Castle To Castle: A Tale Of Two Disnerds - The Inspirational, International, Intersectional Disney Podcast

A little taster of our first 25 episodes...

Emily couldn't make it this time, but never fear! It's a cool full episode, with Mike and guest host Ria! (yay, rhymes) Ria joins Mike to discuss spooky business, both in celluloid and around the parks. There's Golden Ages, Dark Ages, Renaissance, Muppets...and a good deal of off-topic fun that we hope you've come to expect and enjoy - but rest assured, there's something about creepy and macabre about it all (well, mostly). If you were a little spooked by this belated beast of an episode, let us know! You can Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, subscribe and review on iTunes, and email us, at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy! Oh, and stay tuned for the rapidly oncoming episode #50... Links 'n' Stuff Ria's blog! TDR Now podcast!

This episode is doubly special - not only does Emily join Mike for a second consecutive week, but the dashing Disnerds are also joined by two Very Important People. Keston and Andrea Ott-Dahl have a daughter, Delaney, with Down's Syndrome - and they want Disney to create meaningful characters who represent Delaney, and other disabled folks - and they want YOU to sign a petition in favour! We hear about how Delaney came into the world, and how Keston transformed from ableist to disability activist, and how this new lens showed her the sad lack of representation in the world of kids' and family media (Hell, media in general). It's a wide-ranging discussion, touching on intersectional awareness, the power of siblings, the way the internet empowers all of us to be proud and do good - and, of course, how Disney fits into all this! If you're buzzing as much after listening as we were after recording, let us know - Like us, and Delaney, on Facebook; Follow us, and the upcoming book all about Delaney, on Twitter; sub

The Disnerds return in full force, and this time around with yet another special guest in tow, our great friend Ria! We start off hearing all about Emily's recent trip to SPX and the Big Apple, which turns into a bit of a British-style weather whinge. There are Big Hero 6 trailers to dissect, as well as a certain Norwegian-themed ride taking its last few guests over the falls as this gets typed. We move on to (slightly) happier stuff, as Ria tells of her favourite fairytales and Disney adaptations, and round off with a look at the upcoming and uber-relevant Into the Woods. Oh, and you like outtakes? There's a few of those, too! If you enjoyed the undeniably awesome dynamic of Emily, Mike and Ria, let us know! You can Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter - Ria, too! - subscribe and review through iTunes, and email us at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff: Ria's awesome blog! 'The Children of Lir' The Grimm's version, 'The Six Swans' Animated Snow Queens: HBO, Russian 1957  

As it says on the tin, it's time for a little Bitesize Mike! Sorry for the delay...in fact, this episode is so late, it's almost time to record the next one! But we hope you'll enjoy this one, for now - Mike dives into the discussion over changes at Epcot, and an even newer, perhaps more surprising shift at Hollywood Studios. After saying some goodbyes and imagining what we might soon say hello to, Mike picks up on a sentiment that surely everyone agrees on - "The history of Walt Disney World belongs to EVERYONE." - pontificates, expands, and takes it to its natural conclusion, as it pertains to what we try to do as an intersectional, critical Disney fan podcast. If Mike inspired you, or if he drilled a rhetorical hole in your head, let us know! You can (of course) Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to us and review on iTunes, and email us at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff: Martin Smith's excellent (and very relevant!) videos, covering Epcot's Norway, and the ear

Good grief, it's an episode! Just Mike, this time around, following up from #44's look at the history and awesomeness of the Tokyo Disney Resort, and in particular Tokyo Disneyland. This time around, we're having a look at Tokyo DisneySea - which recently celebrated its 13th anniversary - with a little less history, and a LOT more awesomeness! 13 semi-specific slices of Mike-suggested awesomeness, to be specific. After those, there's a little bit of fantasmic audio immersion therapy, and then it's back to wondering what on Earth will happen next time! If you happen to be pre-cogniscent, have a clue, or even a suggestion, please let us know, through Facebook, Twitter, a review (following a subscription!) on iTunes, or at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy!  Links 'n' Stuff: The blog that inspired the episode - 10 Reasons Tokyo DisneySea is Disney's Best Park For assorted TDR history, the Oriental Land Company's 50th anniversary site

