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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 #50 - Mary Poppins Returns
Monoreel Radio celebrates its first birthday with John Saccheri of BigFatPanda.com as we review and discuss 2018's "Mary Poppins Returns". Do we think this…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #49 - Bambi
This week, "Bambi" celebrates its 77th birthday. Does the film look and feel its age, or is it a timeless classic that still holds up? Why wasn't this film…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #48 - The Rocketeer
This week, we review and discuss the cult classic, "The Rocketeer". Why did this film bomb at the box office? Should it have been a bigger hit? Are we ever…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #47 - The Lion King
Be prepared to discuss this Disney classic with us this week. We delve into the history of the Walt Disney Company leading up to the release of "The Lion…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #46 - Spiderman Homecoming
This week, we review and discuss "Spider-Man Homecoming". This is Tom Holland's first solo flick as Spidey, so how does he compare to Tobey Maguire and Andrew…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #45 - A Goofy Movie
Everybody mambo! This week, we discuss "A Goofy Movie", a summer road trip flick based off of the hit TV show "Goof Troop". Is this film a product of its time…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #44 - Toy Story 3
In this, our final episode before the release of "Toy Story 4", we review and discuss "Toy Story 3". How does this compare to it's predecessors? Does Disney…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #43 - Toy Story 2
The toys are back in town and we can't wait to talk about them! This much anticipated sequel came out in 1999, but does it feel stuck in there? How does it…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #42 - Toy Story
This week, we kick off our countdown to "Toy Story 4" with a review and discussion of the OG. This film was revolutionary and it's legacy has continued for…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #41 - Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time
Dustin? Destiny? Dastan? Whatever the case may be, this week we discuss "Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time". This video game turned feature length film was…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #40 - Aladdin
It's a whole new world this week Monoreel Radio. In preparation for the release of yet another live action remake, we review 1992's "Aladdin". This film has…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #39 - Honey, I Blew Up The Kid
Vegas baby... a very big baby. This week, we review and discuss "Honey, I Blew Up The Kid". Does this film do the first one justice? Is it even necessary? Does…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #38 - Honey, I Shrunk The Kids
This week, we cut French Class to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Disney's Hollywood Studios (it will always be MGM), and discuss one of the biggest Disney…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #37 - Secretariat
This week kicks off the first leg of the Triple Crown with the running of the Kentucky Derby, so we get in the spirit by discussing "Secretariat". Do we enjoy…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #36 - Avengers: Infinity War
This week, we are at the Endgame, and we are thrilled to be joined by Jimmy and Frank from The Dopey Dudes podcast to review Avengers: Infinity War. With so…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #35 - Avengers: Age Of Ultron
This week, we continue our lead in to the release of Avengers: Endgame with a review and discussion of Avengers: Age of Ultron, joined by Pat Gessner of The…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #34 - The Avengers
This week, we begin our lead in to the epic conclusion of the Avengers franchise by reviewing and discussing the one that started it all. How have these…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #33 - Cinderella (2015)
This week, we compare and contrast 2015's live action "Cinderella" to it's animated counterpart. Do we find they filled in some plot holes from the original…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #32 - Cinderella (1950)
If the shoe fits, we'll talk about it. This week, we review and discuss 1950's "Cinderella". This film has become iconic for the Walt Disney Company as a…
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Monoreel Radio Bonus Episode: Ranking Disney Dogs with Detour To Neverland for National Puppy Day
Happy National Puppy Day! To celebrate, we're bringing you a special crossover episode with our good friends Brendan and Katherine from Detour To Neverland, as…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #31 - Dumbo
In preparation of the release of Tim Burton's live action remake, this week we review the original "Dumbo", released in 1941. This was one of Walt Disney's…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #30 - Christopher Robin
This week, we leave our work behind and head back to the Hundred Acre Wood with Christopher Robin, Pooh, and all of their friends as we discuss 2018's…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #29 - The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
This week, Monoreel Radio is deep down in the Hundred Acre Woods, where Christopher Robin plays. That’s right, we’re discussing 1977’s The Many Adventures of…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #28 - Alice Through the Looking Glass
We must be Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dumb for having watched the sequel to Disney's worst live action remake, but we do it for you listeners, so you don't have…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #27 - Alice In Wonderland (2011)
Curiouser and curiouser. Last week, we discussed Disney’s classic Alice from 1951 and concluded that we like it, even though we’re not sure why because it…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #26 - Alice In Wonderland (1951)
