On Main Street with Aaron Wallace: An Unofficial Disney Fan Podcast
87 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 132 ratingsThe web's longest-running Disney podcast, from the creator of 'The Thinking Fan's Guide to Disney' book series. Fun and thoughtful discussion about theme parks (Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong & Paris), movies, music, Broadway, corporate Mouse House, and beyond.
Get ready for countdowns, trip reports, in-park audio, music montages, Disney history lessons, celebrity interviews, in-depth analysis, and much more.
Host Aaron Wallace is a bestselling author, entertainment writer, and attorney with an interest in pop culture, 1980s/1990s nostalgia, and everything Disney.
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Episodes
Mary Poppins Returns Deep Dive, Part One
August 24, 2021 04:01 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBAs Walt Disney World debuts a new Mary Poppins Returns-themed restaurant, Aaron joins his close friends Albert Gutierrez and Jonathan Harvill for a DEEP dive into the 2018 movie musical starring Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Their conversation was recorded in early 2019 but is only debuting now. In this, the first of a multi-part discussion, On Main Street shares general impressions of the film and considers some of its biggest criticisms. (The next episode will look closely at each ...
Presidential Puppets?: How The Muppets Could Take Over Liberty Square
January 18, 2021 17:55 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBAre The Muppets about to announce something big? Could it have something to do with Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and the Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom's Liberty Square? In this Season 15 debut and return from hiatus, Aaron looks at an admittedly far-fetched fan theory with help from special guest Blake Taylor of Park People. The Thinking Fan's Guide to Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom 2020 now available. Get it on Amazon. Or get a signed copy here. Follow Blake Taylor on Twitter and...
14.1: Main Street Music Hall of Fame
September 19, 2019 21:51 - 1 hour - 104 MBZip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod is back... with a brand-new show title, format, and more. In this Season 14 debut, Aaron walks through 70+ years of Disney music history, treatment one song from each decade to in-depth discussion. Apple Music playlist corresponding to this episode Spotify playlist corresponding to this episode Bobby Driscoll arrest photo (as heard in the episode) The Thinking Fan's Guide to Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom 2020 now available. Get it on Amazon. Or get a signed...
13.5: The Great Movie Ride That Never Was and Always Will Be (ZADDP #82)
August 14, 2017 00:53 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBThe Great Movie Ride is closing for good, and to pay tribute, Aaron recreates the entire attraction experience in audio form, using dialogue and score from the movies themselves and a "best of" script combining elements of all the ride versions since 1989. Come along for this magical journey into the movies... Total runtime - 33 minutes Download in iTunes | Direct Download Thanks for listening! Spread the word! Stay up to date with the show's brand-new newsletter. Sign up at www.aaro...
13.4: Beauty and the Geeks - An Even Deeper Look at Live-Action Beauty and the Beast (ZADDP #81)
August 02, 2017 04:28 - 1 hour - 103 MBPicking up where they left off in Episode 79: Beastly Kingdoms, special guest Albert Gutierrez joins Aaron for an even deeper look at the new, live-action Beauty and the Beast (2017). Discussion includes meaningful quotes, key differences from the animated film, a look at the new songs, a comparison to the animated songs, the movie’s biggest weaknesses, and more… Also includes a tribute to Marty Skylar and June Foray. PLUS: The winner of the ZADDP Beauty and the Beast giveaway is announced...
13.3: Redheads Tell New Tales - Pirates of the Caribbean Changes (ZADDP #80)
July 04, 2017 00:39 - 41 minutes - 57.8 MBPirates of the Caribbean is changing, and it's quite the controversy. As the famous Wench Bride Auction is set to be replaced, Aaron looks at whether the original scene is actually offensive, whether it's appropriate for Disney to change it, and what the Imagineers' duties must be when tinkering with the sacred... PLUS: A special announcement regarding the D23 Expo 2017 and The Thinking Fan's Guide to Walt Disney World! Total runtime - 42 minutes Download in iTunes | Direct Download ...
