Terrence and Jason have both been dying to be selected for the Disney Moms Panel for years now, and neither of them have made it. Well, today we chat with Lindsey who has just come off of her stint as an official Disney Mom! She tells us what not to do, what being a Disney Mom actually entails, and all the cool stuff you get for being selected. Oh yeah, and the friends you make. We also do some Disney News, and that's it. See you in the Parks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Feb 13, 2018•1 hr 26 min
What was originally meant to be a 3-part series is now on it's 4th installment, as Taren takes us back in time to the 1990's! Disney made a large number of moves during this time, some good and some not-so-good. Plus we have Disney News, and Bev is back in the studio! See you in the Parks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 31, 2018•1 hr 31 min
Today's show is all about the past. Which, we suppose, is not that rare for a show about Disneyland, but at least it's dealing with the recent past: 2017! Terrence, Taren, Jason, and our special guest Jeremy weigh in on the biggest events of 2017 for Disney, and what we hope to see in the new year. See you in the Parks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 16, 2018•1 hr 29 min
Today's show is a departure of sorts for what we normally talk about on EarzUp, but it is interesting nonetheless. A few shows back we read an article from past guest David Koenig on a social club that was being sued, along with the Disney company, for allegations of extortion and threatening behavior. We all thought it was an interesting story and one that we should try to explore a bit further. David's article, while well-written, was understandably one-sided since the only information he had ...
Dec 25, 2017•1 hr 52 min
Not many things about Disneyland have made us cry out in pain nearly as much as the removal of our beloved Captain EO. Sure, it's not perfect, but what is? Today, among other things, Terrence takes us through ... The History of Captain EO But first ... Jason finally completes the long overdue Animated Classics review of Fun and Fancy Free, and nobody can believe it. We announce a new show coming out on our channel called "Sabers and Superpowers", which is hosted by Anthony (AKA Kanye) and is all...
Dec 06, 2017•2 hr
Well, we did it - 100 episodes of EarzUp! Podcast ... 4 years of our little show and countless new friends later, and we found ourselves on the balcony of Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney, literally flanked by listeners and fellow Disney Nerds. And 1/4 of Terrence's family. This was an incredible show to be a part of, and we cannot thank our listeners and fans enough for not only allowing us to get this far, but for coming out and hanging with us. Jason waxed poetic about it over ...
Nov 15, 2017•2 hr 12 min
Our favorite time of the year is right around the corner ... Halloween! Today we talk to SpectroRadio about the cool things that happen over at Walt Disney World, and then Terrence hits us with the history of one of the more bizarre features of Disneyland's Halloween deco ... the Halloween Tree. So let's get spoopy and learn about ... The Sights and Sounds of Disney Halloween But first ... We open the show goofing off like normal. Before Feedback, Jason gives a rundown of our latest issue with s...
Oct 31, 2017•1 hr 45 min
We've talked about the Haunted Mansion before, that ride is so great it has layers of stories hidden away. Today, we dive into one of those layers, by bringing you ... The History of the Haunted Mansion Stretching Portraits But first ... Our show starts with the normal B.S., and we announce some of the coming price changes to our Patreon page. It's still in the planning stages, but we hope these changes will bring more folks to our little show. Then we do some Feedback, and bring up Jeremy from ...
Oct 17, 2017•1 hr 24 min
While the odds are very, very low, it's possible that something bad will happen at a Disney Park near you - maybe even while you are visiting. Our friend Miles was at Walt Disney World during Hurricane Irma, so today we are talking to him to find out ... How Disney Prepares for Disasters But first ... The show got off to an odd start, as our cats decided to have a full-on fight in the other room. We cut most of the pause out of the actual show, but the long version is on the video below if you w...
Oct 03, 2017•1 hr 4 min
Something we never thought we'd do: pay a company for the privilege of running. However, this was no ordinary run, it was a Disney run, and that's way better than your average race weekend! Join us, as we tell you all about how ... We Ran With runDisney! But first ... We start off talking about trademark issues again, and the only original Churro Castle shirt out there despite what you see on the internet. Then we explainTerrence's new food hack involving the funnel cake at the Stage Door Cafe i...
Sep 18, 2017•1 hr 27 min
Fantasyland is more than just checking the ride time for Peter Pan. It's full of other rides that tend to be forgotten about. Today, we focus on one such ride, and give you a bit of ... The History of Snow White's Scary Adventures But first ... Taren is back, but we are still sans Bev this week. We talk about our official archivist Matt and what a great job he is doing tracking our show's illustrious history. There is some 100th show talk - mainly how we are sold out of tickets and we aren't sur...
