Best Tim Babb Podcasts (2025)

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Christmas at Disneyland with Tim Babb 58:59

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Comedian, actor, Disneyland fan, and Christmas enthusiast Tim Babb joins us to chat about Christmastime at Disneyland, past and present. Tim is also a podcaster and can be found at https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day…

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CWFC 158 – A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future (Full Movie) 1:08:47

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On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.” All 5 acts together in one, as well as outtakes and special messages from the cast. Brief Synopsis: Last year, detective Tracy Chabert helped her partner, Holly, foil a plot to blow up a small town Chris…

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CWFC 157 – A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future (Act 5) 13:53

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On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of act 5 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.” Brief Synopsis: Last year, detective Tracy Chabert helped her partner, Holly, foil a plot to blow up a small town Christmas festival. This Christmas, someone is out to get revenge on Holly and i…

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84: We Wish You a Merry Christmas 44:53

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For the final episode of 2025, Duane and Scott discuss the song "We Wish You a Merry Christmas". They also reveal the winner of the 2025 song battle. Check out Santa Duane and give him a follow on the socials:https://www.hawkesbaysanta.nz Songs played in this episode: We Wish You a Merry Christmas by The Holy Rocka Rollaz (Rockabilly) We Wish You a…

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CWFC 156 – A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future (Act 4) 11:33

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On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of act 4 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.” We will be releasing a new act every Tuesday until Christmas! Brief Synopsis: Last year, detective Tracy Chabert helped her partner, Holly, foil a plot to blow up a small town Christmas festival…

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CWFC 155 – 60 Years of A Charlie Brown Christmas with Melissa Menta 46:25

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On this episode, we’re celebrating the 60th anniversary of a Charlie Brown Christmas with Senior Vice President of Global Brand and Communications for Peanuts Worldwide and host of the You Don’t Know Peanuts podcast, Melissa Menta. We’ve also got a fun Christmas play date idea for you and we’ll count down the top 5 songs Tim has discovered thanks t…

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CWFC 154 – A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future (Act 3) 10:22

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On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of act 3 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.” We will be releasing a new act every Tuesday until Christmas! Brief Synopsis: Last year, detective Tracy Chabert helped her partner, Holly, foil a plot to blow up a small town Christmas festival…

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The Sweep Spot - Disneyland Current Events for December 8, 2025 53:52

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We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including the many events announced for next year, special discounts, a new show coming to Fantasyland, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Clea…

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CWFC 153 – A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future (Act 2) 12:59

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On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of act 2 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.” We will be releasing a new act every Tuesday until Christmas! Brief Synopsis: Last year, detective Tracy Chabert helped her partner, Holly, foil a plot to blow up a small town Christmas festival…

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Disneyland CircleVision and CirCARama History 1:07:27

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We chat about the history of CircleVision 360 and its predecessors and successors at the Disneyland Resort and around the world. Remember “America the Beautiful,” “Wonders of China,” and “American Journeys?” We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past an…

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CWFC 152 – A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future (Act 1) 14:00

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On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.” We will be releasing a new act every Tuesday until Christmas! Brief Synopsis: Last year, detective Tracy Chabert helped her partner, Holly, foil a plot to blow up a small town Christmas festival. This Ch…

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CWFC 151 – Straight No Chaser: An Interview with Seggie Isho 47:45

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On this episode, Straight No Chaser’s Seggie Isho stops by to talk about the group’s new album and tour called Holiday Road. We’ll also give you a tip on how to shop small this Christmas by going virtual, and we’ll countdown the top five ways to get some holiday cheer without spending money. Download here! 00:00 – 02:29 Intro 02:29 – 03:59 We Need …

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Disneyland Current Events for November 24, 2025 55:51

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We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including construction progress on new attractions at Avengers Campus, the return of Mr. Lincoln, a Disneyland After Dark update, and more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider…

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83: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree 40:52

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This month, Scott and Duane discuss the song "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree". They also reveal the winners of each episode in the Great Tinsel Tunes Song Battle 2025 - please go vote for your champion using the poll: https://pollforall.com/pk7jyyjm Here's the version recommended by our Welsh listener: Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree by Mel & …

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ElecTRONica at Disneyland Resort with Nathan Eick 55:56

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Disney historian, blogger, and former Disneyland cast member Nathan Eick returns to chat about the Disney California Adventure experience, ElecTRONica. This live entertainment experience was tied in to the movie sequel, “Tron: Legacy.” Check out his Sparkcatcher blog: https://sparkcatcherblog.wordpress.com/ We have authored two books: Cleaning The …

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Disneyland Current Events for November 10, 2025 51:01

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We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including a new Disneyland video game, drone talk, the return of Big Thunder Mountain, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom…

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Author David Koenig on the Changing Nature of Disney Parks 1:09:52

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Author David Koenig returns to chat about recent developments that are fundamentally changing the experience at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Could Disneyland lose its Rivers of America, as the Magic Kingdom at WDW has? Check out David’s books: https://bonaventurepress.com/ We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keep…

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Episode 27 - Bonus - Michael E. Gerber - ’The E-Myth’ 36:14

