Unpacked

The Loma Prieta Earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area on October 17, 1989. The quake and the community galvanization that followed birthed a mystical protector forged from iron. His family still lives on the San Francisco Bay Bridge, but where?   This is the tale of the Bay Bridge Troll.   This story was originally reported for the KQED podcast Bay Curious.

Swipe through the modern phenomenon of app-based romance. Featuring VidaSelect CEO Scott Valdez, and a true story about a San Francisco Grindr-hookup that sparked a relationship. Hosted & Produced by Christopher J. Beale and Josh Taylor

Why do we make New Year's Resolutions? You'll discover that this tradition has evolved over time. In this episode, Christopher Beale and Josh Taylor dive into the history of New Year's resolutions, Auld Lang Syne, Methodist watch night services and popping champagne! Plus, our guest Peter Fenton (Author of Abandon All Hope) shares a personal story of a family tragedy that changed the way he lives, and the way he makes resolutions.- To support our work, join us on Patreon.

An Unpacked bonus featuring an announcement about the future of the podcast, and Christopher is at California's Great America with a short story about how the pandemic changed one person's approach to the job they love. - Thanks to California's Great America, Alaina Duffield, KALW, Lisa Morehouse, Abukar Adan, and Josh Taylor. - Follow us on Twitch!

Unpacked will return! In the meantime check out episode one of Christopher Beale's new podcast Stereotypes - Straight Talk from Queer Voices. Listen and subscribe! - Everyone's coming out is different. Some folks can't come out, and for many — when we finally do — we discover that there are more questions on the other side. Meet Rae, a gender non-binary person who has learned to treat coming out as a process the length of a lifetime. Plus, Chris shares how he got caught in the act and forced out of the closet in high school. - You can contact Christopher Beale on Twitter, and connect with the show at StereotypesPodcast.org.

  Last weekend - San Francisco’s LGBTQIA community gathered to mourn with the Asian community, to speak and - in San Francisco’s long tradition of activism...to march. "Enough is Enough!" - Michael Nguyen (GAPA) - To see photos from the event, and read the written version in Outword Magazine, click here. To read the print version in 3 minutes on Medium, click here. To support my work with a monthly gift, and pick up cool bonuses from this and our sister podcast Theme Park Pulse: The Game, click here! RESOURCES GAPAAsian Pacific FundSan Francisco LGBTQ Community CenterSacramento Asian ResourcesSacramento LGBTQ Community Center

  If there is one piece of good news about the COVID-19 Pandemic its that more people recover from COVID-19 than die from it. In the state of California, so far, 40,000 people have died from COVID-19. But that’s out of more than 3 million diagnosed cases. Those people who recover, and quarantine...eventually return to work. That got me thinking - what kind of reception are they receiving in the workplace? The DeLeons have both experienced COVID-19 and both returned to work. That is where the similarities end.   Special thanks to Angel & Ray DeLeon from Palmdale, CA for their story. Check out Angel's crafts here. - - - More information on my work at ChristopherJBeale.com. To support me with a monthly gift, check out the No Midnight Media Patreon.  

  How does coffee go from the field - to your cup? Is coffee addictive, and how can YOU positively impact the people who grow it? What's the difference between 'local' coffee and Starbucks?   On this episode, Josh Taylor on how to navigate the complicated world of coffee. - - - For more information on Christopher's work head to ChristopherJBeale.com, for more podcast content from No Midnight Media head to NoMidnightMedia.com. - - -  

  The Glass Fire - which as of writing this has burned more than 60,000 acres near California’s wine country - is displacing entire communities. Whole families forced out of their homes with no idea when they’ll be able to return - or if they’ll have a home to return to. This is the story of one such family waiting for answers. - LINKS Napa Valley Register Cal Fire Support our work on Patreon. Theme Park Pulse: The Game

I visited Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World in the days following the Governor’s announcement to see for myself what visiting a Florida park looks like during a pandemic — now that Florida’s state government has decided it’s over. This is the narration of my first article for Medium.  - To support our work on Patreon with a monthly gift, click here.  

