Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 265 Summer vacation is beginning, and you just want to get away. But as the temperature rises, so do the prices. We need a way to deal with inflation without resorting to inflatable beds. Maybe we should just inflate some bubbles. More specifically: The Disney Bubble. What's the point in a vacation if we pinc…

Summer vacation is beginning, and you just want to get away. But as the temperature rises, so do the prices. We need a way to deal with inflation without resorting to inflatable beds. Maybe we should just inflate some bubbles. More specifically: The Disney Bubble. What's the point in a vacation if we pinch every penny and book ourselves a nightmare…

Lately, we've been cruisin' for a cruisin'. There's something alluring for the floating Disneyland at Sea. Luckily, someone we know wandered on to the Disney Magic: Wandering in Disney's very own Andrew! While the ship may be old, the experience is new. What's it like to go on a Disney Cruise as a traveler who's always on land? Is it worth going if…

Lately, we've been cruisin' for a cruisin'. There's something alluring for the floating Disneyland at Sea. Luckily, someone we know wandered on to the Disney Magic: Wandering in Disney's very own Andrew! While the ship may be old, the experience is new. What's it like to go on a Disney Cruise as a traveler who's always on land? Is it worth going if…

It's May, so it's time for another Bachelor Party at Disney! Kirk is getting married on an unknown date at an unknown time, so a little celebration is in order. Why drive 3 hours to Vegas when you can wait in line for Radiator Springs Racers for the same amount of time? The hottest thing that day was THE SUN. Join Kirk & Rain as they dive into some…

It's May, so it's time for another Bachelor Party at Disney! Kirk is getting married on an unknown date at an unknown time, so a little celebration is in order. Why drive 3 hours to Vegas when you can wait in line for Radiator Springs Racers for the same amount of time? The hottest thing that day was THE SUN. Join Kirk & Rain as they dive into some…

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate’s life for me. Or is it? A lot of us seem to be drawn to the life of a swashbuckler on the open seas, but we don't really think about all that entails. It wasn't all just fun and games on the deck with your bros. The history or pirates is filled with violence and rivalries, but not much food. Maybe it's time to rethink someth…

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 262 Well hello there, you’re just in time for a little smackerel of something. Maybe quite a few. For the first time, Disney Eats took the reins from Code Word Disney and posted a plethora of springtime foods for us to savor. Whether you're starting out with a part of a balanced breakfast, keeping it light wi…

Well hello there, you’re just in time for a little smackerel of something. Maybe quite a few. For the first time, Disney Eats took the reins from Code Word Disney and posted a plethora of springtime foods for us to savor. Whether you're starting out with a part of a balanced breakfast, keeping it light with some salads, or slathering some sweetness…

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 261 There's a lot going on in this world, and it doesn't happen in a bubble. The economy, the stock market, angry people on the internet. We can't really escape it. You might be able to take the Disney out of the World, but you can't take the World out of Disney. So let's all welcome back a familiar face to m…

There's a lot going on in this world, and it doesn't happen in a bubble. The economy, the stock market, angry people on the internet. We can't really escape it. You might be able to take the Disney out of the World, but you can't take the World out of Disney. So let's all welcome back a familiar face to make this burning planet a little less scary.…

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 260 Social Media is a hot topic 'round these parts. We can't stop talking about it, we seem to hate it. Yet... we seem to need it? Stay with us, stop scrolling, and listen. What benefits does the news feed bring? What does it change about us? We can't help but wonder if we really do need to accept reality and…

Social Media is a hot topic 'round these parts. We can't stop talking about it, we seem to hate it. Yet... we seem to need it? Stay with us, stop scrolling, and listen. What benefits does the news feed bring? What does it change about us? We can't help but wonder if we really do need to accept reality and stop trying to substitute our own. Come sai…

Wunderbar Topic from Trammin' Episode 259 Ole! Ole! It’s showtime! Welcome to our studio hideaway, you lucky TramFam, you. If we weren't in the show recording right away, we'd be in the audience too. Step into Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room where the birds sing words and the cohosts croon about the sights, the sounds, and the feathery feelings y…

Ole! Ole! It’s showtime! Welcome to our studio hideaway, you lucky TramFam, you. If we weren't in the show recording right away, we'd be in the audience too. Step into Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room where the birds sing words and the cohosts croon about the sights, the sounds, and the feathery feelings you get when the birds have their fling, th…

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 258 It's finally time to head into Tokyo and the rest of Japan's urban sprawl. The Rainwaters traversed the Tokyo Metropolitan Area and came back with new experiences and new dreams for the future. Let's do a little shuffle and hurry right in to Rain's trip report. Are wagYOU ready? Join Kirk & Rain as they t…

It's finally time to head into Tokyo and the rest of Japan's urban sprawl. The Rainwaters traversed the Tokyo Metropolitan Area and came back with new experiences and new dreams for the future. Let's do a little shuffle and hurry right in to Rain's trip report. Are wagYOU ready? Join Kirk & Rain as they try on their new kimonos on a Japanese new ep…

