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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; even though we are Celebrating our 10th Year of Podcasting; we unfortunately exhausted all our energy on the Previous SDCC Reveals & Announcements Ep. So we are giving you a ReIssue episode instead from the Vault. (Originally Posted as Ep #143 - from October 2019). Original blurb: It’s a very special ep as we’re joined by not one, but two of favourite guests in Davey Damaged and Scotty so that’s right – it’s a Homer episode! Trent takes us through a vintage retrospective look at The Addams family by Playmates. Perfectly timed for Halloween, we wonder what could have been with this short-lived line and look to the future of the franchise as a new movie approaches. What characters didn’t get made, which ones make the camera glow and where does MC Hammer fit into it all? We make the jump to Show and Tell as Davey tries to trump us all with a purchase so large, we doubt it will actually fit in his toy room! There’s some DC, MOTU and even Final Fantasy options to choose from. Frank gives a lovely tribute showing that sometimes, the value of a toy; lays in more than its sticker price. Then it’s Quiz time and with Davey onboard, anything is possible. To say this episode goes off the rails is putting it mildly – but on the plus side we learnt that Trent can’t hold his liquor, Ben thinks photos record sound, Space Jam was an event and Rick Moranis is Trent’s muse. So hold on for this crazy ride that also serves as a farewell for one of the team…Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Garma Festival is underway in northeast Arnhem Land, with the four-day event showcasing traditional Yolŋu art, song, dance and storytelling. Hosted by the Yothu Yindi Foundation, this year's festival is expected to attract about two-thousand guests, including Australia's most famous blue heeler, Bluey.
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Bluey is your KRDO Pet of the Week from the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region! He is a six-year-old gray Domestic Shorthair cat who came into HSPPR as a stray. Want to know more about Bluey? Visit hsppr.org or visit in person at 610 Abbot Lane in Colorado Springs. Adoption hours are 11 am – 5 pm weekdays and 11:00 am – 4:30 pm on weekends. Visit our Pet of the Week webpage so you don't miss a featured pet! KRDO Pet of the Week
Bluey is your KRDO Pet of the Week from the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region! He is a six-year-old gray Domestic Shorthair cat who came into HSPPR as a stray. Want to know more about Bluey? Visit hsppr.org or visit in person at 610 Abbot Lane in Colorado Springs. Adoption hours are 11 am – 5 pm weekdays and 11:00 am – 4:30 pm on weekends. Visit our Pet of the Week webpage so you don't miss a featured pet! KRDO Pet of the Week
Dr. Aliza Pressman answers your hardest parenting questions: toddler tantrums, screen time guilt, porn talks, vaping teens & social media limits. Real parenting questions don't come with a manual — so Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist and New York Times bestselling author, is answering yours. In this listener Q&A episode, Dr. Pressman offers practical, shame-free parenting strategies rooted in child development research — helping you move from panic and guilt to clarity and connection, no matter what stage your kid is in. What You'll Learn: How to respond when your young child says "I hate you" without shaming them or ignoring it The truth about toddler screen time guilt and whether 45 minutes of Bluey is actually harmful Why your well-behaved child falls apart at school pickup (and what to do about it) How to talk to your preteen about pornography in a way that's honest, age-appropriate, and shame-free How to hold firm on a no-social-media rule at 12 — and where your confidence as a parent comes from What to do when you find vapes in your teenager's backpack, and how to have the conversation without blowing up your relationship
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushMarin Lazic believes the best athletes aren't just physically prepared – they're mentally free to perform. But that flies in the face of how many of us were taught to think about high performance. In this episode of The Ready State Podcast, Kelly and Juliet Starrett sit down with the Australian Men's Olympic Water Polo team's Head Strength & Conditioning Coach to explore why fun, play, and psychological safety may be some of the most overlooked performance tools in sport.Drawing from his own experience as an athlete whose performance collapsed under stress, Marin shares how that moment completely reshaped his coaching philosophy. We dive into why reducing anxiety can improve movement, decision-making, and resilience, how breathwork and vision training are becoming part of elite athletic preparation, and why creating a culture where athletes genuinely enjoy the process leads to better long-term results.Whether you're coaching athletes, raising competitors, or simply trying to perform better under pressure, this episode offers a fresh perspective on building durable, high-performing humans.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy reducing stress and performance anxiety and creating psychological safety can unlock higher levels of athletic performanceHow fun, play, and positive team culture improve movement, resilience, and performance under pressureWhy elite coaching extends beyond strength training to include recovery, mindset, and athlete well-beingHow breathwork, vision training, and movement quality help athletes perform at their best when it matters mostWhy the best coaches develop durable athletes who can stay healthy, adapt to setbacks, and perform consistently over timeKey Highlights: (0:00) Intro & Meet Coach Marin Lazic(0:38) Marin's Background & Coaching Philosophy(0:58) Marin's Athlete Setback Story(8:16) The Stressful Moment That Changed Everything(9:13) How Stress Physically Tanks Performance(16:55) Evolving from Old-School to Modern Coaching(18:12) Happy Athletes Are Better Athletes(20:17) Entrenched Thinking in Sport(20:57) Finding a Head Coach Who Buys In(24:38) Making Fun a Performance Strategy(26:43) Pre-Game Warmup Games to Ease Performance Anxiety(27:08) Beating Serbia at the Olympics(29:27) Preparing for Paris Olympics(30:25) Six Weeks in Europe Pre-Game(32:39) Removing Decision Fatigue on Game Day(33:04) Quarterfinal Loss to USA in Shootout(34:24) The Physicality of Elite Water Polo(36:04) Wrestling, MMA, & Water Training Methods(43:21) Eye Training & Vision Work(47:19) Breath Work & Session Structure(48:18) Post-COVID Efficiency Approach(54:29) The Concept of the "Stoke Tank"(55:53) Being a "MacGyver" Coach on the Road(1:00:33) Coaching Influences: Peter Twist & Pavel(1:02:11) Losing Size, Gaining Water Strength(1:06:14) Dad of the Year & Bluey(1:09:56) Infinite Shelf: The Book Legacy(1:12:17) Where to Find Marin & Watch World CupHuge thanks to our sponsors, LMNT and Momentous.
In this episode of News Time, we'll get pulled through the ocean to check the health of a reef. Then, we'll hear about a popular new song that's created a stir in the music world. And we'll get up close to a very hungry creature with the nickname "garbage guts" in our Wow of the Week!Quiz Questions1. In which city is the Commonwealth Games being held? 2. What method has been used to check the health of the Great Barrier Reef for 40 years? 3. Josh Fawaz has WHAT to make his song? 4. What nickname was given to the T-rex skeleton? 5. What type of bird became a frog's snack?Answers1. Glasgow 2. Manta tow3. AI4. Gus5. A sunbird For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you'll find more kids news podcasts, educational children's stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids channels of YouTube kids.
