Being a Fan of Disney: The Podcast (Cody Havard)
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| 01 Mar 2021 | Class #39 - Sean Gerber - MCU Fan Show and Fan Show Biz - Streaming and Impact on Consumer Entertainment | 01:43:41 | |
Sean Gerber of the MCU Fan Show and Fan Show Biz joins the class again to discuss competition among streaming services and how they will impact the future of consumer entertainment, both in-home and the theater experience. The video of the visit is available at https://youtu.be/2x2lr-0tXzg. You can follow Sean on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @MrSeanGerber and @MCUFanShow to learn more about him and his work! You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows! | |||
| 11 Mar 2022 | Class #80 - Matt Dobrovolsky - Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser | 01:46:42 | |
In this episode, Matt Dobrovolsky from www.DarthVader92.com returns to talk about the Star Wars Galaxy as a fan, a cast member in Batuu, and an avid Disney observer. We discuss the current and future state of Star Wars in the parks and Disney+, and the new immersive stay experience Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser. It was a great and in depth conversation about the role immersion plays in the themed entertainment industry. Video of this visit is available at . You can engage with Matt by following him on Twitter and YouTube @DarthVader92 and through www.DarthVader92.com. You can keep up with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 14 Jan 2022 | Class #65 - Professor Barbara Burgess-Lefebvre - Guest Immersion at WDW Magic Kingdom | 01:19:11 | |
In this episode, Professor Barbara Burgess-Lefebvre talks with us about her fandom, her Disney course at Robert Morris University, her work with Disney Musicals in Schools, and a project she conducted about guest immersion at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World! It was a very fun and informational discussion about how immersed guests feel they are at WDW, factors that help and constrain immersion, and the future of the guest experience. Video of this video is available at https://youtu.be/qvC1A44akMc. You can engage with Professor Burgess-Lefebvre via email barbaraannlefebvre@gmail.com. You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @Being a Fan of Disney. This was a lot of fun and thank you for listening. Please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 10 Aug 2022 | Class #100 - Dr. Daniel L. Wann - Discussing Disney Fandom | 01:25:16 | |
In this episode, world-renowned expert on fandom, my colleague and friend Dr. Daniel L. Wann from Murray State University joins the class to discuss what Disney Fandom is and some of the psychological underpinnings and benefits we get from Disney. Video of this visit is available at . This was a very interesting discussion, and I hope you enjoy it! You can engage with Dr. Wann with follow-up questions by emailing him at dwann@murraystate.edu. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 16 Oct 2023 | Class #134 - Disney Streaming and the Future of Consumer Entertainment | 00:27:51 | |
This episode features a presentation I did at the Northeast Popular Culture Association on Disney's entrance into direct-to-consumer streaming and the future of consumer entertainment. This is a lot of fun research and I hope you find it as interesting as I do. Video of this episode with visuals is available at . You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.or. Being a Fan of Disney: The Book will be available October 26th, 2023 in Kindle, Paperback, Hardback, and Audible versions. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 06 Feb 2024 | Class #140 Take 1 - Best/Favorite Disney Movie Fall 2023 | 00:03:38 | |
This Take 1 episode features the summary of the Best/Favorite Disney Movie Discussion and Vote for the Fall 2023 class. Video with graphic is available at https://youtu.be/suROVNfnsXU. This was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, Hardback, and Audible versions at https://a.co/d/j03Qev3. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy that it is now available for others to read! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. You can follow along the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Instagram and Threads @cody.havard, by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 22 Nov 2022 | Class #112 Take 1 - Disney CEO Shakeup | 00:08:53 | |
This Take 1 episode is a brief summary of my thoughts and some of the initial questions raised by the news that Bob Iger has replaced Bob Chapek as CEO of The Walt Disney Company. Video of this episode is available at https://youtu.be/VqMs0bXfeP0. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 11 Nov 2021 | Class #63 - Best/Favorite WDW Attractions Class Discussion and Vote | 01:08:14 | |
This episode features a class discussion and vote about the Best/Favorite WDW Attraction. This was a fun class discussion and see where your favorite attraction shows up! You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows! Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 19 Oct 2022 | Class #106 Take 1 - -Best/Favorite Disney/Pixar Movie Preview | 00:04:00 | |
This Take 1 episode is a preview of the Best/Favorite Disney/Pixar Movie discussion and vote in the Fall 2022 class! I layout the seeds for all 26 movies that will be discussed and voted on by the class. Video of this Take 1 episode with graphic is available at https://youtu.be/WCscX3nEtuE. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 02 May 2022 | Class #94 - Best/Favorite Disney Movie Spring 2022 Full Discussion and Vote | 00:49:39 | |
This is the full discussion and vote of the Best/Favorite Disney Movie for the Spring 2022 Being a Fan of Disney class. This was a lot of fun and I always really enjoy this discussion in particular! Also, I consider myself among the very luckiest people to be able to teach this class and so stick around for my parting words for the class! You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 02 Oct 2020 | Class #6 - Brian Collins - WDWithMe and Former Walt Disney Imagineer | 01:19:34 | |
Brian Collins from WDWithMe and former Walt Disney Imagineer takes the class on a tour of Epcot's World Showcase, with an Imagineer's eye! The video of the visit is available at https://youtu.be/rmRntoHUq-g. You can follow Brian on Facebook at @BrianCollins, and visit his website at www.WDWithMe.com. You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/virtual visits by following my on Twitter @chavardphd. You can also follow the class on Facebook by joining the public group @Being a Fan of Disney. Thank you for listening! | |||
| 21 Sep 2021 | Class #57 - Fall 2021 Best/Favorite MCU Character and Best/Favorite MCU Movie Vote | 01:06:05 | |
This episode features the discussion and vote the Fall 2021 Being a Fan of Disney class had regarding the Best/Favorite MCU Character and the Best/Favorite MCU Movie! Be sure to check back for our discussion and votes regarding Best/Favorite Disney Attraction and Best/Favorite Disney Movie in the coming months. You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows! Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 22 Aug 2023 | Class #132 - Stan Solo - Budget-Friendly Walt Disney World! | 01:45:32 | |
I am joined by Stan Solo for the 4th time (!!!) to talk about planning a Walt Disney World vacation in a budget-friendly manner. Stan makes several solo visits and has shared with others his tips for making a budget-friendly visit to the Most Magical Place on Earth! So, I wanted to talk with him to hopefully help anyone that may be making their first trip (or planning their first trip) to WDW! Video of this visit is available at . You can engage with Stan on Facebook at @SoloShow, @StanSolo, and @GrandCircleTourPodcast. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd. You can keep up wit the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 04 Nov 2020 | Class #22 - Visit with Students in Dr. Ted Peetz Forum Class at Bellmont University | 01:18:51 | |