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Michael E. Gerber joins Jim Klauck on the podcast today! Inc. Magazine calls him “the World’s #1 Small Business Guru” — the entrepreneurial and small business thought leader who has impacted the lives of millions of small business owners and hundreds of thousands of companies worldwide for over 40 years. Michael E. Gerber is the author of the NY Ti…

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CWFC 150 – Jimmy Hawkins/It’s a Very Muppet Christmas Movie [Christmas Podcast Day Bonus Episode] 1:10:06

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On this special, super-sized Christmas Podcast Day episode, Jimmy Hawkins (Little Tommy from It’s a Wonderful Life) stops by to talk about his new book, The Heart of It’s a Wonderful Life: How the Most Inspirational Movie of All Time Still Inspires the Spirit. We’ll also be celebrating Muppetvember by doing a deep dive into It’s a Very Merry Muppet…

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82: The Christmas Truce 47:34

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This month, Duane and Scott look at the history of the 1914 Christmas Truce and songs written about the event. Don't forget to vote for your favorite song of the episode in The Great Tinsel Tunes Song Battle 2025. Songs from the episode: I Saw Three Ships by Fisherman’s Friends Yorkshire Three Ships by Kate Rusby 1914 (Christmas Truce) by Elias Dum…

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Disneyland Current Events for October 27, 2025 1:09:32

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We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including some of the things Disneyland is doing to celebrate USA 250th Anniversary, potential drone shows, Magic Key sales, and more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales…

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CWFC 149 – “Modern” Christmas Movies with Alonso Duralde 59:27

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On this episode, film critic, podcaster, and author Alonso Duralde joins Tim for the entire show. We’ll be talking about his new book, Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas, Revised and Updated Edition. We’ll also have a conversation about modern Christmas movies and countdown the most re-watch worthy Christmas movies to come out since 2010. Downl…

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Jeff Baham on the Haunted Mansion and Haunted Mansion Holiday 1:04:56

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Author Jeff Baham of the Mousetalgia podcast and DoomBuggies.com joins us again to chat about the increasing popularity of the Haunted Mansion, Haunted Mansion Holiday, and more! http://www.mousetalgia.com/about/jeff/ We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Da…

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Disneyland Current Events for October 13, 2025 1:00:43

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We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including additions to a classic attraction, a celebrity chef coming to Downtown Disney, plans for a major new live show, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Drea…

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Disneyland Attractions Hosting with Joshua Moran 52:57

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Joshua chats with us about working as a Tomorrowland Ride Operator starting in 2019, on the Monorail, Star Tours, and Autopia. He was there before and after the pandemic closures, and talks about changes relating to that as well. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdo…

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Disneyland Current Events for September 29, 2025 1:01:48

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We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including news about one of the highest end restaurants at the Resort, movie screenings at Downtown Disney, potential changes to the Anaheim Resort area, and more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Clean…

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81: I Saw Three Ships (with Tim Babb) 57:31

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This month, Duane and Scott discuss the carol "I Saw Three Ships" with Tim Babb from the "Can't Wait for Christmas" podcast. Don't forget to vote for your favorite song in the Great Tinsel Tunes Song Battle 2025. Songs played in this episode: I Saw Three Ships by the Barenaked Ladies (Tim) I Saw Three Ships by Blackmore’s Night (Duane) I Saw Three …

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CWFC 148 – Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) 49:10

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On this episode, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 2000 adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas starring Jim Carrey. We’ll also countdown the top five Naughty or Nice segments from Jimmy Kimmel Live, and we’ll find a Christmasy way for you to do something delicious with those fall apples. Download here! 00:00 – 01:40 Intro 01…

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Disneyland Videopolis with Nathan Eick 1:11:31

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Disney historian Nathan Eick returns, this time to talk about Videopolis at Disneyland, which was a trendy, youth-focused dance and entertainment attraction starting in the mid-1980s, and inspired venues at other Disney Resorts. Nathan’s blog: https://sparkcatcherblog.wordpress.com We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of …

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Disneyland Current Events for September 15, 2025 38:54

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We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including a parade float catching on fire, talk of a new entertainment tax in Anaheim, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom:…

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Disneyland Current Events for September 8, 2025 1:21:52

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We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including the newly announced 2026 D23 event, changes to Disneyland Resort hotel perks, what the possibilities are for a Pirates-themed pub, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt…

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Lynn and Ken's Disneyland Memories (The Sweep Spot Classic) 1:10:46

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In this episode listen as Lynn and Ken talk about their Disneyland memories and growing up near Disneyland. This is a past episode first published April 7, 2018, Enjoy! We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.The Sweep Spot is an unoffici…

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80: Away in a Manger 1:01:49

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This month, Duane and Scott discuss the carol "Away in a Manger" with special guest Lynnora Gilbert. Vote for your favorite song in the Great Tinsel Tunes Song Battle 2025. Songs played during the episode: Mueller Cradle Song Away in a Manger by King’s College Choir Away in a Manger by Christafari Away in a Manger by Phil Wickham Away in a Manger b…

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CWFC 147 – Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town 38:33

