Disology Podcast

Disology 29: Disney and Disology in 2022 2021 was a crazy year for Disney, and 2022 is only going to get crazier! We recap some of our favorite moments from 2021, what we're looking forward to (and what we're wary of) in 2022, and what's next for Disology. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 28: Modern Disney Folklore: (Probably) Not What You Think! Description: When you think of Disney and folklore, the first things that come to mind are probably fairy tales and castles. But folklore encompasses a huge variety of cultures and practices. In this episode, Rachel and Sam break down some of the types of modern Disney “folklore,” and how we participate in them today. Let us know: What's your family's Disney folklore? Answer our question on Spotify, or let us know on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok. To learn more about the topic of folklore, listen to Stuff You Should Know or read this article on How Stuff Works. Follow Disology Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 27: It's All a Bunch of Hocus Pocus: Is the Critique Really That Critical? Rachel and Sam go over a list of critiques about the historical inaccuracies of the film Hocus Pocus and share some slight insight into casting and inside jokes we mostly missed for the classic Halloween film. Sources: 25 in-Jokes, Lost Lore and Trivia About ‘Hocus Pocus' by Nico Lang A look at the history of the Salem Witch Trials by Kamryn Drake Hocus Pocus on iMDb Follow Disology Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 26: Down the Roger Rabbit Hole: Exploring the “Original” Disney Multiverse Description: By now we're all familiar with the Marvel series, “What If…” but this isn't Disney's first dip into the world of multiverses and crazy crossovers. Sam and Rachel are joined once again by Ryan Pagella to explore two insane crossover franchises in Disney history: Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and the Kingdom Hearts video game series. Visit Ryan's pages on YouTube and Facebook! Sources: Southwest Airlines and Disney team up for their 50th anniversaries by Taylor Rains on Business Insider How “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” perfected the art of the crossover by Rafael Motamayor on The Hollywood Reporter 15 Things You Might Not Know About Who Framed Roger Rabbit by M. Arbeiter on Mentalfloss Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny Shared the Screen 30 Years Ago by Steve Liebman on Disney Diary Who Disappeared Roger Rabbit from the Disney Parks? By Jim Korkis on Mouse Planet Follow Disology Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

To celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day, Sam and Rachel compare Treasure Island (1950), Muppet Treasure Island, and Treasure Planet to Robert Louis Stevenson's classic and iconic novel. Additional Sources: Watch all three movies on Disney+, and read Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson on Google Books. Tim Curry's Best On-Screen Performances by Phil Archbold on Looper Follow Disology Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 24.5: Tales from the Laugh Floor Rachel and Sam share some comments from social media about Lindsay, Julia, Megan and Shelby's experiences with either Turtle Talk with Crush or Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor. Join us for this fun mini-sode of Disology Podcast. Follow Disology Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 24: No Strings Attached: Digital Puppetry and the Secrets of Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor and Turtle Talk with Crush (Featuring Chris from Orlando) Rachel and Sam go through the history of digital puppetry technology, how it's applied to the Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor and Turtle Talk with Crush attractions at the Disney parks, and its surprising connections to another (non-digital) puppet-based attraction. Plus, Rachel sits down with former cast member Chris from Orlando to learn more about the secrets of the Laugh Floor. Send us your funny/sweet/memorable stories from either attraction to disologypodcast@gmail.com and we'll feature it in our next minisode! Sources and Resources: Follow Chris from Orlando on YouTube and Facebook Digital Puppetry on Wikipedia A Critical History of Computer Graphics and Animation (archived) The Tech Behind Four New Wonders at Walt Disney World by Seth Porges on Popular Mechanics Working at the Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor: What's It Like? By Chris from Orlando on YouTube Go Inside Jim Henson's New Digital Puppetry Studio on Fast Company Follow Disology Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 23.5: Testing Our Bambi Knowledge In our first regular minisode, Sam and Rachel take a quiz to test their knowledge of the Disney classic, Bambi, which we covered in episode 23. Sources: Watch Bambi on Disney+ Take the Bambi Quiz yourself on Oh My Disney Follow Disology Podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 23: Deerly Departed: Grief and Family Trauma in Bambi Sam and Rachel re-watch and analyze Disney classic animated film, Bambi, in order to see how grief and healing are depicted in the film. Is this film a good conversation starter for children? Too traumatizing? Give the episode a listen and let us know what you think! Sources: Bambi: How Disney Plays with