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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 #252 - The Lion King 2: Simba’s Pride
This week we review and discuss "The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride". The Lion King is known for its star studded cast, but how do they handle all of these new…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #251 - The Lion King 11/2
This week we review and discuss "The Lion King 1 1/2". Does this feel like a direct pull of the original animated classic? Do we really need to see this much…
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Monoreel Radio Dockside Chat #18 - Destination D23 Reactions and Seasonal Offerings at Disney Springs
On our all new Dockside Chat, we taste our way through Halloween treats, as well as the Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month offerings around Disney…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #250 - Aladdin and The King of Thieves
This week we review and discuss "Aladdin and The King of Thieves". How was the film re-written with the return of Robin Williams? Is this a fitting end of the…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #249 - The Return of Jafar
This week we review and discuss "The Return of Jafar". Why did Robin Williams sit this one out? Should this film have been released theatrically? Where does it…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #248 - Beauty And The Beast: Belle’s Magical World
This week we review and discuss 1998's "Beauty and The Beast: Belle's Magical World". Is this truly a sequel? Where do these three stories come from? Where…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #247 - The Little Mermaid 2: Return To The Sea
This week we kick off a deep dive into some of Disney's straight to video sequels with a review and discussion of 2000's "The Little Mermaid 2: Return To The…
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Monoreel Radio Dockside Chat #17 - Last Call for Flavors of Florida, a Monorail Bar Crawl, and Snow White
On this Dockside Chat, we go back for our second and final round of Flavors of Florida at Disney Springs. We recap a fun night at the Kona Cafe and Trader…
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Monoreel Radio Bonus Episode: Reaction to Billboard’s Top 100 Disney Songs
Today we celebrate five years of Monoreel Radio in style! Our friends Joe and Tyler join us as we read and discuss Billboard's Top 100 Disney Songs of All…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #246 - Cars 3
This week we wrap up the "Cars" trilogy with a review and discussion of "Cars 3". Why does this film fit the Cars universe in a better way than it’s…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #245 - Cars 2
This week we review and discuss "Cars 2". Why is it so different from the first film? Is this a fitting sequel? Does it deserve its spot on the Indiewire Pixar…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #244 - Cars
This week we review and discuss "Cars". How does Pixar handle the look and feel of NASCAR racing? What keeps this from being a "perfect" film? Where does it…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #243 - Captain America: Civil War
This week, our friend Ricardo returns to discuss "Captain America: Civil War". How much of the future of the MCU is planted in this film? Does this trilogy…
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Monoreel Radio Dockside Chat #16 - Flavors of Florida, Bob Iger’s extension, and more writers’ strike
This month, we walk around Disney Springs and sample some of the offerings from "Flavors of Florida". We also discuss how life has changed since upgrading to…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #242 - Captain America: The Winter Soldier
This week, Christina Kay returns for the third time to join us in a discussion of "Captain America: The Winter Soldier". How much of the modern day MCU is set…
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Monoreel Radio Bonus Episode: Reaction to Pixar Rankings
In this bonus episode, we are taking the show on the road, recording live from Baseline Taphouse at Disney's Hollywood Studios to give you our reactions on the…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #241 - Captain America: The First Avenger
This week we review and discuss "Captain America: The First Avenger". How does this feel different from more modern-day Marvel films? Is the film too hoaky?…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #240 - Freaky Friday (2003)
This week, we are joined by our friend Kelsey from The Lost Weekend Co. for a review and discussion of "Freaky Friday". Does a contemporary version of the…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #239 - The Parent Trap (1998)
This week, we kick off Summer with a review and discussion of the 1998 remake of "The Parent Trap". How does this film compare to the original? Does it clarify…
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Monoreel Radio Dockside Chat #15 - Upgrading our APs, Dining at Disney, and Escaping Universal
This month we discuss new dining experiences for us at Walt Disney World, upgrading our Annual Passes, and finally trying the escape rooms at Universal Studios.
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Monoreel Radio Episode #238 - The Greatest Game Ever Played
This week as celebrate the start of the US Open with a discussion of "The Greatest Game Ever Played". How accurate is this film? How is the pacing for a movie…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #237 - Finding Dory
This week we review and discuss "Finding Dory". How do we feel about this sequel in comparison to "Finding Nemo". Do the characters change or grow? Will there…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #236 - Finding Nemo
This week we celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Finding Nemo". How does this animation look compared to today's standards? How do we feel about the ensemble…
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Monoreel Radio Dockside Chat #14 - Fantasmic, Epcot Forever and the impact of the Writers’ Strike on Disney+
This month on our Dockside Chat we share our thoughts on the changes made to Fantasmic, and the return of Epcot Forever. We also discuss how the writers'…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #235 - Peter Pan and Wendy
This week we review and discuss "Peter Pan and Wendy". Does this live action version right the wrongs of the animated classic? How true is this adaptation to…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #234 (Part 2) - Peter Pan (1953)
There is so much to cover for "Peter Pan", we are breaking this episode into two parts. Here is the rest of our discussion, plus our news of the week and a…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #234 (Part 1) - Peter Pan (1953)
This week, we are joined by special guest Luke Lawson to review and discuss "Peter Pan". This film recently celebrated its 70th anniversary, and it's…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #233 - Holes
This week, we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of "Holes". What was the process of adapting this popular novel? Is it accurate to the source material? What were…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #232 - Star Wars: Rogue One
This week we celebrate May the Fourth with our friends Kelly and Pat as we discuss "Star Wars: Rogue One". How excited were when we learned of another prequal?…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #231 - Eddie’s Million Dollar Cookoff
This week we wrap up our baseball month with a review and discussion of Eddie's Million Dollar Cookoff". Is this film dated? Does it succeed in its message?…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #230 - The Rookie
