Hidee Hidee Ho There and welcome to the DisNerd Podcast. I’m Hans Krueger and I’ll be your host for all the shenanigans that will unfold. No, I’m not a prince, nor do I reside in the Southern Isles. I’m just a self-proclaimed DisNerd. I know I’m not the first, nor will I be the last. And I am in NO WAY the authority on any Disney matter. I am just a fan looking to connect with other DisNerds and create a community to share our passion for the Mouse.
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Castle to Castle: A Tale of Two Disnerds - the Inspirational, International, Intersectional Disney Podcast
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Mike and Emily provide international perspectives on Disney fandom - with the guy a British would-be voice actor, and the girl a Portland, Oregon-based art nerd, who knows what conclusions these two will come to on the whole variety of subjects planned for the podcast - only time, and bandwidth, will tell.
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Ep. 19: Diagnosing Mental Disorders in Characters and the John Lasseter News
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Ep. 18: Intellectual Properties in Epcot and The Rumor Mill
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We talk about the slow addition of IPs in Epcot andBy The DisNerd Podcast
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Ep. 17: The Saddest Disney Moments and The Most Uplifting Songs!
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Today we discuss those moment that gave us the feels and the music that puts us in a good mood.By The DisNerd Podcast
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Hear from Mike, Emily and Norah, at the end of a wonderful time in Oregon.
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Episode 59: A Brave New Wonderland with Kayla (and Happy Birthday to Emily!)
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First of all, a great big happy birthday to our wonderful American Disnerd! To celebrate, Kayla joins your Disnerds to talk about all things Wonderland, including the original books, films, musicals, ballet, ice spectaculars. souvenir mugs... (not all above are guaranteed). Please let us know how you liked this episode, and send along a birthday gr…
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Episode 58 (Part 1): The Inaugural Emily, Mike, Tanya and Kiva Disnerds Variety 'Hour'
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Trigger/Content Warning for strong language and discussion of violent racism. This episode is sadly but proudly dedicated to James Horner, who we didn't talk about nearly as much as we should have. It's a rather special one this time, as the Disnerds are joined by TWO - count'em - TWO guests! We are joined by both Tanya AND Kiva, and a lovely time'…
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Episode 57: It's a Disney Conspiracy!
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Trigger/Content Warning for discussion of female infertility & related stigma! This time, Emily and Mike are joined by the lovely Pete, and get into some pretty serious stuff (Age of Ultron, Princess of North Sudan)...some pretty silly stuff (conspiracies and fan theories!)...and some heartwarming stuff (we got an email!). Just another episode with…
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Episode 56.5 (Bonus!): Maleficent, Cinderella and Agent Carter with Ria
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It's another little bonus episode! Recorded after doing the most recent Bitesize Muppets, this one features Mike and Ria discussing Maleficent (anger), Cinderella (relief/surprise) and Marvel's Agent Carter (exhaltation). There's a little Captain America talk, if you like that sort of thing. So you do, and you want to let us know You can Like us on…
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It's time for the next instalment of our Bitesize Muppets retrospective series, and this time, Ria joins Mike as co-host, and we delve into the weird worlds of advertising, Sam & Friends, and odd one-off fairytales. Enjoyed this instalment? Keen for the next one? Let us know at disnerds@gmail.com! Links 'n' Muppet Stuff: Sam & Friends Wilkins Coffe…
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Episode 56: Robin Hood Revisited (and More!) with Kiva
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First off, please excuse any slight audio oddness, and also no offence is meant towards any known or unknown Chads! Except the princes. This time around, Emily & Mike are joined by social justice comics artist extraordinaire Kiva Bay, who was gracious/hyped enough to join us to talk about 1973's very furry Robin Hood. After returning to the present…
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Episode 55.5 (Bonus!): Star Wars Past, Present, Future, Celebration with David
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A little bonus conveniently accidentally ready for this special May day...Mike and David discuss the Star Wars Celebration convention, the new films, Star Wars Rebels, and the pressing question of what may or may not happen (and WHERE) in Disney parks, to best represent that galaxy far, far away. If you enjoyed this little extra, let us know! You c…
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Beginning a brand new series - please tune your wireless set and enjoy!
