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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ZADDP #37: Hannah Hangs Up
June 24, 2009 17:28Episode currently unavailable. Check back soon. The latest Miley Cyrus scandal has Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod doing something its host never thought it would: talking about Ms. Montana herself for a whole episode. But is it really Miley who's behind this controversy, or Disney's PR folks? Listen in to find out why Miley Cyrus keeps hanging up on DJs during live radio telephone interviews -- and to hear the audio of it actually happening! Aaron weighs in on Disney's handling of the situation and...
ZADDP #36: 25 Minute Father's Day Special (The Disney Dads)
June 20, 2009 01:40 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBIn celebration of Father's Day, Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod revisits its 2006 "Top 10 Disney Dads" episode. That show, episode #13, contained an audio montage of the "Honorable Mentions" -- Disney Dads who didn't quite make the cut. Three years later, that montage is updated to include: • All the original "honorable mention" dads • The original Top 10 dads (not included in the original montage, as they had their own audio segments throughout the countdown) • New Disney Dads who have joined the Disney ...
ZADDP #35: The Top 20 Best Things About Disney's Hollywood Studios (Part 2)
June 16, 2009 23:19 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBThe Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Disney's Hollywood Studios continues with the Top 10 Best Things About Disney's Hollywood Studios. This episode picks up where the last episode left off: Number Ten. As with the last show, anything is fair game for inclusion in the countdown and this time there are some definite surprises -- both in what makes it and what doesn't. Download the episode and check out another classic Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod countdown show!
ZADDP #34: The Top 20 Best Things About Disney's Hollywood Studios (Part 1)
June 09, 2009 06:21 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBIn celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Disney's Hollywood Studios, Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod is counting down the 20 best things about the park -- and ANYTHING is fair game -- rides, shows, restaurants, shops, vendor carts, you name it! There are surely a few surprises in store. So celebrate the anniversary in style with a classic Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod countdown episode!
ZADDP #33: Trip Report with D23 and Crappy Park Hours
June 03, 2009 02:37 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MBThis episode picks up where the last one left off -- Aaron's friend and fellow Disney freak Courtney is back to discuss our most recent trip to Walt Disney World. Discussion includes a rangent (rant + tangent) on D23; reviews on T-Rex, the Celebrate It! Street Party, and Up; riding rides with strangers; getting stuck on Space Mountain; riding Dumbo with characters onboard; and much more! Plus, Aaron announces the topic of the next countdown show!
ZADDP #32: Trip Report with the American Idol Experience and Female Gangsters!
May 24, 2009 04:23 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBAaron welcomes his good friend and travel buddy, Courtney, for a discussion of their most recent trip to Walt Disney World. Discussion includes a review of the American Idol Experience, disappointment in Great Movie Ride gangsters, and a Disneyland trip report tangent!
ZADDP #31: The Top 25 Best Things About Epcot (Part 2)
April 15, 2009 19:28 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBIn episode #29 I began a countdown of my Top 25 Favorite Things About Epcot. I split the show up after #13 and at long last, the remainder of that countdown is here! Attractions, shows, restaurants, foods, fireworks -- *anything* is fair game! I also consider the celebration (or lack thereof) for Epcot's 25th anniversary. Head over to iTunes and subscribe if you haven't already. Hopefully this will this encourage everyone to reflect on their own favorite things about Epcot and share them wit...
ZADDP #30: A Hard Look at Jim Hill, The Hall of Presidents, and The Unofficial Guide to WDW
February 26, 2009 18:14 - 17 minutes - 24 MBA Hard Look at Jim Hill's Comments on the Hall of Presidents in the new "Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2009" -- I'm a fan of these guys, but I have to take issue with one thing in particular, and it has to do with Barack Obama!
ZADDP #29: The Top 25 Best Things About Epcot (Part 1)
October 19, 2007 18:58 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBThe Top 25 Best Things at Epcot (Part 1): October marks Epcot's 25th Anniversary and in commemoration, Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod is counting down the 25 best things about the park... attractions, restaurants, diversions; anything is fair game.
ZADDP #28: Super-Sized Mailbag Episode #4
September 27, 2007 04:09 - 41 minutes - 47.2 MBLast week's show continues with a slew of interesting emails and a rather fun voicemail. Discussion runs the gamut and some of the topics discussed include: *One listener's elaborate conspiracy theory alleging that Disney and the writers of the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy stole their ideas from a George Lucas video game (and my rebuttal) *Is there a link between Jafar and Osama bin Laden? *Cowboys and Gangsters in the Great Movie Ride *And much more!
