BDE||big disney energy

Tyler and guests Caroline Amer (@Carolineamerican producer/cofounder of Double Yay, London based comedian) and Sarah Price (Chicago based actor, writer and comedian) continue on their PIRATES journey and its pretty rocky. We start off by chatting all things pirates again including our all time fav pirates across any medium--no one asked for this but its vital info. Firstly, what is even happened in 2006? We can't bring our geriatric millennial selves to remember. Second of all, how does this film look cheaper but had a much bigger budget? WE HAVE QUESTIONS. While we don't love this sequel, we do love: the barnacle boys/sea life covered pirates, a new villain for no reason who has a suspect ponytail and the brilliance of Bootstrap Bill. Also Orlando Bloom is attractive but he cant get it, WE SAID WHAT WE SAID. And just so everyone knows, he is in fact an entirely different person/actor than Jude Law. Magical Music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Rae Gray (@heyraegray Chicago based Actor) take on 101 Dalmatians in honor of this Friday's release of CRUELLA. With arguably, the best opening credits of all time--this jazzy and terrifying classic still slaps. First off, we need to see the tax returns of Cruella De Vil--where are her funds coming from and can we get some? Also we are back in London because Disney loves a London aesthetic and so do we. Little did we know that in this film, Disney gave us the dating advice we never knew we needed: just calm down and marry the guy. Things of note: Nanny also voices MAD MADAM MIM SO WE ARE SOLD. And in case anyone was wondering and THIS IS NOT up for debate--Cruella De Vil is the HBIC, the legend of all legends, whose evil sidekick appears only in the form of her lime green cigarette smoke. Magical Music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Imani Marcus (@mixingwithmani host of the hit bravo pod Mixing With Mani) sit down to chat all things CHEETAH GIRLS 2! From the dance sequences, the fashions of it all--this sequel gives up bop after bop! Honestly anything that has Raven as a lead, two members of 3LW and someone named Dorinda? SIGN ME RIGHT UP. Not only does this classic DCOM give us insanely unrealistic expectations about what is possible when it comes to traveling around the world for a music festival you barely auditioned for over the phone. But it also maybe convinced us that if we did travel to Spain over the summer, maybe we could have a fling with a Count from Barcelona too! It's truly a smash hit of a DCOM and the coordinating fashions slay us at every turn. Magical Music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Sarah Price (Chicago based Actor, Comedian and Writer) return to this edition of 'series with Sarah' where we recap the ending of the saga to end all sagas--TOY STORY 4. While we are still reeling from the emotional distress of this film, we are immediately won over by this incredible cast of toys. I mean did we maybe think this Forky character was the most expensive prank of all time being pulled by Pixar? Sure! But we ultimately see that it was Pixar's biggest flex of all time by getting us to care deeply about a spork. Forky operates from a place of full anxiety and we couldn't relate to him more if we tried. This film made us miss a lot of comforts of childhood--cubbies (remember cubbies?!), backpacks and scholastic book fairs at the library. So thank the Pixar gods that they gave us Ducky and Bunny to help fill that void in our adult hearts--we truly don't deserve them. Magical Music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Debo Balogun (@debo.balogun Chicago based actor and artist) sit down to chat all things Ralph Breaks the Internet! Y'all this film is so special and unbelievably detailed and truly underrated. This cast is beyond stacked with so many wonderful actors it's honestly unfair. Filled with hundreds of easter eggs and so much creativity, its mind-blowing that Disney is able to create such unique worlds and make them so accessible to their audiences. I mean listen, Sarah Silverman is a teeny race car driver in a video game? You can SIGN ME RIGHT UP. We also get ALL of the DISNEY PRINCESSES together having a sleepover in themed pajamas and it's honestly one of the most iconic scenes of all time. Magical Music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guests Caroline Amer (@carolineamerican London based Comedian, producer, cofounder of @double_yay) and Sarah Price (Chicago based Actor, Writer and Comedian) join forces for this epically long and epically epic tale. We gather her today to discuss this film and above anything else--OUR LOVE OF ALL THINGS PIRATES and gives us a great excuse to do pirate accents. Important thoughts include but aren't limited to: the import behind British court wigs, how I only know one joke and it happens to be pirate themed and how Geoffrey Rush is NEXT LEVEL. If we are being honest, this is basically just a sexy pirate dream of a series of sword fights, strung together by funny physical bits--and none of us are mad about it. Magical Music by Eric Backus. 