We interrupt this feed with some breaking news!News Time, the best weekly news podcast for kids, is getting bigger, bolder and newsier.Starting next week, Emily Anderson will bring you the best news from Australia and around the world three times a week! Mind blown!Catch News Time every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from July 27, on the ABC Listen app.For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you'll find more kids news podcasts, educational children's stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids channels of YouTube kids.
In this episode, Steph recaps day two of her trip with her coworkers. From Rope Dropping with Martin to seeing Bluey with Charlie. Steph also talks about her plans for D23 and her final opinion on the new animatronic on Pirates of the Caribbean after seeing it in person.Thank you to all of my listeners, friends and supporters! A special thank you to my sponsor, Arias Transportation, for supporting this podcast. Be sure to check them out at www.ariastransportation.com and download the app next time you need a ride in the Southern California area. Be sure to add Steph 20 in the notes for a 20% discount off your first reservation.Follow me on on social media for fun photos, podcast updates and funny videos: Instagram @Magic_Key_Adventures or use this link: https://www.instagram.com/magic_key_adventures/Facebook: Magic Key Adventures or use the link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582188742734&sk=aboutTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@magickeyadventuresFeel free to email questions and comments at: magickeyadventures@yahoo.comSupport the show with a one-time donation at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/magickeyadhNew! Patreon: Join my Patreon, it's FREE!https://www.patreon.com/c/MagicKeyAdventuresSubscribe, rate and review!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/once-upon-a-castle-podcast/id1838081825
Disneyland's sold-out evening tickets, Walt Disney World dining trends, and a possible Space Mountain overhaul lead off this week's Disney Dish. Len and Jim also answer listener questions about Cars Road Trip and Victoria & Albert's before returning to the history of Imagineering's Living Character Initiative. In the main feature, Jim explains how Turtle Talk with Crush emerged amid the deteriorating relationship between Michael Eisner, Steve Jobs, and Pixar. NEWS • Why Disneyland's $59 evening tickets may owe their existence to Bluey and stroller traffic. • What the Coral Reef Restaurant's move to seasonal operations could reveal about Lightning Lane spending and declining demand for table-service dining. • How a major Space Mountain refurbishment could improve reliability, capacity, and Tomorrowland operations. • Universal Studios Florida moves up the closing date for Fast & Furious - Supercharged. • Could Universal retain The Simpsons, or might Back to the Future eventually replace Springfield? FEATURE • How Finding Nemo became Pixar's biggest hit despite Michael Eisner's doubts about the film. • Why Steve Jobs held Cars back as leverage during Disney and Pixar's contract negotiations. • How Disney's Circle 7 Animation plans further damaged its relationship with Pixar. • Why Eisner approved Turtle Talk with Crush without seeking Pixar's input, and how the experimental attraction outlasted Stitch's Great Escape. For this episode's full show notes, click here.HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter and Instagram: @JimHillMedia - jimhillmedia.com • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social - Instagram: @len.testa - touringplans.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR Save on discounted Disney and Universal theme park tickets through UnlockedMagic.com. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Disneyland's sold-out evening tickets, Walt Disney World dining trends, and a possible Space Mountain overhaul lead off this week's Disney Dish. Len and Jim also answer listener questions about Cars Road Trip and Victoria & Albert's before returning to the history of Imagineering's Living Character Initiative. In the main feature, Jim explains how Turtle Talk with Crush emerged amid the deteriorating relationship between Michael Eisner, Steve Jobs, and Pixar. NEWS • Why Disneyland's $59 evening tickets may owe their existence to Bluey and stroller traffic. • What the Coral Reef Restaurant's move to seasonal operations could reveal about Lightning Lane spending and declining demand for table-service dining. • How a major Space Mountain refurbishment could improve reliability, capacity, and Tomorrowland operations. • Universal Studios Florida moves up the closing date for Fast & Furious - Supercharged. • Could Universal retain The Simpsons, or might Back to the Future eventually replace Springfield? FEATURE • How Finding Nemo became Pixar's biggest hit despite Michael Eisner's doubts about the film. • Why Steve Jobs held Cars back as leverage during Disney and Pixar's contract negotiations. • How Disney's Circle 7 Animation plans further damaged its relationship with Pixar. • Why Eisner approved Turtle Talk with Crush without seeking Pixar's input, and how the experimental attraction outlasted Stitch's Great Escape. For this episode's full show notes, click here.HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter and Instagram: @JimHillMedia - jimhillmedia.com • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social - Instagram: @len.testa - touringplans.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR Save on discounted Disney and Universal theme park tickets through UnlockedMagic.com. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ABC Kids listen radio and podcasts are about to have a brand-new home! We're packing up and moving over to the ABC listen app. There you'll find a kids' tab where you can create your very own kids' profile and pick a fun avatar! For awesome podcasts to play, music to move to and stories and soundtracks for sleep, ask your grown-up to head to the kids' tab on the ABC listen app. You can download it free from your app store. If you have any questions relating to this change, more information can be found here.For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you'll find more kids news podcasts, educational children's stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids channels of YouTube kids.
ABC Kids listen radio and podcasts are about to have a brand-new home! We're packing up and moving over to the ABC listen app. There you'll find a kids' tab where you can create your very own kids' profile and pick a fun avatar! For awesome podcasts to play, music to move to and stories and soundtracks for sleep, ask your grown-up to head to the kids' tab on the ABC listen app. You can download it free from your app store. If you have any questions relating to this change, more information can be found here.For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you'll find more kids news podcasts, educational children's stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids channels of YouTube kids.
ABC Kids listen radio and podcasts are about to have a brand-new home! We're packing up and moving over to the ABC listen app. There you'll find a kids' tab where you can create your very own kids' profile and pick a fun avatar! For awesome podcasts to play, music to move to and stories and soundtracks for sleep, ask your grown-up to head to the kids' tab on the ABC listen app. You can download it free from your app store. If you have any questions relating to this change, more information can be found here.For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you'll find more kids news podcasts, educational children's stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids channels of YouTube kids.
