Notably Disney

This marks the 150th episode of Notably Disney. How time flies. Five and a half years later, host Brett Nachman continues to find joy and magic in producing this podcast that spotlights the important contributions that Disney authors, musicians, composers, and songwriters make in the world of Disney, as well as the fun and engagement that fellow Disney fans and podcasters bring to this shared passion. In honor of the very special occasion, Brett wanted to bring in some past guests, approximately two dozen of them, to share their memories of being on the show and connections to Disney music or books. Hear some of their recollections and messages on this very special episode! 

Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter/X @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to [email protected]

New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

Elyse Willis is an accomplished vocalist and lyricist, having joined Notably Disney several years ago alongside her husband, composer Christopher Willis, to discuss their contributions to the amazing Mickey Mouse shorts. On this episode of Notably Disney, Elyse returns to discuss with host Brett Nachman the business and working life of a vocalist, mentoring students via the Disney Imagination Campus program, providing the operatic voice of an operatic space slug in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, singing in series like Galavant and WandaVision, and much more!

Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter/X @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to [email protected]

New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

Author and Disney expert Aaron Wallace has long attended D23 Expo, now called D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, and recently attended the amazing Anaheim experience. Aaron, a longtime guest and friend of the podcast, is here to join host Brett Nachman to dish on everything he experienced and what we as Disney aficionados can be excited about over the coming years. Among the talking points include examining the logistics and execution of D23's ticketing and reservation system, the music-themed presentations and panels on topics like Mary Poppins and The Sherman Brothers, the star-studded and performance-heavy Honda Center events, and much more. Needless to say, Aaron and Brett have some hot takes on some of the theme parks announcements that surfaced and, at least for Brett, strong opinions on recent Disney Legends inductees. Aaron also shares some details about the recent Witches Run Amok: The Oral History of Disney's Hocus Pocus book, for which he contributed his knowledge and perspectives within Shannon Carlin's new release.

Check out what Aaron Wallace has been up to by following him on Twitter/X (@aaronwallace) and Instagram (@aaronhwallace).

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New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

Whereas sometimes social media and online videos can be filled with much noise, other times this content brings unbridled joy to users and viewers. Actor, composer, singer, and songwriter Noah Sunday-Lefkowitz is one of those people who exudes brightness, creativity, and optimism in all of his work, crafting videos and performances across his channels, with most of the content centering on obscure and under-appreciated Disney tunes, including original creations. On this episode of Notably Disney Noah host Brett Nachman to share about his trajectory into the arts, career with The Walt Disney Company, and content that you can find on his many platforms. Among the great stories include working with voice artist Corey Burton, crafting content for Imagineering, and assembling amazing Disney medleys!

Check out Noah's work across his website, Instagram (@noahsundaylefkowitz), TikTok (@noahsundaylefkowtiz), and YouTube (Noah Sunday-Lefkowitz).

Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter/X @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to [email protected]

New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

Earlier in 2024 on Notably Disney, host Brett Nachman and guest Matthew Hodge (professor and author) discussed some of their favorite Disney songs and scores, and then provided recommendations on other selections that you may not have heard of.

Today the duo is back, specifically to discuss their recommendations of Disney songs if you enjoy other similar choices. It's a fun game of "if you like this, then you love these" options.

Learn more about Matt's work by visiting his website. And be sure to purchase a copy of Cool Cats and a Hot Mouse: A History of Jazz and Disney, his award-winning book about Disney and jazz, by visiting Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter/X @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to [email protected]

New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

On May 25, 2024 the world lost a legendary songwriter emblematic of the term Disney Legend. Richard M. Sherman, who, with his brother Robert, wrote some of the most beloved songs of the 20th century and into the 21st century, too, passed away at the age of 95. It’s almost impossible to sum up Richard’s life and legacy in the span of a few sentences, or even over this conversation, though I want to create space to honor a man whose music and spirit will continue to illuminate our lives for generations to come. On this episode of Notably Disney, host Brett Nachman is joined by two individuals who knew, wrote about, and worked with Richard over the years. Author Jeff Kurtti is a celebrated Disney author who has written several dozen books about various facets of Disney. Central to this dialogue, he is the co-producer of The Boys: The Sherman Brothers’ Story documentary and an editor on the Walt’s Time: From Before to Beyond book about the Sherman Brothers. Author Jim Fanning is an accomplished Disney author of many books, including the recent Drawing 100 Years of Disney Wonder, and has over the years crafted many articles, videos, and other pieces of writing about the Sherman Brothers’ work. Jeff and Jim share their memories of Richard Sherman, including some incredible anecdotes and facts that illustrate the songwriter's creativity and kindness.

Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter/X @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to [email protected]

New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

Earlier in 2024 on Notably Disney, host Brett Nachman and guest Matthew Hodge (professor and author) discussed some of their favorite Disney songs and scores, and then provided recommendations on other selections that you may not have heard of.

Today the duo is back, specifically to discuss their recommendations of Disney scores if you enjoy other similar choices. It's a fun game of "if you like this, then you love these" options.

Learn more about Matt's work by visiting his website. And be sure to purchase a copy of Cool Cats and a Hot Mouse: A History of Jazz and Disney, his award-winning book about Disney and jazz, by visiting Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter/X @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to [email protected]

New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

Two decades later, and we are still on the chase for some unexpected historical discoveries. In 2004, Disney released the surprise hit film National Treasure, starring Nicolas Cage as Ben Gates, a modern-day treasure hunter, and the film has since spawned a sequel, television series, and more. Drs. Aubrey R. Paris and Emily M. Black are the hosts of the National Treasure Hunt podcast and authors of the book National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy, for which they discussed during their last appearance on Notably Disney. On this episode, Emily and Aubrey are back as they discuss their thoughts of Trevor Rabin’s scores from the films and series with host Brett Nachman. It's even more poignant since the original film celebrates its 20th anniversary this year!

Follow National Treasure Hunt on Twitter (@NTHuntPodcast) and Instagram (@nthuntpodcast). Learn more about the National Treasure Hunt content on their website: nthuntpodcast.com 

Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at [email protected] 

New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Ever wonder about some of the secret stories and forgotten aspects of Walt Disney World? Well, author Foxx Nolte has catalogued many of these tales and fascinating finds in a new book: Hidden History of Walt Disney World, published by The History Press. On this episode of Notably Disney, Foxx, who garnered much acclaim for the book Boundless Realm: Deep Explorations inside Disney’s Haunted Mansion, discusses curating great discoveries in Disney history and what this new title uncovers. 

Pick up a copy of Hidden History of Walt Disney World via The History Press or wherever you purchase books.

Follow Foxx Nolte's work on the Passport to Dreams Old and New blog MiceChat. Check out Foxx on Twitter/X @Passport2Dreams!

Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter/X @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to [email protected]

New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year is Splash, the first release from Touchstone Pictures, the late film label from Disney as it aimed to create a space for more adult fare. Splash was an immediate hit for the studio, one that defined romantic comedies and fantasies for the 80s, and features an unforgettable score from the legendary Lee Holdridge. Lee is the winner of two Primetime Emmy Awards, two Daytime Emmy Awards, and garnered 18 Emmy Award nominations total, plus two Grammy Award nominations. Lee’s work for television and film has spanned more than fifty years for productions including East of Eden, the Beauty and the Beast series from the 1980s, and Moonlighting. In fact, one of his most enduring pieces of music was for ABC’s long-running One Life to Live, the late soap opera, for which he won two Daytime Emmys. On this episode of Notably Disney, Lee discusses with host Brett Nachman his career and composing contributions.

Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter/X @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to [email protected]

New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.