Tyler and guest Emma Gruhl (@emmagruhl casting assistant) reunite to chat even more Alan Menken brilliance. And honestly, where do we even begin? This SOUNDTRACK, this SCORE, this CAST!! its true 90's perfection--Danny DeVito we love your work! If you ask us, we could not name more of a banger soundtrack and more of an epic heroine. Megara, voiced by the I C O N I C Susan Egan, is our dream Disney princess: badass, self assured, wears a purple dress and has an alto singing voice. She is so underrated and we make sure to give her all due credit. Also Zues and adult Hercules are HOT YALL and we love to see it. We also love to gush over our knowledge of Greek Mythology thanks to that one class we took college. Shout out to Mr. Menken for reminding us that we can go the distance and to Meg for teaching us that DID's (damsels in distress) can handle things themselves. Magical Music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Nikki Blue (@ Chicago based resident AEA stage manager at The Goodman Theatre) sit down to chat about their all time fav Disney film. listen, first and foremost this film is PROBLEMATIC—so much of this film has us asking questions about how this was ever made. The highs are so high and the lows are so low. And yet, it is filled with pixie dust, some of the best and most classic animation in the entire canon, and the hottest fairy around. Also Peter Pan is a total narcissist, and is like the ex boyfriend we all try to forget—like how DARE call Wendy a dumb girl?! her bow is perfection, her sweet nightgown she wears as a dress, HER PERFECT CURLS?? ICONIC. Peter pan is secretly the worst, but we show up time and time again not for him but for our queens Nana, Tink and Wendy—and also smee. Never forget about smee. Magical music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Steve Han (@steyonceknowles actor and comedian) return to chat all things High School Musical 2 and all the magic in entails. We at BDE are so blessed to be having this chat with TikTok's very own' CEO of High School musical on TikTok'--a one Steve Han-- to discuss this truly important DCOM in the Disney canon. Join us as we chat all things DCOMS, top songs from the HSM canon and the terrifying fashions of 2007--the short sleeve cardigan of it all is nearly too much too handle. We are fully immersed in the fan fair of summer at the iconic Lava Springs, the fake tanner of it all and we certianly aren't mad about it. This is the most shocking of all the HSM franchise--giving us dramatic solos on the greens of Lava Springs, Sharpay being FABULOUS and a supposed 5-star resort literally run and staffed by high schoolers. It shocks us, it makes us feel all the things and sets us up perfectly for the big budget blockbuster that is HSM3. Magical music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Sarah Price (Chicago based Actor, Write and Comedian) continue their B&B series with this final installment, recapping the entirely unnecessary but visually stunning 2017 Live Action version. While this might be an episode of us airing our grievances, we are the first to admit that this cast is STACKED--Emma Thompson as a TEA POT?? sign us right up. Let it be known that it's not Emma Watson's fault that she was cast to fill the shoes of the iconic Paige O'Hara, nor is it Dan Stevens fault that his wig once he transforms is truly unacceptable. Its. Not. Their. Faults. And yet we MUST discuss these and many other atrocities committed by this new version. But who is the shining light you ask, aside from these amazing supporting characters and actors, and the one true star of this film? JOSH GAD. its always Josh Gad. And of