Disney on the Rocks
87 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Eric and Jeff are two dads who enjoy getting drunk and breaking down Disney movies. With Disney+ providing endless access to the Disney Vault, these two long-time buddies have all the material they need to talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of some of your favorite childhood animated motion pictures. All while knocking back cocktails.
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Episode 34: March Mickey Madness Selection Special!
March 16, 2021 17:40 - 1 hour - 274 MBThis week on Disney on the Rocks, Eric and Jeff get drunk while selecting, ranking, and seeding the Field of 64 Disney and Pixar animated films for the tournament to end all tournaments: March Mickey Madness! You'll get to vote for the winners on social media! What are you waiting for?!?! VOTE NOW! This is an ambitious undertaking and in this episode, Eric and Jeff argue... A LOT. The brackets were broken down into four Disney Park-inspired divisions and the movies were placed accordingly....
Episode 33 - Finding Nemo (2003)
March 09, 2021 17:55 - 1 hour - 223 MBThis week on Disney on the Rocks, Jeff goes down under with Foster's while Eric crushes a giant Dory-colored fish bowl drink as they talk about the Pixar modern classic Finding Nemo! The gang is all here! Nemo, Marlin, Dory, Nigel, Gill, Bruce, DARLA, CORRAALLL!!! Some of the things we talk about include: What happens to a live fish that gets flushed down a toilet? Was Nigel the most tragic character in the movie? FUN FACTS about all kinds of fish! Marlin's real estate decision-making...
Episode 32 - 101 Dalmatians (1961, 1996)
March 02, 2021 18:05 - 1 hour - 213 MBThis week on Disney on the Rocks, Eric channels Lucky with Workhorse Brewing pounders while Jeff drinks bourbon with numbers in the title because we're talking 101 Dalmatians! That new Cruella prequel trailer got us talking about a variety of Dalmatian-related topics in our latest outing! Some of the things we talk about include: 101 Dalmatians killed HOW MANY dogs?! Is Glenn Close's live action Cruella "iconic" or just "pretty good"? Who is the greatest fictional dog EVER? Jeff's hil...
Episode 31 - Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989)
February 23, 2021 18:32 - 1 hour - 218 MBThis week on Disney on the Rocks, Eric goes old fashioned while Jeff drinks miniature beers to talk about the Rick Moranis hit Honey, I Shrunk the Kids! With Disney's upcoming reboot, we tackle the Honey, I Shrunk... series in tremendous detail for your listening pleasure! Jeff also gets a chance to put his doctorate in lasers to use. Some of the things we talk about include: "Dr. Jeff... would laser technology make a shrink ray possible?" The Rick Moranis run of hits. How many differ...
Episode 30 - Dumbo (1941)
February 16, 2021 17:55 - 1 hour - 203 MBThis week... IN OUR 30th EPISODE... Eric and Jeff take down elephant-themed booze while discussing the 1941 Ugly Duckling tale Dumbo! There's a lot to unpack in this one. Not to mention a dive into the 2019 Tim Burton live-action version of the story! Some of the things we talk about include: Was Tim Burton's remake actually a sequel? Why the circus will never be the same. The Disclaimer and Dumbo's racist charicatures. Is it really a movie about a flying elephant? Terrifying and h...
Episode 29 - A Goofy Movie (1995)
February 09, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 192 MBThis week, Eric and Jeff... get goofy... with rum, beer, and the Disney cult classic A Goofy Movie! We break down the adventure with Goofy, Max, Powerline, Pauly Shore, Pete, PJ, and Roxanne! Disney on the Rocks answers the MANY questions raised in this fun-filled road trip! Some of the things we talk about include: Was this Max's sexual awakening? Were Goofy, Pete, Mickey, and Donald former celebrities in this universe? Why is the majority of the US population dog people? Was Roxanne ...
Episode 28 - Toy Story 2 (1999)
February 02, 2021 19:24 - 1 hour - 223 MBThis week, Eric and Jeff chase their pregame with more liquor as they take a deep dive into Toy Story 2! The whole gang is here! Woody, Buzz, Rex, Hamm, Slinky, Mr. Potato Head welcome new friends like Jessie, Bullseye, Wheezy, and Mrs. Potato Head! Some of the things we talk about include: How Toy Story 2 almost didn't happen and could have crippled Pixar. Stinky Pete and Al's actions were justified. Does Far East Airlines go out of business over this? The two most important characte...
