Synergy Loves Company: How Disney Connects to Everything

In this episode, Eric dives deep into the world of Disney Legends with guest Jamie Hecker, Author of Disney Legends: Makers of Magic Vol. 1. Eric tries to find an answer to the question What Makes a Disney Legend, Jamie helps him figure out what it takes by reflecting on past inductees and discussing potential future honorees. From visual artists and animators to composers and acto

In this episode, Eric takes us on a behind-the-scenes cinematic journey through his visit to the Warner Brothers studio tour in Burbank, California. He explores the connections between Disney and the iconic Hollywood studio, revealing surprising ties and shared histories. From classic movies to beloved sitcoms, Eric uncovers the Disney magic in unexpected places. Disney Parks exper

On this episode, we connect with Disney in a different way, as we dive into the magical world of Disneyland with special guest Kristen Carr, from The Happiest Club On Eart, and Moustalgia Fast Pass podcast. Get insider tips, recommendations, and delightful anecdotes from a Disneyland local as host Eric Hathhorn also gears up for his first visit. Eric learns how he can better connec

In today's episode, we're diving deep into the classic 1954 film "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" with friends from Rare Cuts Media Society. Synergy Host Eric and the rest of the Rare Cust team, Rob Lachcik, Andrew Jagoda, and Mike Ross explore the film's iconic elements, from Kirk Douglas' unexpected musical numbers to the portrayal of Captain Nemo. They also discuss the h

Swifties and Disney Fans have a lot in common! In this episode, Eric is joined by his friend Sarah Jagoda and his daughter Maddie: Two Disney and Taylor Swift fans, to better help him understand the Eras and the Fandom. Together they play a game called EARas (get it like Mickey Ears) where the swifties try to determine which Disney Character best fits the vibe of the era. All the w

Eric looks back at one of the origins of his Disney obsession. DTV was Disney Channel’s answer to MTV in the 1980s. Each episode of the series featured Disney animation clips choreographed to popular music of the time. Eric explores the impact MTV had on Disney’s decision to make this series. He takes a look at the legacy of DTV in Disney History, and exposes some parallels bet

Matt Parrish from the thirty20eight podcast stops by to talk about Disney Super Bowl halftime shows! Since 1977 The Walt Disney Company has produced six Super Bowl Halftime shows. Two were Small World Themed, two were tributes to Hollywood, and all of them were Spectacular. Shows feature stars like Mickey Rooney, George Burns, the New Kids on the Block, President George H.W. Bush,

Join Eric for a Look into Disney 100: the Exhibition now on display in Chicago. In this episode, he recounts his visit to the pop-up exhibit and counts down his favorite items from each of the ten galleries on display. Disney 100: the Exhibition was presented by the Walt Disney Archives as part of the 100 Years of Wonder Celebration. The traveling exhibit that started in Philadelph

Eric Welcomes Super Star Wars fan Andrew from the Rare Cuts Media Society to talk all about George Lucas and Disney…but not necessarily Star Wars. George Lucas has been a force in filmmaking technology in the movies he made and the Companies he started, Like Industrial Light and Magic (ILM). But he also did a lot for the Disney Company and that was all before he sold his LucasFil

Read transcriptEric shares a special Christmas list with you this holiday season. It's a list of Disney Christmas History! Fun and exciting ways you can learn more about Christmas and Disney. He offers up some of his favorite Disney Christmas books to stuff in your stocking, films to cozy up and watch in the light of your Christmas tree, and podcasts to punctuate all of your Christ