This episode is a virtual visit I did with the students in Dr. Ted Peetz Forum class at Bellmont University. You can keep us with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow the class on Facebook by joining the public group @Being a Fan of Disney. Thank you for listening! | |||
| 17 Feb 2022 | Class #76 - Discussion of Encanto Spring 2022 | 00:31:09 | |
This episode features something new we are trying in the class. We discuss the latest Disney Animation feature Encanto, including the overall impressions of the movie, the characters involved, and themes addressed in the story. It was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy! You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 16 Feb 2023 | Class #124 Take 1 - Best/Favorite MCU Character and Project Spring 2023 | 00:06:04 | |
This Take 1 episode is a recap of our discussion on the Best/Favorite MCU Character and Project for the Spring 2023 semester. Video of this episode along with visual aid is available at https://youtu.be/pu8HXuvZnDk. I always enjoy these discussions with the students and I hope you do as well. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 29 Sep 2021 | Class #59 - Best/Favorite Disney/Pixar Movie Fall 2021 | 00:42:06 | |
This episode features a class discussion and vote the Fall 2021 class had about the Best/Favorite Disney/Pixar Movie! This was a lot of fun and everyone really enjoyed the discussion! You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows! Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 14 May 2024 | Class #148 Take 1 - Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and now MAX | 00:21:34 | |
In this Take 1 episode, I discuss the past few months of announcements regarding Disney+, including the recent news that consumers will be able to access MAX through Disney+ this summer. I give my takes on why Disney is taking this action, and look to the future of streaming and consumer entertainment. Video of this episode is available at . I really enjoy talking about these topics and I hope you enjoy it. Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, Hardback, and Audible versions at https://a.co/d/j03Qev3. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy that it is now available for others to read! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. I also want to announce a new project I am working on 'The Perspectives Files' that is available by episodes on Kindle Vella. This is a way for me to write about the importance of people's perspectives and the research that I do in a fun and entertaining way. Please visit Kindle Vella to read this young adult novel as it is being produced and let me know your thoughts on the story. You may also recognize some of the characters in the book from Being a Fan of Disney: The Podcast! You can follow along the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Instagram and Threads @cody.havard, by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 30 Sep 2020 | Class #4 - Kimberley Bouchard - Positively Disney | 00:51:01 | |
Kimberley Bouchard, author of the 'Positively Disney' book series and host of the Positively Disney call in show and podcast joins the class to discuss her fandom and journey! The video of the visit is available at https://youtu.be/VVEOPbW_rWA. You can follow Kimberley on Facebook at @KimberleyBouchard and @Positively Disney. You can listen to her podcast (The Positively Disney Podcast) at https://open.spotify.com/show/5mRoib22MMLTDQyID0ufR8?si=Hm8BZF6ZS8u-vMbtBQ8WaQ. You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/virtual visits by following my on Twitter @chavardphd. You can also follow the class on Facebook by joining the public group @Being a Fan of Disney. Thank you for listening! | |||
| 17 Feb 2022 | Class #77 - Beatrice Denis - WDW at 50! | 01:24:37 | |
Beatrice Denis from the Grand Circle Tour Podcast returns (that has to the be shortest time between first and second visit!) to discuss Walt Disney World at 50! We talk about her impressions of the WDW 50th Anniversary Celebration, things she enjoys, and what she thinks is to come-along with some other cool topics along the way! You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with he class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 23 Mar 2022 | Class #83 - Best/Favorite Disney/Pixar Movie Discussion and Vote Spring 2022 | 00:38:27 | |
This episode features the full discussion and vote by the Spring 2022 Being a Fan of Disney class regarding the Best/Favorite Disney/Pixar Movie! This was a lot of fun and always results in great discussion with the students! I hope you enjoy! You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 25 Jul 2024 | Class #153 Take 1 - NBA Media Rights and Disney’s Involvement with the Olympics | 00:19:32 | |
In this Take 1 Episode, I discuss the NBA's new media rights deal, and Disney's invovevment in the future of the league. I also talk about how Disney's involvement in the 1960 Winter Olympics led to the popular Country Bears Jamboree attraction in the parks. Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 20 Apr 2022 | Class #88 - The Women of NIL Podcast Special Interview | 00:24:43 | |
Taking a little detour from strictly Disney content, I wanted to share the exciting work of talented Sport Commerce and Journalism and Strategic Communication students at The University of Memphis that worked on the podcast 'The Women of NIL'. This is a podcast funded by a grant from the UofM Research + Innovation Division that focused on the legislative process and implementation of NIL in the state of Tennessee. The podcast focuses on the impact of NIL on female student-athletes at The University of Memphis. I was lucky enough to interview three of the four talented students working on the project, and I am happy to present their interview! You can follow along with 'The Women of NIL' podcast at https://open.spotify.com/episode/1rZhNWufEfzaoIlwJrZ0mr?si=JjGvUf98QuOv-SVRsRomiw or on a favored podcast platform. You can keep up with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 12 Feb 2024 | Class #142 Take 1 - Sports Programming and the Future of Super Bowl Ads | 00:19:47 | |
In this Take 1 episode, I talk about the joint venture of Disney, Warner Bros., and Fox to create a sports streaming experience for consumers, and also think about the future of Super Bowl broadcast ad buys following Super Bowl 53 being shown on CBS and Nickelodeon. Video of this episode is available at https://youtu.be/G9fUkaKZS_Y. This was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, Hardback, and Audible versions at https://a.co/d/j03Qev3. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy that it is now available for others to read! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. I also want to announce a new project I am working on 'The Perspectives Files' that is available by episodes on Kindle Vella. This is a way for me to write about the importance of people's perspectives and the research that I do in a fun and entertaining way. Please visit Kindle Vella to read this young adult novel as it is being produced and let me know your thoughts on the story. You may also recognize some of the characters in the book from Being a Fan of Disney: The Podcast! You can follow along the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Instagram and Threads @cody.havard, by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 09 Dec 2020 | Class #31 - Matt Dobrovolsky - Cast Member and DarthVader92 | 01:12:16 | |
Matt Dobrovolsky, Walt Disney World cast member and founder of DarthVader92, visited with us today about his fandom and journey to working in Galaxy's Edge at Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World! Matt also humored me by answering many Star Wars questions and talking about the future of the franchise. The video of the visit is available at https://youtu.be/T9ZhfvjzUU4. If you want to engage with Matt, you can follow him on Twitter and YouTube using @DarthVader92! The opinions expressed are personal and do not reflect the Walt Disney Company. You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @Being a Fan of Disney. Thank you for listening! | |||
