The Start of Something New

Ugh I swear, aren’t boys just the worst? So loud, gross, and unfocused. Well have no fear because for the low low price of… $9.99, and a freak electrical accident, you can now have access to a dog training app that can make boys do whatever you tell them to do, completely against their will! No listeners that is not the log line for a new horror movie about completely subjecting a large amount of the human population to be at your whim, it’s actually the plot summary of the 2014 Zendaya lead DCOM, Zapped. Jake has qualms about the gender of it all with this movie, Kate has qualms about this movie being categorized as sci-fi, and both of them are thrown way back with how the main characters phone looks. They also catch up on DCOM news and make plans for how to celebrate when they get to DCOM 100. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Kate getting FirstPrince pilled, The first meeting of the Start of Something New book club, Taking vitamins at our elderly age, The many similarities between DCOMs and Hallmark Channel movies, Attempts at using synonyms, Academic architecture, Obsession (2026), and spotlighting the differences between cheerleaders and dance teams. Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Listeners let me tell you something, we’re done hiding, now we’re shining, like we’re born to be. We’re dreaming hard, we came so far, now I believe we’re going to be golden. That’s right it’s once again time to celebrate the birthday of one of your wonderful co-hosts by discussing another non-Disney made film. So in honor of Jake’s big day we’re getting our soda pop out and sealing the honmoon as we discuss our first streaming era movie with the 2025 Sony produced Netflix global phenomenon, KPop Demon Hunters. Jake shouts out Just Dance and reviews the Huntrix McDonalds meal, Kate sympathizes heavily with KPop fans as a former directioner, and both of them have a wonderful time discussing this movies creativity, originality, and amazing soundtrack. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Memories of the video rental store, The timeline of the British Invasion to the KPop Explosion, Sony changing the game for animated movies in the 2020s, An apology to Susan Egan for miscrediting Megs voice, PBS’ YouTube show Monstrum, Pride Month, and Begging if 2029 can get here any faster. Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Ah the sun is shining the temperature is going up and after our last movie it feels like the perfect time to get into the summer mood, don’t you agree listeners? Well too bad because it’s actually time to bundle up and hit the slopes as we start 2014 on the DCOM journey with the Dove Cameron and Luke Benward led winter sports film, Cloud 9. Though we couldn’t arrive at the lodge alone so we brought along new special guest, the host of Retrospective-A-Rooney, Amanda to dig deeper into this film and Dove Cameron’s career as a whole. Jake realizes how this movie connects to the Hallmark cinematic universe, Kate schools us in winter sports, Amanda schools us in Liv and Maddie, and all three of us decide to form the Sebastian Swift Haters Club. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Jake does not remember the past correctly, How just a few years difference can make people nostalgic for different things, Paul Hoen and IHop, The dogs (and cats) of it all, The search for Kayla and Skye fanfiction, and the way our minds were blown by the kiss in this movie.Again huge shout out to Amanda for joining us and make sure you guys check out her show Retrospective-A-Rooney for all the Liv and Maddie goodness you could want!Amanda’s socials:amandashakeitup and retrospectivearooney on Instagram Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Oh hey listeners! You’re just in time to join us in watching our favorite movie! You know the one about a boy and a girl from opposing groups who fall in love despite their groups feelings about each other, who ultimately unite said groups to take down a greater evil. Oh no not that one, or that other one. Okay let me just say it, we’re officially making our one and only stop in 2013 on the DCOM train as we hit the beach and learn true gender equality as we discuss the meta musical Teen Beach Movie. Jake reveals his R5 lore, Kate contemplates how she and her significant other would react to being in this situation, and both of them ponder if the titular teen beach is actually located in Barbieland. They also go over some quick Disney Channel news nuggets and reveal their official rankings for DCOMs 81-90. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Kates end of the academic year craziness, A crash course in Heated Rivalry, An examination of 6 7, Kate’s first encounter with the Newsies, A shout out to the cup song, The One Direction lore tied to this movie, and our apologies to West Side Story (2021).(Sorry for Kates audio folks, she didn’t have her microphone on her for this recording, but we persevered)Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

