Best Adventureland Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 010: The Entertainment Evolution: Unveiling Adventureland’s Stories and Performers 28:21

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In this episode of 'Once Upon a Castle,' we delve into the rich entertainment history of Disneyland's Adventureland. Continuing from the previous episode which explored the land's origins, this segment focuses on the various shows, performances, and characters that have brought Adventureland to life over the years. Key highlights include the detail…

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Musician Sean Griffin on The Nightmare Before Christmas, His New Holiday Single, & Holiday Traditions 51:48

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Musician Sean Griffin (The Ruffians) is our guest to ring in the holidays by talking about Henry Selick's The Nightmare Before Christmas on Soundtrack Your Life! Sean has just released the Christmas song, "I'm in Love for Christmas", so he's the perfect guest for our holiday episode! Obviously, if we're talking The Nightmare before Christmas, we're…

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Author Eric Gee on how the GO! Soundtrack (1999) Perfectly Captures the Late 90s 1:09:24

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Author Eric Gee joins Nicole Barlow and Ryan Pak to discuss the soundtrack to Doug Liman's 1999 film, Go! From the B.T. score to the timeless earworm of Len's "Steal My Sunshine", to a new No Doubt song, Go! captures all the music that suburban kids were into in 1999. 00:00:00-00:09:30 Introducing Eric Gee & The Power of Personality 00:09:31-00:15:…

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Episode 009: Into the Wild: Exploring the Magic of Adventureland 58:47

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In this episode of 'Once Upon a Castle,' Gini takes listeners on an immersive journey through Disneyland's Adventureland. The episode begins with a listener review, giving a nod to the supportive community, including Gini’s father. Following this, Gini elaborates on the rich history and intricate details of Adventureland, describing its transformat…

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Pop Culture Writer Rachel Brodsky on Why Adventureland (2009) is Timeless Even Though It's a Period Piece 1:05:38

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Pop culture writer, and soon to be author, Rachel Brodsky (Time, LA Times, Stereogum, Rolling Stone, and more!) returns to Soundtrack Your Life to discuss the soundtrack to the 2009 Greg Mottolla film, Adventureland, with hosts Nicole Barlow and Ryan Pak. Outside of Falco's hit "Rock Me Amadeus", the soundtrack mines 80s college rock over pop hits …

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Episode 008: Walt Disney’s Timeless Christmas Vision: From the 1950s to the Present” 55:45

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In this episode of the Once Upon a Castle Podcast, the focus is on the enchanting experience of Christmas at Disneyland. The host delves into the rich history and traditions of the park during the holiday season, starting with Walt Disney's original vision for a nostalgic, emotionally impactful Christmas atmosphere. Highlights include the annual tr…

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Singer Kelsie Watts on The Greatest Showman (2017) and Getting Hugh Jackman's Attention 35:29

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Singer and Star of SIX on Broadway, Kelsie Watts, joins Nicole Barlow and Ryan Pak to discuss the soundtrack to the 2017 Michael Gracey film, The Greatest Showman. The soundtrack spent 28 weeks at #1 on the Billboard charts, and the song "This is Me" won the Best Original Song award at the Golden Globes and was nominated for Best Original Song at t…

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Episode 007: Unlocking Main Street Magic with Steph Sanchez 36:56

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In this episode of 'Once Upon a Castle', the host Gini guides listeners through the final installment of the Main Street, USA series, focusing on the history, attractions, and charm of Disneyland's iconic entrance. Joined by Steph Sanchez from the 'Magic Key Adventures Podcast', the pair discuss their personal connections to Main Street, sharing hi…

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Creepy Old Crypt #60 - Theme Park Attractions We Would BULLDOZE

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It's the long awaited "BULLDOZE IT" episode of Creepy Old Crypt, in which Kevin and Rocco detail the theme park stuff they would tear down and erase from existence if given the chance!By Mega64 Inc.

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Creepy Old Crypt #59 - Our Stories from EPIC UNIVERSE

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The EPIC UNIVERSE Special! We finally got to go to this all new theme park in Florida and review all of it, including Monsters Unchained, the Yoshi Adventure ride, and eating an entire cake at breakfastBy Mega64 Inc.

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Episode 006: The Heart (and Stomach) of Main Street: Disneyland’s Food Story 43:23

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In this episode of 'Once Upon a Castle' podcast, the host Gini takes listeners on a delightful exploration of the food options available on Main Street, USA in Disneyland. This is part three of a four-part series focused on Main Street. The episode covers various dining options such as the churro cart, Market House (Starbucks), Carnation Cafe, Gibs…

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Tales From the Crypt Writer/Showrunner Alan Katz on the Legendary Composers on Tales 46:48

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*Trigger Warning: This episode has references to self harm and sexual assault. Alan Katz, formerly a writer/showrunner for the TV show, Tales from the Crypt, joins Nicole Barlow and Ryan Pak to talk about his new career in podcasting. Alan owns Costard and Touchstone Productions, which is home to podcasts such as The How Not to Make a Movie Podcast…

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🎈 Exploring Mickey’s Toontown Fair: A Lost Land of Walt Disney World 🐭 1:02:34

