The 60's and 70's were a WILD time in America, and Disneyland experienced its own fair share of counterculture attention. This week's episode is all about the social protest park takeover that ended with riot police openly protecting our beloved Main Street, an early park closure, and a LOT of disgruntled pot-smoking long-hairs.

Now that we know how the Carthay Circle came to be, and a bit about the birth of Hollywood, let's find out how Walt Disney's bonkers master plan fits into the story. This week we learn about the first feature length animated film - the one that almost destroyed Disney.

Producer Ash and James are in Hollywood! To celebrate, let's take a deep dive into the history of Carthay Circle and the beautiful movie palace that inspired DCA's "castle"!

You've seen the film. Now find out what it was like to make it, straight from the folks who lived it!

1986 is calling, and it wants its moonwalk back! The crew finally rewatches, with their discerning adult eyes, the 17-minute long Disney sci-fi musical so you don't have to - but maybe you still should?

He's the biggest little star in the galaxy - and the story behind his creation is actually a lot cuter than you'd imagine. Come, listen to your favorite 40-somethings talk about an imaginary space jazz singer that only exists in one quick-service restaurant in WDW's Tomorrowland!

Episode 136. It's time to celebrate St. Patty's Day and dig into the history of the man himself.

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Episode 135. Welcome to another international edition of Joe Schmo’s Backyard-Nonsense Park. You won't believe what Producer Ash has in store for you this time.

Episode 134! It's time to learn more than you ever wanted to know about The California Raisins featuring a side tangent about the Noid.

Episode 133. It's time for an international edition of Joe Schmo's Backyard-Nonsense Park.