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Join Mike and Pam today as we answer your listener questions! Today we discuss Disney's Animal Kingdom a bit, with talk about the new Indiana Jones ride and if the new additions could mean more nighttime hours in the future! We also give some great 1-credit meals on the Disney Dining Plan, especially for those with kids who are getting that Dining Plan FREE in 2026! We also have a fun discussion on a split stay between Port Orleans Riverside and Boulder Ridge during the holidays, as well as a dilemma between staying at Gran Destino Tower over Animal Kingdom Lodge even if Coronado is a bit more expensive! This and much more on today's show! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

In this episode of The Case For with Chris Cox, the court examines one of Walt Disney World's most debated splurges: Club Level rooms. Are they an indulgent upgrade that transforms your trip, or just overpriced cereal and concierge small talk? Chris Cox and Len Testa make their case while Judge Jim Hill hears stories of magical views, cookie deliveries, and Drew Carey cameos. What “Club Level” really includes at Disney resorts - and what it doesn't Whether unlimited snacks and concierge service justify the sky-high nightly rates The surprising Club Level location that offers the best bang for your buck Why your kids may never forgive you for downgrading after trying it once Hidden perks, real-world tradeoffs, and the psychology of "crying once" over vacation costs Is Club Level the ultimate Disney splurge or an overpriced trap for hungry parkgoers? The verdict is still out. Share your thoughts and weigh in on social media to help settle the case. Follow the Hosts Chris Cox – https://www.magiccox.com Instagram - @magiccox Twitter/X - @bigcox Len Testa – https://www.touringplans.com Instagram - @len.testa BlueSky - lentesta.bsky.social Jim Hill – https://jimhillmedia.com Instagram - @jimhillmedia Twitter/X - @jimhillmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Hysteria 51, we dive deep—literally and figuratively—into two bizarre stories that prove reality is way weirder than fiction.First up: A man in scuba gear robs a restaurant at Disney Springs and swims away through a lagoon like a Bond villain on spring break. It's equal parts daring heist, Florida headline, and splashy cosplay crime. Ocean's Eleven? More like Nemo's One.Then, we explore a mysterious dream phenomenon sweeping social media: complete strangers around the world are having the exact same dream—a mysterious man, an endless hallway, and an overwhelming sense of déjà vu. Are we in a simulation? Or just due for a firmware update?It's submerged theft and subconscious synchronicity all in one delightfully unhinged episode. C-Bot tries dream-hacking, and Brent forgets his floaties.Listen now before your dreams turn into true crime scenes.Links & Resources

Seatbelts on. Tenley (TJ's descendent) and Ava (Matt's descendent) are driving this week and we have no idea where they're taking us. Like Tomorrowland Speedway, one is steering and the other pressing the gas. Enjoy the show as these Disney World enthusiasts take us on a wobbly ride.* * * * * *WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY:☞ DVC Rental Store  Check out the deals from our amazing partner, DVC Rental Store, to rent DVC points for your next trip!☞ DVC Resale Market! Consider becoming a real life DVC member. ☞ Discounted Disney World & Universal tickets!  Yes it's legit. Save big bucks on park tix from our trusted partner. Up to 12% off theme park tickets. 10% off special event tickets (Mickey's Not So Scary and Very Merry Christmas Party). Or if you go to that other place, Uni-whatever.* * * * * *We hope our podcast hypes you up for your next trip.Brought to you by TJ, Matt and Landon...and sometimes Ben.Thanks so much for listening!We'll see you on Instagram: @disney.world.is.awesomeA Walt Disney World Podcast for Disney fans. Talking all things Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot and Animal Kingdom.

Parking just got pricier with meter rates jumping 50%, while Disney rolls out new corporate-style travel deals. In Colorado, a man was slapped with a shocking $20,000 parking bill. And Conway wraps the hour asking—where's your Lowe's?

Click here to see all the photos: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/mel-daves-disney-vow-renewal/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ In this episode, Mel Wright shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion vow renewal, Napa Room reception, and Sago Cay dessert party. Because she and Dave originally eloped, this event was a chance for Mel to get the photos and experiences she'd always dreamed of, including an appearance by Mickey and Minnie and a Premier Portrait Session inside Magic Kingdom. She also discusses what it was like to start getting ready at 1:30 am for that 5:30 am portrait session before her 9:30 am ceremony—and says it was totally worth it! #grandfloridian #californiagrill #mickeyandminnie #disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #parklife

We're trekking further into the lore of this attraction by discussing the ride path, the ride vehicle, and a long list of fun facts that you may not know!   Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at  our Patreon page. Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link)   Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

This is a new series of shows called “Am I Right?” On each episode of this series, one host presents their thesis and supporting facts, and the rest of the hosts do their best to prove the thesis wrong…along the lines of a peer review article. Then, at the end, we see if we have presented enough evidence to convince the thesis holder to revise their thesis. For the inaugural episode, Rachel presents her long held thesis that Disney's Animal Kingdom is the best park at the Walt Disney World Resort. What do you think? Did we present enough evidence? Did we miss something? Civil discussions encouraged. Please let us know at show@magicourway.com or call 815-669-4226, or slide into our social media DMs. Every thought and opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #597.

Part of the heart and soul of what originated at Disney-MGM Studios in 1989 was The Magic of Disney Animation. For over a little more than 16 years, it was a place where guests could go to understand and for a time, even watch animation being created. To know the Florida animation studios and The Magic of Disney Animation attraction is to know the story of the last three decades of Disney animation in general. Disney animation is the greatest driver of what makes Disney, Disney. And now with the closure of Star Wars Launch Bay, it is being resurrected. Many guests complain how little of the original Disney-MGM Studios exist today, and yet, Imagineering answered to this by choosing to resurrect The Magic of Disney Animation. In a multi-part podcast series we will talk about this attraction, how it evolved, and what it is soon to become. In this podcast, we'll talk about what led to the development of this attraction, of what lay between it and the studio arches, and what this attraction was like when it first opened. ________________________________________________________ Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe. DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts. Disney Insights Facebook Page--Come join and interact in conversation with others. My newest book, A Century of Powerful Disney Insights, Volume I 1923-1973, The Walt & Roy Disney Years is available!  Also, check out my two of my other books, The Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney and Disney, Leadership and You.  Also, for those examining other business benchmarks beyond Disney, check out Lead with Your Customer: Transform Culture and Brand Into World-Class Excellence. ________________________________________________________ Check out Zanolla Travel to book your next vacation! David & Leah Zanolla ZanollaTravel.com Owner/Agents (309) 863-5469 ________________________________________________________________ Performance Journeys This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates more than 20 years as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level. Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench. Need Consulting? I've worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena.  Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer service delivery, leadership excellence, and employee engagement. Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!

