost Empire. We discuss the masterful world building, the reverence for classic adventure/noir films as well as the dream of one day owning a flower shop. Follow Doing Disney at Facebook: https://fb.me/Doingdisneypodcast Instagram: https:/…

This is a special episode of Doing Disney as it is the first time we deep dive into a Studio Ghibli film. What better way to start as I'm joined by special guest Albert Wiradharma as we walk through the tunnel and enter the mysterious bathhouse of Spirited Away. We discuss the unique character designs, the masterful score and breathtaking scenery t…

It's time for another Doing Disney Fastplay Five. This is a special episode as we kick off the first ever Fastplay Five mini-series, counting down the favourite vocal performances per major eras of Disney. I'm joined by special guests Amanda VanHiel and Clay Johnson as we discuss the pioneering, magical and unforgettable voices that bring our favou…

This episode of Doing Disney, we jump on the school bus to Sky High! I'm joined by special guest Payson Johnson as we discuss the pop punk glory of the soundtrack, the social dynamics of heroes and sidekicks and we call dibs on Zack Attack. Follow Doing Disney at Facebook: https://fb.me/Doingdisneypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doingd…

It's time for another Doing Disney Fastplay Five. This episode we are counting down our five favourite cats across all of Disney. I'm joined by special guests Chris Diaz and Brandon Rutledge as we discuss the unique, charismatic and caring cats that made our lists. Follow Doing Disney at Facebook: https://fb.me/Doingdisneypodcast Instagram: https:/…

This episode of Doing Disney we discuss the worldwide smash hit Frozen. I'm joined by special guest Adelaide Spence as we discuss how reindeer are better than people, the ways that this differs from other Disney Princess films and wonder about the existence of rock trolls. Follow Doing Disney at Facebook: https://fb.me/Doingdisneypodcast Instagram:…

This episode of Doing Disney we tune in to Wandavision. I'm joined by special guest Pat Bulfamante as we deep dive into the first Marvel Cinematic Universe TV show, the nine part limited series Wandavision. We discuss the romance between Wanda and Vision, the clever use of TV tropes and how it was Agatha all along. Follow Doing Disney at Facebook: …

It's time for another Doing Disney Fastplay Five. This episode we are counting down our five favourite dogs across all of Disney. I'm joined by special guests Tony Durso and Nick Twohig as we discuss which wonderful, loyal and goodest of good dogs made our lists. Follow Doing Disney at Facebook: https://fb.me/Doingdisneypodcast Instagram: https://w…

Ha! Boom baby! This episode of Doing Disney we're deep diving into The Emperor's New Groove. I'm joined by special guest Cody Newberry as we discuss the slapstick nature of the film, why it wasn't a big box office success and wonder why Yzma even has that lever. Follow Doing Disney at Facebook: https://fb.me/Doingdisneypodcast Instagram: https://ww…

This episode of Doing Disney we push past the coats as we travel through the wardrobe to the magical land of Narnia as we talk all about 2005's The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. I'm joined by special guest Cameron Holzmann as we discuss differences from the book to the film, the amazing use of costumes and special effe…

It's time for another Doing Disney Fastplay Five. This episode we are counting down our five favourite I Want songs across all of Disney. I'm joined by special guests Nicki Baldwin and Hannah Keefer as we celebrate characters singing out loud about all their hopes and dreams. Follow Doing Disney at Facebook: https://fb.me/Doingdisneypodcast Instagr…

Things start to get a little Strange on Doing Disney, as we talk all things about the MCU film Doctor Strange. I'm joined by special guest Ross Cunnew-DesCrepigny as we discuss differences from the comic to the film, the blend of humour to seriousness and give our thoughts on the effectiveness of the villains. Follow Doing Disney at Facebook: https…

It's time for another Doing Disney Fastplay Five. This episode we are counting down our five favourite Disney video games. I'm joined by special guests Brooklyn Vail and Mike Hanley as we discuss the Disney video games that have brought us countless hours of joy and also a few that made us want to throw the controller at the wall. Follow Doing Disn…