| 05 Aug 2022 | Class #99 - Ryan Pagella - Coding and Queer Coding in Disney and Marvel | 02:38:10 | |
In this episode, Ryan Pagella of The Mutant Ages and Ryan Pagella: Theme Park and Adventures joins the class to discuss the 1930 Hays Code, and Queer Coding in Disney, Marvel, and popular media! This was a very fun and interesting conversation, and video of the visit is available at https://youtu.be/vDOx-yWIfak. You can engage with Ryan through The Mutant Ages, Ryan Pagella: Theme Park and Adventures, and on Twitter @RyanPagella. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 02 Feb 2021 | Class #37 - Jaime Williams - Using Disney to teach Human Resources and Management Practices | 01:32:27 | |
Jaime Williams, instructor and doctoral candidate in the business school at The University of Mississippi, joins the class to discuss how she uses Disney to help teach her students about Human Resources and Employee Relations. We discuss the various ways that we use Disney in the classroom, and what make Disney ideal and ideal learning resource. The video of the visit is available at https://youtu.be/ajhhrP11lbY. If you want to contact Jaime, you can do so via email at jwilliams@bus.olemiss.edu. You can keep up with he class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @Being a Fan of Disney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows! | |||
| 16 Apr 2022 | Class #86 - John Saccheri - WDW 50th Anniversary and Disney Weathering the Storm | 01:22:23 | |
In this episode, John Saccheri of Big Fat Panda and the DIS joins us for the third time to discuss his impressions of WDW at 50, and Disney weathering the current internal and public climate surrounding the company. The video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/Oi1yOrA_GCI. You can engage with John at BigFatPanda.com or on the DIS Unplugged on YouTube. You can keep up with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 07 Nov 2023 | Class #138 Take 1 - Best/Favorite Disney/Pixar Movie Summary Fall 2023 | 00:04:59 | |
This Take 1 episode features the summary of the Best/Favorite Disney/Pixar Discussion and Vote for Fall 2023. Video of this summary with graphic is available at https://youtu.be/n1mk2aQcCdk?si=urXxCJ_fogjlF7z-. This was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 03 Mar 2021 | Class #41 - Greg Heilman - Heilman & Haver - Disney Musicals | 01:27:33 | |
Greg Heilman of Heilman & Haver visits with the class again, this time about Disney musicals. We discuss musicals on the stage, screen, television, in the parks and on the cruise ships. We also talk about the impact of Disney+ on the musical theater fan and general consumer. Video of the visit is available at https://youtu.be/B-lhN0LYGcg. You can engage with Greg on social media @Heilman&Haver and by email at HeilmanandHaver@gmail.com. You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows! | |||
| 24 Feb 2022 | Class #79 Take 1 - Disney+, Hulu, and Comcast | 00:12:14 | |
In this Take 1 episode, I discuss the relationship between The Walt Disney Company, Comcast Corporation, and the Hulu streaming service. In particular, I discuss and ask questions regarding the recent news that Comcast is finalizing a deal to remove NBC library content from Hulu to place on Peacock, and whether Disney is also negotiating an early buyout of Comcast's share in Hulu. Such a move would likely benefit both companies, and allow Disney to better integrate their streaming services into one platform. Video of this Take 1 is available at https://youtu.be/TeVGKhVkXjQ. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 16 Apr 2022 | Class #87 - Disology | 01:36:33 | |
In this episode, Sam and Rachel from Disology visit with us about their podcast, their unique discussion on in-depth issue about The Walt Disney Company, and their fandom. We have a wide ranging discussion about many Disney topics and it was a great time! Video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/g55ugqzEGKU. You can engage with Disology by following @DisologyPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Tic Toc. You can keep up with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 17 Feb 2022 | Class #75 - Best/Favorite MCU Character and Project Full Discussion and Vote Spring 2022 | 01:24:03 | |
This episode features the full discussion and vote by the Spring 2022 Being a Fan of Disney class about the Best/Favorite MCU Character and Project. This was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy! You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 27 Jan 2022 | Class #66 Take 1 - Hamilton, Pop Culture, and Disney+ | 00:08:33 | |
This is the first Take 1 for the podcast, which is a new shorter episode format I will release from time to time based on information discussed in class that deserves more focus or items of general interest. This Take 1 focuses on the musical Hamilton, and its importance to our culture and also to Disney+. Video of the Take 1 is available at https://youtu.be/pYaWQ7_vR-U. You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @Being a Fan of Disney. This was a lot of fun and thank you for listening. Please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 02 May 2022 | Class #93 Take 1 - Best/Favorite Disney Movie Recap | 00:04:12 | |
This Take 1 episode is a recap of the Spring 2022 discussion and vote of the Best/Favorite Disney Movie in the Being a Fan of Disney class! This is always a lot of fun as it impacts more students in the class than any other vote and discussion! Video of this Take 1 is available at https://youtu.be/6S286iVG8wI. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 20 Nov 2020 | Class #26 - Sean LaRochelle - Matterhorn Adventure and Feasibility of EPCOT | 01:13:42 | |
Sean LaRochelle joins the class to discuss his Disney fandom, his undergraduate thesis on the feasibility of EPCOT, and his quarantine project! We spend time talking Sean thesis was on the feasibility of EPCOT as a living/working community, then discuss his process of designing and building a roller coaster on his property inspired by the Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland. The video of the visit is available at https://youtu.be/zhbmBQZrBgk. The video of Sean's ride is available at https://youtu.be/pHLW0olSXOI. You can contact Sean at disneytecture@gmail.com. You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow the class on Facebook by joining the public group @Being a Fan of Disney. Thank you for listening! | |||
| 14 Feb 2024 | Class #143 - Dr. Jennifer Wells - The Rhetoric of Walt Disney World | 01:22:19 | |
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Wells from New College of Florida joins to talk about her fandom, visiting Disney Parks, experiencing Walt Disney World as a Florida resident, and her class 'The Rhetoric of Walt Disney World.' Video of this visit is available at . This was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy it! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, Hardback, and Audible versions at https://a.co/d/j03Qev3. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy that it is now available for others to read! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. I also want to announce a new project I am working on 'The Perspectives Files' that is available by episodes on Kindle Vella. This is a way for me to write about the importance of people's perspectives and the research that I do in a fun and entertaining way. Please visit Kindle Vella to read this young adult novel as it is being produced and let me know your thoughts on the story. You may also recognize some of the characters in the book from Being a Fan of Disney: The Podcast! You can follow along the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Instagram and Threads @cody.havard, by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 18 Nov 2022 | Class #108 - Best/Favorite Disney/Pixar Movie Full Discussion and Vote | 00:45:01 | |
This is the full discussion and vote for the Fall 2022 class regarding the Best/Favorite Disney/Pixar Movie! This was a great conversation and the students provide some great insight on the decisions they make for the semester. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 29 Oct 2020 | Class #20 - Benjamin Lancaster - Further Adventures of Walt's Frozen Head and Prototype World of Tomorrow | 00:59:11 | |
