We did it Joe! That’s right people, me and Caleb managed to sneak in a very timely review of Disney’s latest D23 expo and snuck it in (1:07:46) to what was already a JAM-PACKED review of the latest from Disney Incorporated. We review Mickey cartoons (10:10), we review Legoland (18:09), we review the dismal state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (24:41), we briefly review the ideal length of a cruise (34:27), and then we do a deep-dive into Spider-man: Brand New Day (41:35). People are saying this is the D23 of podcast episodes – packed with content but not a lot of it is meaningful or worthwhile!

Relevant Links:

• russrev1ews reel on Legoland 

• Caleb rev1ews an EPCOT Trash Can

• The ICONIC review of the Star Wars Hotel by Jenny Nicholson – sorry I couldn’t remember her name.

If you want to explore the possibilities of a Disney vacation with Caleb. Start the process with a free consultation at GetawaysByCaleb.com.

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I’m back baby. And during my summer hiatus I realized should just keep copying Bill Simmons and maybe one day I’ll get to have him on as a guest. He got to interview Letterman, so dreams do come true. Speaking of dreams, I’ve always wanted to do a mailbag episode, and I couldn’t think of anyone better than my friend, Hillary Campbell, to answer listener questions with. We also finally make good on our promise to talk about Wicked 2. We had a lot of fun discussing these interesting queries, and I hope you enjoy it too!

Many thanks to Caleb, Cousin John, Ernest, Emiliee, Megan, Rylee, and Joshua for your questions. 

This will be a recurring format, so if you question didn’t get answered yet, it will! I promise!

Speaking of questions, if you would like to submit a question to the mailbag, please visit my Linktree at russrev1ews.com and while you’re there follow the pod?!

I’m unfortunately one of those people that has a compulsive need to tell everyone it’s my birthday. I find it annoying when other people do it, but somehow it’s very charming when I do it. Go figure. Anyways, today is my birthday and I wanted an episode I could actually listen to with my fellow Disney Daddy, Caleb Hayworth. So we got together and did an EMERGENCY POD reviewing Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro’s controversial new rule that permanently restricts bus and boat access from Disney Springs for non-resort guests. Is it just a sincere crackdown on bad actors or is it an over-reaction against the thrifty and curious? As you might’ve guessed, I defend the Proletariat Disney fans, while Caleb sides with the Bourgeoisie Disney capitalists (29:49). Before that, I reveal the new podcast art to Caleb (5:45), and we answer the first ever mailbag question by reviewing Pixar’s latest sequel, Toy Story 5 (16:10). Also, shout out to Tom Hanks, who I share a birthday with! Your role in TS5 was hard to justify!

If you don’t want to feel like you’re trespassing at Walt Disney World, you should probably book a vacation with Caleb. Start the process with a free consultation at GetawaysByCaleb.com.

Want to see me and Caleb open up some Disney trash? Check out the reel on YouTube.

If you want to help the birthday boy hit 100 subscribers, please visit my Linktree at russrev1ews.com.

Nothing says, “summer” like taking a break. And that’s exactly what I’m doing! I’m taking a break and I’ll be on a hiatus from now until early August. In honor of this absence I wanted to try recording an episode by myself. I’m not sure if it’s good, but YOLO right? Bill Burr’s entire podcast is solo and he’s done well for himself? The episode is mainly broken down into two parts. At the top of the show I wax philosophical about rest, breaks, monetization, the art of criticism, and what my goals and hopes are for the pod moving into year 2 (00:43). For the second half of the pod I do a little “reviewing” (gotta stay true to the brand) and share about some of the best things I’ve watched so far in 2026 (17:25). 

If you want to submit a question to the A.M.A. mailbag or you’re wanting to help me hit 100 subscribers, please visit russrev1ews.com and see what’s going on there.

I’ll miss you all! H.A.G.S.

Oh boy! Me and GetawaysByCaleb.com are back together again for the SEVENTH time – oh thank Heaven! – and we finally make good on our promise to review Magic Kingdom as we share about our time visiting during Disney After Hours (27:38). Before we get into all that I spend some time sharing why Twitter/X is the worst (1:47), we hear an update on Caleb’s travel concierge work (4:11), we convince Jim to do an Alaskan cruise with Disney Cruise Line (8:29), we discuss whether or not russrev1ews should become a “DISNEY ONLY” podcast (12:31), we do a quick Disney Dump™ (16:40), and then we wrap up with our review of Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom (27:38). It’s a jam packed episode – similar to how I felt after eating a McDouble from the Disney McDs at 2:00am.

