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The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast Members

Lynn Barron, Bleav

Join former Disneyland cast members Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman as they discuss all things Disneyland. They have had Disney Legends, Imagineers, authors, podcasters, former cast members, and more as guests. They discuss the latest Disneyland Resort news as well as history. If you like Disneyland, and want to hear insider tales, this is the perfect podcast for you.

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00:51:05

Disneyland Current Events for April 13, 2026

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2026/04/13

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including advanced robotics of favorite characters meeting guests, a recent presentation about the history of the Indiana Jones attractions, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now

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00:42:13

Classic Episode - Early Disneyland with Todd Pierce

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2026/04/09

In this Throwback Thursday episode we take a listen back to Episode 181 that was released April 23, 2016, hard to believe almost 10 years ago. Our guest was Todd Pierce who is an author and we discussed Early Disneyland. Enjoy! We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating

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01:19:20

Disneyland Custodial Memories

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2026/04/06

Lynn and Ken discuss their time working in Disneyland Day Custodial Sweeping, including the ways responsibilities were divided to cover all the lands and the Mickey & Friends Parking structure, and how they handled assigning roles as Leads, a.k.a. Foremen. They include some fascinating memories. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland

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01:08:43

Classic Episode - Typical Day as a Disneyland Custodian

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2026/04/02

In this Throwback Thursday Episode we go back to April 30, 2011 which was Episode 6 and we welcomed our first guest on the show and it was the infamous legend Ken Pellman. We discuss what it was like to be a Disneyland Custodian back between 1990 and 2007. Hope you Enjoy!We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a

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01:09:00

Disneyland Current Events for March 30, 2026

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2026/03/30

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including how Blueymania is runnin’ wild, the “apeel” of the Savannah Bananas, the upcoming D23 event, and much more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Main Topic

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00:46:31

Classic Episode - Bob Gurr Interview Part 3

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2026/03/26

In this The Sweep Spot Classic episode go back to Oct. 13, 2012 , where we finish up our 3 part interview with Disney Legend Bob Gurr. Hope you enjoy this! We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our

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01:15:27

Disneyland as a Contested Kingdom with Author William...

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2026/03/23

Author William McCarthy joins us to chat about the dynamics between idealistic Disneyland fans and the business interests of the Company. He wrote “Contested Kingdom: Fan Attachment and Corporate Control at Disneyland.” We also talk with Paul Schnebelen about the Disneyana Fan Club and an upcoming event where we’ll be signing books. https://disneyanafanclub.weebly.com/ We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night,

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01:25:24

Classic Episode - Ray Sidejas

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2026/03/19

In this throwback Thursday episode we listen back to April 1, 2017, Episode 205 when we had Ray Sidejas who was the second manager to ever run Disneyland Custodial. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month,

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00:55:06

Disneyland Current Events for March 16, 2026

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2026/03/16

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including new “Hoppers” experiences, live entertainment with Bluey, a new Disneyland Present, and much more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Main

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01:26:42

Classic Episode - Keel Boats and Canoes at Disneyland...

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2026/03/12

In this The Sweep Spot Classic Episode we listen back to a show that was released Jan. 15, 2012. This was episode 39 when my Co Host was Laura and we welcomed former cast member and author David Smith to talk about the Keel Boats and the Canoes at Disneyland.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Main

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01:05:40

Disneyland Costuming and Stores Cast member Michele...

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2026/03/09

Michele Sanchez joins us to chat about her two stints as a Disneyland cast member, first working in Stores all over the park, and later working in Cast Costuming, Her first role as a cast member began in 1998.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current

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00:34:49

Classic Episode - Disney Voice Actor Pete Reneday

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2026/03/05

In this The Sweep Spot Classic Episode we look back at Episode 171 that was released originally December 5, 2015. We welcomed Voice actor Pete Reneday to talk about his Disneyland projects. Enjoy!We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode

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01:25:34

Disneyland Current Events for March 2, 2026

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2026/03/02

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including current and upcoming construction, a special event about the Indiana Jones Adventure, efforts to improve the overall guest experience, and much more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland

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00:54:37

Classic Episode - Bob Gurr Interview Part 2

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2026/02/26

In this The Sweep Spot classic episode #66 which was originally published Sept. 15, 2012 we talked to Disney Legend, Imagineer and Designer Bob Gurr. This is Part 2 of our discussion. The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen,

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00:56:00

The Disneyland Upjohn Pharmacy with Author Stephen Hall

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2026/02/23

Disneyland once had an Upjohn Pharmacy! Stephen Hall joins us to chat about his new book, “A Spoonful of Sugar: The Story of the Upjohn Pharmacy in Disneyland.” Stephen approached this from the world of pharmacy history, as he discusses with us. The book is at Amazon and The Old Mill Press: https://theoldmillpress.com/product/a-spoonful-of-sugar-the-story-of-the-upjohn-pharmacy-in-disneyland/We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and

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00:42:26

Classic Episode - Former Disneyland Custodian Harry...

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2026/02/19

In this The Sweep Spot Classic Episode we look back at Episode 166 that was published on Oct. 17, 2015 where we talk to former Disneyland Custodian Harry and hear all about his time working at Disneyland. Harry started at Disneyland in 1962. Enjoy!We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two

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01:02:27

Disneyland Current Events for February 16, 2026

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2026/02/16

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including the promotion of Josh D’Amaro to Disney CEO, construction updates, the rotation of Walt Disney and President Lincoln, and more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland

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01:04:21

Classic Episode - The Main St. That Never Was with...

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2026/02/12

In this The Sweep Spot Classic Episode we listen to Episode 142 that was published on November 23, 2014 and our guest was Author, and Disney Historian Jim Korkis to talk with us about the Main Street That Never Was.The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former

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01:36:26

The Future of Tomorrowland at Disneyland

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2026/02/09

Greg Nutt, Richard Childers, and Michael Fenyes of MiceCast join us for a roundtable discussion about the future of Tomorrowland at Disneyland, and so much more. It’s a wide-ranging chat that goes into Tomorrowland history and what’s happening at other Disney parks.Micecast: https://linktr.ee/micecast We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland

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00:33:52

Classic Episode - Bob Gurr Interview Part 1

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2026/02/05

In this Sweep Spot Classic Episode #62,that was published on April 11, 2012 we talked to Disney legend, Imagineer and designer Bob Gurr.The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts. For more information and to

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