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You notice how some Disney songs are repeated later on but in a more epic/dramatic way? Those songs are called reprises, and they all "slap", as the kids would say. How many Disney reprises can you remember off the top of your head? We take a stab at highlighting them all and list our favourites, so tune in to find out! 

Episode Topics:

What is a reprise? (2:15)

Gaston (7:22)

Mother Knows Best (17:10)

When Will My Life Begin (25:45)

One Jump (29:00)

Part of Your World (31:12)

Belle (33:15)

How Far I'll Go (35:23)

We Know the Way (37:01)

Belles of Notre Dame (38:48)

Prince Ali (40:47)

Savages (42:14)

Two Worlds (43:40)

For the First Time in Forever (46:18)

Vuelie (49:00)

What are Disney movies teaching young boys about masculinity?

Conversations around Disney's portrayal of gender roles usually steers towards young women and the princesses. But make no mistake, through their films Disney has said A LOT about what it means to ”be a man", from masculine body types, toxic personality traits, or their treatment of women and other "weaker" characters. Tune in to hear our discussion on Disney's historically unrealistic heterosexist worldview and whether or not their more recent portrayals of leading men breaks this cycle and creates a wider range of male characters that audiences can relate to.

Do classic Disney themes like "love at first sight" and "true love's first kiss" really translate to a lifetime of happiness? This week Steph and Cass speculate on which Disney relationships would ACTUALLY last in the real world after the movie ends. 

Episode topics:

Snow White and Prince Florian (4:45)

Cinderella and Prince Charming (7:30)

Sleeping Beauty and Prince Phillip (10:16)

Ariel and Eric (12:59)

Beauty and the Beast (15:57)

Jasmine and Aladdin (19:18)

Pocahontas and John Smith (21:27)

Hercules and Megara (24:08)

Mulan and Li Shang (26:59)

Tarzan and Jane (29:25)

Tiana and Naveen (33:14)

Rapunzel and Eugene (34:30)

Anna and Kristoff (36:11)

If you are planning to watch some quality films/tv shows during the coronavirus self-quarantine, make these your first stop! Steph, Kim, and Marina each recommend 3 movies (2 from the Disney universe, 1 free-for-all) that make for a good watch while stuck inside.

If you want to share your recommendations with us, follow and dm us @itsdisnesstime on Facebook and Instagram!

What do N'Sync, Usher, Jessica Simpson, Smash Mouth, Aaron Carter, S Club 7, and Christina Aguilera all have in common? They were all featured on Disney's 2002 pop album "DisneyMania"!! And the time has come for us to give this teeny-boppy-pep-rally-fever-dream of an album a review 18 years after its release.

"Someday My Prince Will Come" Anastacia (6:06)"Under the Sea" A*Teens (8:36)"You'll Be in My Heart" Usher (11:17)"When You Wish Upon a Star" *NSYNC (14:27)"Colors of the Wind" Ashanti & Lil' Sis Shi Shi (16:30)"I Wan'na Be Like You" Smash Mouth (18:24)"Part of Your World" Jessica Simpson (20:45)"I Just Can't Wait to Be King" Aaron Carter (22:47)"Can You Feel the Love Tonight" S Club (25:10)"Hakuna Matata" Baha Men (27:16 )"The Tiki Tiki Tiki Room" Hilary Duff (29:00)"Beauty and the Beast" Jump5 (31:29)"Kiss the Girl" No Secrets (33:22)"Reflection" Christina Aguilera (34:45)"Circle of Life" Ronan Keating (41:39)

HAPPY TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!

The year is 2020 and there is a global pandemic that is forcing podcasters around the world to stay inside and figure out alternative ways to record. This week, Steph, Kim and Marina record from their homes via ZOOM and discuss the multitude of Disney characters that also social distance or quarantine, whether by force or to protect themselves.

Tune in to our first pandemic episode and we hope everyone is staying safe and healthy! We are in this together!

If the Disney Princesses had successful careers, what would their jobs be? This week, Steph and Cass re-imagine the Disney Princesses as modern women with jobs based off of their characters and personality traits. Tune in to find out what we hired each one as!!

Episode topics:

Snow White (3:30)

Cinderella (5:19)

Aurora (7:41)

Ariel (9:05)

Belle (11:37)

Jasmin (13:02)

Pocahontas (14:37)

Mulan (15:45)

Tiana (17:50)

Rapunzel (19:25)

Merida (20:38)

Moana (21:27)

Anna (22:55)

Elsa (23:58)

We goin' down the bayou and digging a little deeper to give Disney's Princess and the Frog the trial it needs! Jurors Steph and Carmen break down this 2009 throwback to the Disney Renaissance formula - a new Disney Princess, character development, animation, soundtrack, plot and more! - to determine if this film deserves to be kissed or cursed by voodoo magic forever.

Episode topics:

Plot breakdown (5:30)

Initial thoughts (12:37)

Amazing Animation (19:05)

Great Soundtrack (22:37)

Confusing Plot/Anastasia Ripoff? (33:15)

A LOT OF CHARACTERS - but we like them (43:19)

Final Verdict (56:37)

What are the best live action Disney films from the late 90s/early 2000s? This week Steph, Kim and Marina name their favourite live action movies from that time period and see if they still hold up to today's audiences and standards!

Episode topics:

Disney+ opens the vault (3:53)

The Parent Trap (6:12)

Pirates of the Caribbean (31:36)

Holes (44:32)

In 1998, Disney released a CD called Disney's Greatest Pop Hits: A Decade Of Radio Singles. In 2020, Steph and Cass decided to review this album in podcast format. Tune in NOW to hear some serious 90's style music and see if the album holds up to today's pop standards.

Episode topics:

Elton John Can You Feel The Love Tonight (7:35)Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle A Whole New World (11:32)Vanessa Williams Colors Of The Wind (15:50)Randy Newman & Lyle Lovett You've Got A Friend In Me (19:00)Elton John Circle Of Life (21:48)Jon Secada & Shanice If I Never Knew You (25:22)Linda Ronstadt A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes (29:02)Michael Bolton Go The Distance (30:42)Jimmy Cliff & Lebo M Hakuna Matata (34:14)James Ingram So This Is Love (36:29)Tyler Collins Never Alone (Eeyore's Lullaby) (39:10)Brian McKnight Remember The Magic (40:30)Lebo M Kube (42:53)Ruth Pointer Streets Of Gold (44:15)Donna Summer Someday (46:13)