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It’s Nighttime in Disneyland … Now What?

July 10, 2017 20:28 - 1 hour

When we talk about going to the Parks, it's usually during the day. After all , that's when we have the most hours to enjoy our favorite places. But what about when it's nighttime in Disneyland? We sat down and compiled some of our favorite things to do at night, because that can be the best time to do stuff. If one thing is certain ... It's Nighttime in Disneyland ... Now What? But first ... Bev chokes on water somehow, and we all make fun of her. Then we do some feedback and our usual...

When Disneyland is too busy

June 26, 2017 17:12 - 2 hours

Despite the most recent attendance numbers for the Disney Resorts, our little park in Anaheim can still get packed. We decided to play a game - what would we do if every ride was two hours long? What is there to actually DO in Disneyland without going on any actual rides? Here it is: our list of things we would do ... When Disneyland is too busy! But first ... We chat about our 100th show we are recording live on November 11th, and all the cool stuff that will happen there. Then we talk ...

Our Favorite Disney Movies Of All Time

June 12, 2017 18:45 - 1 hour

We talk a lot about our favorite Disney things: rides, characters, food ... but we rarely talk about films. today we correct this mistake as we take you through ... Our Favorite Disney Movies (of all time) But first ... We have some new t-shirt designs up on our TeePublic site, so go check those things out. Of course, since nobody has an original ideas at all ever, we have to chat about another round of stolen Churro and Turkey Leg shirt designs. This is the second wave of emails we have...

The History of Space Mountain

May 30, 2017 19:01 - 1 hour

Few rollercoasters affect people more than Space Mountain. Weather you are afraid of the dark, hate long lines, or are concerned that raising your hands higher than your head will result in limb loss, we all have something to fear on this ride. Today, we ask Taren to help us overcome our fears as we are forced to tackle ... The History of Space Mountain But first ... We start by doing a Price is Right version of "Guess our number of Facebook followers", for some reason. Then we talk bri...

Easter Eggs in Disney Films

May 16, 2017 21:32 - 1 hour

Sometimes, when you watch a Disney film, you catch a glimpse of something familiar in the background. These little easter eggs are everywhere in Disney movies, and today we talk about some that we have found and where you can find them, too! So grab your popcorn and relax as we talk about ... Easter Eggs in Disney Films But first ... We start the show thanking all of our Patreon Supporters for their donations over the last few months. In addition to helping us pay the bills around here, we...

Why We Want to go to the Tokyo Disney Resort

May 02, 2017 23:11 - 1 hour

Keeping your nose so close to the windshield of Disneyland is great, but sometimes you need to pull back and check out some of the other Parks. This week, we climb aboard the Internet and list out the many reasons ... Why we want to go to the Tokyo Disney Resort But first ... Our usual blah blah blah, which seems to segway perfectly into another episode of Taren's Thinks. We do some Feedback, and then jump right into our show topic. The rides and attractions at Tokyo Disneyland all seem...

EarzUp! Breaks Into Disney Research

April 24, 2017 21:45 - 1 hour

Disney is always on the cutting edge of technology - from the tubular steel tracks of the Matterhorn to the marvel that is Audio Animatronics. Today we take some of their more advanced research and create our own rides. Join us as ... EarzUp! Breaks Into Disney Research But first ... We start the show out by calling Bev, since she was out sick for the show and we don't like that. Feedback happens, then we have our old friend Matt Staley on the line to grade our ride ideas. Using our bran...

Floyd Norman: An Animated Life

March 27, 2017 20:42 - 1 hour

The Disney Classics are ... classics, and with good reason: they had superbly talented people undertaking huge and complicated projects for years on end, culminating in stories and films that are still relevant today. On this show, we talk to the filmmakers of a documentary about one such man who was at the forefront of these classic films ... Floyd Norman: An Animated Life But first ... Nothing - we get right to it with filmmakers Michael Fiore and Erik Sharkey talking about their new film...

