The Disney Food Blog's AJ Wolfe on Her New Book, 'Disney Adults'

from The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott

What comes to mind when you hear the term 'Disney Adult'? Is it a stereotype, a punchline, or something much deeper? Today, we're getting the definitive take from the person who literally wrote the book on it. AJ Wolfe, the brilliant creator of the essential YouTube channel, The Disney Food Blog, and now the author of the fantastic new book, 'Disney Adults: Exploring (And Falling In Love With) A Magical Subculture,’ joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott on today’s episode of the Parting Shot Podcast. We're diving into the joy, the community, and the misconceptions behind one of the most passionate fandoms in the world. From the psychology of nostalgia to the business of running a Disney media empire, get ready for a truly magical conversation. Pick up Disney Adults: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Disney-Adults/AJ-Wolfe/9781668069219 Follow AJ Wolfe’s Disney Food Blog: https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.newsweek.com/newsletter/the-culture/ Follow me: https://linktr.ee/halanscott Subscribe to Newsweek’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/newsweek See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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What comes to mind when you hear the term 'Disney Adult'? Is it a stereotype, a punchline, or something much deeper? Today, we're getting the definitive take from the person who literally wrote the book on it. AJ Wolfe, the brilliant creator of the essential YouTube channel, The Disney Food Blog, and now the author of the fantastic new book, 'Disney Adults: Exploring (And Falling In Love With) A Magical Subculture,’ joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott on today’s episode of the Parting Shot Podcast. We're diving into the joy, the community, and the misconceptions behind one of the most passionate fandoms in the world. From the psychology of nostalgia to the business of running a Disney media empire, get ready for a truly magical conversation. Pick up Disney Adults: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Disney-Adults/AJ-Wolfe/9781668069219 Follow AJ Wolfe’s Disney Food Blog: https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.newsweek.com/newsletter/the-culture/ Follow me: https://linktr.ee/halanscott Subscribe to Newsweek’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/newsweek See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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