The Wonderful World of Disney Villains

Female Representation in Disney Princess Films

This episode we are talking about female character representation in Disney princess films.

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I did show notes! Enjoy!

00:51 Caitlin’s introduction

01:38 The Bechdel test and troubling Disney princess tropes

05:18 Team Starkid’s "Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier" parody musical and troubling Disney villain tropes

07:09 Tiny child sponge brains

09:00 My baby consuming media

10:13 Younger parents having more access to tools to have meaningful conversations about representation in film

11:36 Our issues with live-action Disney remakes

12:40 How many Cinderella movies does society REALLY need?

16:35 The hero’s journey… for Moana

17:33 Why Maui is the actual villain of Moana

21:04 Female vs male villains paired with female vs male protagonists

23:06 Are female villains not enough of a threat to go up against male protagonists? Emperor’s New Groove doesn’t count.

26:20 Lion King 2 - Simba processing internal trauma from the first Lion King movie

28:15 Disney female character development THEN vs NOW

30:35 Where’s the movie about characters processing the trauma they experience?

31:50 Brave is really a movie about bears (visit the TryPod Episode 9 from 22:02 - 23:02 for my reference)

33:07 My rant about Sleeping Beauty

34:44 Non-consensual kisses

36:58 Disney on Broadway creating horny Disney characters (Frozen on Broadway "Love is an Open Door" reference - 2:36 - 3:00)

38:52 Disney on Broadway covering heavy topics and diverse character representation (Frozen on Broadway "Monster" reference)

41:08 Brandy’s Cinderella diverse character portrayals… why did we go back from that?

43:03 The Little Mermaid live-action movie casting

44:17 Ursula, contracts, and our issues with The Little Mermaid 

47:21 Disney princesses and villains are all LONERS

48:23 Caitlin’s explanation for the lack of human friends

49:22 Older generation Disney princesses are not… really… in the movie...? How did they get to be the main character?

51:18 Physical appearances and Western beauty standards

53:04 Once Upon a Time TV show

55:50 Check out the Bechdel Cast!

 

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Inside Out: Talking Emotions, Moving States, and No Villain?

Welcome Back!

 

This episode we are joined by guest Ryan Pak, host of the Soundtrack Your Life podcast, to talk about the Pixar movie Inside Out. Join us as we talk about why this movie resonates with Ryan, the concept of moving from one state to another, the process and expression of emotions in this film, and so much more.

 

You can find Ryan's podcast, Soundtrack Your Life, on all major podcast platforms. 

Soundtrack Your Life podcast IG: @soundtrackcast

Check out the most recent episode guest starring me as Ryan and I talk about the Aladdin Broadway soundtrack (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0c7A2gMYya1G3rP78vaP7t?si=9NAq-B50SbWH_UBeoVhewQ). 

 

Article reference: "Why the Key Character In 'Inside Out' Is The One Who Isn't There" by Linda Holmes (https://www.npr.org/2015/06/19/414702149/why-the-key-character-in-inside-out-is-the-one-who-isnt-there). 

 

If you like what you hear please leave a review! You can find the podcast on IG @wwofdisvillains or at www.wonderfulworldofdisneyvillains.com. I'd love to hear from you and any recommendations you have for future episodes!

 

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Dating Culture in Disney Princess Films

Welcome back!

 

In this episode, we are talking about Disney princess dating culture with special guests Chloe and Lauren from the Damsels in the DM podcast! The Damsels in the DM podcast is your go-to for everything dating culture (i.e. long distance relationships, being ghosted, one night stands, female stereotypes in dating, and more). You can find their podcast on all major podcast platforms.

 

Take a listen as we talk about growing up with Disney princess films, how that's impacted our beliefs about romantic relationships, ideas of marriage and divorce, and more. I also had Chloe and Lauren play a fun game at the end, you won't want to miss it!

 

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Thank you for listening! If you have any ideas for future episodes feel free to contact me via the blog and let me know!

Aladdin’s Rogues Gallery

Welcome back! Today I’m talking about Aladdin’s Rogues Gallery aka the villains from the Aladdin TV Show. That’s right, there was an Aladdin TV Show. No academic research or jargon in this episode. This is purely a fun episode reminiscing a show I was overly fond of as a child. Take a listen as I explain why I believe Iago is an under-appreciated villain sidekick turned anti-hero and hear my rank of some of the memorable villains throughout the TV Show. Follow the podcast on Instagram @wwofdisvillains and follow the blog at www.wonderfulworldofdisneyvillains.com.

