This podcast contains interviews, visits, and discussions about Disney and the Walt Disney Company from the 'Being a Fan of Disney' class at The University of Memphis.
In this Take 1 Episode, I talk about the ever-growing popularity of the Savannah Bananas, and the current and potential links between Bananaball and Disney via ESPN. Video of this episode is available at https://youtu.be/81CawbAZUmg. I hope you enjoy and thank you for listening!Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And...Please come along with us on our adventure!
Here is a special presentation of 'The Tale of Peter the Rabbit' to celebrate Easter and the arrival of spring! I hope you enjoy and thank you for listening!Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And...Please come along with us on our adventure!
This Take 1 episode focuses on the latest news about Disney, through ESPN, trying to work with with media partners and leagues to bring content to the ESPN Flagship service set to launch in Fall 2025. Video of this episode is available at https://youtu.be/B-q5ZD1WyKs. Thank you and I hope you enjoy. Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And...Please come along with us on our adventure!
After a month hiatus, we are back with a special episode to celebrate the beginning of baseball season! I am Inner Dialogue present a reading of 'Casey at the Bat' and ''Twas the Night Before Opening Day'! I hope you enjoy and thank you for listening!Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And...Please come along with us on our adventure!
In this Take 1 episode, I discuss a few things. First, I unveil the Spring 2025 class vote for Best/Favorite MCU Character and Project, then tell a story about the ties the Walt Disney Company has to the movie and stage production Cats. Finally, I talk about the recent news that ESPN is trying to work with Fan Duel Sports Network to include local broadcasts on the ESPN standalone service that will launch in Fall 2025. Video of this episode is available at . I hope you enjoy this and thank you for listening. Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And...Please come along with us on our adventure!
On this episode, I am joined by 'Professor Roller Coaster' himself, Dr. Martin Lewison. We talk about his love of roller coasters, traveling the world to visit theme parks, and the things Disney does well and can learn from other entertainment properties. This was a lot of fun, and video of this episode is available at . Thank you for listening. Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And...Please come along with us on our adventure!
Rachel Cook, Ryan Pagella, and I finish our discussion of The Movies that Matter to Us! We talk about the ones that hold a special place for us, and the movie music we love. Inner Dialogue also presents me with an award(?). Video of this panel is available athttps://youtu.be/GfCjnyvhk4s?si=Kwpmw7JXYg0JFg8Z. I hope you enjoy and thank you for listening!Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And...Please come along with us on our adventure!
I am joined by Ryan Pagella and Rachel Cook ofLove is an Open Door for Part 1 of the roundtable on The Movies that Matter to Us. We discuss the movies we grew up with, the ones that made us cry, and more. Video of the roundtable is available athttps://youtu.be/JuNYjK0dHb4?si=uAyKeA8yiSY6pKvs. I hope you enjoy and thank you!Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And...Please come along with us on our adventure!
Rachel Cook joins the class for the third time to talk about RunDisney, her experiences with the events, and advice to anyone wanting to participate. This was a fun conversation and video is available at . I hope you enjoy and thank you for listening! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
This is the first installment of a new series I am calling Storytime, where I will share sometimes found and sometimes original stories with listeners. Video of this is available at https://youtu.be/-cNrnoPpbW0 . I hope you enjoy and thank you! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
In this Take 1 episode, I talk about viewership numbers for the NBA Christmas games, college football bowls and playoffs, and the news that Venu Sports will not happen. Video of this is available at https://youtu.be/xxheRIkTqgY. I hope you enjoy and thank you! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
In this episode, I am joined by Emilie Buckley to talk about research she has done on the use of nostalgia, and in particular the characters of Figment and Dreamfinder by Disney to engage with consumer and commoditize the fan experience. Video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/G-X-99TVtMw. You can engage with Emilie on Blue Sky @helloemi. I hope you enjoy and thank you! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
In this Take 1 episode, I talk about my experience during my Fall 2024 trip to WDW researching the usefulness of the My Disney Experience mobile application. Video of this episode is available at . Also, you can watch videos of my visit at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXWwyukIeDIHaxQe4pn_5C5__WV8y1Wr7&si=ETIuPp9rzDOXwr3l. I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
Here is a special Christmas and holiday gift from Being a Fan of Disney: The Podcast. Video of this is available at https://youtu.be/5xNKGh4ttIk?si=ApsTsKoU-MBixxtK. I (we) hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
