We Watched It (So You Don't Have To): Roberto Benigni's PINOCCHIO
It's the film that finally broke Producer Ash.

It's the film that finally broke Producer Ash.
How a marionette from 17th Century Italy became an international icon that endures to this day!
Put on your flippers and snorkel, cause this week we dive into a new Joe Schmo's Backyard Nonsense Park.... Marineland of the Pacific! And don't forget to B.Y.O. Sad Animal Stories.
You know what would really help children understand their emotional development? David Bowie, tight pants, and a whole bunch of metaphors about sexual awakening.
A bit of deepfake Ai, a scoopful of unhinged internet action, and a pinch of cadaver dogs in the parks!
We're back, baby! Sorry, we forgot we had a podcast there for a minute. Here's a low-effort catch-up episode where we tell you where we've been these past several months. Regularly-scripted (ha!) Disney Dependent content to continue next episode!
James and Producer Ash enjoy some stories about Walt's Christmases over the years - while on I-5 heading home for Christmas themselves. Merry Christmas, everyone!
In this episode, we finish up our 25-for-25 list of non-traditional Christmas movies. Let us know which ones you've seen!
Join the gang for a look back at Disney's involvement in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, and the first half of "25 for 25" to kick off the holiday season.
It's a celebratory smorgasbord of Disney dependency!
In celebration of spooky season the gang takes a closer look at the real face of Madame Leota!
We're back with Round 2 of Touchstone Pictures in the Park - AKA "Mr. Cage's Wild Ride Part II: Electric Boogaloo".
This week we honor the great adventurer and extremely adept businessman who helped bring Disney back to its former glory: Frank G. Wells!
Why are the parks execs only looking at Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studio content for their park inspiration when there's a whole pantheon of technically-Disney content to plumb: Touchstone Pictures!
Mr. Toad of Toad Hall is not only a total maniac, he's also loosely based on a real life reckless and inconsiderate millionaire motorist.
Turns out Pixar films are chock full of Stanley Kubrick Easter eggs. What are they, where are they, and why??
The final 8 contestants show up for the ultimate battle to the death.
Is it a theme park, a sanctuary, or a human zoo? This one's a bit dicey, y'all.
16 contestants, 8 fighters, but only 1 can win...
It's a smorgasbord episode! This time we honor a new Disney Legend, say goodbye to some old ones, and have an honest conversation about anxiety disorder.
Once again, we've watched something so you don't have to. It's a service we provide. Although in this case you could do a lot worse than to watch this one.
This week we cover one of the many canceled theme parks in the Disney universe: California DisneySea - right in the heart of the LA Harbor!
Join us on a trip back in time to the Tomorrowland of the 1990s: where there was nary an attraction in sight, teenagers flocked like a murder of crows, and budding musicians like No Doubt were inspired to make music of their own.
It's a COSMIC REWIND! This episode was released on October 18, 2021: Episode 67! Morgan and Scott from Flying House Threads make their second appearance on the podcast to talk about various Disneyland conspiracy theories. Are they true or are they made up? You'll have to listen to find out!
It's a COSMIC REWIND! This episode was released on April 5, 2021: Episode 43! James and Sarah are joined by Scott and Morgan from Flying House Threads to dive into what it's like to launch a Disney-centric merch company.
Are Mary Poppins and Pennywise the Clown actually the same species? It sounds dumb, but let's talk it thru.
The gang plays a chaotic game of the Newlywed Game, and then Producer Ash tells the tale of Miss Disneyland: Valerie Curry.
ChatGPT generates exciting new Disney park concepts for us to explore. So pack your bags - or don't!
Take 2 doses of the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness and call us in the morning.
It's time for another tangentially-related true crime story!