course Alan Menken. Magical Music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Halley Mayo (Arkansas based Actor) are back to break down this far too long, and honestly confusing, but charming sequel. Listen, while this isn't QUITE as iconic as the original we are still gifted by the presence of Dame Julie Andrews and that's truly all we need. We have questions about the plot, the location of Genovia, who donated these community theatre set pieces and why she doesn't marry Andrew --but the epic pajama party does make up for a lot of our confusion. And Chris Pine--we always love a Chris Pine moment, even though he's not our Disney Chris of choice. Also any film that includes Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson will forever hold a very special place in our hearts. Magical Music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guests Hannah (@hannahabrown actor, writer and host of Not Aspirational with Hannah Brown) and Raven (@mainlybravo host of Bitch Is Better) join forces to tackle this DCOM smash hit. I mean are we fans of Zenon the character —hard pass, but are we fans of the generic space vibes, RAVEN SYMONE and the band Microbe?! ABSOLUTELY. Join us as we chat space, the jewel tone color palate of space clothing trends and all things DCOM with a dash of Bravo of course! Magical music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Miranda Lee (@themagicalmiranda magical content creator and YouTuber) recap one of the most underrated Princess films in the Disney Canon. While we have A LOT of questions about this film, we can absolutely celebrate the artistry behind the animation and the Alan Menken brilliance behind the score. This film has not one, BUT TWO, power ballads from our title character who is wise, brave and badass. Do I listen to these songs as pump up songs on a weekly basis? INDEED. Not only is the score epic, it is filled with stunning and important lyrics against the back drop of some of the most incredible animation ever. And through all of this we are given some of the best physical bits EVER from the teeny pug Percy and the biscuit loving Meeko. Magical Music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Heather Peggs (@peggsdodisney Disney Creator) chat their favorite Marvel movie, the one and only GOTG. Aside from our mutual love of STARLORD and Chris Pratt, this movie has it all--Epic fight scenes, bop after bop in its soundtrack and a cast that is truly OUT OF THIS WORLD. Bradley Cooper is the coolest raccoon ever, Zoe Saldana can literally do no wrong and don't even get us started on GROOT. Of course this film is epic, but we also gush over how it ties so many marvel movies together and to us, really kicked off Marvel defining itself through comedy and a new lens. Did we mention its SO FUNNY? Looking at you Dave Bautista! This rag tag crew really are the Guardians we need and deserve--certainly if a battle ends in a dance off with Chris Pratt. Magical Music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Emma Gruhl (@emmagruhl Chicago based Casting Associate) discuss one of her favorite Disney films and one that Tyler hadn’t seen in a decade. I mean of course if it’s Alan Menken, I’M IN. But this is a dark and harrowing tale YALL. The voice acting—TOP NOTCH, the cast—ABSOLUTELY STACKED, the score terrifying and amazing. And yet we still can’t get over how horrible Frollo (Frollo baggins, as referred to in this episode) is and his zealot like energy. Aside his insanity, we get Demi Moore and Kevin Kline falling in love, we get comedic relief in gargoyle form and the Covid anthem OUT THERE—and we love to see it. Magical music by Eric Backus

