This episode we pay tribute to some of the artists and actors we recently lost, who played an important part in the Walt Disney Company. We then devote the remainder of the show to Disney's 1992 animated feature, "Aladdin," in honor of the 30th Anniversary of this treasured Disney classic. Download (right click, save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!!! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/ If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets ...
Jun 06, 2022
In honor of over 80 years of flying high, we proudly present, The One, the Only.... Dumbo! Walt Disney's fourth full-length animated feature, considered by most as one of best animated films of all time, and a true masterpiece of storytelling and visual arts. Chris and Brain take you through the origins and plot of this Disney classic, stopping to share the amazing music and discuss the colorful cast of characters along the way. So step right up for the Greatest Show on Earth!!! Download (right ...
May 26, 2022
This month Chris, Brian and Ruthie rank their favorite Disneyland attractions, share some of their favorite Walt Disney quotes and discuss a favorite extinct attraction "Adventure Thru Inner Space." They then close out the show by sharing some of their "Disney Doin's," including Ruthie's Disney book collection, Brian's Disney album collection and Chris's on-line Disneyland audio collection. Download (right click, save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Webs...
Apr 27, 2022
This episode we pay tribute to one of the most beloved animated characters of all time, the one and only Goofy. Chris will share the story of his origins and early rise to stardom. Brian will discuss the Golden Age of Goofy, and Ruthie will talk about the modern Goof, bringing us up to the present day. Along the way they will also share their favorite Goofy moments and personal connections to Goofy, on this his 90th year of bringing laughter to millions. Download (right click, save as) Visit our...
Apr 13, 2022
This is a special bonus podcast for all to enjoy. Our "Down the Rabbit Hole" podcast is usually exclusive to our donators. We decided to make this one episode available to everyone so you can sample the show and consider becoming a Patreon subscriber, to receive this extra podcast and even further rewards each and every month!!! On this Down the Rabbit Hole episode, Brian takes center stage and responds to some listener comments, then describes his recent visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art ...
Apr 01, 2022
This month DisneyChris and Ruthie pay homage to some of the Disney greats we have recently lost, share a very Supercalifragilisticly musical Top 10 list, and bring you some news from the world of Disney. Then then end the show by responding to some viewer feedback. Download (right click, save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!!! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/ If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets podcasts and DisneyChris....
Mar 07, 2022
For our first episode of 2022, we take you back to the Summer of 1986, to celebrate Disney's 26th full-length animated feature "The Great Mouse Detective." Ruthie first explores the novelized origins and backstage production of the film, then Chris takes you through the plot while paying homage to the many talented voice actors who lent their talents to this oft forgotten little gem of a movie. So get out your magnifying glasses, put on your trench-coats and houndstooth sleuthing caps, and join ...
Mar 01, 2022
We goofed! Unfortunately we made several errors during out last episode of Dateline Jiminy Crickets. In this special bonus episode we address all those mistakes and more. Thank you to our listeners for all the great feedback! Download (right click, save as) THE OPTIMAL WAY TO EXPERIENCE THIS PODCAST EPISODE IS VIA YOUTUBE Dateline Jiminy Crickets is first and foremost a video experience. We post an audio version for those who prefer it that way, but to get he most out of this episode, we highly ...
Feb 09, 2022
We're back! And boy are we are happy to bring you our first podcast episode of 2022!!! This episode we have a very special and very extended "Top 10 List" of the Disney's greatest female live-action performers. Then we share the 2022 line up of motion picture releases. And we close out the show in thanks and admiration to a very special friend, Disney Legend, and first woman of American television, the late Betty White. Download (right click, save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy...
Jan 18, 2022
For our final episode of 2021, Ruthie, Brian and Chris bring you the 6th and final installment of the "Magical Music of Walt Disney" series of special music episodes that have been featured throughout the year. This episode features 20 songs selected by many of our listeners, that were overlooked in our initial chronology, as well as 15 special, personal favorites, selected by Ruthie, Brian and Chris. Download (right click, save as) Looking for the perfect gift for that fellow Disney fan in your...
