Notably Disney

This is a special edition of Notably Disney, in that we are experimenting with a new type of episode: staging a Disney tunes and quotes trivia game show! I welcome back some fantastic guests (Dr. Amy Osatinski, Aaron Wallace and Kyle Burbank) to engage in many rounds of trivia related to Disney music (including examining songs and lyrics), as well as quotes and tunes from the Disney theme parks. These authors are ready for the challenge! Are you? Get in contact with today's guests: Follow Dr. Amy Osatinski on Twitter (@TheTheatreDr). Reach Aaron Wallace by following him on Twitter (@aaronwallace), Instagram (@aaronhwallace), and on his website www.aaronwallaceonline.com. Follow Kyle on Twitter (@kyleburbank), check out some of his writing on LaughingPlace.com, and follow Laughing Place on Twitter (@laughing_place). Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com New episodes of Notably Disney typically debut on the first

On this episode of Notably Disney - a new series that celebrates Epcot Essentials, or the pieces of Epcot that are most worth celebrating - we center on its music over nearly four decades. Who else to discuss Epcot Essentials than Aaron Wallace, author of The Thinking Fan's Guide to Walt Disney World: Epcot and podcaster best known for the Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Pod podcast (now called On Main Street)? He joins Brett as the two discuss the songs and scores from Epcot's past and present. Along the way they celebrate the work of composers like Bruce Broughton and Buddy Baker, noting tunes from extinct attractions like World of Motion and enduring favorites like Spaceship Earth. Get in contact with Aaron Wallace by following him on Twitter (@aaronwallace), Instagram (@aaronhwallace), and on his website www.aaronwallaceonline.com. His books, including The Thinking Fan's Guide to Walt Disney World: Epcot, can be ordered on his website and Amazon Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the

Ever wonder what it is like to work as a custodial Cast Member? Lynn Barron, co-author of the Cleaning the Kingdom books, as well as co-host of The Sweep Spot podcast, sheds some light on what this role entails on this episode of Notably Disney. He discusses what's new and exciting in the second edition of the Cleaning the Kingdom book series, as well as relays some of his own experiences in working at Disneyland.  Check out The Sweep Spot website to check out the podcast, as well as purchase the Cleaning the Kingdom books. You can also find Lynn on Twitter (@Lynnsweepspot), as well as The Sweep Spot on Facebook.  Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, leave a rating and review, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com New episodes of Notably Disney typically debut on the first and third Tuesday each month; in September 2019, new episodes premiere each Tuesday!

On this episode of Notably Disney, we head off to a galaxy far, far away and examine the new book Star Wars After Lucas: A Critical Guide to the Future of the Galaxy by podcaster and author Dr. Dan Golding. Dan is also a senior lecturer in Media and Communication at Swinburne University. He explains how he crafted this book that unravels not only a brief history of the entire franchise, but also how Disney's influence upon acquiring Lucasfilm has changed the evolution of Star Wars. In particular, Dan hones in on The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, Rogue One and Rebels. Following the interview, Brett provides his take on D23 Expo 2019, including the programming related to Disney on Broadway, Disney Publishing Worldwide and other music- and book-related content. To get in touch with Dan, follow him on Twitter (@dangolding) and be sure to listen to Dan discuss film scores on The Art of the Score podcast and Screen Sounds. Visit Dan's website for more compelling content, too. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twi

Our D23 Expo 2019 recap continues on Notably Disney with an additional set of perspectives. First up is a conversation with musician Matt Grinke, who leads The Happiest Big Band on Earth, based out of Vancouver and plays various renditions of Disney songs. He discusses what it was like to meet many talented performers, including Randy Newman (Toy Story, The Princess and the Frog) and Auli'i Cravalho (Moana), and catch some amazing presentations like The Music and Sounds of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Later, his brother Joel Grinke, a creative technologist, comes onto Notably Disney to share his perceptions of some of the music- and book-related presentations, as well as how the Expo has evolved over the past several iterations that he has attended. He also relays thoughts of some of the various Disney Imagineering panels.  If you would like to contact Matt Grinke, check out his website (MattGrinke.com) and check out videos of The Happiest Big Band on Earth on YouTube. To reach out to Joel Grinke, follow him on

Though the D23 Expo 2019 has now conclude, a flurry of perspectives about the official Disney fan event are emerging. Among the individuals who lend valuable insights are writer and YouTube personality Mr. DAPs from DAPS Magic, as well as author Kyle Burbank of The E-Ticket Life and LaughingPlace.com. Mr. DAPs discusses much of the cool programming at D23 Expo he was able to attend, whereas Kyle sheds light on what it is like to be a vendor in the Emporium! Check out Mr. DAPs on social media. Visit the DAPS Magic website and YouTube channel for great Disney news and content, and follow Mr. DAPs on Twitter (@mrdaps), Instagram (@mrdaps) and Facebook. DAPS Magic also produces the Geeks Corner podcast. To get a copy of The E-Ticket Life by Kyle Burbank, find it on Amazon. Follow Kyle on Twitter @kyleburbank, check out some of his writing on LaughingPlace.com, and follow Laughing Place on Twitter @laughing_place. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your