Tyler and guests Helen Joo Lee (@helenjoolee actor, comedian and former CM at Disneyland) and Sarah Price (Chicago based actor, comedian and writer) give you the revamp of BDExDD to talk all things Disney Couples. We get drunk, we place disney couples into Year Book adjacent categories, we are inappropriate--and probs no one is surprised. We cuddle up with our beverages with choice, in honor of all things valentines day, to chat all about which Disney Couples are least likely to succeed, best over all and maybe those that could have done better. Are Lumiere and Cogsworth the most iconic inanimate couple? Only time will tell. Do I tirade again about why I think Ariel is reckless and why Eric could have done better--OBVIOUSLY. So grab a glass of bubbles, your fav chocolates and join us as we talk about nothing and so many inappropriate things all at the same time. Magical music by Eric Backus. 

Tyler and guest Halley Mayo (Arkansas based actor) connect over one of their favorite Princess flicks to reminisce about all things early 2000's. Not only did we see this movie TOGETHER IN THEATRES, it's one that we love to quote and also are unclear as to why this story line wasn't our lives? I mean how dare we not be surprised by a visit from DAME JULIE ANDREWS and be told we were princesses-it's honestly rude. This iconic film has everything we could ask for in an early 2001 smash hit: JULIE FREAKING ANDREWS PLAYING A QUEEN, Anne Hathaway giving the performance of her career while living in an old fire station, a next level makeover sequence, the cutest cat and of course the prince-CESS OF GENOVIA. There are physical bits, there is glamour and MANDY MOORE YALL--it's truly a moment. Magical Music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Bryce Gangel (@bryce.gangel LA based actor) recap all of our fav tween summer camp life switcheroo-- the one and only THE PARENT TRAP, 1998. Y'all this movie takes us wayyyyyy back and fills us with so many summer camp memories--TIE DYE GIRL, ear piercings, fencing duels, poker tournaments, PRANKS etc etc. As if the the CAMP of it all wasn't enough, LINDSAY FREAKING LOHAN plays two teeny twins and honestly where is her Oscar? It's a truly revelatory performance. I'll say it--this was a career defining performance and the world wasn't prepared. On top of that, you're going to give us Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson as estranged parents?! I C O N I C. 1998 Dennis Q. can get it YALL and Natasha Richardson was one of the most elegant, charming actresses of all time. We are forever indebted to queen Nancy Myers for this 90's film that is nothing short of pure magic. Magical music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Mary Holland (@maryhollandaise Happiest Season, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, Wild Horses) recap this absolutely perfect film. Next level animation with a next level score--Moana is truly one of a kind in the Disney Canon. Accompanied by some of the greatest and most epic Disney songs of all time, Disney tells us a story that is filled with excellent writing and causes us to uncontrollably sob way too many times. Also Moana's hair animation deserved an Oscar. Also Also heihei the chicken and pua the pig are a dream team of animal sidekicks too pure for this world. This film is perfect for so many reasons, but any film that shows off Dwayne Johnson so brilliantly is ICONIC in my eyes. Magical Music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and pod fav Sarah Price (Chicago based actor, writer and comedian) continue in their TOY STORY canon journey with Tyler's personal fav of the four--TOY STORY 2. We welcome you once again to the Toy Story saga recap that you didn't ask for and maybe never knew you needed as we give you all the most vital info and the hottest of takes: we chat space, we chat astronomy vs. astrology, we chat crystals and how our mom jeans of 2020 not only make us more productive but they give us that coveted Pixar mom butt. But most importantly, in this film we meet our fave midwestern cowgirl--the one and only JOAN CUSACK. She yodels, she has Bullseye the Horse as a sidekick, she BREAKS OUR HEARTS with her backstory--what more could we ask for? Oh and Buzz FREAKING Lightyear falls for her?! I mean come on--she's truly the dream. How each of these installments are literally perfection, we will never know but we again are gifted with all of the classic hijinks, physical bits and pulls at our heart strings in ways that only Pixar can. Magical Music by Eric Backus.