Episode 27 - Alice in Wonderland (1951)
January 26, 2021 16:03 - 1 hour - 206 MBThis week, Eric and Jeff join the Mad Hatter and the March Hare for a drunken tea party to discuss Alice in Wonderland! It's a Merry Unbirthday celebration of the weirdest children's story ever told and Disney on the Rocks explores every corner of this mysterious dream world! Some of the things we talk about include: Eric's impeccable Mad Hatter impression. The many bizarre adaptations of Alice. Which was better: Wonderland or Neverland? Were drugs actually a factor in this story? Acto...
Episode 26 - Tangled (2010)
January 19, 2021 17:52 - 1 hour - 215 MBThis week, Eric and Jeff knock back beers like they're at the Snuggly Duckling to talk about 2010's wildly popular adventure Tangled! Rapunzel has a lot going on and we break it all down! Unless you're locked in a tower by an abusive old lady, you should tune into this week's episode! Some of the things we talk about include: Which Disney Princess would have to deal with the most emotional trauma? Who is the REAL villain of this story? Tangled, Frozen, Moana, or Princess and the Frog? P...
Episode 25 - Aladdin (1992)
January 12, 2021 16:07 - 1 hour - 212 MBThis week, Eric and Jeff manufacture self-induced hangovers through rum and bourbon while taking you on a Magic Carpet ride with Aladdin! The 1992 classic spawned two sequels, an animated series, a video game, a steady paycheck for Scott Weinger, and a live action remake in 2019! We talk about ALL OF IT! Some of the things we talk about include: How fast were they traveling during "A Whole New World"? Wish Law and how to avoid grey area. Who was the greatest Henchman EVER? What happens ...
Episode 24 - Soul (2020)
January 05, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 197 MBHappy New Year! This week, Eric and Jeff kick off 2021 properly with some heavy boozing and a review of Disney/Pixar's newest release Soul! This is the first time we get to review a new movie! We're all over Joe and 22's journey! If you listen closely, you can hear where Eric starts slurring and Jeff starts rambling. It's a good one. Some of the things we talk about include: All the Easter Eggs. When have you been in The Zone? Switcheroo movies. How does Soul fit into the Pixar Connect...
Episode 23 - A Christmas Carol (1983, 1992, 2009)
December 22, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 194 MBHappy Holidays! This week, Eric and Jeff knock back bourbon and coquito while diving into Disney's three version of A Christmas Carol! We've got Mickey, Scrooge McDuck, Goofy, and Jiminy Cricket in '83! Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Rizzo the Rat and Michael Cane in '92! Then, finally, we have the Dickens-accurate creepy CGI Jim Carrey dumpster fire version from 2009! God bless us, everyone! Some of the things we talk about include: The nightmare fuel that is the Muppet Ghost of Christmas Pas...
Episode 22 - The Disney Fantasy Draft (2020)
December 16, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 273 MBIn the most ambitious episode yet, Eric and Jeff invite their friends Meghan, Ryan, and Will to join them in drinking and drafting their dream Disney movie in Fantasy Sports fashion! 5 teams, 10 rounds! We draft Heroes, Sidekicks, Princesses, Princes, Villains, Henchman, and much much more! THEN, when we're good and liquored up, we pitch our movies! Some of the things we talk about include: Are Mexicans the only ones allowed in the Land of the Dead? Could Michael Bay direct a Disney epic...
Episode 21 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
December 08, 2020 16:47 - 1 hour - 224 MBThis week, Eric and Jeff drink apple-flavored things as they deliver the most comprehensive drunk review of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in recorded history! We can confidently say this is the BEST episode of Disney on the Rocks yet. No stone is left unturned... except for the one that landed on the Evil Queen... Some of the things we talk about include: Why are Disney stepmoms so mean? HOW much did Walt Disney pay the Snow White voice actress? Did the Dwarfs each think they had an i...