ZADDP #27: Super-Sized Mailbag Episode #3
September 13, 2007 04:27 - 45 minutes - 51.7 MBIt's been over a year since the last "Super-Sized Mailbag Episode". The emails and voicemails have piled up since then and now, at last, they are read and addressed "on air". Topics discussed include: How to fix Disney's California Adventure (more suggestions from the always-controversial Jason), Moving Disneyland's Fantasmic, Song of the South (of course!), Disneyland, Villains, and the Fab 5, And more!
#26: Trip Report - Aaron's First Vacation as a Disney World Annual Passholder, Part 1
March 28, 2007 22:58 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBA trip report from Aaron's first Walt Disney World vacation as an Annual Passholder. Reviews of Bridge to Terabithia, All-Star Music, Port Orleans French Quarter, Everest at night, a different Great Movie Ride experience, Seas with Nemo and Friends, a few anecdotes, and much more! (Part I)
#25: Top 10 Years in Disney History (New Year's Special)
December 29, 2006 04:27 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBZip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod is back with another countdown episode. In time for New Year's, we're counting down the top 10 best years in Disney's history... the ones filled with a lot of big things that have meant a lot to the company and all of us fans. I started with 65 contenders and had to painfully eliminate all but 10 for this show, but of course there's a list of those that almost made the cut too. After all is said and done, there's a look back at 2006 as well. Happy New Year, everyone!
#24: Top 10 Disney Villains Countdown (Halloween Special)
October 31, 2006 11:08 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBIn this special Halloween episode, we count down Disney's Top 10 Villains and pay tribute to many more in an audio montage.
#23: Song of the South - Reviews & Reflections
September 24, 2006 23:07 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBZip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod turns to Walt's Song of the South once again and this time, I've seen the film (finally)! Discussion includes: *Some background info on the movie *A review of the movie itself *The issue of its alleged racism *Listener input (including another voice mail from last show's infamous caller, Jason) *Comments from Gary of The Mouse Lounge *Some SOTS music *And of course, a few updates about the show and the DPN
#22: Disneyland and DCA - Reviews & Reflections
September 11, 2006 21:20 - 44 minutes - 51.4 MBIn the first of two "Reviews & Reflections" episodes, I take a look at a few Disneyland attractions that didn't make it into my last trip report, respond to listener letters and voicemails, and then get down to the nitty gritty of California Adventure.
#21: Disney on the Web - MouseSavers.com (Interview with webmaster Mary Waring)
August 31, 2006 21:58 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThe "Disney on the Web" series continues with a look at the world-famous MouseSavers.com. Mary Waring, the webmaster and creator, joins me for a discussion of the ins and outs of Disney trip planning and the history of her website.
#20: Super-Sized Mailbag Vol. 2
August 16, 2006 19:50 - 45 minutes - 42 MBWith an inbox full of yet-to-be-addressed mail, it's high time for a second installment of the Super-Sized Mailbag show. Topics include California Adventure (how to fix it?), Song of the South (what's wrong with it?), Tarzan's Treehouse (why a treehouse?), an email from an angry fan of Avenue Q, and lots of other Disney discussion. Also, David swings in for a review of last year's Disney Music tribute at the Hollywood Bowl, I make a few "thank you"s and announcements, and I give away that do...
#19: Disney on Board - Rock 'n' Rollercoaster Starring Aerosmith
August 10, 2006 03:08 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBRock 'n' Rollercoaster Starring Aerosmith is put in the spotlight. A look at the attraction, its history, the rumors, the controversy, and more. Plus, a chance to win an Aerosmith CD.
#18: Trip Report - Aaron's First Trip to Disneyland
August 02, 2006 22:22 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBA life-long Disney World fan visits Disneyland for the first time! Hear my thoughts on the original Happiest Place on Earth and its sister park across the street. Plus, there's a review of POTC2 and the El Capitan Theater.
#17: What Fits Where? Vol. 2 - Epcot
July 12, 2006 01:53 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBA look at all the pavilions and attractions at Epcot and their theme. How well do they represent what Epcot is all about? "What Fits Where? - Volume II: Epcot ... Plus, the winner of Contest #3 is announced.
2.16: Disney and America - Independence Day Special (ZADDP #16)
July 04, 2006 04:22 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBIn 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. As for the contests, the winner of the last one is unveiled and a brand new one is announced- this time for the "Epcot's Star Spangled Spectacular" DVD! (This episode originally premiered on 7/4/06 and was later re-released on 7/3/09.)
