Notably Disney is the ultimate Disney podcast covering music and books written by and about The Walt Disney Company.
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Tuesday Aug 13, 2019
Tuesday Aug 13, 2019
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.
Tuesday Aug 06, 2019
Tuesday Aug 06, 2019
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.
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
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 send your feedback at notablydisney@gmail.com
To purchase a copy of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, visit your local bookstore or buy it on Amazon. Find Len on TouringPlans.com or email him at len@touringplans.com. Hear him each week on the Disney Dish Podcast with Jim Hill.
New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
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.
Tuesday Jul 02, 2019
Tuesday Jul 02, 2019
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.
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
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.
Tuesday Jun 04, 2019
Tuesday Jun 04, 2019
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@gmail.com
New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.
Tuesday May 21, 2019
Tuesday May 21, 2019
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 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).
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 the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.
Journal articles:
- "'There's a great big beautiful tomorrow': Historic memory and gender in Walt Disney's "Carousel of Progress" by Weiner, 1997
- "Expo afterlife: Corporate performance and capitalist futurity in the Carousel of Progress" by Cornfeld, 2017
- "Circumnavigation with a difference? Music, representation and the disney experience: It's a small, small world" by Nooshin, 2014
Tuesday May 07, 2019
Tuesday May 07, 2019
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 reached via email by MouseTopTen@gmail.com. Top Disney can also be found on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TopDisneyBook) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/TopDisney1).
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.
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
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 pertains to songs, scores and writing. Featuring interviews with authors, social media personalities, historians, and other Disney fans, Notably Disney features conversations covering the wide gamut of Disney, from the theme parks and Broadway productions, to television and film.
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.