This is the first installment of a new series I am calling Storytime, where I will share sometimes found and sometimes original stories with listeners. Video of this is available at https://youtu.be/-cNrnoPpbW0 . I hope you enjoy and thank you!

Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1⁠. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. 

The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon.  

You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. 

Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And...

Please come along with us on our adventure!

In this Take 1 episode, I talk about viewership numbers for the NBA Christmas games, college football bowls and playoffs, and the news that Venu Sports will not happen. Video of this is available at https://youtu.be/xxheRIkTqgY. I hope you enjoy and thank you!

Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1⁠. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. 

The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon.  

You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. 

Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And...

Please come along with us on our adventure!

In this episode, I am joined by Emilie Buckley to talk about research she has done on the use of nostalgia, and in particular the characters of Figment and Dreamfinder by Disney to engage with consumer and commoditize the fan experience. Video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/G-X-99TVtMw. You can engage with Emilie on Blue Sky @helloemi. I hope you enjoy and thank you!

Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1⁠. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. 

The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon.  

You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. 

Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And...

Please come along with us on our adventure!

In this Take 1 episode, I talk about my experience during my Fall 2024 trip to WDW researching the usefulness of the My Disney Experience mobile application. Video of this episode is available at . Also, you can watch videos of my visit at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXWwyukIeDIHaxQe4pn_5C5__WV8y1Wr7&si=ETIuPp9rzDOXwr3l. I hope you enjoy!

Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1⁠. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. 

The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon.  

You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. 

Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And...

Please come along with us on our adventure!

Here is a special Christmas and holiday gift from Being a Fan of Disney: The Podcast. Video of this is available at https://youtu.be/5xNKGh4ttIk?si=ApsTsKoU-MBixxtK. I (we) hope you enjoy!

Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1⁠. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. 

The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon.  

You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. 

Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And...

Please come along with us on our adventure!

In this Take 1 episode, I discuss the use of alternate broadcasts by Disney and ESPN to market live sports entertainment to a younger audience. Using technology made popular by Disney/Pixar movies, the company has produced alternate broadcasts of NHL and NFL games, and will air an NBA alternate broadcast featuring Mickey, Minnie and friends from the Magic Kingdom on Christmas Day. Video of this episode is available at https://youtu.be/pVwbSTtv3P8?si=j8t65O_wivkh_b3c. I hope you enjoy!

Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1⁠. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. 

The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon.  

You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. 

Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And...

Please come along with us on our adventure!

Allen Babiarz-Lira stops by again to talk about how we all celebrate Christmas through Disney! We discuss the holiday through Disney movies, the Disney Parks, and using Disney in our everyday lives! Video of this is available at . This was a fun visit and I hope you enjoy!

Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1⁠. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. 

The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1⁠. 

You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. 

Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And...

Please come along with us on our adventure!

In this Take 1 episode, I talk about the Best/Favorite Disney Movie vote from the fall 2024 class, plus news that Monsters Inc. land will take over Muppets Courtyard, and Muppets and the Electric Mayhem taking over Rockin' Roller Coaster. Video of this episode is available at . Thank you!

Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1⁠. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. 

The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1⁠. 

You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. 

Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And...

Please come along with us on our adventure!

In this episode, I am joined by Noah Sunday-Lefkowitz to talk about his fandom, his time as a cast member and Walt Disney Imagineer, and his arrangements of Disney-specific music and medleys. This is a wide-ranging conversation, and I had a great time! You can engage with Noah on Instagram and social media @NoahSundayLefkowitz, and video of this visit is available at . I hope you enjoy!

Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1⁠. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. 

The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1⁠. 

You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. 

Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And...

Please come along with us on our adventure!

In this Take 1 episode, I recap the Best/Favorite WDW Attraction vote for the Fall 2024 class, discuss the updated MCU timeline available on Disney+, and the major news that 'Inside the NBA' will be shown on ESPN and other Disney outlets beginning in the 2025-26 NBA season. Video of this is available at . I hope you enjoy!

Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1⁠. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. 

The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1⁠. 

You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. 

Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And...

Please come along with us on our adventure!