#15: Disney on the Web - UltimateDisney.com, Part 2 (Interview with Journalist Renata Joy)
June 29, 2006 03:21 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBWin a free Disney DVD in our second contest! The interview with Renata Joy continues as we focus on Disney's last Golden Age & Dark Age and then turn to some theme park discussion. All this as we put UltimateDisney.com in focus again.
#14: Disney on the Web - UltimateDisney.com, Part 1 (Interview with Journalist Renata Joy)
June 27, 2006 03:03 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBUltimateDisney.com... an in-depth look at the web's premiere Disney DVD site. Renata Joy joins us for a great discussion, including a break-down of Disney's timeline into "Dark Age"s and "Golden Age"s. Also, some good news for fans of traditional animation!
#13: Top 10 Disney Dads Countdown (Father's Day Special)
June 21, 2006 21:59 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBTop 10 Disney Dads countdown! That's this episode's main topic, but there's also a mini-trip report from yet another trip to Walt Disney World, a look at Disney fathers in general (a belated Father's Day tribute), and a special DVD discount offer for listeners!
#12: Super-Sized Mailbag Vol. 1
May 24, 2006 03:02 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBIn this super-sized episode, Aaron responds to a handful of listener letters to the show. Topics range from birthdays at Walt Disney World to The Da Vinci Code. Also: the Unofficial Guide contest winner is announced, a special offer is made available to Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod listeners, and a special something else.
#11: Top 10 Disney Moms Countdown (Mother's Day Special)
May 15, 2006 21:19 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBThe show returns with a countdown of the Top 10 Disney Moms in honor of Mother's Day.
#10: Trip Report - Disney World in a Day
April 09, 2006 04:01 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBFresh off of a Narnia break, Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod returns with a WDW trip report, tips for doing that resort in just one day, and the announcement of a new way to contact the show as well as our first contest!
#9: What Fits Where? Vol. 1 - Magic Kingdom
March 30, 2006 06:06 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB"What Fits Where" in the Magic Kingdom? Also: A MousePod update, a few anecdotes, and a preview of upcoming shows.
#8: Disney on the Web: JimHillMedia.com (Interview with Jim Hill)
March 21, 2006 08:18 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBDisney On the Web - This new series takes a look at prominent Disney websites & podcasts so that you can learn more about your favorite sites and discover new ones. In the first installment, there's a 1-on-1 interview with the often controversial Jim Hill, webmaster of JimHillMedia.com
#7: Disney News Round-Up (Marty Sklar, Imagineering, Song of the South, and More)
March 13, 2006 21:06 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBA look at recent news items coming out of the theme parks and Imagineering divisions, including Marty Sklar's new position. Also discussed: Iger's announcement regarding Song of the South.
#6: Disney on Stage, Part 2 (Disney's On the Record & Mary Poppins on West End/ Broadway)
February 27, 2006 15:06 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBDisney on Stage: Part II ... A look at London's "Mary Poppins" show and "On the Record," as well as some general discussion, making this the longest episode yet.
#5: Disney on Stage, Part 1 (10 Years of Disney on Broadway)
February 21, 2006 04:31 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBDisney on Stage - Part One: The First 10 Years of Broadway... your host rambles on about Disney's various stage shows, particularly "Beauty and the Beast" and "The Lion King" on Broadway. The show's still not perfect, but as Eglantine Price says, "It's a step in the right direction."
#4: Top 10 Disney Romances Countdown (Valentine's Day Special)
February 12, 2006 22:29 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBJust in time for Valentine's Day, here's a special episode dedicated to Disney Romances, including a Top 10 list. 47 minutes? Chalk it up to a holiday exception. Also discussed: last week's delivery.
#3: Why We Love Disney (Plus: Changes to Pirates of the Caribbean)
February 05, 2006 01:19 - 20 minutes - 22.9 MB"Why We Love Disney" and a look at the just-announced Pirates of the Caribbean changes
#2: Disney Purchases Pixar (Plus: Changes to the Show)
January 29, 2006 01:16 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBIn the second episode, "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod" resumes following a 7 month hiatus. Discussion includes changes to the show and Disney's purchase of Pixar. Thanks go to Jesse and Blake! Email at [email protected] (13:40) (12.6 MBs)
Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod Episode #1 (Warning! Audio quality is not so great in the early episodes!)
June 29, 2005 00:56 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBThe very first show! An introduction, podcasting news, new and upcoming Disney DVDs, and the passing of two Disney legends. There's music and more than a few "um"s, but everything has a first. Enjoy! (Update) Warning: If you're used to the more recent episodes, brace yourself! A cheap microphone, nerves, and an utter lack of experience combine to make this first episode quite the rough production! (18:21) (16.8 MBs)