Magic by Design

Ken Kidney
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Magic by Design

Two brothers and lifelong animation fans watch and review movies from the Disney/Pixar canon in the hopes of unearthing the secrets behind the magic. Each week, we re-watch or in some cases, experience a feature for the first time and break it down in an attempt to discover the recipe of the secret sauce. We want to find out what set these films apart for generations of children, and big children, alike. Disney Plus is now available throughout the land so it’s never been easier to watch along and join the conversation. New episodes every Monday where all magical podcasts are downloaded!

  1. 2022-02-21 · BONUS

    Magic by Design Programming Update

    A quick update on our promised review of Hercules: Zero to Hero and the schedule for upcoming episodes.Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPodTwitter: @MagicDesignPodInstagram: @magicbydesignpod

    6 min

  2. 2022-02-14

    Ep 91: The Lion King 1 1/2

    Ken and Gar get a different perspective on the events of the first Lion King movie this week with a review of the straight to DVD Lion King sequel, The Lion King 1 ½, first released in early 2004. The brothers discuss why this movie focused on sidekicks Timon and Pumbaa, set during the events of the first movie is more of a pauper compared to the original! Featuring a reprise of Resident Magic by Design singer, Nicole McDonagh's medley of songs from the original Lion King mov...

    33 min

  3. 2022-02-07

    Ep 90: The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

    Ken and Gar return to Pride Rock this week for a review of the straight to video Lion King sequel, Simba's Pride, first released in 1998. The brothers discuss why this movie stands head and shoulders above the other home video releases of the time and acts as a worthy successor to the masterpiece that is the original. Featuring a cover of "He Lives In You" from The Lion King 2 performed by Resident Magic by Design singer, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights t...

    49 min

  4. 2022-01-31

    Ep 89: Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World

    Gar and Ken finally find out what’s around the river bend this week when they review the straight to video Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World, a follow up to 1995’s Pocahontas, first released in 1998. Turns out, it's a bland sequel, who knew! Featuring a reprise of 'Colours of the Wind', from our original Pocahontas episode, performed by Musical Correspondent, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song(s). All rights belong to the owner. ...

    34 min

  5. 2022-01-24

    Ep 88: Beauty and the Beast: Belle's Magical World

    Ken and Gar are feeling a bit of déjà vu as they review the second straight to video Beauty and the Beast sequel, subtitled Belle’s Magical World, first released in 1998. The brother's feel as if they might be the cursed ones this week as they struggle to find the positives in this cynical attempt to cash in again on the beloved 1991 original. Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPodTwitter: @MagicDesig...

    32 min

  6. 2022-01-17

    Ep 87: Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas

    It’s a tale as old as time…Disney cheaply cashing in on their beloved classics! Christmas has come very, very early this week as Ken and Gar review the first straight to video Beauty and the Beast sequel, subtitled The Enchanted Christmas, first released in 1997. Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPodTwitter: @MagicDesignPodInstagram: @magicbydesignpod

    28 min

  7. 2022-01-10

    Ep 86: Aladdin and the King of Thieves

    Ken and Gar are staying in Agrabah this week for a review of the second straight to video Aladdin sequel, Aladdin and the King of Thieves, first released in 1996. The brothers celebrate the return of Robin Williams to the role of the Genie and play the strangest game of would you rather!Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPodTwitter: @MagicDesignPodInstagram: @magicbydesignpod

    38 min

  8. 2022-01-03

    Ep 85: The Return of Jafar

    Ken and Gar ring in the new year and kick of the home video feature era of Magic by Design with a review of Disney's first straight to video release, The Return of Jafar, an Aladdin sequel, first released in 1994. Featuring a reprise of resident Magic by Design singer, Nicole McDonagh's medley of tunes from the original Aladdin. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song(s). All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended.Follow Nicole @Ni...

    37 min
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Two brothers and lifelong animation fans watch and review movies from the Disney/Pixar canon in the hopes of unearthing the secrets behind the magic. Each week, we re-watch or in some cases, experience a feature for the first time and break it down in an attempt to discover the recipe of the secret sauce. We want to find out what set these films apart for generations of children, and big children, alike. Disney Plus is now available throughout the land so it’s never been easier to watch along and join the conversation. New episodes every Monday where all magical podcasts are downloaded!

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  • Creator
    Ken Kidney
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    95
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Magic by Design
  • Show Website
    Magic by Design

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