Best EarzUp Podcasts (2026)

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The 2025 EarzUp! Xmas Show! 2:09:59

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It's that time of year again, where we gather around our microphones and talk about the holidays! But we are doing something different this year - we've cut the letters to Santa Iger, and instead opted to chat about some of our favorite Christmas songs. Erik tells us about his recent trip to Disneyland for the holidays, and we cover some Disney New…

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Thanksgiving Comes To Disneyland | EarzUp! 1:20:18

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Yes, even after the turkeys are stripped of their meats and the pecan pies have settled in your lower sections, we still have plenty of Thanksgiving-slash-holiday food and fun to chat about. It's an easy show - laid-back and free, but still fun as can be expected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Disney News Rundown | EarzUp! 1:39:22

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On today's show, we breakdown all of the hottest Disney News, and there is a TON of it! Erik and Taren are out sick, so Jason pulled in Ryan from "Puny Pod" to help keep his hot takes room temperature. We talk about the A.I. push that Bob Iger casually mentioned, the fate of the Jungle Cruise live action sequel, and Jason drops his bombshell report…

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Spooky Stories: Volume 7 | The Halloween Special | EarzUp! 1:37:19

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It's time, once again, to compile the scariest and most haunting tales we can think up, for our annual Spooky Stories show! How far can we push you towards the maddening void of your imagination? Which tale will be the one to damage your reality for ever? Maybe it will be Taren's story of a post-apocalyptic Disneyland Park, thirsty for blood. Or pe…

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Rolly Crump's Museum of the Weird | EarzUp! 2:05:07

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The Haunted Mansion gets a lot of traction this time of the year, and rightfully so. It's an amazing piece of theme park history, and one of the most iconic attractions around. But, what would it have been like had Walt Disney not passed away before it's opening? On today's show, we talk about rolly Crump's influence on the mansion, the planned-for…

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The Silencing of Jimmy Kimmel | EarzUp! 1:19:28

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On today's show, we do a deep dive into the huge pile of culture wars that Bob Iger stepped in last week, with the suspension of late night host Jimmy Kimmel. Erik gives us a tease for his upcoming show about the animators strike at the Disney Studios, by telling us about some of the unsavory folks involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

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The History of Marvel in the Parks | EarzUp! 1:22:36

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We're chatting with Ryan from Puny Pod and diving deep into the fascinating history of Marvel's presence in Disney Parks. From early beginnings and licensing battles to the creative workarounds in the US and international expansions, discover how Marvel superheroes found their way into iconic rides and entertainment. Plus, Erik tell us about Disney…

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The History of the Monsanto House of the Future | EarzUp! 1:57:57

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The Monsanto House of the Future was unlike anything guests to Disneyland had seen before. A glimpse of better days ahead, wrapped and secured inside a plastic shell. For ten years, people from all over queued up to walk the hallways of the House of the Future, marvel at all the time the fancy kitchen would save Mom, and inhale where were surely a …

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Erik Meets The Mouse In the PNW, Bantha Milk Is Back, and more! | Earzup! 1:26:39

5M ago1:26:39

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We were pleased to have Rob from Bantha Milk back on the show, to chat about his new co-host, James, and their plans to bring everything back to a more consistent schedule. Erik shares his experience attending the Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet, and we cover the latest Disney news, all while Taren tries to escape the Matrix. ---------------- Support …

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How Did Disneyland Even Recover From Their Disastrous Opening Day? | EarzUp! 1:36:48

5M ago1:36:48

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In honor of Disneyland's 70th birthday, Taren takes us down the same long road Walt had to walk on the very first day the Park was open. Any other company or brand would have folded under the pressure, but somehow Walt and his company kept moving on! Erik calls in from DCA to let us know how things are at ground zero, and we talk some Disney News! …

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The History of Captain EO (Revisited), Takume-Tei Review | EarzUp! 1:36:33