In this Take 1 episode, I discuss the use of alternate broadcasts by Disney and ESPN to market live sports entertainment to a younger audience. Using technology made popular by Disney/Pixar movies, the company has produced alternate broadcasts of NHL and NFL games, and will air an NBA alternate broadcast featuring Mickey, Minnie and friends from the Magic Kingdom on Christmas Day. Video of this episode is available at https://youtu.be/pVwbSTtv3P8?si=j8t65O_wivkh_b3c. I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
Allen Babiarz-Lira stops by again to talk about how we all celebrate Christmas through Disney! We discuss the holiday through Disney movies, the Disney Parks, and using Disney in our everyday lives! Video of this is available at . This was a fun visit and I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
In this Take 1 episode, I talk about the Best/Favorite Disney Movie vote from the fall 2024 class, plus news that Monsters Inc. land will take over Muppets Courtyard, and Muppets and the Electric Mayhem taking over Rockin' Roller Coaster. Video of this episode is available at . Thank you! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
In this episode, I am joined by Noah Sunday-Lefkowitz to talk about his fandom, his time as a cast member and Walt Disney Imagineer, and his arrangements of Disney-specific music and medleys. This is a wide-ranging conversation, and I had a great time! You can engage with Noah on Instagram and social media @NoahSundayLefkowitz, and video of this visit is available at . I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
In this Take 1 episode, I recap the Best/Favorite WDW Attraction vote for the Fall 2024 class, discuss the updated MCU timeline available on Disney+, and the major news that 'Inside the NBA' will be shown on ESPN and other Disney outlets beginning in the 2025-26 NBA season. Video of this is available at . I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
Author Ashley Spencer joins me to discuss her book Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of the Disney Channel Tween Empire. We discuss her book, her research about the Disney Channel, and the future of entertainment as it pertains to children's and tween shows. Video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/Okvi7X5xXNA?si=b4HsjYBZDalgaclT. You can engage with Ashley online at www.AsheyMSpencer.com, and via Instagram @amspen. This was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
In this Take 1 episode, I discuss the class discussion of the Best/Favorite Disney/Pixar movie, Premier Access being added at WDW, the Simpsons NFL alternate broadcast, and a new holiday channel on Disney+. Video of this episode is available at https://youtu.be/NR9VzOfk2wg?si=WdqixP2BuoyaXer4. This was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy it. Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
In this episode, I am joined by James Lowe-Coach Ballgame, to talk about the importance of positive interaction in youth baseball and youth activity. This was a fun visit, and video is available at . You can engage with Coach Ballgame at www.CoachBallgame.com, and on social media @CoachBallgame. Thank you and I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
In this episode, Kate and Kirk from Distory visit to talk about their vast Disney history knowledge and about the original concept of EPCOT Center to what it has become today. You can engage with Kate at www.DisneyCicerone.com, Kirk at www.WalrusCarp.com, and listen to Distory with Kate and Kirk wherever you get your podcasts. This was a very fun conversation and I hope you enjoy it! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
In this Take 1 episode, I recap the Best/Favorite MCU Character and Project vote for the Fall 2024 class. Video of this with graphic is available at . I hope you enjoy and thanks! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
In this Take 1 episode, I discuss the addition of Live Streaming Channels to Disney+ and my impressions of their potential impact on the service and consumer entertainment. Video of this is available at . Also, PLEASE pay NO attention to the logo, I don't know how to change what Inner Dialogue has done. Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
Allen Babiarz-Lira from Entertainment Education: The Podcast stops by again to talk about how to celebrate Halloween through Disney movies, shows, and at the parks! This was a fun conversation and I hope you enjoy! Video of this visit is available at . Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
I am joined by Rachel Cook and Ryan Pagella from the Love is an Open Door podcast (and The Mutant Ages-Ryan) to discuss how Disney portrays trauma and generational trauma in their movies. This was a very interesting conversation and video is available at https://youtu.be/KbBr3KJ0ezc?si=hkHAEMi9fvkMFczg. I hope you enjoy and thank you for listening. Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
In this Take 1 episode, I discuss the success of NBCUniversal in streaming the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games. In talking about the streaming success, I look toward the future impact on live sports and consumer entertainment. I hope you enjoy and thank you! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
On this episode, I am joined by Dr. Christopher Tremblay to talk about his fandom and his class Walt's Pilgrimage, in which he takes college students on a roadtrip to visit some of the important places in Walt Disney's life. This was a fun visit and video is available at https://youtu.be/TCTewoojbsU. You can reach Dr. Tremblay at www.WaltsPilgrimage.com and purchase his book Walt's Pilgrimage at https://a.co/d/de863F4https://a.co/d/de863F4. Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
