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Welcome to Notably Disney, a podcast on music and books. This podcast provides critique, commentary, reviews, and insight into the past and present of all aspects of The Walt Disney Company as it pertains to songs, scores, and writing. Featuring interviews with authors, social media personalities, historians, and other Disney fans, Notably Disney showcases conversations covering the wide gamut of Disney, from the theme parks and Broadway productions, to television and film.
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- 2 weeks ago57 min
Centering "The Wonderful Worlds of Disney" Scenic Art Book with Author Didier Ghez
Everything helps tell a narrative in a Disney animated feature or short, from the script and music to the characters and effects. No truer is this than a core feature of every picture: the scenic art. These backgrounds paint a picture of the tone and context. Over the years dozens of Disney animated films and even more cartoons and shorts have set the stage for incredible backgrounds that sometimes don’t get the center stage attention they deserve. But in Chronicle Books’ new September title, The Wonderful Worlds of Disney: The Scenic Art of Walt Disney Animation Studios, we see so many of these examples with commentary from some of the artists who brought these creations to life. This book is written by Didier Ghez, the renowned author of countless Disney books including the They Drew As They Pleased series. On this episode, host Brett Nachman brings Didier back to Notably Disney to discuss the process of curating the art and illuminating the stories from the animators' perspectives. The Wonderful Worlds of Disney debuts on September 29 from Chronicle Books. It will also be available wherever you get books, including Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Check out more of Didier's content on his Disney history blog that showcases info on new and forthcoming book releases, as well as find him on the Disney History Institute Facebook group. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Instagram @drnachman, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first Tuesday of each month.
- Aug 4, 20261h 9m
Charting 30 Years of "Muppet Treasure Island" with ToughPigs' Joe Hennes and Ryan Roe
For years one space online has represented a hub of Muppets information, news, opinions, and fun content, and it’s called ToughPigs.com, so it only made sense to enlist two of its key figures for a tribute episode to the 30th anniversary of one of the Muppets’ classic parodies: Muppet Treasure Island. Setting sail with host Brett Nachman are Joe Hennes, ToughPigs Co-Owner & Editor-in-Chief / Executive Producer of the Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.com channel, as well as Ryan Roe, ToughPigs Co-Owner, Head Writer, and Co-Host, Editor, and Producer of the Movin’ Right Along podcast. Check out all of the ToughPigs content, including articles and podcasts, on their website. You can follow ToughPigs on BlueSky, Instagram (@ToughPigs), TikTok (@ToughPigs), and YouTube. Follow Joe on Instagram (@ToughPigsJoe) and Ryan on BlueSky (@MeRyanRoe). Feel free to reach out to Brett via Instagram @drnachman, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first Tuesday of each month.
- Jul 7, 20261h 0m
Composer Mike Rubino Scores Major Points with New Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin Music
Here on Notably Disney we often think about the background score as setting the mood and energy of the visuals we are enveloped in. Composer Mike Rubino plays a major role in accomplishing that, whether in contributing scoring to marketing materials for films like Avengers: Endgame, Tron Legacy, Dumbo, and Planes: Fire and Rescue, to composing the background music for updates to Disneyland’s Mickey’s Toontown and, more recently, Walt Disney World’s Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. His work can also be found across projects like Nickelodeon’s It’s Pony series and the podcast Telepathy Tapes. Today on Notably Disney host Brett Nachman speaks with Mike on to unpack a cool career where he has had his hands in some incredible ventures. Check out Mike's music on his Spotify, as well as following him on Instagram (@mvrubino)! Feel free to reach out to Brett via Instagram @drnachman, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first Tuesday of each month.
