Defunctland https://defunctland.podbean.com Discussions on theme park attractions of the past, present, and future Thu, 24 Dec 2020 15:13:41 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2017 All rights reserved. Society & Culture:History 1440 episodic Join Defunctland creator Kevin Perjurer and guests as they discuss theme park attractions of the past, present, and future. Kevin Perjurer Kevin Perjurer No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1972397/Podcast_Cover_Art.png Defunctland https://defunctland.podbean.com 144 144 Interview w/ Former Manager of Toys "R" Us Times Square Johnny Tammaro: "Meet Vinny" Interview w/ Former Manager of Toys "R" Us Times Square Johnny Tammaro: "Meet Vinny" https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-former-manager-of-toys-r-us-times-square-johnny-tammaro-meet-vinny/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-former-manager-of-toys-r-us-times-square-johnny-tammaro-meet-vinny/#comments Thu, 24 Dec 2020 15:13:41 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/491613fe-6a75-3fa9-9a5d-ddda048fae0a Kevin interviews Johnny Tammaro, the former manager of Toys "R" Us Times Square, who held many roles at Toys "R" Us including when he developed an interesting character named Vinny.

The Honeyzoomers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClh0DE-NIYz2XQOv0JaKYvQ

Vinny: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=279NTppyqXI

 

]]> Kevin interviews Johnny Tammaro, the former manager of Toys "R" Us Times Square, who held many roles at Toys "R" Us including when he developed an interesting character named Vinny.

The Honeyzoomers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClh0DE-NIYz2XQOv0JaKYvQ

Vinny: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=279NTppyqXI

 

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 3293 3 46 full Interview w/ Dan Lanigan: The King of Prop Interview w/ Dan Lanigan: The King of Prop https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-dan-lanigan-the-king-of-prop/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-dan-lanigan-the-king-of-prop/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2020 14:43:56 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/a35a97f3-aec2-59f2-adc8-86f7106fc04d Dan Lanigan, host of Disney+'s Prop Culture, joins Kevin to discuss the show, his love of props, and much much more.

]]> Dan Lanigan, host of Disney+'s Prop Culture, joins Kevin to discuss the show, his love of props, and much much more.

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 3774 3 45 full Interview w/ Former Imagineer Mark Eades: "Don't Cut the Blank Frames" Interview w/ Former Imagineer Mark Eades: "Don't Cut the Blank Frames" https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-former-imagineer-mark-eades-dont-cut-the-blank-frames/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-former-imagineer-mark-eades-dont-cut-the-blank-frames/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2020 11:01:43 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/f89b502c-2d83-5bea-ad3a-b2b63c06eaf6 In this episode of the Defunctland Podcast, Kevin sits down with Former Imagineer Mark Eades to discuss his time in theme parks, working on early EPCOT Center, Star Tours, MuppetVision, Terminator 2 3D, and more!

]]> In this episode of the Defunctland Podcast, Kevin sits down with Former Imagineer Mark Eades to discuss his time in theme parks, working on early EPCOT Center, Star Tours, MuppetVision, Terminator 2 3D, and more!

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 3748 3 44 full Interview w/ Former Imagineer Bob Baranick "Miraculous Models and Miniatures" Interview w/ Former Imagineer Bob Baranick "Miraculous Models and Miniatures" https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-former-imagineer-bob-baranick-miraculous-models-and-miniatures/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-former-imagineer-bob-baranick-miraculous-models-and-miniatures/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:47:33 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/7da2556a-2e7c-5475-8a3d-d93acb8bdca1 Kevin is joined by Imagineer and theme park designer Bob Baranick to discuss his lengthy portfolio working on projects such as the Indiana Jones Adventure, Lucas Spaceport, Liberty Street, Tarzan's Treehouse, Captain EO, Epcot, and Frontierland in Disneyland Paris, as well as his work with other companies such as Six Flags Power Plant.

]]> Kevin is joined by Imagineer and theme park designer Bob Baranick to discuss his lengthy portfolio working on projects such as the Indiana Jones Adventure, Lucas Spaceport, Liberty Street, Tarzan's Treehouse, Captain EO, Epcot, and Frontierland in Disneyland Paris, as well as his work with other companies such as Six Flags Power Plant.

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 2619 3 43 full Interview w/ Former Imagineer Brian Collins: "Spiels, Shootouts, and Signage" Interview w/ Former Imagineer Brian Collins: "Spiels, Shootouts, and Signage" https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-former-imagineer-brian-collins-spiels-shootouts-and-signage/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-former-imagineer-brian-collins-spiels-shootouts-and-signage/#comments Tue, 11 Feb 2020 10:02:27 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/8f8b2039-0bca-5f41-b099-4b0cf9da027e In this episode of the podcast, Kevin interviews former Imagineer Brian Collins about his time in Imagineering, where he worked on many of the original Disney-MGM attractions as a show writer, including the Backlot Tour and The Great Movie Ride.

