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Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney Podcast

Disney Podcast for The Front Row Network

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We are a show all about Disney for NPR Illinois Community Voices and for The Front Row Network. Join Craig, Brett and Vanessa weekly as they discuss all things Disney. We talk films, parks and invite guests on that have included seven Disney Legends.
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In this uproarious scripted comedy, follow the intrepid duo of world-renowned private dick, Action Jones (Scott Norman) and his trusty sidekick, Junior Detective Tommy (Mason Heidger), as they embark on escapades and solve mysteries around the globe. Also starring Maurice LaMarche (Futurama, Pinky & The Brain), Roger Clark (Red Dead Redemption II), Eric Vale (Dragonball Z, One Piece) & Kaitlyn Robrock (Minnie Mouse, Mr. Pickles) . Featuring Rob Paulsen (Animaniacs, Ninja Turtles) as this sea ...
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All issues being reviewed on our podcast may contain spoilers without extra warning. We didn’t record in person so some audio delays and echoes may occur. The show may not be suitable for all audiences. We sit down with David Gloyd and Arrah Markohn to talk all about the first annual West Bend High Schools Comic Con! David talks about creati…
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All issues being reviewed on our podcast may contain spoilers without extra warning. We didn’t record in person so some audio delays and echoes may occur. The show may not be suitable for all audiences. Issue # 326 Weekly Reviews: Leaving Nowhere, Lenore: The Time War # 1 & # 2, Wings of Fire Book 3: The Hidden Kingdom, 3 Aliens in a Trench…
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All issues being reviewed on our podcast may contain spoilers without extra warning. We didn’t record in person so some audio delays and echoes may occur. The show may not be suitable for all audiences. Issue # 325 Weekly Reviews: Jamie Cosley's Best Coloring Book Ever!, The Herculoids # 1 & # 2, Komi Can't Communicate Vol. 23, Dracullama, …
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All issues being reviewed on our podcast may contain spoilers without extra warning. We didn’t record in person so some audio delays and echoes may occur. The show may not be suitable for all audiences. Issue # 324 Club Discussion: Batman: Full Moon # 4 Weekly Reviews: Squid Kid, Return of the Living Dead # 1 & 2, Kaiju No 8: The B Side…
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All issues being reviewed on our podcast may contain spoilers without extra warning. We didn’t record in person so some audio delays and echoes may occur. The show may not be suitable for all audiences. Issue # 323 Club Discussion: What If...? Mickey and Friends Became the Avengers, Minor Arcana # 5 Weekly Reviews: Laser Moose and Rabbi…
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All issues being reviewed on our podcast may contain spoilers without extra warning. We didn’t record in person so some audio delays and echoes may occur. The show may not be suitable for all audiences. Issue # 322 Club Discussion: Doctor Doom & Rocket Raccoon # 1, Minor Arcana # 4 Weekly Reviews: Friday Night Bigfoot # 1, Power Lords #…
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All issues being reviewed on our podcast may contain spoilers without extra warning. We didn’t record in person so some audio delays and echoes may occur. The show may not be suitable for all audiences. Issue # 321 Club Discussion: What If...? Mickey and Friends Became the Fantastic Four # 1 Weekly Reviews: Usagi Yojimbo Tribute: Celebr…
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All issues being reviewed on our podcast may contain spoilers without extra warning. We didn’t record in person so some audio delays and echoes may occur. The show may not be suitable for all audiences. Issue # 320 Club Discussion: Batman: Full Moon # 3, Minor Arcana # 3 Weekly Reviews: The Lucky Devils # 1, Evilman # 1, Disney Villains…
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All issues being reviewed on our podcast may contain spoilers without extra warning. We didn’t record in person so some audio delays and echoes may occur. The show may not be suitable for all audiences. Issue # 319 Club Discussion: What If...? Minnie Became Captain Marvel, Marvel Zombies: Dawn of Decay # 4 Weekly Reviews: K's Car Can Go…
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All issues being reviewed on our podcast may contain spoilers without extra warning. We didn’t record in person so some audio delays and echoes may occur. The show may not be suitable for all audiences. Issue # 318 Club Discussion: Alligator Loki: Holiday Spectacular, Batman: Full Moon # 2 Weekly Reviews: Space Circus, Creepshow Holiday…
