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If you want to talk college sports with a Big 10 flavor, but national perspective, Sparty Talk is the place for you. Every week, we'll start in E. Lansing with the Michigan State Spartans and move outward from there.
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Hello there! From behind the yellow line, Kirk & Rain bring you news and topics from the Disneyland Resort every week!
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"Not every book is for every child, but for every child there is a book." The Children’s Book Review, is a resource devoted to children’s literature and literacy. In the Growing Readers Podcast, we produce author and illustrator interviews focused on the best books for kids of all ages. We help parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, and librarians to grow readers. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechildrensbookreview/support
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Our boy Rain is a married man! After being gone for 5 episodes, Rain is back to share what he was up to during his hiatus. Welcome, esteemed guest, to the Rainwater Wedding! Let's deep dive into all the things that make weddings tick. From silverware to centerpieces and everything in between. And don't forget the actual event itself. We had a blast…
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Louder Than Hunger: John Schu on Writing, Healing, and Hope
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In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze sits down with acclaimed author John Schu to discuss his powerful novel in verse, Louder Than Hunger. John shares his deeply personal journey of transforming his own experiences with anorexia nervosa, depression, and anxiety into Jake's story, offering insight into the creative pro…
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Topic 233: Pregnancy & Parenthood at Disneyland with Drinkupdisney's Jenni
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Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 233 It seems like everyone's having babies these days, especially in the TramFam. So we invited one of you on to help navigate early motherhood and parenthood at the parks! Please welcome Jenni - @Drinkupdisney on Instagram - to talk about her experience being pregnant at Disneyland and taking her baby girl o…
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Trammin' 233: Pregnancy & Parenthood at Disneyland with Drinkupdisney's Jenni
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It seems like everyone's having babies these days, especially in the TramFam. So we invited one of you on to help navigate early motherhood and parenthood at the parks! Please welcome Jenni - @Drinkupdisney on Instagram - to talk about her experience being pregnant at Disneyland and taking her baby girl on her first trips to the Happiest Place on E…
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Satchmo and DB discuss Michigan State's win over Florida Atlantic, roster contruction in the NIL era and what to expect from Michigan State football for the rest of the season. The also talk about the start of the college football season, make fun of Florida State and LSU and wonder if the Lions will win the Super Bowl.…
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Topic 232: Disneyland's Culinary Counterparts with Kirk & Jeff
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Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 232 For better or for worse, theme park food is its own category of cuisine. At Disneyland at least, a lot of the food is better. Some of it can even stand on its own in the pantheon of provisions. So let's compare Disneyland's delights with their real life culinary counterparts. Join Kirk & Jeff as they dive…
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Trammin' 232: Disneyland's Culinary Counterparts with Kirk & Jeff
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For better or for worse, theme park food is its own category of cuisine. At Disneyland at least, a lot of the food is better. Some of it can even stand on its own in the pantheon of provisions. So let's compare Disneyland's delights with their real life culinary counterparts. Join Kirk & Jeff as they dive even deeper into Disneyland's food on a sou…
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Always Look for Wonder: Lauren Long on Creativity and The Yellow Bus
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In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze sits down with award-winning children's author and illustrator Loren Long to discuss his latest book, The Yellow Bus. Loren shares his unique approach to crafting this touching story, including his inspiration from a real abandoned bus, his process of creating a 3D model for illust…
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Topic 231: Fall Flavors of Halloween & Hungry Bear
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Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 231 As Disneyland welcomes back its Hungry Bear, so do we. This week, friend of the show Jeff joins Kirk in deep diving TWO bear-sized foodie guides. Halloween is already here and so is the new Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree and there's a ton of new food to taste! We definitely needed a guide with all our side…
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Trammin' 231: Fall Flavors of Halloween & Hungry Bear
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As Disneyland welcomes back its Hungry Bear, so do we. This week, friend of the show Jeff joins Kirk in deep diving TWO bear-sized foodie guides. Halloween is already here and so is the new Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree and there's a ton of new food to taste! We definitely needed a guide with all our sidetracking, but we're here for you. There migh…
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Topic 230: Horizons D23 Disney Experiences Showcase
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Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 230 There's a great big beautiful tomorrow, but the land isn't part of it. We did get a ton of announcments though, and there's a lot on the Horizon. D23 2024 was stacked. We finally got some real news, actual reveals, and a lot to look forward to. From a new Cars Land, to the Pride Lands, to the streets of M…
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Trammin' 230: Horizons D23 Disney Experiences Showcase
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Mining for the Heart of History: Beth Anderson on Thomas Jefferson, Critical Thinking, and Crafting Engaging Nonfiction