13.2: Beastly Kingdoms - Pandora Review + Live-Action Beauty and the Beast (ZADDP #79)
June 14, 2017 02:16 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBSix years after releasing a rant against the whole idea of an "Avatar Land," your host reviews Pandora — The World of Avatar now that it's open at long last. AND Aaron is joined by special guest Albert Gutierrez (of The Three CommentEARS) to take a closer look at Disney's new live-action Beauty and the Beast. Listeners also have a chance to win the movie on Blu-ray or its soundtrack on CD. Total runtime - 52 minutes Download in iTunes | Direct Download Thanks for listening! Spread th...
13.1: Shanghai Disneyland Top 10 & Park Review (ZADDP #78)
June 01, 2017 01:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBThe best and worst of Shanghai Disneyland, from bad guest behavior (public poo!) to E-ticket rides that blow the U.S. out of the water. Aaron looks back on his trip with a review of all 6 lands + a Top 10 Attractions Countdown... (NOTE: If you downloaded during the first three hours of availability, there was a small audio glitch at 1:23:00, affecting the #1 spot reveal. The issue has since been fixed. Apologies for the inconvenience!) Stay up to date with the show's brand-new newsletter. ...
Announcement: Epcot Book + New Episodes
May 30, 2017 04:01 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBThe Thinking Fan's Guide to Walt Disney World: Epcot is now available! Learn all about this exciting new Disney book. PLUS: New episodes of #ZADDP are on the way! • Buy the book on Amazon • Order signed (and discounted) bundles of Aaron's three books Total runtime - 10 minutes Download in iTunes | Direct Download Thanks for listening! AS HEARD IN THE SHOW • Aaron's new book, Hocus Pocus in Focus: The Thinking Fan's Guide to Disney's Halloween Classic, is now available as an ...
#77: Ranking Christmas at Walt Disney World and Disneyland
December 25, 2016 15:55 - 2 hours - 222 MBThe holidays are here, and no place celebrates like the Disney Parks. Join Aaron for a countdown of the Top Ten Christmas Offerings at Walt Disney World. Then, special guest Jeff DePaoli chimes in with a rundown of the best holiday entertainment and attraction overlays at Disneyland. (Audio corrected/re-uploaded 2017.) Total runtime - 2 hours, 41 minutes Download in iTunes | Direct Download Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a quick review on iTunes! AS HEARD IN THE SHOW • ...
#76: Eat to the Beat at Epcot with Delta Rae
October 28, 2016 00:40 - 1 hour - 111 MBHow does Epcot’s Eat to the Beat concert series work? Special guest Mike McKee, drummer for the incredible band Delta Rae, explains the whole thing… and geeks out about all things Disney Parks too. Join as Mike and Aaron talk about: Eat to the Beat bookings How the bands pick the songs for such short sets The subtle ways in which Disney’s commitment to storytelling influences the band’s own projects Mike’s “Disney fan origin story” The current state of Disney theme parks Much mo...
#75: Let's Talk About DCA 2.0
October 18, 2016 18:53 - 1 hour - 106 MBHaving been highly critical of Disney California Adventure in its first iteration, Aaron now takes a step back to reassess after a few years of Buena Vista Street, Carsland, and more. Along the way, he shares highlights from his three trips to the park during Disneyland Resort’s Diamond Celebration. Follow along for a first-timer’s look at: • Radiator Springs Racers • Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree • Carthay Circle Restaurant • Five and Dime • The Red Car Trolley News Boys Show • Fiddler, Fifer, ...
#74: Let's Talk About Disneyland
September 29, 2016 05:48 - 1 hour - 127 MBOn the heels of Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration, Aaron looks back at his three trips there to celebrate it. Follow along for a first-timer’s look at: Paint the Night Disneyland Forever Club 33 Disney characters in It's a Small World Soundsational Haunted Mansion Holiday The Hatbox Ghost Updates to Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan's Flight, Storybookland Canal Boats, and the Matterhorn Bobsleds Fantasy Faire (and Frozen in the Royal Theatre) Sleeping Beaut...
