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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 #206 - Hocus Pocus 2
This week we review and discuss "Hocus Pocus 2". Do we need this sequel? How true is it to the original? Which of the two do we prefer? All of that and more…
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Monoreel Radio: Dockside Chat #7 - Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2022
This week we discuss our first Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, dining at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs, and of course, the price hikes.
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Monoreel Radio Bonus Episode: The Mighty Ducks Game Changers
This week we review and discuss season 1 of "The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers". Does this series have the spirit of the original franchise? How do we feel about…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #205 - D3: The Mighty Ducks
This week we review and discuss 1996's "D3". Does this story do anything to move our beloved characters forward? Does the best scene in the franchise really…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #204 - D2: The Mighty Ducks
This week our friend Andy joins us to discuss "D2". Is this sequel necessary? Do they continue to play with the rules of hockey for the sake of drama? What…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #203 - The Mighty Ducks
This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of "The Mighty Ducks". How do they bend the rules of hockey to create drama? What kind of mania did this film…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #202 - Turning Red
This week we review and discuss "Turning Red". Does Pixar capture the boyband era, or does the film feel dated? Is Ming too over the top? Is the film that…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #201 - Inside Out
As school is back into session, the term "coming of age" comes to mind, and no film embodies that better than "Inside Out". Is this film properly cast? Is it…
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Monoreel Radio: Dockside Chat #6 - D23 Expo 2022 Reactions
This week, we discuss a few new dining experiences we tried at Walt Disney World, as well as our immediate reactions to the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California.
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Monoreel Radio Episode #200 - The Top 10 Disney Songs of All Time
This week we celebrate 200 episodes of Monoreel Radio with a discussion of our Top 10 Disney songs of all time. Is there a correct way to write this list? Will…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #199 - Mom’s Got A Date With A Vampire
This week we play Disney Plus roulette and wound up on "Mom's Got A Date With A Vampire". This DCOM came out in 2000, but does it fall victim to 1990's tropes?…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #198 - Brave
This week, we discuss "Brave" as it celebrates its tenth anniversary. Whose film is this? How is Merida different from other Disney princesses? How has the…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #197 - Lilo and Stitch
This week we review 2002's "Lilo and Stitch", which recently celebrated it’s 20th anniversary. How has our opinion of the film changed over the years? How does…
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Monoreel Radio: Dockside Chat #5 - Boathouse Brunch and AP Magnets
This week we discuss Boathouse Brunch, obtaining our Passholder magnets and enjoying Flavors of Florida at Disney Springs.
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Monoreel Radio Episode #196 - The Rescuers Down Under
This week our friend Pat Gessner joins us to review and discuss "The Rescuers Down Under". How was this film groundbreaking? Why was it a box office bomb? Does…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #195 - The Rescuers
This week we celebrate the 45th Anniversary of "The Rescuers". Are the characters properly developed? How underrated is this Disney villain? How was the film…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #194 - Tron: Legacy
This week we review and discuss 2010's "Tron: Legacy". Is it a fitting sequel? Do the special effects still hold up? Are we getting a third installment? All of…
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Monoreel Radio: Dockside Chat #4 - We finally make it to EPCOT
This month, we recap our first park day as locals. We also discuss seeing "Lightyear" at Disney Springs, the removal of the "Tower Of Terror" billboard, Bob…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #193 - Tron
This week we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of "Tron". Is this film the success Disney hoped for? How has the film aged? What other films has Tron influenced?…
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Monoreel Radio Bonus Episode: Loki Season 1
We couldn't do three weeks of Thor without "Loki", so here is our discussion of Season One. Does our opinion of the show change upon a rewatch? Do we want…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #192 - Thor: Ragnarok
This week our friends Kelly (from Karma N Kismet Designs) and her husband Pat (from @rollercoasterreview guy on Instagram) join us to discuss "Thor: Ragnarok"…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #191 - Thor: The Dark World
This week we review and discuss "Thor: The Dark World". How is this film tonally different from the first? Has our opinion of this film changed over the years?…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #190 - Thor
This week we prepare for the upcoming "Thor: Love and Thunder" with a review and discussion of 2011's Thor. Does this film seem rushed? How much of this film…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #189 - Toy Story 4
This week, in honor of the release of "Lightyear" we review and discuss "Toy Story 4". Did we need this fourth installment? How do we feel about the new…
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Monoreel Radio: Dockside Chat #3 - Becoming Annual Passholders at WDW
This month we discuss a new brunch experience, whether or not we are going to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and how the Mouse has won again! To view…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #188 - Chip and Dale: Rescue Rangers
This week we discuss the comeback (not reboot) of Chip and Dale: Rescue Rangers. Are the bad trailers misleading? Is there too much fan service? Did we need to…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #187 - Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 2
This week we review and discuss "Guardians of The Galaxy Vol 2". How does this sequel stack up to the original? Which film has the better soundtrack? Are we…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #186 - Guardians of The Galaxy
This week we celebrate the newest addition to Disney Parks and discuss 2014's "Guardians of The Galaxy". How did this film change the MCU? Is Ronan an…
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Monoreel Radio: Dockside Chat #2 - Living Without APs
This month on "Dockside Chat", we discuss living as Floridians without Disney APs, how we pass the time, and what we look forward to. We also discuss the…
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Monoreel Radio Bonus Episode: WandaVision