Tyler kicks off 2021 with guests Hannah Brown(@hannahabrown LA based actor, writer and host of the hit pod Not Aspirational with Hannah Brown) and Clayton Joyner (@cajoyne Chicago based actor and member of the casting community) to recap this iconic DCOM classic. There are so many things to note here, but most glaringly is THE LOW RISE BOOTCUT JEANS OF IT ALL. Also cartoon lizzie is so unnecessary and the idea of wearing platform flip-flops at the airport makes us nearly vomit. And y'all in case you forgot--GORDO IS HOT, WE SAID WHAT WE SAID. Truly we just always want an excuse to dream about an escape to Rome and how sexy it would be (please someone take us to a teeny Italian village and let us live out our pasta dreams). Honestly, the plot is two steps away from 'Taken' starring Liam Neeson but we are still here for it. And the true star of this film, aside from the crop tops and overuse of lime green clothing, is Melina --Matt's BFF and truly the baddest B around. Magical music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Miranda Lee (@themagicalmiranda digital creator, youtuber and owner of @planthemagic) round out the holiday season with this 90’s classic. Miranda is a festive queen and we love to see how she goes all in for the holidays, including her love of this film! It’s important to note that TIM ALLEN can get it, especially mid-90’s Tim Allen. Also remember car phones? ..just us? We have great respect for the reads of Scott Calvin directed at Neil, because Neil has GOT TO GO. And we additionally have major love for Bernard and Judy, as they are the baddest elves up at the North Pole and the unsung heroes of this flick. Truly the 90’s of it all in this films aesthetic is ever so pleasing and we love revisiting those days of yore. Happy holidays y’all! Magical music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Sarah Price (Chicago based actor and comedian) are back to chat all things B & B holiday version. We are fully in the festive spirit as we discuss this holiday off shoot of our fav disney classic. We have thoughts and questions a plenty: why Adam is so much hotter in this version than in the original, how Bernadette Peters and Haley Joel Osment ended up in the same holiday classic, how the original cast graced us with their presence and talent on an Non Alan Menken composed romp. Also should be noted that this cast is stacked for absolutely no reason--looking at you SIR TIM CURRY--but we truly love to see this holiday mess of a film. We also would love to know why Forte prefers to be an organ that can't move, why Fife looks like he was animated to be in a Saturday morning Warner Brothers cartoon, and how can we achieve the level of magical Christmas shade of Angelique. Magical Music but Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Zach Villa (@zachvilla AHS 1984) spend an hour doing impressions of muppets and gushing over the brilliance of Michael Caine, with absolutely no regrets. Muppets and Christmas and Charles Dickens and an iconic British actor--what else is there to say? We share all of our love for the muppets, the beautifully decorated sound stage AKA the streets of Dickensian London and how truly harrowing this tale is. If anyone can present evidence of a better and more heartfelt performance to a puppet than MICHAEL FREAKING CAINE in this film, we would be shock and awed. Magical Music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Hannah brown (@hannahabrown LA based Actor, Writer and pod host of Not Aspirational with Hannah Brown and You Know You Love Us) live out our 90's JTT fantasies via this classic holiday cross country romp. We are insufferably festive and no one can stop us as we celebrate this ICONIC JTT film-- not only is JTT a worldly man in the form of an child star, Jessica Biel is more stunning and confident than we have ever been in our entire lives. This film has it all: the beepers of yore, JTT in a Santa suit, a gross antagonist named Eddie--Also remember PAPER ROAD MAPS?? We miss taking road trips with paper maps a la The Goofy Movie. This is a holiday classic with a sound track that slaps and we fa la freaking la love to see it! Magical music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and Guest Clayton Joyner (@cajoyne Chicago based artist) go alllllll the way to back to the very beginning with the first feature length Disney film ever! Listen, this is not necessarily our fav disney princess flick, BUT Snow White can rock a cape like no one's business. This is a TALE AS OLD AS TIME YALL: the Evil Queen is worried about her hotness and youth being threatened by a pretty young princess--it's basically the plot of every season of Housewives EVER. Some important things of note: tan small-heeled character shoes do no one any damn favors, the prince just sneaks up on snow and ruins her day AND SONG when she's just trying to sing to her wishing well, the beautiful gems of the mine comfort us it ways we will never understand, and NO ONE can serve a cape and a sensible shriek like our girl Snow. Let's be honest-- this film is just a string of extended dance party montages and we aren't mad about that. Magical Music by Eric Backus. 