The History of Splash Mountain

March 13, 2017 22:58 - 46 minutes

Splash Mountain is an amazing place, full of long lines, slippery cement, and the scream-filled air of scared adults. The History of Splash Mountain But first ... We talk about "terrible" songs and how Bev is wrong in her opinion of music. Then we do a little feedback, and jump right into the history of Splash Mountain. After that, it's the Fact of the show and we gone. See you in the Parks! Bev really, really enjoying Splash Mountain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

The History of the Partners Statue

February 28, 2017 17:49 - 1 hour

By now, most things In Disneyland are not secret, despite what most click-bait articles tell you. The Partners Statue is one of those things that, while not secret by any means, does have a cool history with some lesser-known points of interest. Taren takes the lead and gives us ... The History of the Partners Statue But first ... Of course we stumble over the intro, and Jason laments the fact that we don't have an archivist, so if anyone wants to work for free and taking notes on our show...

Behind The Scenes of Disney Imagineering

February 14, 2017 07:58 - 1 hour

It's no secret that Disney takes a long, LONG time to make any changes in the Parks, and with good reason - it takes many people to get those wheels of change turning. Today, Kyle is back to tell us just what is involved in getting those wheels moving, as we go ... Behind The Scenes of Disney Imagineering But first ... We start the show somehow talking about Beyonce and her weird pregnancy announcement photo. Then we had Bev talk about the Three Caballeros that she watched for our Disney A...

The Music of The Millennium Celebration

January 30, 2017 23:10 - 1 hour

Disneyland has loads of history, obviously. Sometimes, we need to take a step back and check out those other Disney Parks out in the world that have been churning out great entertainment for decades as well. Tonight, Jeremy from SpectroRadio comes in to talk to us about ... The Music of The Millennium Celebration But first ... We had an email issue that killed our email, so if you wrote in and didn't hear back, once again the email gremlins are to blame. We also chat about our 100th episo...

New Year’s At Disneyland

January 16, 2017 21:19 - 1 hour

Being in Disneyland for New Years is something on most people's bucket lists, but not something we have ever given much thought to. The park has to be super busy, right? Well, thanks to Disneyland offering a Tower of Terror event on January 1st, Taren and Jason decided to see what it would be like to experience ... New Year's At Disneyland But first ... Feedback happens, and we give our review of Steakhouse 55, the upscale dining experience located uncomfortably close to Goofy's Kitchen. ...

Let’s Go To Shanghai

January 03, 2017 19:05 - 1 hour

All too often we get stuck on the two Disney parks we have here at home, without looking too much into the others around the world. Today, we take a look at the most recent Disney Park and why we are saying ... Let's Go To Shanghai But first ... We open the show with some exciting news: EarzUp! is now on Patreon! If you have been looking for a better way to support the show, then Patreon is that way. It's sort of like a monthly crowd-funding site, where you pledge your support monthly, bu...

A Quick Holiday Update

December 16, 2016 18:54 - 21 minutes

This time of year is always busy enough with normal life. Add into that a recording schedule and egg nog drinking and things can get a bit muddy. So today we post a quick update show to let you know that we will not be having another show release in 2016. NO TEARS! We just couldn't find the time to all get together and record a show, but we did manage to carve out 20 min last night and record a little something so you don't think we forgot about you! We talk about Jason's new passion for ...

History of the Alice in Wonderland Ride

November 30, 2016 02:42 - 1 hour

Lately, there are many rides at Disneyland that have super long lines. Peter Pan being one of the longest and most consistent of these, but there is another! Taren jumps into the second biggest line in the park, and gives us ... The History of the Alice in Wonderland Ride But first ... We open the show with technical difficulties as we get used to our new studio. A little bit of banter, and the we get to Jeremy from SpectroRadio who comes on to give us a bit about the history of the Tomor...

It’s Not A Trip To Disneyland Without …

November 14, 2016 18:12 - 1 hour

We all have things that we love about Disneyland. Little things that just "make" the trip for us, and we would feel almost empty without experiencing. Sometimes those things can be very different from one another, despite how relatively small the park is. Today, we go around and talk about our ideas of ... It's Not A Trip To Disneyland Without ... But first - We open talking about our brand new studio and how new everything is for us. Despite our fumblings, we think the show sounds pr...