From Lake Berryessa in California to Big Fish Lake in Minnesota - two big fish stories, 3 acts, 30 minutes. Click here for a written transcript of the episode. Act 1 - The First Attempt   An educational but completely empty-handed fishing trip to Lake Berryessa. "I think I'd like to lose a finger." - Tom Act 2 - Grandpa Hal    Mark recounts the final fishing trip he shared with his beloved grandfather. "80 Fish!" - Mark Act 3 - Best Day Ever A bolt of electricity! Tom and I finally catch a kokanee! "My legs are a little wobbly." - Chris - Connect with Christopher on Twitter at @RealChrisJBeale, and support his work on Patreon with a monthly gift. - It's like that popular NPR quiz show...except, for theme park fans! Check out Theme Park Pulse: The Game - every other week.

After two nights of demonstrations against police brutality that ended in riots and looting - Oakland protesters took to the streets Sunday to take back the narrative, Black Lives Matter. Special thanks to Youth Radio Media and their volunteers, to my neighbor for the up-close video of the looting, and to the demonstrators on Sunday for allowing me access and making me feel welcome. SOURCES: NBC Bay Area My neighbor on Twitter. David DeBolt on Twitter. Washington Post Berkeleyside

The story of a San Francisco man recovering from a confirmed case of COVID-19. "My heart starts beating so fast Wednesday night. Really, Really, Really fast. I get this numbness all over my body. My legs are falling numb. I have a hard time getting up. And I'm like, Oh my God. This is it. I’m gonna die." - Armando Zambrana To get tested for COVID-19, click here. To support my work on Patreon, click here. SOURCES: Johns Hopkins University San Francisco Department of Public HealthUC Davis  

The Zayner family’s house is one of those spaces where people are always coming and going on the weekends. Come as you are...B.Y.O.B and smoke ‘em if you got ‘em. With a pool in the backyard for epic summer’s out under the sun, this place is my little slice of paradise outside the city. It’s ground-zero for family hangs. COVID-19 has moved this large family indoors for school and work - how are Bridget and Zach handling the pandemic-induced stress? How about the kids? To support our work on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, click here. The song at the end of the episode is "We're Gonna Be Okay" by Cody Francis. Available on Spotify.

This morning was so unusual I had to share it with you. I witnessed a crime here in Oakland and it shook me. "I just witnessed my first crime in Oakland, like right in front of me, I saw it. I tried to help." - Christopher J. Beale Have you ever witnessed a crime? Share it with me at (213) 935-0513. If you have helpful information about the crime featured in this story, call Oakland Police at (510) 777-3333. - Support my work for as little as $1 a month on Patreon.

Meet Adam Green, an Oakland High School teacher who, thanks to coronavirus, has a unique problem. How do you teach music to 140 students...from home? SOURCES: NBC Bay Area San Francisco Chronicle Special thanks to the Oakland Public Library and Skyline High School. - Support the work of Unpacked, and Theme Park Pulse on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, and receive cool benefits as well as early access to our shows! Details here. - Unpacked is recorded, written, researched and sound designed by Christopher Beale for No Midnight Media in Oakland, California.  