]]> In this episode of the podcast, Kevin interviews former Imagineer Brian Collins about his time in Imagineering, where he worked on many of the original Disney-MGM attractions as a show writer, including the Backlot Tour and The Great Movie Ride.

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 4048 3 42 full Interview w/ Former Imagineer Ray Kinman: "Carving Creations of Magic" Interview w/ Former Imagineer Ray Kinman: "Carving Creations of Magic" https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-former-imagineer-ray-kinman-telling-the-truth-in-advance/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-former-imagineer-ray-kinman-telling-the-truth-in-advance/#comments Fri, 07 Feb 2020 09:43:02 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/b95d000b-8ce0-56e5-a95e-ea4aff2536e8 Kevin kicks off Defunctland Podcast Season 3 and his month of Imagineering interviews with Ray Kinman, a master woodcarver that created some of the coolest art pieces in the parks.

Check out Ray's work as you listen to the interview!

https://www.woodcarverguru.com/zillions-of-pics/

]]> Kevin kicks off Defunctland Podcast Season 3 and his month of Imagineering interviews with Ray Kinman, a master woodcarver that created some of the coolest art pieces in the parks.

Check out Ray's work as you listen to the interview!

https://www.woodcarverguru.com/zillions-of-pics/

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 3237 3 41 full Interview w/ Kevin Perjurer: "The Last Episode (Before Podcast Season Three)" Interview w/ Kevin Perjurer: "The Last Episode (Before Podcast Season Three)" https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-kevin-perjurer-the-last-episode-before-podcast-season-three/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-kevin-perjurer-the-last-episode-before-podcast-season-three/#comments Tue, 04 Feb 2020 20:43:09 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/fd0d1c92-d9af-5b52-a15e-a70defe4c08c Kevin Perjurer sits down on this final episode of the Defunctland Podcast's second season to answer audience questions in a discussion moderated by Jack from Park Ride History.

]]> Kevin Perjurer sits down on this final episode of the Defunctland Podcast's second season to answer audience questions in a discussion moderated by Jack from Park Ride History.

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 4094 2 40 full Interview w/ Actor and Puppeteer Nate Begle: Dream Come True Interview w/ Actor and Puppeteer Nate Begle: Dream Come True https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-actor-and-puppeteer-nate-begle-dream-come-true/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-actor-and-puppeteer-nate-begle-dream-come-true/#comments Wed, 13 Nov 2019 11:35:05 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/interview-w-actor-and-puppeteer-nate-begle-dream-come-true-bf466d8812d72ddfe4010f0ece06d63a Defunctland team member, audio extraordinaire, and puppeteer Nate Begle finally joins the Defunctland Podcast to discuss his work with Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live, The Muppets Presents... Great Moments in American History, and his work with Kevin on Defunctland.

]]> Defunctland team member, audio extraordinaire, and puppeteer Nate Begle finally joins the Defunctland Podcast to discuss his work with Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live, The Muppets Presents... Great Moments in American History, and his work with Kevin on Defunctland.

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 4788 2 39 full Interview w/ Broadway Star Andrew Barth Feldman: The Musical World of Disney Interview w/ Broadway Star Andrew Barth Feldman: The Musical World of Disney https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-broadway-star-andrew-barth-feldman-the-musical-world-of-disney/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-broadway-star-andrew-barth-feldman-the-musical-world-of-disney/#comments Sat, 21 Sep 2019 11:55:11 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/interview-w-broadway-star-andrew-barth-feldman-the-musical-world-of-disney-f738df9f04b9a3d6ed5e03d9f4f4e6a6 On this episode of the Defunctland Podcast, Kevin is joined by Dear Evan Hanson star and Disney Parks fanatic Andrew Barth Feldman. They discuss Andrew's love for the parks and some of the musicals the two have seen around Disney.

]]> On this episode of the Defunctland Podcast, Kevin is joined by Dear Evan Hanson star and Disney Parks fanatic Andrew Barth Feldman. They discuss Andrew's love for the parks and some of the musicals the two have seen around Disney.

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 2695 2 38 full Defunctland vs. RobPlays 4: On the Galaxy's Edge of Glory Defunctland vs. RobPlays 4: On the Galaxy's Edge of Glory https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/defunctland-vs-robplays-4-on-the-galaxys-edge-of-glory/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/defunctland-vs-robplays-4-on-the-galaxys-edge-of-glory/#comments Sat, 03 Aug 2019 17:21:43 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/defunctland-vs-robplays-4-on-the-galaxys-edge-of-glory-0713f617521098371c90cf32d151963e Rob and Kevin both went to Cast Member previews of Galaxy's Edge at Walt Disney World, and they have some thoughts. The two go head to head in the fourth installment of their debate series.

]]> Rob and Kevin both went to Cast Member previews of Galaxy's Edge at Walt Disney World, and they have some thoughts. The two go head to head in the fourth installment of their debate series.

