Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney Podcast

Apr 11 2025 320 ep. 57 mins 5
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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 including more than ten Disney Legends.

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Ep. 304 - Ep. 304 - Our Favorite Disney "Es"

Apr 11 2025 54 mins  
Craig McFarland sits this episode out to try to better understand the arbitrary rules Vanessa makes up, and Bea Bonner joins Vanessa and Brett to discuss their favorite Disney things that start with the letter "E." EPCOT, empanadas, Edna Mode, elephants. What did we get right, and what did we miss? Find out this week on Beyond the Mouse.Featuring: Vanessa, Brett and BeaJO

Ep. 303 - "Not Just A Goof" with Kevin Lima, Christopher Ninness and Eric Kimelton

Apr 04 2025 65 mins  
“Not Just A Goof” is a new documentary coming to Disney+ on April 7, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of “A Goofy Movie.” Through unseen archival footage, the documentary follows the creative team of “A Goofy Movie” and the challenges to bring this fan-favorite film to life. Directors Christopher Ninness and Eric Kimelton, and the director of "A Goofy Movie&quo

Ep. 302 - Our Favorite Disney "Ds"

Mar 28 2025 49 mins  
Dumbo, Dole whips, Donald Duck! On this week's episode we continue to work our way through the alphabet discussing our favorite Disney things that start with the letter "D." And Craig and Brett continue to test Vanessa's patience by trying to list things that do not start with the letter "D." Will we mention all of your favorites? Find out! Featuring: Va

Ep. 301 - After Disney with Author Neil O'Brien

Mar 21 2025 62 mins  
This week, we sit down with Peabody Award-winning journalist Neil O’Brien to discuss his captivating new book, After Disney. O’Brien takes us on a journey through the dramatic transformation of the Walt Disney Company after the death of its visionary founder, Walt Disney. In an era marked by change, the company’s future was shaped by the leadership of Ron W. Miller, Walt'

Ep. 300 - An interview with Disney Legend Josh Gad!

Mar 14 2025 41 mins  
This week on Beyond the Mouse we celebrate 300 episodes with Disney Legend Josh Gad! We talk about his new book "In Gad We Trust: A Tell-Some," his role as Olaf, his directorial debut on the Chris Farley biopic, and much more!FEATURING: Craig McFarland, Vanessa Ferguson and Brett RutherfordJOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠__________________________________________N

Ep. 299 - Top Disney World Lounges with Amy and Paul Krieger (The DVC Show)

Mar 05 2025 69 mins  
In this episode of Beyond the Mouse, we're joined by the dynamic duo, Amy and Paul Krieger from The DVC Show, to explore some of the best lounges at Walt Disney World! Whether you're a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) member or just looking for a relaxing spot to unwind, Amy and Paul share their insider tips and recommendations on the top lounges across the parks and resorts. From the be

Ep. 298 - Gradchanted with Morgan Matson

Feb 28 2025 41 mins  
Join us for an exciting return visit from best-selling author Morgan Matson on the Beyond the Mouse podcast! This time, she's here to share all the details about her highly anticipated new book, Gradchanted. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to her work, Morgan's insights into the creative process, the themes of her latest novel, and her journey as a writer are not

Ep. 297 - An Interview with Jim Cummings

Feb 19 2025 54 mins  
Jim Cummings has had a legendary career in voice acting, bringing to life countless iconic characters and creating hundreds of unforgettable voices. Recently, the Beyond the Mouse crew had the incredible opportunity to sit down with him to discuss the longevity of his career, his journey into voice acting, where he draws inspiration for new voices, and much more. It was an amazing

Ep. 296 - Kiss, Marry, Kill with our Palentine's

Feb 14 2025 44 mins  
Happy Palentine's Day! In this episode we're taking things back to middle school summer camp as we play Kiss, Marry, Kill with our podcast pals. Join Vanessa, Brett, Tristan, Sean, Brittney and Bea as we spin the wheel and determine the fates of some of our favorite Disney characters.JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠_________________________________________

Ep. 295 - Mouse Game!

Feb 07 2025 48 mins  
This week on Beyond the Mouse we play Mouse Game, the game in which two contestants compete to see who can match the most with our podcast panelists. Featuring: Host Vanessa Ferguson and panelists Craig McFarland, Brett Rutherford, Brandon Davis, Bea Bonner, and John from Bigfatpanda.com. Our contestants are Jen Mills and Matt Yeager. Special thanks to Mark Lupone and Bigfatpanda.c