Disney Dependent
By A Team Dynamite Goat Production
An entertainment podcast for fellow Disney Addicts
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Irreverent Disney humor.
Unsolicited bathroom expertise.
Confidently delivered misconceptions.
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Irreverent Disney humor.
Unsolicited bathroom expertise.
Confidently delivered misconceptions.
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Disney DependentJun 17, 2024
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46:19
The Labyrinth "Bulge Theory"
You know what would really help children understand their emotional development? David Bowie, tight pants, and a whole bunch of metaphors about sexual awakening.
Apr 30, 202555:12
A Smattering of Disney "True" Crime
A bit of deepfake Ai, a scoopful of unhinged internet action, and a pinch of cadaver dogs in the parks!
Apr 08, 202554:38
It's Alive!!
We're back, baby! Sorry, we forgot we had a podcast there for a minute. Here's a low-effort catch-up episode where we tell you where we've been these past several months. Regularly-scripted (ha!) Disney Dependent content to continue next episode!
Mar 16, 202556:30
Christmas with Walt! And Four Cats.
James and Producer Ash enjoy some stories about Walt's Christmases over the years - while on I-5 heading home for Christmas themselves.
Merry Christmas, everyone!
Dec 23, 202430:42
Non-Traditional Christmas Classics
In this episode, we finish up our 25-for-25 list of non-traditional Christmas movies. Let us know which ones you've seen!
Dec 09, 202450:32
Easin' on Down the Holiday Road
Join the gang for a look back at Disney's involvement in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, and the first half of "25 for 25" to kick off the holiday season.
Nov 25, 202455:22
Episode 200 Extravaganza!
It's a celebratory smorgasbord of Disney dependency!
Nov 11, 202401:17:54
The Woman in the Crystal Ball
In celebration of spooky season the gang takes a closer look at the real face of Madame Leota!
Oct 21, 202449:44
Touchstone Pictures in the Park - Round 2
We're back with Round 2 of Touchstone Pictures in the Park - AKA "Mr. Cage's Wild Ride Part II: Electric Boogaloo".
Oct 07, 202445:05
The Life and Death of Frank Wells
This week we honor the great adventurer and
extremely adept businessman who helped bring Disney back to its former glory: Frank G. Wells!
Sep 16, 202456:56
Mr. Cage's Wild Ride
Why are the parks execs only looking at Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studio content for their park inspiration when there's a whole pantheon of technically-Disney content to plumb: Touchstone Pictures!
Sep 02, 202451:18
The Real Life Mr. Toad
Mr. Toad of Toad Hall is not only a total maniac, he's also loosely based on a real life reckless and inconsiderate millionaire motorist.
Aug 19, 202440:11
The Pixar/ Kubrick Connection
Turns out Pixar films are chock full of Stanley Kubrick Easter eggs. What are they, where are they, and why??
Aug 05, 202450:34
Disney Villains "March" Madness - ROUND 2
The final 8 contestants show up for the ultimate battle to the death.
Jul 22, 202401:01:16
The Kingdom of the Little People (Joe Schmo's Backyard-Nonsense Park)
Is it a theme park, a sanctuary, or a human zoo? This one's a bit dicey, y'all.
Jul 08, 202444:14
Disney Villains "March" Madness
16 contestants, 8 fighters, but only 1 can win...
Jul 01, 202457:48
A Smorgasbord of Anxiety
It's a smorgasbord episode! This time we honor a new Disney Legend, say goodbye to some old ones, and have an honest conversation about anxiety disorder.
Jun 17, 202446:19
We Watched WINNIE THE POOH: BLOOD AND HONEY (So You Don't Have To)
Once again, we've watched something so you don't have to. It's a service we provide. Although in this case you could do a lot worse than to watch this one.
Jun 03, 202451:12
California DisneySea (AKA "Port Disney")
This week we cover one of the many canceled theme parks in the Disney universe: California DisneySea - right in the heart of the LA Harbor!
May 27, 202447:23
Tomorrowland and the Tragic Kingdom
Join us on a trip back in time to the Tomorrowland of the 1990s: where there was nary an attraction in sight, teenagers flocked like a murder of crows, and budding musicians like No Doubt were inspired to make music of their own.
May 20, 202453:20
COSMIC REWIND: Conspiracy Theories with Flying House Threads
It's a COSMIC REWIND! This episode was released on October 18, 2021:
Episode 67! Morgan and Scott from Flying House Threads make their second appearance on the podcast to talk about various Disneyland conspiracy theories. Are they true or are they made up? You'll have to listen to find out!
May 13, 202401:20:03
COSMIC REWIND: Making Magic with Flying House Threads
It's a COSMIC REWIND! This episode was released on April 5, 2021:
Episode 43! James and Sarah are joined by Scott and Morgan from Flying House Threads to dive into what it's like to launch a Disney-centric merch company.
May 13, 202401:05:21
The Mary Poppins / Pennywise Theory
Are Mary Poppins and Pennywise the Clown actually the same species? It sounds dumb, but let's talk it thru.
May 07, 202449:38
The Newlywed Game & Miss Disneyland
The gang plays a chaotic game of the Newlywed Game, and then Producer Ash tells the tale of Miss Disneyland: Valerie Curry.
Apr 29, 202456:42
Fun with ChatGPT
ChatGPT generates exciting new Disney park concepts for us to explore. So pack your bags - or don't!
Apr 22, 202446:20
Big Thunder Mountain: The Cure for the Common Kidney Stone
Take 2 doses of the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness and call us in the morning.
Apr 15, 202451:14
A True Crime Story: The Kidnapping of Jody Plauche
It's time for another tangentially-related true crime story!
