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The Unofficial Disney Song-by-Song Podcast. Frodo and Amanda discuss each and every Disney song, one episode at a time, in chronological order. Join us as we begin with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Wish uPOD a Star


    • Apr 21, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 36 EPISODES


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    Episode 28: Make Mine Music Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2019 41:18


    It’s time to finish up Make Mine Music with three more songs.  We discuss “Casey (The Pride of Them All),” “Two Silhouettes,” and “Johnny Fedora and Alice Blue Bonnet.”  Plus discussion of Peter and the Wolf and a strange short about an operatic marine mammal. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Casey (The Pride … Continue reading Episode 28: Make Mine Music Part Two →

    Episode 27: Make Mine Music Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 42:23


    It’s THREE SONGS for the price of one!  In which we discuss the songs “Make Mine Music,” “Blue Bayou,” and “All the Cats Join In.”  It’s another doozy of a package film! Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Make Mine Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pC1pn0mP33U Blue Bayou: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4I1TXKB-mUo All the Cats Join In: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMVHlrWtmDw

    Episode 26.5: Brazil in Disney Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2019 37:49


    Frodo the Lawyer is joined by new guest Rico Screpka to discuss the portrayal of Brazil in the movies Saludos Amigos and The Three Caballeros.  We discuss the music and food of Brazil, and also ponder Donald Duck’s perpetual horniness. Check out parts of the Brazilian sequences in Saludos Amigos: https://vimeo.com/106514734 and The Three Caballeros: … Continue reading Episode 26.5: Brazil in Disney Films →

    Episode 26: Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2019 44:03


    Our next film is The Three Caballeros, which features one fully original song….”Mexico”??  But don’t worry, we also discuss the more well known ditty: “The Three Caballeros.” Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-IwfKKLhLM

    Episode 25: Saludos Amigos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 48:53


    We discuss the movie Saludos Amigos and it’s Oscar-nominated song . . . Saludos Amigos!  It’s our first of the package films and it’s . . . surprisingly okay?  Featuring Amanda and Frodo trying to learn Portuguese pronunciations. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIPIvRQGBzo Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/58NywJgcHVLXrndCpLATvg

    Live Show: Ranking the Songs of High School Musical

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 62:26


    Amanda and Frodo met up in the real world to give you some sweet, sweet discussion of the songs of High School Musical.  Recorded in front of a LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE. Featuring Special Appearances from Paul Jackson, Tori Batt, and Andrew Redacted.

    Episode 24: Looking For Romance (I Bring You a Song)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2018 45:56


    Can you feel the love tonight?  Bambi and his pals get twitterpated and then have to fight off Man.  Amanda and Frodo are here to discuss it all. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGFPm5ZtXtM Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4a4nAiIKUPxCZXh5q9U2OC

    Episode 23: Let’s Sing a Gay Little Spring Song

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2018 39:47


    Love is in the air! But also…we discuss where Disney moms go when they die, and why it’s definitely Las Vegas. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9FXdLcrkss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5foJ5ubEoLwJTY3RW0I3t6

    Episode 22: Little April Shower

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018 49:18


    In which we are joined by animal expert Sam Dean, @samdeanscience.  Plus, Amanda reveals her secret world-class talent. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-FUcrQhTBY Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1OwcR9OYz2vuUttTQSOVZN

    Episode 21: Love is a Song (Featuring Disney Idol Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2018 49:07


    Amanda and Frodo take on Bambi and notice that it’s surprisingly similar to another Disney animal movie.  Then Frodo and Mel B finish up our Disney Idol discussion of Snow White and Pinocchio. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbbcfMOG7Vs Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6ZP66zQZjwN1P0QWR9fdSP

    Bonus Episode 4: One Little Spark

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2018 44:05


    Amanda and Frodo discuss the Figment song from Epcot.  It’s our second theme park song! Listen before you Listen: Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5E7euqHiw14 New: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxlipSvscPw

    Episode 20: When I See an Elephant Fly

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2018 57:54


    Ok Dumbo fans, it’s time for the grand finale!  And we are super pumped to talk about all the fun and awesome…. oh wait, it’s another racist song.  Luckily we have a special guest, Josh Spiegel, author of Walt’s Original Sins: Disney and Racism. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EI5-L7gf_A Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0Qgc2XtzLSbLUeBFDK8X1R

    Episode 19: Pink Elephants on Parade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2018 53:52


    In which we use SCIENCE!!!! to determine whether elephants can get drunk, discuss surrealism, and try to figure out why Disney is obsessed with tangential elephant songs.  Featuring Amanda’s Theory Corner and Professor Frodo’s Word of the Day. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl3YXl_m0uk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4GPm6SN4wAdn4ZB9gcVJGe

    Episode 18: The Clown Song (ft. Disney Idol)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2018 37:43


    In which we discuss the Donkey Kong Jr., young adult fiction, and the famed Disney Strike.  Also featuring the second episode of Disney Idol. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co4crGr4xbc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1Uvb7my3yT462DP6D5pdyK

    Episode 17: Baby Mine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2018 47:36


    Natalie the Elephant Person is here to teach us all of the important things about elephants.  Like whether they can actually fly and whether they actually love peanuts.  Also discussed: Beanie Babies and Baby Mine. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=calHOKucYMw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/3MIIV4KJ8s6OtcB8UAU6V3

