It's Disness Time

Pick Your Sidekick

June 09, 2019 05:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MB

If you could choose one Disney sidekick to be your companion for life, who would it be? If you had to be a sidekick to a Disney hero, who would you choose? These are the questions we ponder in this weeks episode. Genie? Scuttle? Mushu? Pascal? Tune in to find out who we chose!

Evil Bitch, Perfect Pitch Part 2

June 02, 2019 05:00 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MB

Why do villains have all the fun? In Part 1 of our Disney Villain Song episodes, Steph and Kim covered fan favourites from The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, and Beauty and the Beast. In Part 2, they sing along to the villain songs that have gone under the radar, such as Mother Knows Best, The Phony King of England, and songs from Pocahontas!

Puptown Girls

May 26, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MB

A dog-lovers listener request! There are so many different types of animated dogs in the Disney universe: some walk, talk and act like humans, some communicate only to other dogs, while other dogs lack the ability to communicate at all! This week, Steph and Kim discuss the different types of dogs you can find in an animated Disney movie.

The Worst-Laid Plans

May 19, 2019 05:08 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MB

Do you ever sit back and really think through a Disney villain's master plan? If you did, you might come out the other side thinking "Wow. That made absolutely zero sense." This week, Steph and Carmen poke holes in some of the worst schemes that supervillains like Hades, Ratigan, Ursula and Medusa have cooked up, proving that the saying "A bad plan is better than no plan at all" isn't actually true.

A Dream That You Sing Will Come True

May 12, 2019 06:17 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MB

It seems like a Disney movie isn't complete without the main character singing an "I Want" song, telling the audience what they most desire or are currently unsatisfied with. This week, Steph and Kim list the best "I Want" songs, including favourites from The Little Mermaid, Mulan, Princess and the Frog, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

No Pixar, No Cry

May 05, 2019 06:00 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MB

What are the most emotionally devastating moments in Pixar movies? Turn down your Sarah McLachlan music and grab some tissues, because Steph and Cass list them all, including moments from Monsters Inc., Coco, Inside Out and every single Toy Story movie.

Alice in Wonderland on Trial

April 28, 2019 04:20 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MB

How do you think Alice in Wonderland fares as a Disney movie/novel adaptation? As the jurors, Steph and Marina dissect the 1951 film — plot (or lack thereof), characters, music, and animation — to determine the best verdict for a movie that originally flopped before becoming one of the biggest cult classic animation films ever made.

Not Gone for Long

April 21, 2019 05:37 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MB

In this Easter-themed episode, Steph and Kim discuss the popular Disney Death trope when a beloved character is seemingly killed at the climax of a movie, and then - oh wait! - they come back to life and live happily ever after! Tune in to hear about Disney resurrections!

The Grand Scheme of Things

April 14, 2019 04:37 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MB

Which Disney character cooked up the most underhanded, shadiest, cleverest, and overall best scheme? Tune in as Steph and Carmen uncover the characters that have hatched the best plans!

These Fairy Tales are Grimm

April 07, 2019 20:46 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MB

The dark, twisted, and often disturbing original Brother Grimm tales that Disney based their most iconic children's films off of are in the spotlight again! This week Steph and Kim compare two original fairy tales to their Disney counterparts and make you think twice about what the moral of these well-known stories actually are.

Remember the Underdogs

March 31, 2019 20:43 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MB

Ever wonder why we always tend to root for the underdog in the story, or cheer on the losing team when watching a sports match? This week, Steph, Carmen, and guest hosts Sebastian and Kingsley discuss which Disney underdog stories are the most compelling, featuring stories from A Bugs Life, Aladdin, the Mighty Ducks, and more!

A Bechdel Test Fest

March 24, 2019 04:02 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MB

This week, in honour of Women's History Month, Steph and Marina take a listener request to discuss the Disney movies that pass or fail the Bechdel Test. Which movies include two female characters, with names, that talk about something other than a male character? Tune in to find out!

Disney Takes the Bechdel Test

March 24, 2019 04:02 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MB

This week, in honour of Women's History Month, Steph and Marina take a listener request to discuss the Disney movies that pass or fail the Bechdel Test. Which movies include two female characters, with names, that talk about something other than a male character? Tune in to find out!