Casey is flying solo today and he's diving into the world of cruises. He often gets asks "which cruise line should I pick" and today he walks through five major lines: Disney, Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line, Virgin Voyages, and Celebrity Cruise, and he discusses which options might be best for you and your family - based on age, activities, dining, costs, and more. Enjoy!Ready to plan your next trip? Visit www.caseywooley.com and let's get started or find me on www.facebook.com/magicalcasey to learn more.Join the conversation at https://www.facebook.com/groups/beersandears#mainstreetandmoretravel#magicalmemoriesbycasey#cruiselife#travelplanner

It's that time again. When Disney decides it's time to wring more money out of the Tron franchise with the release of Tron: Ares. So to celebrate (

Tonight's rundown: Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Monday, October 6, 2025. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: The Democrats' desperate plea for free healthcare for illegal migrants is dragging on the government shutdown. Tensions are escalating in Chicago with a near-miss attack on ICE. The latest in Portland: a temporary roadblock for Donald Trump and the National Guard. Constitutional Attorney and Former Associate Deputy Attorney General Bruce Fein enters the No Spin Zone to discuss legal insight on the deployment of the military across the country. New polls reveal Americans sentiment towards President Trump and Israel. Disney takes a hit in the wake of the Jimmy Kimmel fiasco. Final Thought: Submit your questions now for the live Q&A special with Bill and Josh Hammer on Thursday for Premium and Concierge members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first TRON: ARES reactions are finally here — and they're WILD. Some are calling it “visually stunning” but “extremely dumb” with “basic characters.” Kristian Harloff and the crew break down what this means for Disney's upcoming sci-fi sequel and whether it can live up to the legacy of TRON: Legacy! Plus, we dive into a ton of other big stories in entertainment news:

This week on Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor, Jim Hill and Drew dive into Disney's animation future, beginning with Drew's firsthand report from the “Zootopia 2” press day. From the creative direction behind the sequel to updates on everything from “The Simpsons Movie 2” to Quentin Tarantino's surprise animated project, this episode covers the wild world of animation news and commentary with Jim and Drew's trademark insight. What Drew learned at Disney's “Zootopia 2” press day Why “The Simpsons Movie 2” finally got the green light Quentin Tarantino's new animated sequence for “Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair” The legacy of Disney animator Rick Hoppe How Elon Musk's latest controversy pulled “Dead End: Paranormal Park” back into the spotlight From sequel scoop to animation history, this week's Fine Tooning is packed with stories you won't hear anywhere else. Tune in for the latest news and a heartfelt tribute to one of Disney's greats. Unlocked Magic Unlocked Magic, powered by DVC Rental Store and DVC Resale Market, offers exclusive Disney & Universal ticket savings with TRUSTED service and authenticity. With over $10 MILLION in ticket sales, use Unlocked Magic to get the BIGGEST SAVINGS. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at ⁠⁠Smart Moms Travel⁠⁠)In this episode, we break down the basics of Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World, from must-see attractions to insider tips for navigating the park. We dive into a “This, Not That” discussion, helping you choose the best experiences while avoiding common time-wasters. Whether you're a first-timer or a returning guest, this episode will help you do Hollywood Studios the right way.Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team member? Fill out⁠ our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1-minute form here⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and we'll be in touch:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN OUR PATREON!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast with Patreon and we will thank you with more resources and access to the podcast hosts! Your support keeps us going and producing this great content! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Smart Moms Plan Disney Podcast Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Smart Moms Plan Disney Podcast Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Smart Moms Plan Disney Podcast Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Smart Moms Plan Disney Podcast Amazon⁠⁠Hosts: Aly Thomas, Stacy Walker, Becki SmedleyEditing: Stacy WalkerAds from the show:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~⁠BabyQuip⁠⁠ - Pack Light. Travel Happy. Use code SMPOD to get $30 off order of $150 or more!⁠⁠BabyQuip on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠BabyQuip on Instagram⁠~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Friend Like Me SegmentSmart Moms Plan Disney CruisesFollow castlesorbust on Instagram with Therese ReyesFollow wishingatdisney on Instagram with Mayela Franke García~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Think you may want to become a Smart Moms Agent? Consider applying here: ⁠⁠Smart Moms Travel Agent Application⁠⁠_Some background music from _⁠⁠_FASSounds at Pixabay_⁠⁠(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at ⁠⁠Smart Moms Travel⁠⁠)

Paul Hall is back to discuss how the classic story of Pinocchio is Gnostic, Kabbalistic, Freemasonic, Luciferian, the fall of man and MK Ultra!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.

Pall Hall joins to discuss the 1996 Disney movie, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Gothic Architecture, Medieval Times, Victor Hugo and obscure esoteric orders.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.