Good day, Refiners! A new quarter is upon us, and we at Lumon wanted to make sure you were ready to refine. We know how seriously you take the work, as it is mysterious and important. So we wanted to help you get your tempers in order before getting to work. Please enjoy this wellness session with Mr. Bagdasarian, and have a great quarter! Listen t…

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 257 Welcome back to Tokyo! Rain's trip isn't over yet. This time, we're in Tokyo Disneyland: Chiharu Kawasaki's ORIGINAL Magic Kingdom. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Follow along with Rain's journey as he finds out what's copied and what's absolutely elevated. Join us as we hunt for hun…

Welcome back to Tokyo! Rain's trip isn't over yet. This time, we're in Tokyo Disneyland: Chiharu Kawasaki's ORIGINAL Magic Kingdom. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Follow along with Rain's journey as he finds out what's copied and what's absolutely elevated. Join us as we hunt for hunny on a Vanellop-e new episode of Trammin' -…

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 256 Our prodigal son has returned from The Land of the Rising sun with stories and tales abound! Emerging from the ocean first, is the trip to Tokyo DisneySea. Gather round for a firsthand account of adventures from the seven seas and all the ports where Rain dropped anchor and ate long bread. Join Kirk & Rai…

Our prodigal son has returned from The Land of the Rising sun with stories and tales abound! Emerging from the ocean first, is the trip to Tokyo DisneySea. Gather round for a firsthand account of adventures from the seven seas and all the ports where Rain dropped anchor and ate long bread. Join Kirk & Rain as they Sea the world on a volcanic new ep…

Happy St. Trammin's Day! What is this episode about? Who knows, but it's a bonus, so we hope you enjoy! Listen to full episodes every Windsday and topic-only uploads on Big Thunder Thursdays! Instagram Trammin' - https://instagram.com/TramminPodcast Christian Rainwater - https://instagram.com/imrainwater Music Local Forecast - Elevator Kevin MacLeo…

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 255 SXSW had a lot of surprises to be sure. But we're here to welcome them. Disney has a lot cooking right now so we thought we'd make sense of it all. Who better to speculate and analyze with than friend of the show Freddy? We're going coast to coast this week, ending on what the heck is going on at Disneyla…

SXSW had a lot of surprises to be sure. But we're here to welcome them. Disney has a lot cooking right now so we thought we'd make sense of it all. Who better to speculate and analyze with than friend of the show Freddy? We're going coast to coast this week, ending on what the heck is going on at Disneyland. Join Kirk & Freddy as they figure it all…

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 254 KaCHOW! Some of us like Cars, but some of us like cars. The automobiles. The vehicles. This appreciated translates into nerding out over seats, materials, and mechanics of Disneyland's Ride Vehicles. So we invited a Car Guy, the TramFam's very own John H. to break down all the ways we get around our favor…

KaCHOW! Some of us like Cars, but some of us like cars. The automobiles. The vehicles. This appreciated translates into nerding out over seats, materials, and mechanics of Disneyland's Ride Vehicles. So we invited a Car Guy, the TramFam's very own John H. to break down all the ways we get around our favorite attractions. Fasten your seatbelt and jo…

Topic from Trammin' Preview: Food & Wine Foodie Guide 2025 It's here! Albeit a little early. The most flavorful time of the year: California Adventure's Food & Wine Festival 2025! So let's dive right in and preview this foodie guide. Some things returned, some things are new, and some things are a mix between the two. Follow along with us, because …

It's here! Albeit a little early. The most flavorful time of the year: California Adventure's Food & Wine Festival 2025! So let's dive right in and preview this foodie guide. Some things returned, some things are new, and some things are a mix between the two. Follow along with us, because there are some surprises to be sure. Join Kirk & Rain as th…

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 253 DCA is quite young, so it's also relatively new. Its layout is unique and very differentiated from Disneyland's. So there were some more modern design decisions made in the early 2000s. Let's have a little study session and discuss why it may be that way and how it affects our movement around the park. Ar…

DCA is quite young, so it's also relatively new. Its layout is unique and very differentiated from Disneyland's. So there were some more modern design decisions made in the early 2000s. Let's have a little study session and discuss why it may be that way and how it affects our movement around the park. Are there some roads less traveled in there? A…

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 252 We really do put Walt's Original Magic Kingdom on a pedestal. I just did it right there. You're here because you love Disneyland (or us), but Disneyland gives you this special feeling. In turn, you give Disneyland special treatment. There's a twinkle in your eye when you think of it. Your eyes widen at ce…

We really do put Walt's Original Magic Kingdom on a pedestal. I just did it right there. You're here because you love Disneyland (or us), but Disneyland gives you this special feeling. In turn, you give Disneyland special treatment. There's a twinkle in your eye when you think of it. Your eyes widen at certain sites, ears perk up at certain sounds,…

