Wednesday, October 28, 2020

024. The One with Rhino from Bolt

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 In the 24th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave riff on Jenn's upcoming trip and missing the Osborne Lights at Hollywood. 

Then joining the show is former Disney animator and voice over artist Mark Walton, who many know as the voice of Rhino from
"Bolt".  

Mark shares stories for his animation career with work on "Tarzan", "Emperor's New Groove", "Hunchback of Notre Dame", being chided by legendary actor Malcolm McDowell, visiting Tokyo DisneySea, storyboarding "Rio 2" and much more Disney anecdotes and history.  

Then, a Magical Moment with a fellow agent and adoption.

Thursday, October 22, 2020

023. The One with the Never Evers

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In the 23rd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave talk about their Disney weeks and new promotions, including Jenn's dark mug and Dave's social media problems... (UPDATE -- the social media issues are about 70% fixed!!)


Then lots of Disneyland news (a stay of execution??), Epcot's Festival of the Arts and Jenn's experience, and All Star Movies. Plus, news on the Disney Wish.

Then the duo play a round of Disney Never Ever, discussing some of the things they have, and have not, done while at the parks. LaFou's Brew, Turkey Legs, Astro Orbiter, eating atop garbage cans, eating dropped food, the inversion loops at Big Thunder and much more. 

And finally, Disney helps with Make-A-Wish's historic milestone.  

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

022. The One with Disney Hot Takes

In the 22nd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave open the show with some Funko Disney'ing, including a brain freeze from Dave, plus when you are no longer a "new" radio station.  

Then, Ryno Clavin from The Dis Unplugged (and numerous other shows!) joins the hosts for some Disney "hot takes"... things that they like that most people don't, and things that they don't like that most people do. 

Thoughts on Hocus Pocus and Disney+... transportation options... resort snobbery (Jenn!)... popular attractions that aren't that great... and many more opinions, laughs and more. Then, a Magical Moment that will make you toss your cookies. 

021. The One with Dave Returning Home

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In the 21st episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave give updated news on Hurricane Delta (and a positive report regarding Mexico!).  

The news covers everything from the big layoffs from Disney company, to trouble with California and restrictions being lifted from Florida -- plus Universal updates, Frozen refurbs, Chef Mickey characters, and Jenn's fashion advice and Croc talk.  

Then Dave gives his trip report, including a rundown on Ft Wilderness Cabins, the details on the lines and crowds, using the DAS Pass, Disney and special diets, and much more -- including a wonderful magical moment where a Cast Member's simple gesture makes all the difference in the world. 

020. The One with More Imagineer Stories

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In the 20th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are joined once again by former Disney Imagineer McNair Wilson. 

Adding to the previous conversation about the founding of Hollywood Studios (Episode 2), this time McNair covers the creation of the Hollywood Tower of Terror, thoughts on Fantasmic, brainstorming new ideas and much more.  

Plus, Jenn and her Pterodactyl. 

019. The One with Disney Road Trips

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Disney's Hilton Head swimming pool area, though we
know Jenn would never get in the water

On the 19th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave share a little Disney travel planning experience in both dining dumpster fires and quoting... then some news on The Grand Floridian reopening... Halloween Horror Night's mini weekend... water park reopenings... and Marvel and Pixar TV & movie news.  

Then a few stories about Disney road tripping, including Jenn's visit to Hilton Head, SC... Dave's advice on always having quarters and looking for Wal-Marts... and just a lot of random laughter.