Our B squad takes over this week to talk all their favorite Disney B's. Be prepared to be bedazzled by beautiful and bountiful content! Featuring: Brett Rutherford, Bea Bonner, Brandon Davis JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠

This week we head back to the draft boards! Vanessa, Brett and Craig pick their best seven Disneyland/Disney California Adventure attractions. Your vote will determine the winner! Head to our Podcast Pals FB group to vote. Featuring: Craig McFarland, Brett Rutherford, Vanessa Ferguson JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠

This week we chat with the directors of an upcoming documentary all about "A Goofy Movie." It is clear that this film had a real impact on directors Chris Ninness and Eric Kimelton as it did on a whole generation who grew up on the film. We discuss how the documentary came to be, where they are at in the process and some of their favorite moments from the original film. Featuring: Craig McFarland, Brett Rutherford, Vanessa Ferguson JOIN OUR...

This week we dive into the world of Disney content creation! Daps Magic has been spreading the positive vibes of Disney for the past twenty years, we had a chance to speak with Mr. Daps himself. Brett, Bea and Craig speak to him about many aspects of building his online persona, what the future may have in store for the parks, and so much more! We hope you enjoy. Find more about Daps Magic at: https://dapsmagic.com Featuring: Craig McFarland, Brett Rutherford, Bea Bonner JOIN OUR...

On this week's episode of Beyond the Mouse, Craig and Zoey share the details of their recent trip to Disneyland, yes, Disneyland. Craig FINALLY went to Disneyland! Featuring: Vanessa, Brett, Craig, and Zoey__________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! ⁠blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts⁠ FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! ⁠https://www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network⁠ JOIN PODCAST PALS! – ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/186691492980265

This week on Beyond the Mouse, Disney fan Brooks Baker talks about her experience in the Disney College Program. We learn about where Brooks worked as a cast member, how she created magical moments, and her behind-the-scenes memories. Featuring: Bea Bonner and Vanessa Ferguson JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠ __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! ⁠blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts⁠ FIND US ON NPR...

This week on Beyond the Mouse Brandon and Bea sit down with New York Times Bestselling author Morgan Matson to talk about her book Promchanted. The book tells the story of modern day teens who wander into Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. We spoke to Morgan about her life, the inspiration behind the book, and her research of the classic Disney fairy tale. Featuring: Brandon Davis and Bea Bonner JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠ __________________________________________ Named one...

As we prepare for marathon weekend registration on April 9, this seemed like the PERFECT interview to bring you. Scott Douglas has logged well over 100,000 miles on his legs throughout his life, and he now brings us the official guide to RunDisney. Craig talks to Scott about the motivation needed to start running, and what makes RunDisney unique. Hope you enjoy! Featuring: Craig McFarland JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠ __________________________________________ Named...

As we prepare for marathon weekend registration on April 9, this seemed like the PERFECT interview to bring you. Scott Douglas has logged well over 100,000 miles on his legs throughout his life, and he now brings us the official guide to RunDisney. Craig talks to Scott about the motivation needed to start running, and what makes RunDisney unique. Hope you enjoy! Featuring: Craig McFarland JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠ __________________________________________ Named...

It's a Beyond the Mouse and Front Row Classics crossover episode! We're celebrating the 65th Anniversary of Walt Disney's masterpiece, "Sleeping Beauty." Front Row Classics host Brandon Davis hosts this episode which features Disney artist and animator Michael Giaimo. Along with BTM cohosts Vanessa and Craig, the four discuss the elegance and pageantry that covers every frame of "Sleeping Beauty." We spend time discussing their favorite scenes and characters. Michael also helps put the film...

This week D23 released a lot of details about the upcoming event taking place this August. Brett was able to attend a press event to hear all the announcements. We were also fortunate to get some time to chat with Michael Vargo, Vice President of the Walt Disney Company, who oversees D23 and the Walt Disney Archives in his position. We spoke about many of the new exciting changes coming to this year's event! Featuring: Craig McFarland and Brett Rutherford JOIN OUR...

We were invited to speak head director and supervising producer Jake Castorena from X-Men 97. Craig also was invited to view the first few episodes early, and gives a broad spoiler-free review for your listening pleasure! Featuring: Craig McFarland JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠ __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! ⁠blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts⁠ FIND US ON NPR...

