It's Disness Time

Ever wonder why we always tend to root for the underdog in the story, or cheer on the losing team when watching a sports match? This week, Steph, Carmen, and guest hosts Sebastian and Kingsley discuss which Disney underdog stories are the most compelling, featuring stories from A Bugs Life, Aladdin, the Mighty Ducks, and more!

This week, in honour of Women's History Month, Steph and Marina take a listener request to discuss the Disney movies that pass or fail the Bechdel Test. Which movies include two female characters, with names, that talk about something other than a male character? Tune in to find out!

When it comes to Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom, there's more than meets the eye. That's why the Disney parks are so big - they're full of secrets. This week, Steph and Cass reveal some of the secrets, facts, and shenanigans about the parks that you never knew you never knew. Tune in now!

Choosing the right voice actor can be tricky, but Disney has it down to a science. This week, Steph and Kim discuss how dynamic voice actors like Robin Williams, Kristin Bell, and Amy Poehler have helped to increase the emotional value of an animated film with their stellar voice performances, while also naming off a few of the most memorable voices in Disney's lore.

What do you get when you mix Snow White's gooseberry pie, Princess Tiana's gumbo, Aladdin's stolen bread, and Ratatouille's ratatouille? A recipe for a scrumptious It's Disness Time episode! This week, Steph and Marina are hungry and cook up the most mouth-watering food moments in Disney movies!

There are literally dozens of conspiracy theories and urban legends that surround the Disney franchise. Are the folks over at Disney and Pixar really hiding a bigger picture, or are these theories simply fanfiction? This week, Steph and newcomer Cass attempt to prove/disprove some of Disney's wildest and most popular conspiracy theories, including a depressing connection between Tarzan and Frozen, Belle's family tree, and the ever-growing Pixar Theory.

Is The Little Mermaid an innocent children's movie or guilty of being a morally ambiguous mess? As the jurors, Steph and Kim dissect the evidence presented — the movie's plot, characters, music, and animation — and determine the right verdict for the film that started the Disney Renaissance exactly 30 years ago this year.

With Valentine's Day just a few days away, Steph and Marina reveal their favourite Disney love stories in honour of the romantic holiday. Love puns, love languages, and a new consideration of Beauty and the Beast's relationship is also on the docket this week - tune in to the LOV•E episode!

2019 is going to be a big year - not just for It's Disness Time, which is in it's third season, but for all of the highly anticipated live-action Disney movies that are premiering in 2019! This week Steph and Marina discuss the sequel to Mary Poppins, speculate about the 2019 trailers for Dumbo, Aladdin and The Lion King, and peek at 2020's Mulan!

Holidays are coming! In this season finale episode, Steph, Marina and Kim cover Disney's best (and only?) Christmas movies! The girls also rehash season 2, choose their favourite episodes, and talk about things to come when It's Disness Time returns! See you in early 2019!