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PODCAST

The DCOM Duo

Kelsey Fahland and Ben Greiber

Everyone needed a hobby during the pandemic. Kelsey and Ben decided it would be a good idea to watch every Disney Channel Original Movie in existence, so they did! And now they’re ready to do it again, this time sharing their thoughts and opinions on every DCOM along the way. Join them on their journey, tackling over 100 made-for-TV movies targeted for children :)

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

02:46:13

Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam

The DCOM Duo ·

2026/04/13

This week we're giving you the fire (so impressive) because it's finally time to talk about Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam! Bay is back to see how this movie holds up to the first. Tune in as we discuss how weird it is that everyone worships Mitchie now, the logistics of poaching camp counselors to a rival summer camp, and how Nick Jonas really is just a creepy stalker in this movie.

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03:10:08

Freaky Friday

The DCOM Duo ·

2026/03/30

Yes there is a DCOM version of Freaky Friday, and yes it is a musical. But we promise it's good! This week we're joined by our friend David to talk about how this Freaky Friday compares to the movies that came before it. Tune in as we discuss why Adam is actually just the best, the logistics of running an event like The Hunt, and how 7 layer bars can fix anything.

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00:58:40

Minisode 9: Ranking Movies 81-90 and Guessing...

The DCOM Duo ·

2026/03/23

It's time for another Minisode! Tune in as BenG and Kelsey look back and rank the last 10 DCOMs watched. Then as a bonus, they make each other guess the DCOM based only on a Letterboxd review!

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02:04:25

Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension

The DCOM Duo ·

2026/03/16

I know what we're going to do today! We are joined this week by our friend (and Phineas and Ferb expert) Tate to cover the one Phineas and Ferb movie that actually counts as a DCOM. Tune in as we discuss how Perry is the best pet ever, the logistics of funding a company of secret agent pets, and how weird it is to have 2 nickels.

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02:14:50

Get a Clue

The DCOM Duo ·

2026/03/02

It's me, it's you, get a clue! It's time to talk about the iconic DCOM starring Lindsay Lohan, Get a Clue! Tune in as BenG and Kelsey discuss the amazing fashion in this movie, the logistics of publishing a gossip article written by a teenager, and how the mystery in this movie isn't all that mysterious.

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01:55:15

Smart House

The DCOM Duo ·

2026/02/16

Do you want the house tour? The Smart House tour? That's right, it's finally time to talk about Smart House! Tune in as BenG and Kelsey discuss how this movie basically predicted the future, the logistics of giving away a smart house for free to a random family, and how terrifying the suction floors are.

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02:02:34

The Even Stevens Movie

The DCOM Duo ·

2026/02/02

Dream vacation! Or is it just a horribly cruel reality TV show? We'll find out when we cover The Even Stevens Movie! Tune in as BenG and Kelsey discuss how bad of a lawyer the dad is for not reading contracts, the logistics of pranking a whole family for a TV show and airing it live, and how the squirrel was the best part of the movie.

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02:53:58

The Cheetah Girls 2

The DCOM Duo ·

2026/01/19

It's time to strut like you mean it and free your mind, this week Courtney is back to talk about The Cheetah Girls 2! Tune in as we discuss Dorinda's insane crash out, the logistics of entering an amateur singing contest in Barcelona, and how Amigas Cheetahs is in fact not the best song Galleria's ever written.

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02:34:03

Eddie's Million Dollar Cook-Off

The DCOM Duo ·

2026/01/05

I got lemon! This week we're joined by Bay to talk about Eddie's Million Dollar Cook-Off! Tune in as we discuss if Bobby Flay is cool or not, the logistics of running a baseball scoreboard accurately, and why food fights are actually just nasty.

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03:00:09

Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure

The DCOM Duo ·

2025/12/22

Everyone hold on to your poochie in your Gucci, it's getting fabulous in here! This week we are joined by our friend Kevin to talk about Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure. Tune in as we discuss what exactly Austin Butler is doing in this movie, the logistics of using your dog's talent to boost your career, and the best dog romance story we've ever seen.