This week we talk about Electronic Arts, 3DO, and the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.We also discuss Jared Kushner, leveraged buyouts, and loot boxes.Recommended Book: Bandwidth by Dan CarusoTranscriptElectronic Arts, often shorthanded as EA, was founded in 1982 in California by a former Apple employee named Trip Hawkins, who also went on to found the ill-fated 3DO company, which made video game hardware, and the somewhat more prolific, but also ultimately ill-fated casual game developer Digital Chocolate.EA, though, has been an absolutely astounding success. It's business model was predicated on the premise of selling video games directly to retailers, rather than going through intermediaries. This allowed them to gain more market share than their competitors right off the bat, and it helped them glean higher margins than their competitors from each direct sale, too.EA also established an early reputation for treating its developers really well. They were the first gaming company to feature their developers in advertising and to give them platforms, promoting them as video game artists, basically, and it shared the profits netted from those direct sales with these develops—which in turn meant all the best developers really wanted to work for EA, which led to a beneficial cycle where they created better and better, and more and more financially successful games.In the late-80s, they started deviating from this model somewhat, scooping up a collection of successful independent game development studios and deviating, at times, from the creative lead's vision when releasing their games. They also refocused a fair bit of their resources on franchises, like the immensely successful, as it turned out, Madden NFL series, and they branched out into producing games for the console market, including the still-new Nintendo Entertainment System, in 1990.That same year, EA went public on the NASDAQ, the company got new leadership when Hawkins decided to refocus on his far less successful 3DO hardware startup, and in an interesting twist, the arrival of the Sony Playstation in North America caused EA to drop support for 3DO hardware in the mid-90s so it could refocus on Playstation games, which were a lot more lucrative.By the mid-90s, EA had an astonishingly large and successful software library, including franchises like the aforementioned Madden games and the FIFA soccer games, but also celebrity-tied games like Shaq Fu, and military shooters like Jungle and Urban Strike.By the early-2000s, EA was making exclusive licensing deals with the NFL and ESPN, in order to stave off newfound sports game competitors, and it was the only video game company to consistently make a profit, most others experiencing feast and famine cycles, with periodic wins, but a whole lot of losses they had to cover with the profits from those wins. EA, in contrast, had a reliable stable of profit-sources, and it thus had a whole lot of leverage in terms of attracting and retaining talent, but also getting big names and brands on board, for collaborative projects.What I'd like to talk about today is what happened to EA during and following the 2008 economic crisis, and how and why it recently became an acquisition target for Saudi Arabia.—In 2008, when the global economy was collapsing, EA suffered a bad holiday sales season and fired 1,100 employees and closed 12 of their facilities early the following year. Later in 2009, the company announced the firing of another 1,500 employees, which was about 17% of their total workforce at the time, and in 2010 they acquired a gaming company that focused on mobile games, which were becoming increasingly popular, now that many people had touch-capable smartphones, which brought hot new franchises like Angry Birds under their brand umbrella.On the strength of that acquisition and all those downsizings, in early 2011, EA announced that it hit $3.8 billion in revenue in the financial year for the first time, and in early 2012, it announced it surpassed $1 billion in digital revenue during the previous year, which was a huge figure that early in the digital media landscape. It used some of those profits to scoop up another mobile-first gaming company, adding properties like Plants vs Zombies and Peggle to their library.EA completed another mass-firing in 2013, dismissing 10% of their employees under what they called a reorganization, around the same time they announced an exclusive license with Disney that would allow them to develop Star Wars games.Their stock value boomed in the following years, as a result of those cost-savings measures, and those new relationships, and emboldened by record-high stock valuations, in the mid-20-teens, the company started releasing big-name games, like Star Wars Battlefront 2, with random-content loot boxes and other sorts of microtransactions.This did not go over well with players, who decried these in-game purchasing options as ‘pay to win' mechanics, as players could pay more money to get better characters and equipment, and a lot of the content, even after paying for the expensive games, was still locked behind paywalls, requiring more payments to unlock that content. A bunch of gaming journalists cried foul on this shift as the game careened toward its full release, as did a whole lot of early players, and Disney complained, too, so by the time it hit shelves, the game's loot system was substantially changed, but that whole controversy spooked investors, and led to an 8.5% stock value drop in just a single month, knocking $3.1 billion from the company's valuation. As a result of that controversy, EA also became the face for a larger legal and legislative debate about in-game purchases and how it's kinda sorta like gambling, from that point forward.Soon after, EA experienced a series of bad quarters, including a huge drop of 13.3% to its valuation when a major entry in one of their larger franchises, Battlefield V, was released late, and received very mixed reviews when it was released, which led to a million fewer sold copies than anticipated. The game was also lagging in terms of gameplay behind smaller, nimbler competitors, including then-burgeoning Fortnite.The company saw an overall boost with the surprise success of Apex Legends, and the COVID-19 pandemic boosted sales dramatically for a while, since everyone was staying home, which allowed EA to gobble up a few more competing companies with successful franchises, and they knocked out a few more successful Star Wars games, as well.In early 2021, Saudi Arabia's public investment funds bought 7.4 million shares of EA for about $1.1 billion, which flew under the radar for most gamers, but that'll be important in a moment.Later that year, the company experienced a massive hack, a lot of its data, including the source code for games, stolen and sold on the dark web. EA bought some more competitors, but word on the street in 2022 was the the higher ups at EA were quietly shopping the company around, themselves looking to be acquired by a larger entity, on the scale of Apple or Disney.In early 2023, the company announced more mass-layoffs and launched another internal reorganization. It gutted several of its most popular gaming sub-brands, including BioWare, it cancelled an upcoming Star Wars game, and it announced that it would be shifting away from licensing agreements and refocusing on EA-owned IP.The pattern of layoffs leading to better financial fortunes didn't pay off this time, though. In early 2025, EA divulged that it expected to underperform in the coming year, several of its big-name titles not doing as well as expected; the company cast blame on the market, but players and journalists pointed at the company's gutting of its big-name studios, and the firing of many of its veteran developers to explain the reduced sales.EA had another mass-firing in April of this year, and followed by another in May, which paralleled an announcement that they would no longer be moving forward with a big, planned Black Panther game.In late September of 2025, EA announced that it had reached a deal, worth $55 billion, to go private, no longer selling shares on the stock market, with the financial assistance of a group of investors, which included Affinity Partners, which is led by Jared Kushner, US President Trump's son-in-law, Silver Lake, which is a US-based private equity firm that helps make these sorts of big sales happen, and the aforementioned Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.This deal isn't done yet, it still needs to get regulatory approval and a successful vote by stockholders, but it seems likely to go through, since the US regulatory environment is pretty lax at the moment, and because Kushner is involved, it's unlikely President Trump will take a personal disliking to it.But the big story here seems to be that Saudi Arabia is buying up not just a video game company, but one of the biggest and most successful video gaming companies in the world, which, although it's lost a lot of fan-credibility over the years, still owns some massively influential intellectual property and has just a stunning number of relationships and connections throughout the media world, alongside its huge valuation.If the sale does go through, and we should know for sure by sometime around June 2026, it would be the largest-ever leveraged buyout, which means the purchase was completed by using borrowed money that was borrowed against the asset being purchased; so those investors have taken out debt against EA itself, which is an increasingly common means of buying a large asset on the cheap, but it also typically burdens that asset with a simply astounding amount of debt which must then be recouped, often by selling off undervalued assets.When this happens to a newspaper, for instance, the buyer will often sell off the paper's real estate and fire all their employees, to make money and pay off that debt, and in this case, there's a chance that debt will be paid by throwing up a bunch of new paywalls and really leaning into those in-game transactions that nobody really liked, including politicians, back in the day, but which in this current regulatory environment would probably be allowed, and they would probably make some serious bank off of it initially, before players started getting wise and moving on to other games released by less predatory companies.The really interesting facet of this story, though, is the question of why Saudi Arabia wants a video game company.And to understand that, it's important to understand that, first, the country's Public Investment Fund is meant to help its economy shift away from purely extractive resources, like oil, and it has thus invested in all sorts of things, including luxury beach resorts, minority stakes in financial service companies like Citigroup, stakes in companies like Disney and Boeing and Meta, and increasingly, investments in companies run by allies of President Trump, like the aforementioned Affinity Partners, which was formed by Jared Kushner.So this is an economic play, but also a political play, almost certainly, by the Saudis, to get in good with the people who are in good with the US government.It's also been alleged that this might be an attempt by the Saudis to engage in what's being called game-washing, which is similar to greenwashing, but instead of trying to make a company seem green and sustainable by doing kinda sorta green things, but only as a veneer to cover up the opposite, in this case it means using sports and video games and the like to increase a nation's reputation with humanistic seeming things, despite, well, the truth being much more complicated.Just as when the Fund participated in buying a Premier League football, a soccer team, back in 2021, then, alongside their concomitant establishment of LIV Gold, a golf league meant to compete with the PGA, this investment in EA, and other investments it's made in video game companies like Capcom and Nexon, might be part of a larger effort to diversify the nation's brand, not just its economics. It's human rights record is abysmal, and it's possible they're trying to cover that up, make people forget about it, by creating more connections between Saudi Arabia and more positive things, like sports and games and the like.There are additional concerns about this purchase of EA, too, by the way, because Saudi Arabia's cultural values are very anti-woman, anti-LGBTQ, and anti-liberal, democratic values. So there are fears that we might see less representation and fewer what we might call western values portrayed in the games released by these studios, as a result of this ownership.The folks running EA have said their core values will remain unchanged by the buyout, but it's expected, bare-minimum, that this will lead to another several restructurings and mass-layoffs throughout the company in the coming years, to help recoup all that debt, at the end of which even the people making those promises might be long gone.Show Noteshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Investment_Fundhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/business/dealbook/electronic-arts-buyout-jared-kushner.htmlhttps://www.wsj.com/business/deals/ea-private-deal-buyout-video-game-maker-808aefechttps://www.ft.com/content/61cef75e-ceba-43ee-80e3-040756c6154f?accessToken=zwAGQAMTiJKIkc9hzvdezrpD7tOA4wQHVsYVTw.MEUCIHND3WOT4rS4frIMIOoeXHQeil_Ma1yGrwOqUD2m306DAiEAtA_QLvpyObai9zoo_9GZSljJuJyTKxJgFHpQDcCcVsE&sharetype=gift&token=03dd6ca5-c34f-4925-8a3d-a89f4058ee80https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/ea-silver-lake-deal-jared-kushner-c145cd55?st=eZghQHhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_Arts This is a public episode. 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In this episode, we discuss the future of social media, how to optimize your IG bio, what is a fair percentage for assistant coaches to be paid, and more...We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Za896aTOtyUTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Easy workouts, mute Disney characters, & brand new baseboards(07:01) — Mike is taking back control of his prefrontal cortex(13:13) — We have a major problem in the fitness industry (the ethics of coaching compensation)(22:24) — Building a personal brand and audience(29:12) — The future of social media and content platforms(39:36) — What's the most important type of content to post on social media?(47:14) — What links should (and shouldn't) you include in your social media bio?(49:17) — Hebrews 10:26(56:53) — Wrap-upFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