In this episode, I am joined by Noah Gittell, author of Baseball: The Movie, to discuss one of my passions along with Disney; the baseball movie! His book details major baseball movies throughout movie history and what those movies meant to viewers and greater society. This was a great conversation, and video of this interview is available at . You can reach Noah and read about his book and projects at www.NoahGittell.com and purchase Baseball: The Movie at https://a.co/d/2S7gKFH. I hope you enjoy and thank you for listening! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
In this Take 1 episode, I discuss the start of the 2024/25 College Football season, and the link between the sport and Disney through its ESPN subsidiary. I focus on how the expanded College Football Playoff, conference realignment, and new media rights deal may impact the future of advertising revenue and The Walt Disney Company. Video of this is available at https://youtu.be/3tE0ejjl6pY. I hope you enjoy and thank you! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
In this Talk 1 episode, I discuss work I have done in fandom and how Disney fandom intertwines with many other group settings. In particular, I discuss studies that indicate the possibility of Disney to act as a catalyst for Shared Perspectives among people. Video of this episode is available at https://youtu.be/lN_TEHVt7Ms. I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
Following D23, I have had some time to sit with some of the announcements made and discussion I had with Ryan Pagella and Matt Dobrovolsky in our recap episode (Class #146). In something I have never done before, and may never do again, I have some thoughts, predictions, and wishes for the parks following the amazing announcements we got at D23. So, here are they are! Video of the episode with graphics is available at https://youtu.be/9reAqA1RhBU?si=fN-UkY9InBW2IEK2. I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
Ryan Pagella from The Mutant Ages and Love is an Open Door and Matt Dobrovolsky, DarthVader92, joined me to recap the many exciting announcements from D23. Video of the panel is available at . This was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
Stan Solo joins me for the fourth time to talk about a topic we both love-The Olympic Games! We talk about some of our favorite moments from the Olympic Games, our overall impressions of the Games, and look forward to 2028 Summer Games held in Los Angeles! Video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/-ThQ2HJCxh0. I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
Emily McDermott, co-host of the Book of the Mouse Club podcast joins me to talk about her Disney fandom, working in the Disney College program, volunteering at the National Archives, and her podcast. This was a great and wide-ranging episode that I enjoyed very much. Video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/lzB7cOSTpHw?si=BwUzQ5xhLo9B197D. You can engage with Emily on social media @BookOfTheMouse. I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
Eric Hathorn from Syngery Loves Company stops by to talk about his fandom, his podcast that seeks Disney connection all around us, and plays a game of Disney connections. This was a really fun visit, and video is available at https://youtu.be/2fQjF2oZ0j0?si=qT-Ou8QNRS4hcgKq. You can engage with Eric at www.SynergyLovesCompany.com and via social media @SynergyLovesCompany. I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
Kate Grasso (@DisneyCicerone) joined me on this episode to take about what it takes to be a content provider. We talk about her Disney fandom, her love of Disney history, including the creation of social media posts and Distory with Kate and Kirk. Kate's books can be purchased at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kate-Grasso/author/B0BQGGQDVJ?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true. You can reach Kate on social media @DisneyCicerone and through her website www.DisneyCicerone.com. Video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/Sn5rClvpWxs?si=CrqNsHM4nwdsuDJ8. I had a great time and I hope you enjoy it as well! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
In this Take 1 Episode I share a reading of Ch. 25 from 'The Perspectives Files' where the protagonists visit 1962 Disneyland to learn about Walt Disney's attempts to compete with Universal City Studios for consumer entertainment. This book has been a lot of fun to write, and is a way for me to share how important group behavior is to understanding our society. Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
In this episode, I am joined by Author Scott McCormick, who wrote 'Rivals!', and other Audible originals. We talk about his writing process, writing scripts for Audible, and his approach to writing fiction and non-fiction books. This was a lot of fun, and video of the visit is available at https://youtu.be/cw8cRrURAIo?si=pg2oNbzxAbcRLKZH. You can reach Scott through social media and his website www.ScottMcCormickOnlline.com. You can purchase his books from Amazon at https://www.audible.com/author/Scott-McCormick/B00GRLRJ9Q. Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