Behind the Curtain - Disney Park Secrets and Shenanigans

March 17, 2019 14:01 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MB

When it comes to Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom, there's more than meets the eye. That's why the Disney parks are so big - they're full of secrets. This week, Steph and Cass reveal some of the secrets, facts, and shenanigans about the parks that you never knew you never knew. Tune in now!

Voice of Choice

March 10, 2019 06:33 - 43 minutes - 60.5 MB

Choosing the right voice actor can be tricky, but Disney has it down to a science. This week, Steph and Kim discuss how dynamic voice actors like Robin Williams, Kristin Bell, and Amy Poehler have helped to increase the emotional value of an animated film with their stellar voice performances, while also naming off a few of the most memorable voices in Disney's lore.

Food for Thought

March 03, 2019 13:26 - 35 minutes - 47.9 MB

What do you get when you mix Snow White's gooseberry pie, Princess Tiana's gumbo, Aladdin's stolen bread, and Ratatouille's ratatouille? A recipe for a scrumptious It's Disness Time episode! This week, Steph and Marina are hungry and cook up the most mouth-watering food moments in Disney movies!

The Truth is Out There

February 24, 2019 16:49 - 41 minutes - 59.7 MB

There are literally dozens of conspiracy theories and urban legends that surround the Disney franchise. Are the folks over at Disney and Pixar really hiding a bigger picture, or are these theories simply fanfiction? This week, Steph and newcomer Cass attempt to prove/disprove some of Disney's wildest and most popular conspiracy theories, including a depressing connection between Tarzan and Frozen, Belle's family tree, and the ever-growing Pixar Theory.

The Little Mermaid on Trial

February 17, 2019 14:46 - 45 minutes - 64.2 MB

Is The Little Mermaid an innocent children's movie or guilty of being a morally ambiguous mess? As the jurors, Steph and Kim dissect the evidence presented — the movie's plot, characters, music, and animation — and determine the right verdict for the film that started the Disney Renaissance exactly 30 years ago this year.

LOV•E (A Valentine's Day Special)

February 10, 2019 15:22 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MB

With Valentine's Day just a few days away, Steph and Marina reveal their favourite Disney love stories in honour of the romantic holiday. Love puns, love languages, and a new consideration of Beauty and the Beast's relationship is also on the docket this week - tune in to the LOV•E episode!

Class of 2019

February 03, 2019 22:31 - 45 minutes - 63.8 MB

2019 is going to be a big year - not just for It's Disness Time, which is in it's third season, but for all of the highly anticipated live-action Disney movies that are premiering in 2019! This week Steph and Marina discuss the sequel to Mary Poppins, speculate about the 2019 trailers for Dumbo, Aladdin and The Lion King, and peek at 2020's Mulan!

It's Christmas Time

December 09, 2018 16:52 - 52 minutes - 75.5 MB

Holidays are coming! In this season finale episode, Steph, Marina and Kim cover Disney's best (and only?) Christmas movies! The girls also rehash season 2, choose their favourite episodes, and talk about things to come when It's Disness Time returns! See you in early 2019!

Disney Trivia Showdown!

December 03, 2018 04:04 - 50 minutes - 70.3 MB

It's Quizness Time, again!! This time, Steph and Marina go head-to-head in a rousing round of Disney trivia created and facilitated by quiz-master Kim. Who won?? Listen to find out.

Evil Bitch, Perfect Pitch

November 25, 2018 16:25 - 47 minutes - 67.4 MB

While the protagonists do the heavy emotional lifting, it's the villains of Disney who are having the real fun. This week, Steph and Kim give a passionate ode to the best villain musical numbers that Disney has to offer, including fan favourites like Poor Unfortunate Soul, Be Prepared, and Gaston.

Keep Calm and Furry On

November 19, 2018 02:41 - 51 minutes - 72.5 MB

Have you ever had a crush on a Disney animal character? You are not alone. This week Steph, Sadie, Kim and Marina reveal the sexiest anthropomorphic animals that they've got the hots for in an episode that is pure silliness - you have been fur-warned!

