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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

02:15:25

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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01:01:17

Minisode: Descendants/Zombies Worlds Collide Tour

The DCOM Duo ·

2025/08/11

In this special minisode we go over our thoughts on the Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour! We attended the Minneapolis show on August 4th. Tune in to hear our opinions on the cast, setlist, and if the show is worth going to. Plus we have a special announcement at the end!

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01:47:36

'Twas the Night

The DCOM Duo ·

2025/08/04

'Twas a random summer night where we decided to watch a Christmas movie starring Bryan Cranston. This week we're talking about 'Twas the Night! Tune in as BenG and Kelsey discuss if it's ethical to shake down your siblings, the logistics of making money off of Santa's technology, and how Santa being depressed is actually hilarious.

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04:12:47

The Other Me

The DCOM Duo ·

2025/07/21

Buckle up everyone, we're going deeper on this DCOM than we ever have before. This week we are joined by our friend Will to discuss The Other Me. Tune in as we discuss whether or not clones have souls, the logistics of adopting a clone into the family, and if it truly does hurt being old.

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02:48:49

High School Musical 3: Senior Year

The DCOM Duo ·

2025/07/07

This is the last time to get it right, because this week we're talking about the final installment of the HSM franchise! Tune in as BenG and Kelsey discuss the absurd amount of Troy and Gabriella duets in this movie, the logistics of flying out reps from Juilliard to give out a scholarship, and how at the end of the day Troy Bolton is just a simp.

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03:13:50

Descendants

The DCOM Duo ·

2025/06/23

We're all rotten to the core this week, it's finally time to talk about Descendants! We are joined by Bay and Dillon to kick off one of our favorite DCOM franchises. Tune in as we discuss odd naming patterns of the kids from classic Disney characters, the logistics of a country running with an elected monarchy, and who exactly is the random girl in the wheelchair.

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00:57:41

Minisode 7: Ranking Movies 61-70 and Mount Rushmores

The DCOM Duo ·

2025/06/16

We are just about half way done with all the DCOMs! Tune in for another minisode where BenG and Kelsey look back and review the last 10 DCOMs covered, then build some DCOM Mount Rushmores including iconic actors, characters, and songs.

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02:13:28

Alley Cats Strike!

The DCOM Duo ·

2025/06/09

I guess you wouldn't know it by the way we dress, but we've seen every single DCOM, and this one just so happens to be one of our favorites. This week we are joined by former jank house member Finch to talk about Alley Cats Strike! Tune in as we discuss the quirky dialogue in this movie, the logistics of running an annual middle school sports tournament, and how this is surprisingly one of the gayest DCOMs.

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01:31:51

The Scream Team

The DCOM Duo ·

2025/05/26

What is this, some kind of scream team? This week we're watching one of the most forgotten Halloween DCOMs, The Scream Team! Tune in as BenG and Kelsey discuss the ghost DMV, the logistics of holding a festival based on an urban legend, why the heck this movie is even called "The Scream Team".

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01:52:35

How to Build a Better Boy

The DCOM Duo ·

2025/05/12

Navigating the dating world is rough, it's obviously easier to build yourself a perfect military robot boyfriend! But how? We'll find out this week when we cover How to Build a Better Boy. Tune in as BenG and Kelsey discuss the clichés of the smart vs popular girl trope, the logistics of lying to your family about working for the department of defense, and whether or not you should date a robot or just let them explode.

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02:42:39

Zombies

The DCOM Duo ·

2025/04/28

BAMM! Time to get fired up, we're finally talking about Zombies! Not only are BenG and Kelsey in Zombieland this week, but so is our brand new guest Jacob! Tune in as they discuss how well this film tackles racism, the logistics of coaching football when one of your players has literal super powers, and why Addison really shouldn't be promising young children puppies.

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01:46:37

Right on Track

The DCOM Duo ·

2025/04/14

Vroom vroom, time to talk about the more boring type of drag! This week we're covering one of the most forgotten DCOMs, Right on Track. Tune in as BenG and Kelsey discuss how wild it is that Brie Larson is this movie, the logistics of sponsoring female racers in drag racing, and why actually good parents make for a boring DCOM.

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02:23:02

Read it and Weep

The DCOM Duo ·

2025/03/31

How did our private, personal thoughts on DCOMs become a podcast? Who knows! This week we're talking about Read it and Weep. Tune in as BenG and Kelsey discuss gross pizza toppings, the logistics of printing an essay in full color, and how someone really should have gotten Jamie psychiatric help.

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01:58:05

Tru Confessions

The DCOM Duo ·

2025/03/17

Just because it's Tru, doesn't mean she's right. This week we're talking about Tru Confessions. Tune in as BenG and Kelsey discuss how annoying Tru is, the logistics of owning glass bowls in a house with a special needs kid, and why shoving a whole carrot down a garbage disposal is a bad idea.

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01:55:11

Zenon: The Zequel

The DCOM Duo ·

2025/03/03

Cetus-Lupeedus, it's time for another Zenon movie! This week BenG and Kelsey talk about the sequel, or more accurately the "zequel" to Zenon. Tune in as they discuss how accurately minor this movie predicted future technology, the logistics of shutting down the stellanarious spay-stay, and how inky of a friend Nebula is now that she's recast.

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