This week we review and discuss "The Rookie", based on the true story of Jim Morris. How accurate is the film to Jim’s life and baseball career? Why does it…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #229 - Angels in The Outfield
This week we review and discuss "Angels in The Outfield". Why has this film been lost to time? How many careers did it launch? Does it hold up? All of that and…
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Monoreel Radio Dockside Chat #13 - Flower and Garden Festival 2023, The Return of Annual Passes, and more Star Wars
This month, we return to the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, and discuss our plans as Annual Passes are back on sale. We also talk about the breaking Star…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #228 - A Kid In King Arthurs Court
This week we kick off the start of our baseball month with a review and discussion of "A Kid In King Arthurs Court". Was Thomas Ian Nicholas type-cast after…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #227 - George of The Jungle
This week we review and discuss 1997's "George Of The Jungle". Does this film work as a parody? Is it filled with plot holes? Has it been forgotten over time?…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #226 - Bolt
This week we celebrate National Puppy Day with a review and discussion of "Bolt". Is Penny Bolt's true owner? Why is this a forgotten film? Does it deserve…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #225 - The Strongest Man In The World
This week we review and discuss "The Strongest Man In The World". This is the final film in the "Computer Wore Tennis Shoes" trilogy, but does it seem out of…
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Monoreel Radio: Dockside Chat #12 - From Baseball To Baseline
This week we celebrate one year of Dockside Chats and becoming Walt Disney World locals by discussing Spring Training at ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #224 - Now You See Him, Now You Don’t
This week we review and discuss 1972's "Now You See Him, Now You Don't". This sequel to "The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes is currently not on Disney Plus. Does…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #223 - Mr Boogedy
For our final "What the February" discussion of 2023, we review and discuss 1986's "Mr Boogedy". How do we feel about this star-studded cast? Is this the mess…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #222 - The Ghosts of Buxley Hall
WTF rolls along with 1980's "The Ghosts of Buxley Hall". Does this film feel dated? Is the humor appropriate for the Wonderful World of Disney? Does it make us…
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Monoreel Radio: Dockside Chat #11 - Festival of the Arts 2023, a Hocus Pocus Q&A and Iger making changes
On this month's Dockside Chat we discuss Festival of The Arts 2023, the Hocus Pocus Cast Reunion at the House of Mouse Expo, our brunch experience at Wine Bar…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #221 - The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
This week we review and discuss "The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes". How close is the 1969 computer to present day? How successful was the film? Does it deserve…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #220 - Gus
This week we kick off What The February (WTF) with "Gus". Do they really air lift a mule into a football stadium? Is this a waste of a perfectly good cast? Was…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #219 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
This week our very special guest Ricardo Louison joins us to review and discuss "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever". Does this film pay a proper tribute to the…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #218 - Rise
This week we review and discuss "Rise". How true to real life is this story? Is this what we expected? Where does it rank amongst Disney’s other biopics and…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #217 - Strange World
This week we review and discuss Disney’s newest animated film, "Strange World". Was the trailer misleading? Is it a comic book film? Do we want to see more…
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Monoreel Radio: Dockside Chat #10 - Marathon Weekend, Farewell to Splash Mountain, and Huge Parks News
This month we discuss Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, our final plunge on Splash Mountain, and how Bob Iger continues to show us that he is listening to…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #216 - Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness
This week we review and discuss "Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness". How does this feel as a continuation of "Wandavision"? Can Doctor Strange carry…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #215 - Lightyear
This week we begin our catch up of 2022 releases with "Lightyear". Do we need a Buzz Lightyear origin story? How do we feel about Chris Evans as Buzz? Does the…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #214 - 2022 Year In Review
This week we recap the 2022 year in film and television. Why is this such a stacked year for Disney content? What film or television show do we like the most…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #213 - The Guardians of The Galaxy Holiday Special
This week we review and discuss "The Guardians of The Galaxy Holiday Special". Can Mantis and Drax lead a "Guardians" project? Is there such thing as too much…
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Monoreel Radio: Dockside Chat #9 - Holiday Offerings in Orlando
This month we discuss Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Josh Gad hosting the Candlelight Processional at EPCOT, the Holidays at Universal Studios, and the…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #212 - National Treasure: Book of Secrets
This week we review and discuss "National Treasure: Book of Secrets". Does the sequel have the same charm as the original? How do we feel about where they have…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #211 - National Treasure
In preparation of the upcoming "National Treasure" television show, we review and discuss the film that started it all. Is the plot easy to follow? Is it a…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #210 - Disenchanted
This week we review and discuss the long awaited "Disenchanted". Does it feel like a natural continuation of "Enchanted"? How do the songs compare? Do we want…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #209 - Mickey: The Story Of a Mouse
This week we review and discuss the new Disney Plus documentary "Mickey: The Story of A Mouse". What are we surprised to learn about Mickey? How does Disney…
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Monoreel Radio: Dockside Chat #8 - Spooky Season in Orlando, a Walt Disney World Staycation and the Return of Bob Iger
It was a two-margarita night at Dockside Margaritas as we recap spooky season in Orlando, the Wine and Dine Half Marathon, a staycation at the parks, and the…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #208 - Pinocchio (2022)
This week we review and discuss the live action remake of "Pinocchio". Are the changes they made necessary? Is the soundtrack lacking? What is the outlook for…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #207 - Werewolf By Night
This week we review and discuss "Werewolf By Night". How does this feel compared to other Marvel projects? Does this style of filmmaking work for Marvel?…