- Jun 2, 20261h 1m
Opening the Pages of the International Journal of Disney Studies
Studying Disney has reached a new level of appreciation in academic settings through the relatively recent debut of the International Journal of Disney Studies. In this journal readers can find a variety of pieces about all aspects of The Walt Disney Company with a scholarly sensibility. On this episode of Notably Disney, host Brett Nachman welcomes on the journal’s co-editors - Dr. Rebecca Rowe, Assistant Professor of Children’s Literature at East Texas A&M, and Dr. Lisa B. Fiore, Assistant Dean of Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Tufts University - to share how this publication came to fruition and what to find within its content, among other topics. Check out more about the International Journal of Disney Studies via its website, Instagram (@ijdisneystudies), and via publisher Intellect Books' Instagram (@IntellectBooks). Feel free to reach out to Brett via Instagram @drnachman, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first Tuesday of each month.
- May 5, 202657 min
Author Roland Betancourt Levers New Insights in "Disneyland and the Rise of Automation"
In the new book Disneyland and the Rise of Automation: How Technology Created the Happiest Place on Earth, scholar Dr. Roland Betancourt deconstructs how Walt’s original family park served as a foundational space for automation during a time when humans increasingly relied on technology for many of their needs and desires. This well-researched title from Princeton University Press explores how many of Disneyland’s foundational attractions have relied on sophisticated technologies to make modern mechanical magic. Dr. Betancourt is Chancellors’ Professor in the Department of Art History at the University of California, Irvine. On this episode we discuss the book’s development and content. Learn more about the book on the Princeton University Press website. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Bluesky @drnachman and Instagram @drnachman, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first Tuesday of each month.
- Apr 7, 20261h 0m
Composer Mark Isham Discusses "Eight Below" Turning 20 Years and His Accomplished Career
Legendary composer Mark Isham has, for decades, provided some of the most dynamic film scores of our time with his distinct style that has drawn on many styles, including jazz and electronic music. His association with Disney dates back to 1983 with Never Cry Wolf and he has since crafted a number of scores for the Mouse House, from ABC’s long-running and critically-acclaimed Once Upon a Time series to movies like Miracle, Togo, and Invincible. The Emmy and Grammy award-winning composer holds an Academy Award nomination for A River Runs Through It and a Golden Globe nomination for Nell. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Eight Below, a stirring score that is a focal points for today’s conversation, in which he chats with host Brett Nachman about his career trajectory, composing process, and many of his beloved projects. Learn more about Mark's work on his website: MarkIshamMusic.com. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Bluesky @drnachman and Instagram @drnachman, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first Tuesday of each month.
- Mar 3, 202659 min
Composer Cyrus Reynolds Builds a Powerful Score for "Disneyland Handcrafted"
Recently debuting on Disney+ the documentary Disneyland Handcrafted spectacularly shows the development of Walt’s original family park in compelling fashion by storied filmmaker Leslie Iwerks. Layered into this amazing documentary is the music of composer Cyrus Reynolds, who crafts compelling and epic orchestrations that evoke rich emotion out of its listeners. On this episode of Notably Disney Cyrus talks about his background and music that is featured in Disneyland Handcrafted, as well as the release of his new album! Check out Cyrus' work at CyrusReynoldsMusic.com and his new album entitled Provenance of Dreaming. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Bluesky @drnachman and Instagram @drnachman, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first Tuesday of each month.
- Feb 3, 20261h 5m
Author Stephen Hall Dispenses Knowledge in "A Spoonful of Sugar: The Story of the Upjohn Pharmacy in Disneyland"
In the earliest days of Disneyland, guests could visit a replica of a pharmacy on Main Street, replete with artifacts and exhibits. In the new book A Spoonful of Sugar: The Story of the Upjohn Pharmacy in Disneyland author and historian Stephen Hall pours out lots of new knowledge about how the Upjohn Pharmacy worked with Disney to create this special spot in the Happiest Place on Earth. It’s an intricate and insightful new title from The Old Mill Press. Listen in to find out how this pharmacy replica in Disneyland provided fun finds and facts about pharmacy life to millions of Guests. Purchase a copy of A Spoonful of Sugar from The Old Mill Press or wherever you find books. Check out more about The Coit Museum of Pharmacy & Health Sciences at the University of Arizona to check out the Upjohn Pharmacy collection in person! Feel free to reach out to Brett via Bluesky @drnachman and Instagram @drnachman, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first Tuesday of each month.
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