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In this episode of The Growing Readers podcast, host Bianca Schulze sits down with award-winning children's author Beth Anderson to discuss her latest book, Thomas Jefferson's Battle for Science: Bias, Truth, and a Mighty Moose. Beth shares her unique approach to crafting engaging nonfiction, including her process of "mining for the heart of the st…
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Topic 229: For the Love of Theme Parks
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Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 229 Rain's got love on his mind, so he's taking a hiatus as he prepares for his wedding. But Kirk & Matthew have got love on their minds too. A love of theme parks, or maybe a lack thereof. There's a love S.O.S. - another love emergency! Is there really a Disney difference? What do other theme parks do better…
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Trammin' 229: For the Love of Theme Parks with Kirk & Matthew
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Rain's got love on his mind, so he's taking a hiatus as he prepares for his wedding. But Kirk & Matthew have got love on their minds too. A love of theme parks, or maybe a lack thereof. There's a love S.O.S. - another love emergency! Is there really a Disney difference? What do other theme parks do better, if anything? There's a lot to unpack, some…
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Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 228 More money usually brings more problems, but we didn't realize it could give us less magic. Prices have been increasing everywhere, we all know it. But as prices increase, quality shouldn't decrease. Where is all that extra income going? Right into greedy pockets? Thinks keep getting worse in more and mor…
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Sparty Talk: Summer of Change Edition
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College sports is changing. So is Michigan State. Satchmo and DB discuss the new college sports landscape, what to expect from Michigan State's football team this year, the Olympics, the Lions, the Red Wings, Receivers on Netflix, the Connor Stalions documentary and more in this edition of Sparty Talk.…
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Trammin' 228: More Money, Less Magic
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More money usually brings more problems, but we didn't realize it could give us less magic. Prices have been increasing everywhere, we all know it. But as prices increase, quality shouldn't decrease. Where is all that extra income going? Right into greedy pockets? Thinks keep getting worse in more and more ways. Disney parks are supposed to be the …
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Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 227 We can't always be at Disneyland. We might not even always want to be there. But we weave Disney into our lives and homes as a way to stay connected. Many of you do the same, dear listener. Do you yearn? Do you crave? What do you do to satisfy that Disneyland craving. What do you watch, listen to, maybe e…
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Trammin' 227: Disney Away From Disneyland
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We can't always be at Disneyland. We might not even always want to be there. But we weave Disney into our lives and homes as a way to stay connected. Many of you do the same, dear listener. Do you yearn? Do you crave? What do you do to satisfy that Disneyland craving. What do you watch, listen to, maybe even wear? You can let us know next week, but…
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Topic 226: Disneyland's Iconic Soundbites
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Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 226 It's Disneyland's 69th birthday! Nice. We love this iconic park for a plethora of reasons, and while seeing is believing, so is hearing. Let's take a grand circle tour around Disneyland Park and remember the iconic soundbites that make this place so special. Whether they're safety spiels or part of a scri…
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Trammin' 226: Disneyland's Iconic Soundbites
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It's Disneyland's 69th birthday! Nice. We love this iconic park for a plethora of reasons, and while seeing is believing, so is hearing. Let's take a grand circle tour around Disneyland Park and remember the iconic soundbites that make this place so special. Whether they're safety spiels or part of a script, we've got our ears open. Join Kirk & Rai…
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Saturday Magic: Celebrating Ancestral Wisdom and Black Spirituality in Children's Literature with Nyasha Williams and Kenda Bell-Spruill
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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Nyasha Williams and Kenda Bell-Spruill, co-authors of Saturday Magic: A Hoodoo Story (Running Press Kids). This mother-in-love and daughter-in-love duo discuss their collaboration on this groundbreaking picture book that introduces young readers to African diasporic spiritual practices and ancestral con…
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Topic 225: Whispers of Tomorrow - D23 Predictions with Kirk & Freddy
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Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 225 D23: The Ultimate Fan Event 2024 is a month away and the rumors are already swirling. DisneylandForward is approved, but it seems like Disneyland has a few projects it needs to get out of the way first. There are whispers and rumblings of Tomorrowland construction. Is it a revamp, a refresh, or are they j…
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Trammin' 225: Whispers of Tomorrow - D23 Predictions with Kirk & Freddy
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D23: The Ultimate Fan Event 2024 is a month away and the rumors are already swirling. DisneylandForward is approved, but it seems like Disneyland has a few projects it needs to get out of the way first. There are whispers and rumblings of Tomorrowland construction. Is it a revamp, a refresh, or are they just replacing the tiles in the Autopia bathr…
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Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 224 Where's your head at? Don't let the walls cave in on you. Talk it out and let your thoughts out. Vent a little. Today, we're here to check in and see how we're feeling about *motions generally.* Disneyland is ever-changing and new things don't stop coming and they don't stop coming. Let's center ourselves…
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Trammin' 224: Where's your head at?