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 11261 2 37 full Interview w/ Stephanie D'Abruzzo and Craig Shemin: "Working in a Wubbulous World" Interview w/ Stephanie D'Abruzzo and Craig Shemin: "Working in a Wubbulous World" https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-stephanie-dabruzzo-and-craig-shemin-working-in-a-wubbulous-world/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-stephanie-dabruzzo-and-craig-shemin-working-in-a-wubbulous-world/#comments Sat, 16 Mar 2019 17:54:56 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/interview-w-stephanie-dabruzzo-and-craig-shemin-working-in-a-wubbulous-world-8c06acbf0f016738ac78dc499ad6989b On this episode of the Defunctland Podcast, puppeteer and actress Stephanie D'Abruzzo and writer Craig Shemin join Kevin to talk all about the Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss.

]]> On this episode of the Defunctland Podcast, puppeteer and actress Stephanie D'Abruzzo and writer Craig Shemin join Kevin to talk all about the Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss.

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 3856 2 36 full Interview w/ Jake Williams of Bright Sun Films: "Top 5 Abandoned Tangents of This Podcast" Interview w/ Jake Williams of Bright Sun Films: "Top 5 Abandoned Tangents of This Podcast" https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-jake-williams-of-bright-sun-films-top-5-abandoned-tangents-of-this-podcast/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-jake-williams-of-bright-sun-films-top-5-abandoned-tangents-of-this-podcast/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2019 10:07:07 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/interview-w-jake-williams-of-bright-sun-films-top-5-abandoned-tangents-of-this-podcast-2b4fd87ad04216c66ba1dacd887ce017 Kevin is finally joined by Jake Williams of Bright Sun Films to discuss everything YouTube documentaries and discuss the huge success of Abandoned, Cancelled, and Bankrupt, even if Jake wasn't aware beforehand.

]]> Kevin is finally joined by Jake Williams of Bright Sun Films to discuss everything YouTube documentaries and discuss the huge success of Abandoned, Cancelled, and Bankrupt, even if Jake wasn't aware beforehand.

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 3934 2 35 full Interview w/ Former Imagineer Trader Brandon: Digging Through Disney's Trash Interview w/ Former Imagineer Trader Brandon: Digging Through Disney's Trash https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-former-imagineer-trader-brandon-digging-through-disneys-trash/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-former-imagineer-trader-brandon-digging-through-disneys-trash/#comments Mon, 21 Jan 2019 14:02:33 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/interview-w-former-imagineer-trader-brandon-digging-through-disneys-trash-fbaa590f0a295b98d12f9ca4edf4a4b4 Former Imagineer Trader Brandon joins the Defunctland Podcast to surprise Disney Dan and Kevin with his vast knowledge on the creation of Trader Sam's, the Hatbox Ghost in the Haunted Mansion, and broken animatronics of purple dragons.

Get Trader Brandon's book! https://www.traderbrandon.com/collections/pins/products/the-field-guide-to-tiki-decorating

 

]]> Former Imagineer Trader Brandon joins the Defunctland Podcast to surprise Disney Dan and Kevin with his vast knowledge on the creation of Trader Sam's, the Hatbox Ghost in the Haunted Mansion, and broken animatronics of purple dragons.

Get Trader Brandon's book! https://www.traderbrandon.com/collections/pins/products/the-field-guide-to-tiki-decorating

 

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 5323 2 34 full Interview w/ Hank Green: An Absolutely Remarkable Thing: The Ride Interview w/ Hank Green: An Absolutely Remarkable Thing: The Ride https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-hank-green-an-absolutely-remarkable-thing-the-ride/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-hank-green-an-absolutely-remarkable-thing-the-ride/#comments Sun, 02 Dec 2018 22:22:03 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/interview-w-hank-green-an-absolutely-remarkable-thing-the-ride-9de4d904596de1afac928c416ffbfaf3 Hank Green joins the Defunctland podcast to discuss a lot of everything and discuss what his new book would look like if it were a theme park ride!

]]> Hank Green joins the Defunctland podcast to discuss a lot of everything and discuss what his new book would look like if it were a theme park ride!

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 4419 2 33 full Interview w/ Director of 'Walt's Frozen Head' Ben Lancaster: "Making a Film Inside of Disney World" Interview w/ Director of 'Walt's Frozen Head' Ben Lancaster: "Making a Film Inside of Disney World" https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-director-of-walts-frozen-head-ben-lancaster-making-a-film-inside-of-disney-world/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-director-of-walts-frozen-head-ben-lancaster-making-a-film-inside-of-disney-world/#comments Tue, 06 Nov 2018 19:00:00 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/interview-w-director-of-walts-frozen-head-ben-lancaster-making-a-film-inside-of-disney-world-eff9c86a4a203472183858983979d999 Ben Lancaster joins the Defunctland podcast to discuss his new film "The Further Adventures of Walt's Frozen Head," a film shot on location at Walt Disney World. A battle of the egos ensues between Kevin and Ben as they discuss a variety of topics.

]]> Ben Lancaster joins the Defunctland podcast to discuss his new film "The Further Adventures of Walt's Frozen Head," a film shot on location at Walt Disney World. A battle of the egos ensues between Kevin and Ben as they discuss a variety of topics.