Tyler and guest Will Alan (@wellthatwentwill LA based actor and playwright) tackle this actual perfect holiday classic. We are so excited to welcome back our resident sports and Home Alone expert to chat about his favorite film of all time. Not only did Will recreate all of these traps as a child, he knows everything about this film and shares all of his knowledge to start off the holiday season right! We connect over our airport anxiety, how Mitch Murphy is the unsung hero of the film and how much Uncle Frank sucks. Sure the timeline is questionable, the idea that they could ever make an international flight at O'hare from a northern Chicago suburb in 45 minutes is in fact impossible-- but none of that matters because this is still one of the greatest movies of all time! Catherine O'Hara is basically the Meryl Streep of comedy, John Williams is a composer that none of us are worthy of and this hijinks filled film is truly nothing short of pure magic. Magical music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and returning guest star co-host Sarah Price (Chicago based actor and comedian) begin their TOY STORY journey with original smash hit that shaped our millennial childhoods in the 90's. Not only is this truly a cornerstone of modern animation, it has a literal PERFECT cast led by America's dads--Tim Allen and Tom Hanks. Things of note: Buzz Lightyear can get it, Randy Newman creates one of the most simple and iconic scores of all time, and the little green guys are in a cult but we still love them. Ultimately all we really want as humans is to be take to PIZZA PLANET and to be able to overcome the fear of being replaced in all aspects of our lives OKAY?! We will forever treasure this iconic Pixar classic--stay tuned for the rest of our TOY STORY SERIES! Magical Music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Keira Fromm (@keirafromm Chicago based director) discuss a movie that makes us both weep over the cuteness of a puppy. I mean John Travolta is the cutest dog we've ever seen, Susie Essman as MITTENS the alley cat is truly unmatched and Mark Walton as Rhino the Hamster gives an honestly Oscar worthy performance. Show us a film that gives you more hamster hijinks, badass alley cat vibes and deals with exploitation of animals in Hollywood--all while wrapped in a Truman Show esthetic-- THERE ARE NONE I SAY. Magical music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Halley Mayo (Arkansas based actor) and Grant Hockenbrough (@granthock LA based actor) finish our two part series highlighting this practically perfect film. We get Hela in full force, JEFF FREAKING GOLDBLUM, Tessa Thompson is hot AF and HULK is there with a great story arc to round everything out. Idris Elba is there to make us fall in love, Odin makes us cry, Loki is a star and Skurge + Korg are some of the best characters in the MCU--we said what we said. This film is a damn delight, start to freaking finish and Thor has a great butt, so there's also that. Magical Music by Erik Backus.

Tyler and guests Halley Mayo (Arkansas based actor) and Grant Hockenbrough (@granthock LA based actor) tackle one of arguably the best films in the MCU in a two part series. Hemsworth is NEXT LEVEL HOT (I mean duh), Cate Blanchett as Hela is UNREAL and Taika Waititi is so talented its insane. I mean like we knew Hemsworth was hot, but like it's not fair that he's this funny too okay. Magical Music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Rae Gray (@heyraegray Chicago based actor) finally get to connect over their mutual love of Phil Collins and their love of this film. We confirm that Rae is in fact Ferris Bueller, how we both wish we could be turn invisible, but MORE IMPORTANTLY how this soundtrack truly is next level. GLENN CLOSE is in Tarzan y'all and it's brilliant.  Tarzan can get it, Turk is ICONIC and Minnie Driver as Jane is honestly the vocal performance we all need. We Stan this film and love that it questions why people are threatened by things that are different than them all set to a score that makes us weep every time. Magical music by Eric Backus. 

