Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney Podcast
by Disney Podcast for The Front Row Network
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.
Episodes
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Ep. 176 – “Loud Mouse” with Cara Mentzel and Disney Legend Idina Menzel
“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...
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BONUS EPISODE – “Strange World” Press Event
“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…
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Ep. 175 – Reactions from D23 Expo 2022!
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...
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Ep. 174 – “Part of My World” with Disney Legend Jodi Benson
“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...
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BONUS: D23 Expo Week Planning
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…
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Ep. 173 – Around the Sun (with Brad Forenza and Adassa)
“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...
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Ep. 153 – Disney Vacation Club with Pete Werner (Host of the Dis Unplugged)
“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...
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Ep. 22 – Aladdin
Download the episode. BEYOND THE MOUSE is diving into the 90s animated classic “Aladdin”. When a street urchin vies for the love of a beautiful princess, he uses a genie’s magic power to make himself off as a prince in order to marry her. We also welcome our good friend Nicole Sivak to the…
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Ep. 20 – Tangled
Download the episode. It’s episode 20 of BEYOND THE MOUSE. In this episode we have a fully slate of news including the Disney purchase of 21st Century Fox, James Gunn’s firing from Guardians of the Galaxy 3, and the Hare’s join us to report on their recent trip to Florida! Then we dive into our…
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BONUS – Incredibles 2 – FULL DISCLOSURE
Download the episode. The Beyond The Mouse crew is pulling some extra duties this month as they put on their Full Disclosure hats to review the super Pixar sequel Incredibles 2. Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) is left to care for the kids while Helen (Elastigirl) is out saving the world. Featuring…
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Ep. 9 – Newsies
Download this episode! The 9th Episode of “Beyond The Mouse” features the Front Row debut of our good friends Owen Beans and Courtney Wick. Owen and Courtney join us from the cast of the Legacy Theatre in Springfield, Illinois’ regional debut production of the stage musical NEWSIES. So we thought...
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Ep. 8 – Mary Poppins
Download this episode! The 8th Episode of “Beyond The Mouse” features the Front Row debut of our good friend Mary Kate Smith. Mary Kate will be playing the lead role of Mary Poppins in the Springfield Municipal Opera’s 2017 production of the stage musical. As such we couldn’t think of a better...
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Ep. 7 – Frozen
Download this episode! The 7th Episode of “Beyond The Mouse” features the Front Row debut of one of the biggest Disney-fans we know, Ms. Bailee Brinkman! Bailee practically lives in Orlando and has been to Disney more times than Mickey. She joins us for a round of Park news and then dives...
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Ep. 5 – Moana
Download this episode! The 5th Episode of “Beyond The Mouse” features Craig and Kevin being joined by the podcast debut of two our very good friends and fellow Disney freaks: Brett Rutherford, who runs the Disfan Central Facebook Page, and Vanessa Ferguson from the Hoogland Center For The Arts in...
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Ep. 4 – The Muppet Christmas Carol
Download the episode. The 4th Episode of “Beyond The Mouse” features a full crew of Craig, Scott and Jeremy with regular Front Row member Allison Means making her show debut! The four talk about what Craig and Jeremy say is there favorite Christmas movie of all time: 1992’s “The Muppet Christmas...
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Ep. 3 – Saving Mr. Banks & Beauty and the Beast
Download the episode. The 3rd Episode of Beyond The Mouse features show regulars Craig and Anna as they discuss some news from Walt Disney Theme Parks and shine a spotlight on “Saving Mr. Banks” and flashback to “Beauty and the Beast”to celebrate the animated classic’s 25th Anniversary....
About this show
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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