The podcast crash course through the history of Disney's animated classics, by film journalist Ben Travis and animation academic Dr Sam Summers. Each week, we’ll be moving forward in time through the legendary Walt Disney Animation Studios catalogue, watching every feature film in chronological order – from Snow White to Wish. Watch along with us, and listen as we explore each film’s historical context, advances in animation and lasting legacy, and talk about how they stand up today. Note: This podcast is not affiliated with Disney.
147 – Tangled (w/ Ella Kemp)
Tangled (2010) · Aug 18, 2026
146 – The Princess And The Frog (w/ Kelechi Ehenulo)
The Princess and the Frog (2009) · Aug 5, 2026
BONUS: Mickey's Once Upon A Christmas (1999)
Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (1999) · Dec 22, 2025
144 – Meet The Robinsons (w/ Al Horner)
Meet the Robinsons (2007) · May 6, 2025
143.5 – The Wild (w/ Jon Hornbuckle)
The Wild (2006) · Feb 25, 2025
BONUS: An Almost Christmas Story (2024)
An Almost Christmas Story (2024) · Dec 21, 2024
143 – Chicken Little (w/ Tom Nicholson)
Chicken Little (2005) · Dec 17, 2024
142 – Home On The Range
Home on the Range (2004) · Nov 19, 2024
141 – Brother Bear
Brother Bear (2003) · Oct 1, 2024
140 – Treasure Planet (w/ Kambole Campbell)
Treasure Planet (2002) · Sep 17, 2024
BONUS: Disney's A Christmas Carol (2009)
A Christmas Carol (2009) · Dec 24, 2023
139 – Lilo & Stitch (w/ Maria Lewis)
Lilo & Stitch (2002) · Dec 12, 2023
BONUS: Wish (Reaction Special)
Wish (2023) · Dec 5, 2023
138 – Atlantis: The Lost Empire (w/ Irenosen Okojie)
Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) · Nov 21, 2023
DISNEY 100 Pt 2: Once Upon A Studio (2023)
Once Upon a Studio (2023) · Oct 18, 2023
DISNEY 100 Pt 1: Centenary Special / Alice's Wonderland (1923)
Alice's Wonderland (1923) · Oct 16, 2023
137 – The Emperor's New Groove
The Emperor's New Groove (2000) · Sep 19, 2023
136 – Dinosaur
Dinosaur (2000) · Sep 5, 2023
135 – Fantasia 2000
Fantasia 2000 (2000) · Jun 27, 2023
134 – Tarzan (w/ Emily Murray)
Tarzan (1999) · May 27, 2023
133 – Mulan (w/ Rhianna Dhillon)
Mulan (1998) · Apr 18, 2023
132 – Hercules
Hercules (1997) · Apr 5, 2023
131 – The Hunchback Of Notre Dame (w/ Mike Muncer)
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) · Mar 21, 2023
130 – Pocahontas (ft. Camilla Townsend)
Pocahontas (1995) · Feb 21, 2023
129 – The Lion King (w/ Amon Warmann)
The Lion King (1994) · Jan 25, 2023
128 – Aladdin (w/ Paul Scheer)
Aladdin (1992) · Jan 10, 2023
BONUS: The Muppet Christmas Carol (w/ Brian Herring)
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) · Dec 23, 2022
BONUS: A Goofy Movie (w/ Griffin Newman)
A Goofy Movie (1995) · Dec 8, 2022
127 – Beauty And The Beast
Beauty and the Beast (1991) · Oct 12, 2022
LIVE: Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) · Sep 21, 2022
126 – The Rescuers Down Under (w/ Beth Webb)
The Rescuers Down Under (1990) · Sep 6, 2022
125 – The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid (1989) · Aug 23, 2022
BONUS: Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022) · Jun 7, 2022
124 – Oliver & Company
Oliver & Company (1988) · Mar 1, 2022
123 – The Great Mouse Detective (w/ Nick de Semlyen)
The Great Mouse Detective (1986) · Feb 16, 2022
122 – The Black Cauldron
The Black Cauldron (1985) · Feb 1, 2022
121 – The Fox And The Hound
The Fox and the Hound (1981) · Jan 18, 2022
BONUS: Mickey's Christmas Carol
Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983) · Dec 21, 2021
120 – The Rescuers
The Rescuers (1977) · Dec 14, 2021
119 – The Many Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977) · Nov 23, 2021
118 – Robin Hood (w/ Sam Clements)
Robin Hood (1973) · Nov 9, 2021
117 – The Aristocats
The Aristocats (1970) · Oct 19, 2021
116 – The Jungle Book (w/ John Nugent)
The Jungle Book (1967) · Jul 27, 2021
115 – The Sword In The Stone (w/ Helen O'Hara)
The Sword in the Stone (1963) · Jul 6, 2021
114 – One Hundred And One Dalmatians (w/ Mike Rianda)
One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961) · Jun 22, 2021
113 – Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty (1959) · Jun 8, 2021
112 – Lady And The Tramp (w/ Ali Plumb)
Lady and the Tramp (1955) · May 25, 2021
111 – Peter Pan
Peter Pan (1953) · May 11, 2021
110 – Alice In Wonderland (w/ Clarisse Loughrey)
Alice in Wonderland (1951) · Apr 13, 2021
109 – Cinderella
Cinderella (1950) · Mar 30, 2021
STUDY GROUP: The Package Era Ends
Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) · Mar 23, 2021
108 – Melody Time + The Adventures Of Ichabod And Mr Toad
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949) · Mar 9, 2021
108 – Melody Time + The Adventures Of Ichabod And Mr Toad
Melody Time (1948) · Mar 9, 2021
107 – Make Mine Music + Fun And Fancy Free
Make Mine Music (1946) · Feb 23, 2021
106 – Saludos Amigos + The Three Caballeros
Saludos Amigos (1942) · Feb 9, 2021
STUDY GROUP: The First Five Features
Fantasia (1940) · Feb 2, 2021
STUDY GROUP: The First Five Features
Bambi (1942) · Feb 2, 2021
STUDY GROUP: The First Five Features
Pinocchio (1940) · Feb 2, 2021
STUDY GROUP: The First Five Features
Dumbo (1941) · Feb 2, 2021
105 – Bambi
Bambi II (2006) · Jan 19, 2021
103 – Fantasia
Fantasia (1940) · Dec 22, 2020
102 – Pinocchio
Pinocchio (1940) · Dec 8, 2020
101 – Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1938) · Oct 20, 2020