TW (Trigger Warning): this episode features some pretty stark discussion of depression, relating to the sad death of Robin Williams. There's also some fairly frank discussion - and we make our opinion pretty clear - on the continuing situaion in Ferguson, Missouri. Episode 45...five less than fifty...wonder what we'll do in five episodes' time? For now, we welcome Emily's boyfriend Pete (an awesome creator in his own right), to share laughs and opinions - first on the menu is the pretty damn epic Guardians of the Galaxy, which is apparently winning over the hearts, minds and wallets of pretty much everybody! We move on to more sombre news, remembering with immense fondness the genius of Robin Williams, celebrating his life and career by listing films we really need to see again. There's a bit of tangential discussion about how childhood favourites change and evolve - especially when adapted into massive blockbuster movies - a little of a Muppet rant, a little semi-political PSA, and then we head out!If you en

A couple of weeks late is better than never, right?In this long-awaited (at least by Mike) episode, the British Disnerd takes us through the history of the Tokyo Disney Resort, and then (you guessed it!) through what he thinks would be a pretty awesome way to first experience the original Japanese Disney park, Tokyo Disneyland!If you agree with his choices, order, or neither, enjoyed this episode or didn't, let us know, by Liking us on Facebook, Following us on Twitter, subscribing and reviewing us on iTunes, or emailing us at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy!Links 'n' Stuff: This show required a lot of research, and if it sounds like we've ripped you off and you're not credited below, let us know!Of course, there's the Tokyo Disney Resort official website, and the official home of the Oriental Land Company, whose 50th anniversary timeline provided a lot of the information for the history segment. Fansites and forums visited include (in no particular order):Chris's Tokyo Disney Resort Fan Site Joe's

It's that time again...time for a slice of Bitesize Mike!This time, Mike's compensating for a lack of episode 44 (sorry again!), with some brick talk. Learn about the history of the world's favourite toy company (probably), and all the run-ins and arrangements it's had with our favourite media company - Mike's a geek about pretty much everything in this episode, and it shows!If you enjoyed such geeking out, or find it a bit too OTT, let us know, by Liking us on Facebook, Following us on Twitter, subscribing and reviewing on iTunes, and/or emailing us, at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy!Links 'n' Stuff:Check out The Lego Story, for a slightly more in-depth history lesson! Cool stuff on MOC Pages... ...Star Tours ...Cinderella Castle ...Jungle Cruise ...Tower of Terror ...Pirates of the Caribbean (ride) and on Lego Ideas... ...Mary Poppins ...Wall*E and some cool fan-sites... ...LUGNET ...Brickipedia ...Brickshelf

Greetings! This time around, Celeste from PsychoSocial Disney Culture joins us, for her first ever podcast appearance, and what fun it is!Mike, Emily and Celeste discuss Maleficent, touch again on Big Hero 6 and Inside Out, explore a different way of looking at The Little Mermaid, investigate family affairs in recent Disney films, review Glen Keane's new short, and finally pontificate on Club 33 and privilege in the parks, as well as welcome (and unwelcome) attraction changes. Whew!If you like the sound of all that - and we think you absolutely will! - why not Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Tumblr (link pending!), subscribe to us and review via iTunes, and even email us, at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff: Check out Celeste's great work at PsychoSocial Disney Culture, Like on Facebook, and follow her on Twitter! Here are some pertinent articles from PSDC......on Inside Out ...on The Little Mermaid ...on Club 33 (part 1, part 2) Also, check out Glen Keane's Duet, and

As Mick Jones of Big Audio Dynamite sings at the end of 'The Bottom Line': gonna take you to, gonna take you to, gonna take you to Part 2... Anybody? No? Okay. Anyway, yes, this is Part 2 of episode 42, and we think it stands up pretty well to Part 1! First, Mike and Emily discuss the recently-unveiled (and adorable) teaser trailer for Disney/Marvel's Big Hero 6, then Clare and Lou return, to round off the MouseMeets discussion with all of the fun of day 2. Mike and Emily return, for a little bit of editorial discussion that's a lot more interesting than that might sound, and then it's time for a slightly long outro that reminds us all to Be Proud! We really hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it - let us know what you think, on Facebook (75 Likes...can we get 100?), Twitter, by reviewing us (go on...) on iTunes, or by emailing us at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff: Mike's very special appearance on the Special Mouse podcast! Teaser trailer for Big Hero 6 Di