“When you're high quality and reliable, people will keep coming.” Notable Moments [02:42] Early lessons about customer perception when raising prices. [04:53] Why transparency and education matter when costs rise. [08:41] Storytelling and facts help justify change. [11:42] Quality and reliability help businesses retain customers even after price hikes. [13:13] Predictability and peace of mind are worth paying for. Raising prices is never easy, but it's necessary for long-term business health. In this conversation, Lee Cockerell talks about the experiences he's had with price increases and the lessons he's learned. He shares how to communicate price increases with honesty and confidence based on his career in hospitality, including as Disney leadership. Take a listen to learn how to explain why, maintain trust with customers, and focus on value over cost. Read the blog for more from this episode.  Resources Creating Magic Mastermind October 2025 CockerellStore.com The Cockerell Academy About Lee Cockerell Mainstreet Leader Jody Maberry Travel Guidance Magical Vacation Planners are my preferred travel advisors. Reach out to have them help plan your next vacation. You can reach them at 407-442-2694.    

We head to Magic Kingdom for a night of spooky fun at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025! This is one of our favorite events of the year, and this season felt bigger, brighter, and somehow even more magical than before. From the moment we stepped through the fog and heard that “Boo to You” parade music drifting down Main Street, we knew we were in for a night packed with tricks, treats, and a whole lot of fun.But first, we tried the return of Salt & Straw's Tacolate (yes, a chocolate taco filled with cinnamon-ancho ice cream!) and every spooky limited time treat from Everglazed, including the Nutella Boston Scream, Haunted Hour, and Spooky Tombstone, and we even grabbed the limited-edition Chai Sugar Showgirl Cupcake from Sprinkles — a Taylor-inspired treat that might just steal the show.Then on to MNSSHP, where we break down everything you need to know before heading to the party yourself — from ticket details and arrival times to the best tips to help you make the most of your evening. We share when to grab your wristbands, how to beat the candy lines, and which characters you'll want to prioritize early before their queues fill up. And of course, we talk all about the incredible entertainment lineup — from the Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks hosted by Jack Skellington, to the Boo-To-You Parade (complete with the Headless Horseman), and the always entertaining Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular with the Sanderson Sisters.We also talk costume comfort tips (Florida heat, anyone?), and give our best advice for making the most of those precious five hours of Halloween magic. Grab your candy bag and your Mickey ears — it's time to Boo-to-You right along with us!

Hey everyone, welcome back to The Following Films Podcast, where we dive into the art, craft, and passion behind the movies — and everything that inspires them. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today I'm bringing you an interview recorded at this year's Tucson Comic Book Convention.My guest today is a true legend in the world of comic art — Bill Morrison. You might know Bill as the co-founder of Bongo Comics, the longtime home of The Simpsons and Futurama in print. He's also worked as an illustrator for Disney classics, served as Executive Editor for MAD Magazine, and created his own acclaimed series like Roswell: Little Green Man and Dead Vengeance.In our conversation, Bill shares stories from his journey through animation, comics, and publishing — from working alongside Matt Groening to reimagining The Beatles' Yellow Submarine as a graphic novel. We also discuss the evolution of humor, satire, and storytelling in an era when pop culture is more self-aware than ever.Today's episode of the Following Films Podcast is brought to you by Google Workspace. We keep things running smoothly and efficiently at Following Films with the convenience of cloud-based Google Workspace programs. You should try it and see how it can benefit your business as well. If you sign up using my link, I can give you a discount, and it helps to support the show https://referworkspace.app.goo.gl/G6uFEnjoy the show

Get ready for some "Shepherds, textiles, and cool outfits!" Hayley and Brian review the recently aired EYES OF WAKANDA 4-episode animated series on Disney+. Also, some more Box Office chatter and Brian geeks out for a bit, in light of his all-time favorite band, Rush, announcing that they are going to tour once again in 2026 with a new drummer. #RIPProfessor! EMAIL: SPARCPODCAST@GMAIL.COMTWITTER: https://twitter.com/SourcePagesCastINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thesourcepagespodcast/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SPARCPODCASTSPaRC's Podcast Buddies:Across the Bifrost: The Mighty Thor - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/across-the-bifrost-the-mighty-thor-podcast/id1572200841Dan and Ian Have Questions - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dan-and-ian-have-questions-podcast/id1587402809Commute: The Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commute-the-podcast/id1552657624Segabits - https://segabits.com/Machtails From the Cantina - https://www.facebook.com/machtailsfromthecantina/Rebel Force Radio Presents "The Babu Freaks" - https://www.rebelforceradio.com/shows/category/BaJacked Kirby - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jacked-kirby/id1248146026So Weird So Fun - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-weird-so-fun-swsf-friends-through-fandom/id1793135012Star Wars YOU-niverse - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-you-niverse-podcast/id1704904756