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Episode 55: Emily, Mike and Tanya Need Diverse Disney (and Games)
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Another full episode!, This time around, Emily and Mike are honoured to be joined by the originator of the I Need Diverse Games hashtag initiative, Tanya! We do, of course, discuss videogames and diversity - there is some Disney in there, too - as well as the un-reality of some holiday destinations, the loveliness of Chicago, the strange fear some …
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Episode 54: Live Action, Trailers and Lego with Ria
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It's a full episode! This time, Mike and Ria briefly (and without spoilers) discuss Cinderella, leading into a wider, typically rambling conversation about all sorts of Dsney live action stuff. There's also a dissection of trailers recently released, one that's nowhere to be seen, and a film that's just been announced TOTALLY out of the blue - and …
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Another Bitesize Mike for you! After attendiong a wonderful symposium on genetic disorders over the weekend, I thought it might be cool to touch upon the characters in the Disney canon who have been affected by genetic disorders! Not as many as I'd imagined...cue representation rant... If you enjoyed this episode, let us know! You can Like us on Fa…
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Another Bitesize Mike for you! This time, after a week of Disney news that explored aspects of entitlement and privilege when visiting Disney (and other) theme parks, I thought it might be good to delve into some of these thoughts...and perhaps rant, just little? Whether you agreed with my musings or not, let us know! You can Like us on Facebook, F…
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Episode 53: Disney's LGBT Historyland
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Yes, indeed, happy UK LGBT History Month! In this first episode of February '15, Mike and Emily delve into what they could find of LGBT people and happenings in Disney history. It's not a huge spoiler to say that there wasn't that much to be found - but we think we got a fantastic episode out of quite paltry research results. Whether you agree or n…
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Episode 52: Fresh Unfrozen Disney Sisters with Ria
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It's Mike and the return of Ria this time, with a little pertinent news discussion, and a lot of talk about sisters. From Frozen (well, we had to at some point) through Lilo & Stitch, Cinderella, the Aristocats, the Little Mermaid, Hocus Pocus, A Bug's Life and many (several) more, we delve right into the ideas and fairy tale theories behind the Di…
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Episode 51: Ah, Paris; Oh, New Orleans; Aww, Baymax
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HAPPY 2015! HAPPY FIRST EPISODE OF! HAPPY DISNERDS! To usher in a whole new year of podcasting, Mike & Emily invite Mike's sister (Cat) and her girlfriend (Heather) to tell us all about their trip to Disneyland Paris - Heather's first time ever in a Disney park! - their experience seeing a preview of Big Hero 6, and, of course, the creative rationa…
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Castle to Castle Goes Christmas: Where in the Park? Wandering Edition
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It's that time again. But wait...it WAS that time last week... Merry Christmas, anyway - apologies for lateness, but you can consider this a Castle to Castle Goes Christmas AND New Year! This year's edition comes in the form of that old Disney podcasting chestnut, the Where in the Park? game. For the uninitiated, this involves a show of pretty much…
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Episode 50 (Part 2): More Disnerds at WDW (in FULL STEREO!)
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A long, long time ago - really. Over 2 weeks! - the Disnerds released an audio account of their first face-to-face meeting EVER... and that was just part 1... It's episode #50, part 2! This time, join Mike, Emily, Rosie and Pete as they experience a castle lighting ceremony, a conversation with a sea turtle, a jungle - sorry, jingle - cruise, and n…
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Episode 50 (Part 1): The Disnerds Meet at WDW (in FULL STEREO!)
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A long, long time ago - really. Almost 4 years! - two Disnerds, separated by an ocean and LOADS of land, started a podcast together. That podcast has been their story, and this particular chapter is the one where THEY ACTUALLY MEET. YES! It's episode #50, part 1! This time, join Mike and Emily as the big moment arrives, and hear our adventures thro…
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More from our journey to episode 50...
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Castle to Castle: The Story So Far... Part 1
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A little taster of our first 25 episodes...