Tyler and Guest Karen Rodriguez (@xkarenrodriguez Chicago based actor and Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble member) delve into this stunningly gorgeous film. We laugh, we cry and laugh some more as we discuss the importance of art, following your passion and family. It's truly magical, and with some of the best animation, acting and scoring--Coco is absolutely a new Disney classic. Magical music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guests Helen Joo Lee (@helenjoolee actor, comedian and former CM at Disneyland) and Sarah Price (Chicago based actor, writer and comedian) team up to create the most insane and inappropriate thing to ever hit BDE--hard to imagine but true. We sat down with our adult beverages of choice, in honor of spooky season, to countdown our fav disney villains! We have categories, scoring systems and of course get more and more off topic as the villain themed cocktails continue. Think Drunk History but Disney...and a rankin system. Do I mispronounce a famous Shakespeare characters name at least 6 times with utmost passion and certainty that I am pronouncing it correctly? Yes, I do. Do we have hot takes on who is number one--the one true villain to rule them all? yes, of course duh. Hilarity ensues and we finally, after 2 hours of drinking, crown who we deem to be the baddest of them all. Magical music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and Guest Adriana (@bibbidibobbidi_broke Disney Blogger and Digital Creator) creates amazing edits, the best and most creative looks and made me laugh nonstop! We chat all things Star Wars, our mutual love of Kylo Ren and how we both think Ariel is a mess. Magical music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Behzad Dabu (@behsaddabu LA based actor, writer, producer and activist-How to Get Away with Murder, The Chi, Disney's The Lion Guard) recap the undeniably iconic 1990s classic SPACE JAM. Join us on this wild journey--my phone rings, I don't know anything about basketball and Behzad is an actual expert and teaches me all of the basketball sports things. The soundtrack is stellar, Lola Bunny is all of the goals and the fact that Michael Jordan and Bill Murray made a movie about basketball is honestly one of the greatest achievements in cinematic history. Magical Music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Sarah Price (@thepriceisprobablymistaken Chicago based actor and comedian) discuss the joy of this unsung Disney classic. The insanity of cutest that is this film is honestly overwhelming: penny the precious child, a freaking mouse UNITED NATIONS aka the rescue aid society, amazing physical bits and BOB NEWHART voicing a teeny mouse JANITOR. we also get to give the iconic MADAME MEDUSA her due—anyone who wears top AND bottom lashes IN A SWAMP deserves so much credit + she’s actually insane. Magical music by Eric Backus.

Kicking off spoooooky month on BDE---Tyler and guests Hannah brown (@hannahabrown LA based actor and pod host of Not Aspirational with Hannah Brown and You Know You Love Us with Hannah Brown and Tyler Meredith) and Clayton Joyner (@cajoyne Chicago based actor and casting assistant) take things to the spookiest of spooky levels with this iconic 1990's CLASSC FILM. THIS CAST. THE WITCHY INSANITY. we. are. here. for. all. of. it YALL. We discuss where in fact these dead men are that the Sanderson sisters are collecting said 'dead man's toes from' ? like who is the man, who's toes are these y'all? We bond of our love for a sensible Craft aesthetic and how this movie is a journey we enjoy best sans others but plus a PSL. We also unlock the secret to the film, which is that these witches are hot and only want to be hotter AKA the entire premise and cast of RHONY and honestly, we can relate. And not to be overlooked, this movie has some major BPE--big pilgrim energy and we love all of the autumnal joy it brings us. Magical music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Miranda Lee (@themagicalmiranda digital creator, YouTuber, owner of @planthemagic) break down her love her Disney, unwavering love of THE LION KING and our mutual adoration for the brilliant ALAN MENKEN. We also chat all things theatre, our fav musicals and how we basically knew each other before we actually virtually met! Magical music by Eric Backus. 

Tyler and guest Will Allan (LA based actor and writer) explore this 90’s live action classic and recent acquisition into the Disneyverse. Will is a baseball wizard and gives us all the ins and outs of the game, which is helpful because I was kicked off of my softball team and know nothing. Most importantly Gary Busey gives a stellar performance that is only outdone by his incredible mustache stealing ever scene. Magical music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guests Lindsey (@heyitslindseyy) and Ali (@alifacc) AKA the legendary girl bosses of the iconic @myohmysupplyco and pod hosts of the amazing @girlstalktoomuch pod create the chicest pop culture clothing and spread so much magic! Join us as we chat our disney prince crushes, disney college programs, starting their super successful business and whether we are more of a Kristoff or a Hans stan. Magical music by Eric Backus. 

Tyler and guest Halley Mayo (LA based actor) go way back in the Disney cannon to take the journey of the psychedelic trip that is Alice in Wonderland. We break down the hard hitting topics including: why Tweedle Dee/Dumb are terrifying, how the flowers are basically the cast of RHONY, we all should unbirthdays and how yes, that tea party was the “stupidest party” of all time (Alice’s words not ours). We also break down the “Disney fever dream 5” —where older Disney films have like 5 minutes left and have to wrap up an entire plot and introduce the villain AND WE LOVE TO SEE IT. Most importantly we learned not to fall asleep during history lessons because then sh*t is gonna get weird. Magical music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Beth Shenker (@shenksforthememories Disney blogger) dig in about her journey to become a cast member at WDW, her amazing pup noodle, why she’s the QUEEN of Halloween but we both hate being scared and the ins and outs of Disney blogging and influencing.

