Animation AddictsEpisode 21: In what appears to be an attempt to improve the branding of the
podcast the name of this show has changed from, “The Rotoscopers” to “Animation
Addicts Podcast.” Presumably this is done so people searching for an animation
themed podcast on iTunes or online can easily find the show. A bold move that
comes with a few risk, but if done right, more listeners. On this weeks show
the crew has an in person interview with former Disney animator and creator of
films like Anastasia and All Dogs go to Heaven, Don Bluth. The hosts have not
bee shy in the past about their unabashed love for Bluth. When I saw that this
show was going to be an interview with Bluth, I was instantly a bit cautious
and nervous. Too many times, someones love for a person or product can water
down and dilute what would be an otherwise good interview. And that is almost exactly what happened here. Bluth is normally not an easy guy to get an
interview with so I was hoping the hosts would use this chance to get some
great stories and information out of him, but unfortunately, most of the
interview was the hosts gushing and giggling their way through the entire
interview. It’s ok to be starstruck, but the hosts constant giggling and giddiness throughout the entire interview was nothing short of annoying and
distracting. Don’t get me wrong, if I got the chance to interview someone like Bluth
or even Walt Disney in person, I would barely be able to get two words out of
my mouth without drooling all over myself. That being said, it was very nerve
racking to hear the girls laugh after every sentence Bluth uttered. I mean, literally, listen to the show, almost every
thing he said got a laugh out of them. And I don’t think he was trying to
be that funny. In addition, it seemed like every time there was even a second of
dead air pre editing, who ever edited the show cut it out. So it was almost
like listening to a cd skipping after each word. Very annoying and not a good
way to set the mood and build the kind of organic tension that is there with
normal everyday story telling. Bluth is a smart guy, with some really great
stories and I hope the next time they interview him they take a step back and let
Don Bluth tell the stories and not make the interview about how much they like him. Take a step back and get out of the way of the story telling.
Of Mouse and Man Episode16: Ok, I will admit, it has been a long, long time since I have listened
to this show. After a little bit of time off from listening, I was faced with a
long road trip and decided to give it another try. This week’s show is about
the recent decision from Disney to serve alcohol at the Magic Kingdom. The show
has basically stayed the same from when I last listened to it. That is both
good and bad. Scarlett is still brutally honest and funny as hell. And unfortunately,
one of the co hosts continues to “play” a different character each episode. Its,
again, a forced attempt to be funny and, for me at least, it’s not funny or
entertaining at all. The other hosts seem to put up with it, but at times you
can tell that this sort of character role play was getting on their nerves. I believe
that, while it is ok to be sarcastic and snarky, it is important that an
audience can somewhat trust what a host is saying and that the host is genuine
and honest when they share their opinions with the audience. When you enter
this realm of role play, you could find the host giving a not so genuine
opinion or thought just to fit what their “character” thinks or believes. This role
play works on a fiction TV show or movie, but in podcasting people are only
going to listen to you for an occasionally funny line; the rest of the time
they are going to ignore you, and eventually get tired of you. And as such, I soon
found myself tuning out the role playing host and what he said. Other than
that, the show was simply brilliant! Strong opinions backed up by even stronger
words. A good show and I really think I need to catch up on some of the older
episodes. The entire crew adds a good dynamic to the show, except for one, and
that makes for a strong episode each time, no matter what the topic is. In short,
just play it straight with your audience. Sure its fun to play a different
character each episode, but in the long run its going to wear the listener out
trying to keep up. Your opinions and thoughts will carry more weight, and that’s
the whole reason you are on a podcast; to share your thoughts and opinions with
listeners.
Show of the Week: Disney Parks Podcast Episode 21: I am not a veteran listener of
this show, but if what I heard on this weeks show is a consistent thing, then I
will be definitely downloading the show again in the future. This week’s show is
simple, smart, and very informative. On the show this week the hosts are joined
by AllEars.net writer and founder Deb Wills. When I first saw that the show was
going to be an interview with Deb, I began to get horrid flashbacks of the
mushy love fest with watered down useful information of an interview I had
heard a couple of days earlier on a different show. So needless to say, my
expectations we set low. But even if my hope were set high, this show still
delivered. A treat for a history buff, touring junkie, or information addict,
this interview with Deb was great. The hosts did a great job at letting Deb
tell her story. Deb is quick, smart, and did a great job at telling stories and
really pulling the listener in to her story and life. It was neat to hear how
she started from a simple Disney fan message board poster to running one of the
leading Disney information sites today. Even more, the conversation with her
and the hosts about Food and Wine only enhanced the show. A smart and brilliant
interview and a great listen. Im glad I gave this show the time to listen!
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