This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we dive back into our regular News Segment - with quite a bit to cover! First off, a recap from Episode 1 (of 4) from Trent's latest Lego Masters Bricktacula Event! Then, an exciting announcement from Cards & Collectables season 2 - now with an official release date! A New 4-Armed Beast is announced for the MOTU Origins line; who is hyped for this?! New Movie MOTU characters announced plus some awesome TMNT plus Ghostbusters multi-packs from Mondo. S7 Silverhawks keep on delivering more characters; & Blokees tease an Absolute Batman. McFarlane announces more Batman related characters; then Robosen showcase the most Superior Decepticon of them all! The Cross-Over nobody asked for? -Transformers X Scooby Doo offer. Sometimes you think that some modern toys can't do any better; but somehow, SH Figuarts said "Hold My Beer!" Lego showcase the first round of Pokémon Mini-Figures plus in scale Pokémon Characters too; all in a very nice looking Build. Then Ben tests the lads with the return of The Quiz! Is it too hard? How many did you know? Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Talk the Talk - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.
Each letter in our Latin alphabet tells a story. But what about spaces? Or writing direction? Should we get rid of some letters, or could we even do with more? Here to answer all these questions is Dr Danny Bate, author of Why Q Needs U: A History of Our Letters and How We Use Them. Timestamps 00:00 Start 00:44 Intros: Special letters 05:46 News: Spanish okay at World Cup? 09:30 News: Forgetting is helpful in language acquisition 21:18 News: Bluey in Yolŋu 25:41 Related or Not theme by Jo 27:21 Related or Not: prodigy, prodigal, and prodigious 34:19 Related or Not: vice, device, divide 43:09 Related or Not: gauntlet and gaunt 49:48 Interview with Danny Bate, author of Why Q Needs U 50:16 About Danny's podcast: A Language I Love Is… 52:24 The Alphabet: greatest innovation since sexual reproduction 56:08 The case against boustrophedon 58:51 Letters flipped over time 01:02:40 Why are some letters more common than others? 01:06:14 Why does H get used in so many digraphs? 01:10:52 Thoughts on spelling reform 01:18:07 Why are L and R so squirrelly? 01:28:53 The evolution of spaces in written language 01:31:46 What letters can we get rid of? 01:35:15 Actually, no, we need a new letter 01:36:53 Communicating linguistic ideas to the public 01:44:02 Word of the Week: monoculture 01:53:43 Word of the Week: algae-TBQ agenda 02:00:15 Word of the Week: hobbylos 02:03:14 Word of the Week: tokenmaxxing 02:06:27 Word of the Week: Claudeonomics 02:11:21 The Reads 02:18:18 Outtakes: Back on our Bluey nonsense + On being a Dan
On this week's News Time, we'll play a round of golf with a junior player taking on the world. We'll visit a bakery to sample a pie that's been named Australia's best, even though it's not a traditional Aussie flavour!Then, we'll hear from a group of people who've connected through song in our Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions1. What name was given to the mysterious spheres that appeared on beaches in North Queensland?2. How old is junior golf player, Rianna?3. In which country did this year's winner of Australia's best pie competition grow up?4. The main character in the video game Buru and the Old People is what animal?5. What is the name for the system of raised dots, that are read by touch?Answers1. Space balls2. 83. Cambodia4. White ibis5. BrailleFor more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you'll find more kids news podcasts, educational children's stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids channels of YouTube kids.
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Today's Headlines: Lindsey Graham's sister Darline Graham Nordone was appointed to his Senate seat within days of his death — never held office, framed as a neutral placeholder, and now South Carolina's first female senator, which would be more historic if it weren't handed to her by Trump as a favor. The FBI also showed up at Graham's DC home less than 48 hours after his death with at least 8 agents, claiming "abundance of caution" and "nothing indicated foul play." On the administration's ongoing efforts to undermine election integrity, Trump announced a primetime speech Thursday night, which MSNBC immediately reported will be used to declare the 2020 elections of Warnock and Ossoff illegitimate due to "voting machine vulnerabilities" — part of a broader whole-of-government effort to relitigate 2020 that includes a new White House task force run by Bill Pulte, whose dad is in the Epstein files, and thousands of pages of classified documents they claim show election irregularities. Two FBI agents in Atlanta were also fired for refusing to join the sham Georgia election probe. On Iran, US strikes on Iran entered their third consecutive night with the naval blockade back in full force, and Trump is now suggesting the US charge other countries tolls for Strait of Hormuz passage, which is a thing he said out loud. Meanwhile, ICE shot and killed a 26-year-old Colombian man named Joan Sebastian Guerrero in Maine — authorized to work, had a social security number, on his way to work, not even the person ICE was targeting — in front of his three-year-old daughter in Bluey pajamas in the backseat. There is no bodycam footage but plenty of iPhone witnesses, and hundreds immediately came out to protest. In yet another blow to our narrowing freedoms, Four New York Times reporters were subpoenaed at their homes on a Friday night in a probe run by Kash Patel, apparently because Trump was angry about reporting that his Qatari jet lacks adequate security, which is the most efficient abuse of FBI resources we've seen yet. Finally, we leave you with a little bit of hope. A federal judge voided Trump's fake IRS settlement, called it "collusion" and an "exercise in self-dealing," and referred Trump's lawyers and senior DOJ officials to state bar authorities for ethical review. And twelve state attorneys general sued to block the Paramount-Warner Brothers merger that would put Bari Weiss in charge of CNN, with Paramount threatening to leave California in response. Resources/Articles mentioned: AP News: Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term The Hill: FBI visits Graham's DC home Reuters: Trump to assert voting machine vulnerabilities in Thursday speech Yahoo: Two FBI agents fired for refusing to join Georgia 2020 election probe MS Now: Trump election task force to begin releasing classified intel documents AP News: Trump says US is ‘reinstating' blockade on Iran in Strait of Hormuz AP News: ICE officer who fatally shot driver in Maine was 'fearing for public safety,' agency says Maine Morning Star: Hundreds protest fatal ICE shooting in Biddeford NYT: White House Directed Patel to Oversee Investigation Involving Times Reporting Reuters: U.S. judge finds Trump misused court in IRS case, refers lawyers for discipline Deadline: Paramount-WBD Merger Is Anti-Competitive, State AGs Allege In Proposed Action Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Big news for the parents out there! On this episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, Frank breaks down the announcement of the first ever Bluey audiobook collection, Bluey: The Beach and Other Stories, coming September 1. Narrated by Miranda Tapsell, the voice of Dougie's mum on the show, the collection bundles eight fan-favorite stories including Baby Race, Barky Boats, The Beach, Charades, Daddy Robot, Magic Xylophone, The Pool, and Typewriter. Frank shares why this is a perfect fit for car rides and bedtime routines, and why he plans to be the cool uncle with these ready to go.00:00 Bluey audiobook announcement and the full story lineup00:18 Why this is a smart move and Frank's cool uncle plansBluey is getting its first audiobook collection, titled Bluey: The Beach and Other Stories, releasing September 1Miranda Tapsell, who voices Dougie's mum in the series, narrates the collectionThe set includes eight stories: Baby Race, Barky Boats, The Beach, Charades, Daddy Robot, Magic Xylophone, The Pool, and TypewriterPerfect screen-free option for car rides and winding down at bedtimeFrank