Benjamin Lancaster, writer, director, and producer of the movie 'Further Adventures of Walt's Frozen Head' and the audio drama podcast 'Prototype World of Tomorrow' joined the class to discuss his projects and Disney fandom! The video of the visit is available at https://youtu.be/lM_Anb1HY4Y. You can watch 'Further Adventures of Walt's Frozen Head' at https://youtu.be/cj0qwTmn0Ic, and listen to the audio drama 'Prototype World of Tomorrow' at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prototype-world-of-tomorrow/id1500094557. You can follow and engage with Benjamin on Twitter (@WaltsFrzenHead), YouTube (Just a Head in a Jar), and your podcast of choice by subscribing to Prototype World of Tomorrow. You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow the class on Facebook by joining the public group @Being a Fan of Disney. Thank you for listening! | |||
| 21 Apr 2021 | Class #48 - Competition among Streaming Services | 00:15:46 | |
This episode features a discussion of an analysis about competition and rivalry among streaming services brands. In particular, we discuss how competition can influence intellectual property and original content, and the future of home and movie theater entertainment. The video of this presentation is available at https://youtu.be/s17Gmuf74HQ. You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows! Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 02 May 2022 | Class #92 - Best/Favorite WDW Attraction Discussion and Vote Spring 2022 | 00:18:41 | |
This episode features a portion of the discussion and vote by the Spring 2022 Being a Fan of Disney class regarding the Best/Favorite WDW Attraction! This was a lot of fun and I always enjoy seeing how the students vote. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 17 Feb 2022 | Class #74 Take 1 - Best/Favorite MCU Character and Project Spring 2022 | 00:06:10 | |
In this Take 1 episode, I recap the results of the class discussion we had regarding the Best/Favorite MCU Character and Project! Video of this Take 1 is available at https://youtu.be/61mArxi_l6o. You can keep up with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts about this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 10 Feb 2022 | Class #72 Take 1 - MCU 2021 in Review Discussion and Vote Results | 00:13:06 | |
In this Take 1 episode, I recap the results from our class MCU 2021 in Review discussion and vote! We were also lucky enough to have several friends of the class provide their votes for the 15 categories under consideration, and so I discuss both the class and friends of the class results! Video of this Take 1 is available at https://youtu.be/ONwKJhHUaqU. You can keep up with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 24 Sep 2022 | Class #102 Take 1 - Best/Favorite MCU Character and Project Results | 00:05:10 | |
This Take 1 episode is a recap of the Best/Favorite MCU Character and Project for the Fall 2021 semester. Video of this episode with graphic is available at https://youtu.be/ChI1FmMkSCE. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Titter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 18 Nov 2022 | Class #110 - Best/Favorite Disney Animation Movie Full Discussion and Vote | 00:50:30 | |
This is the full discussion and vote for the Fall 2022 class regarding the Best/Favorite Disney Animation Movie! This was a great discussion, and I am very impressed with the amount of insight and engagement the students provide this semester about their choices and reasoning! You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 06 Jan 2023 | Class #117 Take 1 - MCU Chronological Order January 2023 | 00:07:09 | |
This Take 1 episode discusses the updated chronological order of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), according to Disney+ and external sources. Video of this episode with graphic is available at https://youtu.be/jFXD08OrThs. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 14 Apr 2022 | Class #85 Take 1 - Disney+, Ad Supported Model, DWTS, and Future of Streaming | 00:12:21 | |
This Take 1 episode discusses the recent news that the popular show Dancing with the Stars is moving from ABC to the Disney+ streaming service, and that a new ad-supported free model may be coming to the service. I discuss these items and what they could possibly mean for the future of streaming entertainment. Video of this Take 1 is available at . You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You an keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 21 Apr 2021 | Class #47 - Sarah Beals Sager - Film Induced Tourism and SlightlyProblematic.net | 01:49:46 | |
In this episode, Sarah Beals Sager visits the class to discuss her expertise in film induced tourism. Specifically, we talk about her Master's Thesis about consumption and identification with the Western genre, projects that have been slightly problematic and how The Walt Disney Company is doing moving forward trying to be more inclusive in storytelling, and finally how the lands themed after intellectual property in the Disney Parks constitute film induced tourism. The video of the visit is available at https://youtu.be/RT8KENyYoKM. You can engage with Sarah through her website www.SlighltyProblematic.net, and on social media @sltprbdotnet. You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows! Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 31 Jul 2024 | Class #156 - Kate Grasso - Content Creation, Disney History, and Parks Books | 01:55:07 | |
Kate Grasso (@DisneyCicerone) joined me on this episode to take about what it takes to be a content provider. We talk about her Disney fandom, her love of Disney history, including the creation of social media posts and Distory with Kate and Kirk. Kate's books can be purchased at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kate-Grasso/author/B0BQGGQDVJ?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true. You can reach Kate on social media @DisneyCicerone and through her website www.DisneyCicerone.com. Video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/Sn5rClvpWxs?si=CrqNsHM4nwdsuDJ8. I had a great time and I hope you enjoy it as well! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 28 Jan 2022 | Class #69 Take 1 - MCU 2021 In Review Category and Nominee Reveal | 00:08:33 | |
This Take 1 episode reveals the categories and nominees we will be discussing and voting on for our MCU 2021 in Review! We will award a winner in each of 15 categories regarding MCU proper projects released during 2021! Video of this episode is available at . This was a lot of fun and I hope you tune in soon to hear our winners for each category! You can keep up with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 24 Sep 2021 | Class #58 - Disney Company Movies | 01:16:48 | |
This episode is a class discussion of the Disney movies produced by the company and its subsidiaries from 1937 onward. It includes a discussion of what the future of entertainment and theatrical releases may look like. You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along wit the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows! Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 17 Feb 2023 | Class #125 - Best/Favorite MCU Character and Project Full Discussion and Vote Spring 2023 | 00:44:41 | |
This is the full discussion of the Best/Favorite MCU Character and Project Vote in the Spring 2023 class! I always really enjoy talking with the students about these votes, and am regularly reminded about the differences in fandom! This was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy! You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 09 Oct 2020 | Class #13 - Rivalry in fans of Disney and Comics (Marvel and DC) | 00:06:47 | |
On this episode, I discuss two projects in which we investigated how rivalry was presented by fans of the Disney Parks and fans of Marvel and DC comics! Video of the summaries can be seen at https://youtu.be/9z84A-eF064 (Disney and Sport), and https://youtu.be/jWonJDx9KwE (Comics and Sport). | |||
