Being a Fan of Disney: The Podcast

Cody Havard
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Being a Fan of Disney: The Podcast

This podcast contains interviews, visits, and discussions about Disney and the Walt Disney Company from the 'Being a Fan of Disney' class at The University of Memphis.

  1. Class #193 Take 1 - Savannah Bananas, Bananaball, and Disney

    MAY 14

    Class #193 Take 1 - Savannah Bananas, Bananaball, and Disney

    In this Take 1 Episode, I talk about the ever-growing popularity of the Savannah Bananas, and the current and potential links between Bananaball and Disney via ESPN. Video of this episode is available at https://youtu.be/81CawbAZUmg. I hope you enjoy and thank you for listening! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1⁠. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org.  The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon.   You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org.  Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!

    16 min
  2. Class #192 Storytime - The Tale of Peter the Rabbit

    APR 20

    Class #192 Storytime - The Tale of Peter the Rabbit

    Here is a special presentation of 'The Tale of Peter the Rabbit' to celebrate Easter and the arrival of spring! I hope you enjoy and thank you for listening! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1⁠. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org.  The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon.   You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org.  Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!

    18 min
  3. Class #191 Take 1 - ESPN Flagship, MLB, NFL, and FanDuel Sports Network

    APR 10

    Class #191 Take 1 - ESPN Flagship, MLB, NFL, and FanDuel Sports Network

    This Take 1 episode focuses on the latest news about Disney, through ESPN, trying to work with with media partners and leagues to bring content to the ESPN Flagship service set to launch in Fall 2025. Video of this episode is available at https://youtu.be/B-q5ZD1WyKs. Thank you and I hope you enjoy. Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1⁠. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org.  The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon.   You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org.  Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!

    18 min
  4. Class #190 Storytime - Welcome Baseball Season Special Presentation!

    APR 3

    Class #190 Storytime - Welcome Baseball Season Special Presentation!

    After a month hiatus, we are back with a special episode to celebrate the beginning of baseball season! I am Inner Dialogue present a reading of 'Casey at the Bat' and ''Twas the Night Before Opening Day'! I hope you enjoy and thank you for listening! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1⁠. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org.  The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon.   You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org.  Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!

    25 min
  5. Class #189 Take 1 - MCU Vote, 'Cats', and ESPN News

    MAR 5

    Class #189 Take 1 - MCU Vote, 'Cats', and ESPN News

    In this Take 1 episode, I discuss a few things. First, I unveil the Spring 2025 class vote for Best/Favorite MCU Character and Project, then tell a story about the ties the Walt Disney Company has to the movie and stage production Cats. Finally, I talk about the recent news that ESPN is trying to work with Fan Duel Sports Network to include local broadcasts on the ESPN standalone service that will launch in Fall 2025. Video of this episode is available at . I hope you enjoy this and thank you for listening. Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1⁠. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org.  The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon.   You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org.  Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!

    16 min
  6. Class #188 - Dr. Martin Lewiston - Professor Roller Coaster

    FEB 20

    Class #188 - Dr. Martin Lewiston - Professor Roller Coaster

    On this episode, I am joined by 'Professor Roller Coaster' himself, Dr. Martin Lewison. We talk about his love of roller coasters, traveling the world to visit theme parks, and the things Disney does well and can learn from other entertainment properties. This was a lot of fun, and video of this episode is available at . Thank you for listening. Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1⁠. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org.  The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon.   You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org.  Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!

    1h 53m
  7. Class #187 - The Movies that Matter to Us Part 2

    FEB 11

    Class #187 - The Movies that Matter to Us Part 2

    Rachel Cook, Ryan Pagella, and I finish our discussion of The Movies that Matter to Us! We talk about the ones that hold a special place for us, and the movie music we love. Inner Dialogue also presents me with an award(?). Video of this panel is available athttps://youtu.be/GfCjnyvhk4s?si=Kwpmw7JXYg0JFg8Z. I hope you enjoy and thank you for listening! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1⁠. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org.  The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon.   You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org.  Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!

    1h 30m
  8. Class #186 - The Movies that Matter to Us Part 1

    FEB 4

    Class #186 - The Movies that Matter to Us Part 1

    I am joined by Ryan Pagella and Rachel Cook ofLove is an Open Door for Part 1 of the roundtable on The Movies that Matter to Us. We discuss the movies we grew up with, the ones that made us cry, and more. Video of the roundtable is available athttps://youtu.be/JuNYjK0dHb4?si=uAyKeA8yiSY6pKvs. I hope you enjoy and thank you! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1⁠. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org.  The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon.   You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org.  Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!

    1h 44m
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