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Monoreel Radio
A weekly podcast dedicated to the Disney movie canon. Each week, we deep dive into a different film to determine if the classics hold up, and if the new releases compare.
Episodes
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Monoreel Radio Episode #396- Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings
This week we kick off our countdown to "Avengers: Doomsday" by catching up with "Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings. How was this film effected by the…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #395- Ernest Scared Stupid
This week, we celebrate the 35th anniversary of "Ernest Scared Stupid". Where did this character come from? Is the character timeless? Do these puppets and…
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Monoreel Radio Dockside Chat #52: runDisney Wine and Dine 2026, Howl-O-Scream, and Popstroke Orlando
This month, we recap the 2026 runDisney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend. We also discuss celebrating Sean's birthday at Popstroke, as well as brunch at…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #394 - Twitches Too
This week we review and discuss "Twitches Too". Why is it "Too" instead of "Two"? How do these characters progress? How do we feel about a certain recast? All…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #393 - Twitches
This week we review and discuss 2005's "Twitches". Why do we feel this should be a high school movie? How do we feel about the casting? How does this film…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #392 - Signs
This week, we kick off our Halloween themed month with a review and discussion of M. Night Shymalan’s "Signs". What was the phenomenon at the time of this…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #391 - Mystery, Alaska
This week we review and discuss "Mystery, Alaska". What sort of story did Jacki think this was? How do they handle blending comedy and drama against the sports…
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Monoreel Radio Dockside Chat #51: EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival and HHN Recap
Following a Fall Snack Crawl around Disney Springs, we discuss brunch at Cake Bake Shop, a staycation at a good neighbor hotel, and we taste our way around…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #390 - Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny
This week we review and discuss "Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny". Does the story pick up in a good place? How does the franchise handle an aging lead…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #389 - Con Air
This week, we review and discuss 1997's "Con Air". Should Tricia have waited for Cameron for eight years? How do we feel about this ensemble cast? Should he…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #388 - The Sword In The Stone
This week we review and discuss "The Sword In The Stone". Why has it taken so long for us to review this Disney classic? How much of the animation is recycled?…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #387 - Cocktail
This week, we review 1988's "Cocktail". How is this film different from the book? How do the scenes compare to a real bartending shift? How many Disney ties…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #386 - The Cheetah Girls: One World
This week, we review and discuss 2008's "The Cheetah Girls: One World". Who is missing from this film and why did they sit it out? How does writing out a…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #385 - The Cheetah Girls 2
This week we celebrate the 20th anniversary of "The Cheetah Girls 2". Does Kenny Ortega “plus up" the series? Does a larger budget help or hurt this film? Are…
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Monoreel Radio Dockside Chat #50: D23 Expo Reactions, House Of Mouse Expo Recap, Summerween at Disney Springs
It’s officially “Augtober” in Central Florida, and we are snacking our way around Disney Springs to try the new Fall offerings and of course, discussing our…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #384 - The Cheetah Girls
This week, we review and discuss 2003's "The Cheetah Girls". Why is this film so revered? How does the soundtrack hold up? Did it set the table for other DCOM…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #383 - Jumping Ship
This week we review and discuss 2001's "Jumping Ship". This film is just about to celebrate its 25th anniversary, but what is the real reason we’re reviewing…
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Monoreel Radio Bonus Episode: House of Mouse Expo 2026
This week we take you along with us to the House of Mouse Expo 2026 at the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista. As we walk the floor, we stop to talk to some of our…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #382 - Spider-Man: No Way Home
This week we review and discuss "Spider-Man: No Way Home". How do we feel about the use of the multiverse in this film? How does this compare to the other Tom…
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Monoreel Radio Dockside Chat #49 - Flavors of Florida DIY, HHN 35 Updates
This month, we do a DIY version of "Flavors of Florida" at Disney Springs. Jacki fills us in on her new exciting project while Sean also discusses going to…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #381 - Spider-Man: Far From Home
This week we review and discuss 2019's "Spider-Man: Far From Home". Is this the actual jumping off point for the Tom Holland Spider-Man series? How have these…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #380 - The Vanishing Prairie
This week we review and discuss 1954's "The Vanishing Prairie". Is this the film we were expecting? Was it groundbreaking at the time of its release? Does it…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #379 - Disney America's Heart and Soul
This week we celebrate America 250 with a discussion of 2004's "Disney America's Heart and Soul". Is this the slice of Americana we are looking for? What…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #378 - Wendy Wu Homecoming Warrior
This week we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of "Wendy Wu Homecoming Warrior". Is this a time travel movie? How does the cast handle the physical demands of…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #377 - Atlantis The Lost Empire
This week we review and discuss "Atlantis The Lost Empire" as it celebrates it 25th anniversary. How was this film conceived? How does the animation compare to…
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Monoreel Radio Bonus Episode - Animator Randy Cartwright Returns
This week we have the privilege of sitting with animator Randy Cartwright to discuss the making of "The Brave Little Toaster". To listen to our first…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #376 - Armageddon
This week, we review and discuss 1998's "Armageddon". How much of a phenomenon was this film upon its release? How much of it could really happen? Is it a pure…
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Monoreel Radio Dockside Chat #48 - Grand Flo Staycation, Discovery Cove, HHN 35 Predictions
This month, we recap a first time visit to Discovery Cove and stay at the Grand Floridian for Jacki's birthday. We also discuss going to SeaWorld with a large…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #375 - The Brave Little Toaster
This week we review and discuss 1987's "The Brave Little Toaster". What is our personal history with the film? Where was it made? Why isn't it on Disney Plus?…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #374 - Motocrossed