6M ago1:36:33

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Join us as we dive deep into the making of the iconic Captain EO featuring Michael Jackson, George Lucas, and Francis Ford Coppola. Taren unearths new insights about the 80s sensation. Plus, Erik delights us with a review of Takumi-Tei, the premier Japanese restaurant at EPCOT. Learn about the behind-the-scenes challenges and enjoy a taste of upsca…

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Avatar Land and Cars Expansion: The Future of Hollywood Land and Tom Sawyer Island! | EarzUp! 1:24:24

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Join us as we dive into the latest announcements about Disneyland Forward. We'll discuss the new Avatar Land set to replace Hollywood Land in Disney California Adventure (DCA) and the transformation of Tom Sawyer Island in Magic Kingdom into a Cars-themed area. Learn about the potential changes, the reasons behind them, and listen to our thoughts o…

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EarzUp! | Epic Universe Breakdown & Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebration Highlights 1:39:56

7M ago1:39:56

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Join us as we dive into the exciting new attractions at Universal's Epic Universe in Orlando with EriK, covering Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, and more. Taren then highlights Disneyland's 70th Anniversary Celebrations, featuring new shows, parades, merch, and food offerings. Don't miss out on the inside scoop of these major theme park update…

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EarzUp! | Disneyland Comes To Abu Dhabi 1:54:46

8M ago1:54:46

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By now you may have heard that the Walt Disney Company is opening up shop in Abu Dhabi ... and that's about it. So we wanted to do a bit of investigating to find out more about the location of the park, who's running it, and what else is around there! ---------------- Support the show! Come watch us on ⁠⁠Twitch!⁠⁠ Subscribe to us on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Joi…

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EarzUp! | The Man Who Photographed Walt 1:08:25

8M ago1:08:25

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Come explore Disney history with us as we spotlight Reni Bardeau, the photographer behind some of Disneyland’s most iconic images! Reni got his job almost by accident, and went on to serve behind the lens at the Walt Disney Company for over 35 years! Plus, we dig into Disney News! ---------------- Support the show! Come watch us on ⁠Twitch!⁠ Subscr…

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EarzUp! | Bill Evans and the Landscaping of Disneyland 1:16:09

8M ago1:16:09

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In this episode of the EarzUp! Podcast, the focus is on landscaping and horticulture at Disneyland, highlighting the great Bill Evans. Known for landscaping iconic Disney parks like Disneyland, Disney World, Tokyo Disney, and Disney Paris, Bill Evans played a crucial role in designing and maintaining the lush plant life that defines these parks. We…

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EarzUp! | Erik Goes Universal (with a Toothsome Chocolate Emporium Review) 1:37:44

9M ago1:37:44

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Get ready for an adventurous episode as Erik explores Universal's Toothsome Chocolate Emporium! Erik dives into the steampunk-styled restaurant's themed experience, weird backstory, and quirky menu. Plus, we break down Snow White's disappointing box office opening and more in our Disney News segment! ---------------- Support the show! Come watch us…

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EarzUp! | After Five Years, We Finally Head Back To Disneyland! 2:08:32

10M ago2:08:32

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Taren finally bullies Jason into going back to the Disneyland Resort after FIVE YEARS of being away! How have things changed for them? Did having a 7-year-old kid along for the ride throw some chaos into Taren's plans? Just what does a return trip look like for people with one too many opinions? We cover all of that and more on this week's show! He…

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EarzUp! | Erik Goes To Casa Bonita (and Universal Studios) 1:19:39

10M ago1:19:39

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This week on the show, we dive right into 'Erik's Eating Again.' Erik shares details about his trip to Casa Bonita in Denver, Colorado, a Mexican restaurant with one-of-a-kind features like cliff divers, puppet shows, and more, recently renovated by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. The discussion also covers Universal Orlando's acces…

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EarzUp! | How To Have A Disney Date Night! 1:18:30

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Date Night is something special, and usually comes with at least a small amount of pressure. On today's show, Taren offers up some ideas for a Disneyland Date Night - where to go at the Disneyland Resort that can offer up some romantic vibes for you and your date. However, if a night in is more your speed, she has you covered there, too, with some …

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EarzUp! | The 2024 Year in Review Special 1:53:05