Welcome to the family Madrigal and their magical casita as this episode of Doing Disney we talk all things Encanto. I'm joined by special guest Brittani Tapley as we discuss which of the gifts would be the most beneficial, the use of music and dance throughout the film and of course we talk about Bruno. Follow Doing Disney at Facebook: https://fb.m…

It's a brand new episode of Doing Disney, as we deep dive into a film that kicked off an entire cinematic universe, 2008's Iron Man. I'm joined by special guest Nick Twohig as we discuss the chemistry between Tony and Pepper, the repercussions from this film all the way to Avengers:Endgame and the shift into revealing a super hero's secret identity…

It's time for another Doing Disney Fastplay Five. This episode we are counting down our five favourite recurring voice actors. I'm joined by special guests Brian Nussbaum and Thomas Scully as we discuss the voice actors who frequently bring their vocal talents to provide us with some Disney magic. Follow Doing Disney at Facebook: https://fb.me/Doin…

It's time to go back to where it all began, as we discuss the first feature length animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. I'm joined by special guest Andrew Barr as we discuss the feat of animation, the creative use of sound and music throughout the film and just how extreme are the Evil Queen's plans. Follow Doing Disney at Facebook: https…

It's the Muppet Movie, with our very special guest star Mr. Clay Johnson! This episode of Doing Disney we discuss the genius and multi-layering of jokes throughout the film, dissect the classic soundtrack and discuss what is a bear's natural habitat. Follow Doing Disney at Facebook: https://fb.me/Doingdisneypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.…

This episode of Doing Disney, I'm joined by special guests Adelaide Spence and Nazario Montenegro as we countdown our five favourite romantic couples across all of Disney. We discuss relationships that are built on friendship first, human moments in non-human couples, enduring romances, and one couple that is described as a straight up hot mess. Fo…

This episode of Doing Disney we go to infinity and beyond as we watch the 1995 Pixar classic Toy Story. I'm joined by special guest Mike Hanley as we discuss the horror that is Sid, the growth and development of Woody's character throughout the film and why You've Got a Friend in Me is the unofficial Pixar anthem. Follow Doing Disney at Facebook: h…

This episode of Doing Disney, we go on a magical carpet ride and explore a whole new world as we discuss the 1992 animated classic Aladdin. I'm joined by special guest Jazz Lomax as we discuss the strength of Princess Jasmine, how the animal sidekicks are actually useful and the striking use of colour throughout the film. Follow Doing Disney at Fac…

It's the first ever Doing Disney Fastplay Five, where we are counting down our favourite villain songs. I'm joined by special guests Caleb Boatman and Kaleb Koho as we discuss what makes a good villain song, celebrate some truly despicable characters and one interesting choice is described as the Disney version of 8 Mile. Follow Doing Disney at Fac…

On this episode of Doing Disney, we use the famous traveling spell and revisit the 1971 Disney film Bedknobs and Broomsticks. I'm joined by special guest Dylan Lewis as we discuss the joys of strolling down Portobello Road, the effective use of animation combined with live action performances and the subtle British humour throughout the film. Follo…

It's an early Christmas present, as this weeks episode of Doing Disney takes a deep dive into the holiday classic The Nightmare Before Christmas. I'm joined by special guest Nazario Montenegro as we discuss why this might be the most distinct Tim Burton film, just what was Oogie Boogie's master plan and how difficult it is just to pick one favourit…

It's the inaugural episode and what better way to start than taking it all the way back to Greek mythology to discuss Hercules! I'm joined by this week's special guest Michael Campbell as we discuss the cuteness of baby pegasus, the effective use of humour and why Megara might be the ultimate Femme Fatale. Follow Doing Disney at Facebook: https://f…

Welcome to Doing Disney! I'm your hostess Kelli Mehan and this is the podcast for Disney fans to take discuss how the magic of Disney influences our lives. This short trailer provides a bit of background on how the podcast was developed as well as the format it will be following. So dive in and lets celebrate all the various ways to do Disney.…