hopes this is the first of many Bluey audio releases"You're driving around the kids, maybe something to listen to when they're going to bed. This is so smart. They should do a lot more of these.""I'm going to be the cool uncle, and I'm going to have all these ready to go."If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to Geek Freaks Headlines so you never miss a story, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and share this episode with a Bluey fan in your life using #GeekFreaksHeadlines.For all the latest geek news, head to our source: https://geekfreakspodcast.com/Follow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcastThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcastFrank: @franklourence79Got a question or a story you want us to cover? Send it our way at thegeekfreakspodcast@gmail.com and we might feature it on a future episode.Bluey, Bluey audiobook, Bluey The Beach and Other Stories, Miranda Tapsell, Bluey news, BBC Studios, Penguin Random House, kids audiobooks, Bluey episodes, Baby Race, Daddy Robot, Magic Xylophone, family podcast, geek news, Geek Freaks Headlines, Geek Freaks Podcast, pop culture news, parenting, kids TV, audiobooks for kidsTimestampsKey TakeawaysMemorable QuotesCall to ActionStay ConnectedListener QuestionsTags
Are you ready for a glorious three-hour road trip with the Electric Mayhem? Join Morgan and Jake on this episode of Neverland Navigation Radio as they break down the biggest additions coming to Walt Disney World in 2026!The main event of this episode is a full review of the brand new Muppets Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios! We talk about the new neon courtyard, the incredible pre-show featuring a Scooter animatronic, and all the salvaged props from Muppet Vision 3D scattered throughout the queue. Find out which songs made the cut (including Def Leppard and Blur!) and why the Statler and Waldorf finale makes this the ultimate good-vibes coaster.We also round up the other major Disney World updates, including:Animal Kingdom: Bluey's Wild World brings a meet-and-greet, a real-life game of Keepy Uppy, and an Australian animal exhibit!Magic Kingdom: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is back with a butter-smooth track (goodbye, kidney stone relief!). Plus, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin gets a major tech refresh with new vehicles, a new target system, and a robot named Buddy.EPCOT: We review the hard cuts and patriotic sights of the new Soarin' Over America limited-time film.Disney Springs & More: The new Level 99 interactive experience, Animation Courtyard updates, and new Grogu scenes on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run!Thinking of taking a Disney or Universal vacation? Let Morgan do the heavy lifting! She is a free-to-you travel agent who gets paid by the destination, meaning you don't pay a penny extra. Plus, her clients get a free trip gift just to say thank you! Email her today at morgan@neverlandnavigation.com.Make sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @NeverlandNavco!
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Lizzie and Wendy Molyneux, the sister writing team behind Bob's Burgers and The Great North, join Ophira to compare growing up in a large family with raising seven kids of their own while balancing television writing, showrunning, and creative work. They swap stories about "feral" childhoods that somehow still included dinner together, debate what actually counts as being a strict parent, and explain why weekday iPad bans, family meals without devices, and simply convincing kids to shower can feel like the biggest parenting victories. The conversation turns to children's entertainment from the perspective of people who make it, touching on why professionally produced kids' shows feel safer than the unpredictable corners of YouTube, why parents inevitably ruin Bluey by recommending it too enthusiastically, and how video games sometimes function more like social time than screen time. They also embrace the strange reality that every generation of kids finds its own wonderfully bizarre obsession, leading to an unexpectedly thoughtful discussion about Skibidi Toilet, why children are naturally drawn to weirdness no matter how carefully adults curate their world, and why fighting every phase is usually a losing battle. The episode ends with everyone laughing over the fact that Ophira bought Skibidi Toilet mystery packs at Target hoping for a toilet-headed character and instead wound up with two cameramen. ✨ Subscribe, rate, and review! Follow us on socials @ParentingAsAJoke and @OphiraE (or @OphiraNYC on TikTok). Check out upcoming live performances at OphiraEisenberg.com.
In the three decades since the rise of the global internet, digitalization has transformed how media are made, circulated, and consumed, reshaping culture on a planetary scale. Yet the story of global media is not one of seamless connection or cultural homogenization. Planet Digital: A Global Media Cultures Reader (NYU Press, 2026) challenges the myth of a “global village,” revealing instead how regional histories, infrastructures, economies, and power relations shape the uneven terrains of our digital world. Edited by the series editors of Critical Cultural Communication, this field-defining anthology gathers leading scholars to examine the texts, genres, platforms, and industries that define today's global entertainment landscape. From TikTok to Squid Game, K-Pop to Marvel, Bluey to Nollywood, each chapter offers a focused case study that illuminates how digital media both reflect and remake global cultural life. Spanning influencer culture, streaming platforms, esports, and beyond, Planet Digital shows how digital technologies and global media flows continually reshape one another, producing hybrid forms of creativity, circulation, and control. Together, these essays provide a vital framework for understanding how the world's screens, sounds, and networks are rewriting the relationship between culture and power in the twenty-first century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
In the three decades since the rise of the global internet, digitalization has transformed how media are made, circulated, and consumed, reshaping culture on a planetary scale. Yet the story of global media is not one of seamless connection or cultural homogenization. Planet Digital: A Global Media Cultures Reader (NYU Press, 2026) challenges the myth of a “global village,” revealing instead how regional histories, infrastructures, economies, and power relations shape the uneven terrains of our digital world. Edited by the series editors of Critical Cultural Communication, this field-defining anthology gathers leading scholars to examine the texts, genres, platforms, and industries that define today's global entertainment landscape. From TikTok to Squid Game, K-Pop to Marvel, Bluey to Nollywood, each chapter offers a focused case study that illuminates how digital media both reflect and remake global cultural life. Spanning influencer culture, streaming platforms, esports, and beyond, Planet Digital shows how digital technologies and global media flows continually reshape one another, producing hybrid forms of creativity, circulation, and control. Together, these essays provide a vital framework for understanding how the world's screens, sounds, and networks are rewriting the relationship between culture and power in the twenty-first century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs
In the three decades since the rise of the global internet, digitalization has transformed how media are made, circulated, and consumed, reshaping culture on a planetary scale. Yet the story of global media is not one of seamless connection or cultural homogenization. Planet Digital: A Global Media Cultures Reader (NYU Press, 2026) challenges the myth of a “global village,” revealing instead how regional histories, infrastructures, economies, and power relations shape the uneven terrains of our digital world. Edited by the series editors of Critical Cultural Communication, this field-defining anthology gathers leading scholars to examine the texts, genres, platforms, and industries that define today's global entertainment landscape. From TikTok to Squid Game, K-Pop to Marvel, Bluey to Nollywood, each chapter offers a focused case study that illuminates how digital media both reflect and remake global cultural life. Spanning influencer culture, streaming platforms, esports, and beyond, Planet Digital shows how digital technologies and global media flows continually reshape one another, producing hybrid forms of creativity, circulation, and control. Together, these essays provide a vital framework for understanding how the world's screens, sounds, and networks are rewriting the relationship between culture and power in the twenty-first century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications
In the three decades since the rise of the global internet, digitalization has transformed how media are made, circulated, and consumed, reshaping culture on a planetary scale. Yet the story of global media is not one of seamless connection or cultural homogenization. Planet Digital: A Global Media Cultures Reader (NYU Press, 2026) challenges the myth of a “global village,” revealing instead how regional histories, infrastructures, economies, and power relations shape the uneven terrains of our digital world. Edited by the series editors of Critical Cultural Communication, this field-defining anthology gathers leading scholars to examine the texts, genres, platforms, and industries that define today's global entertainment landscape. From TikTok to Squid Game, K-Pop to Marvel, Bluey to Nollywood, each chapter offers a focused case study that illuminates how digital media both reflect and remake global cultural life. Spanning influencer culture, streaming platforms, esports, and beyond, Planet Digital shows how digital technologies and global media flows continually reshape one another, producing hybrid forms of creativity, circulation, and control. Together, these essays provide a vital framework for understanding how the world's screens, sounds, and networks are rewriting the relationship between culture and power in the twenty-first century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society
In the three decades since the rise of the global internet, digitalization has transformed how media are made, circulated, and consumed, reshaping culture on a planetary scale. Yet the story of global media is not one of seamless connection or cultural homogenization. Planet Digital: A Global Media Cultures Reader (NYU Press, 2026) challenges the myth of a “global village,” revealing instead how regional histories, infrastructures, economies, and power relations shape the uneven terrains of our digital world. Edited by the series editors of Critical Cultural Communication, this field-defining anthology gathers leading scholars to examine the texts, genres, platforms, and industries that define today's global entertainment landscape. From TikTok to Squid Game, K-Pop to Marvel, Bluey to Nollywood, each chapter offers a focused case study that illuminates how digital media both reflect and remake global cultural life. Spanning influencer culture, streaming platforms, esports, and beyond, Planet Digital shows how digital technologies and global media flows continually reshape one another, producing hybrid forms of creativity, circulation, and control. Together, these essays provide a vital framework for understanding how the world's screens, sounds, and networks are rewriting the relationship between culture and power in the twenty-first century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture
Hey Howdy Hey! Welcome to episode 306 of Disney Assembled!!!In this episode, we discuss what's new at Walt Disney World. We talk about the recent rollout of major updates like Bluey at Animal Kingdom, the refreshed Animation Courtyard at Hollywood Studios, the Muppets takeover of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, the Big Thunder Mountain refurbishment, and upcoming changes to Carousel of Progress. We also debate how these changes could reshape park rankings, especially whether Animal Kingdom may overtake Epcot for many visitors.The episode also includes a review of Mandalorian and Grogu.If you enjoy the show,...Subscribe to the show on your podcast player of choice. If you are able, consider giving us a 5-star rating and review.Buy us a Dole Whip!Become a member and get extra content on Patreon.Find and subscribe to our YouTube channel.Visit our Disney Assembled store to purchase some excellent Disney Assembled merch.Follow and shoot us a message on our socials: @DisneyAssembled on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky, and TikTok or email us at disneyassembled@gmail.com.Be sure to check out our Spotify Playlist, "Disney Assembled's Favorites" - click here to listen.You can find links to all of the above, as well as links to where you can subscribe to the show, on our website: disneyassembled.comSee you real soon!Troy & Mimi :)
This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have Special Guest: Sean in the Studio to chat all things DC related, with a big focus on Batman & the wider Justice League themselves. Kicking things off, we have our routine Get-To-Know-You questions. Then with a Fantastic recent visit to see Sean's Awesome Collection in person; we highlight a few things to chat towards; including the very controversial & quickly banned Jarts Toy from the early 1960's. Then we get into a discussion about Batman. Everything from Batman 66' & why that particular TV Run is so special to Sean. Highlights about the Batmobile & it's Origins; all the way covering the dynamic characters in the Show! We next pivot across to the Ground-Breaking Toy-line that was Kenner Super Powers. With Sean's expertise about the line, the variants & waxing on just why this particular Toyline out-shines many other interpretations of Super Heroes in Toy form. Then backing up that Super Powers discussion; we entertain another segment of The Team! This round focusing purely on the Heroes from the Kenner Super Powers Run! (with a purpose adjustment to the line-up, so that some certain characters don't get all the Votes!) - Who would you have picked?? Enjoy this fun filled ep! In this episode we promote Sean's good friend Glenn Pluck - whom crates Fantastic Acrylic Cases for your Toys & Collectables. Be sure to check out his Business site: Ultimate Figure Protection on all the social sites or directly via his Website: www.ultimatefigureprotection.com Milestone Episode #450 will be Broadcast LIVE on Facebook & potentially other streams, on Saturday July 11th @8pm (Adelaide, South Australian time). Tune in for Visual Fun, Interaction & Give Aways! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a quiz on everyone's favorite dog cartoon, Bluey, for Patreon subscriber Evan Lemons! This episode's topic: BLUEY THIS MONTH TRIVIA WITH BUDDS IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ZERO SLOPE EVENTS! For the ultimate events-hosting company, look no further than www.ZeroSlopeEvents.com Fact of the Day: That an amateur player called Chris Moneymaker won the 2003 Poker World Series. His friend, Dave Gamble helped him travel to the tournament. Both were their real last names. Triple Connections: Pan, Parker, Piper THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:31 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $3 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithBudds INSTANT DOWNLOAD DIGITAL TRIVIA GAMES ON ETSY, GRAB ONE NOW! GET A CUSTOM EPISODE FOR YOUR LOVED ONES: Email ryanbudds@gmail.com Theme song by www.soundcloud.com/Frawsty Bed Music: "Laser Groove" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ http://TriviaWithBudds.comhttp://Facebook.com/TriviaWithBudds http://Instagram.com/ryanbudds Book a party, corporate event, or fundraiser anytime by emailing ryanbudds@gmail.com or use the contact form here: https://www.triviawithbudds.com/contact SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL MY AMAZING PATREON SUBSCRIBERS, INCLUDING: Samantha Wheeler Boomer Cates Mark Kloppenburg Cadi Snow-Brine Amber Shiels Alan Kreisel Rich Sommer Joe Heiman Waqas Ali Logan Booker Bringeka Sam Nathan Stenstrom Brooks Martin Robyn Price Gee Brian Clough Charles Glanville IV Lauren Schuette Evan Lemons AnneMarie Mattacchione Yves Bouyssounouse Kenny Zail York yates Gay Geek Fabulous Mollie Dominic