Disney Villains are Relatable

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Wonderful World of Disney Villains podcast! Today I'm talking about why I believe Disney villains are relatable and, as you can tell by the length of the episode, I have a lot to say.

 

Below is a list of all the sources I refer to throughout the episode.

Book, articles, and essay sources:

• “Read This: How Divine inspired Ursula The Sea Witch” by Chris Dart (news.avclub.com/read-this-how-divine-inspired-ursula-the-sea-witch-1798243255)

• Handsome Heroes and Vile Villains: Masculinity in Disney’s Feature Films book by Amy Davis

• “Winnie the Pooh” FanTheories Wiki (fantheories.wikia.com/wiki/Winnie_the_Pooh)
• “Why Do Cartoon Villains Speak in Foreign Accents?” by Isabel Fattal (www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2018/01/why-do-cartoon-villains-speak-in-foreign-accents/549527/)

• “Children’s Culture and Disney’s Animated Films” chapter from the book The Mouse That Roared by Henry Giroux and Grace Pollock.

• “‘This is No Ordinary Apple’: Learning to Fail Spectacularly from the Queer Pedagogy of Disney’s Diva Villains” essay by Mark Helmsing in the book Disney, Culture and Curriculum, edited by Jennifer Sandlin and Julie Garlen.

• “Chapter Fifteen: Learning to Live as a Disney Villain” by Jessica Kirker in the book Teaching with Disney, edited by Julie Garlen and Jennifer Sandlin.

• “13 Inscrutable Requirements to Be A Princess In Disney Parks” (www.disneyfanatic.com/13-inscrutable-requirements-to-be-a-princesses-in-disney-parks/#)

 

Videos, audios, and movie sources:

• A Very Starkid Reunion DVD
• Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016)
• Aladdin (1992)
• Once Upon a Time TV series (mostly referenced seasons 3 - 7)
• Once Upon a Time in Wonderland TV series (only referencing episode 1 and the character Jafar)
• “Jafar's FULL STORY | Aladdin: Discovering Disney” by Wotso Videos, now known as Isaac Carlson (www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_ej43I4sQA)
• Moana (2016)
• Mulan (1998)
• “5 Reasons Maui is the Villain of Moana  | Disney Theory” by Network 1901 (www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2rCnfQXM1I)
• “After Ever After - DISNEY Parody” by Paint (www.youtube.com/watch?v=diU70KshcjA)
• “After Ever After 2 - DISNEY Parody” by Paint (www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIQr_TrFTUk)
• Disney Villain Deathmatch hosted by Sarah Cade Pezant and Elizabeth Stevens (www.commonroomradio.com/podcasts/disney-villain-deathmatch/)
• “Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier (Whole Show)” by Team Starkid (www.youtube.com/watch?v=-77cUxba-aA)

The Wonderful World of Disney Villains

Welcome to the first episode of the Wonderful World of Disney Villains podcast! *I discovered I make mouth noises occasionally so if you’re not into ASMR you may want to listen without headphones/earbuds.* I thought I would start with my professional development workshop that kickstarted my blog and podcast. I present this workshop 2-3 times a year for students, faculty, staff and administrators at the college I work for. I’ll be talking about: • Disney villains - what defines a villain as a Disney villain? • Representation - Stuart Hall’s binary form of representation • Binary representation in gender and other social identities • One sided story - where are the villains stories? • Perspective - flipping roles (heroes as villains and villains as heroes) • Everyone needs diverse representation even those who often see themselves represented in media I mention the following media’s throughout: • Once Upon a Time (the TV show) • Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier by Team Starkid (on YouTube) • Ted Talk: “The Danger of a Single Story” by Chimamanda Adichie • Essay: “This is No Ordinary Apple”: Learning to Fail Spectacularly from the Queer Pedagogy of Disney’s Diva Villains by Mark Helmsing • “In Defense of Villainesses” by Sarah Gailey on www.tor.com • Social media account: @theconsciouskid

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