  Coronavirus is changing everything here in California. Our jobs. Our commutes. Our religious and social practices. Social isolation will probably be the phrase that defines 2020, and we’re only 3 months in. As people begin to practice social distancing and adjust to this new normal...I am feeling a pull to do something. I know I need to help, I want to help. But how can I best do that? As I’ve been meditating on this over the last few weeks, it finally came to me. In one form or another I have pursued some kind of journalism for years now, and Unpacked now stands in a unique position to be a vehicle for that kind of work. But, in order to do that, I need to catch you up on what is going on in my world. Over the last year I have reached a sort of a crossroads in my life. A lot has changed, and a lot more change is coming.  For almost 20 years now I have pursued my childhood dream of being a radio personality. Beginning in Orlando when I was a wee lad, I’ve been on the radio in Miami, Key West, New Haven, Boston, Colorado Springs, Gainesville (FL), Cleveland, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco and Sacramento.  Admittedly - I’ve had a lot of success. But in that time, I have essentially moved where the job was. Every place I have lived, I have arrived completely alone with no reason to be there other than a radio job. At most of these stops along the way, I have departed with memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. But - I haven’t, up until recently, had the opportunity to pick a place to live, simply because I want to be there. My boyfriend and I picked the San Francisco Bay Area and this past November, we moved to Oakland. We love it here. The dogs are happy we love the little church lawn across the street.  I’ve continued to commute to Sacramento on weekdays since mid-November but I must admit, it is exhausting, and it gets more challenging each day. For about 12 hours a day I am almost constantly in motion, and that would wear on just about anyone.  When I first got into radio, in 2000, my job was to do a single live radio show each day, and maybe some light production work.  Now, in an average week I host 45 hours of radio content on two radio stations, conceptualize, write, shoot and produce 5-10 minutes of original video content with varying locations, write a couple of blogs, record between 5 and 20 commercials and I may have a public appearance in a Sacramento suburb over the weekend. It’s a busy lifestyle. Combine that with 4 hours of commuting each day and I arrive home most nights completely mentally fried. That’s why Unpacked has been so quiet these last few months. It’s unsustainable. I have reached that point where it’s time to make a few changes. Stepping Down First, I am stepping down from my role at Mix 96 and Now 100.5 at the end of June 2020. It’s been 5 years, and I am grateful to every single person who listened to anything I put on the radio in Sacramento and allowed me to thrive in this beautiful city. I am beyond grateful for the opportunities afforded me by the team at Bonneville Sacramento, and CBS Radio before that. Through a merger, 4 cities and 2 companies I have been continuously employed for close to 11 years now, and in radio that is beyond rare. I am humbled, and will never forget the love and growth I experienced in Sacramento. Thankfully, I am not living that far away.  My last day on the air at Mix 96 and Now 100.5 will be Friday, June 26, 2020. More on that as it gets closer. I do not, as of writing this, have another full-time job lined up. I am open to discussing just about anything interesting including home voicetracking, production, reporting and editing. I would ultimately prefer to stay in the bay area. My email address is radiokory@gmail.com.-- So, what now? For the next stage of my life and career, I want to do a wider variety of work. Learn some new skills, and challenge myself. If you’ve been listening to our family of podcasts over the last 3 years, you have seen the infancy of this experimentation. I have found a love for telling stories, through audio and video. My real passion being radio, audio journalism and radio stories are natural next steps. Listen to my docu-series Unpacked presents Bret, Mickey & Walt if you want to hear my best (up to now) example, it’s here in this feed. That passion and experimentation have opened some new doors for me here in the bay area. More on that in the coming weeks. Yes, you’ll hear me on the radio in the San Francisco bay area soon. Christopher Early in my career, at Y100 in Miami more specifically, I was asked to take on a stage name. More specifically, a two-syllable name. Something about a study of the perception of listeners...whatever. I was a kid, I did what I was told. I picked Kory. with a K. Shortly thereafter my career began to take me to new and exciting places, and the name stuck. I kept the stage name, for almost 20 years. I mean, Kory is verified on Facebook and Twitter! But! Kory, is not really a public radio name.  Thankfully for me...Christopher Beale, is. That’s my real name, and It’s truly an honor for me to bring my real last name to the front. My grandfather, Ray Beale, was a radio personality himself in the 50s and 60s. The name, has emotional weight for me. It’s still weird to say Christopher Beale into a microphone but I am adjusting. Moving forward, I will be using my real name on Unpacked, and for my journalism work. You can follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @RealChrisJBeale. I’ll still have the name Kory for any commercial radio work I do of course, and it will for the time being, be the name I will use to host Theme Park Pulse on Fridays. - The Net To recap. I am living will be leaving my full-time position in Sacramento at the end of June, and though doors are opening for me, I do not currently have a reliable source of full-time income lined up. I don’t know what is going to happen next, but I do know I have a great support system around me here in the bay area. This next step is...a little scary, and I know it will not be without it’s challenges. But I am ready for the ride. Opportunity is out there, and I intend to find it. Jason Mraz has this great song called ‘Make It Mine,’ it’s been a sort of a mantra for me these last few months and I love this simple line. “Leap, and the net will appear.” -- Now that you know where I stand. I am proud to announce that Unpacked is returning. With coronavirus changing everything, people need to connect more than ever, and if one story can help make this dark time of social isolation a little brighter...then that’s what I intend to do. I am already recording interviews for an all-new season where I want to explore how this pandemic is affecting the day-to-day lives of every day people.  Unpacked is back...in 1 week!