Nathalie Avelar Natasha raina leslie gerhardt Diane White Youngblood Trophy Husband Trivia Lynnette Keel Lillian Campbell Jerry Loven Jamie Greig Gail Lancman Jeremy Yoder Adam Jacoby rondell Adam Suzan Tiffany Poplin Bill Bavar Sarah Daniel Hoisington Keith Martin Sue First Steve Hoeker Jessica Allen Lauren Glassman Brian Williams Brett Livaudais Linda Elswick Carter A. Fourqurean Justly Maya Brandon Lavin Kathy McHale Chuck Nealen Courtney French Nikki Long Mark Zarate Laura Palmer JT Dean Bratton Kristy Erin Burgess Trenton Sullivan Jen and Nic Michael Redman Timothy Heavner Jeff Foust Richard Lefdal Myles Bagby Jenna Leatherman Vernon Heagy Albert Thomas Kimberly Brown Tracy Oldaker Sara Zimmerman Madeleine Garvey Jenni Yetter Patrick Leahy Dillon Enderby James Brown Christy Shipley Clayton Polizzi Alexander Calder Ricky Carney Paul McLaughlin Willy Powell Robert Casey Matthew Frost Brian Salyer Greg Bristow Megan Donnelly Jim Fields Mo Martinez Luke Mckay Simon Time Feana Nevel Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have HEAPS of awesome Pop Culture News & Announcements to cover!! But at the very Top of our list, is the extremely exciting announcement that Trent is a contestant again on Lego Masters Australia! This Bricktacular Event will be held over four episodes & he is a part of a team of three - consisting of himself, Alex & Felix! We wish him good-luck in advance! Then onto Toy News with McFarlane Super Powers Officially revealing their wave 14 line-up; plus One:12 Collective announce an awesome Vintage style Punisher figure with ALL the Guns! Another Godzilla figure from Super7 & so many G.I. Joe figures, its hard to keep up with! Star Wars Black Series 'Expands their Universe', plus a neat addition to the Archie Comic Book Figure line-up that rounds out the set of Mighty Mutanimals. A Blind-Box offer of TMNT figs from Playmates that doesn't impress us much; but Batman media announcements & release dates certainly has us hyped indeed. Then we round out the ep with a Classic segment of Reading, Watching, Playing. Ben praises The Absolute Batman Comics, Frank appreciates the Supergirl film, Scot is impressed by the 'Obsessions' film; & Trent is flying the Aussie Flag for the World Cup Soccer! All this & More! Enjoy!! Milestone Episode #450 will be broadcsast LIVE on Facebook & potentially other streams, on Saturday July 11th @8pm (Adelaide, South Australian time). Tune in for Visual Fun, Interaction & Give Aways! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bluey makes her Disneyland debut! And it's on the very stage that once hosted Videopolis. It's nice to see it's still a place for dancing, even if the average age has gone from 22 to 2."Mike Carlson's Indecent Proposals" episode is up at: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRideFOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE:https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRidehttps://www.instagram.com/podcasttherideBUY PODCAST: THE RIDE MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/podcast-the-ridePODCAST THE RIDE IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/podcast-the-ride See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this lively episode, Shelby and Courtney catch up on everything from Courtney's first New Hampshire visit to the latest Walt Disney World park previews, small-town discoveries, and the realities of adult life with kids. They unpack Courtney's perfect 24-hour trip to see Shelby IRL which included hidden-gem coffee shops, plane-spotting breakfasts, and the chaos of hunting down collectible die cast Disney Cars from the most unlikely of places. Shelby also shares details from her first full Pilates class, while Courtney walks through a hot but exciting day at Animal Kingdom, including the new Bluey experience! Courtney also gives some hot takes about her experience at the preview of the Muppets-themed Rock 'n' Roller Coaster update and the all new Soarin' over America. They also dive into a bigger conversation about Disney's evolving park strategy, what changes work, and why fresh experiences can feel so thrilling when you see them through someone else's eyes.
En esta nueva entrega de nuestro podcast presentamos 'Down Easy', el nuevo disco de Roger Smith, el que es desde hace años el teclista de la banda Tower of Power. En el repaso a novedades de la música Smooth Jazz reseñamos los recientes trabajos de Steve Cole, Randy Brecker, Down To The Bone y Malcolm Strachan. En el bloque central escuchamos el sonido de la armónica de Rega Dauna, un músico indonesio que ha colaborado junto a ´Bluey' Maunick en el proyecto Citrus Sun y con la banda Incognito.
This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have another Segment for The Team - this round featuring the arch Enemy of the M.A.S.K. Heroes - Vicious Evil Network of Mayhem - V.E.N.O.M.! We take into effect their Appearances, their Mask's Capabilities & but not limited to; even pulling from their Stats. The usual run-down of: Leader, Muscle, Specialist, Wheelman & of course Vehicle! This was a fun one. Who would you have picked?!? Then Trent flips through the Magazine Pages of old ToyFare issues - in our repeat "From The Vault" segment. This round it focuses on Predictions (from the early 2000's) with us trying to guess what direction the articles where trying to go in. Plus another Fun article focused around the "Dirty Little Secrets" surrounding our beloved: Masters Of The Universe property. How many do we know? How many did you know? Enjoy!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Welcome back to Capture The Magic! This week we're diving into all the latest Disney World news and there's honestly so much happening right now. First up, Disney just dropped their complete 4th of July food and drink guide and wow, there are some seriously patriotic treats coming our way. We're talking red, white and blue everything across all four parks. Plus we finally got more details about what to expect story-wise when Monstropolis opens at Magic Kingdom. The new land is going to be way more immersive than we initially thought. Speaking of new stuff, Toy Story 5 is bringing some cool passholder perks to Hollywood Studios, and everyone can grab that new Bullseye popcorn bucket. But if you wanted that Lightning McQueen popcorn bucket that just dropped, good luck because it sold out almost immediately. Classic Disney popcorn bucket chaos strikes again. Over at EPCOT, La Poutinerie is opening July 1st and we've got the full menu with pricing. Spoiler alert, it's not exactly budget-friendly but those loaded fries look incredible. And if you've been wanting to do brunch at Citricos, now's your chance since they're moving the Grand Floridian Cafe brunch over there. We're also reviewing those Mickey churro waffles from Spyglass Grill that everyone's been talking about, plus we tried some of the new Bluey treats at Pizzafari. Let's just say one of us was way more excited about Bluey than the other. Plus we're chatting about our recent park experiences including that busy Animation Courtyard, the updated Smuggler's Run experience with Mando and Grogu, and why Soarin' Across America hits different every single time. Make sure to comment with your thoughts on all this Disney World news, smash that like button if you're excited about any of these updates, subscribe if you haven't already, and definitely hit that notification bell so you never miss an episode! You can find the full Capture The Magic Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
3:45 - Beak and Barrel! 5:10 - Fantasmic! 7:53 - Muppets! 11:04 - Grogu! 13:52 - Soarin! 15:43 - Test Track! 17:14 - Disney Starlight! 18:50 - Buzz! 21:18 - Big Thunder! 22:52 - Animal Kingdom - good? 24:42 - Bluey! 28:22 - Zootopia 29:23 - Goofy Core 30:09 - Disney dos and don'ts If we've helped you to plan your trip and you'd like to thank us we'd appreciate you considering a one time donation. Or if you'd like to receive bonus content, check out our Patreon page and our special subscriber only content! You can also support the show by buying tickets (if they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link. If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Bluesky and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.