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Where's your head at? Don't let the walls cave in on you. Talk it out and let your thoughts out. Vent a little. Today, we're here to check in and see how we're feeling about *motions generally.* Disneyland is ever-changing and new things don't stop coming and they don't stop coming. Let's center ourselves as Summer goes into full swing and see wher…
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Finding Beauty in Imperfection: Matt de la Peña on 'The Perfect Place
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Award-winning author Matt de la Peña discusses his new picture book, The Perfect Place, exploring themes of class, self-acceptance, and the meaning of home. Matt shares personal inspirations, reads from the book, and reflects on how the story resonates with readers of all ages. Join us for an insightful conversation about finding beauty in imperfec…
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Topic 223: Disneyland vs The World with Wandering in Disney
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We have it so good here at The Disneyland Resort. It's a wildly different experience than Walt Disney World in Florida. What makes our parks so unique? While we like talking about pairs and rules of two, you were all deceived, for another resort was discussed. Andrew Long from Wandering in Disney is here to show us the Tokyo Disney perspective. Let…
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Trammin' 223: Disneyland vs The World with Wandering in Disney
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We have it so good here at The Disneyland Resort. It's a wildly different experience than Walt Disney World in Florida. What makes our parks so unique? While we like talking about pairs and rules of two, you were all deceived, for another resort was discussed. Andrew Long from Wandering in Disney is here to show us the Tokyo Disney perspective. Let…
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Cultivating Culinary Curiosity: Priya Krishna on Raising Kids Who Love Global Flavors
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Join us for a flavorful conversation with New York Times food reporter Priya Krishna as she dishes on her new cookbook, Priya's Kitchen Adventures: A Cookbook for Kids. Discover how Priya's globe-trotting childhood inspired a passion for diverse cuisines, and learn why exposing children to a world of flavors is about more than just good eating. Fro…
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Topic 222: Rules of Two with Kirk & Matthew
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Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 222 Always two there are. No more, no less. It's somehow already episode 222 of Trammin’ and since that number contains a pattern, we noticed another. There are a lot of pairs – a pattern of pairs, if you will - in Disneyland and California Adventure. The two California parks. We found so many instances of "t…
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Trammin' 222: Rules of Two with Kirk & Matthew
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Always two there are. No more, no less. It's somehow already episode 222 of Trammin’ and since that number contains a pattern, we noticed another. There are a lot of pairs – a pattern of pairs, if you will - in Disneyland and California Adventure. The two California parks. We found so many instances of "two" that it was worth spending over two hour…
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Soaring Imaginations: Exploring the Skyriders Series with Polly Holyoke
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In this inspiring episode, award-winning children's author Polly Holyoke joins us to discuss her enchanting middle-grade fantasy series, Skyriders. Polly shares her insights on the power of storytelling to ignite imaginations and empower young readers to believe in their ability to make a difference. From her creative process in building immersive …
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Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 221. It can get pretty crazy out there at Disneyland and DCA. Maybe you need a little break, some time to chill. You might even say... lounge. Enter Lamplight Lounge: our favorite spot to eat, drink, and vibe at The Disneyland Resort. A lot of you out there love it to. Lobster Nachos, Open Oceans, Chilaquiles…
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It can get pretty crazy out there at Disneyland and DCA. Maybe you need a little break, some time to chill. You might even say... lounge. Enter Lamplight Lounge: our favorite spot to eat, drink, and vibe at The Disneyland Resort. A lot of you out there love it to. Lobster Nachos, Open Oceans, Chilaquiles, and more await you in Pixar Pier's crown je…
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Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 220 Disneyland is old. There are a lot of things that were built a long time ago, probably for good reasons at the time. Times change, and what was once useful may have no use now. As time passes, some of things become unused and join the lore of unusual oddities at Disneyland. So let's go where we're not all…
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Trammin' 220: Unused & Unusual Spaces
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Disneyland is old. There are a lot of things that were built a long time ago, probably for good reasons at the time. Times change, and what was once useful may have no use now. As time passes, some of things become unused and join the lore of unusual oddities at Disneyland. So let's go where we're not allowed to and get more use out of some spaces …
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Art, Science, and the Sea: Jeanne Walker Harvey On Else Bostelmann's Extraordinary Life