Would you move across the state for something you really wanted, and really believed in? What if if came with a 3 hour commute...each way? Plus - a brief history of migration and gentrification, from a reluctant gentrifier in Oakland. I hope you enjoy this bonus episode of Unpacked, and I'll talk to you in 2020! - Kory SOURCES/MENTIONS: Mix 96 & Now 100.5 SF Gate "Sound Reporting" by Jonathan Kern If you would like to support the work of Unpacked, and hear our episodes before they are released, join our Patreon for as little as $1 a month! Oh, and would you please share this episode, rate & review Unpacked on Apple Podcasts!? Thanks in advance! Twitter | Instagram | Facebook (Page/Group) - This bonus episode is written, recorded, and sound designed by Christopher "Kory" Beale. ©No Midnight Media, All rights reserved. Music licensed by Epidemic Sound. -  

On this episode of Unpacked, the true story of a trip to London, and Oxford. When Amanda finds herself spending the night in a centuries old house, she alone has an encounter with the spirit world that was way too close for comfort. Happy Halloween from Unpacked! - This episode is based on the real-life experience of Unpacked listener Amanda Garcia. Otherwise written, as well as edited, sound designed and recorded by Christopher "Kory" Beale. ©No Midnight Media, All rights reserved. Music licensed by Epidemic Sound. - If you would like to support the work of Unpacked, and hear our episodes before they are released, join our Patreon for as little as $1 a month! Oh, and would you please share this episode, rate & review Unpacked on Apple Podcasts!? Thanks in advance! Twitter | Instagram | Facebook (Page/Group)

Bret Iwan and Kory answer your questions as we bring Unpacked presents: Bret, Mickey & Walt to a close! - To see photos of Bret's house, follow his design business on Instagram, @BungalowModern. You can follow Bret at @Bret_Iwan, and follow Kory at @KoryOnTheRadio! Follow Jack at @JackKMilliken! - This episode was written and hosted by Jack Milliken, recorded by Christopher "Kory" Beale. Bonus content for Unpacked presents: Bret. Mickey & Walt adapted, written, recorded and sound designed by Jack Milliken. ©No Midnight Media, All rights reserved. Music licensed by Epidemic Sound. - If you would like to support the work of Unpacked, and hear episode three early, join our Patreon for as little as $1 a month! Oh, and would you please share this episode, rate & review Unpacked on Apple Podcasts!? Thanks in advance! Twitter | Instagram | Facebook (Page/Group)

Bret Iwan spends a decade establishing himself as the voice of Mickey Mouse! But, finds himself in a creative rut, when an old hobby from his childhood sparks creativity and dreams of the future! We follow Bret & Cory into Disneyland for the premiere of Fantasmic 2.0 and visit Bret's home on the finale of Bret, Mickey & Walt. To see photos of Bret's house, follow his design business on Instagram, @BungalowModern. You can follow Bret at @Bret_Iwan, and follow Kory at @KoryOnTheRadio! This episode was written, recorded (except where noted) and sound designed by Christopher "Kory" Beale. Bonus content for Unpacked presents: Bret. Mickey & Walt adapted from audio recorded with Bret Iwan by Kory. Bonuses adapted, written, recorded and sound designed by Jack Milliken. ©No Midnight Media, All rights reserved. Music licensed by Epidemic Sound. - GOT A QUESTION FOR BRET OR KORY? Submit a question for Bret or Kory and we may answer it on our upcoming Q&A episode! Call (213) 935-0513 and leave a message before September 30, 2019 for consideration! You can also email Kory anytime at kory@nomidnightpodcast.com - If you would like to support the work of Unpacked, and hear episode three early, join our Patreon for as little as $1 a month! Oh, and would you please share this episode, rate & review Unpacked on Apple Podcasts!? Thanks in advance! Twitter | Instagram | Facebook (Page/Group)