This week we review and discuss 2001's "Motocrossed". Is this film dated or is it a time capsule? How does it turn the teen genre upside down? Where does it…
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Monoreel Radio Dockside Chat #47 - EPCOT Fun, Universal Mardi Gras, and SeaWorld's Seven Seas Food Festival
This month, we wrap up Universal Mardi Gras with Barenaked Ladies. We also discuss enjoying a day at EPCOT, taking in the SeaWorld Seven Seas Food Festival…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #373 - The Suite Life Movie
This week we review and discuss "The Suite Life Movie", which recently turned 15. How has never seeing an episode of the show affect our viewing? Does it feel…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #372 - Lemonade Mouth
This week we celebrate the 15th anniversary of "Lemonade Mouth". How do these characters break the mold of this genre? How do we feel about the soundtrack?…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #371 - Disneyland Handcrafted
This week we review and discuss the newly released documentary "Disneyland Handcrafted". How is this different from other documentaries we have seen about the…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #370 - The Air Up There
This week we review and discuss 1994's "The Air Up There". Does this film age well? Why can’t you find it on Disney+? How does it compare to other Disney…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #369 - Chang Can Dunk
This week, we review and discuss 2023's "Chang Can Dunk". How is this different than other sports films? Does this feel more like a DCOM or a coming-of-age…
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Monoreel Radio Dockside Chat #46 - EPCOT's Flower and Garden Festival, Universal Mardi Gras, and Off-Site Fun
This month we take you to EPCOT to sample some food and beverage from the International Flower and Garden Festival, discuss seeing Joey Fatone and AJ MacLean…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #368 - Double Teamed
This week, we review and discuss 2002's "Double Teamed". This film is based on a true story, but how close to reality is it? How endearing are these…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #367 - Glory Road
This week, we review and discuss 2006's "Glory Road". How does Disney handle this subject matter? How close are the depictions of the real-life events? Where…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #366 - Air Bud
This week we kick off our Monoreel March Madness with a discussion of 1997's "Air Bud". Is this film a comedy or a drama? What changes did Disney make in the…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #365 - O Brother, Where Art Thou?
DISCLAIMER: This film contains sensitive material depicted for parody. Listener discretion is advised. This week, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of "O…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #364 - Tron: Ares
This week we review and discuss "Tron: Ares". Does this film work bringing its characters out of the grid? How is it stylistically different from the first two…
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Monoreel Radio Dockside Chat #45 - Family fun at Walt Disney World, iFARTS, Mardi Gras, and a new CEO
This month, we discuss taking Sean's dad to Hollywood Studios, attending EPCOT's International Festival of The Arts, Universal Mardi Gras, and the Daytona 500…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #363 - Freakier Friday
This week we review and discuss "Freakier Friday". Do we like where the story picks up? How has the writing changed in this second film? Do we need a third?…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #362 - The Fantastic Four: First Steps
This week, we review and discuss "The Fantastic Four: First Steps". How is this different from the previous versions of the "Fantastic Four". How do we feel…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #361 - Elio
This week we review and discuss "Elio". What do we find so endearing about this character? Why was the original story changed? What impacted its box office…
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Monoreel Radio Dockside Chat #44 - Marathon Weekend 2026, Summer House Brunch, Holiday Wrap Up
This month, we wrap up the 2025 holiday season with a trip to Red and Green Coconut Club. We also discuss runDisney Marathon Weekend 2026 and our first dining…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #360 - Lilo and Stitch (2025)
This week we discuss the 2025 live action remake of "Lilo and Stitch". What do we think about the story changes? Does this version changed our opinion of these…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #359 - 2025 Year In Review
This week we broadcast live from Raglan Road at Disney Springs to bring you our 2025 Year in Review. What are some of our favorite releases in 2025? What are…
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Monoreel Radio Dockside Chat #43 - Celebrating the holidays in and around Walt Disney World, Disney purchases OpenAI
This month, we recap our holiday romp around the Orlando area. We discuss Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT, Christmas at Universal Orlando and SeaWorld, and…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #358 - A Christmas Carol (2009)
This week we review and discuss 2009's "A Christmas Carol". How is this version different from it’s predecessors? What Disney film shares this same style of…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #357 - A Very Jonas Christmas Movie
This week we review and discuss "A Very Jonas Christmas Movie". How do we feel about the Jonas Brothers doing a film like this? How realistic is this story? Is…
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Monoreel Radio Dockside Chat #42 - Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend, The Cabins at Fort Wilderness, and Starlight
This month, we recap the runDisney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend. We also discuss staying at the Cabins at Fort Wilderness, our dinner experience at…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #356 - 102 Dalmatians
This week we celebrate the 25th anniversary of "102 Dalmatians". Did we need a sequel? Is this a logical continuation of the first film? What other films did…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #355 - Dick Tracy
This week we review and discuss 1990's "Dick Tracy". Which famous directors were previously attached to this film? Which popular film franchises does this film…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #354 - Tuck Everlasting
This week we review and discuss "Tuck Everlasting". What is our history with this film? Is this a compelling story? How well does this ensemble cast work? All…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #353 - Chicken Little
This week, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Chicken Little". How many iterations of this story has Disney told? Who is in this stacked cast? Having never…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #352 - The Scream Team
This week we review and discuss 2002's "The Scream Team". Is this the most stacked DCOM cast of all time? Is it a hidden gem? Where do we rank this among other…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #351 - Girl Vs. Monster
This week we review and discuss "Girl Vs. Monster". Is this DCOM a Halloween film or a musical? Where have we seen this set before? What film does it ripoff?…
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Monoreel Radio: Dockside Chat #41 - Food and Wine Festival 2.0, The Boathouse, Fall at SeaWorld
This month, we recount a second trip to EPCOT's International Food and Wine Festival, dining at The Boathouse, bar hopping around Disney Springs, and checking…