Modern Mouse Radio

Modern Mouse Radio episodes:

• 07.27.2016

  Marvel and the Future of California Adventure - Modern Mouse Radio #118

  Josh brings David Erikson from Fresh Baked Disney to the show. They talk about what Disney's California Adventure park has to offer currently, the news of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror being replaced with a Marvel property, the probability...

  
• 07.20.2016

  Disney Princesses and Female Stereotypes - Modern Mouse Radio #117

  This episode is a rebroadcast of one of our favorite episodes of Modern Mouse. Last year we dabbled with the idea of bringing social issues to Modern Mouse Radio. This episode was one of the first to tackle an issue...

  
• 07.13.2016

  Smart Phone Technology at the Disney Parks - Modern Mouse Radio #116

  Pokemon Go, love it or hate it, has brought us into a new era of how we interact with our phones and the real world. Josh and Angie brainstorm ideas that could be used at the Disney Parks that Disney...

  
• 07.06.2016

  A Holocaust Survivor Goes to Disneyland - Modern Mouse Radio #115

  In 1945, Elie Wiesel was in a Jewish concentration camp in Hungary. He saw the worst of the world while he was there. He survived Germany's War on Judaism and ended up in America as a journalist. In 1957 he...

  
• 06.29.2016

  Walt's City of Tomorrow - Modern Mouse Radio #114

  For the last few weeks, Modern Mouse Radio has been making the transition over to being under the larger brand of Network 1901. The eventual goal is to have everyone who listens to the show be a part of Network...

  
• 06.15.2016

  The Balance of Security and Magic - Modern Mouse Radio #112

  Josh and Angie spend this week talking about a how Disney has to handle times of heightened security and the best ways of going about that while still creating magical experience for guests! The balance of safety, security, and magic...

  
• 06.08.2016

  Nathan Monk's Real Life Rags to Riches Disney Story - Modern Mouse Radio #111

  This week Josh is joined by Nathan Monk, author of "Chasing the Mouse" and homeless activist. Nathan talks about his biographical book and his story of being a homeless child and the dream of one day being able to walk...

  
• 06.01.2016

  The Relationship Between Disney and It's Fans - Modern Mouse Radio #110

  Ever since we've been involved with the Disney fan community, the internet has been a fun exciting place to explore opinions, history, speculation, rumors, and more. In recent years, Disney has tried to appeal to both the general population and...

  
• 05.25.2016

  What's Next for the Muppets? - Modern Mouse Radio #109

  Josh is joined this week by Jordan Duncan, a coordinator at the Center for Puppetry Arts as well as a big fan of all things Muppets. This week's topic is all about how Disney could handle the Muppet franchise or...

  
• 05.05.2016

  Disney and the LGBT Community - Modern Mouse Radio #107

  Josh is joined by friend Peter Armado to discuss Disney's ongoing relationship with the LGBT community. From Disney's involvement in Georgia politics to a possible gay Star Wars character. They strive to cover everything Disney has done for the community...

  
• 05.03.2016

  We're Moving to Wednesdays

  Modern Mouse Radio is moving from Mondays to Wednesdays. Expecta new episode this Wednesday May 4th, 2016 and not one today. Thisis the formal announcement of our permanent move to Wednesday. Moreannouncements will come soon, but just know we are...

  
• 04.26.2016

  Disney's Approach to Social Issues - Modern Mouse Radio #106

  Josh is joined by Andy Herndon from The DCast. They discuss Disney's approach to mature social issues like identity, racism, love, and politics as Disney has added these themes to their films in the past few years. Andy, as a father of 3,...

  
• 04.18.2016

  Intellectual Properties vs. Original Imagineering - Modern Mouse Radio #105

  Josh is joined by Dale from The DCast podcast to talk about Disney's developing trend of using Intellectual Properties like Star Wars, Cars, and Avatar to create attractions and lands at their theme parks instead of creating new original ideas...

  
• 04.12.2016

  Armchair Imagineers w/ Josh Combs - Modern Mouse Radio #104

  Before our 100th episode we created a contest to be the next Armchair Imagineer. Josh Combs won that contest and is joining us this week to talk about Disneyland's Tomorrowland and the ideas we would propose to create a fun...

  
• 04.05.2016

  Redefining Disney's Animal Kingdom - Modern Mouse Radio #103

  Mike and Dave from the Radio Harambe podcast join Josh this week to discuss the changing vibe of Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom park. With the additions of nighttime entertainment this year and next year's addition of an Avatar themed...

  
• 03.29.2016

  Aulani and Hotel Only Resorts - Modern Mouse Radio #102

  Dave Tuppers joins Josh this week to talk about Aulani, a resort he loves and lives close to in Hawaii as well as the future of Hotel Only resorts in the Disney company. It seems like Disney is spending money...