Episode 20 - Onward (2020)
December 01, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 166 MBThis week, Eric and Jeff drink bourbon as they embark on an emotional, magical journey through a mystical realm with 2020's Onward! You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll wonder if Ian and Barley's mom's boyfriend is half man, half horse all over, you'll cry some more, you'll want mozzarella sticks, and you'll definitely, 100% cry your stupid face off! Some of the things we talk about include: Why didn't Ian have any friends? Why wouldn't anyone talk about Ian and Barley's dad? Which three an...
Episode 19 - Lilo & Stitch (2002)
November 17, 2020 16:50 - 1 hour - 175 MBThis week, Eric and Jeff drink Blue Hawaiians and Kona Brewing beer while talking about the 2002 Disney sci-fi hit Lilo & Stitch. This was a weird, but fun one! The kids love it! Some of the things we talk about include: More dead Disney parents. Remember these kids sci-fi movies? When exactly would Nani have lost custody of Lilo? Why do the aliens look like marine animals? Is Lilo obsessed with butts and fat people? Tune in and have fun listening! Theme Music provided by Detty: Chec...
Episode 18 - The Jungle Book (1967, 1994, 2016)
November 10, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 197 MBThis week, Eric and Jeff drink bourbon apple cider cocktails and Game of Thrones-inspired beer while talking about not one, not two, but THREE versions of The Jungle Book! First stop is 1967 with the timeless (potentially offensive) animated classic. Then it's a fast-forward to the CG/Live Action version from 2016. Then we time travel back to the early 90's for a completely different action-packed take on Rudyard Kipling's tale. Come and get it! Some of the things we talk about include: Se...
Episode 17 - Frozen (2013)
November 03, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 196 MBThis week, Eric and Jeff drink scotch and bourbon and discuss the super-duper mega smash hit Frozen! It's the second-highest grossing Disney movie of all-time... behind Frozen 2! Put on your parkas and grab your mittens because it's about to get ice cold as the Disney on the Rocks crew let it go... Sorry. I couldn't help it. Some of the things we talk about include: Why is Elsa so awful? How does Olaf's brain work? Elsa sucks, right? Why Anna and Elsa's parents are the worst ever. Is ...
Episode 16 - The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
October 27, 2020 18:28 - 1 hour - 176 MBThis week, Eric and Jeff drink spooky drinks and discuss Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas! It's a Halloween Special, y'all! We're talking all things Halloween and ask the hard questions about this Halloween (or Christmas) classic. Some of the things we talk about include: Who made the doors to the other Holiday Towns? How tall is Jack Skellington? What are Eric and Jeff's favorite scary movies? Why does Eric sound like he was recorded via toaster? What purpose does the Evil ...
Episode 15 - The Princess and the Frog (2009)
October 20, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 185 MBThis week, Eric and Jeff knock back beers and Hurricanes while diving into Disney's take on The Princess and the Frog. Join us on our trip to New Orleans... or is it New Or-lins... or N'awlins? We don't know! We're hopping into Tiana's journey through the bayou on her way to being crowned a Disney Princess. Some of the things we talk about include: Was Ray really all that good of a sidekick? How many fireflies has Eric killed in his lifetime? Why did Charlotte have to say something to in...
Episode 14 - The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
October 13, 2020 16:46 - 1 hour - 174 MBThis week, Eric and Jeff drink baby bourbon and scotch while they solve the mystery that is The Great Mouse Detective. Did it kick off the Disney boom or was it the last of the slump? Why doesn't Professor Ratigan want to be a rat? Was his huge plan drastically flawed? Was Olivia cuter than Fievel Mousekewitz? Some of the things we talk about include: Fidget was based on a Gremlin, right? Fidget was also the BEST bad guy henchman, right? How the movie almost got a PG rating and went stra...
Episode 13 - Coco (2017)
October 06, 2020 16:45 - 1 hour - 193 MBThis week, Jeff and Eric both chose a Tequila Sunrise to pay tribute to Miguel's journey in the 2017 instant classic Coco! They can't stress enough how great of a movie this was as we close Hispanic Heritage Month! Some of the things we talk about include: The rules of The Land of the Dead. Dead Mexican celebrities. How a kids movie with skeletons as the main characters WORKS. Our TOP 10 Saddest Disney/Pixar Moments EVER. Arguments about those moments. Tune in and have fun listening! ...