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In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze and author Jeanne Walker Harvey dive into the inspiring story of Else Bostelmann, the artist who courageously painted the wonders of the deep sea in the 1930s. Harvey shares insights from her new picture book biography Elsae B. In the Sea: The Woman Who Painted the Wonders of the D…
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Talking to Kids About Their Bodies: A Conversation with Sex Educator and Author Dorian Solot
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In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze and sexuality educator Dorian Solot discuss Solot's new Learning About Bodies children's books. Solot shares insights on providing kids with accurate, age-appropriate information about their bodies and the challenges of creating sensitive content. The books cover topics like proper…
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Topic 219: Disneyland's Feeling of Community
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Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 219 One Park to rule them all, One Park to find them. One Park to bring them all, And in the magic bind them. In the Land of Disney, Where the TramFam lies. Why do we feel like we're part of "The Disney Community?" What brings us together as parkgoers? It has to be more than being part of a fandom. We make fr…
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Trammin' 219: Disneyland's Feeling of Community
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One Park to rule them all, One Park to find them. One Park to bring them all, And in the magic bind them. In the Land of Disney, Where the TramFam lies. Why do we feel like we're part of "The Disney Community?" What brings us together as parkgoers? It has to be more than being part of a fandom. We make friends here, cherish memories, share our joy.…
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Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 218 Cast Members are the true magic makers of Disneyland. They put their heart and soul into their work just for us. The magic flows through them creates smiles in kids and adults alike. Today, we want to show them our appreciation, since it seems like every day, their employer does not. Let's dive into their…
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Cast Members are the true magic makers of Disneyland. They put their heart and soul into their work just for us. The magic flows through them creates smiles in kids and adults alike. Today, we want to show them our appreciation, since it seems like every day, their employer does not. Let's dive into their struggles but also their strengths. Join Ki…
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Topic 217: Rain's WDW Bachelor Party
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Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 217 Buy this man a beer, he's getting married! Rain and his Fellowship descended upon the swamps of Florida to drink and be merry - before being married - in Walt Disney World. EPCOT and Disney's Animal Kingdom were the parks of choice in this jam packed bois' trip. What did we ride, eat, and drink, and what …
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Trammin' 217: Rain's WDW Bachelor Party
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Buy this man a beer, he's getting married! Rain and his Fellowship descended upon the swamps of Florida to drink and be merry - before being married - in Walt Disney World. EPCOT and Disney's Animal Kingdom were the parks of choice in this jam packed bois' trip. What did we ride, eat, and drink, and what did we miss? What was Kirk's first time in W…
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Topic 216: The Walt Disney World Planning Episode
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Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 216 Rain is getting married! So we're heading to Walt Disney World 4 months early for his bachelor party! How are we spending our time there? What are we doing and what are we skipping? What does the TramFam think we should do? This is an episode packed with recommendations, wishful thinking, and the usual ta…
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Trammin' 216: The Walt Disney World Planning Episode
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Rain is getting married! So we're heading to Walt Disney World 4 months early for his bachelor party! How are we spending our time there? What are we doing and what are we skipping? What does the TramFam think we should do? This is an episode packed with recommendations, wishful thinking, and the usual tangents. Join Kirk & Rain as they hype themse…
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Topic 215: The Lore of Galaxy's Edge with Freddy, Kirk & Rain
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Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 215 Star Wars month is here, and May the 4th be with you! For years now, we've explored Black Spire Outpost in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Surely we know it inside and out like the rest of Disneyland. What more is there to explore? What more is there to learn? Perhaps the archives are incomplete. Turns out, the…
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Trammin' 215: The Lore of Galaxy's Edge with Freddy, Kirk & Rain
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Star Wars month is here, and May the 4th be with you! For years now, we've explored Black Spire Outpost in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Surely we know it inside and out like the rest of Disneyland. What more is there to explore? What more is there to learn? Perhaps the archives are incomplete. Turns out, there's a lot we were never told and things we …
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