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 4274 2 32 full Interview w/ Imagineer Rick Rothschild "ExtraTERRORestrial, Pleasure Island, and More!" Interview w/ Imagineer Rick Rothschild "ExtraTERRORestrial, Pleasure Island, and More!" https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-imagineer-rick-rothschild-extraterrorestrial-pleasure-island-and-more/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-imagineer-rick-rothschild-extraterrorestrial-pleasure-island-and-more/#comments Mon, 15 Oct 2018 11:53:42 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/interview-w-imagineer-rick-rothschild-extraterrorestrial-pleasure-island-and-more-23c69408735d293324deed124972983c Imagineer Rick Rothschild joins the podcast to discuss his time at Imagineering, directing projects such as Pleasure Island, ExtraTERRORestrial: Alien Encounter, Honey I Shrunk the Audience, Captain EO, Disney's America, and more!

]]> Imagineer Rick Rothschild joins the podcast to discuss his time at Imagineering, directing projects such as Pleasure Island, ExtraTERRORestrial: Alien Encounter, Honey I Shrunk the Audience, Captain EO, Disney's America, and more!

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 5267 2 31 full Interview w/ WWE Superstar Zack Ryder: "Theme Park Smackdown" Interview w/ WWE Superstar Zack Ryder: "Theme Park Smackdown" https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-wwe-superstar-zack-ryder-theme-park-smackdown/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-wwe-superstar-zack-ryder-theme-park-smackdown/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2018 06:02:00 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/interview-w-wwe-superstar-zack-ryder-theme-park-smackdown-07d344452e460491baa0ad9f98d8751c WWE Superstar Zack Ryder joins Kevin on the podcast to discuss everything theme parks, and Zack has some... controversial opinions to say the least. Has Kevin finally met his match?

]]> WWE Superstar Zack Ryder joins Kevin on the podcast to discuss everything theme parks, and Zack has some... controversial opinions to say the least. Has Kevin finally met his match?

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 3843 2 28 full Defunctland vs. RobPlays 3: It's the End of Walt Disney World as We Know It (And Rob Feels Fine) Defunctland vs. RobPlays 3: It's the End of Walt Disney World as We Know It (And Rob Feels Fine) https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/defunctland-vs-robplays-3-its-the-end-of-walt-disney-world-as-we-know-it-and-rob-feels-fine/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/defunctland-vs-robplays-3-its-the-end-of-walt-disney-world-as-we-know-it-and-rob-feels-fine/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2018 06:01:00 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/defunctland-vs-robplays-3-its-the-end-of-walt-disney-world-as-we-know-it-and-rob-feels-fine-81163aa4f32260aadce8ef4113eae27a Kevin and Rob go head to head once again, along with Disney Dan. The three discuss all of the recent theme park news and the implications it has on the future of the parks.

]]> Kevin and Rob go head to head once again, along with Disney Dan. The three discuss all of the recent theme park news and the implications it has on the future of the parks.

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 8223 2 29 full Interview w/ Brian Hull: "Great First Impression" Interview w/ Brian Hull: "Great First Impression" https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-brian-hull-impersonations-at-the-parks/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-brian-hull-impersonations-at-the-parks/#comments Wed, 29 Aug 2018 08:02:23 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/interview-w-brian-hull-impersonations-at-the-parks-3b9fb8b2a56ba9bfd5e5447bec000e17 Voice Actor and YouTuber Brian Hull joins the Defunctland Podcast, bringing many of his beloved impersonations with him.

]]> Voice Actor and YouTuber Brian Hull joins the Defunctland Podcast, bringing many of his beloved impersonations with him.

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 4115 2 25 full Interview w/ Former Club Disney Employee Sean "Captaining a Sinking Steamboat" Interview w/ Former Club Disney Employee Sean "Captaining a Sinking Steamboat" https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-former-club-disney-employee-sean-captaining-a-sinking-steamboat/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-former-club-disney-employee-sean-captaining-a-sinking-steamboat/#comments Tue, 21 Aug 2018 19:00:00 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/interview-w-former-club-disney-employee-sean-captaining-a-sinking-steamboat-b3501808b920ea7bd775d8e79f911042 On this episode of the Defunctland Podcast, former Club Disney employee Sean joins Kevin to discuss everything about Disney's failed Chuck E. Cheese/Discovery Zone concept, as well as the ESPN Zone and Disney Store.

]]> On this episode of the Defunctland Podcast, former Club Disney employee Sean joins Kevin to discuss everything about Disney's failed Chuck E. Cheese/Discovery Zone concept, as well as the ESPN Zone and Disney Store.

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 4044 2 27 full Interview w/ Former Nick Hotel Manager: "Not the Best Day Ever" Interview w/ Former Nick Hotel Manager: "Not the Best Day Ever" https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-former-nick-hotel-manager-not-the-best-day-ever/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-former-nick-hotel-manager-not-the-best-day-ever/#comments Tue, 07 Aug 2018 19:00:00 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/interview-w-former-nick-hotel-manager-not-the-best-day-ever-23c6491767afe253477dfca73409fcdb Former manager of the Nickelodeon Family Suites Resort Kate joins Kevin to discuss her time at the hotel.