#73: In Defense of George Lucas (A Disney Legend)
August 10, 2015 22:19 - 49 minutes - 69 MBGeorge Lucas is about to become an official Disney Legend, and some fans aren't happy about it. Aaron comes to his defense... This year's Disney Legends will be inducted at the #D23Expo2015, where you can also get exclusive early access to the brand-new 2nd Edition of Aaron's book, The Thinking Fan's Guide to Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom. More information here. Total runtime - 50 minutes Download in iTunes | Direct Download Link Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a quick...
#72: The Walt Disney Pilgrimage
August 04, 2015 18:16 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBTake a walk in Walt's footsteps through Griffith Park in Los Angeles — PLUS a special announcement for The D23 Expo 2015! Total runtime - 1 hour, 2 minutes Download in iTunes | Direct Download Link Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a quick review on iTunes! As heard in the show • The BRAND-NEW 2nd Edition of Aaron's book, The Thinking Fan's Guide to Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom, is now available for preorder at Amazon! Releases to bookstores on Labor Day 2015! • T...
#71: What's It Like to Live in Disney World?
April 14, 2014 05:29 - 49 minutes - 68 MBWhat's it like to live in Walt Disney World? How does moving to Orlando change your theme park perspective as a diehard Disney fan? Is the tradeoff worth it? Fresh off of his two-year "Orlandoversary," Aaron looks at 15 ways that Florida residence has changed his WDW experience. • As heard in the show: Aaron's book, The Thinking Fan's Guide to Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom, is now available on paperback and as an eBook! • Aaron's Frozen movie review • Aaron's Saving Mr. Banks mo...
#70: Ep(i)c(fail)ot
June 11, 2013 03:42 - 1 hour - 112 MBKyle Burbank (of The Disneyland Gazette) return for Part 2 of his Walt Disney World New Year’s Eve trip report with Aaron. Discussion includes: Aaron’s review of Star Wars Weekends 2013 & Hyperspace Hoopla Darth Vader chocolate & peanut butter cupcake at Darth Mall Epcot’s New Year’s Eve fail Test Track 2.0 and the world’s longest wait Magic Kingdom’s multiple New Year’s Eves DAK after “dak” The best Club Cool combo at Epcot Wreck-It Ralph at DisneyQuest Dry Ice “e...
#69: TWO Trip Reports (Kind Of)
June 04, 2013 22:06 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBAaron welcomes special guest Kyle Burbank (of The Disneyland Gazette), discussing recent Disney Parks news and a TWO recent trip reports, including: WDW & Disneyland ticket price hikes for 2013 Mickey and the Magical Map’s debut at Disneyland Monstrous Summer All-Nighter in the Magic Kingdom: A Report Candlelight Processional with Amy Grant at Epcot New Year’s at Walt Disney World …and much, much more! • As heard in the show: Aaron’s book, The Thinking Fan’s Guide to Walt...
#68: Is Universal's Harry Potter Leaving Disney in the Dust?
May 12, 2013 03:25 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBUniversal Orlando just announced a major expansion to its Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Diagon Alley! Find out why Disney fans lashed out at Walt Disney World AND at Aaron this week after the news broke. Is Universal wiping the floor with Disney thanks to Harry Potter? PLUS: What are the best ways to celebrate Mother's Day the Disney Way? AND: Aaron's brief report from Merida's official coronation ceremony in Magic Kingdom! • As heard in the show: Aaron's book, The Thinking Fa...
#67: Disney Music Hall of Fame - Ceremony #1 (Part 2)
May 04, 2013 00:42 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBZip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod continues its brand-new Disney Music Hall of Fame with this, Part 2 of the Inaugural Induction Ceremony! This time around, FOUR new songs are inducted: one from the 1970s, one from the 1980s, one from the 1990s, and one from 2000-Present. (Songs from the 60s, 50s, and pre-50s were inducted in Part 1). Each new inductee is treated to a detailed history and an in-depth, revelatory analysis. PLUS: Get new updates on Aaron’s book, The Thinking Fan’s Guide to Walt Disn...
