Castle to Castle: A Tale of Two Disnerds - the Inspirational, International, Intersectional Disney Podcast

Hear from Mike, Emily and Norah, at the end of a wonderful time in Oregon.

First of all, a great big happy birthday to our wonderful American Disnerd! To celebrate, Kayla joins your Disnerds to talk about all things Wonderland, including the original books, films, musicals, ballet, ice spectaculars. souvenir mugs... (not all above are guaranteed). Please let us know how you liked this episode, and send along a birthday greeting to Emily! You can Like us on Facebook, Follow on Twitter and Tumblr, subscribe on iTunes, and email us at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff: Kayla on Twitter Jim Korkis' The Vault of Walt

Trigger/Content Warning for strong language and discussion of violent racism. This episode is sadly but proudly dedicated to James Horner, who we didn't talk about nearly as much as we should have. It's a rather special one this time, as the Disnerds are joined by TWO - count'em - TWO guests! We are joined by both Tanya AND Kiva, and a lovely time's had by all. There's actually even a surprising amount of Disney talk in this episode, along with Don Bluth, Dreamworks, and...Kid 'n Play's House Party?? If you enjoyed this mere half of the full episode - more soon! - let us know! You can Like us on Facebook, Follow on Twitter and Tumblr, subscribe on iTunes, and email us at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy! Links 'n Stuff: Kiva's website, Twitter Tanya's website (I Need Diverse Games), blog, Twitter Tanya and David's new podcast, Fresh Out of Tokens!

Trigger/Content Warning for discussion of female infertility & related stigma! This time, Emily and Mike are joined by the lovely Pete, and get into some pretty serious stuff (Age of Ultron, Princess of North Sudan)...some pretty silly stuff (conspiracies and fan theories!)...and some heartwarming stuff (we got an email!). Just another episode with the Disnerds then, amirite? If...I...am, and you enjoy this episode, let us know! You can Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter and Tumblr, subscribe to us on iTunes, and email us at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy!  Links 'n' Stuff: Kiva and her Kickstarter! The Pixar Theory...

It's another little bonus episode! Recorded after doing the most recent Bitesize Muppets, this one features Mike and Ria discussing Maleficent (anger), Cinderella (relief/surprise) and Marvel's Agent Carter (exhaltation). There's a little Captain America talk, if you like that sort of thing. So you do, and you want to let us know You can Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter and Tumblr, subscribe to us on iTunes, and email us at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff: Ria's Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram and blog!

It's time for the next instalment of our Bitesize Muppets retrospective series, and this time, Ria joins Mike as co-host, and we delve into the weird worlds of advertising, Sam & Friends, and odd one-off fairytales.  Enjoyed this instalment? Keen for the next one? Let us know at disnerds@gmail.com! Links 'n' Muppet Stuff: Sam & Friends Wilkins Coffee and other commercials Tales of the Tinkerdee Time Piece

First off, please excuse any slight audio oddness, and also no offence is meant towards any known or unknown Chads! Except the princes. This time around, Emily & Mike are joined by social justice comics artist extraordinaire Kiva Bay, who was gracious/hyped enough to join us to talk about 1973's very furry Robin Hood. After returning to the present, there's some discussion about Cinderella, Marvel and (*shudder*) Descendants, and you know what? It's all Quite Good. We think. If you agree - or don't, y'know - you can let us know, by Liking us on Facebook, Following us on Twitter and Tumblr, subscribing to us on iTunes, and emailing us at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff: Kiva's Twitter and website Shut Up and Take My Money! A Tale of a Poor Gamer Kiva interviewed by Not Your Mama's Gamer Gail Simone on Twitter Emily's Twitter and website Mike's Twitter

A little bonus conveniently accidentally ready for this special May day...Mike and David discuss the Star Wars Celebration convention, the new films, Star Wars Rebels, and the pressing question of what may or may not happen (and WHERE) in Disney parks, to best represent that galaxy far, far away. If you enjoyed this little extra, let us know! You can Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter, subscribe and review on iTunes, and email us, at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff: David's Twitter and blog! Star Wars Celebration: Next Year...