When hinges creak in doorless chambers, and strange and frightening sounds echo through the halls. Whenever candlelights flicker where the air is deathly still, that is the time when ghosts… err I mean monsters are present, practicing their terror with ghoulish delight! Welcome foolish mortal listeners to… well okay it’s technically a haunted mansion but not that haunted mansion. To summarize that long winded, and partially stolen, intro is that after a little over a month away we’re officially saying goodbye to 2012 on the DCOM train with a very spooky stop as we discuss Girl vs. Monster. Jake present a theory for Disney really pushing Olivia Holt at this time, Kate has words about the editing of phone screens in the movie, and both of them discuss how this movie totally didn’t steal from Ghostbusters but might have helped inspire Inside Out 2. They also go over all the news they missed while they were away including the Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special, the newly announced Disney Legends, and the continued longevity of the Descendants and Zombies franchises. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Dealing with illnesses, Reflections on Kate’s wedding almost a year later, Olivia Holts current career in horror, A 101 lesson on Shadowhunters, The YA novel adaptation boom in 2010s cinema, Avocado toast, and A Stephen King fact checkAlso stayed tuned for next episode where we will reveal our DCOM rankings of movies 81-90, this episode would’ve been very bloated had we added that. Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Alright everyone take your seats, take your seats now. Congregation, I come to you today with a message. A message so powerful you would believe that it came to me straight from a higher power. The message in question, is a thank you for joining us as we continue season 6 by discussing the good word of the 2012 musical DCOM, Let It Shine. Jake keeps wanting to call the main character Chris due to the actors previous work, Kate learns about some classic literature despite being getting a PHD in English, and both of them discuss how this movie portrays the church and why it isn’t as recognized as other DCOM musicals. They also give their input on a third Phineas and Ferb movie being in development, as well as the new Disney CEO. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Our determination to reach DCOM 100, Kates last minute delay to the recording session, Surviving the winter, Manifesting a Paul Hoen collab, Quinta Brunson’s Buzzfeed to Abbott Elementary pipeline, The extensive history of Radio Disneys Next Big Thing, and The continued lie of under 21 clubs. A disclaimer: We say it in the episode but we apologize for not being able to analyze this films portrayal of black culture as neither of us belong to that the group but we highly encourage any listeners who want to send us an analysis like that to our email if they want to. Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Alright sound check is done, music is queued up, and the call in lines are open… is what I would say if we had anywhere near the same setup as the main character in this movie does. Welcome back dear listeners to the season 6 premiere of The Start of Something New! We’re back on the mics and ready to kick off the season by talking all about Radio Rebel, the 2012 DCOM starring the girl who wanted to make history herself Debby Ryan. Jake ponders how this radio show is also a podcast with all the licensed music it plays, Kate questions the merits of the english/drama class project in this movie, and both of them shoot their shot at getting a professional studio space. They also go over some Disney movie news with a DCOM connection and officially introduce a new segment to replace “Our History With”.This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: How we spent our winter break, How cold it’s been lately, Theme park talk (yeah that’s not going away this season), High School Musical is 20 and we are old, Guys go watch Overcompensating, The 2010s fashion in this movie is 2010s-ing, When Chloe x Halle were Radio Disneys NBT, and a round of appreciation for Twelfth NightFollow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas everyone! We here at The Start of Something New podcast would like to wish you all a happy holiday, as well as make sure you’re not having any problems or issues with your siblings. We wouldn’t want to have Santa curse you to prevent you from getting home to your children in time for Christmas now would we? If that sounded like a very ridiculous plot well then buckle up because that’s the exact situation our favorite famous band of brothers finds themselves in the movie we’re discussing today. That’s right we’re ringing in Christmas and ending season 5 with another holiday special as we talk all about the 2025 Disney+ release, A Very Jonas Christmas Movie. Jake explains the recent penny-less allegations the brothers have faced, Kate ponders where Mrs. Claus is in this movie, and both of them actually start drafting out an idea for Home Alone: The Musical. They also end the year by looking at their Spotify wrapped stats and look towards the exciting things to come in season 6. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: How this episode even came to be, Our UK Christmas dreams, The Irwin Family (again), Those Mormon wives (again), Dear Evan Hansen lore, How Lucy Chen would’ve affected Joes marriage, Glenn Powell, and why TMZ is on our hate list. Once again thank you to everyone who listened to this show this year and helped it continue to grow. We really didn’t think it’d make it past 1 year of existence and knowing we’re going into our 6th year of doing it makes us so proud, and we couldn’t have done it without you listening along and sharing it with your friends. So here’s to the end of season 5 and the exciting things to come in season 6. Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Ah welcome back everyone to your favorite podcast hosted by two best, two good friends, who would never think of each other as enemies. Not even if outside factors came into play like say, a new romantic partner, a job opportunity, or a stranger who looks completely identical to us. Nope we would never turn on each other like that, unlike the people in this movie. Yeah that wasn’t one of my best intros but this movie didn’t give me that much to work with. So join us as we start 2012 off on the DCOM train as we discuss the 3 vignette film Frenemies. Jake does some research about the book this movie is adapted from, Kate discovers a new dream thanks to the lack of parents in one segment of this movie, and both of them come to a conclusion about why they stopped watching the Disney Channel during this time. They also report on the Camp Rock 3 teaser and question what’s going on with Descendants 5. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Our thanksgivings not going how we planned, A quick lesson about the S-Curve, Zendaya’s post Disney success, The dating scene that was the set of Cobra Kai, Our first ANT Farm mention on the show, The possible death of the Our History With segment, Changing Siri’s voice, The concept of mass texting and how it even works, and a Congratulations to Robert Irwin for winning Dancing with the Stars. Also apologies for saying that Urdu is an African language Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Ah the holidays, what better time to travel across the country to see your loved ones. Just make sure your teenage daughter doesn’t try to get off your flight for the promise of a free airplane ticket to her dream spring break destination that you originally said she couldn’t go to leaving you having to find various ridiculous ways to get to your destination. That’s right it’s time to get our christmas tree shaped pancakes out and remember our sunscreen as we finally finish 2011 on the DCOM train with the holiday movie tie in to a beloved 2010s era Disney Channel show, Good Luck Charlie: It’s Christmas! Jake discovers a trope he wants to research, Kate gives her expertise on air travel, and both of them discuss how this is actually the most important DCOM tie in to a Disney Channel show ever made while also discussing their memories of Good Luck Charlie and want it signifies for their time with the Disney Channel. They also finally talk about Camp Rock 3 in depth. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Jake actually having a lot of life updates for once, An investigation into The Brady Bunch movies from the 90s, RuPaul being fierce for decades now, More Brigit Mendler fangirling, Charlie Duncan making us feel ancient, Bob Duncan’s Thor lore, #Justice4Ivy, and Things we want to do in Vegas that aren’t gambling. (Also sorry for the clicking in certain parts of Kate’s audio, I wasn’t exactly sure what they were so I couldn’t entirely fix it)Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Listeners, with this hand, we will lift your sorrows. Your cup will never empty, for we will be your wine. With this candle, we will light your way in darkness. With this ring, we ask you to be ours, at least for the duration of this episode. That’s right it is time once again to celebrate the birthday of one of your amazing co-hosts. Although apologies for this being a bit of a belated celebration, Kate had a pretty jam packed October so we didn’t get to record this until after her big day. But now join us in the underworld as we discuss the 2005 Tim Burton classic, that he actually directed, Corpse Bride. Jake demands a meeting with WB, Kate thinks a death in this movie is funny, and both of them discuss the difference between how WB treats this movie and how Disney treats their stop motion movie with Tim Burtons involvement. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Kate’s crazy October, A goodbye to HHN34, Apologies to all the Good Luck Charlie fans, Planning our next Tim Burton episode, The box office of September 2005, Being not like other Lin Manuel Miranda girls, Zooey Deschanel and her property brother, How Kate’s husband was not a theatre kid, and the current structure of Six Flags. Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