Welcome back to Notably Disney. There are five more emotional categories to explore in this second part of our examination of Emotional Walt Disney World music. Matt Parrish, co-host of WEDway Radio and the Thirty20Eight podcasts, returns as we highlight evocative tunes, including the saddest and most calming pieces of music. Spoiler alert: we are in agreement for both categories! We also focus on awe-inspiring, joyful, and most missed (extinct) songs/scores.  Check out Matt's podcasting content, including 10 seasons of content of WEDway Radio centered on Walt Disney World, and the Thirty20Eight, which covers Disney history and Disney listory.  Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at notablydisney@gmail.com New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday each month.

Does listening to particular songs or scores from the Walt Disney World Resort evoke specific emotions? Well then, this episode is for you. Matt Parrish from the WEDway Radio and Thirty20Eight podcasts joins me as we begin our discussion of the tunes that give us the feels. From the hilarity of the Country Bear Jamboree and It's Tough to Be a Bug, to the triumphant scores from Soarin' Around the World and Fantasmic, we cover the gamut of emotions. This is the first of a two-part edition of Notably Disney. Check out Matt's podcasting content, including 10 seasons of content of WEDway Radio centered on Walt Disney World, and the Thirty20Eight, which covers Disney history and Disney listory.  Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at notablydisney@gmail.com This August we're featuring a new episode of Notably Disney every Tuesday. New episodes of the podcast regularly debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

The world-famous Jungle Cruise has hosted many exciting expeditions for more than six decades, and one author has traversed these waters, both as a skipper and an authority on the history of the attraction. Dr. David John Marley is a lecturer in history at California State Fullerton and the author of the Skipper Stories book series. He joins Notably Disney to talk about some of the attraction's fun facts, legendary tales, and his own experiences as a former skipper. He also discusses some of his forthcoming Jungle Cruise-related writing endeavors.  Follow David on Instagram, Etsy, and Facebook and pick up his books on Amazon. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at notablydisney@gmail.com This August we're featuring a new episode of Notably Disney every Tuesday. New episodes of the podcast regularly debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

D23 Expo 2019 is just around the corner, and D23's very own Jeffrey Epstein joins us on Notably Disney to provide a preview of the exciting programming in store, from the concert celebrating the 25th anniversary of Disney on Broadway, to presentations commemorating new books by Disney Imagineers like Kevin Rafferty and the late Marty Sklar. Jeffrey also offers tips on how to best plan for D23 Expo. Following the interview, Brett relays specific information on all of the music-focused and book-related events at D23 Expo, as well as some of the performances taking place and books available for purchase. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at notablydisney@gmail.com To follow D23 on social media, check out Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, as well as the latest D23 Expo updates on the D23 website. New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

You know him as the co-host of Disney Dish with Jim Hill, one of the original personalities behind WDW Today, the man behind TouringPlans.com, and the co-author of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World. On this episode of Notably Disney, none other than Len Testa joins me to discuss the new The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2020.  This special bonus episode of Notably Disney highlights all that you can expect from this latest edition of the hit travel book, including changes in the structure, new content on recent additions to Walt Disney World (including Epcot live entertainment and Toy Story Land), and what will soon debut at the resort (e.g., Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, the Disney Skyliner). Len brings his trademark humor, wit, and wealth of knowledge to Notably Disney, including a lively dialogue with host Brett Nachman on how the Disney theme parks have begun to lose their unique identities and themes. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and se

Dr. James Mason, author of the new book series Disney Connections & Collections (published by Theme Park Press), joins Notably Disney to talk about the first volume centered on movies. James relays how his dissertation provided him with the foundation of exploring adult audiences' perceptions of and connections to Disney films, helping lead to the creation of this book that highlights nearly 400 Disney films. James discusses the monumental task of cataloguing information about all of these movies in the book, as well as the insights he learned about what adult audiences most enjoy (and take issue with) in Disney movies. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at notablydisney@gmail.com Follow James on Twitter @JamesDoesDisney, and check out his website. Email James: JamesDoesDisney@outlook.com  New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

Composer Michael Giacchino is responsible for some of our favorite film scores of all time. In this second part of a two-part edition of Notably Disney, musician and film buff David Glantz returns to help me recognize Michael Giacchino's work for The Walt Disney Company. In this second installment, we cover his work for Marvel (Doctor Strange, Spider-Man: Homecoming), Star Wars (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) and Pixar (The Incredibles films, Ratatouille, Up, Cars 2, Inside Out, Coco). We also make note of some of his short film projects for Pixar, as well as list our five favorite Giacchino scores. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at notablydisney@gmail.com Follow David on Twitter @tfpdrummer. New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