#66: Disney Music Hall of Fame - Ceremony #1 (Part 1)
February 24, 2013 22:07 - 54 minutes - 75.6 MBZip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod kicks off its brand-new Disney Music Hall of Fame in this, Part 1 of its Inaugural Induction Ceremony! After a quick review of the Top 100 Disney Songs Countdown, three NEW songs are inducted in Part 1: one from pre-1950, one from the 1950s, and one from 1960. (Songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000-Present will join them in Part 2). Each new inductee is treated to a detailed history and an in-depth, revelatory analysis. PLUS: Get the scoop on Aaron’s upcomin...
#65: Harry Potter and the Unfortunate Car-eoke (WDW Trip Report, Part 3)
April 23, 2012 05:06 - 1 hour - 139 MBThe third and final installment in Aaron's epic trip report from his month-long vacation celebration in August 2010. ***Headphones recommended for binaural recordings!*** Featuring: • Saratoga Springs resort: a chance encounter and a lunch review • The scariest ride in Walt Disney World (not what you think!) • Universal Studios Orlando: an overview, history, trip report, and review • First time entering The Wizarding World of Harry Potter • Aerosmith, Maroon 5, Kris Allen, and M...
#64: Carousel of Problems (WDW Trip Report, Part 2)
January 19, 2012 01:45 - 1 hour - 108 MBPart Two of a three-part trip report from Aaron's month-long vacation celebration in August 2010. ***Headphones HIGHLY recommended for in-park audio!*** Featuring: • An immersive Pirates of the Caribbean experience • The WORST Carousel of Progress ever! • The BEST Jungle Cruise ever! • Summer Nightastic entertainment • Not buying a car at Test Track • The winner of the ZADDP Muppets Giveaway • Much more! Total runtime - 1 hour, 18 minutes Thanks for listening! Be su...
#63: Trip Report (Vinylmmmbop, Shamon!)
December 06, 2011 02:39 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBPart One of a three-or-four-part trip report from Aaron's month-long vacation celebration in August 2010, featuring: A Great Great Movie Ride (featuring in-park audio) Summer Nightastic version of Tower of Terror First time at Via Napoli (featuring in-park audio) First time seeing Captain EO (featuring in-park audio) Hanson concert Much more! Total runtime - 55 minutes Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a quick review on iTunes! Find more about the show at the official w...
#62: Exciting Announcements
November 07, 2011 15:30 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBAaron makes a series of exciting announcements pertaining to the podcast, Walt Disney World, Christmas, The Muppets, an exciting new book, and more.... plus: reviews of "Once Upon a Time," "Grimm," and the new Disneyland Hidden Mickeys book! Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a quick review on iTunes! Find more about the show at the official website: http://www.aaronwallaceonline.com Be sure to listen to Aaron on another new unofficial Disney podcast, "The Hub": http://...
#61: Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod v. Avatar
October 11, 2011 02:37 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBAaron tells you why he's singing the Animal Kingdom "Blues" over Disney's bombshell announcement that James Cameron's AVATAR will be the newest Parks franchise. Plus: • Bob Iger stepping down • A review of yet another new edition of Steven M. Barrett's Hidden Mickeys guide • A tribute to Steve Jobs • More Total runtime - 44 minutes Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a quick review on iTunes! Find more about the show at the official website, which has a brand-n...
#60: Redesigning DCA & More in the Mailbag!
June 11, 2011 00:32 - 1 hour - 158 MBThe ZADDP mailbag is overflowing with fascinating questions about all things Disney! Aaron answers them all, and ends up completely redesigning California Adventure along the way (Imagineering, you're welcome). Some topics of discussion include: • Hollywood Studios gets over the Love Bug • Does Carsland put DCA on the right track? • Disney says "Avada Kedavra" to Winnie the Pooh • All the idols burn and the fires plume in the Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room ...