Apr 08, 202401:11:34
Mr. Disneyland: The Legacy of Ron Dominguez
Born in the actual orange groves that became the Happiest Place on Earth, Ron Dominguez worked his way from ticket-taker on opening day 1955 to being a Disney Legend!
Apr 01, 202455:47
Owen and Dolly Pope: The Only Residents of Disneyland
Most of us wish we could live in the Happiest Place on Earth. But only two people ever actually did just that.
Mar 25, 202451:40
The Ropes at Disney's
What was it like to be an employee of Walt Disney Productions in 1943? Listen up and find out! No gals allowed, sorry!
JK - you can come.
Mar 18, 202458:34
The Strange Saga of Camp Granada
Hello muddah... Hello faddah... Here we are, bringing you yet another Disney-adjacent episode!
Mar 11, 202401:04:06
Smörgåsbord: Floyd's Knob
It's another smörgåsbord episode, and Sarah has returned! Tune in for old stories about Uncle Walt, weird sports, Buster Keaton, and lewd town names across the United States!
Mar 04, 202452:26
BONUS: The Los Angeles Breakfast Club
(This episode is a re-release from THIS IS TRUE, Episode 030)
It’s a Democracy of Ham and Eggs, a Shrine of Friendship, and the weirdest little club you’ve never heard of, until now.
Guest: James MacMillan
Feb 26, 202416:29
The Sailing Ship Columbia
February 12th is a very special berth-day... for the Sailing Ship Columbia! On this day in 1958 the steel hull of the classic ship was completed in the San Pedro shipyards! This week, Sarah's on vacation in Mexico (that jerk) so we invite you to join Jamesian and Producer Ash for a history lesson on one of the coolest Disneyland attractions, as well as the real ship that inspired it all.
Feb 12, 202440:34
The Warner Brothers - Part II
In celebration of WB's 100 year anniversary we're taking a look back at the wild legacy of the Warner Brothers: from their harsh lives in the Russian Empire, to America, Canada, and Hollywood! This is part two of a two episode series.
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The podcast will be on a short break for the move to SoCal, but we'll be back on the airwaves mid-February!
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Jan 15, 202450:02
The Warner Brothers - Part I
In celebration of WB's 100 year anniversary we're taking a look back at the wild legacy of the Warner Brothers: from their harsh lives in the Russian Empire, to America, Canada, and Hollywood!
This is part one of a two episode series.
Jan 08, 202459:58
We Watched KIRK CAMERON'S SAVING CHRISTMAS (So You Don't Have To)
It is The Room of Christmas movies. Actually, The Room is more enjoyable. But you get the idea.
- Christy Lemire
Don't say we never did nothin' for ya... This one's a doozy.
Dec 18, 202352:58
Horrible Christmas Fanfiction
It's a silly goose episode, y'all! Time for some truly awful, poorly-written Grinch fanfiction and a time-traveling game of White Elephant!
Dec 11, 202351:38
The Wild World of Forrest Gump
It's another episode that has NOTHING to do with Disney! But you're used to that by now, aren't you?
This week the gang covers the insane backstory of a somehow-classic character of modern pop culture.
Dec 04, 202346:16
Let's Get Kronk'ed!
Apparently it's Kronk's birthday (who decides these things?) so we're celebrating by discussing all-things Emperor's New Groove and the man behind the beloved character: Patrick Warburton!
Nov 27, 202342:59
Hidden Messages, Mind Melds, and Poopin' in the Parks
It's a loosey-goosey episode this week with a GAME TIME, crazy Cast Member stories, and hidden gems from Disney films!
Nov 20, 202338:38
Steamboat Willie
In honor of Mickey's 95th birthday on November 18th, we're talking all about his first talkie appearance - STEAMBOAT WILLIE!
Happy Birthday to our favorite topless, nips-out mouse.
Nov 13, 202347:48
James Gets Triggered (Canadian Thanksgiving)
Canadian Thanksgiving is REALLY similar to American Thanksgiving. But, one makes James happy, and one makes him want to go to war.
Nov 06, 202345:50
Happy Smörgås-ween!
It's Halloween, y'all! Put on your finest skeleton onesie, grab a bag of caramel apple pops, and join us for a smörgåsbord of Halloween-themed content! Learn about the history of Jack-O-Lanterns, the most extreme haunted house in the country, and find out what Halloween was like in the 1900s-1950s!
Oct 30, 202350:38
Return to Oz
Disney's 1985 sequel to an American cinema classic was weird, wildly terrifying, and yet the truest to L. Frank Baum's source material. This episode covers how it was made, how it nearly fell apart, how it tanked at the box office, and (most importantly) how it has endeared as a cult classic ever since.
Oct 23, 202342:02
Self-Mutilation in the Land of Oz
In honor of Spooky Season, this week's episode covers the truly disturbing backstory of one of the most iconic characters from classic cinema: The Tin Man.
Oct 16, 202341:18
Bonus 022: The Trip Back to Oregon
We're on the road again! This time we only made it about 2 hours north of Los Angeles before the boredom set in. Enjoy this unscripted, poorly recorded attempt to distract ourselves on the open highways of Central California.
Oct 13, 202325:17
The Cult of Disney
The Manson Family, Heaven's Gate, NXIVM... Mickey Mouse? Let's figure it out, once and for all... is Disney fandom REALLY a cult?
Oct 09, 202301:00:00
The Tam O'Shanter Inn and the "Snow White Cottages"
Last week we explored a couple of iconic California ranches that were involved (in one way or another) with Disney, the company. This week we’re covering some really cool architectural anomalies from LA that had a profound effect on Walt Disney’s creative life.
Oct 02, 202349:02
The Golden Oak Ranch and the Stanley Ranch Museum
This week's episode is a tale of two ranches - both with deep ties to the Disney company.
Sep 25, 202358:55