Being a Fan of Disney: The Podcast

Cody Havard
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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 #206 - Bananaball with Joel Zimmerman

    MAR 2

    Class #206 - Bananaball with Joel Zimmerman

    In this episode, I celebrate the beginning of the Bananaball season by talking with Joel Zimmerman from Fans First Entertainment about his role with the organization, his new responsibilities being a show runner for the Loco Beach Coconuts, what goes into a Bananaball show, and the future of Bananaball. This was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy it. Video of this visit 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 who learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Amazon October 1st, 2025 at https://a.co/d/3oeLSmI! 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 12m
  2. Class #205 - A Psychologist Goes to the Movies with Dr. Alexander Swan

    FEB 25

    Class #205 - A Psychologist Goes to the Movies with Dr. Alexander Swan

    In this episode, I speak with Dr. Alexander Swan about a book he performed for Audible tittled, A Psychologist Goes to the Movies and his CinemaPsych Podcast. We discuss how movies help teach about pyschology in and out of the classroom. Video of this visit is available at . 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 who learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Amazon October 1st, 2025 at https://a.co/d/3oeLSmI! 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 31m
  3. Class #204 Take 1 - Disney Fandom through Research, Teaching, and Podcasting

    FEB 16

    Class #204 Take 1 - Disney Fandom through Research, Teaching, and Podcasting

    In this Take 1 episode, I read a paper I published in a speical issue of DLK, translated as Children' s Literature and Culture, about Walt Disney. In the paper, I discuss Disney fandom through the lenses of research, competition, and personal experiences teaching, writing, and podcasting about the company. I hope you enjoy it 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 who learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Amazon at https://a.co/d/3oeLSmI! 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!

    27 min
  4. Class #203 - Storytime - Welcome Everybody: A Short Story Featuring Stan from The Perspectives Files

    JAN 31

    Class #203 - Storytime - Welcome Everybody: A Short Story Featuring Stan from The Perspectives Files

    This is the third installment of short stories featuring characters from The Perspectives Files. Follow Stan as he visits the 1960 Winter Olympic Games to help Walt Disney and Wally Boag with the athletes' entertainment. Thank you for listening, 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 who learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Amazon October 1st, 2025 at https://a.co/d/3oeLSmI! 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!

    36 min
  5. Class #202 - Storytime - Leagues Ahead: A Short Storty featuring Jules from The Perspectives Files

    JAN 15

    Class #202 - Storytime - Leagues Ahead: A Short Storty featuring Jules from The Perspectives Files

    Enjoy the second short story about characters from The Perspectives Files, as Jules has to help the famous author Jules Verne finish 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, Hardback and Audible versions. The book is available at https://a.co/d/htEZ4Og⁠. 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 who learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Amazon in Paperback, Hardback, Kindle, and Audible versions at https://a.co/d/3oeLSmI! 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 Threads and Instagram @cody.havard, 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!

    28 min
  6. Class #201 - Disney Adults with AJ Wolfe

    12/30/2025

    Class #201 - Disney Adults with AJ Wolfe

    On this episode, I am joined by AJ Wolfe to discuss her best-selling book, "Disney Adults". We talk about her work on the book, Disney fandom, compare research notes, and the future of the company. Video of the visit 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 October 1st, 2025. You can pre-order the Kindle version today at https://a.co/d/3oeLSmI.    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 29m
  7. Class #200 - Glove Actually with Courtney and Hallie

    12/22/2025

    Class #200 - Glove Actually with Courtney and Hallie

    In this episode, I am joined by Courtney and Hallie from the 'Glovely Podcast' to disucss baseball, hosting and producing a podcast, and the importance of an all-female led and produced baseball podcast. Video of this visit is available at . Thank youu 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 October 1st, 2025. You can pre-order the Kindle version today at https://a.co/d/3oeLSmI.    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!

    2h 22m
  8. Class #199 - A Christmas Carol - A Gift from Being a Fan of Disney: The Podcast

    12/15/2025

    Class #199 - A Christmas Carol - A Gift from Being a Fan of Disney: The Podcast

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Being a Fan of Disney: The Podcast. This present is a dramatic reading of 'A Christmas Carol' from Cody and Cody's Inner Dialogue. 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 October 1st, 2025. You can pre-order the Kindle version today at https://a.co/d/3oeLSmI.    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!

    39 min
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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.

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