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All issues being reviewed on our podcast may contain spoilers without extra warning. We didn’t record in person so some audio delays and echoes may occur. The show may not be suitable for all audiences. Issue # 317 Club Discussion: Minor Arcana # 2, Marvel Zombies: Dawn of Decay # 3 Weekly Reviews: The Lumberjack Bride, Negasonic Teenag…
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EPISODE 7 - THE DEADLIEST DEATH TO NOT DIE DYING At long last, our heroes finally attempt to stop the villainous Donald Golario aka Dash Backslash once and for all! Unfortunately for them, the deadly gondola guru has other plans! Can Action Jones and Tommy escape the serial killers one-of-a-kind gondola themed death trap, The Gondolarium?! Will the…
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EPISODE 6 - A MAN NAMED DASHBACKSLASH Action, Tommy, and Explosion appear to finally catch a break in the case! While following up on their best lead yet, our heroes are introduced to the mysterious businessman that each melted path of dripping gelato is seemingly pointing towards… A certified gondola master and owner of extremely popular Venice ni…
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EPISODE 5 - A NIGHTCLUB NAMED DASH BACKSLASH Action Jones, Tommy, and Explosion James question a bartender at Italy’s 5th most popular Venice night club a go-go, Dash Backslash! Will they finally get their much needed break in the case? Will Action and Explosion be able to coexist? What are the first 4 most popular Italian night clubs? Find out in …
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EPISODE 4 - THE DAME IN THE PURPLE SKIRT RETURNS After the most intense gondola chase you've ever heard (and you know... losing their suspect) Action, Tommy, and Explosion decide to get some answers from The Dame in the Purple Skirt. Finding her at a high stakes Italian Extreme Chicken Gladiatorial Fight, the 4 enter in an interrogation for the age…
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EPISODE 3 - AN EXPLOSION IN VENICE! MIDSEASON FINALE!!!! Arriving in Venice, Action Jones and Tommy begin their search for The Dame in the Purple Skirt’s sister, The Madame in the Magenta Blouse. Just as it seems the two have gotten their first lead, they run into none other than Action’s former Tommy, now rival, Explosion James. Can they all work …
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EPISODE 2 - ENTER THE DAME IN THE PURPLE SKIRT!!! Returning back to his office, Action Jones is informed by his overtly flirtatious Executive Assistant, Ivan A. Goodwiggle that the detective's ex is here... and waiting for him in his office... ENTER THE DAME IN THE PURPLE SKIRT!!! When the Dame reveals her sister has gone missing under suspicious c…
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EPISODE I - ACTION IS A TWO LETTER SENTENCE! We join Action Jones and his trusty Junior Detective Tommy in the midst of a race against time (& fascism) in an attempt to get their hands on the long-lost Stalactite of Mittelallalin, Fairy Glacier, Switzerland before the Nazis do! EPISODE 1 CAST Maurice LaMarche as The Narrator Scott Norman as Action …
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“When you’re doing something you love, and you’re passionate about, there is nothing like it in the world.” We are so excited to bring you a special interview with Cara Menzel and her sister, Disney Legend Idina Menzel. These two have teamed up to write a wonderful new children’s book called Loud Mouse: How a Little Mouse Found Her Big Voice, which…
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“This looks like it was made for me.” Thanks to Walt Disney Animation Studios, Craig had the opportunity to speak to many of the creators behind the upcoming Disney film Strange World. This film will be coming to theaters on November 23, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Dennis Quaid, Jaboukie Young-White, Gabrielle Union and Lucy Liu. Join along as we dis…
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The one where Brett and Craig argue about Harmonious again…. Wow! This past weekend brought us a ton of Disney announcements from D23 Expo 2022. On this episode, Craig, Brett and Bea will break down some of the announcements they were the most excited about from the whole weekend of panels and events. You’ll get to hear about some of the film studi…
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“I have a gift, but I don’t necessarily get to choose how that gift is shared…” We are incredibly excited to welcome back to the podcast, Disney Legend Jodi Benson. She has written, for the first time, some of her thoughts and feelings about her life. It’s less an autobiography and more a conversation that we all get to take part in. Part of My Wor…
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It is D23 Expo Week! Are you ready for D23 Expo? Join BTM Brett with special guests Cari and Jacqueline as they get ready for their D23Expo 2022 adventures! Questions will be answered and excitement abounds! FEATURING: Brett Rutherford __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! blog.feedspot.com/…
