A Couple of DisneyGeeks June 2, 2012: Sigh..Damnit! These guys seem really, really cool. They are likeable
and really know their Disney history. There is only one problem with this
podcast, but it is a HUGE problem. The hosts of this show need to really take a
look at their audio. This sound on this show is grainy, static filled, and damn
near unlistenable! It sounds like the hosts are talking to each other through
tin cans and recording the show on an old 45 record. I can not even believe
that they would even out the show out like this. I have to crank my volume up
by 50% just to get a hint of what they are saying. I am not exaggerating in the
least bit. I was really looking forward to hearing these guys talk about Disney
Imagineers of the past, but 10 seconds into the show I knew that it was going
to be a rough listen. It didn’t matter what they said, or how good the content
of the show is because the audio, or lack thereof is so distracting you cant
focus on what the hosts are saying. This is nothing more than disappointing, upsetting
and I think the hosts of this show should really think twice before releasing a
show that has such major production and audio problems.
Of Mouse and Man Show#9: This is quickly becoming one of my must listen shows. its not quite
there yet, but it is climbing the ladder. I should say that without Scarlett,
this show would not be as entertaining. Her constant ranting, cursing, and WTF
logic is very funny and great to listen to. The bit where they have a guest host
play a different character each week is very tired, kind of forced, and not
needed at all. That gag is nothing but distracting to the listener and should
be removed as soon as possible. This week the crew talks about the recent information
that has come from Disney about the new Dueling Dumbos attraction and queueless
queue. at Magic Kingdom. The segment where the hosts are asked if they could
design a queueless lounge for any ride is very funny. Per usual the crew does
not take this topic seriously, but I have come to expect that from this show. Don’t
get your hopes up on this show for hardcore history, information, and content.
Just relax and enjoy the cursing and poop jokes. Not every podcast needs to be
as serious as an NPR news hour. (Shudder) Once again, Scarlett goes off and has an epic
rant. I can not understate how much she contributes to this weeks show. The hosts
also discuss the recent jump in admission prices to WDW. As they share their
disgust with the price increases I started to wonder how fine the line was
between complaining and ranting. The
chemistry between the hosts is nothing but top notch. Just when the host who plays
a different character each week starts to get on your nerves, Scarlett jumps in
with a few well-placed bad words and gives you a reason to not tune out. Host Bryan
tries so hard to keep the rest of the crew on track and focused, but much like
Tim from WDW Fanboys, he often falls short. I really wanted to make this weeks
offering from Of Mouse and Man Show of the Week, but its just missing that
little bit of something to get it over the top. Maybe, in time it, will get
there. If you want to hear a highly
entertaining, slightly informative, and funny show, give this new comer to the
much too crowded Disney Podcast scene a shot.
Inside The Magic Show374: Ricky is just a professional,
and it makes me sick. This show is so well structured and has such great sound
and production quality I feel like vomiting. Not the kind of, “this show stinks”
vomit, but the “I wish I could produce a show 10% as good as this one” kind of
vomit. That’s the tastiest vomit there is. Ricky tends not to stray too far
away from his usual show format. A news segment, a ride, hotel or restaurant
review, and then an interview. The stagnant formatting style can cause comfort
or pain. Comfort because you know what to expect, or pain from the mundane same
old stuff. Pick your poison. Per usual, this weeks show is no exception. Ricky runs
down the news from WDW, Disneyland, Seaworld, etc… He also has a must hear
interview with a Disney Imagineer about the new Disney Art of Animation resort.
Ricky is a pro at this and knows which questions to ask. My only complaint
would be that, much like Lou M, Ricky tends to play nice when it comes to
discussing all things Disney. Sometimes overly positive and that can often
prevent the true story form coming out. This weeks show Is nothing out of the ordinary,
and that’s a good thing for ITM fans; same great audio, production, and content
from Ricky.
Show of the Week: DisgeekPodcast Episode 37: I am trying
really hard to find something bad to say about this show, but I really can’t. This
week Daniel and friends talk about the 20th anniversary performance
of Disneyland’s Fantasmic. They also discuss a recent trip to DCA’s Mad Tea
Party, and just like every other Disney podcast, they rant and rave about the
increase in Disney ticket prices. Daniel has such a great understanding and
grasps of what the listener wants to hear. There is no wasted time at all in
this show. Its not that the shows format is air tight, it’s just that everything
the hosts say is worth hearing. They do not waste the listener’s time and they
make every second count. As someone who has never been to Disneyland I really
do count on this show every other week for information and to get a grip on what’s
going on over on the other coast. Another thing that helps separate this show from
the others is the analysis. Any show can bring you the news and an interview
with an imagineer, but the DisGeek hosts have some of the best ideas, opinions,
and thoughts out there. They are smart, funny, and really do a great job at
getting their point across. If I could make this blog half as articulate as
these show hosts are, I would be pulling Lou Mongello type of numbers. From top
to bottom this weeks show it a great listen. I am now even more excited to
visit the Mad Tea Party and very curious to comparemy experience there with the
hosts. Its because of shows like this week’s that keep me coming back to
DisGeek for more. The audio at the end of the show of the special 20th
anniversary Fantasmic is even worth the listen.
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