Dec 12, 2021
In this episode, Brian and Chris return to continue their celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Tokyo Disneyland Resort's second gated park, Tokyo DisneySea, regarded by many as the best theme park the world over. On this episode they continue their guided tour of the park, exploring The Lost River Delta, Port Discovery and The American Waterfront, as together they highlight this special park's many attractions, shops, restaurants and snacking locations. They then close out the episode by d...
Dec 06, 2021
In this episode, Brian and Chris celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Tokyo Disneyland Resort's second gated park, Tokyo DisneySea, regarded by many as the best theme park the world over. After a brief history of the origin of this unique Disney destination, they take you on a guided tour of the entire park, highlighting its many attractions, shops, restaurants, snacking locations and live entertainment options. All this is enhanced by the special songs and music from this crowning jewel in out...
Nov 23, 2021
For our Final Dateline Jiminy Crickets of 2021, Christmas comes early, with a special package of holiday surprises. First we share a special Top "20" list, of the great Disney Christmas/Winter themed animated shorts of all time. Then we visit Christmas past, for a historical look at the Christmas celebrations in Disneyland from 1955-2020. Next we visit Christmas Present, and review all the fabulous holiday happenings this year, at the Disneyland Resort. Unfortunately, Chris's crystal ball is sti...
Nov 17, 2021
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, join Chris and Ruthie on a guided tour of the "Vacation Kingdom of the World" as it was during its first year in operation. In part two, they will discuss the rest of Liberty Square, Frontierland, Tomorrowland and Fantasyland, then discuss the resorts special evening activities. So join us once again for the conclusion of the magical musical tour of Walt Disney World as it was 50 years ago. Download (right click, save as) Visit our on-...
Oct 31, 2021
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, join Chris and Ruthie on a guided tour of the "Vacation Kingdom of the World" as it was during its first year in operation. First, they will discuss the resorts, then take you on a land-by-land musical tour of The Magic Kingdom as it was 50 years ago. Download (right click, save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!!! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/ If you would like to help suppor...
Oct 25, 2021
This month we honor several Disney Legends and entertainment titans we recently lost. We also celebrate this spooky time of year with a Pixar Villains top 10 list, a look at the all-new Muppets special now on Disney Plus and take a tour of the Disneyland Resort during the Halloween season. Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!!! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/ If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets podcasts and DisneyChris.com - P...
Oct 17, 2021
Join DisneyChris, Ruthie and Brian as they venture further down the rabbit hole, uncovering many more wonders of Alice's whimsical world of daydreams, in celebration of the 70th anniversary of Walt Disney's animated masterpiece, "Alice in Wonderland" First, our hosts continue to take us through the plot of the Disney film, while drawing comparisons to the same episodes as featured in Carroll's original works. And while going though the story, scene by scene, they will also highlight the wonderfu...
Sep 14, 2021
On this episode of Dateline Jiminy Crickets, Chris, Brian and Ruthie bring you several special segments to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, including an opening day Top 10 List, and Encyclopedia topic on a former Walt Disney World attraction, and an overview of the exciting things planned for the 50th Birthday at the Florida resort. They then share some of the things they have recently been watching, and reading viewer comments. Download (right click, save as) Please watch ...
Aug 13, 2021
Join DisneyChris, Ruthie and Brian as they venture down the rabbit hole, uncovering the many wonders of Alice's whimsical world of daydreams, in celebration of the 70th anniversary of Walt Disney's animated masterpiece, "Alice in Wonderland" First we learn about the fascinating author behind these fantastical fables, one Lewis Carroll, then discuss the influence these stories had on many various projects throughout Walt Disney's early animation career and the decades long development and product...
Aug 10, 2021
This special episode of our, subscriber's only, third podcast is being shared with everyone, so that we may all experience the fun details of Brain's recent trip to Disneyland. If you enjoy this show, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter at the $5.00 level or higher, and every month this podcast will be available for your listening pleasure. Please consider becoming a Patreon Subscriber and receive this podcast and even more exclusive rewards every month. https://www.patreon.com/DisneyCh...
