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 In the second installment of this new educational series, Noe & Shelly Valladolid discuss the ancestors of today’s Renaissance fairs. To be specific, some of the primitive “rides” that could be found at these medieval entertainments
In this episode, listeners will learn about: 

Elephants walking across the frozen Thames

What fairs were like in faraway India

How an exhibition of two goats led to today’s county fairs

Why Canada’s Hants County Exhibition, the first major fair in North America, is still in operation today

What it was like to attend a Frost Fair in the heart of London


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Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how well the 25th anniversary re-release of “Star Wars – Episode One: The Phantom Menace.”
They also share Ahmed Best’s conflicted memories of portraying Jar Jar Binks
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: 

According to Josh Gad, which specific brand of cookie is repeatedly visually referenced within the “Star Wars” universe

How many Star Wars fans took part in the shoot for the video which promotes the iPhone 15’s “Precision Finding” feature

Which big box store currently has TruMoo’s Star Wars Blue Milk in stock (Bonus question: Which direct competitor of this store does NOT have Blue Milk)

Who did President Joe Biden recently personally give a tour of the Oval Office to

When is Star Wars Celebration Japan being held next year




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In the premiere episode of this new podcast series, Noe & Shelly Valladolid explore the origins of themed entertainment. To be specific, how early trade fairs led to the first amusements.
Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: 

How gunpowder, tea, and paper from China shaped Europe

How Rome got the secret of Silk

Privileged fairs in Medieval Europe

Christmas markets that still operate today

And the earliest forms of entertainment 


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Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking up “Exploding Kittens.” They then take a look at Mark Dindal’s career as the director of full-length animated features
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:

What was the one-and-only film to be produced by Turner Feature Animation

Why is the Henson family reportedly not all that fond of Pixar’s “Monsters Inc”

How many “Garfield” TV specials were produced for CBS back in the late 1988 / early 1990s

Where can you go to get an earlier look at “Slide,” Bill Plympton’s next animated film

Who voiced Anna & Elsa’s Mom in the first “Frozen” movie


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Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by talking about what happens next with Disneyland Forward now that the Anaheim City Council has officially approved this project. They also discuss what Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed at the Company’s most recent earnings call.
Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:

How long will the WDW version of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad be down for rehab

What’s interesting about Disney’s decision to extend the permit it had with the South Florida Water Management District for the area between Fort Wilderness & Wilderness Lodge for another 5 years

Which moderate resort at WDW will be having its guest room refurbished now through November

What did Michael Eisner want to originally call the water thrill park that the Company first announced for Florida back in December of 1985

Who did Disney initially hire to write the screenplay for that Studio’s “Typhoon Lagoon” movie

Show Notes
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Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the latest “Despicable Me 4” trailer.
They then review what Universal Parks & Experiences just revealed about Epic Universe’s Super Nintendo World.
Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:

What new variety of Butterbeer-based treat is now available for purchase at the Universal Parks



Why was “Yoshi’s Adventure” reportedly not built as part of Phase One of Universa Studios Hollywood’s “Super Nintendo World”



What show is now going to be presented inside of USF’s “A Day in the Park with Barney” theater



Which Australian-based company wound up with the rights to make “Bluey” & “Despicable Me” toys



How far along now is the construction of Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas


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