Beginning a brand new series - please tune your wireless set and enjoy!

Another full episode!,  This time around, Emily and Mike are honoured to be joined by the originator of the I Need Diverse Games hashtag initiative, Tanya! We do, of course, discuss videogames and diversity - there is some Disney in there, too - as well as the un-reality of some holiday destinations, the loveliness of Chicago, the strange fear some folks have of diversity, and why YOU should go ahead and do a podcast. Yes, YOU. Only if you want to, y'know. If you enjoyed our discussion as much as we enjoyed having it - and Tanya WILL return to the nebulous Castle to Castle studio - you can let us know through a Like on Facebook, a Follow on Twitter and Tumblr, a (100% free!) subscription on iTunes, and/or an email, to disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff: #INeedDiverseGames on Twitter, Tumblr and Facebook Tanya on Twitter, Twitch and Offworld (a fantastic article on the lie of 'historical accuracy' in fantasy), and her blog! Some of Tanya's favourite folks: Karnythia Manveer Heir WisCon Brianna Wu Spawn On Me Nerdgasm Noire Nerds of Color Not Your Mama's Gamer Emily on Twitter, Tumblr Mike on Twitter

It's a full episode!  This time, Mike and Ria briefly (and without spoilers) discuss Cinderella, leading into a wider, typically rambling conversation about all sorts of Dsney live action stuff. There's also a dissection of trailers recently released, one that's nowhere to be seen, and a film that's just been announced TOTALLY out of the blue - and an email! If you enjoyed this episode, let us know! You can Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter and Tumblr, subscribe to us via iTunes, and - just like Michael this week - email us, at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff: Ria's Twitter and Tumblr That Pinocchio Lego Idea!

Another Bitesize Mike for you! After attendiong a wonderful symposium on genetic disorders over the weekend, I thought it might be cool to touch upon the characters in the Disney canon who have been affected by genetic disorders! Not as many as I'd imagined...cue representation rant... If you enjoyed this episode, let us know! You can Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Tumblr and Twitter, subscribe via iTunes, and of course email us, at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff: Info on the organisers of the 1st UK Genetic Disorders Leadership Symposium:Genetic Disorders UK Global Genes

Another Bitesize Mike for you! This time, after a week of Disney news that explored aspects of entitlement and privilege when visiting Disney (and other) theme parks, I thought it might be good to delve into some of these thoughts...and perhaps rant, just little? Whether you agreed with my musings or not, let us know! You can Like us on Facebook, Follow on Twitter and Tumblr, subscribe on iTunes, and email us at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy!

Yes, indeed, happy UK LGBT History Month! In this first episode of February '15, Mike and Emily delve into what they could find of LGBT people and happenings in Disney history. It's not a huge spoiler to say that there wasn't that much to be found - but we think we got a fantastic episode out of quite paltry research results. Whether you agree or not, let us know what you think, by Liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter and Tumblr, subscribing on iTunes, and emailing at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy, and BE PROUD! Links 'n' Stuff: A chat with Disney's diversity champion Bob Gurr interview with Gay Wheels Disneyland's Gay Days weren't always so happy... Mulan ALMOST tells Aurora she loves her... (Once Upon a Time; video) An Autostraddle article on the erasure of P.L. Travers' queer identity The official website of drag artist Divine (R.I.P.)   Some resources on queer-coding:The Rogue Feminist Feminist Disney and also here Turbomun Kelly Davis The University of Oregon (video) Fandoms & Feminism   Books:Queens in the Kingdom Tinker Belles and Evil Queens   Our Tumblrs!Emily Mike

It's Mike and the return of Ria this time, with a little pertinent news discussion, and a lot of talk about sisters. From Frozen (well, we had to at some point) through Lilo & Stitch, Cinderella, the Aristocats, the Little Mermaid, Hocus Pocus, A Bug's Life and many (several) more, we delve right into the ideas and fairy tale theories behind the Disney sorority. If you enjoy this episode, please let us know! You can Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter and Tumblr, subscribe and review on iTunes, and email us at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff: Ria's Tumblr and Twitter! That article about the Feld sisters.