Join Beyond the Mouse for this year's March Madness bracket featuring the best Pixar film of all time! Friendships are broken, alliances form, and we hear the return of the real Lou Hare! Featuring: Craig, Brett, Vanessa, Bea, Brandon and Lou! JOIN OUR PATREON: patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts FIND US ON NPR...

We love the Kingdom Keepers series, and we loved our first conversation with best-selling author Ridley Pearson. So, we jumped at the chance to have him back on the show to talk more about his final Kingdom Keepers series, Inheritance. This new trilogy takes introduces us to the children of the original Keepers as they fight to save the parks from new threats. The second book, Villains Realm, was just released. We talk to Ridley about developing the series, why it takes place when it does and...

This week on Beyond the Mouse, Craig was invited by Disney+ to speak with the creative team behind Iwájú. The series, which hits Disney+ today, focuses on a futuristic Nigeria and is told by the perspectives of multiple characters. It really moves the needle forward in terms of long form comic-book style story telling in animation. It was a blast to watch, and we hope you enjoy hearing from the creators! Featuring: Craig McFarland JOIN OUR PATREON:...

This week on Beyond the Mouse, Brett and Bea sit down with Benjamin Rauhala, the music director for Disney Princess: The Concert. They talk about the show and how it's changed over the years. Rauhala also gives a behind-the-scenes look at the production and what new music is added to the program. Disney Princess: The Concert comes to Springfield, Ill. on Wednesday March 6, 2024. For more information visit: https://uispac.com/disney-princess-the-concert/ Disney Princess: The Concert...

This week we speak with Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer about their book Disneyland on the Mountain. This is an exciting story that might be new to most Disney fans. It follows the last, unfinished project of Walt Disney and the controversy that surrounded it. Craig and Brandon are joined by patron member Greg Woods to discuss the book and much more with Greg and Kathryn! Featuring: Craig McFarland and Bea Bonner JOIN OUR PATREON:...

This week we get to sit down with actor Terry Hu. In addition to starring in the recent Disney+ original, Zombies 3, Terry also appeared in the third season of Around the Sun by Brad Forenza. Bea and Craig speak with Terry about their acting career, the differences between acting on screen and voice acting and also they have a discussion on inclusion in Hollywood and beyond. Featuring: Craig McFarland and Bea Bonner JOIN OUR PATREON:...

This is a very special interview with Imagineer Lanny Smoot. Recently, it was announced that Lanny would be inducted into the National Inventor's Hall of Fame this year. This milestone has only been achieved by one other person representing the Walt Disney Company, and that would be Walt Disney himself, who was honored posthumously in 2000. We discuss with Lanny some of his favorite projects, including the new Halo-Tile floor that he was just able to show off. The project is set to...

This week we take a page from the Disney Parks Blog and talk about 24 items coming to the Disney Parks and experiences in the year 2024. This list ranges from Disney Cruise Line, to international parks, Walt Disney World and so much more! Featuring: Vanessa Ferguson, Craig McFarland and Brett Rutherford JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts FIND...

Disney+ invited us to chat with Jay Duplass, who will make his debut as Hades in Percy Jackson this week! Craig spoke to him about getting into the character, and the mentoring that he has done throughout the film industry. It is a fun chat! Featuring: Craig McFarland JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! -...

You know Vanessa only goes to Walt Disney World once a year, and when she does, she usually gets sick. Did she have the same fate this year? Listen to find out! She also shares new tips for visiting the parks and brings up a few hot topics. Featuring: Vanessa Ferguson and Bea Bonner JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! -...

This week on Beyond the Mouse, Brett gives his trip report from his visit to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. He also shares details about other places he visited in Japan and how to get around. Brett's trip was so magical, he plans to visit again!  Featuring: Brett Rutherford, Craig McFarland and Vanessa Ferguson JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by...

With the recent passing of Glynis Johns it seemed appropriate to revisit our conversation on Mary Poppins. This was the 8th episode of what would become Beyond the Mouse, back before Brett and Vanessa were full time hosts. Mic quality was not great, but we all sat around a table and discussed this film and the Springfield Muni's upcoming production of Mary Poppins from 2017. We will be back next week with a brand new episode! Featuring: Craig McFarland, Brandon Davis, Mary Kate Smith and...

This week we look back at the year that was 2023! Each of us share our favorite moments of the year, and give you some insights into what we are looking forward to next year. Featuring: Brett Rutherford, Craig McFarland and Vanessa Ferguson JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! -...