A weekly podcast dedicated to the Disney movie canon. Each week, we deep dive into a different film to determine if the classics hold up, and if the new releases compare.
Episodes
Feb 20, 2026
Feb 20, 2026
1hr 38 min
This week we review and discuss "Tron: Ares". Does this film work bringing its characters out of the grid? How is it stylistically different from the first two films? Do we want more Tron? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Feb 17, 2026
Feb 17, 2026
1hr 35 min
This month, we discuss taking Sean's dad to Hollywood Studios, attending EPCOT's International Festival of The Arts, Universal Mardi Gras, and the Daytona 500. We also talk about the future of Walt Disney World under newly named CEO Josh d'Amaro, and Jacki makes a special announcement.
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Feb 12, 2026
Feb 12, 2026
1hr 25 min
This week we review and discuss "Freakier Friday". Do we like where the story picks up? How has the writing changed in this second film? Do we need a third? All of this and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Feb 4, 2026
Feb 4, 2026
1hr 43 min
This week, we review and discuss "The Fantastic Four: First Steps". How is this different from the previous versions of the "Fantastic Four". How do we feel about the casting choices? Has the CGI become any better? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Jan 22, 2026
Jan 22, 2026
1hr 24 min
This week we review and discuss "Elio". What do we find so endearing about this character? Why was the original story changed? What impacted its box office performance? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Jan 18, 2026
Jan 18, 2026
1hr 10 min
This month, we wrap up the 2025 holiday season with a trip to Red and Green Coconut Club. We also discuss runDisney Marathon Weekend 2026 and our first dining experience at Summer House on The Lake.
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Jan 6, 2026
Jan 6, 2026
1hr 18 min
This week we discuss the 2025 live action remake of "Lilo and Stitch". What do we think about the story changes? Does this version changed our opinion of these characters? Where does it rank among other live action remakes? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Dec 30, 2025
Dec 30, 2025
49 min
This week we broadcast live from Raglan Road at Disney Springs to bring you our 2025 Year in Review. What are some of our favorite releases in 2025? What are we looking forward to in 2026? What did we enjoy the most about being Disney Parks locals? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Dec 23, 2025
Dec 23, 2025
1hr 37 min
This month, we recap our holiday romp around the Orlando area. We discuss Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT, Christmas at Universal Orlando and SeaWorld, and brunch at Disney's Boardwalk Resort. We also discuss Disney's purchase and use of OpenAI.
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Dec 23, 2025
Dec 23, 2025
1hr 8 min
This week we review and discuss 2009's "A Christmas Carol". How is this version different from it’s predecessors? What Disney film shares this same style of animation? Is this a Christmas staple? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Dec 16, 2025
Dec 16, 2025
1hr 27 min
This week we review and discuss "A Very Jonas Christmas Movie". How do we feel about the Jonas Brothers doing a film like this? How realistic is this story? Is this movie going to become a holiday staple? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Nov 26, 2025
Nov 26, 2025
1hr 29 min
This month, we recap the runDisney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend. We also discuss staying at the Cabins at Fort Wilderness, our dinner experience at Steakhouse 71, and our first impressions of "Starlight".
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Nov 25, 2025
Nov 25, 2025
54 min
This week we celebrate the 25th anniversary of "102 Dalmatians". Did we need a sequel? Is this a logical continuation of the first film? What other films did this legendary Disney director work on? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Nov 18, 2025
Nov 18, 2025
1hr 30 min
This week we review and discuss 1990's "Dick Tracy". Which famous directors were previously attached to this film? Which popular film franchises does this film lay the groundwork for? Why aren’t there more "Dick Tracy" films? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Nov 11, 2025
Nov 11, 2025
1hr 9 min
This week we review and discuss "Tuck Everlasting". What is our history with this film? Is this a compelling story? How well does this ensemble cast work? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Nov 5, 2025
Nov 5, 2025
1hr 2 min
This week, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Chicken Little". How many iterations of this story has Disney told? Who is in this stacked cast? Having never seen it before, where does it land on our list of Disney animated classics? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Oct 30, 2025
Oct 30, 2025
1hr 14 min
This week we review and discuss 2002's "The Scream Team". Is this the most stacked DCOM cast of all time? Is it a hidden gem? Where do we rank this among other Halloween DCOMs? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Oct 22, 2025
Oct 22, 2025
1hr 13 min
This week we review and discuss "Girl Vs. Monster". Is this DCOM a Halloween film or a musical? Where have we seen this set before? What film does it ripoff? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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Oct 21, 2025
Oct 21, 2025
1hr 18 min
This month, we recount a second trip to EPCOT's International Food and Wine Festival, dining at The Boathouse, bar hopping around Disney Springs, and checking out Oktoberfest and Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando.
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Oct 14, 2025
Oct 14, 2025
1hr 16 min
This week, we review and discuss "Under Wraps 2". Is this sequel a seamless continuation of the original story? How have our characters grown? Should this be a trilogy? All of that and more this week on Monoreel Radio.
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