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Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney Podcast

The Front Row Network

We are a show all about Disney for NPR Illinois Community Voices and for The Front Row Network. Join Craig, Brett and Vanessa weekly as they discuss all things Disney. We talk films, parks and invite guests on including more than ten Disney Legends.

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00:48:09

Ep. 295 - Mouse Game!

Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney Podcast ·

2025/02/07

This week on Beyond the Mouse we play Mouse Game, the game in which two contestants compete to see who can match the most with our podcast panelists.Featuring: Host Vanessa Ferguson and panelists Craig McFarland, Brett Rutherford, Brandon Davis, Bea Bonner, and John from Bigfatpanda.com. Our contestants are Jen Mills and Matt Yeager. Special thanks to Mark Lupone and Bigfatpanda.com for production assistance. JOIN OUR

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01:31:35

Ep. 294 - Runner's Perspective on 2025 Marathon Weekend

Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney Podcast ·

2025/01/31

Craig is joined by the captains of the DDP Sorcerers Run Club to discuss, in detail, their run on Marathon Weekend 2025,Featuring: Craig McFarland JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠ __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! ⁠blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts⁠ FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! ⁠https://www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network⁠ JOIN PODCAST PALS! – ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/186691492980265

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Ep. 293 - Marathon Weekend Trip Report!

Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney Podcast ·

2025/01/24

Craig and Zoey dive into their trip to WDW Marathon Weekend. This will work more as a first part to discuss the aspects of the weekend outside of the run on Sunday. On this episode , we discuss the runDisney Expo, The Boardwalk, the Epcot fireworks cruise, a perfect day in Hollywood Studios and Zoey's experience cheering on thousands of runners. Craig also makes an announcement on his recent signing with Away with Me Travel to be a part time travel agent, helping you secure all sorts of

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00:49:45

Ep. 292 - Our favorite "Cs"

Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney Podcast ·

2025/01/20

This week on Beyond the Mouse we explore our favorite Disney things that start with the letter "C"! Cinderella's Castle, Clarabelle Cow, Coco... Featuring: Vanessa, Craig and Brett JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠ __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! ⁠blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts⁠ FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! ⁠https://www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network⁠ JOIN PODCAST PALS

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Ep. 291 - New Year's Eve Trip Report!

Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney Podcast ·

2025/01/09

We are back for 2025! Some of our friends recently went to Walt Disney World over the holiday break, and they are here to share their experiences. We had fun welcoming Lindsey, DJ and Anna to the show to discuss their pre-travel planning, time in the parks and much more! This was the first trip for Lindsey and DJ and the first trip that Anna brought her son. Hopefully this helps with your 2025 trips!FEATURING: Craig McFarland and Zoey Zara JOIN OUR

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00:45:57

Ep. 290 - 2024 Year in Review

Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney Podcast ·

2024/12/28

The Beyond the Mouse team looks back at our favorite episodes, trips and memories from 2024. And we discuss what we are looking forward to in 2025! Happy New Year!FEATURING: Brett Rutherford, Vanessa Ferguson and Craig McFarland JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠ __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! ⁠blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts⁠ FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! ⁠https://www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network⁠ JOIN

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01:10:17

Ep. 289 - Disneyland Paris!

Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney Podcast ·

2024/12/23

Brett is joined by Craig Williams II to talk all things Disneyland Paris. They discuss their trips, and what they are hoping to see once the construction is complete. FEATURING: Brett Rutherford JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠ __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! ⁠blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts⁠ FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! ⁠https://www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network⁠ JOIN PODCAST PALS

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Ep. 288 - Marathon Weekend with Olympian Jeff Galloway

Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney Podcast ·

2024/12/13

Jeff Galloway, official training consultant to runDisney, discusses his training method and his historic running career with Beyond the Mouse. Jeff also discusses how he qualified for the 10,000 meter race in the 1972 Munich Olympics, and also why he didn't qualify for the marathon in the same year. Craig is joined in this episode by Ankur and John of the DDP Sorcerers Run Club as they all prepare for their future runs. DDP Sorcerers Run Club are raising money for BASE Camp, a local Orlando

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Ep. 287 - Full Disclosure Moana 2!

Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney Podcast ·

2024/12/06

Brett and Craig break down the newest Walt Disney Animation Studios feature- Moana 2. The movie is an absolute juggernaut at the box office, but it was not originally meant to be a movie. We chat about the film's animation, voice cast, songs and so much more!FEATURING: Craig McFarland and Brett Rutherford JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠ __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! ⁠blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts⁠ FIND US ON NPR

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Ep. 286 - The Princess and the Frog

Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney Podcast ·

2024/11/30

The Princess and the Frog is a 2009 film which has now taken a more prominent position in the park with the opening of Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Vanessa and guests Bea and Brooks talk about the film, their favorite scenes, New Orleans and how they would like Princess Tiana incorporated into the Disney parks. JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠ __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! ⁠blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts⁠ FIND US ON NPR

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01:18:38

Ep. 285 - "Groundbreaking Magic" with Disney Legend...

Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney Podcast ·

2024/11/22

Beyond the Mouse is thrilled to share our conversation with Disney Legend Martha Blanding and Tim O'Day. Martha and Tim co-authored the book "Groundbreaking Magic: A Black Woman’s Journey Through The Happiest Place on Earth." We talk about how they put the book together, Martha's time as a tour guide at Disneyland and her leadership roles in the Walt Disney Company. Get a copy of "Groundbreaking Magic" wherever you buy books and don't forget to post a review! We think you are going to love reading

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01:10:41

Ep. 284 - RunDisney with the DDP Sorcerers Run Club

Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney Podcast ·

2024/11/15

Fresh off Wine and Dine weekend, the crew from DDP Sorcerers Run Club sit down to talk with Craig. They chat about the first run event of the RunDisney year, and then move on to start preparing for marathon weekend in January.Craig once again will be running the marathon, and he will also be joining the club in raising money for BASE Camp. Link below to donate: https://basecampchildrenscancerfoundation-bloom.kindful.com/ddp4bc/beyond-the-mouse Featuring: Craig, Justin, Kyle, Matthew and John JOIN

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00:57:38

Ep. 283 - Our Favorite (Disney Holiday) Things with...

Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney Podcast ·

2024/11/08

If Disney can celebrate Halloween for months, we can jump right into the holidays! We invite John Saccheri (The DVC Show) back to BTM to have a conversation about some of our favorite things about Disney during the holiday season.Featuring: Craig, Vanessa, Brett and John Saccheri JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠ __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! ⁠blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts⁠ FIND US ON NPR

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Ep. 282 - Spooky Halloween Draft

Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney Podcast ·

2024/10/31

Happy Halloween! Craig, Vanessa and Brett have some fun with a Disney Halloween draft. Who has the spookiest draft? You decide! Visit our Beyond the Mouse Podcast Pals Facebook page to vote!Featuring: Craig, Vanessa and Brett JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠ __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! ⁠blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts⁠ FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! ⁠https://www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network⁠ JOIN PODCAST

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Ep. 281 - Halcy-Con 2024!

Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney Podcast ·

2024/10/26

Join Brett and Tyler as they talk their experience at the first ever Halcy-Con! The star cruiser gained quite the following in its short lived life. They talk about their trip to the fan-led convention.Featuring: Brett and Tyler JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠ __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! ⁠blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts⁠ FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! ⁠https://www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network⁠ JOIN

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00:56:47

Ep. 280 - Brett's Tokyo Disney Resort Tips!

Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney Podcast ·

2024/10/17

This week on Beyond the Mouse Brett travels around the world AGAIN to bring us his best tips for traveling to Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea.Featuring: Vanessa Ferguson and Brett Rutherford JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠ __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! ⁠blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts⁠ FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! ⁠https://www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network⁠ JOIN PODCAST PALS

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00:51:44

Ep. 279 - Remembering Ken Page

Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney Podcast ·

2024/10/04

This week on Beyond the Mouse we are remembering the late Ken Page who recently passed at the age of 70. We're sharing our conversation with Ken from October 2021. Thank you Ken for sharing your gifts. You will be missed.Featuring: Vanessa Ferguson, Craig McFarland and Brett Rutherford

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Ep. 278 - Disney Wish Trip Report!

Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney Podcast ·

2024/09/27

Craig and Zoey had a wonderful three night cruise on the Disney Wish back in July. They spend some time talking their tips, tricks and memories from their Disney Cruise.Featuring: Craig McFarland, Zoey Zara JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠ __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! ⁠blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts⁠ FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! ⁠https://www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network⁠ JOIN PODCAST PALS

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Ep. 277 - Bob Weis, former president of Walt Disney...

Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney Podcast ·

2024/09/20

We are so fortunate this week to speak with former president of Walt Disney Imagineering, Bob Weis. Bob has a new book out next week called Dream Chasing. It covers his years working for Imagineering, and some of the notable projects and parks he was able to work on in his tenure. Can't recommend this book enough, it belongs on every Disney fan's shelf.Featuring: Craig McFarland, Vanessa Ferguson and Brett Rutherford JOIN OUR

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Ep. 276 - Ashley Brown is comin' to town!

Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney Podcast ·

2024/09/06

Ashley Brown, Broadway's original Mary Poppins, is coming to Springfield to perform at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. We talk to her about her upcoming performance, D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, the late Richard Sherman, her favorite song to perform and more!For tickets to the Hoogland Center Gala visit hcfta.org Featuring: Craig McFarland, Vanessa Ferguson and Brett Rutherford JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠ __________________________________________ Named one of the

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