Episode 12 - Disney Hour of Power (2020)
September 29, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 166 MBThis week, Eric and Jeff revive an old tradition from their college days: The Hour of Power (HOP). 60 Disney tracks. 1 minute each. 1 shot of beer every minute. Come and hear some of your favorites while we talk about how great they are! If you are 21 or older, grab some beer and play along, but play RESPONSIBLY. Some of the things we talk about include: How long was Belle in The Beast's castle? Does The Fox and the Hound have the saddest Disney moment ever? Our personal Top 10 Disney s...
Episode 11 - Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
September 22, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 188 MBThis week, Jeff gets pretty tipsy on some Jack Daniel's while Eric joins him with some scotch (on the rocks) in paying homage to Private Detective Eddie Valiant of 1988's Who Framed Roger Rabbit! This is an ambitious, easter egg-filled, slapstick, half-cartoon, half-live action comedy that deserved a sequel that never happened. Some of the things we talk about include: Every cameo/easter egg in the movie. How the hell did Bugs Bunny and Mickey Mouse get to share the silver screen? Who w...
Episode 10 - DuckTales The Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp (1990)
September 15, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 163 MBThis week, Eric takes it easy with a few good beers while Jeff drinks Bacardi GOLD because we're talking about the misadventures of Scrooge McDuck in DuckTales The Movie! Do you like ducks? Do you love Aladdin? Well do we have a movie for you! Some of the things we talk about include: How DuckTales The Movie and Aladdin are the same movie. Exactly what is Scrooge McDuck's net worth? What does the Disney Duck Family Tree look like? What Disney crossovers would we like to see? How specif...
Episode 9 - The Incredibles (2004)
September 08, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 188 MBThis week, Eric makes the mistake of mixing Mexican beer with Japanese whisky while Jeff takes it easy with a beer called "Nitro" while they talk about Pixar's 2004 hit The Incredibles! This is technically an intro-cast, as this is Eric's first time watching the animated superhero family! Some of the things we talk about include: How do The Incredibles tie into the Pixar Cinematic Universe? Is Syndrome technically a hero? What Super Powers would Jeff and Eric want? At what point is Eric...
Episode 8.5 - Killian McMurphy Defends Hercules
September 04, 2020 14:00 - 40 minutes - 93.6 MBA few weeks ago, Eric and Jeff were pretty rough on Disney's adaptation of Hercules. Several listeners took offense. One of which just so happened to be a professional wrestler named "The Shooter" Killian McMurphy! Recently named one of the Top 500 Wrestlers in the World, Killian pulled no punches when telling Disney on the Rocks why Hercules is his FAVORITE Disney movie! In this special episode, Eric and Jeff get into the details of Hercules with Killian while knocking back a few beverages....
Episode 8 - Cinderella (1950)
September 01, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 185 MBThis week, Eric drinks an Orange Crush or two... or three... while Jeff knocks back a beer that is significant to Cinderella, which we cover in great depth on our latest episode of Disney on the Rocks! Some of the things we talk about include: Is Cinderella actually a feminist hero? Who made the animal clothes? Did the women of Prince Charming's kingdom have ANY integrity? What the hell was the Fairy Godmother waiting for? Was Prince Charming really all that charming? Tune in and have...
Episode 7 - Robin Hood (1973)
August 25, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 157 MBThis week, Eric and Jeff answer a listener request to cover 1973's Robin Hood! Disney made their version of the classic tale, but told the story with animals! Eric drank bourbon while Jeff knocked back a drink called a "Robin Hood"... or was it a "Peter Pan"? Some of the things we talk about include: The Sheriff of Nottingham being the worst Were the animals being presented as animated actors from other Disney classics? Does Little John belong in the Sidekick Top 10? Where is Prince Jo...
Episode 6 - Toy Story (1995)
August 18, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 185 MBThis week, in the biggest episode yet, Eric and Jeff step into the Pixar Cinematic Universe with the first ever full-lenth computer animated motion picture, Toy Story. Jeff picked a cowboy drink, Eric picked a spaceman drink, and they were off to the races. Some of the things we talk about include: What exactly happened to Andy's dad? The complicated rules of being a living toy The Pixar Cinematic Universe (PCU) and how it ties together Did Woody ruin Sid's life? Eric's Randy Newman im...