HAPPY 2015! HAPPY FIRST EPISODE OF! HAPPY DISNERDS! To usher in a whole new year of podcasting, Mike & Emily invite Mike's sister (Cat) and her girlfriend (Heather) to tell us all about their trip to Disneyland Paris - Heather's first time ever in a Disney park! - their experience seeing a preview of Big Hero 6, and, of course, the creative rationale behind Heather's design for our new logo, and the brand-new Castle to Castle Tumblr! Speaking of which...if you enjoyed this episode and all who sailed within her, you can now let us know through that Tumblr! You can also Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter, subscribe to us on iTunes, and email us at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy!   Links 'n' Stuff: That Castle to Castle Tumblr (again!) Heather's own website!

It's that time again. But wait...it WAS that time last week... Merry Christmas, anyway - apologies for lateness, but you can consider this a Castle to Castle Goes Christmas AND New Year! This year's edition comes in the form of that old Disney podcasting chestnut, the Where in the Park? game. For the uninitiated, this involves a show of pretty much nothing but in-park audio, with no explanation as to what the next attraction will be - YOU get to guess! Or be surprised, your call...there are unfortunately no prizes in this Where in the Park? game... We hope you enjoy wandering through Disney's Hollywood Studios with Mike, and that you find this episode a nice, relaxing way out of the holiday season. If you did, let us know, by Liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, subscribing to us on iTunes, and emailing us, at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy! P.S. Happy 2015!

A long, long time ago - really. Over 2 weeks! - the Disnerds released an audio account of their first face-to-face meeting EVER... and that was just part 1... It's episode #50, part 2! This time, join Mike, Emily, Rosie and Pete as they experience a castle lighting ceremony, a conversation with a sea turtle, a jungle - sorry, jingle - cruise, and not-so-scary comedy club - and then, it's time to say goodbye... If you enjoyed our time together (TOGETHER!) a fraction as much as we enjoyed living it in real life, let us know, by Liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, subscribing to us on iTunes, or emailing us at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy!

A long, long time ago - really. Almost 4 years! - two Disnerds, separated by an ocean and LOADS of land, started a podcast together. That podcast has been their story, and this particular chapter is the one where THEY ACTUALLY MEET. YES! It's episode #50, part 1! This time, join Mike and Emily as the big moment arrives, and hear our adventures through Walt Disney World, our opinions on the parks, and our excitement at actually getting to record. TOGETHER. If you enjoyed hearing all about our amazing time, let us know, by Liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, subscribing on iTunes, or emailing us at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy! (We bloody did.)

More from our journey to episode 50...

A little taster of our first 25 episodes...

Emily couldn't make it this time, but never fear! It's a cool full episode, with Mike and guest host Ria! (yay, rhymes) Ria joins Mike to discuss spooky business, both in celluloid and around the parks. There's Golden Ages, Dark Ages, Renaissance, Muppets...and a good deal of off-topic fun that we hope you've come to expect and enjoy - but rest assured, there's something about creepy and macabre about it all (well, mostly). If you were a little spooked by this belated beast of an episode, let us know! You can Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, subscribe and review on iTunes, and email us, at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy! Oh, and stay tuned for the rapidly oncoming episode #50... Links 'n' Stuff Ria's blog! TDR Now podcast!