Kory recorded hours of audio with Bret Iwan for this series, and not all of it made it into the final production. Jack produced this fun story about a buffalo named Buffy! Hear the finale of Unpacked presents Bret, Mickey & Walt now on Patreon! This bonus adapted, written, recorded and sound designed by Jack Milliken. Editing by Kory. ©No Midnight Media, All rights reserved. - GOT A QUESTION FOR BRET OR KORY? Submit a question for Bret or Kory and we may answer it on our upcoming Q&A episode! Call (213) 935-0513 and leave a message before September 30, 2019 for consideration! You can also email Kory anytime at kory@nomidnightpodcast.com - If you would like to support the work of Unpacked, and hear episode three early, join our Patreon for as little as $1 a month! Oh, and would you please share this episode, rate & review Unpacked on Apple Podcasts!? Thanks in advance! Twitter | Instagram | Facebook (Page/Group)  

We are back with the finale of Unpacked presents: Bret, Mickey & Walt on September 30th. This week we're presenting a look at a Patreon bonus that teases a really cool thing we discover about Bret on Episode 3! To support our work for as little as $1 a month on Patreon, and pick up cool bonus material and perks click here! ©No Midnight Media, All rights reserved. - GOT A QUESTION FOR BRET OR KORY? Submit a question for Bret or Kory and we may answer it on our upcoming Q&A episode! Call (213) 935-0513 and leave a message before September 30, 2019 for consideration! You can also email Kory anytime at kory@nomidnightpodcast.com - If you would like to support the work of Unpacked, and hear episode three early, join our Patreon for as little as $1 a month! Oh, and would you please share this episode, rate & review Unpacked on Apple Podcasts!? Thanks in advance! Twitter | Instagram | Facebook (Page/Group)  

When a death rocks Disney Character Voices, Bret Iwan goes from potential understudy, to Mickey Mouse, almost overnight. Why does Mickey sound different sometime?! Bret remembers Russi Taylor and finally opens up about Mickey #5. BONUS: Why Is Bret Up Before The Sun?   The beginning of this episode features a clip of a 2004 interview with Wayne Allwine and Russi Taylor. That video can be found on YouTube here. If you are interested in Mickey #3, that is a solid place to start. - Kory This episode was written, recorded and sound designed by Christopher "Kory" Beale. Bonus content for Unpacked presents: Bret. Mickey & Walt adapted from audio recorded with Bret Iwan by Kory. Bonuses adapted, written, recorded and sound designed by Jack Milliken. ©No Midnight Media, All rights reserved. - GOT A QUESTION FOR BRET OR KORY? Submit a question for Bret or Kory and we may answer it on our upcoming Q&A episode! Call (213) 935-0513 and leave a message before September 30, 2019 for consideration! You can also email Kory anytime at kory@nomidnightpodcast.com - If you would like to support the work of Unpacked, and hear episode three early, join our Patreon for as little as $1 a month! Oh, and would you please share this episode, rate & review Unpacked on Apple Podcasts!? Thanks in advance! Twitter | Instagram | Facebook (Page/Group)  

A young Bret Iwan (Mickey Mouse) plays Fantasmic in the backyard with his kid brother and discovers a unique talent.  “Hey, that kind of sounds like him.” - Bret Iwan Always a creative, Bret would grow up to be a successful artist until a random email would change his entire future, and that of the most iconic cartoon character of all time. Special thanks to Fiona Iwan for the amazing photo of Bret in the cover art, and to Kaleb Banghart for reading excerpts from Bret's actual childhood letter to Disney! - Support the work of Unpacked, and hear episode two early by joining our Patreon for as little as $1 a month, and please share, rate & review on Apple Podcasts! 

In one week, we'll begin to share Bret Iwan's fascinating story. In this bonus, Kory shares one of his favorite sections of episode one! If you would like to listen to episode one right now, head to our Patreon and join us for as little as $1 a month!  Unpacked presents: Bret, Mickey & Walt premieres August 26th.

