Disney Junkie – Magic & Myth is your deep-dive into every Disney animated film—in order. Hosted by Jennifer Miller, each episode uncovers the stories, history, myths, and magic behind the movies. From Snow White to The Princess and the Frog, we explore what made these films iconic (or underrated). Whether you’re nostalgic or discovering them for the first time, this podcast brings the pixie dust and the deep cuts. New episodes drop twice a month—subscribe and follow the journey.
Ep. 26 - The Brave Little Toaster: Consumerism, Abandonment, and Pixar’s Hidden Origin
The Brave Little Toaster (1987) · Jul 15, 2026
Ep. 25 - The Great Mouse Detective: Sherlock Holmes, Vincent Price, and Disney’s Great Comeback
The Great Mouse Detective (1986) · Jul 1, 2026
Ep. 24 – The Black Cauldron: Welsh Legends, Dark Fantasy, and Disney’s Forgotten Epic
The Black Cauldron (1985) · Jun 17, 2026
Ep. 23 – The Fox and the Hound: The Real Hunting Culture Behind Disney’s Classic
The Fox and the Hound (1981) · Jun 3, 2026
Ep. 22 - Pete’s Dragon: Trauma, Imagination, and Disney’s Weirdest Dragon
Pete's Dragon (1977) · May 20, 2026
Ep. 21 - The Rescuers: Grit, Trauma, and the Post-Walt Turning Point
The Rescuers (1977) · May 6, 2026
Ep. 20 – Winnie the Pooh: The Real Bear, Childhood Wonder, and the Legacy Behind the Hundred Acre Wood
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977) · Apr 22, 2026
Ep. 19 – Robin Hood: The Legend, the Lore, and Disney’s Most Charming Outlaw
Robin Hood (1973) · Apr 8, 2026
Ep. 18 – Bedknobs and Broomsticks: Witchcraft, War, and Disney’s Forgotten Magic
Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) · Mar 25, 2026
Ep. 17 – The Aristocats: Inside Disney’s Jazzy Parisian Adventure
The Aristocats (1970) · Mar 11, 2026
Ep. 16 – The Jungle Book: Kipling’s Legacy and Disney’s Final Walt-Era Classic
The Jungle Book (1967) · Feb 26, 2026
Ep. 15 – Mary Poppins: A Spoonful of Symbolism in Disney’s Magical Masterpiece
Mary Poppins (1964) · Feb 11, 2026
Ep. 14 – The Sword in the Stone: Merlin’s Magic, Arthurian Myth & Disney’s Unsung Classic
The Sword in the Stone (1963) · Jan 28, 2026
Ep. 13 – 101 Dalmatians: How a Xerox Machine & Cruella de Vil Saved Disney Animation
101 Dalmatians (1996) · Jan 15, 2026
Ep. 12 – Sleeping Beauty: Unraveling the Magic, Myth, and Trauma Behind the Fairy Tale
Sleeping Beauty (1959) · Dec 31, 2025
Ep. 11 – Lady and the Tramp: The True Crime Roots of a Disney Love Story
Lady and the Tramp (1955) · Dec 31, 2025
Ep. 10 – Peter Pan: The Lost Boys, the Dark Origins, and the Man Behind the Myth
Peter Pan (1953) · Dec 10, 2025
Ep. 09 – Alice in Wonderland: Exploring the Surreal Genius and Shadows of Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland (1951) · Nov 26, 2025
Ep. 08 – Cinderella: Unmasking the Magic and Dark Origins of Disney’s Glass Slipper Classic
Cinderella (1950) · Nov 12, 2025
Ep. 07 – The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad: Disney’s Split Tale of Whimsy and the Macabre
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949) · Oct 29, 2025
Ep. 06 – Fun and Fancy Free: Disney’s Post-War Patchwork of Escapism and Charm
Fun and Fancy Free (1947) · Oct 15, 2025
Ep. 05 – Bambi: A Quiet Masterpiece of Nature, Loss, and Survival
Bambi (1942) · Oct 1, 2025
Ep. 04 – Dumbo: A Journey into Disney’s Enchanting and Complex Classic
Dumbo (1941) · Sep 17, 2025
Ep. 03 – Fantasia: Disney’s Most Ambitious Experiment (and its Ancient Origins)
Fantasia (1940) · Sep 3, 2025
Ep. 02 – Pinocchio: Delving into the Dark Origins of a Disney Classic
Pinocchio (1940) · Aug 20, 2025
Ep. 01 – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Folklore, the Folly, and the Film That Changed Everything
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1938) · Aug 7, 2025