#59: 2010 - A Fairy Tale Ending
April 03, 2011 21:01 - 1 hour - 124 MBJoin ZADDP in a look back at every Disney movie released during 2010... reviews, what should have won Oscars, and the emerging Disney trends related to these films. Aaron ranks each movie, counting down to #1. Some topics of discussion include: • The future of musicals and fairy tales at Walt Disney Feature Animation • A look at how the Disney Fairies and DisneyNature brands are performing • The future of the Jonas Brothers' careers • A different perspective on Tim Burton's Al...
#58: A "Live" WDW Trip Report, Part 2
February 11, 2011 04:27 - 1 hour - 117 MBAaron continues the trip report from his WDW Spring Break vacation with his friend Courtney, but this time, things are a little different. Having realized just how chronologically inaccurate the first episode was, Aaron pulls the reigns in from Courtney and guides you through this part of the trip from inside the studio. There are lots of anecdotes and in-park audio along the way, however, including: • A tourist's complaint at Hollywood Studios Guest Relations • Ride-thr...
#57: A "Live" WDW Trip Report, Part 1
November 23, 2010 18:38 - 1 hour - 109 MBJoin Aaron and his friend Courtney for a trip report recorded outside at a Starbucks, reflecting on their Spring Break 2010 vacation in Walt Disney World. Along the way, you'll hear live in-park audio recorded during the trip! -- A Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod first! Your host is new to the world of field recording, so the audio quality isn't always the best. Thank you for your patience! We'll get better with time! Headphones are HIGHLY recommended! **This episode is rated PG-13 for so...
#56: Something Wicked This Way Comes
October 27, 2010 06:04 - 46 minutes - 65 MBHappy Halloween! In this episode, Aaron returns to 2009's expanded and updated ZADDP Disney Villains Audio Montage. The montage has now been enhanced with a villains image gallery that plays alongside the audio piece! Basically, this is the long-awaited "cheat sheet" that was promised last Halloween and never came around until now! Then, Aaron reviews a new Disney book: The Hassle-Free Walt Disney World Vacation 2011 by Steven M. Barrett. Find out how this book really sets itself a...
#55: A Soaking Awesome Podcast
September 09, 2010 20:36 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBDisney's new Splash Mountain t-shirt hints at the F word. Aaron responds. Also: A review of Mary Poppins, the stage musical. Total runtime - 39 minutes Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a quick review on iTunes! Find more about the show at the official website: http://www.aaronwallaceonline.com A new ZADDP Mailbag Show is on the way! Send in comments, questions, and feedback now: [email protected] -- or call the show's phone line and leave a voic...
#54: The Top 100 Disney Songs (#25-1)
June 24, 2010 03:36 - 2 hours - 230 MBZADDP's countdown of the Top 100 Disney Songs concludes with the fourth and final set of 25! Buckle in for a long haul -- it's a LONG show, but these songs deserve a little more time and attention. As always, there's plenty of history and analysis for each song. Can you guess which one will get the #1 spot? Thanks for joining me in this epic countdown. It's been a blast. Please share your feedback and feel free to post your own Top 25 list (or Top 100 if you're brave) on the Di...
#53: The Top 100 Disney Songs (#50-26)
May 16, 2010 02:25 - 1 hour - 146 MBZADDP's countdown of the Top 100 Disney Songs continues with the third set of 25! Starting at #50, we move into the top half and make it all the way down to #26. More than one Disney property makes its countdown debut here. Can you guess which songs will make it? Be sure to post your thoughts on The DPN when you're done! Total runtime - 1 hour, 45 minutes Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a quick review on iTunes! Find more about the show at the official website: http://www...
#52: The Top 100 Disney Songs (#75-51)
April 12, 2010 23:31 - 1 hour - 134 MBZADDP's countdown of the Top 100 Disney Songs continues with a second set of 25! We start at #75 this time and move all the way down to #51, covering some really amazing songs along the way. Each one is, of course, treated to a little analysis. Total runtime - 1 hour, 37 minutes Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a quick review on iTunes! Find more about the show at the official website: http://www.aaronwallaceonline.com ZADDP's countdown of The Top 100 Disney songs continues ne...