This episode is doubly special - not only does Emily join Mike for a second consecutive week, but the dashing Disnerds are also joined by two Very Important People. Keston and Andrea Ott-Dahl have a daughter, Delaney, with Down's Syndrome - and they want Disney to create meaningful characters who represent Delaney, and other disabled folks - and they want YOU to sign a petition in favour! We hear about how Delaney came into the world, and how Keston transformed from ableist to disability activist, and how this new lens showed her the sad lack of representation in the world of kids' and family media (Hell, media in general). It's a wide-ranging discussion, touching on intersectional awareness, the power of siblings, the way the internet empowers all of us to be proud and do good - and, of course, how Disney fits into all this! If you're buzzing as much after listening as we were after recording, let us know - Like us, and Delaney, on Facebook; Follow us, and the upcoming book all about Delaney, on Twitter; subscribe to us on iTunes (and there should totally be an Ott-Dahl podcast...), and email us, at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff: delaneyskye.com - Keston, Andrea and Delaney's blog, and the hub for all you'd want to know! The petition itself! Down's Syndrome Association UK National Down Syndrome Society US National Association for Down Syndrome US National Down Syndrome Congress US

The Disnerds return in full force, and this time around with yet another special guest in tow, our great friend Ria! We start off hearing all about Emily's recent trip to SPX and the Big Apple, which turns into a bit of a British-style weather whinge. There are Big Hero 6 trailers to dissect, as well as a certain Norwegian-themed ride taking its last few guests over the falls as this gets typed. We move on to (slightly) happier stuff, as Ria tells of her favourite fairytales and Disney adaptations, and round off with a look at the upcoming and uber-relevant Into the Woods. Oh, and you like outtakes? There's a few of those, too! If you enjoyed the undeniably awesome dynamic of Emily, Mike and Ria, let us know! You can Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter - Ria, too! - subscribe and review through iTunes, and email us at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff: Ria's awesome blog! 'The Children of Lir' The Grimm's version, 'The Six Swans' Animated Snow Queens: HBO, Russian 1957  

As it says on the tin, it's time for a little Bitesize Mike! Sorry for the delay...in fact, this episode is so late, it's almost time to record the next one! But we hope you'll enjoy this one, for now - Mike dives into the discussion over changes at Epcot, and an even newer, perhaps more surprising shift at Hollywood Studios. After saying some goodbyes and imagining what we might soon say hello to, Mike picks up on a sentiment that surely everyone agrees on - "The history of Walt Disney World belongs to EVERYONE." - pontificates, expands, and takes it to its natural conclusion, as it pertains to what we try to do as an intersectional, critical Disney fan podcast. If Mike inspired you, or if he drilled a rhetorical hole in your head, let us know! You can (of course) Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to us and review on iTunes, and email us at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff: Martin Smith's excellent (and very relevant!) videos, covering Epcot's Norway, and the early genesis of Disney-MGM/Hollywood Studios.

Good grief, it's an episode! Just Mike, this time around, following up from #44's look at the history and awesomeness of the Tokyo Disney Resort, and in particular Tokyo Disneyland. This time around, we're having a look at Tokyo DisneySea - which recently celebrated its 13th anniversary - with a little less history, and a LOT more awesomeness! 13 semi-specific slices of Mike-suggested awesomeness, to be specific. After those, there's a little bit of fantasmic audio immersion therapy, and then it's back to wondering what on Earth will happen next time! If you happen to be pre-cogniscent, have a clue, or even a suggestion, please let us know, through Facebook, Twitter, a review (following a subscription!) on iTunes, or at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy!  Links 'n' Stuff: The blog that inspired the episode - 10 Reasons Tokyo DisneySea is Disney's Best Park For assorted TDR history, the Oriental Land Company's 50th anniversary site