    Episode 16: The Song of the Roustabouts (ft. Disney Idol)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2018 53:23


    In which we discuss the history of the circus, elephants, and racism (uh oh).  But make sure you stick around for the debut of our newest segment: DISNEY IDOL! Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P75mur1xF7U Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/17Bx0bjNmejts7iE6MdXyP

    Episode 15: Casey, Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2018 48:18


    In which we review yelp reviews, discuss train-related folklore, and wonder why this song exists. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBTLH1rud5k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6nVWrXJT2XukhycmVmeDMu

    Episode 14: Look Out For Mr. Stork

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2018 53:31


    In which we begin our exploration of Dumbo with a lively discussion of where babies come from. Hopefully it’s not Florida. Featuring returning guest: Tori Batt. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dODSHuvuoTM Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7sa8N7NgMzrsD4BCez1aV2

    Episode 13.5: The Music of Pinocchio and Fantasia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2018 65:48


    Dan Batchelder is back, he’s almost done with his PhD, and he is ready to share his expertly goodness once again.

    Bonus Episode 3: Fantasia (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2018 29:12


    The conclusion of our discussion of Fantasia.

    Bonus Episode 2: Fantasia (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2018 50:44


    A Disney movie about music?  I guess we should talk about that.  Listen as Amanda and Frodo discuss the movie Fantasia.

    Bonus Episode 1: The Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2018 37:41


    Amanda and Frodo are back with a bonus episode to fill your hearts with joy between Pinocchio and Dumbo. Listen Before you Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trtJMX90Etw

    Episode 13: I’ve Got No Strings

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2018 52:11


    In which we wrap up Pinocchio with a dose of seductive puppets, Ewan McGregor, and the return of the water people. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUMOy7q9go4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7fjmYUeonVOEyr0lYOKvMy

    Episode 12: Hi-Diddle-Dee-Dee (An Actor’s Life for Me)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2018 54:42


    In which we dive into the worlds of acting and anthropomorphism. It’s our first Villain Song!  Special Guest: Taylor Rieland Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52xXa9d2qVw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1eM1TAhv39wg4LY7XmtqoL

    Episode 11: Give A Little Whistle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2018 47:16


    In which we remember Michael Jackson’s Epcot show, discuss the book versions of Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket, and hope to escape the demon fairy with our lives. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51x532yW1lY Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/16Ekkvg5dxPVdDo5Ys30j8

    Episode 10: Little Wooden Head

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2018 55:20


    In which we discuss creepy puppets, sexy goldfish, and 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd. Special Guest: Jake from New York. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAx3dh_9H7k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/493UGZSQfCHTZR8XGh8eJd

    Episode 9: When You Wish Upon A Star

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2018 47:37


    It’s our first episode of Pinocchio! In which we yearn to enter Orlando Night Clubs, theorize about Ratatouille, and wonder how to spell Gep(p?)etto. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pguMUFyJ3_U Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1WrPa4lrIddctGWAIYYfP9

    Episode 8: Someday My Prince Will Come

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2018 64:46


    It’s our Season Finale!  In which we reveal our final Snow White Rankings, hand out some awards, and assess the failings of Pirates of the Caribbean 3. Special Guest: Shayna Patrick. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45r2t1pGGyQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0UzrSV4nUqkYUUTyhjRf7Z

    Episode 7: The Silly Song

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2018 44:00


    In which we discuss the economics of yodeling, rap battles, and the origins of stacking-in-a-coat pranks. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXJCQQEiNYo Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7qMriHg2jWHPQW9sdhLPZG

    Episode 6.5: The Music of Snow White

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2018 54:18


    In this special episode, Frodo is joined by Daniel Batchelder: Disney Music Expert. Join us as he finally explains why Snow White sounds like that and where the yodels came from.

    Episode 6: Bluddle-Uddle-Um-Dum (The Dwarfs’ Washing Song)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2017 45:18


    In which we discuss beard fashion and reveal our dwarf rankings. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC69dF7ViTA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1b7VWbXPIbIHIyBe1wqNEM

    Episode 5: Heigh-Ho

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2017 51:46


    In which we meet the aforementioned dwarfs, visit their shiny mine, and learn of religious fanaticism. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI0x0KYChq4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7sYaJXMEvq3q91jJNm8I7I

    Episode 4: Whistle While You Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2017 54:32


    In which we discuss Airbnb-etiquette, boy-band-pronunciation, and the Ying Yang Twins. Special Guest: Tori Batt Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLLEC77lrDE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6SuebnXnUXBtgtqH871UtF

    Episode 3: With a Smile and a Song

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2017 44:45


    In which the podcast takes a serious turn, as we unpack the issues of feminism, head trauma, and the horrors of the Great Depression.  Special Guest: Tori Batt Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQZ6zzLpoNQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/76GFpQN8Rgy4sDZPr8W7mX

    Episode 2.5: Curses!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2017 5:42


    In which we acknowledge our role in destroying a wonderful family.

    Episode 2: One Song

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2017 39:06


    In which puffy-sleeved boy declares his love to his Teen Angel.  It’s just one song, no plurals allowed. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54QeNL5ih6A Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0UwQOcaLUIenpbQX3RpBfK

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