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Emily couldn't make it this time, but never fear! It's a cool full episode, with Mike and guest host Ria! (yay, rhymes) Ria joins Mike to discuss spooky business, both in celluloid and around the parks. There's Golden Ages, Dark Ages, Renaissance, Muppets...and a good deal of off-topic fun that we hope you've come to expect and enjoy - but rest ass…
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This episode is doubly special - not only does Emily join Mike for a second consecutive week, but the dashing Disnerds are also joined by two Very Important People. Keston and Andrea Ott-Dahl have a daughter, Delaney, with Down's Syndrome - and they want Disney to create meaningful characters who represent Delaney, and other disabled folks - and th…
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Episode 47: Fairytales, (more) Frozen and Food with Ria
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The Disnerds return in full force, and this time around with yet another special guest in tow, our great friend Ria! We start off hearing all about Emily's recent trip to SPX and the Big Apple, which turns into a bit of a British-style weather whinge. There are Big Hero 6 trailers to dissect, as well as a certain Norwegian-themed ride taking its la…
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Bitesize Mike - A Proper Maelstrom in the Backlot
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As it says on the tin, it's time for a little Bitesize Mike! Sorry for the delay...in fact, this episode is so late, it's almost time to record the next one! But we hope you'll enjoy this one, for now - Mike dives into the discussion over changes at Epcot, and an even newer, perhaps more surprising shift at Hollywood Studios. After saying some good…
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Episode 46: 13 Things About Tokyo DisneySea
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Good grief, it's an episode! Just Mike, this time around, following up from #44's look at the history and awesomeness of the Tokyo Disney Resort, and in particular Tokyo Disneyland. This time around, we're having a look at Tokyo DisneySea - which recently celebrated its 13th anniversary - with a little less history, and a LOT more awesomeness! 13 s…
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TW (Trigger Warning): this episode features some pretty stark discussion of depression, relating to the sad death of Robin Williams. There's also some fairly frank discussion - and we make our opinion pretty clear - on the continuing situaion in Ferguson, Missouri. Episode 45...five less than fifty...wonder what we'll do in five episodes' time? For…
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Episode 44: A Good Way to First Day in Tokyo Disneyland
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A couple of weeks late is better than never, right?In this long-awaited (at least by Mike) episode, the British Disnerd takes us through the history of the Tokyo Disney Resort, and then (you guessed it!) through what he thinks would be a pretty awesome way to first experience the original Japanese Disney park, Tokyo Disneyland!If you agree with his…
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Bitesize Mike - Disney in Lego (or Mike in Geek Mode)
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It's that time again...time for a slice of Bitesize Mike!This time, Mike's compensating for a lack of episode 44 (sorry again!), with some brick talk. Learn about the history of the world's favourite toy company (probably), and all the run-ins and arrangements it's had with our favourite media company - Mike's a geek about pretty much everything in…
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Episode 43: Maleficent, Disney Families and Disneyland with PsySocDisney
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Greetings! This time around, Celeste from PsychoSocial Disney Culture joins us, for her first ever podcast appearance, and what fun it is!Mike, Emily and Celeste discuss Maleficent, touch again on Big Hero 6 and Inside Out, explore a different way of looking at The Little Mermaid, investigate family affairs in recent Disney films, review Glen Keane…
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Episode 42 (Part 2): Marvel, MouseMeets and More...
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As Mick Jones of Big Audio Dynamite sings at the end of 'The Bottom Line': gonna take you to, gonna take you to, gonna take you to Part 2... Anybody? No? Okay. Anyway, yes, this is Part 2 of episode 42, and we think it stands up pretty well to Part 1! First, Mike and Emily discuss the recently-unveiled (and adorable) teaser trailer for Disney/Marve…
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Episode 42: Talking Frozen IN SUMMERRRR
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The Disnerds return in full force! Mike & Emily FINALLY get around to discussing that big mega-super-hit of last November, but it's still emptying Disney Stores around the world, so we should probably talk about it...lots of interesting implications, which also come into the discussion when it moves on to Disney's upcoming Moana (or Spirited?), and…
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Episode 41: Bitesize Mike - Mousemeets 2014 Primer
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Here you go, a brand new show! Mike's on his own this time around, talking a little bit about recent Disney-ish events, personal projects from Mike and Emily, and a lot about this year's Mousemeets event in Manchester! If you enjoyed, didn't, or miss Emily far too much - she'll be back, don't you worry! - let us know, at disnerds@gmail.com, on Face…
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Castle to Castle Goes Christmas: Part Deux!