TW (Trigger Warning): this episode features some pretty stark discussion of depression, relating to the sad death of Robin Williams. There's also some fairly frank discussion - and we make our opinion pretty clear - on the continuing situaion in Ferguson, Missouri. Episode 45...five less than fifty...wonder what we'll do in five episodes' time? For now, we welcome Emily's boyfriend Pete (an awesome creator in his own right), to share laughs and opinions - first on the menu is the pretty damn epic Guardians of the Galaxy, which is apparently winning over the hearts, minds and wallets of pretty much everybody! We move on to more sombre news, remembering with immense fondness the genius of Robin Williams, celebrating his life and career by listing films we really need to see again. There's a bit of tangential discussion about how childhood favourites change and evolve - especially when adapted into massive blockbuster movies - a little of a Muppet rant, a little semi-political PSA, and then we head out!If you enjoyed the episode, loved Pete as much as we loved having him on, or want to tell us to stop being controversial (we may not), you can Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to us and review on iTunes, or even email us, at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff: Pete's comic: website, Facebook and Twitter! Our new friend Ria's blog! Ferguson, M.O. 3 Ways You Can Help Ferguson's Residents GoFundMe page for Michael Brown's family - n.b. because of GFM's refusal to take action re: inflammatory posts on Darren Wilson's page, some have chosen to boycott this fundraising site.  Twitter accounts to follow: Antonio French, Elon James White, Ferguson Solidarity

A couple of weeks late is better than never, right?In this long-awaited (at least by Mike) episode, the British Disnerd takes us through the history of the Tokyo Disney Resort, and then (you guessed it!) through what he thinks would be a pretty awesome way to first experience the original Japanese Disney park, Tokyo Disneyland!If you agree with his choices, order, or neither, enjoyed this episode or didn't, let us know, by Liking us on Facebook, Following us on Twitter, subscribing and reviewing us on iTunes, or emailing us at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy!Links 'n' Stuff: This show required a lot of research, and if it sounds like we've ripped you off and you're not credited below, let us know!Of course, there's the Tokyo Disney Resort official website, and the official home of the Oriental Land Company, whose 50th anniversary timeline provided a lot of the information for the history segment. Fansites and forums visited include (in no particular order):Chris's Tokyo Disney Resort Fan Site Joe's Tokyo Disney Resort Photo Site This useful MiceChat thread about TDR history These videos from Martin Smith, on Japan at Epcot & the BTMRs of the world The Disney Wiki entry for Tokyo Disney Resort - and even the Wikipedia page! This official video, released for the 15th anniversary, is awesome! And for a cool companion show, listen to Len & Jim discuss TDR on the Disney Dish podcast!

It's that time again...time for a slice of Bitesize Mike!This time, Mike's compensating for a lack of episode 44 (sorry again!), with some brick talk. Learn about the history of the world's favourite toy company (probably), and all the run-ins and arrangements it's had with our favourite media company - Mike's a geek about pretty much everything in this episode, and it shows!If you enjoyed such geeking out, or find it a bit too OTT, let us know, by Liking us on Facebook, Following us on Twitter, subscribing and reviewing on iTunes, and/or emailing us, at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy!Links 'n' Stuff:Check out The Lego Story, for a slightly more in-depth history lesson! Cool stuff on MOC Pages... ...Star Tours ...Cinderella Castle ...Jungle Cruise ...Tower of Terror ...Pirates of the Caribbean (ride) and on Lego Ideas... ...Mary Poppins ...Wall*E and some cool fan-sites... ...LUGNET ...Brickipedia ...Brickshelf

Greetings! This time around, Celeste from PsychoSocial Disney Culture joins us, for her first ever podcast appearance, and what fun it is!Mike, Emily and Celeste discuss Maleficent, touch again on Big Hero 6 and Inside Out, explore a different way of looking at The Little Mermaid, investigate family affairs in recent Disney films, review Glen Keane's new short, and finally pontificate on Club 33 and privilege in the parks, as well as welcome (and unwelcome) attraction changes. Whew!If you like the sound of all that - and we think you absolutely will! - why not Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Tumblr (link pending!), subscribe to us and review via iTunes, and even email us, at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff: Check out Celeste's great work at PsychoSocial Disney Culture, Like on Facebook, and follow her on Twitter! Here are some pertinent articles from PSDC......on Inside Out ...on The Little Mermaid ...on Club 33 (part 1, part 2) Also, check out Glen Keane's Duet, and Pleasure Beach Blackpool's Alice Ride!

