Disney Plus 2
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago -Join Stephanie and John every week as they break open the Disney+ vault, reminisce over their nostalgic favorites and discuss the latest content from Pixar, Lucas Film, Marvel, Fox and, of course, Disney.
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18: The Cat From Outer Space (1978)
July 30, 2020 02:07 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MBThis might be the best film from 1962 to be released in 1978. Find out why your cat acts the way it does as we discuss The Cat From Outer Space. At very least, this movie will make you appreciate the flying effects in Superman: The Movie that much more. And you'll never believe these movies came out during the same year! It's been a long time coming, but the Disney + Randomizer finally pulls a selection from Pixar. HINT: under the bed. Let us know what you thought about The Cat From ...
17: Thor Ragnarok (2017)
July 19, 2020 23:52 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBIs Thor Ragnarok the most fun movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Yes. Yes, it is. This week, we try to figure out why. Get ready for the best joke and character entrance in all of the MCU. This movie is also a surprisingly deep and meaningful exploration of personal identity and finding your purpose in life. Plus, it has Hulk butt. Join us to discuss one of our favorite superhero movies. Then, the Disney+ Randomizer takes us in a very different direction for next week. HINT: space fel...
16: Percy Jackson and the Olympians - The Lightning Thief (2010)
July 12, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MBCan you actually steal lightning? We find out this week as we discuss the 2010 Fox film Percy Jackson and the Olympians - The Lightning Thief. Why is it so hard for other studios to nail the Harry Potter formula? Does this movie have the most disturbing credit scene ever? And just how boring can you make a fight between two demigods? Spoiler: we did not enjoy this film. But the Disney+ Randomizer must have enjoyed our conversation because it's keeping us on theme for next week. HINT: Hammer...
15: Hamilton (2020)
July 05, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBHamilton. Need we say more? We were excited to see it live, and we were just as excited to watch it on TV. Hamilton is one of our favorite shows. We know the words to every song. But does the experience hold up on the small screen? And how will this streaming event influence the uncertain future of musical theater? We also activate our brand new Disney+ Randomizer for the first time to find out what we're watching next. HINT: Lightning. Welcome to season 2 of the Disney Plus 2 Podcast! J...
The Disney Plus 2 is BACK!
June 29, 2020 00:14 - 1 minute - 1.63 MBThe Disney Plus 2 is back, just in time for the streaming release of Hamilton. Join us for Season 2 starting on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app and follow us on Twitter @disneyplustwo, Instagram @disneyplus2podcast and online at disneyplus2.com.
14: While You Were Sleeping (1995)
February 09, 2020 18:01 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBPost-Speed Sandra Bullock + pre-Independence Day Bill Pullman = Disney's first and only romantic coma-dy: While You Were Sleeping. We're joined by a special guest, Stephanie's sister Lisa, to discuss 1990s relationship movies and try to figure out why Bill Pullman is "Bill Pullman." We also uncover a ton of great relationship advice hidden in this movie, including some of the best pickup lines ever. Lisa has the honor of activating the Disney+ Randomizer, sending us into the world of Marvel ...
13: Alice in Wonderland (2010) - should they have made Hatter instead?
February 02, 2020 14:39 - 55 minutes - 76 MBOff with their heads! It's a Tim Burton trifecta this week as Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter star in the 2010 live action almost-remake of Alice in Wonderland. Oh ... and Alice is in this, too! The film is certainly nice to look at, but what does it contribute to the Alice story? Should they have gone the Maleficent angle and just made a movie about the Mad Hatter? And did The Matrix inspire this Alice movie after the original Alice inspired The Matrix? Join us for a trip down the rabb...
13: Alice in Wonderland (2010)
February 02, 2020 14:39 - 55 minutes - 76 MBOff with their heads! It's a Tim Burton trifecta this week as Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter star in the 2010 live action almost-remake of Alice in Wonderland. Oh ... and Alice is in this, too! The film is certainly nice to look at, but what does it contribute to the Alice story? Should they have gone the Maleficent angle and just made a movie about the Mad Hatter? And did The Matrix inspire this Alice movie after the original Alice inspired The Matrix? Join us for a trip down the rabb...