Check out Kate's YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/user/KateWDWCP

]]> Former manager of the Nickelodeon Family Suites Resort Kate joins Kevin to discuss her time at the hotel.

Check out Kate's YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/user/KateWDWCP

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 4420 2 26 full Interview w/ Jenny Nicholson: "Intellectual Property Challenge" Interview w/ Jenny Nicholson: "Intellectual Property Challenge" https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-jenny-nicholson-intellectual-property-challenge/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-jenny-nicholson-intellectual-property-challenge/#comments Thu, 12 Jul 2018 19:25:10 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/interview-w-jenny-nicholson-intellectual-property-challenge-39dc8d174024c108db7456fefb84506c Jenny Nicholson joins Kevin on the Defunctland Podcast to discuss everything theme parks. Kevin also challenges Jenny to the first ever Intellectual Property Challenge.

Check out Jenny's channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/JennyENicholson

]]> Jenny Nicholson joins Kevin on the Defunctland Podcast to discuss everything theme parks. Kevin also challenges Jenny to the first ever Intellectual Property Challenge.

Check out Jenny's channel!
https://www.youtube.com/user/JennyENicholson

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 4716 2 24 full Interview w/ Puppeteer Noel MacNeal: "Being Bear" Interview w/ Puppeteer Noel MacNeal: "Being Bear" https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-puppeteer-noel-macneal-being-bear/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-puppeteer-noel-macneal-being-bear/#comments Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:55:13 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/interview-w-puppeteer-noel-macneal-being-bear-112d57a5a1c340a53f1f476481450a9e Puppeteer Noel MacNeal joins the Defunctland Podcast to discuss his work on Bear in the Big Blue House and many other projects!

Check out Noel's Show Me Show: http://www.theshowmeshow.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIua1WtZvLsl9s5mSmAAyvQ

Find Noel on Twitter: @Noelyourhost

]]> Puppeteer Noel MacNeal joins the Defunctland Podcast to discuss his work on Bear in the Big Blue House and many other projects!

Check out Noel's Show Me Show:
http://www.theshowmeshow.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIua1WtZvLsl9s5mSmAAyvQ

Find Noel on Twitter:
@Noelyourhost

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 3642 2 23 full Interview w/ Imagineer Tim Delaney: Designing for Disney Interview w/ Imagineer Tim Delaney: Designing for Disney https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-imagineer-tim-delaney-designing-for-disney/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-imagineer-tim-delaney-designing-for-disney/#comments Thu, 17 May 2018 13:00:00 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/interview-w-imagineer-tim-delaney-designing-for-disney-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Imagineer Tim Delaney, designer of the Living Seas pavilion, Paradise Pier, Space Mountain: From the Earth to the Moon, Discoveryland at Euro Disney, and much much more, joins Kevin to discuss his 34 year career with Walt Disney Imagineering.

For a bonus episode, go to patreon.com/defunctland.

]]> Imagineer Tim Delaney, designer of the Living Seas pavilion, Paradise Pier, Space Mountain: From the Earth to the Moon, Discoveryland at Euro Disney, and much much more, joins Kevin to discuss his 34 year career with Walt Disney Imagineering.

For a bonus episode, go to patreon.com/defunctland.

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 4997 2 22 full Interview w/ Mitchel and Marc Musso: Disney Stars in Disney Parks Interview w/ Mitchel and Marc Musso: Disney Stars in Disney Parks https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-mitchel-and-marc-musso-disney-stars-in-disney-parks/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/interview-w-mitchel-and-marc-musso-disney-stars-in-disney-parks/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2018 17:30:00 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/interview-w-mitchel-and-marc-musso-disney-stars-in-disney-parks-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Mitchel and Marc Musso join the Defunctland Podcast to discuss what it was like being a Disney child star wanting to go to Disneyland and Disney World. The conversation also drifts into commentary on the history of the shows on Disney Channel.

]]> Mitchel and Marc Musso join the Defunctland Podcast to discuss what it was like being a Disney child star wanting to go to Disneyland and Disney World. The conversation also drifts into commentary on the history of the shows on Disney Channel.

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 3764 2 21 full Ep. 20: The Reboot of the Defunctland Podcast Ep. 20: The Reboot of the Defunctland Podcast https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-20-the-reboot-of-the-defunctland-podcast/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-20-the-reboot-of-the-defunctland-podcast/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2018 13:40:22 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/ep-20-the-reboot-of-the-defunctland-podcast-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Debunkedland editor Heath Jinkins joins Kevin to announce the changes coming to the Defunctland Podcast.

]]> Debunkedland editor Heath Jinkins joins Kevin to announce the changes coming to the Defunctland Podcast.