Aug 10, 2021
This is part five of five very special bonus music episodes that we at Jiminy Crickets are delighted to present to you throughout 2021. This special series is called "The Magical Music of Walt Disney" and spans the decades to bring you the 150 most iconic Disney tunes of all time. This episode contains 30 more classic songs, beginning in 1992 and concluding in 2013. We will return in a few weeks to bring you a very special bonus episode of this magical musical series. For the part 6 bonus show, ...
Jul 19, 2021
This episode, Disney Chris, Ruthie and Brian return to continue the story of the four original Fantasyland dark rides: Snow White and Her Adventures, Peter Pan's Flight, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride and Alice in Wonderland. They begin with the major renovation of all these attractions for the all-new Fantasyland which premiered in 1983. They then discuss the dark rides and other experiences found in the overseas parks inspired by the 1950's Disneyland originals. And there will be lots of audio nuggets a...
Jul 10, 2021
Come on everybody... Here we go!!!! This episode Chris, Ruthie and Brian discuss the original Disneyland dark rides of the 1950's including Snow White's Adventures, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Peter Pan's Flight and Alice in Wonderland. As your journey continues, they will then compare these classic attractions to their Walt Disney World counterparts. So come along for a jolly ride, through an enchanted forest, over moonlit London and down, down, down a magical rabbit hole, but be sure to bring along ...
Jul 01, 2021
For this episode Ruthie and DisneyChris are joined again with our new Jiminy Crickets co-host, Brian Crawford. This month we will kick off the 4th of July celebration early with two patriotic segments, a top 10 list ranking the most patriotic Disney live-action films of all time, and a special session of Armchair Imagineering with a decidedly All-American theme. We also introduce a brand new segment, all you lovers of the original Disneyland are sure to get a kick out of, and give our review of ...
Jun 25, 2021
This is part four of five very special bonus music episodes that we at Jiminy Crickets are delighted to present to you throughout 2021. This special series is called "The Magical Music of Walt Disney" and spans the decades to bring you the 150 most iconic Disney tunes of all time. This episode contains 30 more classic songs, beginning in the early 1970's and concluding in 1991. We will return in a few weeks to bring you volume five of this magical musical series. Meanwhile, we hope you enjoy thi...
May 31, 2021
This month we return after a brief hiatus to bring you the latest news from Disneyland and much much more. Download (right click, save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!!! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/ If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets podcasts and DisneyChris.com - Please consider becoming a Patreon Subscriber and receive exclusive rewards every month. https://www.patreon.com/DisneyChris The preferred method to expe...
May 14, 2021
This is part three of five very special bonus music episodes that we at Jiminy Crickets are delighted to present to you throughout 2021. This special series is called "The Magical Music of Walt Disney" and spans the decades to bring you the 150 most iconic Disney tunes of all time. This episode contains 30 more classic songs, beginning in the mid 1960's and concluding in 1973. We will return in a few weeks to bring you volume four of this magical musical series. Meanwhile, we hope you enjoy this...
May 04, 2021
For the second installment of our extensive look at Walt Disney's Winnie the Pooh, we begin with the release of the full-length animated feature, "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh," in 1977. We then continue on to the various forms of media where our friends from the Hundred Acre Wood have been featured throughout the decades, including TV series, direct-to-video films, theatrical releases, and theme park attractions. To close out the show we then share our favorite characters and favorite...
Apr 26, 2021
DisneyChris, Ruthie and Brain bring you the in depth story behind the story of the many adventures of Winnie the Pooh and all his lovable friends from the Hundred Acre Wood, in celebration of Walt Disney's 55th anniversary of providing beloved content based on the whimsical books by author A.A. Milne. They first bring you the origin story and a background of how Disney first got evolved in the Pooh franchise, then discuss all the wonderful voice actors involved in the Winnie the Pooh animated sh...
Apr 01, 2021
This month we have a very special interview with Disney live-action film star, Micheal McGreevey. Micheal shares what it was like to know Walt Disney, and his experiences with co-stars such as Kurt Russell, Ann Julian, John Fielder, Joe Flynn, Dean Jones and countless others. He also shares what it was like being a child actor at the Disney studio and many other fascinating stories. Plus many other surprises are in store... Download (right click, save as) The preferred method to experience this ...
Mar 18, 2021