History of The Haunted Mansion

October 31, 2016 17:37 - 1 hour

The Haunted Mansion is perhaps the most iconic ride at Disneyland. A ride that almost didn't happen, and certainly didn't happen the way it was planned. Sit back, foolish mortals, as we take you through ... The History of The Haunted Mansion But first ... We start the show off with Bev admitting she doesn't know who the Swedish Chef is. Then we get to talking about which artist could - and should - take over the Aerosmith ride at WDW. It's SpectroTime again, as we talk to Jeremy from Sp...

History of the Walt Disney Company: Part 3

October 18, 2016 17:11 - 1 hour

Taren probably regrets ever going down this path, because these shows have grown over the months. Regardless, she jumps back into her research library in order to cover ... The History of the Walt Disney Company: Part 3 But first ... We talk about Terrence and his issue with giving his name at places. Jason spills the plans to possibly do a live recording for our 100th show, and Taren and Jason chat about their time in Hawaii and their brief visit to the Disney Aulani Resort. Then Taren t...

How to be a Disney Imagineer

October 04, 2016 17:33 - 2 hours

Being a Disney Imagineer is probably every Disney fan's dream job. Today we talk with Kyle, a former Imagineer who lays out ... How to be a Disney Imagineer But first ... Jeremy from SpectroRadio takes us through the history of the Disneyland Band. Then we talk to Kyle, who was on the Imagineering team tasked with layout out the groundwork on Disney Shanghai. The man was a wealth of information, and talked about loads of stuff, including Tower of Terror and the reasons behind that chang...

EarzUp Feedback and Disney News

September 21, 2016 18:55 - 1 hour

Since our email was down for so long, and instead of stretching out our backlog of feedback, we decided to dedicate a whole show to it! Well, to that and to Disney News. It's a strange show, it's a weird show, it's ... EarzUp Feedback and Disney News But first ... Taren has a thinks, for better or worse. Then we jump into some well-deserved feedback and Disney News. See you in the parks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tips and Tricks For Your Next Disneyland Vacation

September 05, 2016 19:16 - 1 hour

We've all been to Disneyland tons of times, but sometimes we just end up in autopilot and are not really thinking about streamlining our vacation. In today's show, we share the things that we like to do on our Disneyland vacations to save time, money, and stress on your next trip - it's time to talk about ... Tips and Tricks For Your Next Disneyland Vacation But first ... Taren charms us with another polarizing round of "Taren's Thinks", then we move back into the EarzUp Press Conference Ro...

Ub Iwerks

August 22, 2016 18:05 - 1 hour

By now, we all know that Walt Disney didn't make it on his own. He surrounded himself with loads of people who could do a job better than he could, which is part of what made him such a managerial genius. Today, we talk about one such person, as ... EarzUp Talks About Ub Iwerks But first ... We start off discussing Terrence's unhealthy obsession with The Golden Girls TV show, then Taren and Jason talk about their most recent trip to Disneyland very quickly. We talk about some new snack i...

EarzUp Disney Jeopardy

August 08, 2016 23:50 - 1 hour

Every now and then we like to test your Disney knowledge and throw a game together. We haven't done this in awhile, so here it is ... EarzUp Disney Jeopardy! But first ... We start the show with some audio gremlins, but quicly move on like the professionals we are. Jason calls an audible and starts the game rather than our usual feedback. We have some fun, laugh at each other, and then ... Feedback. After, the Fact of the Show, and we get to go home. See you in the parks! Save Sav...

The History of It’s A Small World

July 11, 2016 20:30 - 1 hour

Few rides are as polarizing as It's A Small World. You either love it or would rather go to Legoland than ride it. Today, Bev tries to cure us of our dislike for this ride by giving us ... The History of It's a Small World But first ... Terrence tells us about his viewing of "Bambi" with his two kids (which you can read about here), and that leads into a discussion about the new Pixar flick, "Finding Dory". Then Bev takes us through the history of It's a Small World, we hit some Disney Ne...