As Mick Jones of Big Audio Dynamite sings at the end of 'The Bottom Line': gonna take you to, gonna take you to, gonna take you to Part 2... Anybody? No? Okay. Anyway, yes, this is Part 2 of episode 42, and we think it stands up pretty well to Part 1! First, Mike and Emily discuss the recently-unveiled (and adorable) teaser trailer for Disney/Marvel's Big Hero 6, then Clare and Lou return, to round off the MouseMeets discussion with all of the fun of day 2. Mike and Emily return, for a little bit of editorial discussion that's a lot more interesting than that might sound, and then it's time for a slightly long outro that reminds us all to Be Proud! We really hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it - let us know what you think, on Facebook (75 Likes...can we get 100?), Twitter, by reviewing us (go on...) on iTunes, or by emailing us at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff: Mike's very special appearance on the Special Mouse podcast! Teaser trailer for Big Hero 6 Disney Brit #137 (again) for more MouseMeets fun! Our favourite analytical Disney blog-friends, PsychoSocial Disney and Feminist Disney Awesome (and delightful!) advice for travelling to Tokyo Disney Resort, from Fat Hobbit

The Disnerds return in full force! Mike & Emily FINALLY get around to discussing that big mega-super-hit of last November, but it's still emptying Disney Stores around the world, so we should probably talk about it...lots of interesting implications, which also come into the discussion when it moves on to Disney's upcoming Moana (or Spirited?), and next year's Pixar offering Inside Out. Finally, Mike reviews the first day of May's MouseMeets event with a couple of very special guests, Clare and Lou (the Official Twins (tm) of MouseMeets)!In fact, there's so much packed into this episode that there's a Part 2 coming up in just a couple of weeks, so stay tuned! Let us know if you enjoyed this part, on Facebook, by joining the conversation on Twitter, or, of course, by emailing us at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff:Finding Nemo the Musical - the wonderful pre-Frozen* project by Bobby & Kristen Anderson-Lopez Nice article on Frozen and autism Celeste from PsychoSocial Disney looks forward to Inside Out The Frog Kissin' podcast (again!) DisneyBrit #137, featuring lots of MouseMeets audio!   *nice refrigeration pun there...

Here you go, a brand new show! Mike's on his own this time around, talking a little bit about recent Disney-ish events, personal projects from Mike and Emily, and a lot about this year's Mousemeets event in Manchester! If you enjoyed, didn't, or miss Emily far too much - she'll be back, don't you worry! - let us know, at disnerds@gmail.com, on Facebook (just search our show name), or on Twitter (@CastletoCastle) - and, as always, enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff: The Frog Kissin' podcast! Previous episodes in which we've discussed Mousemeets. Halloween Hills High - Emily's new webcomic! Mike's music! Feminist Disney on Tumblr. Brianna Garcia  

Here's a little gift from the British Disnerd...bien s'amuser, et joyeux Noel!

Just Mike this time around - Emily will return in good time! For the moment, please excuse Mike as a he rambles on a bit about the D23 convention, coverage of such, and exactly what it means to be a Disney fan in this day and age. If that's piqued your interest, why not email us with your views - at disnerds@gmail.com - or tell us on Facebook, or Twitter (which makes a guest appearance on the show this month); and, as always, enjoy!Links 'n' Stuff: Check out WDWRadio and Inside the Magic, and their awesome coverage of the D23 convention! Also: Feminist Disney (again!)