This week! CJ is out, so Greg welcomes Aidan Moher of the Fun Factor podcast to break down quote-unquote "E3 2026" and the June showcases. The guys dig into what's been lost since publishers ditched the press-event era, Microsoft squandering Xbox's goodwill, God of War Laufey, Marvel's Wolverine, the Tomb Raider remake, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Stranger Than Heaven, Alien: Isolation 2, Guild Wars 3, and Clutch. Then it's on to 007 First Light, Mina the Hollower, Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen, the Super Station One, and much, much more. Join us, won't you? https://youtube.com/live/tDmhAgp77T8 Links of interest: News Summer Game Fest 2026 PlayStation State of Play (June 2, 2026) Day of the Devs Games God of War Laufey (Santa Monica Studio; Faye/Deborah Ann Woll) Marvel's Wolverine (Insomniac; Sept 15) Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis (Crystal Dynamics; remake of the 1996 original) Stuntman Hollywood (Saber Interactive; Universal license) Silent Hill: Townfall (Konami) Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls (Arc System Works) Final Fantasy VII Revelation (Square Enix; trilogy finale, Spring 2027) Resident Evil – Code: Veronica (Capcom; 2027) Alien: Isolation 2 (Creative Assembly / Sega) Guild Wars 3 (ArenaNet) Stranger Than Heaven (RGG Studio / Sega; Jan 15, 2027) Mighty Cuphead Adventure / the Master System Cuphead (Studio MDHR) The Blood of Dawnwalker (Rebel Wolves) gen ATLAS (genDESIGN / Fumito Ueda) The Wolf Among Us 2, plus an original remaster (holiday 2026) Virtua Fighter Crossroads (RGG Studio / Sega) The Lost Wild (Great Ape Games / Annapurna) Rayman Legends Retold (Ubisoft; Oct 1) Clutch (Maverick Games; Spring 2027) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall; reference point) 007 First Light (IO Interactive) Mina the Hollower (Yacht Club Games) Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen (Halfbrick Studios) Screenbound (demo on Steam; full release Sept 10) Super Station One (Retro Remake FPGA console) Other Fun Factor podcast (Aidan Moher's show) My Life in Gaming (YouTube) 8BitDo (controllers) Player One Podcast Discord Player One Podcast Patreon Greg Sewart's Patreon Check out Greg's web series Generation 16 - click here. Follow us on Blue Sky at p1podcast.com. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to visit our new web site at www.playeronepodcast.com. Running time: 01:51:49
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We're recapping a packed Disney trip that took us from Blizzard Beach to EPCOT, from a one-night resort stay to Banana Ball, and finally to Disney's Animal Kingdom for breakfast, snacks, shopping, and Disney's new Bluey experience. We kick things off at Blizzard Beach, where we cool down with some water park fun, try a couple of sweet treats including the S'mores Churro, and even run into a listener along the way. From there, we head to EPCOT to check out the limited-time Annual Passholder Lounge inside Restaurant Marrakesh and share whether this summer perk is worth making time for. Next, we check into the Meliá Orlando Celebration for a one-night stay before heading to ESPN Wide World of Sports to experience Banana Ball. We'll discuss the atmosphere, entertainment, and whether this unique event lives up to the hype. On Saturday, we make our way to Disney's Animal Kingdom for breakfast at Satu'li Canteen, check out some new merchandise, sample snacks from Isle of Java and Pizzafari, and join the virtual queue for Disney's newest Bluey experience. Along the way, we highlight our favorite moments, biggest surprises, best values, and the experiences we'd most recommend. Whether you're planning a Walt Disney World vacation or just love hearing about what's new around the parks, this episode is packed with reviews, tips, and plenty of Disney fun.