The Disnerds return in full force! Mike & Emily FINALLY get around to discussing that big mega-super-hit of last November, but it's still emptying Disney Stores around the world, so we should probably talk about it...lots of interesting implications, which also come into the discussion when it moves on to Disney's upcoming Moana (or Spirited?), and next year's Pixar offering Inside Out. Finally, Mike reviews the first day of May's MouseMeets event with a couple of very special guests, Clare and Lou (the Official Twins (tm) of MouseMeets)!In fact, there's so much packed into this episode that there's a Part 2 coming up in just a couple of weeks, so stay tuned! Let us know if you enjoyed this part, on Facebook, by joining the conversation on Twitter, or, of course, by emailing us at disnerds@gmail.com - and, as always, enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff:Finding Nemo the Musical - the wonderful pre-Frozen* project by Bobby & Kristen Anderson-Lopez Nice article on Frozen and autism Celeste from PsychoSocial Disney lo

Here you go, a brand new show! Mike's on his own this time around, talking a little bit about recent Disney-ish events, personal projects from Mike and Emily, and a lot about this year's Mousemeets event in Manchester! If you enjoyed, didn't, or miss Emily far too much - she'll be back, don't you worry! - let us know, at disnerds@gmail.com, on Facebook (just search our show name), or on Twitter (@CastletoCastle) - and, as always, enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff: The Frog Kissin' podcast! Previous episodes in which we've discussed Mousemeets. Halloween Hills High - Emily's new webcomic! Mike's music! Feminist Disney on Tumblr. Brianna Garcia  

Here's a little gift from the British Disnerd...bien s'amuser, et joyeux Noel!

Just Mike this time around - Emily will return in good time! For the moment, please excuse Mike as a he rambles on a bit about the D23 convention, coverage of such, and exactly what it means to be a Disney fan in this day and age. If that's piqued your interest, why not email us with your views - at disnerds@gmail.com - or tell us on Facebook, or Twitter (which makes a guest appearance on the show this month); and, as always, enjoy!Links 'n' Stuff: Check out WDWRadio and Inside the Magic, and their awesome coverage of the D23 convention! Also: Feminist Disney (again!)

Welcome back! This month, Mike & Emily revisit the Disney princess brand, and aren't entirely happy with what they see...but there are peaks and troughs, and we certainly explore the good side of the brand as well. There's also an email from a usual suspect, and a very special birthday surprise at the end to cap it all off - speaking of birthdays, happy birthday, Emily! If you want to wish Emily many happy returns, and especially if you're an unusual suspect, you can talk to us via disnerds@gmail.com, Like us on Facebook, or find and follow us on Twitter - and, as always (we hope) - enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff: We were on another podcast! Feminist Disney on tumblr. We talked a little about Belle; check out Mike's friend Dani's discussion of the most bookish princess (and others!)

This episode is rated Explicit on iTunes for some naughty outtakes...the rest of the show is perfectly safe! Apologies for being a couple of days late - but it could be worse! As the show title suggests, we delve into the worlds of Fraggle Rock and Wreck-It Ralph this episode, and have a good time doing so. There are also a couple of emails to read, and if you want to send us one of your own, you know where to send it!Oh, you don't?Well, we know you do, really, but we'll remind you anyway... disnerds@gmail.com!Let us know what you think, by hitting us up at that address, OR by Liking us on Facebook, OR by Following us on Twitter - and please forgive our sporadic activity re: social networking. And, as always - enjoy!

...and here are just a few more cock-ups for your listening pleasure. Be warned, this episode is NOT for family listening, or those with sensitive dispositions. Some of these clips have been heard before, but always with censor bleeps; this time, the gloves (and bleeps) are decidedly off.  With this warning heeded, we hope you'll listening to these nuggets of naughtiness as much as we enjoyed cocking them up!

In celebration of our recent second anniversary, and this auspicious day of tomfoolery, we present to you a very 'special' episode of Castle to Castle. Enjoy... 

Back again - eventually - as always! This month, Mike and Emily discuss the American Disnerd's trip to the original Disneyland, way back in December. There's lots of music and laughter, a bit of Star Wars, a bit of gushing - all the stuff you've come to know and love from the Disnerds. If you enjoyed the show, or want to let us know some of your favourite moments in Castle to Castle history, talk to us: by email, at disnerds@gmail.com, on Facebook, and on Twitter - and, always, enjoy! Links 'n' Stuff - presented by Jake Baez!: Alcohol in the Magic Kingdom. Awesome Wreck-It Ralph promo. Inki and the Mynah Bird. Disney's Limited Time Magic campaign. Also, from Mike's university friend Daniella, a video on strong female characters (including Disney princesses!).