Notably Disney is the ultimate Disney podcast covering music and books written by and about The Walt Disney Company.
Episodes
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Musical theatre professor and author Matthew Hodge, who has written all about Disney and jazz music in his book Cool Cats and a Hot Mouse: A History of Jazz and Disney, just saw the Paper Mill Playhouse's recently-concluded production of Hercules, based on the fan favorite 1997 Disney animated film. On this episode Notably Disney, Matt joins host Brett Nachman to discuss what worked in bringing the feature to the stage as a 2.5-hour musical, and sadly many factors that failed to connect with audiences.
Learn more about Matt by visiting his website. And be sure to purchase a copy of Cool Cats and a Hot Mouse: A History of Jazz and Disney by visiting Amazon or Barnes and Noble.
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 Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Gijs Van Winkelhof is a pianist and composer who has played his tunes at Disneyland Paris and delighted audiences via his popular weekly YouTube livestreams where takes requests from viewers. On this episode of Notably Disney, Gijs joins host Brett Nachman to discuss his passion for Disney, piano playing at Disneyland Paris, experiences at the parks, developing amazing medleys, and more. He even plays some favorite Disney tunes live on the podcast!
Learn more about Gijs' work by visiting his website (GijsMusic.com), subscribing to his YouTube channel (Gijs Piano), and following him on Facebook (Gijs Van Winkelhof Music) and Instagram (gijsmusic).
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 Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Uncovering Disney history in new and exciting ways always provides a treat for aficionados. Luckily, we have an opportunity to learn more about Disney's relationship with American culture, and its influence on one another, through museum specialist Bethanee Bemis. Her new book explores those interconnections, and soon this topic will serve as the foundation of a new exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. Bethanee speaks with host Brett Nachman about her longstanding interest in Disney, politics, and history, and how she translated that fascination into these new ventures!
Learn more about the new exhibit (Mirror, Mirror for Us All: Disney Parks and the American Narrative / Experience) at the National Museum of American History, debuting April 15, 2023, on its website. Follow Bethanee on Twitter (@bbemisdalessio) and pick up your copy of Disney Theme Parks and America's National Narratives: Mirror, Mirror, for Us All.
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 Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
On past episodes of Notably Disney, we have hosted numerous editions of Tunes & Quotes Trivia, in which podcasters, Disney fans, and authors have competed to showcase their knowledge of songs and lines from the theme parks, films, and more. One year ago, The Mad Chatters podcast co-host Derek Lewis and musical theatre professor and Cool Cats and a Hot Mouse author Matthew Hodge won their trivia. Now it's time for these two to battle it out to demonstrate who best knows their songs, scores, and quotes from the world of Disney. Brett Nachman hosts a sensational showdown.
Learn more about Matt by visiting his website. And be sure to purchase a copy of Cool Cats and a Hot Mouse: A History of Jazz and Disney by visiting Amazon or Barnes and Noble.
Have some fun with Derek and company by tuning in to The Mad Chatters; follow the podcast on Twitter: @MadChatters. You can also follow Derek on Twitter: @dereklew
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 Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 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 second part, Brett and Jim highlight quotes from the following films:
- The Princess Diaries (screenplay by Gina Wendkos)
- The Happiest Millionaire (screenplay by A. J. Carothers)
- Hocus Pocus (screenplay by Mick Harris and Neil Cuthbert)
- Newsies (screenplay by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White)
- Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (screenplay by Caroline Thompson, Linda Woolverton, and Jonathan Roberts)
- Mary Poppins (screenplay by Bill Walsh and Don DaGradi)
- Something Wicked This Way Comes (screenplay by Ray Bradbury)
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (screenplay by Earl Felton)
- Bedkobs & Broomsticks (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 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.