Castle to Castle: A Tale of Two Disnerds - the Inspirational, International, Intersectional Disney Podcast

*Yes, you read that right - it's episode 26! Originally recorded for release in December 2011, this episode features Mike & Emily discussing a couple of Jim Henson Company Christmas specials - Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas and The Christmas Toy - now released just in time for Twelfth Night! We hope you enjoy listening to it as you dismantle the decorations and wind down from the holidays, and we will hopefully return in full force very soon - for now, if you enjoyed this episode, please Like us on Facebook and/or email us to let us know, at [email protected] - and, as always, enjoy!

Just a little something for everyone to enjoy, in the spirit of the season!

Watch this space...

We're on time this week! Unfortunately, that does mean a bit of an abrupt cut-off at the end of this relatively short episode, but there is a nice surprise waiting for those who keep listening! This time, Mike tells Emily (and the rest of us) all about his trip with his girlfriend, riding rollercoasters all the way up and down the east coast of the USA - after which, and we're sorry for anyone thoroughly Muppeted out, he describes his experience of the recent Muppet Movie Marathon in London, and some new thoughts on the constituent films. If you ARE sick to the back teeth of Muppets, or just want to let us know what you think, you can indeed do that at [email protected], or by Liking us on Facebook, or by leaving us a review on iTunes - and, of course, don't forget you can hear our shows while on the go, with Stitcher SmartRadio, available on your iPhone, iPad, Android phones and beyond, downloadable from any app store. Most importantly, as always - enjoy!

Apologies for the late release of this episode!This time around, Mike & Emily continue their discussion on what Disney did in the 1960s, focussing on the 1960 Squaw Valley Winter Olympics, the proposed Mineral King ski resort, and the genesis of EPCOT and what later became Walt Disney World. If you enjoyed this bite-sized chunk of Disney history, let us know at [email protected], Like us on Facebook, or review us on iTunes and remember, we're now also on Stitcher Radio, so you can listen to us on your smartphone! Just visit stitcher.com, or any app store, for more details - and, as always, enjoy!

Links 'n' Stuff:

Walt's original Disney World/EPCOT pitch video

This week, in the first part of a two-part series looking at Disney parks in the 1960s, Mike & Emily explore Walt and the Imagineeers' involvement in the 1964 New York World's Fair. We also have an email, but we always want more, so remember to drop us a line at [email protected] - you can also reach us by Liking us on Facebook, or leaving us a review on iTunes, and remember, we're now also on Stitcher Radio, so you can listen to us on your smartphone! Just visit stitcher.com, or any app store, for more details.

Links 'n' Stuff:

At the World's Fair:

nywf634.com - for everything World's Fair-y

Futurama (a cool Disney-like ride)

Carousel of Progress.com

Ford's Magic Skyway

Disneyland Goes to the World's Fair

This week, Mike and Emily dissect a couple of princess properties, one just released, one coming soon(ish) to a cinema near you - one set in the sweeping highlands of Scotland, and one in the alpine peaks of Scandinavia, but both with good and bad to offer. Whatever yoyr opinion, whether you enjoyed Brave or didn't, are looking forward to Frozen or the idea leaves you cold (snigger), let us know, by emailing us at [email protected], Liking and commenting on Facebook, or leaving us a review on iTunes.

Remember, we are now also LIVE on Stitcher SmartRadio! Stitcher allows you to listen to your favourite shows directly from your iPhone, Android phone, Kindle Fire, and beyond - don't have Stitcher? Download it for free today, at stitcher.com, or from any app store.

Links 'n' Stuff:

Tokyo Disneyland anime commercial

Big Grizzly Mountain POV

Branding Brave: The Cultural Capital Of Princesses (NPR)

We have some interesting stuff to talk about, as we open this week's show, so keep an open mind and bear with us, and we hope you'll be as intrigued and excited as we are to move forward. We also have some news, some emails, and some outro - if you want to send us some feedback, hit us up over at [email protected], on Facebook, or on iTunes.

We are now also LIVE on Stitcher SmartRadio! Stitcher allows you to listen to your favorite shows directly from your iPhone, Android phone, Kindle Fire, and beyond - don’t have Stitcher? Download it for free today at Stitcher.com, or in the app stores.

And - as always - enjoy!

Links 'n' Stuff:

Monsters University trailers:

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Imagineering a Dragon

Cars Land

Inside the Magic

Disneybrit podcast #97 (featuring Mike!)

Mysteries and magic, visions fantastic, leading to strange and wondrous dreams...if you enjoyed this week's episode, email us at [email protected], Like us and comment on Facebook, or post a review for us on iTunes - and, as always, enjoy!

Links 'n' Stuff:

Martin's Videos

Tokyo DisneySea's Fantasmic! (shot the night(s) Mike was there!)

We hope everyone's enjoying our episodes: this one comes with a more conversational flavour, as Mike & Emily chat about Disney feature films released in June, and read some wondeful listener feedback. To provide your own, hit us up at [email protected], Like us on our Facebook page, and review us on iTunes - and, as always, enjoy!

Here you go, with episode 28 of Castle to Castle: this week, yet MORE Muppets (sorry!) with Steve Swanson, a nice chat about all-star Disney animator Glen Keane, a bit of email, and a lot of respect for recently-departed children's author-illustrator Maurice Sendak. We hope you enjoy the episode - whether you did or didn't, please let us know at [email protected], Like us on Facebook, review us on iTunes, etc., etc. - and, as always, enjoy!

Links 'n' Stuff:

Text of Glen Keane's resignation letter to Disney

The MuppetCast

One Fan's Dream (Steve's new project)

Disneybrit podcast (hosts of Mousemeets)

Your MouseCast (also at Mousemeets)