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Episode 28: Make Mine Music Part Two from 2019-04-21T15:33:24
It’s time to finish up Make Mine Music with three more songs. We discuss “Casey (The Pride of Them All),” “Two Silhouettes,” and “Johnny Fedora and Alice Blue Bonnet.” Plus discussion of Peter an...
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Episode 27: Make Mine Music Part One from 2019-03-05T03:03:09
It’s THREE SONGS for the price of one! In which we discuss the songs “Make Mine Music,” “Blue Bayou,” and “All the Cats Join In.” It’s another doozy of a package film! Watch/Listen to the song be...
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Episode 26.5: Brazil in Disney Films from 2019-02-14T17:28:05
Frodo the Lawyer is joined by new guest Rico Screpka to discuss the portrayal of Brazil in the movies Saludos Amigos and The Three Caballeros. We discuss the music and food of Brazil, and also pon...
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Episode 26: Mexico from 2019-02-10T14:30:58
Our next film is The Three Caballeros, which features one fully original song….”Mexico”?? But don’t worry, we also discuss the more well known ditty: “The Three Caballeros.” Watch/Listen to the so...
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Episode 25: Saludos Amigos from 2019-01-14T06:07:55
We discuss the movie Saludos Amigos and it’s Oscar-nominated song . . . Saludos Amigos! It’s our first of the package films and it’s . . . surprisingly okay? Featuring Amanda and Frodo trying to ...
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Live Show: Ranking the Songs of High School Musical from 2018-11-26T19:42:04
Amanda and Frodo met up in the real world to give you some sweet, sweet discussion of the songs of High School Musical. Recorded in front of a LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE. Featuring Special Appearances f...
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Episode 24: Looking For Romance (I Bring You a Song) from 2018-11-09T11:42:19
Can you feel the love tonight? Bambi and his pals get twitterpated and then have to fight off Man. Amanda and Frodo are here to discuss it all. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube...
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Episode 23: Let’s Sing a Gay Little Spring Song from 2018-11-01T13:14:46
Love is in the air! But also…we discuss where Disney moms go when they die, and why it’s definitely Las Vegas. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F...
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Episode 22: Little April Shower from 2018-09-10T12:37:48
In which we are joined by animal expert Sam Dean, @samdeanscience. Plus, Amanda reveals her secret world-class talent. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/...
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Episode 21: Love is a Song (Featuring Disney Idol Part 3) from 2018-09-03T18:10:19
Amanda and Frodo take on Bambi and notice that it’s surprisingly similar to another Disney animal movie. Then Frodo and Mel B finish up our Disney Idol discussion of Snow White and Pinocchio. Watc...
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Bonus Episode 4: One Little Spark from 2018-08-14T13:38:33
Amanda and Frodo discuss the Figment song from Epcot. It’s our second theme park song! Listen before you Listen: Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5E7euqHiw14 New: https://www.youtube.com/...
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Episode 20: When I See an Elephant Fly from 2018-08-05T15:48:48
Ok Dumbo fans, it’s time for the grand finale! And we are super pumped to talk about all the fun and awesome…. oh wait, it’s another racist song. Luckily we have a special guest, Josh Spiegel, au...
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Episode 19: Pink Elephants on Parade from 2018-07-18T13:21:23
In which we use SCIENCE!!!! to determine whether elephants can get drunk, discuss surrealism, and try to figure out why Disney is obsessed with tangential elephant songs. Featuring Amanda’s Theory...
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Episode 18: The Clown Song (ft. Disney Idol) from 2018-07-10T13:00:17
In which we discuss the Donkey Kong Jr., young adult fiction, and the famed Disney Strike. Also featuring the second episode of Disney Idol. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: ht...
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Episode 17: Baby Mine from 2018-07-03T13:08:51
Natalie the Elephant Person is here to teach us all of the important things about elephants. Like whether they can actually fly and whether they actually love peanuts. Also discussed: Beanie Babi...
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Episode 16: The Song of the Roustabouts (ft. Disney Idol) from 2018-06-26T13:46:41
In which we discuss the history of the circus, elephants, and racism (uh oh). But make sure you stick around for the debut of our newest segment: DISNEY IDOL! Watch/Listen to the song before you l...
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Episode 15: Casey, Jr. from 2018-05-29T02:37:19
In which we review yelp reviews, discuss train-related folklore, and wonder why this song exists. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBTLH1rud5k Sp...