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About W. David Prescott and Michael Ashley:W. David Prescott is a veteran geologist and environmental consultant with over 30 years of experience in groundwater protection, remediation, and regulatory compliance. Licensed in Texas and Wyoming, he holds advanced degrees in Environmental Science and Business and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Agricultural Science. A champion of market-driven sustainability, he serves on community and state boards shaping policies that balance environmental health with economic growth.Michael Ashley is a former Disney story consultant, Chapman University screenwriting professor, and author of 20+ books, including four bestsellers. He coauthored Own the A.I. Revolution, which was launched at the UN's AI for Good Summit and recognized as a top business book of 2019. A columnist for Forbes and Entrepreneur, his work has been widely featured, and he is a sought-after keynote speaker on AI, storytelling, and innovation. In this episode, Dean, W. David, and Michael discuss:The evolution of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) from shareholder to stakeholder capitalismPenalties and financial consequences for companies not meeting ESG standardsGlobal competition in energy and AI between the U.S., China, and IndiaRisks of programmable money and digital currencies on personal and business freedomThe framing of today's global tensions as a “spiritual war” between control and freedom Key Takeaways:ESG shifted from a voluntary “carrot” to a mandatory “stick,” with companies losing access to capital or suffering stock devaluation if they fail to comply.U.S. energy companies saw Wall Street investment in energy drop from 16–18% to just 3% by 2000 due to ESG pressures, while China and India rapidly expanded hydrocarbon and nuclear production.The U.S. is falling behind in AI and energy infrastructure, as China currently has 28 nuclear plants under construction while the U.S. has none.Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) could one day enforce ESG compliance by shutting off funds for companies or individuals exceeding government-imposed environmental thresholds. "Imagine us playing chess against China, and China having an IQ of 10,000 while we're sitting there with an IQ of 100.” — W. David Prescott "America is not an evil country. In fact, America is the best country the world has ever seen, and we want to export these ideas of freedom that are different from China.” — Michael Ashley Connect with W. David and Michael:  Website: https://creativedestruction.gr-site.com/Book: Creative Destruction: https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Destruction-Mandates-Destroying-Capitalism/dp/B0D64WSNP9W. David's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/w-david-prescott-p-g-b1600714/Michael's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelashleywriter/   See Dean's TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

What would change if you paused before reacting? In this conversation, you'll discover how mindfulness can transform both your leadership and your daily life. Anita Barbero shares her journey from running a fitness business to leading wellness initiatives at ESPN, where she partnered with senior executives to embed wellbeing practices across the organization. She explains how listening deeply to employees and integrating mindfulness into corporate culture created lasting positive results for both individuals and the company. Anita also brings mindfulness down to earth with practical strategies leaders can use every day. From mindful eating to noticing tension in your body, she shows how small moments of awareness can make a big difference in resilience, compassion, and decision-making. You'll hear how leaders can prevent burnout, foster empathy, and create supportive environments when wellbeing is prioritized. Anita is the CEO of Renew Your Health, where she helps companies like ESPN and Disney embed sustainable wellbeing into their culture. She creates tailored, high-impact programs that address stress, burnout, and disengagement and turn them into energy, resilience, and renewed purpose. This is a woman who is using her gifts to foster environments where leaders lead with empathy, teams perform with clarity, and health becomes the foundation of success. You'll discover: Why mindfulness is different from meditation and easier to apply at work.How leaders can pause and respond instead of reacting under stress.Practical strategies for integrating wellbeing into your daily routine.The benefits of mindful eating and taking true breaks during the day.How embedding wellness into leadership training builds stronger cultures.Check out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedInFollow Meredith on TwitterDownload the free ebook Listen Like a Pro

Our 2025 Music Series pays tribute to many of the legendary Disney animators and Imagineers, who were the creative geniuses behind many now beloved Disney animated classics and theme park attractions. Each episode will chronicle the career of the featured  artist's work for Walt Disney through the use of music to represent their many Disney career highlights. Episode 7 of our 2025 Music Series pays tribute to a Disney Legend in music, George Bruns,composer of many memorable Disney songs and musical scores. Download (right click / save as)Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!!!https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets podcasts and DisneyChris.com - Please consider becoming a Patreon Subscriber and receive exclusive rewards every month.  https://www.patreon.com/c/DisneyChris

It's not every day that you can call a cruise ship as your home, but in the case of Clay Barnard, that's a reality. Clay is a pianist, composer, and vocalist who has entertained numerous guests on Disney Cruise Line. Recently host Brett Nachman had the opportunity to listen to Clay in action when sailing on the Disney Treasure in the Aristocats-themed Scat Cat Lounge, and now Clay joins Brett on Notably Disney to lead us on his incredible path to performing on a Disney vessel. This is the first of a two-part conversation with Clay. Follow Clay on Instagram (@composerclay). Feel free to reach out to Brett via Bluesky @drnachman and Instagram @drnachman, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com  New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

This week, Gary is going to read some 1-star Yelp reviews from Disney restaurants, and Mike is going to try to guess which restaurants they are. Play along with us!! Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike. 0:00 Introduction 4:00 Name that Disney Restaurant 29:51 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

