The Laughing Place "On Balance" Podcast

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Get the latest news on Disney with insider takes, interviews, and some fun.

  1. 5D AGO

    Congratulations, Josh + Author Marcy Carriker Smothers

    On this episode of the Laughing Place "On Balance" Podcast, we discuss Josh D'Amaro's new job, The Mandalorian and Grogu Super Bowl commerical, and more. Plus, we are joined by author Marcy Carriker Smothers (Eat Like Walt). We welcome your feedback, so please send your thoughts and questions to podcast@laughingplace.com.

    54 min

  2. FEB 6

    February 2nd + Gavin Doyle from Mickey Visit

    On this episode of the Laughing Place "On Balance" Podcast, we discuss eventizing, DCA's birthday, and more. Plus, we are joined by Gavin Doyle of Mickey Visit to discuss Disney's earnings. Note: This episode was recorded on February 2, 2026 - AKA, the day before the CEO announcement. We welcome your feedback, so please send your thoughts and questions to podcast@laughingplace.com.

    52 min

  3. JAN 31

    Bold Predictions 2026 w/ Rebekah and Doobie Moseley

    On this special episode of the Laughing Place "On Balance" Podcast, we're joined once again by Rebekah and Doobie Moseley for a look back at our 2025 Bold Predictions and place our bets for 2026! We welcome your feedback, so please send your thoughts and questions to podcast@laughingplace.com.

    23 min

  4. JAN 28

    Plan For Vacation Day + Beci Mahnken from Mouse Fan Travel

    On this episode of the Laughing Place "On Balance" Podcast, we discuss the anxiety surrounding Disney's CEO announcement, Disney's customer service, and more. Plus, we chat with Beci Mahnken from Mouse Fan Travel for National Plan For Vacation Day. We welcome your feedback, so please send your thoughts and questions to podcast@laughingplace.com.

    44 min

  5. JAN 17

    All Together Now + Leslie Iwerks on "Disneyland Handcrafted"

    On this episode of the Laughing Place "On Balance" Podcast, we discuss Asad Ayaz's latest role, EPCOT's weakest festival, and more. Plus, we chat with filmmaker Leslie Iwerks about "Disneyland Handcrafted." We welcome your feedback, so please send your thoughts and questions to podcast@laughingplace.com.

    28 min

  6. JAN 4

    Plan Better + Author Stephen Hall on the Upjohn Pharmacy at Disneyland

    On the second season premiere of the Laughing Place "On Balance" Podcast, we discuss Benji's resolutions for Disney, the parks' pricing strategy, and introduce a new segment: The Pick 6. Plus, we chat with author Stephen Hall about his new book "A Spoonful of Sugar: The Story of the Upjohn Pharmacy in Disneyland" We welcome your feedback, so please send your thoughts and questions to podcast@laughingplace.com.

    42 min

  7. 12/30/2025

    The Most Fascinating Disney People for 2025

    In today's special episode of the Laughing Place "On Balance" Podcast, we discuss Benji's picks for the Most Fascinating Disney People of 2025 — and the Disney Person of the Year. We welcome your feedback, so please send your thoughts and questions to podcast@laughingplace.com.

    28 min

  8. 12/13/2025

    Is Disney Next?, Think Again, + James Cameron, Jack Champion, Trinity Bliss, and Bailey Bass

    In today's episode of the Laughing Place "On Balance" Podcast, we discuss whether Disney could be an acquisition target after Warner Bros. Discovery, the anniversary of "Think Again," and the latest Disney news. Plus, we chat with Disney Legend James Cameron as well as  Jack Champion, Trinity Bliss, and Bailey Bass from "Avatar: Fire and Ash." We welcome your feedback, so please send your thoughts and questions to podcast@laughingplace.com.

    33 min
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