Notably Disney is the ultimate Disney podcast covering music and books written by and about The Walt Disney Company.
Episodes
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
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 podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com
New episodes of Notably Disney typically debut on the first and third Tuesday each month; in October 2019, new episodes premiere each Tuesday!
Tuesday Sep 24, 2019
Tuesday Sep 24, 2019
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!
Tuesday Sep 17, 2019
Tuesday Sep 17, 2019
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 Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, 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!
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
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 Twitter (@joelgrinke) and Instagram (@joelgrinke).
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 and third Tuesday each month; in September 2019, new episodes premiere each Tuesday!
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
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 feedback at 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!
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
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.
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
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.
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.