#51: The Top 100 Disney Songs (#100-76)
April 05, 2010 00:23 - 1 hour - 125 MBZADDP gears up for its biggest countdown yet -- so big, it takes four episodes to do it! The doors are open to the whole wide world of Disneydom, with nearly a century of songs in competition for the top spot. There are 25 songs in each episode, plus some discussion about every single one of them. We kick things off this week with #100. Let's get it started! Happy Easter! Total runtime - 1 hour, 30 minutes Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a quick review on iTunes! Find more about...
#50: 50th Episode Extravaganza
March 27, 2010 00:41 - 1 hour - 151 MBWhat will you celebrate? 50 episodes of Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod, of course! Join your host and a bunch of listeners in a retrospective look at nearly five years of Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod and discussions dedicated to all things Disney. Emails & voicemails from all of you add to the anniversary extravaganza. (Plus: The winners of the Amy Grant contest are announced). Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod has been an amazingly rewarding experience and this episode is dedicated to all the faithful listeners, old and new. T...
#49: Disney Decade in Review
March 03, 2010 08:23 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBZip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod looks back on the 2000-2009 decade in Disney history, comparing it to the 1980s and counting down the best and worst of the last ten years. 40 things make their way into the countdown(s) before all is said and done! Total runtime - 1 hour Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a quick review on iTunes! Find more about the show at the official website: http://www.aaronwallaceonline.com The 50th episode is just around the corner! Send in your emails! podcast@aaronw...
#48: Disney Legends - Roy E. Disney Tribute Show
February 10, 2010 03:14 - 1 hour - 87 MBZip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod launches its Disney Legends profile series with a tribute to the late Roy E. Disney. With a chronological look at his 80 years of milestones, ZADDP puts the life and career of this legendary filmmaker, executive, and figurehead into context. Along the way, we'll pause to take a closer look at some of his lesser-known Disney movies, Cheetah and Morning Light among them. Listen and find out just why Walt's nephew was such an important man. Also discussed: The final tally ...
#47: News Roundup - Lose Yourself (In the Magic)
February 01, 2010 21:08 - 1 hour - 117 MBYour host takes a look at recent Disney news from around the world and applies some analysis to some of the bigger headlines (20 of them, in fact). Topics include: From Walt Disney World • The Give a Day, Get a Disney Day promotion -- its value for Disney, guests, and passholders • WDW's new Fantasyland project • Epcot's just-announced Italy pizzeria • Star Tours II in 3D • Aerosmith's shake-up and the potential of an impact on Rock 'n' Rollercoaster From Disneyland • Disney'...
#46: WDW Trip Report - Exhausted Newbies, Whoopi Goldberg, and the End of the Decade
January 23, 2010 17:57 - 2 hours - 127 MBWith record-breaking show length, Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod presents a report from your host's final Walt Disney World vacation of the 2000s! Highlights include: • Some newbies who bit off more of WDW than they could chew when they agreed to go to Disney World with Aaron • A review of the 2009 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and its new/different offerings • Whoopi Goldberg hosts Epcot's Candlelight Processional (including audio clips!) • A completely random meeting with the Magic Never Ends and...
#45: The (Black) Princess and the Frog
January 17, 2010 05:54 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBWhat was supposed to be a trip report turns into a review of The Princess and the Frog instead. Particular focus is given to the racial issues connected with the film and Disney's awkward handling of those. Plus: Your chance to win the new Hidden Mickeys books from Steven Barrett. There will be four winners in all (two will win the Walt Disney World edition, two will win the new Disneyland edition). Total runtime - 30 minutes, 12 seconds Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a quick review ...