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2024 has come and gone, leaving Disney fans worldwide much to talk about. Fresh off of our yearly break, we hit the new year running, with a revamp of our familiar review format, allowing us to chat a bit more about specific things we're excited for. Plus, Taren has a brand new, "What the BLEEP?" to play! Welcome to 2025! ---------------- Support t…

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EarzUp! | Dear Santa Iger ... 1:48:56

1y ago1:48:56

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It's time once more, to sit on the lap of the one man who can give us everything on our collective lists ... Mr. Bob "Santa" Iger! This year, we brought along Ryan from Puny Pod, and Rob from Bantha Milk, because what is a Christmas wishlist if you can't let your friends get their beaks wet? After the break, we cover some Disney News, and split out…

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EarzUp! | Planning For Tokyo Disneyland 1:10:58

1y ago1:10:58

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Right now, it's cheaper to go to Tokyo Disneyland than it is the Disneyland in Anaheim, which sounds wild but it's true! Well, true enough to have our good friend Paul (Mr. P) on the show to tell us about his recent trip to Japan. Paul gave himself and his party 3 weeks to plan a trip to a Disney Park he'd never been to, and he gives us a ton of ti…

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EarzUp! | Ghosts of Disneyland, Erik Takes the VIP Disneyland Tour 1:17:26

1y ago1:17:26

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If you thought spooky season was over, you were DEAD wrong! Carrie joins us once more to clue us in on some of the reported ghostly occurrences that have happened in Disneyland over the years. Then Erik tells us all about his recent experience with hiring a plaid for his most recent Disneyland trip, how that VIP tour went, and what the upsides are …

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EarzUp | Spooky Stories | vol. 6 | The Halloween Special 1:43:50

1y ago1:43:50

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Each year, we sit down to write our very own Disney-adjacent Spooky Stories, and read them on the air. This year, we are joined by Rob from Bantha Milk, as well as Ryan from Puny Pod, and allow them to take our little tradition into new areas of Disney Lore. So divide up your candy, sit back, and enjoy our Halloween treats! ---------------- Support…

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EarzUp! | The History of the Disneyland Magic Shop 1:28:46

1y ago1:28:46

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The magic shop on Main Street hasn't always been there. Once, that tiny little showcase was firmly planted over in Fantasyland, blowing the minds of children and adults alike with the demonstrations inside. On this episode, Taren takes us through the history of the Disneyland Magic Shop, who ran it, and why it moved to Main Street proper. Plus, we …

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EarzUp! | The Music of Ford's Magic Skyway 1:33:37

1y ago1:33:37

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The Magic Skyway was part of the group of exhibits Walt and the crew created for the 1964 World's Fair in New York. While it's siblings, "it's a small world", "Carousel of Progress" and "Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln" all made it back to Disneyland, The Magic Skyway was destined for the dustbin of history. It did, however, spawn multiple future at…

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EarzUp! | Erik Visits Carthay Lounge, Disney News, and More! 1:47:31

1+ y ago1:47:31

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It's always a good idea to stop by and visit your friends, especially if your friend happens to be a swanky-styled lounge in the heart of California Adventure. Today, Erik guides us through his most recent stop at Carthay Lounge to see if it was as great as he remembered. Taren has a "Who Dat?" segment for us, and we run through a giant batch of Di…

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EarzUp! | Dane, Director of the Walt Disney Animation Building Documentary, "Behind The Glass" 1:22:01

1+ y ago1:22:01

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The animation building at Walt Disney World was more than just a walk-through attraction. It was a functional animation studio, where guests could get an up-close look at what it takes to bring these hand-drawn ideas to life. On today's show, we chat with Dane, director of a great documentary called, "Behind the Glass: The WDW Animation Building". …

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EarzUp! | The Best Announcements From D23 1:56:28

1+ y ago1:56:28

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The Walt Disney Company had their D23 convention recently, where they unleashed a tsunami of announcements for us, covering everything from cruise ships to the parks. On today's show, we wade through the aftermath and pull out all the exciting and (in our opinions) absolute best things to look forward to in the coming years. Since there was a fair …