“Beyond this gate find gardens green and epic worlds to fill your dreams.” Those are the words engraved on the chronos, the entrance to the newest theme park to open in Orlando in over 20 years, and that theme park is Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort. Now if you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while now, heck even from all the way back at the very beginning, then you know that we have been discussing and looking forward to this park opening since it was announced, and we can now proudly say that we have stepped foot in it. So of course now we’ve recorded an entire bonus episode about our trip for you to listen to, or not listen to, whatever you want to do. But this trip recap isn’t just about Epic Universe as we also ventured into the fog again for the first time since 2021 and attended Halloween Horror Nights as well. So you’ll get our honest review of all 10 haunted houses present at this year’s event as well as our thoughts on all the new attractions and entertainment Epic Universe has to offer!This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Debunking the claim that Universal Orlando is a 4 park resort, The homework we had to do to prepare for HHN this year, Our HHN tips and tricks including how to not almost injury yourself in a haunted house, Art the Clown going Looney Tunes mode, A history of HHN houses set in the Fast and Furious queue, H*rry P*tter and the 5 hour wait, Epic Universe: the theme park of many stairs, places being unfriendly to vegetarians and vegans in 2025, and Dark Universe vs. Classic literature. Thank you to anyone who actually sat down and listened to us yap about theme parks for 2 hours, it’s a big love the two of us have and there was just no way we weren’t going to share our experience at this brand new park with all of y’all. TW for discussion of death from 1:35:00-1:35:50Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Ah and over here we have one of the most dangerous species in the animal kingdom, the popular high school rich girl. Be careful listeners, one wrong look and she could destroy your entire social life. Okay so maybe this movie isn’t about filming a nature documentary but it’s about a documentary so I had to take the opportunity. That’s right we’re getting our cameras rolling and preparing our acceptance speeches as we continue 2011 on the DCOM train with the modern (at the time) take on a teen movie by discussing Geek Charming. Though we aren’t alone in this discussion as we welcome brand new guest to the podcast Helen to help us tackle this movie and the hidden depth to it. Jake calls out Netflix, Kate volunteers to take on the pitch that Josh didn’t, Helen explains how she learned about cinema from this movie, and all of them discuss possible topics that a paper on this film could explore. We also give our quick thoughts on Camp Rock 3 actually being real. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Helen’s quick thoughts on Starstruck, A tease of a longer Florida trip recap episode, A quick look forward to the Teen Beach Movies, Modern Family vs modern streaming services, How Sarah Hyland is thriving, Our memories of mall culture, Real life encounters with the popular table, A deep dive into the kitchen sink, Our cringey high school dating stories, and Our pitch for Geek Charming the Musical. Once again big shoutout to our guest Helen for joining us!TW for discussion of an abusive relationship from 18:13-20:40Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Listeners I know what we’re going to do today, we’re going to accidentally help an evil scientist open a portal to another dimension and find out our dear pet platypus is actually a secret agent. Yeah I can’t get more blatantly obvious about what movie we’re discussing this episode than that can I? So put on your fedoras and don’t forget to install a self destruct button as we talk the 2011 movie outing for one of the Disney Channels most popular animated series, Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension. Jake questions if summer vacation truly is 104 days long, Kate reacts to a face character at Disneyland, and both of them discuss the writing of Phineas and Ferb and spoil the original ending of the show for themselves. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Our Epic Universal pilgrimage was nigh when this episode was recorded, Some quick Disney wedding news, Cheaper by the Dozen memories, What a Tri-State era even is, Avoiding discussion about dystopia, Lying about when this episode will be released, and Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Start spreading the news, she’s leaving today. She wants to be part of it, New York, New York! Well if that very musical introduction wasn’t enough to get you in the New York mood listeners then don’t worry as we’re about to hit the big apple and discuss the final movie installment of a beloved DCOM franchise with 2011’s Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure. Though how exactly does this movie stack up to the powerhouse that was the High School Musical trilogy? Well we called in special guest and at this point honorary third co-host Megan to help us break it down. Jake forgot how to his job as host again, Kate has feelings about the lack of Ryan in this movie, Megan discusses the accuracy of NYC apartments shown in this film, and they all discuss the music and musical choices of this movie as well as learn how Jonas-y this Christmas will be. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Jake proposes a post DCOMs podcast idea, A brief history of our podcast artwork, The blonde Disney girlies, Entering our fall eras, The pilgrimage 5 years in the making is finally happening, The Santa Clause trilogy, The logistics of having an elevator as your front door, cavalier appreciation, and how this is not how professional theatre works like at all. Once again thank you to Megan for joining us again to discuss the final movie installment the HSM franchise!Check out our guests instagram: meganireland98Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Poets, geniuses, revolutionaries, The Start of Something New podcast has been called… well honestly none of these things, but come on that opening narration is way too iconic for me not to reference here. So I hope everyone is ready to turn up the music and crack open a nice cold can of definitely expired lemonade as we talk about the 2011 musical DCOM hit Lemonade Mouth. Jake discusses how this is Disney’s version of The Breakfast Club, Kate speaks her truth about lemonade, and both of them spend a good amount of time praising the main cast of this movie and discussing what this movie signifies for their own personal DCOM journeys. They also celebrate the 5 year podcast anniversary!This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: The trip we’ve been talking about taking since the start of the podcast is finally happening, Jake’s Grease 2 lore, Happy Gilmore 1 and 2, Bad Bunny, the attempted Cheetah Girls-ification of Lemonade Mouth, Naomipalooza, and the first wedding Jake and Kate ever attended together. We say it in the episode but just want to reiterate it here, thank you all so much for continuing to listen to and support the show for 5 years now. Neither of us can really believe that we’re still doing this, and honestly if it weren’t for all of you listening we probably would’ve stopped at like episode 8 or something. Thank you all, and we cannot wait to keep watching DCOMs with you!Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Ah welcome everyone! Right this way, I must say we here at The Start of Something New labs are more than excited that you’ve decided to spend your spring break interning with us. Wait what’s that, your twin sibling has hijacked one of our pieces of machinery and broken it? Well never mind about the internship now. If that introduction didn’t already give it away we’re officially kicking off 2011 on the DCOM train by discussing another DCOM based on a beloved Disney Channel show, The Suite Life Movie. Jake questions how long all the twins have been involved with the gemini project, Kate remembers the crabs, and both of them reflect on their Suite Life memories and make a connection between this movie and another DCOM based on another Disney Channel show. They also reveal their rankings of DCOMs 71-80 and check in on the Descendants and Zombies live tour. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: A really quick honeymoon recap, New Jake lore unlocked, How expensive mattresses are, Semester at sea, Friends (again), Paris Hilton hit our line up, The Chelsea effect, and the scientific method. Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Dearly beloved listeners, we are gathered here today to witness a beautiful event. Okay well actually said event happened about a month ago and y’all weren’t there to witness it but still, we are here to talk about it now. For those who have been listening for a while you know that our very own amazing co-host Kate has been engaged for a while now but finally the big day arrived and she tied the knot. So we’re here to give you a recap of the events of and leading up to her nuptials. Topics covered include: Jake trying immersion therapy and being called out on his shrimp like posture, Kate alluding to a future companion piece to this podcast and apologizing for risking Jake getting heat stroke, and both of them discussing what it was like to run errands for 4 hours the day before the ceremony. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: The historic night we recorded this episode on, How Jake and Megan were so brave about the sleeping situation, Jake Disney adulting a Disney employee, The fate of the bridesman shirt, and Jake’s bonus adventure the day after the wedding. Thank you all so much for letting us yap for 2 and a half hours about this big event. We knew a wedding recap episode was gonna be necessary or else our next normal episode would be 4 hours long thanks to the catchup section alone. Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Listeners, lend us your ears as we regal you the tale of King Arthur. Except forget all the cool European medieval knight settings because this version of the story takes place in an American high school. That’s right we’re saying goodbye to 2010 on the DCOM train by discussing the sword wielding, vision having, Arthurian adaption, Avalon High. Jake takes note of the lack of Disney Channel stars in this movie, Kate explains her qualms with how educators and education in general is portrayed in this movie, and both of them break down the big changes that this movie made from the book it was based on. They also report on some movie news, including some more updates about the next chapter of Descendants and Disney finally remembering that they made Zombies 4. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Big life updates from Jake and Kate from like a month ago at this point, A delay on the rankings of DCOMs of 71-80, How close we are approaching to reaching DCOMs from when we stopped watching Disney Channel, We love you Meg Cabot, Y’all remember the Tomorrowland movie?, Vampires and werewolves in the 2010s, The Knights of The Rad Table, The awkwardness of talking to your crush in high school, and a general warning to never ever ever cheat on your significant other. Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Let’s-a-go listeners! It’s time to once again celebrate the birthday of one of your lovely co-hosts by discussing a film not made by Disney. So to celebrate Jake’s birthday this year we’re gonna eat some mushrooms and drive on rainbow road as we discuss the 2023 Illumination and Nintendo collaboration, The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Jake laments how this movie gave Universal the perfect blueprint for a Mario Kart ride and they just ignored it, Kate learns just how stacked the voice cast of this movie truly is, and both of them discuss their history with Nintendo consoles and once again yap about Epic Universe (which is now open to the public you guys!!!), as well as discuss some quick housekeeping as we get ready for a very big life event. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: A closer look at the various Super Nintendo Worlds, The other Jack Black movie based on a video game, The first Mario movie, The recent change in how video game movies are being made, Illumination’s minion problem, Friends lying to us about rent in New York City, Bowser performing nightly at Universal Studios, and a critique of courting techniques. Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Alright listeners, or should I say campers, It’s so great to see everyone back again for another fun filled summer. Wait what’s that? There’s a brand new camp opened across the lake now and we’ve somehow lost our entire staff to them and now we have to ask a bunch of campers to take their places? And we’ve been entered into a competition against the other camp too? Well then we better get to work and you better get ready to listen to us discuss the 2010 sequel to the 2008 DCOM hit, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. But just like last time we couldn’t discuss this movie alone so we’ve got returning campers Hannah and Megan to help us out again. Together we discuss vital topics such as Siphie Turber, Ella’s unseen character development, How Mitchie got so much power, and the cultural importance of Introducing Me. They also discuss some very timely Disney movie news. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Megan’s accomplishment, The wedding is imminent, Mom rants, a jakeblueart exclusive, Hot JoBro news, Our apologies to Jason Derulo, A splash of Michigan culture, Jakes promise, and Men and water. Follow our guests on Instagram: hannahwierenga & meganireland98Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Integrity, fidelity, readiness. Now dear listeners can you tell us what those things have in common? Well of course they’re all apart of the code that every great girl scou… I mean bumble bee swears to by heart. So hopefully you can prove to us that you have what it takes to be a great Den Mother, even though you’re literally a teenage boy. That’s right everyone it’s time to score some goals and sell some cookies, or should I say muffins?, as we continue the year 2010 on the DCOM train by discussing Den Brother. Jake burdens Kate with knowledge of The Fosters, Kate dissects the depiction of a college professor, and both of them reveal their very tiny pasts with scouting. They also react to the news of a new Descendants movie coming in 2026. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Sorry about our lack in upload consistency lately, Wedding talk, Epic Universe talk, The Disney XD emergence, The extracurriculars we did as kids, 2010s Vampire culture, and the skills we did not have as 2nd graders. TW: Medical Talk and Depictions of Skin Irritation 3:54-7:01Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Oh my god, are you guys okay? We so didn’t mean to hit you in the face with a door as we made a hasty exit to avoid the paparazzi. Wait what? You don’t care about who we are? Okay why are you just yelling at us now? If that lead in wasn’t enough to get you excited listeners than maybe the episode itself will be, because we are officially kicking off 2010 on the DCOM train with what is probably the most anticipated non-franchise DCOM that we’re going to discuss, Starstruck. But knowing us we couldn’t tackle all things Christopher Wilde alone so we brought in special guest Hannah to help us dissect this adaptation of many stories found on Wattpad. Jake discovers what a coogan account is, Kate recalls being lost in nature, and Hannah recounts a very snowy origin story with the premiere night of this movie, and all 3 of them discuss how this movie signals the beginning of the end of their time actively watching the Disney Channel. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Our Camp Rock accomplishment, Becoming a travel podcast, Our gripes with the wedding industry, We need AARP cards, Danielle Campbell’s real life Starstruck, Rental cars, Using the buddy system as only children, and our pitch for Starstruck 2. Follow our guest Hannah on Instagram: hannahwierengaFollow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Well listeners, we were going to let you skip out on this episode and stay at a friends house but because you misbehaved again you gave us no choice. Pack your bags because now you’re definitely coming with us on a 2 week Caribbean vacation. Now would you believe me if I told you that that’s a punishment for one of the main characters in this movie? Because it is. Hopefully that introduction was enough to let you know that we’re finally finishing 2009 on the DCOM train by talking all about the movie based on the tv show about everyone’s favorite fictional magically family, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie. Jake discusses how this movie really doesn’t affect the rest of the show at all, Kate makes a bold claim about who the best fictional wizard is, and both of them question multiple of the wizarding worlds rules (or well lack of them). They also share their favorite memories of the show as a whole and discover that this may just be the Disney Channel they love the most. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Honeymoon wishes, Fashion walking, Our qualms with winter, Universal musings, Still being Wicked, A discussion of Disney Channel parents, Nickelodeon chatter, and What’s the deal with quicksand?Link to a spreadsheet with resources to help those affected by the California wildfires: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KMk34XY5dsvVJjAoD2mQUVHYU_Ib6COz6jcGH5uJWDY/edit?gid=0%23gid=0Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Hear ye hear ye! Attention all podcast listeners, it is my greatest honor to present to you, the season 5 premiere of The Start of Something New! Wait hold on, there seems to be someone leading the worlds most peaceful and kid friendly coup against the kingdom, quickly we must send the season premiere to somewhere it will never be found. Hopefully that long winded intro helped tip you off that we’re starting 2025 by talking about the 2009 Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato lead DCOM classic, Princess Protection Program. Jake realized that this movie does not have its origin in a book, Kate discusses proper hamburger eating etiquette, and both of them discuss how weird it is to see certain topics be Disney-fied in this movie. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Welcome to 2025/Season 5, Wedding menus, A suit for Jake, Being total for real sports fans, The chokehold that Twilight had on the 2009 Teen Choice Awards, The ethics of commercializing a friendship, and bowling memories. Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Boys and girls of every age, wouldn’t you like to see something strange? How bout the fact that 2024 is almost over? Yeah that’s pretty wild isn’t it? But we here at The Start of Something New are gonna celebrate the end of 2024 with something we haven’t done since season 1, a holiday special! Which is also serving as our season 4 finale! So join us as we discuss a true holiday classic with 1993’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. Jake talks abut how Disney used to be afraid of claiming Jack Skellington and crew as theirs, Kate discusses a lesser known project that Tim Burton had involvement in that aired on Disney Channel only once, and both of them reflect on how the podcast grew in 2024 and what they’re looking forward to in season 5 in 2025. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: 4 seasons and 2 holiday specials, Everyone cheer for Kate, Our Wicked experience, Muppets copium, Is Sally just Rapunzel, Why we stan Sally, Where is the Halloweentown crossover, and we almost forget the structure of our show. We just rant to take this opportunity to say thank you to each and every one of you listeners who have been with us in 2024 and even before then. We’re so excited to have made another wonderful season for you, even if we did do more bonus episodes than usual this time. Thank you for sticking with us and we can’t wait to see you in season 5 in the new year! Have a happy holiday!Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Okay listeners I need to level with you, you know I would never ask you to do something if it wasn’t really important. So, could you be the school mascot going forward? That’s right it’s time to put on your chicken head and shake your tail feathers as we discuss the 2009 Jason Dolley and Mitchell Musso lead mascot misadventure DCOM, Hatching Pete. Jake discovers multiple guilty parties, Kate recalls trampoline memories, and both of them reflect on how this DCOM fell to the wayside despite coming out during Disney Channels hay day. They also connect it to Dadnapped a lot and reflect on having now watched 75 of these made for tv kids movies. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: A blanket statement about the future and the world, Send Kate all the good luck, The Venom movies, Fitness journeys, The cycle of names, Schools having their own TV stations, Our lame mascot, and how Can of Worms truly will never leave us. Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Well listeners you know what they say, you can change your hair, you can change your clothes, you can change your mind, that’s just the way it goes. But you’ll always find your way back home. In this case home is this podcast, so grab your farm fresh eggs and your new pair of shoes that you hopefully didn’t fight someone for as we take a slight little detour from the DCOM train to discuss the 2009 cinematic experience, Hannah Montana: The Movie. Jake talks about how him and Lilly are just built different, Kate reveals her Miley Cyrus lore, and both of them content with the canonicity of this movie when it comes to the rest of the show. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Kates big adventure, Jakes return to the theatre, Tooth procedures, Fighting Ticketmaster, The Disney Channel love triangles of our times, Times we’ve changed our hair, Hypotheticals, The requisite Taylor Swift tangent, and our lack of knowledge of Stranger Things.TW: Discussion of death from 6:48-9:08Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Hi Barbie! Hi Barbie! Hi Barbie! Oh, hi listeners! We are so glad you could join us in Barbieland to celebrate another birthday of one of your amazing co-hosts! That’s right it’s once again time to make a detour from the DCOM train to discuss a non-Disney film to celebrate Kates birthday! So get your pink outfits out and try not to think about death as we discuss the 2023 cinematic phenomenon, Barbie! Jake gives a quick lore dump on the Barbie movies that came before this, Kate almost missed discussing her profession, and a very special question is asked live during this episode. Thank you all once again for letting us do these special birthday bonus episode to discuss topics we enjoy outside of DCOMs. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Kate still having another bonus episode to claim, The Barbienheimer Effect, Kate having the need for speed as a child, Monster High, Flowers for the set and costume designers, RIP to our Webkinz and Build-A-Bears, Serena and Selena, The Matrix, and the Doll Wars. Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Alright everyone I hope you have your bags packed because we are gonna have the best camping trip ever, we just have to make a really quick pit stop in a small town to attend a book convention first, hopefully nothing will go wrong. Hopefully based on that, stellar, intro you can determined that this episode were kicking off 2009 on the DCOM train by discussing a very return to form kind of DCOM with Dadnapped. Jake ponders how popular the Trip Zoom franchise really is, Kate worries for our main character Melissa, and both of them bring up the echos of Read It and Weep that this movie has. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Jakes return to the theatre, A thank you for letting us do those bonus episodes, The state of DCOMs when Dadnapped happened, The mystery of Jason Earles age, How book reports actually work, Lack of convention going experience, and American highway exits. Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Curtains rise, the orchestra begins to play, center stage, a single spotlight shines, its showtime one last time. If that dramatic introduction didn’t get you in the right mood to hear about this film listeners, well then I don’t know what will. But either way settle in as we bring back special guest Megan for this special bonus episode to discuss the, what for a time at least it was, finale of what some would call the greatest cinematic franchise ever made. That’s right we’re talking the 2008 theatrically released installment of the High School Musical series, High School Musical 3: Senior Year. Jake talks about how he was kept from seeing this movie in full until now, Kate gives us a sneak peak at her wedding playlist, Megan reveals that she is not a geography girly, and all three of them discuss what the release of this movie marked for them in their real lives. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Kates teaching struggles, Irish music festivals, Color theory, how streams were counted before the internet, Applauding Bridgit Mendler, Our childhood dream careers, Doing original shows in theater, Did Billie Eilish take inspiration from this movie?, Apologies for our British accents, and remembering the Got Milk campaign. CW mentions of adult situations from 2:04:34-2:06:04Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Alright everyone, let’s do this one more time, with feeling. Now listeners I if you remember about 2 years ago we did a bonus episode discussing the 2022 D23 expo parks and resorts panel, and we left that feeling pretty salty. But seeing as that we are both big fans of theme parks we decided why not return for another bonus episode on the same topic. That’s right we’re talking the D23 2024 Experiences Showcase, and boy was there a lot more to talk about, and I mean like actually talk about, because compared to 2022 we got some real big news this time, no blueskys to be seen this year. Of course we also talk some notable non-parks news from the expo before jumping right in to all the announcements about what’s coming to the international and domestic Disney parks, especially the things announced for Orlando. Jake totally forgot to talk about the lagoon show coming to Paris, Kate gives her reviews of some now opened attractions that were announced in 2022, and both of them talk about the Disney vs Universal of it all that probably helped fuel the announcements this year. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Reflections on 2022, Disney Legends Joe Rhodey and Miley Cyrus, So many sequels so little time, Livestream D23 2026 cowards, Those projected faces though, Everybody loves drones, Marvel in Florida, Avatar in 2024, Cruise ship trends, Disney please don’t touch the muppets, and the Tomorrowland problem. Once again thank you for listening to this special episode, we hope you enjoyed listening to it as much as we enjoyed recording it. We’ll be back to your regularly scheduled content next episode with a very special episode!Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify feel free to leave a rating and review

