![Brainstorming Disney Plus Enhancements with Aaron Wallace]()
November 15, 2022
Three years ago, the debut of the streaming service that has enabled us all to relive our favorite magical memories and make new ones, too, transformed the way we consume Disney content. Disney Plus has grown into a major vehicle for delivering outstanding original series, films, specials, and shorts, in tandem with offering a vast catalogue from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and, more recently, 20th Century Studios. On this episode of Notably Disney, host Brett Nachman welcomes back author Aaron Wallace as they brainstorm ways to enhance Disney plus, including the debut of favorite legacy titles, development of new series and specials, incorporation of more live programming, and integration of helpful features and tools.
Get in contact with Aaron Wallace by following him on Twitter (@aaronwallace), Instagram (@aaronhwallace), and on his website www.aaronwallaceonline.com, where you can learn more about his books.
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New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.
![Author Marcy Carriker Smothers Takes Us on ”100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime”]()
November 1, 2022
Marcy Carriker Smothers is well known in the Disney community for authoring several popular books, including the very recent Walt’s Disneyland, in which readers take a photographic tour through the happiest place on Earth. She was a past Notably Disney guest, and now joins host Brett Nachman to discuss her newest title, just released from National Geographic. It’s 100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime: Magical Experiences from Around the World, a compendium of cool Disney experiences in tandem with memorable moments that may denote guests’ time at the many Disney destinations worldwide.
Learn more about the book here, and be sure to pick up a copy from your local bookstore, if possible. You can order a limited edition copy from ShopDisney.
Learn more about Marcy's work by visiting her website (MarcyCarrikerSmothers.com), following her on Twitter (@MarcySmothers), and following her on Instagram (@marcycarrikersmothers).
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New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.
October 18, 2022
Legendary Disney author Didier Ghez joins host Brett Nachman to dive into the development of The Origins of Walt Disney's True Life Adventures, a new monograph from the Hyperion Historic Alliance. Didier discusses the amazing experimental processes The Walt Disney Studios underwent from around 1938-1948 in its creation of the Academy Award-winning nature documentary series.
Order your copy of the book via Stuart NG Books!
Check out Didier's Disney History blog and the Ultimate Disney Books Network.
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New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
October 4, 2022
In honor of Epcot's 40th anniversary, Book of the Mouse Club hosts Emily McDermott and Courtney Guth join host Brett Nachman on Notably Disney to discuss the park's four-decade history, including fun memories and experiences during their past visits. Along the way they share what makes the park unique and worth coming back to again and again.
Be sure to check out the Book of the Mouse Club podcast on Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to podcasts. Their email is bookofthemouseclub@gmail.com and the podcast website is https://bookofthemouseclub.libsyn.com/
Also make sure you follow Book of the Mouse Club on Twitter, as well as each of the hosts on Instagram: Courtney (@greatguthsby) and Emily (@emily_mickde). You can also follow Emily (@emily_mickde) and Courtney (@Courtney_Guth) on Twitter.
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![David Newman Discusses Composing ”102 Dalmatians,” Arranging ”West Side Story” Score]()
September 20, 2022
For nearly 40 years composer David Newman has written scores that span all parts of The Walt Disney Company, including Tim Burton short film Frankenweenie in 1984, 1989’s Cranium Command show at Epcot, The Mighty Ducks in 1992, 102 Dalmatians in 2000, and most recently arranging 2021’s West Side Story score. David Newman is an Academy Award-nominated composer whose catalogue of contributions is truly vast, particularly on the family film front, from humongous hits like Ice Age and Scooby-Doo to The Flintstones and Anastasia, for which he obtained the Oscar nom. Host Brett Nachman brings David Newman on to Notably Disney to chart his Disney work, career highlights, and famous family.
Follow David on Twitter (@davidnewmanm5) and check out his library of work via exploring his IMDb credits.
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New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
September 6, 2022
On this episode of Notably Disney, host Brett Nachman offers an analysis of the recent class of Disney Legends - expect some hot takes, listeners - and interviews podcaster, scholar, and professor Dr. Cody T. Havard (University of Memphis). Cody’s research covers a number of topics, including sports rivalries and fan culture. He’s also the person behind the "Being a Fan of Disney" podcast, which recently, much like Notably Disney, celebrated its 100th episode. Brett and Cody discuss his research, teaching, and podcasting experiences.
Listen to "Being a Fan of Disney" wherever you listen to podcasts, and be sure to follow Cody on Twitter (@chavardphd).
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New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
August 16, 2022
Join host Brett Nachman as he reflects on the past 3.5 years of Notably Disney, in honor of the podcast hitting the 100th episode milestone! Hear about the podcast's origins, some fun experiences along the way, and legendary people who have been on the show. Additionally, Brett reviews Chronicle Books' latest Disney-Pixar book release: "The Art of Lightyear."
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New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
August 2, 2022
Author and creative consultant Michael Crawford has lent his skillsets and knowledge of the Mouse House to write and work directly for Disney, as well as detail this knowledge across many spaces, including crafting his Progress City USA blog and writing the book The Progress City Primer: Stories, Secrets, and Silliness from the Many Worlds of Disney. He’s a true Disney expert, and on this episode of Notably Disney he discusses with host Brett Nachman his career, projects, and processes in consuming and disseminating information on Disney history.
Check out the Progress City, U.S.A. Blog and listen in to the Progress City Radio Hour wherever you listen to podcasts! Follow Progress City U.S.A. on Twitter (@ProgressCityUSA)!
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New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
![Walt Disney World Music Choices Competition with Podcaster Dan Heaton]()
July 19, 2022
Strolling through Walt Disney World affords a bevy of sounds and tunes that envelop us in another place, from the horse-drawn roads of Main Street U.S.A. to the jungles of Pandora. The more you listen to music, the more you may ponder the question: "which of these tracks is better?" That sparked the inspiration for this episode of Notably Disney, in which host Brett Nachman brings back to the podcast Dan Heaton (host, The Tomorrow Society Podcast), to pose a series of tough musical choices. Each Dan and Brett present 10 sets of Walt Disney World-themed music options to one another and discuss their preferences.
Listen to Dan on The Tomorrow Society Podcast and follow the podcast on Facebook, Twitter (@tomorrowsoc), and Instagram. Visit TomorrowSociety.com for all that and more!
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New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
July 5, 2022
Emmy-winning composer and orchestrator Steve Bramson has translated his musical gifts to the big and small screen over the years across a variety of projects, including the hit CBS series JAG. His Disney connections span many decades, and most notably, he orchestrated classic Henry Selick flick James and the Giant Peach and composed the original theme for Disneyland Paris’ Space Mountain: De la Terre a la Lune. Steve Bramson sits down with host Brett Nachman for an interview about his illustrious career.
Listen to some of Steve Bramson's work by visiting his website (SteveBramsonMusic.com)!
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