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“It’s just one beautiful land of opportunity we are in…” This week Craig and Vanessa had a wonderful opportunity to speak to Brad Forenza about the upcoming second season of Around the Sun. “A scripted, episodic audio drama that explores human connections, made and missed, with an existential flare,” premiering in fall 2022. Brad is also joined by …
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Boo to you! This week Craig and Anna talk all about their recent trip to the first night of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. That’s right! Halloween in Disney World starts on August 12 and we were there for it. We also chat about Wilderness Lodge and Epcot’s Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind. FEATURING: Craig McFarland, Brett Rutherford a…
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Quick– you’re stuck in the parks with Topanga and Andre Johnson, what you gonna do? It’s ladies week on Beyond the Mouse! This week on the show Vanessa is joined by special guest Bea Bonner as they talk about TV sitcoms that have filmed episodes in the Disney parks. FEATURING: Craig McFarland, Brett Rutherford and Vanessa Ferguson _________________…
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Don’t Hate Us! Don’t hate us. Yes, we don’t always love everything about Disney. Sometimes we notice things that we think could better. Join us this week as we discuss our most unpopular opinions with special guest Zoey Zara. FEATURING: Craig McFarland, Brett Rutherford and Vanessa Ferguson __________________________________________ Named one of th…
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Welcome home! This week we bring you our conversation with Paul and Amy Kreiger of DVC Rental Store and Monora Financial. They bought into DVC in 2019, and quickly have become a leading resource for DVC members. Both are heavily active in the DVC Fan Facebook group, as well as making frequent appearances on The DVC Show podcast. We speak to them ab…
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Let’s be real– Walt Disney World is hot! This week we bring you our top ten (OK we didn’t keep count and there are way more than ten) places to stay cool at Walt Disney World. It’s sweltering in Orlando this summer, and we want to look out for you if you have a trip scheduled. We are joined by Bea Bonner from NPR Illinois, and she gives us some gre…
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“He wanted to share the vision he had and make you a part of it…” Really excited to bring to the show this week our interview with artist Guy Gilchrist. Craig had the chance to meet Guy at Fan Expo St. Louis. Guy has drawn dozens of childhood favorites including The Muppets, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Pink Panther and so many more. He speaks abo…
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“Sweet child of mine!” On this multi-show crossover we dive into the latest addition to the MCU, Thor: Love and Thunder. Craig, Jeremy and Brett share their thoughts on the film and attempt to predict the impact it may have on the rest of phase four. We start the episode with a spoiler-free first take, then dive into all the spoilers we can fit in …
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“I think you’re going to be hooked…” We are excited to welcome back Panda as he is straight off the christening cruise for the Disney Wish. This was a media event cruise, which was sponsored by Disney. As such, John isn’t going to review the cruise, but give us some insights into the newest ship in the Disney fleet. He also talks about his experien…
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Brett, take the wheel! Join Brett as he shares behind the scenes recollections of Magic Kingdom 4th of July castle show Spectaculars! Let the fireworks fly along with Disney memories that include Disney’s all-star casts including Tommy Tune, Carol Channing and Rita Moreno! FEATURING: Brett Rutherford __________________________________________ Named…
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“You have to listen to people tell their story.” Howard Berger is an Oscar winner and an Emmy winner for his work in make-up over a forty year career in Hollywood. One of his first projects was Aliens and since then had has become a fixture in special effects make-up especially in the area of creatures and monsters. Howard won his Academy Award for…
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“I liked you better as a rabbit, Charlie.” We are excited to dive into the 1971 live action film, Bedknobs and Broomsticks. It wouldn’t be right to talk about this classic film without inviting on Brandon Davis from Front Row Classics to give us a bit of credibility. In addition to Brandon, Anna joins us to give her perspective on Angela Lansbury a…
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Welcome back, friend! We finally tracked down John Saccheri, Big Fat Panda, and put him in front of a Zoom screen to catch us up on his rollercoaster year! We chat about his new role with The Dis as well as his recent trips to Aulani, Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line. We here at Beyond the Mouse are real big fans of Panda, so we know you’ll enjoy …