Nature | Big Joel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPEhOXEsIYQ Follow Disology Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 22: What's a Skump?: Sleeping Beauty and Feminist Film Theory Rachel and Sam re-watch and analyze a Disney classic, Sleeping Beauty, through a feminist film theory lens, and answer some burning questions. How does the film hold up to modern sensibilities? What gift was Merryweather originally going to give Aurora? And what the heck IS a skump??? Content warning: This episode briefly discusses sexual assault Sources and Further Reading: Watch Sleeping Beauty on Disney+ Sleeping Beauty (1959) on Wikipedia How Sleeping Beauty is Accidentally the Most Feminist Animated Movie Disney Ever Made by Leigh Butler on Tor.com Follow Disology Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Share this episode publicly on your Facebook page for a chance to win $25! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 21: The Rainbow Fish-boy: Pixar's Luca as an LGBTQ+ Allegory Description: Rachel and Sam are joined by Ryan Pagella of The Mutant Ages to discuss the latest Pixar release, Luca, and its interpretation as an allegory for living as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Resources: Watch Luca on Disney+ How Gay is Pixar's Luca? By Marissa Martinelli on Slate Why Pixar is an LGBTQ Love Story (Despite What Pixar Says) by Mitch Brook on Screenrant Follow Ryan on The Mutant Ages and YouTube. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 20: America: The Theme Park Description: It starts with a Civil War-themed fireworks show...and then it gets worse. Listen to the fascinating and cringeworthy story of Disney's America, a never-built theme park in Virginia. Sources and Further Reading A Deep Dive Into the Bloody Battle for “Disney's America,” the Theme Park That Never Was by Drew Taylor on Collider Disney Plans Theme Park Here by Kirstin Downey Grimsley and Kent Jenkins Jr. in the Washington Post (1993) Eisner Says Disney Won't Back Down by William F. Powers in the Washington Post (1994) Celebration School Not a Celebration for Disney by Disology Falcon and the Winter Soldier: American Values, American Heroes by Disology The Spectrum of Pocahontas Emotions: Portrayals of Native Americans in Disney Animation by Disology Leave us a rating and review and watch our live show at 9 pm EST, July 13th 2021 on Facebook Live. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

From Popcorn to Pandoran Cheesecake: The History of Disney Foodie Culture Rachel and Sam are joined by Chris Ilardi of Disney Done Differently to discuss the fascinating history of foodie culture, how it intersects with the history of Disney food, and how Disney food has evolved with the times. We also talk about the increased awareness of issues like food cultural appropriation and dietary restrictions, and how they have affected Disney food options. Plus, Chris shares some little-known Disney food facts! Sources: The Evolution of American Foodie Culture by Christopher C. Gorham at We're History C is for Colonialism's Effect on How and What We Eat by Coral Lee at Food 52 Listen to Disology Episode 6 for more information on cultural appropriation How Disney Went from Serving Theme Park Food to Haute Cuisine by Theme Park Tourist Dining at Disney Parks has Evolved in the Age of Instagram by Michelle Baran at Travel Weekly --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Enjoy the audio from our Facebook Live on April 20, 2021 as we reviewed some Disney nature documentaries and had a different kind of Disney fun- this is Disology after all! Give us a review and rating if you can and follow us on social media @disologypodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 17: Celebration School not a Celebration for Disney Sam and Rachel discuss the failed Disney innovative school in Celebration. Listen to hear how it all got started and how it came to an end for the Walt Disney company. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DisologyPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 16: Disology Book Club: City of Villains by Estelle Laure Sam and Rachel sit down with Estelle Laure, author of the Disney-Hyperion novel City of Villains, for our first installment of the Disology Book Club. We talk about the book's origins, what it's like to work with Disney as an author, and what's next for protagonist Mary Elizabeth Heart and her Legacy family. Find Estelle Laure on her website, Instagram, and Twitter. Purchase your copy of City of Villains --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 15: Falcon and the Winter Soldier: American Values, American Heroes Sam and Rachel are joined by veterans Ashley Lytch and Keith Clark as they tackle the veteran and societal issues presented in Marvel's Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DisologyPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 13.5: Use the Force, Comrade: Communism and Star Wars- Live Show Listen in as Sam, Rachel and special guest Will elaborate on Star Wars and communism from Disology Episode 13 and play a trivia game with Sam! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 14: A Legacy of Lemmings: How Walt Disney Invented the Nature Documentary Rachel takes Sam through the fascinating and sometimes troubled history of the nature documentary, the legacy of which began with the first “documentary,” Nanook of the North in 1922, was followed by Walt's True Life Adventure series in the 1950's, and continues to this day with Disney properties such as DisneyNature and National Geographic. Sources: Many of the True Life Adventure films and DisneyNature documentaries are available on Disney+. Nanook of the North on Wikipedia The 13 Best Nature Documentaries on Disney+ by Drew Taylor on Vulture Adventureland (Disney) on Wikipedia How Natural Are Nature Documentaries? By Elizabeth Lopatto on The Verge Wildlife Film Ethics on Untamed Science --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 13: Use the Force, Comrade!: Communism and Star Wars Rachel sits down with guest Will Nguyen to discuss communist and socialst interpretations of the Star Wars universe and the history of the franchise. All Star Wars movies can be viewed on Disney+ Socialism on Wookiepedia Communists in Star Wars on Wookiepedia Discussion of Communism in Star Wars on Reddit Find Will on Twitter @BoomerNiner and Instagram @proletariantrek If you're interested in getting involved or learning more about socialism, check out Marxist.com or SocialistRevolution.org Give us a review and rating if you can and follow us on social media @disologypodcast Music Credit: Zen_Man from Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 12: Riding the Wanda Wave: Brain Waves and Stimulation from Marvel's WandaVision Sam and Rachel are joined by the Blerd Hulk as we digest the science behind brain waves when binge watching television and how Kevin Feige helped us all out a bit with WandaVision's release. You can watch WandaVision on Disney+ Find David on all social media @BlerdHulk or follow him at Walt's Apartment Podcast and The Marvel Tribe on social media or at waltsapt.com Give us a review and rating if you can and follow us on social media @disologypodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 11.5: Date with Destino- Live Show Listen in as Rachel and Sam utilize a live show on Facebook from 3/9/21 to add more information to the listener experience about Dali and Disney's relationship and how both men lead their lives in a parallel respect. There is also a Disney shorts game that Sam stumps the audience with! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 11: Getting Real About Surrealism: Disney, Dali, and Destino Rachel continues her quest to break Sam by introducing her to the history of the surrealist movement, Salvador Dali, and the short film Destino, which took over 50 years to create. Sources: Destino is available to watch on Disney+ Surrealism on The Art Story History of Surrealism on The Art Story Salvador Dali on The Art Story 18 Surreal Facts about Salvador Dali on My Modern Met Destino on Wikipedia Disney: Gran Destino Tower, a new hotel option, owes its look to Salvador Dali project on the Orlando Sentinel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 10: Elephant Gay-Yard: Queer Coded Disney Villains (with The Mutant Ages) Description: Rachel and Sam are joined by Maddy Myers and Ryan Pagella of The Mutant Ages Podcast. We discuss how many beloved Disney villains embody queer stereotypes, and what that means for and to the LGBT+ community. Listen to The Mutant Ages on Apple Podcasts and follow them @themutantages on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tumblr and TikTok! Find Maddy at MIDIMyers on Insta and Twitter and Ryan at ryanpagella on Twitter and ryan.pagella on Instagram. The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, and Beauty and the Beast are all available on Disney+. Wait a second, are all Disney villains gay? by Beatriz Valero De Urquia on The Tempest. 10 Queer-Coded, Gay Villains From Our Childhood by Terra Necessary on Pride.com Join our City of Villains book club on Facebook. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 09: Baboon Hybrids, Lemming Suicides, and Exploding Frogs: Scientific Inaccuracies in Disney and Pixar Movies Rachel and Sam discuss 10 times Disney and Pixar filmmakers took creative licenses with science, ranging from the mundane to the downright weird. Check out Twindigenous Podcast, by friends of the show Kaley and Kara Morrison. Join our book club group on Facebook for the novel City of Villains by Estelle Laure, and invite 3 friends before February 9th for your chance to win a free copy and a Maleficent Funko Pop. Sources: 10 Scientific Inaccuracies in Disney Movies (Inside Out personality islands, Finding Nemo clownfish facts, the plant from Wall-E, Kevin from Up, dinosaurs in The Good Dinosaur, hyenas in The Lion King) Lemming Suicide Myth (Lemmings in White Wilderness) We Drew 9 Disney Scenes According to Science and It's Horrifying (Pinocchio's nose, Prince Naveen's transformation in The Princess and the Frog) Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DisologyPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 08: Disology Debates!: The Hall of Presidents Rachel and Sam debate whether the Hall of Presidents is still a relevant attraction. Join as Sam argues the affirmative and Rachel the opposition. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 07: Our “Soul” Complaint: Trends in Portrayals of People of Color in Disney Animation Rachel, Sam, and special guest Frank discuss the newest Disney-Pixar release, Soul, and how it follows an unfortunate trend when it comes to portrayals of black and other people of color in animation. Spoilers abound for Soul and other movies mentioned below. Soul, Brother Bear, The Emperor's New Groove, Lilo and Stitch, Brave, and The Princess and the Frog are all available on Disney Plus. Spies in Disguise and The Swan Princess are available on Hulu. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is available for rent or purchase on Amazon. How Disney Uses Language, by Sideways on Youtube. Follow Frank @8armedspidey on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 06: Ask the Elves: Nightmare Before Christmas as an Allegory for Cultural Appropriation Sam and Rachel discuss how well the holiday classic Nightmare Before Christmas works as a way to explain the dangers and consequences of cultural appropriation. Sources: The Nightmare Before Christmas is available on Disney+ The Holiday Movies That Made Us: Nightmare Before Christmas is available on Netflix Pocahontas Was a Mistake, and Here's Why! by Lindsay Ellis on YouTube Old Man of the Mountain (Betty Boop cartoon w/ music by Cab Calloway) on YouTube What is Cultural Appreciation (and How It's Different From Cultural Appropriation)? On Preemptive Love Why Cultural Appropriation Isn't Cool on ReachOut.com The Nightmare Before Christmas is Actually About Why Cultural Appropriation is Terrible, by Katie Schenkel on The Mary Sue --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 05: Waltbusting: The Man, The Myth, The Legend SHOW NOTES: Rachel and Sam take on five popular myths surrounding Walt Disney. Sources and articles for further reading: https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/9-conspiracy-theories-about-walt-disney-that-have-been-proven-false/amp_slidelist/79580177.cms https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1223150/ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DisologyPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 04: The Spectrum of Pocahontas Emotions: Portrayals of Native Americans in Disney Animation Rachel and Sam are joined by special guests Kaley and Kara Morrison who discuss their experiences as Native American creators, and the impact movies like Peter Pan and Pocahontas had on their formative years, and continue to have today. Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and violence towards people of color, racial caricatures, and other topics that some listeners may find triggering. Notes: Peter Pan and Pocahontas are available to stream on Disney Plus Reel Injun on Sundance NOW The True Messed Up Story of Pocahontas: Adam Ruins Everything The Making of Pocahontas For more information about missing and murdered indigenous women, visit the Urban Indian Health Institute. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DisologyPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 03: Rachel Ruins Everything: Epcot's World Showcase and the Postmodern Simulacra Guest Adam Thaxton joins Rachel and Sam to discuss the postmodern concept of the simulacra by way of Epcot's World Showcase. How accurately does the World Showcase portray the countries it represents, and how much does accuracy matter? Buy Adam J. Thaxton's books on Amazon Sources and Articles of Interest: Disney World: Cities of Simulation as Postmodernist Utopias Postmodernism: WTF? An Introduction to Postmodernist Theory | Tom Nicholas Never-Built Countries in Epcot's World Showcase Walt Disney World Then and Now: World Showcase, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 Cloisters of the Monastery of Saint Bernard de Clairvaux Elsa Gallery, Production and Concept Art (showing Asian-inspired influence) From “Once Upon a Time” to Frozen Ever After: Inside the Dark Ride That Changed the World Showcase Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DisologyPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 02: The Lion King but Make it Dinosaurs: Grief and Family Trauma in the Good Dinosaur Sam tackles her first family trauma grab bag with an analysis of The Good Dinosaur with focus on the film as a whole and the characters. The Good Dinosaur (2015) available on Disney +. Sources and articles for further reading: Grief, Complicated Grief, and Trauma: The Role of the Search for Meaning, Impaired Self-Reference and Death Anxiety Grief Vs. Traumatic Grief Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DisologyPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology 01: Go Bechdel or Go Home: Cinderella and Feminist Film Theory Rachel tackles her first feminist grab bag with an analysis of Cinderella, the movie and the character. Cinderella (1950), Cinderella II, and Cinderella III are available on Disney +. Cinderella (2015) is available on Amazon Prime. Sources and articles for further reading: What Really Makes a Film Feminist? How Female Characters Existing and Doing Stuff Became a Modern Feminist Statement Bechdel Test (Wikipedia) A Girl, a Shoe, a Prince: The Endlessly Evolving Cinderella Cinderella: The Ultimate (Postwar) Makeover Story Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DisologyPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support

Disology Live Launch from Facebook Live Join us as we introduce you to Disology, a brand new Disney podcast. Hosts- Rachel & Samantha- introduce themselves and the premise behind Disology. Please subscribe, like and follow us on social media @disologypodcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disology/support