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This episode features a reading of the article I published with Dr. Amy M. Davis in the special issue of Alphaville about Disney at 100 years. This was a fun paper to write and read, and I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Amy Davis from University of Hull and Helen Haswell from Queens University, Belfast to discuss a special issue of 'Alphaville' they co-edited on Disney at 100 years. We discuss their fandoms, their research areas, and preview the eight articles in the special issue. This was a very fun visit and video of it is available at https://youtu.be/tzrFUoa6CBQ?si=VLJ6ekUK6bbia40K. The special issue can be accessed at https://www.alphavillejournal.com/Issue27.html. You can reach Dr. Amy Davis at a.davis@hull.ac.uk and Dr. Helen Haswell at h.haswell@qub.ac.uk. Thank you and I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, Hardback, and Audible versions at https://a.co/d/j03Qev3. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy that it is now available for others to read! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. I also want to announce a new project I am working on 'The Perspectives Files' that is available by episodes on Kindle Vella. This is a way for me to write about the importance of people's perspectives and the research that I do in a fun and entertaining way. Please visit Kindle Vella to read this young adult novel as it is being produced and let me know your thoughts on the story. You may also recognize some of the characters in the book from Being a Fan of Disney: The Podcast! You can follow along the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Instagram and Threads @cody.havard, by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you, and… Please come along with us on our adventure!
On this episode, I am joined by Allen Babiarz-Lira to discuss his Disney fandom, research into the Disney Parks and how they can be used as teaching mechanisms, and we discuss his new podcast project Entertainment Education: The Podcast. Allen is a great guest, and video of this visit is available at . Thank you for joining and I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, Hardback, and Audible versions at https://a.co/d/j03Qev3. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy that it is now available for others to read! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. I also want to announce a new project I am working on 'The Perspectives Files' that is available by episodes on Kindle Vella. This is a way for me to write about the importance of people's perspectives and the research that I do in a fun and entertaining way. Please visit Kindle Vella to read this young adult novel as it is being produced and let me know your thoughts on the story. You may also recognize some of the characters in the book from Being a Fan of Disney: The Podcast! You can follow along the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Instagram and Threads @cody.havard, by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you, and… Please come along with us on our adventure!
On this episode, I am joined by Dr. Carissa Baker from the University of Central Florida for a third time to discuss the Society of Explorers and Adventurers! We discuss Disney's attempt to use S.E.A. to create an interconnected story that encourages people to visit their parks around the world and look for hidden details at the parks to enhance the Disney experience. Video of this visit is available at . This was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, Hardback, and Audible versions at https://a.co/d/j03Qev3. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy that it is now available for others to read! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. I also want to announce a new project I am working on 'The Perspectives Files' that is available by episodes on Kindle Vella. This is a way for me to write about the importance of people's perspectives and the research that I do in a fun and entertaining way. Please visit Kindle Vella to read this young adult novel as it is being produced and let me know your thoughts on the story. You may also recognize some of the characters in the book from Being a Fan of Disney: The Podcast! You can follow along the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Instagram and Threads @cody.havard, by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you, and... Please come along with us on our adventure!
In this Take 1 episode, I discuss the past few months of announcements regarding Disney+, including the recent news that consumers will be able to access MAX through Disney+ this summer. I give my takes on why Disney is taking this action, and look to the future of streaming and consumer entertainment. Video of this episode is available at . I really enjoy talking about these topics and I hope you enjoy it. Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, Hardback, and Audible versions at https://a.co/d/j03Qev3. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy that it is now available for others to read! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. I also want to announce a new project I am working on 'The Perspectives Files' that is available by episodes on Kindle Vella. This is a way for me to write about the importance of people's perspectives and the research that I do in a fun and entertaining way. Please visit Kindle Vella to read this young adult novel as it is being produced and let me know your thoughts on the story. You may also recognize some of the characters in the book from Being a Fan of Disney: The Podcast! You can follow along the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Instagram and Threads @cody.havard, by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Please come along with us on our adventure!