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EarzUp! | How To Plan A Disney Cruise 1:40:49

1+ y ago1:40:49

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If you've ever been interested in taking a Disney Cruise but didn't feel like getting caught up in how to actually plan for one, this show is for you! easier than booking a trip to the parks, the Disney Cruise Line has plenty of options for everyone. Our resident cruise expert Ryan joined us to give all of his planning tips and tricks that just mig…

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EarzUP! | Ernest Goes To Splash Mountain (A Scraping the Vault Crossover Event) 1:30:58

1+ y ago1:30:58

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The folks over on Scraping the Vault reached out to us, saying they had the perfect idea for a show. Ignoring that email for several weeks, we eventually learned about one of the most magical television specials to ever run ... Ernest Goes To Splash Mountain. It only ever aired once, in August of 1989, and was never seen again, only to be kept aliv…

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EarzUp! | We Armchair Imagineer Disneyland Forward! 1:26:39

1+ y ago1:26:39

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The largest expansion of the Disneyland Resort ever has recently been approved by the city of Anaheim, leaving the door open for Disney to bring something really special to the parks. With no real public roadmap, we started to wonder what the Disneyland Forward project would look like if it were up to us. On today's show, we sit down and discuss wh…

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EarzUp! | Walt's 9 Old Men Part 7: Les Clark 1:03:52

1+ y ago1:03:52

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Les Clark was one of Walt's original 9 Old Men. Recruited in the ice cream parlor across the street from the studio, Les worked his way through the ranks, eventually becoming one of the most influential animators of his time. We cover Les' career, including his run animating Mickey Mouse, we cover some Disney News, and more! ---------------- Suppor…

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EarzUp! | The Legendary Disney Band Leader Stan Freese Joins Us - LIVE! 1:50:51

1+ y ago1:50:51

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Being a member of the band at any of the Disney Parks is no joke. You have to know how to read music, play multiple instruments, and be willing to march multiple times a day in any kind of weather. But to lead that band takes something else altogether. Stan Freese is a man who has done just that, in two different Disney Parks. We were lucky enough …

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EarzUp! | Walt Disney Goes to South America 1:34:25

1+ y ago1:34:25

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In August of 1941, Walt and a team of composers, animators, storytellers, and directors, went on a research trip to South America on behalf ot the US Government. The goal was to gather enough materials to fill out a couple of projects, with a fair amount of goodwill thrown around, too. What Walt got out of the trip was not one but two great films, …

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EarzUp! | Disney Channel Nite at Disneyland (or "How to hit all the rides you want") 1:16:50

1+ y ago1:16:50

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The ongoing series of special events at the Disneyland Resort, Disneyland After Dark, has been a success not only for the company, but for those guests who decided to brave the potential crowds in order to have the run of Disneyland. Tonight, we chat with two people who attended the recent "Disney Channel Nite" event to learn what it was that drew …

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EarzUp! | Erik Talks Ralph Brennan's and More Disney News! 1:37:56

1+ y ago1:37:56

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The Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio is, of course, a very easy name to remember - and even easier to say! On today's show, Erik takes us through the transformations the Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill (& Patio) has been through recently, going from eclectic Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen - full of vibes and personality - to something about a coastal th…

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EarzUp! | Here's Some Disney News! 1:18:05

1+ y ago1:18:05

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It's been awhile, and somehow the Disney News overlords have smiled upon us, giving our lowly hosts something to talk about. We have some big Parks news, some small Parks news, and some other stuff that you'll be sure to care about. Probably. ---------------- Support the show! Subscribe to us on YouTube Join everyone over on our Patreon page Visit …

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EarzUp! | Five Spring Things To Do At Disneyland 1:30:13

2y ago1:30:13

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Spring is just around the corner, and the Disneyland Resort has no shortage of fun things to do this year! Taren takes us through her top five must-do's of the coming season, and Erik combines his love of Main Street Windows with his love of pharmacology (but in an educational way). Plus we have some Disney News! ---------------- Support the show! …