How to be a Disney Figure Finisher

June 27, 2016 18:37 - 1 hour

A lot of attention is given to how well Disneyland keeps up with its looks - the exterior of show buildings, the cleanliness of the streets, but we don't really think too much about what it takes to maintain the actual show figures in the rides. Today we talk to Matt Staley, who is a Figure Finisher in Disneyland, about what goes in to figure maintenance and ... How to be a Disney Figure Finisher But first ... We talk about recycling, which is a natural segue to the old cartoon Captain Pla...

EarzUp! Imagineering … again!

June 14, 2016 23:25 - 1 hour

Every so often we like to take the helm of Disneyland and imagine how we can make the parks better. At least, to us. To that end, its time for ... EarzUp! Imagineering ... Again! But first ... Our resident Marvel expert, Anthony (AKA Kanye), joins us to talk about Marvel's new flick, "Civil War", and what that means within the Marvel Universe. But since he's family we lt him sit in on the whole show, which starts with some cool feedback, and a long trail of weirdness ensues like it alwa...

Disney Weddings

May 31, 2016 00:46 - 1 hour

Weddings are tough to plan, and even tougher to execute. A lot of cash is spent on places and services that offer up an easy time on your Big Day, and where there's cash to be had, you can find The Mouse. Today is all about the glamor and unexpected awesomeness of ... Disney Weddings But first ... Jason shaves his beard but leaves his terrible moustache, and everyone in the world lets him know about it. Terrence talks about how he's failing at doing his Bambi review for our Disney Animate...

What’s Wrong With the Disneyland Annual Passport?

May 16, 2016 23:36 - 1 hour

All of us on the show have a Disneyland Annual Passport, but not all of us are going to continue that tradition. For some of us, the passes are more of a burden than anything, and we are going to not renew. It's a conversation we've been wanting to have for awhile, so today we get right down to ... What's Wrong With the Disneyland Annual Passport? But first ... Jason opens the show talking about how nervous he is regarding his upcoming wisdom teeth extraction. Then we handle some rather u...

The People v. Disneyland: An Interview With David Koenig

May 03, 2016 22:10 - 1 hour

With a park as complex and varied as Disneyland, there have to be injuries occurring on a daily basis, right? And humans being the way we are, there have to be numerous lawsuits resulting from thee injuries. Author David Koenig does the research, uncovering years and years of court cases, all culminating in his new book ... The People v. Disneyland But first ... We have a few listeners in the studio tonight, which is always a treat. Listener Caleb and his family stopped by to chat with us...

The History of The Matterhorn

April 19, 2016 20:44 - 1 hour

Few rides are loved and hated as much as The Matterhorn. It stands as the ride that redefined the roller coaster as we know it today, and also the one that bruises hips, knees, and arms. Love it or hate it, The Matterhorn is here to stay, and to that end, crack-shot reporter Terrence is here to give us ... The History of The Matterhorn But first ... We had a full studio tonight, as a group of friends came to hang out and watch the podcast radio magic happen! A listener writes in with Feed...

The Dark Side of Disney With Director Philip Swift

April 05, 2016 00:59 - 1 hour

For most of us, enjoying Disney Parks is a pretty simple business: show up, walk around, and explore things the way Walt intended. But for others there's a call to see the parks in a whole new way. That's the premise of today's show, where we interview Philip Swift about his new Disney documentary called ... The Dark Side of Disney But first ... We start the show talking about why we do a live show and choose not edit out our rambling nonsense. Which I still don't understand, but whatever...

The History of the Walt Disney Company: Part 2

March 26, 2016 15:35 - 1 hour

Taren takes up her history books and presents us with the second part of our epic look into how Walt built up his company, from lone animator to king of an empire. Today, we dive deep into ... The History of the Walt Disney Company: Part 2 But first ... We open with the studio clowning on Taren about strange stuff. Which is pretty normal these days. Then we jump right into the show, as Taren gives us part two in the history of the Walt Disney Company, covering how Walt raised funds to buil...

