The Happiest Pod on Earth

Join cohosts Ariel and Stefanie on their journey for Dapper Day outfits. Immerse yourself in the world of Dapper Day at Disneyland as they explore everything from dressing tips and theme ideas to personal experiences and the pursuit of the perfect outfit pieces. Dive into discussions on vintage fashion, body acceptance, and privilege as they talk about stepping out in style. Read the blog post for this episode for additional references and resources. The post Styling for Dapper Day appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Email | RSS | More #31: In this episode of Happiest Pod, join Ariel and Stef as they recount their magical evening at Disneyland's After Dark event, Princess Nite. Held for the first time at Disneyland Park on March 7th and 9th from 9 PM to 1 AM, this special event transported guests into […] The post Disney After Dark: Princess Nite appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#30: Pop culture conventions, where fans and geeks gather to celebrate their fandoms, are often the most anticipated experiences of the year. This year, Stef and Ariel were blessed with the opportunity to speak as panelists at both WonderCon and the mega San Diego Comic-Con. In this episode, they share the ups and downs of […] The post Navigating Pop Culture Conventions appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#29: Ariel and Stef had the honor of interviewing the terrifying and regal Jessica who played Lady Tremaine at Walt Disney World. In this episode, we learn the joys, the frustrations, and the horrors of being a face character at the happiest place on earth. Read the blog post for this episode for additional references […] The post Behind the Magic: Up Close with Lady Tremaine appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#28: Ariel, Stef, and past host Josué team up for a second time to do a deeper dive into Disney's Encanto. In this episode, themes of dysfunctional family roles, inner child archetypes, and how to inspire students and clients to discover their own inner talents. Episode 26 is part one of this two-part Encanto deep […] The post We DO Talk About Bruno Reprise appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#27: Lunar New Year is a holiday that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. The year 2022 is the year of the Tiger, and tiger energy is exactly what Ariel and Stef want to take into the New Year. In this episode, they share the various cultures that […] The post Celebrating Lunar New Year appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#26: Ariel, Stef, and special guest and past host Josué welcome listeners to the family Madrigal! In this episode, they highlight the themes of visual symbolism and color schemes to generational trauma and family roles that can be found in Disney's Encanto. Read the blog post for this episode for additional references and resources. Become […] The post We DO Talk About Bruno appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#25: Disneyland added a new night event over the holiday season, titled “Merriest Nites.” This special event featured six distinct parties that have unique music, food, and character interactions. Even the infamous Muppet did a holiday show filled with their classic antics. Host Stef attended with her family, sharing with Ariel the tips, tricks, ups, […] The post The Merriest Nite at Disneyland appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#24: What is it about villains that we are attracted to? They have become popular, if not more popular, than Disney heroes. More and more Disney movies and shows are highlighting their villains, even going so far as creating live-action adaptations of these principal characters. Ariel, Stef, and special guest Chance, dive deep into this […] The post Disney Villains appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#23: Hocus Pocus, a film released in 1993, continues to embody the Halloween Spirit and capture the hearts of Disney fans, including those of Stef, Ariel, and Special Guest Travis Hayward. Together they take a personality quiz to learn which character they are, share fun facts from the movie, and what it was like watching […] The post It's Just A Bunch of Hocus Pocus appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#22: Happiest Pod celebrates the Asian representation in Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings by highlighting “Asian Easter Eggs.” Learn Asian American history, the symbolism of death, and how Shan-Chi integrates his different heritages when he learns to wield the rings. Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Questions? Comments? Discuss […] The post Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#21: Stef shares what it's like to take an infant to the park for the first time. A first for her son and a first for her husband and her. She shares the infant-friendly rides, navigates virtual queues, and responds to the needs of her family. Read the blog post for this episode for additional […] The post Baby's First Disney Trip appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#20: With Special Guest Billy Madden, better known as “The Movie Grader,” Happiest Pod jumps into his experience returning to Disneyland, sharing details about Webslinger. Stef, Ariel, and Billy analyze the changes happening in Disneyland parks, and how these developments are setting a precedent for other theme parks. Read the blog post for this episode […] The post Grading the Changes at the Park appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#19: After seeing a meme that questioned if Disney Karaoke existed, Stef and Ariel decided to set the record straight. In this episode, they highlight the cultural significance of participating in karaoke or noraebang experiences. Together, they share their favorite Disney songs to sing along to and how this activity can be used in a […] The post Sing-Along With Disney appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#18: Listening to live music is always magical, but when the music is Disney music, it's even more enchanting. On this episode, Stef and Ariel share their experience with Candlelight Concerts on the beach, featuring the Orchid Quartet. With a setlist of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and more, our hosts and their partners found another way […] The post Disney Soundtracks by Candlelight appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#17: Recess is a show about six brave 4th graders who take on the social dynamics of the playground. Stef and Ariel discuss this beloved 90's animated series, and how studies find that recess is an important part of a child's social-emotional learning. Resources for this episode:1. Verywell Mind: Quality Recess Gives a Boost to […] The post Back to School? More Like Back To Recess! appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#16: Stef and Ariel are avid retro and vintage fans, and in this episode, they share these passions through the medium of Wandavision, the first Disney+ Marvel show to kick off the fourth phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They dive into the clothing, the music, the special effects, and other nodes to the vintage […] The post That Wandavision Style appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#15: In this episode, Ariel and Stef go back to the movie theaters and watch the long-awaited Black Widow film, starring Scarlett Johansson. They dive into their very different theater experiences, analyze how feminism is explored in the newest Marvel cinematic entry, and the new era for The Avengers. Read the blog post for this […] The post Braving the Theater for Black Widow appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#14: With Special Guest Rachel Wethers, MSW, Happiest Pod dives into both the character and show Loki on Disney+. Stef, Ariel, and Rachel talk about themes of trauma, adoption, lying, acceptance, and belonging. Read the blog post for this episode for additional references and resources. Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Questions? Comments? […] The post Leaning Into Loki's Journey appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#13: One Day At Disney is a Disney Shorts series that features individuals and the various jobs and careers they have with Disney Corporation. Stef and Ariel highlight these stories, and their own, with the belief that diversity in skills and networking instead, of just longevity, are what create personal fulfillment. Read the blog post […] The post Career Buffet appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#12: Ariel shares with Stef what it was like to go back to Disneyland after a pandemic kept her away for 532 days. From experiencing nostalgia, awe at the Avengers Campus, and learning the tips of her new “legendary” pass. Read the blog post for this episode for additional references and resources. Become a member […] The post Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Back To The Parks I Go appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#11: Happiest Pod dives in on self-care and the different ways we use Disney mediums to incorporate it into our everyday lives. We define self-care and give examples for children, adults, and families. Read the blog post for this episode for additional references and resources. Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Questions? Comments? […] The post Disney-Fying Self-Care appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#10: Lara and Josué are happy to introduce the show's new hosts Ariel Landrum and Stephanie Bautista! The four of us discuss Cruella, both the character and the new film. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —  Website: happy.geektherapy.com | Instagram: @HappiestPodGT | Twitter: @HappiestPodGT | Facebook: @HappiestPodGT | | Stef on Twitter: @stefa_kneee | Ariel on Instagram: @airyell3000 | Geek Therapy is a […] The post Swimming in the Sauce appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#9: The live-action Mulan is finally here! We react to the new film and discuss all the themes and ideas that make Disney's Mulan so special. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy Find us at happy.geektherapy.com | @HappiestPodGT | […] The post Mulan appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#8: On the eve of The Rise of Skywalker, we look at how Star Wars is doing as a Disney property and why we use Star Wars so much in our work. Rise of Skywalker reactions on GT Radio – https://geektherapy.com/the-rise-of-skywalker Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — Check out the GT […] The post Disney's Star Wars appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#7: In typical Geek Therapy fashion, we react to Frozen 2, and look at its relatable themes and how it addresses difficult emotions. Spoiler alert for all the Frozens! And when in doubt, do the next right thing! Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT […] The post Frozen 2 appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#6: Disney+ is finally here! But this episode is actually about the psychological pain and negative effects of exclusion. According to researchers, the social pain of exclusion and ostracism can hurt just as much or more than physical injuries. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com […] The post Disney+ Is Here! (But Not For Everyone) appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#5: We learned a lot about Disney+ at this year's D23 event and it was overwhelming! So many new shows and movies were announced for the service and we go through all of them. From more live-action Disney remakes to more Marvel and Star Wars series, it almost seems like too much. Just kidding, there's […] The post Disney+ at D23: Too much content! appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#4: The Lion King live-action remake isn't actually live-action but it's here and we loved it. We compare the movies and the Broadway musical, look at what makes us love this story so much, and discuss some of its themes in depth. Simba's loss is heart-breaking in every version. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on […] The post The Lion King Is Still the Best appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#3: Toy Story 4 feels smaller and more intimate to us than the other films, mostly because it feels like one toy's story. This is Woody's movie and it hit us like all the others, full of very relatable themes that made us reflect on some real-life milestones. Also, are all toys sentient in this […] The post Toy Story 4: A Woody Story appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#2: The Aladdin live-action remake is finally here! We react to the film and compare it to the original. We also cover representation, empowerment, and other important and relatable themes. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord GT Facebook Group: […] The post Aladdin Left Us Speechless appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

#1: Welcome to The Happiest Pod on Earth! We are a podcast about how Disney content, parks, and memories can bring people together. Your hosts Lara Taylor and Josué Cardona share their Disney origin stories and their plans for the show. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — Check out the GT […] The post Our Origin Stories appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.

Preview: Before launching our new show, here is a Disney episode of GT Radio titled Disney Fever. We're feeling that Disney Fever with all the news and movies coming out this year. We share some of our favorite Disney memories and do a Disney-themed Media Matters segment. The post Preview: Disney Fever appeared first on The Happiest Pod on Earth.