Our 222st episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!Recorded on 10/03/2025Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov and co-hosted by Jon KrohnFeel free to email us your questions and feedback at contact@lastweekinai.com and/or hello@gladstone.aiRead out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/In this episode:(00:00:10) Intro / Banter(00:03:08) News Preview(00:03:56) Response to listener commentsTools & Apps(00:04:51) ChatGPT parent company OpenAI announces Sora 2 with AI video app(00:11:35) Anthropic releases Claude Sonnet 4.5 in latest bid for AI agents and coding supremacy | The Verge(00:22:25) Meta launches 'Vibes,' a short-form video feed of AI slop | TechCrunch(00:26:42) OpenAI launches ChatGPT Pulse to proactively write you morning briefs | TechCrunch(00:33:44) OpenAI rolls out safety routing system, parental controls on ChatGPT | TechCrunch(00:35:53) The Latest Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite Preview is Now the Fastest Proprietary Model (External Tests) and 50% Fewer Output Tokens - MarkTechPost(00:39:54) Microsoft just added AI agents to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint - how to use them | ZDNETApplications & Business(00:42:41) OpenAI takes on Google, Amazon with new agentic shopping system | TechCrunch(00:46:01) Exclusive: Mira Murati's Stealth AI Lab Launches Its First Product | WIRED(00:49:54) OpenAI is the world's most valuable private company after private stock sale | TechCrunch(00:53:07) Elon Musk's xAI accuses OpenAI of stealing trade secrets in new lawsuit | Technology | The Guardian(00:55:40) Former OpenAI and DeepMind researchers raise whopping $300M seed to automate science | TechCrunchProjects & Open Source(00:58:26) [2509.16941] SWE-Bench Pro: Can AI Agents Solve Long-Horizon Software Engineering Tasks?Research & Advancements(01:01:28) [2509.17196] Evolution of Concepts in Language Model Pre-Training(01:05:36) [2509.19284] What Characterizes Effective Reasoning? Revisiting Length, Review, and Structure of CoTLighting round(01:09:37) [2507.02954] Advanced Financial Reasoning at Scale: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Large Language Models on CFA Level III(01:12:03) [2509.24552] Short window attention enables long-term memorizationPolicy & Safety(01:18:11) SB 53, the landmark AI transparency bill, is now law in California | The Verge(01:24:07) Elon Musk's xAI offers Grok to federal government for 42 cents | TechCrunch(01:25:23) Character.AI removes Disney characters from platform after studio issues warning(01:28:50) Spotify's Attempt to Fight AI Slop Falls on Its FaceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Now on Spotify Video! Hala Taha's journey into entrepreneurship began after repeated rejections from gatekeepers at Hot 97 and MTV. While at Disney, she was overlooked despite her corporate accomplishments. Realizing that waiting for others' permission was limiting her potential, she scaled her podcast from a side hustle into a multi-million-dollar business. Today, she runs YAP Media, with over 50 employees and a podcast network of more than 35 top creators. In this episode, Hala joins Hal Elrod on the Achieve Your Goals podcast to explore her entrepreneurial journey and the mindset entrepreneurs need to build a successful business. In this episode, Hal and Hala will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:00) Her Father's Influence and Legacy (07:46) Using the Law of Attraction for a Limitless Life (11:31) Overcoming Adversity and Reinventing Herself (22:13) Scaling a Side Hustle into a Podcast Empire (35:58) Using Affirmations to Manifest Business Success (41:44) Skill Stacking for Entrepreneurial Success (50:03) The Future Vision of YAP Media Hala Taha is the host of Young and Profiting, a top 10 business and entrepreneurship podcast on Apple and Spotify. She's the founder and CEO of YAP Media, an award-winning social media and podcast agency, as well as the YAP Media Network, where she helps renowned podcasters like Jenna Kutcher, Neil Patel, and Russell Brunson grow and monetize their shows. With her business on track to hit eight figures in 2025, Hala stands out as a leading creator-entrepreneur. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/PROFITING  Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Mercury streamlines your banking and finances in one place. Learn more at mercury.com/profiting Quo - Get 20% off your first 6 months at Quo.com/PROFITING  Revolve - Head to REVOLVE.com/PROFITING and take 15% off your first order with code PROFITING Framer- Go to Framer.com and use code PROFITING to launch your site for free. Merit Beauty - Go to meritbeauty.com to get your free signature makeup bag with your first order. Pipedrive - Get a 30-day free trial at pipedrive.com/profiting Airbnb - Find yourself a cohost at airbnb.com/host  Resources Mentioned: Hala's Podcast, Young and Profiting: bit.ly/_YAP-apple  Hala's Agency, YAP Media: yapmedia.com    Achieve Your Goals Podcast by Hal Elrod: bit.ly/AYG-apple  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Startup, Passive Income, Online Business, Solopreneur, Networking

John welcomes Puck's master of the media multiverse, Dylan Byers, back to the show to discuss Bari Weiss's elevation to editor-in-chief of CBS News and Jimmy Kimmel's east coast victory lap after the furor around his suspension and reinstatement by Disney and ABC. Byers also weighs in on the panic in Hollywood over OpenAI's Sora and the first signs of the remaking of the Washington Post's op-ed page as directed by Jeff Bezos. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is EPCOT the best full-day Walt Disney World park? Should Genie+ be eliminated? Who is the greatest Disney villain of all time?This week on WDW Radio, Lou Mongello hosts another round of In or Out. It is the fun, fast-paced Disney fan debate segment where we tackle the big and small questions about Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Disney movies, and beyond. From replacing Pirate Night on Disney Cruise Line, to where is the best storytelling, Disney villains, the future of Disney Parks experiences, and much more... every topic is up for debate!So think about your own answer as you listen and let me know… are you in, or are you out?