The History of Tower of Terror

March 07, 2016 22:21 - 1 hour

The older you get, the less a ride can freak you out. Well, Disneyland has figured a way around that, by building a center of all that is evil in the world in the outskirts of California Adventure. Today, Terrence brings you ... The History of Tower of Terror But first ... In introing the show we discover Terrences secret desire to build a Tower of Churros, and figure out just how to make that happen. Then we jump into some Feedback, and another unreal segment of Taren's Thinks. We debat...

Disney and the Rides That Never Were

February 24, 2016 23:43 - 1 hour

Through the years, Disney has created some (if not all) of the most memorable rides and attractions in theme park history. But like any entertainment juggernaut, there is always room for ideas to improve, and sometimes that means cutting them all together. Today we talk about ... Disney and the Rides That Never Were But first ... We run through some feedback where we debate if the SD zoo is the same as Disneyland. Then a rousing segment of Taren's Thinks. We talk to Dan from Mousebrew ...

History of the Little Mermaid Ride

February 11, 2016 22:54 - 1 hour

The Little Mermaid ride at DCA is fairly new , but it's Bev's favorite movie and well, it was her turn to do a segment on the show. So with that in mind, we bring you ... The History of The Little Mermaid Ride But first ... We start off talking about slang and what the hip term is for "significant other", for some strange reason. These show intros are never planned, and are totally organic, so we have no clue what's going to come pouring out when the mics turn on. Then we talk to Jeremy fr...

23 Things You May Have Missed in Disneyland

January 27, 2016 16:34 - 1 hour

Disneyland has so much to offer by they way of rides and attractions that we sometimes can miss the details that make the parks what they are. The Disney is in the details, if you will. Terrence sat down to make a list of some amazing details that can be overlooked, and came up with ... 23 Things You May Have Missed In Disneyland But first ... After our usual opening of banter, we jump into Feedback, and Jason and Terrence make fun of Taren. Terrence raps a song about the Haunted Mansion,...

The History of the Walt Disney Company: Part 1

January 13, 2016 19:29 - 1 hour

Most fans of Disneyland know a little bit about Walt and the company he built, but for the most part we just sort of pick up his history after the construction of Disneyland. In today's show, we take you through ... The History of the Walt Disney Company: Part 1 But first ... Jason had a very special gift for those of you listening live over on Livestream, as he forgot the cameras were rolling and made some terribly rude gestures. Thankfully they were edited out of the video, but if you ...

The EarzUp Christmas Show

December 28, 2015 22:55 - 1 hour

We never really thought about doing a Christmas show. There are plenty of podcasts that do them, and we don't get to the parks during the holidays enough to have a solid report or opinion. But then our friend Jeremy at SpectroRadio suggested we give it a shot and so we did. Here now, is the first ever ... EarzUp Christmas Show But first ... It's very clear that this is our second - and last - early morning show. Between the weird laugh that Jason has, to the long rambling conversations a...

Character Dining at Disneyland

December 14, 2015 18:27 - 1 hour

Disneyland has loads of dining options - some good, some not. But what about when it comes to their character dining options? Terrence and Bev give us the rundown on everything you need to take on ... Character Dining at Disneyland But first ... We recorded this show early on a Saturday, and it shows. Jason's voice is scruffy and we are all a bit overly chatty in the beginning. We also had some issues with Terrence's mic, which is why he sounds like he's 8 miles away. It was an odd morn...

History of Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye

December 01, 2015 02:19 - 1 hour

People ask us all the time what our favorite ride is. In fact, we did a top 5 list awhile ago, and each of us listed the Indiana Jones ride at Disneyland as one of our favorites. All the more reason Terrence decided to track down the details of how this ride came to be in the parks, and all the crazy stuff that happens inside it. Get ready for the ... History of Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye But first ... Taren called Terrence out for admitting that he does in fact get...

Disney Auctions at the Van Eaton Gallery

November 16, 2015 19:45 - 1 hour

Disney is a place that is always changing. Posters get replaced, ride cars get re-designed, costumes get updated. But the old stuff has to go someplace, right? We get to learn where and how these relics of Disney's past get into the hands of regular people like us, for today, we talk all about ... Disney Auctions at the Van Eaton Gallery But first ... Bev thinks Disney has too much money because she has seen people throw paper money into the water. We get this show moving pretty quickly ...

