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by Rachel Casey, Erin Casey
Two life-long Disney fans take on the Disney film catalog, beginning with the animated features, and discuss with a critical lens.
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- 1 weeks ago44 min
Ambivalent Nostalgia
Thanks to Grace Brenner, Chris Casey, Erin Casey, and the University of Southern Maine. Research protocols were approved by the Institutional Review Board of the University of Southern Maine (IRB#2024-192). Audio clips of research interviews have been shared with consent from participants. Audio clips from existing media have been used in accordance with fair use principles in U.S. copyright laws. This podcast is not associated with or endorsed by the Walt Disney Company. Cover art by Melanie Kim (@mellyckim). Sources:Bancroft, T., & Cook, B. (Directors). (1998). Mulan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Bloomberg Television. Disney’s Third-Quarter Profit Growth Driven by Parks, Streaming [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XegCLv-X8CgClements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1989). The Little Mermaid [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1992). Aladdin. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1997). Hercules [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Goldberg, E., & Gabriel, M. (1995). Pocahontas [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Lima, K., & Buck, C. (Directors). (1999). Tarzan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Minkoff, R., & Allers, R. (Directors). (1994). The Lion King [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.The Hollywood Reporter. (2024, August 13). ‘Frozen 3’ Gets Official Thanksgiving 2027 Release Date | THR News [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wcxgEUvEUcTrousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1991). Beauty and the Beast [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1996). The Hunchback of Notre Dame [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.
- 1 weeks ago32 min
The Fairest of Them All Get Some Updates
Thanks to Grace Brenner, Chris Casey, Erin Casey, and the University of Southern Maine. Research protocols were approved by the Institutional Review Board of the University of Southern Maine (IRB#2024-192). Audio clips of research interviews have been shared with consent from participants. Audio clips from existing media have been used in accordance with fair use principles in U.S. copyright laws. This podcast is not associated with or endorsed by the Walt Disney Company. Cover art by Melanie Kim (@mellyckim). Sources:Bancroft, T., & Cook, B. (Directors). (1998). Mulan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1989). The Little Mermaid [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1992). Aladdin. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1997). Hercules [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Goldberg, E., & Gabriel, M. (1995). Pocahontas [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Lima, K., & Buck, C. (Directors). (1999). Tarzan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Minkoff, R., & Allers, R. (Directors). (1994). The Lion King [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.PIX11 News. (2022, December 5). The return of heroin chic? [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=705g74IklHcTMZ. (2022, April 13). Jessica Simpson Shows Off in New Bikini Pic After 3rd 100LB | TMZ TV. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J81OlJ9vfVUTrousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1991). Beauty and the Beast [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1996). The Hunchback of Notre Dame [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.U.S. Department of Commerce. 1990 Census of Population: General Population Characteristics. Bureau of the Census. https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1990/cp-1/cp-1-1.pdf Waters, M. (Director). (2004). Mean girls [Film]. Paramount Pictures.
- 1 weeks ago36 min
Unrealistic Romances with Unimpressive Princes
Thanks to Grace Brenner, Chris Casey, Erin Casey, and the University of Southern Maine. Research protocols were approved by the Institutional Review Board of the University of Southern Maine (IRB#2024-192). Audio clips of research interviews have been shared with consent from participants. Audio clips from existing media have been used in accordance with fair use principles in U.S. copyright laws. This podcast is not associated with or endorsed by the Walt Disney Company. Cover art by Melanie Kim (@mellyckim). Sources:Bancroft, T., & Cook, B. (Directors). (1998). Mulan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.CappaZack. (2021, July 16). Runaway Bride Movie Trailer 1999 - TV Spot [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fagevbZWFU0Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1989). The Little Mermaid [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1992). Aladdin. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1997). Hercules [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.From a Lost Deck. (2010, July 13). While You were sleeping (1995) | Movie Trailer | Sandra Bullock, Bill Pulman [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3RSYSsgz3wGoldberg, E., & Gabriel, M. (1995). Pocahontas [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Lima, K., & Buck, C. (Directors). (1999). Tarzan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Minkoff, R., & Allers, R. (Directors). (1994). The Lion King [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1991). Beauty and the Beast [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1996). The Hunchback of Notre Dame [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Walsh, S. (2023, October 19). Sleepless In Seattle commercial 1993 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBTd1-bdYtY
- 1 weeks ago35 min
Strong, Oppressed Princesses
Thanks to Grace Brenner, Chris Casey, Erin Casey, and the University of Southern Maine. Research protocols were approved by the Institutional Review Board of the University of Southern Maine (IRB#2024-192). Audio clips of research interviews have been shared with consent from participants. Audio clips from existing media have been used in accordance with fair use principles in U.S. copyright laws. This podcast is not associated with or endorsed by the Walt Disney Company. Cover art by Melanie Kim (@mellyckim). Sources:Bancroft, T., & Cook, B. (Directors). (1998). Mulan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1989). The Little Mermaid [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1992). Aladdin. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1997). Hercules [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Goldberg, E., & Gabriel, M. (1995). Pocahontas [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Lima, K., & Buck, C. (Directors). (1999). Tarzan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Minkoff, R., & Allers, R. (Directors). (1994). The Lion King [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Muir, R. (2023). The Disney princess phenomenon: A feminist analysis. Bristol University Press. Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1991). Beauty and the Beast [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1996). The Hunchback of Notre Dame [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.