Down the rabbit hole we go. This week, we review and discuss the 1951 Disney classic, "Alice In Wonderland". This film has been applauded for its outstanding…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #25 - Pete's Dragon (2016)
Where did all of the music go? This week, we review and discuss the 2016 remake of "Pete's Dragon". This film goes in a completely different direction than the…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #24 - Pete's Dragon (1977)
We swear we saw a dragon! This week, we review the 1977 Disney musical, "Pete's Dragon". This was one of Jacki's favorite films growing up, but does she thinks…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #23 - 101 Dalmatians (1996)
This week, we review the 1996 live action remake of "101 Dalmatians". This film was the first of Disney's animated classics to get a live action remake and a…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #22 - 101 Dalmatians (1961)
It's the dream: a large home shared with 101 pups! This week, we review and discuss the 1961 Disney classic, 101 Dalmatians. This film was totally…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #21 - Into The Woods
This week, Monoreel Radio welcomes special guest John Saccheri, also known as The Big Fat Panda to the show! We let our guest pick the film for this week and…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #20 - 2018 Year In Review
Happy New Year! As we look forward to 2019 and all of the Disney blockbusters around the corner, we take some time to review the Disney films of 2018. We also…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #19 - Saving Mr. Banks
As we count down the hours to the release of Mary Poppins Returns, we review and discuss the movie about the making of the movie. Saving Mr. Banks tells the…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #18 - Mary Poppins
This film is certainly not atrocious. This week, we review and discuss the timeless classic "Mary Poppins". Though it was released in 1964, how many years did…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #17 - The Santa Clause
This week, we discuss "The Santa Clause", starring Tim Allen. This 1994 film has become a staple in most households during the holiday season. How does this…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #16 - Frozen
Do you wanna hear a review? Christina Kay of WALK 97.5 joins us this week to review Frozen on the fifth anniversary of the film's release. Jacki and Christina…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #15 - Mickey's 90th Birthday and Disneyland Trip Recap
We are back from our first trip to Disneyland and can't wait to tell you about it! We discuss the parks and our tour of the Disney Studios in Burbank, but…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #14 - Wreck It Ralph
This week, Jacki and Sean take the show on the road, coming to you live from the happiest place on Earth. Yes, we put our Disneyland vacation on hold to review…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #13 - Waking Sleeping Beauty
Randy Cartwright joins Monoreel Radio this week to discuss his amazing career as a Disney animator, and his contributions to the documentary, "Waking Sleeping…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #12 - Coco
This week marks the conclusion of the Halloween season and the start of Dia de los Muertos. How better to celebrate this special day than by watching Coco…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #11 - The Black Cauldron
The film that almost killed Disney. This week, we welcome special guest Pat Gessner of 106.1 WBLI and The Shred Shack to review and discuss 1985's "The Black…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #10 - The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
It's the third week of our Halloween month and we are hopping on one wild ride! On this episode, we review and discuss 1949's "The Adventures of Ichabod and…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #9 - The Nightmare Before Christmas
This week we continue our Halloween marathon with 1993's "The Nightmare Before Christmas". This Tim Burton tale has grown from cult classic to iconic over the…
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Things are amuck in the studio as our hosts again can agree on almost nothing. This week, we review and discuss, "Hocus Pocus", the 1993 cult classic that…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #7 - Enchanted
This week on Monoreel Radio, we review and discuss "Enchanted" from 2007. This film is a Disney-made parody of Disney fairy tales. Is it done tastefully or is…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #6 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
This week on Monoreel Radio, your hosts agree on absolutely nothing. We review and discuss 1937's Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs, the first full length…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #5 - The Muppets
This week, we review and discuss The Muppets from 2011. Does this collaboration between Jason Segel and Nick Stoller hold up to the previous Muppet films? Does…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #4 - Who Framed Roger Rabbit
This week, we discuss the live action/animation mash up, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" from 1989. Does the film hold up? Or is society forgetting about Roger…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #3 - The Jungle Book (2016)
On this week's episode of Monoreel Radio, we review and discuss Jon Favreau's 2016 live action remake of a classic story, The Jungle Book. How does it compare…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #2 - The Jungle Book (1967)
This week, we discuss and review The Jungle Book (1967). *DISCLAIMER* Unbeknownst to us, our software, without being prompted, altered one of the sound…
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Monoreel Radio Episode #1 - The Little Mermaid
This week, we launch Monoreel Radio with a discussion and review The Little Mermaid (1989).