Welcome back! This month, Mike & Emily revisit the Disney princess brand, and aren't entirely happy with what they see...but there are peaks and troughs, and we certainly explore the good side of the brand as well. There's also an email from a usual suspect, and a very special birthday surprise at the end to cap it all off - speaking of birthdays, happy birthday, Emily! If you want to wish Emily many happy returns, and especially if you're an unusual suspect, you can talk to us via disnerds@gmail.com, Like us on Facebook, or find and follow us on Twitter - and, as always (we hope) - enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff: We were on another podcast! Feminist Disney on tumblr. We talked a little about Belle; check out Mike's friend Dani's discussion of the most bookish princess (and others!)

This episode is rated Explicit on iTunes for some naughty outtakes...the rest of the show is perfectly safe! Apologies for being a couple of days late - but it could be worse! As the show title suggests, we delve into the worlds of Fraggle Rock and Wreck-It Ralph this episode, and have a good time doing so. There are also a couple of emails to read, and if you want to send us one of your own, you know where to send it!Oh, you don't?Well, we know you do, really, but we'll remind you anyway... disnerds@gmail.com!Let us know what you think, by hitting us up at that address, OR by Liking us on Facebook, OR by Following us on Twitter - and please forgive our sporadic activity re: social networking. And, as always - enjoy!

...and here are just a few more cock-ups for your listening pleasure. Be warned, this episode is NOT for family listening, or those with sensitive dispositions. Some of these clips have been heard before, but always with censor bleeps; this time, the gloves (and bleeps) are decidedly off.  With this warning heeded, we hope you'll listening to these nuggets of naughtiness as much as we enjoyed cocking them up!

In celebration of our recent second anniversary, and this auspicious day of tomfoolery, we present to you a very 'special' episode of Castle to Castle. Enjoy... 

Back again - eventually - as always! This month, Mike and Emily discuss the American Disnerd's trip to the original Disneyland, way back in December. There's lots of music and laughter, a bit of Star Wars, a bit of gushing - all the stuff you've come to know and love from the Disnerds. If you enjoyed the show, or want to let us know some of your favourite moments in Castle to Castle history, talk to us: by email, at disnerds@gmail.com, on Facebook, and on Twitter - and, always, enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff - presented by Jake Baez!: Alcohol in the Magic Kingdom. Awesome Wreck-It Ralph promo. Inki and the Mynah Bird. Disney's Limited Time Magic campaign. Also, from Mike's university friend Daniella, a video on strong female characters (including Disney princesses!).

*Yes, you read that right - it's episode 26! Originally recorded for release in December 2011, this episode features Mike & Emily discussing a couple of Jim Henson Company Christmas specials - Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas and The Christmas Toy - now released just in time for Twelfth Night! We hope you enjoy listening to it as you dismantle the decorations and wind down from the holidays, and we will hopefully return in full force very soon - for now, if you enjoyed this episode, please Like us on Facebook and/or email us to let us know, at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy!

Just a little something for everyone to enjoy, in the spirit of the season! Watch this space...

We're on time this week! Unfortunately, that does mean a bit of an abrupt cut-off at the end of this relatively short episode, but there is a nice surprise waiting for those who keep listening! This time, Mike tells Emily (and the rest of us) all about his trip with his girlfriend, riding rollercoasters all the way up and down the east coast of the USA - after which, and we're sorry for anyone thoroughly Muppeted out, he describes his experience of the recent Muppet Movie Marathon in London, and some new thoughts on the constituent films. If you ARE sick to the back teeth of Muppets, or just want to let us know what you think, you can indeed do that at disnerds@gmail.com, or by Liking us on Facebook, or by leaving us a review on iTunes - and, of course, don't forget you can hear our shows while on the go, with Stitcher SmartRadio, available on your iPhone, iPad, Android phones and beyond, downloadable from any app store. Most importantly, as always - enjoy!