Many Disney fans know that Walt Disney's cherished hometown of Marceline, Missouri played an integral role in his life, and therefore the products the company produced. Most also know that Main Street USA in Disneyland is inspired, in part, by Kansas Avenue in Marceline (since renamed Mainstreet USA). We are joined by Sumner Nesbitt from Walt Disney Hometown Museum to discuss his fandom, his unique connection with Walt Disney, and what it is like to work at the Museum and live in Marceline. This visit was a lot of fun, I learned a lot, and video is available at . Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, Hardback, and Audible versions at https://a.co/d/j03Qev3. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy that it is now available for others to read! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. I also want to announce a new project I am working on 'The Perspectives Files' that is available by episodes on Kindle Vella. This is a way for me to write about the importance of people's perspectives and the research that I do in a fun and entertaining way. Please visit Kindle Vella to read this young adult novel as it is being produced and let me know your thoughts on the story. You may also recognize some of the characters in the book from Being a Fan of Disney: The Podcast! You can follow along the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Instagram and Threads @cody.havard, by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Please come along with us on our adventure!
This is an episode I have been looking forward to for a while! Jennessa Hester and Candace Saunders-Grewe join me to talk about Taylor Swift and her impact on society. We talk about her career, her ties to Disney, The Eras Tour Movie on Disney+, and the future of a Swift/Disney relationship. Video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/CFoihrGxxkM?si=IKNKd5c3RiSpV3BL. This was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, Hardback, and Audible versions at https://a.co/d/j03Qev3. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy that it is now available for others to read! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. I also want to announce a new project I am working on 'The Perspectives Files' that is available by episodes on Kindle Vella. This is a way for me to write about the importance of people's perspectives and the research that I do in a fun and entertaining way. Please visit Kindle Vella to read this young adult novel as it is being produced and let me know your thoughts on the story. You may also recognize some of the characters in the book from Being a Fan of Disney: The Podcast! You can follow along the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Instagram and Threads @cody.havard, by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Please come along with us on our adventure!
In this episode, Ryan Pagella of the Mutant Ages joins to talk about those movies that started as attractions in the Disney Parks. We discuss our favorite attractions based on IP, review a list of movies that originated from parks attractions, and those projects that have come full circle by having their movie influence the attraction. This was a great conversation, and video is available at https://youtu.be/wQ4EB_OW66w?si=NrvTvlRvQcWXcZBj. Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, Hardback, and Audible versions at https://a.co/d/j03Qev3. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy that it is now available for others to read! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. I also want to announce a new project I am working on 'The Perspectives Files' that is available by episodes on Kindle Vella. This is a way for me to write about the importance of people's perspectives and the research that I do in a fun and entertaining way. Please visit Kindle Vella to read this young adult novel as it is being produced and let me know your thoughts on the story. You may also recognize some of the characters in the book from Being a Fan of Disney: The Podcast! You can follow along the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Instagram and Threads @cody.havard, by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Please come along with us on our adventure!
Disney has told stories for 100 years and counting, and Dr. Rebecca Rowe joins the podcast to talk about the lessons that can be learned from how the company tries to communicate with consumers. This is a great visit and very fun. Video of this visit is available at . Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, Hardback, and Audible versions at https://a.co/d/j03Qev3. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy that it is now available for others to read! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. I also want to announce a new project I am working on 'The Perspectives Files' that is available by episodes on Kindle Vella. This is a way for me to write about the importance of people's perspectives and the research that I do in a fun and entertaining way. Please visit Kindle Vella to read this young adult novel as it is being produced and let me know your thoughts on the story. You may also recognize some of the characters in the book from Being a Fan of Disney: The Podcast! You can follow along the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Instagram and Threads @cody.havard, by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Please come along with us on our adventure!
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Wells from New College of Florida joins to talk about her fandom, visiting Disney Parks, experiencing Walt Disney World as a Florida resident, and her class 'The Rhetoric of Walt Disney World.' Video of this visit is available at . This was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy it! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, Hardback, and Audible versions at https://a.co/d/j03Qev3. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy that it is now available for others to read! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. I also want to announce a new project I am working on 'The Perspectives Files' that is available by episodes on Kindle Vella. This is a way for me to write about the importance of people's perspectives and the research that I do in a fun and entertaining way. Please visit Kindle Vella to read this young adult novel as it is being produced and let me know your thoughts on the story. You may also recognize some of the characters in the book from Being a Fan of Disney: The Podcast! You can follow along the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Instagram and Threads @cody.havard, by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Please come along with us on our adventure!
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