EarzUp Goes to Walt Disney World

November 02, 2015 21:01 - 2 hours

Being as Disneyland-centric as we are, it's hard to know what other Disney fans are talking about when they reference things like "Horizons", or "Spaceship Earth". Now that Jason and Taren have returned from their trip to Florida to explore the OTHER Disney Park, we can now fit in with the cool kids as ... EarzUp Goes to Walt Disney World But first ... Angry Bekah is in studio as Jason explains how Taren likes to save power by leaving the lights on. Taren get real obvious during feedback, t...

The EarzUp 50th Show Celebration

October 19, 2015 22:15 - 58 minutes

Who's to say what the future holds for us? We sure don't, which is why we are taking a moment to thank our friends and listeners for making EarzUp what it is today, and helping us get to our 50th show! So sit back, relax, and enjoy ... The EarzUp 50th Show Celebration! But first ... Our 50th show gets another weird intro from Jason. Terrence reveals his thoughts on our very first show, which is unusual considering he is normally a very positive person. We run through some Feedback before ...

Modeling Disney

October 04, 2015 19:14 - 1 hour

Most of us daydream about working for Disney, right? To be plucked from relative job obscurity and asked to perform our own brand of magic for the place we all love - how cool would that be? Well, we speak with Miles, who had this very thing happen to him, all based on his hobby of ... Modeling Disney But first ... Anthony joins us in studio, and we make him pay for it by giving him a new nickname … Kanye. If you know him on social media, you’d know why. We spin conjecture about how much ...

Cleaning the Kingdom

September 07, 2015 16:59 - 1 hour

Disneyland is known for many things, mainly it's cleanliness. Today we had the opportunity to speak with two former Disneyland Custodial cast members about their new book ... Cleaning the Kingdom But first ... Jason has yet another rough intro, but we are sure you are used to it by now. Maybe. After some technical issues which Jason finally overcomes, we get our guests on the show - Lynn and Ken who authored a book called "Cleaning the Kingdom". It's a really interesting look behind-the-s...

The Elias Disney Window, and The Disney Audio Game …

August 24, 2015 19:18 - 1 hour

... or something. This show had a lot going on in it, and we never really had one solid topic, but we did have some cool people show up to watch us work! That being said, let's get into ... The Elias Disney Window, and The Disney Audio Game But first ... We start off the show talking about the wasteland that is Google plus. Terrence puts together a game for us, complete with live guests, and the computers hated it! So we had to bail out early, but not before declaring a winner. Dan from...

History of Toontown

August 10, 2015 23:02 - 1 hour

Most of us make no bones about disliking Toontown. From it's lack-luster attractions to is less-than-stupendous food selections, the argument can be made for it's removal. However, like all lands in "Lands", it has a past. To that end, we delve into ... The History of Toontown But first ... We start the show off with lots of Earthquake talk, since there have been a few news stories coming across the "news desk" on just such a topic. Living in California, earthquakes are natural and scary...

History of Pirates of the Caribbean

July 28, 2015 03:13 - 1 hour

Disneyland has so many great rides, that it's hard to pick a favorite. But if you twist our arms enough, chances are Pirates comes up at least once. Therefore, we have decided to start running through the history of some of the classic Disneyland rides with ... The History of Pirates of the Caribbean But first ... We start the show talking about a new segment we are going to start, which is a quick rundown of the dedicated windows on Main Street. It would have been a fun segment had we go...

Disney’s Celebration Florida!

July 13, 2015 23:11 - 1 hour

Walt had many dreams, that's for sure, but none manifested themselves quite like a small planned community out in Florida. While the end result had little to do with Walt's actual vision, he's still considered the man behind ... Disney's Celebration Florida But first ... Terrence fills us in on his alter ego, and we have our very first look into Taren's brain in our segment called "Taren's Thinks". Where can it go from here? We talk to our Canadian friend Blobber about our confusion in p...

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