Disney Dependent

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An entertainment podcast for fellow Disney Addicts °o° Irreverent Disney humor. Unsolicited bathroom expertise. Confidently delivered misconceptions. °o°

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Episodes

We Watched It (So You Don't Have To): Roberto Benigni's PINOCCHIO

It's the film that finally broke Producer Ash.

Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 209

The Enduring Legacy of Mr. Punch

How a marionette from 17th Century Italy became an international icon that endures to this day!

Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 208

JSBNP: Marineland of the Pacific

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.

May 12, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 207

The Labyrinth "Bulge Theory"

You know what would really help children understand their emotional development? David Bowie, tight pants, and a whole bunch of metaphors about sexual awakening.

Apr 30, 2025•55 min•Ep. 206

A Smattering of Disney "True" Crime

A bit of deepfake Ai, a scoopful of unhinged internet action, and a pinch of cadaver dogs in the parks!

Apr 08, 2025•55 min

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!

Mar 16, 2025•56 min•Ep. 204

Christmas with Walt! And Four Cats.

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!

Dec 23, 2024•31 min•Ep. 203

Non-Traditional Christmas Classics

In this episode, we finish up our 25-for-25 list of non-traditional Christmas movies. Let us know which ones you've seen!

Dec 09, 2024•51 min•Ep. 202

Easin' on Down the Holiday Road

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.

Nov 25, 2024•55 min•Ep. 201

Episode 200 Extravaganza!

It's a celebratory smorgasbord of Disney dependency!

Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 200

The Woman in the Crystal Ball

In celebration of spooky season the gang takes a closer look at the real face of Madame Leota!

Oct 21, 2024•50 min•Ep. 199

Touchstone Pictures in the Park - Round 2

We're back with Round 2 of Touchstone Pictures in the Park - AKA "Mr. Cage's Wild Ride Part II: Electric Boogaloo".

Oct 07, 2024•45 min•Ep. 198

The Life and Death of Frank Wells

This week we honor the great adventurer and extremely adept businessman who helped bring Disney back to its former glory: Frank G. Wells!

Sep 16, 2024•57 min•Ep. 197

Mr. Cage's Wild Ride

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!

Sep 02, 2024•51 min•Ep. 196

The Real Life Mr. Toad

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.

Aug 19, 2024•40 min•Ep. 195

The Pixar/ Kubrick Connection

Turns out Pixar films are chock full of Stanley Kubrick Easter eggs. What are they, where are they, and why??

Aug 05, 2024•51 min•Ep. 194

Disney Villains "March" Madness - ROUND 2

The final 8 contestants show up for the ultimate battle to the death.

Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 193

The Kingdom of the Little People (Joe Schmo's Backyard-Nonsense Park)

Is it a theme park, a sanctuary, or a human zoo? This one's a bit dicey, y'all.

Jul 08, 2024•44 min•Ep. 192

Disney Villains "March" Madness

16 contestants, 8 fighters, but only 1 can win...

Jul 01, 2024•58 min•Ep. 191

A Smorgasbord of Anxiety

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.

Jun 17, 2024•46 min•Ep. 190

We Watched WINNIE THE POOH: BLOOD AND HONEY (So You Don't Have To)

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.

Jun 03, 2024•51 min•Ep. 189

California DisneySea (AKA "Port Disney")

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!

May 27, 2024•47 min•Ep. 188

Tomorrowland and the Tragic Kingdom

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.

May 20, 2024•53 min•Ep. 187

COSMIC REWIND: Conspiracy Theories with Flying House Threads

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!

May 13, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 67

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