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“We get to have a very unique Mexican-American superhero.” Craig had an excellent opportunity to catch up with the showrunners behind the new Disney Channel series Ultra Violet and Black Scorpion, Leo Chu and Eric Garcia. This team has been creating together for a decade going back to their time developing Afro Samurai. They open up about their cre…
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“I have been very very lucky…” This week we are thrilled to bring you our discussion with Jeffrey R. Epstein, Vice President of Corporate Communications for the Walt Disney Company. Jeffrey has been involved with the official Disney fan club, D23, since its inception. He is also a vital part of the team that brings D23 Expo to life in Anaheim. We s…
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“Brett– you fancy!” Brett pulled a fast one and snuck his way out to California for Star Wars Celebration. Of course, he could just visit the convention without also stopping in his happy place. Craig and Brett recap some of the news out of Celebration along with some of Brett’s experiences. Then they dive into a trip report about his stay at Disne…
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Welcome to the ’90s! Chip ‘n Dale are back and better than ever in this new film brought directly to Disney+. We were excited to sit down and tell you all about it. Craig and Vanessa from Beyond the Mouse were also joined on this review by Mike Wennmacher, known locally to the Springfield area through his work with Mid-West Family Broadcasting. The…
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“Everybody got help from someone…” We were recently invited to a press junket where Academy Award Nominee Donald Mowat was talking about his recent hair and make-up design for Moon Knight on Disney+. We had a few minutes to chat with Donald about his process, and how he went about preparing for his opportunity in the MCU. We do sneak in a question …
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“Literally we can’t let Brett keep winning these. Please, help.” This past weekend, we were LIVE on the Creator Stage at Fan Expo St. Louis. We decided what is geekier then three hosts doing a 90’s character draft. The rules are simple, the character had to appear in a Disney property in the 90s. Three hosts enter the stage, only one left victoriou…
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“We don’t talk about Chapek… no no no” Vanessa is working hard on school work this week, so the boys talk all things Disney. Brett follows up on his starcruiser experience, Craig fills everyone in where he’s at with DVC and we might get slightly political (sorry). FEATURING: Brett Rutherford, Craig McFarland ________________________________________…
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May the Fourth be with you! The Halcyon Five are back in the thrilling conclusion to their Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser journey. We hope you celebrate this Star Wars Day responsibly, by booking a stay off world near Walt Disney World! FEATURING: Brett Rutherford, Alexa Giacomini, Brittney McLaughlin, Tyler Dobson and Beckham Stewart _____________…
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Together as one! The Halcyon Five were among the first to voyage on the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser which blasted off from Walt Disney World in early March. The group has come back together to discuss the trip in this first of two parts. In this episode we hear about their first experiences onboard the Halcyon! FEATURING: Brett Rutherford, Alexa…
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We are finally back! Craig and his family finally made it back to Walt Disney World! Anna and Craig speak about their trip overall. We also discuss recent changes to Disney Genie+ as well as discussing some new dining options throughout the park. There is also a follow up to Jordan Fisher’s offer to purchase a lightsaber for Craig’s son. So much fu…
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“What can you do, just to make them smile?” We are beyond thrilled to welcome Pete Werner to Beyond the Mouse. Pete is the host of the Dis Unplugged, he also co-owns Dreams Unlimited Travel and the real estate company Moving to Orlando. Pete is one of the main content creators that inspired us to begin our podcast four years ago. We chat the origin…
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“We failed the Bechdel test.” Sometimes the boys of the pod leave for Disney World. Sometimes that means the true foundation of BTM, Vanessa Ferguson, has to come in and make sure the show will go on. This week, Vanessa chats with her NPR Illinois Community Voices Co-host Bea Bonner about the 1998 Disney animated classic, Mulan. FEATURING: Vanessa …
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