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Join Lou Mongello from WDW Radio for a nostalgic, immersive journey back to Mickey’s Toontown Fair in the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World... a colorful, cartoon-inspired land that once brought Mickey and friends’ homes to life before it was reimagined into Storybook Circus. Originally released in 2010 as part of Lou’s Audio Guides to Walt Disney…

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Kat Robichaud on Paul Williams' Brilliant Performance and Songs in Phantom of the Paradise (1974) 58:38

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Singer, performer, and creator of Kat Robichaud's Misfit Cabaret, Kat Robichaud joins Nicole Barlow and Ryan Pak to discuss the soundtrack to the 1974 Brian De Palma film, Phantom of the Paradise. Oscar winner, Paul Williams starred in the film, wrote original songs for it, and scored the film. He was nominated for Best Original Score at the Oscars…

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Episode 005: Main Street Melodies: The Heartbeat of Disneyland 54:20

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In this episode of 'Once Upon a Castle,' the focus is on the vibrant entertainment offerings of Main Street, USA at Disneyland. This second installment of a four-part series covers the various live performances and shows that give Main Street its distinctive charm. Key highlights include the timeless performances of the Dapper Dans, the musical mag…

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Episode 004:Main Street Moments: Discovering Disney’s Heartbeat 1:11:11

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In this episode of 'Once Upon a Castle: Unlocking the Magic of Disney,' the host Gini delves into the history and enchantment of Disneyland's Main Street, USA. The episode provides expert tips for planning a visit, explores the immersive storytelling and intentional design behind Main Street, and highlights attractions such as the Disneyland Railro…

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Musician Reeya Banerjee on Why the A Mighty Wind Soundtrack and Film (2003) Is a Comfort Watch/Listen 54:48

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Musician Reeya Banerjee has just released her album, This Place. She joined Nicole Barlow and Ryan Pak on Soundtrack Your Life to discuss the new album as well as the soundtrack to Christopher Guest's 2003 film, A Mighty Wind. The soundtrack features the Oscar nominated song, "A Kiss at the End of the Rainbow" and the Grammy winning song "A Mighty …

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Episode 003: A Grand Circle Tour Through Disneyland 1:26:22

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In this episode of 'Once Upon a Castle,' the host Gini introduces the magical journey of exploring Disneyland with her best friend Anna. They provide expert tips and delve into the rich history and attractions of the park. The tour covers Main Street, USA, Adventureland, New Orleans Square, Critter Country, Galaxy's Edge, Frontierland, Fantasyland,…

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The Nostalgia Pit's Colin Casserd on The Godzilla Soundtrack (1998) and the Rap-Rock Hit Made for It 1:04:56

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The Nostalgia Pit's Colin Casserd joins Nicole and Ryan to discuss the soundtrack to the 1998 Roland Emmerich film, Godzilla. The soundtrack is aptly titled, Godzilla: The Album since barely any of the songs on the soundtrack actually appear in the film. For More Information About The Nostalgia Pit: Linktree Instagram Patreon Soundtrack Your Life S…

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Episode 002: ”Walt’s Wonderland: The Birth of Disneyland” 29:01

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In this episode of the Once Upon a Castle podcast, Gini discusses the incredible journey of how Disneyland transformed from Walt Disney’s imaginative dream to the world-renowned 'Happiest Place on Earth.' The story begins with Walt watching his daughters on a carousel, sparking the idea of a family-friendly park. The podcast reveals his steadfast v…

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I Have That on Vinyl's Michele Catalano on The Spawn Soundtrack (1997) and The Songs That Are Still Bangers 56:00

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(00:00:00) Introducing Michele Catalano and Why Did She Pick Spawn? (00:07:33) Thoughts on Spawn the film (00:17:36) Soundtrack Composer Graham Revell and ILM Worked on this Movie? (00:19:03) Breaking Down the Best Songs of the Spawn Soundtrack (00:31:51) Todd Macfarlane Post-Spawn (00:33:46) Thoughts on the Spawn Cast (00:37:59) The Blade 2 Soundt…

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Episode 001 Journey to the Heart of Disney with Special Guest Kristin 40:35

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The debut episode of 'Once Upon a Castle,' hosted by Gini, introduces listeners to the exploration of Disneyland's history and hidden gems. Gini shares personal Disney experiences, starting with childhood memories and evolving into numerous trips as both a parent and an adult. The podcast aims to cover each Disneyland 'land' in detail, touching on …

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Kula Shaker's Crispian Mills on How George Harrison's Wonderwall Score (1968) Was a Musical Gateway for His Band 54:35

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(00:00:00) What's New with Kula Shaker and Why Did Crispian Select Wonderwall? (00:10:29) Wonderwall's Influence on Kula Shaker (00:13:47) Kula Shaker Sampling "Skiing" for Gokula (00:17:09) Wondewall as a Gateway into Indian Musicians (00:19:53) George Harrison's Love of Creating Music for Wonderwall (00:23:01) Wonderwall (the Oasis song) Renewing…