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 251 Another week, another club. This time, it's all about DVC. Disney Vacation Club. Disney's very own timeshare! You've heard us talk a lot about timeshares and their pitfalls, but it's not all downside. Many people enjoy their DVC membership. How many? At least 2, and they're here on the show with us today.…

Another week, another club. This time, it's all about DVC. Disney Vacation Club. Disney's very own timeshare! You've heard us talk a lot about timeshares and their pitfalls, but it's not all downside. Many people enjoy their DVC membership. How many? At least 2, and they're here on the show with us today. Tiffany, Tiff, Tiffyluna, our very own memb…

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 250 Two hundred and fifty episodes... wow. We think that's worth celebrating, so we booked a reservation at Club 33! We finally made it, and boy was it special. The vibes, they say, were Trammaculate. The food was also divine, and we can't wait to share our review with you. So ring the doorbell, reach for the…

Two hundred and fifty episodes... wow. We think that's worth celebrating, so we booked a reservation at Club 33! We finally made it, and boy was it special. The vibes, they say, were Trammaculate. The food was also divine, and we can't wait to share our review with you. So ring the doorbell, reach for the door, and unlock the many mysteries of Club…

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 249 Windsdays are for the bois. Let's all join in in saying happy birthday to friend of the show JEFF! We just hung out with the boys in honor of his birthday and had so much fun that we thought we'd do a whole episode about it. We ate, we drank, we ate and drank some more; even the lions ate. We did hang out…

Windsdays are for the bois. Let's all join in in saying happy birthday to friend of the show JEFF! We just hung out with the boys in honor of his birthday and had so much fun that we thought we'd do a whole episode about it. We ate, we drank, we ate and drank some more; even the lions ate. We did hang out and enjoy some rides too, so come hang with…

It begins again, the journey of a million foodie guides. What better way to start than one themed after the new year? Rising Moons, everyone, and happy Lunar New Year! We've had a good little run of festivals, is it time to watch their career with great interest? Let's see if this one will be any good. Sure' it's just a preview, but maybe there are…

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 248 ¡Hola! Wait... Konichiwa! Rain's heading to Japan! But this trip isn't a Trammin' episode, he can't show up unprepared. Luckily Kirk is an expert in... wait that's not right either. Why am I the one writing any of this? I don't know what I'm doing, and per my previous email, neither does Rain. Well we've …

¡Hola! Wait... Konichiwa! Rain's heading to Japan! But this trip isn't a Trammin' episode, he can't show up unprepared. Luckily Kirk is an expert in... wait that's not right either. Why am I the one writing any of this? I don't know what I'm doing, and per my previous email, neither does Rain. Well we've opened up our little red envelope for Lunar …

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 247 Kirk & Rain are often in their own little bubble. Or maybe more accurately, outside of the bubble. Trammin' isn't usually a part of the larger conversation. What's really happening out there? What are "they" talking about? Whatever has got all the people riled up, whatever has got those gears grinding, ha…

Kirk & Rain are often in their own little bubble. Or maybe more accurately, outside of the bubble. Trammin' isn't usually a part of the larger conversation. What's really happening out there? What are "they" talking about? Whatever has got all the people riled up, whatever has got those gears grinding, hasn't quite made it into the Trammin' studio.…

Rewind Topic from 2024 Once More Happy New Year, 2024 is over! So let's immediately go back. Let's dig into 2024 once more, as we do every year. A little recap of all the news we had to endure throughout the year and how we feel after the passage of time. Does the new year bring something better? We don't know, that's not what this episode's about …

Happy New Year, 2024 is over! So let's immediately go back. Let's dig into 2024 once more, as we do every year. A little recap of all the news we had to endure throughout the year and how we feel after the passage of time. Does the new year bring something better? We don't know, that's not what this episode's about and it was recorded in 2024 so an…

Christmastime Topic of the Week from Trammin' Episode 246 Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah! It's that time of year, that awkward time after Christmas morning. What's left? What's there to do until the new year? Some of you had some questions for us and we were happy to answer. We meandered a bit, but when don't we? Let's tie up some loose ends and …

Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah! It's that time of year, that awkward time after Christmas morning. What's left? What's there to do until the new year? Some of you had some questions for us and we were happy to answer. We meandered a bit, but when don't we? Let's tie up some loose ends and finish out the Christmas season. Join Kirk & Rain as they …

Christmastime Topic of the Week from Trammin' Episode 245 Christmas comes this time each year, and with it, comes its spirit. What does it mean to celebrate Christmas? To let the joy flow through you? There's more to Christmas than just Disneyland. There's a whole marshmallow world out there. In Pennsylvania, folks are Trammin'. And yet, there's no…

Christmas comes this time each year, and with it, comes its spirit. What does it mean to celebrate Christmas? To let the joy flow through you? There's more to Christmas than just Disneyland. There's a whole marshmallow world out there. In Pennsylvania, folks are Trammin'. And yet, there's no place like home for the holidays. Whether you're walking …