| 18 Nov 2022 | Class #109 Take 1 - Best/Favorite Disney Animation Movie Summary | 00:04:10 | |
This Take 1 episode is a summary of the Fall 2022 discussion and vote for the Best/Favorite Disney Animation Movie! It was a lot of fun and I always really enjoy these discussions with the students. Video of this Take 1 episode with graphic is available at https://youtu.be/uuYpub50g2s. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 02 Mar 2021 | Class #40 - Brian Collins - WDWithMe and Former Walt Disney Imagineer | 01:00:10 | |
Brian Collins joins the class for a third time to discuss his background in themed entertainment and his work as a former Imagineer for the Walt Disney Company. Brian regularly joins the class to take us on a tour of Disney Parks from an Imagineers perspective, and it was really fun to be able to talk to him about his background and career. The video of the interview is available at https://youtu.be/nfTevgxth8o. You can engage with Brian through www.WDWithme.com, or on Facebook @TheMouseandtheImagineer and @EducatorswhoLoveDisney. You can keep us with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows! | |||
| 27 Oct 2020 | Class #18 - Brian Collins - WDWith Me and Former Walt Disney Imagineer walking tour of Disney's Animal Kingdom | 00:51:55 | |
Brian Collins from WDWithMe and former Walt Disney Imagineer joined the class a second time to take everyone on a live tour of Disney's Animal Kingdom. He discussed topics such as how Pandora fits into the overall theme of Animal Kingdom, the importance of the Kilimanjaro Safaris in Africa, and the famous Yeti who inhabits Expedition Everest! The video is available at https://youtu.be/w-u02vSBVeM. You can follow Brian on Facebook at @BrianCollins, and visit his website at www.WDWithme.com. You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow the class on Facebook by joining the public group @Being a Fan of Disney. Thank you for listening! | |||
| 02 May 2022 | Class #91 Take 1 - Recap of Best/Favorite WDW Attraction | 00:03:37 | |
This Take 1 episode recaps the Spring 2022 discussion and vote for the Best/Favorite WDW Attraction! Video of this Take 1 is available at https://youtu.be/GZKoBN9_OYY. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me now your shouts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 24 Aug 2024 | Class #161 Take 1 - Post-D23 Thoughts, Predictions, and Wishes for the Disney Parks | 00:38:57 | |
Following D23, I have had some time to sit with some of the announcements made and discussion I had with Ryan Pagella and Matt Dobrovolsky in our recap episode (Class #146). In something I have never done before, and may never do again, I have some thoughts, predictions, and wishes for the parks following the amazing announcements we got at D23. So, here are they are! Video of the episode with graphics is available at https://youtu.be/9reAqA1RhBU?si=fN-UkY9InBW2IEK2. I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
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| 22 Dec 2020 | Class #33 - The Walt Disney Company and Walter E. Disney | 00:49:13 | |
In this episode, we follow a discussion I had with the class in January 2019 about the history of the Walt Disney Company and Walter E. Disney. the video of this episode is available at https://youtu.be/QojCApVoYEY. You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class on Facebook by joining the public group @Being a Fan of Disney. Thank you for listening! | |||
| 07 Dec 2021 | Class #64 - Roger Palmer - Disney+ at 2! | 01:30:42 | |
Roger Palmer of www.WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com joins us again to talk about Disney+ at the age of 2! He shares his thoughts on the performance of Disney+, and ideas for carrying the service into year 3 and beyond. The video of the visit is available at https://youtu.be/By3a-jv5Ddw. If you want to engage with Roger, you can do so at www.WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com. You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @Being a Fan of Disney. This was a lot of fun, and thank you for listening. Please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 20 Jan 2023 | Class #120 - Roger Palmer - Disney+ and Beyond! | 01:38:00 | |
In this class, I am joined by Roger Palmer for the third time to discuss the year that Disney+ had in 2022, and issue facing the service moving into 2023 and beyond! We also talk about the streaming entertainment space, the move of more streaming platforms introducing ad-tier pricing, the role of live sports entertainment on streaming services, and our thoughts on the future of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE's) relationship with the Walt Disney Company. This was a lot of fun and it is always great to talk with Roger about all things Disney+ and streaming entertainment. Video of this visit is available at . I hope you enjoy! You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 05 Oct 2020 | Class #10 - Disney vs. Comcast: Lessons Learned from the Corporate Rivalry | 00:15:23 | |
In this episode, I discuss the lessons that can be learned from the rivalry between the Walt Disney Company and Comcast Corporation! Video of the information can be seen at https://youtu.be/AAtwun7srd4. | |||
| 08 Apr 2021 | Class #46 - Spring 2021 Class Best/Favorite MCU Character and Movie | 01:15:12 | |
This episode features a class discussion and vote on the Spring 2021 Best/Favorite MCU Character and Movie! See where your favorite characters and movies end up in the vote! You can follow along with the bracket at . This episode published with permission. You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows! Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 16 Oct 2023 | Class #133 Take 1 - Best/Favorite MCU Character and Vote Recap Fall 2023 | 00:05:10 | |
I recap the Being a Fan of Disney discussion and vote for the Fall 2023 version of our Best/Favorite MCU Character and Project! I really enjoy the discussions and I hope you do too! Video of this recap with visuals is available at . You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by jointing the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Being a Fan of Disney: The Book will be available October 26th, 2023 in Kindle, Paperback, Hardback, and Audible versions. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 15 Dec 2020 | Class #32 - Ray Eddy - Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular | 01:22:26 | |
Ray Eddy, former cast member and stunt professional, visited with us about his journey to choosing his profession, working for the Walt Disney Company, and teaching Entertainment Management at the University of Central Florida. Ray worked as stunt coordinator and actor in shows like Fantasmic! and Lights, Motors, Action!, in addition to playing the title role in the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! Ray was gracious enough to speak to us about his journey and career, and answer many questions I had about my favorite show attraction. The video of the visit is available at https://youtu.be/OskSY8vhQ6c. If you want to engage with Ray, you can reach him at Ray.Eddy@UCF.edu. You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @Beign a Fan of Disney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts for this and other shows! | |||
| 03 Dec 2020 | Class #29 - Jeremy Goff - GoffStock Music and D-Signs | 00:55:01 | |
Jeremy Goff of GoffStock Music and D-Signs visits with the class about his Disney fandom and creative works during the quarantine! He talks about his weekly GoffStock Music show every Friday night on Facebook, and his creations of replica attraction signs and shadowboxes under his D-Signs brand. The video of the visit is available at https://youtu.be/5X0J9wr-7Rk. You can engage with Jeremy on Facebook @GoffStockMusic. You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @Being a Fan of Disney. Thank you for listening! | |||
| 01 Oct 2020 | Class #5 - Benjamin Lancaster - The Further Adventures of Walt's Frozen Head | 00:49:38 | |