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Save Ferris' Monique on Being in the 10 Things I Hate About You Prom Band and The Enduring Power of Ska 57:47

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(00:00:00) Introducing Monique Powell from Save Ferris (00:12:21) How Save Ferris Ended up in 10 Things I Hate About You (00:18:32) Filming with Letters to Cleo (00:22:49) Soundtrack Composer Richard Gibbs and the Soundtrack Supervisor (00:25:00) Finding Music in Your Teens (00:30:07) Save Ferris Appearing on Roswell and Finding Music via TV Shows …

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S71 Farewell Show: The Final Hoorah 1:25:11

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After 8 magical years, Station 71 Podcast came to a close. Our Farewell Show was held on Friday, July 25th live on Discord. We loved having everyone stop by, share memories, and celebrate the magic with us one last time. All good things must come to an end…but the memories will live on forever!By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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We Are Scientists' Keith Murray on The Nostalgia of The Lost Boys Soundtrack (1987) and His New Album 1:21:58

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(00:00:00) Introducing Keith Murray and the New We Are Scientists Album, Qualifying Miles (00:10:08) Why are We Talking About The Lost Boys? (00:17:00) Breaking Down the Lost Boys Soundtrack (00:23:30) Kiefer Sutherland, Rock Star? (00:32:40) The Lost Boys Influenced Keith to Move to California? (00:41:16) The Lost Boys Sequels (00:46:16) Thomas Ne…

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The Ritualists' Christian Dryden on the Queen Soundtracked Space Opera, Flash Gordon (1980) 54:45

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Christian Dryden, bassist and lead singer of The Ritualists, joins Nicole Barlow and Ryan Pak to talk about the Queen soundtracked 1980 Mike Hodges film, Flash Gordon. Queen took the assignment so seriously that they spent a year dedicated to creating the soundtrack for this out of this world, space opera. The iconic "Flash's Theme" and "The Hero" …

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Film Rage's Jim on How The Legend of Ochi Soundtrack (2025) Helps Isaiah Saxon Blur Fantasy and Reality 1:05:22

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(00:00:00) Introducing Jim and The Legend of Ochi (00:09:24) The Soundtrack and Composer Dave Longstreth (00:16:57) The Tension Building Throughout The Legend of Ochi (00:22:22) What is an Ochi? (00:24:17) Metal Bands in the Film (00:26:16) The World Building of the Film (00:29:21) Isaiah Saxon's Background (00:30:28) Is this Film Kid Friendly? (00…

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Ryan and Nicole Try to Explain Pavements (2025), the Pavements Soundtrack, & Their Pavement Fandom 1:09:00

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(00:00:00) Intro (00:06:24) Who is Alex Ross Perry? What is Pavements? (00:12:46) Slanted! Enchanted! (00:18:24) Catchy Songs, Distant Lyrics (00:21:24) Range life (00:27:03) Wants For the Pavements DVD/BluRay Bonus Features (00:30:52) The Pavements Soundtrack (00:32:51) What We Wanted to See More Of (00:37:43) Pavement Needle Drops Not Covered in …

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Creepy Old Crypt #58 - We went BACK TO THE FUTURE IRL! (Universal FanFest Nights)

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We talk about our experience at UNIVERSAL FANFEST NIGHTS, a new immersive experience at Universal Studios Hollywood that seems to have come out of nowhere… but may be the future of theme park experiences. Shawn joins us for the first time on the show as we recall all the crazy stuff that happened when we visited the REAL Back to The Future set, boa…

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Creepy Old Crypt #57 - Secrets and Stories from Adventureland

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Let's go on an adventure! We realized there was a major Disney park land that we hadn't explored on the show: Adventureland, home to bad jokes and rubber snakes. We tell stories of terrible Jungle Cruise skippers, tasty tropical treats, and treehouse tales.By Mega64 Inc.

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Creepy Old Crypt #56 - The BEST Underrated Details In ANY Theme Park

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Creepy Old Crypt is BACK in Disneyland (just off the Frontierland trail) for a very special episode… we’re each ranking our ten favorite underrated (and often unnoticed… even when they’re in your face!) theme park details. Leave a comment with yours………By Mega64 Inc.

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Russ Burlingame on The Needle Drops that Make The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 1 Soundtrack a Hit 1:01:18

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Pop Culture Writer Russ Burlingame joins Nicole Barlow and Ryan Pak to talk about the soundtrack to James Gunn's 2014 film, Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 1. It's the 1st soundtrack to ever hit #1 on the Billboard Top 200 charts with all previously released songs. It's sold over 3 million copies and was the 2nd best selling soundtrack in 2014 behin…

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Writer James Deon Williams Breaks Down Boomerang's (1992) Stacked Soundtrack and Stacked Cast 50:18

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Pop culture writer, James Down Williams, joins Ryan to talk about the 1992 Reginald Hudlin film, Boomerang and it's 3x Platinum soundtrack. The soundtrack boasted 6 singles including Toni Braxton's "Give U My Heart" and Boyz II Men's "End of the Road", which would top the Billboard Top 100 for 13 weeks, which was a record at the time. Equally impre…