12: Earth Live (2017) - did it have to be live?
January 25, 2020 22:10 - 55 minutes - 76 MBWe make our first visit to the National Geographic section of Disney+ with the 2017 television special Earth Live. Nature has a reputation for being unpredictable. Walt came to this conclusion after he tried to use real animals in the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland. So can Nat Geo execute a live, worldwide television safari and keep it engaging for two hours? And why should they hire Stephanie to host their next live production? The Randomizer sends us back into the Disney remake/reboot collect...
12: Earth Live (2017)
January 25, 2020 22:10 - 55 minutes - 76 MBWe make our first visit to the National Geographic section of Disney+ with the 2017 television special Earth Live. Nature has a reputation for being unpredictable. Walt came to this conclusion after he tried to use real animals in the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland. So can Nat Geo execute a live, worldwide television safari and keep it engaging for two hours? And why should they hire Stephanie to host their next live production? The Randomizer sends us back into the Disney remake/reboot collect...
11: Rookie of the Year (1993)
January 18, 2020 17:49 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MBBatter up! We tackle our first sports entry in the Disney+ catalogue this week with the 1993 Fox baseball fantasy Rookie of the Year. Could a 12 year-old really pitch in the major leagues? Is this movie as good as we remember it being from when we were younger? Is this possibly the best kids baseball movie ever? Join the team as we discuss the magical tale of Henry Rosinbagger ... Gardenhoser ... Runnamucker ... Rowengartner. Yeah, that's it! Then, The Randomizer sends us in a completely di...
11: Rookie of the Year (1993) - is this the best kids baseball movie ever?
January 18, 2020 17:49 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MBBatter up! We tackle our first sports entry in the Disney+ catalogue this week with the 1993 Fox baseball fantasy Rookie of the Year. Could a 12 year-old really pitch in the major leagues? Is this movie as good as we remember it being from when we were younger? Is this possibly the best kids baseball movie ever? Join the team as we discuss the magical tale of Henry Rosinbagger ... Gardenhoser ... Runnamucker ... Rowengartner. Yeah, that's it! Then, The Randomizer sends us in a completely di...
10: 102 Dalmatians (2000)
January 11, 2020 21:21 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBAnother dog movie! This time, we're checking out the sequel of the first true Disney live-action remake, 102 Dalmatians. Did this franchise need a remake yet alone a sequel? Why does she want that coat so much after already going to prison? And is Glenn Close to Cruella De Vil what Johnny Depp is to Jack Sparrow? Let's just call this our pre-game for next year's highly-anticipated prequel Cruella with Emma Stone. We also debut The Official Disney+2 Dog Movie Rating System. And The Randomizer...
10: 102 Dalmatians (2000) - how much did they pay Glenn Close?
January 11, 2020 21:21 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBAnother dog movie! This time, we're checking out the sequel of the first true Disney live-action remake, 102 Dalmatians. Did this franchise need a remake yet alone a sequel? Why does she want that coat so much after already going to prison? And is Glenn Close to Cruella De Vil what Johnny Depp is to Jack Sparrow? Let's just call this our pre-game for next year's highly-anticipated prequel Cruella with Emma Stone. We also debut The Official Disney+2 Dog Movie Rating System. And The Randomizer...
9: The Mandalorian Season 1 (2019)
January 05, 2020 17:47 - 1 hour - 115 MBIt was only a matter of time before The Randomizer would serve up the most popular program on Disney+. John and Stephanie are joined by a special guest this week as they dive into the Star Wars extended universe and discuss the entire first season of The Mandalorian. Does this mean Disney can do Star Wars now? Can a casual fan pick up this show despite it being part of the extended universe? And, most importantly, what will be The Child's first word? Stay around at the end of the episode for...