  
• 03.22.2016

  Daredevils and Storymakers - Modern Mouse News

  Angie and Josh talk about what's gone down this month in the Disney realm including Daredevil season 2 hitting Netflix, the new mobile game "Magic Kingdoms", Indiana Jones 5 announcements, and Storymaker added to Disney World with personalized greetings on...

  
• 03.15.2016

  Peter Alden's Disney Rock and Roll - Modern Mouse Radio #101

  Josh sat down to talk with Peter Alden about his new album titled "Kingdom Classics". The album is all Disney covers with a 1950s Rock and Roll twist. Normally Pete performs as Elvis or covers other early rock and roll...

  
• 03.09.2016

  Zootopias and Moving Superheroes - Modern Mouse News

  This week Angie and Josh talk all things Disney in the news. Something mysterious is happening at the old Carousel of Progress theater in Disneyland's Tomorrowland as some of the Marvel superheroes who were meeting there are now moving over...

  
• 02.29.2016

  Song of the South - Modern Mouse Radio #100

  Use the hashtag #MMR100 to keep the celebration alive. Josh is joined by Keith Gluck and James Carter to talk about Disney's most controversial film, Song of the South. They analyze the film and the components that make this film...

  
• 02.22.2016

  Stage Shows and T Parties - Modern Mouse News

  Josh goes at it solo this week giving you his opinions on the latest Disney news. We chat superbowl trailers, Zootopia, dance parties, stage shows, and the Hollywood Studios park. See the full show notes at www.ModernMouseRadio.com

  
• 02.15.2016

  Armchair Imagineers w/ Mike Rahlmann - Modern Mouse Radio #99

  This week Angie and Josh are joined by Mike Rahlmann from the Be Our Guest Podcast and Magical Mouse Radio to throw down in another episode of Armchair Imagineers. We come up with 3 different Run Disney events that came...

  
• 02.02.2016

  Best Things to do Not on a Disney Guide Map - Modern Mouse Radio #98

  We all get caught up in the thrill rides and Broadway style shows at Disney parks but there is so much to do and see and some of it isn't even on the guide map you get when entering the...

  
• 01.25.2016

  New Parks and Earful Towers - Modern Mouse News

  Angie and Josh bring you the news from the Disney company including new release dates for new Pirates of the Caribbean and Star Wars films as well as an opening date for the new Shanghai Disneyland park. They also debate...

  
• 01.18.2016

  The Future of Star Wars - Modern Mouse Radio #97

  Josh is joined this week by Richard and Sarah from the Skywalking Through Neverland podcast. They are major fans of everything Star Wars and were able to attend the Hollywood premiere of the film. They have the picture with JJ...

  
• 01.11.2016

  Farm Animals and Firework Drones - Modern Mouse News

  Josh and Angie bring the first news show of the year talking about Disneyland closing down many attractions, Hollywood Studios closing many areas, but on the good side of things, Star Wars is the number one film in America for...

  
• 01.04.2016

  Disney Year in Review 2015 - Modern Mouse Radio #96

  It was a crazy year of Disney adventures. Josh, Angie, and Erika chat about the year from Disney including their best movies, tv shows, and all of the Disney parks locally and internationally! See the full show notes over at...

  
• 12.29.2015

  Metal Detectors and Toy Guns - Modern Mouse News

  This week we go in depth on the new policies at the Disney parks. Upgraded security has changed the way Disney guests visit the park. Josh and Angie also discuss the new BFG trailer, The Force Awakens, Disney Springs stores,...

  
• 12.21.2015

  Nostalgia vs The Future - Modern Mouse Radio #95

  This is the 3rd and final "Josh only" show for 2015. On this episode Josh takes a look at the long rivaled debate by those in the Disney fan base. Those who long for the "good ol' days" and those...

  
• 12.15.2015

  Space Operas and Kungaloosh! - Modern Mouse News

  Angie and Josh return after a week away thanks to the madness with Modern Mouse Boutique. This week they discuss the Good Dinosaur box office, The Force Awakens and the hype behind the film, dating online with MouseMingle.com. new animatronics...

  
• 11.30.2015

  The Future of Disney Animation - Modern Mouse Radio 94

  Josh is back to being solo this week. He delves into his personal thoughts on animation and the discussion between traditional hand drawn animation and 3D computer animation. What's the future of Disney animation and how will they differ from...

  
• 11.23.2015

  Force Seasons and Frozen Heads - Modern Mouse News

  On this News show, Angie and Josh are joined by the newest member of the Modern Mouse Crew, Holly! They discuss her new web comic that will be a part of ModernMouseRadio.com every Thursday. Then they discuss all of the...

  
• 11.16.2015

  My Disney Obsession - Modern Mouse Radio #93

  This week Josh goes it alone. He discusses how he became a Disney fan and tells his story of how he came to be the host of Modern Mouse Radio. It's a personal show and we hope you enjoy it!