This week we review and discuss 2021's "WandaVision". Does this show make more sense following "Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness"? Should we have…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #185 - Solo: A Star Wars Story
May the Fourth be with you. This week we review and discuss 2018's "Solo". Do we need to see the legend of the Kessel Run play out on screen? Do the actors and…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #184 - Doctor Strange
This week we prepare for "Doctor Strange and The Multiverse of Madness" by reviewing and discussing his origin film "Doctor Strange". Tonally, how is this…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #183 - WALL*E
This week we celebrate Earth Day by reviewing and discussing 2008's "WALL*E". Was this film ahead of it's time? Does it pull too much from other films? Does a…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #182 - Rocketman
This week we review and discuss 1997's "Rocketman". Was this film past its time? Does it work as a parody? Does this film hold up? All of that and more this…
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Monoreel Radio: Dockside Chat #1 - Moving To Florida
This week, we come to you live from Dockside Margaritas at Disney Springs to discuss our move to Florida, what we have done as Disney locals, and what we look…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #181 - Meet The Robinsons
This week we celebrate the 15th anniversary of "Meet The Robinsons". Does this film pull too much from other franchises or genres? Is the film a love letter to…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #180 - Encanto
This week we review and discuss the Oscar winning "Encanto". What does each set of siblings symbolize? Is Abuela too dislikable? Should we keep talking about…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #179 - Oliver and Company
In celebration of National Puppy Day we review and discuss 1988's "Oliver and Company". Based on "Oliver Twist" and set in New York City, this film has become…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #178 - The Luck Of The Irish
This week, we review and discuss 2001's "The Luck Of The Irish". Does this film feel dated? Should this be a St Patrick's Day Staple? Where does it rank…
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Monoreel Radio Bonus Episode: Moving To Florida
This week we discuss our upcoming move to Florida! We discuss where we are moving, why it was the right choice for us, and how this will effect Monoreel…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #177 - Ice Princess
This week, we wrap up our Olympics themed month with a discussion of "Ice Princess". How much of the actual skating was done by the actresses? Does the Joan…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #176 - Miracle
This week we review and discuss 2004's "Miracle". How historically accurate is this film? Is this film really about the team or is this actually a Herb Brooks…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #175 - Cool Runnings
This week we review and discuss 1993's "Cool Runnings". What is Sean's unique history with this film? How accurate is it to the 1988 Olympic Games? Where does…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #174 - Jungle 2 Jungle
This week we review and discuss 1997's "Jungle 2 Jungle". Does this film deserve its harsh reviews from 1997? Is this film a product of its time? How do you…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #173 - Jungle Cruise
This week, we are back in the jungle for a review and discuss 2021's "Jungle Cruise". How does this film compare to other films based on attractions? How is it…
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Monoreel Radio Bonus Episode: Walt Disney World Trip Recap (January 2022)
Join us as we discuss our brief stay at Walt Disney World and how it compared to our previous vacation in November 2021.
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Monoreel Radio Episode #172 - Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book (1994)
Welcome to the Jungle! This week, we review and discuss 1994's version of "The Jungle Book". Do we consider this the OG Disney live action remake? How…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #171 - 2021 Year in Review
This week we review some of the films and television shows that were released in 2021. We also announce a new project and a giveaway! To hear our review of…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #170 - I’ll Be Home For Christmas
This week, we review and discuss 1998's "I'll Be Home For Christmas". Why is this boarding school on the other side of the country? Do Jake's scams get old? Is…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #169 - Mickey‘s Christmas Carol
This week we review and discuss "Mickey's Christmas Carol". Why isn't Mickey the star of the show? Could it have had a longer run time? Where does it rank…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #168 - Moana
This week we celebrate the 5th anniversary of 2016's "Moana". Is this the most beautifully animated Disney film of all time? Does it stay true to Polynesian…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #167 - Beauty and The Beast (2017)
This week our friend Lisa DiNotto-Glassner from The Castle Run joins us to discuss 2017's "Beauty and The Beast". How does this version differ from the…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #166 - Beauty and The Beast (1991)
This week our friend Christina Kay joins us to celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Beauty and The Beast". How was this film culture changing? How does the…
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Monoreel Radio Bonus Episode: Walt Disney World Trip Recap (November 2021)
Join us this week for a very special, very detailed recap of our recent trip to Walt Disney World to celebrate Disney 50.
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Monoreel Radio Episode #165 - Howard
This week we discuss Don Hahn's 2018 documentary "Howard". This documentary screened at the Tribeca Film Festival that year and we were lucky enough to see it…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #164 - Muppet Haunted Mansion
This week we review and discuss "Muppet Haunted Mansion". This is Disney's second attempt at a "Haunted Mansion" film, but do they get this one right? Where do…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #163 - Tower of Terror
For Halloweek, we get spooky with a review and discussion of 1997's "Tower of Terror". This film is based loosely on the legendary Walt Disney World…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #162 - Descendants 3
This week we wrap up our Descendants marathon with a discussion of 2019's "Descendants 3". Do our characters have a proper arch? Does this film properly grow…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #161 - Descendants 2
This week, we review and discuss 2017's "Descendants 2". Has this film grown up with its fanbase? How is the music compared to that of the first film? Are we…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #160 - Descendants
This week, we review and discuss "Descendants". Much like High School Musical, this DCOM became a global phenomenon. Is it worth the same hype? Does the…