Last week on Theme Park Pulse, Bret Iwan (the voice of Mickey Mouse) joined us to reflect on the life of Russi Taylor, the longtime voice of Minnie Mouse.  Over the weekend, Kory hosted a panel with Bret at StocktonCon 2019 and they officially announced this new "Mickey-series" to the world! Bret, Mickey & Walt premieres Monday, August 26 on Unpacked!

Beginning August 26, Kory takes us inside the home, mind, and Bret Iwan...the current official voice of Mickey Mouse! How does a suburban, 90s kid with big dreams grow up to be the voice of the most iconic cartoon character of all time? We'll find out when Unpacked presents: Bret, Mickey & Walt!

A scandal that almost took down the game show industry, a look behind the scenes at the resulting changes, and the heartwarming story of a little girl's unshakeable will to have her own shiny red bike on this episode of Unpacked! Special thanks to Louis Goldberg, producer on the TLC show "Outdaughtered," and to Sarah and Laura Mills for sharing their story in "The Shiny Red Bike." LINKS: Louis Goldberg's Actual IMDB Page Watch that fateful episode of "21" we heard in this episode. The Hollywood Reporter's obit on Charles Van Doren - Sign up for our mailing list to keep in touch: http://eepurl.com/gi_Ghj  For all of the other things (support, merch, bios, past episodes) head to UnpackedPodcast.com Voicemail: (213) 935-0513 Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Unpacked is a production of No Midnight Media.

This week on Unpacked….three people experience the deadly and destructive force of fire...in three completely different ways. - Special thanks to Jay Sherer from The Story Geeks podcast for his voiceover work, Zac Stuart-Pontier (Crimetown & The Ballad of Billy Balls) for the story advice, and to our subjects Alesia Dobson, Gary Meloni and John Morris for their generosity and willingness to experiment! - Sign up for our mailing list to keep in touch: http://eepurl.com/gi_Ghj  For all of the other things (support, merch, bios, past episodes) head to UnpackedPodcast.com Voicemail: (213) 935-0513 Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Unpacked is a production of No Midnight Media.

Hear the first 4 minutes of next week's all-new Unpacked! We return on May 20th with three exciting stories! Sign up for our mailing list to keep in touch: http://eepurl.com/gi_Ghj  Check out our new Walt & Friends t-shirt here: https://bit.ly/2Ex7Z1Y For all of the other things (support, merch, bios, past episodes) head to UnpackedPodcast.com Voicemail: (213) 935-0513 Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Unpacked is a production of No Midnight Media.

This week we present episode one of Josh Taylor's cool new pod called Modern Mouse, and an update on the next all-new Unpacked! Sign up for our mailing list to keep in touch: http://eepurl.com/gi_Ghj  Check out our new Walt & Friends t-shirt here: https://bit.ly/2Ex7Z1Y For all of the other things (support, merch, bios, past episodes) head to UnpackedPodcast.com Voicemail: (213) 935-0513 Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Unpacked is a production of No Midnight Media.

Jack breaks down his story, from the last episode, on a fun bonus episode of Unpacked! 

A high-school media competition takes a young podcaster on an 8 hour journey into Seattle’s underground rap scene. BONUS CONTENT: Behind the scenes of Jack's story! This episode features the song "No Cut" by Seattle artist Reno Red.  Unpacked is a production of No Midnight Media.

Some more discussion around last week's Unpacked, and the reveal of next week's all-new Unpacked!   Recorded 3/28/19

We are trying something new and stepping outside of just theme park related content. It's time for us to look to the future and broaden our horizons. There will still, of course, be theme park related content when we find a great story, but Unpacked will look at so much more now. With one mantra in mind...REAL PEOPLE, REAL STORIES...NO LIMITATIONS. Thank you in advance for your support, and your Apple Podcasts reviews! (was that cheap? - Kory) -- 1969: The story of a young expansion baseball team that no one ever thought would play. If the MLB players strike hadn't happened...could the Montreal Expos have gone all the way in 1994?  BONUS CONTENT: More Expos & Basebally Stuff Sign up for our mailing list to keep in touch: http://eepurl.com/gi_Ghj  Check out our new Walt & Friends t-shirt here: https://bit.ly/2Ex7Z1Y For all of the other things (support, merch, bios, past episodes) head to UnpackedPodcast.com Voicemail: (213) 935-0513 Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Unpacked is a production of No Midnight Media.  