Apologies for the late release of this episode!This time around, Mike & Emily continue their discussion on what Disney did in the 1960s, focussing on the 1960 Squaw Valley Winter Olympics, the proposed Mineral King ski resort, and the genesis of EPCOT and what later became Walt Disney World. If you enjoyed this bite-sized chunk of Disney history, let us know at disnerds@gmail.com, Like us on Facebook, or review us on iTunes and remember, we're now also on Stitcher Radio, so you can listen to us on your smartphone! Just visit stitcher.com, or any app store, for more details - and, as always, enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff: Walt's original Disney World/EPCOT pitch video

This week, in the first part of a two-part series looking at Disney parks in the 1960s, Mike & Emily explore Walt and the Imagineeers' involvement in the 1964 New York World's Fair. We also have an email, but we always want more, so remember to drop us a line at disnerds@gmail.com - you can also reach us by Liking us on Facebook, or leaving us a review on iTunes, and remember, we're now also on Stitcher Radio, so you can listen to us on your smartphone! Just visit stitcher.com, or any app store, for more details. Links 'n' Stuff: At the World's Fair: nywf634.com - for everything World's Fair-y Futurama (a cool Disney-like ride) Carousel of Progress.com  Ford's Magic Skyway  Disneyland Goes to the World's Fair

This week, Mike and Emily dissect a couple of princess properties, one just released, one coming soon(ish) to a cinema near you - one set in the sweeping highlands of Scotland, and one in the alpine peaks of Scandinavia, but both with good and bad to offer. Whatever yoyr opinion, whether you enjoyed Brave or didn't, are looking forward to Frozen or the idea leaves you cold (snigger), let us know, by emailing us at disnerds@gmail.com, Liking and commenting on Facebook, or leaving us a review on iTunes. Remember, we are now also LIVE on Stitcher SmartRadio! Stitcher allows you to listen to your favourite shows directly from your iPhone, Android phone, Kindle Fire, and beyond - don't have Stitcher? Download it for free today, at stitcher.com, or from any app store. Links 'n' Stuff: Tokyo Disneyland anime commercial Big Grizzly Mountain POV Branding Brave: The Cultural Capital Of Princesses (NPR)

We have some interesting stuff to talk about, as we open this week's show, so keep an open mind and bear with us, and we hope you'll be as intrigued and excited as we are to move forward. We also have some news, some emails, and some outro - if you want to send us some feedback, hit us up over at disnerds@gmail.com, on Facebook, or on iTunes. We are now also LIVE on Stitcher SmartRadio!  Stitcher allows you to listen to your favorite shows directly from your iPhone, Android phone, Kindle Fire, and beyond - don’t have Stitcher? Download it for free today at Stitcher.com, or in the app stores.  And - as always - enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff: Monsters University trailers: #1 #2 #3 #4 Imagineering a Dragon Cars Land Inside the Magic Disneybrit podcast #97 (featuring Mike!)

Mysteries and magic, visions fantastic, leading to strange and wondrous dreams...if you enjoyed this week's episode, email us at disnerds@gmail.com, Like us and comment on Facebook, or post a review for us on iTunes - and, as always, enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff: Martin's Videos Tokyo DisneySea's Fantasmic! (shot the night(s) Mike was there!)

We hope everyone's enjoying our episodes: this one comes with a more conversational flavour, as Mike & Emily chat about Disney feature films released in June, and read some wondeful listener feedback. To provide your own, hit us up at disnerds@gmail.com, Like us on our Facebook page, and review us on iTunes - and, as always, enjoy!

Here you go, with episode 28 of Castle to Castle: this week, yet MORE Muppets (sorry!) with Steve Swanson, a nice chat about all-star Disney animator Glen Keane, a bit of email, and a lot of respect for recently-departed children's author-illustrator Maurice Sendak. We hope you enjoy the episode - whether you did or didn't, please let us know at disnerds@gmail.com, Like us on Facebook, review us on iTunes, etc., etc. - and, as always, enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff: Text of Glen Keane's resignation letter to Disney The MuppetCast One Fan's Dream (Steve's new project) Disneybrit podcast (hosts of Mousemeets) Your MouseCast (also at Mousemeets)