- 1 weeks ago45 min
Why the Disney Renaissance Matters
Thanks to Grace Brenner, Chris Casey, Erin Casey, and the University of Southern Maine. Research protocols were approved by the Institutional Review Board of the University of Southern Maine (IRB#2024-192). Audio clips of research interviews have been shared with consent from participants. Audio clips from existing media have been used in accordance with fair use principles in U.S. copyright laws. This podcast is not associated with or endorsed by the Walt Disney Company. Cover art by Melanie Kim (@mellyckim). Sources:Bancroft, T., & Cook, B. (Directors). (1998). Mulan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1989). The Little Mermaid [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1992). Aladdin. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1997). Hercules [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Goldberg, E., & Gabriel, M. (1995). Pocahontas [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Lima, K., & Buck, C. (Directors). (1999). Tarzan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Minkoff, R., & Allers, R. (Directors). (1994). The Lion King [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1991). Beauty and the Beast [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1996). The Hunchback of Notre Dame [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.
- 1 weeks ago39 min
Consuming Disney in the 1990s
Thanks to Grace Brenner, Chris Casey, Erin Casey, and the University of Southern Maine. Research protocols were approved by the Institutional Review Board of the University of Southern Maine (IRB#2024-192). Audio clips of research interviews have been shared with consent from participants. Audio clips from existing media have been used in accordance with fair use principles in U.S. copyright laws. This podcast is not associated with or endorsed by the Walt Disney Company. Cover art by Melanie Kim (@mellyckim). Sources:90’s Video Girl. (2022, June 1). Swimming Ariel Ad (1997) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTySd82tkD090’s Video Girl. (2023, September 16). Pizza Hut Ad - Beauty and the Beast 1 (1992) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYizBarYJT4Bancroft, T., & Cook, B. (Directors). (1998). Mulan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1989). The Little Mermaid [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1992). Aladdin. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1997). Hercules [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.CRT Afterglow. (2023, February 28). 1992 Burger King Kids Meal Aladdin Toys Commercial [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1BV4rd9kdAGoldberg, E., & Gabriel, M. (1995). Pocahontas [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Lima, K., & Buck, C. (Directors). (1999). Tarzan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. MermaidZone. (2012, January 1). Mulan Secret Hero & Matchmaker Magic MATTEL Dolls Commercial [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrMil6JAmSsMinkoff, R., & Allers, R. (Directors). (1994). The Lion King [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1991). Beauty and the Beast [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1996). The Hunchback of Notre Dame [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.
- 1 weeks ago41 min
Dead Moms and Dysfunctional Dads
Thanks to Grace Brenner, Chris Casey, Erin Casey, and the University of Southern Maine. Research protocols were approved by the Institutional Review Board of the University of Southern Maine (IRB#2024-192). Audio clips of research interviews have been shared with consent from participants. Audio clips from existing media have been used in accordance with fair use principles in U.S. copyright laws. This podcast is not associated with or endorsed by the Walt Disney Company. Cover art by Melanie Kim (@mellyckim). Sources:Bancroft, T., & Cook, B. (Directors). (1998). Mulan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1989). The Little Mermaid [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1992). Aladdin. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1997). Hercules [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.DocumentDisney. (2026, January 11). Pirates of the Caribbean 2026 - Disneyland Ride [4K60 POV] [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnBNFjRKuIg&t=818sGoldberg, E., & Gabriel, M. (1995). Pocahontas [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Kanemoto, D.M. (2024, May 1). THE HAUNTED MANSION Animated Ride-A-Long [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3JqUle-M_cLima, K., & Buck, C. (Directors). (1999). Tarzan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Livingston, G. (2013, July 2). The rise of single fathers: A ninefold increase since 1960. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2013/07/single-fathers-07-2013.pdf LMG Vids. (2026, March 23). Space Mountain - Low Light POV - Disneyland Park 2026 | 4K 60FPS [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3z_RYkT3l8&t=185sMinkoff, R., & Allers, R. (Directors). (1994). The Lion King [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Tom Crossman Pictures. (2026, April 18). it’s a small world Disneyland Ride Through | Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1h4ejwKwQkTrousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1991). Beauty and the Beast [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1996). The Hunchback of Notre Dame [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.
- 1 weeks ago1h 3m
Millennial Girlhood and the Disney Renaissance
Thanks to Grace Brenner, Chris Casey, Erin Casey, and the University of Southern Maine. Research protocols were approved by the Institutional Review Board of the University of Southern Maine (IRB#2024-192). Audio clips of research interviews have been shared with consent from participants. Audio clips from existing media have been used in accordance with fair use principles in U.S. copyright laws. This podcast is not associated with or endorsed by the Walt Disney Company. Cover art by Melanie Kim (@mellyckim)Sources:Bancroft, T., & Cook, B. (Directors). (1998). Mulan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Chicago Tribune (1986, June 13). Report finds VCR becoming the appliance of the ‘80s. Chicago Tribune. https://www.chicagotribune.com/1986/06/13/report-finds-vcr-becoming-the-appliance-of-the-80s/Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1989). The Little Mermaid [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1992). Aladdin. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1997). Hercules [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.DisneyLivin. (2020, August 3). Too excited to sleep - Walt Disney World commercial [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l56dzgsMpvUGoldberg, E., & Gabriel, M. (1995). Pocahontas [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Lima, K., & Buck, C. (Directors). (1999). Tarzan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Minkoff, R., & Allers, R. (Directors). (1994). The Lion King [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Movie & Video Game TV Spots. (2021, September 10). Disney’s Peter Pan & The Little Mermaid VHS Release Ad (1991) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9Y3UrvxeD0Siskel, G., & Ebert, R. (1989-1998). Siskel & Ebert [TV series]. Buena Vista Television. Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1991). Beauty and the Beast [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1996). The Hunchback of Notre Dame [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.United States Census Bureau. (2009). Utilization of Selected Media: 1980 to 2006 (Table 1090). https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/2008/compendia/statab/128ed/tables/09s1090.pdf
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