Benjamin Lancaster, director and creator of 'The Further Adventures of Walt's Frozen Head', joins the class to discuss the movie and his experience with the filming process! The video of the visit can be viewed at https://youtu.be/ZOU-XKKzYMk. 'The Further Adventures of Walt's Frozen Head' can be viewed at https://youtu.be/cj0qwTmn0Ic. You can also follow Benjamin on Twitter at @WaltsFrzenHead, and listen to his latest podcast project 'Prototype World of Tomorrow' (future episode on this!) at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prototype-world-of-tomorrow/id1500094557. You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/virtual visits by following my on Twitter @chavardphd. You can also follow the class on Facebook by joining the public group @Being a Fan of Disney. Thank you for listening! | |||
| 22 Mar 2021 | Class #43 - Brian Collins Live from Hollywood Studios! | 01:20:28 | |
Brian Collins makes a fourth appearance in the class, this time to give us an Imagineers perspective tour of Hollywood Studios! Brian lands and starts the visit on Batuu, where he talks about Galaxy's Edge and the immersion of Hollywood Studios. He takes us on a walking tour through Toy Story Land and around other areas of interest in the park. The video of this visit is available at . You can engage with Brian through www.WDWithme.com, or on Facebook @TheMouseandtheImagineer and @EducatorsWhoLoveDisney. You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows! Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 31 Jan 2023 | Class #122 - Disney Musicals with Greg Hellman, Dr. Brett Nachman, and Professor Barbara Burgess-Lefebvre | 01:39:35 | |
This class features a roundtable on Disney Musicals with Greg Heilman, Dr. Brett Nachman, and Professor Barbara Burgess-Lefebvre. We talk about what a musical is, some of our favorite musicals numbers, shows, and moments. You can engage with Greg Hellman through his podcast Heilman and Haver, Dr. Brett Nachman through the Notably Disney podcast, and Prof. Barbara Burgess-Lefebvre through via email lefebvre@rmu.edu. This was a great roundtable discussion and I hope you enjoy it! You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 17 Feb 2024 | Class #144 - Dr. Rebecca Rowe - Storytelling in Disney | 01:38:12 | |
Disney has told stories for 100 years and counting, and Dr. Rebecca Rowe joins the podcast to talk about the lessons that can be learned from how the company tries to communicate with consumers. This is a great visit and very fun. Video of this visit is available at . Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, Hardback, and Audible versions at https://a.co/d/j03Qev3. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy that it is now available for others to read! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. I also want to announce a new project I am working on 'The Perspectives Files' that is available by episodes on Kindle Vella. This is a way for me to write about the importance of people's perspectives and the research that I do in a fun and entertaining way. Please visit Kindle Vella to read this young adult novel as it is being produced and let me know your thoughts on the story. You may also recognize some of the characters in the book from Being a Fan of Disney: The Podcast! You can follow along the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Instagram and Threads @cody.havard, by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 07 Dec 2022 | Class #116 - Full WDW Discussion/Vote, Impressions of 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Class Questions, and Semester Conclusion | 00:52:30 | |
This episode provides the full discussion and vote of the Best/Favorite WDW Attraction for the Fall 2022 Class. Stick around after the vote to hear student impressions of 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever', questions, and the conclusion of the semester. This semester has been a lot of fun and this class was very engaged with the material and discussion! It is truly and honor to get to teaching this class and I hope you enjoyed our discussions! You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 29 Aug 2024 | Class #162 - Disney as Shared Perspectives | 00:29:19 | |
In this Talk 1 episode, I discuss work I have done in fandom and how Disney fandom intertwines with many other group settings. In particular, I discuss studies that indicate the possibility of Disney to act as a catalyst for Shared Perspectives among people. Video of this episode is available at https://youtu.be/lN_TEHVt7Ms. I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
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| 21 Apr 2022 | Class #89 - Dr. Rick Grieve - Dissociative Identity Disorder in 'Moon Knight' | 01:29:19 | |
In this class, my friend and colleague Dr. Rick Grieve joins us to discuss his fandom of Disney and Marvel, and discusses his view as a Clinical Psychologist on the accuracy and presentation of Dissociative Identity Disorder and others in 'Moon Knight'. This was a very enlightening, fun, and important conversation. Video is available at . You can engage with Dr. Grieve and ask questions via email at rick.grieve@wku.edu. You can keep up with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and others shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 03 Oct 2020 | Class #7 - Class Discussion from February 2020 - Disney Acquisitions | 00:52:28 | |
This episode features the audio of a class discussion we had regarding the major acquisitions the Walt Disney Company has made, including ABC/ESPN, Pixar, Marvel, LucasFilm, and the Fox properties. The video of the class discussion is available at https://youtu.be/dO2v-KZGiI0. You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/virtual visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can also follow the class on Facebook by joining the public group @Being a Fan of Disney. Thank you for listening! | |||
| 31 Oct 2023 | Class #136 Take 1 - Preview of Being a Fan of Disney: The Book Ch. 13 | 00:11:39 | |
In this Take 1 episode, I preview Chapter 13 from Being a Fan of Disney: The Book title 'The House on the Block' about a house that is decorated with gags from the Haunted Mansion each Halloween season. I spoke with Sean Currier about the house in Class #24, and wanted to include the house in the book. Being a Fan of Disney: The Book has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy that it is available for fellow Disney fans in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1 . Please enjoy Chapter 13 - The 'House on the Block' from Being a Fan of Disney: The Book! You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 09 Oct 2020 | Class #14 - Lisa DiNoto Glassner - The Castle Run and Core Memory Candles | 00:48:21 | |
Lisa DiNoto Glassner, of TheCastleRun.com and CoreMemoryCandles.com joins the class to discuss her fandom, and journey to moving closer to Walt Disney World! Video of the interview can be seen at https://youtu.be/fiIA6sNGOg0. | |||
| 22 Apr 2022 | Class #90 - Dr. Josh Roberson - Egyptian Mythology in Moon Knight | 01:39:42 | |
In this class, we are joined by Dr. Josh Roberson, an Associate Professor and Egyptologists from The University of Memphis who specializes in Egyptian language, to discuss the accuracy and portrayal of Egyptian Mythology in the MCU's 'Moon Knight' Series! This was a very thought provoking conversation that ranged from the city of Memphis' ties to Ancient Egypt, the definitions of Egyptology and Egyptian Mythology, and the difference between mythology and mythos. Video of this visit is available at . Please reach out to Dr. Roberson with questions or further discussion through The University of Memphis website. You can keep up with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 10 Jul 2024 | Class #152 - Streaming with the Mouse - Disney, Streaming, and Consumer Engagement | 00:35:49 | |
This episode features a reading of the article I published with Dr. Amy M. Davis in the special issue of Alphaville about Disney at 100 years. This was a fun paper to write and read, and I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org.