Right in the Feels

November 11, 2018 17:49 - 45 minutes - 64.6 MB

Has a Disney movie, song, or scene ever empowered or motivated you? This week Steph and Kim talk about the moments in Disney that gave them inspirational chills and left them feeling *unlimited*. Shoutouts include moments from Moana, Frozen, Mulan and the Lion King!

The WTF Episode

November 04, 2018 17:35 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MB

In Part 2 of our two-parter Halloween episode, Steph and Marina talk about the scenes in Disney movies that scared them as children and the moments that made them go "WTF was that?!" as adults. Tune in as they unpack the haunting scenes that were actually a lot more chilling when watched as adults.

Resting Witch Face

October 28, 2018 22:52 - 48 minutes - 65.7 MB

Which Disney witch is the biggest baddest bitch? This week, Steph and Marina list the characters who possess magic powers to use for good, evil, or mischief, and try to sort out which ones get the coveted "Witch" title.

You've Got A Sidekick In Me

October 22, 2018 01:35 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Every hero needs a sidekick and Disney's got hundreds! This week, Steph, Sadie, Marina, and Kim discuss who they think is the best Disney sidekick (and give a few honourable mentions) in It's Disness Time's first ever four-way co-host recording!

Disney's Hidden Ds

October 14, 2018 11:00 - 25 minutes - 36.2 MB

Are Disney movies actually full of sexual innuendos? We've all heard the rumours, so this week Steph and Marina are uncovering Disney's dirtiest jokes and putting them on trial. Innocent or intentional? Tune in to find out!

I Can't Believe It's Not Disney!

October 07, 2018 14:00 - 52 minutes - 75.6 MB

Disney, as the world's greatest children's entertainment behemoth, plays the game so well and for so long that we can't help but hold other movies from our childhood to the Disney Standard. But do movies like The Land Before Time, Anastasia, and An American Tale deserve more credit for what they brought to the table? Steph and Marina do the comparison as they cover their favourite non-Disney movies growing up. Non-Disney movies discussed: The Land Before Time Anastasia An American Tale Fer...

Wingapo in my Pants

September 30, 2018 23:09 - 26 minutes - 26.6 MB

This week we are getting hot and bothered as we discuss which Disney characters had the hottest chemistry (and which did not) in another Mini-Mouse-isode. Which characters brought on the heat or made us turn cold? We even take it a step further and suggest the hottest potential matches throughout the Disney universe. Once again, the sound quality of this episode is a little off. New mic starting next week :)

Oh No They Did NOT!

September 23, 2018 14:00 - 33 minutes - 34.8 MB

Steph and Marina are back to finish what they started in Part 1 of "Oh No They Didn't!", the racism-themed episode from the first season. In Part 2, the ladies discuss the racist elements in Disney films from 1970 to the present, including Pocahontas, The Aristocats, Zootopia, and even fan favourites like Aladdin and The Little Mermaid.

Swings and Misses

September 16, 2018 14:09 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

Throughout the years, there have been a handful of Disney movies that have flopped, bombed, and been swept under the rug, and this week Steph and Marina are bringing them into the spotlight to figure out what went wrong. Just like these films, the sound quality of this weeks' episode is a little off. Next week's will be better :)

A Taste of Culture

September 09, 2018 17:09 - 1 hour - 66.7 MB

Getting back to basics this episode, Steph and Carmen discuss how Disney movies have treated cultures from around the world. Did movies like Mulan, Hercules, or Coco get it right or did they miss the mark? Tune in to find out!

The Deadliest Place on Earth

September 02, 2018 15:09 - 36 minutes - 37.2 MB

The first episode about the Disney parks, but not in the way you'd expect. Tune in as Steph and Kim dive into history to discuss the unfortunate accidents that have happened at the "happiest" place on Earth.

It's Quizness Time

August 26, 2018 13:02 - 36 minutes - 36.5 MB

Everyone loves lightning round! This week, Steph gets quizzical by inviting the first male co-hosts onto the podcast and letting them ask whatever question they want, followed by a round of trivia. Giggles ensue, but this episode is rated R for graphic content.