Unpacked returns with all-new episodes on April 1st (this is not an April Fools joke), and Kory shares his feelings as he prepares to take on a whole new type of storytelling! Sign up for our mailing list to keep in touch: http://eepurl.com/gi_Ghj  Check out our new Walt & Friends t-shirt here: https://bit.ly/2Ex7Z1Y For all of the other things (support, merch, bios, past episodes) head to UnpackedPodcast.com Voicemail: (213) 935-0513 Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Unpacked is a production of No Midnight Media.  

Two years ago today we launched the No Midnight Podcast, the show that would evolve into two unique podcasts. Theme Park Pulse & Unpacked. This week - we take a look back. For all of the other things (support, merch, bios, past episodes) head to UnpackedPodcast.com Voicemail: (213) 935-0513 Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Unpacked is a production of No Midnight Media.    

Disney Legend Bob Gurr shares his memories of former Disney CEO Ron Miller, who passed away last weekend. Learn the story of this fascinating, and often under-appreciated member of the Disney family.  To make a donation to The Walt Disney Family Museum's Ron & Diane Disney Miller Memorial Fund, click here. "You may not know his name, but if you’re a Disney fan, the company you love wouldn’t be what it is today without Ron’s leadership." - For all of the other things (support, merch, bios, past episodes) head to UnpackedPodcast.com Voicemail: (213) 935-0513 Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Unpacked is a production of No Midnight Media.

Kory dropping in to share a little peak at what we are working on for the next all-new episode of Unpacked!  It's probably not something you've ever thought about - but we think about it all the time as podcasters. It's called Public Domain, and we are busy unpacking that...now. The song in this episode is "Crazy Blues" by Mamie Smith. Check out NPR's piece on her life and legacy. Support the show with a small monthly gift, and grab some cool bonus content at UnpackedPodcast.com.

Behind the Scenes of Kingdom Hearts 3 with audio from Quinton Flynn (Axel), and Derek Stephen Prince (Vexen)! Panel audio recorded before a live audience at SacAnime. Audio remains property of SacAnime and No Midnight Media and may not be rebroadcast without express permission. - For all of the other things (support, merch, bios, past episodes) head to UnpackedPodcast.com Voicemail: (213) 935-0513 Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Unpacked is a production of No Midnight Media.

What would you ask the voices of Mickey Mouse, Goofy, or Max...if you could ask anything? We (and about 800 of our friends at SacAnime) got that opportunity, and this week...we unpack that! BONUS: Full 'Mickey & Friends' SacAnime Panel Audio Panel audio recorded before a live audience at SacAnime on January 5, 2019. Audio remains property of SacAnime and No Midnight Media and may not be rebroadcast without express permission. - For all of the other things (support, merch, bios, past episodes) head to UnpackedPodcast.com Voicemail: (213) 935-0513 Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Unpacked is a production of No Midnight Media.

While we work on the next all-new Unpacked, we wanted to share this cool audio from our SacAnime panel where Bill Farmer, the voice of Goofy, shares a cool story about meeting Muhammad Ali! - For all of the other things (support, merch, bios, past episodes) head to UnpackedPodcast.com Voicemail: (213) 935-0513 Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Unpacked is a production of No Midnight Media.  

Kory and Adam take a nostalgic look back at the heyday, and demise of Pleasure Island! Featuring a look back at Kory's 2010 Attractions Magazine article, and insight from former Executive VP of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort, Lee Cockerell. BONUS: Notable Arrests at Walt Disney World + more with Lee Cockerell   --- For all of the other things (support, merch, bios, past episodes) head to UnpackedPodcast.com Voicemail: (213) 935-0513 Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Unpacked is a production of No Midnight Media.

We just wanted to stop by and wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and remind you that our all new season debuts on January 7th! - For all of the other things (support, merch, bios, past episodes) head to UnpackedPodcast.com Voicemail:(213) 935-0513

Kory & Adam welcome you to Unpacked! The new season debuts January 7 right here on this feed! Please leave reviews and ratings...invite your friends and join us right here on 1/7/19. For more information, head to UnpackedPodcast.com ----------------------------------------------- GET IN TOUCH: Twitter | Instagram | Website | Email Kory | Email Adam Unpacked is a production of No Midnight Media.  