You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org.
Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And...
Please come along with us on our adventure!
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| 18 Nov 2022 | Class #111 - Ridley Pearson - Author of Kingdom Keepers (and many many more!) | 00:41:52 | |
In this class, we are joined by best-selling author Ridley Pearson again to talk about his books Kingdom Keepers and Cautionary Tales! I love getting the chance to talk with and listen to the stories Ridley tells about his writing and inspiration! Video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/GAhpAVANZnU. You can engage with Ridley via social media @RidleyPearson and through his website www.RidleyPearson.com. This was a whole lot of fun and I hope you enjoy! You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 14 Jan 2021 | Class #34 - Roger Palmer - WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com | 01:32:11 | |
Roger Palmer of www.WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com visited with us about his Disney fandom and the Disney+ streaming service! He talked about how the streaming service has performed over its first year, how it has impacted the entertainment industry, and looked ahead to the future of Disney+. The video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/RzRXiY2SIFI. If you want to engage with Roger, you can do so at www.WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com. You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @Being a Fan of Disney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows! | |||
| 14 May 2022 | Class #96 - Ron Schneider - Dreamfinding, Figment, and Themed Entertainment | 01:56:07 | |
Ron Schneider joins us in this episode to discuss his long career in themed entertainment, including being the original Dreamfinder when EPCOT Center opened and some of the iconic roles he has played such as Walt Disney. He also shares his views on the future of Figment, Dreamfinder, the Imagination Pavilion, and EPCOT! This was a blast as always! Video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/l9ygS71zHPg. You can engage with Ron on Facebook @RonSchneider. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 14 Aug 2023 | Class #130 - Bee Eldridge - Princesses, Motherhood, and Aging in Disney | 01:25:05 | |
In this episode, Bee Eldridge from University College London stops by to talk about her research dealing with the representation of motherhood and aging in Disney princess movies. This was a very fun conversation and I learned a tremendous amount! Video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/VxNnoeGsoWE. You can engage with Bee via social media @bee_eldridge on Twitter/X. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 28 Sep 2020 | Class #3 - Lou Mongello - WDWRadio | 00:49:08 | |
Lou Mongello of WDWRadio, joins the class to discuss his Disney fandom, journey to move closer to the magic, and what the Disney Magic means. You can watch the video of the virtual visit at https://youtu.be/zeKOubw4x-k. You can follow Lou on social media (Facebook - @WDWRadiowithLouMongello, Twitter - @LouMongello, Instagram - Lou Mongell - WDW Radio), and on his website at www.WDWRadio.com. You can listen to his podcast (The WDW Radio Show) at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wdw-radio-show-your-walt-disney-world-information-station/id215517191. You can also follow the WDWRadio group on Facebook @WDWRadioClubhouse. Enjoy the episode and join us on our adventure! You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/virtual visits by following my on Twitter @chavardphd. You can also follow the class on Facebook by joining the public group @Being a Fan of Disney. Thank you for listening! | |||
| 04 Dec 2020 | Class #30 - Using the MCU to help Students Acclimate to College | 00:36:08 | |
This episode features a presentation I developed from an essay I wrote on using the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) to help students acclimate to their college environment. We focus on the similarities between college campuses and the Avengers Campus, nine characters within the MCU, and applicable lessons each character and their story arcs can offer. The video of the presentation is available at https://youtu.be/r2HdkHW_lEM. The information in the presentation is also applicable to non-college students as well. I had a lot of fun with this project and I hope you find joy and inspiration in it! Please let me know what MCU character(s) you identify with or draw inspiration from and also any characters or characteristics that maybe were not included in the presentation on social media (Twitter and Facebook information below). The full paper can be accessed at ------. You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @Being a Fan of Disney. Thank you for listening! | |||
| 28 Sep 2020 | Class #2 - Ron Schneider - The Original Dreamfinder | 00:59:45 | |
Ron Schneider, who played the Original Dreamfinder walk-around at EPCOT Center and the Salesman in the Golden Horseshoe Review visits the class to discuss his career creating magic with the Walt Disney Company! The video of the visit is available at https://youtu.be/KBG5Q_vbuXs. Ron is on Facebook at @RonSchneider, and you can purchase his book, 'From Dreamer to Dreamfinder: A Life and Lessons Learned in 40 Years Behind a Nametag at https://www.amazon.com/Dreamer-Dreamfinder-Lessons-Learned-Behind/dp/0985470615. You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/virtual visits by following my on Twitter @chavardphd. You can also follow the class on Facebook by joining the public group @Being a Fan of Disney. Thank you for listening! | |||
| 02 Sep 2024 | Class #164 - Noah Gittell - Baseball: The Movie | 01:09:35 | |
In this episode, I am joined by Noah Gittell, author of Baseball: The Movie, to discuss one of my passions along with Disney; the baseball movie! His book details major baseball movies throughout movie history and what those movies meant to viewers and greater society. This was a great conversation, and video of this interview is available at . You can reach Noah and read about his book and projects at www.NoahGittell.com and purchase Baseball: The Movie at https://a.co/d/2S7gKFH. I hope you enjoy and thank you for listening! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
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| 07 Oct 2020 | Class #12 - John Saccheri - BigFatPanda.com | 00:45:37 | |
John Saccheri from BigFatPanda.com joins the class to talk about growing up with Disney, and how his fandom took him to create videos from the parks, and eventually move close to Walt Disney World! Video of the interview can be seen at https://youtu.be/R6C6WEABRng. | |||
| 30 Mar 2022 | Class #84 - Being a Fan of Disney Take 1 Special Announcement! The Women of NIL Podcast Coming Soon | 00:02:57 | |
This Take 1 is a special announcement for a podcast produced by talented Journalism and Sport Commerce students from The University of Memphis about the impact of Name, Image, and Likeness on female student-athletes. I am co-executive producer along with Dr. Robby Byrd, and this is part of a grant project funded by the Communities of Research Scholars through the UofM Research and Innovation Division. Video of this announcement is available at https://youtu.be/OciYQoyS8mY. Also stay tuned for an upcoming interview with the talented students working on the podcast, and for the 5-episode series to begin in mid-April! Thank you, and... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 03 Dec 2020 | Class #28 - Victor Nawrocki - Disney Realtor | 01:08:51 | |