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02:44:30

You Wish!

The DCOM Duo ·

2025/12/08

Time for some goobling and gobbling, this week we're talking about You Wish! BenG and Kelsey are joined by Finch to discuss the nastiest pizza we've ever seen, the logistics of wishing your brother out of existence, and why the heck the house is blue.

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02:31:01

Teen Beach 2

The DCOM Duo ·

2025/11/24

There's a fresh breeze heading down the beach, but it's not saving me from Teen Beach 2! We're finally covering the sequel of one of our favorite DCOMs, but will it live up to the first movie? (Spoiler: no) Tune in as BenG and Kelsey discuss what a crazy first day of school the characters have, the logistics of movie characters having free will within their own magical movie universe, and whether or not we think the plot twist is good.

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02:15:28

The Swap

The DCOM Duo ·

2025/11/10

Whoever made this movie must have the initials Y and Y, because they are too wise! This week we're talking about The Swap, which has surprisingly become one of our top rated DCOMs. Tune in as BenG and Kelsey discuss how this movie actually has some pretty great heart, the logistics of extending a phone plan so you have more time to reverse a body swap, and why Porter is one of the best characters in all of DCOMS.

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01:11:30

Minisode 8: Ranking Movies 71-80 and Movie Reviews

The DCOM Duo ·

2025/11/03

After 80 DCOMs we've concluded our 3rd year of the podcast, as well as the Halloweentown franchise. It's time again to take a look back at the last 10 movies and add them to our ranking. We also read some funny reviews!

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02:15:25

Return to Halloweentown

The DCOM Duo ·

2025/10/27

Is it really Halloween without Kimberly J. Brown? Guess we'll have to find out, because this week we're talking about Return to Halloweentown! Tune in as BenG and Kelsey discuss how this movie compares to the rest of the Halloweentown franchise, the logistics of banning magic at a witch school, and how the Sinister sisters embody gaslight, gatekeep, and girl boss.

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02:05:49

Zapped

The DCOM Duo ·

2025/10/13

This is infamously our worst rated DCOM. Strap in everyone, we're talking about Zapped this week. Tune in as BenG and Kelsey discuss how horribly sexist this movie is, the logistics of using mind control to better the world, and why "smartphone" isn't a cute nickname.

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01:45:45

Jett Jackson: The Movie

The DCOM Duo ·

2025/09/29

Disney+ may have tried to erase this movie, but they can't stop us! This week we're talking about Jett Jackson: The Movie, which is based on a Disney Channel show that is also widely forgotten. Tune in as BenG and Kelsey discuss whacky shenanigans of switching places with a tv character, the logistics of a town's economy relying on the filming of a tv show, and whether we think Silverstone is popular enough to sign for another 3 seasons.

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02:14:22

Johnny Tsunami

The DCOM Duo ·

2025/09/15

Surf's up brah, it's time to watch Johnny Tsunami! This week we're joined by our friend Allen to discuss this totally radical DCOM. Tune in as we discuss one of the worst DCOM dads, the logistics of sneaking on to a military plane, and why it's probably not a good idea to snowboard straight off a cliff.

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01:31:48

Bad Hair Day

The DCOM Duo ·

2025/09/01

Bring out your cat ear beanies, it's time to watch Bad Hair Day! Tune in as BenG and Kelsey discuss why Liz is actually a terrible cop, the logistics of having live polling updates for prom queen, and how a $7 million necklace.

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01:43:55

The Color of Friendship

The DCOM Duo ·

2025/08/18

Who could have thought a DCOM could actually handle serious subject matter well? This week we're talking about The Color of Friendship. Tune in as BenG and Kelsey discuss how accurate this movie is to true events, the logistics of matching students with host families for foreign exchange programs, and how we can all overcome assumptions to learn the true color of friendship.

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