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EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #96: Bye Bye, Jer! 1:22:27

2y ago1:22:27

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After almost 100 episodes of the premiere Disney News podcast that airs on this network, this episode is Jeremy's last. He'll be leaving to focus more on his crocheting addiction, taking his midnight strolls through the Wal-Mart parking lot, and really dialling in his petit four recipies. But before he can saunter off into that Spaceship Earth queu…

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EarzUp! | Walt's 9 Old Men Part 6: Woolie Reitherman 1:15:48

2y ago1:15:48

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Continuing our series on Walt's 9 Old Men - his trailblazing group of animators - is Woolie Reitherman. Today, Erik takes us through Woolie's career at Disney, his contributions to not only the company but to animation as a whole, and much more. Plus, we do a little Disney News, and Jason does his best to get absolutely skewered by Swifties. ------…

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EarzUp! | Disneyland River Traffic Pt. 3: Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes 1:19:54

2y ago1:19:54

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Taren returns to wrap-up the history of the Rivers of America river traffic, with this dive into the history of Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes! While not much has changed with this ride over the years, it is rooted in a long-forgotten attraction that might not even seem like it really happened. Plus, Rob from Bantha Milk podcast joins us for some …

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EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #95: Peltz At It Again, Universal Gets It, and More! 1:03:55

2y ago1:03:55

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The future looks ... interesting ... for the Walt Disney Company, and we talk about some of the stories contributing to the coming workload. Nelson Peltz is back in the news, and this time he's naming names. We chat about the new Universal expansion opening next year in Florida, and more! ---------------- Support the show! Subscribe to us on YouTub…

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EarzUp! | A Tribute to Dick Nunis 1:34:57

2y ago1:34:57

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Dick Nunis was a character. Responsible for so much of the framework of how the Disney Company operated internally, he laid the framework for how Cast Members are trained. He had a tremendous work ethic, which led him from the football field to the mail room at Disney, then to Florida and beyond. On today's show, we pay tribute to Dick and the many…

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EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #94: Snow White's Turnaround, Chapek Lands on His Feet, and More! 1:02:23

2y ago1:02:23

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Much ado has been made regarding the new live-action Snow White film, specifically how the lead actress seems to not fully understand the legacy of that cartoon. Jeremy covers her abrupt re-framing, and we chat about Chapek surfacing after living his best life. There is also some talk about trash can mascots, and more! ---------------- Support the …

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EarzUp! | The 2023 Year In Review 1:44:34

2y ago1:44:34

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In keeping with our annual tradition, it's time for the 2023 Year In Review show! We look back on the year that was, and try to make some sense out of one of the more turbulent years for Disney. All major Disney blogs wait with steamy, musty breath for us to name the winners of categories such as "Biggest Disney Winner", "Sad To See You Go", and to…

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EarzUp! | The 2023 Christmas Show: Letters To Santa Iger, The Music of Animal Kingdom At Christmas! 1:03:24

2y ago1:03:24

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Our yearly tradition of writing letters to the current Disney CEO returns! Along with these shining examples of creative thinking, we somehow wrangled Jeremy to do a SpectroTime segment, which is enough of a gift as it is. Plus, Bev and Terrence make a guest appearance! Well, mostly Bev. ---------------- Support the show! Subscribe to us on YouTube…

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Earzup! | The History of Mr. Toad's Wild Ride 1:13:39

2y ago1:13:39

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Since it's opening in 1955, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride has crashed it's way to our hearts, while at the same time making most people wonder how a ride that literally sends you to Hell ever got to be so popular. While we can't solve that riddle, we can take you through the history of this opening day attraction instead! From the man put in charge of the r…

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EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #93: Streaking Through The Quad, Drugs on Credit, and More! 1:12:27

2y ago1:12:27

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Small World got an unexpected visitor in Disneyland recently, and if you are anywhere near TikTok you've seen the videos. But we had to cover it anyway. We also talk about a Disney World cast member who got a redemption arc in his story, and more! ---------------- Support the show! Subscribe to us on YouTube Join everyone over on our Patreon page V…