The Lion King celebrates its 25th anniversary this month. In honor of this occasion, and the forthcoming new iteration by Jon Favreau, this episode of Notably Disney highlights the music (songs by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice), including Hans Zimmer's Oscar-winning score. Joining me on this episode is Dr. Paul Cote, lecturer of English, at the University of Maryland. Paul also teaches classes on film, and his dissertation was called "Sonic Movie Memories: Sound, Childhood, and American Cinema." Follow Paul on Twitter @Paul_The_Cote Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at notablydisney@gmail.com New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

Michael Giacchino is not only one of the most celebrated film composers of our day, but also has extended his talents to a variety of entertainment platforms, from television and video games, to the theme parks and other projects. Understandably, there is a wealth of content to cover. In this special first part of a two-part edition of Notably Disney, musician and film buff David Glantz joins me to honor the man behind the music.  Recognizing Michael Giacchino's involvement in The Walt Disney Company for the past 25 years, we first note his work for television (Alias, Lost, Six Degrees), theme park work (Space Mountain, Star Tours: The Adventures Continue), and Disney-branded films (Sky High, John Carter, Tomorrowland, Zootopia). The second part will explore his scores for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Pixar films like The Incredibles and Inside Out. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at notablydisney

Travel back in time to the 1964/1965 New York World's Fair with me as we cover both a music review of the fantastic CD box set called "Walt Disney and the 1964 New York World's Fair" and a review of "Yesterday's Tomorrow: Disney's Magical Mid-Century" by Don Hahn. I also make note of some worthy academic journal articles on Carousel of Progress and it's a small world that you can check out for free. See end of show notes. However, the main feature is an engaging discussion on the "Yesterday's Tomorrow" book with guests Courtney Guth and Emily McDermott, co-hosts of the Book of the Mouse Club podcast. We talk about a number of topics featured in the book, including Disney technology, Mineral King, Mary Blair, early Disneyland, Disney's foray into television, and, of course, the 1964 New York World's Fair.  Be sure to check out the Book of the Mouse Club podcast on iTunes and wherever you listen to podcasts. Email is bookofthemouseclub@gmail.com The podcast website is https://bookofthemouseclub.libsyn.com/ Also

Did you grow up like me and find yourself creating Disney-related lists, or look up others' Disney lists? Well then do I have a book for you.  This episode of Notably Disney features a book review of the new title "Top Disney: 100 Top Ten Lists of the Best of Disney, from the Man to the Mouse and Beyond," written by Christopher Lucas. This is a fantastic and fun read that will certainly prompt you to want to revisit some favorite Disney films and TV shows, as well as perhaps cause you to discover new finds in the Disney library.  Chris then joins me on the show as I find out more about the roots of the book, how he researched the full library of Disney films and shorts, and the role of the late Dave Smith of the Walt Disney Archives in assisting him with this major endeavor. As you may imagine, Chris' familiarity with the history of Disney is quite impressive. Check out "Top Disney" on Amazon and visit Top Disney Blog (www.TopDisneyBlog.com) for even more lists and commentary. Chris and Top Disney Blog can be

Let's get to the details of this soundtrack review in a snap! In this special bonus episode of Notably Disney, Brett reviews the soundtrack for the culmination of 11 years' worth of films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Avengers: Endgame. The score, composed by Alan Silvestri, is some of his finest work in years. Brett deconstructs each of the tracks from the Hollywood Records release in this review. Among the standouts in Avengers: Endgame are "Becoming Whole Again," "In Plain Sight," "Whatever It Takes," "Portals," and "End of Main." Alan Silvestri, best known for his work for films like Back to the Future and Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, is responsible for many previous hits from the MCU, including Captain America: The First Avenger, Marvel's The Avengers, and last year's sensation Avengers: Infinity War.  Notably Disney is the ultimate Disney podcast on music and books. This podcast provides critique, commentary, reviews, and insight into the past and present of all aspects of The Walt Disney Company as it

Musician Chelsea Robson, known in the Disney community for co-hosting the Animation Addicts podcast and the Rotoscopers YouTube channel, drops by Notably Disney to talk with Brett about their top 10 favorite Pixar songs. Covering many of the studio's feature films, including Toy Story and Cars, Brett and Chelsea highlight the pieces of music from the Emeryville-based studio that have shaped their lives and provided the most joy and inspiration. Needless to say, pieces of music written by Randy Newman, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, Peter Gabriel, Patrick Doyle, and many others are part of the lists. Chelsea can be reached on Instagram @chelsearobson, Twitter @ChelseaRobson, and via her website (https://chelsearobson.com).  Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at notablydisney@gmail.com New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

On this episode of Notably Disney, we welcomes to show Dr. Amy Osatinski, author of the newly-released book: Disney Theatrical Productions: Producing Broadway Musicals the Disney Way. Amy discusses the origins of this project, which entailed developing her dissertation on the history and development of Disney Theatrical, and translating this to a book. During the conversation, Amy talks about surprising things she learned about Disney productions like Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Aida, Tarzan, and Newsies. You can purchase Amy's book on Amazon, and follow her on Twitter @TheTheatreDr. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at notablydisney@gmail.com New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.