Okay listeners here’s the deal, I know we’ve been away for a hot minute, but after having so many guests on last episode it seems we’ve gone down to just being a trio. Hopefully though we’ll still be just as good as we were with more members right? Great, now pack your bags and let’s head to India as special guest Liz returns to close out the cheetah girls franchise and 2008 on the DCOM train by discussing The Cheetah Girls: One World. Jake remembers singing it loud, Kate learns about the show Community, Liz presents a numbered list, and all three of them agree that this movie seemed to just be a lot of music videos and that it also made them hungry. They also report on the small DCOM crumbs D23 gave us. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: RIP Kates computer, We are not math girlies, A short tangent about AI, What happened in Barcelona, Learning about other cultures through movies, Dance lessons, Old phones, Foreign movies coming out west, and a Legally Blonde appearance. Thank you all again so much for listening to all our silly ramblings about made for tv kids movies for 4 whole years!Follow Liz on Instagram: bronte_angel1Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts feel free to leave a rating and reviewYou can also follow us on Spotify for Podcasters and leave us a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startofsomethingnew

Alright listeners I know you’re upset that we weren’t able to afford to send you to camp this summer, wait what’s this? We suddenly got a job at the camp so you can go at a discounted rate? Will then pack your bags and get ready to listen along to our longest episode yet as we discuss the 2008 DCOM hit, Camp Rock. But for a DCOM as monumental as this one we couldn’t just discuss it alone so we brought back special guest Megan along with brand new special guests Hannah and Dakota so we can talk about such vital topics as how this movie could’ve benefitted from Kenny Ortega choreography bootcamp, the purity rings of it all, how we were convinced that Nick Jonas was going to be a modern day tragedy, and answer the question of do girls like Tess Tyler really exist?
This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Parties with cookies and whole milk, Sirius XM, Every movie is actually just Mean Girls, Disney couldn’t handle our fanfics, Stage dooring, Overflow rooms, Does This Is Me have the same starting chords as Gotta Go My Own Way, and Our appearance on another podcast. 
Thanks again so much for listening to all 3 plus hours of this episode!
Follow Hannah on Instagram: hannahwierengaFollow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts feel free to leave a rating and reviewYou can also follow us on Spotify for Podcasters and leave us a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startofsomethingnew