Tyler and Guests Nik Whitcomb (@nikwizzle host of The Come Up with Nik Whitcomb) and Michael Turrentine (@mturrentine5 host of How's Your Heart) swoon over this perfect Pixar film. Set to a stunning score, we cry at WALL-E's hand gestures, his LOVE OF HELLO DOLLY and his courtship with EEEVVVAAAA. This beautiful film makes us question 'what if we are all doing the best we can with the garbage we have been dealt'? This sweet sweet garbage compactor teaches use to find beauty in everything no matter how small, and reminds us not only to survive--but to truly live. Magical music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Zoe Dokas (@zoedokas blogger and owner of @shopparkandbeach) chat about her brand, how she created her amazing company and her long standing love of the Disney parks. She’s chic, hilarious and we both have an Anna streak in our hair so this interview was meant to be. Magical music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Zach Villa ( American Horror Story 1984 @zachvilla @sorrykylemusic) dive into this classic, old English tale or robbing from the rich and giving to the poor. We welcome you this week to our John Mayer tribute podcast—jk but we do chat about him like a lot. This classic Disney film has it all—great physical bits, folksy tunes, a villain and villainous sidekick to beat all others and the most beautiful female fox ever. We talk class systems, we talk taxes, we talk the cutest bunny and turtle of all time—and how FYI, Robin Hood is a major hottie. Magical music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Victoria Button (Disney blogger @magically.victoria) dive into her long love of Disney and spreading joy throughout the Disney IG community!

Tyler and guest Heather Peggs (@peggsdodisney @heatherpeggs digital creator and making of maskchains!) discuss all things Disney and her inspiring and magical instagram accounts. Join us as we bond over fitness, disney parks abroad, and how we both are dating CHRIS PRATT. 

Tyler Meredith and guest Clayton Joyner (@cajoyne actor and casting assistant in Chicago) recap our personal fav Disney princess film of the last 10 years. Flynn Rider is A BABE, mother gothel is a narcissistic manipulator, and the animal sidekick work in this banger is truly top tier. Most importantly, ALAN MENKEN does it again with a score that just won't quit and Mandy Moore gives the performance of her career IMOP. We discuss hot button issues like would we ever want hair that long and could we maintain it and the the answer is honestly WE COULD NEVER but we wish. This film makes any day truly the BEST. DAY. EVER!

Tyler and guests Noel Henry(@kuyaknoll Chicago talent agent) and Zachary Michael( @zachary_m_s YouTube personality) tackle the entire first season of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THE MUSICAL THE SERIES. All amazingly perfect and magical things must come to an end, and so must this brilliant trilogy of episodes--a trilogy that rivals Star Wars, WE SAID WHAT WE SAID. This week we explore how we miss the days of going to school only so we could anticipate going on holiday breaks, we can finally stop talking about EJ, we miss theatre parties, we miss standing in theatre lobbies--WE. MISS. THEATRE. Tag along as we chat about how I longed for a Friendsgiving, Ashlyn shows us how she+gen z CAN HAVE IT ALL, we continue to make Music Man references and we feel no shame, how we most techs do not consist of trading jewels and having visions and relocating entire productions the day before opening. And how the ideal end to this amazing series is topped with bow in the form of a big red TAP SOLO AND WE LOVE TO SEE IT. Magical music by Eric Backus.

Tyler and guest Greg Geffrard (@gregarious86 Chicago based actor, poet and educator) recap this poignant tale of the great things we can accomplish when we work together-no matter how small we are or think we might be. We have terrifying grasshoppers, we have circus bugs and a 90s stacked cast. David Hyde Pierce is a walking stick in a traveling bug circus and nothing has ever felt so right. Pixar perfectly weaves amazing physical comedy and deeper messages to make this beautifully animated film an often forgotten smash. Magical music by Eric Backus.