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Episode 14: Look Out For Mr. Stork from 2018-05-28T13:41:12
In which we begin our exploration of Dumbo with a lively discussion of where babies come from. Hopefully it’s not Florida. Featuring returning guest: Tori Batt. Watch/Listen to the song before you ...
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Episode 13.5: The Music of Pinocchio and Fantasia from 2018-05-08T17:44:20
Dan Batchelder is back, he’s almost done with his PhD, and he is ready to share his expertly goodness once again.
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Bonus Episode 3: Fantasia (Part 2) from 2018-05-01T09:39:56
The conclusion of our discussion of Fantasia.
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Bonus Episode 2: Fantasia (Part 1) from 2018-04-25T10:49:42
A Disney movie about music? I guess we should talk about that. Listen as Amanda and Frodo discuss the movie Fantasia.
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Bonus Episode 1: The Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room from 2018-04-03T12:25:52
Amanda and Frodo are back with a bonus episode to fill your hearts with joy between Pinocchio and Dumbo. Listen Before you Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trtJMX90Etw
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Episode 13: I’ve Got No Strings from 2018-02-28T11:44:17
In which we wrap up Pinocchio with a dose of seductive puppets, Ewan McGregor, and the return of the water people. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch...
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Episode 12: Hi-Diddle-Dee-Dee (An Actor’s Life for Me) from 2018-02-20T14:26:09
In which we dive into the worlds of acting and anthropomorphism. It’s our first Villain Song! Special Guest: Taylor Rieland Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube...
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Episode 11: Give A Little Whistle from 2018-02-12T14:43:57
In which we remember Michael Jackson’s Epcot show, discuss the book versions of Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket, and hope to escape the demon fairy with our lives. Watch/Listen to the song before you ...
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Episode 10: Little Wooden Head from 2018-02-02T02:17:38
In which we discuss creepy puppets, sexy goldfish, and 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd. Special Guest: Jake from New York. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/wa...
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Episode 9: When You Wish Upon A Star from 2018-01-24T03:37:13
It’s our first episode of Pinocchio! In which we yearn to enter Orlando Night Clubs, theorize about Ratatouille, and wonder how to spell Gep(p?)etto. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: You...
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Episode 8: Someday My Prince Will Come from 2018-01-16T05:01:47
It’s our Season Finale! In which we reveal our final Snow White Rankings, hand out some awards, and assess the failings of Pirates of the Caribbean 3. Special Guest: Shayna Patrick. Watch/Listen t...
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Episode 7: The Silly Song from 2018-01-10T04:27:15
In which we discuss the economics of yodeling, rap battles, and the origins of stacking-in-a-coat pranks. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXJCQQ...
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Episode 6.5: The Music of Snow White from 2018-01-02T11:31:01
In this special episode, Frodo is joined by Daniel Batchelder: Disney Music Expert. Join us as he finally explains why Snow White sounds like that and where the yodels came from.
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Episode 6: Bluddle-Uddle-Um-Dum (The Dwarfs’Washing Song) from 2017-12-26T06:10:35
In which we discuss beard fashion and reveal our dwarf rankings. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC69dF7ViTA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/t...
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Episode 5: Heigh-Ho from 2017-12-19T11:24:33
In which we meet the aforementioned dwarfs, visit their shiny mine, and learn of religious fanaticism. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI0x0KYCh...
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Episode 4: Whistle While You Work from 2017-09-07T03:04:04
In which we discuss Airbnb-etiquette, boy-band-pronunciation, and the Ying Yang Twins. Special Guest: Tori Batt Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...
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Episode 3: With a Smile and a Song from 2017-08-23T11:38:23
In which the podcast takes a serious turn, as we unpack the issues of feminism, head trauma, and the horrors of the Great Depression. Special Guest: Tori Batt Watch/Listen to the song before you l...
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Episode 2.5: Curses! from 2017-08-10T00:19:54
In which we acknowledge our role in destroying a wonderful family.
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Episode 2: One Song from 2017-07-31T14:47:10
In which puffy-sleeved boy declares his love to his Teen Angel. It’s just one song, no plurals allowed. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54QeNL5...
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Episode 1: I’m Wishing from 2017-07-02T19:11:40
In which we meet our heroes, discuss clog fashion, and learn the secrets of the water-beings. Watch/Listen to the song before you listen: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54QeNL5ih6A Spotif...
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