The DoomBuggies Podcast

In this special crossover episode with the Sibling Library Podcast, Jeff and Julia discuss the history of the gothic Victorian era Christmastime ghost story, and we talk about British holiday journals, ghostly brides, moralism vs. horror, and of course, Charles Dickens, the father of the quintessential Christmas ghost story. Then, we will read a classic Victorian ghost story which may make your blood boil, as it does its antagonist. May you and yours have a scary Christmas!

Welcome, Foolish Mortals - to the DoomBuggies Podcast! For this special Halloween episode, Jeff welcomes Maegan back to the show to talk about her hometown, New Orleans. We share spooky tales and lore from the area, including the secret of Brennans haunted menu, the history of the Voodoo Queen, dancing ghosts and lost children in haunted hotels and Jean Lafitte's eerie stomping grounds. We also discuss some spooky Big Easy movie production locations (including, of course, the Haunted Mansion.) Plus - Maegan shares a few thoughts about her recent Disney Halloween Cruise and her wedding photo shoot on the grounds of the Magic Kingdom's Haunted Mansion, and we discuss an upcoming Marc Davis art auction.

Welcome, foolish listeners! This episode, Jeff and Julia take you on a tour of Halloween Time 2025 at the Disneyland Resort. But first, Julia reports on a GalaxyCon panel featuring the kids of Hocus Pocus. Listen to Omri Katz, Vinessa Shaw and Thora Birch share stories and memories from making the classic and beloved Halloween film. Then, we talk everything Halloween Time at Disneyland, and discuss the merch, tours, attractions, shows, Oogie Boogie Bash and more. Whether you are planning a trip or just want to visit vicariously, we've got you covered in cobwebs of spooky goodness.

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We're more than halfway to Halloween, so celebrate with this jam-packed episode of the DoomBuggies Podcast! Topics include Hallmark's latest Haunted Mansion Keepsakes ornaments, The Disney Cruise Lines' Haunted Mansion Parlor, the new Bride in the attic, and Madame Leota's Somewhere Beyond carriage house.

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Welcome, foolish podcast listeners, to the special SPOOKER-SIZED episode of the DoomBuggies Podcast! This month of All Hallows Eve, we discuss a plethora of ghoulish goodness, including a look behind the scenes of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party with former Mansion Maid Emma Mosier; a recap of "D23 Heads Back to the Hollow," a recent event hosted by Disney at Sleepy Hollow, NY, with Laughing Place's Jeremiah Good; and then Jeff and Julia reminisce about the Legend of Sleepy Hollow in honor of the 75th anniversary of Disney's seminal animated telling of the tale - including a Tarrytown trip report from Julia and some nineteenth century poetry read by Jeff. Plus - Jeff and Julia discuss Marvel' "Agatha All Along." It's enough spooky goodness to blow your mind - but hopefully you won't lose your head!

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This week, Jeff remembers Pete Renaday (known to Haunted Mansion fiends as "Peter Renoudet, the Ghost Host") and shares some stories of his time getting to know this incredible Disney voice talent, who passed away last week. We also discuss the Haunted Mansion 10K at the recent Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon weekend, and also talk about the little-known role Duane Alt played in the development of Disneyland's Haunted Mansion.

This month, we celebrate the Haunted Mansion's 55th anniversary by taking a look back in time to the beginning, and celebrate the spooky "first act" of the attraction as you experience the cold corridors and creepy corners before Madame Leota calls forth the happy haunts. Also - the Haunted Mansion reopens with its holiday overlay; new merch fills the shelves... and more.

Welcome Foolish Mortals! In this episode of the DoomBuggies Podcast, Jeff and Julia discuss the recent announcement of upcoming changes to the queue area of Disneyland's Haunted Mansion, which will include new garden areas and a new retail merchandise location. But does the announced theming make sense? Fan reaction is mixed. Also - Disneyland hosts a Haunted Mansion themed giveaway; the Garner Holt Foundation hosts a Grim Grinning Gala - and more!

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Welcome foolish mortals to another episode of the DoomBuggies Podcast. This week, Jeff gives a brief reaction to the new Haunted Mansion film opening today, and then Jeff and Julia have recorded a full audio commentary to the 2003 Haunted Mansion movie starring Eddie Murphy. Watch along with us... if you dare! Bwa ha ha ha!

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Ep. 42: Remembering Rolly

In this episode, Jeff talks about the time he spent with Rolly working on his book, and discusses the impact Rolly made on Imagineering and the history of the Walt Disney Company. We also talk about an upcoming event THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 14 (see @TheHappiestClubOnEarth for details) featuring Jeff with voice actors Mark Silverman and Peter Renoudet, and ponder the corruptible, mortal state of the Ghost Host.