Notably Disney is the ultimate Disney podcast covering music and books written by and about The Walt Disney Company.
Episodes
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Disney author Jim Fanning returns to Notably Disney to discuss with host Brett Nachman their selections for favorite live-action Disney film quotes. It's a varied list of inspired, hilarious, and compelling lines of dialogue that encompasses two parts!
On this first part, Brett and Jim highlight quotes from the following films:
- Saving Mr. Banks (screenplay written by Kelly Marcel and Sue Smith)
- Darby O'Gill and the Little People (screenplay written by Lawrence Edward Watkin)
- The Muppets (2011) (screenplay written by Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller)
- So Dear to My Heart (screenplay written by Ken Anderson, John Tucker Battle, Marc Davis, Bill Peet, Maurice Rapf, and Ted Sears)
- National Treasure (screenplay written by Jim Kouf, Cormac Wibberley, and Marianne Wibberley)
- The Rocketeer (screenplay written by Danny Bilson and Paul De Meo)
- Freaky Friday (2003) (screenplay written by Heather Hatch and Leslie Dixon)
- Johnny Tremain (screenplay written by Tom Blackburn)
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (screenplay written by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio)
- The Love Bug (screenplay by Bill Walsh and Don DaGradi)
Follow Jim on social media platforms, including Twitter (@EmeliusBrowne) and Instagram, as well as his YouTube channel: Jim Fanning's Tulgey Wood TV. You can also check out his website and blog.
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 of each month.
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
The holiday season has arrived, and with it come the release of exciting new book titles from Disney Editions. On this episode of Notably Disney, host Brett Nachman brings you his reviews of two highly-anticipated titles. First, he shares his thoughts on the expansive, very rich book companion of the critically-acclaimed documentary on Disney Plus: The Imagineering Story. Leslie Iwerks masterfully crafts the history of the pioneering division into a 700-page tome. Next, he relays thoughts on the second edition of Poster Art of the Disney Parks from Danny Handke and Vanessa Hunt, which incorporates more than 85 new posters and additional great narrative.
Feel free to follow Brett on 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.
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Composer Henry Jackman is known as one of the top film composers of today, responsible for dynamic scores for blockbusters like Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Kong: Skull Island. Within The Walt Disney Company, he has composed several scores for Marvel (including Captain America: Civil War) and now five films for Walt Disney Animation Studios: Winnie the Pooh, Wreck-It Ralph, Big Hero 6, Ralph Breaks the Internet, and Strange World. With its newest production, Jackman brings an enveloping and poignant score, making the Strange World universe even more eccentric. He consistently demonstrates his background in classical music mixed with electronic prowess.
On this episode of Notably Disney, Henry speaks with host Brett Nachman about his work for Disney, unique contributions to making the Strange World score both exhilarating and resonant, and other projects.
Check out Henry Jackman's IMDb page to explore his vast array of contributions to film, television, and video game scores.
Feel free to follow Brett on 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.
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 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.
Feel free to follow Brett on 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.
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 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).
Feel free to follow Brett on Twitter (@bnachmanreports), subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com
New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 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.
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 debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Tuesday Oct 04, 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.
Feel free to follow Brett on Twitter (@bnachmanreports), subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Tuesday Sep 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.
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 debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 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).
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 debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
Tuesday Aug 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."
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 debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.