Len Testa and Jim Hill recap a busy week in the parks, from the debut of Bluey at Disney's Animal Kingdom and the updated Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run experience to Universal's latest expansion rumors. They also dive deep into Disney's surprise announcement that Carousel of Progress will receive its most significant overhaul in decades, including new scenes, new narration, and a fresh look at the future. Along the way, Jim shares the attraction's fascinating history, from its roots in Edison Square to its journey through the 1964 World's Fair and beyond. NEWS • Len shares his experience aboard the updated Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run featuring new Mandalorian and Grogu story elements. • Bluey officially arrives at Disney's Animal Kingdom, drawing massive opening-day crowds and virtual queue demand. • Disney announces a major reimagining of Carousel of Progress, with new time periods and an all-new future scene. • Universal removes Express Pass access from Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure beginning July 1. • New permits and construction activity hint at future expansions for Dark Universe and the Wizarding World at Epic Universe. FEATURE • The surprising origins of Carousel of Progress and Disney's abandoned Edison Square concept. • How General Electric helped transform the attraction from a Disneyland proposal into a 1964 World's Fair centerpiece. • The attraction's move from Disneyland to Walt Disney World and the evolution of its story over six decades. • Why Disney's latest update may secure Carousel of Progress as a Magic Kingdom staple for generations to come. For this episode's full show notes, click here. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social | Instagram: @len.testa | touringplans.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR UnlockedMagic.com - https://unlockedmagic.com/?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=disneydish EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/DISNEYDISH Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Len Testa and Jim Hill recap a busy week in the parks, from the debut of Bluey at Disney's Animal Kingdom and the updated Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run experience to Universal's latest expansion rumors. They also dive deep into Disney's surprise announcement that Carousel of Progress will receive its most significant overhaul in decades, including new scenes, new narration, and a fresh look at the future. Along the way, Jim shares the attraction's fascinating history, from its roots in Edison Square to its journey through the 1964 World's Fair and beyond. NEWS • Len shares his experience aboard the updated Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run featuring new Mandalorian and Grogu story elements. • Bluey officially arrives at Disney's Animal Kingdom, drawing massive opening-day crowds and virtual queue demand. • Disney announces a major reimagining of Carousel of Progress, with new time periods and an all-new future scene. • Universal removes Express Pass access from Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure beginning July 1. • New permits and construction activity hint at future expansions for Dark Universe and the Wizarding World at Epic Universe. FEATURE • The surprising origins of Carousel of Progress and Disney's abandoned Edison Square concept. • How General Electric helped transform the attraction from a Disneyland proposal into a 1964 World's Fair centerpiece. • The attraction's move from Disneyland to Walt Disney World and the evolution of its story over six decades. • Why Disney's latest update may secure Carousel of Progress as a Magic Kingdom staple for generations to come. For this episode's full show notes, click here. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social | Instagram: @len.testa | touringplans.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR UnlockedMagic.com - https://unlockedmagic.com/?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=disneydish EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/DISNEYDISH Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 24, 2026! Mike was in the Studio solo for this show as Scott was down at Walt Disney World for the holiday weekend! During the hour, we discussed all of the new openings at Walt Disney World this past week, including the Muppets coming to Rock-n-Roller Coaster, the Mandelorian & Grogu coming to Smugglers Run, Soarin' Across America, the updated Animation Courtyard, Bluey (coming soon!) to Disney's Animal Kingdom & more! We also get some great trip reports from both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, talked about an upcoming trip for a family to Walt Disney World in a couple of weeks and much more! Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
Eric and Lauren dive into one of the biggest debates in the Disney fan community: should you spoil upcoming attractions before your vacation, or go in completely blind? From ride POV videos and vlog coverage to hotel walkthroughs and foodie recommendations, they unpack when spoilers help and when they ruin the magic. Then, they take a spoiler-free look at Walt Disney World's newest additions, including the Muppets takeover of Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster, Bluey's debut at Animal Kingdom, and the reimagined Animation Courtyard at Hollywood Studios. HIGHLIGHTS Disney fans debate whether ride POV videos enhance vacations or ruin the surprise The new Muppets-themed Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster officially opens at Hollywood Studios Bluey and Bingo arrive at Disney's Animal Kingdom with a new interactive experience Animation Courtyard gets a major refresh with Disney history Easter eggs and walkaround characters New entertainment offerings debut across Walt Disney World for “Cool Kids Summer” Eric and Lauren break down the pros and cons of Disney spoilers before a big trip Why hotel and resort walkthrough videos may actually improve your vacation planning The internet reacts to the Muppets coaster retheme and whether younger fans will embrace it First impressions of Bluey's Animal Kingdom experience and why fans are already divided For this episode's full show notes, click here. HOSTS Eric Hersey – X: @erichersey | Instagram: @erichersey Lauren Hersey – X: @laurenhersey2 | Instagram: @lauren_hersey_ FOLLOW – DIS & HERS Website: DisAndHers.com Instagram: @disandhers TikTok: @disandhers Facebook: Dis and Hers YouTube: Dis & Hers FOLLOW – JIM HILL MEDIA Facebook: JimHillMediaNews Instagram: JimHillMedia TikTok: JimHillMedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited & Produced by Eric Hersey – Strong Minded Agency If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor unpack a packed week in animation and themed entertainment news, from Warner Bros. officially developing a standalone Rick & Morty movie to Disney's growing Bluey presence in both Anaheim and Orlando. Along the way, the duo discuss Universal Fan Fest's future, the surprising Memorial Day box office performance of The Mandalorian & Grogu, and why Disney is already planning big for Mickey's centennial celebration in 2028. They also pay tribute to legendary voice actor Tom Kane and share updates on Adventure Time, Hello Kitty, and the ever-expanding world of animated features headed to theaters over the next few years. HIGHLIGHTS • Warner Bros. officially begins development on a standalone Rick & Morty movie directed by series veteran Jacob Hair • Disney introduces Bluey's Best Day Ever at Disneyland while Walt Disney World prepares to launch Bluey's Wild World with a virtual queue system • Universal may bring Fan Fest to Islands of Adventure as Hollywood's version wraps up its 2026 run • The Mandalorian & Grogu overperforms at the Memorial Day box office with projections climbing past $100 million • Netflix lands Cannes animated feature In Waves while Sony Pictures Classics acquires Iron Boy • Adventure Time: Side Quests heads to Hulu with Pendleton Ward's universe continuing to expand • Disney and licensing insiders preview Frozen 3, Incredibles 3, Gatto, and Star Wars: Starfighter at Licensing Expo in Las Vegas • Why Warner Bros. believes a Rick & Morty feature film can work as a true theatrical event rather than an extended TV episode • Drew shares details from Disneyland's new animation and Bluey-themed experiences, including updates on Animation Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios • A look at Universal's rumored Zelda-themed plans and how Fan Fest could evolve on the East Coast • Remembering beloved voice actor Tom Kane, from Star Wars and Powerpuff Girls to the voice of the Walt Disney World Monorail HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | Website: jimhillmedia.com • Drew Taylor - X/Twitter: @DrewTailored | Instagram: @drewtailored | Website: drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR UnlockedMagic.com - Save on Disney and Universal theme park tickets with expert planning help and exclusive offers: https://unlockedmagic.com/?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=finetooning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
867 · Walt Disney World Just Got Major Upgrades - and This Summer Is the Best Time to VisitThis might quietly be one of the biggest overall summer upgrades Walt Disney World has had in years.Not because of one giant new land - but because every park, every age group, and nearly every type of guest got meaningful, real enhancements at the exact same time.After being invited by Disney to their Summer Fun Fest media event, Lou Mongello goes far beyond the headlines in WDW Radio Episode 867.At one point during the event, he sat in a room with Disney leadership - park operations, Imagineering, and the facility asset management team (the most important team at Walt Disney World that most guests have never heard of) - for a candid conversation about how Disney actually makes decisions, processes guest feedback, and thinks about the future of the parks.That context changes everything that comes after it.Buzz Lightyear. Big Thunder Mountain. The Muppets. Mandalorian and Grogu. Bluey. Every park, something real - and a full conversation with a Walt Disney Imagineering Story Lead about how Disney decides what to change, what to keep, and why it all matters.Plus: why the connection between films, streaming, and parks is stronger than it has ever been. And why now - right now - is the best time to visit Walt Disney World in 2026.