Sarah went gay line-dancing, which is like regular line-dancing, but awesome! And now she's hooked. We discuss the Lilith Fair documentary, how the festival compares to Woodstock 99, why women should run more stuff, and why we have a lot of concerts to go to now. We learn about three nuns who broke out of their retirement home and returned to their convent, and the Vatican is not pleased. Hear why Ed McMahon's Publisher's Clearinghouse winners are getting screwed, and now they're going broke despite being lottery winners. We discuss the viral Karen baseball incident, why old people need to can it, and why one of our friends has a crazy hot take about it. Plus, a lot of colleges are now allowing students to bring their pets into the dorms, and Sarah thinks it is a very bad idea.Brain Candy Podcast Presents: Susie & Sarah's SpOoOoOoOoktacular Spectacle, October 30, Oriental Theater, Denver, Colorado: Get your tickets! Brain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms:Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streamsBrain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastHost Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterHost Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBrain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodBrain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT)Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love:Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to https://nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BRAINCANDYThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/braincandyGet 25% off your first month of Ritual when you visit https://ritual.com/braincandy & add Essential Protein today.Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://www.honeylove.com/braincandy #honeylovepodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Jim Hill and Len Testa dig into one of the most unexpectedly heartwarming stories in Disney history, the rise (and fall) of Push, the talking trash can who stole hearts in Tomorrowland. From his humble garage-built beginnings to his mysterious disappearance in 2014, Jim reveals how a simple rolling robot outlasted most of Disney's high-tech character experiments. Plus, the guys tackle the latest Disney and Universal park rumors, strange guest surveys, and Halloween candy economics. Why Disney is quietly rethinking crowd flow and Lightning Lane logistics at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Universal's rumored plans for a Fast & Furious drifting coaster How a new SeaWorld event called "Paradise Nights" could shake up Orlando nightlife The truth behind those "subscription" annual pass surveys at Universal The real story of Push the Talking Trash Can, Disney's low-tech robot with a 19-year run From fun-sized candy drama to a trash can with better comedic timing than most sitcoms, this episode proves Disney magic can roll on two wheels and talk back. SHOW NOTES Unlocked Magic Unlocked Magic, powered by DVC Rental Store and DVC Resale Market, offers exclusive Disney & Universal ticket savings with TRUSTED service and authenticity. With over $10 MILLION in ticket sales, use Unlocked Magic to get the BIGGEST SAVINGS. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A sequel to “The Simpsons Movie” is officially in the works at Disney's 20th Century and slated to release in theaters on July 23, 2027. The film has taken the place of an untitled Marvel project, which has been removed from the studio's schedule. A Florida firefighter with Orange County Fire Rescue has been placed on paid leave and is facing two counts of misdemeanor stalking after she allegedly orchestrated a bizarre act of harassment, which involved dumping 75 red-stained tampons in her ex-boyfriend's front yard. Schuylkill County Man Confronts State Police By Throwing Pineapple, Grabbing a Whip OpenAI unveiled the Sora 2 model earlier this week, its new AI video generation model that offers support for hyper-realistic visuals, speech, sound effects, and better physics. These features allow users to create incredible video clips with just a single text or image prompt. FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com #SEC #Alabama #Auburn #secfootball #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #football #sports #alabamafootball #alabamabasketball #auburnbasketball #auburnfootball #rolltide #wareagle #alabamacrimsontide #auburntigers #nfl #sportsnews #footballnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we remember and celebrate the extraordinary life of Jilly Cooper, who has sadly passed away at the age of 88. A literary icon, Jilly captured hearts and imaginations with her wit, warmth, and unmistakable voice. Her novels, especially beloved titles like Riders and Rivals, sold over 11 million copies in the UK alone and most recently inspired the hit Disney+ adaptation that introduced her work to a whole new generation. I had the immense privilege of speaking with Jilly just last October. She was everything I'd hoped she would be - funny, sharp, generous and inspiring. Today, in tribute to her legacy and the joy she brought to so many, I'm honoured to share the conversation with you again. ___________________________________________________________________ Dame Jilly Cooper. What a legend. For the uninitiated (where have you been?) she's a journalist and author most famous for her bestselling Rutshire Chronicle series which includes Riders, Polo and Rivals - the latter of which has now made into a hugely popular TV series starring David Tennant, Danny Dyer and Katherine Parkinson. In the past, Dame Jilly's books have been unfairly dismissed as mere ‘bonkbusters', charting the sex lives of the upper classes. But, as I discover, there's much more to both her writing - and to her. We talk about her failures with technology, why she wishes she could throw more things away, as well as the terrifying time she lost an entire manuscript on the number 28 bus and had to rewrite it. Plus her experiences of interviewing Margaret Thatcher, her friendship with the Queen, her obsession with beautiful people and ‘macho men' - and why she'd wholeheartedly recommend adoption to others. Thank you Dame Jilly. A total sport (but we knew that). ✨ IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Remembering Dame Gili Cooper 03:43 Personal Reflections and Literary Success 07:37 Exploring Themes of Masculinity and Beauty 10:15 Family, Loss, and Resilience 11:28 Failures and Fertility Challenges 21:18 Dieting and Body Image 25:12 Interviewing Margaret Thatcher 26:46 Technical Challenges and Writing Process 30:27 Friendship and Social Media

This week, Jim Hill and Len Testa dig into one of the most unexpectedly heartwarming stories in Disney history, the rise (and fall) of Push, the talking trash can who stole hearts in Tomorrowland. From his humble garage-built beginnings to his mysterious disappearance in 2014, Jim reveals how a simple rolling robot outlasted most of Disney's high-tech character experiments. Plus, the guys tackle the latest Disney and Universal park rumors, strange guest surveys, and Halloween candy economics. Why Disney is quietly rethinking crowd flow and Lightning Lane logistics at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Universal's rumored plans for a Fast & Furious drifting coaster How a new SeaWorld event called "Paradise Nights" could shake up Orlando nightlife The truth behind those "subscription" annual pass surveys at Universal The real story of Push the Talking Trash Can, Disney's low-tech robot with a 19-year run From fun-sized candy drama to a trash can with better comedic timing than most sitcoms, this episode proves Disney magic can roll on two wheels and talk back. SHOW NOTES Unlocked Magic Unlocked Magic, powered by DVC Rental Store and DVC Resale Market, offers exclusive Disney & Universal ticket savings with TRUSTED service and authenticity. With over $10 MILLION in ticket sales, use Unlocked Magic to get the BIGGEST SAVINGS. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike joins us from vacation and catches us up on his time off. Jesse details a significant Disney card sale, highlighting the excitement and process behind the Walt Disney 1 of 1 transaction. We also cover the latest news on Card Vault's expansion, discussing the implications of new locations in the sports card market. Additionally, we touch on the current state of market competition -- or lack thereof -- and what it means for collectors. Plus, Mike teases some breaking news coming on Thursday's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are crafting the perfect park day without any rides! Could you do it? Or would you want to try it? What did we miss that you would add to your day?We'd love to have you leave a message here with your own favorite Disney story, celebrity encounter at Disney, or anything you want to tell us about! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/ropedropparkhop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks to Mouse World Travel for being the Official Sponsor of our podcast. Visit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mouseworldtravel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all of your travel needs - Disney or otherwise!If you're not already following us on social media, we're @Ropedrop.Parkhop and we have a fun discussion group on Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ropedropping and Parkhopping⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!And join us on Patreon!

Our monthly news magazine focused on the Disney Company.  In this episode: - Unusual trademark battles over Mickey Mouse - How the Jimmy Kimmel Live issue changed the near future of the Disney Company - Disney food programs to help those in need Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

This week we're going back into the computer. No it's not The Matrix, it's the other franchise with a digital god creator myth, it's Tron Legacy! We talk about movie length music videos, the Disney de-aging machine, who Tron is for, and MOST IMPORTANTLY do you our listener think the human characters get uploaded into the computer or do you think they shrunk down so small they're in the computer? Host Andrew Ivimey will be performing in Halifax Nov 7, 2025 with special guests Luba Magnus (CBC, Grindstone Comedy Fest) and Jordan Foisy (This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Vice), and Clare Belford (New York Comedy Festival, Halifax Comedy Festival). Get tickets here: https://andrewivimeyhalifax2025.eventbrite.ca

This week, we flip the mic as Wendy interviews me about my own September trip report! It's a week full of deluxe resort stays, dining deals, Halloween fun, and lots of Geekin' family connections. ✨ Featuring in This Episode Resorts & Rooms Dining & Foodie Fun Attractions & Parks Pixie Dust & Fun Moments Curt's Top Tips from This Trip This trip was packed with deluxe resort magic, foodie adventures, seasonal fun, and the friendships that make every Geekin' trip unforgettable.