Sep 05, 2017•1 hr 12 min
The Disney Company might have been started by a mouse, but it was music that enabled the world to fall in love with said mouse. Today we talk with author James Bohn, who traced the history and impact of the music in Disney cartoons, and literally wrote the book on it, called, "Music in Disney's Animated Features". So sit back and get ready to learn, as we conduct an ... Interview With Author James Bohn But first ... We start with a note from Jason explaining the segment of bad audio we had in to...
Aug 21, 2017•1 hr 37 min
After we leave Disneyland, conversation typically goes toward fantasizing about moving to Anaheim just so we could go back every day of the week. Today we talk with Jeff Reitz who has lived our dream - and more! Yes, it's time to find out what it would be like to be ... Going To Disneyland 2,000 Days In A Row But first ... Nothing - we jump right on the phone with Jeff, who is at the Parks (of course)! We learn about how he began going to Disneyland over 5 years ago and just ... kept going. His ...
Jul 25, 2017•1 hr 46 min
When we talk about going to the Parks, it's usually during the day. After all , that's when we have the most hours to enjoy our favorite places. But what about when it's nighttime in Disneyland? We sat down and compiled some of our favorite things to do at night, because that can be the best time to do stuff. If one thing is certain ... It's Nighttime in Disneyland ... Now What? But first ... Bev chokes on water somehow, and we all make fun of her. Then we do some feedback and our usual intro st...
Jul 10, 2017•1 hr 20 min
Despite the most recent attendance numbers for the Disney Resorts, our little park in Anaheim can still get packed. We decided to play a game - what would we do if every ride was two hours long? What is there to actually DO in Disneyland without going on any actual rides? Here it is: our list of things we would do ... When Disneyland is too busy! But first ... We chat about our 100th show we are recording live on November 11th, and all the cool stuff that will happen there. Then we talk about Te...
Jun 26, 2017•2 hr 7 min
We talk a lot about our favorite Disney things: rides, characters, food ... but we rarely talk about films. today we correct this mistake as we take you through ... Our Favorite Disney Movies (of all time) But first ... We have some new t-shirt designs up on our TeePublic site, so go check those things out. Of course, since nobody has an original ideas at all ever, we have to chat about another round of stolen Churro and Turkey Leg shirt designs. This is the second wave of emails we have had to ...
Jun 12, 2017•1 hr 44 min
Few rollercoasters affect people more than Space Mountain. Weather you are afraid of the dark, hate long lines, or are concerned that raising your hands higher than your head will result in limb loss, we all have something to fear on this ride. Today, we ask Taren to help us overcome our fears as we are forced to tackle ... The History of Space Mountain But first ... We start by doing a Price is Right version of "Guess our number of Facebook followers", for some reason. Then we talk briefly abou...
May 30, 2017•1 hr 24 min
Sometimes, when you watch a Disney film, you catch a glimpse of something familiar in the background. These little easter eggs are everywhere in Disney movies, and today we talk about some that we have found and where you can find them, too! So grab your popcorn and relax as we talk about ... Easter Eggs in Disney Films But first ... We start the show thanking all of our Patreon Supporters for their donations over the last few months. In addition to helping us pay the bills around here, we were ...
May 16, 2017•1 hr 20 min
Keeping your nose so close to the windshield of Disneyland is great, but sometimes you need to pull back and check out some of the other Parks. This week, we climb aboard the Internet and list out the many reasons ... Why we want to go to the Tokyo Disney Resort But first ... Our usual blah blah blah, which seems to segway perfectly into another episode of Taren's Thinks. We do some Feedback, and then jump right into our show topic. The rides and attractions at Tokyo Disneyland all seem amazing,...
May 02, 2017•1 hr 11 min
Disney is always on the cutting edge of technology - from the tubular steel tracks of the Matterhorn to the marvel that is Audio Animatronics. Today we take some of their more advanced research and create our own rides. Join us as ... EarzUp! Breaks Into Disney Research But first ... We start the show out by calling Bev, since she was out sick for the show and we don't like that. Feedback happens, then we have our old friend Matt Staley on the line to grade our ride ideas. Using our brand new ph...