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Here's a little gift from the British Disnerd...bien s'amuser, et joyeux Noel!
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Just Mike this time around - Emily will return in good time! For the moment, please excuse Mike as a he rambles on a bit about the D23 convention, coverage of such, and exactly what it means to be a Disney fan in this day and age. If that's piqued your interest, why not email us with your views - at disnerds@gmail.com - or tell us on Facebook, or T…
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Episode 39: Don't Need Privilege to be a Princess...
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Welcome back! This month, Mike & Emily revisit the Disney princess brand, and aren't entirely happy with what they see...but there are peaks and troughs, and we certainly explore the good side of the brand as well. There's also an email from a usual suspect, and a very special birthday surprise at the end to cap it all off - speaking of birthdays, …
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Episode 38: Fraggles Are Gonna Wreck It!
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This episode is rated Explicit on iTunes for some naughty outtakes...the rest of the show is perfectly safe! Apologies for being a couple of days late - but it could be worse! As the show title suggests, we delve into the worlds of Fraggle Rock and Wreck-It Ralph this episode, and have a good time doing so. There are also a couple of emails to read…
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...and here are just a few more cock-ups for your listening pleasure. Be warned, this episode is NOT for family listening, or those with sensitive dispositions. Some of these clips have been heard before, but always with censor bleeps; this time, the gloves (and bleeps) are decidedly off. With this warning heeded, we hope you'll listening to these …
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In celebration of our recent second anniversary, and this auspicious day of tomfoolery, we present to you a very 'special' episode of Castle to Castle. Enjoy...
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Back again - eventually - as always! This month, Mike and Emily discuss the American Disnerd's trip to the original Disneyland, way back in December. There's lots of music and laughter, a bit of Star Wars, a bit of gushing - all the stuff you've come to know and love from the Disnerds. If you enjoyed the show, or want to let us know some of your fa…
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Episode 26*: Deck the Hensons with Mike & Emily
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*Yes, you read that right - it's episode 26! Originally recorded for release in December 2011, this episode features Mike & Emily discussing a couple of Jim Henson Company Christmas specials - Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas and The Christmas Toy - now released just in time for Twelfth Night! We hope you enjoy listening to it as you dismantle the …
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Just a little something for everyone to enjoy, in the spirit of the season! Watch this space...
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Episode 35: American Travels and Muppet Marathons with Mike
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We're on time this week! Unfortunately, that does mean a bit of an abrupt cut-off at the end of this relatively short episode, but there is a nice surprise waiting for those who keep listening! This time, Mike tells Emily (and the rest of us) all about his trip with his girlfriend, riding rollercoasters all the way up and down the east coast of the…
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Episode 34: Disney Does Winter Sports (In July) and EPCOT
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Apologies for the late release of this episode!This time around, Mike & Emily continue their discussion on what Disney did in the 1960s, focussing on the 1960 Squaw Valley Winter Olympics, the proposed Mineral King ski resort, and the genesis of EPCOT and what later became Walt Disney World. If you enjoyed this bite-sized chunk of Disney history, l…
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This week, in the first part of a two-part series looking at Disney parks in the 1960s, Mike & Emily explore Walt and the Imagineeers' involvement in the 1964 New York World's Fair. We also have an email, but we always want more, so remember to drop us a line at disnerds@gmail.com - you can also reach us by Liking us on Facebook, or leaving us a re…
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This week, Mike and Emily dissect a couple of princess properties, one just released, one coming soon(ish) to a cinema near you - one set in the sweeping highlands of Scotland, and one in the alpine peaks of Scandinavia, but both with good and bad to offer. Whatever yoyr opinion, whether you enjoyed Brave or didn't, are looking forward to Frozen or…
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We have some interesting stuff to talk about, as we open this week's show, so keep an open mind and bear with us, and we hope you'll be as intrigued and excited as we are to move forward. We also have some news, some emails, and some outro - if you want to send us some feedback, hit us up over at disnerds@gmail.com, on Facebook, or on iTunes. We ar…
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