9: The Mandalorian Season 1 (2019) - can Disney do Star Wars now?
January 05, 2020 17:47 - 1 hour - 115 MBIt was only a matter of time before The Randomizer would serve up the most popular program on Disney+. John and Stephanie are joined by a special guest this week as they dive into the Star Wars extended universe and discuss the entire first season of The Mandalorian. Does this mean Disney can do Star Wars now? Can a casual fan pick up this show despite it being part of the extended universe? And, most importantly, what will be The Child's first word? Stay around at the end of the episode for...
8: Disneyland Around the Seasons (1966) - what was the park like back then?
December 29, 2019 15:01 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBWalt Disney takes John and Stephanie on a tour of what's new at Disneyland in 1966. How does the park feel at the beginning of its second decade as compared to today? And what makes this episode of The Wonderful World of Color so important in Disney history? The Disney+2 share their favorite things to do at Disneyland and marvel at how theme park safety standards have changed over the years. Then, they activate the Randomizer to kick off 2020 with a very timely selection. HINT: a baby you mu...
8: Disneyland Around the Seasons (1966)
December 29, 2019 15:01 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBWalt Disney takes John and Stephanie on a tour of what's new at Disneyland in 1966. How does the park feel at the beginning of its second decade as compared to today? And what makes this episode of The Wonderful World of Color so important in Disney history? The Disney+2 share their favorite things to do at Disneyland and marvel at how theme park safety standards have changed over the years. Then, they activate the Randomizer to kick off 2020 with a very timely selection. HINT: a baby you mu...
7: Noelle (2019)
December 22, 2019 16:55 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBJust in time for Christmas, the Disney+2 dive into the holiday season with the streaming original film Noelle (2019). Will this become a new Disney holiday family classic? Or is this the Disney+ version of a Hallmark TV movie? John and Stephanie also discuss the modern nature of Santa and share their favorite holiday movies. Then, the Randomizer picks their final watch of 2019. HINT: "... and now your host, Walt Disney." Will you be watching Noelle during this holiday season? Let us know via...
7: Noelle (2019) - holiday classic or Hallmark movie?
December 22, 2019 16:55 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBJust in time for Christmas, the Disney+2 dive into the holiday season with the streaming original film Noelle (2019). Will this become a new Disney holiday family classic? Or is this the Disney+ version of a Hallmark TV movie? John and Stephanie also discuss the modern nature of Santa and share their favorite holiday movies. Then, the Randomizer picks their final watch of 2019. HINT: "... and now your host, Walt Disney." Will you be watching Noelle during this holiday season? Let us know via...
6: Star Wars - Return of the Jedi (1983)
December 16, 2019 17:47 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBIt's episode 6 of the Disney+2 Podcast, so John and Stephanie are watching episode 6 of the Star Wars saga: Return of the Jedi. Does this movie still hold up today in the wake of more recent Star Wars content? Can you watch it by itself, or do you need to watch the entire trilogy to understand what's going on? Was this a good end to the original story? The Disney+2 also explore their personal histories with Star Wars before activating the Randomizer to find out what they'll be watching next....
6: Star Wars - Return of the Jedi (1983) - did the original trilogy end well?
December 16, 2019 17:47 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBIt's episode 6 of the Disney+2 Podcast, so John and Stephanie are watching episode 6 of the Star Wars saga: Return of the Jedi. Does this movie still hold up today in the wake of more recent Star Wars content? Can you watch it by itself, or do you need to watch the entire trilogy to understand what's going on? Was this a good end to the original story? The Disney+2 also explore their personal histories with Star Wars before activating the Randomizer to find out what they'll be watching next....