This week on Unpacked we take you along as we visit the Lucasfilm campus, and the Walt Disney Family Museum, with it's Nine Old Men exhibit! Plus - our friend Bill Butler from Garner Holt Productions tells us the story of the museum's tiki bird...which he designed!  Special thanks to the Walt Disney Family Museum for the access, and hospitality.  --- This episode of Unpacked is brought to you by Theme Park Alchemy's new fragrance Butter Brew. A magical fragrance indeed. Available in candles and wax melts at ThemeParkAlchemy.com. Use the promo code NOMIDNIGHT to save 15%! --- For all of the other things (support, merch, bios, past episodes) head to UnpackedPodcast.com Voicemail:(213) 935-0513

DISCLAIMER: In an early edit of this episode we incorrectly named John Wise in a piece of the story, this has been updated to correctly identify John Zovich. Depending on your download settings, you may still hear the incorrect version. We apologize for any inconvenience. Kory takes us through his journey to find a story to tell, and ends up in the home of Disney Legend Bob Gurr. Come along for a private tour of Bob's home, and learn the true story behind Bob's exit from the Disney Company. BONUS: That Herb Ryman story. LINKS:That Orlando Sentinel article. --- This episode of Unpacked is brought to you by Theme Park Alchemy's new fragrance Butter Brew. A magical fragrance indeed. Available in candles and wax melts at ThemeParkAlchemy.com. Use the promo code NOMIDNIGHT to save 15%! --- For all of the other things (support, merch, bios, past episodes) head to UnpackedPodcast.com Voicemail:(213) 935-0513

In October of 1947, Walt Disney traveled to Washington DC to testify on communist influence in Hollywood. Not only did Walt have a lot to say on the subject, he came to Capitol Hill ready to name names! This week, we unpack that! BONUS: "Der Fuehrer's Face" starring Donald Duck (watch-a-long) Big thanks to Angie from Modern Mouse Boutique & Network 1901. --- This episode of Unpacked is brought to you by Theme Park Alchemy's new fragrance Butter Brew. A magical fragrance indeed. Available in candles and wax melts at ThemeParkAlchemy.com. Use the promo code NOMIDNIGHT to save 15%! --- For all of the other things (support, merch, bios, past episodes) head to UnpackedPodcast.com Voicemail:(213) 935-0513

Walt Disney was part of an American generation, sometimes called the Greatest Generation, who put a LOT of value in patriotism. This week...we’ll take a look at the attractions Walt’s patriotism would inspire on Unpacked. Special thanks to Matt Roseboom from Attractions Magazine for allowing us to use their video of President Obama's Hall of Presidents recording session. This episode was written by Adam Vargyas, recorded and produced by Kory on Monday, October 22, 2018 exclusively for the No Midnight Podcast Channel. --- This episode is brought to you by Theme Park Alchemy's new fragrance Butter Brew. A magical fragrance indeed. Available in candles and wax melts at ThemeParkAlchemy.com. Use the promo code NOMIDNIGHT to save 15%! --- For all of the other things (support, merch, bios, past episodes) head to UnpackedPodcast.com Voicemail:(213) 935-0513

Without conflict, there is no story. Without a good villain to cause that conflict, there is no hero. From Pete, to the Evil Queen, to Yzma and stops in between, this week The Evolution of Villainyon Unpacked with Kory & Adam. This episode was written by Adam Vargyas, recorded and produced by Kory on Sunday, October 22, 2018 exclusively for the No Midnight Podcast Channel. --- This episode is brought to you by Dante's Flying Nanny Co. Featuring a recreation of the MAN-EATING WREATH from Haunted Mansion Holiday! For a fine selection of hand-made, parks-culture inspired items that are practically perfect in every way, visit Flying Nanny Co.and use the promo code 'NOMIDNIGHT' to save 10%! --- For all of the other things (support, merch, bios, past episodes) head to UnpackedPodcast.com Voicemail:(213) 935-0513