In this episode, Matt Dobrovolsky, DarthVader92, stops by to talk about LucasFilm in the parks, theater, and on Disney+. We discuss his visit on the Disney Wish, his visit to the D23 fanjets, and his reactions to many of the LucasFilm announcements. Video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/q5CgqT3CBLI.  You can engage with Matt on Twitter and YouTube @DarthVader92, and on Facebook @Matt Dobrovolsky. This was a lot of fun!

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This is the full discussion and vote for the Best/Favorite MCU Character and Project for the Fall 2022 Being a Fan of Disney class. This was a lot of fun and I always really enjoy this discussion!

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This Take 1 episode is a recap of the Best/Favorite MCU Character and Project for the Fall 2021 semester. Video of this episode with graphic is available at https://youtu.be/ChI1FmMkSCE. 

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This Take 1 episode provides a preview of the Best/Favorite MCU Character and Project discussion and vote we will hold in class for Fall 2022. Video of this Take 1 episode with graphic is available at https://youtu.be/-BFbs4GZxy8. 

You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And...

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In this episode, world-renowned expert on fandom, my colleague and friend Dr. Daniel L. Wann from Murray State University joins the class to discuss what Disney Fandom is and some of the psychological underpinnings and benefits we get from Disney. Video of this visit is available at . This was a very interesting discussion, and I hope you enjoy it! You can engage with Dr. Wann with follow-up questions by emailing him at [email protected]. 

You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And...

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In this episode, Ryan Pagella of The Mutant Ages and Ryan Pagella: Theme Park and Adventures joins the class to discuss the 1930 Hays Code, and Queer Coding in Disney, Marvel, and popular media! This was a very fun and interesting conversation, and video of the visit is available at https://youtu.be/vDOx-yWIfak. You can engage with Ryan through The Mutant Ages, Ryan Pagella: Theme Park and Adventures, and on Twitter @RyanPagella. 

You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And...

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In this episode, Ken Skidmore, also known as Ken the Voiceover Guy, stops by class to discuss his fandom of Disney, work in radio and VoiceOver production, and various other topics including movie scores, the MCU, and Disney music! This was a lot of fun and a very enlightening conversation! Video of this this visit is available at https://youtu.be/mmPA35sBRSU. You can engage with Ken on Facebook, through the Solo Show and Grand Circle Tour Podcast, and via email at [email protected]. 

You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And...

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After a longer break, we are back and our guest is Joe Wagner, owner/operator and author of WDWMousing.com to discuss his passion for Disney, his historical research about the parks, and how his fandom led him to research and write a history of the parks. You can engage with Joe at www.WDWMousing.com, and video of this visit is available at . 

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Ron Schneider joins us in this episode to discuss his long career in themed entertainment, including being the original Dreamfinder when EPCOT Center opened and some of the iconic roles he has played such as Walt Disney. He also shares his views on the future of Figment, Dreamfinder, the Imagination Pavilion, and EPCOT! This was a blast as always! Video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/l9ygS71zHPg. You can engage with Ron on Facebook @RonSchneider. 

You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And...

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This Take 1 episode features a presentation I gave at the 2022 Sport Science Forum on using the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as a way for researchers to find joy and inspiration in the research and publishing process. This video is definitely worth a watch!!! It is available at https://youtu.be/RmMxPab3Xvg. 

You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And...

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