If you like what you hear please subscribe to the pod at russrev1ews.com.

If you’re interested in learning more about taking your own magical Disney vacation, please book a free consultation with Caleb at GetawaysByCaleb.com.

The two-dude bookclub is back for it’s last dance with Victor Hugo’s ineffable classic, Les Misérables. Join me (russ) and Mick as we review the final tome and wrap up our experiences with this amazing piece of literature. No surprises, but we talk about death a lot. Fun! Needless to say, this episode is an emotional roller coaster, and I hope you enjoy it!

To find the episodes for volumes, one, two, three, and four please visit russrev1ews.com.

Aw jeez guys. We did it. 1 year. In the books. Join me and Jim as we celebrate my 1 year anniversary by reviewing what it’s like being a “amateur hobby podcaster.” For this episode I had over the reigns to Jim and he interviews me. It made me uncomfortable but then I remembered how much I love the sound of my own voice ;-) I think I’m allowed to say it’s a GREAT episode. Hope you enjoy! 

Many thanks to Megan+August, Mickey, Caleb, Amanda, Spicy Tim, Rudy, Hillary, Casey, Cousin John, Neighbor David, Dave-man, Mike, Jeanette, Jim, the Duke, Bestie Tim, and Vermont Tim for helping me verbalize the desire to be a podcaster. So many Tims!?  

And a very special thanks to my first fan, Kim! We’re 99.9% sure she’s not A.I.

If you want to be friends with Jim like me, well, good luck. He’s busy. But your best bet is find him at the local neighborhood BBQ!

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Looking forward to year 2!

It’s hard to believe that Caleb and I have recorded six episodes now, but it’s true! And I have to say, this one is my favorite so far. It’s a brand new concept™ I’m calling “The Disney Dump” where basically we dump our hearts and our souls and share about all the various Disney happenings we’re excited about. For the inaugural dump, Caleb reviews one of the newest ships in the DCL fleet, the Disney Destiny (10:39), we talk about my favorite Disney hobby, pin collecting (55:34), and we react to the news of Disney Co. finally hiring a new CEO and CCO (1:07:00). We also learn about the podcast’s first #1 fan (5:03) and Caleb gives us an update on the travel agent side hustle (7:02). It’s a full and fun episode, and I hope you enjoy.

If you’re interested in learning more about taking your own magical Disney vacation, please book a free consultation with Caleb at GetawaysByCaleb.com.

If you like what you hear (or don’t tbh) please subscribe to the pod at russrev1ews.com.

So I’m an idiot and thought the baseball season started on April 1st (like a normal person). It does not. It started last week (on NETFLIX™ coool!). Hopefully my tardiness doesn’t dissuade you from listening as me and, the best man from my wedding, Timothy R. Miller, preview the upcoming 2026 Major League Baseball season (11:27). We also spend some time looking at our favorite team, the Chicago Cubs and their hopes for ‘26 (44:06). We also do a little “System of a Down mini-rev1ew” (3:50), which is as sweet as SUGAR! This episode has been challenged by ABS and they say, “IT’S A BALL!” Hope you enjoy.

Tim is anti-social media, so good luck finding him.

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As the band Muse once said, “M-m-m-m-m-m-m-march mad-madness.” That’s right folks one of the best sporting events across all the land kicks off this Thursday (March 19, 2026) as the NCAA March Madness tournament commences. I am joined once again by my “college” experts Mike S. and Jeanette S. as we look at the madness from a macro and micro perspective. It’s a fun conversation around college basketball, and near the middle of the show (38:48) we give our predictions for each region.

Jeanette also told me I should have an “official” podcast brakcet group. So…if you would like to join the “official” russrev1ews™ tournament™ bracket challenge™ group on ESPN.com, please click here.

If you want to follow along Jeanette’s literary jounrey, please subscribe at instagram.com/jeanettesjots.

Learn more about me (russdie) and subscribe to the pod at russrev1ews.com.