If you had the chance to change your fate, would you? Oh wait, wrong Disney movie. But hopefully that clue was enough to let you listeners know that we’re kicking off 2008 on the DCOM train by discussing the wibbly wobbly timely wimey movie about 3 guys in snowsuits, Minutemen. Kate compares the minutemen’s disguises against Miley Stewart’s, Jake wonders why these guys talk about time travel so nonchalantly in public, and both of them take a stance against animal testing. They also celebrate the upcoming release of a movie they’ve been covering in news for years now, and reveal their rankings of DCOMs 61-70! This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: A fireworks apology, Japan talk, Theme park talk, Kates educational journey with monsters, An open invitation to Kenny Ortega, Learning things about writing movies, Where are the Minutemen Halloween costumes?, Corbin Bleu’s Disney channel commercial monopoly, DCOM parties, and Dinosaur. Skip to 30:30 for start of Minutemen discussion Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentary Instagram: jakeblueart & kvrandom Follow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: Somethingnewpod Email us: [email protected] If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts feel free to leave a rating and review You can also follow us on Spotify for Podcasters and leave us a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startofsomethingnew

Powers of the sun, and forces of the moon, become one in our quest, to open the door to the Podcastlands. Let out light shine in its eternal night, and leave no corner untouched so that we may, reach all of our listeners in the shadow that hide them. Well if our spell worked then you should be here and ready to listen as we close out 2007 on the DCOM train with the spooky sequel, Twitches Too. Jake pitches some new Disney rides, Kate can’t remember names of established characters, and both of them ask why we never got a Twitches and Halloweentown crossover. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: How have we gotten to 70 of these movies?, Teeth whitening, Car problems, Heat waves been fakin’ us out, Thanatos is not Thanos, Miranda has flaws now, The twitches are bad at hiding their magic, and a very long discussion about our personal experiences with eclipses. Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentary Instagram: jakeblueart & kvrandom Follow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: Somethingnewpod Email us: [email protected] If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts feel free to leave a rating and review You can also follow us on Spotify for Podcasters and leave us a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startofsomethingnew

Summer… summer… summer. What time is it listeners? Why it’s time to work this out and get fabulous because it’s finally time for us to talk about the 2007 Kenny Ortega directed DCOM sequel masterpiece, High School Musical 2. Much like when we talked the first High School Musical we couldn’t do this one alone either, so we’ve brought in special guest Megan to help break down this movie song by song and scene by scene in what is our longest episode yet. Jake gives a special pride month lesson, Kate recalls her experience with DCOM trivia, Megan explains the special way she rewatched this movie, and all three discuss the layers this movie has as well as discuss the two characters with the biggest arch’s. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Corbin Bleu jumping back in, August 17th 2007, The top 5 most successful DCOMs of all time, Zac Efron proving his vocals, HSMTMTS, Exams and locker usage, T as in…, All the time high school took from us, Sharpay influencing Barbie, Work stories, Sight-reading, Golf, and Andrew Garfield. Follow our guest Megan on Instagram: @meganireland98 Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentary Instagram: jakeblueart & kvrandom Follow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: Somethingnewpod Email us: [email protected] If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts feel free to leave a rating and review You can also follow us on Spotify for Podcasters and leave us a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startofsomethingnew

Listeners, it is that time of year again, the time to celebrate the birth of one of your co-hosts. That’s right it is once again time to celebrate Jakes birthday by taking a pit stop from the DCOM train to discuss a non-Disney movie. So join us in the skies as we join the vikings by discussing the 2010 DreamWorks Animated film, How To Train Your Dragon. Jake gives Kate a quick history lesson about the How To Train Your Dragon franchise, Kate debated the merits of a dragon as a mode of transportation, and both of them discuss what it’s like when a book is adapted into a movie very very loosely. Once again thank you to all of you listeners who allow us to do special episodes like this for our special days. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Epic Universe inspiration, Almost Mario, DreamWorks Land, Rewatching things and finding new appreciation for different characters, Dragons and Dinosaurs, These are just dogs, A rival to the magic carpet, and Scholarly papers. We say this in the episode but just to reiterate Kate will be getting a makeup bonus episode at sometime this year because we had to skip her birthday episode last year due to the actors and writers strikes, so be on the lookout for that sometime in the future. Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentaryInstagram: jakeblueart & kvrandomFollow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: SomethingnewpodEmail us: [email protected] you’re listening on Apple Podcasts feel free to leave a rating and reviewYou can also follow us on Spotify for Podcasters and leave us a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startofsomethingnew

Hey everyone, so sorry it’s taken like a month for this episode to come out, but hey it’s not like we waited 8 years to release this, I mean, who would even do that? Oh right. Yes listeners we are finally tackling the 2007 sequel to the 1999 DCOM classic, Johnny Tsunami, by talking Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board. Jake tries to solve the mystery of why this released 8 years after the first movie, Kate explains what engaged people should and shouldn’t do, and both of them admit to not being experts on sports involving boards. They also discuss some Descendants and Zombies news as well as talk the upcoming Wizards of Waverly Place reboot. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Kate getting the ick, Reflections on our educational journeys, The progression of time, The introduction of Jake T Austin, Not being like other girls or boys, The S. S. Disney, Having crushes at 12, and prepping for Camp Rock. Editors Note: In this episode Jake says The Rise of Red comes out next month in June, that is incorrect, it’s set for release in July. Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentary Instagram: jakeblueart & kvrandom Follow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: Somethingnewpod Email us: [email protected] If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts feel free to leave a rating and review You can also follow us on Spotify for Podcasters and leave us a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startofsomethingnew