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 1435 1 20 full Ep. 19: Kevin vs. RobPlays Round 2 Ep. 19: Kevin vs. RobPlays Round 2 https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-19-kevin-vs-robplays-round-2/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-19-kevin-vs-robplays-round-2/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2018 13:31:36 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/ep-19-kevin-vs-robplays-round-2-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 RobPlays returns to debate Kevin over the future of the theme park industry, with special guests Disney Dan, Noah Randall, and Park Ride History.

]]> RobPlays returns to debate Kevin over the future of the theme park industry, with special guests Disney Dan, Noah Randall, and Park Ride History.

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 6609 1 19 full Ep. 18: DisneySea, DisneyDo Ep. 18: DisneySea, DisneyDo https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-18-disneysea-disneydo/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-18-disneysea-disneydo/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2018 01:00:00 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/ep-18-disneysea-disneydo-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Scott Yuken, YouTuber, theme park nerd, and Japanese resident, comes on the Defunctland podcast to chat about the theme park heaven that is Japan!

]]> Scott Yuken, YouTuber, theme park nerd, and Japanese resident, comes on the Defunctland podcast to chat about the theme park heaven that is Japan!

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 3240 1 18 full Ep. 17: Jungle Schmooze Ep. 17: Jungle Schmooze https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-16-jungle-schmooze/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-16-jungle-schmooze/#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2018 02:00:00 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/ep-16-jungle-schmooze-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Kevin is joined by former Jungle Cruise skipper and Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies attraction lover Ty Andreaco. They discuss Ty's experiences as a skipper and his favorite trip to Universal. 

]]> Kevin is joined by former Jungle Cruise skipper and Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies attraction lover Ty Andreaco. They discuss Ty's experiences as a skipper and his favorite trip to Universal. 

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 2372 1 14 full Ep. 16: Journey Into Creation Ep. 16: Journey Into Creation https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-13-journey-into-creation/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-13-journey-into-creation/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2018 02:00:00 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/ep-13-journey-into-creation-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Veteran theme park entertainer Ron Schneider returns to the Defunctland podcast to discuss the ins and outs of Epcot's best dark ride, Journey Into Imagination.

Check out Ron's book: https://www.amazon.com/Dreamer-Dreamfinder-Lessons-Learned-Behind/dp/B009ITQLLQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1516638600&sr=8-1&keywords=dreamer+to+dreamfinder

Check out Jeff Lange's DVD of the ride: http://jefflangedvd.com/2012/07/buy-it-now-journey-into-imagination-with-original-dreamfinder-ron-schneider-exclusive-signed-edition/

]]> Veteran theme park entertainer Ron Schneider returns to the Defunctland podcast to discuss the ins and outs of Epcot's best dark ride, Journey Into Imagination.

Check out Ron's book:
https://www.amazon.com/Dreamer-Dreamfinder-Lessons-Learned-Behind/dp/B009ITQLLQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1516638600&sr=8-1&keywords=dreamer+to+dreamfinder

Check out Jeff Lange's DVD of the ride:
http://jefflangedvd.com/2012/07/buy-it-now-journey-into-imagination-with-original-dreamfinder-ron-schneider-exclusive-signed-edition/

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 2760 1 13 full Ep. 15: Across the Pond Ep. 15: Across the Pond https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-15-across-the-pond/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-15-across-the-pond/#comments Mon, 26 Feb 2018 20:39:46 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/ep-15-across-the-pond-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Kevin is joined by famed YouTuber and YouTube commenter Larry Bundy Jr. They dicuss U.K. and European parks, as well as venture into theme park video games.

]]> Kevin is joined by famed YouTuber and YouTube commenter Larry Bundy Jr. They dicuss U.K. and European parks, as well as venture into theme park video games.

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 3112 1 17 full Ep. 14: Tomb Raider, Eventually Ep. 14: Tomb Raider, Eventually https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-14-tomb-raider-eventually/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-14-tomb-raider-eventually/#comments Sat, 17 Feb 2018 11:41:01 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/ep-14-tomb-raider-eventually-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Kevin is joined again by Theme Park Tourist's Brian Krosnick. They finish their discussion on Defunctland's attractions and eventually talk about King Island's Tomb Raider: The Ride.

]]> Kevin is joined again by Theme Park Tourist's Brian Krosnick. They finish their discussion on Defunctland's attractions and eventually talk about King Island's Tomb Raider: The Ride.

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 3285 1 16 full Ep. 13: Straight from the Source Ep. 13: Straight from the Source https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/defunctland-podcast-ep-13-straight-from-the-source/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/defunctland-podcast-ep-13-straight-from-the-source/#comments Thu, 15 Feb 2018 16:27:48 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/defunctland-podcast-ep-13-straight-from-the-source-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 In the first podcast episode of Season 2, Kevin sits down with Brian Krosnick, a writer for Theme Park Tourist, about his Lost Legends and Disaster Files series. The two discuss every episode of Defunctland Season One and their experiences researching extinct attractions.

]]> In the first podcast episode of Season 2, Kevin sits down with Brian Krosnick, a writer for Theme Park Tourist, about his Lost Legends and Disaster Files series. The two discuss every episode of Defunctland Season One and their experiences researching extinct attractions.