Victor Nawrocki, a realtor specializing in properties around Walt Disney World, visited with the class about his fandom and business. He discussed "Dressing Disney", and how it has impacted his engagement with others on social media and in his realty business. The video of the interview is available at https://youtu.be/CzfjWtbruGs. You can follow Victor by visiting the page www.DisneyatYourDoorstep.com, and by following him on Facebook in the public group @I Spotted Victor at Disney! You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @Being a Fan of Disney. Thank you for listening! | |||
| 03 Aug 2023 | Class #129 Take 1 - Summary of Spring 2023 Votes for Best/Favorite Disney/Pixar Movie, WDW Attraction, and Disney Movie | 00:06:59 | |
In this Take 1 episode, I combine the summaries for the last three discussions and votes we had in the Spring 2023 semester. I cover the summary of the Best/Favorite Votes for Disney/Pixar Movie, WDW Attraction, and Disney Movie. Video with graphic is available at https://youtu.be/ZmfMvsgSBBU. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 27 Jan 2022 | Class #67 Take 1 - MCU and Disney+, What is MCU Proper and Updated Chronological Viewing Order | 00:16:38 | |
In this Take 1 episode, we focus on the Marvel Cinematic Universe! We discuss what is considered MCU Proper, the additions of Marvel One Shots on Disney+, and the latest MCU Chronological Viewing Order on Disney+ (with the four relevant Universal and Sony movies included by me). Video of this Take 1 is available at . You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @Being a Fan of Disney. This was a lot fun, and thank you for listening. Please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 26 Jul 2024 | Class #154 - Author Scott McCormick - Writing Fiction and Non-Fiction | 01:32:52 | |
In this episode, I am joined by Author Scott McCormick, who wrote 'Rivals!', and other Audible originals. We talk about his writing process, writing scripts for Audible, and his approach to writing fiction and non-fiction books. This was a lot of fun, and video of the visit is available at https://youtu.be/cw8cRrURAIo?si=pg2oNbzxAbcRLKZH. You can reach Scott through social media and his website www.ScottMcCormickOnlline.com. You can purchase his books from Amazon at https://www.audible.com/author/Scott-McCormick/B00GRLRJ9Q. Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 06 Dec 2023 | Class #139 Take 1 - Best/Favorite WDW Attraction Summary Fall 2023 | 00:04:28 | |
This Take 1 episode features the summary of the Best/Favorite WDW Attraction Discussion and Vote for Fall 2023. Video of this summary with graphic is available at https://youtu.be/Xov0U6_RbtY. This was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, Hardback, and Audible versions at https://a.co/d/j03Qev3. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy that it is now available for others to read! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspective.org. You can follow along the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Instagram and Threads @cody.havard, by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 12 Aug 2024 | Class #159 - Emily McDermott - Book of the Mouse Club | 01:51:55 | |
Emily McDermott, co-host of the Book of the Mouse Club podcast joins me to talk about her Disney fandom, working in the Disney College program, volunteering at the National Archives, and her podcast. This was a great and wide-ranging episode that I enjoyed very much. Video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/lzB7cOSTpHw?si=BwUzQ5xhLo9B197D. You can engage with Emily on social media @BookOfTheMouse. I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
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| 18 Jul 2023 | Class #128 - Dr. Suzanne Onstine - Accuracy of Indiana Jones | 01:50:22 | |
In this episode, Dr. Suzanne Onstine from The University of Memphis joins us to talk about her expertise in archeology, and the accuracy of the Indiana Jones franchise. This conversation was a lot of fun for me, and I hope you enjoy it as well. Video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/_SaD1rr9EeM. You can engage with Dr. Onstine via email at sonstine@memphis.edu. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 27 Sep 2020 | Class #1 - Being a Fan of Disney Podcast Introduction | 00:05:06 | |
Welcome to the 'Being a Fan of Disney' podcast! My name is Cody Havard, and I am an associate professor of Sport Commerce at The University of Memphis. I am also a big fan of Disney, which led me to teach a class called 'Being a Fan of Disney' through our honors college at the university. This podcast includes discussion and episodes with the people that have been kind enough to share their stories with the students in the classes. Episodes will be added as more interviews, visits, and discussions occur. So, please join us on our adventure and I hope you enjoy! You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/virtual visits by following my on Twitter @chavardphd. You can also follow the class on Facebook by joining the public group @Being a Fan of Disney. Thank you for listening! | |||
| 28 Jan 2022 | Class #68 - Michael Crawford - Disney and Sport | 01:18:53 | |
With the Winter Olympics upon us, Michael Crawford, author of 'The Progress City Primer' returns to discuss Disney's long history with sport, including working with the 1960 Winter Games, owning (for a time) two professional teams, and the many associations the company has with sport organizations and leagues. We also discuss the popularity of RunDisney and the NBA and MLS 'bubble' at Walt Disney World and ESPN Wide World of Sport during the summer of 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/PrSMHBbJszo. You can engage with Michael on Twitter @ProgressCityUSA and at www.ProgressCityUSA.com. This was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy it! You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 10 Jan 2023 | Class #119 Take 1 - Apple TV+ and MLS a Path Forward for Streaming Sports? | 00:12:52 | |
In this Take 1 episode, I discuss the implications of Apple TV+ airing Major League Soccer (MLS) matches on an extra paid service. This, along with the path Amazon took with airing Thursday Night Football on Prime Video for all subscribers offers two potential paths for companies moving forward wanting to stream live sports entertainment. I also discuss the ability of technology companies to offer live sports entertainment to consumers versus traditional entertainment companies. Video of this Take 1 episode is available at https://youtu.be/zmba-KGRa18. I hope you enjoy! You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 02 Nov 2023 | Class #137 Take 1 - Hulu, ESPNBet, and More | 00:15:46 | |
In this Task 1 episode, I discuss two major announcements from the Walt Disney Company, and three other smaller news items. In particular, I touch on the Variety article about the troubles at Marvel Studios, the Disney+ originals Noelle and Godmothered premiering on Freeform during the Holiday Season, and the NBA In-Season Tournament that begins November 3rd, 2023. I spend most of the time discussing what the purchase of the remaining stake in Hulu and expected launch of ESPNBet mean for the Walt Disney Company and the the future of their streaming services. Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||
| 07 Dec 2022 | Class #114 Take 1 - Live Sports Entertainment and the Future of Streaming | 00:15:33 | |
This Take 1 episode is a little different, in that I provide an audio of a topical essay I wrote with Timothy Ryan about the role live sports entertainment can play in the future of direct-to-consumer streaming. Please let me know your thoughts on this audio of an important essay, and if it is welcomed by listeners then more can be added in the future. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following my on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up wit the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure! | |||