He was a boy who boxed, she was a girl who did double dutch, could I make it anymore obvious? Okay well maybe but honestly the double dutch should have given it away that it’s time for us to stretch and get the ropes swinging as we kick off 2007 on the DCOM train with the Corbin Bleu and Keke Palmer led hit Jump In! Jake apologizes for not crediting writers, Kate questions how valid the final freestyle performance is, and both of them find very easy connections between this DCOM’s story and ones that came before it, as well as answer a very big fan submitted DCOM question. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: A behind the scenes look at our recording schedule, AllEars Jake, 2007 is a big year for us, The High School Musical tour, True Jackson VP, DCOM intros, Tiny Scenes vs Big Scenes, Morning Practices, and the Jordan Pruitt of it all. Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentary Instagram: jakeblueart & kvrandom Follow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: Somethingnewpod Email us: [email protected] If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts feel free to leave a rating and review You can also follow us on Spotify for Podcasters and leave us a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startofsomethingnew

There comes a time in every persons life in which they need to spread their wings and leave the nest, even if when they do that they have a completely different face than they had before. Not sure if that was enough to give it away but listeners today we wrap up 2006 on the DCOM train as we discuss the final installment in the Halloweentown series, Return to Halloweentown. Jake proposes a way to fix #MarnieGate, Kate revisits her issues with how college is portrayed in movies, and both of them pitch Halloweentown movies they actually want to watch over this. They also report on some other fourth movie installments, and a Disney Channel show getting a movie, as we continue this transition period from DCOMs to D+OMs. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Kates immersion therapy, Jakes intense spring cleaning, How Kate’s study abroad changed her, Loving space, how #AggieGate almost happened, College is not high school, a Mean Girls review, Majors and Gen Eds, and The Marnie that Lived. Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentary Instagram: jakeblueart & kvrandom Follow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: Somethingnewpod Email us: [email protected] If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts feel free to leave a rating and review You can also follow us on Spotify for Podcasters and leave us a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startofsomethingnew

Alright listeners it’s time to get your spots on and your luggage ready as we head to Barcelona with our favorite girl group. That’s right it’s time for us to discuss the iconic Kenny Ortega directed DCOM sequel from 2006, The Cheetah Girls 2!!! Though unlike the cheetah girls in this movie we were able to get the whole gang to focus and make this happen because we have returning special guest Liz to help us talk all things cheetahlicious and Barcelona. Jake drafts a potential Cheetah Girls 4, Kate defends but also critiques Galleria, and Liz shares her plans to become a cheetah girl. They also discuss the latest news on some continuing DCOM franchises. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: So many trips so little time, The Lohanissance, The drama in Barcelona, Unrealistic college depictions strike again, Kids complaining about vacations, Asking parents for stuff, Latin American Disney Channel shows, Our limited musical talents, Quiet On Set, European Dress Codes, and Jakes baking attempts. (Sorry about the sniffles on Jakes part he’s getting over a cold) Follow our guest Liz on Instagram: bronte_angel1 Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentary Instagram: jakeblueart & kvrandom Follow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: Somethingnewpod Email us: [email protected] If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts feel free to leave a rating and review You can also follow us on Spotify for Podcasters and leave us a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startofsomethingnew

Alright listeners I hope you all did your essay assignment and turned them in, wait what’s this, why did someone turn in something that clearly isn’t an essay? If that didn’t give away that we’re watching the 2006 Panabaker sister double feature DCOM, Read It and Weep, then I’m not sure what will. Jake wonders if this movie was heavily inspired by Mean Girls compared to the book it was actually based on, Kate gets very frustrated at the plot of this movie as a writing teacher, and both of them agree that Jamie definitely needs therapy or some kind of mental health treatment. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Becoming America’s Next Top Model, Getting welcomed to New York, Car talk, A Nickelodeon and Disney Channel crossover, 2006 computers, Our histories with gym class, P90X is not yoga, How great of a movie Holes is, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and a meeting with 5 Seconds of Summer. Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentary Instagram: jakeblueart & kvrandom Follow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: Somethingnewpod Email us: [email protected] If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts feel free to leave a rating and review You can also follow us on Spotify for Podcasters and leave us a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startofsomethingnew

Let’s get down to business, to defeat… well not the Huns but something evil at least. That’s right listeners it’s time to do your training and pick out your best formal wear as we kick (haha get it?) off season 4 with the 2006 Brenda Song led classic, Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior. Jake recalls his history as a Power Rangers kid, Kate learns that Disney has actually given away properties they’ve bought, and both of them give flowers to Brenda Song for making their childhoods as well as claim her as a Disney legend. They also discuss the current status of the DCOM and decide their new ending point. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Living in the cold, RIP DCOMs as we know them, The Disney Channel Games, International Disney Channel shows, Researching mythology, Mooncakes, Staying at the mall too late, Avoiding Karen allegations, and the lack of homecoming in this movie. Disclaimer: We say it in the episode but please take anything we say regarding the authenticity of representation of Asian Americans in this film with huge grains of salt. Neither of us have that experience but we would love to hear from those of you who do. Also sorry for Kates audio, her computer is on life support so she was using her phone for this recording. Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentary Instagram: jakeblueart & kvrandom Follow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: Somethingnewpod Email us: [email protected] If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts feel free to leave a rating and review You can also follow us on Spotify for Podcasters and leave us a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startofsomethingnew

Gather round listeners, it’s time for us to tell you a story. A story that should probably have been told years ago: the story of us! That’s right everyone we’re finally doing an About Us episode. We figured after 3 and a half years we should probably tell you more about us and our interests outside of DCOMs. So sit back and relax as we regal you with tales such as how we met, our experiences with theatre, and most importantly, what are some of our favorite things! Normally this is where tangents go but since this episode is pretty munch all tangents I’ll just give y’all some time stamps: -Intro: 0:00-2:07 -How we met: 2:08-13:05 -Our theatre history: 13:06-32:33 -Favorite musicals: 32:34-39:07 -Colors, Food, and Restaurants: 39:08-47:58 -Movies and TV Shows: 47:59-58:46 -Musicians: 58:47-1:04:48 -Theme Park Rides: 1:04:49-1:10:30 -Exercising: 1:10:31-1:13:21 -DCOMs: 1:13:22-1:15:48 -Outro: 1:15:49-1:18:08 Follow the host’s Twitter (I’m not calling it X El*n): @jakeblue98 & @katescommentary Instagram: jakeblueart & kvrandom Follow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: Somethingnewpod Email us: [email protected] If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts feel free to leave a rating and review You can also follow us on Spotify for Podcasters and leave us a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startofsomethingnew

