It's Disness Time

Ever wonder why we always tend to root for the underdog in the story, or cheer on the losing team when watching a sports match? This week, Steph, Carmen, and guest hosts Sebastian and Kingsley discuss which Disney underdog stories are the most compelling, featuring stories from A Bugs Life, Aladdin, the Mighty Ducks, and more!

This week, in honour of Women's History Month, Steph and Marina take a listener request to discuss the Disney movies that pass or fail the Bechdel Test. Which movies include two female characters, with names, that talk about something other than a male character? Tune in to find out!

When it comes to Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom, there's more than meets the eye. That's why the Disney parks are so big - they're full of secrets. This week, Steph and Cass reveal some of the secrets, facts, and shenanigans about the parks that you never knew you never knew. Tune in now!

Choosing the right voice actor can be tricky, but Disney has it down to a science. This week, Steph and Kim discuss how dynamic voice actors like Robin Williams, Kristin Bell, and Amy Poehler have helped to increase the emotional value of an animated film with their stellar voice performances, while also naming off a few of the most memorable voices in Disney's lore.

What do you get when you mix Snow White's gooseberry pie, Princess Tiana's gumbo, Aladdin's stolen bread, and Ratatouille's ratatouille? A recipe for a scrumptious It's Disness Time episode! This week, Steph and Marina are hungry and cook up the most mouth-watering food moments in Disney movies!

There are literally dozens of conspiracy theories and urban legends that surround the Disney franchise. Are the folks over at Disney and Pixar really hiding a bigger picture, or are these theories simply fanfiction? This week, Steph and newcomer Cass attempt to prove/disprove some of Disney's wildest and most popular conspiracy theories, including a depressing connection between Tarzan and Frozen, Belle's family tree, and the ever-growing Pixar Theory.

Is The Little Mermaid an innocent children's movie or guilty of being a morally ambiguous mess? As the jurors, Steph and Kim dissect the evidence presented — the movie's plot, characters, music, and animation — and determine the right verdict for the film that started the Disney Renaissance exactly 30 years ago this year.

With Valentine's Day just a few days away, Steph and Marina reveal their favourite Disney love stories in honour of the romantic holiday. Love puns, love languages, and a new consideration of Beauty and the Beast's relationship is also on the docket this week - tune in to the LOV•E episode!

2019 is going to be a big year - not just for It's Disness Time, which is in it's third season, but for all of the highly anticipated live-action Disney movies that are premiering in 2019! This week Steph and Marina discuss the sequel to Mary Poppins, speculate about the 2019 trailers for Dumbo, Aladdin and The Lion King, and peek at 2020's Mulan!

Holidays are coming! In this season finale episode, Steph, Marina and Kim cover Disney's best (and only?) Christmas movies! The girls also rehash season 2, choose their favourite episodes, and talk about things to come when It's Disness Time returns! See you in early 2019!

It's Quizness Time, again!! This time, Steph and Marina go head-to-head in a rousing round of Disney trivia created and facilitated by quiz-master Kim. Who won?? Listen to find out.

While the protagonists do the heavy emotional lifting, it's the villains of Disney who are having the real fun. This week, Steph and Kim give a passionate ode to the best villain musical numbers that Disney has to offer, including fan favourites like Poor Unfortunate Soul, Be Prepared, and Gaston.

Have you ever had a crush on a Disney animal character? You are not alone. This week Steph, Sadie, Kim and Marina reveal the sexiest anthropomorphic animals that they've got the hots for in an episode that is pure silliness - you have been fur-warned!

Has a Disney movie, song, or scene ever empowered or motivated you? This week Steph and Kim talk about the moments in Disney that gave them inspirational chills and left them feeling *unlimited*. Shoutouts include moments from Moana, Frozen, Mulan and the Lion King!

In Part 2 of our two-parter Halloween episode, Steph and Marina talk about the scenes in Disney movies that scared them as children and the moments that made them go "WTF was that?!" as adults. Tune in as they unpack the haunting scenes that were actually a lot more chilling when watched as adults.

Which Disney witch is the biggest baddest bitch? This week, Steph and Marina list the characters who possess magic powers to use for good, evil, or mischief, and try to sort out which ones get the coveted "Witch" title.

Every hero needs a sidekick and Disney's got hundreds! This week, Steph, Sadie, Marina, and Kim discuss who they think is the best Disney sidekick (and give a few honourable mentions) in It's Disness Time's first ever four-way co-host recording!

Are Disney movies actually full of sexual innuendos? We've all heard the rumours, so this week Steph and Marina are uncovering Disney's dirtiest jokes and putting them on trial. Innocent or intentional? Tune in to find out!

Disney, as the world's greatest children's entertainment behemoth, plays the game so well and for so long that we can't help but hold other movies from our childhood to the Disney Standard. But do movies like The Land Before Time, Anastasia, and An American Tale deserve more credit for what they brought to the table? Steph and Marina do the comparison as they cover their favourite non-Disney movies growing up. Non-Disney movies discussed: The Land Before TimeAnastasiaAn American TaleFerngullyThe PagemasterSecret of NIMHAll Dogs go to HeavenWe're BackSpirit

This week we are getting hot and bothered as we discuss which Disney characters had the hottest chemistry (and which did not) in another Mini-Mouse-isode. Which characters brought on the heat or made us turn cold? We even take it a step further and suggest the hottest potential matches throughout the Disney universe. Once again, the sound quality of this episode is a little off. New mic starting next week :)