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 3960 1 15 full Ep. 12: The Future of Defunctland Ep. 12: The Future of Defunctland https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-12-the-future-of-defunctland/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-12-the-future-of-defunctland/#comments Mon, 08 Jan 2018 14:06:22 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/ep-12-the-future-of-defunctland-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Kevin and his executive producers, Bleaker and Noah Randall, discuss the future of everything Defunctland.

]]> Kevin and his executive producers, Bleaker and Noah Randall, discuss the future of everything Defunctland.

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 3186 1 12 full Ep. 11: Defunctland vs. RobPlays Future of the Theme Park Industry Debate Ep. 11: Defunctland vs. RobPlays Future of the Theme Park Industry Debate https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-11-defunctland-vs-robplays-future-of-the-theme-park-industry-debate/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-11-defunctland-vs-robplays-future-of-the-theme-park-industry-debate/#comments Mon, 04 Dec 2017 17:44:26 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/ep-11-defunctland-vs-robplays-future-of-the-theme-park-industry-debate-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Kevin and Rob face off, debating progress vs nostalgiacness as it applies to Disney parks! Hosted by Disney Dan!

]]> Kevin and Rob face off, debating progress vs nostalgiacness as it applies to Disney parks! Hosted by Disney Dan!

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 7156 1 11 full Ep. 10: Musing on Magic Kingdom Ep. 10: Musing on Magic Kingdom https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-10-musing-on-magic-kingdom/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-10-musing-on-magic-kingdom/#comments Mon, 20 Nov 2017 13:33:41 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/ep-10-musing-on-magic-kingdom-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Disney Dan joins Kevin to discuss everything Magic Kingdom, and they mean EVERYTHING!

]]> Disney Dan joins Kevin to discuss everything Magic Kingdom, and they mean EVERYTHING!

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 3975 1 10 full Ep. 9: Being Dreamfinder and Figment Ep. 9: Being Dreamfinder and Figment https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-9-being-dreamfinder-and-figment/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-9-being-dreamfinder-and-figment/#comments Wed, 08 Nov 2017 13:49:58 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/ep-9-being-dreamfinder-and-figment-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Kevin and Ron finish their discussion by touching on other parts of his career, such as his tenure as Figment and Dreamfinder at EPCOT, writing for Chuck E. Cheese, and his role in the new movie 'The Further Adventures of Walt's Frozen Head.'

Thank Ron by checking out his book! https://www.amazon.com/Dreamer-Dreamfinder-Lessons-Learned-Behind/dp/0985470615

]]> Kevin and Ron finish their discussion by touching on other parts of his career, such as his tenure as Figment and Dreamfinder at EPCOT, writing for Chuck E. Cheese, and his role in the new movie 'The Further Adventures of Walt's Frozen Head.'

Thank Ron by checking out his book!
https://www.amazon.com/Dreamer-Dreamfinder-Lessons-Learned-Behind/dp/0985470615

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 2758 1 9 full Ep. 8: Writing for Universal Studios Ep. 8: Writing for Universal Studios https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-8-writing-for-universal-studios/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-8-writing-for-universal-studios/#comments Mon, 06 Nov 2017 12:21:54 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/ep-8-writing-for-universal-studios-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Kevin is joined by Ron Schneider, a veteran performer and writer for theme parks across the United States, including Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Studios Florida and Hollywood, and much more. In this episode, Kevin and Ron discuss his tenure writing for Universal Studios' original Halloween Horror Nights, Fright Nights and Beetlejuice's Graveyard Tours.

Thank Ron by checking out his book! https://www.amazon.com/Dreamer-Dreamfinder-Lessons-Learned-Behind/dp/0985470615

]]> Kevin is joined by Ron Schneider, a veteran performer and writer for theme parks across the United States, including Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Studios Florida and Hollywood, and much more. In this episode, Kevin and Ron discuss his tenure writing for Universal Studios' original Halloween Horror Nights, Fright Nights and Beetlejuice's Graveyard Tours.

Thank Ron by checking out his book!
https://www.amazon.com/Dreamer-Dreamfinder-Lessons-Learned-Behind/dp/0985470615

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 2481 1 8 full Ep. 7: The Action Never Stops Ep. 7: The Action Never Stops https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-7-the-action-never-stops/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-7-the-action-never-stops/#comments Mon, 23 Oct 2017 23:23:40 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/ep-7-the-action-never-stops-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 In this chaotic episode, Kevin enlists the help of his audience and friends to remember the infamous water park in Vernon, New Jersey, Action Park!

Check out our cameo friends!

Park Ride History:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWPa4aE_b2OfhW7oA87wT2Q

Disney Dan:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqwjbVfwiPVg75sNPZvxmw

Yesterworld Entertainment:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmOy2-vrvwDh6O1bTUB5m_g

]]> In this chaotic episode, Kevin enlists the help of his audience and friends to remember the infamous water park in Vernon, New Jersey, Action Park!

Check out our cameo friends!