Testing, testing, this thing still on? Hey listeners! It’s been a while hasn’t it? Yes despite the WGA and SAG-AFTRA reaching agreements to end their strikes in November we had some real life stuff that pushed back this recording for a bit. But it’s here now and to celebrate our return we’re starting off by filling you guys in on what we’ve been up to while on hiatus, including big trips and big life events! We also reflect back on what 2023 was like for the podcast as a whole by looking at our Spotify wrapped stats and look forward to what 2024 holds for us as we get ready to head back out on the DCOM train with all of you! Normally this is where tangents go but since this episode is pretty munch all tangents I’ll just give y’all some time stamps: -Intro: 0:00-4:30 -August: 4:31-1:35:28 -September: 1:35:29-1:36:44 -October: 1:36:45-1:40:12 -November: 1:40:13-1:59:46 -December: 1:59:49-2:10:07 -Conclusion: 2:10:13-2:15:10 Thank you all for sticking it out during our solidarity hiatus, we can’t thank you enough for supporting us in 2023 and continuing to listen to our backlog during the hiatus and we definitely can’t wait to continue the DCOM journey proper with you all in 2024! Follow the host’s Twitter (I’m not calling it X El*n): @jakeblue98 & @katescommentary Instagram: jakeblueart & kvrandom Follow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: Somethingnewpod Email us: [email protected] If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts feel free to leave a rating and review You can also follow us on Spotify for Podcasters and leave us a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startofsomethingnew

Alright listeners it’s clear that you all don’t know responsibility or the value of the dollar because you, burned the kitchen a bit, okay then, so it’s time to get to work at the dairy factory. If that introduction didn’t give it away well then let me tell you that we are ending season 3 by discussing the 2006 Aly and AJ led DCOM classic, Cow Belles. Jake wonders why Aly and AJ never sang in this movie, Kate talks about her favorite yogurts, and both of them point out the massive health code violations these girls 2006 fashion choices present. They also reveal their rankings of DCOMs 51-60. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: We’ve made it through 3 years, Theme parks are upon us, Stu call us, The third Michalka sister, Shout out to Keke, Disney Channel.com games, Ecuador, Money conversions, and 13 years of One Direction. Thank you once again to everyone who has been listening to us these past 3 years, we would not still be doing this without y’all. As we say in the episode though, season 4 won’t be premiering for a while as we are hitting pause in solidarity with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA who are striking for better pay and treatment in Hollywood. Our Instagram will be updated soon with links on how you can help in this regard. Thank you for listening and hopefully we will be back with season 4 sooner rather than later. Follow the host’s Twitter (I’m not calling it X El*n): @jakeblue98 & @katescommentary Instagram: jakeblueart & kvrandom Follow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: Somethingnewpod Email us: [email protected] If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts feel free to leave a rating and review You can also follow us on Spotify for Podcasters and leave us a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startofsomethingnew

Alright everyone, say it with me: what team? Wildcats. What team? Wildcats. What team? Wildcats! Wildcats, get your head in the game! That’s right everyone, finally after almost 3 whole years of podcasting we’ve finally reached what some would argue is the pinnacle, the peak, of DCOMs as we kick off 2006 with the one, the only, the cultural reset that is, High School Musical. But we realize we couldn’t do this alone so we called in our friends Bekah and Hunter from The Time Mousechine podcast to talk all things East High. So strap in for this super sized episode on the DCOM that has cemented itself in the pop culture zeitgeist and raised a whole generation of people. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Barking about Lucas, Hunter was Troy Bolton, Our HSM3 Confessions, Kate breaks her Camp Rock silence, Jake’s community theater experience, Bekah’s book trauma, We entered the grid, Families in theatre, Substitute teacher Walter White, Euphoria High, Today Cafe, and Gabriella’s sneaker night. Quick CW for 1:19:45-1:24:00 Kate gets more into her own past traumas involving bullying. Once again big thanks to Bekah and Hunter for joining us and also quick apologies if the audio sounds out of synch at one point, trying to line up 4 people talking is still challenging. Follow Bekah and Hunter: Twitter: @heyoitsbekah and @hcameronmartin Instagram: heyoitsbekah and realhuntermartin Podcast twitters: @timemousechine Podcast Instagram: timemousechinepodcast Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentary Instagram: jakeblueart & kvrandom Follow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: Somethingnewpod Email us: [email protected] If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts feel free to leave a rating and review You can also follow us on Spotify for Podcasters and leave us a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startofsomethingnew

Already everyone it’s time to get on the bus and head to the sky as we aim to become the next generation of superheroes. Between Up, Up, and Away and the creation of the MCU, Disney had one other entry into the superhero genre and that is what we are discussing today in this super duper bonus episode. That’s right we’re talking the 2005 cinematic experience, Sky High. Jake doesn’t know how being a teaching assistant works, Kate declares Layla a Fearless girly, and both of them lament the loss franchise potential of this amazing movie. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: Kate is a Kansas City Night 1 Girly, Jake is reading in 2023, We’re London girls, Elemental deserved better, Kate is a burn notice stan, this episode recording had been delayed a lot, Sky High: The Musical: The Series, The concept of sidekicks arent really a thing anymore, We do be shipping Layla/Warren, and Jake apologizes for combining Schrödinger’s Cat and Chekov’s Gun. Thank y’all so much for listening to this bonus episode and holding on with us as we get ever closer to the High School Musical episode we promise you it will be worth the wait. Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentary Instagram: jakeblueart & kvrandom Follow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: Somethingnewpod Email us: [email protected] If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts feel free to leave a rating and review You can also follow us on Spotify for Podcasters and leave us a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startofsomethingnew

Gather round listeners, for a story that some may find, spooky. It is the story of a land very different than our own. A land full of magic and fantasy, a land ruled over my a king and a queen, a land that was under attack by darkness. A darkness that could only be defeated by the boy… I mean the twins who lived. Yeah if that whole introduction didn’t give it away then I don’t know what will, but yes join us listeners as we round off 2005 with a beloved Halloween DCOM classic, Twitches. Jake gives a book report, Kate questions how the bad guy works, and both of them agree that this movie doesn’t feel as long as it’s runtime actually is. This episodes tangents include but are not limited to: We are reunited, We’re locked into theme parks, Jakes tablet trouble, The scholastic book fair, Clueless lore, Thanos is not in this movie, We’ll try not to be bias against the 2010s, Echoes of Regina George, and One very eventful day. We say it at the end of this episode but because next episode is probably the biggest DCOM we’re gonna cover and we’re currently in talks with some possible guests it’ll probably be a bit before we post it. But keep your eyes on our socials as we announce things regarding that episode and we can’t wait to record it for y’all. Follow the host’s Twitter: @jakeblue98 & @katescommentary Instagram: jakeblueart & kvrandom Follow the podcast’s twitter: @TSOSNPodcast Follow the podcast Instagram: Somethingnewpod Email us: [email protected] If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts feel free to leave a rating and review You can also follow us on Spotify for Podcasters and leave us a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startofsomethingnew