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On this episode, we’re going to take a look back at the 1970 Rankin/Bass classic Santa Claus is coming to town. We’ll also use some of that wintery Christmas magic to keep your drink cold, learn a little bit about a special kind of art project, and we’ll count down the top 5 Christmas versions of non-Christmas songs Download here! 00:00 – 01:43 Int…

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Disneyland Restroom Theming and Features 1:20:08

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Ken and Lynn chat about the Disneyland Park restrooms, including their theming, features, locations, and more, including some of the backstage facilities. Since we cleaned them, we have a distinct perspective. Don’t worry, no talk about tough restroom cleanups is included. For those, read Chapter 5 of our first book. We have authored two books: Cle…

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Disneyland Current Events for August 18, 2025 51:55

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We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including Avengers Campus expansion construction, an exhibit of early plans for Disneyland, a successful charity fundraiser, and more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keepin…

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Disneyland Jazz and Bussing with Tim Eldred 1:03:37

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Tim shares some amazing stories about his time as a Busser in New Orleans Square at Disneyland in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He’s a jazz player and fan, and also has some great stories about live jazz at Disneyland. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night,…

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Disneyland Current Events for August 4, 2025 53:44

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We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including construction getting started for the Avengers Campus expansion, what’s coming up for the rest of the year, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and C…

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79: It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (with Brian Earl) 52:21

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This month, Scott and Duane celebrate seven years of Tinsel Tunes with our very special guest, Brian Earl from the Christmas Past podcast. They each share some versions of the carol "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear". Here's Brian's "Christmas podcast wish list" video from 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fViebraVgQ Don't forget to vote for yo…

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Disneyland Jungle Skipper Memories with Stephen Prosser 1:16:26

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Stephen became a Disneyland Cast Member in 1989 and was a Jungle Cruise Skipper, Columbia sailor, and had other roles in Attractions. You won’t want to miss his stories! We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is an unoffi…

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CWFC 146 – 10th Anniversary Special: A Bomb For Christmas Cast Reunion 58:22

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On this episode, we celebrate 10 years of the podcast and 5 years of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie, A Bomb For Christmas…with a cast reunion. We have a conversation about the making of the movie, what the cast has been up to since, and a special announcement about the future! Download here! 00:00 – 03:22 Intro/A brief look back at 10 years o…

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CWFC 145 – A Bomb For Christmas – 5th Anniversary (Parts 7 & 8) 30:44

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On this episode, we conclude the the 5th Anniversary presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas” with parts 7 and 8. This has all been leading up to our cast reunion episode on July 25th. Brief Synopsis: Holly is a dedicated cop who’s getting some time off for Christmas whether she wants it or not. Now she’s back in…

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Disneyland Current Events for July 21, 2025 1:29:01

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Disneyland is 70! We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including the new Walt Disney attraction, the anniversary celebrations, and so much more! We have a guest, Sarah Present, join us to share her experiences of the Disneyland Anniversary Day. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two …

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CWFC 144 – A Bomb For Christmas – 5th Anniversary (Parts 5 & 6) 25:08

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On this episode, we continue the the 5th Anniversary presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas” with parts 5 and 6. We will be releasing two parts of the movie every Wednesday leading up to our cast reunion episode on July 25th. Brief Synopsis: Holly is a dedicated cop who’s getting some time off for Christmas whet…

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Playing in Disneyland Bands with Michael Gaughan 1:11:34

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Michael Gaughan joins us to chat about playing in various Disneyland bands, starting in 1985, including the All-American College Band. He also had a stint in Night Custodial. He has some great stories you won’t want to miss. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Ni…

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CWFC 143 – A Bomb For Christmas – 5th Anniversary (Parts 3 & 4) 26:18

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On this episode, we continue the the 5th Anniversary presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas” with parts 3 and 4. We will be releasing two parts of the movie every Wednesday leading up to our cast reunion episode on July 25th. Brief Synopsis: Holly is a dedicated cop who’s getting some time off for Christmas whet…

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Disneyland Current Events for July 7, 2025 50:18

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We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including preparations for the new Coco attraction, multiple stories about cast members, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, …

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CWFC 142 – A Bomb For Christmas – 5th Anniversary (Parts 1 & 2) 24:40

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On this episode, we bring you the the 5th Anniversary presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas.” We will be releasing two parts of the movie every Wednesday leading up to our cast reunion episode on July 25th. Brief Synopsis: Holly is a dedicated cop who’s getting some time off for Christmas whether she wants it o…

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Author Todd James Pierce on Sherman Brothers Music at Disneyland 49:53

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Todd James Pierce returns to The Sweep Spot to discuss Disney Legends the Sherman Brothers, especially their contributions to music at Disneyland, including for the Enchanted Tiki Room and It’s a Small World. https://www.toddjamespierce.com/ We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleanin…

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78: Jazz Christmas Music 56:12

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This month, Duane and Scott explore jazz Christmas music. Vote for your favorite song from this episode in the Great Tinsel Tunes Song Battle 2025. Songs played in the episode: Christmastime is Here by Steve Hunter Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by New York Jazz Lounge Frosty the Snowman by Erik Veldkamp God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by Ramsey Lewis …