Apr 24, 2017•1 hr 11 min
The Disney Classics are ... classics, and with good reason: they had superbly talented people undertaking huge and complicated projects for years on end, culminating in stories and films that are still relevant today. On this show, we talk to the filmmakers of a documentary about one such man who was at the forefront of these classic films ... Floyd Norman: An Animated Life But first ... Nothing - we get right to it with filmmakers Michael Fiore and Erik Sharkey talking about their new film, "Fl...
Mar 27, 2017•1 hr 30 min
Splash Mountain is an amazing place, full of long lines, slippery cement, and the scream-filled air of scared adults. The History of Splash Mountain But first ... We talk about "terrible" songs and how Bev is wrong in her opinion of music. Then we do a little feedback, and jump right into the history of Splash Mountain. After that, it's the Fact of the show and we gone. See you in the Parks! Bev really, really enjoying Splash Mountain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...
Mar 13, 2017•46 min
By now, most things In Disneyland are not secret, despite what most click-bait articles tell you. The Partners Statue is one of those things that, while not secret by any means, does have a cool history with some lesser-known points of interest. Taren takes the lead and gives us ... The History of the Partners Statue But first ... Of course we stumble over the intro, and Jason laments the fact that we don't have an archivist, so if anyone wants to work for free and taking notes on our shows, jus...
Feb 28, 2017•1 hr 18 min
It's no secret that Disney takes a long, LONG time to make any changes in the Parks, and with good reason - it takes many people to get those wheels of change turning. Today, Kyle is back to tell us just what is involved in getting those wheels moving, as we go ... Behind The Scenes of Disney Imagineering But first ... We start the show somehow talking about Beyonce and her weird pregnancy announcement photo. Then we had Bev talk about the Three Caballeros that she watched for our Disney Animate...
Feb 14, 2017•2 hr
Disneyland has loads of history, obviously. Sometimes, we need to take a step back and check out those other Disney Parks out in the world that have been churning out great entertainment for decades as well. Tonight, Jeremy from SpectroRadio comes in to talk to us about ... The Music of The Millennium Celebration But first ... We had an email issue that killed our email, so if you wrote in and didn't hear back, once again the email gremlins are to blame. We also chat about our 100th episode live...
Jan 30, 2017•1 hr 19 min
Being in Disneyland for New Years is something on most people's bucket lists, but not something we have ever given much thought to. The park has to be super busy, right? Well, thanks to Disneyland offering a Tower of Terror event on January 1st, Taren and Jason decided to see what it would be like to experience ... New Year's At Disneyland But first ... Feedback happens, and we give our review of Steakhouse 55, the upscale dining experience located uncomfortably close to Goofy's Kitchen. Then we...
Jan 16, 2017•1 hr 18 min
All too often we get stuck on the two Disney parks we have here at home, without looking too much into the others around the world. Today, we take a look at the most recent Disney Park and why we are saying ... Let's Go To Shanghai But first ... We open the show with some exciting news: EarzUp! is now on Patreon! If you have been looking for a better way to support the show, then Patreon is that way. It's sort of like a monthly crowd-funding site, where you pledge your support monthly, but you g...
Jan 03, 2017•1 hr 14 min
This time of year is always busy enough with normal life. Add into that a recording schedule and egg nog drinking and things can get a bit muddy. So today we post a quick update show to let you know that we will not be having another show release in 2016. NO TEARS! We just couldn't find the time to all get together and record a show, but we did manage to carve out 20 min last night and record a little something so you don't think we forgot about you! We talk about Jason's new passion for Costco ...
Dec 16, 2016•22 min
Lately, there are many rides at Disneyland that have super long lines. Peter Pan being one of the longest and most consistent of these, but there is another! Taren jumps into the second biggest line in the park, and gives us ... The History of the Alice in Wonderland Ride But first ... We open the show with technical difficulties as we get used to our new studio. A little bit of banter, and the we get to Jeremy from SpectroRadio who comes on to give us a bit about the history of the Tomorrowland...
Nov 30, 2016•1 hr 38 min
We all have things that we love about Disneyland. Little things that just "make" the trip for us, and we would feel almost empty without experiencing. Sometimes those things can be very different from one another, despite how relatively small the park is. Today, we go around and talk about our ideas of ... It's Not A Trip To Disneyland Without ... But first - We open talking about our brand new studio and how new everything is for us. Despite our fumblings, we think the show sounds pretty good! ...
Nov 14, 2016•1 hr 49 min