  
• 11.09.2015

  DisneyLife and Chill? - Modern Mouse News

  This week, after taking a break to update the website, we return talking about all of the latest Disney news including their new Netflix style streaming service called DisneyLife, updated annual pass prices, testing RFID tickets at Disneyland, and the...

  
• 10.26.2015

  Armchair Imagineers w/ Creepy Kingdom - Modern Mouse Radio #92

  It's our Halloween episode and it's another episode of our signature series, Armchair Imagineers! This time around we invited Creepy Kingdom's James H. Carter II to help the crew come up with a hard ticket Halloween event at Disney California...

  
• 10.13.2015

  Worst Places to Throw Up at a Disney Park - Modern Mouse Radio #91

  Warning: This episode is full conversations about being sick. If hearing about being sick to your stomach offends you or makes you want to throw up, we suggest skipping out on this one!Modern Mouse returns to old form with a...

  
• 10.06.2015

  TV Shows and Mass Shutdowns - Modern Mouse News

  It's the fall television season! We were able to check out some of the new and returning shows coming to ABC. Also discussed is the massive amount of attractions shutting down in January to make way for Star Wars Land...

  
• 09.28.2015

  3 Year Anniversary Omnibus Show - Modern Mouse Radio #90

  3 years has gone by and there have been tons of changes at Modern Mouse Radio! We've seen some contributors come and go, but we are so happy with where we are after 3 years now! Angie, Josh, Erika, and...

  
• 09.21.2015

  Sanderson Sisters and Pop Tarts - Modern Mouse News

  This week's news show as loaded with tons of Disney news including all of the Star Wars hype which has even made it into Pop Tarts, the cancellation of the Osbourned Family Lights at Hollywood Studios and the Aladdin musical...

  
• 09.13.2015

  The Over-Saturation of Marvel Superheros - Modern Mouse Radio #89

  Since the beginning of the new Millenium, superhero films have made a return. We seen successful runs for X-Men and Batman, but nothing has been greater than Disney and Marvel's Cinematic Universe. All of them have been cash cows for...

  
• 09.07.2015

  Force Fridays and Character Meals - Modern Mouse News

  Smaller news brought new dining options this week including breakfast aboard the Jungle Cruise and inside the Sci-Fi restaurant, but the biggest story of the week has to be Star Wars. Force Friday kicked off the Fall and Christmas season...

  
• 08.31.2015

  Interview w/ Jeff Barnes, "The Wisdom of Walt" Author - Modern Mouse Radio #88

  After the D23 Expo, we were compelled to bring on some of the people we met there. One of those people, Jeff Barnes, just published his book titled "The Wisdom of Walt" which is all about leading your life like...

  
• 08.24.2015

  D23 Expo 2015 Recap - Modern Mouse News

  What a huge week in Disney! It could only be enhanced by a big show. Josh, Angie, Erika, and a returning Keith give us the low down on all of the major stuff that happened at the D23 Expo including...

  
• 08.17.2015

  Is Cast Member Dress Code Too Strict? - Modern Mouse Radio #87"

  A Sikh man has been in the news because his religion doesn't conform to Disney Cast Member dress code. He has been working backstage at Walt Disney World, staying away from the guests, because Disney doesn't want their guests to...

  
• 08.10.2015

  Apps and Expos - Modern Mouse News

  Angie and Josh have a slow news week as everything is leading up to the D23 Expo but a few little surpises got into the show including a new app for Disneyland that is the beginning of My Magic Plus...

  
• 08.03.2015

  Armchair Imagineers w/ Scott Campbell - Modern Mouse Radio #86

  We are finally returning to Armchair Imagineers! Scott Campbell, from Dixie Landings Radio, joins Josh and Angie this week to come up with a moderate resort on Walt Disney World property. Since Scott practically lives on Disney property and he...

  
• 07.27.2015

  Free Cupcakes and DisneyTown - Modern Mouse News

  Ange and Josh discuss the latest Disney news which includes the unveiling of details for Shanghai Disneyland, new trailers for Good Dinosaur and Finest Hour, a new Disney Channel Original Movie, a Hindu themed short, and, of course, free cupcakes.See...

  
• 07.20.2015

  DuckTales and the Disney Afternoon -Modern Mouse Radio #85

  Matt Parrish from Wedway Radio joins Josh this week to discuss syndicated network cartoons and the boom of animated shows for kids starting in the late 1980s and running through the 1990s. They discuss the importance DuckTales had to the...

  
• 07.13.2015

  Tragic Deaths and Hawaiian Shirts - Modern Mouse News

  It's been a crazy few weeks of news. Lots of closures, some serious deaths, and some conventions. Angie and Josh give you all the Disney news for the last few weeks. See the detailed show notes at www.ModernMouseRadio.com

  
• 07.06.2015

  Disney Princesses and Female Stereotypes - Modern Mouse Radio #84

  Whether or not you pay attention to the media, the stigma that Disney makes movies for girls and then movies for boys is there. Girls movies are filled with stereotypes of love at first sight and damsels in distress...or are...