5: Frankenweenie (1984)
December 08, 2019 13:14 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBThe Disney+2 are a little late for Halloween as they watch the 1984 short film Frankenweenie. Just how Tim Burton is an early Tim Burton film? Is Disney+ trying to corner the lucrative dog movie market? John and Stephanie explore these questions and share their experiences with other Tim Burton films before activating the Disney+ Randomizer to discover which title will be the focus of next week's show. HINT: it's the original end of a saga that is coming to yet another conclusion very, very ...
5: Frankenweenie (1984) - how Tim Burton is early Tim Burton?
December 08, 2019 13:14 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBThe Disney+2 are a little late for Halloween as they watch the 1984 short film Frankenweenie. Just how Tim Burton is an early Tim Burton film? Is Disney+ trying to corner the lucrative dog movie market? John and Stephanie explore these questions and share their experiences with other Tim Burton films before activating the Disney+ Randomizer to discover which title will be the focus of next week's show. HINT: it's the original end of a saga that is coming to yet another conclusion very, very ...
4: Aladdin (1992)
December 02, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBThis week, John and Stephanie watch a Disney+ movie they actually like: Aladdin (1992). Yes, there's plenty of outright gushing over this film, including the epic voice performance from Robin Williams. But we also explore the greater legacy of Aladdin on the 27th anniversary of its release. Where does this movie rank within the 1989 - 1999 Disney animation renaissance period? Is this the best music in a Disney animated film? Was a modern remake of this movie even remotely needed? After we di...
4: Aladdin (1992) - who needs a remake?
December 02, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBThis week, John and Stephanie watch a Disney+ movie they actually like: Aladdin (1992). Yes, there's plenty of outright gushing over this film, including the epic voice performance from Robin Williams. But we also explore the greater legacy of Aladdin on the 27th anniversary of its release. Where does this movie rank within the 1989 - 1999 Disney animation renaissance period? Is this the best music in a Disney animated film? Was a modern remake of this movie even remotely needed? After we di...
3: Avatar (2009)
November 24, 2019 23:15 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBAvatar was the highest grossing movie in cinematic history for almost a decade ... but why? As we approach the film's 10th anniversary, John and Stephanie watch Avatar for the first time and try to figure out what the big deal really was. Is it a good movie, or was it all about the technology of the time? Will the digital effects stand up 10 years later? Will finally watching the movie add to or take away from the experience at Disney's Animal Kingdom? Let us know what you think of Avatar on...
3: Avatar (2009) - movie or theme park?
November 24, 2019 23:15 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBAvatar was the highest grossing movie in cinematic history for almost a decade ... but why? As we approach the film's 10th anniversary, John and Stephanie watch Avatar for the first time and try to figure out what the big deal really was. Is it a good movie, or was it all about the technology of the time? Will the digital effects stand up 10 years later? Will finally watching the movie add to or take away from the experience at Disney's Animal Kingdom? Let us know what you think of Avatar on...
2: Lady and the Tramp (2019)
November 18, 2019 01:47 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MBThe live action remake trend continues, this time with the Disney+ exclusive Lady and the Tramp. John and Stephanie ponder the big questions, including who is the audience, does it stand up to the original, and why does the dog catcher have so much authority? What did you think of Lady and the Tramp? Let us know on Twitter via @disneyplustwo and on Instagram @disneyplus2podcast.
2: Lady and the Tramp (2019): is the notte still bella?
November 18, 2019 01:47 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MBThe live action remake trend continues, this time with the Disney+ exclusive Lady and the Tramp. John and Stephanie ponder the big questions, including who is the audience, does it stand up to the original, and why does the dog catcher have so much authority? What did you think of Lady and the Tramp? Let us know on Twitter via @disneyplustwo and on Instagram @disneyplus2podcast.
1: Two tickets for Disney+ please!
November 10, 2019 21:45 - 2 minutes - 3.6 MBWelcome to the Disney+2 Podcast. John and Stephanie begin their journey through the Disney+ Vault, introduce their strategy for picking what to watch and announce the topic of their next episode. What are you looking forward to most on Disney+? Let us know on Twitter via @disneyplustwo.