ZADDP #44: Halloween & Hidden Mickeys
October 29, 2009 07:02 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBZip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod revisits its original 2006 "Top Disney Villains" audio montage with an updated and substantially expanded Disney Villains audio experience! Then, discussion shifts to the Hidden Mickeys phenomenon and some new books detailing those secret silhouettes. Total runtime - 45 minutes, 18 seconds Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a quick review on iTunes! Find more about the show at the official website: http://www.aaronwallaceonline.com Follow Aaron and the show on Twitter! ...
ZADDP #43: Disney Buys Marvel!
September 08, 2009 02:18 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBZip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod takes a close look at last week's shocking announcement that the Walt Disney Company is acquiring Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion. The show looks at exactly why the purchase is such a big deal, what it means for Disney's movies and theme parks, and what it says about Disney's corporate direction under Bob Iger as CEO. Total runtime - 47 minutes, 22 seconds Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a quick review on iTunes! Find more about the show at the official website: ...
ZADDP #42: WDW Trip Report from a DVC Bootlegger
August 08, 2009 05:09 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBZip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod is back from another trip to Walt Disney World, this time with a report from the Old Key West resort. Aaron reflects on his first experience with the Disney Vacation Club and meeting up with Earl from "Trapped on Vacation". Also: a review of Olivia's Café, comments on WDW Resort TV's new Stacey video, a rundown of the full trip itinerary, and much, much more! Total runtime - 1:33:41 Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a quick review on iTunes! Find more about the show at...
ZADDP #41: A Look at 'Walt: The Man Behind the Myth' & More
July 20, 2009 07:11 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBZip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod reviews a 2001 documentary entitled Walt: The Man Behind the Myth. That excellent DVD happens to be on sale for $8.99 at Amazon.com right now, so the show is offering high praise in recommending an immediate purchase! Reflection on the documentary leads to a discussion of the potential for a Walt Disney biopic, as well as the the prestigious Disney Legends Hall of Fame and speculation over the 2009 inductees, and some big announcements from Aaron! Before anyone sends in an ...
ZADDP #40: Ranking Pixar
July 15, 2009 21:20 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBWith the release of Up, Pixar now has ten full-length feature films to its credit. Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod takes the occasion to rank those ten films and review them along the way. Also: the winner of the Up soundtrack is announced and Aaron reads a statement from Jesse, former host of The MousePod. Total Runtime: 1:24:42 Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a quick review on iTunes! Find more about the show at the official website: http://www.aaronwallaceonline.com Follow Aaron and the show on ...
ZADDP #39: Mailbag Show (Villains and Gangsters and JoBros - Oh My!)
July 08, 2009 20:56 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBZip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod Episode #39: Mailbag Show (Villains and Gangsters and JoBros - Oh My!) Aaron answers listener email and announces your chance to win the soundtrack to Disney/Pixar's Up! Topics discussed include: * What makes a good Disney villain? Are "real life" villains better than "fantasy" villains like Maleficent? * Disney's On the Record revisited * Was Aaron justified in comparing Hades to the devil? One perturbed listener says no! * What's wrong with Pixar's [i]Cars[/i]? * Disneyla...
2.16: ZADDP Re-Release: Disney & America (ZADDP #16)
July 03, 2009 16:08This episode was originally released on 7/4/06 and then re-released on 7/3/09. In celebration of Independence Day, Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod takes a look at the role Disney has played in America's history and the role that America plays in Disney's theme parks. This episode was originally released on July 4, 2006. Nothing has been changed in the re-release, except for new cover art. Please note that the contest information detailed at the beginning of the show is no longer applicable (that contest h...
ZADDP #38: Michael Jackson Tribute Show
June 27, 2009 22:56 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBZip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod makes a small departure from its usual Disney-centric theme to pay homage to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Discussion includes: • Initial reactions to the stunning news of Michael Jackson's death • Aaron's personal memories of the moments in which Michael Jackson's music played a role in his life • The various connections between Michael Jackson and The Walt Disney Company... including, of course, Captain E.O. • Reflections on Michael Jackson's personal life and the acc...