451 - Thinking about a Disney Cruise? Whether you're a first-timer or seasoned sailor, this episode is packed with insider tips and secrets to help you make the most of your Disney Cruise Line vacation! Planning your Disney vacation? Visit CreatingMagicVacations.com Join hosts Rob & Kerri Stuart as they share their expert Disney Cruise tips from their recent sailing on the Disney Wish from Port Canaveral to the Bahamas. Discover everything you need to know about cruising with Disney, from booking strategies to onboard experiences. In This Episode: ✨ Disney Cruise Line vs. Royal Caribbean - Understanding the experience difference ✨ Concierge Level Worth It? - Complete breakdown of perks and benefits ✨ Castaway Club Loyalty Tiers - Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Pearl explained ✨ Enchante Restaurant Review - Our best cruise meal ever (no spoilers!) ✨ Guaranteed Cabin Booking Secrets - How we saved over $1,200 on our next cruise ✨ Cabana Tips for Castaway Cay - Plus breaking news about expanded availability ✨ Priority Boarding Hacks - Skip the long security lines ✨ Placeholder Strategy - Get 10% off your next cruise with zero risk ✨ Ship Tour & Stateroom Selection Tips ✨ Specialty Dining Guide - Palo, Remy, and Enchante compared ✨ Plus: Our magical Alex Trebek photo story from Palo! Pro Tips You'll Learn: Best time to book Disney Cruise deals How to secure reservations for onboard experiences Which side of the ship to book for Castaway Cay Why brunch beats dinner at specialty restaurants What to do first when you board Perfect for families planning their first Disney cruise, Disney adults, or anyone wanting to maximize their Disney Cruise Line experience. Whether you're sailing on the Magic, Wonder, Dream, Fantasy, Wish, Treasure, or new Destiny, these tips apply to all ships! Subscribe for weekly Disney vacation planning tips, Disney World secrets, Disneyland hacks, and Disney Cruise advice from travel professionals who live in Disney's backyard. Planning your Disney vacation? Visit CreatingMagicVacations.com #DisneyCruise #DisneyCruiseLine #DisneyTravel #DisneyVacation #CastawayCay #DisneyTips #TravelPodcast #DisneyPlanning #CruiseTips #DisneyWish #DisneyFantasy #DisneyMagic

On this episode, we have some more updates about the Stardust Racers incident, refurbishment updates in Dreamworks Land and new hours announced for Volcano Bay for the cooler months. We also list 3 attractions from every park that we think is underrated, based on popularity, nostalgia, and wait times.Join Club 32Help us to fund & grow the show by becoming part of Club 32! You'll get more additional content, CTM Apparel discounts, 1901 Candle Company discounts, private Facebook Group, private podcast & more! - head to ctmvip.comCTM ApparelGet the best Disney, Universal and/or Pop Culture apparel that is hand made in our shop - shop at ctmshirts.comSubscribe To The Show & Leave Us A ReviewApple Podcasts - Click HereStitcher - Click HereSpotify - Click HereFollow Us on Social MediaCTM Facebook Group: @capthemagicTwitter: @capthemagicInstagram: @capthemagicVisit Us OnlineSubscribe to our YouTube Channel!Capture the Magic Podcast – find the latest episodes!Capture The Magic Apparel – you can find a great Disney-inspired t-shirt collection!Join Club 32! Our private group with access to exclusive livestreams, podcasts, and MORE! Visit ctmvip.comOur SponsorsZip Travel - visit travelwithzip.com to see how they can help you have the vacation of a lifetime!

CONTACT US TODAY! PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/wttmpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@windowtothemagic YouTube: http://youtube.com/windowtothemagic Email: podcast@windowtothemagic.com Voicemail: 1-307-GET-WTTM (438-9886)  On this episode, Paul kicks off our two-part Oogie Boogie Bash October by visiting DCA on a night when Oogie Boogie Bash is happening.  Here's the twist... Paul doesn't have a ticket for Oogie Boogie Bash, so he's only going to be able to stay until security sweeps the park of regular day guests.   Nothing illegal or against the rules here.  Everything was done within Disney's guidelines. How long can Paul hang out and enjoy the supper awesome Oogie Boogie Bash background music and other sounds in Carthay Circle before it's time to go?   Let's find out! Part 2 will air on October 20th, and it continues the Halloween fun.  Be sure to enjoy BOTH episodes this month for a spooky halloween adventure! Enjoy!!  82 mins ))SPOOKY BINAURAL((

It's our fourth episode of the increasingly-inaccurately-titled Patreon Request "Month" 2025, and in the longest official episode of this podcast to date, the randomizer is going all the way back to 1988 to pick ArthurCrane's request for, quite simply, one of the greatest cinematic triumphs of all time, a tour-de-force of animation, live action and pre-CGI special effects wizardry, wrapped up in a still-relevant metaphorical fable about civil rights and gentrification set in an impossible fantasy world that combines a gritty film noir aesthetic with off-the-wall cartoon zaniness. Directed by future Oscar-winning blockbuster visionary Robert Zemeckis at the peak of his powers, with animation directed by often-underappreciated genius Richard Williams, and representing a Disney studio with new management eager to swing for the fences and conquer the world, this masterpiece was truly a once-in-a-lifetime perfect melding of artistry, ambition and anarchy. And granted, the whole project was blown out of the water just a few years later by the even greater achievement that was Ralph Bakshi's Cool World, but this movie was still pretty darn swell too. Join Tony Goldmark, Laura Barry, Sam Barry and Kit Quinn as they investigate WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT! Check out my guests' stuff! LAURA BARRY Website: https://www.laurabarryfinearts.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurabarry330   SAM BARRY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sambarry.author/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/sambarry  KIT QUINN  Podcast: https://channelkrtpodcast.libsyn.com/  Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/muppetvision3d/  And check out this show on social media! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/vaultdisneypod.bsky.social  Host's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tonygoldmark.bsky.social  Twitter: https://twitter.com/efvdpodcast Host's Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonygoldmark Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/972385353152531 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tonygoldmark Hear new episodes early and AD-FREE by supporting this show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tonygoldmark

Amusement parks are enduring vacation destinations for American families. The rides, the long lines for rides, the concessions, the long lines for concessions — these are practically familial rites of passage. Theme parks are also enormous moneymakers, with industry leaders such as Disney and Universal earning billions of dollars each year from their parks.In this episode, Gilbert Cruz chats with Brooks Barnes, who writes about show business (including theme parks), and Mekado Murphy, a film editor and thrill-seeker who reports on roller coasters. They talk about the state of the contemporary amusement park and the ups and downs of roller coasters around the world.On Today's Episode:Mekado Murphy is the assistant film editor for The New York Times, and its unofficial roller coaster correspondent.Brooks Barnes covers Hollywood for The New York Times.Background Reading:Riding Your Way Through Epic UniverseSee the Real Live Man Who Grew Up in a CarnivalPhoto: Business Wire/Associated Press  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.