Park Ride History:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWPa4aE_b2OfhW7oA87wT2Q

Disney Dan:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqwjbVfwiPVg75sNPZvxmw

Yesterworld Entertainment:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmOy2-vrvwDh6O1bTUB5m_g

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 1744 1 7 full Ep. 6: The Country Bears and Everything Else Ep. 6: The Country Bears and Everything Else https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-6-the-country-bears-and-everything-else/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-6-the-country-bears-and-everything-else/#comments Fri, 06 Oct 2017 16:58:46 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/ep-6-the-country-bears-and-everything-else-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Terri Hardin finished her discussion with Kevin, this time over a bunch of random tangents, such at The Country Bears movie, the Muppets, and Disneyland Shanghai.

]]> Terri Hardin finished her discussion with Kevin, this time over a bunch of random tangents, such at The Country Bears movie, the Muppets, and Disneyland Shanghai.

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 2663 1 6 full Ep. 5: Creating Captain EO Ep. 5: Creating Captain EO https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-5-creating-captain-eo/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-5-creating-captain-eo/#comments Mon, 02 Oct 2017 13:22:52 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/ep-5-creating-captain-eo-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Terri Hardin joins the Defunctland Podcast for part two of her discussion with Kevin. She tells a variety of behind the scenes stories of Captain EO, as well as her experience working with Michael Jackson.

]]> Terri Hardin joins the Defunctland Podcast for part two of her discussion with Kevin. She tells a variety of behind the scenes stories of Captain EO, as well as her experience working with Michael Jackson.

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 2097 1 5 full Ep. 4: Muppets, Magic, and Michael Eisner Ep. 4: Muppets, Magic, and Michael Eisner https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-4-muppets-magic-and-michael-eisner/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-4-muppets-magic-and-michael-eisner/#comments Mon, 18 Sep 2017 13:16:29 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/ep-4-muppets-magic-and-michael-eisner-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 In the first of a three-part podcast, former Imagineer and veteran puppeteer Terri Hardin joins Kevin to discuss her experiences at Walt Disney Imagineer and her encounters with Jim Henson, Michael Eisner, Tony Baxter, and much more!

]]> In the first of a three-part podcast, former Imagineer and veteran puppeteer Terri Hardin joins Kevin to discuss her experiences at Walt Disney Imagineer and her encounters with Jim Henson, Michael Eisner, Tony Baxter, and much more!

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 2801 1 4 full Ep. 3: The Curious Case of Cedar Fair Ep. 3: The Curious Case of Cedar Fair https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-3-the-curious-case-of-cedar-fair/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-3-the-curious-case-of-cedar-fair/#comments Mon, 11 Sep 2017 02:00:00 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/ep-3-the-curious-case-of-cedar-fair-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Kevin is joined by Joseph, the co-writer of Episode 16 of Defunctland and a former employee of Cedar Point. They talk everything Disaster Transport, Cedar Point, and Cedar Fair. 

Buy Defunctland Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/defunctland

]]> Kevin is joined by Joseph, the co-writer of Episode 16 of Defunctland and a former employee of Cedar Point. They talk everything Disaster Transport, Cedar Point, and Cedar Fair. 

Buy Defunctland Merchandise:
https://teespring.com/stores/defunctland

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 2142 1 3 full Ep. 2: Secrets to Simulating Disasters Ep. 2: Secrets to Simulating Disasters https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-2-secrets-to-simulating-disasters/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-2-secrets-to-simulating-disasters/#comments Mon, 28 Aug 2017 10:27:38 -0500 defunctland.podbean.com/ep-2-secrets-to-simulating-disasters-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Miguel, a former employee of Universal Studios Florida, talks about Disaster! A Major Motion Picture Ride... Starring You and much more with Kevin.

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Click Here to Watch the Defunctland YouTube Series!

]]> Miguel, a former employee of Universal Studios Florida, talks about Disaster! A Major Motion Picture Ride... Starring You and much more with Kevin.

Visit Our Great Sponsor YeOldeProppeShoppe!

Click Here to Watch the Defunctland YouTube Series!

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 2137 1 2 full Ep. 1: Epcot, Epcoy, and Ipcot Ep. 1: Epcot, Epcoy, and Ipcot https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-1-epcot-epcoy-and-ipcot/ https://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-1-epcot-epcoy-and-ipcot/#comments Mon, 14 Aug 2017 12:44:08 -0500 http://defunctland.podbean.com/e/ep-1-epcot-epcoy-and-ipcot/ Jack from Park Ride History joins Kevin to discuss their recent crossover episode and the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow and Yesterday and the Intellectual Property Community of Tomorrow.

Check out the Defunctland YouTube Series Here

Check out Jack's YouTube Channel Here

]]> Jack from Park Ride History joins Kevin to discuss their recent crossover episode and the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow and Yesterday and the Intellectual Property Community of Tomorrow.

Check out the Defunctland YouTube Series Here

Check out Jack's YouTube Channel Here

]]> Kevin Perjurer false No 2471 1 1 full