The Disney Switcheroo

August 19, 2018 14:00 - 34 minutes - 34.4 MB

Welcome to the second season of It's Disness Time, where the Disney conversation continues and the topics get better! The question for today is "If you could switch lives with any Disney character, who would you choose and why?" Which fictional life would Steph and first-time co-host Carmen want the most? Listen to find out!

"Previously on It's Disness Time"

July 15, 2018 16:18 - 40 minutes - 40.8 MB

And that's a wrap on Season 1! In this episode, Steph and Marina revisit themes and topics from the first 14 episodes of It's Disness Time to bring up forgotten moments/characters/songs, to share opinions that have changed since the beginning, and to set up episode topics for Season 2.

Once Upon a Murder

July 08, 2018 13:00 - 52 minutes - 53.6 MB

Disney is so often remembered for their family-friendly films that we overlook the fact that the majority of these movies contain major death scenes, gruesome killings, intense violence, and even mass murders. This week, Steph and Kim deep dive into their most memorable Disney murder/death scenes because, just like Disney, we all like to get a little dark.

Can You Hear the Love Tonight?

July 01, 2018 05:11 - 37 minutes - 40.7 MB

Aladdin showed Jasmine a whole new world, Sebastian encouraged Eric to kiss the girl, young lions felt the love that night, and dozens of other Disney characters shared some amazingly romantic musical moments throughout the years. But which epic Disney love song can actually be called the greatest? This week, Steph and Marina explore this question through their usual playful banter, cold hard facts, and some pretty stellar love song clips.

Gay Days on Disness Time

June 24, 2018 17:18 - 40 minutes - 39.5 MB

Happy Pride! To celebrate, Steph and Marina discuss the queer narratives found within some of Disney's most popular films, particularly the first "exclusively gay moment" in 2017's live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast, and ponder over the Disney characters that may have been part of the LGBTQ community all along.

Oh No They Didn't!

June 17, 2018 22:11 - 42 minutes - 41.7 MB

Did you catch the subtle racism in The Jungle Book? What about the blatant, in-your-face racism in Peter Pan? Let's face it, we've all watched Disney movies in our childhoods and never picked up on the racist subtext, and now in hindsight, we all feel a little more than awkward about it. In Part 1 of their first two-parter episode, Steph and Marina cover all the notable racist moments in Disney films ranging from 1923-1967, including Lady and the Tramp, Dumbo, and Disney's most notorious mov...

Remake Us Proud

June 10, 2018 18:55 - 54 minutes - 52.4 MB

Hollywood has an obsession with movie remakes and Disney is no exception. This week, Steph and Marina dive into the best and worst live-action remakes that Disney has released to date and speculate about the live-action versions of their favourite Disney movies that are still to come, such as Mulan, The Sword and the Stone, and The Lion King.

Part II: The Wrath of the Sequel

June 03, 2018 18:24 - 1 hour - 93.6 MB

What makes a good sequel? What sequel was a straight-up horrible idea? What sequels can we not live without? To answer these questions, Steph asked a longtime listener and even longer-time friend to join her in a lively conversation about the best and worst sequels, prequels and continuations that Disney has to offer.

The X Factor

May 27, 2018 14:00 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MB

It's Disness Time welcomes our first guest co-host, Dr. Music! Sadie is a PhD student in music history, so what better topic to have a future music doctor talk about than the best Disney princess singing voice? Listen to an expert break down the best set of pipes that Disney has to offer and confess whose singing voices are not up to snuff.

Your Childhood is Ruined

May 20, 2018 14:00 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MB

Everything before the 20th century was shit. The proof is in the original versions of classic fairy tales that were (thankfully) watered down by Disney and presented in cartoon format for our delicate little eyes, with consensual love, happy endings, and morals galore! This week, Steph and Marina tackle their first Listener Request and compare some original fairy tales to their Disney counterparts, discuss the dark and disturbing details, and basically destroy everyone's childhood in the proc...

Mother Knows Best (Except When She's Evil)

May 13, 2018 17:03 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MB

What's with all the mama drama, Disney? In this special Mother's Day inspired episode, Steph and Marina talk about the common theme of missing, monstrous, and momentarily maternal mother figures in Disney movies and how it ties back to the Fairy Tale stories that they're based on.

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