Episode 5 - Pinocchio (1940)
August 11, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 181 MBThis week on Disney on the Rocks, Eric and Jeff drink a lot of Italian wine and Italian beer to dive headfirst with perfect form into Disney's second full-length Animated Motion Picture... Pinocchio. You can tell we're feeling pretty good halfway through. This movie has EVERYTHING: Puppets, a hobo cricket, a fox wearing a suit, a fairy, a loud Italian guy named Stromboli, Monstro the Whale, beer, cigars, musical numbers, donkey people, and an old man who sleeps with a loaded gun under his pi...
Episode 4 - Hercules (1997)
August 04, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 168 MBThis week on Disney on the Rocks, Eric and Jeff drink a lot of Greek wine and American beer to eviscerate 1997's Hercules... a mixed bag of sex jokes, average-at-best songs, and weirdly drawn characters. Some of the things we talk about include: Is Phil a sex predator? Yes. Yes he is. Why the animators decided to draw everything so poorly Which superhero movies did Hercules steal from? Was Zeus a deadbeat dad? Reasons why you should not like the movie anymore if you already do Tune in...
Episode 3 - Moana (2016)
July 28, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 171 MBThis week on Disney on the Rocks, Eric and Jeff drink tropical drinks and discuss 2016's Moana... a universally loved musical that Jeff's son and Eric's daughter can't get enough of. Some of the things we talk about include: Is Maui the greatest sidekick ever? Jeff's theory that Hei Hei is wayyy more than a stupid chicken Jeff's other theory about Moana and her ability to accomplish anything Who are the Top 10 Disney sidekicks EVER? Eric constantly professes his undying love for Dwayne...
Episode 2 - Peter Pan (1953)
July 21, 2020 03:17 - 1 hour - 141 MBThis week on Disney on the Rocks, Eric and Jeff drink Bulleit Rye Whiskey and discuss 1953's Peter Pan... a movie that is fondly remembered, but insanely offensive Some of the things we talk about include: Peter Pan's voice actor being the first tragic child star Tinkerbell being the WORST Everyone being racist Is Wendy actually Peter Pan? Could you make Peter Pan in 2020? Tune in and have fun listening! Theme Music provided by Detty: Check him out on Spotify! This podcast is hosted...
Peter Pan (1953)
July 21, 2020 03:17 - 1 hour - 141 MBThis week on Disney on the Rocks, Eric and Jeff drink Bulleit Rye Whiskey and discuss 1953's Peter Pan... a movie that is fondly remembered, but insanely offensive Some of the things we talk about include: Peter Pan's voice actor being the first tragic child star Tinkerbell being the WORST Everyone being racist Is Wendy actually Peter Pan? Could you make Peter Pan in 2020? Tune in and have fun listening! Theme Music provided by Detty: Check him out on Spotify! This podcast...
The Lion King (1994)
July 13, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 176 MBThis week, in their debut episode, Eric and Jeff drink bourbon and cover the 1994 Disney classic The Lion King! Some of the topics tackled include: Timon and Pumbaa were NOT good friends to Simba Scar was totally a James Bond villain Jonathan Taylor Thomas was that dude How Nala's "F me" eyes are burned in our brains forever WE NEED A NAME! Choices are: Dads on Disney, Disney Under the Influence, or Disney on the Rocks! Tune in and have fun listening! Theme Music provided b...
Episode 1 - The Lion King (1994)
July 13, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 176 MBThis week, in their debut episode, Eric and Jeff drink bourbon and cover the 1994 Disney classic The Lion King! Some of the topics tackled include: Timon and Pumbaa were NOT good friends to Simba Scar was totally a James Bond villain Jonathan Taylor Thomas was that dude How Nala's "F me" eyes are burned in our brains forever WE NEED A NAME! Choices are: Dads on Disney, Disney Under the Influence, or Disney on the Rocks! Tune in and have fun listening! Theme Music provided by Detty: C...